Blood trickled from the corner of Gong Yufu's mouth as he glared at them fiercely. He knew he had no hope of escaping, so what difference would it make if he humbled himself?

So, as if she had used up all her strength, she glared hatefully at Chong Jiu.

Lian Sheng stared at him coldly for a while before turning to Chong Jiu and asking, "Divine Lord, what do you intend to do with this person?"

"Kill him." Chong Jiu's tone was calm, as if he wasn't killing anyone.

Lian Sheng immediately raised her hand and killed Gong Yufu, not even giving him a chance to blink.

"Does the Divine Lord have any other instructions?"

Zhong Yuxi shivered, secretly pleased with her own quick thinking.

Chong Jiu thought for a moment and said, "After we've dealt with the matters of the Jiu Ze Temple, let's find a good courtyard near the Jiu Ze Temple. We might go up there at any time."

Lian Sheng's eyes lit up, and she immediately nodded, "I'll get right to it."

Chongjiu said a few more words and then left, leaving the matter to Liansheng to handle.

Lian Sheng looked at the chicken feathers scattered on the ground and said to Zhong Yuxi, "Please take care of these things, and we'll head back to Shenzhou immediately."

Zhong Yuxi's lips twitched slightly, and she nodded to begin tidying up.

When Chong Jiu returned to the Supreme Temple, Yu Chuan had already been woken up by Shu Jian Yue and had been scolded by her. He was so angry that his neck was almost tucked into his chest.

She looked like a wronged little wife.

Chong Jiu glanced at him indifferently, then sat down next to Shu Jianyue. "From now on, you and Xi Xi should go into seclusion and not come out until you break through to the True Immortal Realm."

Yu Chuan suddenly raised his head. "Father, we are only at the fourth stage of the Tribulation Transcending Realm. We are still a long way from breaking through to the True Immortal Realm."

“If you want to come with us to Shenzhou, then you must break through to the True Immortal Realm.” Chong Jiu looked at him expressionlessly.

If Cha is still in the Tribulation Transcending stage, he's too weak. If we take him along, the temple might accidentally kill him.

Yu Chuan felt intimidated by what he saw and immediately nodded in agreement.

"What are you still standing here for? Go and cultivate!" As soon as Chong Jiu finished speaking, Yu Chuan immediately disappeared from their sight.

Shu Jianyue looked at Chong Jiu and asked, "When do you plan to go to Shenzhou?"

Since he sent Yu Chuan and Yan Xi into seclusion to break through their limits, it means he's starting to prepare for his ascension.

Chong Jiu pulled her into his arms and sat her down. "We'll go up after they both finish their seclusion. We can start making arrangements for the Supreme Temple now."

"The people above have already spotted Yu'er, so we have no choice but to go and meet them."

"If all else fails, I'll remove the remaining seals on my body."

Shu Jianyue nodded. The reason the other party kidnapped Yu'er was because they had sensed something; otherwise, why would they have captured him?

Thinking of this, he looked at Chong Jiu and asked, "Didn't you ask them why they took Yu'er away?"

Chong Jiu shook his head. "Asking is useless. They are just people who are ordered to do things."

Indeed, so Shu Jianyue began to think about how to arrange the Holy Spirit's Supreme Temple.

Upon reflection, they realized that although the Holy Spirit had been present for several years, they had not accepted many trustworthy individuals.

If they take Chaotian and Tiankong away, no one will care about the Supreme Temple anymore.

After thinking it over, it seems that only Liu Juefeng is left, but his cultivation level is not high enough.

Those kids are too weak; they'd only be throwing their lives away if they went to Shenzhou now.

Thinking of this, Shu Jianyue sent a message to them, asking them to come over and discuss the matter of leaving it in the Holy Spirit.

Yun Zhongtian and the others were very self-aware, so they all stayed in the Holy Spirit to help Liu Juefeng deal with the matters of the Supreme Temple. Gong Funan also did not plan to go up for the time being, so he was a great help and put her at ease.

Gong Funan needs to wait until Chong Jiu returns to the Upper God Realm before making any plans to go up.

After making the arrangements, Shu Jianyue sent Chaotian and Tiankong into seclusion. She then sent a telepathic message to Kongxuan and Wuyan, informing them of her upcoming trip to Shenzhou.

Kong Xuan replied quickly, saying he would be back soon.

Wu Yan did not reply for a long time, which made Shu Jianyue uneasy.

She always felt that Yan Huang was unreliable, and that Wu Yan shouldn't be bullied.

Just as she was preparing to go to the Ghost Realm, Wu Yan replied, saying that the King of Hell was reorganizing the Ghost Realm and he was helping, so he didn't have time to reply in time.

As for going to Shenzhou, the King of Hell will send him there, so he won't be going with them.

Shu Jianyue felt a pang of sadness. Xiao Wuyan already had a father, so he wouldn't follow this good master anymore.

After learning of her thoughts, Chong Jiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Yan Huang doesn't have that much charm. Wu Yan has probably found something he likes. He'll come back when he's had his fill of fun."

What else could Shu Jianyue say but nod?

Chongjiu then sent a telepathic message to Yanhuang, asking if he needed any help.

As a result, Yama said that Wu Yan alone could handle it, so there was no need for his help.

Upon hearing this, Chong Jiu raised an eyebrow, then ignored it and didn't mention it to Shu Jianyue.

It's best to let Wuyan discover this preference of hers herself.

Since Yu Chuan went into seclusion, Si Huaijin stopped teaching him, so Shu Jianyue had to teach him herself. Fortunately, she wasn't going anywhere recently, so she took him with her.

Chong Jiu was unhappy about this, so he handed Si Huaijin over to Gong Funan and asked him to teach him. He then pulled Shu Jianyue into a symbolic seclusion.

This seclusion lasted for five years.

In the world of cultivation, five years is but a fleeting moment, so they didn't feel much when they emerged from seclusion.

When I saw Si Huaijin, the feeling came to me.

Because Si Huaijin, who was so small back then, has grown up. Now, at nearly ten years old, he's already up to Shu Jianyue's chest.

"Wow, our little Huaijin has grown so tall!" Shu Jianyue said, gesturing as she spoke.

Si Huaijin looked at her happily and said, "Master, my cultivation level is now at the Golden Core stage."

A five-year Golden Core cultivation period would make one a genius among geniuses, even among Holy Spirits.

"Wow, our little Huaijin is amazing." Shu Jianyue smiled and took out a jade box, handing it to him, saying, "This is a reward for you. Keep up the good work."

"Thank you, Master." Si Huaijin accepted the jade box with a smile.

He is now vastly different from the child who first arrived at the Supreme Temple.

Now, he smiles more and looks even better and more energetic.

Shu Jianyue and Chong Jiu have emerged from seclusion, but Yu Chuan and Yan Xi have not.

Chaotian and Tiankong haven't left the pass yet, so we'll have to wait a little longer.

Shu Jianyue wandered around the Supreme God Palace, but after searching the entire palace, she still couldn't find Kong Xuan. She couldn't help but ask Liu Juefeng, "Hasn't he returned yet?"

Liu Juefeng smiled and said, "He came back, but he went out again after a short while."

"However, Ziyu has also returned, but he has also gone into seclusion."

Shu Jianyue nodded, feeling quite helpless about Kong Xuan's restless nature.

"After Ziyu comes out of seclusion, have him come to find me."

Liu Juejian nodded in agreement.

Seeing that the Supreme God Temple hadn't changed much in the past five years, Shu Jianyue prepared to return.