Ancient Nebula Underworld.

Qing Ying, dressed in flowing azure, lifted her gaze toward the sky. Moments ago, Wushuang’s voice echoed in her mind. While awe stirred in her heart, a faint smile curved her lips.

Just as in the past, she radiated an irresistible beauty. A blood-red umbrella rested in her hand, her translucent skin was like fine jade, and her features were delicate and refined. Her long, snow-white neck was slender and graceful. Even standing there casually, she exuded a charm capable of bewitching all living beings.

“Big Yellow, where are you going?” She asked, noticing the dog already charging toward the heavens, barely able to contain its excitement.

“To find that kid Lin Xun. He must have seen Master. If I find him, I’ll find out what’s happened to him.” Big Yellow shouted.

“Wait, I'm coming too.” With that, Qing Ying leaped into the air, chasing after Big Yellow.

......

On the outer edge of Ancient Nebula Road, a group of cultivators, like a surging tide, had gathered in a region of the starry heavens. These were experts from various planes of the Great Thousand Worlds, united into an army vast enough to sweep the heavens.

More than thirty Immortals stood among them alone.

Half a month earlier, Lin Xun had returned and, in a single overwhelming sweep, annihilated the seven great forces outside the Return Dominion. The moment this news spread, the entire Great Thousand Worlds was thrown into an uproar, waves of shock rippling in every direction.

This vast army of cultivators had come for one purpose alone: to deal with Lin Xun! However, at this very moment, they all came to a halt. Their expressions shifted uneasily, and an oppressive tension settled over the area like a suffocating mist.

Earlier, Wushuang’s emotionless voice had echoed in every one of their minds, making them aware that something was terribly wrong.

“From this moment onward, suppress your auras. None of you are to initiate battle without authorization. And if conflict cannot be avoided, you must not harm the innocent!” The order came from a black-robed man at the front. He drew a deep breath before speaking. His words left the crowd both shaken and stifled, an indescribable frustration welling up within them.

Originally, in the eyes of these external forces, the Ancient Nebula Road was nothing more than a fat lamb to be butchered at will and taken as they pleased. However, with Lin Xun’s return and the unfathomable, heaven-shaking law power spreading across the firmament, they had no choice but to rein themselves and bow their heads!

“Fellow Daoist, is that law power truly impossible to oppose?” an elder couldn’t help but ask.

“You all heard that voice just now, didn’t you? Only a law spirit can possess such power. It is far more terrifying than a ninth grade Heaven Rank law!” The black-robed man said in a low, fearful voice. “Forget the Great Thousand Worlds, even in the Eternal True Realm, only the Immortal Giants of the Eighth Heaven Domain could wield such divine power.”

“Immortal Giants?” Many people’s hearts trembled as they sucked in cold breaths.

“We might dominate and run rampant in the Great Thousand Worlds, but in the Eternal True Realm, we are nothing. Before those Immortal Giants, we are no different from ants.” The black robed man said, his voice slow and heavy, “Now that Lin Daoyuan has returned with a law spirit in hand, it is no exaggeration to say that he alone could effortlessly suppress any plane of the Great Thousand Worlds.”

These words sent the allied forces’ hearts sinking into despair, cold terror crawling along their spines.

Lin Daoyuan! He has reached such a terrifying level?

“Fellow Daoist, if that’s the case, isn’t our trip to the Return Dominion no different from marching to our deaths?” someone couldn’t help but ask.

“Not necessarily.” The black-robed man’s eyes flashed. “The law spirit made it very clear that it will not tolerate harm to innocent lives, but it never said it would stop us external forces from setting foot into the Ancient Nebula Road.”

At these words, many elder’s eyes brightened, beginning to understand what he truly meant. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

“As long as we cooperate and do not offend the law spirit, we may still be able to take root in this Ancient Nebula Road.” The black-robed man said in a low voice, “Everyone, you must look further ahead. The upheaval in the Return Dominion is bound to trigger earth-shattering changes across the entire Ancient Nebula Road. Even if we are ultimately unable to set foot in the Return Dominion, as long as we can establish ourselves here, we will surely reap unimaginable benefits in the future!”

Upon hearing his words, many who had been dispirited just moments before began to show signs of renewed spirit.

Some even looked on with anticipation. “That’s right. A terrifying existence like Lin Daoyuan cannot possibly remain in the Ancient Nebula Road forever. When the time comes...who can say who will truly call the shots in this world?”

......

In just a few short days, as Wushuang’s law power spread across the Ancient Nebula Road, the turmoil and slaughter that had engulfed the world gradually subsided. Even bitter rivals swallowed their hatred and stood down, no longer daring to shed blood recklessly.

For a time, the entire world entered an unprecedented state of peace and quiet, unlike anything in the past. This astounding transformation was sensed by countless living beings, and voices of joy and relief rose from every corner of the world.

“Throughout history, who has ever quelled global chaos and restored peace with a single hand, as Emperor Daoyuan has done?”

“All beings of the Ancient Nebula Road should bow in gratitude to Emperor Daoyuan!”

“If not for Emperor Daoyuan, the Ancient Nebula Road would already have fallen into absolute ruin, and no one would have escaped this catastrophe!”

Across the vast starry expanse, one name echoed again and again: Lin Xun! In the entire history of the Ancient Nebula Road, there had never been another like Lin Xun. Relying on his own strength alone, he brought order to the world and cleansed the heavens of chaos.

Not even the most legendary figures of the past had ever compelled the forces of every great plane of the Great Thousand Worlds to bow in submission as he had!

