Ascension

……

"A new journey is about to begin, brothers, are you ready?"

On the other side of the old imperial city, a group of people gradually gathered.

Most of them were wearing training clothes, but the burning flame emblem could still be vaguely seen on the cuffs and collars.

Dongfang Xu stood at the front of the team, looking at Huo Xin, Yan Xuehui, Yu Yu, Ling Hufei, Tan Ziping, Zhuang Wenyao, Dong Feng, Gu Miaoyu and others in the first row, and couldn't help but sigh:

"Have you really thought it through?"

"This is not a decision we can make just by patting our heads. Most of our parents, relatives, and friends are in Giant Frog Pond."

"Follow Master Han to his hometown. The road ahead is not yet clear, and a sense of crisis is already approaching."

"Perhaps, we are heroes here, with invincible fighting power."

"But if we leave here, we are nothing... Maybe you understand this gap?"

Huo Xin laughed and said enthusiastically:

"Brother Xu, let's not talk about mother-in-law and mother-in-law."

"Now that we are standing here, everyone knows it by heart!"

"No one else has such an opportunity in their lifetime. If we accidentally encounter it, there is no reason not to seize it!"

"Yeah, isn't it just a matter of re-development and starting over!"

Ma Nongmei clenched her fists and said impatiently:

"Why bother being a frog in a well when you have already peeked into the vaster world?"

"Following Master Han, there may be endless risks, but there will also be endless opportunities!"

"In a few years, maybe many of us will die."

"But those who survive must carry the wishes of the deceased and climb higher mountains together!"

……

The Fire Stealing Mercenary Group has grown to over a hundred people.

Emperor Han abdicated and returned to his family. There were actually seventy people who were willing to give up everything they owned in the Guagua Dynasty and embark on a new journey.

"it is good!"

"I won't say anything else. Let's drink this glass of wine and toast to our future!"

Dongfang Xu's chest was filled with great pride, he raised his head and drank the contents of the cup in one gulp.

Huo Xin, Yan Xuehui, Yu Yu... followed suit one by one, with a touching look on their slightly flushed cheeks.

……

"Hua Zhu, let me take you to a place."

"Huh?" On the left shoulder of the ancient golden ghost, Hua Zhu looked at Lord Ye Han's side face and felt a little confused.

"Remember how we met?"

Ye Hanjun put his hands behind his back and looked at the scenery in front of him that was rapidly retreating. He turned his head and laughed softly:

"You are on the top floor of the Disability Assistance Center, imprisoned by an iron chain. Your flesh and blood are so weak, but your spirit has not yielded."

"I remember that when I learned about your life background, you mentioned that you had been wandering since you were a child. When you were the youngest, you had three foreign friends who lived with you."

"Later, we encountered a group of lizardmen, and your friends were either killed or eaten."

"You were the only one who unleashed your potential, escaped capture by luck, and stumbled into the Giant Frog Pond..."

Hua Zhu's golden vertical pupils suddenly shrunk into a pinpoint shape.

She opened her mouth, and after a long silence, she sighed softly with an alluring face:

"Sir, you still remember."

"If you don't mention this memory, I will almost forget it myself."

Ye Hanjun shook his head and chuckled:
  "Since you want to leave here, then try to cut off all regrets as much as possible."

"Before, it was inconvenient for me to stay away from the boundaries of the Giant Frog Pond, but it is different now. None of the enemies who should be dealt with should be left behind."

"Europe!!"

The ancient golden ghost suddenly stopped flapping its wings.

Lord Ye Han looked down and happened to see a group of green-skinned demi-humans, with lizard heads, lizard tails, lizard claws, but humanoid torsos.

They were dragging a group of dead prey in their hands. They raised their heads and looked at the huge thing above their heads. Their eyes that should have been cold were filled with dullness.

"Look, are they them?"

"The original leader of the lizard men had a scar on his forehead and a scar on his right arm..."

Huazhu jumped off the shoulders of the ancient golden ghost, and in an instant, a hurricane danced wildly, hitting the ground like a cannonball.

"&￥#@!"

One of the strongest lizard men screamed loudly, but the other lizard men didn't listen to it at all. They immediately threw away the prey in their hands and fled towards the distant forest.

"That's right, it's that group of lizard men!"

"After all these years, it is still the leader, and its rank has been upgraded to that of a jade baby, and its life is even more nourishing!"

