Eternal Tale

As Chen Xun stood before him, a greenish-yellow frog appeared, extending a webbed hand to halt him, speaking in a deep voice, ”Dao Ancestor, please wait!”

”How dare a fat-headed toad block Brother Xun’s path? Roar~~~”

Little Chi frowned deeply, letting out a furious roar as he stepped forward, landing heavily a step behind Chen Xun, ”Don’t you see... huh? Chi Immortal General!”

His words halted abruptly, his aura weakened, and his eyes widened slightly. He recognized this frog, who once commanded the cultivator armies during the Milky Way War.

Even the Bai Li clan and the Three-Eyed Ancient Immortal Clan held this frog in high regard, for it had managed to organize countless chaotic cultivators into a formidable force, even mastering battle formations, causing the Boundless Myriad Clans and the Immortal Alliance’s coalition to shiver in fear.

Of course, part of the reason was that some immortals were completely restrained by Chen Xun, who charged deep into enemy lines, targeting the strong and disrupting their formations.

”Quack~~ Indeed, it is I, the General.”

Frog Daoist spoke boastfully, nodding towards Little Chi, raising his head, ”Step back for now, I need to discuss identity matters with the Dao Ancestor.”

”Alright...” Little Chi chuckled, showing great respect for Frog Daoist, considering him a model among spirit beasts.

Chen Xun narrowed his eyes slightly, speaking with a hint of a smile, ”Chi Immortal General, please proceed.”Frog Daoist coughed lightly, his gaze towards Chen Xun somewhat dazed.

He still maintained the posture of extending his webbed hand, causing Gu Lisheng nearby to snicker, ”Fatty, isn’t this the same frog from before? Surprised it wasn’t beaten to death.”

”Hey, Gu Chuiniu, watch your words!” Song Heng quickly raised a hand to silence Gu Lisheng, ”This frog has quite the background, I’ve heard there’s someone powerful behind it.”

”True.” Gu Lisheng sighed, ”But I’m still curious how it survived.”

”It possesses life-preserving Immortal Arts.”

Song Heng whispered, his gaze sharp, ”Its immortal essence resides in the past, only by severing karma can it be killed. I noticed it during the Milky Way War.”

”Oh~~” Gu Lisheng nodded meaningfully, making Frog Daoist shiver, his peripheral vision catching the gaze.

His heart tightened, an Immortal Court Prince...!

Frog Daoist awkwardly chuckled, quickly retracting his gaze, knowing this presence was far more ancient than himself, with an unfathomable background, not to be provoked.

Ahead.

Frog Daoist licked his lips, rubbing his webbed hands, staring at Chen Xun for a long time, his eyes revealing a peculiar expression. This meeting... felt solid, real.

No longer the ethereal, chaotic demeanor of before.

”Hmm?” Chen Xun raised an eyebrow, ”Frog, speak.”

”The real you, huh?” Frog Daoist’s expression changed dramatically, asking instinctively.

”Is that nonsense?”

Chen Xun was amused by Frog Daoist, ”When I entered the Wild Heaven Region, my mind was indeed incomplete, leading to many irrational actions and words.”

”Quack~~~”

Frog Daoist nodded thoughtfully, ”That’s the downside of avatars and incarnations, they can never truly be oneself. This real feeling is much better.”

”Heh, of course.” Chen Xun smiled faintly, ”Those are minor paths, only the true self endures.”

”And about the debt from ten thousand years ago...”

Frog Daoist hesitated, glancing behind Chen Xun, speaking lightly, ”Dao Ancestor, I heard your conversation earlier, I also helped you enter the Human Clan’s Milky Way.”

”Besides, you were not in your right mind back then, so those words shouldn’t count, right?”

A trace of excitement flickered in Frog Daoist’s eyes, ”Just a few spirit stones...”

”Hey, hey, Dao Ancestor!!”

As he spoke, both his hands were suddenly lifted, his frog legs dangling in the air, and memories of past terrors flooded Frog Daoist, forcing him into submission!!

Chen Xun laughed heartily, ”I’ve heard you’ve been doing quite well out there these years?”

”Ah?” Frog Daoist was drenched in cold sweat, while White Spirit in the distance squinted, eavesdropping but unable to hear clearly, wondering if Frog Daoist was getting disciplined again?!

”Speak, General.” Chen Xun maintained a teasing smile.

”Quack~” Frog Daoist wore a fawning smile, not daring to show any hint of aggression.

”After the Border War, you’ve been going around claiming we’re old friends?”

”Dao Ancestor... weren’t we back then?”

”Nonsense, weren’t you working off a debt?! Do you think I’ve forgotten?” Chen Xun sneered, beginning to raise his hand, scaring Frog Daoist into a near scream.

”Yes, Dao Ancestor!! I am!!!”

