Chapter 379: A Thrilling Yet Safe Return, the Scepter Can Surpass the Gods

After a full five‑minute teleport, Jiang Chen and Si Tu Yu finally returned to the Human Race's world.

Everything was not yet completely clear, but the familiar atmosphere already reached their hearts.

The moment their sight returned, they saw Si Tu Liang, Situ Li, and another stranger to Jiang Chen—Situ Zhan.

Father!

Si Tu Yu, with a delighted cry, leapt into Si Tu Liang's arms.

Tears kept streaming down, "I thought I would never see you again."

Si Tu Liang gently patted his daughter's back, "It's alright, it's alright."

Having his living daughter back beside him filled the father with immense relief.

Over the past month or so, Si Tu Liang's mood had been like cold ash.

Facing the threat to his family and the possibility that his daughter might never return, he bore a double, crushing pressure, nearly collapsing.

Even as a Divine-level Strongman, even as a ruler, he was first a human, and also a father.

Jiang Chen's gaze turned slightly cold, "This time, your Si Tu family must give me an answer."

Though Si Tu Yu returned safely, the matter was not over.

He had almost died because of it; had the God of Luck not favored him, the outcome could have been entirely different.

This incident will not end here.

Jiang Chen is not the type of person with a magnanimous heart.

Though he once owed a favor, a favor cannot be compared with a life.

He has already brought Si Tu Yu back safely; the other side's favor has long been repaid.

Hearing Jiang Chen's slightly icy words, Si Tu Liang understood that the mistake lay on his side this time.

He immediately said, "Indeed, our Si Tu family acted improperly, almost causing the death of Divine General Jiang. Rest assured, Divine General Jiang, we will certainly give you an answer. We will also provide adequate compensation."

Jiang Chen was not overly forceful; Si Tu Liang's statement made him aware that the other side was sincere about resolving the issue.

With the family crisis lifted, Si Tu Yu returned unharmed, and both Situ Li and Situ Zhan breathed a sigh of relief.

Situ Li chuckled lightly, "Divine General Jiang, your sister has been waiting outside the Huang Gong for over a month; shall you go meet her?"

"My sister's here? Where?"

"The Teleportation Array leading outside the Huang Gong has already been destroyed by the commanding sister; shall I carry Divine General Jiang over?"

"No need, I'll go myself."

Jiang Chen finished, and the Lightning Wing flared open with a whoosh, carrying him into the air.

After determining the direction, Jiang Chen already sensed Jiang Ruo's aura.

The Lightning Wing quivered slightly, and his body shot forward like lightning.

After Jiang Chen departed, Si Tu Liang said, "This is a great fortune amid misfortune; Yu'er returned safely, and the family's crisis is resolved."

Situ Li said softly, "Our Eastern Tribe has existed for over a thousand years since the founding of the Shenlong Empire, and this is the first time we face such a calamity; we truly feel ashamed before our ancestors."

Situ Zhan also shook his head and sighed lightly, "We are useless."

Si Tu Yu watched the three of them like a staged play, each replying to the other, with a bewildered expression, not knowing what was happening.

Si Tu Liang pulled her, "Yu'er, recount in detail everything that happened in the Fusishi Jie over the past month."

Situ Li was also very curious, "Divine General Jiang may be formidable, but he is only unrivaled among his peers. The Fusishi Jie contains many powerful beings, especially in the central zone; how did you manage to return?"

Si Tu Yu let out a soft "oh" and slowly narrated her experiences in the Fusishi Jie.

Outside the Huang Gong, Jiang Chen appeared beside Jiang Ruo like lightning.

Seeing Jiang Chen, Jiang Ruo's stunning face lit up instantly, and she hugged him tightly.

Tears streamed down in a splash, "Xiao Chen, I knew you wouldn't be in trouble."

Jiang Chen smiled, "Of course I'm fine; how could you know I had fallen into the Fusishi Jie?"

Jiang Ruo had been guarding outside the Huang Gong for over a month; Jiang Chen could guess the reason without it being explained.

Jiang Ruo shook her head, "I don't know what the Fusishi Jie is; my teacher calculated you might be in danger, so she had me guard outside the Huang Gong."

Jiang Ruo recounted the whole matter.

It turned out her teacher had calculated she was in danger and specifically sent Jiang Ruo to guard outside.

As for the exact guarding method, no details were given; everything was left to Jiang Ruo's own discretion.

He didn't expect his own sister to act so overbearing.

