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Chapter 527: Returning to the Northwest Continent
🕑 Added 2025-01-20 22:26:23 +0000 UTCChapter 527: Returning to the Northwest Continent
Before Xiao Ze could speak, Gu Lan subtly shook his head. "Xun'er, you've just come out of the Heavenly Tomb and might not be aware, but we've just received news that the Spirit Race has suddenly sealed the entrance to the Spirit Realm, completely cutting off interaction with the outside world!"
"This is a troubled time, and as the bearer of our ancient clan's divine bloodline, it's not appropriate for you to face danger."
"Let the ancient clan investigate the reasons behind the Spirit Realm's sudden closure before making further plans."
Hearing the news of the Spirit Race's closure, Xun'er's expression changed slightly. It was rare for ancient races to seal themselves off unless facing significant issues, and she realized the gravity of the situation. Yet, as she was about to insist further, a voice suddenly rang in her ear.
"Xun'er, stay within the Ancient Realm. Give one of the spatial jade slips I gave you to Xiao Ze. I can ensure his safety."
Hearing her father's words, Xun'er frowned slightly but nodded in agreement. She turned to look at Xiao Ze, her lips parting as if to explain, but Xiao Ze spoke first.
"Xun'er, you should stay here in the Ancient Realm and focus on your cultivation. I will handle the Xiao family's matters."
Xiao Ze gave a slight smile. "Given the current unpredictable situation, it's best to wait for the ancient clan's investigation to clarify things before taking any action."
"As for those who dare to strike against the Xiao family…" Xiao Ze's voice grew cold, and a murderous intent flickered in his eyes.
"I will make sure they do not return."
Xun'er nodded forcefully, "I believe in you, Xiao Ze."
She flipped her wrist, revealing a jade slip emanating strong spatial fluctuations. This jade slip's spatial power was even more formidable than any Xiao Ze had seen before.
"Xiao Ze, this is the spatial jade slip my father left me. Keep it with you, just in case."
Gu Lan, standing nearby, looked surprised and was about to object when he seemed to remember something. If Xun'er did not have the clan chief's permission, she probably wouldn't be able to give this jade slip to Xiao Ze. This thought passed quickly, and he restrained himself, standing quietly aside.
"That's wise, thank you, clan chief Gu Yuan."
Xiao Ze took the special jade slip and stored it within his spatial ring. He turned to Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, who both had advanced in their cultivation, and beckoned them over.
"Xiao Yi Xian, Qing Lin, this time I will go alone. You two should return to the Pill Tower first."
Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, both with solemn expressions, nodded in agreement, following Xiao Ze's command without further ado.
Shortly after, Xiao Ze left the Ancient Realm with Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, heading back to the Sacred City. Along the way, Xiao Ze continuously used the Source Tree to contact Xiao Zhan and others back in the Northwest Continent.
Confirming that it was only the Sky Alliance that had been struck by a very powerful enemy, and that the Xiao family had not been directly affected, Xiao Ze finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, intelligence indicated that this enemy had directly targeted the headquarters of the Sky Alliance, the Sky Alliance City, clearly with hostile intentions.
After displaying overwhelming power, the Sky Alliance tightened their defenses and contacted Xiao Ze immediately, avoiding reckless actions.
Xiao Ze was satisfied with how the Sky Alliance handled the situation. If it was indeed the Soul Clan that had acted, the Sky Alliance alone would not have been able to withstand them; retreating to defend the Sky Alliance City was a better strategy.
After ensuring the safety of Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin back at the Pill Tower, Xiao Ze stopped atop a green peak.
Facing the puzzled gazes of Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, Xiao Ze smiled, "Did you forget that when I left the Northwest Continent, I left a manifestation of my power behind?"
Recalling Xiao Ze's incredible ability to anchor his power, Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin were initially tense but relaxed upon his reminder.
"Master Xiao Ze, do you mean you can return directly to the Northwest Continent?"
"Exactly."
"That's great, Xiao Ze, don't delay, hurry back," Xiao Yi Xian exclaimed excitedly.
"From here to the Northwest Continent spans an incredibly vast distance, and the pressure to traverse it is immense; I can't take you two with me," Xiao Ze explained. "Once my power source remains here, you can take it back to the Pill Tower."
Without hesitation, Xiao Ze pulled out the Source Tree Root. Due to the enormous distance, creating a passage to the Northwest Continent from within the Ancient Realm would only increase the pressure. The structural integrity of the Dou Qi Continent's space couldn't compare to that of the Ancient Realm.
Even with Xiao Ze's current strength, it was challenging to open a spatial passage in the Ancient Realm, reinforced by thousands of years of battle by the ancient clan's Saint-level fighters.
The Source Tree Root in Xiao Ze's hand quickly transformed into a small golden tree adorned with peculiar golden flames. This small tree emitted a formidable spatial fluctuation, appearing to establish a connection with another Source Tree Root.
Once the spatial fluctuation stabilized, Xiao Ze tossed the small golden tree forward, which expanded rapidly in the wind. In the blink of an eye, it grew from the size of a small arm to several meters tall, requiring several people to encircle it.
A powerful spatial force concentrated at the trunk, forming a radiant golden spatial gateway.
Xiao Ze nodded to Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, then stepped into the gateway. The immense pressure he faced was indescribable; the distance to the Northwest Continent was immeasurably vast.
Utilizing such a shortcut, Xiao Ze had to endure the corresponding pressure. Fortunately, his physique was formidable enough to withstand it, and this ordeal even served to strengthen him further.
As Xiao Ze vanished into the golden space gate, the golden tree trembled slightly. The intense spatial fluctuation gradually subsided, and the tree shrank back to the size of a small arm.
Xiao Yi Xian stepped forward, catching the floating golden tree with both hands. As soon as the golden tree made contact with Xiao Yi Xian, it triggered the golden tree on the back of her hand. The two forces drew towards each other, eventually returning the golden tree to its original form as the Source Tree Root.
Xiao Yi Xian secured the Source Tree Root, following Xiao Ze's instructions, and quickly returned to the Pill Tower with Qing Lin.
In the Northwest Continent, Sky Alliance City was bracing for a storm. Green Heart, the acting leader of the Sky Alliance, looked towards the darkened horizon with a heavy heart.
"If the master receives the news, please return as soon as possible. The enemy we face this time is beyond the Sky Alliance's capacity to withstand."
(End of Chapter)
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