Blue sky and white clouds, clear mountains and beautiful waters.

This was the environment Jun Changxiao found himself in after entering the Stone Statue Domain.

It was completely different from what he’d imagined. Since the clan was related to the stone attribute, the ancestral land should appear rather desolate.

For example, the Demon Delusion Domain—although sealed for a long time, after entering, the internal environment was dark with rampant demonic energy, clearly different from the Upper Realm’s environment and climate.

“Whoosh!”

A gentle breeze blew, refreshing the spirit.

Hua Meigui closed her eyes, feeling the flower fragrance drifting in the air, and said rapturously: “This place is so beautiful.”

“Just like a paradise,” Jun Changxiao said.

“The Sect Master is unaware,” Gongsun Hou said. “In the past, the Stone Statue Domain’s environment was extremely harsh, with wasteland and sandstorms everywhere. Only after tireless efforts by successive Clan Leaders did it become today’s poetic and picturesque scene.”

That made sense.

Jun Changxiao felt relieved.

Wasteland and sandstorms fit his previous fantasy and could also explain well why they would transform into stone, since special environments created special clans.

If this place had been a world of birdsong and fragrant flowers from the beginning, Dog Sheng would never believe the Stone Statue Clan could have been born here.

“Without harsh environmental stimulation, can clansmen still successfully awaken their bloodlines?” Jun Changxiao asked.

Worthy of being the Young Clan Leader!

Just arriving at the ancestral land and already concerned about people’s livelihoods!

Gongsun Hou’s heart filled with solemn respect as he said: “After the environment improved, the difficulty for clansmen to awaken their bloodlines greatly increased, but our ancestors left behind a land of stone and sand. After coming of age, everyone can enter it to awaken their bloodline.”

“I see.”

Jun Changxiao probed cautiously: “Do I still need to awaken or verify purity and such?”

Gongsun Hou said: “Reporting to the Sect Master, before awakening the bloodline, one needs to verify purity because this relates to success rate. Since you’ve already awakened your bloodline, it represents that your purity meets the standard.”

“Perfect.”

Jun Changxiao breathed a sigh of relief.

Unable to fulfill the system’s and the famous Dog-hater’s wishes made him feel comfortable.

Speaking of awakening matters, Gongsun Hou’s respect grew even stronger, because throughout history, clansmen all awakened within the Stone Statue Domain—there had been no precedent for awakening in the outside world!

No wonder he was designated as Young Clan Leader from birth—he truly had extraordinary qualities!

“Whoosh!”

“Whoosh!”

Just then, several streams of light flew over from the distance, stopping before the Tonggu Warship, gradually revealing four martial artists around twenty years old wearing simple clothing.

They’d originally been quite hostile toward the warship, but upon seeing Gongsun Hou, they exclaimed joyfully: “Uncle Hou!”

“Haha.”

Gongsun Hou laughed heartily: “Haven’t been back to the ancestral land in years—you little brats have all grown up.”

Jun Changxiao was surprised.

He’d initially thought the four were rather old, but now hearing Gongsun Hou’s words, they seemed to be genuinely young.

Impressive, my family.

Random young people who flew over all had Core Formation Realm cultivation!

“Uncle Hou.”

One Stone Statue clansman looked at Jun Changxiao and Hua Meigui: “Who are these two?”

“Whoosh!”

Dog Sheng straightened his collar, holding his head high and chest out.

Gongsun Hou’s expression immediately turned solemn as he introduced: “You little brats listen clearly—this is our Stone Statue Clan’s Young Clan Leader who was left outside!”

“What?!”

“You… Young Clan Leader?”

The four clansmen’s eyes widened.

In terms of age, they were about ten years younger than the Young Clan Leader, but from the time they could remember, they’d often heard their parents and elders say that the Clan Leader’s designated heir had been missing for decades, that the entire clan had been searching but with no news.

“Uncle Hou.”

One clansman grinned: “How could such a weak guy be the Young Clan Leader? Are you joking…”

“Boom!”

Before he finished speaking, the person went flying.

Jun Changxiao stood in the area where he’d been, lightly withdrawing his foot. His peak Core Formation Realm cultivation fully erupted with various special effects surrounding his body as he said indifferently: “He’s not joking.”

