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

The interior of the Meteorite Ruins is not a truly complete secret realm; it is more like a small star that was shattered and then forcibly pieced back together.

There was no sky above, only a deep blue-black void. In the void, starlight was scattered, the Milky Way hung upside down, and fragments of meteorites floated slowly.

In the distance, one can still see the broken palace, the shattered star bridge, and the long-dead herb garden.

This place was originally the cave heaven of the Meteor Dao Lord, but unfortunately, the master has been gone for too long, and the cave heaven has lost its support and has collapsed more than half of itself. What remains is only the remnant core.

At this moment, Gu Qingxiao and Gu Xiaolou were standing at the deepest part of this remaining core.

At the deepest part is a cluster of star palaces, with the Star Ancient Palace at its core.

Both siblings were injured; Gu Qingxiao's robes were torn, and he had a deep, bone-revealing wound on his shoulder.

Gu Xiaolou's face was also somewhat pale, and the spirit sword in his hand trembled slightly.

Along the way, they braved the meteorite array, slew the ancient palace puppets, and were almost burned to ashes by a broken spark.

If the two hadn't looked after each other, they would have died on the way.

But now, it was all worth it.

The legacy of this secret realm is right before your eyes!

The gates of the Starry Sky Ancient Palace slowly opened.

The two siblings hurried forward, only to find the hall empty. They were somewhat disappointed, but soon a blurry, illusory figure slowly appeared.

It was a middle-aged Taoist priest dressed in a star-patterned robe, on which countless starlight swirled.

Even if it's just a fleeting afterimage, it still exudes an air of overlooking the mountains and rivers.

Gu Qingxiao and Gu Xiaolou exchanged a glance and quickly bowed.

"Junior Gu Qingxiao."

"Junior Gu Xiaolou."

"Greetings, senior."

The Taoist in the star robe didn't look at them, or rather, this wasn't a living person's divine sense to begin with.

It was just a video clip left behind before its demise.

He spoke slowly, his voice hoarse with the weariness of life.

"If anyone who comes after me can enter this hall and receive my inheritance, it means that I have already perished in the Luoxia Mountains."

"My name is Xinhe, and my Taoist name is Meteor."

"Born in the Great Luo Heaven Domain of Central Continent, the Mysterious Luo Heaven Star Sect."

"By order of the sect, I have come to the Western Wilderness cultivation world to investigate the unusual activities of the demon race."

"However, the situation here is far beyond our expectations."

At this point, the phantom suddenly began to fluctuate violently, and its voice became intermittent.

"The Western Wilderness... no... the demon race... this isn't an ordinary beast tide..."

"Among the various sects that pioneered the wilderness... there was someone..."

zizi.

A series of piercing noises rang out.

What followed was a complete mess.

Gu Qingxiao frowned. Why did he get stuck at such a crucial point?

Gu Xiaolou couldn't help but whisper, "No, senior, if you're going to leave a video, at least make it clear."

"Why can't you hear me at crucial parts?"

Gu Qingxiao glanced at her helplessly.

"Don't talk nonsense."

"I'm telling the truth."

Gu Xiaolou muttered to himself.

The phantom of Meteor Dao Lord continued to flicker, as if it might dissipate at any moment.

"If you inherit my legacy, and are fortunate enough to reach the Great Luo Heaven Domain of the Central Continent in the future, you may use the Star Token to join the Mysterious Luo Heaven Star Sect."

"Also, this message must be relayed back to the sect."

"The cultivation world of the Western Wilderness... the demon race is probably..."

zizi.

Another burst of muffled static.

Gu Xiaolou was completely speechless.

"It's gone again."

Gu Qingxiao also fell silent.

The message left behind by this Meteorite Daoist sounds very important.

The Mysterious Luo Tian Star Sect from the Great Luo Heaven Domain of Central China.

He was ordered to investigate the demon race in the Western Wilderness, but died mysteriously in the Sunset Mountains.

