Grandpa, times have changed.

Eastern Wilderness.

Several figures stood on the near-vertical cliff, gazing into the distance.

The mountain wind howled, making the robes on the group of people flutter loudly.

Besides Xu Xing, Bie Xuening, and Yuan Jun, there is also Hong, who has been active in the Heavenly Domain in recent years and obtained the Six Mark Heavenly Tokens, the future Overlord 'Kui', and the future Pill Ancestor 'Hua'.

Kui Hehua has now reached the pinnacle of the Divine Forging realm.

They left the Eastern Wilderness Region relatively late and have spent most of their time in the Radiant World Region over the years. This time, they also received news from the 'Anomaly,' which is why they rushed back.

Honestly, returning here after so many years, none of them could help but feel a sense of nostalgia.

At this moment, Xu Xing was gazing into the distance.

The sun shone brightly, and there was not a cloud in the sky.

Bright sunlight streamed down on the earth, and amidst the rolling mountains, roars of savage beasts shook the forests.

It was a very ordinary sight.

Compared to more than two hundred years ago, this place seems to have remained unchanged.

However, in Xu Xing's perception, there was a suffocating, heavy, violent and fierce aura that seemed capable of crushing him with the slightest movement.

“No wonder cultivators above the level of Yangwu never set foot in the Eastern Wilderness.” He couldn’t help but sigh.

That violent and malevolent aura didn't just appear in the years since they left; it existed before they grew up, or even before they were born.

They were just too weak before to feel it.

Although they have only reached the peak of the Divine Forging stage, their combat strength is even higher than that of ordinary cultivators at the Nourishing Realm.

Therefore, one might have a vague sense of it.

“When more people come into contact with cultivation in the future, we can take advantage of the geographical advantages of the Eastern Wilderness,” Hong said in a deep voice.

Let alone those at the Divine Forging Realm, even those at the Nourishing Self Realm, or even those at the Void Evolution Realm, are nothing more than slightly larger ants in the Eastern Wilderness.

Because of the lingering malevolent energy from the battle between the Cangzu Ancestors, high-level cultivators dare not venture deep into this Eastern Wilderness. The Yangwu Realm is the pinnacle, and even the Zhushen Realm can show off their power.

In recent years, in addition to their own cultivation, they have also taught cultivation methods to the humans struggling to survive in other regions.

Two hundred years have passed, and many people have officially embarked on the path of cultivation.

The Eastern Wilderness is uniquely endowed, making it the perfect place for the nascent human race to accumulate strength.

after all.

The only threatening clan, the Moon Dragon Clan, whose old dragon emperor, Yang Wu, had already been dealt with by Yuan.

Meanwhile, the two newly promoted Dragon Emperors fought to the death for the right to speak for the Moon Dragon Clan.

It won't be over anytime soon.

Even if they want to 'take revenge' after the event, they'll just be two Moon-Shattering Dragons that grew up relying on their bloodline...

It's not difficult to solve.

If it weren't for the Howling Moon Wolf Clan standing behind them, and if they didn't want to confront the Howling Moon Wolf Clan head-on at this stage, they would have already slaughtered the Moon Dragon Clan.

“There’s no rush.” Xu Xing lowered his hood. “Let’s wait until Senior Yi’s experiment is over before we talk about it.”

This is still the most important thing right now!

Before this, the reason why humans were able to cultivate and reach the God-Forging Realm was because of this.

It's all because Qian Shang, the spirit chef of the Cang Clan, specially sought out a high-level cultivator from the Cang Clan to tailor a cultivation method for the human race in order to research new dishes...

It's called a spiritual practice, but it's really just a method of processing ingredients.

Therefore, I must be cared for!
Only by taking a step further beyond the forging of the spirit can one achieve the nourishment of oneself!

Only then did they truly emerge from the unique cultivation methods that belonged only to the human race!

"Ah."

Hong nodded slightly and said no more.

"Let's go, it's time for us to go see Senior Yi."

Immediately, the group leaped off the near-vertical cliff, transforming into streaks of light and disappearing into the distance.

……

……

Not long after.

A settlement founded by someone else.

Looking around, one sees a road crisscrossed by neatly cut bluestone slabs, with small wooden and stone houses scattered on both sides of the road.

Pedestrians could be seen coming and going, some walking hurriedly, heads down.

There were also groups of three or five people, dragging their newly hunted prey, chatting and laughing.

At the very center of the settlement stood a tall tower made of black stones, with runes engraved on its body and a five-colored prism inlaid on its top.

Unseen rays of light shone in all directions, enveloping the entire settlement.

However, it was a formation created by Xu Xing and others after they had traveled and gained a lot of knowledge over the years.

It can prevent wild beasts and Qi-refining beasts from invading to a certain extent.

Overall, although the settlement still looks simple and primitive, it gives people a sense of order.

quickly!

hum!
Several streaks of light descended from the sky in succession, landing in front of the tower and transforming into several figures clad in black robes.

It was a group led by Xu Xing.

A man dressed in plain clothes was already waiting in front of the tower.

Her long black hair cascaded down her back, almost covering the ground.

His facial features weren't particularly handsome, but his clear, bright eyes were gentle and peaceful, and he exuded a calm and composed aura.

"Master."

