532: This is a genius he personally nurtured!

"Will he… appear?"

After a long while, Dugu Fei's voice rang out, carrying a hint of indifference and a touch of bewilderment.

Too much time had passed, so much that Dugu Fei himself had forgotten how he had been so utterly defeated back then; the only thing he remembered was that simple, unadorned saber strike!

It was that one strike that completely shattered his Dao Heart, leaving him unable to let go for many years.

Dugu Can's eyes flashed with joy upon hearing this.

Finally, there was a reaction. What he feared most was Dugu Fei having no reaction, which had been the case for all these past years. This time, there was a reaction, and for him, that was a delightful surprise!

As long as there was hope, it was fine. People were afraid of losing hope, for then they would truly be ruined!

"Jin Yang sent word; he has appeared, and he hasn't returned to his Peak. That palm strike of mine back then severed his Dao, and he can't return to his Peak!"

"And this is your chance!"

When Dugu Can spoke of 'him,' his tone carried a hint of gritted teeth. After all, Dugu Fei had become what he was today because of that person.

From a former Prodigy to a reclusive good-for-nothing who never left his house, how could he not hate?

This was a Genius he had personally nurtured!

He was Dugu Can's own child!

"Mo Qi… he really isn't dead. I knew he wouldn't die that easily!"

A light appeared in Dugu Fei's eyes, as if he saw a glimmer of hope.

Mo Qi!

This was the man who had shattered his Dao Heart in the Contest of the Imperial Son in the Outer Domain back then. That ultimate saber strike, simple and unadorned, yet it left him utterly defenseless.

He endured three thousand years of the price of a shattered Dao Heart, and Mo Qi also endured the price of having his Foundation severed!

To a large extent, they were very similar, but a life-and-death struggle was bound to occur between them.

The world of Cultivators was just that cruel; there was no turning back!

"Mo Qi appeared in the Inner Domain not long ago. Xuan Yang personally tested him. His strength definitely hasn't returned to its Peak, otherwise he would surely have attacked Xuan Yang."

"If you want to reclaim your Dao Heart, then go to the Outer Domain and personally sever his head!"

Dugu Can was certain that Mo Qi's appearance was the seed of hope for Dugu Fei to rediscover himself.

In Dugu Fei's eyes, there was only Mo Qi!

Because, in his many years of Cultivation, only Mo Qi had shattered his Dao Heart.

"Yes, it's time to resolve this."

"His wife's death back then led Mo Qi to appear in the Contest of the Imperial Son. Even if I don't go looking for him, he will surely come looking for me."

"It's been three thousand years. I've waited too long, almost forgotten what I used to be like."

Dugu Fei silently put down the blood-stained handkerchief, and his entire being suddenly erupted with a sharp Aura!

That Aura soared into the nine heavens, as if a Vicious Beast that had lain dormant for many years had awakened its ferocity at this moment!

He seemed to transform into a Sharp Weapon unsheathed, carrying an incredibly terrifying sharpness that pierced straight through the sky!

"Thank you, my father."

"I will return. I will reclaim my own glory, and facts will prove that I am always the most correct answer for the Dugu Family!"

The wind howled, and Dugu Fei's figure vanished from the courtyard.

Above the sky, in the clouds, wind and thunder roared, silver lightning danced wildly, and the entire Bihai City seemed to boil over.

Numerous Heavenly Phenomena flashed continuously, startling everyone in Bihai City!

"What's going on? Such a Heavenly Phenomenon, has a master appeared?"

"This is Bihai City. Who dares to show off here? The Dugu Family members are not to be trifled with; this person will likely pay the price!"

"This Aura is somewhat familiar, but it seems to have been dormant for too long, making me unable to recall where I felt that wisp of Aura before."

"It's a bit like the Dugu Family's unique Aura. Perhaps someone in the Dugu Family has achieved a Breakthrough? Immortal Realm, this is the Aura of the Immortal Realm!"

"Look, someone is overlooking Bihai City from the clouds!"

Someone noticed a figure appearing in the clouds.

A wisp of short beard, flowing white robes, like an exiled immortal descending to the mortal world. That elegant posture and indifferent gaze made it unforgettable at first sight!

"My goodness, isn't that Dugu Fei of the Dugu Family? The peerless Prodigy from three thousand years ago!"

"What? Dugu Fei! Didn't he have his Dao Heart shattered and could never return to his Peak? What's going on now? His current Aura has entered the Immortal Realm, and it's still climbing!"

"Is Dugu Fei going to return to his Peak? Has his Dao Heart been reshaped? That's impossible, isn't it? With a shattered Dao Heart, even if he's a peerless Prodigy, it's very difficult to reshape it again. What incredible thing has happened!"

Voices rang out throughout the city.

Not only were the Cultivators from other places shocked, but even the Dugu Family was stirred.

"Ah haha! Good! Dugu Fei has finally returned!"

A high-ranking member of the Dugu Family laughed heartily.

"After so many years of dormancy, if he didn't return, there truly wouldn't be a place for him in this Family. Fortunately!"

Some masters also felt very fortunate.

Where there was praise, there was naturally also disparagement. Although the Dugu Family was a large Family, there was also internal struggle.

Dugu Can could not control everything.

"Heh heh, he's been useless for three thousand years. Now he wants to rise? How easy is that?"

"This is no longer his era. The Dugu Family has more excellent Prodigies emerging. It will be very difficult for Dugu Fei to contend for Family status!"

A high-ranking member at odds with Dugu Can watched with cold eyes, a sneer in his words.

"That's right, the younger generation has already grown up. We've waited long enough; we can't waste any more time on him. His Heart-Nature is unstable; even if he reshapes his Dao Heart now, it's too late!"

"Who knows if his Dao Heart will shatter again one day? Then wouldn't our Dugu Family be ridiculed by the many great sects in the Inner Domain?"

Voices kept coming.

Dugu Fei stood high in the sky, observing all these human conditions.

However, for him, these voices could not affect him. Even those young masters who had surpassed him were not in his eyes at this moment.

Three thousand years ago, he was the unique Prodigy of the Dugu Family, and he believed that he would reclaim everything that belonged to him!

No one could take it away!

"When I return from the Outer Domain, all doubts will vanish!"

"I, Dugu Fei, am unstoppable!"

Dugu Fei only said these words in his heart; he wouldn't speak them aloud at this moment.

He had long passed the age of youthful arrogance.

Arrogance came with a price, and the price he had paid was already heavy enough.

Above the long sky, the wind still howled, lightning flashed, and the Heavenly Phenomenon lingered for a long time.

But Dugu Fei's figure had already vanished from the long sky.