Chapter 154: Revisiting Thunder Immortal Hall

Extremely thin, extremely short, barely an inch long, as slender as a spider silk.

That strand of Divine Thought followed the crack and slipped out silently.

The crack sealed shut the moment the Divine Thought passed through.

The Seal and Restriction returned to their original state. The next moment, endless thunder surged from the depths of the Restriction, and golden lightning poured down like a rainstorm, slamming fiercely into the old man.

"Urgh ah—!"

The old man screamed, his body trembling violently amidst the lightning. His withered skin was scorched black, and the air was filled with a burnt smell.

He curled his body, clutching his head with both hands, allowing the thunder to rage within him, yet he did not utter a sound.

The thunder continued for a long time.

When he finally raised his head, there was no pain or anger on that withered face, only a look of near-maniacal laughter.

"Yun Li…"

The old man licked the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with bone-deep hatred.

"You have tortured this old man for so many years. Once I escape, I will definitely repay this grudge!"

His voice echoed in the sealed space, weakened layer by layer by the Restriction, until it finally vanished into nothingness.

Time passed slowly, another hundred years or so.

On Biyou Star, atop Taichu Immortal Mountain, Chu Yuan stood at the edge of the cliff with his hands behind his back. After a hundred years of recuperation, his injuries had finally completely healed.

This was only possible by relying on the endless Chaos Qi within the chaos bead; if it had been elsewhere, it would likely have taken a thousand years to recover.

Although this calamity nearly cost him his life, it also turned into a blessing in disguise. The Rebirth following his grave injuries made his Physical Body even more attuned to Yuan Power than before.

Hong Die stood by his side. After a hundred years of Cultivation, her cultivation base had stabilized at the Middle Stage of Yang Solid.

"Teacher, the atmosphere in this Luo Tian Star Domain has become increasingly tense in recent years."

Hong Die said softly, her tone carrying a hint of worry.

Chu Yuan nodded.

"The war between the two realms is already imminent."

Hong Die hesitated for a moment before voicing the worry in her heart: "It won't affect our Suzaku Planet, will it?"

Chu Yuan shook his head: "Rest assured, with me here, Hall Master Yan Leizi and the others will not make a move against Suzaku Planet."

He paused, then added.

"Let us go to Thunder Immortal Hall first. After all, we must take this opportunity to return to the Alliance Star Domain, and incidentally, I can let you meet someone."

"Someone?"

Hong Die tilted her head, a flash of curiosity in her eyes.

"Who is it?"

The corners of Chu Yuan's mouth lifted slightly, his gaze holding a deeper meaning: "Come to think of it, this person has a deep connection with you. If one had to say, this person could be considered your father."

Hong Die was stunned for a second.

"Father? Wasn't I found by Teacher on the snowfields of Suzaku Planet?"

Chu Yuan smiled faintly: "Naturally not your father in this life. When you see him in person, you will understand everything."

Hong Die was silent for a moment, then smiled.

"Father is father, I haven't met him anyway."

As she spoke, she stuck out her tongue.

Chu Yuan laughed: "You are quite nonchalant."

Hong Die said heartlessly: "It is simply the truth. A father from a past life is not a father in this life. If one were to insist, we are no longer father and daughter in this lifetime."

She paused, took Chu Yuan's arm, and leaned on his shoulder. Her voice lowered, but it was exceptionally earnest: "In this life, I only wish to accompany Teacher."

Chu Yuan smiled, his Divine Thought spreading out. A moment later, a beam of blood-red light streaked out from the mountainside, landing in front of the two and transforming into a figure.

Yao Wuqing had been guarding Biyou Star all these years and had never slacked off.

"Exalted One."

Yao Wuqing cupped his hands, his tone respectful.

Chu Yuan said indifferently: "I am about to head to Thunder Immortal Hall, and the war between the two domains is imminent. I will completely entrust Biyou Star to you."

Yao Wuqing straightened up, his gaze firm: "Rest assured, Exalted One. With me here, the planet will definitely be safe and sound."

He no longer held even a shred of unwillingness toward Chu Yuan in his heart.

Over the years, although Chu Yuan treated him as a servant, he never mistreated him and would occasionally even guide his Cultivation.

