Chapter 420: Out to the World Rift

In the following days, Meng Chuan visited his parents, children, and wife, as his upcoming campaign in the World Gap might be prolonged.

His parents were now deeply in love, and with the greatly reduced pressure on humanity, Meng Dajiang and Bai Nianyun had no duties, allowing them to travel the world together. Meng Chuan found himself feeling somewhat superfluous after seeing them.

His daughter, Meng You, was also quite exceptional, not far from reaching the 'Great Sun Realm'. However, his son, Meng An, surprised Meng Chuan; his son had an extraordinarily calm demeanor and astonishing strength.

"Qiyue, you didn't see it, but An'er and I sparred, and he continuously demonstrated seven sets of spear techniques," Meng Chuan recounted. "Each set of spear techniques hadn't reached the 'Dao Realm', but their power rivaled that of a Marquis-level peak expert."

"Every set of spear techniques reached the Marquis-level peak?" Liu Qiyue asked, astonished, as she hadn't seen her son in a long time due to guarding the city.

"Yes." Meng Chuan nodded. "One set of spear techniques being heaven-defying would be remarkable enough, but seven sets of spear techniques capable of fighting beyond their level and killing ordinary Marquis-level experts... he’s much more formidable than I was back then."

Although he knew his son had inherited the Ancestral Master Cangyuan's legacy, such prodigiousness still startled Meng Chuan. Moreover, his son was incredibly composed, showing no pride despite his extraordinary talent.

"I’ll be in the World Gap for anywhere from a few years to perhaps several decades," Meng Chuan said. "I’m quite at ease about everything else, but please look after You'er and An'er."

"Understood." Liu Qiyue nodded. "I'll write to them frequently."

"An'er’s opportunities are extraordinary, but opportunities always come with trials and tribulations, some of which can be quite cruel," Meng Chuan explained. "If you feel something is amiss, write to Yuanchu Mountain and summon me back. Returning for a day or two from the World Gap occasionally won't have a significant impact."

As a commander, he had a deep understanding of Yuanchu Mountain’s resources.

However, regarding the twelve most prized treasures of the sect, specifically the first-ranked 'Ancestral Master Cangyuan's Legacy', what exactly did it contain? What trials? What treasures? He knew nothing at all! It was the most mysterious. He only knew it held many opportunities, even those at the Tribulation Realm level. But Meng Chuan also knew that opportunities always came with trials.

For instance, only partial information was known about the third-ranked 'Cangyuan Cave Heaven'. The secrets of the fourth-ranked 'Single Arm' were also unknown, even to Qin Wu and Li Guan; these were secrets only Emperors could know.

Yuanchu Mountain held many unknown secrets.

His son possessed the top-ranked legacy.

"Alright, if anything goes wrong, I'll immediately write to Yuanchu Mountain to call you back," Liu Qiyue affirmed.

"It's almost time; I should depart," Meng Chuan said, gazing at his wife and gently embracing Liu Qiyue.

Liu Qiyue rested her head on Meng Chuan's chest and softly murmured, "This separation will be for a minimum of a few years, perhaps even decades. We've never been apart for so long."

In the past, although he was busy with daily underground explorations, he always returned home at night.

Even when guarding the island, he would return monthly.

The longest he had been in the World Gap previously was less than a year.

This time, they might be separated for decades? Liu Qiyue's emotions were complex.

"Only by resolving the threat of the Fifth-Heaven demon monarchs," Meng Chuan said softly, "and preventing the demon race from sending large numbers of Fifth-Heaven demon monarchs through the World Gap, can humanity achieve lasting peace. This campaign is of immense importance."

"I know," Liu Qiyue replied.

She understood how crucial her husband’s involvement was, but separation was inevitable.

A moment later.

"I'm leaving," Meng Chuan said.

"Be careful," Liu Qiyue urged her husband. "When you go to the World Gap, don't assume you're invincible just because of your strength. The demon race outnumbers us, and their heritage is incredibly deep; they won't be easy to deal with. You can't be too cautious with your enemies."

"Understood," Meng Chuan nodded. "I'll be careful."

He transformed into a streak of lightning, streaking across the sky and flying south.

Liu Qiyue looked up as snowflakes continued to fall, wondering when her husband would return.

At Yuanchu Mountain, in the Cave Heaven Pavilion.

When Meng Chuan arrived, King Zhenwu, Peng Mu, Yun Jianhai, and the Protector Wang Shan were already there.

"I'm late," Meng Chuan said with a smile.

"Haha, it's us who are early," the plump, white-haired old man Peng Mu said with a grin. "The four of us have been staying on Yuanchu Mountain these past few days, so naturally, we'd be much earlier. Junior Brother Meng... your dedication of the 'Myriad Star Tower', 'War God Tower', and 'Mind Sea Hall' to the sect is truly admirable. Generations of Yuanchu Mountain disciples will benefit from this."

