The reason the Stone Statue Clan Leader was passing the position to Jun Changxiao was because she was anxious to leave the Stone Statue Clan and the Upper Realm to search for the heartless wretch.

However, explaining the cause and effect brought too much information to Dog Sheng, and even after returning to his quarters, he was still thinking hard.

Of course.

What concerned him most was:

Which dimension did this so-called mother come from—was it in the Vast Sea System?

The current Jun Changxiao was no longer a babbling infant. With the star map from the unmanned warcraft, he had gained an intuitive understanding of the upper cosmos.

“And this box…”

Looking down, he collapsed internally: “Do I smash it open with my head?”

According to the Stone Statue Clan Leader’s guess, the opening method perhaps lay in the other half of the bloodline, but… he had merely coincidentally obtained the Young Clan Leader’s bloodline and had no other half of the bloodline at all!

“Ahhh!”

Jun Changxiao held his head: “This is so hard for me!”

The box’s craftsmanship was very delicate, and it emanated a special aura, representing that the secret manual inside was extraordinary. He could only stare helplessly, unable to retrieve it—that really… drove one to death!

“Smash it!”

The system suggested.

“That’s the only option.”

Jun Changxiao first set up an isolation array outside the bedroom, then summoned the Heaven-Questioning Sword, Crescent Moon Blade, Tyrannical Sky Spear, and other weapons, arranging them like surgical instruments before donning a mask and gloves.

“Boom boom boom!”

“Bang bang bang!”

Several hours later, Jun Changxiao lay like mud on the floor, with various weapons scattered messily beside him. As for the box on the table, it remained intact, clearly having not been forcibly opened.

The system said: “The material is very hard.”

“Ding! Settlement complete.”

“Ding! Congratulations Host for successfully defeating all warriors and achieving final victory, meeting criteria. Epic Task Six complete. Completion rate 100%, gaining 1,000,000 contribution points.”

“Ding! Sect contribution points: 7,703,200.”

“Ding! Congratulations Host for completing Upper Realm version Epic Task Six, obtaining Opening Seal Talisman (Four) ×1.”

Just as Jun Changxiao was exhausted to collapse, Epic Task Six settled, transmitting frequent notification sounds.

Are you kidding!

Only giving one Opening Seal Talisman?

Epic Task Five’s completion rate reached a record-breaking 600%, but Epic Task Six’s completion rate was only 100%, rewarding only one talisman, also creating a new stingiest record.

“Ding! Host has successfully broken through to lower-level Truth-Seeking Realm!”

Here came the key point!

Jun Changxiao’s internal depression was swept away.

As long as he could break through major realms, contribution points and rewards didn’t matter whether more or less!

“Whoosh!”

Suddenly, a magnificent aura surged within Jun Changxiao’s body, instantly filling the entire room. Because it was too dense, the previously existing isolation array began to gradually distort, unable to withstand it.

“Boom!”

Before long, the array was burst apart.

“Whoosh whoosh whoosh!”

The rolling advancement energy waves gathered in the room flooded in all directions like a flood.

“Hmm?”

The civil and military officials in the Clan Hall were discussing tomorrow’s succession ceremony when they suddenly sensed magnificent energy emerging from the Young Master’s residence, their gazes showing bewilderment.

“Young Clan Leader!”

The Grand Tutor said in shock: “Broke through?”

The Stone Statue Clan Leader also sensed the aura. She walked out from her bedroom, her spiritual sense enveloping the Young Master’s residence, a gratified smile appearing on her face, but it gradually became cold because her thoughts gradually drifted to several decades ago.

“Ruoli, though this little fellow was just born, he has extraordinary bone structure and exceptional talent—he’ll definitely have extraordinary achievements in the future.”

“Ruoli, when I return, I’ll personally train our son to make him a heaven-supporting powerhouse!”

“Ruoli, I’m leaving.”

Breaking free from the flashback, Gongsun Ruoli said through gritted teeth: “You weren’t wrong—our son is very outstanding, achieving Truth-Seeking Realm at such a young age. But you broke your word, leaving and never returning! No matter the ends of heaven and earth, I will find you! Ask why you abandoned us!”

…

The advancement momentum lasted an hour before gradually settling internally. Jun Changxiao walked out from the room, carefully sensing the deeper mysteries between heaven and earth, muttering: “Is this the Truth-Seeking Realm?”

Truth-Seeking.

Seeking the truth of martial dao.