Yao Wuqing's own cultivation base was already at the Initial Stage of Jingnie, and although Chu Yuan was also only at the Initial Stage of Jingnie, he had a Thunder Beast at the Great Perfection of Suinie Stage by his side and had personally experienced some of the power of the Third Step, so his understanding of rules far exceeded that of ordinary Cultivators at the Initial Stage of Jingnie.

His occasional words of guidance were often enough to make him suddenly enlightened and benefit greatly.

Because of this, he became increasingly respectful; that respect was no longer driven by the Slave Seal, but came from the heart.

Chu Yuan nodded: "If anything happens, you can contact me directly through the Slave Seal."

"Yes."

Chu Yuan beckoned, and the Thunder Beast that was resting in the distance raised its head. Its golden eyes looked over, and then its body moved, transforming into a golden stream of light that submerged into Chu Yuan's body.

After finishing all this, Chu Yuan took Hong Die and left Biyou Star directly, two long rainbows cutting through the Void Realm.

"Respectfully sending off the Exalted One."

With Chu Yuan's extreme speed, arriving at Thunder Immortal Hall took only a moment.

He had notified Hall Master Yan Leizi through a token beforehand, and outside Thunder Immortal Hall, Hall Master Yan Leizi came out to welcome him from afar.

"Fellow Daoist Chu visiting Thunder Immortal Hall truly makes my Thunder Immortal Hall shine with brilliance."

Hall Master Yan Leizi cupped his hands and laughed.

Chu Yuan returned the salute: "Fellow Daoist Hall Master Yan Leizi, you are too kind. It seems I will be disturbing you this time."

"You are too polite, Fellow Daoist."

Hall Master Yan Leizi turned to the side and made a gesture of invitation.

"Please."

The three walked inside.

Hall Master Yan Leizi's gaze swept over Hong Die, and he was slightly surprised in his heart.

This young woman's talent was truly outstanding. With his cultivation, he could naturally see Hong Die's background at a glance: Five Elements Body, Middle Stage of Yang Solid. At such an age, placed in the entire Luo Tian Star Domain, she was enough to rank in the top five of the Prodigies.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, I do not yet know the name of this Fellow Daoist?"

Hall Master Yan Leizi asked.

Chu Yuan smiled: "Hong Die is my Disciple, and I brought her along this time."

"So that is how it is."

Hall Master Yan Leizi stroked his beard and laughed.

"Since she is the high Disciple of Fellow Daoist Chu, it is only normal that her talent is extraordinary."

Hong Die bowed slightly, neither servile nor overbearing: "Hong Die greets Senior Hall Master Yan Leizi."

"No need for formalities, no need for formalities."

Hall Master Yan Leizi waved his hand with a smile and took out a crimson jade pendant from his Storage Pouch, holding it in his palm.

The jade pendant was crimson all over, with flowing light moving inside, faintly emitting a warm aura; one could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary item.

"This old man didn't have time to prepare, so it is a bit rushed. This Immortal Treasure was something I accidentally obtained when I was exploring the Thunder Immortal Realm years ago. Please accept it as a greeting gift, little friend."

Hong Die looked at Chu Yuan, and Chu Yuan nodded slightly.

She then took the jade pendant and bowed again: "Thank you, Senior."

"Hahahaha, no need for formalities, no need for formalities."

Hall Master Yan Leizi made a gesture of invitation with his hand.

"The two of you, let's go inside and talk."

The three crossed the plaza and stepped into the main hall.

Inside the hall were carved beams and painted pillars, with a high dome. Attendants served spiritual tea, the fragrance of which curled and permeated the hall.

Hall Master Yan Leizi picked up a teacup, took a gentle sip, and his gaze fell upon Chu Yuan through the curling steam.

He put down the teacup and gestured for Chu Yuan to make himself at home.

"What is the reason for Fellow Daoist's visit? I don't believe that Fellow Daoist would come to visit my Thunder Immortal Hall without reason."

Chu Yuan smiled and picked up the teacup, turning it in his hand.

"It is nothing major. The war between Luo Tian Star Domain and the Alliance Star Domain is imminent, so I am just taking this opportunity to hitch a ride with Thunder Immortal Hall back to the Alliance Star Domain."