617: Chapter 617 News about the Purple Bamboo Taoist

A month passed in the blink of an eye. The immortal spirit qi on Zizhu Peak had condensed into a near-substantial immortal mist, swirling like a light veil among the peaks, nourishing every plant, tree, and living being here.

In mid-air, Yue Liuli was surrounded by a faint Great Yin Immortal Rhyme, her silver-white hair fluttering gently in the wind, shimmering with a lustrous glow.

Her Divine Soul was no longer weak and drifting as before; it had solidified like mutton-fat jade. Her aura was steady and majestic, and every breath resonated with the surrounding immortal spirit qi.

Feeling the power of the Early Stage Immortal Lord surging within her Divine Soul, a flash of irrepressible wonder crossed Yue Liuli's silver eyes.

Thinking of herself as the remnant soul of the Taiyin Immortal Emperor, who had been dormant for ages and whose Divine Soul was severely damaged, she had thought the road to recovery would be long and indefinite.

But on this Zizhu Peak, with the help of the Great Yin Immortal Crystal, her Divine Soul had completely stabilized in just one short month. Such speed was simply unheard of.

Yue Liuli looked at Gu Changge sitting nearby, a complex expression appearing in her eyes.

She lifted her eyes toward the world outside Zizhu Peak, her Divine Sense quietly spreading out, sweeping across the vast Xuanhuang Great World.

Compared to a month ago, the Origin of this world had become even more flourishing, its barriers more resilient, faintly exuding a sense of vigorous, upward vitality.

"This world has actually grown stronger again..."

Yue Liuli felt a slight stir in her heart, increasingly sensing that the Xuanhuang Great World was not simple.

To be able to evolve continuously in such a short time and even withstand the collision of power at the Immortal Lord level.

This kind of potential was unique even among the Lower Realms of the Ancient Immortal Domain.

Not far away, Ji Qingyi was also surrounded by flowing immortal light, her aura having surged several times compared to a month ago.

She could clearly feel that as Yue Liuli's Divine Soul and strength gradually recovered, the shared Origin within her own body was also resonating.

Even though Gu Changge had previously set up a boundary to separate the two and avoid mutual interference, the bond of their shared Origin still benefited her greatly.

Her cultivation rose rapidly, and she had already firmly stepped into the True Immortal Realm.

Right at this moment, Gu Changge slowly raised his eyes, his gaze falling upon Yue Liuli.

With a slight movement of his fingertips, a phantom condensed before him, precisely the silhouette and Origin aura of his Master, Daoist Zizhu.

"Do you have any impression of this aura, or this person?"

Gu Changge's tone seemed indifferent, but his gaze was fixed intently on Yue Liuli's reaction.

He had previously ventured deep into the Chaos Ancient Battlefield of the Immortal Realm and captured a faint aura of his Master, but he had been unable to trace any further tracks.

As an ancient Immortal Emperor who had witnessed both the prosperity and the calamity of the Immortal Realm, if Yue Liuli could recognize his Master, perhaps she could solve this mystery.

Yue Liuli focused her perception, a look of contemplation flashing in her silver eyes.

That reclusive Dao Rhyme was indeed unique, completely different from those powerhouses who vied for supremacy in the Ancient Immortal Domain.

But she exhausted the fragments deep in her memory, whether it was the orthodoxies she was friendly with back then or the various great experts she had seen during the calamity.

Even among the Loose Cultivator communities hidden on the edge of Chaos, there was no matching figure.

Just as she was about to shake her head, an extremely blurry afterimage suddenly flashed through her mind.

She had once caught sight of a white-clothed figure outside the Taichu Divine Palace by chance, though she hadn't paid it much mind.

She hadn't even seen the face clearly, only vaguely remembering that aura of being indifferent to worldly affairs, which was somewhat similar to the phantom before her.

"I have never seen him." She finally shook her head slowly, her tone certain, but she added a subtle supplement.

"However, this Dao Rhyme reminds me of a mysterious Loose Cultivator I once saw by chance. It was only a fleeting glimpse; I'm not sure if it's the same person."

