At the same time, outside the Chaos Forbidden Zone, a scurvy old Taoist sneaked into a starship, followed by a slightly cunning chubby boy.
"Master, why are we being so... careful?"
The chubby boy was the disciple the old Taoist had taken in thirteen years ago. Even more peculiar was that he was a harbinger of Hongmeng luck.
It was evident that the chubby boy was the old Taoist's backup, his representative.
Hongmeng innate beings, the gestation of Hongmeng purple qi, and the methods of creating harbingers of luck all differ.
Therefore, their strength cannot be judged by their order of appearance or their cultivation realm in a short period.
"Alas, you don't understand. The myriad realms, and even Hongmeng, have been utterly thrown into chaos by a madman. It's best for us to be as inconspicuous as possible."
The old Taoist pushed open a room and, seeing no one around, led the chubby boy in stealthily.
The old Taoist was also helpless; his strength was at the bottom, and he couldn't afford to offend anyone.
Furthermore, ever since the great battle a hundred years ago, innate beings had manifested and entered the world. Some even broke through the primordial barrier of Hongmeng with their true bodies to enter the world, guarding their chosen harbingers.
Because of this, the old Taoist dared not seek out Zhang Fanchen anymore, fearing being targeted by the Demon Ancestor.
With Mu Changqing by his side, he had the confidence to face the Demon Ancestor.
Now, he just wanted to develop discreetly.
Looking at the chubby boy beside him, whose small eyes were darting around, the old Taoist felt a hint of relief.
At least he had gestured a harbinger of Hongmeng luck, gaining a representative and the capital for a gamble.
Moreover, this chubby boy had cost him a great price, which was also his capital for a comeback.
Although the chubby boy was only thirteen years old, his cultivation had already reached the terrifying realm of a Void Immortal.
If this were known to the outside world, it would simply shock people into speechless wonder.
At this moment, outside the Chaos Forbidden Zone, the number of starships reached a staggering million. Prodigies, peerless evildoers, and ancient holy sons were all gathered.
In addition, top experts from various major powers had personally arrived.
One reason was to protect their own disciples.
The second was for themselves to seek opportunities and breakthroughs, transcending limitations and ascending to a higher level.
It could be said that this place was the grandest gathering in the myriad realms.
Hundreds of millions of cultivators were gathered here, all awaiting the opening of the Chaos Forbidden Zone.
As time passed, the chaotic matter on the periphery of the Chaos Forbidden Zone began to churn.
Following this, billions of strands of chaotic mist erupted, shooting straight into the endless starry sky like pillars of light, their brilliant radiance illuminating the myriad realms.
After a brief anomaly, the chaotic matter gradually dissipated.
An entrance, millions of feet wide, appeared, and a chaotic world was exposed to the starry sky.
"The Chaos Forbidden Zone is open, charge!"
Unknowingly, someone first roared, and streams of light, like shooting stars, streaked across the starry sky, entering the Chaos Forbidden Zone.
Zhang Fanchen, Yuan Datou, Wei Ji, Nalan Yong, the old Taoist, and others followed closely, all entering.
...
A month later, Chaos Forbidden Zone!
A black-robed youth lay listlessly on the grass of a high cliff, his face ethereally handsome.
His long black hair was scattered across his shoulders and the ground. He used his arms as a pillow, his eyes slightly closed, appearing leisurely and at ease.
Around him, chaotic beasts occasionally let out terrifying roars, and strange creatures born in the Chaos Forbidden Zone were everywhere.
Yet, no living being dared to approach within ten thousand miles of this place.
Just then, a child's voice, as melodious and clear as a hundred antelopes, rang out.
"Big brother, wake up, Yinyin is hungry."
Immediately after, a slightly plump little finger poked Mu Changqing's cheek.
Mu Changqing slowly opened his purple eyes, a faint smile on his lips.
Before him was a little girl, like an elf, with large eyes full of childish innocence and purity.
Her slightly baby-fat face was exceptionally cute, and her hair was tied in pigtails.
She wore a light green tunic and a jade-green glazed skirt.
