Sage of Humanity

"It's indeed impossible to ascend to Dao Harmony within Branlan," Chen Gushan spoke leisurely. "But what if it's outside of Branlan?"

Yan Zhixing said, "Of course, it's possible! But from ancient times to the present, who could leave Branlan?"

His nature was rough, not noticing the deeper meaning in Chen Gushan's words. Instead, Ho Linglong showed a pondering expression: "Senior Brother Chen, what are you trying to say? Don't tell me you know how to leave Branlan."

Yan Zhixing chuckled: "If this old thing knows how to leave Branlan, I'll give up drinking!"

"That's what you said," Chen Gushan smiled at Yan Zhixing. "Linglong heard it too. Witness it; next time we see him drinking, we'll both teach him a good lesson!"

Yan Zhixing was utterly fond of drinking, carrying his wine gourd everywhere, even nurturing it into his own Dao soldier.

A lifetime habit, suddenly wanting to quit, is no easy task.

Yan Zhixing glared: "Old thing, stop joking; this isn't funny at all."

Ho Linglong said nothing, only looking at Chen Gushan with anxiety and expectation.

Chen Gushan raised a finger: "First, it's said through the ages, there's a way to leave Branlan hidden in the relic."

He raised a second finger: "Second, it's been rumored on the home planet that a boy named Lu Ye cracked the secret within the relic, but no one ever knew what he discovered inside."

Then he raised the third finger: "Third, coincidentally, that girl Zi Ying has a good relationship with Lu Ye, and recently, that Huang Quan from the Huang family couldn't reach her, mistakenly thinking she'd fallen, causing rumors to spread everywhere. Can you guess why Huang Quan couldn't reach her?"

Yan Zhixing and Ho Linglong evidently didn't want to guess, both looking at Zi Ying.

Zi Ying spoke: "Lu Ye took me out of Branlan; there is indeed an exit within the relic!"

Chen Gushan lifted the teacup and took a sip, seeing Yan Zhixing standing frozen as if hit by an immobilization curse, unable to move, finding it secretly amusing.

He already knew this old fellow would react like this upon hearing the news.

After a while, Yan Zhixing took his wine gourd and drank a big sip to calm his nerves.

"Zi Ying girl..." Ho Linglong's voice beside was a bit trembling, "Is this... true?"

"I experienced it personally; there's not a bit of falsehood!"

Yan Zhixing and Ho Linglong exchanged a glance, having no doubts anymore. If Chen Gushan could still be joking, Zi Ying would definitely not make such jokes with these two seniors.

"So the reason you called us here this time..." Yan Zhixing looked at Chen Gushan.

Chen Gushan said, "Zi Ying and Lu Ye encountered some trouble outside, needing some assistance. I thought of you two, but I'm not sure what you think?"

Yan Zhixing slapped the table: "What could I think, what dares I think? What about Lu Ye? Call him over; if he takes me out, my life will be his!"

Ho Linglong nodded: "Brother Yan's thoughts are my thoughts." Being forced to enter Branlan years ago, trapped until today, now that there's hope to leave, she definitely wouldn't miss it.

Chen Gushan turned to Zi Ying: "Alright, contact Young Friend Lu."

Zi Ying said, "I'll reach him!"

She took out her Governor's Token, sending out a message.

A moment later, Zi Ying said, "Lu Ye told us to be ready at the relic entrance; he'll wait for us inside the relic."

Chen Gushan looked at Yan Zhixing and Ho Linglong: "You two heard; do you have anything to prepare?"

Yan Zhixing stood up abruptly: "I've waited for this moment all my life; I'm already prepared!"

Ho Linglong shook her head: "I have nothing to prepare."

If Yan Zhixing might still have some words for his family descendants, she's completely free of it, having been alone all these years.

"Then let's go," Chen Gushan said.

Several figures rose and flew toward the heavens.

One day later, they came to the nearest relic entrance, Zi Ying sent another message to Lu Ye, waited a moment, and then stimulated the altar.

In a moment of dizzying spins, the four entered the relic.

Though never having visited, they had some understanding of the relic's situation. After all, over the years, generations of humans entering the Path have continuously explored the relic.

Observing now, they found it largely matched the intelligence they had; the relic's setup was simple, just a straight corridor forward.

Moving ahead, they quickly passed the first great hall.

Without stopping, it wasn't until the second great hall that they saw a tall figure waiting quietly ahead.

Lu Ye had already heard from Zi Ying who the three visiting this time were. He'd seen Chen Gushan before, bearing a master-disciple relation with Zi Ying. But he didn't expect one of the others to be an ancestor-level figure from the Yan family.

Seeing this, he truly had quite the fate with the Yan family, having made a deal with Yan Hong, the first giant ant trade, which also made him the Yan family's Family General in name.

As for the woman named Ho Linglong, Lu Ye didn't know her at all; he really had no way to engage these ancient generation powerhouses, as they were long inactive on the front line.

