The silver-robed man suddenly said, "Ah right, I heard some rumors that the Seven Great Factions will be launching another assault on the New Genesis Sect soon."

Xuan Jiuyin sneered. "They really are getting bolder and bolder."

His voice was full of contempt.

The silver-robed man solemnly said, "Elder, the Seven Great Factions’ next operation cannot be underestimated. It is said that they will be mobilizing every Immortal-level expert they have. Moreover, each of them will be bringing a law power treasure of unfathomable power. They are determined to smash open the Fangchun Secret Realm this time!"

Xuan Jiuyin offhandedly acknowledged with a soft grunt and looked towards Lin Xun.

"Many thanks!” He casually tossed a treasure to the silver-robed man before departing with Xuan Jiuyin and the others.

The silver-robed man was stunned. He hadn’t expected to be rewarded for answering a few simple questions. However, his expression immediately changed when he lowered his head to look at the palm-sized silver flying sword in his hand.

An Immortal dao weapon!

The silver-robed man gasped. His eyes quickly darted around, before stealthily storing away the silver flying sword. His heart couldn’t help but shudder as he recalled the people from earlier. To so casually give someone an Immortal dao weapon, how terrifying were those people?

Soon after, the silver-robed man broke out into a grin. What a blessing from the heavens!

After all, for a supreme Emperor Ancestor like him, obtaining an Immortal dao weapon was no different from striking the lottery.

......

Along the way, Xuan Jiuyin smiled and asked, "Brother Lin, does this finally put you at ease?"

Lin Xun casually responded, "How can I truly feel at ease until I see them?"

The figures of Zhao Jingxuan, Lin Fan, Lin Zhong, Toady, A’lu, A’hu, Little Silver, and Little Sky surfaced in his mind. The closer he got to home, the more these subtle feelings began to swirl around his heart. As they advanced, they saw many cultivators flying towards the Return Dominion as well.

"Are the Seven Great Factions really going to attack soon?"

"They’ve thoroughly explored the secret realms on the outer regions of the Return Dominion over the past few years, and rumors say that they have obtained quite a number of treasures and blessings. However, if they wish to head deeper into the Return Dominion, they must first vanquish the New Genesis Sect blocking their way. It seems...that their patience has finally run out."

"Is the New Genesis Sect really that powerful?"

"It's said to be an orthodoxy founded by a legendary figure called Emperor Daoyuan, who is also a disciple of Fangchun Mountain. Many years ago, he surpassed everyone in the Ancient Nebula Road and became famous throughout the land. He is also said to have performed many legendary feats, and was once known as the number one Emperor of the Ancient Nebula Road.

"Of course, that’s all in the past. I heard that Emperor Daoyuan left the Ancient Nebula Road and headed for the Eternal True Realm long ago.

"On the other hand, the New Genesis Sect settled in the Return Dominion many years ago, giving them a huge advantage when the change to the Return Dominion occurred. When the transformation finally happened, they were able to move before anyone else, and obtained many unimaginable and heaven-defying blessings.

"From what I know, there are at least three powerful Immortal experts in the New Genesis Sect. One is called Jin Duyi, one is called A’lu, and the last is called Zhao Jingxuan. Ah right, that Zhao Jingxuan is also Emperor Daoyuan's wife. Moreover, she is also presently the highest authority in the New Genesis Sect."

Lin Xun and the others heard all sorts of information along the way. He had originally planned to rush over at full speed, but was now no longer in a hurry.

Xuan Jiuyin exclaimed, "Brother Lin, I didn't expect Miss Jingxuan to have already attained immortality."

Lin Xun appeared to be in a joyful mood as he said, "Jingxuan possesses the True Dragon Bloodline, and even obtained the Origin Dragon Blood left behind by her ancestor. She was already at the Emperor Stage when I was last in the Ancient Wasteland Domain. More than a hundred years have passed since then, and coupled with the shocking change of the Return Dominion, it is only natural that she has ascended to the Immortal Stage."

Xuan Jiuyin couldn't help but glance at Jintian Xuanyue, only to see that the latter was listening quietly like normal. Only then did he secretly sigh in relief.

Zhao Jingxuan was Lin Xun's wife and his first woman. There would definitely be trouble if there was any dislike towards her.

"It's been more than a hundred years, but they still address the Young Master as Emperor Daoyuan. I imagine that they will probably be scared out of their wits if they found out about Young Master's current cultivation and identity." Jintian Xuanyue smiled sweetly.

Lin Xun sneered. "Just a mere hundred years. To some older cultivators, that’s not even enough time for a session of secluded cultivation. For me, however, far too many things have happened in the past hundred years. If I hadn't chosen to go to the Eternal True Realm back then, I probably wouldn't have become the person I am today."

"That's right, although the Return Dominion has undergone a shocking change and the Ancient Nebula Road is indeed different from before, they’re still far from being comparable to the Eternal True Realm."

Xuan Jiuyin clearly thought the same. "For instance, if Miss Xuanyue and I hadn't gone to the Origin World, it would have been impossible for us to step onto the path of immortality so easily."

Lin Xun thoughtfully remarked, "The Return Dominion might not be as good as the Eternal True Realm for now, but that might not be certain in the future."

