Eternal Tale

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As soon as Huangfu Duyan finished speaking, a mysterious phantom Dharma Aspect rose behind him like a blazing sun, vast and intensely impactful.

Needless to say, the Special Effects Venerable had exerted his power again. Over the years, it seemed to have become Qiu Li’s habit. Now, he no longer pursued the immortal path but focused on grandiose scenes, all show and no substance!

In this instant, the scene made Huangfu Duyan’s mind twitch, and his hands behind his back clenched tightly. What was this junior brother doing, putting on such a display in front of the Young Master?!

However, Qiu Li remained calm, not even blinking. He had studied this art for thousands of years and could now manifest the grandeur of heaven and earth without using mana!

Qian Wuhen was shocked, swallowing hard. Although there was no oppressive force, the solemn and majestic scene behind him made him feel an immense pressure, causing his scalp to tingle slightly...

He quickly bowed his head and said, ”Junior Qian Wuhen... disciple of the Nameless Sect, here on my master’s orders...”

Before Qian Wuhen could finish, Qiu Li interrupted him, speaking leisurely, ”Your vision is still shallow, and your cultivation is still weak. Coming to our Sky-Supporting Sect is like a frog at the bottom of a well seeing the bright moon in the sky.”

He paused slightly, revealing a gentle smile, ”If, by chance, you become a strong figure in the domain in the future, you will naturally understand the vastness of heaven and earth. Your aptitude for the immortal path is quite good; I have high hopes for you.”

”......” Huangfu Duyan’s fingers trembled slightly, casting an incredulous sidelong glance at his junior brother.Ever since leaving the Five Aggregates Sect, this junior brother’s behavior had become somewhat abnormal.

But what they didn’t know was that Qian Wuhen secretly clicked his tongue, eyes filled with deep respect: ”I understand, thank you for your guidance, senior.”

He initially intended to show some strong momentum to intimidate and collect debts, but clearly, these two seniors were hidden experts guarding the mountain, not to be offended. Truly a great sect...

”Young friend, what brings you here, speak directly.” Huangfu Duyan’s expression turned serious, but his tone was incredibly kind, lacking any senior demeanor.

”My master said that the Sky-Supporting Sect owes our sect a debt... and sent me to collect it.”

”What debt?” Huangfu Duyan was puzzled, not quite understanding. When did the Sky-Supporting Sect owe anyone a debt?!

Moreover, in the Wild Heaven Region, who would dare lend to others? They might end up dead in the wilderness the next day, with grass three meters high on their grave. Such a thing is impossible.

”My master said your sect owes ours a million mid-grade spirit stones.” Qian Wuhen, being an honest person, directly stated without beating around the bush.

”Nonsense!...” Hearing this, Huangfu Duyan’s eyes widened, almost blurting out a curse, but he held back, ”...rest assured, the Sky-Supporting Sect is not untrustworthy.”

Qiu Li frowned slightly, something felt off. It seemed more like asking for spirit stones than collecting a debt... Could it be that person’s intention? Just using them as a tool.

”Young friend, did your master provide any proof or token?” Huangfu Duyan seemed to understand, it appeared to be that person’s intention.

The Dao Ancestor, though seemingly carefree, was very particular about his words and actions. If he needed a mere million mid-grade spirit stones, what harm was there in giving a portion from his own belongings?

As for the token, naturally, the Dao Ancestor wouldn’t oppress the juniors without reason and would surely provide some treasures in exchange.

Upon hearing this, Qian Wuhen’s body shook, and he said solemnly, ”Senior, my master said only verbal instructions... he trusts that the Sky-Supporting Sect will not default.”

”Heh... hahaha...” Huangfu Duyan laughed, his laughter echoing for miles, and Qiu Li joined in, not knowing who this little ancestor’s master was, coming here to blatantly rob!

Qiu Li glanced at his somewhat hysterically laughing senior brother, silently asking if he would comply.

