Chapter 681: The Breath of Mysterious Creatures

Whether it's Xuan Yuanba or Mu Daoqi, they are both legendary figures of the Heavenly God Ancient Alliance.

After Ye Wuque left the Heavenly God Ancient Alliance and set foot on the vast heavens and earth, they likewise followed Ye Wuque's steps and stepped onto an even more dazzling and towering world!

They each also achieved remarkable accomplishments!

Xuan Yuanba, a Thunder Original King Spirit, is now a strongman at the Half‑Immortal Realm Peak.

His Lei Dian Way has been cultivated to the extreme, each move imbued with power that can destroy heaven and earth.

He once, single‑handed, fought three Bane Creatures of the same realm, ultimately blasting them all; Lei Dian power pierced the sky, even turning that Star Domain into void.

Mu Daoqi, a Fire Original King Spirit, is likewise extraordinary.

He has reached the Late Stage of the Half‑Immortal Realm, his fire way refined to perfection.

Wherever he passes, Bane Creatures are reduced to ash; his reputation is resounding!

His Burning Heaven Flame is said to incinerate all things, its power equally terrifying.

The two of them have also made a considerable name throughout Liuhe Bahuang.

And at this moment—

The members of the Heavenly God Ancient Alliance, seeing the three legendary figures of the Alliance return together to guard, felt an unprecedented sense of relief and excitement!

"It is Lord Xuan Yuanba! It is Lord Mu Daoqi!"

"They have all returned!"

"Wonderful! Wonderful! My Heavenly God Ancient Alliance is saved!"

Countless disciples were moved to tears of excitement!

Some even knelt on the ground, offering reverent bows to those three silhouettes.

In their hearts, these three are the guardian deities of the Heavenly God Ancient Alliance, the pillar that upholds Shenhuang!

The Elders and protectors, their faces alight with vigor, each clenched their fists, eyes shining with hopeful light.

On Qingyuan Shouzuo's aged face, a look of contented smile spread, and in his clouded old eyes, tears glimmered:

"Good! Good! Good! All have returned… all have returned…"

He has lived countless years, witnessing the rise and fall of the Heavenly God Ancient Alliance, and had thought today he would watch this legacy passed down through countless generations crumble in an instant, but unexpectedly—after darkness a bright path emerges, the mountain road twists!

Chu Xingkuang, equally thrilled, as the Alliance leader naturally knows of Xuan Yuanba and Mu Daoqi's achievements abroad over these years.

These two are indeed powerhouses whose names shake Liuhe Bahuang!

With them present, the Heavenly God Ancient Alliance is secure!

His posture involuntarily straightened a few inches.

And Xuan Yuanba and Mu Daoqi were even more excited.

During their trials in the outside world, the most they heard were the various legends about Ye Wuque!

Slaying Dao Ancestors as easily as killing chickens! A single punch subdues the Supreme! Using the Immortal Realm to strike down the Giant Supreme!

Each of those legends is enough to drive any Heavenly Pride into despair, each enough to cause any cultivator's Dao Heart to collapse!

When they heard them, they were first shocked, then incredulous, and finally filled with deep awe and admiration.

After their own power surged dramatically, they wished to follow Ye Wuque's steps.

However—

They discovered that they didn't even qualify to approach Ye Wuque!

It wasn't that Ye Wuque refused them, but that Ye Wuque's speed was too great!

The Great Thousand‑level Universe he treads, they have never even heard of!

The level of his battles, they cannot even look up to!

The enemies he faces, they dare not even imagine!

Each time they think they've caught up a little, thinking they can finally near that legendary figure, reality always slaps them hard.

All one can say—

Ye Wuque truly defies the heavens!

He is the true Ancient Forbidden Monster, the Child of the Epoch, a being beyond ordinary logic!

At this moment—

The three gathered at the Heavenly God Ancient Alliance for a brief meeting.

Qingyuan Shouzuo personally set a banquet to greet them and cleanse their travel dust.

Though the banquet was simple, it was full of sincerity.

The dishes were made from the Alliance's finest ingredients, and the fine wines were vintages aged for countless years.

During the banquet, Xuan Yuanba and Mu Daoqi, like two elementary students, sat respectfully on either side of Ye Wuque.

They bowed their heads slightly, hands on their knees, like students awaiting a teacher's lecture.

