Chapter 476: Departure! The Purple Robe

Chapter 476: Departure! The Purple Robe



Huh! Li Yuan felt the space shift, and in the next instant, he found himself in front of a vast and expansive palace.

"What's this?" Li Yuan was taken aback, as the spatial transformation had been too swift for him to react.

"It's Xu Yuan, the Saint Child!"

"Xu Yuan, the Saint Child, has returned from the Ancestral Realm!" The two guards at the palace entrance recognized Xu Yuan instantly.

They immediately began to send out messages.

"I've returned directly to the Divine Flame Palace in the Perception Star Ancient City?" Li Yuan sighed inwardly, "Star Senior's methods are indeed unfathomable."

Logically, the Perception Star Ancient City should have been heavily guarded, making it difficult to infiltrate.

But apparently, everything was as Star Senior had said—this world held no secrets from her, and she could achieve anything she desired.

"Xiao Bing," Li Yuan directly transmitted his thoughts to Liu Bing through their souls, "Can you hear me?"

"Yes, Big Brother," Xiao Bing's voice echoed in Li Yuan's mind, "Big Brother, you've finally come out. I'm in the Heavenly Serpent Ancient City..."

Li Yuan quickly conveyed his current situation through soul transmission.

With the strength of their souls, even if they were far apart and in different starry sky ancient cities, they could still communicate through soul transmission.

Soon, Li Yuan also learned about Liu Bing's situation.

Liu Bing had returned from the core of the Ancestral Realm just two months ago and had reached the seventh layer, gaining significant benefits.

Li Yuan briefly described what he had obtained and finally said, "Xiao Bing, wait for my message before activating the Return Order."

"Okay," Liu Bing replied.

The two of them had just finished their soul transmission.

"The seventh layer?"

"According to the information from the Perception Star Ancient City, reaching the fifth layer in the core of the Ancestral Realm is already quite impressive," Li Yuan thought to himself, "Xiao Bing reaching the seventh layer probably means she gained something substantial, perhaps even the inheritance of a Heaven Deity or a Divine King."

During his exploration of Divine Emperor Island, Li Yuan had learned some information from residual traces, and combined with the intelligence from the Perception Star Ancient City, he surmised that the inheritances left behind in the core of the Ancestral Realm were likely those of Celestial Star Emperor's disciples.

"Perhaps Xiao Bing obtained the inheritance of Sky Blue Divine King," Li Yuan thought to himself.

Liu Bing didn't specify what she had obtained, and Li Yuan didn't inquire further, just as he hadn't mentioned the 'Celestial Star Emperor's inheritance.'

After obtaining powerful inheritances, there would often be invisible constraints, more terrifying than law oaths... These were the methods employed by the powerful beings.

...

The news of Xu Yuan's return spread rapidly throughout the Perception Star Ancient City at an astonishing speed.

"Confirmed, it's Xu Yuan, the Saint Child."

"Xu Yuan, the Saint Child, spent three years in the core of the Ancestral Realm, that's quite a long time."

"Quick, inform Chi Yang True God immediately!"

"Report to the Heaven Deities at once!"

The news spread, and the Demi-Gods of the Divine Flame Palace became aware of it.

It also quickly reached the higher-level True Gods and Heaven Deities.

...

Inside Li Yuan's Saint Child Mansion.

"Xu Yuan, congratulations on being the first in the Ancestral Realm Battle!" Yue Shan Demi-God smiled.

"Indeed, after three years of secluded cultivation in the Ancestral Realm must have greatly improved your strength," Yang Di said.

"Xu Big Brother," Jiang Xuan's eyes sparkled.

After receiving the news of Li Yuan's return, almost all the Demi-Gods and Flying Heavens who had even the slightest connection with Xu Yuan came to offer their congratulations, including people like Jing Kui, Bai Feng, and Dong Pan.

Li Yuan acknowledged each of them.

