Entering a Seclusion

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--- Chapter 69 ---

Around a big and long dinner table, Yu Long and his family gathered for a New Year celebration.

However, when Yu Long randomly dropped a bomb about him wanting to enter seclusion, they were shocked.

"What? You're planning to enter seclusion?" Yu Long's family members are staring at him with bewilderment. 

Yu Long shrugged and answered casually, "My profound arts have reached a bottleneck and need a reference to break through." 

"Both are stuck at level 10, and I can't do anything about it for now." 

"Level 10..." Xu Sanshan mumbled solemnly. 

Within the Shadow Realm and Lost Heaven Sect, Profound Arts' mastery is categorized by levels.

Level one is the lowest, and level ten is the highest.

Only a handful of people could reach Level 7 Mastery, and those people have a deep comprehension of their profound arts.

Level 8 is when one's profound arts reach the aesthetic realm, where one's energy manipulation is so smooth that there is no need for extra movement when executing a skill.

With a simple finger flick, a force generated may exceed one's cultivation.

Level 9 is even more abnormal. People who reached this level have fully traced and integrated their profound arts into nature. 

Energy consumption was 'abruptly' reduced by 90%.

They also could produce a domain and even defeat someone one 'major' realm higher than themselves.

As for Level 10, Xu Sanshan couldn't imagine how god-like it was. 

Only Yu Long reached this realm so far.

Besides him, Xu Sanshan believed Xia Qingyue, the little granddaughter-in-law, could grasp Level 10 Mastery.

"Where are you going?" Yu Xin asked about the 'important' matter first.

Yu Long smiled, "Wasteland of Death." 

"Wasteland of Death?" Everyone sighed in relief.

They thought Yu Long would go somewhere far away. The Wasteland of Death is only a few hundred thousand miles from the Lost Heaven Sect.

The Wasteland of Death is a land that was left to grow wild. The entire wasteland was 'thoroughly' overrun with dry, withered grass and rocks lined the rugged terrain. 

Spanning nine hundred and fifty kilometers long and eight hundred kilometers wide, countless profound beasts roamed the wasteland, and these profound beasts were mostly wild and ferocious. It is one of the three most dangerous areas within the Blue Wind Empire. The number of profound beasts within it is at least a hundred times more than the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range. It is heaven for profound beasts and hell for practitioners.

Along with its reputation, its dense population of profound beasts attracts large numbers of practitioners and treasure hunters. 

Every year, the deaths of practitioners within the rugged land number more than a hundred thousand, and thus, the place was named Wasteland of Death.

However, this only applies to weak people.

Xu Sanshan and Xu Nannan have been on the Wasteland of Death several times. They knew the 'strongest' beast there was only at Sky Profound Realm.

"But why the Wasteland of Death?" The grandmother asked with a confused expression. 

"There is a God Legacy there." Yu Long answered honestly. They have long known about Yuyan's existence and power, so 'God Legacy' isn't a new topic.

Still, they are shocked.

"Wait, wait, are you sure there is a God Legacy there?" 

"Your grandfather and I have been to the Wasteland of Death several times. But we never discovered anything special." 

"Please forgive my rudeness, but A Legacy of Gods won't show itself to unworthy people." Yuyan suddenly opened her mouth. "Sometimes, to find it, one must depend on fate and destiny." 

"This is what you call a Lucky Chance or Fortuitous Encounter." 

"Fate and destiny." Cang Yue stared at Yu Long with her bright eyes.

Yuyan smirked and commented, "Hehe, It seems Cang Yue has gotten the gist of it." 

"Are you saying that my son is a lucky fellow?" Yu Zhan couldn't help but laugh. "You're good at joking, Yuyan." 

"I'm not joking, Lord Yu."

"Think about it. It would be weird if my Master isn't lucky(Considering the amount of karma he had)." Yuyan recalled when she viewed Yu Long's past life.

On the side, Xia Qingyue smiled because she also could view Yu Long's greatness like Cang Yue. As she becomes older, her vision also becomes more profound.

She could discern more abstract matters like luck. 

Yu Long has abundant luck, making his soul appear like a beautiful golden sun.

After a while, everyone finished their food.

"So, when are you going to depart?" Yu Zhan leaned on his chair as he stared at his youngest son.

Yu Long put on a thoughtful expression and responded, "Maybe in a week or two." 

"I wanna spend more time with family before going to the Wasteland of Death."

Before Yu Zhan could speak, Yu Xin grinned and gave Yu Long a thumb-up, "As expected of my son, you know spending more with family is also important." 

"You've been locking yourself, so mother is sad." She added with a low humph.

A wry expression appeared on Yu Long's handsome face because he was indeed spending less and less time with his family. He was chasing for a breakthrough.

For the next two weeks, Yu Long did nothing but spend more of his time with his family members and companions. Although he doesn't train, his state of mind becomes calmer.

