122: Saying goodbye to the ruins, returning to the homeland

"New Master... you... you just now..."

The hall spirit floated before Shen Yuanmo, its light and shadow body still flickering violently, clearly not having recovered from the earth-shattering pressure it had just experienced.

It stammered, unable to find suitable words to describe its shock.

Temporarily raising one's cultivation to Golden Core Great Perfection?

What a Heaven-Defying method!

It was certain that even its Old Master, Five Elements True Lord, did not possess such terrifying trump cards during their Golden Core Stage!

"Just a small trinket," Shen Yuanmo calmly put away the five Spirit Treasures, as if what he had just done was an insignificant matter.

The calmer he was, the more awe the hall spirit felt.

This New Master was full of mysteries, his potential and foundation unfathomable, completely beyond normal comprehension.

"hall spirit, I am leaving." Shen Yuanmo's gaze swept over the magnificent Five Elements Hall, finally resting on the five-colored glazed skeleton seated on the white jade throne.

In over two years, he had completed the transformation from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core here, his strength undergoing earth-shattering changes.

He would engrave this kindness in his heart.

"Yes, New Master," the hall spirit respectfully replied, "When do you plan to return?"

In its opinion, since Shen Yuanmo had obtained such a Heaven-Defying Legacy, the barren world outside was not worth lingering in.

The best choice was to remain in this Small World, safely Cultivating to Nascent Soul, or even Soul Transformation, before going out to sweep across the world.

"I probably won't be back for a while," Shen Yuanmo's answer, however, surprised it.

"What?" The hall spirit was stunned. "New Master, the Spiritual Qi outside is impure, far inferior to this Small World. Moreover, you previously killed people from a powerful organization; they will certainly not let it go. The outside world is full of dangers, you..."

"I know," Shen Yuanmo interrupted it, his eyes becoming distant.

He looked out of the great hall at the world enveloped by the Five Elements storm and said softly, "Cultivating Immortality is not just about Cultivating magical power, but also the human heart."

"My roots are outside."

"My Family, my clansmen, are all waiting for me outside."

"If I cower here for my own safety, ignoring everything, then my Dao Heart will be stained. No matter how high my cultivation, I would just be a coward with powerful strength."

"My Dao is to protect. It is to lead my Family, step by step, to the peak of this Cultivation world!"

"Therefore, I must go back."

The hall spirit fell silent.

From Shen Yuanmo's words, it felt something it had never felt from its Old Master.

Perhaps, it was precisely because of this that this New Master possessed such an indestructible will, creating miracle after miracle.

"I understand." After a long while, the hall spirit bowed deeply. "The hall spirit will wait here, reverently awaiting the New Master's reign over the world."

"Good," Shen Yuanmo nodded.

He stepped forward and took out three items from Five Elements True Lord's Storage Ring.

The [Small World Map] that recorded the coordinates of the Small World.

The [Ascension Token] that granted an opportunity to enter the "Immortal Realm."

And the crucial [World Tree Seed].

These three items were too important; he had to carry them with him.

As for the other Spirit Stones, Magic Treasures, and Medicinal Pills, he left a small portion for backup, and the rest he left here.

This Small World was his last and safest retreat and treasure trove.

After doing all this, Shen Yuanmo said to the hall spirit, "Where is the control core of this Small World?"

"Reporting to New Master, the Old Master had already completely integrated the control core with this Five Elements Hall before his demise. And I, as the hall spirit of the Five Elements Hall, am also the artifact spirit of this Small World."

As the hall spirit spoke, its light and shadow body transformed, finally turning into an ancient jade pendant shimmering with five-colored radiance, which floated before Shen Yuanmo.

"New Master, you only need to refine this five elements token to completely control this Small World. In the future, no matter where you are, with just a thought, you can open a spatial passage at any time and return here."

"So that's how it is," Shen Yuanmo suddenly understood.

He reached out and took the "five elements token." It was warm to the touch, and a Five Elements power, originating from the same source as him, emanated from it.

Without hesitation, he forced out a drop of vital blood containing his Golden Core Origin and dripped it onto the jade pendant.

"Buzz—!"

The jade pendant glowed brightly, instantly absorbing his vital blood.

The next moment, a feeling of Bloodline connection surged into his heart.

He could feel that he had established a wondrous connection with this damaged Small World, spanning tens of thousands of miles.

He felt as if he had become the god of this world.

With just a thought, he could make mountains collapse and rivers flow backward here.

"Very good," Shen Yuanmo nodded in satisfaction, placing the five elements token into his In my arms.

"hall spirit, after I leave, continue to guard this place. Without my command, no one is allowed to enter the Five Elements Hall."

"Yes, New Master," the hall spirit's respectful voice came from within the jade pendant.

Everything was arranged.

Shen Yuanmo took one last look at the magnificent palace, and at the glazed skeleton seated on the throne.

He respectfully performed the Disciple's salute to the skeleton once more.

"Revered Master, your Disciple is leaving."

With that, he no longer lingered, turning and striding out of the hall.

With a thought, the five elements token flashed.

A colorful spatial portal appeared out of thin air before him.

He stepped through.

Stars shifted.

When Shen Yuanmo opened his eyes again, the familiar yet wild and destructive Five Elements storm once again enveloped him.

He had returned to that deadly forbidden zone deep within the Endless Sea—the Five Elements Island Chain.

Two years ago, when he entered here, he was still a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Cultivator, needing to rely on a flying boat and proceed cautiously to barely traverse it.

But now... Shen Yuanmo looked at the surrounding Geng Metal Qi winds that could easily tear apart a Golden Core True Person, and the Yi Wood Divine Thunder that could destroy everything, yet his face showed no ripples of emotion.

He didn't even summon any defensive Magic Treasures.

He simply walked out of the storm step by step, as if strolling in a leisurely courtyard.

Those violent Five Elements powers, upon approaching within three feet of his body, seemed to have met their sovereign; they automatically and docilely parted to both sides, clearing a path for him.

Immune to all laws!

This was the terrifying ability brought about by forging a Five Elements Supreme-grade Golden Core!

He was the walking Five Elements Origin!

In less than half an hour.

Shen Yuanmo easily walked out of this deadly forbidden zone that made countless Cultivators pale at the mention of it.

The boundless blue ocean once again appeared before his eyes.

The salty sea breeze caressed his cheeks.

"Two years..."

"Father, Old Ancestor, clansmen..."

"I'm back."

A long-lost warmth and longing flashed in Shen Yuanmo's eyes.

He no longer lingered, discerning the direction, his figure flickered, transforming into an extremely fast five-colored streak of light that shot into the sky, speeding towards the Tianyuan Continent, in the direction of Baiyue Prefecture!

With his current cultivation at Peak Golden Core Middle Stage, his full-speed flight was more than ten times faster than before!

In just over ten days.

That familiar, continuous mountain range appeared at the end of Shen Yuanmo's sight.

Baiyue Prefecture, arrived!