Jiang Yue’s mind was like a tiger that had escaped from a cage, and it suddenly began to run and roar.

For him, the experience in the Ruins of Immortal Gods can now come to a temporary end.

The powerful strength he had always desired and the breakthrough in realm he had been striving for have all been realized in this mysterious place.

However, when he looked through the thick fog, he could see that the land of Yunzhou, the hometown that carried all his emotions and responsibilities, was truly the inseparable root in his soul.

That place is not only the place where he was born and grew up, but also the homeland where the human race has lived and multiplied for generations and is connected by blood. It is the pure land that he, Jiang Yue, vowed to protect with his life.

Protect the human race and bless Yunzhou!
These four words, like an eternal rock, were deeply, deeply engraved in the deepest part of Jiang Yue’s soul, blended into his blood, seeped into his bone marrow, and became the entire meaning of his life.

Every breath, every heartbeat, exists for this supreme belief, and beats to protect the hope of continuation of the human race.

The endless opportunities of the Immortal God Ruins are certainly fascinating, and the secrets contained therein, which can enable people to possess earth-shaking power, are indeed full of deadly temptations.

However, when this temptation is placed together with the safety of thousands of people in Yunzhou and the future life and death of the entire human race, everything seems eclipsed and insignificant.

Jiang Yue has weighed the pros and cons countless times in his mind, and the answer is as clear as the sun and moon across the sky, and as firm as a motionless mountain.

In this dangerous and thrilling Immortal Ruins, he fought bloody battles and survived many life-threatening situations. His strength achieved an unprecedented leap, just like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon, completing the transformation of his life. Such achievements have far exceeded his initial expectations.

Now, it is time to decisively cut off all ties and resolutely embark on the journey home, back to Yunzhou, which he has been dreaming of, back to the land that has been ravaged by war but still tenaciously grows, to fulfill his solemn promise to this land and to the people in Yunzhou who are looking forward to it.

He could never forget the devastation he saw on the battlefield that was ravaged by the iron hooves of demons. The broken walls, scorched earth and smoke were like a heart-wrenching pain that was deeply imprinted in his mind.

What he could not forget even more was the hope and despair in the eyes of those people who had lost their homes and became displaced. These were like two invisible swords, piercing his heart day and night and making him unable to find peace.

Those suffocating scenes, like an lingering nightmare, spurred him on all the time, warned him, and reminded him at all times what the true meaning of becoming stronger was.

It is not just the expansion of one’s own selfish desires, nor is it the pursuit of the illusory peak of power that is like a castle in the air.

It is to protect, to protect those fragile yet extremely beautiful things, so that the human race, a race that has experienced hardships and suffered devastation, can truly stand firm with its head held high in this extremely cruel world where the strong prey on the weak, and never repeat the same heart-wrenching tragedy that will bring lifelong regret.

His mind was as hard as iron, his will as strong as steel, and a burning emotion surged in his chest. Without a trace of hesitation or delay, he decisively and resolutely took out the ancient and mysterious jade talisman from the storage ring.

This jade talisman is not only a cold medium of transmission, but also carries the earnest and hopeful instructions from Master Xu Chong before he left.

The heavy expectations, the trust and reliance as heavy as a mountain, are all like invisible weight, condensed on this seemingly inconspicuous but extremely meaningful jade talisman.

As he took the jade talisman, a warm jade-like light instantly flowed through his fingertips like running water, as if it had life, warm and full of vitality, dispelling the coldness of his fingertips.

The mysterious and complex runes engraved on it were like elves that had been sleeping for thousands of years and were awakened. They began to flow slowly, flashing a fascinating, mysterious luster as bright as stars, as if containing the ultimate truth of heaven and earth and the mysteries of the universe.

A familiar and boundless power slowly spread out from the jade talisman, and silently, it produced an incomparably mysterious resonance with the strange space of the Immortal Ruins, as if two pieces of heaven and earth that were originally separated but naturally fit together, after thousands of years, finally found each other and were about to merge into one.

“Om-“

From the void, there was a slight but long vibration, like an ancient and heavy bell being gently struck. The sound was distant and deep, shaking the eardrums and directly penetrating the depths of the soul, shocking people’s hearts and minds.

Invisible energy fluctuations, centered on Jiang Yue’s body, spread rapidly in all directions like ripples on a calm lake. Wherever they passed, the originally clear scenes around them began to become blurred and distorted, as if slowly covered by a layer of hazy veil, becoming illusory and ethereal.

The light in the air also distorts and deforms, reflecting bizarre, psychedelic and brilliant colors. The space seems like a calm lake with a stone thrown into it by a naughty child, causing layers of ripples visible to the naked eye, so illusory and blurry that it is difficult to distinguish between reality and falsehood.

The power of transmission had been completely activated by the jade talisman, and began to operate slowly but firmly. The powerful spatial energy was like a gentle arm, carefully lifting his body up, allowing him to gradually break free from the constraints of the ground. Jiang Yue’s figure was enveloped by a soft and holy light, rising slowly, as if being gently lifted by an invisible and warm force, his whole body was bathed in a warm and sacred light, and every pore was greedily dilated, absorbing this pure and powerful power to its heart’s content, washing his body and nourishing his soul.

The next moment, his figure was like a drop of ink falling into clear water, quickly dissolving, becoming illusory, and finally disappearing completely, as if he had never existed in this space, without leaving any trace. Only in the air, there were still faint spatial fluctuations, like a breeze, vaguely proving that Jiang Yue had once stopped here and left a legendary mark of his.

In a moment, the last ray of light also dissipated, and the ancient jade talisman became dim again, losing all its luster and returning to silence, like an old man who has completed his mission, retired, and quietly waited for the next time to be awakened.