Oh, Yu Long is also formally engaged with Xia Qingyue and Cang Yue now.

After the relentless persuasion from his family, Yu Long could only accept his fate and walked on the path of polygamy. Well, having more wives is encouraged when one is as capable as him.

Of course, it won't stop with just the two girls. 

There are other women in Yu Long's life, and they have accompanied him for a very long time. They deserved more. However, that's for another day.

Yu Long's status is currently sensitive, after all. So many people are paying attention to the Lost Heaven Sect's greatest genius and Lost Heaven Master's disciple.

Well, thanks to this status, the Protagonist Clan wholeheartedly accepted the engagement annulment between Xiao(Yun) Che and Xia Qingyue with some benefits.

The protagonist's grandfather, Xiao Lie, is a very stubborn elderly. But with some negotiations, he accepted the deal quickly.

As long as it is within the Sect's limit, Xiao Lie could ask the Lost Heaven Sect for two favors in the future. 

The Xiao Clan on the Floating Cloud City will also receive some resources and three Outer Disciple Spots in the Lost Heaven Sect. 

It is such a generous offer, considering not many people could join the Lost Heaven Sect because they only accepted young Shadow Agents from the Shadow Realm so far. 

No one in the Profound Sky Continent gets this kind of treatment. It shows the heaviness of Yu Long's status.

Above a summit, Yu Long sat with Yuyan and observed the mountain range silently. 

"How is the Phoenix Clan?" Yu Long asked the Emerald Phoenix.

Besides serving Yu Long, Yuyan was 'deliberately' tasked to oversee the Phoenix Clan in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range. They are growing fast with the modified World Ode of the Phoenix and the resources he has given.

Feng Baichuan and some elders of the Phoenix Clan have successfully reached Sky Profound Realms. They should be able to protect themselves now, but it's better to be careful than sorry.

That's why the Phoenix Clan is still hiding. 

Some young members entered the Lost Heaven Sect a few months ago with different identities, and they are adjusting quickly, considering their bloodline is purer than the members of Phoenix Divine Empire currently.

"Phoenix Clan is doing well," Yuyan answered while munching on a fried dough stick. 'So good~!'

She finished her snack and continued, "It wouldn't take long before the Phoenix Clan possesses enough power not to get bullied." 

"Even the haughty Divine Phoenix Empire is nothing to them in two or three years." 

"You said that, but you're also curious about your other half, right?" Yu Long smirked at the Emerald Phoenix.

Yuyan giggled but didn't say anything afterward. The other Residual Soul of the Phoenix in the Divine Phoenix Empire has gotten corrupted due to her followers and even attacking her other half.

Women hold grudges, and Yuyan is no different.

Yu Long blew a warm breath and said, "It's time to go." 

Jumping from the summit, Yu Long fell from an extreme height and enjoyed the turbulent air.

Yu Long watched the ground become closer and closer as he casually landed on the ground, killing the momentum with a profound aspect.

Or else the land will get destroyed.

"Where are they?" Yu Long looked around and found everyone waiting for him at the secret pathway of the Lost Heaven Sect. Yuyan teleported and arrived on his side.

"Yu Long, we have been waiting for you!" Yu Xin waved her hand at him.

"What takes you so long?" 

Yu Long laughed, "Hehe, my bad. After strengthening the array, I watched the clouds for a bit." 

"Watching clouds..." Yu Zhan and others were speechless. Sometimes, they don't know what Yu Long has in his mind.

Yu Long shrugged and picked sword-shaped gemstones from his spatial ring. He handed it to his parents and grandparents, "These are the Array Key of the Lost Heaven Sect." 

"I will leave the sect behind in your hand while I'm away." 

"My avatar will stay behind to be the Sect's Guardian, so the management..." 

"We know." Xu Sanshan responded before he could finish his words.

"Leave it to us." 

"The Lost Heaven Sect won't lose a piece when you return." 

"Yeah." Xu Nannan supported her husband's statement.

Yu Xin and Yu Zhan glanced at each other, laughing slightly.

"Go, we will watch the place for you." 

"Also, have Yuyan send letters once in a while." 

Since Yuyan could manipulate space, she could teleport back and forth between the Wasteland of Death and the Lost Heaven Sect. 

"Noted." Yu Long gave Yuyan a knowing look.

"Haha, I will update you on Master's progress." Yuyan giggled excitedly.

Yu Long glanced at the five ladies(excluding Yuyan) who followed him to the Wasteland of Death, "Are you ready?" 

"Yes." Xia Qingyue responded with a smile.

"Mm." Cang Yue nodded while crossing her hand.

Hong Guan, Lily, and Chu Yueli also gave an affirmative response as they stood beside him.

"See you later." Yu Long bade farewell to his family.

Yuyan twisted her hand, and the space fabric around them slowly folded, allowing them to move a hundred thousand miles away. 

