In truth, Jiang Haokong understood his father's intentions. His father wanted him to temper himself through more trials and grow stronger as quickly as possible. After all, upon reflection, the gap between him and Lu Yuan had indeed grown wider and wider. Even though he had long accepted this in his heart, he was still a favored son of heaven and possessed his own pride.
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Haokong looked toward Lu Yuan and smiled. "The next time we meet, the gap between us definitely won't be as wide as it is today." When he said this, he genuinely felt confident.
Lu Yuan nodded upon hearing those words. "All right. Until next time, then."
With farewells exchanged, Jiang Taiyu said nothing more. Closing his eyes, he determined the Desolate Flame Star Domain's coordinates in the cosmos. Without hesitation, he raised a hand, and tremendous power surged.
In an instant, the void tore open, revealing a spatial passage. Lu Yuan could clearly sense that the spatial laws within it were immense. This passage spanned an astonishing distance, far surpassing what even a teleportation platform could achieve. As expected of a Supreme Immortal's methods—upon reaching that level, one no longer needed external aids to cross star domains.
Without another word, Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian stepped into the corridor. As Jiang Taiyu followed them through, the spatial passage vanished.
Watching them leave, Jiang Haokong's gaze grew resolute. As the Divine Son of the Jiang clan, and privy to so much critical intelligence, he knew the coming situation would likely descend into utter chaos. He had to seize every moment to grow stronger as fast as he could. Turning without another word, Jiang Haokong departed the area.
Meanwhile, within the void passage, Lu Yuan watched the stars and star domains shifting and drifting past, his expression shifting subtly. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he tried to perceive what set a Supreme Immortal's methods apart from a Heavenly Position Immortal's. However, there was little he could discern. He understood that this was merely one facet of a Supreme Immortal's might; to truly grasp it, he would have to reach that realm himself.
Jiang Taiyu watched from the side in silence, using the time to contact his clan members. That object was the Jiang clan's true, definitive foundation—and the only legacy left behind by the Human Sovereign and Heavenly Emperor that could not be deployed. According to the clan's ancient texts, if properly utilized, it had the power to overturn heaven and earth. Yet after so much time, not a single person in the Jiang clan had ever managed to truly unlock it.
Previously, Jiang Taiyu had felt entirely helpless about this and had never imagined that the legacy might ever be brought to bear in his generation. It was only now that he suddenly thought of Lu Yuan—someone who had risen to his current heights in such a short time—and decided to let him try. Regardless of whether it succeeded, there was nothing to lose.
And so, the three of them continued their journey through the void. The distance between the Thunderstrike Star Domain and the Desolate Flame Star Domain was immense. Even for a figure of Jiang Taiyu's caliber, the journey took a full month.
Finally, on this day, Lu Yuan stepped out of the void passage. Looking at the dazzling star domain in the distance, a flicker of astonishment crossed his eyes. The star domain was colossal, teeming with an immense number of stars radiating vibrant light. More importantly, he sensed a boundless vitality surging within it, revealing that it contained an extraordinary number of life-bearing planets.
"This is the Desolate Flame Star Domain, and my ancestral star is called Flame Star," Jiang Ningxian said as she walked up beside him. She immediately began introducing it, sharing everything she knew. It was as if she were showing her homeland to someone dear to her heart, chattering on almost without pause. It was only when Jiang Taiyu walked over and gave a dry cough that she finally quieted down, though the spirited gleam in her eyes made it clear she had not yet had her fill.
"On the way here, I sent word to the clan," Jiang Taiyu said. "Since that legacy was left by our ancestor, some time is needed to prepare. Xian'er will take you to Flame Star to relax for a bit, and once everything is ready, I'll let you know."
Jiang Taiyu knew he would have to put considerable effort into persuading the old fossils in the clan. After all, it was a foundation left behind by their ancestor, and now an outsider was being invited to try it. But those elders were his seniors, so going through the proper motions was unavoidable.
Lu Yuan understood and nodded. Seeing this, Jiang Taiyu said nothing more and took a single step forward.
In an instant, the three of them arrived before a planet. It was magnificent. Though not as large as Celestial Star, it exuded a primitive, ancient simplicity that naturally brought a sense of peace. Overlooking it from space, one could see countless diverse landscapes. Jiang Taiyu gave Lu Yuan a nod, and his figure vanished.
Beside him, Jiang Ningxian could no longer contain her excitement.
"Come on! I'll take you to some places I used to visit all the time when I was little." She genuinely wanted to give Lu Yuan a proper tour of her homeland, sharing the things that brought her joy. Naturally, Lu Yuan did not refuse, and the two headed straight down to Flame Star.
Over the days that followed, just as they once had on Earth, they roamed across mountains and rivers. The landscapes of Flame Star were every bit as breathtaking as the famous peaks and great rivers of Earth, boasting many vistas that Earth did not possess. To an ordinary person, it would truly be an ideal place to spend one's days in peaceful retirement.
For two full days, the two took in the scenery of Flame Star. Only when the time was nearly up did Jiang Ningxian finally stop. They stood atop a massive mountain peak, gazing into the distance.
"In truth, there are still so many sights in the cosmos that we've never seen," Jiang Ningxian said, dressed in a flowing gown, smiling so broadly that two little dimples showed. "If there weren't so many problems to deal with, I'd definitely travel through every single one of them. With the lifespan my current cultivation gives me, I should be able to see a huge portion of it all."
Her eyes were filled with longing for that dream. Standing beside her, Lu Yuan looked down with a soft smile before speaking: "If possible, when the time comes, I'll take you with me."
In truth, after such a long journey, he also longed for a good rest. It was just that constant crises gave him no opportunity to stop and relax. But Lu Yuan knew full well that such a day would come sooner or later, even if it still lay far in the distance.
"Really?" Hearing this, Jiang Ningxian's eyes sparkled. "Then it's a promise!"
She was overjoyed, thinking that if she could travel with him, the journey would never be dull.
Lu Yuan nodded, then asked, "By the way, do you know what that legacy left by the Human Sovereign and Heavenly Emperor to the Jiang clan actually is?"
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