At this moment, Yinyin looked at Mu Changqing with a troubled expression, a hint of awkwardness in her eyes.
Hearing the rumbling of Yinyin's stomach, Mu Changqing couldn't help but chuckle softly.
A hundred years ago, he was ambushed by an innate being and thrown into the chaotic, dark turbulent currents.
That strange domain bound his power.
Finally, Mu Changqing fell into a strange, unfamiliar land.
There, there was no heaven, no earth, no light or darkness.
A strange space, inexplicable and indescribable, imprisoned Mu Changqing.
Mu Changqing tried countless methods, but all were useless, unable to escape the cage of the strange space.
Finally, within the strange spatial cage, Mu Changqing discovered Yinyin.
A little girl born in the endless chaotic darkness of the cage.
Like an ordinary girl, she had emotions and desires, but no cultivation.
Even stranger, when Mu Changqing attempted to divine Yinyin's origins, he felt a great terror and dared not continue.
Finally, it was Yinyin who guided Mu Changqing to leave the strange spatial cage, leading him through endless darkness to the Chaos Forbidden Zone.
For a hundred years, the two of them had lived in the Chaos Forbidden Zone.
Of course, most of the time, Mu Changqing was taking care of Yinyin.
He had given her the name "Yinyin."
Yinyin had no memories of the past. She was like a normal, carefree little girl, needing three meals a day and sleep.
For an unknown reason, after countless years, Mu Changqing felt a sense of closeness and familiarity with this strange little girl for the first time.
And Yinyin also depended on Mu Changqing immensely.
It was as if Mu Changqing and she had known each other for a long time.
Upon arriving in the Chaos Forbidden Zone, Mu Changqing had tried to break through the celestial restraints and leave this place.
Even Mu Changqing was somewhat helpless with the sealed Chaos Forbidden Zone.
In the end, it was Yinyin who told Mu Changqing that the Chaos Forbidden Zone would open automatically, so there was no need to rush.
Therefore, Mu Changqing had lived with Yinyin in the Chaos Forbidden Zone for a hundred years.
Mu Changqing stretched and got up. He had already sensed the opening of the Chaos Forbidden Zone and the entry of beings from the myriad realms.
This place was also familiar to him.
Because the Burial Heaven Bead, the item from which he rose during the Era of Emperor's Fall, was obtained from the Chaos Forbidden Zone.
"Alright, Yinyin, be good, wait a moment."
As he spoke, Mu Changqing lightly tapped the sky with his right hand.
A wisp of purple light fell below the cliff.
A moment later, several plump golden dragon fish were captured by Mu Changqing.
He gathered some firewood, and under the fierce purple flames, a delicious and tempting aroma emanated.
Yinyin sat on the ground, a little clumsily, propping her face with her arms, staring at the roasted golden dragon fish with a gluttonous look.
"Big brother, can I eat it now?"
Yinyin raised her expectant little face, a trace of crystal-clear saliva on her lips.
Then, as if feeling it was inappropriate, she quickly slurped it back.
"Yes, eat up."
As he spoke, Mu Changqing took a piece of the plump golden dragon fish and handed it to Yinyin.
Looking at the golden dragon fish, which was several times larger than her head, Yinyin's eyes were solely focused on the food.
She unceremoniously hugged it and began to gnaw. A moment later, as if sensing Mu Changqing's gaze,
Yinyin hesitated for a moment, then offered a piece of fish, speaking with great reluctance.
"Big brother, do you want some?"
Mu Changqing couldn't help but chuckle, shaking his head.
"You eat it, I'm not hungry."
Yinyin raised her small head, seemingly wondering why Mu Changqing didn't need to eat.
Then, unable to resist the temptation of the delicious food any longer, she began to devour it with large bites.
Mu Changqing watched this scene quietly, long accustomed to it.
Yinyin's origins were mysterious and strange. Moreover, in the depths of chaotic darkness, she could survive without eating.
However, she did feel hunger, and thus her solitary life was worse than death.
What surprised Mu Changqing the most was that Yinyin would never grow up, forever remaining at the age of five or six in mind and appearance.