A large crooked corpse squatted in the middle, resembling a ship docked here, or like a big house built in the air. The house had a plaque hanging on it. The plaque had a bunch of squiggly, word-like things, and inside the house were little figures.

Surrounding the little figures were five items: a tree, lotus-shaped fire, metal, earth, and a water-shaped little figure.

There was more than one little figure, one of whom stood at the door of the big corpse-like house, calmly watching the distance.

In the distance, there was a vast land featuring "tree, lotus-shaped fire, metal, earth, water-like little figure," among which the tree had a cute little head that Song Yan could vaguely discern to be Yuzhuang.

The little figures seemed to be patiently waiting and observing.

Su Yao said, "I don't understand what this means. Yuzhuang seems to be saying that within our world lies a formidable force with grand aspirations."

But Song Yan already understood.

Po Xu Yuzhuang said it's not this world, but beyond the heavens.

How much does that "crooked big corpse" resemble the corpse of a dark dragon?

If so, doesn't the corpse of the dark dragon serve as a sect for a mysterious force?

Disciples within aim to refine heaven and earth.

To say 'refine' isn't accurate because those disciples seem most concerned with extracting the "Five Elements of the Underworld" from this world and ensuring these "Five Elements" absorb enough energy, subsequently carrying them by their side.

Song Yan was momentarily horrified.

What kind of force can endure such a prolonged wait for the withering of a world and can have a disciple use the entire world as a resource for cultivation?

The drawing sketched by Po Xu Yuzhuang on the house plaque must be something it witnessed, thus specially depicted—the name of that sect.

Except, he did not recognize those characters.

Po Xu Yuzhuang is not human; its growth is exceedingly slow. Now, with the intelligence likened to a two- or three-year-old child, it has sensed something amiss, hence... Po Xu Yuzhuang is telling his father.

Run!!

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...

Su Yao entered the Formless Secret Realm.

Song Yan, however, discarded the thought of venturing into the void.

He realized his paths were reduced to two:

The first path: transform into a Celestial Demon, attempt to drift with the Sea of Suffering to a distant, uncertain next world that he didn't know could be reached;

The second, focus on the Master of Heaven and Earth, watch how he tries to leap out, then "you leap, I leap."

The current Formless Secret Realm is filled with beast hides, which are sufficient for Song Yan to craft for a long time—preparations for the first path—ensuring "if forced to take the first path," he wouldn't die due to inadequate lifespan.

But he aimed to try the second path.

Po Xu Yuzhuang's graffiti revealed a truth: the act of "wearing the skin of the Five Elements from the Underworld to attempt escape to the dark dragon's corpse," as the Celestial Venerable suggested, was not feasible.

Were the dark dragon corpse merely a dead thing, there'd be a glimmer of hope, but now it serves as the sect, the ship of a terrifying force, housing unknown entities. Therefore, wearing the Five Elements' skin and approaching it is a downright foolish act.

This also led Song Yan to understand why the Master of Heaven and Earth had forged "Underworld Gold" into a sword and used the divine souls of Sword Cultivators here to refine swords.

The Master of Heaven and Earth must be waiting for something.

He's truly "packing his bags."

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...

The next year, winter.

Song Yan transformed into a Sword Cultivator and arrived at the Sword Alliance.

His remaining task was one—to uncover the true avatar of the Master of Heaven and Earth.

He was skeptical of the "old man," visibly claiming to be a disciple of the Master of Heaven and Earth, partly because, although powerful, this old man wasn't considered to have an optimal body.

Song Yan sought the strongest, most potential, and most favored person in the Sword Alliance.

Nurturing an avatar is like raising pigs; one must provide nourishment.

Whom the old man treats best or is most friendly toward may be this "pig."

The "pig" might not seem strong now, but Sword Cultivators value their mindset above all, and one might suddenly comprehend and ascend overnight.

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...

Time flew by, and fifty years passed in the blink of an eye.

During these fifty years, numerous Soul Thresholds brought numerous Evil Treasures, and Sword Cultivators crossed the Sea of Suffering, reaching Divinity Transformation.

Meanwhile, Song Yan employed Shadow Puppet to deploy informants everywhere.