Although he was about to leave, having spent over a decade in the Perception Star Ancient City, Li Yuan still felt a sense of attachment.

The path of cultivation was not just about reaching higher peaks but also about appreciating the scenery along the way.

"So, Jing Kui and Dong Pan both obtained the Ancestral Realm Token?" Li Yuan showed a look of surprise.

In fact, during his soul transmission exchange with Liu Bing, Li Yuan had already learned about the nine people who obtained the Ancestral Realm Token.

Including himself, there were three from the Perception Star Ancient City.

Among the powerful individuals from the top forces of the Divine Realm, three had obtained the token, including Ning Chi, who eventually claimed the Ancestral Realm Token.

"Speaking of which, I wanted to ask you something," Jing Kui smiled, "In the core of the Ancestral Realm, we were all there, but I didn't see you."

"I went straight to the seventh layer," Li Yuan laughed, "The tests before that were too easy for me. You all started from the first layer, but I began from the seventh."

"And I ended up staying at the eighth layer," Li Yuan said.

This was the explanation Li Yuan had prepared beforehand.

"Oh, I see," Jing Kui's expression cleared, "That makes sense. With your strength and age, the first six layers of tests should indeed be easy for you."

"Unlike us, I only made it to the fifth layer," Dong Pan Demi-God smiled, "Jing Kui managed to reach the sixth layer."

"Only he, Ning Chi, and Liu Bing from the Heavenly Serpent Ancient City reached the sixth layer," Dong Pan Demi-God said.

"The tests get more challenging as you progress, and the sixth layer was my limit," Jing Kui sighed.

Li Yuan listened attentively.

Apparently, no one knew that Xiao Bing had reached the seventh layer.

"I even had the guidance of my Master," Jing Kui shook his head, "As far as I know, Xu Yuan, you didn't receive any pointers from a Heaven Deity. I feel ashamed in comparison."

"If you feel ashamed, what about me?" Dong Pan Demi-God glared.

Their conversation made the others hesitant to interrupt... After the Ancestral Realm Battle, these three had proven themselves to be the strongest Demi-Gods of the Perception Star Ancient City.

"Actually, I had the guidance of a Heaven Deity."

"Li Yuan smiled and said, 'An Chi Tian Shen.'

'Oh?' Jing Kui was puzzled. 'Who?'

The other Demi-Gods were also curious.

'An Chi Tian Shen,' Li Yuan spoke the four words.

Many Demi-Gods showed surprise, obviously having heard of this name.

Each Heavenly Deity had once spread their fame far and wide, dominating the universe for tens of millions of years.

An Chi Tian Shen had passed away over ten thousand years ago, and most Demi-Gods in Divine Flame Palace knew about it.

'You're a named disciple of An Chi Tian Shen?' Jing Kui Demi-God was astonished. 'So, what's your relationship with Jiang Yuan City Lord?'

'Yes,' Li Yuan smiled.

Obviously, Jing Kui Demi-God knew that Jiang Yuan was also a disciple of An Chi Tian Shen.

As they chatted, they were all surprised to learn that Xu Yuan was a named disciple of An Chi Tian Shen.

'I've already told so many Divine Flame Palace disciples. Soon, the news will spread.'

'An Chi Master,' Li Yuan thought to himself, 'I've fulfilled your request.'

When he became a named disciple of An Chi Tian Shen, the other party's last words included only this one request.

Mysteriously, Li Yuan felt that the invisible shackles on his soul seemed to have lessened.

'Is this the law of cause and effect?'

'In the depths of the Blood Pit, I didn't make a law oath, but I've already made a promise,' Li Yuan thought to himself, 'I've already made a commitment.'

'This path of cultivation is to untangle the law of cause and effect, ensuring that I'm not entangled by it.'

Among the various secret techniques and disciplines Li Yuan inherited from 'Ten Thousand Paths of Miscellaneous Learning', there were many secret techniques, including the secret technique of cause and effect.