Hua Zhu murmured in pure ancient shaman language.

Then, she raised two golden swords, pointed them at the caves dug by the lizardmen, and detonated the wind element in her body.

"Boom!!!"

The Ultimate · Giant Devouring Tornado——It takes shape in a posture that destroys the heaven and earth.

Without any hesitation, the terrifying tornado rushed out, and the ordinary lizard man whose rank was comparable to that of clay sculpture and Xia Zhao was turned into pieces.

The most powerful lizard leader, after realizing that the difference in strength was too great, knelt on the ground and begged for mercy in various ways.

But this still couldn't slow down the wind. It flattened all the caves and strangled the escaped lizard people. The tornado rushed towards the lizard leader. He couldn't breathe and his frightened screams could no longer be heard.

……

After the killing, Hua Zhu floated in the air and slowly closed his eyes.

She can play a life-and-death game with the Wheel of Life without changing her expression and breathing steadily.

But this time, facing a group of lower-ranking spirits whose ranks were far lower than hers, she found it difficult to calm down.

"Hu-hu-"

The golden light flickered, and when he opened his eyes again, the wind element surrounding Hua Zhu seemed to be even stronger.

"Promoted to a perfect life wheel?"

Ye Ji, who was still standing on the shoulders of the ancient golden ghost, looked across tens of thousands of meters with great interest:
  "I didn't expect His Highness the Young King to be able to contract with the witch clan in a place like this."

"Judging from the rank, His Highness the Young Prince has really not wasted even a centimeter in the past five years..."

Ye Hanjun ignored Ye Ji.

He looked at Hua Zhu with some relief. Hua Zhu seemed to be feeling something and looked back quietly.

When the wounds buried deep in the heart are exposed to the scorching sun.

Although the scar will never disappear, the color of the scar will gradually fade until it heals.

Hua Zhu smiled. Although it was fleeting, the smile in that moment would eclipse even the clouds in the sky and the flowers on the ground.

"Let's go, next stop... the Dark Lantern Abyss."

"There are my 'lovely' tribesmen and a group of 'lovely' neighbors there. This journey must be fresh in my memory..."

……

At the end of the second year and the beginning of the third year of the Guagua calendar, Emperor Han completely disappeared from the world like falling snowflakes.

Also disappearing at the same time as him were the famous Fire Pirates Mercenary Group and the Shadow Alliance.

But the Guagua Dynasty still has his statue.

The streets and alleys are full of sachets, dolls, and amulets based on Guagua.

Everything in the dynasty seemed to be business as usual, except for the wildly growing plants in the old imperial city that suddenly stopped.

Even though the appearance of the original forest is maintained, the amazing vitality is different from the past after all.

……

"Yeji, do you know Liuying's situation?"

The long-distance transmissions have been going on for several days.

Even the 7th-level Beloved Lord needs to rest several times to avoid getting lost in the turbulence of space.

On this day, Ye Hanjun found Ye Ji, with a strange light suppressed in his dark pupils.

"Your Highness the Young King, Your Highness Liuying is connected by blood, how could he be ignored?"

Yeji laughed, and Xuyan and Shishou on the side also showed unknown smiles.

"I only ask three questions. If you tell me the truth, I will miss you."

"Your Highness, feel free to speak. This is not a secret. Even if I don't tell you, you will know it sooner or later."

"it is good!"

Ye Hanjun nodded heavily and said with a straight look:

"Is she still alive?"

Ye Ji was startled and couldn't help laughing:
  "Your Highness, if His Highness Liu Ying dies, how dare I respond to your question? Isn't this asking for trouble and getting into trouble for nothing?"

The stone hanging on Ye Hanjun's chest immediately fell halfway.

He ignored the other party's teasing and asked:

"Did she pass the Trial of Night?"

"Passed, Your Highness, don't worry." Ye Ji smiled.

"very good!"

Ye Hanjun pursed his lips, and his eyes seemed to sparkle.

After it gradually died down, a trace of worry disappeared from his brows, and he asked for the third time:
  "How is she doing now?"

"It's difficult for me to answer this question in detail." Ye Ji continued to smile and said:
  "His Royal Highness Liuying's bloodline is not as dense as yours, and the passive awakening is only a C-level authority. It is somewhat of a fluke that he can pass the night trial."

