296: Chapter 296 Opening the Kunxu Secret Realm

They knew Lu Yuan was strong, but they didn't expect him to be strong to this extent!

Meanwhile, within the space of Lu Yuan's palm...

"Heaven Devouring Demonic Art, Refine!"

Lu Yuan did not hesitate, directly circulating his Demonic Technique.

A massive black hole swallowed the Corpse Skeleton Ancient Emperor.

"No! I am of the Otherworldly Imperial Clan! You cannot kill me! If you kill me, the Otherworld will not let you go!"

The Corpse Skeleton Ancient Emperor let out a final, desperate roar.

But under the overbearing refinement of the Heaven Devouring Demonic Art, his bones, Death Qi, and even that Peak Void Immortal Primordial Spirit were all decomposed and transformed into the purest energy.

Rumble—

As this massive surge of Void Immortal Origin entered his body, the aura within Lu Yuan surged wildly once again.

His Realm, which had been stable at the Middle Stage of the Void Immortal Realm, soared like a rocket.

In one fell swoop, he stepped into the Late Stage of the Void Immortal Realm!

Lu Yuan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze shining with divine light. His entire aura was unfathomable, as if he had merged with the entire world.

"We thank Old Ancestor Lu for saving our lives!"

"Old Ancestor Lu's divine skills are unparalleled; he is invincible under the heavens!"

The guests below came to their senses and expressed their gratitude one after another, shouting praises for his life-saving grace.

Had Lu Yuan not taken action, the guests filling this place today would likely have become food for that Demon Emperor's bloodlust.

Lu Yuan's expression remained calm, not showing any pride or complacency.

He looked into the distance, a deep glint flashing in his eyes.

"The Otherworld... it seems this is only the beginning."

Although the Void Immortal Grand Ceremony was still ongoing, the lingering essence of celebration remained in the air.

Red silks hung high, immortal music drifted softly, and guests clinked glasses, enjoying the feast.

However, beneath this extraordinarily lively surface, the hearts of several core figures were weighed down by a heavy stone.

After all, an invasion from the Otherworld was no small matter.

Lu Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing toward the mist-shrouded Primal Ancient Mine in the distance.

Beside him stood a woman of unparalleled elegance.

She wore a pale gold palace dress with flowing cloud patterns and a Nine-Bends Phoenix hairpin. Her aura was dignified and graceful, like a Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady descending to the mortal world; she was the Yaochi Holy Mother.

"Husband."

The Yaochi Holy Mother spoke softly, "Although that otherworldly node has been purified by your supreme magic, I still feel somewhat uneasy.

That is, after all, a portal connecting to the Otherworld. If the Otherworld's heart of malice does not die and they forcibly strike again, I fear complications may arise."

She paused, a flash of determination in her beautiful eyes as she took the initiative to suggest: "I am willing to lead people to the Primal Ancient Mine to guard the Seal. Though I am of little talent, I am somewhat proficient in the Dao of Formations. Coupled with the foundation of the Yaochi Holy Land, I can surely ensure nothing goes wrong. This way, you can focus on preparing for matters after the wedding at the Sect without being distracted."

Hearing this, Lu Yuan turned around and looked warmly at this peerless beauty who had just become his Dao Companion.

He nodded slightly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

"I'll have to trouble you then, wife. Though the Corpse Skeleton Ancient Emperor has been suppressed by me, the forces behind him are indeed not to be underestimated.

With you guarding the Primal Ancient Mine, I can naturally rest easy."

Lu Yuan pondered for a moment and flipped his palm.

"Buzz—"

The Void Realm trembled as an ancient, heavy cauldron emitting the two types of Black and Yellow Qi appeared out of thin air.

Upon the cauldron's body, mountains, rivers, vegetation, sun, moon, and stars faintly emerged. Furthermore, the myriad things mother qi cascaded down, each strand weighing as much as a thousand tons.

This was the myriad things mother qi cauldron, which had already been promoted to a half-immortal artifact. After Lu Yuan's nurturing during this period, its power was even greater than before.

