After the warships completed debugging, Jun Changxiao didn’t rush to lead disciples away from the upper realm. Instead, he decided to temporarily stay for a while and properly handle all aftermath matters.
“Sect Master.”
Li Luoqiu reported: “The super-powered teleportation arrays in all major cities have been deployed and can officially operate.”
During this period, Array Hall members established teleportation array systems in many famous cities, facilitating warriors reaching their destinations at maximum speed.
All things considered, Jun Changxiao had only developed in the upper realm for about ten years. Speaking of feelings, it definitely couldn’t compare to the Xingyun Continent. But after all, he witnessed the sect’s rise to power, so before leaving, he was doing something practical.
Or perhaps it was to compensate for the forbidden lands he once wreaked havoc upon.
Of course.
Deploying arrays consumed vast amounts of profound stones, and daily maintenance required funding. Riding the teleportation arrays naturally required paying corresponding fees.
Benefiting the people while earning some money—why not?
“Master.”
Jun Changxiao said seriously, “Won’t you reconsider?”
After completing the main quest, he had visited the Extreme Dao Cave Residence many times for the purpose of recruiting Tonggu Zhenren and Qiye Zhenren into the sect.
“As your master, I’ve lived a life indifferent to fame and fortune, viewing wealth as dirt, so…”
“Smack.”
Before he finished speaking, Jun Changxiao placed the Great Thousand Shadow Division manual on the table. “This is a martial art for condensing avatars that aids in realm advancement. As long as Master and Senior Qiye join the sect, you can cultivate it freely.”
“You brat!”
Tonggu Zhenren kept a straight face. “Are you insulting your master’s steadfast dao heart?”
……
“Ding! Sect members: 100,042.”
“Ding! Sect members: 100,043.”
Jun Changxiao walked out of the Extreme Dao Cave Residence holding two enrollment forms, looking toward the azure firmament, his face gradually showing a proper smile.
Actually, with the Eternal Sect’s current strength, there was no need to forcibly recruit Tonggu Zhenren and Qiye Zhenren. But over these years, they had consistently protected him, so before leaving, he definitely wanted to give them benefits to express his gratitude.
Both were at peak Truth-Seeking Realm. Profound stones and dao stones obviously couldn’t help them, so he could only give martial techniques. But limited by the system, unless they joined the sect, they couldn’t cultivate them.
“Old friend!”
Qiye Zhenren carefully perused the Great Thousand Shadow Division manual, his eyes flashing with excitement. “This martial art is incredible. We might be able to touch the third step in our lifetime!”
Tonggu Zhenren was dazed for a while. “With such good martial techniques, why didn’t he take them out earlier!”
You couldn’t blame Gou Sheng.
Years ago, he had invited both to join the Eternal Sect, but they repeatedly refused with claims of being “indifferent to fame and fortune.”
After leaving the Extreme Dao Cave Residence, Jun Changxiao went to Misty Immortal Mountain, presenting the Misty Seven Sages with many dao stones and immortal stones.
……
Stone Statue Domain.
Jun Changxiao sat in the great hall. “After some time, I’ll be leaving the upper realm. I’m entrusting the tribe to all of you.”
“…”
The Three Dukes and Nine Ministers’ expressions were somewhat interesting.
The previous tribal chief had just left not long ago, and now the new tribal chief was also leaving—what kind of situation was this?
However.
They expressed understanding.
The tribal chief was young with strong power. Remaining in the upper realm would only limit himself. Roaming the universe was how to become stronger.
After arranging matters for the Stone Statue Tribe, Jun Changxiao came to the Dragon Tribe, asking Xiao Longlong whether he was willing to follow him in conquering the sea of stars.
“This disciple is willing!”
That very day, Long Aotian summoned the three great Dragon Kings, commanding them to take full responsibility for Dragon Tribe internal affairs, then without looking back, followed Jun Changxiao to the Eternal Sect.