"With such potential, if she were alone, she would still face competition from her family."

"With you involved, this competition can only move in a cruel direction, as you should know very well."

"I see."

There was no joy or anger on Lord Ye Han's face, but a trace of sarcasm rose from the corner of his mouth.

After a long time, he woke up from his thoughts, raised his head and asked:

"How long does it take to reach Mingdeng?"

Ye Ji shrugged, pretending to be helpless:
  "If it's just the four of us, we can turn back within ten days."

"His Royal Highness is bringing a group of people, and he has to ensure their safety. The return journey will take a month no matter what."

"Keep an eye on it, I don't want any surprises to happen."

Ye Hanjun's cold eyes passed over Xuyan, and then he went straight back to his room, closed his eyes and fell asleep.

The return journey was not an easy one, which was to be expected.

But at least for the disciples and Daozi, leaving the Giant Frog Pond for the first time, touching the Infinite Fetus for the first time, teleporting for the first time... these are all rare experiences, and the cognitive system is constantly being upgraded.

"Tell me, can this young king give the clan a surprise?"

In the dark room, Xuyan laughed:
  "A witch, a big goose, a little toad... they all seem to be different from ordinary spirits. They all have their own special characteristics."

"His "coach" seems to have successfully changed his job..."

"The girl I met a few days ago also reminded me of an ancient legend..."

"Several things are constantly added up, although it makes people sit up and take notice."

"But... the four years lost are enough for his peers to ride on his head."

"The opportunity he once gave up also prevented him from becoming the "innate crown prince." "

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, I have a hunch that although his return will stir up trouble, some people...may not have taken him seriously for a long time."

"Xuyan, I know that you have something to do with Ye Shan, and you want to take refuge in him and take resources from him."

In the darkness, Yeji lowered his head.

His entire face disappeared, and only his voice became deeper and calmer:
  "But I advise you not to take sides too early."

"The dispute between the Ye clan is not something that an elder like you with a foreign surname can just casually participate in."

"If you protect yourself wisely, you can still survive."

"If you stand in the wrong team, death will definitely be waiting for you."

"Ha." Xu Yan sneered, "If you take refuge with others, you may not know what the outcome will be."

"But you and I know exactly what will happen if we take refuge with His Highness next door."

"He is the "young king" after all! "

Shishou said quietly, "There is only one step left, and we are the 'Young Emperor'. "

Xuyan seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world, and his smile almost reached the back of his head:
  "The Young Emperor's full name is - Xiantian Crown Prince!"

"Ten hands, ten hands, do you know the meaning of the word 'Xiantian'?"

"For those with lower-middle-class positions, there may be opportunities to change positions early and jump through the ranks."

"But when you reach a higher level, it's hard to overcome even great opportunities!"

"Jun Yehan had the chance to become the Young Emperor, but he gave up the opportunity himself. Who can be blamed?"

"What's more, he later awakened two powers, and with both powers within him, even if his combat power doubled in the early and mid-term, he would never be able to aspire to be the master of the later stages. His road to controlling spirits has been cut off, and now he is just struggling before his death! "

Xuyan's laughter grew louder and louder, and he did not hide the pity in his tone:
  "You know? There were some great elders who still had expectations for him."

"The moment I awakened to my dual powers, this expectation completely disappeared."

"Perhaps his identity as 'Young King' is true, but you must also admit that he is the Young King with the least potential. He is good with anyone, but by following him, there is no possibility of success. "

In the darkness, Xuyan's laughter echoed for a long time.

Yeji and Jushou fell into silence at the same time, and neither of them spoke to refute.

For a long time, a sigh seemed to come from the darkness, as light as a mosquito and fleeting.

……

……

"Buzzing—"

The last remote transmission lasted for a whole day and night.

Even Lord Yehan was dizzy, let alone a disciple.

However, when the vision returned to clarity, the white space turbulence completely disappeared.

Above the head, three huge, sickle-like purple moons leaped into view silently.

"finally……"

Ye Hanjun looked up at the sky, inhaled deeply, and exhaled deeply.

The purple moon was reflected in his pupils, and a wisp of black smoke just escaped into his internal organs, and then poured out along his nose and mouth.

In an instant, his black hair and black eyes became different again.

Originally it was just as black as ink, but now the ink color seems to be soaked in the soul. No matter how fair the skin is, it can't hide the terrifying dark elements. It is using his flesh and blood as a nest, constantly stationed and gathered.

