Zhou Yan knew that he had left the Holy Spirit Land, and now having transformed into a half-step Saint Spirit, his combat power was comparable to a King.

This was a massive advancement, but for some reason, he couldn’t find joy; the scene of the Holy Spirit Land’s collapse still vividly lingered in his mind.

Furthermore, the frenzied battle between Zhou Wangchen and Lee Ran left Zhou Yan with an indescribable sense of loss— as if all his efforts at that moment had become meaningless.

Zhou Yan lay quietly, and suddenly, this sense of loss allowed him to let go of all burdens and heaviness, quietly thinking of nothing, doing nothing.

This was a place forgotten by space and time, where there were no sun, moon, stars, or even rules.

In this land, Zhou Yan didn’t know how long he lay there before the Void subtly emitted a faint white glow.

The white glow approached with incredible speed.

Then, not far in front of Zhou Yan, the white glow formed a Void Gate, and the transformation of the Void Gate was incredibly complex, but Zhou Yan could understand every change.

After understanding, Zhou Yan suddenly realized part of the mysteries within the True Void Monarch Immortal Principles, and his realm slightly elevated once again.

However, at this moment, from within the white Void Gate, walked out a weary-looking man, carrying a few traces of melancholy and decadent aura.

At first sight of this man, Zhou Yan immediately recognized him as Zhou Wangchen.

As Zhou Yan looked over, Zhou Wangchen also happened to look at Zhou Yan.

The father and son met like this, at such a place and time.

"Zhou Yan, do you regret it?"

Zhou Wangchen’s question came unexpectedly but very casually.

But Zhou Yan completely understood the meaning within Zhou Wangchen’s words.

"Father, what difference does it make if I regret? Regret is merely avoiding reality. Certainly, many times there was confusion and hesitation, not knowing where the road ahead led, and even if efforts were meaningless and purposeless. But if I had to do it again, without experiencing what I should, perhaps I wouldn’t even have the qualification to truly face you now."

Zhou Yan sighed as he spoke.

"Indeed, even if we regret, once choosing again, we would certainly resolutely step onto this path. Because many concerns we have, father and son, can only be handled by ourselves."

Zhou Wangchen nodded, seemingly in strong agreement with Zhou Yan’s words.

Zhou Yan gave a bitter smile and said nothing.

For he didn’t know what else to say.

"Child, there are probably some things you understand now, yet some you still do not know. But as your father, I still say... no matter how heaven and earth change, no matter the eternal passage of time, you, Zhou Yan, being my son, will not change."

With a weathered face, Zhou Wangchen spoke with an indescribable wistfulness in his tone.

"Father, I know you’ve shouldered a lot and given a lot. Therefore, we, as father and son, don’t need explanations. You are the father, and I am the son. And I am also the father of Hou Chen, a father who understands the responsibility, duty, and helplessness of such familial bonds."

"Father, if you’ve come to see me, you must have something to say. Please, tell me. Whether it benefits me as your child or helps you as my father, there should not be any distance or knots between us."

Zhou Yan spoke with utmost sincerity.

Being Hou Chen’s father, being the father of Yanyan and Sisi, Zhou Yan understood the mental state his father, who shared the same blood, must possess.

No explanation is needed when deep bonds exist among family members.

With trusted people, explanations are unnecessary; with distrustful ones, explanations are unnecessary.

"Yan’er, you’re right, but this time, it’s simply me helping you reach the final step. Once you achieve the true King Realm, things will become much easier."

"For now, the breakthrough you achieved in this true... Holy Spirit Land exceeded all of the Holy Spirits’ expectations. This is advantageous since the rapid and stable increase in your power is the best outcome.

However, precisely because it exceeded expectations, some training grounds prepared for you have now been wasted.

Much effort has gone with it."

Zhou Wangchen sighed, then continued, "Yan’er, at the Jiang family, I’ve been cultivating two seeds for you, nurturing two True Holy Spirits. However, you’ll need to use some of your own abilities to harvest them."

"If you have no objections, I will guide you to the land of Buzhou Mountain, a unique space akin to the Holy Spirit Land.

The Jiang family resides within."

"Then, you will initiate the Holy Spirit battle, challenge Jiang Tianxin and Jiang Tianling, suppress and annihilate them, and seize the Holy Spirit Origin.

Then, you can cross the final threshold, and complete the ultimate transformation of the Eternal Nine Rules and Ninth Layer of True Void.

The resentment between Lei Yan King and the Jiang family, along with the True Void Heavenly Prohibition, is both the cause and the fruit you are reaping today. Their nurturing of the Sword Burial Ancestor Star was the cause, and now your seizure and harvesting of their Origin is the fruit; these reciprocal causations ultimately can be reversed."

"In the end, Jiang Tianxin and Jiang Tianling are merely pigs for slaughter."

"In this world, suffering is not truly suffering, pain not truly pain. In this, Lee Ran knows more than I do. The path of the Mechanical Emperor, in fact, owed its formation to his suggestion."

"This is a chip. The chip will explain the root of disasters and will deeply transmit information based on the assessment of your combat power index."

When the time comes, you’ll gradually unveil the ultimate truths you didn’t know..."

Zhou Wangchen sighed as he spoke.

Then, a blood-colored chip appeared in the palm of his hand.

The chip, resembling both a coffin and a mummified body whose internal organs had been hollowed out, showed a strange form.

When Zhou Wangchen handed over this chip, it was as if he laid down the last heavy burden and aged several centuries.

The origins of this chip were undoubtedly extraordinary.

Zhou Yan knew this but reached out to accept it.

At such a mental state, giving, accepting, and enduring are expressions of familial affection.

Whether it’s for someone’s benefit or the opportunity carried by this luck,

Listening and obeying are the only forms of filial piety before such a great father.

For beyond that, Zhou Yan did not know what else to do.

"Father..."

Zhou Yan choked slightly.

Zhou Wangchen gently nodded, a soft, happy smile appeared on his warm and kindly face.

He solemnly looked towards the distance, an unknown future lay before Zhou Yan, still a mystery.

But in Zhou Wangchen’s eyes, some results seemed to manifest.

"The battle between Hou Chen and Bi Shui Fairy ended."

"Hou Chen lost by half a move."

"The evil spirit represented by Bi Shui Fairy ultimately triumphed."

"Therefore, I must go to prevent some events from happening, Yan’er. Before that, I’ll send you to Buzhou Mountain.

Afterwards, when you succeed, you will be ejected from Buzhou Mountain by the Holy Spirit Land as if it were an energy discharge.

At that time, I will come to find you and awaken Mu Qingyan to aid you in reviving Feng Zishuang."

"Feng Zishuang is truly important to you."

Zhou Wangchen said as he suddenly demonstrated a Supreme Forget Love’s King’s Dao.

This Dao, formless and colorless, struck all directions of heaven and earth, linking a singularity into a light gate, piercing through endless void and abyss grounds.

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(My body has been unwell for many days now, but I’ve been persisting. Recently readers have said the quality declined, I know I’ve also been agitated. Here, I apologize to everyone. I’ll seriously write from now on, aiming for a more complete ending. The new book "Heavenly Emperor Dragon Soul" updates slowly, mainly writing about the intelligent character Lee Ran, thus writing is challenging. But after this book is finished, there will be more eruptions. Initially writing this book alongside work, so it’s purely out of interest and dreams, with limited writing time. Once this is finished, Can Jian will focus fully on writing, ensuring speed and quality. Hope everyone can understand and support more~ Thanks to all.)