He held no attachment to being Dragon Emperor—he only hoped to follow the Sect Master in campaigns across all directions.
……
Several days later.
Xi Jingxuan, clad in a black robe, arrived at the Eternal Sect. Looking at the familiar buildings, looking at the familiar disciples, her emotions seemed to drift to the past.
“Palace Master Xi.”
Hua Meigui smiled. “Long time no see.”
“Uh…”
Xi Jingxuan hastily lowered her head, seemingly not daring to make eye contact with this woman.
“Husband has a strong personality. The only one who can make him actively admit defeat is probably Palace Master Xi,” Hua Meigui said.
As it happened, Jun Changxiao arrived at the great hall. Hearing these words, he cursed inwardly: “It must be that Xiaomo guy who spread it around!”
“It’s not something shameful.”
The system said, “Why are you suddenly nervous?”
“Who’s nervous!”
“Your heart rate was one beat per second just now. Now your heart rate is three beats per second. Still saying you’re not nervous?”
“…”
Jun Changxiao said, “Only a boring guy like you would deliberately monitor someone else’s heart rate.”
“Hehe.”
The system wore a disdainful expression—although it had no face.
……
The atmosphere inside the great hall was very awkward. Hua Meigui and Xi Jingxuan also stopped conversing.
Jun Changxiao couldn’t stand it anymore. He walked in from outside, cupping his fists: “Palace Master Xi graces us with your presence—we failed to welcome you properly. Please forgive us!”
“I have sect internal affairs to handle. I’ll trouble husband to host Palace Master Xi.”
Hua Meigui very tactfully found an excuse to leave. That awkward atmosphere eased.
“Phew!”
Xi Jingxuan let out a long breath. Her palms were sweating.
In terms of cultivation, she wasn’t much weaker than Hua Meigui, but upon meeting her, she became especially nervous.
“Palace Master Xi.”
Jun Changxiao sat down. “Have you arranged everything?”
“Mm.”
Xi Jingxuan nodded. “Just waiting for Sect Master Jun to depart.”
“We set out the day after tomorrow.”
This was an auspicious date that Jun Changxiao specially selected.
“By the way.”
He asked, “Your eyes have healed?”
At Burial Night Mountain, Gou Sheng noticed this woman wasn’t wearing glasses.
“Master found many heavenly treasures and helped me restore normal vision,” Xi Jingxuan said.
“I see.”
Jun Changxiao said, “Your lodging has been arranged—it’s still the old place.”
“Thank you.”
“We’re old friends. Saying thanks is too formal.”
……
Two days later.
One hundred thousand disciples gathered at the main peak’s martial arts grounds.
“Step.”
Jun Changxiao walked out from the great hall, calling loudly: “Are you ready!”
“Ready!”
Everyone shouted in unison.
“Board the ships!”
“Yes!”
The disciples separately entered the ten warships forged from Heavenly Spirit Quenching ore, then slowly flew toward the firmament.
“Hum!”
Simultaneously, the Eternal Sect was enveloped in flowing light.
This time venturing into the universe, it was impossible to bring Iron Bone Mountain, so they could only temporarily seal it.
As for the various martial cultivation facilities inside, they naturally all moved onto the warships. Disciples could still use them for cultivation during interstellar travel.
“Depart!”
At Jun Changxiao’s command from inside the Eternal, the eleven warships carrying one hundred thousand disciples shot energy beams from their tails, then merged into deep-level space and vanished.
“Your disciple has left.”
Outside the Extreme Dao Cave Residence, Qiye Zhenren said.
Tonggu Zhenren sighed emotionally. “Perhaps the upper realm is merely an inconspicuous resting place in his long life’s journey.”
Although both had joined the Eternal Sect, they didn’t leave together. The reason was that they were old—matters of roaming the universe should be left to these young people.
……
In the vast upper universe, eleven warships led by the Eternal traveled at extreme speed.
“Sect Master, where are we going?”
“Mountain Sea Realm!”
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