This place is the main base of the Abyss race, stationed in the Dimensional Abyss.
Those who surrounded them were surprisingly several Quasi-Emperor powerhouses of the Abyss race.
They were ordered to guard this place and were originally busy with their own affairs when they suddenly sensed a terrifyingly suffocating Xuan Qi fluctuation appearing in the sky.
Without regard for anything else, they all rushed out with all their might!
Their gazes quickly fell upon Xing Wu, filled with apprehension.
Facing their questioning, Xing Wu's delicate eyebrows furrowed, and she said with some displeasure.
"It's only been ten thousand years, and no one recognizes this Empress anymore?"
Upon hearing this, those Quasi-Emperor cultivators were stunned and re-examined the person before them.
They truly couldn't recognize her, but one thing they were certain of was that the person before them was an Emperor-level powerhouse!
One of the Quasi-Emperor cultivators gazed at Xing Wu and said in a deep voice.
"We have never met you, but this is our Abyss race territory. We advise you to retreat quickly!"
As they spoke, they also prepared for battle.
Although facing an Emperor-level powerhouse meant almost certain death, they had no other choice.
"Alas, how times do change..."
Xing Wu sighed, then raised her jade hand and drew a black rune in the air before her.
She then tossed it towards them and said indifferently.
"You should recognize this rune, right?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the rune.
Their expressions quickly shifted from initial confusion to shock!
"This... this is the highest-grade Abyss Secret Seal?!"
The so-called Abyss Secret Seal is a means of identifying one's status on the Abyss Continent.
Through a special method, each soul can be bound with various levels of Abyss seals, which is also an important means of identification within the Abyss race.
What this woman had condensed was, in fact, the highest-grade seal of the Abyss race, equivalent to that of a clan leader.
"My Lady, who exactly are you..."
After recognizing the Abyss Secret Seal, everyone's expression changed dramatically, turning respectful.
The only thing that puzzled them was that only a few people possessed an Abyss Secret Seal of this level, and the person before them was clearly not one of them.
Xing Wu then retracted the Abyss Secret Seal and said calmly.
"My name is Xing Wu. You must have heard of it, right?"
"Uh... Xing Wu?"
Hearing this name, everyone was momentarily dazed.
But soon, someone's eyes widened abruptly, and they looked at her in disbelief.
"You! You said you are that Lady Xing Wu?!"
Xing Wu nodded and smiled faintly.
"It seems my name has not been completely forgotten."
This made the others exchange glances, their expressions growing more astonished by the second.
Their looks were more surprised than if they had seen a ghost.
Although they had heard recently that Xing Wu had appeared in the Dimensional Abyss, there was no definitive proof.
Now, her return with Emperor-level cultivation truly shocked them.
However, they quickly reacted and, with excitement, all bowed in unison.
"We, the elders of our clan, welcome Her Majesty the Empress back!"
Their demeanor was extremely respectful.
Ye Yun, watching this scene, couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
It seemed that Xing Wu's influence in the Abyss race was even greater than he had imagined.
Xing Wu waved her hand.
"Let's dispense with the formalities. I have important business here. Where is your person in charge?"
Normally, there would be an Emperor-level powerhouse stationed as the person in charge at this base.
But since her arrival, she hadn't sensed any Emperor-level aura...
Hearing this, a Quasi-Emperor cultivator quickly explained.
"It's like this, the Empress who was stationed here had to go out on business and is expected to return in a few days."
"Is that so..."
Xing Wu frowned, clearly indicating that there were some things she couldn't easily discuss with them.
Then, she turned to Ye Yun and asked.
"Are you in a hurry to go back?"
Hearing this, Ye Yun understood her meaning and chuckled.
"Not in a hurry. We can stay here for a few days."
"Good, then let's leave it at that for now."
Xing Wu nodded with a smile.
The group of Abyss race members watched them quietly, filled with curiosity.
What was the relationship between this young man and Her Majesty the Empress?
Perhaps master and disciple? Or just friends?
Meanwhile, Ye Yun, feeling it was about time, planned to find an opportunity to release Ye Yao.
Suddenly, a streak of light flew in from not far away.
"Elder, something terrible has happened!"
This voice attracted everyone's attention.
It was a cultivator of the Abyss race, rushing over in a hurry.
"What's with all this panic? Such disrespect!"
A Quasi-Emperor powerhouse glanced at the person and said indifferently.
"What exactly has happened?"
Hearing this, the person explained with a grim expression.
"The team sent to the Heavenly Domain has completely lost contact."
"What?!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the Quasi-Emperor elders present could no longer remain calm.
Their faces turned grim, and someone said coldly.
"Do those damned people of the Heavenly Domain truly think our Abyss race is easy to bully?!"
Seeing their righteous indignation, Xing Wu frowned slightly and asked.
"What is this team you speak of that was sent to the Heavenly Domain?"
When Xing Wu spoke, they snapped back to reality.
Someone quickly explained to her.
"It's like this. Not long ago, our clan's princess was captured by those people from the Heavenly Domain while she was on a trial on the front lines."
"Because of this, we sent a team to try and rescue her from the Heavenly Domain, and just now, they all suddenly lost contact."
For long-distance missions like this, they would maintain regular contact to ensure each other's status.
And losing contact, in most cases, meant encountering misfortune...
After hearing the explanation, even Xing Wu's brow furrowed.
"I see, then it is indeed quite serious..."
The princess held extraordinary significance for the Abyss race, especially since she was typically the most talented prodigy, nurtured with immense resources.
If she were to perish or fall into enemy hands, it would undoubtedly be a great loss.
At this point, one elder couldn't help but exclaim angrily.
"Those hateful scoundrels from the Heavenly Domain! Since that's the case, I will personally lead a team there! I will not rest until the princess is brought back!"
The other elders also expressed their agreement.
Xing Wu frowned at this, as if the matter was becoming rather troublesome.
At this moment, Ye Yun's voice suddenly rang out.
"Um... your clan's princess probably doesn't need to be worried about."
His words instantly drew everyone's attention.
Even Xing Wu was taken aback and asked in confusion.
"Oh? Why are you so sure?"
The elders beside them also looked over.
"Yes, have you perhaps met the princess?"
"It's not a matter of whether I've met her or not..."
Feeling everyone's intense gaze, Ye Yun cleared his throat and explained.
"It's that your princess is with me..."