With the end of the battle, peace returned.
Along with the end of the Bloodline Competition, the commotion in the Ancient Buddha Clan had also gradually calmed down. Although the Grand Elder's position had changed, Qing Yanjing's strength and reputation were more than suitable for this position. So aside from the commotion in the Xuan and Mo Bloodlines, the entire Ancient Buddha Clan had gradually accepted this fact.
The spectators stayed in the Ancient Buddha Clan for a few days before they left. One could imagine how the events in the Ancient Buddha Clan would spread throughout the Great Thousand World after they left. At that time, Mu Chen's name would also resound.
After all, although Qing Yanjing was the one that ended the show in the Ancient Buddha Clan, Mu Chen's performance was stunning.
With his cultivation at the Initial Phase Spirit Heavenly Sovereign Realm, he had defeated the Elders of the Xuan Bloodline and even used the Protective Spiritual Array to suppress over 70-80% of the Elders in the Ancient Buddha Clan, forcing a Saint Heavenly Sovereign like Futu Xuan to make a move.
Aside from shock, there was nothing else that could be described.
In the Pagoda Realm, there was a vast and serene manor on a mountain in the clan. It was decorated with stone pavilions, fake mountains, streams, and the fragrance of flowers.
This was practically one of the best places to receive guests in the Ancient Buddha Clan, and it had become Mu Chen's temporary residence.
After the Bloodline Competition ended, an Elder of the clan came to forcefully move Mu Chen from an ordinary courtyard to this place with a fawning smile that even Mu Chen couldn't slap.
Evidently, this change was due to Qing Yanjing's identity as the Grand Elder.
If it was in the past, even if Mu Chen wasn't a sinner, he wouldn't receive the attention of the Ancient Buddha Clan with his cultivation at the Spirit Heavenly Sovereign Realm. But it's different now.
Now that Qing Yanjing had broken free and became the ruler of the Ancient Buddha Clan, how could the Elders of the clan dare to neglect Mu Chen? Their treatment was practically equivalent to a Saint Heavenly Sovereign.
Facing such treatment, Mu Chen maintained a relatively calm attitude. Since you want to give it to me, I'll accept it without hesitation. If you don't want to give it to me, it doesn't matter.
Even if his mother had become the Grand Elder, he still felt a little estranged from the Ancient Buddha Clan. Thus, he didn't have any thoughts of using the Ancient Buddha Clan's prestige.
After all, he had been living in this manner all these years. Even without the Ancient Buddha Clan, he could still live well.
"Young friend Mu Chen, the Lineage Martial Competition has come to an end. In that case, it will be time for us to return. Thus, we have come to bid you farewell," Inside the manor, Yao Chen, Lin Diao, and Xiao Xiao said with a smile.
They came to the Ancient Buddha Clan to support Mu Chen. Now that Mu Chen and An Ran are fine, it's time for them to bid their farewell.
With a grave expression, Mu Chen cupped his fists. "I have to thank the two Seniors this time. Furthermore, please pass a message to Yan Emperor and Wu Zu. This time, I, Mu Chen, owe the Endless Fire Territory and the Martial Realm a favor."
Yao Chen and Lin Diao nodded their heads with a smile. They knew that Xiao Yan and Lin Diao would place importance on Mu Chen. It was a form of investment, and they were optimistic about Mu Chen's talent. They felt that there would be a day where he would stand at the pinnacle of the Great Thousand World.
After this matter in the Ancient Buddha Clan, Yao Chen and Lin Diao also felt the same way. With Mu Chen's ability, he might be able to reach that height in the future.
In the Great Thousand World, not everyone was qualified to owe a favor to Yan Emperor and Wu Zu, but Mu Chen was qualified.
"They initially wanted to come personally, but the Fiend Clans have been getting restless over the past year. The Endless Fire Territory and Martial Realm have been stationed at the edge of the Great Thousand World, keeping a close eye on it. They don't dare to be distracted." Yao Chen and Lin Diao said.
Mu Chen's eyes narrowed. After all, the Fiend Clans were the enemy of the Great Thousand World, and he had witnessed the viciousness of the Fiend Clans in the Lower Plane.
"Yan Emperor and Wu Zu are truly righteous and admirable."
Qing Yanjing, who stood beside Mu Chen, also came to send them off and said, "Please pass a message to Yan Emperor and Wu Zu that my Ancient Buddha Clan is willing to form a good relationship with them. If there's an opportunity in the future, perhaps we can cooperate more. If there's any movement from the Fiend Clans, please inform the Ancient Buddha Clan immediately."
Hearing her words, Lin Diao and Yao Chen's expressions turned grave. Unlike Mu Chen, Qing Yanjing's words could represent the Ancient Buddha Clan. The Ancient Buddha Clan was one of the Five Ancient Clans, and their strength wasn't inferior to the Endless Fire Territory and Martial Realm. Even Yan Emperor and Wu Zu would gladly accept such goodwill.
"We will definitely bring back the Grand Elder's words." Lin Diao and Yao Chen replied.
