402: Strange Phenomena of Heaven and Earth

"What is that?"

Outside the Tianning Peaks.

Within the tall cities standing on the ground.

Some Cultivators felt something.

They rushed out of the city, looking towards the depths of the Tianning Peaks.

In their gaze.

Upon those ethereal Immortal Mountains shrouded in mist.

Streaks of purple lightning descended from the sky.

A powerful Aura spread from the depths of the Immortal Mountains.

"Another True Lord has appeared in the world..."

A Cultivator resembling a middle-aged man stood on his Flying Sword, watching quietly, his eyes filled with envy.

"Looking at this phenomenon, it must be Qingyang True Lord's only daughter, the Law Enforcement Elder, who has achieved the venerated Nascent Soul Stage."

Beside the middle-aged man, there were several other Cultivators.

One of them gazed intently for a moment, then speculated.

Clearly, he had a good understanding of the master of this place.

"That Law Enforcement Elder is truly gifted. If we were to compare, there's probably no Prodigy from any major force in the Domain who could match her. She is a true peerless Prodigy."

After saying this, the person added another sentence.

His tone, while filled with emotion, also seemed to carry a hint of pride.

After all, being in this city meant relying on the Zhou Family. Having cultivated here for a long time, even if they couldn't join the Zhou Family, they considered themselves half a member of the Zhou Family.

Therefore, they shared in the glory... On Qingyang Peak, within the Tianning Peaks.

A rather young figure ascended to high altitude, accompanied by a gentle figure.

"Father, Mother."

The purple-clad figure smiled and bowed to the arrivals.

Zhou Leren's eyes were full of satisfaction.

"Xiao Tong, your Mother has been worried for a long time."

Zhou Leren teased the beautiful woman holding his arm beside him.

"I've made Father and Mother worry."

Zhou Xiutong smiled sweetly.

She then went to Jing Ya's side, linked arms, and swayed gently.

Her demeanor was one of charming petulance.

If this scene were to spread.

It would surely make a large number of Cultivators drop their jaws.

This was completely different from the iron-blooded, domineering, and powerful Law Enforcement Elder they knew.

"Come, you've been in seclusion for so long, you must be bored. Let your Mother treat you well."

The three did not linger and disappeared into the high sky.

Qingyang Peak.

Inside Zhou Leren's Immortal Cave.

Watching Zhou Xiutong and her Mother chatting happily.

Zhou Leren's eyes held a hint of emotion.

His daughter had already caught up to him.

In the future, he probably wouldn't have the chance to show off in front of his daughter anymore.

A faint sadness lingered in Zhou Leren's heart.

Qingyang Peak, in the main hall.

"Come."

A figure somewhat resembling Zhou Leren had an uncontrollable smile on his face.

He held a scroll in his hand but did not open it.

Only after the lightning disappeared did he call out to the Disciple of the Zhou Family's Affairs Hall who was attending in the hall.

"Family Head."

A Disciple dressed in Zhou Family attire came nearby and bowed.

"Issue an order: this lightning phenomenon was caused by the Law Enforcement Elder's Breakthrough to Nascent Soul. Lift the Family's alert and spread the news."

Zhou Leyi's Aura was heavy, and his breathing was long, greatly increasing the pressure on the Disciple of the Affairs Hall who regularly guarded here.

"Yes, Family Head."

... The news of a Zhou Family member achieving the venerated Nascent Soul Stage spread.

However, each force was not surprised, some even took it for granted.

It was merely a Nascent Soul True Lord.

For such a major force with a Soul Transformation Venerable presiding, it was truly nothing significant.

Nevertheless.

Their actions were swift.

They all dispatched Clan Disciples to the Tianning Peaks.

Intending to present congratulatory gifts.

Zhou Xiutong did not decline and accepted them all.

After all, when other forces had new Nascent Soul True Lords appear, the Clan had also given out a considerable number of gifts.

