Eternal Tale

Heavenly Immortal Tower, high platform.

Chen Xun and his companions had already stepped forward, but their expressions were solemn, for the man with his back to them was a cultivator far superior to them!

Even though the middle-aged man was seated, his tall and broad-shouldered figure exuded a powerful aura at all times.

Even with his back turned, his presence conveyed a sense of reverence and authority, as if his very silhouette could shake mountains and rivers, making it difficult for anyone to approach easily.

”Crossing the World?”

The middle-aged man’s deep voice echoed as he slowly turned around, revealing a wild yet steady face, his skin a deep yellow with a bronze-like sheen.

At this moment, everyone could see his face clearly. His thick black eyebrows were like sword blades, with a hint of sharpness at the ends.

His eyes were deep and piercing, like two shining black diamonds, exuding an irresistible aura. A dark beard adorned his broad chin, adding to his imposing presence.

”Shi Jianbai? Senior Shi?” Chen Xun slightly bowed his head and cupped his hands, his heart trembling. Such a person was clearly one who had long held a high position, completely different from the aura of Venerable Yuxuan.

Black Bull and the others had already retreated to the side, standing at a distance, facing Shi Jianbai’s people, their gazes sharp.Ji Yan squinted slightly. The Great Desolate was vast and boundless, with many forces. This Shi Jianbai was definitely not from the Wild Vein Clan.

It should be those who followed him. Besides the Wild Vein Clan, there were many other races present here.

In these three days, he had integrated the entire map and power distribution of Xuanwei Heaven, and he still needed to have a good discussion with Crossing the World.

At this moment, a powerful oppressive aura spread in all directions.

The middle-aged man slowly stood up, a hint of interest in his eyes: ”It is indeed I. Congratulations on returning from the thousand-year Immortal Prison.”

Shi Jianbai suddenly spoke, but from his attitude, he did not regard Chen Xun as a junior disciple but treated him as an equal. This alone made Qian Shan and the others glance sideways.

Their eyes also became a bit deeper. Such venerable seniors were everywhere in the grand world.

All were terrifying old monsters who had lived for over ten thousand years, and their journey was still long.

Today, Little Chi was much calmer, no longer trembling, but instead full of serenity.

In this millennium, it had seen many grand scenes, no longer the little lion that only wanted to hide in the Tian Duan Plains.

Chen Xun raised his head, and their gazes gradually met. At this moment, the air carried a sense of tranquility, as if all surrounding sounds had vanished.

”Thank you for your care over the years, Senior Shi.”

”It was merely an exchange of interests, no need for thanks.”

Shi Jianbai was not one for idle chatter, and nothing could be discerned from his demeanor. He then spoke, ”Sit, I have been waiting for you for a long time.”

”Yes.” Chen Xun cupped his hands, feeling immense pressure within. The feeling was entirely different from facing Yin Tianshou and Yuxuan.

He suddenly recalled whether the great monsters in the Endless Mountain Range had felt the same way as he did now. Ultimately, the heavenly dao has its cycles.

Moments later.

The two sat facing each other, and the surrounding space was instantly sealed, even sound could not escape.

To outsiders, their figures appeared somewhat blurred, and the atmosphere gradually became subtle.

”In fact, the one communicating with you in the Star Pivot was merely my immortal puppet.”

Shi Jianbai spoke with a calm expression, ”But I have seen all those years’ words and know you encountered a major event.”

”So that’s how it is...” Chen Xun sighed softly, silently taking out health tea, as he did not drink alcohol.

”Violating the rules of the Immortal Hall, you indeed have great courage.”

Shi Jianbai sat upright in his chair, towering over Chen Xun by two heads, ”But to return from the thousand-year Immortal Prison is enough for me to meet you in person.”

”What does Senior Shi mean by this?”

”What are your thoughts, I wonder, hehe, a Great Ascension Venerable personally coming to see a junior.”

Shi Jianbai did not answer, but instead asked Chen Xun, ”Would you be afraid or worried? The garbage recycling plant has techniques to decompose the Thousand Mechanism Spirit Seal.”

Chen Xun’s brows furrowed slightly. The situation back then was too rushed, and what he did was indeed somewhat reckless.

He responded solemnly, ”Naturally, there would be concerns. Senior is a Venerable, and back then, even Unity True Lords coveted this technique.”

”But the matter of the transaction is known only to you and me.”

Shi Jianbai scrutinized Chen Xun, his voice deep and steady, ”No one else knows what we are doing. Over the millennium, your help to my clan has been significant.”

Chen Xun’s gaze sharpened slightly. He could not discern what race this senior belonged to, but it was certainly not the Wild Vein Clan, though there were similarities. Clearly, the Wild Vein Clan was subordinate to them.

”In the Era of great slaughter among the myriad clans, my clan’s bloodline was sealed postnatally, deeply ingrained in every generation, intertwined with the immortal dao, unchangeable.”

Shi Jianbai seemed to have perceived Chen Xun’s thoughts, ”My clan no longer produces prodigies, having faded among the myriad clans, but these two things can change my clan’s destiny, especially in such quantities.”

”Yes.” Chen Xun’s expression grew more solemn, not daring to probe too much. If others wanted to speak, they naturally would.

”I know your thoughts. Earlier, you mentioned Unity True Lords coveting this technique?”

”Yes.”

”Who? We can naturally help with this small favor.”

”Hehe, no need to trouble Senior. I heard he died fighting fierce beasts in the Great Desolate. Truly, the world is unpredictable.”

”So that’s how it is.”

A flicker of coldness flashed in Shi Jianbai’s eyes, then gradually faded, ”But this is just a minor path. Seeing something desirable and seizing it by force, using power to oppress others, such cultivators do not walk far on the immortal dao.”

His words, though light, carried a grand spirit, being quite forthright.

”I think the same, Senior. This person’s end is a reflection of such cultivators.” Chen Xun cupped his hands with a meaningful smile, ”In the end, they do not meet a good end, just a momentary thrill.”

”If you could not return from the Immortal Prison, they could not keep this place. I would have sent someone to take over, leave the great sea region, but I would have protected your family well.”

”So that’s how it is, those five...”

Chen Xun’s eyes cleared, realizing this was the true reason for his personal visit, ”I wonder if Senior could entrust them to me. I will provide for their cultivation resources.”

”Certainly, they have no family, all saved by my clan in the Great Desolate, but their talents are mediocre, Unity is already a bottleneck.”

”No matter, thank you, Senior Shi!”

Chen Xun rose and cupped his hands, bowing solemnly, ”They protected my sister for a thousand years, and henceforth, I shall provide for them.”

A few strands of brilliance flickered in Shi Jianbai’s eyes, ”Seeing you today, I am much relieved. Our cooperation can continue, and your future achievements will surely not be low.”

Great Ascension Venerables of great forces always planned for the future, never focusing solely on immediate small gains.

Their vision far exceeded that of ordinary people, and there were few who used power to oppress others. A Venerable like Yuxuan could only be considered a weirdo, with a background vast enough to allow her some mischief.

After he finished speaking, a token and a star river array diagram appeared on the table. The token bore the inscription Nine Heavens Peak! The array diagram was clearly an Earth-tier Star Pivot!

Chen Xun’s face twitched, his heart surging with waves of shock. What does this mean...