The perfect world in the eyes of double pupils

The former Immortal King, the Lord of the Forbidden Zone, had sighed countless times about Shi Yi.

His system, his combat power, his understanding and perception of the Great Dao, his insights... all exceeded imagination and were practically flawless.

This was the first time the Lord of the Forbidden Zone had been so certain that a being still within the realm of humanity would one day surpass his peak self.

Throughout history, there have been many exceptionally talented individuals who ascended to the highest level before reaching the forbidden age of five hundred, sweeping away their contemporaries and displaying unparalleled brilliance.

But in the end, very few of them could reach the level of Immortal King. On the contrary, those who took more than two thousand years to advance to the Supreme level had the last laugh.

However, Shi Yi was different. The Lord of the Forbidden Zone could clearly sense that this being was different from his eight disciples. They were not on the same level at all, and were not on the same dimension.

This is a being that has truly forged its own path, created a system of extraordinary significance, and stands above others, able to look down upon the past, present, and future.

In the end, the Lord of the Forbidden Zone gave Shi Hao an old piece of jade and told him to come to the Cross Yin-Yang Land to find him after he had finished dealing with his family affairs.

Before leaving, Shi Yi gave the Lord of the Forbidden Zone an item. It was a silver object that exuded an eerie aura, was extremely terrifying, and sent chills down one's spine like a venomous snake.

It was the Immortal-Slaying Curse that Shi Yi had sealed away. He had thoroughly studied this curse and was now able to cast it himself.

It can not only purify one's spiritual practice, but also temper one's spiritual foundation; however, it is not something that ordinary people can use.

"The Immortal-Breaking Curse?"

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone was slightly surprised. This curse was infamous and had appeared once or twice during the Immortal Ancient Era. Even True Immortals were helpless against it.

He took the Immortal-Slaying Curse, glanced at Shi Yi, and vaguely understood his meaning.

"If one can withstand this curse, their cultivation will be unparalleled throughout history," said the Lord of the Forbidden Zone.

"This Immortal-Breaking Curse was cast on me by a remnant immortal from the Immortal Palace, but unfortunately, it was completely useless," Shi Yi murmured.

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone was shocked. No wonder Shi Yi was so powerful; even the Immortal-Slaying Curse couldn't sever his cultivation.

Shi Hao, who was standing next to him, was not stupid either. He already understood what Shi Yi meant by giving the Lord of the Forbidden Zone the Immortal-Breaking Curse. He was about to complain, but when he heard what Shi Yi said next, he fell silent.

Now, there is a huge chasm between him and Shi Yi, that is an indisputable fact. At this stage, he can only look up to his cousin.

However, Shi Hao never gave up on catching up with his cousin. Even though the gap is so big now, he was not discouraged and always believed that he would catch up with him one day.

Now, hearing that the infamous Immortal-Slaying Curse was useless against his cousin, he felt a surge of pride. What Shi Yi could do, he wanted to do as well.

Shuangshi took his leave, departed the restricted area, and disappeared into the horizon.

The Lord of the Forbidden Zone, clad in flowing white robes, stood motionless, gazing into the distance. Two young disciples stood behind him, also remaining motionless for a long time.

"Master, you seem quite concerned about that person with double pupils," the young Daoist disciple, who was very bloodthirsty, asked softly.

The master of the penalty area nodded slightly.

"This being is extraordinary. Don't be fooled by the fact that he is still in the realm of humanity. In reality, his potential far exceeds our imagination. The system called 'Ascension' is mysterious and profound, with lofty aspirations and unparalleled mysteries. It leaves a deep impression and includes the great principles of cause and effect, time, destiny, and space. It is hard to imagine that this was created by a human being."

Given time, he will surely rise to prominence; even becoming a Celestial King might not be his limit. Perhaps one day, he will be able to see what lies at the end of the Boundary Sea.

The two young disciples were astonished; it was unbelievable that their master had such a high opinion of the person with double pupils.

It should be noted that the eight beings who drank tea during the Immortal Ancient Era were all unparalleled in their time, sweeping aside all the masters in the world, but none of them received such praise from their master. This shows just how extraordinary that being named Shi Yi was.

"He might not be enough on his own. He's all alone and without any help, so he'll inevitably suffer. Next, I need to nurture another young man and hope that one day he can catch up with Shi Yi."

"Master described that person with double pupils as too powerful, making people despair. Is it really possible to catch up?" the female Taoist asked with a sigh.

"There's still a chance. That young man is no ordinary person. He's capable of traversing that path and crossing the Cosmic Lake. He's not someone to be underestimated," the Lord of the Forbidden Zone replied.