Therefore, accepting them calmly was fine.

Among them, the congratulatory gifts from Thousand Fox Ridge were the most valuable.

Demon Empress Rujun dispatched Elder Hu Quan, who had already broken through to the Late Golden Core Stage.

He presented many precious materials.

Today, Hu Quan was in high spirits, a new favorite of Thousand Fox Ridge.

He was a trusted subordinate of Grand Elder Demon Empress Rujun.

The rest of Hu Quan's lineage also benefited.

Not to mention, Hu Quan now received countless flattery.

While he enjoyed it, Elder Hu Quan knew his boundaries.

He clearly distinguished in his heart what should and should not be done.

After a series of maneuvers.

He gained the regard of Demon Empress Rujun and did not slight other foxes who wished to establish a connection with him.

Yet, he did not act beyond his station.

Which made Zhou Nanchu, who had already reached Foundation Establishment and become a Zhou Family steward, exclaim how impressive he was.

He benefited greatly... Several months later.

Xuanming Realm, Sword Domain, Arid Continent.

Because Xuan Zun had once stayed here.

Therefore, even though the Zhou Family and Xuan She Tribe no longer existed.

No other Nascent Soul (Yuan Ying) forces/power level dared to covet this place.

Within Arid Continent, the various barbarian tribes, freed from constraints, lived more freely than before.

Their internal conflicts, lacking the Xuan She Tribe's mediation, began to stir.

Arid Continent.

Outside Chenyuan Forbidden Land.

There were many totems erected, fluttering in the wind.

On the totems was a giant gray bear roaring towards the sky.

Due to the previous existence of the Zhou Family.

The once small You Xiong (Having Bears) Tribe.

Today, it had become the leading power among several surrounding tribes.

Its strength was immense.

Within the You Xiong (Having Bears) Tribe.

Strong young men were wrestling in an open space.

At this moment, an eight or nine-year-old boy suddenly narrowed his eyes and pointed towards the clouds in the distance.

"Look, what is that?"

The boy was somewhat dazed.

In the clouds high above.

There seemed to be continuous Immortal Mountains, faintly discernible.

"Hiss!"

"Could it be the abode of Immortals?"

As the boy spoke, the other youths stopped and turned around.

Indeed, in the clouds, there were patches of hazy Immortal Mountains.

"Go!"

A young man ran wildly.

In an instant, he was caught by several burly men, ten to dozens of feet tall.

They were clearly startled by the sudden phenomenon.

But even they did not know what it was.

Not just the Sword Domain's Arid Continent.

When the boys of the You Xiong (Having Bears) Tribe saw the Immortal Mountains suspended high in the clouds.

The two great suns, which Cultivators had long been accustomed to hanging in the sky, quietly overlapped, becoming one, with no distinction.

In other domains.

Various phenomena appeared.

There were reflections of palace phantoms, faintly discernible Immortal Mountains, and even blurry humanoid figures.

A series of phenomena startled all directions.

The news spread.

Causing countless speculations.

North of the Sword Domain.

Within Xingai Grotto-Heaven.

A figure formed by starlight gazed out of the Grotto-Heaven.

"It's about to begin..."

The figure whispered softly.

The starlight figure withdrew its gaze and fell into contemplation, though it was unclear what it was thinking.

Xuanming Realm, central Tianji Domain.

Where the central region was divided by a chasm of faint mysterious light/aura (boundary).

Ethereal Immortal Mountains pierced through the clouds, suspended beneath the starry sky.

This was the location of the mysterious Tianji Pavilion's mountain gate.

Among them, atop the highest Immortal Mountain.

An old man in white robes with white hair and beard held two black and white chess pieces, gently placing them on the illusory chessboard before him.

The illusory chessboard trembled, and the black and white chess pieces on it seemed to merge into one.

The old man rose, not making another move, and looked into the distance, a rare look of anticipation in his eyes.

"World, World, it is time to return to your rightful places..."