One month later, as Su Chun and the other three were playing in the courtyard, they suddenly received a transmission jade talisman from Tantai Xuan.
Su Chun immediately reached out to take it and injected a trace of power.
Tantai Xuan’s voice subsequently drifted out.
“Chun’er, come to Zichen Hall immediately for a meeting.”
“It seems like something important has happened.”
After reading the message, the smile on Su Chun’s face gradually faded, and her expression became serious.
“What’s wrong?” Luo Li asked quickly.
Su Chun shook her head and then looked at Wang Xi.
“I’m not sure. She wants the three of us to go. Xi’er, you haven’t married into the Tantai Family yet, so there are some things you cannot be told. Wait for us in the courtyard until we return.”
Wang Xi nodded obediently.
She understood that a great family had many rules.
And so, the three of them quickly tidied their clothes and rushed toward Zichen Hall.
Once they arrived, they found the atmosphere inside the hall to be very solemn.
“Greetings, Grandmother, Mother. May I ask why you have summoned me here?” Su Chun took the initiative to ask as soon as she entered.
Tantai Qiong Hua and Tantai Xuan exchanged a glance before the former spoke slowly.
“The matter of the Primal Chaos Body has been temporarily suppressed by the Ancient Ancestor using great divine powers, but there is no wall in this world that does not leak air. Over time, the news will eventually spread. When that day comes, the gaze of the entire Nine Heavens and Ten Lands will be focused on you. Those old monsters in seclusion and the immortal forces that have been passed down for eons will never sit idly by while a Primal Chaos Body grows into its full potential.”
Su Chun nodded silently, understanding the weight of the situation.
The temptation of a Primal Chaos Body was far too great; it was enough to drive any power into a frenzy.
“Therefore, for your safety and the future of the Tantai Family, we have decided to send you to a certain place.”
Tantai Qiong Hua’s gaze became sharp.
“Where?” Su Chun asked.
“The Sky-Prison Realm.”
“The Sky-Prison Realm?”
Su Chun’s heart skipped a beat.
She felt like she had heard that name somewhere before.
When Luo Li and Luo Yu heard those words, their expressions changed.
They clearly knew what kind of place it was.
“That was once the core area of the Ancient Immortal Era. Legend has it that it was where the immortals lived. Later, when the Immortal Domain collapsed, the Sky-Prison Realm relied on its powerful restrictive formations to become its own world, surviving to this day. It has become one of the most mysterious places in the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands,” Tantai Xuan explained.
Lan Suxin, who was standing nearby, added, “The Sky-Prison Realm does not just hide the chance to become an immortal; it also contains countless secrets and treasures from the Ancient Immortal Era. More importantly, it has special laws. Cultivators at the Sendai Realm and above cannot enter. The strongest existence in that world can only be at the Divine Firmament Realm 9th Heaven. Furthermore, it is easier for cultivators below the Four Poles Realm to obtain the opportunities within.”
Su Chun’s eyes lit up upon hearing this.
“In that case, isn’t that the most suitable place for me to go and gain experience right now?”
Since the Sky-Prison Realm prohibited those at the Sendai Realm and above from entering, Su Chun wouldn’t have to worry too much about people coveting her there.
“Precisely.”
Tantai Qiong Hua nodded.
“The family originally intended to arrange for you to gain experience and seize opportunities in the Sky-Prison Realm after you resolved the conflict with the Blood Demon. Now, the matter of the Primal Chaos Body has forced us to move earlier. The Sky-Prison Realm is about to open, and at that time, all the major forces will send their most outstanding disciples.”
A spark of excitement flickered in Su Chun’s eyes.
She possessed such powerful strength; if she were kept locked up at home, it would be far too boring.
“Fine, I’ll go.”
Su Chun agreed without the slightest hesitation.
Seeing this, Tantai Qiong Hua and the others showed relieved smiles.
“Don’t worry, we aren’t sending you down alone,” Tantai Xuan said.
“We will have Li’er and Yu’er go down with you. However, since the Sky-Prison Realm is a self-contained world and is extremely vast, you might be temporarily separated after entering. But I believe that with the connection between you, you should meet again very quickly.”
Luo Li and Luo Yu were instantly relieved.
They had thought Su Chun was being sent to the Sky-Prison Realm alone; as long as they could follow, they were satisfied.
As for being temporarily separated, that was a trivial matter.
“Grandmother, Mother, I have a question,” Su Chun suddenly remembered something and asked.
