Heavenly King Domain.

A star domain that doesn’t exist on the starry sky map.

The Upper Universe was vast. Even though Jun Changxiao had been having Fine Rain Hall members explore constantly during this time, there were still many star domains waiting to be explored.

“Son.”

In the cockpit, the red-haired man said seriously: “Though the Heavenly Demon Emperor is injured, he may not be easy to eliminate.”

“If we don’t strike now, there may be no chance later.” Jun Changxiao said.

No matter what, he had to try, because once the other party recovered from his injuries and continued wantonly devouring planes, it would definitely brew disaster.

Simply put.

Jun Changxiao still lacked the strength to directly confront the Heavenly Demon Emperor, so he could only strike while he was sick to finish him off.

“Alright.”

Seeing his son so determined, the red-haired man immediately walked to the starry sky map, pointing to a rather remote area: “This is the Heavenly King Domain.”

“Okay.”

Jun Changxiao said: “I’ll first send my elders back to the sect.”

When dealing with the Heavenly Demon Emperor, he couldn’t possibly bring his parents—what if something unexpected happened?

Gousheng wasn’t worried about himself?

Actually, before Monkey Brother came to rescue him, taking out the soul bomb represented he was already prepared to sacrifice himself righteously, so he had long since looked past life and death.

As long as the Heavenly Demon Emperor was eliminated, even death would be without regret.

This.

Was righteousness.

…

Half a month.

The Eternal stopped at Eternal Sect’s main peak.

Many disciples came to welcome them. Seeing the red-haired man walk down from the warship, their gazes all flashed with confusion.

This guy—wasn’t he dead? How is he still alive?

Similarly.

The red-haired man was also stunned when he saw Xiao Zuiji.

So his son wasn’t just comforting him—his disciple really had been resurrected.

He himself had divine powers and could do it.

But how did a disciple come back from the dead?

Sigh.

This son of mine is extraordinary!

“What?”

In the sect’s great hall, Liu Sinan and other high-ranking members learned the red-haired man was the Sect Master’s biological father, their facial expressions completely frozen.

The news quickly spread throughout the sect.

“Damn!”

Learning this, Su Xiaomo wailed: “I actually guessed it!”

Disciples and readers alike had guessed whether the red-haired man was the Sect Master’s father, because at that time Gongsun Ruo, who was in seclusion, suddenly flew out, but the result was forcibly reversed.

“Where’s Zhang San?”

“Impersonating the Sect Master’s father, he’s definitely in trouble!”

“You know, I just saw him heading to the Discipline Hall himself.”

“Well then, Hall Master Zi finally has company.”

Speaking of Hall Master Zi, one must mention why he was being punished. The reason was still during the completion of the legendary task—when the entire sect suddenly greatly increased their cultivation, he couldn’t control himself and burst his clothes, caught red-handed by Young Master Yuan.

For such deliberately committed misconduct, it was no longer as simple as being fined beast pills—he was directly subjected to corporal punishment.

Sigh.

All the high-ranking disciples were showing off, only Azi was getting beaten.

…

Jun Changxiao settled his parents, then without any delay, set out for the Heavenly King Domain.

“I’ll go with you.”

Hua Meigui chased after him.

She knew her husband was going to find the Heavenly Demon Emperor. If they found him, a deadly battle was inevitable, and she could provide help.

“If you go, who will manage the sect?”

“The Vice Sect Master.”

Jun Changxiao shook his head: “Some matters require the Sect Master’s wife to make decisions.”

“…”

Hua Meigui fell silent.

Husband was determined not to let her go.

“The Heavenly Demon Emperor is severely injured. As long as I find him, I alone can handle it.” Jun Changxiao said: “If you stay, you can also look after my parents.”

“Alright.”

Hua Meigui dismissed the thought of accompanying him.

However, watching her husband board the Eternal, she called out: “You must return safely!”

Jun Changxiao stopped, saying: “After eliminating the Heavenly Demon Emperor, we’ll have a proper wedding.”

“…”

Hua Meigui’s cheeks flushed.

Actually, Jun Changxiao had promised this before—to hold a grand wedding and have big shots from various planes across the Upper Universe all give monetary gifts. Though she didn’t care, thinking about if that day really came, she’d probably be shy, right?

“Whoosh—”

The Eternal tore through space, merging into the endless universe.

“The Sect Master has left again.”

Back mountain, Su Xiaomo said helplessly.

He wanted to accompany the Sect Master to deal with the Heavenly Demon Emperor even more than Hua Meigui, but due to limitations in strength, he could only stay at the sect.

Didn’t the other disciples feel the same?

If they were going after a top-tier plane, they could be useful, but facing the Heavenly Demon Emperor, they really could only cheer from behind.

“Stop spacing out.”

Li Qingyang said: “Hurry and cultivate.”

“Roger that!”

Su Xiaomo and the others entered various cultivation secret realms. Since they couldn’t help, they could only keep getting stronger.

As for He Wudi, he sat before the Tree of Life, pondering how to push open the door.

Previously in the Bronze Cauldron, he had the chance to enter but chose to give it up, reasoning that if they went, they should go together—going alone would be meaningless.

Now it was different.

The door connecting to the Land of Eternal Life was right before his eyes.

As long as he pushed it open, the entire sect could easily enter.

“What mysteries do these incomplete scrolls hide?” He Wudi took out all seven incomplete scrolls, studying them over and over.

The seven incomplete scrolls had guided Jun Changxiao to the Despair Abyss, bringing back the Origin Tree and the sealed stone door, then what? Was that it?

No.

