Once all preparations were complete, Liu Chen's mind stirred, immediately consuming the red date immortal essence within his body to activate the entire Universe Dao Grand Array. At the same time, he did not hesitate to open the immortal aperture portal within his own body, then went all out to guide the fully activated and operating Universe Dao Grand Array, along with the inextricably linked immortal materials graveyard.
Together, they sped toward the open gate of the immortal aperture, finally coming to a steady and secure rest in the northernmost position deep within Liu Chen's immortal aperture. With this, the great task was accomplished.
All that remained was a deep, massive pit, proving that a Universe Dao Grand Array had once existed there.
After conducting a deep Soul search on Snow Pine Child, Liu Chen finally grasped a startling fact—this fellow had already turned traitor! Such behavior sent a chill through Liu Chen's heart, but it also made him resolve to no longer tolerate such a hidden threat. After all, Liu Chen already had three powerful Gu Immortal Disciples under him; an ungrateful white-eyed wolf like Snow Pine Child was clearly of no further use.
However, Liu Chen did not put him to death immediately. This was not due to soft-heartedness or apprehension, but rather because he had other urgent matters to attend to. Given his current profound cultivation, even if he were to swallow Snow Pine Child's immortal aperture, the gains would be minuscule.
"Master! Master! We successfully captured an incredibly powerful Rank 7 Immortal Zombie! And it turns out to be one of the legendary Ten Extreme Physiques—the Blazing Glory Lightning Rush Physique!" When Liu Chen stepped out of the room, the Bronze Crane Formation Spirit, who had been waiting outside, excitedly flapped its wings and flew to his side. It carefully used its sharp claws to hold an Immortal Zombie that was covered in wounds with its eyes tightly shut. Without a doubt, this Immortal Zombie had been severely injured and firmly suppressed.
Liu Chen focused his gaze and felt a secret joy: "Blazing Glory Lightning Rush? This fellow actually delivered himself to my door!" He recognized at a glance that this Immortal Zombie was a member of the Shadow Sect. Now that it had fallen into his hands, he could surely use it to exchange for a wealth of benefits from the Shadow Sect.
"Splendid work!" Liu Chen nodded with satisfaction, lightly stroking the Bronze Crane Formation Spirit's fuzzy head as a reward. Subsequently, he quickly withdrew the Soul Sealing and Demon Suppressing Grand Formation, then placed the Green Claw Ghost Winged Lion into his internal immortal aperture for safekeeping. Once everything was arranged, Liu Chen sent a message to Fei Hongyun and then activated the Star Gate Killing Move, stepping through the Star Gate to arrive directly within Jiang Yu's Blessed Land.
Upon entering Jiang Yu's Blessed Land, a mysterious and tranquil aura washed over him. This place seemed to be eternally shrouded in night, with twinkling stars making it look like a secluded paradise.
"Disciple has failed Master's trust. I failed to remind Master in time, causing Master to miss an Opportunity. I truly deserve ten thousand deaths!" Fei Hongyun had long been waiting before the Star Gate. When he saw Liu Chen step out, he immediately came forward, kneeling on both knees and bowing his head to confess his guilt.
Liu Chen smiled slightly and said softly, "Rise, Hongyun. You did very well, there is no need for self-reproach. To be able to reclaim this blessed land from those Central Continent Gu Immortals is already no easy feat; Master is deeply gratified." Having said that, he raised his arm slightly, and a gentle sword light brushed past like a spring breeze, accurately landing on Fei Hongyun.
That sword light acted like a nimble sprite, gently lifting Fei Hongyun and steadily helping him to his feet. The entire process was as smooth as flowing water, without any sense of delay, and it did not cause the slightest harm to Fei Hongyun. Such an exquisite display of sword technique fully demonstrated Liu Chen's extraordinary control over Sword Qi.
At this time, standing beside Fei Hongyun was a young girl dressed in a black ruqun. Her skin was like snow, her lips red and teeth white, and her large, watery eyes were like two brilliant gemstones, revealing a hint of innocence and curiosity.
At this moment, she was staring intently at Liu Chen as he stepped out of the Star Gate, as if trying to see right through him.
"You need not dwell on these things; as long as you are safe and sound, that is enough. Now, please show me the scenes within Luo Po Valley without reservation, so that I may witness everything there with my own eyes. When the time is ripe, I will naturally go to take Luo Po Valley." Liu Chen softly comforted Fei Hongyun and made his request.
Fei Hongyun responded without hesitation, "Very well." Having said that, he immediately concentrated his spirit, pouring all the memories stored in his mind regarding the surrounding environment of Luo Po Valley into the Inscribed Heart Immortal Aperture. Then, he turned to the Land Spirit beside him and solemnly instructed, "Xiao Yu, from this day forward, this person shall be your new Master."
"As you command!" Although she learned she was about to change Masters, the young female Land Spirit did not dare to disobey Fei Hongyun's will in the slightest. She could only hold back her tears, performing a standard formal salute to Liu Chen and greeting him respectfully, "Land Spirit Xiao Yu pays respects to Master!"
Looking at this lovable little girl before him, Liu Chen could not help but feel a sense of pity. He reached out and gently stroked the top of the female Land Spirit's head.
Subsequently, Liu Chen took the Inscribed Heart Immortal Aperture and refined it directly. Vivid images flooded his mind like a tide—it was the detailed scenery of Luo Po Valley and its surrounding areas! Liu Chen focused all his attention on these images, striving to engrave every detail deep into his memory.
However, Liu Chen also felt somewhat helpless and found it both funny and annoying that Fei Hongyun had so easily transferred his status as the owner of the blessed land.
"Master will not let your efforts go unrewarded; I have another important task to entrust to you," Liu Chen said, looking at Fei Hongyun with a serious expression.
Hearing this, Fei Hongyun's heart jolted, but without the slightest hesitation, he immediately responded, "Please rest assured, Master! Disciple will certainly go all out and will not fail your expectations! No matter how great the difficulties and challenges, I will never retreat a single step!"
Looking at the firm and resolute young man before him, a flash of appreciation appeared in Liu Chen's eyes. He nodded slightly, showing his trust and affirmation of Fei Hongyun, and continued: "Very well, Master knew you were worthy of a heavy responsibility. This is a Gu Immortal I captured some time ago. Master wishes for you to go to the Central Continent Earth Abyss and kill him, then obtain the qualification to become the Master of his immortal aperture and establish a stable stronghold there. That place has treacherous terrain and is full of peril; not only do desolate beasts run rampant, but there are countless unknown dangers waiting for you. However, Master firmly believes that with your ability, you will surely overcome the numerous hardships and obstacles to successfully complete this arduous mission."
After speaking, Liu Chen lightly waved his sleeve. Following a flash of light, a sleeping cloud coffin appeared before Fei Hongyun. Through the coffin lid, one could see the sleeping Gu Immortal within—it was none other than Snow Pine Child, who no longer had any utility value.
"This is Snow Pine Child! Could it be... Master, you are that Thieving Heaven Inheritor?" Land Spirit Xiao Yu's eyes widened, and her face was full of shock as she looked at the person inside the sleeping cloud coffin. When she finally saw the other's face clearly, an indescribable feeling welled up in her heart.
She immediately recognized who this person was, and relying on the precious memories left behind by her original body, she instantly saw through to Liu Chen's true identity.
Back then, this Thieving Heaven Inheritor had made things quite miserable for them; if it hadn't been for Qin Baisheng, they would likely have been completely wiped out.