Gu Changge's eyes suddenly brightened, a clear ripple appearing in the depths of his gaze.

This was the first faint connection related to his Master that he had obtained since he began searching.

Even if it was just a slight match in aura, it was enough to bring a glimmer of light to the dormant clues.

He leaned forward slightly, his tone carrying an irrepressible urgency, yet he remained steady:

"Oh? Are there more clues? For instance, the region where this person appeared, the approximate time, or any subtle characteristics?"

Yue Liuli thought back intently, but ultimately shook her head regretfully:

"That person was too low-profile and never revealed his name or background. I only remember the aura was somewhat similar; I know nothing else."

Even though the clue was still vague, the brightness in Gu Changge's eyes did not fade; instead, it grew more determined.

He raised his hand to disperse the phantom and Dao Rhyme before him, his fingertips trembling slightly, clearly moved by this unexpected connection.

"Pack up, follow me to the Immortal Realm," Gu Changge said to Yue Liuli.

The Great Yin Immortal Rhyme around Yue Liuli retracted, and an imperceptible flicker passed through her silver eyes.

Going to the Immortal Realm?

The place that carried her eternal glory and heart-piercing calamity, the homeland she dreamed of yet feared.

After ages, she was finally going to set foot on that shattered territory again.

She did not say much, only nodded slowly, but complex emotions surged deep in her eyes.

There was remembrance of the past, a quest for the truth, and caution toward the unknown path ahead.

To be able to return to the Immortal Realm once more, see the current situation, and look for clues of the calamity back then was exactly what she wished for.

Gu Changge raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the several figures sitting nearby.

Jimie was surrounded by a restrained Jimie Dao Rhyme, his aura as deep and heavy as an abyss. Even while meditating in bitter cultivation, he exuded a chilling air that warned others to keep their distance.

Xiao Hei had retracted his golden wings, light shimmering around him. He looked lazy, but one could sense the majestic power hidden beneath the calm.

"Jimie, come with me."

As soon as he spoke, Jimie snapped his eyes open. A cold light flashed and vanished, sharp and piercing. He then bowed and said in a resonant, powerful voice: "Your subordinate obeys."

He was already in the Immortal Venerable Realm with peerless combat strength. With him along, he could share Gu Changge's burdens and strike instantly in case of emergencies—truly a reliable choice.

Gu Changge turned to Xiao Hei, his tone still calm: "Xiao Hei, I leave the Azure Profound Sect and the Xuanhuang Great World to you to guard."

Xiao Hei slowly spread his golden wings, light flowing between the feathers. His deep, heavy voice rang out: "Rest assured, with me here, no one shall disturb the Xuanhuang Great World in the slightest."

With an existence at the Immortal Venerable level presiding, whether it was movements from the Hundred Immortals Alliance or other potential threats, it would be enough to firmly block them and protect the Foundation of the Xuanhuang Great World and the Azure Profound Sect.

Nearby, Lao Huang wagged his tail and approached Gu Changge, his bell-sized ox eyes sparkling. Seeing Gu Changge name Xiao Bai and Jimie to go along, he immediately grew anxious and shouted in a muffled voice:

"Master! Master! And me, Lao Huang!"

Gu Changge glanced at him, a faint smile playing on his lips: "This trip to the Immortal Realm has many variables. The Xuanhuang Great World needs enough top-tier combat power to guard it. You stay behind; I'll take you with me next time."

Hearing this, Lao Huang hung his head, his massive ox face full of disappointment.

His tail also drooped listlessly as he muttered, "Alright, then Master, don't forget, you must take me next time!"

Seeing this, Xiao Bai couldn't help but transform into human form. With a playful smile on his lips, he patted Lao Huang's shoulder:

"Silly ox, don't be in a hurry. Let Master take you to see even bigger scenes next time. This time, just stay home and be good."

Lao Huang glared at him fiercely, and could only retreat to the side dejectedly, secretly making up his mind:

When they set out next time, he would definitely perform well and not let Xiao Bai outshine him.