Checking in for 100,000 Years

Seeing the remarkable effect of the Rejuvenation Water, Ye Yun smiled and nodded.

Despite its mundane name, this Rejuvenation Water was actually a Super God Level miraculous healing elixir. It originated from an exceedingly powerful dimensional universe. A supreme entity had researched and refined this miraculous elixir, specifically to reverse the regression of cultivation levels. Whether one's cultivation base had degraded due to a failed Heavenly Tribulation, severe injuries, or other reasons, taking Rejuvenation Water could restore it.

Of course, this required a healthy flesh body. If the injuries to the flesh body were not healed, the effect of the Rejuvenation Water would be greatly diminished.

Jiang Hengyue's body had been healed with the Water of Life, and the Ancestor Dragon's curse was eradicated using Ancestral Dragon Blood. Taking the Rejuvenation Water on this foundation yielded surprisingly good effects. Only four drops of Rejuvenation Water were required to restore Jiang Hengyue's cultivation base to its original True God Realm Fourth Level.

Jiang Hengyue wiped away his tears, composed himself, and began to fly swiftly towards Star God Island. Now that he was at the True God Realm Fourth Level, his flight speed was many times faster than when he was in the Eternal Realm. He arrived above the peripheral waters of Star God Island in the time it took for an incense stick to burn.

Seeing the still peaceful and unchanged Star God Island, Jiang Hengyue heaved a sigh of relief. He was terrified that Skyreach Island might vent its anger on Star God Island because of him, launching a large-scale attack and wiping them out. After all, this wouldn't be difficult for Skyreach Island. In The Ninth Sea Area, Skyreach Island was ranked first in power. Legend had it that a Divine Monarch Realm expert presided there. Even if there wasn't a Divine Monarch Realm expert, their Star God Island would surely stand no chance against Skyreach Island.

"Let's go in and see," Ye Yun, beside him, said with a smile. He had merely glanced earlier and knew something had changed there, so he urged Jiang Hengyue to hurry inside. After all, they now needed the Young Island Master to restore order and suppress all opposing forces. Having been the Sect Master of the Dragon God Sect before, Ye Yun was an iron-willed figure, and suppressing such unrest was nothing new to him.

"Yes, Master," Jiang Hengyue promptly complied and descended towards Star God Island.

Ye Yun trailed behind him, controlling his cultivation base to match the True God Realm Fourth Level. His cultivation base was now identical to Jiang Hengyue's. He did this to avoid attracting unwanted attention. After all, when people couldn't discern a person's cultivation base, they would naturally assume it was unfathomably high. This was not what Ye Yun wanted. He tried his best to minimize his presence and let Jiang Hengyue handle most of the problems. If Jiang Hengyue failed to resolve them, Ye Yun would then step in.

"Young Island Master?" Seeing the familiar figure descending from the sky, the young guards at the docks were suddenly dumbstruck.

Jiang Hengyue landed before them in an instant.

"Young Island Master, didn't you enter the Forbidden Zone of the Hidden Dragon?" a young guard stuttered.

"Yes, but I've returned. How is the island now?" Jiang Hengyue smiled faintly, emanating the dignified aura befitting a Young Island Master.

"All is well," another young guard quickly said before the first could speak.

Jiang Hengyue shot him a meaningful glance and strode further inside. He moved quickly, like a swift breeze, reaching a magnificently ornate hall in moments. This Star God Palace was the core of the entire Star God Island.

"Oh, Cousin has returned?" A young man in black attire emerged from the hall. He looked slightly younger than Jiang Hengyue. Opening his arms, he enthusiastically moved towards Jiang Hengyue for a hug.

"Cousin?" Jiang Hengyue was slightly taken aback but still opened his arms to hug his cousin, Jiang Qingyang. The two cousins had been incredibly close since childhood, and their bond remained strong even as they grew up. However, his cousin, Jiang Qingyang, was from a branch lineage of the Jiang Clan, so his status was far inferior to Jiang Hengyue's direct lineage.