"Hey, Mu Chen, you have to come to the Martial Realm if there's an opportunity in the future. But the next time we meet, I will definitely break through to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm!" Lin Jing was a little reluctant, but she still clenched her fists and said to Mu Chen.
With a smile, Mu Chen replied, "You can definitely do it."
Lin Jing's talent wasn't any weaker than his, it's just that she couldn't temper herself like him. Otherwise, she would definitely surpass the geniuses of the Ancient Buddha Clan like Xuan Luo and Mo Xin.
"I initially wanted to fight with you when I saw that you've also broken through to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm. But after watching the Bloodline Competition, I decided not to humiliate myself. But now, I finally know why my father looks so highly of you. It's because you're the same as him, a monster." She looked at Mu Chen and said in a serious tone.
Black lines appeared on Mu Chen's forehead. Is it good to say that your father is a monster?
Yao Chen and Lin Diao smiled. They did not delay any longer and bade their farewells to Mu Chen and Qing Yanjing before waving their sleeves. A Spiritual Lustre enveloped Xiao Xiao and Lin Jing before they soared into the sky.
"Little friend Mu Chen, we'll meet again in the future."
When the laughter echoed in the sky, the spiritual light had already disappeared between heaven and earth.
Standing on the spot, Mu Chen watched as the Spiritual Lustre dissipated.
"Chen 'er, Emperor Yan and Wu Zu are heroes of the current era. Although they're from the Lower Planes, they're outstanding. They've surpassed all the talents in the Great Thousand World, so their sights are high. In the Great Thousand World, there aren't many that can catch their eyes. Mother is proud that you're able to form a good relationship with them."
Qing Yanjing stretched her hand out and gently rubbed Mu Chen's hair with a smile.
"The two Seniors are truly outstanding in the current era."
Mu Chen agreed with her words. After interacting with Emperor Yan and Wu Zu, he could feel the charm that the two of them possessed.
"But Chen 'er isn't bad either. In the future, he will be able to stand on the same level as them." Qing Yanjing said.
"Then I'll have to rely on Mother's auspicious words."
Mu Chen smiled before he impatiently asked, "Mother, when are we returning to the Northern Spiritual Realm?
Father has been waiting for this day for over twenty years! "
Although no one dared to provoke him in the Ancient Buddha Clan, Mu Chen wasn't willing to stay here any longer.
What he wanted to do the most right now was to bring Qing Yanjing back to the Northern Spiritual Realm.
Although the Northern Spiritual Realm was tiny compared to the Greatlaw Continent and the Ancient Buddha Clan, it had an unshakable position in Mu Chen's heart.
He grew up there, and it was also there that he made the decision to head towards the Great Thousand World.
At the same time, he would never forget the promise that he made to his father when he left.
Although that man was only the Mu Territory's Ruler, he had protected him as he grew up. In his heart, that figure was also extremely majestic.
Qing Yanjing's expression was a little absent-minded as she recalled that person. Her gaze turned even more gentle and she smiled. "That fellow did not disappoint me by raising my son to this state."
Her voice was also filled with deep longing.
"Once Mother settles the matters in the Ancient Buddha Clan, I should be able to leave with you."
A smile hung on the corner of Qing Yanjing's lips as she looked at Mu Chen and suddenly smiled. "But before that, Mother has a small greeting gift for you."
Before Mu Chen could even speak, she grabbed onto Mu Chen's arm and a spiritual lustre enveloped the two of them.
When the lustre dissipated, Mu Chen saw a change in the scenery before him. It was an ancient land with an ancient stone pagoda quietly standing in it.
Mu Chen wasn't unfamiliar with this ancient land and stone pagoda. Back then, when he formed the Divine Pagoda, he had come here and was nearly captured by Futu Xuan.
"Mother?"
However, he had no idea why Qing Yanjing brought him here.
"In the Ancient Buddha Clan, anyone that steps into the Heavenly Sovereign Realm is qualified to enter the Ancestral Pagoda and absorb the Ancestral Aura to strengthen the pagoda a second time." Qing Yanjing smiled.
Mu Chen was briefly stunned before he scratched his head. "Isn't this a little inappropriate?"
Although Qing Yanjing had made it sound simple, how could Mu Chen not know how precious this was? Even in the Ancient Buddha Clan, there weren't many that could obtain this opportunity. Speaking from a certain degree, he couldn't be considered as someone from the Ancient Buddha Clan.
When Qing Yanjing heard her words, she replied, "Mother is now the Grand Elder, and if I say it's possible, then it's possible. Furthermore, this is what the Ancient Buddha Clan owes you. They have been making things difficult for you all these years, so this is an apology."
Seeing Qing Yanjing's rare domineering attitude, Mu Chen bitterly smiled and briefly hesitated before he nodded his head in the end.
"Alright, then I'll thank Mother."
He naturally knew how rare it was for his pagoda to be strengthened a second time. Since it was delivered to his door, it would be a pity if he gave it up.