Chapter 1020 - 743: Fishing

Chen Hua looked at the four with sincerity, and he casually waved his hand to summon the White Crane Immortal Child.

"Greetings, Master!"

Chen Hua instructed blandly:

"White Crane, take these four senior brothers to West Slope Cloud Sea Peak. Choose a quiet and secluded cave mansion for them to settle and cultivate."

"As you command."

The Bai Ling Immortal Child nodded in response, then turned to the Meishan Four Monsters with a gentle smile:

"Senior brothers, please follow me."

The Meishan Four Monsters quickly stood up, bowed deeply to Chen Hua again, and respectfully withdrew.

The vast Immortal Platform became empty once more, with only the mentor and student standing opposite each other.

Yuan Hong stepped forward, his expression solemn, reporting the recent battle in the Void.

Chen Hua nodded slightly: "I already knew."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Hong hesitated slightly:

"Master, in the recent encounter with Dai Hua, I have felt a peculiar coincidence all along."

"Moreover, Li Xiao’s foundation is shallow, inferior even to the four junior brothers."

"Such a standard is unremarkable within a Golden Core Grand Sect like the Evergreen Immortal Sect."

"Yet, this very disciple managed to enlist Dai Hua’s assistance, which I know as a true inheritor status, equivalent to a True Master!"

"This seems to deliberately approach me, intending to expose your existence, Master."

"I suspect that a high-level figure at the Purple Mansion Level might be manipulating fate and arranging causalities, deliberately targeting our mentor-student relationship."

"This matter is mysterious and unpredictable, and I kindly ask you, Master, to deduce the celestial secret and reveal the truth behind it."

Chen Hua listened quietly to his analysis, his eyes slightly lifted, with a glint of appreciation in them.

However, he gently shook his head, his tone calm and distant:

"I can’t deduce."

With this brief phrase, Yuan Hong instantly understood the underlying message that "can’t deduce" doesn’t mean there’s no causality.

Having followed his master for many years, he deeply understands his master’s ability to deduce.

The fact that it can obscure the master’s deduction is challenging, could it be...

With this thought, Yuan Hong’s spine went slightly cold, not daring to think deeply.

Seeing that his heart spirit trembled and comprehended thoroughly, Chen Hua did not explain further.

He also did not wish his disciple to be involved in higher-level intrigues, so he spoke lightly to reassure:

"No need to worry."

"You may stay on Purple Sun Island to cultivate in peace, no need to return to Peach Blossom Mountain, everything here is under my control."

Yuan Hong’s heart was warm and stirred, he bowed deeply, his tone firm:

"I will remember the master’s teachings."

In his heart, he secretly vowed to focus on cultivation diligently, eager to reach the Purple Mansion soon and truly possess the strength to protect himself and support his master.

With his mind settled, Yuan Hong let go of distractions, bowed in departure, turned, and left for the cave mansion to concentrate on cultivation.

...

Above the tranquil Cloud Platform, the breeze was gentle, the floating clouds moving.

The world finally only had Chen Hua standing alone, with the long wind blowing, raising his broad sleeves, surrounded by swirling purple mist.

He raised his eyes to gaze far away, at the vast and unending tumbling sea, with deep and hard-to-express emotions in his eyes, lingering for a long time before gently shaking his head and sighing.

"Ah!"

Recently, he had quietly refined his second innate divine technique, stepping into the Mid-stage Purple Mansion realm.

Originally a joyous event, yet he was drawn into this calculating turmoil, deeply trapped in layers of fog.

"Fame is truly a burden."

Chen Hua murmured to himself, his tone carrying a touch of helplessness.

In the past, when he first entered the Purple Mansion realm, he seized ownerless treasures overseas, defeating several veteran True Masters who dominated overseas.

He also leveraged the Purple Sun Celestial Array, earning a formidable reputation!

Up to this day, he eventually attracted boundless turmoil, unwittingly drawn into the vortex of power struggles from all sides.

"The Righteous Immortal Sect has caught wind and begun to move, and presumably the Demon Sect factions are also ready to stir, nearing the moment to reveal and test."

