Time passes…

A group of people floated on the Sea of Death, unaware of the passage of time, unaware of where their home was, moving forward aimlessly.

During this time, the Blackhead Duck awoke twice and gained some insights, greatly increasing its strength.

Mao Qiu remained as ever, as if the collapse of the world and the arrival of doomsday had nothing to do with it.

As for the Ancient Phoenix, sealed memories began to surface, and she was reminiscing about the past with a sad expression.

Chen Pingping sat cross-legged at the front, motionless.

Lao Huang lay lazily.

Jiang Ni'er was rather lively, but unfortunately, no one played with her, and she didn't need to cultivate.

On the other side…

Guang Xiaoyu was teaching An to cultivate the Power of Order, which does not belong to the mortal realm; hence, she didn't know how to guide her, proceeding step by step.

There was no corresponding cultivation method, no Divine Weapon, no Dantian...

Too much was lacking.

Fortunately, An was naturally intelligent and guided the Power of Order from deep within her body.

Several times, she almost wrecked the ship, but fortunately, Guang Xiaoyu acted quickly and pressed it down.

"Madam, when will my Dantian take shape?" An tilted her head and asked…

She was already gradually familiar with cultivation, just waiting to practice.

Guang Xiaoyu looked serious: "You're different from others; you have three completely different forces within you. If you want to cultivate all of them, I'm afraid it will be difficult to control."

With a bitter face, An asked, "Can't I cultivate Spirit Qi like Father?"

Guang Xiaoyu replied, "You can."

"What about Innate Qi?" she asked again.

"..."

Guang Xiaoyu fell silent.

An's situation was far more complicated than imagined.

The Power of Order deep within her was too powerful; once cultivated or guided out, it would suppress the Dantian and Innate Qi.

At that time, An would inevitably suffer a backlash!

Seeing Madam silent, An realized something was amiss with her situation and did not ask further, hurriedly changing the topic: "Madam, what is the mortal world like?"

"There is the rising sun, the bright moon, mountains and rivers, streams and lakes, endless lives of the Human Clan…" she quietly narrated…

The mortal world was indeed better than the Netherworld, and the environment was relatively okay too.

The Sect flourished, with many forces.

And innumerable geniuses…

Wow!

An looked longingly: "What about the Wuji Sect?" When she was in the Netherworld, she occasionally heard her father mention it but never asked. Now… she was about to step into the Nine Heavens and likely would return to the Wuji Sect.

Moreover, she had always longed for it.

What kind of Sect could give birth to a peerless strongman like Father?

Guang Xiaoyu smiled slightly: "The current Wuji Sect is still young; everything has just begun. Give it some time, a few hundred years, maybe even a thousand, and it might become the next Netherworld."

This was no exaggeration.

According to Wuji Sect's current growth speed, coupled with Chen Pingping's support, it would soon mature.

An felt a surge of joy and began to yearn.

Whoosh!

A breeze blew in, bringing a slight chill.

The people on the ship shivered and looked ahead.

There was wind.

Quickly, they saw the light, initially the size of a fist, and as they approached, gradually… they saw the passage leading to the mortal world.

Guang Xiaoyu smiled: "We've arrived."

Chen Pingping slowly stood up.

Jiang Ni'er smiled: "Finally… back."

An was very excited, her eyes wide open.

Moo!

Lao Huang lifted its head.

Mao Qiu on its back twitched its eyelids.

The Ancient Phoenix strode forward, clad in bright red, incomparably majestic, she gazed at the entrance to the mortal world: "It's time."

When she set out, she was still a chicken, and now… she transformed into a true Ancient Phoenix.

Surely when she returns to the Wuji Sect, it will shock many people?

However…

When they returned to the Nine Heavens and set foot on the Southern Diaspora, they saw a vast expanse of ruins where the Wuji Sect should have been.

A group of people frowned.

Bang!

Chen Pingping performed the Reincarnation Technique, and for a moment, Divine Brilliance bloomed, revealing the truth: a tall corpse falling from the sky.

In the end, that corpse intruded here, and Hongxiu led the Sect into the Secret Realm.

So that's how it was.

Guang Xiaoyu asked: "Senior Brother?"

Chen Pingping smiled: "They retreated into the Secret Realm."

"Secret Realm?" Jiang Ni'er frowned: "Who created it?"

Uh…

Though the Wuji Sect had many geniuses, with various constitutions, who had the ability to create a Secret Realm? To open a small world?

It seemed no one did!

Guang Xiaoyu also realized this issue: "An incomplete Secret Realm or an immature small world, a sudden entry might…"

She hesitated.

Might get lost, might not find the way out.

The Secret Realm floated in the void.

If lucky, the creator would soon open a path; if not…

"Worry not, Wen Qingshan, that kid, is a Void Body." The Ancient Phoenix glanced over.

"Right!" Guang Xiaoyu concurred.

Chen Pingping wasn't too worried about this, as long as people were alive. His real concern was the Divine Clan.

The mortal world seemed different from before, with something added.

"You all wait for me here." Chen Pingping spoke, taking a few steps towards the direction of the Southern Region.

In a short while, he arrived at the Southern Region…

Concealing his aura, blending into the ordinary, walking on this old land like a common person.

An hour later, he reached Monster Emperor City.

Deep inside!

The White Emperor slowly opened his eyes, not looking very pleased.

Spirit Jade also sensed Chen Pingping's return, her eyes turning, wanting to laugh; every time this rascal came to Monster Emperor City, it promised no good.

And this time was no exception.

The Divine Clan had descended on the Nine Heavens, and a genius from the Jing Family used a corpse refining technique to shock the Wuji Sect.

In the end, the Sect was forced to retreat into the Secret Realm.

However…

The Divine Clan soon received news that Chen Pingping of the Wuji Sect seemed not to be within the Sect.

This time, the Divine Clan had always been searching for Chen Pingping.

The White Emperor had long said, this boy is a jinx.

"My lord?" Spirit Jade called: "Your son-in-law is here."

"Shut up."

"This kid is great, famous across the Nine Heavens, reported in the Heavens and the myriad realms, even the Divine Clan personally acts to kill him, clearly showing Chen Pingping's potential." Spirit Jade said with a grin.

"Have a daughter and marry her to him!" The White Emperor said gruffly: "Go… shoo him away, saying this Emperor is in seclusion."

"My lord, do you think he'll believe that?"

"…"

"How about you see him! This boy is not quite the same as before, returned to simplicity, and… he carries a strong Dao vibe, he might soon verify the Tao and become Emperor Cheng!" Spirit Jade sighed.

Anyway, she quite liked Chen Pingping.

A grassroots struggle, inspired to verify the Tao, finally leading a powerful Sect against the Divine Clan, fighting for the Human Clan to carve out a world of their own.

Tsk tsk!

Such a passionate and stirring story!

Though it might fail, yet… it might succeed as well!

Some things must always be done by someone.

Spirit Jade smiled slightly, stepping forward, her figure flickering, appearing in front of Chen Pingping: "Young Master Chen, it's been a long time!"

Chen Pingping responded with a smile: "Is Senior White Emperor here?"

"He is, but… not looking too well. By the way, I heard you entered the Netherworld, how was it? Did you meet the Nether Emperor, that old man?" Spirit Jade blinked.

The more she looked at this kid, the more pleasing he appeared…