I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1477 - 879: Return to Gui Xu, Old Cyan Dragon’s Shock (Part 3)

This might allow it to clearly sense the Jade Token's fluctuations, providing a distinct message when someone returns.

Instead of mere ripples in space.

However, upon extending its Divine Thought across the area, it detected only emptiness.

Where the spatial ripple had just occurred, there was nothing present.

No spiritual power, no life aura, not even a hint of a magical treasure; it was as if the entire event had been a figment of its imagination.

Yet, Elder Azure Dragon knew this couldn't be an illusion.

At its level, perceptions were rarely mistaken.

Especially concerning its specialty, the Space Dao.

That faint ripple was real, not something conjured from nothingness.

"Elder Azure Dragon, is something amiss?"

A gruff voice interrupted its thoughts. Elder Azure Dragon turned to see the Black Bull approaching, its expression one of puzzlement.

"Something is occurring," Elder Azure Dragon stated, its tone low and grave. "Someone has entered from the outside."

"What?" The Black Bull's eyes widened in disbelief. "How is that possible! The secret realm is already sealed. Without an Identity Jade, how could anyone enter?"

Elder Azure Dragon shook its head. "I am uncertain myself. But I distinctly sensed spatial fluctuations originating from that direction."

It raised a claw, pointing towards the distant spot where the spatial disturbance had originated.

At that moment, a clear, melodious cry echoed, piercing the clouds.

Shortly after, a magnificent phoenix, adorned with ice crystals, took flight, its intense gaze radiating an innate dignity and majesty.

It was Ming Feng.

Landing before them, it folded its wings and addressed Elder Azure Dragon.

"I sensed it too," Ming Feng's voice, though pleasant, carried a somber note. "Although the ripple was subtle, it was indeed someone traversing the Star River Formation. Furthermore, this individual's Array skills are exceptionally proficient, not even triggering a reaction from the formation."

Elder Azure Dragon nodded, a flicker of apprehension crossing its features.

To pass through the Star River Formation undetected implied either possessing an Identity Jade or exhibiting Array mastery so advanced it could circumvent the formation's defenses.

The former was manageable; the latter was deeply concerning.

"Could it be Ah Qing?" the Black Bull inquired again, a note of hope in its voice.

Elder Azure Dragon mused, "I considered that possibility, but if he had returned, why not use his Identity Jade?

Moreover, when my Divine Thought surveyed the location, I found nothing.

Even he, surely, cannot completely evade my senses, can he?"

Ming Feng proposed, "The origin of those fluctuations is not far from here. We can investigate directly; speculation will yield no definitive answers."

Elder Azure Dragon agreed immediately.

It rose and activated its Space Divine Ability.

A radiant light enveloped the Black Bull and Ming Feng.

In an instant, the three figures vanished from the Immortal Palace.

Upon reappearance, they found themselves at the very location of the spatial disturbance.

Everything appeared unremarkable at first glance.

However, Elder Azure Dragon's gaze immediately fixed upon a figure ahead.

It was a young man, clad in a green robe, standing with his hands clasped behind his back.

He stood there serenely, as if he had been awaiting their arrival.

Sunlight bathed him, casting a long shadow.

His features were handsome, a calm aura emanating from his eyes and brows, his lips curved slightly in what appeared to be a gentle smile.

As Elder Azure Dragon gained a clear view of the young man's face, its entire form froze.

Its enormous dragon eyes widened, pupils contracting sharply, as if witnessing something utterly inconceivable.

"Ah Qing?!"

The Black Bull and Ming Feng also spotted the figure, their shock rendering them speechless.

That young man was Lu Qing!

While his attire had slightly changed, and his bearing was more composed, that face, that expression, and the tranquility between his brows were identical to the Lu Qing they remembered. His eyes retained their clarity and brightness, now possessing a deeper quality, a depth honed by trials of life and death.

"Ah Qing, it truly is you!" the Black Bull exclaimed with unbridled joy, its massive head bobbing in affirmation, its eyes alight with delight. "How did you get in? Elder Azure Dragon mentioned it was impossible without an Identity Jade!"

Lu Qing offered a faint smile and cupped his fist in greeting. "Elder Azure Dragon, Elder Ming Feng, Elder Bull, it has been a long time."

His gaze moved across the three, carrying a subtle touch of sentiment.

After all these years, Elder Azure Dragon, they remained unchanged. Still the same familiar appearance, still the same familiar aura. Elder Azure Dragon was still indolent, the Black Bull still boisterous, and Ming Feng maintained its regal, graceful presence.

It all felt like it happened just yesterday.

However, Elder Azure Dragon offered no reply to his greeting.

Its colossal dragon eyes were fixed upon Lu Qing, the pupils narrowing slightly, an expression of sheer disbelief gracing its gaze.

This was due to the aura it sensed emanating from Lu Qing.

That aura...

Impossible!

The aura was drastically changed from when he had departed!

The Lu Qing from before, despite his abundant potential, was only at the Six Tribulations of the Primordial Spirit stage. From the perspective of its Unity Realm Stage eyes, his aura was pure, yet not overwhelmingly potent. It was akin to a small stream, clear and defined, but still merely a stream.

Yet, the current aura radiating from Lu Qing instilled a sense of apprehension within it.

It was an inexplicable pressure.

This was not a deliberate exertion of power, nor a conscious attempt to intimidate. Instead, it was an inherent emanation. It felt as though Lu Qing's very presence was in perfect harmony with the surrounding world, every subtle action echoing with an mysterious Dao rhythm. The aura was reminiscent of a vast ocean, profound and immeasurable; like a majestic mountain, commanding utmost respect.

This sensation was something it had previously only experienced when encountering cultivators of a similar cultivation level.

In fact, it felt even more potent than that.

Elder Azure Dragon parted its maw, its voice quivering slightly:

"Ah Qing, have you ascended to the Unity Realm Stage?!"