But the most crucial question, "What are you afraid of, demons?", was inaudible.

Who wouldn't feel upset hearing this?

Fortunately, when he was handing over the treasure, the voice of the Meteorite Daoist was finally much clearer.

"I leave the first volume of the Luo Tian Xing Chen Jing here, which can be cultivated to the early stage of the Nascent Soul stage."

"If you wish to obtain the subsequent cultivation techniques, you must possess the Star Token and join our sect."

"Leave one Star Talisman, which can unleash a full-force attack from the Nascent Soul stage."

"One Luo Tian Migration Talisman can allow one to travel 100,000 li away."

"Three ounces of Divine Valley Star Sand, one piece of Taixu Star Iron, and one Falling Star Mystic Crystal."

"Twelve bottles of Star Marrow Pills, and a number of spiritual items needed for cultivation before reaching the Nascent Soul stage."

"Those who come after me should be cautious."

As the last two words were spoken, the illusory figure of the Taoist in the star robe completely dissipated.

hum.

Deep within the ancient temple, clusters of starlight emerged.

Each cluster of starlight contains a treasure.

The items included a cultivation manual, star tokens, talismans that circulated among the stars, pills, refining materials, and several storage artifacts filled with spirit stones and herbs.

Gu Xiaolou's eyes lit up immediately.

"elder brother!"

"We've struck it rich!"

Gu Qingxiao couldn't help but take a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, but his fingers still trembled slightly when he reached for the treasure.

That's too much, it's way too much!

These things are enough for the brother and sister to cultivate to the Golden Core stage, or even the Nascent Soul stage.

Especially the "Luo Tian Xing Chen Jing" (Scripture of the Celestial Stars), which is a cultivation method that can directly lead to the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Even just the first volume far surpasses the inheritance they had previously been able to access.

The situation was extremely dangerous. He originally wanted to go to the Xuan Yang Sect to seek help and protection from his ancestor, but he never expected that Pei Xuandu would find out about it and chase after him overnight.

The Ling Shuang Sword Sect, which he had joined, completely ignored him.

But things are different now.

They inherited the legacy of the Meteorite Daoist.

With the Star Token.

If I can go to the Central Continent's Great Luo Heaven Domain in the future, I might even be able to join the Mysterious Luo Heaven Star Sect.

That sect is a major sect that is more than one level above the sects in the Western Wilderness, just by its name.

The brother and sister quickly put away all the treasures.

Gu Xiaolou picked up the star talisman, feeling the terrifying fluctuations within it, his eyes shining slightly.

"Is this the strike of a Nascent Soul cultivator?"

Gu Qingxiao nodded.

"It should be."

Gu Xiaolou picked up the Luo Tian Migration Talisman again.

"So after we go out, we'll do as we just discussed?"

Gu Qingxiao looked outside the ancient hall.

The entire semi-heaven had begun to shake slightly, the star bridge had broken, and meteorites had shattered. It seemed that it wouldn't be able to hold on for much longer.

Pei Xuandu will definitely be guarding outside.

It might not just be Pei Xuandu; after all, with the emergence of a Nascent Soul cultivator, it's impossible for the various sects of the Western Regions not to send people.

If these two, who have both reached the Foundation Establishment stage, were to go out normally, they wouldn't even have the right to speak.

Gu Qingxiao said in a deep voice, "Activate the Star Talisman the moment you go out."

"No matter who's outside, let them take a direct hit from a Nascent Soul cultivator first."

"If Pei Xuan is here, it would be best to kill him outright."

"Even if we can't kill them, we can still clear an opening."

"Then we immediately used the Luo Tian Migration Talisman to flee thousands of miles away."

Gu Xiaolou nodded.

"And then?"

"Find a place to hide."

Gu Qingxiao looked at the Star Token in his hand.

"Cultivate first."

