Chapter 41: Flowers Fall with Intent, Water Flows Without Emotion; Burying the Master
As Left Emperor threw his punch, a giant tripod flew out from the Night Moon Nation’s forbidden ground, attacking Left Emperor.
Chen Changsheng watched the battle that shook heaven and earth, smacking his lips in admiration.
“The Immortal world is truly dangerous, but fortunately, I don’t like fighting.”
After his sighs, Chen Changsheng immediately flew toward Yixiu and the others in the distance.
Seeing Chen Changsheng reappear after fifty years of disappearance, everyone felt a deep joy at their reunion.
“Big Brother Changsheng, I knew you would come back.”
Song Yuanshan excitedly greeted him.
Chen Changsheng sized up Song Yuanshan in his Taoist robe and smiled, “After so many years, the follower who used to tag along has finally grown up.”
“Very good, not wasted on the careful teachings of Third Senior Brother.”
Watching Chen Changsheng and Song Yuanshan converse, a beautiful woman with a wild aura hesitated to speak.
This was Gong Ti from the Night Moon Nation, Wanyan Yue.
“What do you plan to do next?”
Wanyan Yue could not help but ask.
Listening to her gaze, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “What else can I do? Just follow my own path!”
Upon hearing this, Wanyan Yue looked at the Xuanwu Kingdom’s army and solemnly said,
“You’re still going to leave?”
Although Wanyan Yue did not clearly say anything, Chen Changsheng sensed a hint of reluctance in her tone.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled, “It’s not exactly leaving.”
“Everyone has their own duties and destinies. I am merely going where I should go and doing what I should do.”
“Why?”
Song Yuanshan asked puzzledly.
“The trouble is resolved, Shangqing Temple needs revival, Brother Changsheng, are you really going to abandon it?”
Facing Song Yuanshan’s slightly agitated expression, Chen Changsheng patted his shoulder and said,
“Reviving Shangqing Temple is your mission, not mine.”
“People have different fates. Some are naturally suited to settle down somewhere, while others are meant to wander.”
“The Dao emphasizes ‘fate’. My connection with all of you has run its course, it’s time to say goodbye.”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, Song Yuanshan clenched his fists involuntarily.
In fact, since Chen Changsheng joined, the entire Shangqing Temple had anticipated his departure.
Although Chen Changsheng performed well, no one ever felt he intended to stay.
More accurately, Song Yuanshan considered Shangqing Temple as home, whereas Chen Changsheng only saw it as a temporary stop.
A person will walk through many places in life and may be attached to a certain place.
But only home can make someone stay.
Since Chen Changsheng didn’t consider Shangqing Temple as home, no matter how much he might be attached to it, he would eventually leave.
Having said that, Chen Changsheng turned to look at the calm Yixiu.
“Little Monk, we’ve known each other the longest.”
“I’m about to leave, won’t you try to stop me?”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, Yixiu gave him a big wink and said disdainfully,
“If Chen Changsheng decides to leave, who can stop him?”
“We are the flowers, trees, and grass on this land, but you are just a bird temporarily perching here.”
“Regardless of how long a bird stays, it will eventually fly away. I have long foreseen this.”
While Yixiu spoke, the battle on the Left Emperor’s side came to an end.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng smiled, “After decades, the Dharma has indeed progressed.”
“Keep working hard and strive to become a great master someday.”
“With the situation there settled, I need to go bury a friend.”
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Night Moon Nation’s forbidden ground.
Chen Changsheng carried a luxurious coffin, carefully navigating around large pits, then arrived at the Bronze Ancient Palace.
Thud!
The heavy coffin landed. Chen Changsheng looked at Feather Feather Zhenren, who was suppressed under the Bronze Ancient Palace, and laughed.
“Master, have you seen the coffin your disciple made for you?”
Feather Feather Zhenren glanced at the coffin and smiled, “Not bad, you put a lot of effort into it.”
“After you narrowly escaped last time, I always felt uneasy.”
“I never thought you would return so soon and with such strong assistance.”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng looked at Left Emperor, who was currently studying the Bronze Ancient Palace.
“There was no choice, Master, you are so powerful, how could I possibly bury you alone?”
“Now that we’ve reached this point, can you answer a few questions for your disciple?”
“Go ahead.”
“Why did you come to set up shop in the Night Moon Nation when there is also a Bronze Ancient Palace in the Limitless Secret Realm?”
“The thing being suppressed under the Limitless Secret Realm was destroyed, so I found the Night Moon Nation.”
“So that’s how it is!”
“Then let me ask another question, you killed our Master and the others, do you regret it?”
Saying this, Chen Changsheng stared intently into Feather Feather Zhenren’s eyes, trying to discern the truth from them.
After a long silence, Feather Feather Zhenren sighed lightly, “Just some fleeting hardships.”
“For those who seek immortality, some sacrifices are normal.”
“Once I find the method to escape, even eating bitter melon will taste sweet.”
“Hahaha!”
Hearing Feather Feather Zhenren’s words, Chen Changsheng laughed heartily.
“Indeed, Master, your resolve is firm, I admire you!”
“Since that’s the case, then let me send you off properly.”
As he spoke, Left Emperor appeared beside Chen Changsheng.
Looking at the Left Emperor who had defeated him, Feather Feather Zhenren showed no fear.
“If I hadn’t been trapped, you wouldn’t have been able to k*ll me so easily.”