Domineering, imposing!

The three clansmen standing nearby were instantly dumbfounded.

When did this guy get down there, when did he send Ling-ge flying—they completely failed to catch it!

Gongsun Hou’s eyes showed a trace of peculiarity.

When he first came to the Eternal Sect, he’d already noticed a problem—the aura the Sect Master emanated appeared to only be at peak Core Formation Realm, but after releasing his presence, it gave people a Truth Seeking Realm feeling!

The reason was simple: Jun Changxiao had two True Spirit Cores in his dantian and two powerful spirit bodies—invincible within the same realm, capable of leapfrogging cultivation levels in battle.

Of course.

If Dog Sheng didn’t have some special qualities, the protagonist position would probably have long since changed to Dog Wa, who after all had a super awesome father and mother, and super awesome father-in-law and mother-in-law—truly a winner in life.

…

“Whoosh!”

The Tonggu Warship flew over mountains and wilderness, heading south all the way.

Gongsun Ling, who’d been kicked, and his three companions leaned against the deck, looking at Jun Changxiao at the bow with apprehension.

Was this guy really the Young Clan Leader who’d been missing for decades?

“Young Master.”

Because they’d arrived at the Stone Statue Domain, Gongsun Hou changed his form of address: “At our current speed, we should reach the main city in about half an hour.”

“Mm.”

Jun Changxiao nodded.

Along the way, they passed many cities.

In terms of overall scale, they couldn’t compare to the Demon Delusion Domain, but the street and building layouts were good, looking very neat and comfortable.

Stone Statue Clan.

Just hearing the name inspired dread.

Yet the ancestral land where they lived had clear mountains and beautiful waters, poetic and picturesque—it truly surprised Jun Changxiao.

What surprised Dog Sheng most was that the Stone Statue clansmen living in the cities got along harmoniously and were courteous to each other. Even the air conveyed a sense of serenity.

“Someday.”

Jun Changxiao sighed: “After finishing all my tasks, retiring here and living a life free from worldly struggles—wouldn’t that be wonderful?”

Hua Meigui said: “I’ll accompany you.”

…

Half an hour later.

The Tonggu Warship slowly descended outside an enormous city.

That’s right.

This was the Stone Statue Domain’s main city.

In terms of scale, it couldn’t compare to the Demon Delusion Domain’s main city, but because it housed a million clansmen, it was full of vitality.

“Step.”

Jun Changxiao brought Hua Meigui inside, walking along the main street until he saw a lifelike statue at the end—depicting a disheveled woman holding up a baby in swaddling clothes.

“Young Master.”

Gongsun Hou said in a low voice: “This was commissioned by the old Clan Leader from craftsmen and has stood in the plaza for decades.”

Jun Changxiao remained silent.

He understood—that woman’s prototype must be the Stone Statue Clan Matriarch, and the baby’s prototype must be the Young Clan Leader.

“Husband.”

Hua Meigui transmitted: “Your baby appearance was quite cute.”

“…”

Jun Changxiao rolled his eyes, thinking: “Making a statue of his wife and son to commemorate them—the Stone Statue Clan Leader must be a good father who values affection and righteousness.”

The tear gas was already prepared.

“Young Master.”

Gongsun Hou said: “Let’s go to the Clan Hall.”

The Clan Hall was the Stone Statue Clan’s most sacred place, somewhat similar to a palace’s forbidden grounds.

However, having notified them in advance, Jun Changxiao and Hua Meigui walked in unimpeded under the Imperial Guards’ watchful eyes.

“Young Master.”

Stopping inside the grand hall imbued with historical atmosphere, Gongsun Hou said in a low voice: “The Clan Leader will arrive shortly—please wait a moment.”

“Mm.”

Jun Changxiao nodded, surveying the hall rich with historical atmosphere.

“The Clan Leader arrives!”

After a moment, a resounding voice rang out.

“Whoosh!”

A figure flew over from the side door, then lightly stopped on the throne. As the light dissipated, it revealed a disheveled, graceful and elegant beautiful woman.

“Holy crap!”

Jun Changxiao’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Hua Meigui was also stunned.

Who was this woman? Why were the Dog Sheng couple so shocked? To know what happens next, stay tuned for the next installment.