Once Jiang Luoli said this.
Jiang Shengyi's eyes curved into crescents as she smiled.
Jun Xiaoyao also smiled and ruffled Jiang Luoli's hair.
"This is more like the Luo Li in my memories."
The Jiang Luoli in his memories was lively, cheerful, and full of Origin Qi.
Jiang Luoli also smiled, her large eyes curving into bright, crescent-moon shapes.
Jun Xiaoyao had returned, and Jiang Shengyi had returned as well.
The emotional wounds of the past had all been healed.
Her Heart Demon would also vanish completely.
Afterward, the three of them chatted for a long time.
Although Jun Xiaoyao truly wanted to spend more time with the two women, he did indeed have some matters that needed to be handled.
While Jiang Shengyi and Jiang Luoli were talking about girl talk.
Jun Xiaoyao left to meet with the Old Ancestors of the Jun Family once again.
Including the 18th Ancestor and the others, almost all the Old Ancestors of the Jun Family remaining in the Desolate Heaven Immortal Domain were present.
This was enough to show how much importance they placed on Jun Xiaoyao's return.
At the head of the Old Ancestors sat a man in green robes; he looked very young, with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, his posture elegant.
Yet, his aura was extremely terrifying.
It was none other than the Second Ancestor Jun Lingxiao.
Jun Lingxiao had once suppressed an era with his sword, known as the Lingxiao Sword Ancestor.
At this moment, his gaze toward Jun Xiaoyao carried a hint of divine light.
"Xiaoyao, I have a question for you."
"Some time ago, was that mysterious Great Emperor who triggered the eternal emperor ranking and finally transcended, you?"
As Jun Lingxiao's voice fell.
The other Old Ancestors present stared fixedly at Jun Xiaoyao, waiting for his answer.
Jun Xiaoyao had nothing to hide and said indifferently, "It is."
With those two words, the Old Ancestors present all revealed expressions of joy, and some even laughed out loud.
"Good, very good! My Jun Family has truly produced another Dragon!"
"Not bad, Xiaoyao. You did not disappoint us. No, I should say, you have greatly exceeded our expectations!"
The Old Ancestors of the Jun Family present were usually mature and steady, never showing their emotions.
But now, they had lost their composure, unable to hide their joy.
After all, their Jun Family had produced such a Prodigy.
If it were any other power, they would have already popped champagne to celebrate.
Although their Jun Family often produced Prodigies, such as Jun Wuhui, and the even earlier Emperor Jun Qitian and others.
Other powers might take a long time to produce a single Prodigy who could sweep through an era.
But in the Jun Family, such Prodigies appeared every year.
But the difference was this.
Jun Xiaoyao was so monstrous that the word "Prodigy" was far from enough to describe him.
Even including his time in the Boundary Sea, he was not yet a hundred years old.
Achieving the status of Emperor within a hundred years—what kind of concept was that?
This was merely the lifespan of the most ordinary Mortal; it was too short.
Among Cultivators, it really didn't amount to much.
Let alone becoming an Emperor at a hundred, even being a Supreme at a hundred was extremely rare.
From this, it could be seen that Jun Xiaoyao was simply an unreasonable existence, defying objective laws.
Facing the surprise and admiration of the Old Ancestors.
Jun Xiaoyao remained calm and collected.
Because for him, this really didn't amount to much.
"Xiaoyao, who could have imagined that in just a few decades, you would grow to a level where even we have to look up to you?" The 16th Ancestor sighed with emotion.
The 18th Ancestor also nodded and said, "Indeed, Xiaoyao, we are ashamed."
"Once the news of your ascension to Emperor spreads, we fear we will be the laughingstock of everyone."
They, dignified Old Ancestors, were actually far inferior to a young descendant; it had simply become a joke.
Who knows how many people were mocking the 18th Ancestor behind his back.
Did the 18th Ancestor not need Face?
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river; do not bully an Old Ancestor just because he is poor!
Upon hearing this, Jun Xiaoyao smiled indifferently, "The grace of the Old Ancestors' teachings, Xiaoyao will keep in his heart."
Although Jun Xiaoyao's strength was now peerless.
Even some of the Old Ancestors present could not compare to him.
Yet Jun Xiaoyao would not become arrogant because of this.
These Old Ancestors of the Jun Family had taught and cared for him much when he had not yet grown up.
Now that Jun Xiaoyao had grown up, he naturally had to return the favor.
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao's attitude, the expressions of the Old Ancestors all carried a hint of gratification.