There are clear records.

The more powerful the being, the more they value the law of cause and effect... especially after becoming a Heavenly Deity. If the law of cause and effect is too heavy or chaotic, it can even affect one's own being.

A law oath has a direct impact.

Being entangled by the law of cause and effect is an invisible influence.

'Hmm? Senior Brother Jiang Yuan is calling me?' Li Yuan received the message.

...

Li Yuan followed the orders and arrived at the Enforcement Divine Palace, entering the inner palace.

Walking through the empty corridor, he reached the palace entrance.

'Senior Brother,' Li Yuan addressed him.

'Xu Yuan, come in,' a gentle voice sounded.

Li Yuan entered the palace hall, and a trace of surprise flashed across his eyes, for in the hall, besides Senior Brother Jiang Yuan, there was also a figure in a green robe.

Senior Brother Jiang Yuan hadn't mentioned this earlier.

'City Lord,' Li Yuan addressed him respectfully.

The Tai You Heaven Deity emanated a vast and unfathomable aura.

However, after the experience on Divine Emperor Island, Li Yuan's perspective had already changed, especially after sensing the corpse aura of the Sky Blue Divine King... he could clearly feel that Tai You Heaven Deity was far inferior.

Heavenly Deity and Divine King were indeed worlds apart.

'There's no need to be surprised,' Tai You Heaven Deity smiled, 'I already knew about your relationship with Jiang Yuan as fellow disciples, and I also know about An Chi Tian Shen... An Chi, he has such a personality, even in death, he still seeks fame.'

Li Yuan was speechless.

Everyone has different pursuits; some seek freedom and detachment, while others hope for eternal fame.

'In the core of the Ancestral Plane, your harvests must be considerable,' Tai You Heaven Deity said.

'I've gained some insights,' Li Yuan replied.

'Hmm, I came here to congratulate you. After all, it's rare to be the first in the Ancestral Plane War,' Tai You Heaven Deity said, 'I only witnessed it once in the Perception Star Ancient City.'

Li Yuan listened.

Being the first in the Ancestral Plane War meant obtaining the Ancestral Plane Token and being recognized as such.

But Li Yuan didn't believe his words.

Tai You Heaven Deity had a lifespan of tens of millions of years... he had witnessed the Ancestral Plane War countless times.

'City Lord,' Li Yuan addressed him.

'Just cut to the chase,' Jiang Yuan Heaven Deity finally spoke up, 'if you have something to ask, just say it.'

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Tai You Heaven Deity's face, but he quickly regained his composure.

'Xu Yuan, City Lord already knows that you're from the Chaos Divine Court,' Jiang Yuan Heaven Deity said, 'so, if there's anything you can tell us, I hope you'll share it with City Lord.'

'Yes,' Li Yuan replied.

'Xu Yuan, I'll be direct,' Tai You Heaven Deity said, 'do you know where those mysterious geniuses, like Ning Chi, Madman, Yue Dao, and Hua Zhong Yun, come from? Are they from the Divine Realm?'

'Yes.'

'Some of them are from the Chaos Divine Court in the Divine Realm, but the Chaos Divine Court is vast with many branches, and we belong to different ones, so we're not familiar with them,' Li Yuan explained, 'and some belong to other major powers in the Divine Realm.'

This was what Li Yuan had been thinking and was also the actual situation.

'From the Chaos Divine Court?' Tai You Heaven Deity was taken aback, as if recalling something.

After a while, he spoke again, 'I want to ask you again, what's your relationship with Liu Bing from the Heavenly Serpent Ancient City?'

'City Lord, rest assured,' Li Yuan said, 'Liu Bing is also from the Chaos Divine Court, and she'll leave this universe with me, not staying in this Divine Realm.'

'Additionally, the Chaos Divine Court and Heavenly Serpent Ancient City should have no connections.'

Li Yuan could guess that Tai You Heaven Deity was worried that the Chaos Divine Court would descend upon this Divine Realm.

