Eternal Tale

Li Chen Island, Immaculate Immortal Ridge.

On a high platform, Chen Xun sat upright, holding a small booklet, his gaze solemn.

Below the platform, thirty thousand members of the Soul-Nourishing Spirit Clan sat attentively. Qing Li, Qing Wan, Black Bull, Little Chi, Immortal Absolute, Mo Fuyang, and others also held booklets, listening intently to the teachings.

Chen Xun had learned that Senior Yin had gone to the Southern Yu Continent and would not return for a month. He took this opportunity to give a lecture.

”Everyone, in the Immortal City, Little Black went to my garbage recycling pavilion for an exchange, but faced ridicule inside. A young master’s guardian suppressed him with mana. Does this constitute a violation of the rules of the grand world?”

”Factory owner, it doesn’t, right? Such things happen often. It’s unavoidable to be suppressed by the strong in the Immortal Pavilion.”

”Yes, I’ve seen such things several times in Elemental Immortal City.”

...

The crowd below buzzed with discussion, with Black Bull and Little Chi especially animated in their conversation.

”It does!” Chen Xun suddenly spoke with a smile. ”The real estate in the Immortal City belongs to powers and individuals. If you duel and suppress someone on another’s territory, it can be seen as provocation. Little Black can directly report to the overseers and have the person arrested!””If you have an Image Stone, you can injure yourself the moment he acts, spitting blood and collapsing in the pavilion, adding to his crimes. If he forcibly takes the Image Stone, the crime increases further!”

”Does this make sense?”

”......”

Everyone was dumbfounded. Upon reflection, it seemed to make sense, a brilliant idea. They hurriedly took notes, eager to apply the concept.

”Little Black encountered an ownerless immortal tomb and wanted to explore it. Does this constitute a violation of the rules of the grand world?”

”Factory owner, this is familiar territory. It definitely doesn’t. As long as it’s not in someone’s ancestral land, these immortal tombs are explored by strong figures from all sides, and the Immortal Palace won’t interfere!”

Song Heng, with his big belly, shouted excitedly, his voice full of enthusiasm.

Everyone nodded in agreement, acknowledging that Master Dao’s words made sense. Who could manage such matters?

”It does!”

”What?!”

”According to the rules of the grand world, the tombs of powerful immortals belong to their descendants. If someone without a bloodline connection forcibly explores a tomb, it damages the bloodline’s fortune, with far-reaching consequences. Once discovered, it can be reported to the Immortal Palace, and the person can be thrown into the Immortal Prison!”

”Factory owner, there’s no such rule!” Song Heng’s eyes widened. He had never seen it before. ”It’s ownerless, where are the descendants?”

”I derived it from the bloodline rules and the rules for the stability of cultivators in the grand world. If someone makes an issue of it, Little Black would already be a criminal, and all those strong figures exploring the tomb would be caught!”

Chen Xun sneered, looking at Song Heng. ”Do you know how to resolve this?”

Song Heng swallowed hard. When did the factory owner become so knowledgeable about the rules? He respectfully cupped his hands and said, ”Factory owner, your talent is unparalleled. Please enlighten me!”

”If you encounter an ownerless immortal tomb, simply buy the surrounding land. According to the rules, the tomb then belongs to your lineage, and those strong figures exploring it would be committing a crime, all of them to be detained!”

”Brilliant, factory owner!”

”Cultivators are free spirits, wandering the grand world, not too attached to real estate. The most important thing is that high prices are useless.”

”When people hear of a good place, they come like moths to a flame. Little Black just needs to use the rules to catch them all in one go and enjoy the immortal tomb alone.”

”Senior, what if it’s an ownerless land, like the Wild Heaven Region or the Great Desolate?”

”Unregulated lands are currently beyond control, but if you can auction off nearby mineral veins, the land is considered yours, protected by the surrounding great clans.”

”I understand...”

Song Heng felt enlightened, his small eyes gleaming with insight. He added, ”But factory owner, this requires countless spirit stones to support.”

”What do you think our garbage recycling plant is doing?”

”Factory owner, you’re brilliant!”

”This is just a microcosm. But whether it’s the real estate in the Immortal City or the islands in the sea region, as long as you can buy it, you can leverage the rules. Understand?”

Everyone nodded repeatedly, writing furiously in their booklets. There were so many ways to utilize these rules.

”Next, Little Black was flying with Sword Flight and collided with a Domain Crossing Space Boat, causing damage...” Chen Xun began to speak eloquently, spreading the knowledge of the rules.

Immortal Absolute, listening, couldn’t help but admire the Dao Ancestor’s might. He never knew the rules could be interpreted this way. He used to foolishly pay whatever compensation was demanded, never delaying.

This lecture lasted a whole month, with Chen Xun’s health tea being replaced more than a dozen times, leaving him parched.

However, everyone understood clearly. The factory owner’s explanations were simple and easy to grasp, avoiding many crises on the path of immortality!

Even after Chen Xun left, they continued to ponder the rules, especially important for the Soul-Nourishing Spirit Clan, descendants of immortal slaves.

For instance, the one hundred and eight ways for immortal slaves to survive within the rules...

...

At the Li Chen Immortal Palace, Yin Tianshou and Cui Ying had returned.

Today, under a towering tree, Chen Xun sat facing Yin Tianshou with Black Bull.

However, upon their return, the two seemed more somber, indicating that the journey back was not easy.

”I’ve heard about your third sister.”

Yin Tianshou stroked his beard, smiling with satisfaction. ”I didn’t expect you to have such capable people supporting you. In this Mengmu Sea Region, you’ve established yourself, and no one dares covet you anymore.”

”Senior, aren’t you the guardian of this sea region?” Chen Xun hesitantly asked, his curiosity piqued. ”I’ve heard some rumors, but I’m not sure if they’re true.”

”Heh, why do you think I chose Li Chen Island instead of the central sea region?”

”Senior, why is that?”

”This place is close to the Void Land. You never know when you might encounter juniors from small boundaries, so I chose to stay here.”

Yin Tianshou’s eyes were filled with amusement, unconcerned about anything else. ”Our meeting isn’t a coincidence. It’s just that I was waiting for you here.”

”I see. I thought I was blessed with great fortune, randomly meeting a backer.”

”You’re not the first, so let’s not dwell on it.”

Yin Tianshou waved his hand, his expression turning somber. ”In my youth, I made some mistakes and ended up trapped in this sea region. It’s a minor matter.”

His words sounded indifferent, as if he had long come to terms with it.

”Senior, can this crime be resolved?”

”What, Chen Xun, do you want to clear my name?” Yin Tianshou leaned back in his chair, his deep, resonant voice echoing around. ”If you reach the realm of a Heavenly Venerable, you might be able to help me.”

”Moo?!” Black Bull’s eyes were filled with shock, instinctively snorting hot air. What great mistake had the senior made?!

”I see.” Chen Xun nodded seriously.

”Alright, it’s still a long way off. Tell me, why did you seek me out today?”

”Senior, I wanted to inquire about the Tower of Babel. We’re planning to go to Xuanwei Heaven, and we’ve already bought the tickets... hehe.”

Chen Xun chuckled, his heart filled with anticipation for the place. ”Didn’t you say last time to come to you before we go?”

”Aren’t you going to extend your lifespan a bit and strengthen your foundation?”

”Senior, there’s no need.”

”Alright, then I’ll tell you...”

Yin Tianshou’s eyes showed a hint of reminiscence as he gazed towards the clouds and began to speak slowly.