Chapter 1289 The Passage Opened
No one knew if the people in the lower realm had found a way to repair the passage.
Just then, a figure suddenly emerged from the broken passage.
This shocked everyone.
"It's Chen Yang!"
Someone from the Sword Sect immediately recognized Chen Yang.
After all, Chen Yang had become a true leader of the human race after entering the lower realm.
The elders of the Sword Sect hurriedly approached.
"Young friend Chen Yang... how did you get here?"
"Aren't you at the Harmonious Core realm?"
Everyone had countless questions they wanted to ask Chen Yang.
Chen Yang didn't answer immediately. Instead, he took a deep breath. It was the familiar scent.
He was back!
And there was no sign of heavenly lightning.
However, this also indicated that cultivators above the Foundation Establishment realm would appear in this world.
After Chen Yang sealed the passage, he first said, "This passage is too dangerous. Don't let anyone near it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Yang noticed the look of terror in everyone's eyes.
What Chen Yang didn't know was that although he had only used the simplest sealing method, the spiritual energy emanating from his every move had already astonished everyone.
After a long while, Chen Yang explained everything. The elders of the Sword Sect had varied expressions.
"Do we old guys also have a chance to reach the Foundation Establishment realm?"
The Sword Sect had sent many of their disciples to the lower realm. Even the moderately talented middle-aged generation had all gone.
As for those with weaker vital energy like themselves, they didn't dare to pass through the passage casually.
But now Chen Yang was telling them that they could become Foundation Establishment cultivators without even going there!
"The Sword Sect will guard this passage. Is that alright? For now, you just need to prevent anyone from approaching!"
The Sword Sect had sent many disciples, and the Land of Hope had reciprocated with many resources. Chen Yang hadn't brought much this time, so he didn't discuss anything else.
An elder from the Sword Sect nodded vigorously and solemnly said, "Rest assured, our Sword Sect has guarded this place for over a thousand years."
"No matter what happens, we will never leave here."
Looking at the resolute look in the elder's eyes, Chen Yang felt a deep respect.
The Sword Sect's thousand-year legacy was a tangible existence.
In the past, the Sword Sect dominated the lower realm. In this world where there were no Foundation Establishment cultivators, Chen Yang had never heard of anyone from the Sword Sect causing trouble outside.
A thousand years... what kind of corrupt existence had the aristocratic families become!
Compared to this, Chen Yang suddenly felt a surge of anger.
This time, he had to eliminate the tumor of the aristocratic families.
After leaving the Sword Sect, Chen Yang headed straight for Qingzhou City.
The Sword Sect had only been responsible for the teleportation matters; all other affairs were handled by Zhou Zeyao.
At this moment, Zhou Zeyao was at his manor in Qingzhou City.
With the speed of a fifth-level Harmonious Core cultivator, coupled with Chen Yang's Heaven-Walking Secret Art, Chen Yang's speed reached its peak.
Chen Yang didn't notify anyone by phone; he wanted to surprise them.
The sky over Qingzhou City was overcast, and gusts of cold wind swept by, a precursor to a heavy downpour.
Inside the Yangyangyang Company, Liu Ran looked at the report in front of her, her expression even gloomier than the sky outside.
Although it was still possible to continue operating thanks to the company's flagship products, Yangyangyang Company had always been expanding its territory.
Now, they were retreating step by step!
"Meeting adjourned!" Liu Ran slammed the report onto the table and stood up, heading towards her office. Her previous gentle demeanor was gone.
Su Ya followed Liu Ran into the office and comforted her, "You haven't rested for a long time."
"Go back and rest. I'll handle the company matters."
"Old Zhou told me that the groups targeting Yangyangyang Company are backed by martial artist forces."
"But he'll resolve it soon."
"Before Chen Yang returns, your health is the priority."
Although both of them were martial artists, their cultivation levels were not high. More importantly, since Chen Yang and Chen Shu had left, no one had been supervising their training.
Zhou Zeyao claimed to be working in Qingzhou City, but he was rarely seen in person. The matters he had to deal with were much more troublesome than the company's issues.
Upon hearing Chen Yang's name, Liu Ran's expression faltered, and she sighed, "The last time I received news was last month."
"I don't know how they are doing over there. It's bad enough that I went, but they even made Qingzhu and the others go too."
"Old Zhou said that place seems extremely dangerous."
Just as they were talking, the door was suddenly pushed open.
Su Ya, without turning her head, said heatedly, "Get out and knock before coming in!"
However, Su Ya suddenly noticed that Liu Ran's eyes instantly turned red.
And Liu Ran was looking in the direction of the doorway.
"It's been so long, and your temper is still so fiery."
A very familiar voice echoed in the room. Su Ya froze.
The next second, Liu Ran rushed past Su Ya.
Chen Yang and Liu Ran embraced tightly, without a word, only silent tears.
Su Ya looked at the two of them, and tears also flowed down her cheeks.
Although Su Ya wanted to rush over and hug them, she forcefully restrained herself.
However, the tears in her eyes were no less, and her sobbing was even louder than Liu Ran's.
"Don't cry, I'm back, aren't I!"
After comforting Liu Ran, Chen Yang shouted at Su Ya, "Why are you crying like I'm dead?"
Hearing this, Su Ya angrily rushed to Chen Yang, kicked him hard, and choked out, "It's none of your business! I'm crying!"
Liu Ran also punched Chen Yang with her fist but said nothing.
A few minutes later, Chen Yang felt nervous as he saw the two women staring at him. "What are those looks? What did I do wrong this time?"
"Gifts?"
"There was nothing in the lower realm, but there were quite a few spirit stones."
Chen Yang said and produced several top-grade spirit stones.
Although Liu Ran and Su Ya were martial artists, the grade of the spirit stones was too high. They could only sense that the stones were special. To them, who had only seen ordinary spirit stones, these things held no allure whatsoever.
Su Ya spoke first, "How did you get back? Didn't they say it would be very dangerous when you returned?"
"Could it be that Old Zhou lied to us?"
Chen Yang shook his head helplessly. "What Zhou Zeyao said was true. If I had returned before, I wouldn't have been able to get back to Qingzhou City."
"But it's different now. The barrier is broken."
"Not only can I return, but people from the lower realm can also come over. I came back to prepare everyone for this crisis."
Su Ya on the side snorted, glancing at Chen Yang sideways, "I thought you came back because you missed me and Liu Ran."
Chen Yang put his arm around Liu Ran and said gently, "I thought of you every moment."
"But only in the lower realm could I protect you."