I only reached the Foundation Establishment stage at eighty years old, and then the system appeared.

While Yang Huizhou was sweating it out on his training journey, news had already spread that the demon army that had invaded the Immortal Continent had been completely wiped out in this war between immortals and demons!

Yang Hongbo had already spoken with the sect leader, and when discussing the encirclement and suppression of the demons, the Yang family's achievements should be mentioned only briefly, without being overly publicized. This is the principle of "leaving without a trace after the deed is done, keeping one's merits and fame hidden."

Everyone in the Yang family knows about this, and they also know that the patriarch has issued a gag order. Now the family has many affiliated families and small sects. If the family's achievements are exaggerated, these families and small sects will become arrogant and ignorant!

Meanwhile, in the large cities near the coast of Jingjue Sea, the immortals inside clutched their rapidly beating hearts: "Thank goodness, these demons have all been wiped out, otherwise, who knows when this terrible news would have struck us!"

"We are so grateful to the Great Hua Imperial Sect! We never imagined that the Great Hua Imperial Sect would be so powerful now. Haha, we are no longer afraid of the demons invading!"

"Wasn't it said that another member of the Yang family participated in the encirclement and suppression operation?"

"You really don't understand. The Yang family is related to the Great Hua Imperial Clan, which is why they mentioned it. Look around and see if there's anyone else. Besides, no other sects are trying to steal the credit, so isn't that clear enough?"

"I need to set up a longevity tablet for the Great Hua Emperor when I get home, so I'm going home now!"

The Cangmang Immortal Sect was also celebrating the complete annihilation of the demon race, but they didn't know that they had once been listed as a primary target for extermination by dozens of demon emperors.

At this time, a major event also occurred within the Yang family. The elemental avatar who had been hiding in the secret realm since arriving in the Immortal Realm had actually cultivated to the Immortal Emperor Realm. Because it was a mass of elemental energy, it did not undergo a tribulation of lightning when advancing to the next realm, and no one knew its cultivation level.

Now that the Yang family has ascended to the rank of Immortal Emperor, they are the first top-tier family in the Immortal Realm. To celebrate this achievement, one main city and four guard cities within the Immortal Dream Marsh once again commemorate the Yang family producing an Immortal Emperor!

This news only circulated within a few cities, so few people outside knew about it. The Great Hua Imperial Clan also knew that the Yang family did not want to be too high-profile, so they did not spread the information.

Yang Huizhou, who is training on the Immortal Continent, is now only one step away from the Immortal Emperor Realm!

"Master Tianlang, I'm only one step away from reaching the Immortal Emperor Realm. The Ancestor should praise me now, right?" Yang Huizhou was just like a child hoping to receive praise from his elders.

"Probably? Who knows!" Sirius replied absentmindedly.

Sirius's cultivation speed is also very fast, and he has already reached the peak of Immortal Emperor. Unfortunately, the title of the first Immortal Emperor in this family was snatched by the master's elemental avatar!

As Yang Huizhou neared his ascension to the Immortal Emperor realm, he became increasingly valiant during his training. When fighting demonic beasts, he was no longer satisfied with one-on-one battles; he would single-handedly confront several or even a dozen demonic beasts of the same level as himself.

Anyway, I have healing pills given to me by the ancestor. Although I am covered in wounds every time I fight, I can still train to death as long as I can keep up with the ancestor's words: "As long as you don't die from training, train to death!"

Yang Huizhou felt full of energy, and now his master Tianlang and the five seniors no longer appeared in the open, but were hiding in the shadows to protect him.

On this day, Yang Huizhou, as usual, was engaged in fierce battle with demonic beasts in a deep, secluded mountain forest. The forest was filled with towering trees, their branches intertwined, sunlight filtering through the gaps and casting dappled shadows. Yang Huizhou wielded a longsword, its blade flashing as he fought several demonic beasts. His swordsmanship was fierce, each move carrying immense power; the demonic beasts roared in anger, yet could not get close to him.

Just as Yang Huizhou was preparing to deliver the final blow to the demonic beasts, suddenly, a fierce battle and cries for help came from afar. Yang Huizhou frowned, thinking to himself, "Could there be other people in danger in this forest?" He sheathed his sword, and in a flash, he sped off towards the direction from which the sound came.

When he arrived at the scene, he saw a stunningly beautiful woman being attacked by a group of men in black. The woman was graceful and beautiful, like a fairy descended from heaven. Although she was somewhat disheveled, her beauty was still undeniable. She held a magical sword, her swordplay agile, but outnumbered, she was gradually losing her strength.