'Good.'

'Then I'm relieved,' Tai You Heaven Deity smiled, 'alright, you two chat, and I'll be at ease.'

Whoosh! Tai You Heaven Deity's figure disappeared, leaving just like that.

Inside the palace.

'Xu Yuan, don't take it to heart. Tai You Heaven Deity is also worried that the Chaos Divine Court will completely descend upon this Divine Realm,' Jiang Yuan spoke in a low voice, 'the Chaos Divine Court is vast... it's beyond our ability to resist, and it might cause the downfall of my Divine Realm.'

"Regarding him, he is still full of goodwill, like that Dream Realm Stone. If not for the consent of the Tai You City Lord, he wouldn't have bestowed it upon you," Jiang Yuan said.

"Rest assured, Senior Brother," Li Yuan nodded. "Although I am from the Chaos Divine Court, I am also a member of Celestial Star Ancient City, and this will never change."

"That's good," Jiang Yuan said with a smile.

Although he yearned to venture into the vast Divine Realm to witness a broader world, he had grown up under the protection of Celestial Star Ancient City. Even if his feelings for the ancient city were not as strong as Tai You Heavenly Deity, he was still unwilling to see any harm come to Celestial Star Ancient City.

"Additionally, Senior Brother, you can also inform the City Lord to put his mind at ease. Even if in the future, our world and the Divine Realm resume communication... it shouldn't be too greatly affected," Li Yuan said.

Li Yuan was well aware that the three major Celestial Star Ancient Cities and numerous Heavenly Deities in this world were all considered part of the Celestial Star Emperor's lineage, and there would naturally not be any fundamental conflict with the Chaos Divine Court.

Moreover, to the Chaos Divine Court, their world was likely considered a 'forbidden land', and they would have to protect it with all their might.

"Oh?" Jiang Yuan's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.

Being the person he was, he immediately understood that Li Yuan should know some secrets.

"That's even better," Jiang Yuan said without probing further. "We, the three major ancient cities, have investigated Ning Chi, Kuang Fu, and Yue Dao's whereabouts, and they have all disappeared, obviously having left this world... Since you've obtained the Ancestral Realm Token, you should be close to your departure as well."

"Soon," Li Yuan nodded.

"En, I've become a Heavenly Deity. You need to tell me approximately when you can go to the Divine Court to find you," Jiang Yuan, the Heavenly Deity, said with a smile.

"Senior Brother has become a Heavenly Deity?" Li Yuan was surprised.

It had only been a few years since then.

"It's also a matter of luck," Jiang Yuan, the Heavenly Deity, said. "Unknowingly, I broke through the bottleneck and comprehended the Fire Law."

"Congratulations, Senior Brother," Li Yuan said solemnly. "As a Heavenly Deity, you can enjoy 300,000 years of freedom."

With his breakthrough in cultivation, not only did he gain even greater power, but more importantly, he acquired an astonishing lifespan. The further one advanced, the more remarkable their longevity became.

For instance, a Heavenly King's lifespan could reach millions of years.

"Freedom is secondary," Jiang Yuan, the Heavenly Deity, said with a smile. "The Divine Realm is vast, and there are countless wonders. I want to go and experience some of them."

His intentions were clear.

He needed a precise commitment from Li Yuan.

"Senior Brother," Li Yuan said.

"I won't hide it from you."

"My real name is Li Yuan, and Xu Yuan is just my alias," Li Yuan said. "I'm a Purple Robe member of the Chaos Divine Court, under the command of Dong Mang Divine King... Once I become a True God, I should be able to meet the Divine King."

Although he had not yet become a Purple Robe member and had not met Dong Mang Divine King, it didn't stop Li Yuan from mentioning him.

"Li Yuan?" Jiang Yuan, the Heavenly Deity, took note of it and didn't mind Li Yuan using an alias.