The spatial fluctuations gradually subsided, and everything around returned to its original appearance, quiet and empty, as if nothing had ever happened. Only the unknown land deeper in the Immortal Ruins was still quietly waiting for Jiang Yue’s future exploration and conquest, waiting for him to come again and write a more glorious and magnificent chapter.

Yunzhou!

The familiar and friendly breath of the land that he had been dreaming about day and night came to his face like a spring breeze, instantly dispelling the fatigue and tiredness that shrouded Jiang Yue’s heart, making him feel extremely relaxed and comfortable, as if a heavy burden had been lifted.

It is no longer the ancient, depressing and heavy atmosphere of the Immortal Ruins, but the warm atmosphere that is unique to human settlements, full of vitality and vigor, and rich in the flavor of human fireworks. It is real and fresh, like returning to the warm harbor of home, making people feel at ease and peaceful.

Jiang Yue’s figure suddenly appeared from the void, and his feet landed steadily on the hard ground. Feeling the solid touch under his feet, he knew that he had returned to his homeland, to the Yunzhou he loved deeply, and to the true home of his soul.

The surrounding scenery slowly unfolded before his eyes like a beautiful painting. The familiar mountains and rivers, the familiar scent of grass and trees, the fragrance of earth in the air, and the faint smell of cooking smoke, everything seemed so intimate and warm, as if a wanderer who had been away from home for many years had finally returned to his hometown, feeling at peace and tranquility, all the fatigue had vanished, leaving only a heart full of relaxation and joy.

He slowly looked around, and wherever his eyes could see, a peaceful and tranquil scene came into view. All traces of the previous brutal battle had completely disappeared, as if it had never happened. Only the calm and peace after surviving the disaster was left, which made people’s hearts calm down.

The battlefield has been completely cleared. Even the strong smell of blood that once filled the air has been blown away by the breeze, leaving only the faint fragrance of soil and the scent of new grass and trees after the rain, which is fresh and full of vitality, heralding hope and rebirth, and making people full of beautiful visions of the future.

Jiang Yue’s spiritual awareness was like an invisible tide, spreading rapidly in all directions with him as the center, meticulously exploring everything around him, not missing any slight abnormality, just like an experienced and highly vigilant hunter, carefully observing his territory to ensure its safety.

The city has regained its former hustle and bustle. The streets and alleys are bustling with people. The various hawking sounds, the children’s laughter, and the people’s relaxed and joyful conversations have come together to form a moving and beautiful piece of music. The long-lost vitality and vigor have returned to the city.

The people live and work in peace and contentment, with happy smiles on their faces as if they had been reborn after a disaster. It is a joy and satisfaction that comes from the heart, just like the dry land welcoming the rain, or the dew after a long drought. Everyone’s face is filled with anticipation for the future.

Children are playing and fighting carefree in the wide streets and alleys, their clear laughter as sweet as silver bells, shining with the light of hope and full of vigorous vitality under the bright sunshine. Old people are gathering in familiar teahouses and taverns in groups of three or five, chatting and laughing, leisurely and comfortable, savoring the hard-earned peace, as if the haze of demon invasion has never shrouded the city, and everything has returned to its former tranquility and beauty, full of hope.

Everything seems orderly, full of vitality, hope and energy, as if it has experienced a cruel baptism, reborn from the ashes, becoming more resilient, more full of vitality, and brand new.

The haze brought by the demon invasion seemed to have really disappeared, and the city was full of vitality again, like a dead tree coming back to life, brand new and full of hope.

But Jiang Yue was very clear in his heart that this was only an apparent calm, just like beneath the calm surface of a lake, there were actually undercurrents surging. The crisis had not been truly resolved, and the threat of the demons was like a poisonous snake lurking in the dark, still dormant, and could launch a fatal attack again at any time, revealing its hideous fangs.

The shocking conspiracy hidden behind the demon clan and those unknown enemies lurking in the dark are like the sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of the people of Yunzhou. They may suddenly fall at any time and bring about a catastrophe, plunging the human race into the abyss of despair again, from which there will be no recovery.

He keenly felt that the aura of the monks in the city had become more condensed and steady than before he left, like fine steel that had been tempered a thousand times, its edge restrained but more indestructible. Obviously, after the baptism and tempering of war, the overall strength of Yunzhou warriors had been significantly improved, as if they had experienced a cruel baptism, breaking out of the cocoon and being reborn, radiating a stronger vitality and unlimited potential.

In the distance, there was a faint smell of medicine and low roars coming from the wounded camp. It was the gratitude for surviving the disaster, the expectation for the future, and the desire and awe for life of the survivors.

Jiang Yue knew that those soldiers who fought bravely on the battlefield and were seriously injured have been properly accommodated and treated, and are actively recovering from their injuries and regaining their fighting power. In order to protect Yunzhou, they have made great sacrifices and demonstrated the indomitable will of the human race, which is admirable.

The remaining corpses of the demons have also been thoroughly cleaned up and burned without leaving a trace. The air is filled with the faint scent of grass and ashes, as if silently telling the cruel mark of the war that once came, reminding people to remember history and cherish this hard-earned peace.

Feeling the vibrant vitality in Yunzhou City and the increasingly tenacious will of the Yunzhou warriors, Jiang Yue’s heart calmed down a little, his tense nerves relaxed a little, and his frown relaxed.

In the defense of Yunzhou, the human race finally won a hard-earned victory. They used their blood and lives to defend their homes, the people of Yunzhou, and the dignity and hope of the human race, winning a precious breathing space for themselves and the human race.

But he knew in his heart that this was just the beginning. The road ahead for the human race was still long, and the challenges ahead were still extremely difficult, even more severe. The conspiracy of the demon race would never stop. A stronger crisis was still waiting for him and the human race. (End of this chapter)