Just as the old patriarch forced me to my death, I achieved the unity of Dao and fruition.

Since the fall of three supreme beings from forbidden zones, the entire ancient star Xuanheng has been in complete turmoil.

The new emperor is on his way here!

As soon as the news spread, all the powerful individuals capable of venturing into the starry sky, whether from holy lands, aristocratic families, or reclusive sects, set off immediately.

One after another, sage kings emerged from their ancestral land.

Several quasi-emperors who had not appeared for many years also awoke from their slumber.

Even the Yun family, the only imperial clan on Xuanheng Ancient Star, completely opened their ancestral hall, which had been sealed for many years.

Deep within the Yun family compound, inside a grand hall forged from star-divine gold, dozens of figures stood on either side.

Those who stand here are all the true power holders of the Yun family.

At the forefront, Yun Zhenyue held the Star Gate Disc, his expression filled with barely suppressed excitement.

After attaining enlightenment, the new emperor neither went to the Imperial Ruins nor visited those supreme lineages renowned throughout the universe.

Instead, they headed directly towards the ancient star Xuanheng.

What does this mean?

This means that this mysterious new emperor may very well have originated from the ancient star Xuanheng!

"check!"

The head of the Yun family spoke in a deep voice.

"Bring out all the clan's ancient texts!"

"Especially those powerful figures who left Xuanheng Ancient Star in the last ten thousand years, but never returned."

"Not a single one can be missed!"

Several elders of the Yun family quickly left.

As Yun Zhenyue watched everyone busy, a smile gradually appeared on his face.

Regardless of which faction this new emperor comes from.

As long as it comes from the ancient star Xuanheng.

Then there is a bond of kinship.

Moreover, the Yun family is the only imperial family on the ancient star Xuanheng.

With the new emperor's return, it's impossible for him to bypass the Yun family if he wants to truly control the entire ancient star.

If the two parties can establish a connection through this.

The Yun family will not decline with the arrival of a glorious era; on the contrary, they may rise to prominence once again.

"Immediately commence the grandest ceremony to welcome the Emperor."

The head of the Yun family gave another order.

"All the powerful beings in the clan above the Saint Realm will accompany Ancestor Zhenyue to the starry sky to welcome them."

"In addition, take out the Myriad Dao Immortal Wine from the ancestral treasury."

An elder standing nearby looked hesitant.

"Master, that jar of celestial wine was left behind by our ancestors..."

"What good are the things our ancestors left behind?"

The head of the Yun family interrupted him directly.

"What could be more precious than a great emperor of our time?"

"Go get it!"

"Yes."

Similar scenes were constantly unfolding among the various forces on Xuanheng Ancient Star.

They didn't know who the new emperor was, let alone where he came from.

But that doesn’t stop them from stating their position in advance.

After all, this is the current emperor who just devoured three supreme beings from the forbidden zones and silenced all the major forbidden zones of life!

If one can receive a word of praise for this, the entire sect will benefit for ten thousand years.

Beyond the starry sky, a grand altar spanning tens of thousands of miles was swiftly erected to welcome the emperor.

Yun Zhenyue stood at the very front, with powerful figures from various holy lands, aristocratic families, and supreme lineages of Xuanheng Ancient Star behind him.

After that, there were saints and saint-kings.

Even on ordinary days, any one of them walking out would be enough to cause a stir in the surrounding area.

But now, they can only stand obediently in the starry sky and wait.

Nobody thought there was anything wrong with it.

Welcoming a great emperor of our time.

This kind of grandeur is to be expected.

"They're here!"

I don't know who suddenly spoke up.

Everyone perked up and looked up at the same time.

Deep in the starry sky, a figure shrouded in countless rays of light is walking step by step toward the ancient star Xuanheng.

His speed doesn't seem fast, but each step he takes covers countless miles.

Originally in a distant star field, its general outline could be seen after a few breaths.

An ancient bronze lamp hung beside him, its imperial flame flickering.

Wherever it passed, the stars bowed low, and all paths made way for it.

Everyone's expression turned solemn.

Yun Zhenyue even took a step forward.

"Xuanheng Ancient Star Cloud Family Cloud Town Mountain".

"Leading all the paths of the ancient stars, we respectfully welcome the Great Emperor's return!"

The vast sound reverberated throughout the starry sky.

The quasi-emperors, saint kings, and various rulers behind him bowed simultaneously.

"Welcome, Your Majesty!"

The sounds converged, like waves in a starry sea, and traveled all the way back to the ancient star Xuanheng.

Upon hearing this, countless low-level cultivators also knelt down.

The entire ancient star was welcoming the new emperor.

However, the figure did not respond.

Gu Changjin stopped outside the Xuanheng Ancient Star.

His face was obscured by countless rays of light, making it impossible for outsiders to see his expression.

