I gain ten years' worth of cultivation every day, and even geniuses will only see my doorstep!

The old man laughed.

"It's right that you don't understand. Those who understand wouldn't be searching for it."

He stood up.

"It's time for me to go. Before I leave, I'll give you a piece of advice."

Qin Yuan also stood up.

"Please speak, senior."

The old man looked at him with deep eyes.

"Go back. Go back to where you came from. Go see the people you want to see, do the things you want to do. Then you will understand what the end of the path is."

His figure gradually became transparent.

"I have waited for you for billions of years, and now I can finally rest."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure vanished completely into nothingness.

Qin Yuan stood still for a long time.

After a long while, he bowed deeply in the direction where the old man had disappeared.

Then he turned and walked out the door.

The moment he stepped out of the Supreme Heaven Palace, he felt the entire Chaos Supreme Heaven tremble.

All the powerful beings in the Nine Heavens, regardless of their cultivation level or location, simultaneously looked up towards the direction of the Supreme Heavenly Palace.

Because they sensed an unprecedented aura.

That aura wasn't pressure, nor power, but something that transcended all of that.

It was as if the entire chaotic highest heaven was submitting to that person.

Qin Yuan stood at the highest point of the Supreme Heaven Palace, overlooking the entire Chaos Supreme Heaven.

His aura has already surpassed the ninth level of the Chaos Supreme Realm.

The Supreme Chaos God Emperor.

But he knew this was not the end.

Because the old man told him that the end of the Tao is nothingness. And within nothingness, there are infinite possibilities.

He looked up and gazed into the depths of the void.

That place is beyond the highest heavens of chaos.

There, a bigger world awaited him.

But he didn't rush to go.

Because the old man told him to go back to where he came from, to see the people he wanted to see, and to do the things he wanted to do.

He thought of Lin Qing'er.

The little girl washing spiritual herbs by the stream behind the Xuan Yuan Sect, the woman waiting for him to return under the old plum tree in the Qing Mu Sect.

He thought of Ling Shuanghua, Lei Dong, Jian Wufeng, Liu Ruoxi, Ouyang Ming, Hongmeng God Lord, Human God Emperor, and Bai Ye.

Those who accompanied him along the way, those who left their mark on his life.

He wanted to go back and see them.

Qin Yuan turned around and flew towards the highest heavens of chaos.

His figure quickly disappeared into the void.

The Chaotic Outer Realm, the Court of Humans and Gods.

Qin Yuan landed in front of a palace.

The palace was ordinary, unlike the Divine Court he remembered. But he knew this was the Divine Court.

Because he sensed the aura of the Human God Emperor.

"Master, your disciple has returned."

The palace doors opened, and the Human God Emperor stepped out.

He looked much older, and his aura was not as strong as before. He froze the moment he saw Qin Yuan.

"You...you are Qin Yuan?"

Qin Yuan nodded.

"Disciple has returned."

The Human God Emperor looked at him, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"You...you've reached that level?"

Qin Yuan nodded.

The Human God Emperor remained silent for a long time.

Then he smiled, a smile of satisfaction.

"Good. Good. I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

He took Qin Yuan's hand and led him into the hall.

"Come in, let's talk. I'll make you some tea."

The master and disciple sat down in the hall.

The Human God Emperor brewed a pot of tea and poured a cup for Qin Yuan.

"Try it. This is a divine tea that I have treasured for millions of years. I've been reluctant to drink it, waiting for you to return."

Qin Yuan picked up his teacup and took a sip.

The tea is fragrant and has a sweet aftertaste. But more importantly, this cup of tea carries the bond between master and apprentice.

"Master, I have returned this time to see you."

The Human God Emperor waved his hand.

"What are you looking at? I'm perfectly fine. But you, have you suffered any injustice all these years?"

Qin Yuan shook his head.

"no."

The Human God Emperor nodded.

"That's good. That's good."

He paused.

How long do you plan to stay?

Qin Yuandao.

"A few days. Then I'll travel to all the heavens and worlds to visit old friends."

The Human God Emperor nodded.

"Go. You'll always be welcome back here."

Qin Yuan stayed in the Divine Court for three days.

For three days, he accompanied the Human God Emperor to drink tea, discuss the Dao, and play chess. He taught the Human God Emperor everything he had learned in the Chaos Supreme Heaven without reservation.

Although the Human God Emperor's cultivation level was not high, his comprehension was extremely strong. In just three days, his understanding of the Dao deepened.

"Your trip was worthwhile," the Human God Emperor exclaimed. "After living for so many years, I have finally come to truly understand what 'the Way' means."

Qin Yuandao.

"Master has high comprehension; this disciple is merely a guide."

The Human God Emperor waved his hand.

"No need to be modest. Your achievements are a testament to your ability. I am proud of you."

On the third day, Qin Yuan took his leave.

The God-Emperor escorted him to the door.

"Go ahead. Come back and visit often when you have time."

Qin Yuan nodded.

"The disciple will."

He turned and flew towards the outer reaches of the Chaos Realm.

The Primordial Holy Temple, encompassing all the heavens and myriad realms.

Qin Yuan landed in front of a grand hall.

The main hall was familiar, exactly as he remembered it. Above the hall's entrance was a plaque with four large characters:

"Hongmeng Temple".

He stepped inside.

Inside the hall, the Primordial God was meditating.

He opened his eyes when he sensed someone coming in.

He froze the moment he saw Qin Yuan.

"You...you are Qin Yuan?"

Qin Yuan nodded.

"Disciple has returned."

The Primordial God looked at him, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"You...you've reached that level?"

Qin Yuan nodded.

The Primordial God Lord remained silent for a long time.

Then he smiled, a smile of satisfaction.

"Good. Good. I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

He stood up and walked up to Qin Yuan.

"You've suffered all these years."

Qin Yuan shook his head.

"This disciple has not suffered. I am able to be where I am today thanks to Master's guidance back then."

The Primordial God waved his hand.

"No need to thank me. It's the result of your own hard work."

He paused.

"How long do you plan to stay this time?"

Qin Yuandao.

"A few days. Then I'll travel to other parts of the myriad worlds to visit old friends."

The Primordial God nodded.

"Go. You'll always be welcome back here."

Qin Yuan stayed in the Hongmeng Holy Temple for three days.

For three days, he accompanied the Primordial God Lord to drink tea, discuss philosophy, and play chess. He taught the Primordial God Lord everything he had learned in the Supreme Chaos Heaven without reservation.

Although the Hongmeng God Lord's realm was not as high as that of the Human God Emperor, his comprehension was not bad. In just three days, his understanding of the Dao deepened.

"Having lived for so many years, only today have I truly understood what 'Tao' means," the Hongmeng God Lord exclaimed.

Qin Yuandao.

"Master has high comprehension; this disciple is merely a guide."

The Primordial God waved his hand.

"No need to be modest. Your achievements are a testament to your ability. I am proud of you."

On the third day, Qin Yuan took his leave.

The Primordial God escorted him to the door.

"Go ahead. Come back and visit often when you have time."

Qin Yuan nodded.

"The disciple will."

He turned and flew into the depths of the myriad realms.

In the Central Plains, in Qingzhou, at the Taixu Holy Sect.

Qin Yuan landed on a mountain peak.

The mountain peak is not high, but the scenery is beautiful. There is a small courtyard at the top of the mountain, and an old plum tree grows in the courtyard.