The Great Ruler

With the battle coming to an end, peace returned.

Since the bloodline competition came to an end, the fluctuation in the Ancient Buddha Clan had also gradually come to an end. Although the Grand Elder had given his position away, Qing Yanjing’s prestige was indeed suitable for this position. Thus, aside from some tremors in the Xuan and Mo Bloodlines, the entire Ancient Buddha Clan gradually accepted this reality.

All the guests stayed in the Ancient Buddha Clan for a few days before they left. One could imagine that after their departure, the matters in the Ancient Buddha Clan would resound throughout the entire Great Thousand World. Likewise, Mu Chen’s name would also spread.

Although Qing Yanjing concluded the Ancient Buddha Clan’s incident, Mu Chen’s performance was also shocking.

Not only did he defeated various Elders of the Xuan Bloodline with his cultivation at the Initial Phase Spirit Heavenly Sovereign Realm, but he also relied on the Protective Spiritual Array’s power to suppress most of the Elders in the Ancient Buddha Clan, forcing Futu Xuan to make a move...

This achievement was genuinely shocking and made everyone speechless.

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On one of the mountains in the Pagoda Realm, there was a large villa with a stone pavilion and artificial mountains that spectacularly decorated this location.

This was practically the best lodging within the Ancient Buddha Clan for their guests, which had become Mu Chen’s temporary lodge.

When the Bloodline Competition came to an end, the Elders in the clan all forcefully wanted to move Mu Chen over from his previous lodge with fawning smiles. Even Mu Chen was embarrassed to decline...

Evidently, the changes were all due to Qing Yanjing’s identity as the Grand Elder.

If it was in the past, even if Mu Chen wasn’t a sinner, his status as a Spirit Heavenly Sovereign definitely wouldn’t allow him to receive any importance from the Ancient Buddha Clan. But it was no longer the same now...

When Qing Yanjing broke free and became the highest authority in the Ancient Buddha Clan, no one dared to neglect Mu Chen and instantly gave him the treatment of a Saint Heavenly Sovereign.

However, Mu Chen maintained a calm state during this treatment. Since they insisted on giving it to him, then there’s no need for him to be polite. But even if they didn’t give him any, it wouldn’t have mattered, either.

Despite his mother becoming the Grand Elder of the Ancient Buddha Clan, he still had a barrier against the clan. Thus, he had no intention to use the prestige of the Ancient Buddha Clan to show off.

After all, that was how he had been in the past. Even without the Ancient Buddha Clan, he could still lead a good life.

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“Little friend, the Bloodline Competition has already come to an end, and we have to return now. We came here to bid our farewell.” Yao Chen and Lin Diao brought along Xiao Xiao and Lin Jing when they came to the villa.

Their trip to the Ancient Buddha Clan was to help Mu Chen, and since Mu Chen was fine now, they naturally had to leave.

With a grave expression, Mu Chen cupped his fists together. “I have to thank the two Seniors this time. Furthermore, do pass a message for me to Senior Flame Emperor and Martial Ancestor. This time, I, Mu Chen owe them one.”

Yao Chen and Lin Diao nodded their heads with a smile. They knew that the reason why Xiao Yan and Lin Dong would place such importance in Mu Chen was just an investment. They had a good view of the latter’s talent, and they felt that he could stand at the peak of the Great Thousand World one day.

After the matters in the Ancient Buddha Clan, Yao Chen and Lin Diao also felt the same way. With Mu Chen’s potential, there might be a possibility that he might reach that height in the future.

Not just anyone could owe the Flame Emperor and Martial Ancestor a favor in the Great Thousand World. However, Mu Chen possessed that qualification.

“They initially wanted to personally make a trip over, but the Fiend Clans have been restless over the past years. With the Endless Fire Territory and Martial Realm residing at the edge of the Great Thousand World, they couldn’t be careless.” Yao Chen and Lin Diao said.

When Mu Chen heard that, his eyes squinted; after all, the Fiend Clans were the mortal enemy of the Great Thousand World, and he had also experienced the Fiend Clans for himself in the Lower Plane.

“The Flame Emperor and Martial Ancestor are truly admirable.”

Standing beside Mu Chen, Qing Yanjing also made herself free to send them off and she said, “Please tell the Flame Emperor and Martial Ancestor that I represent the Ancient Buddha Clan to form a good relationship. In the future, we can cooperate if there’s an opportunity. If the Fiend Clans have any movements, do inform the Ancient Buddha Clan.”

When Lin Diao and Yao Chen heard that, their expressions turned grave, unlike Mu Chen, Qing Yanjing’s words could represent the Ancient Buddha Clan, since it’s one of the Five Ancient Clans. It’s not any weaker than the Endless Fire Territory and Martial Realm. Thus, even the Flame Emperor and Martial Ancestor were more than willing to welcome such a relationship.

