Chapter 602: The Turmoil Ends, Each Returns to Their Home
The slaughter lasted a full day, and all matters had finally come to a close.
At this time, Xu Yao and others, covered in bl**d, arrived before Chen Changsheng.
Looking at the crowd, Chen Changsheng smiled and said, “How does it feel to have personally killed an old acquaintance?”
Hearing this, Xu Yao pressed her lips together and replied, “At first, I hesitated in my actions, but afterward, I became numb.”
“Because once you face off against the opposition, it’s either they d*e or you perish.”
“Hahaha!”
“It seems you all have gained something worthwhile; it’s time for you to make your final choice.”
“Next, the Eight Desolates Nine Domains will require an expedition, and I will lead some people to battle against the heavenly prodigies of the enemy.”
“That place is extraordinarily dangerous, and even I have no confidence in returning alive.”
“So you currently have two choices: either follow me to battle, or remain behind to stabilize everything.”
Listening to Chen Changsheng’s words, although the others did not voice their opinions, their eyes had already made everything clear.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng grinned and said, “It looks like you all wish to venture into the outside world for battle; if so, then go back and prepare well.”
“Because this may be your last opportunity.”
After finishing his words, Chen Changsheng casually tore open a spatial crack and stepped out.
Jian Fei and Zhang Zhen naturally followed closely behind, as they were the only two without any familial ties among the crowd.
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The World’s No. 1 Spring.
Xu Yao stood dazed as she returned to her home.
Looking at that familiar place, Xu Yao unexpectedly felt a bit strange.
Although she had only been away for a month or two, it felt as though an eternity had passed.
Following the route in her memory deep into the World’s No. 1 Spring, she still saw that familiar figure.
“Mother, I’m back.”
Seeing Xu Yao’s lost expression, Hu Yan smiled and patted her head, saying, “It’s good that you’re back; are you hungry? I’ll cook you a bowl of noodles.”
In response to Hu Yan’s words, Xu Yao answered unrelatedly, “Mother, I’m going to campaign with Master.”
“Do as you wish.”
“Right now, I have nothing left to teach you.”
“However, there’s one thing you must remember: come back alive.”
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Dragon Tiger Mountain.
Su You stepped forward, heading towards the main gate of the Celestial Master’s residence.
The Old Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain had long been waiting.
Seeing him, Su You clasped his hands together and saluted, saying, “Master, I have returned.”
“It’s good that you’re back; you are the reincarnation of an Immortal King, and your future accomplishments will surpass mine.”
“Under heaven, truly, only he can teach you.”
Upon hearing this, Su You thought for a moment and said, “Master, there’s a question I’ve always found difficult to understand.”
“Am I Su You of Dragon Tiger Mountain, or the Old Sage of Mountain River Academy?”
Facing this question, the Old Celestial Master stroked his beard and said, “The answer to this question does not lie with me; you should ask the one who brought you into the cycle of reincarnation.”
“He has researched reincarnation more than anyone else in the world, and only he can answer you.”
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Golden Toad Academy.
“Master, we’re back!”
Gui Qianjie happily ran up to a toad the size of a millstone, showing off.
Seeing this, the toad spoke human words, saying, “To have this opportunity is your blessing.”
“From now on, you will truly be graduates.”
“When you go out into the world, you must listen to your senior brother more; never act on impulse.”
Facing the toad’s ramblings, Gui Qianjie immediately replied, “I understand, Master, and I’ve always listened to my senior brother, okay?”
“Now, we’re about to go outside; shouldn’t you give us some magic treasures to protect ourselves?”
Hearing this, the golden toad smiled and said, “You little girl, what I could give you, I’ve already given.”
“And beside him, you need not worry about opportunities.”
“What the Master gives and what he gives, how can they be the same?”
“Are you truly willing to see your two disciples go on the road empty-handed?”
Observing Gui Qianjie’s flaunting demeanor, the golden toad had no choice but to say, “Well then, I’ll give you some things.”
Saying this, the golden toad opened its mouth wide, and a toad cloak and a small vial appeared in Gui Qianjie’s hands.
“This toad cloak was shed by me a hundred years ago; it can not only ward off firearms and water and fire but can also withstand an attack from the Immortal King Realm once.”
“Additionally, this small vial contains toad oil; it can neutralize over eighty percent of the world’s potent toxins.”
“Even if it cannot detoxify, it can delay the onset of toxicity.”
“While it’s easy to dodge an open attack, it’s hard to guard against a hidden one; these two items should help you through some difficult times.”
Having successfully received the treasures, Gui Qianjie immediately exclaimed, “I knew Master would treat us the best!”
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Mighty Donkey Clan.
“Father, it was I who harmed you.”
Ma Ling’er stood with her head down in front of Ma Hu.
Looking at his daughter, Ma Hu smiled and shook his head, saying, “What occurred in the past is not important; what matters is the present and the future.”
“After experiencing these events, I believe you will understand more truths.”
“Now, I’ll tell you a secret of the Mighty Donkey Clan.”
“What secret?”
Ma Ling’er looked at her father.
Facing Ma Ling’er’s gaze, Ma Hu looked into the distance and said, “Twenty thousand years ago, when the Phoenix Emperor had yet to bear the Heavenly Mandate, the Ice Fire Immortal King was still a student of Mountain River Academy.”
“At that point in time, Xiancha appeared out of nowhere, leading the Phoenix Emperor and others to clear all obstacles, ultimately achieving the Heavenly Court as it is today.”
“You are well-versed in history; do you know who the obstacles cleared by the Phoenix Emperor were?”
Upon hearing this, Ma Ling’er thought for a moment and said, “The descriptions in history are extremely vague; could it be that the Phoenix Emperor cleared many formidable beings?”
“It can indeed be said that way because among the races cleared by the Phoenix Emperor, there was our Mighty Donkey Clan.”
Ma Ling’er: ???
Having received this answer, Ma Ling’er was stunned.
Because she had never imagined that the Mighty Donkey Clan would be enemies with the Heavenly Court.
Glimpsing Ma Ling’er’s shocked expression, Ma Hu calmly said, “After the battle against the Heavenly Sovereign ended, many remaining forces controlled the Nine Domains.”
“To provide a path for the younger generation’s talents, Xiancha led the Phoenix Emperor and others to open a new era.”
“When someone rises, naturally, someone else must fall.”
“The ancestors of the Mighty Donkey Clan and my cousin Ma Guang were among those who were cleared.”
“In addition, the Peacock Clan and the Three-Eyed Divine Clan were also cleared.”
“Currently, Kong Xuan and Yang Jian were once the top enemies of the Phoenix Emperor and others.”
Hearing this, Ma Ling’er didn’t know what to say because this history was truly too shocking.
“Father, how did you later submit to the Heavenly Court?”
“Because we chose a new path.”
“To be precise, we betrayed certain individuals.”
“To this day, all the choices have borne fruit; do you think what we did at the beginning was right or wrong?”
