Farewell to the Chen Family, Leaving the Northern Region

The Human Ranking vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed in the first place.

Yet now, the entire Tai Xuan Realm had been thrown into a frenzy due to the Human Ranking's emergence.

Heavenly Dao's blessing—this was the Heavenly Dao's blessing!

Even if one couldn't compete for the top ten spots, making it into the top hundred—or even the five hundredth place—was still a decent achievement.

Chen Chang'an, however, didn't pay much attention to the Human Ranking's appearance, as it had little to do with him.

After leaving the capital of the Great Zhou Kingdom, Chen Chang'an and his companions arrived at the rendezvous point agreed upon earlier with Chen Zhengyuan.

"Ancestor, you've arrived."

"Yesterday, the Human Ranking appeared. Ancestor, do you know what this Human Ranking truly is?"

In Chen Zhengyuan's mind, Chen Chang'an was a supreme powerhouse who had lived for tens of thousands of years. If others didn't know about the Human Ranking, surely he would?

"The Human Ranking is a list manifested by the Heavenly Dao."

"Hmm? And then?"

"What do you mean 'and then'? I know just as much as you do. This is the first time I've encountered something like this."

"Even the Ancestor doesn't know?"

Chen Chang'an nodded, refusing to fabricate nonsense. There was no need.

"Let's focus on the matter at hand."

"The affairs of the Great Zhou Kingdom have been resolved, and that place is no longer suitable for the Chen Family."

"From now on, the Chen Family has only one goal: to become the foremost family in the Northern Domain."

The foremost family in the Northern Domain?

This task was far from simple for them.

Although the Chen Family's strength had grown rapidly, they were only formidable within the Great Zhou Kingdom. Compared to the entire Northern Domain, they still fell short.

Seeing the tension among the group, Chen Yunxuan smiled and said, "Don't worry. With me here, I will ensure the Chen Family becomes the Northern Domain's top family."

Chen Zhengyuan studied his son carefully. After their trip to the capital, he felt Chen Yunxuan had changed.

He was different now—more mature, his aura more imposing, and the pressure he exuded far greater.

"Yunxuan, you have your own mission."

"Hmm? Ancestor, what mission do I have?" Chen Yunxuan asked in confusion.

"Your task is to become the Northern Domain's strongest within a year."

"Remember, the strongest in the entire Northern Domain—not just among the younger generation."

Chen Chang'an's words stunned Chen Yunxuan.

Become the Northern Domain's strongest in a year? The current peak power in the Northern Domain was at the Divine Ability Realm's ninth level.

Did this mean he had to reach the Divine Ability Realm within a year, with combat power surpassing even a peak ninth-level expert?

Chen Yunxuan felt the weight of the challenge. Though his cultivation speed was fast now, progress would slow at higher realms.

Reaching the Divine Ability Realm in a year was no easy feat.

"Ancestor, rest assured. I will become the Northern Domain's strongest within a year."

"I will not disappoint you." Chen Yunxuan's gaze was resolute.

"Good. Once you achieve that, your path will no longer lie within the Four Domains, but in… the Central Heaven Domain."

The Central Heaven Domain?

Once, the Chen Family had resided in the Central Heaven Domain. The Four Domains were nothing more than the impoverished outskirts of the Tai Xuan Realm—a place the people of the Central Heaven Domain disdained and never visited.

The Central Heaven Domain was where the world's spiritual energy converged, a land teeming with powerhouses.

To Chen Yunxuan, the Northern Domain was vast, but compared to the Central Heaven Domain, it was merely a drop in the ocean.

To become a true powerhouse, he had to venture into the Central Heaven Domain.

Chen Yunxuan looked at Chen Chang'an intently, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

"Ancestor… are you leaving?"

Chen Chang'an had spoken more than usual, assigning tasks to both the Chen Family and Chen Yunxuan. This seemed like preparation for departure.

Hearing this, Chen Zhengyuan and the others grew tense.

Had the Ancestor only just returned, only to leave again so soon?

"That's right. I'm leaving."

Chen Chang'an didn't deny it but confirmed it outright.

His stay here had already exceeded his original plans.

Chen Chang'an had intended to roam the mortal world with Da Huang after parting with Mu Yunyao, living freely and happily.

Returning to the Chen Family was merely to see how his descendants fared.

But then he learned of the fetal beads, and a series of events followed.

Now that everything was mostly settled, Chen Chang'an was ready to leave.

He would wander the world while searching for the fetal beads.

"Ancestor… will you return?" Chen Zhengyuan asked, reluctant to see him go.

"Perhaps one day, we will reunite in the Central Heaven Domain."

"There will come a day when we meet again."

"Here are two Divine Transformation Pills. Keep them."

"Do not use them unless absolutely necessary—only if the Chen Family faces life-or-death peril."

The Divine Transformation Pills in Chen Chang'an's possession could instantly elevate a person's cultivation to the Divine Transformation Realm, regardless of their current strength.

But the drawback was that the user would be forever stuck at the Divine Transformation Realm, their power far inferior to those who reached it through steady cultivation.

These pills were only for desperate times—a last resort for survival.

"Thank you for your generosity, Ancestor."

"After all, we share the same bloodline. Consider this my parting gift."

"From now on, your path is yours to walk."

"Never forget—the Chen Family once stood at the pinnacle. You are no lesser than anyone."

"Yes, Ancestor."

"Mountains and rivers may part us, but we will meet again!"

"Everyone, I'll see you in the Central Heaven Domain."

Chen Chang'an gave them a faint smile before turning away with Da Huang.

As they watched his retreating figure, the Chen Family members were overwhelmed with mixed emotions.

From the moment Chen Chang'an appeared, they had found their pillar, their reliance.

They knew he wouldn't stay forever—but they hadn't expected him to leave so soon.

Chen Yunxuan stared at Chen Chang'an's back, silently vowing to himself:

I will go to the Central Heaven Domain. I will become a true powerhouse.

Not just for the Human Ranking, not just to rise above others.

But most importantly—I will not let the Ancestor down!

"I will lead the Chen Family to unprecedented heights."

"I will never betray the Ancestor's teachings."

"Ancestor… we will meet again!"

Haa—

Taking a deep breath, Chen Yunxuan's eyes hardened with determination once more.

"Father, it's time for us to leave as well. This year, I likely won't remain with the Chen Family."

"I will use this year to conquer the Northern Domain!" Chen Yunxuan declared solemnly.

"Good!"

"Go without worry. The family is in my hands, and we still have the Ancestor's Divine Transformation Pills. You need not fear for our safety."

"Remember—do not bring shame to the Chen Family, and never disgrace the Ancestor."

"I believe you will succeed!"

"Yes, Father."

With a firm nod, Chen Yunxuan turned and strode away without looking back.

"It's about time... we put in some effort as well."

"Yes, Clan Leader!"