“We will surely bring your words back.” Lin Diao and Yao Chen replied.

“Hey, Mu Chen! Come to the Martial Realm and play if there’s an opportunity. The next time we meet, I will also break through into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm!” Lin Jing waved her fist and said to Mu Chen.

“Surely.” Mu Chen smiled.

Lin Jing’s talent wasn’t at all inferior to him, it was just that her character was a little too playful and she couldn’t experience the tribulation of life and death like him. Otherwise, she would surely surpass the likes of Xuan Luo and Mo Xin.

“I initially wanted to spar with you since you’ve also broken through into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm. But after seeing your performance during the Bloodline Competition, I will not humiliate myself. Right now, I know why my father has great hopes for you. It’s because you’re like him, you’re both monsters.” Xiao Xiao stared at Mu Chen and thoughtfully said.

Instantly, black lines immediately covered Mu Chen’s forehead. ‘Is it really good to call your father a monster?’

Yao Chen and Lin Diao also smiled, but could no longer remain here. After bidding their farewells to Mu Chen and Qing Yanjing, they waved their hands and brought Xiao Xiao and Lin Jing along as they soared into the sky.

“Little friend, let’s meet again in the future.” A burst of laughter resounded throughout the sky as they disappeared.

Standing on the spot, Mu Chen watched the two of them leave.

“Chen’er, the Flame Emperor and Martial Ancestor are heroes. Although they’ve come from the Lower Planes, their talents are extraordinary and exceeds everyone in the Great Thousand World. So their eyesight is also high. In the Great Thousand World, there aren’t many people that could catch their eyes, so I’m proud that you can form a good relationship with the two of them.” Qing Yanjing gently caressed Mu Chen’s head as she chuckled.

“The two Seniors are truly heroes.” Mu Chen agreed. After interacting with the two of them, he knew the reason why the two of them were so charming.

“But Chen’er isn’t bad, when compared to them. In the future, you will surely be able to stand on the same level as them.” Qing Yanjing said.

“Then it’s all because of mother’s wishes.” Mu Chen smiled, then he impatiently said, “Mother when are we going back to the Northern Spiritual Realm? Pops has been waiting for this day for two decades...”

Although no one dared to provoke him in the Ancient Buddha Clan, Mu Chen wasn’t willing to stay here for long.

What he wanted to do right now, was return to the Northern Spiritual Realm with Qing Yanjing.

Although it was tiny when compared to the Greatlaw Continent or the Ancient Buddha Clan, it had an unshakable position in Mu Chen’s heart.

He had grown up there, and he gained the determination to head towards the Great Thousand World from there...

At the same time, he had never forgotten his promise to his father...

Although that man was just a small Lord of the Mu Territory, he had protected him and allowed him to grow up. Thus, that manly figure was also a towering silhouette in Mu Chen’s heart.

Qing Yanjing’s gaze was a little absent-minded and her gaze couldn’t help turning gentle upon thinking of that man. “That fellow hasn’t disappointed me in bringing up my son.”

At the same time, her tone was filled with dense yearning.

“After mother settles down the matters in the Ancient Buddha Clan, I will be able to leave.”

A smile rose on the corner of Qing Yanjing’s lips as she looked at Mu Chen and suddenly smiled. “But before that, I have a small meeting gift for you.”

Before Mu Chen could even speak, she grabbed ahold of Mu Chen’s arm, and Spiritual Energy enveloped the two of them.

When the radiance dissipated, Mu Chen saw a new scenery. It was a place that looked old with a towering and ancient stone pagoda.

Mu Chen wasn’t unfamiliar with this place. Back then, when he refined the Divine Pagoda, he was nearly captured by Futu Xuan.

“Mother?” He evidently had no idea why Qing Yanjing would bring him here.

“In the Ancient Buddha Clan, anyone that steps into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm has the qualifications to come here and absorb the ancestral aura to strengthen their pagoda a second time.” Qing Yanjing smiled.

Mu Chen was briefly stunned before he shook his head. “Isn’t it a little inappropriate?”

Although Qing Yanjing put it in simple words, how could Mu Chen not know how valuable this was? There weren’t many that could receive this in the Ancient Buddha Clan, and strictly speaking, he’s not part of the clan.

When Qing Yanjing heard those words, she replied, “Mother is now the Grand Elder, and if I say that you’re qualified, then you’re qualified. Furthermore, it’s something that the Ancient Buddha Clan owes you. Back then, they’ve neglected you, so this can be considered as an apology.”

Seeing Qing Yanjing’s domineering side, Mu Chen bitterly smiled before he nodded his head in the end.

“Alright, then I’ll thank mother.” He naturally knew how rare this opportunity for his pagoda to evolve a second time was. But since it’s free, then it’s a pity to give that up.