"You have made great contributions to humanity and to the sect," King Zhenwu also smiled. "Even we have benefited, learning peerless secret arts."

"Remarkable."

The goatee-bearded old man 'Yun Jianhai' and the Protector Wang Shan looked at Meng Chuan with smiles.

They were arguably the four strongest Marquis-level Godfiends in the past one or two thousand years: King Zhenwu was the most powerful, Peng Mu and Yun Jianhai both possessed top-tier Creation Realm combat strength, and Protector Wang Shan was also at the sixth layer of the Primordial Spirit realm.

Although Meng Chuan was the youngest, all four of them greatly admired him! Meng Chuan's achievements were indeed too brilliant, and so many disciples had benefited from him.

"Junior Brother Meng, according to the plan, I will act with you," Protector Wang Shan said. He wore a black robe and appeared slightly disheveled but possessed the strongest Primordial Spirit among them.

"I'll be troubling Senior Brother Wang for your guidance then," Meng Chuan replied.

"You have all received intelligence on the demon race's Fifth-Heaven demon monarchs," King Zhenwu stated. "However, intelligence has its drawbacks. In recent years, the large groups of Fifth-Heaven demon monarchs in the World Gap, being vast in number, began to gather and form powerful teams after several engagements with us. Observing the 'world birth scene' in the World Gap has even led to some breakthroughs among certain demon monarchs."

Meng Chuan nodded.

He himself, King Zhenwu, Yan Chifeng, and even the deceased Xue Feng—many had experienced breakthroughs in the World Gap.

"Of the hundreds of Fifth-Heaven demon monarchs, nearly 190 have reached the 'Fifth-Heaven peak'," King Zhenwu continued. "In recent years, within the World Gap, a very small number of these Fifth-Heaven peak demon monarchs have taken a crucial step, gaining strength comparable to demon sages. Some are even on the verge of becoming 'demon sages' at any moment, but the World Gap environment cannot sustain a demon sage, so they are temporarily holding back."

"With so many demon monarchs improving in strength, we cannot possibly ascertain everything," King Zhenwu said. "We can only detect a small fraction, so the intelligence is flawed. It can be used as a reference but not fully trusted."

Meng Chuan and the others nodded.

King Zhenwu had ventured inside for several years and was among the strongest combatants, so his words naturally carried more weight.

"The World Gap is a great opportunity for us Marquis-level Godfiends," King Zhenwu sighed. "Most Fifth-Heaven demon monarchs have entered, and many have made breakthroughs in strength over the past few years. However, our human race... most must guard cities, allowing only a very small number to enter. The benefits we gain simply cannot compare to those of the demon race."

"We are few in number, and it's too dangerous for the weaker ones to enter," Peng Mu said. "Instead, sending those of us who are strong enough ensures that even if we can't kill demon monarchs, we can at least protect ourselves."

"Indeed, before we go in, I must remind you once more to be extremely wary of 'Peacock Monarch'," King Zhenwu stated. "Brother Wang Shan can try using the demon cone to see if it can deal with it. No other methods need to be attempted. If even the 'demon cone' cannot kill it, then upon spotting it, you must immediately flee."

Meng Chuan and the others nodded.

Based on the collected intelligence, 'Peacock Monarch' was indeed terrifyingly powerful. King Zhenwu had once faced it and was completely suppressed, only surviving thanks to the incredible defensive power of the Zhenwu lineage's ultimate techniques.

Of course, with King Zhenwu's current breakthrough in strength and the acquisition of Tribulation Realm secret treasures, he now had the confidence to confront Peacock Monarch.

However, among all the Marquis-level Godfiends of the human race, only King Zhenwu had the confidence to face Peacock Monarch.

"Is everyone here?" Venerable Li Guan, Qin Wu's projection, and Luo Tang's projection arrived.

"Master, Venerables."

King Zhenwu, Meng Chuan, and the others bowed.

"Then let's depart now; Black Sand Grotto-Heaven and Two World Island are also sending their teams today," Venerable Li Guan said.

Soon.

Everyone arrived at the summit of the nameless mountain. Venerable Li Guan waved his hand, and with a series of thunderous roars, he shattered the world's membrane walls, also breaking through the membrane wall of the World Gap.

"Be extremely careful on this journey," Venerable Li Guan, Qin Wu, and Luo Tang all watched.

"Understood."

All five nodded.

They then flew one after another into the opening, heading towards the World Gap.

"This is the strongest team of Marquis-level Godfiends that our Yuanchu Mountain can dispatch," Venerable Li Guan said. "I hope they all return safely."

Qin Wu and Luo Tang nodded slightly, both watching the gradually closing hole in the world's membrane wall, filled with hope.

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