When powerful individuals ventured into various worlds, starting from weakness and growing stronger, who wouldn't have multiple aliases?

"When the time comes, Senior Brother, come to the headquarters of the Chaos Divine Court, and I'll introduce you," Jiang Yuan said.

"But Senior Brother knows I'm still young, and it'll probably take a few hundred years," Li Yuan said.

"Five hundred years? Good," Jiang Yuan, the Heavenly Deity, said without doubting Li Yuan's words. Previously, the two had established a Law Oath between them.

For a Heavenly Deity, five hundred years was a very short period.

"Senior Brother, I also need your help with something," Li Yuan said. "I need to exchange some treasures in Celestial Star Ancient City."

...

After leaving the Divine Flame Palace, Li Yuan went straight to the 'Treasure Exchange' at the Divine Flame Hall.

He began his journey of selling treasures.

"I want to sell all of these treasures," Li Yuan said as he took out a large number of treasures, which were the spoils of his battles with other Demigods in the Ancestral Realm War and his adventures in the Solitary Cloud World.

"So many?"

"These treasures even include True Artifacts?" The two Void Deities in charge of acquiring treasures were shocked.

Even though they knew that members of the Divine Flame Hall were extraordinary, they had never encountered someone with so many treasures.

Soon, a True God arrived.

"So many treasures? As expected of Xu Yuan, the Holy Son," the white-robed True God said with a smile. "Holy Son, not only can we purchase these treasures, but even if you have ten times more, we can still accommodate them here."

Normally, if a member of the Divine Flame Hall sold so many treasures, they would definitely be questioned.

However, firstly, the seller was Xu Yuan.

Secondly, why did the white-robed True God arrive so quickly? It was because Jiang Yuan had sent a message.

The message was simple: "Whether selling or buying, do your utmost to satisfy Xu Yuan! Don't let him lose out, but don't overdo it either."

In other words, buy at the highest price and sell at the lowest price.

Soon after, the white-robed True God said, "Holy Son Xu Yuan, for the treasures you've offered, we are willing to pay 2.8 million Divine Crystals."

"En, that's good," Li Yuan nodded slightly. This price was already beyond his expectations.

Selling so many treasures, especially the enormous gains from the several extraordinary Demigods he had slain, and some important treasures that Li Yuan had kept for himself, this was indeed a huge sum of wealth, comparable to the total wealth of many newly ascended True Gods.

"I don't want too many Divine Crystals. I want to purchase treasures," Li Yuan said directly.

Divine Crystals had many uses, but for the Seventh Star Civilization, having too many Divine Crystals was pointless.

In the vast expanse of ordinary realms, resources of little value held greater significance.

Two hours later...

Li Yuan, aside from keeping one million Fang Shen Crystals for himself, used the rest of his Divine Crystals and Celestial Star Points to purchase various items.

After finalizing the list...

"Saint Xu Yuan, are you sure about this?" The True God in white was taken aback.

"I am." Li Yuan nodded.

"Then you'll have to wait a few days." The True God in white sighed helplessly, "Many of these items are not readily available here."

"But didn't you say you have all kinds of treasures?" Li Yuan furrowed his brows.

"Saint Xu Yuan, many of the treasures on your list are meant for Flying Heaven or even Source Martial practitioners." The True God in white spoke helplessly, "In Celestial Star Ancient City, the lowest level is Flying Heaven... so we simply don't have them in stock."

"And the total amount of treasures you require is too large."

"We'll have to gather the resources from various Divine Country branches."

Li Yuan was speechless, realizing that he had forgotten that many of the items he wanted to purchase were too low-level.

"How long will it take?"

"Three days?"

...

"Why buy so many ordinary items?"

"Many of them are for Flying Heaven and even Source Martial practitioners." Jiang Yuan, the Heavenly Deity, received a message from the True God in white.

He, too, was puzzled, "Why does Li Yuan need these things?"