……

Shuangshi left this forbidden zone of life.

Shi Yi grabbed Shi Hao's shoulder, and the next moment, they left this place and arrived in the Eight Domains of the Lower Realm.

"Is this...the Celestial Realm?"

Shi Hao figured out where he was; it was the Heavenly Domain, one of the Eight Domains of the Lower Realm.

Heaven, Earth, Dark, Yellow, Universe, Cosmos, Vastness, Desolation—these are the names of the eight regions of the lower realm.

Shuangshi's hometown is in the desolate region.

Originally, Shi Hao's parents also wanted to come, but Shi Hao refused because he considered that his parents' special status might cause conflict with Shi Yi. He said he would wait until he had scouted the route before making any further plans.

Shi Hao no longer regards Shi Yi as an enemy. Back then, the two had said that the grudges and grievances between their families would be borne by the two of them and would no longer affect their families. However, he felt it was better to avoid it.

The alien creature he subdued, the golden lion, was left in the Upper Realm by the Qin family. With Qin Changsheng and the Five Elements Mountain there, the lion certainly wouldn't be able to cause any trouble. He would deal with it after he had scouted the area.

"Let's go straight back to the wasteland," Shi Yi said.

Shi Hao nodded. He was eager to return to Shi Village as soon as possible, so he would do so as quickly as possible.

The light surrounding Shi Yi enveloped Shi Hao. The next moment, the stars shifted and they disappeared from the celestial realm. When they reappeared, they were already standing in front of an ancient kingdom.

"Stone Kingdom!"

Shi Hao naturally recognized this place; he had fought here before and had many experiences here.

However, this is not where Shi Hao belongs; his true home is in Shi Village.

"Crack!"

The void cracked open, revealing the gate to a chaotic mini-world. Three stunningly beautiful women, each with their own unique charm, emerged from it.

The witch came to Shi Yi's side and hugged his arm with both hands.

Huo Ling'er and Yun Xi blushed as they approached Shi Hao, both a little shy and not as bold as the witch.

Seeing this, the witch laughed so hard she nearly fell over.

Shi Hao rolled his eyes. When it comes to being quirky and mischievous, the witch is number one, and no one dares to say that she is number two. This woman is absolutely invincible in this aspect. He had experienced it firsthand before. Many of his entanglements with Qingyi had the witch's shadow in them.

Huo Ling'er and Yun Xi were no match for this witch. It's unknown what they talked about in Shi Yi's chaotic little world, but it made the two girls blush with embarrassment.

"Let's part ways here," Shi Yi whispered.

Shi Hao whispered, then led the two women away, plunging headlong into the vast wilderness.

Shi Yi then led the witch into the capital of the Stone Kingdom.

The capital of the Stone Kingdom is now prosperous, stable, and without much turmoil.

Before Shi Yi left, he left behind many valuable items for the Wu King's Mansion, enough to help them weather any crisis and stabilize the Shi Kingdom. They walked along the bustling street, where carriages and people came and went. Passing creatures couldn't help but linger on them, for this perfect couple was too eye-catching. The man was heroic and ethereal, while the woman was as beautiful as a celestial being, like a fairy from a painting. They were clearly not ordinary people, but rather like true immortals descended to earth.

At this moment, some people saw Shi Yi's face, and a handsome and powerful figure suddenly appeared in their minds.

"He...he seems to be the Peerless Emperor!"

"Peerless Emperor? You must be mistaken. Back then, the Peerless Emperor ascended to the Upper Realm with the Sun God Tree. He never returned, and it's been almost ten years. At the time, this matter spread throughout the Eight Regions; everyone knew about it."

"Now, trying to descend from the upper realm to here is as difficult as ascending to heaven. Even powerful forces like the Immortal Mountain and the Heaven-Mending Sect can't do it." Some people shook their heads, not quite believing it.

However, upon closer inspection of the imposing man's face, he resembled the Peerless Emperor, only more mature and weathered.

"This...how can it be so similar? Could it really be the return of the Peerless Emperor?"

The news spread like wildfire, causing a huge uproar in the capital of the Stone Kingdom.

Of course, before that, Shi Yi had already brought the witch to the Peerless Palace.

This place was once called the Wuwang Mansion. Later, because the Stone Emperor conferred the title of Wushuang Emperor on Shi Yi, it was renamed Wushuang Palace.

Unlike the course of that timeline, the Martial King's Mansion in this life did not decline. After being renamed the Peerless Palace, it rose to prominence and flourished.

