He was invincible from the beginning of the Heaven-Covering Era.

However, after the Holy Emperor passed away, Tanggu was sealed beneath the North Sea for millions of years, which prevented the Fusang Divine Tree from receiving much nourishment and caused it to grow very slowly, reaching only six zhang in height after millions of years.

"A place like Tanggu is truly blessed by heaven and earth. As soon as it is born, it can be irrigated by the essence of the sun. No wonder there is a saying that the sun rises in Tanggu." Zhou Qing said with some emotion.

Then he thought, "Although Tanggu can draw in the essence of the sun, the sun in the Big Dipper seems to be more suitable for the growth of the Fusang Divine Tree."

The Big Dipper Sun Star is the place where the Sun Holy Emperor attained enlightenment, and the Ancient Sun Scripture was truly perfected there. It is a place of the same type as the place where the Western Emperor attained enlightenment.

However, the Sun Emperor lived there for quite a long time, not only establishing a palace for the emperor, but also setting up an imperial-level array at the core of the sun, which could gather the most refined solar energy in the world.

The reason Zhou Qing was able to increase his divine sense so quickly at the Immortal Realm was largely due to that wondrous place. He knew very well the purity of the solar source energy there; it was probably the purest source energy under the Fusang Divine Tree.

If the Fusang Divine Tree could be planted there, its growth rate would increase many times over.

At this moment, the leader of the Ancient Sun Sect and a group of elders discussed and decided to hold a grand feast in Tang Valley.

Jade tables were set out, various spiritual fruits were placed on plates, and a large amount of demon beast meat was cooked, its aroma filling the air above Tang Valley.

Starlight showered down, casting a silvery-white glow over the earth, intertwining with the golden holy power emanating from the Fusang Divine Tree, creating a mesmerizing scene.

Countless fine wines and delicacies were served, the clinking of glasses rang out constantly, and the air was filled with enticing aromas.

A group of beautiful young women appeared, like fairies gliding across the water, their skin crystal clear and delicate, their flowing robes shimmering with five-colored light, as they danced gracefully.

These are all young disciples of the Ancient Sun Cult, with a woman dressed in a golden feather robe at the very center.

Her face was as radiant as the morning sun, with bright eyes and white teeth. Her features were exquisite and beautiful. She danced lightly in the center of the field, as if she were the most beautiful sight in the world.

"This is the Holy Maiden of my Ancient Sun Sect. What does the Demon Lord think of her aptitude?" the leader of the Ancient Sun Sect asked with a smile.

Zhou Qing, who was sitting next to him, glanced at the woman after hearing this and said, "Her bloodline strength is quite good, and her cultivation is not bad either. She should be able to break through to the Sendai Secret Realm soon."

The sect leader laughed heartily and said, "This is all thanks to the changes in heaven and earth brought about by your enlightenment. Otherwise, even with the sacred power of the Fusang Divine Tree, she would have had a hard time reaching this stage at such a young age."

As she spoke, the Sun Saintess suddenly spun in mid-air, bathed in the glow of the sunset, and landed in front of Zhou Qing.

"I hope the Demon Lord will allow me to follow you and travel with you."

The Sun Maiden's gentle voice rang out, her face flushed, as if carrying a hint of anticipation.

Click!

The sound of jade cups shattering echoed repeatedly, and the young people of the Ancient Sun Cult were all stunned, forgetting to move.

The sect leader and some of the elders, however, did not change their expressions, as if they had expected it.

Zhou Qing was silent for a moment, then said, "What does this mean?"

Boom!

A bolt of lightning appeared out of thin air

Then, thunder roared.

A terrifying aura emanated from Zhou Qing, causing the Sun Saintess in front of him to tremble uncontrollably. Even the sect leader and the other living fossils froze, as if they were standing next to a terrifying behemoth.

"Sorry, I was a little distracted and couldn't control myself," Zhou Qing said, his imposing manner immediately subsiding and returning to normal.

The scene had fallen silent, which was very eerie. Everyone was looking at each other, and no one was speaking.

"I am willing to follow you, witness a prosperous and glorious era, and record the magnificent divine battles to come!" the Sun Saintess said firmly, her voice echoing in all directions.

Everyone turned their attention to this place, whether they were the clueless young people or the living fossils who already knew, all waiting for Zhou Qing's answer.

Nearby, Dao Qingling and Xiao Yu's table was next to Zhou Qing's, and they also turned their gazes over.