Hua bypassed the crowd and came to Yi's side.

The remaining people bowed.

"Greetings, Senior Yi."

“I already told you not to call me ‘senior,’ just call me ‘fellow Daoist’ as you say.” Yi smiled.

He hasn't stepped out of the Eastern Wilderness in all these years.

It was through Xu Xing and others communicating with him via the gem with golden engravings that he gradually understood how to progress beyond the God-forging realm.

"Besides, calling me a senior makes me seem old."

Hua, who was standing right next to him, was taken aback.

If they address their master as fellow Daoists, wouldn't I become their junior?
"Senior, this is inappropriate."

"Whatever's wrong with it, it's decided!" Hua's face was somewhat bitter.

……

……

"This Nascent Soul is truly extraordinary."

In a corner unseen by everyone, Chi Jiuyu's eyes gleamed with a faint golden light as she muttered to herself.

Through her Void-Piercing Golden Eyes, she clearly observed the immense power contained within the bodies of these individuals.

As if it had been honed through countless trials, pure and profound...

Not to mention the gods of this era, even the Nascent Soul cultivators of later generations, none of them can match the quality of their magical power.

Including her!
It's no exaggeration to say that the quality of their magical power is already very close to that of her when she was in the early stages of the Nascent Soul realm.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they are among the strongest Nascent Soul cultivators in history!
"No wonder he was able to kill me so many times."

Back when she was still in Xuanjian City, she was beaten up by her martial uncle in this state all night.

At this point in time, their supernatural abilities aren't yet fully developed, otherwise...

She suspected that her master and uncles might even be able to defeat her when she was in the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm!

Gee!

She's Chi Jiuyu!
He swept aside his peers when he was in the Nascent Soul stage, and now he is the strongest god in history!
She's always been the one fighting across borders and defeating others, so when did she become the one being defeated?
emm...

However, her martial uncles were all over two hundred years old, more than twice the age of her, a centenarian fisherwoman.

Thinking about it that way, it's not entirely unacceptable.

……

……

That afternoon.

Besides You, Shiqi and Sishi, who are Kui's parents, also arrived.

So, Yi organized a banquet.

They also brought out their treasured wines that they had kept for many years.

During the banquet, Xu Xing and others not only shared their insights into cultivation, but also distributed the spiritual items they had collected in the outer realms over the years to the people in the settlement.

Even Hua was preparing to give away the pills he had spent so long researching and refining.

As for the result...

Some of the younger people were fine, but the older folks who saw the pills he offered all changed their expressions drastically and avoided them like the plague.

They suffered greatly from these 'elixirs' back then.

night.

The full moon hangs high in the sky.

The night sky is dotted with stars, their brightness flickering.

The clouds drifted and obscured most of the night sky.

The banquet has ended.

Yi also entered the tower to begin seclusion immediately after the event ended.

While the others began their meditation, Xu Xing took advantage of the darkness and arrived near a low hill not far from the settlement.

A few not-so-tall trees were scattered on one side of the low hill, while the other side was covered with a miraculous herb that could quickly stop the bleeding from wounds—

Moonflower.

The petals are pure white and full, like the moon.

A small flower that is only the size of a palm.

As the cool night breeze gently sways, it draws in wisps of moonlight, which fall among the flower stamens.

Hua was lying on his back among many moonflowers, his hands behind his head, staring blankly at the full moon hanging in the night sky, lost in thought.

But soon, a noise from the side interrupted his thoughts and brought him back to his senses.

Looking in the direction from which the strange sound came, Hua was taken aback.

"Brother Xu? What brings you here?"

"I couldn't sleep, so I went out for a walk and ended up here."

"..."

See if I believe you or not.

“Alright.” Xu Xing sat down next to him. “Actually, I noticed you seemed a bit off at the banquet, so I came over to check on you.”

it is as expected.

He paused, then sighed:
"I'm just a little worried..."

He's not that clueless little kid anymore.

Having spent over a hundred years traveling abroad, he has gained considerable experience.

Therefore, he had just discovered that his master's method of advancing to the Yangwu realm was extremely risky; the slightest mistake...

Moreover, he could also tell that his master himself wasn't very confident.

"Now that things have come to this, we can only trust Senior Yi."

What can you do if you don't believe it?
Senior Yi's hatred for the Cang Clan is no less than that of any of them. Once he makes up his mind to do something, they cannot and will not stop him.

"I believe Senior Yi will succeed."

"Ah."

Hua said no more and silently looked into the distance.

Meanwhile, after nightfall.

At a level unattainable by ordinary beings, a pair of indifferent, emotionless, seven-colored eyes looked down upon the Eastern Wilderness.

Wait for the changes to happen.

Over the past two hundred years, several of the races He favored have been stuck in the process of forging gods and have made no progress. In fact, He has almost given up on the human race.

However, these few humans refined and perfected a breathing technique called 'Creation Foundation Building'.

Compared to the previous crude and simple methods that relied entirely on luck to achieve that special state, the 'Creation Foundation Building' method is much more complete and stable.

To seize the creations of heaven and earth, to invade the mysteries of the sun and moon…

Especially this sentence.

What He sought was nothing more than to break free from the shackles of heaven and earth.
Therefore, He turned His attention back to the human race. (End of Chapter)