Chapter 0001: Return from the Immortal Realm

When Yun Qingyan successfully returned to the Tianxing Continent, his cultivation was nearly exhausted, and even the 'Heaven-Slaying Divine Sword' was lost, leaving only an empty sword sheath.

At this moment, on the bustling street, a young man dressed in a red robe is walking.

Father, Mother, Younger Sister, I have spent a full three thousand years in the celestial realm, and you all... how have you been over these three years

Perhaps the only thing that brings me comfort is that the flow of time in the immortal realm is different from that in the mortal realm, with a difference of a full thousand times; three thousand years in the immortal realm equates to only three years in the Tianxing Continent. Looking at the streets from his memories, which reappeared before him, Yun Qingyan suddenly sighed in his heart

The space of the Immortal Realm is extremely stable; even a full-force strike from an Immortal Emperor cannot shake it in the slightest. However, with the 'Heaven-Slaying Divine Sword,' Yun Qingyan finally managed to tear open a gap in the space of the Immortal Realm.

It is worth mentioning that Xianshi is the universal currency of the fairy realm

The Heavenly Sword Sect is a renowned cultivation sect that commands great respect across the entire Tianxing Continent, ruling over dozens of human dynasties.

It is difficult to part with one's homeland and to leave one's native land. In Yun Qingyan's heart, the Tianxing Continent is his true homeland, where the people he cares about the most still reside.

He carries an empty sword sheath on his back, devoid of a sword, which is engraved with mysterious patterns, imparting an air of profound enigma

The arrangement is still the same as three years ago, only the guard at the gate has changed... Yun Qingyan murmured as he looked at the entrance of the large family

Thinking of his loved ones, Yun Qingyan's mood instantly became joyful

Tianyuan Dynasty, Tianyu City

Alchemists randomly capture individuals of weaker strength to serve as drug slaves, using them as guinea pigs to experiment with various elixirs

He mobilized all the resources at his disposal and finally discovered the space divine sword 'Zhan Tian' left over from the ancient immortal era

... ...

Fortunately, in this scene, no one from the celestial realm witnessed it; otherwise, they would have surely been terrified. How could anyone be so bold as to dare touch the forehead of the Celestial Emperor, Yun Qingyan!

Uncle Yunhan's words were left unfinished, his voice already choked with emotion. He was overwhelmed with joy and tears. Yun Qingyan had grown up under his watch, and in his heart, he had almost regarded Yun Qingyan as his own child

The thought of soon reuniting with his family filled Yun Qingyan with excitement. For his family, they had only been apart for three years, but for Yun Qingyan, he had been away from his family for a full three thousand years

The process was fraught with dangers, as he had to remain vigilant against external attacks while simultaneously opening spatial channels. He encountered no fewer than one hundred of the voracious behemoths alone, and he even came across the ancient chaotic beasts that had long since become extinct in the celestial realm.

However, as for the storage ring, I fear there may not be much chance of retrieving it

According to legend, warriors of the Tianxing Continent can only break through space and ascend to the Immortal Realm after reaching the pinnacle of martial arts.

After listening to his uncle, Yun Qingyan felt even more despondent

The figure of Yun Qingyan paused at the entrance of a large family.

From a young age, Yun Qingyan's father played the role of a strict father. In front of Yun Qingyan, his father was always serious and rarely smiled, speaking in a manner as cold as an ancient iceberg

Half an hour later

In the realm of immortals, there are no laws of kings, only the hierarchy of strength, where the weak are preyed upon by the strong. As long as one's cultivation is sufficiently powerful, one can act recklessly, committing murder and arson, engaging in pillage and abduction. This has taken the principle of survival of the fittest to its extreme.

"Ahem, Yan'er, it's not what you think!" Uncle quickly cleared his throat and said apologetically, "This matter is quite complicated; let me first explain the general situation to you."

This process is fraught with thorns and obstacles, and even a single misstep could lead to irretrievable consequences Yet, Yun Qingyan has still managed to grow

The mother has no desires or demands; her only wish is for the family to be safe and sound. Now that I have returned, naturally no one can bully us!

