My little sect, which disappeared a thousand years ago, has become a sacred site!

Outer Domain

After Luo Qingchen hugged Gu Changyuan, Gu Changyuan suddenly sensed two familiar auras invading the layers of restrictions within his body.

That was something he had learned early on in the chaotic and bloody environment of the Ruins of Chaos, in order to deal with all sorts of incomprehensible attack methods.

Based on himself, and combined with forbidden secret techniques he comprehended in the Ruins, he set up multiple complex restrictions around the origin of his own existence.

This set of restrictions covers various aspects, including preventing the spying on the origin, blocking the spying on cause and effect, and resisting the tampering with cause and effect.

This allows his existence to be "detached" to a certain extent from conventional cause and effect, fate, voyeurism, and even some of the divination of heavenly secrets.

At this moment, these two "sensations of touch" are the instinctive reactions triggered when trying to penetrate this "firewall" with the law of cause and effect.

"Um?"

Gu Changyuan raised an eyebrow almost imperceptibly, letting out a soft exclamation in his heart.

Almost the instant he sensed the touch, his incredibly powerful divine sense traced back and precisely locked onto the source of the two auras, analyzing their essence.

It's those two little guys, Youyao and Zemin.

He immediately understood.

Tu Shan Youyao's Nine Nether Tribulation Cause and Bai Zeming's Enlightened Cause and Effect Realm—these two disciples' innate supernatural abilities are closely related to cause and effect and destiny, which he naturally understands.

The current situation is most likely because Bai Zemin has sensed the ominous signs of the impending doom for Ye Qingxue, Yue Lingxi, and Luo Qingchen, while Tu Shan Youyao is attempting to intervene with her supernatural powers, manipulate cause and effect, and buy them a chance to survive.

However, that's where the problem lies.

Because of the existence of Gu Changyuan's own set of restrictions, the series of key future events—his reunion with his three disciples, his intervention, and his reversal of the deadly situation—were completely outside Bai Zemin's causal observation "vision".

In the "corner of the future" that Bai Zeming saw, there was only the desperate scene of three senior sisters isolated and helpless, with blood gushing into the sky.

The biggest variable and savior, "Gu Changyuan," was "shielded" from the relevant causal lines by his restriction.

When he reunited with Ye Qingxue and the others, their interactions connected him to the causal link between them.

When Bai Zemin peers into the future of Ye Qingxue and the other two, he will follow the causal line to come into contact with Gu Changyuan's restriction.

When Tu Shan Youyao attempted to modify the causal line using the "Nine Nether Tribulation Cause" divine power, her power inevitably touched Gu Changyuan's restriction.

The two naturally had similar outcomes: they were both devoured by the reverse flow of the restrictions within Gu Changyuan's body.

Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Changyuan traced back along the two threads of cause and effect, sending two gentle streams of primordial power to the two figures far away in the demon realm.

In an instant, all the forbidden punishments on their bodies were dissolved, and even the hidden injuries to their souls caused by the previous use of supernatural powers were gently healed by this power.

Gu Changyuan had just finished dealing with the "minor incident" at the Heavenly Demon Pavilion when he sensed four figures exuding considerable auras rapidly approaching their location from the direction of the Outer City.

Ye Qingxue also noticed the unusual activity, but she was a little slower than Gu Changyuan.

She immediately floated forward, standing shoulder to shoulder with Gu Changyuan, gazing at the sky, and said:

"Master, judging from their aura, they should be the four city lords from the outer city."

Gu Changyuan nodded slightly, indicating that he understood. He found the other party's flight too slow and was too lazy to wait for them to slowly approach and ask questions, so he simply raised his right hand.

He casually made a grasping motion in the air, pointing towards the approximate location of the four people.

"Buzz—!"

In the distance, around the four streaks of light flying at high speed, the space suddenly rippled and folded violently.

The four city lords felt a blur before their eyes, and the surrounding scenery instantly distorted and changed as an irresistible force enveloped them.

The next instant, the four of them appeared out of thin air about ten feet in front of Gu Changyuan, looking somewhat disheveled, with the escape light beneath their feet not yet completely dissipated.

The focus and vigilance they had maintained during the flight were now replaced by horror and bewilderment. They looked at each other, completely bewildered by what had happened.

They are the city lords of the outer city, half-immortal level beings, and local overlords.

How could someone have so easily "moved" here like a chick, without any resistance?!

What kind of supernatural power is this? It's simply unheard of!

"What is it?"

A flat, emotionless voice entered their ears, interrupting their shock.

The four of them suddenly came to their senses and all looked toward the source of the sound.

Not far ahead, four people stood in mid-air: three stunningly beautiful women with different appearances and temperaments, and a young man dressed in black with a profound and unfathomable aura.

The three women were clearly centered around this man, and... even with their eighth-level semi-immortal realm eyesight, they couldn't see through his true strength at all.

Considering the incredible spatial teleportation just now, and the terrifying pressure that covered thousands of miles earlier, causing all beasts to flee and the tribulation clouds to dissipate, along with the nine towering giant swords... the answer is self-evident!

One of the elders, dressed in a long black robe, with an ancient face and the most composed demeanor, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, forced himself to remain calm, stepped forward, and respectfully clasped his hands in a salute to Gu Changyuan, his voice trembling slightly:

"Replying to...replying to senior! We are the city lords of the outer city."

I just sensed a strange phenomenon occurring within a thousand miles of this place, an overwhelming pressure, and the manifestation of an unknown, terrifying sword intent. This may indicate a major upheaval that threatens the stability of the outer realms, so I came to investigate. Absolutely...absolutely no offense intended!

Another burly middle-aged man, clad in fiery red armor and exuding a blazing aura, quickly added, his tone even carrying a hint of flattery:

"Yes, yes, yes! As city lords, it is our duty to maintain the basic order and security of the outer realms! Sensing such a powerful fluctuation, we naturally had to come and investigate to prevent any unforeseen circumstances! We had absolutely no intention of disturbing your peace, senior!"

What they said is true.

The giant sword that Gu Changyuan summoned earlier, and the power that subsequently suppressed the entire scene and caused strange phenomena in the heavens and earth, made a huge commotion.

Not only were the four city lords alarmed, but cultivators throughout the outer city and even several nearby strongholds sensed the terrifying aura that sent shivers down their spines and the faint phantoms of nine giant swords in the sky.

Countless people looked up in astonishment, discussing and speculating about what earth-shattering event had occurred deep within the outer realms.

Gu Changyuan's gaze swept calmly over the four people. The fear, apprehension, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility as the city lord who had to come to investigate, which they tried so hard to conceal, were all laid bare in his eyes.

"Oh?"

He responded faintly, his voice rising slightly at the end, revealing no emotion.

"You really just... came to check on things?"