Chapter 1708 - 1705: Farewell

Chapter 1708: Chapter 1705: Farewell

At this moment, Yan Xihua gracefully approached and said with a smiling face: "Elder Tantai, since things have settled here at Shang Qing Sect, this girl should take her leave."

Tantai Chunqiu’s gaze slightly condensed and said faintly, "Where does Miss Yan plan to go?"

Yan Xihua chuckled and said, "I’ve heard that Earth is a mystical place, and this girl has a longing to go and see it."

Tantai Chunqiu frowned and said, "Currently, the transmission channel is guarded by many masters sent by Wangxian Sect. You might face danger going there, not to mention the strong realm barrier of the channel leading to Earth, which you cannot pass due to your realm."

Yan Xihua nodded: "I know, but my Sun Lang is concerned about the safety of his brothers, and he hasn’t returned to Earth for a long time, wanting to go back to check."

Tantai Chunqiu and the crowd from Shang Qing Sect looked towards Sun Xingyu.

Wan Daorong sighed, and with an apologetic face said to Sun Xingyu: "Young friend, back when you were cultivating at Tian Nan Peak, it was my fault not protecting you well, which resulted in your enmity with Tianzhu Peak. You left Tian Nan Peak worried about their revenge, helplessly. Now that you have connected with Master Yan, it seems you won’t be returning to Tian Nan Peak."

Sun Xingyu, merely a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, hadn’t even broken through to Core Formation, was flattered to be called a young friend by someone as powerful as Wan Daorong, a late-stage peak Divinity Transformation master.

He understood well that he relied on the influence of Yan Xihua and the strong members of the Yan Family. Nonetheless, during his time at Tian Nan Peak, Wan Daorong and the people there were quite good to those from Earth. Moreover, Wan Daorong had a great reputation and was Yang Fei’s teacher, leaving Sun Xingyu no room for arrogance. Quickly folding his hands and bowing, he said, "Elder, you’re overly generous to the junior. I left Tian Nan Peak worried about attacks from Tianzhu Peak’s people, scared and fleeing. To be forgiven by the elders of Tian Nan Peak is my greatest blessing. I will forever be grateful for the time cultivating at Tian Nan Peak and never dare let down the support I received."

Wan Daorong and the people from Shang Qing Sect quietly nodded, feeling that this young one did not forget himself due to Yan Xihua’s presence.

At that moment, streaks of light swiftly approached from afar, the disciples from each peak released by Cao Zhengyang.

Shang Heng, Luo Yu, and Lü Wang, the Nascent Soul cultivators, arrived first.

Soon, a group of Core Formation masters and Foundation Establishment cultivators followed closely.

The peak masters scanned the group with their divine sense, quickly noticing that their disciples and relatives were safe, breathing a sigh of relief.

Even though they had heard from Cao Zhengyang that the disciples from each peak had been released, not seeing them personally kept them worried, until this moment when they could fully relax.

"Old Sun?"

A surprised shout came.

Sun Xingyu’s spirit soared, looking up to see Wang Lei controlling a sword flying towards him.

Sun Xingyu swiftly flashed ahead to meet him.

After years apart, the brothers clasped each other’s arms, surveying each other intently.

"Haha, you haven’t successfully reached Core Formation yet, so I can relax, I’ve not lagged behind you." Sun Xingyu laughed.

Wang Lei laughed along: "Seeing you appear whole fills me with joy. When Yang Fei returned last time saying you’ve settled down well in the Cultivation World, I was so worried you wouldn’t cope..."

As Wang Lei spoke, he suddenly felt chills down his spine from several sharp gazes fixed on him, stifling him into silence.

Sun Xingyu also sensed the anger directed at Wang Lei from Yan Xihua and the powerful members of the Yan Family, quickly waving his hand: "Everyone, do not misunderstand, this is a brother as close as kin, we’re used to joking this way, please don’t mind."

The last three words were spoken to Yan Xihua.

Yan Xihua giggled and gave Wang Lei a brief glance before looking away.

The Divinity Transformation masters behind her saw she didn’t mind, naturally choosing not to pursue the matter further, withdrawing their aura.

"This kid has some spirit."

A master next to Yan Xihua said quietly.

Another nodded: "Indeed, he courageously faced the pressure from all of us, and what’s more, did you notice the extremely fierce sword intent he released, apparently intending to resist? This boy’s mindset is truly unique."

"Yes. Despite being a mere late-stage Foundation Establishment weakling, he has a steadfast Dao Heart almost equivalent to a Core Formation cultivator, quite rare."

"Mr. Sun understanding the wonders of Space Law, this young one possessing such strong Sword Intent, and those Earth cultivators behind him, though just newly Core Formation, their aura and mindset are extraordinary. Tsk tsk, I also heard that boy named Yang Fei is even more talented, these people all came from Earth, it seems likely that Earth is the ’Land of Origin.’

On the Spirit Ship from the Central Star Domain, the strong ones grew solemn, their eyes filled with anticipation.

They came here firstly to represent the Yan Family in Southern Domain, expanding their territory. Secondly, they aimed to thoroughly investigate the truth about Earth World, discovering whether this newly found small world called Earth is truly a ’Land of Origin.’

Only a Land of Origin can exhibit such a plethora of cultivation talents during the early stage of Spiritual Energy Revival, accompanied by abundant cultivation resources.

According to the recorded history in the Cultivation World, each new discovery of a Land of Origin creates a huge stir in the Cultivation World, breaking its balance and structure.

And the more they interact with these Earth cultivators, understanding the Plane World of Earth, they increasingly feel Earth resembles the ’Land of Origin.’

Sun Xingyu greeted the other Earth cultivators, then said: "I plan to return to Earth. Is there anyone who wishes to visit there?"

Everyone shook their heads.

Having spent a long time in the Cultivation World, they’ve gradually detached from the mundane dust, given Earth has long undergone vast changes, so their longing for Earth wasn’t that strong.

In the crowd, Sun Jianping suddenly spoke: "May I... accompany you back to take a look? If I go back, can I still return?"

Sun Xingyu quickly said: "Of course you can."

He recalled this girl being the sister of Sun Lei, the disciple Yang Fei took in when on Earth.

If he remembered correctly, her parents were still on Earth.

Though already a cultivator, she wasn’t very old, and since she hadn’t reached the stage of severing mundane ties, there was naturally longing for her parents on Earth.

Sun Jianping cautiously looked towards Wan Daorong.

Wan Daorong smiled: "You’ve been here quite some time, if you miss your relatives, returning wouldn’t matter. The gates of Tian Nan Peak are always open to you."

Sun Jianping was overjoyed, hurriedly bowing: "Thank you, ancestor. In life, I am a person of Tian Nan Peak, in death, the spirit of Tian Nan Peak, never will I betray the sect."

Wan Daorong nodded with satisfaction.

Immediately, Sun Jianping bid farewell to Ning Shucheng and Tang Shuwan, along with the Earth cultivators, then followed Sun Xingyu onto the luxurious spirit ship of the Yan Family, which swiftly headed towards the south of the Southern Domain, soon disappearing into the sky.

Zhao Yunzhi and Li Shuya too, were concerned about the sect’s safety, taking their leave from Tantai Chunqiu and Wan Daorong. The latter naturally agreed and reminded them to be cautious, avoiding solo conflict with Wangxian Sect.

Afterwards, those from various major sects and cultivation families affiliated with Shang Qing Sect who came for support also took their leave, departing with their disciples.