"Yun Xiao! One last reminder, absolutely do not mention anything about what happened between us in front of Yao Yao, or I won't let you off," Si Ji's voice echoed faintly in the air.

"Why?" Yun Xiao asked.

"Are you kidding me? Because I'm your senior!" Si Ji replied, exasperated.

She had the urge to strangle this little rascal, but there was nothing she could do. Despite his seemingly harmless appearance, she felt completely outmaneuvered by him.

This guy had already created so many miracles; what would he do next?

At the very least, Si Ji herself was quite looking forward to it!

Back at the Star Nexus, when Yun Xiao returned, the Sea Lineage Diva, Wan Ji, along with her seven daughters—looking like eight sisters—were waiting for him.

In addition, Shen Nanyin and Shi Feifei, two peerless beauties by Red Moon standards, were hiding anxiously and worriedly to one side.

Of course, the most important was Feng Yao, who was holding the Ancestor Immortal Token.

She had been very nervous, afraid of entering the Ancestor Immortal Grotto alone. Now that she knew she could go with Yun Xiao, she was naturally overjoyed.

"Lil Yun!" As soon as Yun Xiao arrived, Feng Yao approached him, looking him up and down. "The Diva didn't... castrate you, did she?" she asked.

"How did you know?" Yun Xiao responded in surprise.

"She really wanted to?" Feng Yao was startled. She had just been casually probing, not expecting there was such a procedure.

"You didn't lose it, did you?" She began to panic a bit.

"Get lost," Yun Xiao glared at her. "Stop talking nonsense. Once we're in the Ancestor Immortal Grotto, perform well. It's just the two of us now."

"I know. You don't need to tell me that!!" Feng Yao still didn't know that Si Ji had become a Boundless Immortal.

Yun Xiao glanced over at Wan Ji and saw her eyes shimmering with faint tears—clearly indicating she already knew.

Those tears were a mix of relief, joy, and the emotion of surviving a disaster.

As for the younger ones, they were still unaware.

Of course, now was not the time to announce it.

"Let's go," Wan Ji said gently to the young man. She knew that all of this was because of him.

In Si Ji's case, any man would have sufficed. But with Yu Ji's situation, she understood that it required Yun Xiao's exceptional uniqueness. His ability to save her daughters also showcased his extraordinary qualities.

"Diva," Yun Xiao pointed at Shen Nanyin and Shi Feifei. "These two can no longer return to the Southern Divine Dragon Realm, and they claim to have information about the Dragon Devil Clan's conspiracy. I've promised to protect them. Please help me fulfill this promise and give them a way out."

Wan Ji understood and, with a faint smile, softly said to Yun Xiao, "Don't worry. Since we're already in a life-and-death struggle with the Dragon Devil Clan, I naturally want to irritate them. Keeping these two Young Dragon Consorts prostrated at your feet is the greatest insult to them; they must be preserved."

"Ahem." Yun Xiao felt she could have phrased it less bluntly!

Not far away, Shen Nanyin and Shi Feifei heard this and were moved to tears of joy. Unconsciously, the way they looked at Yun Xiao became even more affectionate.

Anyway, they had already decided to rely on him!

As for the conspiracy, they could explain it to Wan Ji gradually; there was no need to waste time now.

Wan Ji then led him and the other women, departing from the Extreme Yin Star together.

Wherever he went, Yun Xiao was like a lone bird in a sea of blossoms, surrounded by countless beauties—truly the envy of others.

In the starry void, Yun Xiao and Wan Ji flew at the forefront.

Wan Ji's demeanor had a sense of embracing all rivers into the sea, always giving people a feeling of inclusive warmth, as if she could absorb all negative emotions.

However, at this moment, besides her excitement, she also felt a bit melancholic.

"Regarding Yu Ji and Si Ji, I really must thank you. It's no exaggeration to say that you've saved the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm this time..." Wan Ji looked ahead, her tone gentle and slightly trembling.

"I suppose it's fate between us; we mutually benefit," Yun Xiao said.

"Hmm..." Wan Ji nodded with a smile. "If you have any needs in the future, feel free to tell me anytime."

Yun Xiao certainly had needs; he still required many Burying Heaven grade Calamity Sources.

He was about to ask for them but noticed that Wan Ji seemed preoccupied, looking a bit sad.

"Is there something you'd like to say to me?" Yun Xiao asked.

Wan Ji pursed her lips and smiled helplessly. "It's nothing major..."

"Please, go ahead," Yun Xiao said.

"Alright then!" Wan Ji seemed a bit embarrassed. She gazed into Yun Xiao's eyes and said, "I know you're extraordinary... Seeing them achieve their dreams, it's impossible not to be envious, right? So I still want to ask… Do I still have a chance to become a Boundless Immortal?"

"Yes, you can!"

Wan Ji had been prepared for rejection when she asked, never expecting Yun Xiao's answer to be so straightforward!

"How is that possible?" Wan Ji was completely stunned. She shook her head and said, "My situation is different from theirs. My talent is inferior, and I've reached the age limit."

"Who said your talent is lacking? You're the great mother of over 100 daughters. In terms of talent, you're actually the highest; you just haven't realized it yourself," Yun Xiao said earnestly.

"Re-really? Then, what do I need to do?" Wan Ji asked nervously.

"Well... there's not enough time now. After we return from the Ancestor Immortal Grotto, I'll help you adjust slowly," Yun Xiao said.

"Great, it's a deal!" Wan Ji bit her lip. She believed in Yun Xiao, and the thought of becoming a Boundless Immortal thrilled her as well.

She nervously asked, "Is there anything I should prepare in advance? I'll get everything ready."