His entire cultivation has nearly been exhausted, and his spiritual consciousness has diminished to less than one ten-thousandth of its peak state. He can no longer use his spiritual consciousness to locate others; otherwise, with his extraordinary spiritual awareness, a single thought could envelop the entire Tianxing Continent.

Three years ago in the Tianxing Continent, Yun Qingyan went out for training in the wilderness and encountered a spatial storm that might not occur even once in a billion years. When he awoke from his coma, he had already left the Tianxing Continent and arrived in the legendary Immortal Realm

Inside the storage ring, he has placed all his belongings, including cultivation techniques, elixirs, magical artifacts, and a mountain of celestial stones

Having exhausted his cultivation, he could still gradually recover. Although the Heavenly Sword was lost, there was still a chance to retrieve it. However, the storage ring... Thinking of the storage ring, Yun Qingyan couldn't help but feel a pang of pain.

Some immortals may resort to killing to vent their anger when they are in a bad mood

However, a year ago, Cai Er and your parents experienced a situation similar to yours; they disappeared overnight. The difference is that before their disappearance, the three of them left behind a mysterious waist token. " The uncle said, as he took out a waist token from his bosom

Two years ago, Cai Er's cold suddenly healed without any medication, and her cultivation talent transformed overnight into something extraordinary. In just one year, she surged from the first level of the Star Realm to the third level of the Moon Realm, becoming the top expert in Tianyu City. This event not only caused a sensation in Tianyu City but also created significant waves throughout the entire Tianyuan Dynasty

I am sorry, Uncle, for making you worry! Yun Qingyan could not help but feel a lump in his throat; he could sense the deep concern emanating from his uncle.

"Uncle, has something happened to my parents?" Yun Qingyan's expression suddenly changed, and he instinctively thought of the family patriarch, who had already been replaced by his uncle, leading him to think in a negative direction

As for the current plan, I can only focus on restoring my cultivation first, and then reunite with my parents and Cai'er

This cannot actually be blamed on the Heavenly Sword Sect for being mysterious; the main reason is that there are simply too many people wishing to join the Heavenly Sword Sect. If the Heavenly Sword Sect did not conceal its mountain gate, it would have been trampled long ago.

Indeed, Yun Qingyan has confirmed that they have gone to the Tianjian Sect. This is because there is also a Tianjian Sect in the Immortal Realm, and the waist token of the Tianjian Sect in the Immortal Realm is identical to the one in front of us, except that the materials used for its production have been replaced with higher-grade materials.

Yun Qingyan took the waist token and saw the characters 'Tian' and 'Jian' on both sides of the token

At first glance, Yun Qingyan recognized that the material of this waist token was "core meteorite iron," sourced from depths of ten thousand meters underground. In the celestial realm, core meteorite iron is typically used to create pendants, bracelets, and other personal adornments. Core meteorite iron has the effect of calming the mind, and prolonged carrying can reduce the risk of falling into madness.

Could it be the Heavenly Sword Sect? Yun Qingyan immediately thought of a certain force

Uncle, how far is it from Tianyu City to Tianjian Sect? If one rides the Bloodmane Horse, which can travel 5,000 miles a day, how many days will it take to arrive? Yun Qingyan felt the urge to head to Tianjian Sect.

Of course, all of this is merely speculation, so the only person who knows about this matter is me and the Grand Elder.

The Immortal Emperor, already a figure at the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm, can shake the realm with a stamp of his foot, and a single word can determine the fate of billions of beings

The autumn breeze gently wafts, adding a touch of comfort to Tianyu City

At that moment, a middle-aged man in his forties, exuding an imposing presence without anger, suddenly walked out from the entrance. The ten sword-bearing guards at the door quickly bent down to pay their respects.

Upon entering the spatial rift, Yun Qingyan began to use the 'Heaven-Slaying Divine Sword' to carve a path to the Tianxing Continent

Of course, strict as he may be, Yun Qingyan knows that his father's love for him is no less than that of his mother

Fortunately, the flow of time in the Immortal Realm differs from that in the Tianxing Continent by a factor of one thousand. Although I have spent three thousand years in the Immortal Realm, my parents and younger sister in the Tianxing Continent are still alive.