Qian Wuhen’s expression turned slightly awkward; this was his first time handling matters alone, and he was somewhat anxious. The Sky-Supporting Sect’s reputation was significant during his childhood, leaving a deep impression.

”Alright!” Huangfu Duyan’s laughter subsided, his words like a heavy hammer, ”Young friend, our sect... naturally will not default.”

He took a deep breath, a beam of light swirling around his fingertip, and a storage ring flew towards Qian Wuhen in an instant.

Qian Wuhen’s eyes brightened; the legendary storage ring... their sect was poor, lacking immortal materials, lacking everything, not even having basic storage rings.

”Senior... this storage ring.” Qian Wuhen swallowed hard, eyes filled with longing, ”I don’t have a storage ring to directly take the spirit stones back.”

”It’s a gift for you, young friend.” Huangfu Duyan shook his head with a sigh, somewhat helpless, ”Leave quickly, don’t keep your master waiting.”

”Thank you, seniors!”

Qian Wuhen gave a deep bow, eyes filled with intense gratitude. Truly a prestigious sect, even the mountain guardians were extraordinary, the world of cultivating immortality was indeed fascinating.

Then, he placed the storage ring in his pants and left swiftly, not looking back, as if afraid of being robbed by evil cultivators.

After he left.

”Senior brother, the Young Master’s sect...?”

”His master is not a proper cultivator, actually targeting the Sky-Supporting Sect.” Huangfu Duyan’s eyes showed some displeasure, but anyone would be upset encountering such a troublesome matter.

After all, he initially thought it was the Dao Ancestor’s intention, so what did it matter if he gave away his belongings?!

But being blatantly robbed by the Young Master’s mysterious master, who could tolerate that!

Qiu Li squinted slightly, ”This matter must be reported to the Dao Ancestor. Today, the Young Master’s master dares to rob the Sky-Supporting Sect, tomorrow he might dare to rob the Five Aggregates Sect, and the day after, he might dare to rob disciples everywhere!”

”Ah, junior brother, it’s not that serious, not that serious.” Huangfu Duyan’s eyes widened, quickly waving his hands to dissuade, fearing he might say another word, and in the future, he might dare to rob the Dao Ancestor...

”The Dao Ancestor seems not to be in the Five Aggregates Sect now.” Qiu Li paused slightly, as if recalling something, ”The Young Master’s master really knows how to time things, probably not simple in origin.”

”Hmm? Junior brother, you actually know the Dao Ancestor’s whereabouts?” Huangfu Duyan’s eyes showed surprise; it was rumored that this junior brother was close to the Dao Ancestor, and it turned out to be true.

Qiu Li remained silent, changing the topic, ”Senior brother, let’s decide on this matter when the Dao Ancestor returns.”

”Alright.” Huangfu Duyan knew he had spoken too much and didn’t dwell on the matter, as he had no right to inquire about the Dao Ancestor’s whereabouts.

The two of them vanished into the sky, and the mountain gate became empty again. But the Mountain Protection Array, covering hundreds of thousands of miles, instantly rose after Qian Wuhen left, shimmering with light, its might unparalleled!

...

Meanwhile, Ancestor Chen Xun truly hadn’t been in the Wild Heaven Region for the past few years. The bloody conflicts there no longer interested him, as long as no one targeted the Five Aggregates Sect.

Otherwise, he had been itching for a fight these years, having learned some martial arts, the ancient power laws... already successfully activated!

If someone provoked the Five Aggregates Sect or ignored the ban and entered the Jade Bamboo Range, he would like to test how much strength his martial arts truly had.

But for now, Ancestor Chen Xun had no interest in such fighting and killing.

Today, in the Xuanwei Heaven domain, in the mortal world, on that familiar tea mountain.

Yao Yue’s time was nearing its end, and Chen Xun no longer avoided it. After spending several years on the tea mountain, he personally sent off one of his few old friends.