”In the Wild Star Sea, were you the one freeloading under my name?”

”No.. yes! Yes!”

Frog Daoist’s eyes bulged, he had just said no, but the impending slap made him quickly change his tune, his expression turning tragic.

”When I became immortal, were you the one claiming to be the guardian spirit beast of the Five Aggregates Sect?!”

Chen Xun’s voice gradually rose, the surrounding bamboo forest rustling, a fierce wind surging, culminating in a long-awaited roar, ”Damn it! Still trying to freeload at my Five Aggregates Sect, feeding this toad, aren’t you?!”

”How dare you use my name to deceive even my sect! Damn toad, prepare to die!!!”

Boom~~~

A colossal palm descended from the sky, striking Frog Daoist’s right cheek with force: ”Ah!!!” With a whoosh, Frog Daoist spiraled into the sky, transforming into a streak of greenish-yellow starlight across the horizon...

White Spirit looked up from afar, stunned, wondering what had just flown away?!

In the bamboo forest ahead.

Chen Xun casually dusted his hands, waved his sleeve, and took out a small ledger, jotting down notes: ”Frog Daoist, titled Chi Immortal General, owes a million top-grade spirit stones from the first grand banquet of the Five Aggregates Sect!”

He smirked slightly, feeling triumphant, then put away the ledger and continued on his way.

Little Chi, Song Heng, and Gu Lisheng exchanged glances, their mouths twitching, surprised that such a character had emerged during their absence...

Chen Xun, the Dao Ancestor, never gives without taking. Anyone acquainted with him knows that extracting even a single spirit stone from him is impossible, unless his mind is muddled...

”Brother Dog, it seems the General won’t be returning anytime soon.”

Song Heng raised his hand, peering into the sky, clicking his tongue in admiration, ”That debt is likely never to be repaid, Immortal Absolute said he’s only managed to pay off the interest by now.”

”Fatty, what do you mean by interest?” Gu Lisheng’s heart skipped a beat.

”Not entirely sure, hehe.” Song Heng chuckled slyly, ”The factory owner believed your claim of ten million spirit stones, maybe ask Brother Dog.”

Little Chi winked at Song Heng, ”Brother Xun’s memory might be poor, but he never forgets about spirit stones.”

Gu Lisheng looked at them, bewildered, ”Then tell this prince quickly!”

The three figures immediately huddled together, leaving Gu Lisheng bewildered, caught between belief and skepticism.

A million spirit stones, ten thousand a year?! Even the All-Heaven Myriad Realms Spirit Bank isn’t this ruthless!

A cold sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead...

Oh no!

No wonder the Fishing Emperor agreed so readily, a master schemer, he’s calculating against this prince again!!!

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Received a notification, the second Gift King event has begun.

I must mention the first event, back then I was full of hostility, not only causing everyone to spend money but also spreading negativity. I apologize for that.

That’s why I didn’t mention the event for a few days, starting late.

At that time, my mindset and other aspects were immature, so I didn’t retaliate or argue against criticism from readers or outsiders, I indeed said and did many wrong things.

Now I’ve matured, settled down to write well, continuously learning vocabulary and descriptions, my mind is calm, no longer filled with hostility.

I remember when this book had tens of thousands of words, I would explain or argue against negative reviews or comments, haha, looking back, it was really not good.

So now I’m correcting myself, growing along the way, no longer arguing with anyone, reading everyone’s comments, correcting mistakes, and I’m grateful for the readers’ support and tolerance.

Regarding this event, I won’t say things like ’If we compete, we must be first!’ anymore, it’s just about participation, the official rules this time are really good.

It’s about the number of gift-givers, just for love, if you have the time and means, you can support Ziling a bit, haha.

Then, everyone must be most concerned about the mass updates, recently my health hasn’t been great, dealing with a minor illness, so there were two instances of nearly ten-minute delays, I apologize for that.

Continuous mass updates will be delayed, but they will definitely come.

Now my mindset is very peaceful, I will think carefully to write exciting plots and overall stories, I believe that’s most important, I was too focused on trivial matters before, causing inconvenience to everyone, it won’t happen again.

Cough... let me share a little anecdote.

Yesterday while sleeping, I had a sudden inspiration, tested my soul age: damn, it’s 20!!!

Ziling sat up in shock from illness, there are still so many stories to write, even if the stories of Dao Ancestor and Black Bull end, I can still write for at least 20 years, overjoyed!

Haha, I’ve rambled a bit, sorry for interrupting your reading, I’ll say less in the future.

Finally, it’s almost midnight, Ziling wrote this by the window.

May the breeze that brushed against me accompany you to sleep peacefully, may the first gentle light of dawn illuminate your faces, may you find beauty in every moment of the mundane years.

Meeting everyone through this book is truly fortunate.

Dear readers, good night, sweet dreams~