Yun Xiao smiled and said, "You just need to be mentally prepared, because during this adjustment process..."

"Stop!" Wan Ji interrupted him, giving him a gentle glare, her cheeks tinged with a hint of red. She said, "I don't mind at all. I've already given birth to over 100 daughters; it's high time I enjoyed myself. How could I be as coy as Si Ji?"

"..." Yun Xiao was speechless. He realized she had completely misunderstood!

But through this misunderstanding, he glimpsed her true feelings—it was a beautiful mistake.

As expected of the Sea Lineage Diva, she was truly accepting!

From the very beginning, she had casually destroyed Yun Xiao's clothing to take a closer look, showing no reservations. This indicated that among the Three Divas, she was the most open-minded about matters between men and women!

"This matter is settled then." Afraid he might change his mind, Wan Ji said this and then dropped the topic. Pointing ahead at the mysterious and eerie Ancestor Immortal Grotto, she remarked, "Quite a crowd up ahead!"

They were nearing their destination.

They could see that over 10,000 people had already gathered in that direction, and the numbers were still increasing. Most of them were disciples who had just left their Taiyi Sourcecores!

Of course, most were not participants entering the Ancestor Immortal Grotto but had come to see them off or simply to watch the spectacle.

There were also some who had left the Grand Assembly Arena early and came here to pick up their talents.

With so many people, it was becoming quite chaotic!

"The competition in the Grand Assembly Arena was a power struggle within the Heavenly Deity Stellar River. But once you enter the Ancestor Immortal Grotto, it's a battle of honor between the 18 Stellar Rivers. Your opponents will be different," Wan Ji said to Yun Xiao, observing the many extraordinary unfamiliar faces ahead.

"What's the difference? As long as they're young people, even if they're stronger, the gap shouldn't be too big, right?" Yun Xiao asked.

"It's really different." Wan Ji looked ahead thoughtfully and said, "The Samsara Galaxy is the land of reincarnation. Most regions are under the jurisdiction of the Six Paths of Reincarnation. However, our Heavenly Deity Stellar River happens to lie outside the influence of the Six Paths, so we can't enter the cycle like they do to undergo multiple reincarnations and re-cultivations!"

"You mean many of the geniuses from other Stellar Rivers aren't truly young but are old souls who've re-cultivated multiple times?" Yun Xiao asked.

"That's about right," Wan Ji said. "The top-tier ones are likely reincarnated old souls. Their cultivation is higher, their methods more refined, and their thinking more meticulous. Of course, reincarnation also causes them to lose certain things. Many of them haven't fully awakened the memories or techniques of their past lives. So, there's still a distinction when it comes to true combat strength against formidable opponents."

"I see," Yun Xiao replied.

He had wondered how there could be such a stark difference among the youth of the various Stellar Rivers. As it turned out, some participants weren’t truly young. That indeed gave them a significant advantage, especially in the early stages.

But in the later stages? That was less certain.

The problem was surviving to the later stages!

"This time, your performance in the Grand Assembly Arena was so dazzling that when these other Stellar River geniuses meet with their elders, they'll likely be warned to prioritize targeting you. So be extremely cautious!" Wan Ji said with a serious tone.

"No problem," Yun Xiao nodded.

It would be challenging. But challenges only made him more excited.

"Where does our Heavenly Deity Stellar River's younger generation rank among the 18 Stellar Rivers?" Yun Xiao asked.

Wan Ji sighed and said, "This time, I estimate only nine of us hold Ancestor Immortal Tokens. Based on numbers alone, we're probably at the very bottom... Though we didn’t have to be."

Originally, with the five Young Dragon Lords, Xiao Ming, Zhao Canglan, Blood Weaver, Tang Zhenyan, and others, there could have been more than a dozen participants. That would have put them at least third from the bottom.

Given that they weren't in the Six Paths of Reincarnation's jurisdiction, all of them were genuinely young individuals. Being near the bottom was understandable.

Moreover, the Heavenly Deity Stellar River was fragmented, with internal rivalries weakening their overall strength, unlike the more united Stellar Rivers.

For those other Stellar Rivers, the Grand Assembly Arena competition was just a warm-up. Their real battlefield was the Ancestor Immortal Grotto!

For them, the game was just beginning.

"Nine..." Yun Xiao calculated. If Wan Ji thought there were nine, she was probably including Yun Lingchen.

After all, Yun Lingchen wasn't significantly injured.

As for Zhao Canglan, there was no way he could participate.

"Zu Xi and the others are over there, and Yun Lingchen is among them," Wan Ji said, gesturing.

Yun Xiao followed her gaze and saw a large group of disciples from the Ancestral Land, Elysian Immortal Palace, and other Heavenly Deity Alliance sects in front of the entrance of the Ancestor Immortal Grotto. Within the crowd were six Ancestor Immortal Token holders!

Zu Xi, Mu Xihe, Li Xuan, Qin Feng, Wang Chen... and the last one, a stunning beauty with twin coronas, was indeed Yun Lingchen.

Perhaps even Zu Xi hadn’t expected Yun Lingchen to still have the courage to compete after the incident with Yun Xiao. He had already heard rumors about it!

Whether true or not, he didn't know.

Now, Yun Xiao accompanied by Feng Yao headed over to join them.

As they approached the Ancestor Immortal Grotto, the atmosphere grew heavy and oppressive.

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"Stop!" Wan Ji interrupted him, giving him a gentle glare, her cheeks tinged with a hint of red. She said, "I don't mind at all. I've already given birth to over 100 daughters; it's high time I enjoyed myself. How could I be as coy as Si Ji?"

"..." Yun Xiao was speechless. He realized she had completely misunderstood!