In the time that followed, Jun Xiaoyao sat cross-legged at his leisure.
Inside that fiery red cocoon, a surging power seemed to be brewing and ready to burst forth.
Meanwhile, outside.
Some members of the Ji Ancient Clan were somewhat surprised.
"Young Miss Mingshuang has been staying in that Young Master's Immortal Cave for quite a long time now."
"Could it be that they have already achieved a positive outcome?"
"No way, how could it be so fast?"
"But that Young Master is indeed very charming. If it were me, I might have fallen for him at first sight..." a young girl of the Ji Ancient Clan said, acting infatuated.
After another period of time passed.
Inside the Immortal Cave.
The divine flames on the surface of the fiery red cocoon began to dissipate.
Then, like a Nirvana, a graceful figure emerged from within.
It was none other than Ji Mingshuang!
She was tall, with skin like jade, and her aura was now powerful, far beyond what it had been before.
Between the center of Ji Mingshuang's snow-white forehead, a mysterious mark faintly appeared, then faded away.
Her aura was also incredibly strong, and her cultivation Realm had reached the Soul Transformation Divine Venerable level.
This was not to say that she had directly achieved a Breakthrough to the Soul Transformation Divine Venerable level.
Rather, her previous cultivation had been at the Soul Transformation Divine Venerable level, but it had fallen.
Now, not only had she recovered her cultivation, but she had advanced further, and she was not far from the next Realm.
Feeling the lost power return and fill her body, Ji Mingshuang was incomparably joyful.
That feeling of regaining what was lost was too precious.
Ji Mingshuang also knew who had brought all of this to her.
"Many thanks for your guidance, Young Master Jun. Mingshuang will keep this kindness in her heart!"
Ji Mingshuang bowed deeply to Jun Xiaoyao.
"No need, it was just a small matter." Jun Xiaoyao waved his hand.
However, in truth, after undergoing one Nirvana, Ji Mingshuang had indeed been reborn.
Her skin was like jade, her muscles and bones were perfect, and her proportions were harmonious.
After dressing properly, a rosy hue still stained Ji Mingshuang's snow-white face.
"This was just one Nirvana. As your cultivation improves and your comprehension advances in the future, you can undergo Nirvana again."
"Your future prospects are also bright." Jun Xiaoyao said.
"That is thanks to your guidance, Young Master Jun. If I hadn't met you..." Ji Mingshuang said with gratitude.
"Without me, you likely would have realized it eventually, it was only a matter of time." Jun Xiaoyao said.
After some exchange, Ji Mingshuang asked, "Then, Young Master Jun, what are your plans for the future?"
Jun Xiaoyao paused.
He hadn't specifically thought about it.
He still had no leads or clues regarding the Dharma-Ending Immortal Ark.
Afterward, if nothing unexpected happened, Dongfang Aoyue would likely come to the Origin Universe as well.
Besides that, there was the matter of going to the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace.
After all, he was somewhat curious about the ultimate force behind the Yun Imperial Clan.
"I don't have any specific plans for now, but I will likely head to other Star Realms." Jun Xiaoyao said.
The Feiyu Star System was still too small.
The main stage of the Origin Universe was the ten great Star Realms.
Upon hearing this, Ji Mingshuang said, "In that case, Young Master Jun, you could go to the Myriad Star Battlefield with Mingshuang."
"From there, one can travel to the Shanhai Star Realm, and it will be more convenient to go to other Star Realms afterward."
The Origin Universe, because it was an endless Universe, had an extremely vast range.
Even for a quasi-emperor, it would take an unknown amount of time to traverse the Origin Universe.
Therefore, within the Origin Universe, there were various ancient teleportation arrays, teleportation altars, and so on.
And here in the Feiyu Star System, there was an ancient teleportation array leading to the Shanhai Star Realm, which was the fastest means to reach the Star Realm.
"Myriad Star Battlefield?"
Jun Xiaoyao did not know about this.
Ji Mingshuang then explained it to him.
The Myriad Star Battlefield was an extremely vast ancient land.
People from various star systems and worlds could go to the Myriad Star Battlefield.
It was not only scattered with many Legacies, ruins, and historical sites.
Most importantly, sometimes, figures from major forces in the Shanhai Star Realm would come to the Myriad Star Battlefield to select followers, battle servants, and the like.
If one could be favored by a big shot from a higher-level world, it could truly be said to be a soaring success.
In the past, such things had happened.
A Cultivator from a small Family that had been exterminated obtained an Opportunity in the Myriad Star Battlefield, shocked everyone, and was favored by a major force in the Shanhai Star Realm, who took them in.
Finally, they returned powerfully and directly slaughtered the entire lineage of their Family's enemies.
Therefore, this Myriad Star Battlefield was undoubtedly a springboard for advancement.
"And if one is lucky, one might be favored by a sub-ultimate force, and that would truly be like a dragon leaping over the Dragon Gate."
When Ji Mingshuang said this, her eyes were very bright.
"Sub-ultimate force..." Jun Xiaoyao murmured.
"Sub-ultimate forces, although not as powerful as ultimate forces that dominate a Star Realm and have deep foundations."
"They are also overlords and heroes in the Origin Universe, second only to the ultimate forces."
"If one can join a sub-ultimate force, their status and position are truly different, and they can enjoy more cultivation resources and conditions." Ji Mingshuang said.
For Prodigies like them, who came from star systems.
If they wanted to pursue higher goals and reach higher Realms.
They had to go to the Myriad Star Battlefield.
Only by stepping into the higher-level Shanhai Star Realm would they have a broader stage.
"I see."
Jun Xiaoyao's expression was faint, with no fluctuations.
For Ji Mingshuang, a sub-ultimate force might already be a Holy Land of longing.
But for Jun Xiaoyao, there was no ripple in his heart.
"I have made Young Master Jun laugh. Mingshuang's goal might seem very ridiculous to you." Ji Mingshuang also said.
Not to mention Jun Xiaoyao's mysterious background.
He was so young and already possessed quasi-emperor level combat strength.
Just this point alone, I'm afraid even sub-ultimate forces would be fighting over him, begging and praying for him to join.
Therefore, in Ji Mingshuang's view, her goal was very ridiculous, and even somewhat childish, to Jun Xiaoyao.
"Not at all, everyone's starting point is different, and their goals are naturally different."
"As long as one can move forward, what does it matter if the starting point is high or low?" Jun Xiaoyao smiled slightly.
Although Jun Xiaoyao's starting point was already a finish line that others could not reach.
But one still had to be positive.
"Then will you also be going to the Myriad Star Battlefield, Young Master?" Ji Mingshuang asked.
"Of course, this Feiyu Star System is still too small, and the Myriad Star Battlefield is the fastest way to enter the Shanhai Star Realm." Jun Xiaoyao said.
"Alright, the Myriad Star Battlefield will be opening soon. I heard that this time, Prodigies from sub-ultimate forces will also come to select followers." Ji Mingshuang said.
Jun Xiaoyao nodded slightly, noncommittal.
He was not looking to join any force; he was just hitching a ride to the Shanhai Star Realm.
Afterward, Ji Mingshuang left the Immortal Cave where Jun Xiaoyao was staying.
And the news of her recovering her cultivation was also known by the Ji Ancient Clan.
For a time, everyone was incredibly shocked.
And when Ji Mingshuang said that it was through Jun Xiaoyao's guidance that she had recovered.
The Ji Ancient Clan was even more shocked.