In the cultivation world, the strong are respected; it is not about seniority, but strength.
Yet Jun Xiaoyao, having such strength, remained humble and respectful toward his elders, which made them sigh with emotion.
Having strength is one part; having good Heart-Nature and character is equally important.
However, Jun Xiaoyao was also aware.
The Old Ancestors currently remaining in the Jun Family were only a small portion.
Never mind the Old Ancestors or Ancient Ancestors.
The Jun Family had ancestors in abundance.
There were still Remote Ancestors, High Ancestors, True Ancestors, and so on...
Even, there was the Jun Family's Three Pure Ones, manifested by Jun Xiaoyao using the He-Hua Zi-Zai Technique.
That seniority was unimaginable.
Of course, these beings were not in the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain.
Even the closest Remote Ancestor, the Jun Family's Emperor through the ages, Emperor Jun Qitian, was not in the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain.
The Jun Family in the Desolate Heaven Immortal Domain was only a small group of people from the Jun Family.
If one were to compare the entire Jun Clan to an iceberg.
Then the Jun Family in the Desolate Heaven Immortal Domain was merely the tip of the iceberg.
And just this tip alone was enough to ensure the Legacy in the Immortal Domain remained immortal for ten thousand generations.
The Jun Family truly had a lot of substance.
Jun Lingxiao said to Jun Xiaoyao, "Right, Xiaoyao, there is one more thing to ask you, regarding the eldest..."
The "eldest" he referred to was naturally the First Ancestor, Dao Emperor Jun Cangsheng.
Jun Xiaoyao also told the Old Ancestors about some things in the Boundary Sea.
Including how he and the First Ancestor, Dao Emperor Jun Cangsheng, fought against the source of the black calamity, the Lord of the Calamity Source.
Upon hearing that Jun Xiaoyao finally manifested the shadows of the Three Pure Ones and resolved the Lord of the Calamity Source.
The hearts of the Old Ancestors were filled with even more emotion.
Of the Four Apocalypses, three had actually fallen at the hands of Jun Xiaoyao.
One could only say that perhaps Jun Xiaoyao was truly the fated one, destined to dominate the rise and fall of this world.
"Right, may I ask the Old Ancestors, my father..."
What Jun Xiaoyao referred to was naturally Jun Wuhui.
"Wuhui, because of the Ancient Covenant, left the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain..." The Third Ancestor Jun Taihuang hesitated to speak.
The Second Ancestor Jun Lingxiao then said, "It is related to the Great Calamity of the Vast."
"The Great Calamity of the Vast?"
Jun Xiaoyao pondered; from the name, it seemed to be related to the Boundless Starry Sky.
Jun Lingxiao continued, "The reasons for this matter are too complex, but for now, the Nine Heavens Immortal Domain is also in a troubled time."
"The Foreign Realm?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.
"Xiaoyao, what are your plans for the next steps?"
"With your strength, if you announce it to the world, you can have people from all directions come to congratulate you, and the Family will hold the most grand Emperor's Banquet for you."
Since ancient times, those who achieved the Dao would hold an Emperor's Banquet, letting all living beings come to congratulate them, with great prestige.
And Jun Xiaoyao, even among Great Emperors, was unique; no one had achieved the Dao at his age.
Therefore, if Jun Xiaoyao were to hold an Emperor's Banquet, it would be the most grand and luxurious in history.
Jun Xiaoyao thought for a moment, then said, "I think this matter can be delayed a bit."
"After all, the calamity of the Foreign Realm has not yet been resolved."
"Then Xiaoyao, what is your idea..."
In the past, the Jun Family had always respected Jun Xiaoyao's opinions.
And now, with Jun Xiaoyao's different Realm and strength, they had to listen to his views even more.
It could be said that the Old Ancestors truly placed Jun Xiaoyao on an equal footing, no longer treating him as a junior.
"I think we should give the Foreign Realm a bloody lesson." Jun Xiaoyao smiled.
Those who knew him well knew.
When Jun Xiaoyao showed this smile, it meant someone was about to be unlucky.
"It seems you already have an idea, Xiaoyao." The Old Ancestors also smiled.
"So for now, there is no need to reveal the news of my return to the Immortal Domain, so as not to alert the Foreign Realm." Jun Xiaoyao said.
He wanted to give the Foreign Realm a big surprise.
He wanted to fight a battle that would establish the unworldly prestige of his, the Xiaoyao Emperor!