On this day, Song Yan, as usual, cultivated in the alliance. Suddenly, his eyes snapped open, and without a trace of hesitation, he utilized the Immortal Position Anchor Point to arrive at the Sea of Suffering.

He sensed an unusual change in the Sea of Suffering!

The change came from heaven!

An enormous bronze ancient ship, covered in corroding cracks, descended from the sky. Each crack streamed with peculiar golden flames, and the prow showcased nine long sword sculptures, each differing—be it heavy, light, mysterious, or seemingly ordinary.

Each of the nine long sword sculptures extended a chain, the other end to nine Black Immortal Cranes with wings resembling lightless black holes.

As the nine-crane golden flame bronze ancient ship arrived from the void instantly, Song Yan knew it bore power beyond this world's capability.

He swiftly approached.

Upon arrival, he witnessed a dragon's cadaver emblazoned with corrosion emerging from the depths of the Sea of Suffering, landing on the deck. He had indeed sought this dragon cadaver but failed to find it, given the vastness of the sea and the blockage of perception, coupled with the fear of the Master of Heaven and Earth's interference.

On the other side, a glistening jade white humanoid skeleton was being slowly transported onto the ancient ship—the very humanoid skeleton that aided Song Yan in shedding his Celestial Demon form, further decrypting the existence of "Freedom" Little Celestial Dao Characters.

Once the dragon and humanoid skeletons were on board, two figures respectively took them.

To the left was a middle-aged female cultivator, donned in linen clothing, straw shoes, with an ordinary appearance. If not for her standing on the bronze void ship, no one would consider her a cultivator.

To the right was a butcher-like bald strong man, appearing equally mundane, akin to a meat vendor in a street market.

The butcher said, "Being able to retrieve such a dragon's cadaver makes this trip worthwhile. Ning Daoist Friend, congratulations on the Celestial Wondrous Sword Palace reclaiming Elder Gu Mohan's complete skeleton."

The female cultivator, addressed as "Ning Daoist Friend," nodded and then glanced at the Sea of Suffering, saying, "This small world once had contact with my sect, and I'll take him along."

The butcher squinted and smiled, saying, "This place is not comparable to the Myriad Swords Star Realm. As the mortal saying goes, 'barren mountains and turbulent waters often breed unruly folk.' The Profound Yellow Cultivator here can endure against the Five Spirits Celestial Demon Palace for so long—indeed, a wild path."

The female cultivator chuckled lightly, "A gentlemen's diversity, harmony not uniformity, as my Celestial Wondrous Sword Palace accommodates all cultivators."

She laughed, saying, "She's here."

The butcher laughed heartily, "Could there be three Profound Yellow Cultivators here?"

The female cultivator shook her head, saying, "But there are two clever little fellows."

The two laughed and chatted, while, in the distance, a blue-clothed figure swiftly approached, landing firmly with faint white hair lightly falling at the temples, bowing in salute, "Di Cunxin greets the Upper Envoy of the Sword Domain."

Saying this, a chilling cold flashed across his lowered eyes.

Amidst these recent desperate struggles, he never expected, at this critical last moment, for the two fleeing little mice of this realm to follow him to this spot.

Song Yan glanced at the blue-clad figure.

Di Cunxin evidently must be the Master of Heaven and Earth's name. Surprisingly, his chosen avatar was actually a familiar acquaintance—He Yue Ren.

He then glanced at the Celestial Venerable flying in from the other side of the Sea of Suffering.

The Celestial Venerable stepped forward respectfully, "Hua Linglong greets the two seniors."

The female cultivator nodded slightly, immediately saying, "Where you came from, return there. The Great Dao is indifferent; those not entering the Profound Yellow Realm cannot go with us."

Celestial Venerable: ...

The female cultivator then turned to Son Yan, saying flatly, "You too."

Song Yan hastily pulled out an ancient golden token from his bosom, respectfully saying, "Senior Ning, does this object have any value?"

The female cultivator raised her hand, taking the golden token, then returning it, saying, "You're a child with great luck. You may board the ship, and if you possess a Lifebound Secret Realm, bring it.

Song Yan looked at the Celestial Venerable, asking, "Can she... be brought along?"

The female cultivator replied calmly, "Yes."

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