"Take this cauldron with you."

Lu Yuan handed the great cauldron to the Yaochi Holy Mother, his tone solemn: "This cauldron is not only peerless in defense but can also suppress all evil. If you encounter an irresistible change, sacrifice this cauldron; it can protect you and even kill a powerful enemy."

The Yaochi Holy Mother took the cauldron, feeling the vast and terrifying power within it that was enough to crush the heavens. A warm current couldn't help but surge through her heart.

This was a half-immortal artifact, a rarity even in the entire Three Thousand Dao Domains, yet her husband had given it to her for protection without any hesitation.

"Thank you, husband," she thanked him softly, her eyes brimming with emotion.

Lu Yuan did not stop there. With a thought, he summoned the Fallen Blood Phoenix, which had completely submitted and restored its pure Bloodline.

"Little Huang."

"Master!"

A gold-red light streaked across the sky, instantly landing before the hall and transforming into a seductive woman dressed in rainbow feather clothing, kneeling respectfully on the ground.

"You shall also go to the Primal Ancient Mine with the Holy Mother."

Lu Yuan commanded in an unquestionable tone: "Assist the Holy Mother in guarding the node and ensure the Seal remains flawless. If any otherworldly creatures dare to show their heads, kill them without mercy."

"As you command, Master!" The True Phoenix respectfully accepted the order, its eyes flashing with a burning Battle Intent.

It possessed the True Phoenix Bloodline and had now received a fortuitous transformation from Lu Yuan; it was looking for an Opportunity to perform well.

Watching the Yaochi Holy Mother and the True Phoenix turn into streaks of light and depart, Lu Yuan withdrew his gaze and looked back at the lively celebration.

The Great Ascension Stage Old Ancestors present, while smiling, all hid a trace of undetectable worry in the depths of their eyes.

They were all old foxes who had lived for thousands of years and could naturally sense the increasingly oppressive aura in the world.

Fortunately, when their gazes fell upon the high platform and saw that white-clothed figure who was always calm and composed—as if he could hold up the heavens with one hand even if they fell—the fear in their hearts dissipated slightly.

With this pillar of support who could suppress even a Peak Void Immortal and clash head-on with a True Immortal's hand bone, perhaps... this world truly had a sliver of hope.

...

That night, at the main Peak of the Qingyun Dao Sect.

Red candles burned bright, and gauze curtains hung low.

Lu Yuan and Gu Qingxue finally completed their long-awaited wedding night.

In the dead of night, the moonlight outside poured down like water.

Lu Yuan sat alone at the edge of the bed, looking at the sleeping beauty beside him. Her exquisite face still bore a hint of lingering blush, and a happy smile hung at the corners of her mouth.

Lu Yuan gently stroked her hair, but thinking of the otherworldly invasion, his gaze gradually became deep and cold.

Although he appeared calm and indifferent in front of everyone, he knew better than anyone that the true crisis had only just begun.

The Corpse Skeleton Ancient Emperor was merely a probe from the Otherworld.

Once the passage between the two worlds was fully connected and the otherworldly armies pressed in—or even if a true True Immortal crossed over—with his current strength, he might not be able to protect everyone, let alone the vast Qingyun Dao Sect and the entire Central State.

"I must increase my strength as quickly as possible. The Late Stage of the Void Immortal Realm... is still far from enough."

A sharp light flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes: "The Kunxu Secret Realm... perhaps it is my Opportunity to ascend to True Immortal, or even further."

11 PM - 1 AM arrived.

[Ding, Daily Intelligence has been refreshed.]

The System's notification sound arrived as scheduled.

Three new pieces of intelligence were refreshed accordingly.

[Purple Intelligence: Today, deep within the Immortal Ancient Ruins located in the Far West of Central State, the legendary 'Kunxu Secret Realm' will open. This Secret Realm is the training hall of Old Man Miesheng. Because it contains the Opportunity for Immortal Ascension, it will attract countless reclusive Void Immortal old monsters.]