"Once we've at least reached the Core Formation stage, or even the Nascent Soul stage, we'll figure out a way to leave the Western Wilderness."

"The Meteor Dao Lord comes from the Great Luo Heaven Domain of the Central Continent. Since he said that something is wrong with the Western Wilderness Demon Clan, then this matter is not something that the two of us at the Foundation Establishment stage can handle."

"When the time comes, hand the information over to the person who is truly in charge."

Gu Xiaolou remained silent for a moment.

"What about the Xuan Yang Sect?"

Gu Qingxiao's eyes flickered slightly.

Xuan Yang Sect, Gu Jingshan, the Gu family members, and their ancestor Gu Changjin.

These names once weighed on them like a net.

But the Gu family is now completely wiped out.

Even the patriarch Gu Changjin was just a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator.

If the siblings were to return, the most likely outcome would be that they would be drawn back into various sectarian conflicts.

Now, with the Nascent Soul cultivation technique and resources at hand, the path to becoming a major sect in Central China is within reach.

Why go back?

Gu Qingxiao said slowly, "The past is over."

"The Gu family is gone; there's no need to go back."

"Our survival is a new beginning."

A glimmer of light appeared in Gu Xiaolou's eyes as well.

She was quite talented, but in the past, she lacked resources and was limited by her status, which restricted her in many ways.

Now we have the legacy of the Meteorite Daoist, the accompanying elixirs and spiritual items, and the Star Token as a fallback plan for the future.

The Nascent Soul stage is no longer out of reach.

Even the concept of a Nascent Soul cultivator can be considered.

The brother and sister exchanged a glance and both saw the ambition in each other's eyes.

Not reconciled.

I don't want to be bound by anyone's fate anymore.

Boom!

The ancient palace trembled again, cracks spread from the ground, and starlight began to fade in large swaths in the void above.

The secret realm is on the verge of complete collapse.

Gu Qingxiao gripped the Star Talisman tightly.

Gu Xiaolou pinched the Luo Tian Migration Talisman.

The two took a deep breath.

Gu Qingxiao said in a low voice, "After you get out, don't hesitate."

"Release the Star Talisman immediately."

"Then I'll release the Heavenly Migration Talisman, and we'll run!"

Gu Xiaolou grinned.

"clear."

"Whoever blocks the door is doomed."

The next instant, the Star Palace collapsed with a deafening roar.

A blinding starlight enveloped the brother and sister, propelling them toward the outside of the secret realm's rift.

Meanwhile, outside the secret realm.

Gu Changjin stood with his hands behind his back, his black robes fluttering in the wind.

He keenly sensed the fluctuations in the cracks of the Meteorite Ruins, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his originally calm eyes.

Those two little bastards are about to come out.

Gu Changjin took a step forward, and the overwhelming aura of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord emanating from his body instantly subsided.

He even tried his best to force a smile that he believed to be extremely gentle, kind, and reassuring to elders.

He even had his opening remarks planned out: Don't be afraid, Pei Xuan is dead. From now on, in this Western Wilderness, the Ancestor will support you.

Just then, the star rift in mid-air suddenly tore open!

Gu Changjin's smile had only just begun to bloom, and he hadn't even had a chance to utter a single word.

What came towards them was not two tearful descendants begging for a hug.

Instead, it was a terrifying star talisman containing the pressure of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

It was like a galaxy condensed to its extreme, carrying countless swirling stardust and meteor fragments, bursting forth from the crack without warning.

It was moving at an extreme speed, arriving in front of Gu Changjin almost instantly.

Gu Changjin's pupils dilated, and the kind smile on his face instantly froze.

No?

What does that mean?

I, your ancestor, was kindly clearing the area and protecting you from the outside, and you immediately unleashed a Nascent Soul ultimate skill at point-blank range?!

"boom!!!"

There was no time to think. The terrifying starburst light exploded instantly, completely engulfing Gu Changjin and half of the sky.