Before the Zhou family met its end, they had sent her off into outer space.
A prominent figure of the Ji clan had spoken, preparing to reshape her physical body.
Back then, Zhou Yunqiong had believed that after this, she would be able to descend in an entirely different manner.
Leaving Earth and being accepted by the Ji clan meant far more than merely reforming her physical body; there was bound to be a tremendous transformation in her strength and cultivation realm as well.
And reality had unfolded just as she had anticipated.
Upon entering outer space and being taken in by the Ji clan, even though she had yet to meet that prominent figure, a far more powerful body had already been reshaped for her.
Furthermore, during this process, Zhou Yunqiong had directly broken through into the Saint Realm, while also receiving several formidable divine arts of the Ji clan.
It could be said that through just this one trip away and with the backing of the Ji clan's deep foundation, she had fundamentally completed a massive metamorphosis, thoroughly elevated in every aspect.
Thus, once she was ready, her first decision had been to return.
What she never expected, however, was the news that soon arrived.
The Zhou family had been wiped out.
Core scions, high and low, had all been slaughtered.
From that moment on, Zhou Yunqiong realized that rumors of Lu Yuan being gravely injured had been entirely a ruse, concocted solely to catch all the factions scheming in secret in one clean sweep.
In the end, not even the Zhou family had been spared—meaning that she now had not a single living relative left.
Right now, within this grand hall, Zhou Yunqiong looked down at Earth below, her eyes brimming with rage and malice.
Even though she had never held much affection for the Zhou family or her father, now that they were dead, how could she remain indifferent?
At this moment, Zhou Yunqiong's greatest goal was to reach Earth as soon as possible, slay Lu Yuan, and avenge the entire Zhou family.
"Miss Yunqiong, the power of the Severance of Heaven and Earth still lingers. If you try to descend now, I'm afraid there will be some trouble."
"So there is no rushing revenge. That day will come eventually; do not let it cloud your mind."
Just then, a man walked slowly over.
He appeared to be in his twenties, clad in a black robe and dressed like an ancient figure.
Though he looked somewhat effeminate and frail, a terrifyingly immense power surged within his body, as if a primordial savage beast lay hidden inside—one that would be utterly horrifying should it ever be unleashed.
Beside him were several men and women, none of whom looked very old, yet every one of them was extraordinarily remarkable.
Standing in that grand hall, gazing ahead, each wore an air of supreme pride.
More importantly, when people from the other great clans nearby saw them, none spoke up. Some even chose to steer clear, not daring to draw too close.
From this alone, one could tell what kind of people they were.
They hailed from the Ziwei Star Sector and belonged to the core members of the Ji clan.
It was precisely this group of people that Zhou Yunqiong had relied upon to reshape her physical body. Seeing the man walk over, the sharp edge in her gaze softened considerably. Frowning, she replied, "I grew up in the Milky Way Star Sector. By right, I shouldn't be affected by the Severance of Heaven and Earth."
"That was in the past. After I reshaped your body with various divine items and methods, it has become much closer to that of the Ji clan," Ji Hongyu—the man—explained, offering a reminder.
In truth, while the Zhou family did possess the bloodline of the Ji clan, strictly speaking, they were merely a collateral branch.
Over the ages, the Ji clan had branches scattered across many places, though most never drew attention. As a member of the main lineage—and a core figure at that—Ji Hongyu had no need to treat Zhou Yunqiong so courteously. Yet he still did, and none of the Ji clan members beside him objected.
The reason was that she had caught the eye of an important figure and the upper echelons of the Ji clan.
Her status was essentially equal to that of a sequence, just like Ji Hongyu.
Only because of this did he explain so much now. Otherwise, with the Ji clan's pride, how could he possibly behave this way?
Hearing this, Zhou Yunqiong understood and felt a surge of disappointment. She had thought she could descend, but had never expected such an outcome. Right now, her only thought was indeed revenge.
After all, she was now in the Saint Realm, and not just an ordinary Void Saint, but a Demi-Saint.
Zhou Yunqiong believed that if she descended, dealing with Lu Yuan would be effortless.
Unfortunately, she was now rejected by the Severance of Heaven and Earth.
If she could not descend at her peak, she might even end up suppressed by Lu Yuan, resulting in the opposite of what she wanted.
Therefore, Zhou Yunqiong nodded and said, "I understand."
"Rest assured, it won't be long," Ji Hongyu smiled and continued. "Whoever offends our Ji clan must pay the price. You only need to wait patiently."
To him, it did not matter who Lu Yuan was; what mattered was that this person had offended the Ji clan.
Whether it was Zhou Yunqiong's vengeance or the grievances with the Celestial Clan, both had to be settled.
If neither could resolve it, then the Ji clan would inevitably step in personally.
Rumble!
Right at that moment, a violent clap of thunder suddenly echoed across the universe.
A streak of lightning pierced who knew how many li, radiating an exceptionally powerful aura.
Upon seeing this within the hall, the Ji clan members all furrowed their brows slightly. That aura was relatively familiar to them.
Nearby, beings from the great clans of various star sectors also turned their gazes toward that direction.
Soon, a colossal island appeared, complete with verdant mountains, cascading waterfalls, and flourishing flora and blooms.
Indeed, such an island hung suspended directly in the void of the universe, evoking marvel.
At the same time, figures flickered faintly atop it.
Yet because of the distance and the protection of special powers, it was impossible to discern their identities clearly.
"Who are they?" Zhou Yunqiong noticed it as well and could not help wondering.
The spectacle seemed grand indeed, hardly inferior to the Ji clan's.
One had to know that the Ji clan possessed one of the deepest foundations among all great clans in the starry sky; very few could compare.
Naturally, seeing that island stirred her curiosity, and she wanted to ask.
"The Eternal Clan," Ji Hongyu replied calmly. "This clan is the oldest among the great clans in the starry sky. Though few in number, every one of them who emerges is an expert whose fame shakes an entire sector. Even our Ji clan today cannot claim to hold a definitive advantage over them."
"What?"
Hearing this, Zhou Yunqiong was thoroughly shocked.
Even the ever-proud Ji clan had uttered such words.
Involuntarily, she fixed her gaze on the island, eager to get a clear look at what kind of great clan this was.
Buzz, buzz, buzz—
Right then, another sound abruptly rang out.
It came not from the depths of the universe, but from Earth below.
In an instant, everyone turned their heads.
Sensing that mysterious, vast aura, a single thought surfaced in their minds: new changes had occurred in the Milky Way Star Sector.
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