The sudden arrival of the experts from the Feather Clan and the Wood Clan stunned everyone in the Shang family. Shang Wuya frowned, sizing up the arrivals from the two clans with a cold gaze. “Who are you people? This is a matter concerning the Shang family, and we’d appreciate it if you didn't interfere.”

Upon their entry, Feiyun of the Feather Clan and Guozhi of the Wood Clan showed no hesitation, instantly surrounding Ji Changkong in the center.

Excluding Feiyun and Guo Gu, the remaining five individuals were all at the Nie Qin realm. In comparison to the Shang family’s overall strength, they were slightly lacking. However, Feiyun and Guo Gu seemed not to give the Shang family a second thought. After openly surrounding Ji Changkong, Feiyun offered a faint smile. “I am Feiyun of the Yata Clan, and this is Guo Gu of the Wood Clan. We were originally in the Land of Abandonment, but this brat injured someone there, and we must take him back.”

Guo Gu shot a sidelong glance at Shang Wuya and chuckled. “I know the Shang family possesses considerable power, but this young man is wanted by both our Wood Clan and Feather Clan. You won't make enemies of both our clans over this boy, will you? Although Tiannan Star has some strength, opposing our two clans is like an egg hitting a rock.”

Feiyun and Guo Gu held considerable status within their respective clans, and by invoking the authority of the Wood and Feather Clans, Shang Wuya’s aura immediately weakened. Tiannan Star was clearly less powerful than the two combined. Should a fight break out, once Feiyun and Guo Gu departed, the next time they returned, Tiannan Star could face utter annihilation. “Oh!” Feiyun suddenly exclaimed in surprise, his face filled with oddity. After a moment, he called out, “No, that’s not right!” “What is it?” Guo Gu, who had just been issuing threats to the Shang family, turned back in confusion. “He—he has already broken through to the Ruyi Realm! Just like you and me!” Feiyun’s face darkened.

“What?” Guo Gu looked at Ji Changkong in disbelief, and immediately, just like Feiyun, his expression became exceptionally grim. “This—how is this possible? In just a mere few hundred years, this brat has advanced from the Ruwei Realm all the way to the Ruyi Realm? How is that possible?”

Guozhi looked towards Feiyun and said sternly, “Feiyun, are you mistaken? When you last saw this young man, was he truly only at the Ruwei Realm?” “Do you think I would misjudge?” Feiyun retorted.

Guo Gu fell silent. He knew it was unlikely that Feiyun, whose eyesight wasn't poor, would make such a basic error.

Their conversation caused the faces of the Shang family members to change dramatically. Shang Shaowu took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with sharp light. “You’ve managed such rapid progress!” Shang Shaowu’s expression flickered between light and shadow as he contemplated. After seeing Ji Changkong advance from Ruwei to Ruyi in just a few hundred years, he felt a creeping sense of unease.

“Did you two learn I would come here from Xiao Han?” Ji Changkong mused for a moment. “She knew I had to come to Tiannan Star. You could only confirm my presence here through her, is that right?”

“That’s right, she did tell us,” Feiyun nodded. “Of course, she also said your chances of survival were much higher. You brat are truly formidable! Because of the battle you instigated in the Earth’s Core World, the Augujin Family, the Ice Clan, and the Flame Demon Clan were involved—with the Ice Clan and Flame Demon Clan nearly wiped out! And this has only been just over two hundred years, yet you’ve stirred up such a tempest!” “Xiao Han? Ice Emperor?” Shang Shaowu's eyes widened, and he suddenly roared, “Brat, who exactly are you?” “Ruyi Realm…” Feiyun murmured softly, then suddenly turned to Shang Wuya. “What do you people want from him?” Shang Wuya and his four companions all turned to look at Shang Shaowu.

“You are the one who can make the decisions?” Feiyun looked slightly surprised. “Whatever we want has nothing to do with your Feather Clan or Wood Clan.” Shang Shaowu snorted, then suddenly added, “I know your Wood Clan and Feather Clan are powerful, but if you truly think our Shang family can be trifled with, hmph, we’ll just have to wait and see.” “You are Shang Yunlang, aren’t you?” Guo Gu suddenly smiled. “The expert from the Shang family at the Tong Shen Realm who has been reincarnated—that must be you, right?” “It is me.” Shang Yun nodded toward Shang Shaowu.

“If it is truly you, then our Wood Clan certainly wouldn't dare to casually wipe out your Tiannan Star. I heard our Clan Leader mention you; I know where the power behind you originates from…” Guo Gu paused in thought. “However, the Chaos Remnant Map is a matter of utmost importance, and we must have it. Even if it sparks a larger conflict, we will not let it go!”

“The Chaos Remnant Map?!” Shang Yunlang gasped in shock, staring blankly at Ji Changkong, and cried out, “This brat has the Chaos Remnant Map in his possession?” “You guys surrounded him not for the Chaos Remnant Map?” Guo Gu was also startled, then cursed under his breath, “Damn it, I thought you all knew about it already.” Calm down, stay calm! Shang Yunlang gasped for air, repeatedly commanding himself to be level-headed, but he could not settle his nerves. When he looked at Ji Changkong, his eyes seemed to be fixed on the rarest of treasures.

