Chapter 2361 — Chapter 2361 Qian Chu's Return

Although they were startled when their connection with Yuan was suddenly severed, it wasn't the first time they had experienced such a situation, so they did not immediately panic as they had before, choosing instead to calmly consider the possible reasons.

'The last time my connection with the Young Master severed like this, he was thrown into the Primal Expanse, but he should be doing the trial within the Stairway to Heaven… or did he finish?' Feng Yuxiang pondered inwardly.

'The Stairway to Heaven disappeared not long ago and hasn't returned since, so maybe it took the Young Master to some place that's so far away that it severed our connection. Knowing the Young Master, he'll most likely be fine…'

"What's the matter?" Yingzi asked Feng Yuxiang after noticing that she'd abruptly stopped moving.

"The Young Master's trying to worry us like usual, but I won't fall for it this time!" Feng Yuxiang remarked with a resolute face.

"Yuan? What happened to him?" Yingzi asked with an intrigued face.

"I don't know, and there's nothing we can really do about it now but trust in him. He definitely wouldn't want us to worry, that I am sure."

"Alright. Then let's get back to training."

Meanwhile, Xiao Hua, Lingyue, and Lan Yingying had a similar conversation.

"Knowing Yuan, he's probably doing something crazy again," Xiao Hua sighed out loud.

"Unless he's fighting an Eternal, we don't need to worry about him at all," Lan Yingying chuckled.

"Brother Yuan will definitely be fine. Let's focus on improving ourselves so that when he returns, we can surprise him," Lingyue said calmly as she flicked her arm, sending the blood coating her hands splattering onto the green grass below.

At her feet lay a massive magical beast, its enormous body motionless. Though it no longer breathed, the lingering aura of a True Immortal still clung to its corpse.

"Un." Both Xiao Hua and Lan Yingying nodded.

Lan Yingying, who was in her beast form, opened her mouth and proceeded to consume the magical beast, causing her aura to soar.

At the same time, the rest of the Nine Heavens were in a wary state—particularly the Demon Sealing Clan and the Demon Sealing Grotto. In recent times, the activities of the Demon Worshippers and demons had increased at an alarming rate, swamping the Demon Sealers with work.

However, with demons having been absent for so many years, the Demon Sealers lacked real combat experience. It didn't take long for them to realize how much they had declined—needing large groups just to handle a single Lower Demon.

However, with demons having been absent for so many years, the Demon Sealers lacked real combat experience. It didn't take long for them to realize how much they had declined—needing large groups just to handle a single Lower Demon.

Thankfully, the Demon Sealing Grotto wasn't as helpless. Founded by a previous generation of formidable Demon Sealers with stricter requirements, it had a far stronger foundation. Moreover, under Yan Hara's guidance, their strength had only continued to grow.

Somewhere in the Nine Heavens, a certain figure sat before an army of demons.

'It's been over twenty years, but I haven't heard a peep from that bastard since then… Did he forget about our deal… or is he up to something?'

Qian Chu wondered to himself as he gazed at the three Demon Sealing Treasures before him.

'Well, it doesn't matter. The Demon Sealing Treasures are already in my possession, and it will only be a matter of time before I reopen the Demonic Realm!'

"Master!" A demon suddenly approached Qian Chu and bowed before him.

"What is it?"

"Our plans to weaken the Demon Sealing Clan are not proceeding smoothly. Although most of their Demon Sealers are weak, they have a few exceptionally powerful ones, especially that woman named Yan Hara, who received the Divine Paragon's legacy."

"Yan Hara, huh?" Qian Chu's gaze narrowed at the Demon Sealing Flag, recalling the incident where it saved her on its own accord.

"I don't know how she acquired the Divine Paragon's legacy, but she won't be enough to stop us."

Qian Chu stood up and said, "Anyways, it's about time that I returned to the Demon Sealing Clan. As for Yan Hara… I'll deal with her myself."

He turned to face the army of demons and said, "Continue weakening the Demon Sealing Clan and the Demon Sealing Grotto as planned. We will open the Demonic Realm within the next ten years!"

"Yes, Master!" The army of demons roared with excitement.

Meanwhile, within the Demon Sealing Clan, Yan Hara continued expanding her influence.

The surge in demonic activity provided her with ample opportunity to display her abilities. Time and again, she stepped forward to save the lives of fellow Demon Sealers, causing her reputation—and authority—to soar. Qian Chu's prolonged absence only further advanced her ambitions.

Unfortunately for her, seizing his position was far from simple. Qian Chu had spent thousands of years consolidating his authority within the clan, and over that time, he had planted numerous loyalists and spies throughout its ranks.

"Senior Yan! Did you hear? The Clan Leader, Qian Chu, has announced his return to the Demon Sealing Clan and will return by the end of the month!"

Yan Hara nodded with a serious expression on her face. Although she was nervous about Qian Chu's return, she expected it to happen eventually. "Is it finally time for us to clash?" she muttered.

Despite her immense progress within the Demon Sealing Clan, she realized that unless she defeated Qian Chu, she would never claim his position as the Clan Leader.

After a moment of silence, Yan Hara faced the group of Demon Sealers before her and declared, "The time to kick Qian Chu, the traitor, off his throne is near. Have all of our Elite Demon Sealers and above return to prepare for the battle."

"Yes!"

As the Demon Sealers left, leaving Yan Hara alone, she lifted her head and stared at the sky with a dazed face and mumbled, "Where are you… Yuan?"

Back at the Deprived Crimson Valley, Yuan and Lev had been traveling for nearly four years without rest.

"I can see it! The Fifth Valley is just ahead!" Lev exclaimed when he saw a certain mountain on the horizon.