The meaning of their existence hadn’t been figured out yet.

Jun Changxiao currently had no time, so he could only entrust this to He Wudi, hoping he’d research something useful.

“Ptui!”

Xiao Duo said: “Only now thinking of having someone research it, truly a selfish guy!”

“Sect Master.”

He Wudi, who had just received the original seven incomplete scrolls, said with a grave expression: “This disciple will not disappoint you!”

However, after Jun Changxiao left, he suddenly remembered the first incomplete scroll that once disappeared from his hands was now back in his possession!

That’s not right!

How did this thing end up with the Sect Master?

“Could it be that when it suddenly disappeared, it returned to where it should exist?” He Wudi started making his own assumptions, never once thinking it had been stolen by Jun Changxiao.

Actually, knowing the truth no longer mattered. What mattered was he had completely accepted Eternal Sect and was willing to give up the opportunity to enter the Land of Eternal Life.

…

“Whoosh—”

The Eternal shuttled through the cosmic starry sky while Jun Changxiao sat in the cockpit contemplating matters.

“What are you thinking about?”

The red-haired man walked in.

Jun Changxiao wasn’t surprised, because before boarding he had discovered the man had gotten on early. So he asked puzzled: “Why did you follow along instead of staying with Mother?”

“Because I no longer have that right.” The red-haired man said bitterly.

“In that case.”

Jun Changxiao said: “You not only lost a man’s dignity, but also lost your soul?”

“Correct.”

The red-haired man nodded.

“Then why still tell me the location? Aren’t you afraid of the Heavenly Demon Emperor finding out, resulting in your soul scattering?” Jun Changxiao said.

“Because you are my son.” The red-haired man paused: “Even if it’s false.”

Jun Changxiao was stunned.

“You can fool your mother, but you can’t fool me.” The red-haired man sat beside him.

“Sigh.”

Jun Changxiao let out a sigh.

Ever since acknowledging Gongsun Ruoli as kin, he had been trying desperately to hide it, but ultimately it was fake. His heart had constantly been tormented. Now that it was suddenly exposed, he actually felt somewhat relieved.

“Can you tell me the truth?” the red-haired man said.

Jun Changxiao said: “When you lived in the Upper Realm, did you ever hear of the Plane Battlefield?”

“I have.”

The red-haired man considered briefly: “It seems to be a special plane created by the Realm Hall in the Lower Realm, where mortal beings enter to fight and obtain fortunes.”

“When I was still in the Lower Realm, I once entered the Plane Battlefield. Through chance encounters, I obtained a strange statue. Later, in a confused state, I merged with it, obtaining the statue bloodline within, and was then recognized as the young clan leader of the Statue Clan.” Jun Changxiao said.

“…”

The red-haired man fell silent.

Since bloodline existed within the statue, and Ruoli recognized him as her son, that meant his real son was already dead.

Jun Changxiao thought the same. As for why only the statue bloodline existed in the statue without the red-haired man’s bloodline, perhaps before dying he used some divine power to barely preserve one type.

“It’s my fault.”

The red-haired man lowered his head, saying painfully: “I shouldn’t have left, causing our son’s death.”

“Though you don’t have your bloodline, I have Mother’s bloodline. You can treat me as your son.” Jun Changxiao said.

The red-haired man said: “You’re ultimately not my son.”

Jun Changxiao expressed understanding.

Without bloodline, naturally one couldn’t count as a son.

“However!”

Suddenly, the red-haired man raised his head, his gaze serious: “I can give you my bloodline, then you’ll truly be my son!”

“Ah?”

Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded.

The red-haired man said: “My son had my bloodline and his mother’s bloodline. If you can inherit one, naturally you can also inherit the other! Come, I’ll transmit my bloodline to you, making you truly become my child!”

“Splurt!”

Having said this, he took out a dagger and slashed his wrist.

“…” Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched violently, thinking: Has this guy gone mad?

“Splash splash!”

Blood like molten lava flowed out, but instead of spilling on the ground, it flew toward Gousheng and adhered to his skin.

A bit fishy, a bit hot.

“You should also have a fire element body. Merging with my Nine Refinement Molten Flame Body will definitely greatly increase your strength!” the red-haired man said: “This way, dealing with the Heavenly Demon Emperor will be even more certain!”

Jun Changxiao was initially confused, even a bit resistant.

However, sensing the rich fire element energy and the comfortable feeling produced by contact with his skin, he could only choose to merge.

Strangely enough, directly merging someone else’s bloodline should be very difficult, even impossible, but after the blood entered his body, it actually had an excellent chemical reaction with the existing blood!

The merger succeeded with almost no effort.

Especially certain blood within his body seemed to be eagerly awaiting the red-haired man’s blood.

Jun Changxiao calmed down and carefully analyzed, discovering that those with a welcoming attitude were precisely the statue blood!

“I understand now!”

The System explained for readers: “Since birth, their son inherited both parents’ bloodlines. Though only one type was preserved in the statue, they once complemented each other. Since the host’s body already has maternal bloodline, merging with paternal bloodline is quite natural!”

The red-haired man thought the same, which is why he dared to boldly bleed.

The result.

Very successful, very smooth!

“Whew whew!”

As the merger continued, flames like molten lava gradually permeated Jun Changxiao’s entire body.

That feeling was extremely satisfying, making him unable to resist wanting to roar.

As for the red-haired man, after bleeding, he staggered back a few steps, his face pale and somewhat weak, but his gaze flashed with excitement.

His true son was already dead, but if this young man before him could inherit his bloodline, then it was equivalent to continuing to live in another form!

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