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Chapter 2303: Chapter 5: Shou Ye Inherits the Immortal Scripture! Changchun’s Bad News (Part 4)

Master Changchun was stimulated; his spirits lifted, and he seemed to gain some strength. Even his speech became much clearer: “Shouzhe, I am aware of my own condition, so don’t waste your efforts.”

“Master.” Wang Shouzhe slowly withdrew his hand, looking somber, “Your lifespan has completely run out. Even if the Sacred Supreme of Great Luo were here, it would be impossible to save you. My infusion of Mysterious Energy can only extend your life by ten more days.”

He also sighed deeply in his heart.

In the face of time, the ultimate boss, even though he was already a Divine Skills Enlightened One, he still often felt powerless.

Master was really too old, and his cultivation base was far out of reach of the Divine Power Territory. Even though later, when the Wang family became prosperous and acquired many high-level resources, it was already too late.

“It’s worth it! Your Master feels it’s worth it.” Master Changchun, experiencing a brief moment of vitality, laughed heartily, comforting them instead, “Don’t be too sad. I, Changchun, have lived for 1196 years, breaking records. In history books, they’ll surely note this: no Purple Abode Realm has lived as long as I have. It’s all thanks to my good disciple. It’s a pity, what a pity, that I couldn’t officially take you in as my direct disciple due to the rules back then.”

“Master, being a direct disciple and being a named direct disciple is the same. Once a master, always a father.” Wang Shouzhe bowed deeply, solemnly stating, “If it weren’t for your care and protection in the early days, how could the Wang family achieve what it has today?”

“Haha.” Master Changchun’s face showed some pride, “I, Changchun, may not be a great figure, but my disciple Shouzhe, you are a great figure. Under your plans, both the Wang family and Da Qian, as well as the Sacred Land, have undergone earth-shattering changes. I, Changchun, am proud~”

Noticing Senior Brother Jinshan quietly wiping tears beside him, Master Changchun’s face darkened: “Jinshan, you silly boy, why are you crying? I am a Purple Abode and lived so long; this is a happy occasion.”

“Yes, Master.”

Jinshan wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, barely controlling his expression, though his eyes remained a bit red.

Just at this time, Senior Sister Green Fern also rushed into the small room, having received the news.

These years, she seldomly stayed long in Changchun Valley, mostly immersed in the research institutes on Green Immortal Island. Thus, she received the news slightly later than Wang Shouzhe.

As the reincarnation of the Demonic Plant Honored One, her cultivation strength was no less than Wang Shouzhe’s. As she continually awakened her abilities from her past life, all sorts of strange methods emerged one after another.

In some sense, Senior Sister Green Fern was more like Master Changchun’s daughter, and the bond they shared was deep. Yet, even she, a true immortal reincarnated and a Divine Skills cultivator with many bizarre methods, was helpless against Master Changchun’s condition.

“Enough.” Master Changchun waved his hand, “Don’t fuss anymore. Jinshan, gather all my living disciples; I have something to say.”

Compared to Wang Shouzhe and the others, he seemed to be the calmest one.

Soon, the plot of land in front of the wooden house was filled with people.

These were all disciples under the name of Master Changchun from Changchun Valley.

However, of these, Wang Shouzhe recognized few.

Most of the elder Tianren Realm cultivators from back then had long since passed away years ago. Even those from Wang Shouzhe’s generation, who had succeeded in advancing to the Tianren Realm and became elders of Changchun Valley, had also passed.

As for those who didn’t make it to the Tianren Realm, they were gone even earlier.

Among those present, only a few did Wang Shouzhe still recognize.

One of them was Li Yuzhe, the Senior Brother who gave Wang Shouzhe the “Fire Dragon Fruit.” However, at this time, Senior Brother Yuzhe was already over four hundred, with white hair and beard, looking every bit like a celestial being ready to ride a crane to the west.

In general, Changchun Valley disciples had decent lifespans, but the lifespan limit for Tianren Realm cultivators was four hundred years. At this age, no matter how well-maintained they were and how many Lifespan Extension Pills they took, they were basically half a foot in the grave.

