Chapter 659: Are you afraid? Two Great Ascension Venerables!
Chapter 659: Are you afraid? Two Great Ascension Venerables!
“Moo moo!”
Without hesitation, Black Bull nodded, and any fantasies about the formation Dao vanished instantly.
He never questioned Chen Xun’s decisions, nor did he care about his own gains or losses.
“Alright, Brother Xun, let’s go somewhere else to cultivate and earn spirit stones, no need to help them!” Little Chi’s eyes turned cold as he growled, “Little Brother is strong, it won’t be a problem.”
Little Crane also nodded gently. The eldest brother had always been quite resistant to the idea of ascension and didn’t want to associate with those people.
Buzz—
At this moment, the atmosphere in the grand hall shifted as the various powerful figures seemed to have suddenly realized something. The previously heavy atmosphere became somewhat lively, as some major issues only required a hint from others to be understood.
The discussion about the Celestial Path Track began in earnest. Just the cultivators stationed at the central hub of the Celestial Path Track numbered over a billion, not to mention the vast formation Dao system of the entire track…
This discussion went on for a month, covering thousands to tens of thousands of years, thoroughly and comprehensively, making ordinary cultivators like Chen Xun and his companions feel overwhelmed.
After all, Chen Xun considered himself a person who planned before taking action, but he had never thought about things ten thousand years into the future, unable to predict changes, let alone such a vast system.
It made him feel the insurmountable chasm between an individual and the grand trend, and he couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration: each of them is a talent, even better at planning than the Dao Ancestor.
In any case, by the end, they were left in a fog, the system of the Celestial Path Track was too vast and complex, leaving their minds in chaos. Yet, Little Crane seemed somewhat entranced by what she heard.
She wasn’t listening to the content but to the strategies and layouts of these powerful cultivators. Such a grand perspective, controlling billions of cultivators across the ages with ease…
Her previous calculations in the Dao Academy seemed childish in comparison, no wonder Brother Ji Yan didn’t think much of them.
Just the presence of these old monsters, their words and actions could decide the fate of the heavens, making you unknowingly part of their future plans.
The celestial music echoing in the hall gradually ceased, and the many powerful figures began to rise and bid farewell.
Chen Xun took a sip of tea, intending to leave with Black Bull and the others, no longer wishing to be involved in such matters.
However, Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable suddenly looked at them, smiling as she transmitted her voice, “Fellow immortals, would you be willing to stay for a moment? Qi Ying has already spoken to me about your situation.”
“Moo?!”
“Venerable, you’re too kind… of course, we’re willing.” Chen Xun maintained his composure, quietly storing the teacup in his storage ring, and solemnly cupped his hands, “If there’s anything, please speak.”
His brow twitched slightly, not daring to probe such a venerable figure. Those who could cultivate to the level of a Heavenly Venerable were at least on par with someone like Old Yin, none of them weak.
After a stick of incense’s time, the powerful figures had gradually left, leaving only Chen Xun and his companions with Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable in the hall, enveloped in an eerie silence.
The ceiling of the hall suddenly shifted, and a veiled female figure slowly appeared before them.
She exuded an ethereal aura, seemingly real yet illusory, with an overwhelming presence, as if all small thoughts were insignificant before her.
“Ximen Black Bull, Chen Xun?”
“…Moo.”
“..Heh, hehe, yes.”
Chen Xun forced a smile, lowering his head slightly, thinking to himself: Could it be that those bad words transmitted were overheard by her? Impossible…
Little Crane and Little Chi were completely stunned, unable to see this person’s true appearance.
This Heavenly Venerable was as dazzling as the bright moon, and the scene in their eyes was completely different from what Chen Xun and Black Bull saw.
However, they were completely ignored, and Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable did not avoid speaking in front of them.
“I am aware of your past deeds.” Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable spoke slowly, her voice calm without any fluctuation, “The boundary was destroyed, the thousand-year Immortal Prison, the Xuanwei Celestial Palace…”
She narrated their entire journey of cultivating immortality, aside from the specific events, showing a deep understanding.
Initially, Chen Xun was somewhat tense, but as Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable continued, he became increasingly calm, adopting a fearless attitude, as they hadn’t violated any grand world rules.
If they were looked down upon for being from a small boundary, they could just find a reason to leave, it didn’t matter.
Especially when she mentioned the destruction of the boundary, Chen Xun’s gaze turned as cold as a millennia-old iceberg, remaining silent, no longer impulsive like before.
After Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable finished speaking, she shifted the topic with a subtle meaning, “You harbor resentment in your hearts, indeed, the Xuanwei Celestial Palace and the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance should give you an explanation.”
“…You, Heavenly Venerable… what do you mean by this?”
Chen Xun’s voice trembled as he slowly met the gaze of this Tribulation Crossing Venerable, speaking in a deep voice, “We do not harbor resentment, nor will we cause chaos in this grand world.”
“It’s just that you haven’t reached that point yet, haven’t become strong enough for them to give you an explanation. Throughout this month’s discussion, your gaze has been unfocused, your mind unsettled.”
Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable spoke calmly, pausing to glance at Chen Xun and Black Bull before continuing, “You no longer wish to build the path track, nor do you want to participate in the Celestial Path Track plan.”
She didn’t respond to Chen Xun’s words, instead speaking to herself.
But each of her words seemed to strike deep into Chen Xun’s heart, the surface of the lake unperturbed, while beneath it were waves of turmoil.
Chen Xun’s expression remained calm, still stubbornly saying, “Heavenly Venerable, regardless of whether we participate or not, we can’t decide anything, nor can we help much.”
“Moo…” Black Bull nodded in agreement, such matters could no longer be accomplished by individual immortal strength.
“But Ximen Immortal Friend’s formation techniques can help cultivators of all races build the path track faster, which is very important to us.”
Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable’s voice finally held a hint of fluctuation, “I have personally seen that path track, the formation skills are extraordinary, the Dao is simple yet profound. Although we can also build quickly, but…”
“Our methods cannot be popularized among ordinary cultivators, and we have more important matters to attend to.”
“The path track is fundamental, a blessing for billions of cultivators in the three heavenly regions, its reach so vast that even a moment’s increase in construction speed is worth a great price.”
“Therefore, Ximen Immortal Friend’s improved formation diagram is very influential. It is now the thirteenth generation, and if Ximen Immortal Friend is willing to exchange, it will be the fourteenth generation.”
“Each generation lasts twenty thousand years, the celestial history of the Celestial Path Track can be traced back three hundred thousand years. If this grand endeavor succeeds, the names of the sages and Ximen Immortal Friend will be recorded in celestial history.”
Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable did not act arrogantly, nor did she disregard everything, she simply looked at them levelly, “At the same time, you will have the true confidence to face the colossal entities. Once you truly understand the Celestial Palace and the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance, you will know I am not exaggerating.”
“Daring to confront the ancient immortal kingdom, backed by many great clans, how can you safely reach above the Nine Heavens and face the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance?!”
“Heavenly Venerable, you overthink, thank you…” Chen Xun took a few steps forward, solemnly bowing, “We just want to cultivate immortality peacefully now, to see the world, past grievances are no longer important.”
“Are you afraid?”
Ling Feng Heavenly Venerable flicked her sleeve, like a supreme empress, her gaze suddenly becoming domineering as she stared at Chen Xun, “Great Ascension Venerable, Chen Xun, Ximen Black Bull.”