Eternal Tale

Upon seeing this, Chen Xun couldn’t help but laugh. Black Bull had already gently placed a hoof on his shoulder.

”Moo...” Black Bull cautiously watched Chen Xun.

Although the Filthy Longevity Turtle was a bit unreliable, it was one of the few friends Third Sister had. Chen Xun had to be careful not to accidentally crush it to dust.

He vividly remembered Chen Xun’s ruthless demeanor when he slaughtered the Filthy Longevity on the Boundary Battlefield. The memory was still fresh in his mind.

Chen Xun’s disdain for this Filthy Longevity Turtle was undoubtedly linked to those bloody battles of the past.

It wasn’t just because the turtle’s smiling face was infuriating; he understood Chen Xun all too well.

The wise light in the Filthy Longevity Turtle’s eyes was almost overflowing, unable to comprehend the demeanor of its elder brother, which was beyond its understanding.

It continued to look at Chen Xun with a silly grin, its face showing a mix of nonchalance and laziness.

”Third Sister, let’s send this pompous turtle to the battlefield beyond the boundary.”

Chen Xun waved his hand and sneered, ”In this grand world, there’s no place for it. Killing some evil spirits wouldn’t be bad.”As soon as he finished speaking, the Filthy Longevity Turtle’s lazy eyes suddenly shook, and it slowly nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly.

”Eldest Brother, there are immortals on the battlefield beyond the boundary...”

”We’ll talk about that when the time comes. I’ll have that ominous creature take it out for some training.”

Chen Xun glanced lightly at the Filthy Longevity Turtle, which had shrunk in size. ”Do you want to go? If you do, give your elder brother a little jump.”

Thud~

The Filthy Longevity Turtle actually jumped on the grass, making Chen Xun, Black Bull, and Little Chi burst into laughter, pointing at the turtle. Its intelligence was just like before!

Only Crane Spirit seemed slightly stunned, sighing softly. After living for so many years, Eldest Brother and the others still acted like children, teasing the Filthy Longevity Turtle...

At this moment, the Filthy Longevity Turtle jumped again, watching them laugh, and it too giggled foolishly.

Little Chi suddenly spoke up, shouting, ”Brother Xun, remember when we were at the West Sea, we encountered a Qi cultivation phase sea turtle, and later it reached the Foundation Establishment phase!”

”Moo moo~”

”Yeah, that sea turtle had quite a connection with us back then.”

The smile on Chen Xun’s face gradually faded, becoming more profound. Little Chi’s words made him see the Filthy Longevity Turtle in a better light.

”Third Sister.”

”Eldest Brother~”

”I’m going to rest. Old Yin and Old Cui have returned to the Mengmu Sea Region. I’ll visit them in a few days.”

Chen Xun looked at the boundless starry sky and smiled faintly, ”You should also go back to Dongxuan Dao Academy to see those teachers and pay your respects. In the future, we might not return here often.”

”Alright.” Crane Spirit’s eyes brightened, ”I wonder if Baiyu True Lord has made a breakthrough. I’ll also visit the Feng family; I have a friend there.”

”Oh... that kid, huh.”

Chen Xun’s eyes flashed with a hint of recollection, ”I heard he’s a member of the Feng family, working with the garbage recycling plant. But since he’s a friend, it’s good to catch up.”

But it would be limited to catching up. The two of them were now worlds apart in status, with talent and longevity as vast as a chasm. As men, he could naturally see the kid’s intentions.

However, everyone has an appreciation for beauty, and Chen Xun didn’t say much. These were quite normal feelings among living beings, and the kid had no ill intentions, with a very upright character.

But Black Bull and Little Chi didn’t notice, nor did they think much of it. Every race has its own sense of aesthetics.

Black Bull loved little cows, showing off in front of them, while Little Chi adored fierce matriarchal spirit beasts...

Crane Spirit glanced at Chen Xun and smiled, ”Got it, Eldest Brother.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Chen Xun had already fallen into a deep sleep, his breathing even and steady.

Time passed slowly, the sea breeze gently brushing the cliff, and the grass on the slope swayed like waves in the ocean.

The place became completely quiet, undisturbed by cultivators or spirit beasts.

Stars twinkled, the bright moon hung high, and time flowed silently...

The next day, as the sun rose, the cliffs were bathed in orange-red hues, and Chen Xun remained asleep, with Black Bull by his side, snoring softly, not yet awake.

Crane Spirit, along with the Filthy Longevity Turtle and Little Chi, were already at the cliff’s edge, gazing at the shimmering endless sea, without a hint of sleepiness.

Seven days later.

The sky was a clear blue, the clouds white as snow, and sunlight poured over the cliffs.

Warm rays filtered through the clouds, brushing Chen Xun’s cheeks, while the grass on the slope trembled slightly, as if whispering the passage of time.

Chen Xun let out a long, gentle breath, slowly opening his eyes, which revealed a clear light, as if he had returned from a deep dream to this tranquil grassy slope.

”Bull.”

”Moo~”

Black Bull also slowly woke up, its head still resting against Chen Xun, licking his face.

In the distance.

Crane Spirit and Little Chi waved and smiled at them in the morning glow:

”Eldest Brother~ Second Brother~”

”Brother Xun, Brother Bull! Roar roar~”

”Let’s go, let’s check out our estate.”

”Moo!”

...

Chen Xun was full of energy, speaking with a strong voice.

Buzz—

An ancient giant ship, weathered by time, appeared. It was the Boundary-breaking Ship, though it seemed much smaller now. Black Bull carried Chen Xun and flew towards it.

Chen Xun coughed lightly, as he currently lacked mana, making even flying difficult, which was somewhat inconvenient.

Once they were all aboard, Black Bull let out a soft moo, and the Boundary-breaking Ship instantly transformed into a stream of light, disappearing.

The surrounding space didn’t ripple, not even a gust of wind was stirred.

...

Half a month later.

Mengmu Sea Region, Li Chen Island.

The place was bustling with activity, teeming with sea clans. Thousands of waterways were filled with treasure ships, and even the sea was crowded with tens of thousands of warships from afar, creating a deafening clamor.

Immaculate Immortal Ridge was rumored to be the place where the Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements attained enlightenment, imbued with immortal aura... Li Chen Island was bathed in endless radiance, with abundant spiritual qi, blessed by the heavens!

At the edge of Li Chen Island, the Ten Thousand Ship Dock.

Many spatial treasure ships were anchored here, unable to be stored in storage rings.

Their designs... each more magnificent and grand than the last, and even Domain Crossing Space Boats worth top-grade spirit stones could be seen!

Rumble~

The sky was filled with the sound of breaking through the air, and the Boundary-breaking Ship docked at this moment.

Chen Xun stood with one hand behind his back, his eyes showing a hint of surprise, ”These treasure ships have quite the origins, being displayed here?”

”Moo...”

Black Bull was also dazzled by the sight. The art of refining, with myriad clans having different techniques, was a flourishing field, and the magical artifacts they crafted bore strong racial characteristics.

As for their Boundary-breaking Ship, aside from its deep historical aura, it seemed rather ordinary here.

Just then, the Boundary-breaking Ship was suddenly cast in a large shadow.

Above them appeared an airborne magical artifact, as massive as a giant mountain, roaring past with a thunderous rumble.