Dao Qingling didn't say a word, but Xiaoyu secretly transmitted her voice to Zhou Qing: "Take it, it won't do you any harm."

Zhou Qing sighed softly, but did not speak immediately.

To be honest, he wasn't averse to this kind of thing, nor did he have any aversion to the Sun Saintess. The reason he released his aura just now was simply because his mind was slightly disturbed.

From birth until now, he has never had a single true follower.

Although this kind of thing is very common on the ancient star road, the successors of immortal forces and the sovereigns of a region will eventually choose to follow the true young supreme beings.

But that's because after arriving at the Ancient Star Road, his confidence was completely shattered. He realized his own weakness and the gap between himself and the true young supreme beings, which made him submit and willing to follow behind.

On such a lively day, he really didn't expect that the Sun Saintess would pull something like this.

At this moment, the sect leader was very uneasy. This was a huge gamble. If the Holy Maiden could really follow the Demon Lord, with each trial in the future, when the Demon Lord attained enlightenment, the Holy Maiden's cultivation would definitely be able to improve to a very high level.

What about the body of the sun? Although theoretically, there should indeed be a body of the sun in this life, it is too illusory. As the sect leader, he cannot put all his eggs in one illusory basket.

Moreover, he was simply going with the flow.

He had previously considered whether the Holy Maiden and the Demon Lord could develop a relationship, but after talking with the elders, he decided against it.

However, he later sought out the saintess and asked her for her thoughts, and her answer surprised and delighted him.

“I know I am not qualified to be his Daoist partner, but I still want to follow in his footsteps, even if it is just to walk a part of the road together.”

Some people are always so stunning, unparalleled throughout history, with unmatched charm. Even a casual glance is enough to stir the heart of another woman.

On the Immortal Ascension Cliff, that person, like a banished immortal, effortlessly beheaded the Golden Crow King's younger brother and the Golden Crow Clan's eldest prince.

When he threw a punch, even the most powerful weapons couldn't withstand the force and were sent flying hundreds of miles away.

In the territory of the Golden Crow Clan, he smiled faintly and tossed out a white jade bead the size of a planet, annihilating the Golden Crow Clan with a few words.

When he severed his Dao, all the cultivators on Ziwei Star were shocked, and extraordinary phenomena appeared, surpassing the limits of both ancient and modern times.

All these events were imprinted on a woman's heart, like surging waves that were difficult to calm down for a long time.

"Please allow me to follow you, no matter how difficult it may be!" The Sun Saintess raised her head, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhou Qing, their gazes meeting, like a pine tree that would never sway.

Even if this person refuses, she will set off alone when her cultivation is sufficient, even if it means passing away in the starry sky.

Chapter 202 A Beautiful Night

Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at the person in the seat of honor, wanting to see what Zhou Qing would say.

Looking at the exquisite and beautiful woman in front of him, Zhou Qing suddenly felt a little dazed.

This scene was somewhat familiar to both the Zhou family and the Ancient Sun Cult.

Ten thousand years ago, the Sun Saintess of that generation also made a similar request, wishing to share the same planetary sky with the Zhou family's ancestors, hoping that the two of them could walk together for a while.

In that era, the Zhou family ancestor, like Zhou Qing, once dominated his generation, possessing an elegant and unparalleled demeanor.

She also captivated the Sun Saintess of that generation at first sight, and the two almost became a couple.

Ten thousand years is like a cycle, and now this scene is playing out again, only with different people.

Old people leave, new people arrive; it seems something is changing, yet it also seems nothing has changed.

For reasons unknown, the Zhou family ancestor chose to venture into the starry sky alone, leaving a woman to wait for him in Ziwei.

When the Zhou family ancestor returned to Ziwei, he learned that the Sun Saintess had left Ziwei more than ten years ago. After that, the Sun Saintess of that generation seemed to have disappeared into the vast starry sky, and the two never met again.

That was the regret of Zhou's ancestor's life, causing him to howl in the starry sky, but he could not undo it and could only continue to search for it in the starry sky in the years to come.

Looking at the woman before him, Zhou Qing felt a sense of destiny, as if it were a cycle of reincarnation.

Is it people who are reincarnated? Or events that are reincarnated? Or is an entire lifetime in a cycle of reincarnation?

The Sun Saintess was very nervous, and at this moment, Zhou Qing's continued silence made her gradually disappointed and feel extremely uncomfortable.

“You’re too hasty. I have no intention of leaving Ziwei anytime soon,” Zhou Qing said.

