Chapter 777: Journey to the Buddha Clan

The skies were quiet once more.

Hovering above the world with his hands clasped behind his back, Liu Xi watched calmly as the remnants of the Ancient Maha Clan fled in disgrace. Only after their auras had completely faded did he slowly lift his gaze toward the distant heavens.

"Everything here is settled. Everyone, you may disperse. When my sect is established, come drink a cup of warm wine."

His voice spread gently yet firmly across the land.

The countless experts who had been observing from afar responded one after another.

"Since Mister Qing Lian has extended an invitation, this old man will surely attend in person…"

"Mister Qing Lian repays hatred with virtue. I can only admire such magnanimity…"

"…"

Voices of respect rolled across the sky like distant thunder, echoing far into the horizon.

Once they had expressed their stance, they disappeared swiftly.

And with them, the news spread even faster—Liu Xi had returned alive from the Abyss Domain, the Ancient Maha Clan had nearly been annihilated, and even the Primordial Immortal Body's holder had changed hands…

Liu Xi's strength was so overwhelming that even among Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereigns, he now stood at the absolute peak. With the Six Desires Heavenly Demons added to his arsenal, there was not a single Saint who could face him alone.

One against seven—only an ancient being who had mastered the Primordial Celestial Body might stand on equal footing.

As of now… none could.

This battle alone was enough for Liu Xi's name to shake the entire Great Thousand World. Even the reclusive old monsters hidden in the depths of the world no longer dared underestimate him.

Perhaps after today, the Six Desires Heavenly Demons would officially rise into the ranks of the Thirty-Six Peerless Divine Abilities—

A divine ability capable of slaying Saints.

Some left.

And some arrived.

From beyond the sky, three streaks of light tore through the void, closing rapidly upon this place. Their auras were unmistakably familiar to Liu Xi.

Moments later—

Three figures descended before him.

As expected, they were Qin Tian, Qing Shan, and Lin Dong.

Upon seeing Liu Xi, the three could no longer hide the excitement—and guilt—flickering in their eyes.

Liu Xi greeted them with a gentle smile. Though he didn't yet know what they had experienced, their exhausted brows, their surging yet unsettled Spiritual Energy—

—all told him they had just endured a fierce battle before rushing here.

All three were still only Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereigns; facing Saint Grade opponents was naturally beyond their reach… even if he himself was only Immortal Grade as well.

Liu Xi naturally did not blame them.

After a long silence, Qin Tian finally let out a defeated sigh.

"We weren't strong enough. You had to face all the Heavenly Demon Emperors alone… and we couldn't even protect your family…"

Liu Xi scanned him briefly.

No trace of Demonic Energy remained on Qin Tian.

Only then did Liu Xi's heart fully relax.

He smiled faintly.

"Enough. I trust you. But catching up can wait. I've only just returned—I need to confirm that everything at home is still in order."

"Of course."

Hearing Liu Xi's calm, unquestioning tone, the guilt in their hearts melted into relief. They naturally wouldn't disturb a man reuniting with his loved ones.

Liu Xi descended toward the city below. Qin Tian, Qing Shan, and Lin Dong silently followed behind him.

A short while later—

Liu Xi's gaze moved past Xiao Yixian, Zi Yan, Qing Lin… and finally stopped on Bodhisattva.

A spark of realization flickered through his mind.

"Bodhisattva?"

Bodhisattva nodded softly, her lips curling in a warm and gentle smile, her voice clear and soothing like spring water.

"It's me. Long time no see."

A strange expression passed across Liu Xi's face.

The last time they met, Bodhisattva had not yet confirmed a gender. Now she stood before him, clearly female.

It was… unexpected.

"Indeed, long time no see. But… you're like this now?"

He sounded genuinely puzzled. Once, he could treat Bodhisattva as a brother—but now?

He'd have to be careful not to accidentally become the Great Thousand World's top heartbreaker…

Bodhisattva blinked and smiled.

"Just changed bodies to temper myself in the mortal world. Experiencing different lives helps my cultivation."

"I see."

Liu Xi nodded lightly, then looked at the women one by one—Xiao Yixian, Zi Yan, Qing Lin…

His smile softened.

"I'm home."

But as he scanned the area again, he noticed two people missing—Yun Yun and Qing Yanjing. Yun Yun's aura remained faintly inside the city, but Qing Yanjing's presence…

—could not be sensed anywhere.

A faint frown creased his brow.

"Where is Qing Yanjing?"

Qing Lin answered first.

"She was detained by the Ancient Buddha Clan. She only went back to mourn their clan leader… but then they cut off all contact with us."

A chill rippled through Liu Xi's eyes.

He reached out, pinching Qing Lin's cheek gently.

A soft laugh escaped him—yet beneath that laugh, icy killing intent flowed.

"So while I was gone… everyone thought they could bully my people. Tell me—who else was involved? No need to wait for another day. I'll go settle things right now."

Zi Yan's eyes lit up with excitement as she began listing names.

"The True Dragon Clan, the Phoenix Clan… and even the Ancient Terminal Clan!"

With every name, Liu Xi's expression darkened further.

At the end, he reached out and stroked Zi Yan's head, then glanced at Xiao Yixian apologetically.

"Xian'er, I need to head out again. Qin Tian, Qing Shan, and Lin Dong are here—help me host them for a while."

Xiao Yixian nodded gently.

Liu Xi then tore open space with a lift of his hand.

"Take me with you!" Zi Yan jumped forward.

"I'm coming too!" Qing Lin chimed in.

With a flick of his sleeve, Liu Xi wrapped the two in Spiritual Energy and pulled them along.

How could he refuse his treasures? He was going to vent their grievances anyway.

Xiao Yixian sighed helplessly but warmly. Now wasn't the time for her to act willfully.

She and Bodhisattva exchanged a knowing look before she flew forward to greet Qin Tian and the others.

…

Meanwhile—

In the shifting space between domains, Liu Xi held Zi Yan on one side and Qing Lin on the other as they travelled through the spatial passage together.

"Where are we going first?" Zi Yan asked eagerly.

She had endured endless annoyance from the True Dragon Clan and Phoenix Clan. Now that Liu Xi had returned, she could finally release all of her pent-up anger.

Her Dragon-Phoenix Body had drawn greed from both clans—yet those same clans acted with arrogant superiority, as though granting her a favour.

Qing Lin had suffered similarly.

Liu Xi narrowed his eyes with a smile.

"First, the Ancient Buddha Clan. We'll bring Yanjing back. Then, Mountain-Sea Continent, to help you both vent some anger. After that… we'll knock on the Ancient Terminal Clan's door."

With a sweep of his vast Spiritual Energy, he linked the spatial nodes.

The first destination—The Pagoda Continent!

(End of Chapter)

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