Eternal Tale

As they whispered among themselves, Chen Xun had already arrived at the banquet area for the myriad creatures of the small boundaries.

His arrival was like a stone thrown into the calm surface of a lake, stirring ripples upon ripples.

Everyone present, whether it was Bai Li Wentian, a general of the Battle Camp, or the boundary cultivators who silently rose to their feet, as well as the great demons and barbarian tribes from various realms, all straightened their postures, their eyes fixed on that figure.

Chen Xun’s gaze met theirs, a look tempered by the passage of time, steady and profound.

Step...

Chen Xun’s footsteps echoed in the banquet area, a sound heavy with the weight of years, as he walked slowly, each step as if crossing countless mountains and seas.

In that moment, his footsteps seemed louder than any other sound, striking straight to the heart!

All the creatures of the boundary lined up in two rows, Chen Xun’s gaze swept over them, their faces filled with various emotions: excitement, anticipation, solemnity, determination...

Suddenly, a loud voice broke the silence.

A tall and imposing man in silver armor clasped his fists and saluted Chen Xun, his voice booming like a bell: ”Cang Lang of the Battle Camp of the Boundary, greets the pioneer of the boundary!”His voice resonated throughout the banquet area, each word full of strength and respect, stirring a strong emotion in Chen Xun’s heart. He slowly clasped his hands, his voice sonorous and powerful:

”Chen Xun, ancestor of the Five Aggregates Sect of the Kingdom Qian! Greetings, fellow Daoist!”

With that, his steps did not halt, continuing forward.

Then another voice rang out: ”Qing Feng, elder of the Immortal Sect of the Boundary, greets the pioneer of the boundary!”

An old man in a long robe, his voice ancient and deep, like an ancient tree weathered by time.

”Chen Xun, ancestor of the Five Aggregates Sect of the Kingdom Qian! Greetings, fellow Daoist!” His voice grew even more solemn.

”Jiang Zhaocheng of the Jiang family of the Boundary, greets the pioneer of the boundary!”

...

”Hong Lian, a rogue cultivator of the Boundary, greets the pioneer of the boundary!”

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”Bai Li Wentian, current Marshal of the Battle Camp of the Boundary, greets the pioneer of the boundary!”

...

Their voices rose and fell, like the surging waves of the sea, continuous and unending! Like the sound of myriad voices, melodious and stirring! Creating a solemn atmosphere that made one feel as if they were there.

The grand voices gradually spread, shaking the four corners, vibrating every inch of land between heaven and earth, the sound waves rolling, stirring the winds and clouds!

Whether it was the immortals here or the powerful deities from all sides, they were all drawn by this vast sound, casting envious glances this way.

”So these are the boundary cultivators of the Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements... their temperament, courage, one in a million.”

”Those who dare to wield a blade against Filthy Longevity deserve such spirit.”

”Now I understand why these boundary creatures dare to follow the Dao Ancestor into the Human Clan’s Milky Way, not hesitating to become enemies with the Boundless Myriad Clans and the immortals, truly admirable.”

...

Three immortals spoke slowly, their gazes deepening, having long since divined the affairs of the Dao Ancestor of the Five Elements’ boundary, understanding the causes and effects clearly.

These boundary cultivators, sheltered by their predecessors, scattered and fled, having endured much hardship, those who could sit here were merely survivors, while many other boundary creatures lay buried along the way.

Suddenly, a faint atmosphere of melancholy lingered between heaven and earth.

Their eyes flashed with a hint of reminiscence, recalling their own glorious days as prodigies.

As the voices spread, even the main peaks of the Five Aggregates Sect boiled over because of this sound, as if a powerful force was stirring the entire sect!

Numerous disciples bowed in this direction, their faces filled with awe and reverence.

”Moo~~” Black Bull called out to the many exotic and spirit beasts, quickly running towards Chen Xun’s location, making the banquet area suddenly lively.

Since the opening of the boundary, it was the first time Chen Xun faced so many old friends gathered together, yet he did not burst into laughter, only a faint smile hung at the corner of his mouth.

”Chen Xun.” A calling voice came.

”Abbot.” Chen Xun’s voice trembled slightly, turning to look.

Bai Li Feng Yao looked much younger now, his eyes dazzlingly bright, with a hint of wisdom, standing beside him were Fan Wang and Jiang Zhaocheng, their eyes revealing a trace of excitement.

”After so many years, I didn’t expect that unknown Elemental Infant cultivator back then to have made such a great name in the Three Thousand Great Worlds, it’s truly an honor to see you again...”

Bai Li Feng Yao’s expression was peaceful, his voice gentle, ”I should have guessed long ago who the opener of the boundary was...”

Chen Xun’s face was filled with deep emotion: ”Abbot, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye, I never thought we could reunite at the Five Aggregates Sect of the grand world, your guidance back then left a deep impression on me.”

”That is the Dao Ancestor’s own fate.” Bai Li Feng Yao smiled, having let go of so much, suddenly changing the topic, ”I didn’t expect you to make such a decision, the sacrificial boundary.”

”Ah, I was deeply influenced by the abbot back then...” Chen Xun joked, as if indifferent to the matter.

”Hehe.”

Bai Li Feng Yao chuckled, Fan Wang and Jiang Zhaocheng also laughed along.

”Dao Ancestor.”

”Abbot.”

”This matter, should be done by me, once I cultivate into a great Buddha Golden Immortal, I will lend you a hand.”

Bai Li Feng Yao clasped his hands together, nodding towards Chen Xun, ”How can I let you bear the burden of the boundary alone.”

Chen Xun was taken aback, then smiled and shook his head: ”Abbot, life is quite good now, there’s no need.”

”Is this what you want?”

”It is.”

”Good, then I will say no more.” Bai Li Feng Yao responded calmly, not persuading further.

”Abbot, where have you opened a temple now?”

Chen Xun chuckled lightly, no longer discussing the boundary topic, ”I and Bull will visit occasionally, offer some incense, gain some merit.”

”Hehe, is the Dao Ancestor still collecting merit?”

”Haha, indeed.”

Chen Xun appeared relaxed and at ease, taking out a small booklet from his storage ring, ”Abbot, now that I have sacrificed the boundary, protecting all beings, I fear I have great merit upon me, I have never forgotten this.”

”Good.” Bai Li Feng Yao’s smile became even more peaceful, for once not explaining merit, nor refuting anything, as if acknowledging for the first time the merit Chen Xun spoke of.

”The Dao Ancestor has his own merit and blessings.”

”Ah, the abbot’s words now are to my liking.”

”Moo moo~~~”

Whoosh—

Boom!

Before Chen Xun’s voice fell, a Black Bull charged madly from afar, its eyes flashing with excitement, finally hearing talk of merit again, it seems with everyone’s realm and vision improving...

They finally acknowledged their talk of merit!!