The two young disciples of the Peerless Hall exchanged a glance upon seeing the man and woman standing before the hall's entrance. They sensed that the two were no ordinary people and likely had extraordinary origins. Not daring to offend them, they stepped forward to inquire about their background and purpose.

Shi Yi glanced at them with a half-smile. The two young disciples were about fifteen or sixteen years old. When he left the lower realm, he was just a child. He never expected that when he returned, they would not recognize him.

This reminded him of a poem from his past life: "Children meet but do not recognize each other, laughing and asking, 'Where do you come from, guest?'"

Don't you recognize me?

Upon hearing this, the two disciples of the Peerless Hall looked up and carefully examined Shi Yi. They had only glanced at him briefly before and hadn't looked too closely, but now it did seem somewhat familiar.

Suddenly, the two were struck dumb, recognizing Shi Yi's identity.

"The Peerless Emperor?"

"Didn't you go to the upper realm?"

Shi Yi smiled but didn't say anything.

The two young disciples were so excited that their faces turned red. They quickly opened the hall doors to welcome Shi Yi and the witch inside.

"Huh? Why is the main gate of my Peerless Palace wide open? Could it be that an emperor from another country has come to pay a visit?" An old man happened to see this scene and asked in confusion.

When he saw Shi Yi and the witch walking out of the gate, he froze on the spot, as if petrified. He recalled the gifted young man with double pupils. Back then, he had watched Shi Yi grow up and witnessed him rise step by step to become a powerful figure in the eight regions.

"Yi'er?"

The old man's eyes were blurry. Shi Yi had brought too much glory to this clan. All the clan members were proud of him and regarded him as the pride of the Shi clan. In particular, these elders hoped that they could see Shi Yi one last time before they passed away.

Now, his wish has come true. However, he is a little confused about whether the scene before him is real or a dream. After all, he has had this kind of dream several times before, and each time it has been a false alarm.

"Seventh Grandfather, how have you been? How have you been while I was away?" Shi Yi greeted him with a smile.

The old man rubbed his eyes to make sure that what he was seeing was real.

"Yi'er, is it really you! You've returned from the Upper Realm?"

"Yes, I just returned from an ancient road." Shi Yi nodded.

"Great, great! And who is this...?"

Because no one in the lower realm has ever seen the witch's true form, no one knows her.

"This is your great-granddaughter-in-law." Shi Yi respected the old man very much because when he was young, it was a group of old men who cleansed his marrow and built his foundation.

"Great-granddaughter-in-law..."

The old man's joy was evident. In the family, the most important thing is to carry on the family line. If Shi Yi has a successor, it will be a great joy for Wushuang Hall.

"Seventh Master".

The witch called out obediently.

The old man grinned from ear to ear, wanting to give the witch a gift. Although it was of little use to the witch, it was the old man's most precious possession. Overjoyed, he didn't consider anything else and gave it to her directly.

"Seventh Grandfather, how are my father, great-grandfather...?" Shi Yi asked softly.

This place holds so many memories, all from my childhood.

"Everything is fine. Over the years, we old folks have started to pay attention to our health. We've all been waiting to see you, afraid of dying too soon and not being able to see Yi'er one last time. Haha, now, this old man's wish has come true." Seventh Grandfather was in tears.

"Don't worry, with me here, none of you will die," Shi Yi said.

He has feelings for these elderly people and naturally won't let them be eroded by time or taken away by the years.

Seventh Master did not understand the meaning behind his words, but simply told him to go and see his closest relatives.

Shi Yi nodded and led the witch straight to the courtyard where his father lived.

From afar, he saw a middle-aged man sitting cross-legged on a boulder, his eyes slightly closed, as if meditating and regulating his breathing.

His features bear a striking resemblance to Shi Yi's, and he is none other than Shi Yi's father, Shi Ziteng.

Shi Ziteng, who was meditating, sensed someone approaching and assumed it was his grandfather, Shi Yuan, since only he would walk in so directly.

Shi Ziteng opened his eyes, about to speak, but the scene before him made him unable to utter the words that had just reached his lips.

The father and son looked at each other, their eyes filled with a deep, unspoken bond of kinship.

"Yier!"

"Father, I'm back, and I've brought you a daughter-in-law with me," Shi Yi said with a slight smile.

"Greetings, Father." The witch blushed slightly and followed Shi Yi in calling him father.

"it is good."

Shi Ziteng was stunned and at a loss for what to do for a while before he recovered.

"You little rascal, you've finally grown up and know how to settle down," he said with a laugh and a scolding tone, his eyes already red.

"Now that you're together, you should treat her well and never let her down," Shi Ziteng said.

Then, he took out his best possessions and gave them to the witch as a greeting gift. (End of Chapter)