As they approached, Lu Ye first saluted, "Lu Ye greets the three elders!"

Senior Brother Chen raised his hand slightly, "Young friend, no need for formalities."

Ho Linglong smiled and nodded, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity. Being able to decipher the secrets deep within the relics, even though Lu Ye is just someone who has entered the Path, it's enough to make her see him in a new light. Not to mention, there's the rumor that this young man has killed many Peak Dao Fusion cultivators of the Insect and Blood Races.

On the way here, Senior Brother Chen also talked to her and Yan Zhixing about the changes in the Huang Quan battle zone.

The two of them now know that this was Lu Ye's doing — he could even persuade a top-tier Insect Matriarch to cooperate with him, bringing chaos to the entire Huang Quan battle zone.

But considering this matter involved the temptation of leaving Banlan, it's no surprise that the Insect Matriarch, called Dark Butterfly, was willing to cooperate with Lu Ye.

"Good, good, good, indeed a hero emerges from the young!" Yan Zhixing was generous with his praise, "I heard you have a good relationship with Yan Hong?"

Lu Ye responded respectfully, "Brother Yan and I hit it off right away, back then he took good care of me."

Yan Zhixing laughed heartily, "The Yan family doesn't just have Yan Hong, there are plenty of lovely young girls as well — gentle, fiery, playful, and cute, all with great figures. Whatever you desire, it's yours, you can have them all if you want, just visit the Yan family more often."

Ho Linglong covered her face and said, "Senior Brother Yean, please refrain from speaking such nonsense in front of the young ones!"

Yan Zhixing glared, "How can it be nonsense? At Lu Ye's age, he should be full of vigor and vitality. How can he do without a few beauties to accompany him?"

Lu Ye hadn't expected this ancestor of the Yan family to be so casual, and was momentarily at a loss for words.

Senior Brother Chen said, "Alright, let's save the chatter for later. Young Friend Lu, we'll rely on you next."

"Please follow me," said Lu Ye, taking the lead.

The gate leading to the exit had been open all along. Lu Ye led the way, with everyone following closely behind.

In a short time, they arrived at the exit.

"Is this the passage to leave Banlan?" Senior Brother Chen stared at the dark opening, momentarily lost.

The rumors were true; there was indeed a method to leave the relics, but unfortunately, no one had ever discovered it except for Lu Ye.

Yan Zhixing and Ho Linglong also gazed at the exit with complex expressions. The endless pursuit for so many years suddenly appeared before their eyes, inevitably feeling unreal.

"Who will go first?" Senior Brother Chen asked.

Yan Zhixing became solemn, "The old rule!"

With those words, he charged straight into the exit.

Back in the day, when the three joined forces, it was always he who led the charge because he came from a background of physique cultivation, while Senior Brother Chen was a combat cultivator and Ho Linglong a magic cultivator. Together, they slew countless powerful enemies.

But as their cultivation grew and their positions rose, they could no longer collaborate.

Because each Peak Dao Fusion had their own duties.

As time passed, today facing the unknown, they seemed briefly to return to their younger selves.

Following Yan Zhixing, Senior Brother Chen and Ho Linglong also dashed into the exit and disappeared.

Lu Ye and Zi Ying exchanged glances and followed suit.

Outside Banlan, the three figures that emerged first stood quietly in triangular formation, their expressions complex.

Though they knew Lu Ye and Zi Ying wouldn't deceive them in such a matter, until they jumped out of the Banlan constriction, no one dared to fully invest, fearing that a glimmer of hope would turn into disappointment.

Until this moment.

"We truly came out!" Yan Zhixing murmured.

The surrounding scenery was distinctly different from Banlan; most notably, Yan Zhixing could clearly feel the invisible binding which had always existed since achieving Peak Dao Fusion had vanished.

Looking down, below his feet was a piece of stellar space, reduced countless times in size, glowing in vivid colors.

"Is this Banlan?" he muttered, never having viewed it from this angle until now. Turning to Ho Linglong, he said, "Linglong, didn't you say Banlan has always been in a drifting state? Why is it stopping here?"

Ho Linglong's eyes turned slightly red. She sidestepped the question, "How should I know? I was so young when I entered Banlan, and now I'm old, I've changed, so it's not strange for Banlan to change too."

Yan Zhixing laughed heartily, "Linglong, you're not old. If we walked together and met people who aren't familiar with us, they'd surely think we're grandfather and granddaughter."

Ho Linglong said with annoyance, "Senior Brother Yean, stop taking advantage of me."

"It's truly wonderful." Senior Brother Chen chuckled nearby, "We've stepped out at last, how wonderful!"

Yet none could perceive the hint of bitterness and unwillingness within his smile.

Some things, in the end, are just too late.

"This way, please, elders. The Insect Matriarch Dark Butterfly's hive is over there. We should head over to meet her first, then discuss how to proceed." Lu Ye gestured invitingly.

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