In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.
"Boom!"
At the location where Qin Chuan was in seclusion, a pillar of light shot into the sky, spreading out across the heavens, as countless golden lotuses bloomed in the void.
A powerful aura surged out like a tidal wave, causing the sky to crack with startling fissures.
Qin Chuan slowly emerged from the pillar of light, hovering in mid-air, with countless phantoms of divine weapons floating behind him.
These divine weapons were densely packed!
Each weapon exuded a powerful aura, and when combined, the pressure was enough to nearly collapse the void.
Normally, with his spiritual strength alone, it would be impossible to refine so many divine weapons at once, but he had the system.
After expending 500,000 "Fated Value," he successfully subdued all the divine weapons, arming himself to the teeth!
Now, he had 1,002,000 "Fated Value" left.
"Clatter!"
Soon, the phantoms of the divine weapons behind Qin Chuan closed up like the tail feathers of a peacock and returned to his body.
The golden lotuses filling the sky also disappeared.
"Huh? Where did that little pig go?"
Qin Chuan scanned the area with his divine sense and found that Qin Xiaozhu was not nearby, nor was he in the small town at the foot of the mountain.
However...
He did find the old man in hemp robes. The old man's soul was still submerged in a pit of excrement by Qin Zi.
Moreover, several layers of seals had been placed on him, locking his soul at the bottom of the pit, preventing him from floating to the surface.
"Interesting, something has changed!"
Suddenly, Qin Chuan's eyes lit up.
He discovered that the old man's soul had become much stronger, glowing like a lightbulb, shining brightly.
"It seems that during my time in seclusion, the world has experienced a great revival, and the suppression on his power is gradually being lifted."
"And after being soaked in the excrement pit for half a year, I bet he has grown to hate Qin Zi to death. If we let him out now..."
Qin Chuan squinted and smiled.
This old man was strong, but even now, he couldn't escape the celestial-grade net. If he wanted to come out, he'd have to agree to Qin Chuan's conditions!
Of course, he would agree.
However... not now.
This old thing was a trump card for Qin Chuan. For now, he'd let the old man continue to fester in the excrement pit. When the time came, Qin Chuan would release him and sweep through a large area.
"When Qin Xiaozhu returns, we can once again hold the Great Harvest of Vegetation event, and I'll make another fortune."
Qin Chuan calculated in his mind.
"Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!"
Suddenly, his communication jade talisman vibrated. He took it out and saw that it was a message from the Tianheng Clan.
"Hmm? The Dragon Emperor has returned from the Burial Grounds and regained control of the Human Sacred Hall. Not only has he broken through to the Jade Pool Realm, but he's also issued a bounty on me and Qin Zi?"
Qin Chuan was slightly surprised.
The Dragon Emperor had previously been randomly teleported away by one of his teleportation orbs, and Qin Chuan had no idea where he ended up. There had been no news for years, and Qin Chuan had thought he was dead. Unexpectedly, the Dragon Emperor had found a fortuitous opportunity and made a strong return!
Qin Chuan wasn't too surprised about the Dragon Emperor's cultivation surge because he knew the man wasn't a simpleton.
Before the world revived, the Dragon Emperor had ruled the Nine Heavens Realm for tens of thousands of years. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the Chosen One of that era!
In tens of thousands of years...
How many geniuses and monstrous talents had emerged in the Nine Heavens Realm, only to be ruthlessly suppressed by him? It was clear that he was a brilliant figure from the start.
People like him, when encountering favorable conditions, could easily transform into a dragon!
"But still..."
Qin Chuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he coldly muttered, "In front of me, whether you're a dragon or a tiger, you'll submit!"
Whoosh!
He shot into the sky, heading straight for the Human Sacred Hall, without making any effort to conceal his aura. Wherever he passed, the clouds in the sky roiled, and fierce winds howled, almost tearing the heavens apart.
There was no need to be low-key.
With his current strength, he had the capital to roam the world freely. No matter who revived, he dared to fight them!
The world's revival was gradual, but he was already at the forefront of this era, even gripping its throat!
Even if the ancient powerhouses who were waking up were stronger than him, they wouldn't be much stronger. With the advantage of his treasures, Qin Chuan could knock them down one by one, using battle to strengthen himself, growing stronger with each fight!
His "Excrement Pit Strategy" could be replicated.
As long as he defeated a powerhouse and had Qin Zi humiliate them a bit before "accidentally" letting them go, he could become even stronger.
He had the right time, place, and allies.
With all three in hand, what was there to fear?
From now on, he would be the one to decide the fate of the Nine Heavens Realm!
...
The Human Sacred Hall.
Once the power center of the Human Clan in the Nine Heavens, its orders commanded the entire human territory.