“If the Sky-Prison Realm is the core of the Immortal Domain and has so many opportunities, why have I never heard of any large-scale explorations before?”
Tantai Qiong Hua smiled slightly.
“The Sky-Prison Realm cannot be entered at any time. It has strict opening periods. Furthermore, the restrictive formations inside are far too terrifying. Even for a Sendai Realm cultivator, if they try to force their way in when it is not open, there is no coming back. Most importantly, it is said that something horrific is suppressed in the depths of the Sky-Prison Realm. Once disturbed, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, the major forces have always been cautious in their exploration and have never conducted large-scale operations.”
“But this time is different. According to the family’s latest calculations, some kind of balance within the Sky-Prison Realm seems to have been broken during this opening. An unprecedented opportunity will emerge, one great enough to drive any force mad. So, this time, I’m afraid all the major forces will give their all and send their top young generation.”
Su Chun understood.
This meant that the trip to the Sky-Prison Realm would be more dangerous than she had imagined, and the competition would be even more intense.
“To ensure your safety, we have also made some preparations.”
As she spoke, Tantai Qiong Hua took out an ancient jade slip and an exquisite jade box from her storage ring.
“This jade slip records the experiences of the Tantai Family’s ancestors who explored the Sky-Prison Realm, as well as some known safe routes. However, a long time has passed, and I do not know if they are still useful. Inside this jade box is a life-saving item prepared by the family. Do not use it unless it is absolutely necessary.”
Su Chun solemnly took the jade slip and the jade box and tucked them away.
“I understand.”
“Alright, time is pressing. The three of you go back and prepare. We depart in three days. We will enter the Sky-Prison Realm before the Ten Thousand Races Assembly concludes.”
Tantai Qiong Hua waved her hand, signaling that Su Chun could leave.
But Su Chun had one more matter.
“Um, Grandmother, Mother, what about Xi’er? And how long will we stay in the Sky-Prison Realm?”
Tantai Xuan immediately responded.
“That girl, Wang Xi, has not yet married into the Tantai Family, after all. It isn’t convenient for her to follow our family for now. Your wedding will likely have to be postponed. Of course, if the Wang Family also sends people down, we will have them send Xi’er as well.”
“As for how many years you will stay, that will depend on yourselves. Because once you enter the Sky-Prison Realm, you must reach the Divine Firmament Realm 9th Heaven to be able to come out.”
At this point, a look of sadness appeared on Tantai Xuan’s face.
No matter how good Su Chun’s talent was, reaching the Divine Firmament Realm 9th Heaven in a short time was very difficult.
It could take as little as several decades or as long as a century.
Su Chun also fell silent for a moment, but after only a slight hesitation, she led Luo Li and Luo Yu in a bow to everyone and turned to leave Zichen Hall.
On the way back, Luo Li said with a grave expression, “Husband, the trip to the Sky-Prison Realm will likely be more complicated than we imagined. We must make full preparations.”
Luo Yu also nodded in agreement.
“Yes, the top geniuses from all the major forces will be going. Among them are forces that do not have good relations with our Tantai Family. We must handle things carefully.”
Su Chun laughed.
“Those are all minor matters. I’m just worried that when we go to the Sky-Prison Realm, we’ll be transported to different places. It doesn’t matter much to me, but the two of you will be in trouble.”
These words caused the two women’s faces to turn red.
They naturally understood what Su Chun was referring to.
“Don’t worry, Husband. As long as you are far enough away from us and we aren’t tempted by the aura on your body, we won’t feel uncomfortable.”
Su Chun immediately burst into loud laughter.
However, after returning to their residence and telling Wang Xi about the situation, Wang Xi was naturally a bit sad.
But she could understand.
These three days were difficult.
The three of them not only had to prepare the things they needed to take with them but also spend more time with Tantai Xuan and the others.
If she could, Tantai Xuan naturally hoped to keep Su Chun by her side; with Su Chun going down, she didn’t know how long it would be before she could return.
The three days passed quickly.
At the entrance of Su Chun’s courtyard, Wang Xi’s eyes were red as she looked at Su Chun and the other two, who had changed into simple travel clothes.
She had clearly just had a good cry.
“Alright, Xi’er, we should be able to see each other soon. Don’t be sad. Come, give me a hug.”
Su Chun took the initiative to embrace Wang Xi.
After hugging for a while, the three of them finally flew toward Zichen Hall.
They were then taken by Tantai Qiong Hua and Tantai Xuan to a special family teleportation formation and departed from Meng Hua Zhou.