But Jiang Yuan was also curious and issued the order, "Follow Xu Yuan's instructions."

...

Three days later, Li Yuan received all the required treasures.

Everything was ready.

A young girl received an invitation and arrived at Li Yuan's Saint's mansion.

"Big Brother Xu, you specifically invited me here. What's the matter?" Jiang Xuan looked around curiously, her heart filled with questions.

Today, it seemed she was the only one invited.

"Little Xuan, it's been over ten years since we met in your Blood Pit, hasn't it?" Li Yuan smiled.

"Yes, fifteen years." Jiang Xuan's eyes lit up, "Back then, you were just a Flying Heaven, and now you're renowned in all realms as the strongest Demigod."

"Back then, I never would have imagined."

"Big Brother Xu, I never thought you'd be able to claim the top spot in the Ancestral Realm War." Jiang Xuan was quite excited.

"Mhm."

"Time flies." Li Yuan smiled, "I don't have many friends in Celestial Star Ancient City, but you're one of them. You're also the weakest among them."

Jiang Xuan smiled.

She was only at the Flying Heaven level, so it was natural for her to be weak in Celestial Star Ancient City.

Whoosh!

Li Yuan waved his hand and handed over a storage treasure, "These things, you should keep them."

"These?" Jiang Xuan was puzzled, but as soon as she sensed them with her divine perception, her face lit up with surprise, "So many treasures?"

For her, it was too much.

"Big Brother Xu, what's this?" Jiang Xuan asked in surprise.

Li Yuan smiled calmly. In these fifteen years in this realm, he was the only one who didn't help Li Yuan because of his innate talent and strength.

Li Yuan always remembered this thoughtful gesture.

"You and I, strive to cultivate and aim for the Void Deity, or even True God level." Li Yuan smiled, "Perhaps we'll have another chance to meet in the future."

"Meet again?" A hint of confusion flashed through Jiang Xuan's heart.

Whoosh!

Li Yuan took a step and disappeared from the hall, immediately activating the 'Return Order'.

An invisible force enveloped him, and he vanished from this realm.

"Big Brother Xu."

"Big Brother Xu." Jiang Xuan was left behind, her face filled with bewilderment.

...

Inside the palace...

"Has Xu Yuan left?"

Tai You, the Heavenly Deity, slowly opened his eyes, "What kind of method is this? I didn't sense a thing."

"Chaos Divine Court, indeed one of the top forces in the Divine Realm, is unfathomable." Tai You sighed.

He could sense any corner of Celestial Star Ancient City with a single thought.

"Xu Yuan."

"Seems quite concerned about that little girl?" Tai You thought, recalling Jiang Yuan's words.

After a moment of thought...

"Pass down the order, from today onwards, invite Lan Wu, the True God, to guide Jiang Xuan's cultivation."

Even Li Yuan hadn't expected this.

His actions before leaving would change Jiang Xuan's fate.

...

In the deepest reaches of this realm, on a Divine Emperor Island...

"He's gone?"

"This power should be from the Eternal Palace." The woman in white, tending to flowers, slightly raised her head, her eyes gleaming, "Li Yuan should still gain something."

"Will he be able to achieve the Ten-Star level?"

"In this era, with the Divine Realm in motion, who knows if Li Yuan can stir up some waves." The woman in white thought to herself.

For millions of years, she had connected this realm to the Divine Realm.

Then, she stopped thinking and continued tending to the flowers.

...

After activating the Return Order...

Li Yuan felt the space-time fluctuations and returned to the majestic silver tower.

All around was the dark void.

"Eternal Palace?" Li Yuan, like the previous time, climbed the steps and entered the palace.

Inside the silver temple, the thirty-six divine pillars remained.

"Congratulations, you've attained the Purple Robe." The silver-haired elder smiled, "Consider it the first step in ruling the 'Eternal Palace'."

"The thirty-sixth, I hope you succeed."

(End of Chapter)

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