During these days, Shen Xingze had been practicing diligently in seclusion, finally reaching the crucial milestone of breaking through to the upper stages of the Venerable Realm. Just as he was about to break free from the shackles and enter a new realm, a powerful and inexplicable force suddenly surged over him like a surging undercurrent. This force was so brutal that it forcibly expelled him from the secret realm without any explanation.

Shen Xingze was shocked, furious, and filled with resentment. As soon as he regained his composure, he rushed like an arrow to the inscription on the Tianjiao Ranking, intent on finding out what was going on. He knew perfectly well that if someone hadn't surpassed him on the list, this incident wouldn't have happened.

Upon seeing him suddenly appear, the numerous cultivators guarding the Tianjiao Ranking stepped forward, greeting him respectfully. However, upon seeing Shen Xingze's gloomy expression, which looked as if water could drip out, they were terrified and silent, not daring to approach, and could only speculate in secret. Some in the crowd murmured, wondering if he had encountered a terrifying Tianjiao in the secret realm and was defeated, which was why he was so angry.

Everyone followed Shen Xingze's gaze and saw the inscription on the Tianjiao Ranking glowing brightly. The dazzling light was like a suddenly rising sun, instantly capturing everyone's attention. Then, a jaw-dropping scene unfolded—the rankings on the list plummeted one after another. With each change, the onlookers gasped in surprise, their faces filled with disbelief, as if they had witnessed something out of the Arabian Nights.

Shen Xingze stared intently at the list. He was stunned when he saw the name that had pushed him off the Tianjiao Ranking was "Yu Kai." He looked again and saw that Yu Kai had actually defeated eleventh-placed Yang Nianzhen, a testament to his immense strength. Though Shen Xingze was filled with resentment, he also knew the gap between him and Yu Kai, leaving him speechless. If someone else had pushed him off the list, he would have fought hard again. But now, Ye Lingchuan had taken his place. Lingchuan Immortal Valley was a renowned power in the prehistoric immortal realm. How could his Shen family from Neptune even compare? Shen Xingze pondered the matter. If he rashly challenged Ye Lingchuan and offended Lingchuan Immortal Valley, the Shen family would face catastrophic disaster. With this thought, Shen Xingze had no choice but to give up. He suppressed his anger, gritted his teeth, and resolved to return home and cultivate even harder, waiting for the next opportunity.

At that moment, Shen Xingze's personal butler, Shen Fu, led a large group of people and walked steadily from the back of the crowd. Shen Fu caught sight of Shen Xingze and immediately bowed respectfully, saying, "Young Master, the head of the family is aware of your situation and has sent me to invite you over. He said he has something important to discuss with you."

"Let's go!" Shen Xingze flicked his sleeves. Although he was quite unwilling to fall off the list, he did not give up. He followed Shen Fu and the others, squeezed out of the crowd, and flew towards the Shen family.

"My son's back!" Shen Xingze's mother, Ma, had been waiting eagerly at the Shen family's front door, her eyes filled with anxiety and worry. Upon seeing her son, a smile as warm as the spring sun instantly spread across her face, and she hurried to greet him. She took Shen Xingze's hand, carefully examining him from head to toe, her eyes filled with worry, fearing that her son had been harmed in the Lingxu Secret Realm.

"Mom, I'm fine. What did Dad want me to do?" Shen Xingze said as he and his mother walked inside. Servants and guards along the way saluted respectfully.

"Mom doesn't bother to ask about your men's affairs. But when he comes to you, is it a good thing? Son, it's no big deal if you are not on the list, don't worry!" Shen Xingze's mother said with concern, her eyes full of heartache for her son, fearing that he would be hit by this incident.

"Mom, do you think I'm the kind of person who can't get over it? Don't worry! I'll go see dad first, and then I'll accompany you properly." As Shen Xingze said this, they soon arrived at the door of the main hall.

"Okay, you guys chat first. Mom will ask someone to prepare some delicious food for you!" Seeing Shen Xingze striding into the main hall, his mother Ma Li hurried to arrange the meal.

Shen Xingze walked into the main hall and saw his father, Shen Teng, sitting majestically on the main seat. He immediately stepped forward and greeted him, "Father, what do you want to talk to me about?"

"If they're pushed off the list, they're pushed off. Don't take it too seriously. It's no big deal. The reason I asked you to come this time is mainly because your distant cousin brought me news that the ancestors of Yanyang League and Xuanbing Valley were killed, and the only remaining ancestor of Lingdian is said to be in danger of his life and seriously injured. The leader of Yanyang League came from our Shen family, and I plan to send you over to see if we can take advantage of this opportunity to control Uranus in the hands of our Shen family." Shen Teng said solemnly.

"Who has such great ability? Killing three peak Venerables at once!" Shen Xingze's face was full of shock.

"Your cousin doesn't know the specific situation yet. Take a few people with you and go through the portal to check it out. If things are really difficult to accomplish, forget it; if there is a chance, take Uranus for me!" Shen Teng slammed the table, a gleam in his eyes.

"Then when should I leave?" Shen Xingze asked.

"Of course, the sooner the better. You were once a figure on the Tianjiao Ranking. Even if someone wants to interfere in this matter, they dare not offend you easily. After all, your potential is there, and they will have some concerns." Shen Teng's face was full of pride, and his tone was full of trust in his son.

"Okay, then I'll leave now. You arrange the people who are accompanying us, and I'll go tell Mom." Shen Xingze acted decisively, and after he finished speaking, he strode out of the hall.

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Fantasy Star City, nestled in the southern wastes of Uranus, was once the glorious headquarters of the Fantasy Star Sect and the most prosperous region of the Southern Wasteland. The city is octagonal in shape, its massive walls constructed from massive blue stone. Carved with ancient and mysterious runes, they endure the test of time. As sunlight streams down, the runes shimmer, seemingly telling of a past of supreme glory.

Today, Li Hualing, the leader of the Huanxing Sect, and his few disciples are confined to Qingping Village, just outside Huanxing City. It's a peaceful and tranquil village, nestled among lush, verdant bamboo forests. A gentle breeze rustles the bamboo leaves, creating a gentle melody. The village is home to perhaps a few dozen households, each constructed of wood and thatch, scattered along a winding stream. The water is so clear that the bottom is visible, sunlight filtering through the surface. Small fish and shrimp swim freely beneath the surface, creating a tranquil, pastoral scene.

Who could have imagined that the once powerful Fantasy Star Sect would end up in such a situation?

Yu Kai followed Liu Ling and slowly landed outside Qingping Village. As soon as Liu Ling landed, she couldn't wait to run towards the village, shouting, "Master, Senior Brother, Second Senior Sister! I'm back!"

In an instant, the door of a distant courtyard flung open. Fifth Senior Sister Ye Xiaoyan and several disciples hurried out, followed by Third Senior Brother Lin Chen. As soon as he appeared, he quickly signaled to Liu Ling to leave.

The moment Ye Xiaoyan saw Liu Ling, her gentle expression instantly twisted. Her eyes bulged like bells as she bellowed, "How dare you come back? Master had a close call because of you! You've caused us so much misery. What else do you want?"