At this moment. The original world—
Above the heavens of the Changsheng Immortal Sect, thick clouds shimmered with flowing light, colorful and dazzling, like the fluttering sleeves of fairies dancing in a celestial palace.
Old Wu had aged considerably these past few days.
He walked aimlessly under the shade of trees along a small path.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, he raised his eyes and looked toward the ever-changing sky.
His dazed expression lost focus in an instant.
The wrinkles on his face trembled slightly.
“A celestial omen… What’s happening? Has an ancient bloodline emerged?”
The flowing light in the heavens stretched all the way to the distant horizon. What was the entire world calling out for?
“Brother Wu.” Principal Qiao Chu arrived, stepping off his sword and landing.
“Brother Qiao?” Old Wu glanced back slightly and nodded in acknowledgment.
Principal Qiao Chu’s expression was grave as he gazed at the sky, standing completely still as if petrified.
“What do you make of it, Brother Qiao?” Old Wu sighed softly.
“The times are about to change.” Principal Qiao Chu’s voice was very quiet. “Something extraordinary has appeared.”
“When was the last time a celestial phenomenon like this occurred?” Old Wu frowned.
“If I remember correctly… it should have been the day the ancient dragon clan gave birth.” Principal Qiao Chu said. “But the dragon’s offspring has never been seen to this day. Perhaps the child was envied by heaven and died young.”
“Then what could this be?” Old Wu asked.
“I don’t know.” Principal Qiao Chu shook his head. “A supreme race simultaneously favored by the Great Dao and the Five Elements… perhaps it is not a product of this era.”
“Which means…” Old Wu seemed to think of something.
Principal Qiao Chu’s expression also froze.
The two men looked at each other and spoke in unison.
“The Outer Realm World?!”
***
Elsewhere, the Moon God Clan Ancient Holy Land.
In a dark, damp alleyway.
Voices of discussion could be heard.
“Hey, maybe we should go back? This place feels really weird… Look at that stone wall, it seems to be shedding dust on its own. It’s a high-risk structure.”
“Go back if you want. We finally managed to wait until the ancient ruins’ city gate loosened. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”
“Yeah! The secrets of the Outer Realm World will be revealed by us!”
The elite class students were arguing fiercely.
The glasses-wearing girl looked frightened. “Then I’ll go back first… I give up!”
“Go on, go. Useless.”
“Honestly, another dead last.”
After this small episode.
Their team was short one person.
But it didn’t matter much.
Excitement and fervor were written all over everyone’s faces.
They walked along the alley to its end, where it suddenly opened up. A massive ancient tree stood scattered in the very center, an ancient aura washing over them.
“Holy crap! So spectacular!”
“Such a huge tree! What kind of tree is this?”
“Feels like some kind of rare treasure. Should we chop it down and take it back?”
“Can we chop it?… Won’t it be dangerous?”
And so, a small group of them began trying to chop down the ancient tree.
Various knives, accompanying swords, and even offensive talismans were brought to bear one after another, churning up clouds of dust in the air.
Gradually, the surrounding air temperature plummeted.
“Hey… maybe we should stop? This feels a bit strange.” Another small group of students said, trembling with fear.
“Scared of what? Let’s try first. At worst, we can stop if it doesn’t work.”
Not long after.
A huge, deep gash appeared on the thick trunk of the ancient tree—
The surrounding stone walls trembled violently, crumbling inch by inch.
On the ground, the originally intact cold stone bricks cracked, spreading out web-like fissures.
It was like the end of the world.
“What’s happening?!”
“An earthquake???”
They were shocked and panicked.
“It must be some local deity or spirit getting angry! I told you we shouldn’t chop it!”
“Let’s get out of here! Let those who want to cause trouble deal with it themselves…”
And so, a small group of students hurriedly pushed and shoved, scrambling to leave.
The remaining, bolder students stayed behind, hesitant and indecisive. Faced with the unknown, some are greedy, others cowardly.
About another quarter of an hour passed—
The originally clear sky became overcast with dark clouds. In the mid-air, drops of crimson liquid drifted down, falling on the stone walls and ground like blooming flowers.
[Heh!] A cold, almost synthetic-sounding voice echoed between heaven and earth.
The force of the sound was almost enough to shatter one’s mind.
[Foolish lowly creatures… So it was you who broke the divine tree seal!]
“What…? Who’s talking?”
“Look at the sky… Holy crap, what is that? Eyes?!”
The sky was a crimson expanse. Within the hazy mist, gigantic eyes slowly opened, one after another.
“De… demon?!”
Finally, the small group of bold and greedy students showed expressions of terror, scattering in all directions.
But it was too late.
[Having slept for too long, we are also somewhat hungry.]
Su Mumu was truly speechless!
—Because she had been caught and dragged back into the cave by Jiang Mengxin again!
“Big sis, I’m talking! Can you let go… You’ve been holding on since just now!”
“No.”
Jiang Mengxin’s attitude was icy.
“Then how about you switch to a different one first… Let go of the one in your hand, it hurts a bit, it’s about to cramp.” Su Mumu said weakly.
“That’s even more unacceptable.” Jiang Mengxin said.
Su Mumu gritted her teeth.
Jiang Mengxin raised an eyebrow. “Baring your teeth?”
Su Mumu quickly put on an obedient smile. “No, no, my teeth were just a bit hot, needed to come out for some air~~ Ahaha…”
Jiang Mengxin laughed, seeming both angry and mocking. “Go lie down over there. Don’t move around.”
“Huh…!?” Su Mumu’s fox ears stood straight up in fright. “What are you doing?”
“Fucking you.” Jiang Mengxin was succinct.
Good grief, the dark clouds on her face were worse than the current weather!
It seemed she was still holding a grudge over the earlier anger…
Su Mumu wore a tearful expression, her lower lip pouting high. “How about we shake hands and make up? When will this cycle of favors and revenge ever end?”
“Heh, you enjoy it when it’s your turn to play, but turn cowardly when it’s your turn to be played with?” The dark lines on Jiang Mengxin’s forehead grew thicker. She smiled sweetly. “Really—”
“The one just now, I was just joking.” Su Mumu said.
“Three seconds. Go lie down by yourself.” Jiang Mengxin let go, temporarily freeing the fox tail.
Since Jiang Mengxin was blocking the cave entrance.
And Su Mumu herself was in a deeper part of the cave.
She only hesitated for two and a half seconds before giving up on the idea of escape.
For the remaining half second, she obediently complied, lying down on the pile of dry grass. Of course, she lay on her back. As an excellent hunter, one must never expose their back to their prey!
“Turn over. Show your butt.” Jiang Mengxin said.
…Damn it.
Su Mumu’s corner of the lips twitched.
“Add ten more.” Jiang Mengxin added.
“Add ten what?” Su Mumu was confused.
“Add another ten.”
“What?”
“Add another ten.”
“No, what the hell is ‘add ten’???” Su Mumu couldn’t help but roast.
“Your butt.” Jiang Mengxin said flatly.
“…Huh?” Su Mumu was stunned.
Then—she was forcibly turned over, exposing her tail and the underside of her skirt.
“Hey hey hey hey… don’t, don’t…”
“Unwilling? Then add another ten.”
“…Uh, willing, willing! Sister Jiang… be gentle, okay?”
“No.”