The Sun Saintess's mind raced with thoughts. What did this mean? Was it a rejection or a yes?

However, as soon as Zhou Qing uttered his next sentence, she immediately felt a ray of sunshine enter her world, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

"If the day I leave Ziwei in the future still hasn't changed your mind, then come with me," Zhou Qingping's calm voice rang out.

"Thank you, Demon Lord. From now on, you can just call me Yu'er," the Sun Saintess said with delight.

Next, Yu'er returned to the center of the field and danced gracefully, like a spirit of heaven and earth, light and agile, making the whole world radiant.

The banquet became lively again. The sect leader smiled and clinked glasses with Zhou Qing, saying, "If the Demon Lord needs to use the Supreme Emperor Weapon in the future, he can come to my Sun Ancient Sect at any time. My sect will never be stingy."

Zhou Qing smiled slightly, downed his drink, and said, "Then I can assure you that Yu'er will at least become a Great Sage in the future."

After saying that, they both burst into laughter, feeling even closer to each other.

Initially, although Zhou Qing's group and the Sun Ancient Sect group were both cultivating in Tang Valley, there was still some distance between them, since they had never interacted before.

Later, Zhou Qing revealed his origins, which eased the concerns of the Ancient Sun Sect. Zhou Qing then helped the Ancient Sun Sect by eliminating the Golden Crow Clan, bringing the two closer together, but ultimately there was still a sense of estrangement between host and guest.

After all, Zhou Qing was just a passerby here, and he would leave the Ancient Sun Sect and Ziwei sooner or later. Although the Ancient Sun Sect had always treated Zhou Qing and his group with great courtesy, it was still just like treating a guest.

Now that Zhou Qing has acknowledged accepting the Sun Saintess as a follower, their relationship has improved once again, making her practically one of the Sun Ancient Cult's own.

Although on the surface Zhou Qing did not seem to have given a definite answer, both Zhou Qing and the people of the Sun Ancient Sect knew that it was actually a tacit agreement.

In this way, Zhou Qing and the Ancient Sun Cult would be on the same side.

Moreover, the relationship between the two families is actually quite complicated.

In his youth, the Zhou family ancestor roamed the Ziwei Star Region and encountered countless crises, all of which were overcome by the Sun Saintess of that generation. It is no exaggeration to say that she was the most important confidante of the Zhou family ancestor.

At that time, the Zhou family ancestors had a close relationship with the Sun God Cult. Even now, the ancient Sun God Cult's books still preserve the legendary experiences of Zhou Tianyang on Ziwei Star.

Unfortunately, with the arrival of the ancient era, saints are no longer able to emerge, and powerful beings cannot even finish exploring an ancient star, so they never think of going to other star regions. In fact, many powerful beings of the current generation of ancient families do not even know that there are life-source stars outside the region.

It was only later, when people from beyond the borders appeared, that those ancient families began to search through ancient books and found content related to those beyond the borders.

Otherwise, who would have time to go to that vast library of books to read history? Most people spend all their time improving their cultivation.

"It's a pity that 100,000 years ago, the Holy Maiden of my Ancient Sun Sect encountered something and disappeared into the starry sky, never to be seen again," the sect leader sighed.

"Do you have anything left behind by that saintess? If so, perhaps I can help you calculate it," Zhou Qing said.

When he uses his own path of destiny to deduce the secrets of heaven, it's like a dimensional reduction attack; he can calculate even a great sage clearly.

If he were truly willing to risk his life, he could even calculate things related to immortals, but that would be far too dangerous, as he could easily face death.

Six or seven years ago, in the Divine Continent Dynasty, when he was deducing the Way of Destiny, he vaguely calculated the path to immortality in the Eastern Wilderness, almost incurring divine punishment and being struck down to death.

Later he realized that it was the gate of fate that trembled, which helped him erase that divine punishment; otherwise, he might not be standing here safely now.

Back then, the Sun Saintess's cultivation level wasn't even that of a Saint. There were too many dangers in the starry sky that could have made her disappear. In Zhou Qing's view, even if she had accidentally stumbled into the Emperor's Formation, he could still vaguely deduce it.

"I vaguely remember that something was left behind, but let's enjoy the banquet for now. This is to celebrate your success in severing your Dao. Let's have a happy day first," the sect leader said with a smile.

Next, after the Sun Saintess finished her dance, she came over to toast Zhou Qing, making him laugh and say, "This is good. You don't need to be too reserved in front of me. After all, you are my only follower right now. Look at Xiaoyu, she's clearly a..."