Covering the Sky: Fairy, I really need to control you properly.

Tai Xuan Gate, Zhuo Feng.

Xu Jinhuan took out a sacred fruit from the desolate ancient forbidden land from Ye Fan's sea of ​​suffering, carefully sealed it in a jade box, and also took some divine spring water with him.

He thought for a moment, then took out a pen and paper and left a note.

"I have offended many by exchanging a sacred fruit for a scripture. If you encounter trouble in the future, you may enter the Forbidden Ancient Land and recite the following words: I am going to die... but what about my sister?"

Xu Jinhuan placed the note neatly in Ye Fan's arms, examined it for a moment, and nodded in satisfaction.

Then, he manipulated Yao Xi's body, activated the Immortal-Slaying Gourd, and black light pierced the air, disappearing in an instant.

Inside the dilapidated house in Zhuofeng, only Ye Fan lay there alone, a bump on the back of his head and a note in his arms.

……

On the other side, Yaochi (Jade Pool).

When Xu Jinhuan's consciousness was pulled back from Yao Xi, he was still somewhat dazed.

He composed himself, looked up, and saw that Wushi was already waiting in front of him.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, why were you in a daze just now? Let's go."

Xu Jinhuan followed.

Passing through the mountain gate, you will find yourself on the jade steps.

Those stone steps have existed for countless years, reflecting the light of the sky and the shadows of the clouds. Stepping on them, a very faint and light Taoist aura spreads up from the soles of your feet.

In the distance, spring water flows, tinkling and gurgling, like someone plucking the strings of a musical instrument.

The two walked one after the other along the jade steps toward the depths of the Jade Pool. The clouds gathered and dispersed at the edge of the steps, engulfing and expelling their figures.

Along the way, countless disciples of Yaochi rushed to the scene upon hearing the news, watching from afar and whispering among themselves.

When they saw the lotus-lined path that bloomed automatically, they were all stunned.

Since its relocation, Yaochi Holy Land has been entirely populated by female cultivators, and no man has ever entered the inner hall.

Today, not only was it an exception, but there were two of them at once.

Is it possible that something like the story of Yuan Tianshi abducting the Holy Maiden of Yaochi is about to happen again?

As Xu Jinhuan walked, he looked around at the scenery inside Yaochi.

It must be said that Yaochi, as one of the oldest sacred sites of the Big Dipper, has an astonishingly profound history.

Looking out, one sees endless fairy mountains, cascading waterfalls, palaces and pavilions nestled among clouds and exotic flowers and plants. The vegetation is filled with vital energy, even more potent than the Purple Palace Holy Land. Taking a breath of it makes one feel refreshed and invigorated.

What's even more striking is that peach orchards can be seen everywhere along the way.

These peach trees are no ordinary species; their branches are like writhing dragons, their leaves gleam with a jade-like luster, and the peaches they bear are even more divine, surrounded by rosy light.

"Descendants of the ancient peach tree?"

At this moment, within the sacred land of Yaochi, Wushi suddenly spoke, pointing to an exceptionally thick old peach tree with a canopy like a magnificent roof, and asked, "That mother tree should still be in the forbidden area, right? Are these its offspring?"

The mother tree mentioned by Wushi naturally refers to the ancient peach tree, which can be called the true "treasure of the clan" of Yaochi.

It originated from the seed of the true immortal herb in the Divine Ruins. Although it is not the complete immortal herb itself, it can thrive and be stably passed down in the Jade Pool.

This tree bears fruit once every five hundred years, and the peaches it produces are not only believed to increase lifespan and help one break through realms, but are also recognized by the Big Dipper as rare treasures.

What's remarkable is that Yaochi didn't monopolize this gift from Heaven; instead, it used it as a foundation to build a system for communication and discussion.

The Peach Banquet, held once every five hundred years, is the most famous "Feast of Harmony" in the Big Dipper constellation.

The powerful families such as the Ji family, the Jiang family, and the Yao Guang Holy Land will surely send envoys to the meeting, and the geniuses of various sects will also gather here.

