Eternal Tale

Today.

A light rain fell silently like mist over a small mountain peak, soaking the earth and the withered branches and leaves.

Chen Xun and Black Bull were busy clearing the weeds without using any mana. The entire mountain peak was tranquil and fresh, with a giant wooden monument standing at the summit—Old Sun Mountain!

Little Chi stood motionless halfway up the mountain, gazing at the summit with a look of awe.

The entire mountain was sealed by a grand formation, with the qi of the Five Elements continuously filling the surroundings, creating a rather oppressive atmosphere, like a mysterious forbidden land.

Even its breathing became quieter, and it dared not speak, understanding the gravity of the situation.

”Hopefully, no one will be foolish enough to intrude...”

Little Chi murmured to itself, not doubting for a moment that if the mountain were disturbed, Xun and Brother Bull could return from the Three Thousand Great Worlds to exact vengeance, entangling them in a great karmic cycle.

It shivered involuntarily, a fear creeping into its eyes as it recalled the look in Xun’’s eyes when he slew Filthy Longevity, as if he had become a different person.

A day later.At the foot of the mountain, Chen Xun and Black Bull silently and solemnly bid farewell, while Little Chi, frightened, began to prostrate itself.

”We’’re leaving, back to the Five Aggregates Sect.”

”Moo moo~~”

”Xun... the Five Aggregates Sect?”

”The first sect I joined on the path of cultivating immortality, and the only one.”

Chen Xun’’s expression was gentle, a warm smile playing on his lips, ”There’’s no better sect than the Five Aggregates Sect in this world. Many of my and Bull’’s friends are there.”

”Moo moo~~” Black Bull nudged Chen Xun, eyes filled with memories.

They had already left the small mountain peak, walking further and further away, but they could still hear Little Chi’’s voice from afar:

”No wonder, Xun didn’’t join any sect after going to Da Li.”

”Even if I go to the Three Thousand Great Worlds, I have no interest in sects. You think it’’s fun, going to this one today, that one tomorrow.”

”Moo moo~~!”

A hearty, carefree laugh echoed through the heavens, sweeping away all gloomy feelings, and vanished instantly into the mortal realm of Kingdom Qian.

...

In the world of immortals in Kingdom Qian, the ten great immortal sects stood unyielding, high above the clouds, overlooking the mortal world, with countless cultivators not daring to disobey!

Although their power had waned, the entire world of immortals had also declined. The eastern countries were restless, more chaotic than before, with the Four Symbols Alliance dominating.

However, the Four Symbols Alliance carried a deep-seated fear, not of the ten great immortal sects of Kingdom Qian, but of the colossal entity behind them—the Five Aggregates Sect!

A sect with four formidable Elemental Infant cultivators, even one in the mid-Nascent Soul phase, had even formed friendly ties with the Moon Tower.

Ordinary cultivators believed the ten great immortal sects to be the most terrifying existence, but those in the upper echelons of the world of immortals knew that the Five Aggregates Sect was the true powerhouse stirring the winds and clouds from behind the scenes.

This sect overshadowed the world of immortals on both sides, making the Four Symbols Alliance appear impressive on the surface, yet unable to lift their heads, not even daring to speak too loudly.

Those Golden Elixir cultivators with designs on the world of immortals in Kingdom Qian would find themselves dead in the wilderness within three days, their deaths silent and without trace.

The Four Symbols Alliance dared not voice their anger, not even daring to set foot in the mountain gate of the Five Aggregates Sect.

The statues of a man and a bull in front of that mountain gate were like a towering mountain pressing down on all cultivators, making them unable to raise their heads.

Though there were disputes in the world of immortals, there had never been large-scale wars, and everything was so peaceful that even the cultivation environment for solitary cultivators had improved significantly.

The ten great immortal sects still held ascension conferences in various places each year.

But where to hold them, when to hold them, and how to allocate disciples, they now had to consult one sect—the Five Aggregates Sect!

Even the disputes at Nandou Mountain had their rules completely changed, leaving small sects overjoyed and the ten great immortal sects unable to voice their grievances or play any tricks.

Now, the ten great immortal sects were no longer united, with no more brewing wars, no more consuming mid-level sects, and no more exploiting cultivation resources to the extreme.

The Noble Sect and Dan Ding Sect had laid their cards on the table at high-level meetings of the world of immortals, following the lead of the Five Aggregates Sect.

All because, once, Ancestor Ji Zhao took action, dueling two Elemental Infant cultivators alone, nearly crippling them, just short of forcing their Elemental Infants to flee and rebuild their bodies.

Moreover, Ancestor Shi Wujun, who stood at the pinnacle of the world of immortals, when he took action, it was to annihilate legacies, his decisiveness in killing shocking all the Elemental Infant ancestors.

And it was rumored that behind the Five Aggregates Sect, there was a woman, with all decisions coming from her mouth, and the Five Aggregates Sect had never made a wrong decision.

However, the fourth ancestor was the most mysterious, known only to exist, but with no known appearance or name—an enigma!

Yet, what all cultivators did not know was that the mysterious fourth ancestor of the Five Aggregates Sect had already allied with the Moon Tower, beginning to explore the southern borders of Kingdom Qian, the Endless Mountain Range!

While ordinary cultivators in the world of immortals believed the situation to be as it was before, it had already changed drastically, with all major forces shrouded in the shadow of the Five Aggregates Sect.

Kingdom Qian, Zhiyang Prefecture, Jade Bamboo Range.

The entire mountain range was surrounded by a grand formation, exceptionally tranquil, with no disciples descending the mountain, and no arrogant incidents ever occurring. Ordinary disciples were very low-key.

You wouldn’’t even know they were disciples of the Five Aggregates Sect because they never identified themselves when traveling outside.

Within the mountain range, in an ancient hall.

Shi Wujun, Liu Han, Ji Zhao, and Jiang Xuechen were enjoying tea, their gazes steady, their faces more distinguished with the passage of time.

Liu Han, in a long blue dress, had her delicate brows slightly furrowed, casting a faint worry over her refined face.

She spoke softly, ”The great demons of the southern borders have made a compromise, willing to give us a path, but they want to meet that person.”

Shi Wujun’’s long hair, as black as ink, fell over his white clothes, with only a white ribbon tying the front hair at the back, exuding a cold aura like a sword!

”The Endless Mountain Range is vast, taken from our human race after the departure of their ancient predecessors.”

He looked at Liu Han, shaking his head slightly, ”They want to see that person to confirm if he can still return.”

Ji Zhao’’s eyes were deep, revealing nothing of his thoughts, as he spoke in a low voice, ”These great demons are quite ambitious and very clever, we must be cautious.”

Jiang Xuechen’’s clothes fluttered as he glanced at the three, ”The world of immortals cannot afford a war now; keeping them at bay in the Endless Mountain Range is enough.”

As his words fell, the entire hall fell silent.

The world of immortals was weak now, and these great demons seemed to have found an opportunity, wanting to repeat the past and take advantage.

But they harbored a deep fear, constantly probing.

Liu Han’’s eyes flashed with determination, ”Regardless of now or the future, even if we pass away or that person never returns, we must plan accordingly.”

”The legacy of the Five Aggregates Sect must not be severed; we must delay them as long as possible.”

She took out a small booklet from her storage ring, ”At the current pace, the next generation might far surpass us now.”

Jiang Xuechen gave Liu Han a deep look; over the years, all the Five Aggregates Sect’’s decisions had come from her, with far-reaching plans, prepared for the worst even after death.

Shi Wujun and Ji Zhao nodded heavily; they had done everything they could.

If the path was severed, they would have to forge their own way, not always relying on that person.