However, with the continuous revival of various ancient forces, the Human Sacred Hall had lost much of its former authority.
Even so, their power was still immense, with many top human experts having broken through to the Divine Bridge Realm.
The Dragon Emperor, after returning from the Burial Grounds, had even reached the unfathomable Jade Pool Realm.
The Jade Pool Realm!
This was the pinnacle of the True God Realm, and among the ancient powerhouses who had revived, few had reached this level.
So, with the Dragon Emperor's return, he was nothing short of dominating, exuding a "king of the world" aura.
"Qin Chuan, you didn't expect this, did you? You sent me to the Burial Grounds, but not only did I survive, I also turned my misfortune into fortune, becoming the heir of an ancient powerhouse and rising to prominence in this era."
Seated on the Sacred Hall throne, the Dragon Emperor's gaze was cold as he muttered to himself:
"But I won't thank you. The suffering I endured in the Burial Grounds can only be repaid with the blood of you and your son!"
The experience in the Burial Grounds was simply unbearable.
To survive, he had sacrificed too much—friends, subordinates, his physical body, and even his dignity!
Even now, certain parts of his body still ached faintly.
It was precisely because he endured what ordinary people could not that he managed to survive the treacherous Burial Grounds and make a comeback.
Suddenly.
Someone flew into the grand hall and knelt on one knee.
"Have you found the whereabouts of Qin Chuan and his son?"
The Dragon Emperor leaned lazily on the throne, asking with authority.
"Reporting to the Hall Master, Qin Chuan has been missing for years and has yet to resurface. However, we have found traces of Qin Zi."
The man replied respectfully.
"Where is he?"
The Dragon Emperor asked coldly.
"He was spotted in a newly discovered ancient relic. Unfortunately, when we attempted to capture him, he escaped into the depths of the ruins. We have stationed people at the exit, waiting for him to emerge."
The man answered.
"Good. Once you capture him, don't kill him on the spot. I want him alive!"
The Dragon Emperor's eyes flashed with cold malice.
"Understood!"
The man replied respectfully and stood to leave.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, an immense pressure surged from the horizon, like a towering wave threatening to overturn the entire Human Sacred Hall.
"Dragon Emperor, I hear you're looking for me?"
A clear voice rang out from the sky.
"Qin Chuan!!"
The Dragon Emperor shot up from his throne, his gaze piercing through the roof of the grand hall, landing on the white-clad figure speeding in from the horizon.
"I was just about to hunt you down, and here you are, delivering yourself to my doorstep! Today, this will be your burial ground!"
The Dragon Emperor sneered, transforming into a beam of light that shot into the sky, shattering the hall's beams and roof as he soared upward.
"Die!"
Without any prelude, he unleashed a punch toward Qin Chuan.
"Boom!"
The space ahead shattered into countless fragments, and the fist's wind carried those space shards forward like a tsunami!
Moreover, the fist's wind condensed into a dragon form, and the space shards transformed into dragon scales—magnificent but filled with murderous intent.
"Truly worthy of a generation's pride."
Qin Chuan exclaimed in admiration. Based on this technique alone, the Dragon Emperor was a top-tier expert within the same realm.
But too bad... Qin Chuan had divine equipment!
"Falling Sun Sword!"
A golden long sword appeared in Qin Chuan's hand. He raised it high, and a setting sun appeared on the sword's surface as the sword's light erupted.
"Slash!"
Qin Chuan slashed down, and the brilliant sword light cut through the heavens and earth, effortlessly splitting the terrifying fist light in half. Moreover, the long sword's light, like a celestial pillar, continued pressing toward the Dragon Emperor
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"Is that all you've got? In front of me, it's not even a scratch!"
The Dragon Emperor laughed disdainfully, flipping his hand to form a shield of light, completely absorbing the sword light.
"Bang!"
The sword light erupted, creating an explosion that sent both figures flying backward.
But Qin Chuan quickly steadied himself in mid-air, a smile on his face.
"The time has come to see who is stronger!"
With a thought, countless divine weapons flew out from his body, swirling around him like a storm!
"Break!"
Qin Chuan commanded, and the divine weapons transformed into a torrent, crashing toward the Dragon Emperor.
"Rumble!"
The heavens shook as the Dragon Emperor faced the assault. "You dare?"
He opened his mouth and let out a roar, summoning the winds and clouds to shield himself, conjuring a barrier to defend against the onslaught.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The divine weapons exploded upon contact with the barrier, creating a series of powerful shockwaves that swept across the sky.
The two clashed intensely in mid-air, creating a breathtaking display of power and light, with their fierce confrontation sending ripples across the Nine Heavens Realm!