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At that time, Zhou was still very innocent and naive.
Still unaware of the truth behind the invasion of the extraterrestrial immortals, they wanted to make up for the regrets, to restore the Heavenly Dao, and to escape this realm.
But who would have thought that plans cannot keep up with changes.
Later, after learning the truth about the extraterrestrial demons, Baiyujing, and the four celestial palaces, I finally realized the truth.
However, by then, everything had already been settled, and there was no going back.
We can't just kill Xiao Se, this key figure, and end it all.
Fortunately, the sword from the past beneath the Tongtian River sealed a portion of the Heavenly Dao. Even if Xiao Se's destiny was fulfilled and the Heavenly Dao within him was returned, there was still room for maneuver.
You can't have only one card in your hand.
Moreover, Zhou Zhen knew that he would have to give back the Heavenly Dao he had mastered sooner or later.
Because the longer it is delayed, the more one's body will be gradually assimilated.
Now, apart from this physical appearance, he doesn't look human at all.
Or perhaps, by losing his humanity, he becomes part of the Way of Heaven.
Of course, another way is to vigorously cultivate Shenyou.
Although he didn't enter the Great Void and only comprehended a tiny bit of the Heavenly Dao during his divine travels, if we share a little bit, Zhou Zhenhuan's pressure will be much less.
Cultivation is meant to compete with God for destiny.
Draw upon a trace of the Dao of Heaven to strengthen oneself.
When a creature dies, it feeds back to its source; this is also part of the workings of the natural order.
The Confucian Sword Immortal, after all, had not even entered the realm of divine travel, and could not understand the Dao of Heaven like Zhou Zhenhuan.
However, he was still somewhat shocked by Zhou Zhenhuan's cultivation level.
Although I knew he was very strong, it seems that I still underestimated him.
"I roughly understand what the real person meant."
But how did the True Immortal infuse that strand of true energy into his body in the first place?
"At that time, he was still a nobody, and I only met him by chance. We didn't have much of a relationship yet."
But now he is my disciple, and with this master-disciple relationship, our connection has deepened.
But now that the wheels of fate have already turned, and given this connection, if I were to intervene again, he wouldn't be able to handle it.
But it doesn't matter for now. My true energy is protecting his heart meridian, so he won't die anytime soon.
"Now that Baili and the immortals from overseas are all in Penglai, it won't be difficult to solve the problem if we go there and ask them for help."
The Confucian Sword Immortal suddenly realized: "So, this is why you came here, Master?"
Zhou Zhenhuan shook his head: "Yes and no. After all, he's my disciple, so of course I have to make sure he recovers from his injuries."
But I have another purpose for this trip. Brother Xie, you often travel around the martial world; do you know of Bai Yujing?
"I've heard of Bai Yujing, but he disappeared from the martial arts world over a hundred years ago."
"Well, we'll talk about that later. First, I need to wake up my useless disciple."
Brother Xie, may I borrow your inner strength?
The Confucian Sword Immortal quickly understood Zhou Zhenhuan's meaning. Although Zhou Zhenhuan could not directly take action, the true energy within his body could still sense it.
Zhou could forcefully stop the circulation of that true energy, allowing Xie Xuan to help heal Xiao Se's heart meridian injury.
The air after the rain carried a slight salty smell of the sea.
Zhou Zhenhuan sat on the slightly damp threshold, holding a half-full pot of wine in his hand.
Xie Xuan meditated inside to recover, while Ye Ruoyi leaned against the wall, closing her eyes and pretending to sleep.
Sikong Qianluo sat next to Zhou Huanzhen, resting her chin on her hands, watching two ants struggling to carry a dead insect forward.
“Master, I didn’t quite understand what you were saying to Senior Xie just now.”
Is Xiao Se a person destined by fate?
What is his destiny?
How can this fate be averted?
I heard that my uncle was also destined for greatness, but he was cut off.
Master, can't you also sever his destiny?
Zhou Zhenhuan took a steamed bun out of his sleeve and handed it to her. Then two little heads crawled out of his sleeve and twitched their noses twice.
Sikong Qianluo's eyes lit up: "Qingfeng and Mingyue, oh, I miss you so much."
Sikong Qianluo held the steamed bun in her mouth and reached out to take out Qingfeng Mingyue.
Since their parting at Lei Family Fort, Zhou Zhenhuan has taken the two little rabbits away.
Qingfeng and Mingyue caught a whiff of Sikong Qianluo's familiar scent, then looked up, jumped up on either side, took a bite of the steamed bun, and landed in Sikong Qianluo's arms.
Then the two little rabbits stood up on their own, pointed at Zhou Zhenhuan, put their hands on their hips, and complained for a long time.
It's probably saying that this unscrupulous owner keeps them locked in his sleeve all day long, and you can tell he's quite resentful.
Sikong Qianluo felt much better. She took two bites of the steamed bun and then gave the rest to the two little rabbits.
Zhou Zhen flicked the two little rabbits on the head, which finally calmed them down.
Zhou Zhen took a swig of wine, feeling the slight chill brought by the autumn wind.
"Do you think fate is so easy to kill?"