After they separated, Jiang Hengyue, remembering prior rumors, looked at his cousin, Jiang Qingyang, with some skepticism. Why had Jiang Qingyang come out to greet him as soon as he arrived at the Star God Palace entrance? Could one of the guards have tipped him off earlier? The Star God Palace was usually where his father handled the affairs of Star God Island; it was not a place Jiang Qingyang was normally permitted to enter. Doubts began to form in his mind.

Jiang Hengyue asked in a low voice, "Where is my father?"

"Eldest Uncle and my father went to Skyreach Island to apologize. Cousin, you know the situation. You offended Skyreach Island, and Young Master Fu Nanhua is furious. He specifically demanded Star God Island send someone to apologize," Jiang Qingyang said with a sigh.

"How long have they been gone?" Jiang Hengyue asked, furrowing his brow.

"They've been gone for a few days. They should be back in the next day or two..." Jiang Qingyang said with a faint smile.

Jiang Hengyue nodded and headed for the Star God Palace.

"Cousin, you must be weary from your journey. You should go home and rest," Jiang Qingyang said, immediately blocking Jiang Hengyue's path.

"That's not necessary. Step aside," Jiang Hengyue said, reaching out and pushing Jiang Qingyang aside. He was at the True God Realm Fourth Level, while Jiang Qingyang was merely at the Second level of True God Realm. Therefore, Jiang Qingyang couldn't possibly block him.

Upon entering the Star God Palace, Jiang Hengyue saw the hall was arranged completely differently from before. The layout was chaotic, and the atmosphere felt oppressive.

"Why have these cabinets and desks been rearranged?" Jiang Hengyue demanded.

"Why? Because Star God Island has a new Island Master. It's no longer the domain of you and your father, Jiang Liufeng!" a man's deep voice drifted in from outside the hall.

Then, a figure flashed and appeared inside the Star God Palace: an old, pale-faced man at the True God Realm Tier Seven, standing before Jiang Hengyue.

So the rumors are true, Jiang Hengyue's expression turned icy as he said, "Your branch of the family has always harbored ill intentions. Finally, you've seized your chance!"

"Well said, young man! Haha!" The pale-faced old man laughed loudly, his eyes filled with mockery. "You can only blame your father, Jiang Liufeng, for his misfortune in having such a trouble-making son like you! After offending Skyreach Island, did he really think he could remain Island Master? How naive!"

Looking at the pale-faced old man before him, Jiang Hengyue felt as if a knife were twisting in his heart, a chill seeping through his body. The taste of betrayal by one's own kin was truly unbearable. It was clear now—his father hadn't gone to Skyreach Island at all. He had either been imprisoned or met with some other misfortune...

Jiang Hengyue trembled with rage. Pointing at the pale-faced old man, he shouted, "Jiang Taihu! After all these years my father treated you so well, looking after you and your son! And now you seize this opportunity to usurp power! My father was truly blind to your nature!"

"Speak such nonsense again, and I'll lock you in the dungeon too!" Jiang Taihu sneered, his hands clasped behind his back. "Men! Arrest these two and throw them into the dungeon!"

With a wave of Jiang Taihu's hand, several figures flew in from outside. Jiang Hengyue looked closely and saw they were all his father's former trusted aides, their cultivation bases all at the True God Realm Fifth Layer or above. Unbelievable. They had all defected.

"Young Island Master, please don't blame us. Skyreach Island ordered this. If you and your father don't step down, everyone on our island will be buried with the Island Master..." a middle-aged man said, looking at Jiang Hengyue with a pained expression as memories surfaced. He secretly sent Jiang Hengyue a voice transmission.

Ye Yun naturally overheard this voice transmission.

"Indeed. Some people still possess a sense of loyalty," Ye Yun said with a faint smile, stepping forward two paces.