Over a hundred years, he tried countless methods, but none could succeed. In the end, he could only pin his hopes on his unborn child, forcibly extracting the bloodline and infusing it into the child.

This was for the day when the other party's physical body would reach perfection, with a powerful foundation, allowing two perfect bodies to directly overcome the most challenging hurdle of becoming a saint in the physical body.

At the beginning, he vividly remembers Xuanling was very happy, feeling joyful for helping the Xiang Family give birth to a direct heir and grandson. After all, at their realm, wanting to give birth to offspring was already extremely difficult.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects that Xiang Qianqiu gathered for her showed his affection for the unborn child, but gradually, some of his abnormalities were discovered by Chen Xuanling.

Ultimately, taking advantage of one of his outings, she escaped from the Xiang Family Secret Realm.

Furious beyond measure, he ordered the pursuit and killing of Chen Xuanling, but… when he saw Chen Xuanling again, she had already given birth to that child and handed it over to someone else.

At this moment, in this time, he continually recalls the scene from back then where Chen Xuanling kneeled before him, begging him to spare the child's life.

But after waiting for a long time, he remained indifferent, and Chen Xuanling.... declared her intentions with her death.

Now, his power wanes, about to fall, he can face his own inner self. At that time, indeed, his heart was stirred, leading to twenty years of not troubling Wu Daozi.

However, that was only a momentary softheartedness; essentially, he still had Xu Yan Monk keep an eye on Wu Daozi. After Xiang Lingtian proved useless, unable to help his body achieve sainthood, he had to continue with the previous plan.

And ultimately, it led to such an outcome.

He had to say that he felt quite pathetic; everything he wanted to do seemed to have failed, still the high-eyed, low-handed Crown Prince.

"In some ways."

Flooding memories mirrored before his eyes, Xiang Qianqiu smiled at Chen Yuan.

"What a pity, regret is useless."

"Indeed, there are no remedies for regret in this world."

Xiang Qianqiu sighed.

"Any last words you wish to say?"

"Yes."

"You should know what I want to ask."

Chen Yuan gazed at Xiang Qianqiu. Having said so much, he wasn't merely trying to be emotional at the end; he sought to understand Xiang Qianqiu's true plans.

He wanted to use it as a reference to break through the Physical Body Saint Realm.

He also wanted to know Xiang Qianqiu's understanding of the Immortal Domain. The tide has risen, and the Immortal Domain is ultimately an enemy that cannot be avoided. He hoped to gain insights about the Immortal Domain from all angles.

And as a descendant of Grand Ancestor Chu, there are bound to be some records.

"I know."

Xiang Qianqiu smiled, his eyes becoming brighter, as if restored from his earlier half-dead state, a stark contrast and difference.

Chen Yuan also smiled, talking to a smart person can indeed be quite effortless at times.

"The method I told you is correct. First from within outward, break through the physical body, condense the inner universe, then break through the Primordial Spirit. In doing so, inner and outer connect, achieving unity of heaven and earth."

"Must both be broken through simultaneously?"

"No."

Xiang Qianqiu took a deep breath:

"When the physical body initially enters the Saint Realm, rules are incomplete; better to delay a little before breaking through the Primordial Spirit Six Realms, as long as the inner universe hasn't fully integrated.

Once the inner universe's rules fully integrate, it will be very difficult to connect with the outer heaven and earth."

"Is there more?"

"I don't know what method you'll use to forcibly break through the Physical Body Six Realms, but I made some preparations before, hidden in Nine Dragon Mountain Secret Realm in South State.

And within those nine mountain veins, I planted nine Dragon Veins. Originally, my plan was to devour your bloodline, then use the nine Dragon Veins, with heaven and earth as the furnace and Dragon Vein Energy as fire, to completely push the physical body to the apex.

You… can also devour my bloodline, use this method to break through. This was my years of exploration, deemed most hopeful."

Chen Yuan nodded, indicating his understanding.

"But this is only what I have explored, without precedence; if you have other methods, you can choose them, or combine them if possible. I still hope you succeed, to restore the glory of Great Chu."

"My surname is Chen, national title Yan."

"No matter, no matter. Regardless, you are ultimately of the Xiang Family bloodline, a descendant of the Grand Ancestor. Replace Chu with Yan…. is fine… Great Chu is ultimately past."