Yu Ruxin, who was the closest, carefully took a breath of the ubiquitous black mist.

She coughed violently, and her entire face turned as black as coal, and soon turned black and red again.

"The environment of the abyss is different from the Giant Frog Pond. Ordinary creatures cannot survive here."

"This is just the edge area of ​​the Dark Lantern Abyss. It is a station in the middle of the long-distance transmission array. The demonic energy flowing between the sky and the earth is very thin, reaching a concentration of 20% at most."

"If it reaches more than 80 percent, even I can't stay here for long, I have to stay away."

Lord Yehan once again emphasized the rules of survival here, and then took out hundreds of bottles of white spray from the ring and distributed them to everyone:

“You feel like you are about to be assimilated into the darkness, or you have uncontrollable murderous or criminal desires… You can use this spray to ease the transition.”

"As you slowly adapt, you will find that the average content of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth here is at least a hundred times that of the Giant Frog Pond."

"Many native loved ones don't need to work hard, and they can grow into the embryo of the Jade Infant or the Fetus of the Life Wheel - and then become the bottom of the food chain..."

Linghu Fei, Ma Nongmei, and Tan Ziping all stared, their original fascination washed away by fear.

After hearing from Master Han how dangerous his hometown was, it was difficult to form a true concept.

Just arriving and taking a breath of air, it felt like ice knives were being poured into my chest.

The ubiquitous black fog also made the whole body's senses duller than ever before.

——You can’t see anything ten meters away. How is this different from being blind?

"Is this the abyss? It's scarier than imagined..."

"According to Master Han, this is still a 'safe zone'. We are not even qualified to take a look at the real dangerous zone."

"Well...I suddenly understand a little bit about the world view that Master Han mentioned..."

"In such a big world, the legendary "Holy Fetus" must exist. "

"Compared with this, our Giant Frog Pond is like a grain of sand, which can be broken into pieces if you crush it lightly."

……

Fear, surprise, awe...all kinds of emotions rose up.

Ye Hanjun, however, became energetic and had a radiant sense of sight.

The strange feeling that could never be eradicated in the Giant Frog Pond was solved when I returned to my hometown.

This is where he has lived since he was a child.

This is the land he is truly familiar with and truly affable to.

"Your Highness, continue teleporting."

Yeji gave him enough time to calm down. He remembered that when he returned to the Dark Lantern Abyss after passing the trial of night, he was also in such high spirits.

But he had to remind: "This place is still a long way from the family's territory."

"We have to teleport at least seven times before we can reach the "Sunless City". "

"If there are special circumstances such as the encroachment of the black moon, the corridor of Yin soldiers, the bloody sky, and the chaotic tide of monsters, we can afford to wait, but you and your companions... I'm afraid they can't afford to wait."

Ye Hanjun nodded and did not deny it.

The Dark Lantern Abyss is too dangerous, and mountains of corpses may be buried in any inconspicuous corner.

Three seventh-level elders take care of it, and at most the most basic freedom of passage is achieved.

If you don't arrive at Sunless City quickly with a large group of people, there will be countless unexpected risks.

"Master Han, I would like to ask, how big is your family in the abyss?"

Yu Ruxin sneaked over, blinked and asked in a low voice.

Su Mei, Wang Xinfei, Li Jingming... the disciples were not far apart, and they all raised their ears and waited for his answer.

"The Dark Lantern Abyss is one of the seven abyss. It is neither the oldest nor the youngest."

"As for my family...it started in the tenth era of the ancient universe."

"In the first era of modern antiquity, under the conquests of the first ancestors, our Ye clan took the entire Mingdeng Abyss as our territory, so we were also called the 'Mingdeng Ye clan' by outsiders."

Ye Hanjun chuckled and said quite casually:
  "Of course, that was the glory days."

"After the death of our ancestors, each generation becomes worse than the last."

"Although he is now the supreme royal family of the Dark Lantern Abyss, he stands side by side with the other two supreme royal families. He is at most half the lord of the abyss."

"Master Han, do you want to hear what you are saying?"

Lin Pingfan couldn't help but mutter, "This entire abyss is actually your home."

"At most, you can rent out some of the unused land, and you are still the owner of the land... If you understand correctly, that's what it means, right?" (End of Chapter)