Eternal Tale

”Interesting, let’s just wait for time to pass and slowly nurture our strength.”

The immortal eyes gradually faded away. After learning the truth, he felt neither disappointment nor loss. He had long since come to terms with it, and his Dao heart remained unshaken, as steady as an old dog!

In his weaker days, he was but a mere speck in the vast universe. But now, it would be best if you don’t provoke this Dao Ancestor, for the hidden cards he holds are deeper than anyone can imagine...

The Heavenly Origin star, which could alter the balance of a grand world, was just one among many.

The power of causality from the Five Elements Immortal Eyes slowly dissipated into the void, leaving no trace behind.

...

Jade Bamboo Range, Five Aggregates Sect.

Compared to the cold, desolate, and perilous vastness of the Void Land, the world here was much more vibrant, with high skies and vast seas.

Chen Xun, riding the wind, snapped back to reality and took a deep look at Chu Zhen, who was lost in deep memories.

”Bull, the junior sister is with you.”Chen Xun spoke softly, as if afraid of disturbing Chu Zhen, ”You two should train together in the ninety-nine ring-shaped mountains and do not leave the mountain gate without reason.”

”Moo...” Black Bull was still in shock from the return of the boundary creatures’ souls, nodding instinctively.

Its heart was filled with a slight tremor as it nudged Chu Zhen beside it, ”Moo moo!”

”Yes.” Chu Zhen’s body trembled as she bowed and nodded.

In an instant, they stepped into the air, heading towards the vast clouds, gradually disappearing.

Chen Xun’s eyes flickered, and he lightly coughed as he called out to the distance, ”Tai Yu.”

”Senior! A Da and I are constructing the illusion of the Eastern Sea!”

A majestic voice rolled in, causing the entire Five Aggregates Immortal Platform to emit a hum, ”The immortal resources sent by the Immortal Kingdom are enough to perfect the infrastructure of our Five Aggregates Sect.”

Rumble...

In the east of the Jade Bamboo Range, A Da’s body soared into the sky, continuously spewing water towards the ground. The endless torrents poured down, spanning an entire area, quite exaggerated, truly moving mountains and expanding seas.

Chen Xun had been watching the commotion here for a long time, deeply satisfied. How could a sect just nestle in a mountain valley? It was too stifling; there should be everything.

”It seems we need to buy some seafood to make fishing easier.”

Chen Xun smiled slightly, as Tai Yu always liked to get things done, ”Tai Yu, remember to make the area larger, facing the sea, with mountains and water in harmony. This is excellent feng shui, the rise of the dragon!”

Roar!!

A Da howled towards the sky, its voice shaking the heavens and earth, its determined gaze conveying one meaning: rest assured, senior!

The eastern territory of the Jade Bamboo Range could be as large as possible; after all, the creatures within a million miles had long been incorporated into the Five Aggregates Sect, all our own people!

Tai Yu bowed respectfully in the sky, ”Junior will go to the coast of the Wild Heaven Region to purchase sea spirits, and also bring back a body of water.”

”Good, remember to haggle when buying, as we need a large quantity.”

Chen Xun pondered for a moment, carefully instructing, ”If you can get some sea spirits from the Wild Heaven Region’s sea for free, that would be quite good too.”

”Understood, senior!” Tai Yu shouted, his black hair dancing, swift and decisive, ”I will leave the mountain gate to handle this immediately, without delay.”

”Go ahead.” Chen Xun waved his hand.

But Tai Yu did not leave; instead, he looked at Chen Xun, who was riding the wind in the distance, with a stunned expression, ”Senior... spirit, spirit...”

”Tai Yu, the Heavenly Melody Immortal Kingdom did not send spirit stones.”

Chen Xun sighed softly, his gaze deep and sorrowful, ”The future of our Five Aggregates Sect... depends on you all. As for me, the old ancestor, I am all alone, so I will go down the mountain first to earn some spirit stones.”

”What?!”

”Roar?!”

...

Tai Yu and the ancient beast’s eyes widened, wondering where their spirit stones had gone...

”Fellow Daoist Tai Yu.” An old voice sounded; it was the half-dead Chen Fangsi who emerged.

”Fellow Daoist Fangsi.” Tai Yu’s expression became solemn, recognizing the Chen family member.

”Our Five Aggregates Sect has a rule, you just joined the sect, so you probably haven’t read the sect rules.”

”Indeed.”

Tai Yu nodded, his brows furrowing slightly, ”Please, Fellow Daoist Fangsi, enlighten me.”

”Ancestor Bull once instructed that Five Aggregates disciples must not take any property down the mountain.”

”Then...”

”Everything must be earned by oneself after going down the mountain. Of course, stealing and robbing are not allowed, as our Five Aggregates Sect must not engage in any evil practices, which would harm our sect’s fortune and merit.”

Chen Fangsi spoke while coughing, his body swaying as if about to collapse, ”If you encounter evil cultivators on the road, you may slay them and bring them back to the sect, and the old ancestor will surely reward you with merit.”

”Merit?!”

Tai Yu’s expression twitched, his face showing a complex range of emotions, almost blurting out, ”Is that it?!”

Having spent so many years in the Wild Heaven Region, he was well aware of the practices of holy lands and sects. Not to mention that even a Heavenly Sovereign cultivator like him had offerings, those outer sect deacons who went down the mountain to procure supplies were also given spirit stones by the sect!

Since when did sects require members to contribute financially?!

A Da’s eyes were as wide as copper bells, its gaze fixed on the frail Chen Fangsi, its massive paw ready to catch him should he fall...

It didn’t know much about the Chen family, having only limited interaction with A Er, but it knew they were formidable, rumored to be descendants of the Dao Ancestor and Ancestor Bull... probably.

At this moment, Chen Fangsi was unaware of the ancient beast’s silent criticism.

The wrinkles on his face gradually solidified, and he beamed, ”Fellow Daoist Tai Yu, you’ll get used to it. Once our Five Aggregates Sect has abundant spirit stone mines, life will improve.”

”Heh.”

Tai Yu chuckled, his imposing face showing a hint of helplessness, ”It seems I need to go down the mountain more often to find unclaimed mineral veins and draw a map of the Five Aggregates mineral veins.”

”Truly worthy of Fellow Daoist Tai Yu.” Chen Fangsi’s eyes brightened, giving a thumbs up, ”We had the same idea; regardless of the mineral veins, as long as they are unclaimed, we will plant the sect’s flag!”

”Then, Fellow Daoist Fangsi, shall we go down the mountain together?”

”Excellent!”

A glint of clarity appeared in Chen Fangsi’s murky eyes, ”I will call the others, and we will descend the mountain together.”

The two loudly conspired in the air, almost bursting into sinister laughter.

Meanwhile, Elder Chen Xun had already vanished from the Five Aggregates Immortal Platform. He disliked being asked for money.

In the Wild Heaven Region, earning spirit stones was no easy task. With his mere Qi cultivation phase, it made no sense.

He ascended the peak of the ninety-nine ring-shaped mountains, overlooking the vast land, far from the hustle and bustle, punching continuously beneath the cloud sea waterfall, never stopping.

Compared to the tranquility here, the entire Five Aggregates Sect was bustling, with all disciples emerging from seclusion, the mountains and rivers all moving, creating a grand spectacle every day.

At the same time, as time flew by, the Five Aggregates Sect remained ever new.

Behind the mountain gate, a grand and majestic aura was rising invisibly, as if the entire sect was bathing in the passage of time.

No one disturbed, no one visited, like a hidden place in the vast Jade Canopy Forest Sea.

And from this moment on, the torrent of time began to slowly push forward...