As for the other, Wang Shouzhe remembered him as “Liu Yunlang,” a child of The Liu Clan of Chu Yun, carrying the Yi Wood bloodline. He joined the Purple Abode Academic Palace the same year as Luo Qiu and Luo Jing and became a disciple of Changchun Valley.

Liu Yunlang, after being taught a lesson by Luo Qiu, acknowledged her as his big sister and thereafter served her diligently. The Liu Clan of Chu Yun, capitalizing on this relationship with the burgeoning Wang family, clung tightly to their coattails.

Now, the Liu Clan of Chu Yun had become a strong Grade Four family with two Purple Abode Realm members, of which Liu Yunlang was one of the fortunate ones.

All disciples under Master Changchun’s name, led by Senior Brother Jinshan, began to salute Wang Shouzhe: “We pay our respects to the Duke.”

Everyone looked at Wang Shouzhe with excitement and admiration, even reverence.

Senior Brother Shouzhe was a legendary figure in Changchun Valley; it was said that even the current Immortal Emperor and Demon Emperor had to show him respect.

Moreover, Changchun Valley had deep cooperation with the Wang family in the fields of spiritual medicine, Spirit Rice cultivation, and alchemy. Many disciples of Changchun Valley made a significant fortune, greatly enhancing their future potential.

Therefore, they were very grateful and close to Shou Duke.

“We are all brothers under the same lineage; no need for such formality.” Wang Shouzhe waved his hand, indicating the others need not be overly ceremonious, then looked at Master Changchun, “Master, are you summoning the disciples to bestow your legacy?”

“Alas, if we are to speak of the best choice for passing down the legacy, it should naturally be you, Shouzhe. Unfortunately…” Master Changchun sighed, looking at Wang Shouzhe with some wistfulness.

After a while, his gaze fell on Jinshan, summoning him to the bedside: “Jinshan, you have been with me for over four hundred years. From now on, the mantle of Changchun Valley is entirely yours. Does anyone object?”

All the disciples responded in unison, “We have no objections.”

In fact, the legacy wasn’t just designated today. In the past one or two hundred years, Master Changchun had mostly handed over the affairs of the valley to Jinshan. The disciples were well aware that the legacy of Master Changchun would most likely pass to Jinshan.

Today was merely a formality, an official announcement.

“Master!”

Senior Brother Jinshan’s eyes reddened again, and he struggled to contain the tears in the corners of his eyes.

“Alright, our Changchun Valley does not stand on such rules.” Master Changchun clapped him on the shoulder, his tone steady, “From today, Jinshan formally takes over as Valley Master of Changchun Valley. Though Changchun Valley is just a small sect, I hope you can lead it to greatness.”

“Yes, Master.”

Senior Brother Jinshan responded solemnly.

“There’s one more thing.”

Master Changchun clearly had long prepared a speech, and as he spoke, he took out a mysterious azure-colored compass from his storage ring and handed it to Jinshan: “This azure compass has been passed down through generations. It’s said to have been one of the treasures divided when our Changchun line branched out from Green Emperor Valley… According to the Old Ancestor, this item seems to contain a great secret…”

Before Master Changchun finished speaking, Wang Shouzhe’s storage ring trembled as if something inside eagerly wanted to rush out.

With a thought, an Ancient Teleportation Charm appeared in his hand.

The teleportation charm seemed very excited. As the runes shone, the whole jade talisman emitted strands of wood-type azure light.

At the same time, the azure compass in Master Changchun’s hand emitted a similar light, blinking intermittently as if responding to the Ancient Teleportation Charm.

What is this?

Wang Shouzhe was stunned for a moment, and after a while, he remembered the Ancient Teleportation Charm was a treasure from one of the academy’s rewards—the [Little Holy Emperor’s Treasure Box], rumored to be the key to unlocking a transfer array in some other realm.

Unfortunately, the Treasure Box did not record the location of the transfer array corresponding to the teleportation charm. Wang Shouzhe regarded this as a mere trinket and intended to give it to Anye. But with so many other matters, it was forgotten in the storage ring.

Judging by the current scene, could it be that there’s finally a clue to the transfer array?

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