Within the Liuxian Clan.
It resembled a grotto-heaven, an otherworldly realm, furnished with numerous teleportation arrays, its spiritual energy dense.
It was like a celestial realm, with only three scenes cycling: the morning sun, the sunset glow, and the brilliance of the night sky.
The vast expanse of stars were not stars at all, but rather great powers sealed and yet to awaken, much like the Chongming Sea of old.
The Liuxian Clan, a forbidden ground, was similar to the Crippled Elder Village, but it accommodated different people. The Crippled Elder Village only housed inheritors of the Human Emperor's Path, forming its own lineage.
The Liuxian Clan, however, housed various great families, its internal relationships complex and chaotic.
Just like Chen Jiuyang's former nemesis, the Lotus Birth Mother, Ming Huatong was her disciple, but her own brother, Ming Chengdao, had apprenticed under the Qitian Sect.
Later, Ming Huatong inexplicably found herself being pursued by the Liuxian Clan… this forbidden ground was truly chaotic.
Currently, the era of Dharma-ending was drawing to a close, and the great families were gradually beginning to awaken.
The foremost top-tier great powers gathered to play chess, cultivating in silence.
Suddenly.
"I, Qanyang, am here today to settle the grievances of ten thousand years ago!"
A thunderous voice penetrated the forbidden ground of the Liuxian Clan.
This immediately caused an uproar within the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground.
The expressions of some great powers changed drastically.
"Qanyang?"
"The former Holy Master of Chongming Sea?"
"He's not dead yet?"
"What concern is it of ours?"
"'Chaolan' attempted to kill him twice before."
"'Chaolan'? Is this your business? Aren't you going out to clean up the mess?"
These individuals looked towards 'Chaolan'.
'Chaolan' was in cultivation, his body radiating immortal light, exuding a terrifying pressure. Ten thousand years ago, he was already a Martial Saint, but being advanced in age, he could not enter the path of the Great Emperor to fight for opportunities.
Yet, he was unwilling. His cultivation had now reached the Great Saint level, but his appearance was aged, his vitality depleted, no longer possessing the heroic spirit of his previous life.
His martial path had reached its end here.
When the great changes of this era arrived, he intended to travel to the Lesser Immortal Realm and switch from martial arts to immortal cultivation.
Currently, he was preparing for this transition.
The gazes of many fell upon him, causing him to slowly open his eyes, his expression turning grim, a fierce killing intent flashing in his eyes: "'Qanyang', you audacious brat!"
However, in a moment, he realized that Chen Jiuyang had survived that calamity, lived in seclusion in the Crippled Elder Village, and now that he had reappeared outside the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground, his strength must be extraordinary.
But he was no fool; he was in decline, while Chen Jiuyang might be in his prime.
He was already aged, nearing his end, and did not wish to engage in further conflict, only to transition from martial arts to immortal cultivation in pursuit of a longer life.
With his Great Saint level cultivation, upon transitioning to immortal cultivation, he would possess the cultivation of the Tribulation Crossing stage. Strictly speaking, the combat power of a Martial Saint Great Saint corresponded to the Immortal Path's Mahayana stage, and could even contend with those of the Immortal Path's Loose Immortal level.
However, transitioning from martial arts to immortal cultivation required a price.
Thoughts swirled through his mind, his expression darkening. He said coldly, "No need to pay attention. Let that brat bark outside."
This was the forbidden ground of the Liuxian Clan. Unless Chen Jiuyang could break through, no matter how loudly he shouted outside, he could do nothing.
It was like when Chen Jiuyang chose to live in seclusion in the Crippled Elder Village; no one dared to enter, and they could only let Chen Jiuyang leave.
...
Outside the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground.
Chen Jiuyang stood erect in the high sky, his powerful voice shaking the heavens.
His voice was sufficient to reach the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground.
A few breaths later, there was no reaction from the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground.
Chen Jiuyang was not in a hurry.
Instead, he landed, set up a tea table at the entrance of the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground, poured a cup of tea, and transmitted his voice again:
"'Chaolan', the karma from ten thousand years ago, we should settle it today."
"I will give you only the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. If you do not come out, then do not blame me for entering to find you."
"In doing so, I will completely disregard your reputation, and I will exterminate your entire clan."
Today was not like before. The former Chen Jiuyang had always been on the defensive, never the aggressor.
The threatening words descended, waiting to see how 'Chaolan' would respond.
The matter of Chen Jiuyang sitting outside the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground drinking tea was observed by the nearby town wardens, who immediately reported it.
"What is this Great Saint doing? Is he truly going to charge into a life forbidden zone?"
The current generation referred to forbidden zones as life forbidden zones.
Chen Jiuyang patiently sat for the duration of a cup of tea, drank the tea, and then rose:
"Since you refuse to show face, clinging to your old age and fearing death."
"Then do not blame me for showing you no courtesy."
The moment his voice fell.
"Rumble!!!"
A vast and boundless martial will instantly erupted, causing space itself to tremble.
That ineffable martial will made all things tremble.
It revealed Chen Jiuyang's resolute killing intent and determination.
However, his actions only made the numerous great powers within the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground laugh.
A Martial Saint Great Saint was very powerful, but no matter how powerful, you couldn't possibly break through the forbidden ground's formations and charge in to kill someone.
Chen Jiuyang could enter the Crippled Elder Village, but he was not a member of the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground and could not enter.
But next, they would not be able to laugh.
"Swish swish swish!!!"
It was nothing.
Chen Jiuyang slowly drew the Human King Sword.
That earth-shattering purple sword energy instantly spanned across heaven and earth, causing many to feel apprehension.
Everyone assumed Chen Jiuyang would use his sword to directly bombard the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground formation.
But...
Chen Jiuyang merely held the Human King Sword and then walked into the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground.
"!!!"
He simply walked in.
At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded.
How did he penetrate the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground formation and walk in?
Chen Jiuyang, holding the Human King Sword, where in Huaxia could he not go?
Even forbidden grounds could be entered and exited at will!
In the eyes of the Human King Sword, there were no forbidden grounds!
"Rumble!"
Chen Jiuyang's domineering and vast martial will instantly permeated the entire Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground, causing countless people's expressions to change, their faces filled with horror, their cold smiles frozen!
"Clang!!!"
With a single glance, Chen Jiuyang locked onto 'Chaolan' within the Liuxian Clan's forbidden ground, and then with a brilliant sword strike, it descended abruptly!
"You..." 'Chaolan' was shocked, his expression changing drastically. He immediately unleashed his physical immortal light, rising with the Martial Dao Furnace, intending to withstand Chen Jiuyang's sword strike!
Equally a peerless Great Saint level combatant, he unleashed his power, causing the entire Liuxian Clan to tremble slightly, awakening countless great powers.
"Old dog, take your life."
"Rumble!"
In an instant, a fierce battle erupted.
"Brat! Don't be too arrogant!!!" 'Chaolan' roared, struck by this sword, he was directly sent coughing blood and flying backward, crashing onto the ground of the Liuxian Clan.
Chen Jiuyang's expression was indifferent, his eyes cold: "Do not say that the words were not warned."
"You lost your own dignity, and yet you blame me."
"Ten thousand years ago, you wanted to kill me. Ten thousand years later, I want to kill you, is that not permissible?"
"Old pig dog, do you claim all the principles in this world for yourself?"