257: Then to Xuanqing Pass (Ye Shuang, who loves roasted food +1)

Xuanqing Pass.

As one of the important gateways of the Human Race's Imperial Pass, it stood in the starry sky like an indestructible fortress, guarding the forefront of the Human Race's territory and facing the absolute core strength of the Yao Race.

In the past year, Xuanqing Pass had moved with the force of a thunderbolt. Not only had it reclaimed a Realm when Donggong Li became an Emperor during Lin Yan's rescue of Blue Star, but it had also pushed forward by two entire Realms toward the Yao Race!

However, such a powerful and fierce offensive had gradually slowed down under the desperate struggle of the entire Yao and Mo Races.

Especially after the Xian, Shen, and Ling Races publicly announced their participation in this historic war, the Human Race temporarily halted its offensive pace.

After all, everyone knew that the true life-and-death battle and the greatest crisis would erupt in full force when the armies of these three races arrived at the major passes.

In the vast starry sky not far from Xuanqing Pass.

A group of about two hundred figures appeared silently like ghosts; it was Lin Yan and the others who had left the Extreme Cold Polar Region via the teleportation array.

"We're in the starry sky, but I don't know where exactly..." Lin Yan's eyes, deep as an abyss, shifted slightly. His incomparably powerful Divine Thought surged out in all directions like an overwhelming tide.

In an instant, it completely enveloped more than half of the Realm.

Countless dazzling galaxies wound and flowed like intertwined silver chains.

Innumerable stars flickered with brilliant light, varying in size and shape.

Even the movements of tiny life forms hidden deep within the stars fell into his view at this moment.

This was his current strength after undergoing Bloodline activation and Myriad Dao Tree Cultivate.

It was simply incomparable to two years ago when he was at the Emperor Rank cultivation and could barely fly in the starry sky.

Of course, let alone him.

Fu Ying and the others, standing quietly behind him, also had their thoughts envelop multiple galaxies in an instant.

"Where is this...?"

The Flame Guards all frowned.

"Your Highness, the smell of blood is very heavy."

"It seems to be a place that has just experienced a major battle."

"There are residual auras of the Yao Race... and..."

Everyone's expression shook.

"The Qi of our race's Martial Artists!"

Without them saying a word, Lin Yan had also sensed these conditions, even more clearly than they did.

In the starry sky, if there was the aura of a battle between the Human Race and the Yao Race, there was only one possibility.

They had arrived at a location near the Imperial Pass in the direction of the Yao Race.

As for whether it was outside or inside the Imperial Pass.

Lin Yan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Based on his Divine Thought covering most of the Realm, many stars had been ruthlessly crushed not long ago, with clear residual auras of Yao Race Martial Artists inside. They should have been left behind after the Human Race attacked the Yao Race's territory.

Therefore, it should be within the Imperial Pass.

"A major battle has broken out?!"

His gaze shot toward the distant horizon like lightning, and he stepped forward without the slightest hesitation.

In an instant, a brilliant spatial ripple undulated beneath his feet, like layers of waves stirred by a giant stone thrown into a calm lake. He vanished from the spot like a ghost.

"Follow him!"

A soft voice sounded, and Fu Ying and the others did not slacken, following closely behind.

Dazzling galaxies streaked across the night sky like meteors. Under Lin Yan's seemingly leisurely pace, they receded backward at an incredible speed.

At this moment, he deeply felt the wonderful experience he had when Donggong Li took him across the starry sky after he had come out of the Ten Thousand Races Battlefield.

The Astral Winds that could easily tear a Venerable Rank Martial Artist to pieces became weak and powerless before him.

The Space Barriers, known to be indestructible, were as fragile as paper, allowing him to tear through them at will.

Even Fu Ying and the others, who were following him with all their strength, could only identify the direction by the faint aura he intentionally left behind.

In just a short moment.

Within the range of Lin Yan's incomparably powerful Divine Thought, a majestic Imperial Pass standing proudly in the vast and boundless starry sky slowly emerged.

On the endless walls, there were dense figures of Human Race soldiers, and a murderous aura filled the starry sky.

Bright Human Race military flags fluttered and snapped in the wind in the starry sky.

"As expected!"

Lin Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, a flash of solemnity passing through them.

His figure flickered, and with just a few steps, he instantly appeared atop the Imperial Pass.

"General, this is..." A man in armor who seemed to be reporting something paused, his eyes suddenly widening as he looked behind the general. "Holy crap!"

Wei An frowned, looking at Wei Ping with displeasure, and turned his head slightly to look behind him.

"How many times have I told you? In the army, do not make a fuss over noth—" He paused, his face changing drastically. "Who is it?!"

But soon, when he clearly saw the appearance of the person behind him, his pupils contracted, and he uttered an uncertain voice.

"Your... Highness?"

Lin Yan nodded slightly to Wei An. "Yes."

Then he raised his eyes slightly, his gaze piercing through the void, and he vanished from the spot in one step.

A cold wind blew through the starry sky.

Wei Ping looked at Wei An with a stiff expression.

"Brother, was that Your Highness just now?"

Wei An remained silent for a moment.

"Didn't you see him nod?"

Wei Ping's throat moved as he swallowed.

"Your Highness... how did he change so much?"

Above Xuanqing Pass, in the Land of Nothingness.

Dozens of figures twitched their brows and opened their eyes simultaneously.

"Who?"

When their sharp gazes all focused on the black-clad figure that appeared in front of them.

The thin old man at the very front suddenly widened his eyes.

"Little... Little Bastard?!"

A figure in clothes as white as snow was also moved. "Disciple?"

"Little Bastard? Disciple?"

Many figures' brows twitched, and they soon thought of something, shock flashing in their eyes at the same time.

"This young man is Lin Yan?"

Although they hadn't seen him in person, they had seen some information and records.

Why did his current appearance and temperament differ so much from the records?

Especially that incomparably noble aura, which actually gave them the urge to prostrate themselves!

And! Wait!

Tearing through space, penetrating the void!

Isn't that the hallmark of those at the Saint King level or above?

Their thoughts were naturally the same as Ou Mo's and Donggong Li's.

The change was truly too great! It was mainly due to this temperament and the obviously changed hairstyle.

If they weren't familiar with Lin Yan, they would have thought they had seen wrongly!

But even so, the two of them still asked in uncertain voices.

Under everyone's gaze, a faint smile appeared on Lin Yan's face.

"Old Ancestor, Revered Master!"

As his voice fell.

"Holy crap!"

A thin figure instantly arrived beside Lin Yan.

Ou Mo circled Lin Yan, sizing him up while constantly clicking his tongue in wonder.

"It really is you, kid!"

At the same time, he thought to himself.

"So this is what the Ancient Ancestor meant when he said he was fine?!"

"Damn! More than fine! A twenty-one-year-old Quasi-Emperor!! This is just beyond ridiculous, okay? This kid has once again pioneered a new path in the history of martial arts!"

"Also, why didn't even I sense the appearance of this Little Bastard?"

Meanwhile, Lin Yan, who was still standing quietly in place, felt his eyes tremble slightly.

"The Old Ancestor is so fast! I didn't have time to react at all!"

Having just gained some experience in the starry sky, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"It seems that the path of martial arts cultivation after the Saint Rank is far more complex than imagined!"