Life is but a fleeting moment between heaven and earth, like a white horse passing through a narrow gap

Tears wet his face

What he most wants to see now are his parents and Cai Er, but unexpectedly, they have all gone to the Tianjian Sect

The Immortal Realm is a world completely different from the Tianxing Continent

After all, the matter regarding Cai'er had already spread widely and was quite remarkable... The Heavenly Sword Sect, upon learning of this, would likely take Cai'er under their wing! Meanwhile, your parents would be taken to the Heavenly Sword Sect to take care of Cai'er's daily needs

Although the Heavenly Sword has been lost, the scabbard remains. As long as Yun Qingyan's cultivation reaches a certain level, he will be able to use the scabbard to retrieve the divine sword

After becoming the Immortal Emperor, Yun Qingyan began to search for a way to return to the Tianxing Continent

Yun Qingyan even witnessed an evil immortal who, in order to refine a magical artifact, ruthlessly slaughtered an entire city with millions of living beings.

"You... are you Yan Er?" The middle-aged man quickly recognized Yun Qingyan

In the next moment, the middle-aged man rushed over and tightly embraced Yun Qingyan, saying with great excitement: "Yaner, you have finally returned. After being missing for three years, we almost thought you had..."

Despite possessing extraordinary cultivation and immense power, Yun Qingyan still cannot truly integrate into the celestial realm.

I am really looking forward to reuniting with them! I just wonder if my father's serious face will show any emotion and perhaps even shed tears when he sees me return

Isn't that my uncle? When did he become the clan leader?" A look of surprise appeared in Yun Qingyan's eyes. The leader of the Yun family had been held by his father since the day he was born

After all, the Heavenly Sword Sect is a righteous sect. Regardless of its true nature, on the surface, the Heavenly Sword Sect is not in a position to take action against ordinary people

Yan Er also thought of the Heavenly Sword Sect? Uncle Yun Han showed a look of surprise in his eyes, "When I showed the waist token to the Grand Elder, the Grand Elder also thought of the Heavenly Sword Sect."

In the legends of the Tianxing Continent, the Immortal Realm is a paradise, a haven for martial artists. However, Yun Qingyan knows that the Immortal Realm is not a paradise; in fact, many times, it is even more brutal than hell.

After experiencing countless life-and-death challenges, he became one of the Ten Great Emperors of the Immortal Realm

In the realm of immortals, the least valuable thing is life

In order to one day return to the Tianxing Continent and to survive in the competitive and selective world of immortals, Yun Qingyan began his relentless cultivation journey.

As for my younger sister, Cai'er, if there are no unforeseen circumstances, her so-called cold syndrome is not an illness, but rather a congenital spiritual body known as 'Nine Yin Cold Veins.' As long as the spiritual body awakens, she will excel in her cultivation, progressing at an astonishing rate.

Most miners in the fairy mines are also captives brought in to mine, and they not only receive no compensation but are even deprived of guaranteed meals three times a day

Yan Er, you are likely to be disappointed. The location of the Heavenly Sword Sect is known only to its disciples; no outsiders are aware of it. Otherwise, my uncle would have gone to the Heavenly Sword Sect long ago to confirm their whereabouts.

Do not worry, do not worry, your return alive is already the greatest comfort to Uncle!" Uncle Yun Han said, while habitually reaching out to touch Yun Qingyan's forehead

The Tianyuan Dynasty, where Tianyu Castle is located, is one of the dynasties under the rule of the Tianjian Sect

Patriarch

A glimmer of disappointment flashed in Yun Qingyan's eyes

No one knows how Yun Qingyan has endured over these three thousand years. Countless days and nights, he has awakened from dreams of his parents and his younger sister.

He appears to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, not particularly handsome, but his face is quite delicate and clean, resembling a piece of unblemished white jade. He exudes an air of weariness that is not typical for someone of his age, more akin to that of a weathered old man. His gaze carries an indescribable quality, deep and profound like the stars in the night sky, as if he can perceive all the matters of the world.

I wonder if Father has been promoted to the Moon Realm? If not, I will give him some guidance so that he can become the number one expert in the Tianxing Continent within ten years

"If only your parents were still here, they would be so happy to know that you have returned!" Uncle Yunhan sighed.