In a short span of ten years, the Return Dominion had completely transformed the Ancient Nebula Road. If this trend continued, more and more changes were certain to follow.

"That’s hard to say. Don't forget that the epochal calamity will descend within a thousand years." Xuan Jiuyin said, "In fact, I’m starting to suspect that the changes in the Return Dominion might be related to the approaching epochal calamity."

Lin Xun's pupils shrank slightly. He shared the same speculation, but wasn’t entirely certain yet.

As they conversed, a loud and boundless horn suddenly sounded in the distance. Woowoowoo~

The atmosphere grew heavy, as if a storm was approaching. Lin Xun looked up and saw a huge abyss in the sea zone far away. The surrounding seawater silently poured in, disappearing without a splash.

It was the entrance to the Return Dominion! With a radius of more than a hundred thousand feet, it was certainly exceedingly vast.

In its vicinity, multitudes of cultivators were divided into seven clear camps. Each camp was composed of thousands of cultivators and occupied a sea zone near the Return Dominion.

Among them, the weakest possessed Ninth Realm Ancestor cultivation. Moreover, there were plenty of supreme Emperor Ancestors, and even Immortal Stage powerhouses present. Such a mighty line-up was akin to a grand divine army of the heavens. The aura they emitted alone was already more than enough to intimidate any sane person.

Further away from the Return Dominion, many more cultivators were watching, not daring to approach. These cultivators, who had rushed here like Lin Xun, made sure to stand far away, their expressions a mix of astonishment, fear, and reverence.

After all, those were the seven strongest factions among the many great starfields of the Great Thousand Worlds! Over the years, countless factions had attacked in hopes of entering the Return Dominion. However, none of them had been able to break through the Seven Great Factions’ defense line. Instead, their blood ended up dyeing the nearby seas red.

As a result, no one dared to step beyond the line anymore.

"This lineup is almost as strong as the Immortal Imperial Clans of the Sixth Heaven Domain."

Even Lin Xun couldn’t help but feel somewhat surprised. Of course, the Immortal Imperial Clans of the Sixth Heaven Domain had Nirvana Spirit experts on top of that. This was something the Seven Great Factions couldn't match, because the strongest among them was only at the perfect Heavenly Longevity Stage.

Naturally, such strength wasn’t even worth mentioning to Lin Xun. Just a few years prior, he had charged into the Eighth Heaven Domain and killed numerous perfect Transcendence Stage existences. In fact, even the Eternal Stage Will Dharma Forms could only die at his hands!

Xuan Jiuyin said, "Brother Lin, the fact that they’ve sounded a signal horn means they’re probably going into battle soon. Could today be the day they plan on attacking Fangchun Secret Realm?"

The vast and powerful noise seemed to fill the entire domain. The sound stirred the sea water and rippled the air, accompanied by stern killing intent.

From the seven camps, Immortals rose into the air one after another as Immortal Halos emerged behind them. They resembled divine rulers descending upon the mortal world, drawing everyone’s attention.

Countless people revealed expressions of awe and reverence. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Immortals!

To the cultivators from the various starfields of the Great Thousand Worlds, these were existences akin to overlords of the heavens.

"There's no rush, let’s watch how it plays out."

Lin Xun, Xia Zhi, Xuan Jiuyin, and Jintian Xuanyue retracted their auras and stopped far away, making sure not to draw any attention.

"Everyone, now that we’ve joined forces, we will definitely smash open Fangchun Secret Realm in one fell swoop. However, this old man has one small suggestion to make. After entering, we must first destroy the New Genesis Sect that occupies it!"

A red-robed, black-haired man stood in the air, holding a jade cauldron enveloped in flowing purple light, appearing both intimidating and domineering.

"Naturally."

"How can a mere New Genesis Sect be allowed to monopolize the blessings of the Return Dominion? For the past few years, they’ve been preventing us from exploring the place, and their actions have long since angered the heavens and the people. If we don't destroy them today, the hatred in our hearts will never be sated!"

Several Immortals brimmed with murderous intent as their Immortal pressure shot into the air, scattering the clouds.

The onlookers in the distance forgot to breathe for a moment, realizing that an unprecedented battle would be breaking out today! How could the New Genesis Sect survive if the Seven Great Factions attacked together?

Xuan Jiuyin couldn't help but find this comical as an itch began to rise within him. "Brother Lin, why don't I go and deal with them now?"

Jintian Xuanyue said, "You're also at the Heavenly Longevity Stage. Can you handle so many of those old fellows by yourself?"

Xuan Jiuyin unhappily retorted, "Xuanyue, how can our Immortal path be the same as theirs? Moreover, when I left, my great-ancestor gave me many trump cards, any of which can probably kill these people a hundred times over in mere minutes!"

Jintian Xuanyue merely pursed her lips together into a smile, not saying anything else.

"What shameless bragging. Years have passed and yet all of you are still stuck here. Don't you feel embarrassed making such a fuss?"

Suddenly, a figure flew out of the Return Dominion as his loud laughter shook the heavens. His words echoed across heaven and earth, accompanied by an arrogant aura. Dressed in green robes with gleaming golden eyes, the handsome youth proudly stood above the Return Dominion and stared down at the crowd as if they were insignificant peons.

That arrogant attitude immediately drew everyone’s attention.