His gaze darkened slightly, discerning the movements of various world factions, his heart already well aware of the situation.

But in a flash, a trace of gratitude flashed in his deep-set eyes.

Fortunately, the mysterious gray mist covers all investigations.

If not for this, it’s feared that the True Monarchs behind the righteous and demon paths would have already descended in person.

...

At the same time.

In the heartland of the Divine Land, Evergreen Immortal Sect.

Perched atop the sect’s main peak, the Wood Mansion Celestial Palace stood towering and majestic, with magnificent temples adorned with carvings and paintings hiding the Dao Rhyme.

Immortal cranes hovered in the clouds, spiritual mist wrapped the temples, showcasing the tremendous heritage of a top-tier Immortal Sect.

In the center of the grand hall, Dai Hua presented his respectful figure, bowing to the Cultivator in Green Robes on the high seat.

"Master, I have successfully met and sparred with Yuan Hong to test and understand his cultivation foundation..."

He methodically detailed the matters from before.

Sitting at the high seat of the grand hall was the Evergreen Immortal Sect’s current Sect Leader—Great True Master Jie Mu.

He was a veteran Great Power with Four Methods Perfection, surrounded by Wood Virtue, every move embodying the principles of the heavens and earth, naturally emanating authority.

Great True Master Jie Mu quietly listened to the report, his eyes slightly closed, nodding lightly:

"I already know the full aspect of this matter."

"That Master Purple Sun possesses unparalleled talent, remarkable insight, unmatched by ordinary peripheral Purple Mansion True Masters."

His eyes deepened, carrying scrutiny and expectation, reminding sternly:

"In the future, maintain good relations with Yuan Hong, preserve well this goodwill."

"If there is an opportunity to meet Master Purple Sun, be sure to act with courtesy and respect, do not lose etiquette even a bit, and avoid offending rashly."

Dai Hua’s understanding was seamless, instantly grasping the deeper intention of the master, realizing that the sect had already designated Master Purple Sun as a key target to be drawn closer and explored. He immediately bowed, respectfully agreeing:

"I will adhere strictly to the master’s decree, not daring to defy."

"Alright, you may leave!"

After Dai Hua bowed and walked out of the grand hall, the doors gently closed, sealing off internal and external sounds.

Great True Master Jie Mu slowly stood up and walked step by step to the center of the grand hall.

In the hall hung an ancient, solemn painting, empty yet commanding instinctive respect.

This ancient painting was surprisingly the source of Evergreen Immortal Sect—bestowed by [Evergreen Wood Mansion Kuwei Celestial King], used to deliver decrees.

Great True Master Jie Mu tidied his robes, bowing deeply to the ancient painting:

"If not for the celestial king’s decree, we would have been totally unaware that such an astonishing cultivator had emerged in a corner overseas."

"This person cultivates the ancient technique, without guidance he has independently understood two divine techniques, truly possessing the quality of a True Monarch!"

His gaze burned with the intent to attain, slowly stating:

"Such an extraordinary talent, with unparalleled contemporary abilities, ought to be incorporated into our Immortal Sect to enhance our sect’s heritage."

"Even if seeking the Golden fails someday, he can still offer our Evergreen Immortal Sect a Void Sun inheritance!"

...

In another dimension.

Beside a great river, a figure was fishing.

Chen Sheng murmured in his heart:

"Taiyin Fuwei Yingkui Immortal Monarch..."

"Yingkui? More like grasper!"

"This Taiyin Immortal Monarch truly plays a fine game of chess!"

"Both as a source of the Demon Sect and a leader of the Immortal Sect, almost managing this dimension as a personal backyard."

This was also why he secretly laid pieces leveraging the Hundred Generations Book’s bloodline connection.

Otherwise, if he descended in form, it would be equivalent to surrendering!

At that moment.

Chen Sheng looked at the fishing line in the river, gently swaying, and smiled:

"The cord is moving!"

"Soon, soon! It’s about to bite!"