Martial artists at this level had completely broken free from water’s constraints and could pursue higher martial dao mysteries according to personal preference.

“Whoosh!”

Jun Changxiao closed his eyes, breathing in and out, his body, mind, and soul seemingly merging with heaven and earth.

If the Sacred Battle came again, Dog Sheng had confidence that without using special effects, relying solely on the Tyrannical Sky Spear, he could lay waste to those several thousand Core Formation Realm cultivators!

The system rarely refrained from mocking because this wasn’t boasting—he genuinely had this capability.

You should know, before breaking through, Jun Changxiao’s aura already had strength infinitely approaching Truth-Seeking Realm. Now that he’d truly entered it, his combat power would definitely skyrocket.

At another room’s doorway, Hua Meigui smiled: “Husband has become more handsome.”

Indeed.

After breaking through, his head became shinier.

…

The next day.

The Stone Statue Domain’s major cities were decorated with lanterns and streamers, as if joyously celebrating New Year.

Today was the Clan Leader succession ceremony, naturally requiring festive celebration.

Behind the main city Clan Hall was a high-grade altar where major activities were usually held.

At this moment.

The Three Dukes, Nine Ministers, and civil and military officials stood in orderly rows, solemn expressions on their faces.

Gongsun Ruoli wore noble and gorgeous formal attire, a brilliant crown on her head, sitting on the central throne of the altar, emanating the aura of one long accustomed to authority.

The air was filled with solemn dignity.

“Begin.”

“Yes.”

The priest responsible for this succession ceremony held the ceremonial flag, announcing loudly: “The Clan Leader succession ceremony now begins. Young Clan Leader, take the stage!”

“Woooo—”

Horn sounds rang out.

On the bluestone path surrounding the altar’s exterior, Jun Changxiao walked forward with a gait that disowned all relatives, occasionally waving to the surrounding audience, his face gradually displaying a silly smile like a landlord’s foolish son.

So punchable!

Finally, under everyone’s attention, Jun Changxiao stopped at the altar’s center, bowing respectfully to the Clan Leader.

“My child.”

Gongsun Ruoli stood up, removing the brilliant crown and gently placing it on his bald head, instructing: “From this moment, the entire Stone Statue Clan is entrusted to you. Don’t disappoint me.”

“I will serve with utmost loyalty until death!”

Jun Changxiao straightened his body, internally collapsing: “This crown weighs at least several thousand pounds! My neck is about to break!”

The system said: “To wear the crown, one must bear its weight.”

“Whoosh!”

Gongsun Ruoli stepped aside several paces, yielding the throne, her kind eyes indicating he should sit.

“Whoosh!”

Jun Changxiao complied without hesitation.

The moment his rear touched the seat, the full court of civil and military officials below the altar all knelt on one knee, performing the highest etiquette, calling out: “Greetings, Clan Leader!”

“Thud!”

“Thud!”

In an instant, throughout the main city and all major cities, all subjects knelt down, transforming into devout believers.

“All ministers, rise!”

Jun Changxiao spread both hands, displaying an imperial bearing.

In Star Fall Continent, he had once sat on the throne before the world’s eyes, but that was merely honor bestowed by realm. Now, in the truest sense—Dog Emperor had been enthroned.

…

After the succession ceremony concluded, a banquet was held for all officials.

However, just as Jun Changxiao was drinking heartily with the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, a clan member came to report: “Reporting to Clan Leader, the Dragon Clan has sent an invitation!”

“Oh?”

Jun Changxiao set down his wine cup, took the letter and opened it to look, a smile immediately appearing on his face.

The content read—Our clan will hold the Dragon Emperor succession ceremony in half a month and respectfully invites the Stone Statue Clan to attend.

“Hmph.”

Gongsun Ruoli said coldly: “Our Stone Statue Clan didn’t send the Dragon Clan invitations for our succession ceremony, so how can they have the face to send us one?”

Can’t blame them—you didn’t notify anyone at all.

“Father.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Since the invitation has been sent, for courtesy’s sake, we cannot not attend.”

Gift money follows reciprocity principles. By Dog Sheng’s nature, if you don’t give me money, I definitely won’t give you money. But this time, even if it meant paying upside down, he had to go, because the new Dragon Emperor must be Xiao Longlong!

He was the Stone Statue Clan Leader, and his contracted beast was the Dragon Clan’s Dragon Emperor.

Come, come.

Ten Great Immortal Sects.

Let’s sit down and have a good discussion about whether the Boundary Hall actually needs to exist!