Jiang Ruo said, "In the past month or so, members of the Si Tu family tried to escape, but I sent them all back."

Jiang Chen laughed, "If I truly got into trouble, would you really intend to slaughter the Si Tu family, sister?"

Jiang Ruo let out a light hum, "That's natural. It's not only I who would act; several of Xiao Chen's teachers would also act."

In the past month or so, the Si Tu family has not fared well; a Blade has constantly hung over their heads.

Ao God's killing aura never dissipated, and over time its intensity kept growing.

For those in the royal family, it feels like the Blade above their heads is getting ever closer to their throats.

Jiang Chen also realized that, while he was trapped in the Fusishi Jie, his relatives had done a lot for him.

They have already prepared to wage a great war against the Si Tu family on his behalf.

Regardless of the outcome, this great battle will inevitably be earth‑shattering.

As royalty, the Si Tu family surely has many subordinates.

When they call friends and allies, who knows how many Divine-level Strongmen they will summon.

And Li Xueru and his two companions also have friends, as well as the military.

Once the fight breaks out, the entire Empire could be shattered if things go badly.

Only then did Jiang Chen realize that, unknowingly, his life and death had become entangled with the very survival of the Empire.

Jiang Ruo said, "Xiao Chen is safe, so sister can rest easy; Xiao Chen, hurry back to see your teacher, they must be terribly worried."

Jiang Chen whispered, "What about sister?"

Jiang Ruo giggled, "Sister also has to go back to keep leveling; it's been a month without an upgrade. The teacher's plans have been thrown off, so the old man will surely be furious."

A hint of mischief in the laugh, Jiang Chen could tell that, because he returned safely, Jiang Ruo was in a great mood.

When mentioning his teacher, he also used an extremely relaxed tone.

He explained that her teacher was very kind to her.

Jiang Chen nodded, "Then when will sister be free?"

Jiang Ruo thought for a moment, "Although the old man never said, sister can guess; probably not until after Divine Level."

He hadn't expected that person's requirement to be so high.

But at Jiang Chen's current leveling speed, Divine Level doesn't seem too far away.

In less than two years, he went from Job Change to Level 70 and completed Third Transcendence.

At this pace, it's probably unprecedented; even he might not be able to keep up.

In Huang Gong, Si Tu Yu recounted in detail everything that happened in Fusishi Jie over the past month.

He said that when he first entered Fusishi Jie he was panicked, whereas Jiang Chen remained utterly calm, even using corpses for experiments.

Si Tu Yu felt somewhat ashamed.

The two's performances differed so vastly.

Later he even Absorbed Lightning and entered a wondrous Secret Realm.

Although Si Tu Yu didn't know what Secret Realm it was, the whole process was marvelous.

He could never have imagined that Fusishi Jie would contain such a vibrant Secret Realm.

Until the final great battle, Si Tu Yu fully activated the Barrier, without much attention.

But judging from the Undead Legion's damage, the fight was truly extreme.

Situ Li looked thoughtful, "Jiang Chen, this lad is too calm, far beyond what ordinary people can match."

"His temperament is immensely strong, especially in the final central zone; I can imagine the level of opponent it faced."

"Even for us, we might not all retreat unscathed."

Si Tu Liang asked, "Yu Er, the untouchable little staff you mentioned—what is it like? Can you draw it?"

Si Tu Yu nodded and immediately took out paper and brush to sketch it.

Her drawing skill was good, clearly she had been taught.

The Creation Staff under her pen was lifelike.

The few watching the Creation Staff in Si Tu Yu's sketch all gasped sharply.

Si Tu Liang could not hide his shock, "It's the Creation Staff."

"Never thought the Creation Staff that was the root of the ancient great war would appear again."

The Si Tu family garrisoned Fusishi Jie and still knows some details of that ancient great war.

They also understand the key inheritance of the God of Life, the Creation Staff.

Situ Li looked at the drawing and whispered, "There's nothing on the Creation Staff? Yao Er, did you not finish drawing it?"

Si Tu Yu said, "It's complete; indeed there's nothing on the Staff."

Situ Li said gravely, "It seems the Creation Staff is damaged; the Life Core is missing."

"Without the Life Core, the Creation Staff is useless; only when the two are combined can it function."

Si Tu Yu asked, "Then what exactly is the Creation Staff used for?"

Si Tu Liang chuckled, "It could grant a chance to surpass the divine."

"Ah!" Si Tu Yu covered her mouth, too startled to speak.