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

At this moment, at the Yun family's residence.

The Yun family mansion is located in the eastern district of Nanhua City, covering an area of ​​over 100 acres. With its pavilions and towers scattered in a well-organized manner, it can be considered one of the most prestigious mansions in the city.

But today, the entire Yun family is shrouded in a suffocating atmosphere.

Inside the main hall, "Qingyun Hall," all the high-ranking members of the Yun family gathered together.

Yun Shan, the patriarch of the Yun family, sat in the main seat, his face pale and his breath weak.

He had been stuck at the Nascent Soul stage for eighty years, and his lifespan was almost over. If it weren't for the pills that kept him going, he would probably have already died long ago.

Five elders, all core members of the Yun family, sat on the left and right sides.

At this moment, everyone's face was filled with anxiety and worry.

"Qinglan and the others... should be back soon, right?"

Second Elder Yunhe said in a low voice, his fingers unconsciously tapping the armrest.

"Judging by the time, if all goes well, we should arrive within half an hour."

Third Elder Yunhai sighed.

"I'm just afraid... things won't go smoothly."

The atmosphere inside the hall grew even more somber.

The Yun family risked almost everything for this mission to obtain the Heavenly Star Jade Marrow.

For a family like the Yun family, located in a remote small town, the Heavenly Star Jade Marrow was simply a treasure that could defy fate.

A single piece of jade marrow is enough to enable the patriarch Yun Shan to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. If successful, the Yun family can prosper for at least another three hundred years, and may even expand its influence to the entire Tianfeng County.

But precisely because of this, this chalcedony has become a hot potato.

In recent years, the Yun family has been under constant surveillance by various forces.

The city lord's mansion, several other families, and even some sects outside the city are all watching the Yun family's movements.

If the Yun family goes to retrieve the treasure in a high-profile manner, the news will inevitably leak out. At that time, not only will the jade marrow be lost, but the entire Yun family will likely face annihilation.

Therefore, the patriarch Yunshan ultimately chose the most risky and secretive plan—

He sent only his daughter, Yun Qinglan, to lead a team of twenty elite guards, traveling light and quietly leaving the city.

Everyone was equipped with magical artifacts to conceal their presence, and their routes were carefully designed to avoid any areas that might be monitored.

"Although Qinglan is only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, she is calm and decisive in her actions."

Yun Tian, ​​the head of the Yun family, offered words of comfort.

"In addition, I gave her three 'Void-Breaking Escape Talismans' and one 'Protective Jade Token,' so even if she encounters danger, she can escape unscathed."

That being said, his hands, gripping the armrest tightly and with white knuckles, betrayed his inner tension.

That was the daughter he had watched grow up, and also the most outstanding member of the younger generation of the Yun family.

If something unexpected happens...

"Patriarch, there's no need to worry too much," Elder Yunfeng comforted him.

"Qinglan is a lucky girl. Besides, we've given her so many life-saving items, so even if she encounters a Nascent Soul cultivator at the peak of their cultivation, she should be able to hold her own."

Just then—

A commotion suddenly arose outside the hall.

Immediately afterwards, everyone felt that the entire sky... darkened.

It wasn't the kind of darkness caused by dark clouds obscuring the sun, but rather as if some enormous object was blocking the sunlight and casting a huge shadow.

"What happened?"

The elders rushed out of the main hall.

A colossal black celestial vessel hovered above the Yun family mansion, blotting out the sun and completely obscuring the sky.

The immortal ship exuded a terrifying aura; merely hovering there made the Yun family members below feel breathless.

If facing a power of equal or higher level, the Yun family's higher-ups might still be wary and willing to resist.

Faced with such a terrifyingly giant immortal ship, all they could feel was deep awe and helplessness.

They knew very well that if the other party harbored hostility, the Yun family, with its strength alone, would not even have the right to resist and would be crushed in an instant.

Fortunately, although the immense pressure was terrifying, it contained no killing intent whatsoever, indicating that the other party had no hostile intentions.

Just as everyone was filled with doubt and uncertainty, a thin beam of cyan light shot out from the bottom of the giant immortal ship and landed precisely on the open ground in front of the main hall.

As the beam of light dissipated, Yun Qinglan and a dozen guards appeared before everyone's eyes.

The Yun family's senior members were taken aback at first, then their faces lit up with ecstasy, and they quickly stepped forward.

But when they saw the tall, upright figure slowly walking behind Yun Qinglan, everyone stopped in their tracks, their eyes instantly drawn to Gu Changyuan.

Who is this?

When did Yun Qinglan meet such an amazing person?

The fact that this senior could pilot such a terrifyingly giant immortal ship suggests that his identity was definitely not simple.

The Yun family members' gazes darted back and forth between Gu Changyuan and Yun Qinglan, their eyes full of questions—just who was this mysterious powerhouse who could pilot a giant immortal ship?

Upon seeing this, Yun Qinglan immediately understood what everyone was thinking. She quickly stepped forward and recounted everything that had happened in the Misty Forest.

From the moment she led the team to obtain the Heavenly Star Jade Marrow, to being besieged by the one-eyed elder of the Crimson Cloud Sect and the red-armored strongmen of the Beast King Valley, to the one-eyed elder's personal admission that the intelligence dealer had sold the information about the Heavenly Star Jade Marrow to both the Yun family and the Crimson Cloud Sect.

Finally, Gu Changyuan recounted how he appeared out of thin air and wiped out all the enemies with a wave of his hand, and when asked by the Celestial Human Sect, he gave a general account of the events.

"What? That intelligence dealer dared to sell the same information to two different people? He's practically asking for death!"

"The Crimson Cloud Sect and Beast King Valley are incredibly audacious, daring to plot against our Yun family!"

After hearing Yun Qinglan's account, the Yun family's senior members were immediately enraged, slamming their fists on the table and rising to their feet. Their eyes were filled with gratitude and awe as they looked at Gu Changyuan.

Yun Tian strode forward and bowed deeply to Gu Changyuan:

"If it weren't for your help, senior, my daughter would likely have met with misfortune, and this Heavenly Star Jade Marrow would have fallen into the hands of thieves. The Yun family will never forget your great kindness!"

Other high-ranking members of the Yun family also stepped forward to express their gratitude, their attitude extremely respectful.

"We humbly request that you, sir, enter our residence for a rest, so that we may extend our hospitality!"

Surrounded by the Yun family members, Gu Changyuan entered the main hall of the Yun family.

A sumptuous feast had already been laid out inside the hall, with a dazzling array of delicacies and several jars of spirit wine rich in spiritual energy.

Clearly, the Yun family had made preparations long ago, waiting for Yun Qinglan to bring back the Heavenly Star Jade Marrow so they could celebrate together.

After taking their seats, Yun Qinglan took the initiative to speak and told Gu Changyuan about his trip to the Celestial Sacred Land:

"Father, elders, the senior wishes to travel to the Celestial Sacred Land in the Western Regions of the Eastern Continent. I only know the name and general location of the Celestial Sacred Land, but I do not know the specific route. I would like to ask you elders for help in finding a way."

Upon hearing the words "Sacred Land of Heaven and Man," the expressions of the Yun family members changed, and they all showed signs of difficulty.

Yun Tian sighed and said with a wry smile:

"Senior, to be honest, none of us from the Yun family have ever been to the Celestial Sacred Land. Not to mention the Celestial Sacred Land, we have never even set foot in any city or force of a higher level than Nanhua City."