"Master…"

Xuan Yuanba lifted his cup; his rugged face full of worship and awe, his voice trembling:

"These years, your deeds, the disciple has heard of them."

"A single punch subdues the Supreme… using Immortal Realm to strike down the Giant…"

"Disciple… disciple…"

As he spoke, he suddenly choked up.

The rugged man's eyes reddened, his voice hoarse.

It was excitement, pride, and arrogance.

He, Xuan Yuanba, though an Original King Spirit, if not for meeting Ye Wuque, if not for Ye Wuque's guidance and support—how could he have achieved today's accomplishments? How could he stand on a grander stage?

Ye Wuque has bestowed upon him the grace of rebirth!

Mu Daoqi was equally excited; his delicate face was full of gratitude and reverence, and his eyes glittered with tears:

"Benefactor, I... have disgraced you..."

"These years, I have been training with all my might, yet still..."

"... still cannot even see your silhouette..."

His voice grew lower and lower, until it was almost inaudible.

It was a profound sense of powerlessness, a despair that no amount of effort could overcome.

Yet at the same time, it was pride—encountering such a benefactor and witnessing such a legend was a blessing Mu Daoqi had cultivated over several lifetimes.

Ye Wuque gave a slight smile, lifted his cup, and clinked it with theirs.

"You have done well."

He said calmly, his voice filled with satisfaction and approval, like a spring breeze over a lake, warm and encouraging:

"In the Half-Decay Realm, your cultivation, even across Liuhe Bahuang, ranks among the top masters."

"Continue to strive; the future is boundless."

It was not a platitude, but sincere recognition.

Xuan Yuanba and Mu Daoqi, whose innate talents were already strong, and with years of effort and experience, had indeed become formidable individuals capable of standing alone.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuanba and Mu Daoqi were as if injected with adrenaline, their faces flushed red, trembling with excitement!

"Yes! Benefactor!"

"Yes! Master!"

The two shouted in unison, their voices like booming bells, causing the Great Hall to hum.

The surrounding Ancient Alliance disciples, watching the scene, felt envy and longing in their hearts.

When will they also receive a word of approval from Lord Ye?

When will they be worthy to sit beside Lord Ye?

After the brief gathering, the three went their separate ways.

Before parting, Ye Wuque asked Xuan Yuanba what plans they had thereafter.

Both replied—

They wish to continue their trials.

Hoping that one day they can stand by Ye Wuque.

Even—

Fight side by side!

Xuan Yuanba clenched his fist, his rugged face full of determination and yearning:

"Master, I know I am not yet worthy. But I will not give up! One day I will become strong enough, strong enough to stand beside you!"

Mu Daoqi's gaze was equally fierce, his delicate face filled with resolve:

"Benefactor, you are my goal, my exemplar. I will keep pursuing, keep pursuing, even if I never catch up, I will never stop moving!"

Ye Wuque looked at them, a hint of satisfaction and expectation flashing in his Dark Eye.

"Very well."

He said softly, his voice like a distant mountain bell, resonant and steadfast:

"I will wait for that day."

Then—

They went their separate ways.

Xuan Yuanba transformed into a violet Lei Dian, tearing through the Void, racing toward the distance.

The Lei Dian, wild and domineering, made the Void tremble wherever it passed.

Mu Daoqi became a scarlet flame, scorching heaven and Destruction, likewise vanishing into the boundless star sea.

Ye Wuque watched the direction they departed, and gave a faint smile.

These two old friends, and their growth over the years, truly exceeded his expectations.

"Keep striving."

He murmured to himself, then turned and walked toward another direction.

Ye Wuque prepared to return to the Great Thousand Divine Universe.

It is time to head to the No Return Path.

There lies the true ultimate battlefield.

There is the challenge he longs for.

There only there can he truly test his own strength.

However—

Just as he was about to leave.

Deep beneath the Jiuwan Dazhou of the Shenhuang Dynasty, a vast ancient aura suddenly emanated!

The aura, ancient and weathered, seemed to have come from before endless ages!

It carried a mysterious and unfathomable charm!

Within the aura, life and death intertwined, past and future tangled, and Destruction and rebirth cycled!

Ye Wuque instantly halted his steps.

"This aura..."

His Dark Eye hardened, a flash of brilliance flickering within:

"It is... a Mysterious Being..."