Yang Huizhou shouted, "Stop!" His figure moved like lightning, instantly rushing into the battle. He brandished his longsword, unleashing streaks of sword energy that forced the men in black back. Seeing someone suddenly intervene, the men in black roared angrily, "Who are you? How dare you ruin our plans!"

Yang Huizhou gave them a cold look and said, "How dare you commit such a heinous act in broad daylight? How can I stand idly by and do nothing!"

One of the men in black sneered, "Hmph, kid, you'd better be smart and get lost, or we'll kill you too!"

Yang Huizhou sneered, "You lot? You're still too green!" With that, he once again swung his sword at the men in black. His swordsmanship became increasingly fierce, each strike carrying powerful immortal energy. The men in black gradually could not withstand it and retreated one after another.

At this moment, the stunningly beautiful woman spoke up, "Young master, thank you for your help. These people are from the Feng family. They wanted to force me to agree to their family's marriage proposal. I refused, so they ambushed us while I was on a mission with my family. Now, the rest of the team..." As she said this, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes.

Yang Huizhou's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "The Feng family? Is it the Feng family, the one that's quite famous in the area?"

The beautiful woman nodded: "Exactly. The Feng family, relying on their immense power, tried to force me into marriage. I really didn't want to submit, but I never expected them to be so ruthless."

Yang Huizhou snorted coldly: "Such behavior is truly despicable! Don't worry, young lady, with me here, they can't hurt you." With that, he charged towards the men in black again.

After a fierce battle, the men in black finally couldn't hold out and fled. Yang Huizhou didn't give chase, but instead turned to look at the stunningly beautiful woman.

"Young lady, are you alright?" Yang Huizhou asked with concern.

The beautiful woman smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for saving me, young master. I am unharmed. I just don't know your honorable name, so that I can repay you in the future."

Yang Huizhou waved his hand: "Miss, you don't need to be so polite. My name is Yang Huizhou. Rescuing people from danger is what we should do. What are your plans next?"

The beautiful woman sighed and said, "Now that the family's forces have been ambushed, I don't know where to go. The Feng family will definitely not let this go, and if I go back, I'm afraid it will only cause them more trouble."

Yang Huizhou thought for a moment and said, "If you don't mind, you can come with me. I'm here for training and I need a companion. Besides, with me around, I can protect your safety."

A hint of surprise flashed in the beautiful woman's eyes: "Really? Thank you so much, young master. But I'm really sorry to trouble you like this."

Yang Huizhou smiled and said, "Miss, there's no need to be so formal. It's only right to help each other when traveling. By the way, what's your name, miss?"

The beautiful woman bowed slightly and said, "My name is Su Yao, and I am over ten thousand years old. My cultivation level is the mid-stage of the Golden Immortal Realm."

Yang Huizhou was startled: "To have reached the Golden Immortal realm at just over ten thousand years old, young lady's talent is truly astonishing."

Su Yao smiled slightly: "Young master, you flatter me. Compared to you, my talent is nothing. You are so young, yet you already have such cultivation. Your future is limitless."

The two exchanged a smile and then embarked on their training journey together. Along the way, they encountered various ferocious beasts and dangers, but Yang Huizhou always managed to turn the tide with his strength and wisdom. Su Yao assisted him from the side, and the two worked together seamlessly.

During breaks, they would chat and share their experiences and stories. Yang Huizhou discovered that Su Yao was not only stunningly beautiful, but also gentle, kind, and knowledgeable, making him feel that this woman was extraordinary. Su Yao, in turn, greatly admired Yang Huizhou's courage and sense of justice, and gradually developed a fondness for him.

One day, they arrived at a mysterious ancient ruin. The ruin exuded an ancient and mysterious aura, as if it concealed countless secrets. Yang Huizhou looked at the ruin, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes: "Miss Su Yao, how about we go in and explore?"

Su Yao nodded: "Okay, but there are probably many dangers in these ruins, so we must be careful."

The two cautiously entered the ruins, where a thin mist obscured the path ahead. They proceeded along a narrow passage when suddenly, a low roar echoed from ahead. Yang Huizhou and Su Yao exchanged a glance and cautiously approached.

When they saw what lay ahead, they couldn't help but gasp. A gigantic demonic beast stood guard at the end of the passage. The beast was the size of an ox, but it had three eyes, each emitting an eerie light. It exuded a powerful aura, clearly a formidable creature.

Yang Huizhou gripped his longsword and said, "Miss Su Yao, this demonic beast is quite powerful. We must be careful."

Su Yao nodded, gripping her immortal sword tightly. The demonic beast roared at them and charged. Yang Huizhou and Su Yao quickly met it head-on, engaging the beast in a fierce battle.