They arrived at the Wasteland of Death and observed the no-man land with an interesting expression.

"So, this is the Wasteland of Death." Hong Guan blinked her eyes. "What dry land..." 

"Uugh, I can't feel much vitality on the entire land." Lily frowned slightly.

Chu Yueli stays quiet, but she also doesn't like the Wasteland of Death's environment. Although she preferred a silent and cold place, this land is desolate.

Yu Long closed his eyes and expanded [Profound Sense] to the max, which allows him to sense two powerful Sky Profound Beasts in the center of Wasteland of Death.

"Follow me." Yu Long wrapped them with profound energy and used Minor Teleportation Aspect several times to reach their destination.

In the blink of an eye, two Flood Dragons suddenly entered their field of vision and roared at them.

"HUMANS!" 

"GET AWAY FROM THIS PLACE, SCRAM!" 

"Well, that wasn't a warm welcome." Yu Long commented casually.

"Let me handle them." Chu Yueli said while floating forward.

No one stopped the Fairy of the Frozen Glass as they watched her approaching the profound beasts.

The cold beauty exuded intense chill.

"Chronicle of Frozen World - All Things Ice." Chu Yueli pushed her hand and created a freezing wave beyond the Flood Dragons' strength.

"W-What!" 

"NOOO!" 

The profound beasts couldn't even dodge and turn into ice sculptures.

"Wow..." Lily clapped her hands in amazement.

"Hmm, not bad." Hong Guan felt the ice was very strong, similar to her fire.

On the other side, Yuyan had this proud mom look on her face, which made Yu Long roll his eyes.

"I raised that girl!" 

"Yeah, yeah, I know." Yu Long ignored the Emerald Phoenix and landed on the ground, scanning the area. He saw a rock formation and discovered an entrance into a cave.

"This is it." He grinned. "Hong Guan, can you place an array around the area?" 

"Also, add an illusion array so no other people will disturb us." 

"Consider it done." Hong Guan responded and disappeared.

Yuyan peeked into the cave and mumbled, "So, this is where the Dragon God Trial Ground resides... No wonder I have never heard of him." 

"He picked this land of all places." 

A few minutes later, Hong Guan returned and reported, "Done, and I didn't sense any humans' presence in the ten-mile radius." 

"Good." 

"Let's greet the Dragon God, shall we?" 

They entered the cave and were 'immediately' greeted with a massive chamber surrounded by tall stone walls. It was dark, but they could still see because of their sensitivities.

A pair of massive, azure-colored eyes appeared in the air. Each eye possessed a slit, which gave off intense pressure.

"Welcome to my trial, Humans!" A deep voice invaded their ears.

"This is Dragon God Trial Ground, and by completing it, you will receive my legacy." 

"Normally, the difficulty isn't hard, but since you, young man, brought six more people, the difficulties will be increased drastically." 

"You can tell them to wait outside-!" 

"No, let me experience your trial at the highest difficulty." Yu Long responded confidently.

The azure eyes squinted, "You're but a mere mortal at Sky Profound Realm." 

"Don't bite more than you can chew, or you will regret it." 

"I won't. Now give me your hardest trials." Yu Long insisted.

"Let him take your toughest trials, Dragon God. Normal trials won't work on him." Yuyan finally spoke her mind.

"Who..." The Dragon God suddenly felt a familiar presence.

The azure eyes widened in shock.

"P-Phoenix, you are alive!?" 

"Yes." Yuyan returned nonchalantly.

"But how?" 

Yuyan smirked and answered, "My Master revived me." 

"He gave me this new body and power." 

"Master? Reviving you. That's impossible!" The Dragon God couldn't believe his ears for a moment. He doubted Yuyan.

"The Era of Gods eliminated the Primordial Aura that sustains our lives!" 

"Some Gods could seal their strength and stay alive, but their condition is no different than a corpse..." 

"You, on the other hand, look like you have gotten constructed again from scratch." 

"Very perceptive." Yuyan acknowledged the Dragon God's sense.

"But I didn't lie."

"The revival is not impossible because my existence is the best living proof of it." 

"Hehe, Let me introduce you to my master." Yuyan walked and hugged Yu Long from behind. "His name is Yu Long, the Kaiju Maker." 

"Kaiju Maker..." The Dragon God and Yu Long's companion stared at Yu Long.

Yu Long felt their gazes and understood that he had to explain this matter himself. Well, it's about time to reveal his power.

"Nice to meet you, Dragon God." Yu Long walked boldly toward the azure eyes. "My name is Yu Long." 

"I'm Kaiju Maker." 

"In short, I was able to create Kaiju, or Monsters if you want to call it that with my power." 

"Also... From now on, we will be roommates." 

"Let's get along." Yu Long's golden eyes released faint electricity. 

And that's how Yu Long met one of the 'strongest' existents in the Primal Chaos. This is the start of their brotherhood!