The Queen Mother of the West followed beside him and said, "Your Highness, the mother tree is indeed deep within the forbidden area. However, it was transplanted in the past and watered with spiritual spring elixir by successive ancestral masters. Although these offspring are not as miraculous as the mother tree, the spiritual peaches they bear can extend life by a hundred years and enhance cultivation."

Wu Shi nodded and said nothing more.

But Xu Jinhuan clearly sensed that the young emperor's mood seemed to have dipped for a moment.

Perhaps, it was because he was thinking of his mother who had long since passed away.

The group eventually arrived in front of a white jade palace floating above a sea of ​​clouds.

The plaque above the temple gate bears the three ancient characters "Qionghua Hall," exuding a natural Taoist charm.

This place is clearly the core and most important area of ​​Yaochi, heavily guarded and covered with array patterns.

Upon entering the hall, guests and hosts took their seats according to their status. The Western Queen Mother sat in the main seat, with the three Supreme Elders on either side. Wu Shi was invited to the seat of honor next to the main seat, while Xu Jinhuan sat to his left.

After the maidservant served the spiritual tea, the Queen Mother of the West waved her hand to set up a soundproof barrier before looking at Wushi and asking solemnly.

"To be honest, if it weren't for the divine being of the Imperial Weapon sensing my presence and sending me a message, I truly wouldn't believe it. According to ancient records, the Great Emperor Wushi attained enlightenment at the end of the Desolate Ancient Era, which is over ten thousand years ago. Why would you appear in this era with such an appearance and cultivation level? This is truly contrary to common sense."

This was also the biggest question in the minds of everyone present.

Logically speaking, the Great Emperor Wushi had already attained enlightenment and entered the realm of overlooking all ages.

Such a person could never return to his youthful form, much less have been asleep in the Divine Source Liquid until now, and reappear in the world in this form.

This was beyond their comprehension; even those who have attained enlightenment cannot reverse the passage of time.

All eyes turned to the young Wushi, each carrying the same unresolved question.

Wu Shi picked up the spirit tea, took a sip, and said, "The tea is good, but the water quality is a bit poor, lacking the innate spiritual charm of the Jade Pool Immortal Spring of yesteryear."

He put down his teacup before answering, "I do come from over 100,000 years ago. I was accidentally pulled here by Fellow Daoist Xu using some kind of spacetime secret technique."

"A secret technique of time and space?" The three elders were all surprised at the same time.

"Impossible!" the Supreme Elder named Zhiyun said in a deep voice. "The realm involving time is a taboo of the Heavenly Dao. Let alone ordinary cultivators, even ancient emperors would find it difficult to truly reverse time. If there really is a secret technique that can traverse hundreds of thousands of years, then..."

"That's why I said it was an accident."

Wu Shi spread his hands and pointed at Xu Jinhuan: "I don't know the specifics either, and it seems he can't stay long. You'll have to ask him."

brush……

All eyes instantly focused on Xu Jinhuan.

Faced with the gaze of so many powerful figures from at least the Sendai Secret Realm, Xu Jinhuan felt immense pressure.

"This junior is actually not quite sure either," Xu Jinhuan said, forcing a smile, while raising an eyebrow at Wushi.

"That day, I accidentally obtained a strange ancient jade in an ancient ruin. It was engraved with spacetime patterns that I had never seen before. I originally wanted to study its mysteries, but I accidentally triggered it, and as a result... I summoned Brother Wushi. The ancient jade also shattered after the teleportation was completed."

He was only half telling the truth.

The truth is, of course, related to the Tree of Heaven.

But he would never reveal such a secret.

The secrets of time and space are too far-reaching.

If word got out that the Great Emperor Wushi could return to his youth, wouldn't those ancient families and holy sects go crazy?

When the time comes, the Ji family will dig out the Void Emperor, the Jiang family will invite the Hengyu Emperor back, and the major dynasties of Zhongzhou will drag their own ancestors out from under their coffins... The old emperors of the entire Eastern Wilderness will be flying all over the place. Just thinking about that scene makes my scalp tingle.

A group of believers were huddled together, none of them willing to concede to the others, and it seemed they might start fighting if they disagreed.

Imperial weapons clash, emperors fight each other, is the small territory of Beidou enough for them to demolish?