Ancient Wasteland Domain, Divine Apparatus Pavilion.

The Divine Apparatus Pavilion was known as the Penmen of the Cultivation World History. It wielded two supreme treasures, the Spring Autumn Brush and the Annals of History, to record the rise and fall of ages and the turning of heaven and earth. Anyone whose name was inscribed within its pages would be remembered for eternity.

Long ago, when Lin Xun roamed the Ancient Wasteland Domain as a youth, many of his astonishing deeds had been recorded by Mister Miaoxuan of the Divine Apparatus Pavilion. Today, Mister Miaoxuan once again took out the Spring Autumn Brush and the Annals of History, and began to write in solemn silence.

“After many years, Lin Daoyuan returned to the Ancient Nebula Road, wielding unparalleled power. He swept away the calamity that engulfed the Return Dominion and reestablished order across heaven and earth. None dared oppose him...

“All living beings sing praise of his name and revere him as the master of the heavens. No one dares treat him with anything but awe...

“Searching the annals of past and present, I can find none worthy to stand in comparison!”

......

The Return Dominion. Fangchun Secret Realm.

“Miss Qing Ying, you’ve come at the perfect time. Once I finish investigating the upheaval in the Return Dominion, you can come with us to the Eternal True Realm.”

Inside the grand hall of the New Genesis Sect, Lin Xun smiled as he spoke. Qing Ying and Big Yellow had arrived together today, and their appearance put him in a good mood.

Before Qing Ying could reply, Big Yellow cut in impatiently, “Whether we go to the Eternal True Realm can wait. What I want to know right now is how is my Master now?”

Lin Xun reached out and rubbed Big Yellow’s head. “Good boy. Don’t be so anxious.”

Big Yellow flew into a rage, baring its fangs and lunging to bite at Lin Xun’s thigh, but Lin Xun casually stepped aside.

“You brat! Just because your cultivation is higher than mine now, you think you can do whatever you want?!” Big Yellow roared and pounced again.

Lin Xun laughed and waved his hand, “Alright, alright, I’ll tell you.”

Only then did Big Yellow stop, squatting down on the floor with a disgruntled huff. Lin Xun concealed nothing. He told them everything about the Eternal True Realm, and about encountering his second senior brother, Zhong Qiu.

The moment he finished, Big Yellow sprang upright. “I’m going to the Kunlun Dominion!”

Lin Xun’s expression turned grave. “That place has now become a true deathtrap, swarming with Eternal Stage experts! If you really wish to see my second senior brother, then stay by my side instead.”

Big Yellow's expression clouded over. Qing Ying spoke softly from the side, “Big Yellow, you should listen to him.”

Big Yellow said dejectedly, “Am I becoming more and more useless? I don’t even have the ability to help my master anymore...”

Lin Xun said firmly, “You're wrong to think that way. Your master is my second senior brother, and I’m even more concerned about his safety than you are. If you truly wish to help him, then what you must do is cultivate diligently and grow stronger.”

After a moment of silence, Big Yellow finally nodded. Only then did Lin Xun and Qing Ying truly relax. They had both been genuinely worried that he would rush to the Kunlun Dominion on his own and court disaster.

“Miss Qing Ying, Mister Lu is also in the Eternal True Realm. When the time comes, you and Big Yellow can come with me.” Lin Xun looked at Qing Ying.

“Alright,” Qing Ying agreed without hesitation.

That very day, Lin Xun settled Qing Ying and Big Yellow within the Fangchun Secret Realm. On that same day, Xuan Jiuyin and Jintian Xuanyue returned, accompanied by all the members of the Xuan Clan.

That evening, Lin Xun held a grand banquet, personally welcoming Patriarch Xuan Shangchen and the key figures of the Xuan Clan. Back then, if Xuan Shangchen had not sent a message in advance, allowing the Lin Clan to move into the territory of the Return Dominion, the Lin Clan would likely have been destroyed by the forces dispatched by Fu Wenli and the others!

This was a debt of life and blood. Lin Xun would never forget it. He arranged for the entire Xuan Clan to settle in as well, planning to take them with him when he eventually departed for the Eternal True Realm.

......

“Husband, I plan to make a trip to the True Dragon Clan.” Later that day, Zhao Jingxuan sought Lin Xun out and shared her decision in a low voice.

Her parents, Zhao Yuanji and Ao Xingtang, were both in the True Dragon Clan. After learning that Lin Xun would be leaving with everyone in the Fangchun Secret Realm after investigating the mysteries of the Return Dominion, she wished to bring her parents away as well.

“I’ll go with you,” Lin Xun said after a moment’s thought.

The core reason Lin Xun had returned to the Ancient Nebula Road was to gather his family and loved ones together. Now that they had been reunited, he didn’t mind staying a while longer.

Truth be told, the upheaval in the Return Dominion had also aroused his curiosity. If not for the many matters demanding his attention over the past period of time, he would have already gone to the Return Dominion to investigate it himself.

Zhao Jingxuan pursed her lips in a smile. “You’re already busy enough. You should stay here. Xia Zhi has agreed to go with me.”

Lin Xun couldn’t help but glance at Xia Zhi with surprise and appreciation. This was the first time he had ever seen her volunteer for something like this.

“I can’t just turn a blind eye to Sister Jingxuan’s affairs,” Xia Zhi said, her voice clear and melodious.

Lin Xun felt a deep sense of relief and comfort. Given Xia Zhi’s temperament, such a change was truly not easy. After all, in the past, Xia Zhi had never cared about anyone in this world except him.