He didn't even look at the grand welcoming platform for the emperor in front of him.

The divine thought descended.

The entire Xuanheng Ancient Star was instantly perceived.

Mountains and rivers, traditions, families, and places that were once familiar or unfamiliar.

Finally, his gaze settled on the Northern Xuan Region.

The original location of the Beixuan Gu family is now just ruins.

The continuous sacred mountain range was interrupted, and the clan's protective formation was completely shattered.

The ancestral temple, the spiritual vein, the medicinal garden, and the city where the clansmen lived were all reduced to scorched earth.

The bloodstains remaining in the ruins had long since dried, but it was still clear that a massacre had taken place here not long ago.

The Gu family of Beixuan was almost completely wiped out.

Gu Changjin gazed quietly at the ruins, his face devoid of sorrow.

The Gu family members didn't have much affection for him.

The reason I was willing to help the Gu family back then wasn't because of any blood ties or family affection.

The Northern Mystic Body can nurture the Northern Mystic Spiritual Energy.

If nurtured properly, the entire family can become a medicinal garden that continuously generates longevity and the essence of life.

Ultimately, he was just preparing to keep the Bei Xuan Gu family under his control.

When needed, these younger generations should naturally make some contributions for their ancestors.

But how long have I been gone?

The creatures I raised were almost all killed off?

Gu Changjin raised his right hand and gently made calculations with his fingertips.

The blood ties and karma remaining in the ruins quickly converged.

The vast majority of causal lines had been completely severed, but a few extremely thin blood lines still extended all the way to the ancient star of Xuanheng and finally disappeared into the depths of the universe.

"Is anyone still alive?"

A strange light flashed in Gu Changjin's eyes.

Those bloodline karmic connections have already separated from the Xuanheng Ancient Star.

Although its aura was weak, it showed no signs of decay; rather, it resembled a dragon emerging from the sea.

The previously suppressed fortune is gradually recovering.

"Interesting. It seems the little ones who escaped are quite resilient."

Since none of them had died, Gu Changjin wasn't in a hurry to search for them.

With such good fortune, as long as one doesn't perish halfway through, one might actually be able to raise something good in the future.

Those who survive can be cared for slowly.

This debt cannot be settled slowly.

Gu Changjin's gaze returned to the ruins of the Gu family.

The divine thought spread outward along the residual cause and effect.

One unfamiliar aura after another emerged in my perception.

Among them are sacred sites, aristocratic families, and the imperial aura of the Yun family, an imperial clan.

The smile on Gu Changjin's face gradually disappeared.

boom!

There were no signs whatsoever.

A terrifying imperial might erupted from his body!

Xuanheng Ancient Star suddenly sank.

Before the protective array surrounding the star could even fully light up, countless cracks appeared under the emperor's might.

On the platform where the emperor was to be received, Yun Zhenyue's expression changed drastically.

The Star Gate Disc in his hand revived on its own, and a wisp of imperial might descended, protecting everyone within it.

Even so, several Saint Kings with slightly weaker cultivation levels still knelt down on the spot.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"

"If we have been impolite in any way, please enlighten us, Your Majesty!"

Yun Zhenyue quickly spoke up.

My heart is filled with confusion.

What's going on?

They greeted them respectfully here.

The celestial wine, the altar, and the proper etiquette were all present.

The emperor hadn't even said a word to them.

Why did you suddenly get angry?

It wasn't just the people on Xuanheng Ancient Star.

As the Emperor's might spread, countless powerful beings throughout the universe simultaneously turned their gazes toward this place.

Imperial Ruins, Supreme Dao Lineage, Ancient Imperial Clans, and those forbidden zones of life that have just fallen silent again.

Divine thoughts traversed the galaxy, and everyone wanted to know what had happened.

"Is the new emperor angry?"

"Could it be that he didn't come from the ancient star Xuanheng?"

"But if not, why would they come here directly after attaining enlightenment?"

On the altar where the emperor was welcomed.

Cold sweat had already seeped from Yun Zhenyue's forehead.

Even with an imperial weapon in his hand, he couldn't muster the slightest thought of resistance when facing a current emperor who had just devoured three supreme beings.

Gu Changjin didn't look at him, but stared at the ancient star beneath his feet, remaining silent for a moment.

Then, a calm voice resounded throughout Xuanheng.

"The old friend is gone, so be it."

"What reason is there for this ancient star to continue existing?"

Upon hearing this, the color drained from the faces of countless beings on the ancient star of Xuanheng.

Gu Changjin's gaze then slowly fell upon the Yun family members.

Finally, it stopped on Yun Zhenyue and the Star Gate Disc in his hand.

"And then there's the imperial Yun family."

"I sensed the cause and effect of this blood debt from you."

"Today, I, the Emperor, will punish the ancient star Xuanheng."

"The Yun family—will pay with their lives."