"The son of Chu Gucheng?"
"He actually appeared in the Southern Wilderness Ancient Domain?"
"So that's how it is. This truly came without any effort."
At this moment, on a rugged mountain with sparse vegetation near the entrance to the Ten Thousand Treasures Secret Realm in the Southern Wilderness Ancient Domain.
Di Kun, the Seventh Prince of the Demon Court, stood tall, draped in a grand cloak, his aura intimidating and his eyes cold.
Suddenly, he let out a laugh that shook the heavens and earth, his gaze like a blazing sun tearing through the vast mist and splitting the sky.
In the next moment, he stepped forward, tearing open the void before him.
In an instant, an overwhelming surge of demonic energy erupted, like a raging river or an endless tidal wave, rising into the sky.
Di Kun walked within it, the demonic energy surging and churning, covering the entire starry sky. The heavens and earth trembled in response.
Countless cultivators and beings felt an instinctive fear and awe, unable to resist the urge to kneel and worship in that direction.
Di Kun vanished from the mountain, quickly making his way to Purple Return City.
At this moment, he wanted to laugh heartily, feeling that fate was on his side.
How could such a coincidence exist in the world?
He truly hadn't expected that Chu Gucheng's son wouldn't be in the Immortal Chu Dynasty but in the Southern Wilderness Ancient Domain, causing such a commotion that it became known throughout the region.
Wasn't this the heavens helping him?
Since the Immortal Chu Dynasty wanted to act like a coward and refused to compensate the Demon Court, he would kill Chu Gucheng's son and see if Chu Gucheng could remain as composed as he was now.
Moreover, for Di Kun, this was an excellent opportunity to gain his father's favor.
"Wait, the world isn't so coincidental. I came to the Southern Wilderness Ancient Domain entirely because of that mysterious voice in my heart."
"That mysterious voice guided me here to achieve my goal."
Di Kun's gaze deepened, but his heart grew wary.
He felt even more reverence for that "omnipotent" existence.
Initially, he had no idea why he needed to come to the Southern Wilderness Ancient Domain, but he instinctively trusted that voice.
Now, with the news of Chu Gucheng's son appearing here, Di Kun finally understood what he needed to do.
However, he wasn't foolish and wondered if he was being used.
But even if he was, this matter only brought him benefits, not harm.
What did it matter if he was being used?
Besides, if that voice wanted to use him, why go through such trouble?
With its power, killing Chu Xia would have been effortless.
"Even if it wants to provoke conflict between the Immortal Chu Dynasty and the Demon Court, so what? The Demon Court has long needed change. The Immortal Chu Dynasty killed my ninth brother, and they must pay the price."
Thinking of this, Di Kun's gaze grew even colder.
"Uncle Fu, why did we have to be so submissive to that guy? I've never suffered such humiliation before."
"Even if you couldn't defeat that black-robed figure beside him, you're still a Dao Realm existence. How could you speak so humbly? The dignity of the Immortal Chu Dynasty has been completely lost."
"If this gets out, the Immortal Chu Dynasty will become a laughingstock among the other forces."
"From now on, how can we stand in the Prime-Origin Civilization?"
At the same time, in a secluded courtyard in Purple Return City.
Uncle Fu, Chu Xia, and Chu Xiao'er, who had left Riverside Pavilion, were gathered here.
Uncle Fu hadn't taken Chu Xia away from Purple Return City but instead planned to first inform Chu Gucheng about tonight's events.
He sensed that the aftermath of this incident wouldn't be small and needed Chu Gucheng to decide how to handle it.
Now, hearing Chu Xia's words, Uncle Fu shook his head slightly, not bothering to explain further.
After all, Chu Xia was just a spoiled child who had never experienced setbacks. Naturally, he couldn't understand the consequences this incident might bring.
"Young Master, you must understand that the Immortal Chu Dynasty is currently at war with the Demon Court."
"The other top forces in the Prime-Origin Civilization are subtly isolating us and drawing clear boundaries."
"Among them, the Xiyuan Sacred Hall, which has always remained neutral, has already made its stance clear."
"Chu Gucheng has personally visited three times to meet the Saintess of Xiyuan, hoping to borrow the supreme treasure of civilization, the Mirror of Reincarnation."
"But the Saintess of Xiyuan has refused to see him, citing her seclusion. Chu Gucheng hasn't even been able to enter the hall of the Xiyuan Sacred Hall."
"The Immortal Chu Dynasty is about to face an unknown calamity. That's why Chu Gucheng ordered everyone not to leave the Immortal Chu Dynasty, to avoid the disaster and prepare for it."
"At this time, if we provoke more trouble and calamities, it will only make the situation in the Immortal Chu Dynasty more chaotic and worsen our predicament."
"Especially that white-robed young man's identity—even I can't figure it out. I suspect he might come from the legendary forbidden and mysterious lands that even those at the End of the Path are searching for."
"But this is just my speculation. I need to report this to Chu Gucheng and let him decide."
"Before that, it's best to avoid causing trouble."
Chu Xia's expression was extremely displeased. Not only did tonight's events humiliate him, but they also brought shame to the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
Uncle Fu was, after all, a Dao Realm existence, a figure standing at the pinnacle of the world. How could he speak so humbly to a young man?
Just thinking about that moment made Chu Xia's anger surge, feeling deeply wronged and humiliated, his face burning with shame.
"Young Master, the Immortal Chu Dynasty is currently in a precarious situation. We should avoid trouble as much as possible."
"Moreover, I have a bad feeling. With the Demon Court and the Immortal Chu Dynasty at war, your identity is very special now that it's been exposed. Chu Gucheng has many enemies from the past. What if someone with ulterior motives takes advantage of this..."
Uncle Fu shook his head, sighing slightly, his eyes filled with worry.
Compared to Chu Gucheng's calm and resolute demeanor in his youth, the current Chu Xia was truly unreliable, as if he hadn't grown up at all.
His older siblings were all outstanding talents, inheriting some of their father's traits—whether it was patience, intelligence, or resilience.
Only Chu Xia, who had been spoiled since childhood, was arrogant, stubborn, and impulsive, always acting on his own feelings and interests without deep consideration.
"Uncle Fu, don't say anymore. I understand. I'll follow you back to the Immortal Chu Dynasty obediently."
"After returning, I'll focus on cultivation and strive to break through to the Dao Realm like my sisters."
Hearing this, Chu Xia replied in a subdued tone.
He wasn't foolish and knew about the Immortal Chu Dynasty's current troubles.
It was just that his father was immensely powerful and unfathomable, making him feel like he didn't need to worry about anything.
But since even Uncle Fu said so, he had nothing more to say. He would obediently return to the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
These words made Uncle Fu nod with some relief.
"If the Young Master can break through to the Dao Realm soon, the ruler will surely be very pleased and comforted."
However, before his words could fully settle, the sky above Purple Return City suddenly filled with a vast, surging wave of demonic energy, overwhelming and terrifying.
The entire sky trembled as if an invisible, colossal hand was pushing an endless sea of demonic energy toward them.
Boom!!!
Accompanied by terrifying purple lightning, bolts as thick as mountain ridges continuously struck down.
A pair of eyes, bright as the morning sun yet crimson like a blood-red lake, appeared within the demonic mist.
Faintly, a towering figure draped in a grand cloak could be seen, standing tall and overlooking the world.
Uncle Fu's expression changed instantly.