“What are you talking about?” The subject of the discussion looked genuinely bewildered, regarding Guo Gu and Feiyun strangely. “What Chaos Remnant Map? I have no idea what you mean.” “Brat, stop lying through your teeth! Yin Ji told me everything,” Feiyun scoffed coldly. “On the eighth level of that nine-story pagoda, you clearly obtained a book—the Chaos Remnant Map must be inside!” Hearing Feiyun say this, a thought flickered in Ji Changkong’s mind. He immediately recalled the strange diagram on the final page of that scripture. Comparing it with Feiyun’s words, he instantly understood the situation. “No, there’s nothing in that book. You’ll surely be disappointed,” Ji Changkong shook his head. “Heh heh, as long as we kill him and search all the memories in his mind, we’ll know everything.” Guo O; smiled sinisterly and patted his chest, guaranteeing, “I’m quite good at that!” “Hand over the Chaos Remnant Map. Considering you saved my daughter, I won’t make things difficult for you,” Feiyun sighed softly and advised kindly.

“You know I saved Shirley, yet you still want to deal with me? You old birdman, you are truly shameless,” Ji Changkong shook his head, cast a final glance at the three sisters of the Night Charm Tribe, and said, “You three look out for yourselves.”

As the words fell, his body began to distort and change like a reflection in water. Then, with a flash of bright light, he appeared out of thin air in the sight of everyone.

“Destroy the Ancient Nine Transformations Grand Array!” Shang Yunlang roared sharply, urgently commanding, “Only by destroying the Ancient Nine Transformations Grand Array can we stop him!”

“What?” Feiyun and Guo Gu exclaimed in surprise. After a moment of stunned silence, Guo Gu immediately sprang up, cursing loudly, “Why didn’t you say so sooner! Why does this brat know about the Ancient Nine Transformations Grand Array? What connection does he have with that old fiend Yang Haili?”

“Even if Yang Haili were still alive, if we could obtain the Chaos Remnant Map, we would still have to deal with him!” Feiyun snorted.

He spread his wings, and a wave of perceptive energy rippled out, instantly enveloping the entire area. Guo Gu had already taken action, charging toward a mountain peak.

“The core of the Ancient Nine Transformations Grand Array is inside that mountain peak. Only by destroying the core can the array be broken!” Shang Yunlang seemed extremely knowledgeable about the array, screaming, “The core possesses the fused attribute of the Five Elements of Heaven and Earth. We must destroy the core quickly to stop him from leaving!” Feiyun and Guo Gu were already in motion. Hearing Shang Yunlang’s explanation, Guo Gu cursed, “What else do we need to be cautious about? Tell us everything.” Shang Yunlang ignored him and turned to the four Shang family members. “Forget those three girls! Rush in with me!” The four from the Shang family nodded in unison.

In an instant, the group brought by Feiyun and Guo Gu, along with the Shang family members, all charged into the Ancient Nine Transformations Grand Array. Once inside, Shang Yunlang rushed onto a suspended mountain peak. Before the peak could vanish into the clouds and mist, Shang Yunlang melted into the ice and snow atop the mountain like a drop of water. Shortly after, continuous booming sounds echoed from that mountain peak.

Shang Yunlang was indeed deeply familiar with the Ancient Nine Transformations Grand Array. After he disappeared, the array core within that mountain peak was suddenly affected by an intense icy force. The various changes of the core seemed to be restrained, unable to unleash the array’s maximum power. Ji Changkong, hidden within the formation, suddenly tensed up.

He had not expected Shang Yunlang to understand the Ancient Nine Transformations Grand Array so thoroughly. He hadn't even fully configured the array into its optimal formation, and Shang Yunlang had already managed to influence one of the core mountain peaks.

This meant he was even less capable of unleashing the array’s full might. Time to risk it all!

His heart hardening, he ignored that specific mountain peak. He activated the remaining peaks, and in a flash, those peaks shifted their positions in the void. Dense smoke materialized out of nowhere, enveloping all the peaks. The world transformed! The alterations within the Ancient Nine Transformations Grand Array suddenly manifested inside the formation.

The mountain peaks connected within the thick fog, and in almost an instant, those peaks pressed together, forming a massive expanse of land in the void. Above, there were still peaks joining together, forming another piece of land. One piece above, one piece below, with an open space in the center, and strange barriers surrounding them on all sides. Once the two colossal landmasses were formed, under the support of some terrifying power, they began to rapidly close in!

It was as if two giant pancakes were sealing together. Those trapped between the two landmasses watched helplessly as the continents converged, unable to do anything. The surrounding barriers contained hundreds of restrictions—it was utterly impossible to break out in a short time.

Soon, the two great landmasses began to close. The experts at the Nie Can realm instantly had their bones shattered, crushed into fine dust bit by bit.

The experts at the Ruyi Realm felt their bodies contort. Feiyun, Guozhi, Shang Wuya, and the others all shrank countless times, becoming tiny figures the size of a fingertip. They were not instantly pulverized. Those at the Ruyi Realm possessed the ability to change their bodies as they willed, becoming large or small as desired, thus temporarily avoiding immediate destruction.