Your uncle's fate was only about a relationship and the life and death of one person.
Unlike Xiao Se.
Xiao Se's situation is extremely serious; it concerns the fate of the entire nation.
"The fate of a nation?"
Zhou Zhen nodded: "Yes, you know his identity."
He is the most favored prince of the current Emperor of Beili.
Whether it's the White King or the Red King, in terms of favor alone, neither can compare to Xiao Se.
Sikong Qianlu frowned: "Master, do you think Xiao Se will become emperor?"
Zhou Zhen didn't answer the question, but instead turned to look at her: "What do you think? Do you want him to be emperor?"
Sikong Qianluo was somewhat bewildered.
He finally shook his head: "I don't know either. I asked him before if he would be willing to take me to Tianqi, but he hasn't given me an answer yet."
Sikong Qianluo was feeling a little down, and she absentmindedly stroked the ears of the two little rabbits with both hands.
Zhou Huanzhen reached out and patted her head. Sikong Qianluo felt the warmth of her master's hand, turned her head, and wiped away her tears.
If you like him, just tell him directly.
"I...I didn't."
"Alright, alright, if not, then so be it. When I take you to Tianqi later, the emperor will have to invite us to dinner."
"Then...how can they be the same?"
"Oh, so it's different."
"Oh dear, Master~~"
"Alright, alright, I'm just teasing you. As for whether he can become emperor, that's up to him."
If he could give an answer, then his destiny would be over.
There's no use thinking about these things now. Let your master heal your injuries, and then go to sleep.
Leave everything to time; time will always provide the best arrangement.
Sikong Qianluo nodded obediently.
As night fell, the sky turned pitch black, filled with countless stars, but these stars were almost too bright.
It seemed that four shooting stars fell from the sky and landed directly in the southern region.
Zhou Zhenhuan slightly raised his head, watching the shooting star fall from the sky, his heart at peace.
"Four of them really came. Hmm? Dong Sang's troubles have begun too."
Just then, a bright star fell from the sky into the territory of Dongsang.
Chapter 161 Welcoming the Immortal to Descend to Earth
Zhou Zhen made a wish upon the shooting star, but unfortunately the shooting star ignored him.
Clearly, this is feudal superstition and should never be believed.
Xie Xuan had finished adjusting his breathing and looked at Zhou Zhenhuan, who was staring intently at the sky, and couldn't help but feel a little strange.
"It's rained, but the stars in the sky are shining brightly. Tomorrow should be a good day."
Zhou Zhenhuan withdrew his gaze, smiled and nodded: "Indeed, tomorrow should be a good day."
"What are they looking at? The stars?"
No, I was watching shooting stars.
Legend has it that if you make a wish upon a shooting star, it will surely come true.
Xie Xuan was somewhat surprised, as he had never heard of such a legend before.
How could someone with his cultivation level as a carefree immortal believe such things?
"You are truly learned, Master. I have never heard of such a legend before. Do you believe in this? Furthermore, what desires could someone like you possibly have?"
Zhou Zhenhuan shook his head: "Of course I don't believe it, I just find it interesting. As for my wish, I only wish for peace in the world."
Xie Xuan was filled with awe. "As expected of you, Immortal Xiaoyao, even your wishes are so noble."
As expected, this was very much in line with his style. Xie Xuan didn't dwell on the matter and, imitating Zhou Zhenhuan, sat on the threshold.
"Will the immortals accompany us to the immortal mountains overseas?"
Although Xie Xuan has managed to preserve Xiao Se's heart meridian, he is powerless to heal his injuries.
He also knew that these little guys must be heading to the overseas immortal mountains because they were here.
There are immortals on the overseas fairy mountains, as well as Baili Dongjun, who can naturally heal Xiao Se's hidden meridian injury.
"Yes, we have to go. I'm afraid Baili can't handle that deity."
Originally, I just thought there would be some trouble here, but now I know exactly where the trouble comes from.
"Oh? If someone calls it troublesome, it must be something serious."
Indeed, with Zhou Huanzhen's cultivation level, there is nothing in this world that he cannot solve.
Things that can be easily resolved are naturally not troublesome.
But now Zhou Zhen is claiming it's just a minor problem. If that's the case, then in today's world, even someone else might not be able to solve it.
"Could you please explain this clearly, sir?"
"This is not something that can be hidden, but to be honest, this matter has to start from the far west, the Tomb of the Celestials."
Zhou Zhenhuan recounted the general course of events, leaving Xie Xuan utterly shocked.
"So that's the reason behind it all."
So, does the Master suspect that the Immortal Mo Yi from the Immortal Mountain has also been invaded by the Heavenly Demon?
Zhou Zhen nodded: "I only had suspicions at first, but after seeing the meteor fall, I think it was indeed a scheme by the Heavenly Demon."
Mo Yi was the only one guarding the Eastern Territory. Once he was captured, the Heavenly Gate of the Eastern Territory would be wide open.
Zhou Zhenhuan smiled and said, "This is just my guess. I suspect that there are four heavenly gates in the four directions of this world, which are originally ascension portals connecting to the outside world."
It's just a metaphysical way of putting it; this passage could be a door, or it could be something else entirely.