Some release showed in Xiang Qianqiu's eyes, about to die, he could only console himself this way. It's just a pity, after dedicating a life to Great Yan, he did not succeed.

"What about the Immortal Domain?"

Chen Yuan continued asking.

Xiang Qianqiu fell silent for a moment:

"Whether you believe it or not, actually, there are not many records about the Immortal Domain within the Xiang Family, possibly no different from what you know.

In the past, Grand Ancestor left only a sentence."

"What sentence?"

"Immortal Domain Thirty-Three Layer Heavens."

"Thirty-Three Layer Heavens?"

"Correct."

"What does it mean?"

"Don't know. Ancient records state: Immortal Domain Thirty-Three Layer Heavens, beyond human capability, don't fully trust any Immortal Sect. Should the descendants achieve something, remember, lure immortals to Lower Realm, then eliminate them!"

Chen Yuan deeply furrows his brow. This sentence doesn't give much information but isn't little either; at least, the literal meaning suggests there's an issue with the Immortal Domain.

Otherwise, Grand Ancestor wouldn't have said to lure immortals to Lower Realm and then eliminate them.

"Immortal Domain's power is strong. Even if you have Earth Immortal backing now, it's impossible to be their match. Recklessly acting will only fail.

Nowadays, seeing as your tide has risen, best to bide some time, wait until the body and Primordial Spirit both step into the second level of the Six Realms. Then, with Human Emperor's fortune, only then will you have the confidence for confrontation.

These were all my original plans. Believe or not, it's up to you."

Xiang Qianqiu continued.

After speaking this sentence, Xiang Qianqiu's restoration time seemed to have reached its limit, the aura rising and falling, the Primordial Spirit beginning to collapse gradually.

Chen Yuan regained his spirit, looked at Xiang Qianqiu's ferocious face, furrowed brows, and said:

"The grievances between you and me will be settled upon your death. If there are any remaining wishes, looking at you saying these matters earlier, as long as not excessive.

I will try to fulfill them."

Xiang Qianqiu laughed wildly:

"My wish is to re-establish Great Chu, restore the Xiang family's pinnacle in the human world, eradicate the Immortal Domain, that culprit, and avenge my fallen Xiang Family ancestors.

If you can achieve this, I have no other wishes."

"After your death, I will spare the Xiang Family within the Nine Dragon Mountain Secret Realm, but accepting them is impossible."

"It doesn't matter, once I.... fall.... the Xiang Family.... will have no chance of resurgence.... kill or not.... extinguish or not.... all depends on your will.

As long as you don't die, the lineage doesn't end, I.... the Xiang Family..... will always exist!"

Xiang Qianqiu roared, and the killing aura of the God Slaying Spear enveloping him thoroughly suppressed him, as if piercing his bones, bringing endless agony.

Perhaps, such a horrific torment was Xiang Qianqiu's retribution.

"On your way, Emperor of Great Chu."

Chen Yuan took a deep breath, focusing back, divine thought moved, God Slaying Spear's power surged, strength instantly rose, directly shattering Xiang Qianqiu's physical body.

The exploding blood and Qi turned into a crimson Blood Pearl.

Only one sentence continued to echo in the void.

"Even in death.... I feel no regret.... Chen Yuan.... remember..... you did not win relying solely on your power..... I.... lost to myself.... ah hahahahaha....

Hahahahaha..."

Xiang Qianqiu's Primordial Spirit completely exploded, aura vanished in the void's chaotic flow, soul returning to heaven and earth.

Former Crown Prince of Chu, Chen Yuan's father, Xiang Family Clan Leader Xiang Qianqiu.... thus falls!

Chen Yuan's gaze remained calm, the vanishing of a great enemy brought joy that gradually faded, replaced by his attention shifting to the remnants of Qi Fortune left after Xiang Qianqiu's fall.

Deep in consciousness, the Qi Fortune Altar trembled gently, and the azure Qi Fortune in the void transformed into a wandering dragon, spiraling and diving directly into his Spirit Platform.

Meanwhile, a new opportunity swiftly surged in his heart.

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Finally, the curtain falls, feeling somewhat satisfying, reaching my ultimate writing capacity.

Requesting Monthly Tickets now isn't excessive, right?

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