Beyond the Canghuang Realm.
A certain space.
Over a dozen elders with terrifying auras sat in a circle around an ancient altar.
The ancient altar shone with rolling light, spraying out runes related to time and space that seeped into the depths of the void.
An unknowable amount of time passed.
Suddenly.
Boom...
The altar trembled violently, then a faint illusory image slowly coalesced above it.
The image depicted a desolate expanse of starry sky. Ancient, timeworn stone paths stretched through this starlit space, each path's end leading to a different Small World!
It was precisely the Incomplete Chaos Universe where Ye Yunfei and the others were currently undergoing trials!
"Everyone, excellent news!
We have finally found the spatial coordinates of that ancient trial land!
Now, we can attempt to use this altar to teleport there.
This altar was brought out from that trial land by an ancestor of our Void Sect in the past. It must be connected to one of the altars within that Ancient Trial Land!
Once we reach that trial land, we'll have the opportunity to enter the other half of the Canghuang Realm!"
One tall, thin elder—slender as a bamboo pole—spoke excitedly, his hands trembling.
"Excellent!
After such a long, long era, who would have thought we would finally be able to set foot in the other half of the Canghuang Realm once more.
I wonder how that abandoned homeland has developed after all these years."
A red-robed elder said.
"Haha...
The spiritual energy and natural laws of that old land are far inferior to those of this half of the Canghuang Realm where we now reside. There's no need to ask; that old land is surely extremely weak now.
When our great sects and clans return to that homeland, we will surely sweep everything before us and dominate the world!"
A short, withered elder roared with laughter.
"Alright.
Let's first focus on finding a way to teleport to that Ancient Trial Land."
A slightly plump elder said.
"Good!
Everyone, immediately gather as many Space Crystals as possible, then we shall teleport!
Rest assured, I will summon five of our Void Sect's Elders to teleport together.
Our five Elders all have deep attainments in spatial energy and Spatial Laws. They will ensure we teleport accurately!"
The tall, bamboo-pole-like elder declared in a loud voice.
This elder was the sect master of the Void Sect!
Not long after, these dozen or so elders gathered a staggeringly large amount of Space Crystals and piled them onto the altar.
Then, five old men dressed in black robes arrived, each radiating mysterious spatial auras.
These were the five Grand Elders of the Void Sect, each one proficient in spatial energy and Spatial Laws!
Following that, everyone stepped onto the altar.
Rumble...
The altar was activated, unleashing astonishing teleportation energy. Above the altar, a spatial teleportation channel was torn open.
At the same time.
Within the confines of the Illusion Palace.
Hu Miao had been continuously refining the Mirage Pearl.
Rumble...
The Mirage Pearl erupted with billowing Illusion Dao Energy and Laws, continuously generating various Illusion Arts and illusions, clearly attempting to resist Hu Miao's refinement.
"Hmph!
Our Primordial Heavenly Fox bloodline is higher-grade than your Mirage Beast lineage. Consider it a blessing that I refine you. You dare resist?"
At this moment, all trace of Hu Miao's usual charm had vanished, replaced by a face like cold frost, a domineering temperament. She coldly reprimanded.
Boom...
Rolling bloody radiance erupted from her delicate body. Then, a massive fox shadow emerged from within her, nine towering fox tails soaring into the air like nine pillars holding up the heavens, their aura sky-shaking.
This was the bloodline imprint of the Primordial Heavenly Fox race!
Immediately, the Mirage Pearl began to grow docile.
For demon beasts, bloodline hierarchy was strict and absolute. Higher-grade bloodlines could suppress lower-grade ones!
From then on, Hu Miao's refinement of the Mirage Pearl proceeded extremely smoothly.
Roughly three hours later, Hu Miao successfully refined the pearl.
Whoosh...
The Mirage Pearl flew up, merged into Hu Miao's delicate frame, and disappeared.
Rumble...
Immediately, Hu Miao's aura began to climb continuously, reaching a startling level within moments.
Hu Miao herself appeared increasingly ethereal and elusive. Her graceful figure was shrouded in a layer of Illusion Dao Laws, making her seem both real and illusory, impossible to clearly perceive.
"Master, I've become much stronger!
I can casually create all sorts of Illusion Arts and illusions now!"
Hu Miao exclaimed in delight.
"Naturally. This is a Mirage Pearl left behind by a Mirage Beast at the peak of its power. You have only initially fused with it. Later, when your fusion becomes more complete, your strength will improve dramatically because of it."
Ye Yunfei laughed.
"Also, I can now perceive everything within this Illusion Palace. I know where all the treasures are!
Master, let's go immediately and clear out all the treasures within this palace!"
Hu Miao shouted.
"Oh?
That's fantastic! What are we waiting for, let's go!"
Ye Yunfei was also pleasantly surprised.
Thus, Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao immediately set out, scouring every corner of the Illusion Palace for treasures.
Although a large number of young warriors had already entered and searched this Illusion Palace, the number of treasures remaining was still remarkably high.
Particularly within the core areas, many palaces were guarded by Acupoint Opening Realm monsters. Those warriors hadn't dared to venture in, allowing the treasures within those palaces to remain untouched.
"Space Crystals!"
"Nightmare Stones!"
...
Ye Yunfei found many treasures useful for his cultivation.
"Time Crystals!"
Within an inconspicuous building, Ye Yunfei again found a pile of Time Crystals, and quite a substantial number at that.
Previously, in the palace within the core area, Ye Yunfei had also acquired a pile of Time Crystals.
"Excellent! With these Time Crystals, I can cultivate a secret art related to the laws of time!"
Ye Yunfei was immensely excited.
Before long, Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao had picked the entire Illusion Palace clean.
"Alright, let's leave.
This Illusion Palace holds no more value for us."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Master, a large group of people is waiting for you outside the palace.
I'm afraid the moment you show yourself, they will immediately launch a joint assault."
Hu Miao reported to Ye Yunfei.
After refining the Mirage Pearl, Hu Miao not only had a clear grasp of everything inside the Illusion Palace, but could also sense the surrounding area with great clarity.
"Then we fight our way out!"
Ye Yunfei said coldly.
Ye Yunfei believed that, given the current might of his Heavenly Soul Sword, even if he couldn't defeat them, he should be able to leave calmly.
"Master, don't worry, I'll help you.
When the time comes, I'll create all sorts of illusions and mirages to aid you in battle."
Hu Miao said.
Having refined the Mirage Pearl, Hu Miao's strength had increased greatly, and her confidence had soared as well!
"Fine. The two of us will fight our way out together!"
Ye Yunfei smiled.
"Master, let's go. I'll take you out.
I no longer need an illusion token to enter or leave this palace."
Hu Miao said.
Then, Hu Miao extended her small hand and took Ye Yunfei's hand. Using Illusion Dao Energy, they directly soared into the air and charged towards the outside of the Illusion Palace.