Above the Great Dao-Chapter 1466 - 681: Approachable (Part 2)

Wu Guanyun said, "Young Master, do you wish to meet anyone else from Golden Turtle Island?"

Xi Muran was somewhat disappointed and shook his head, saying, "Junior Brother Chen is not here, why bother seeing others? You go ahead."

Wu Guanyun bowed and exited the carriage.

The Qilin Chariot turned around and left directly.

Xi Muran did not meet Chen Shi on this trip, feeling quite disappointed. The Qilin Chariot headed to the nearest ferry to board the Star Shuttle and depart.

The Star Shuttle arrived in East Heaven under the jurisdiction of the East Emperor and docked at Tianjin Crossing.

The Qilin Chariot drove out of Tianjin Crossing. At this moment, Xi Muran saw a familiar face, ordered the chariot to stop, stepped out of the Qilin Chariot, and smiled at a young man, "Junior Brother Shao Guang, where are you headed?"

The young man was handsome, with a heroic posture, traveling alone. Seeing Xi Muran, he was both surprised and delighted: "It's actually Brother Xi! Since we parted last time, it's been over a hundred years since we brothers have met!"

He rushed forward and gave Xi Muran a strong hug, his joy evident.

Xi Muran was not accustomed to such enthusiasm, but could feel the sincerity of a fellow disciple, warming his heart. He thought, "Junior Brother Shao Guang is not as aloof as Junior Brother Chen."

Shao Guang was originally his junior disciple brother, but after Xi Muran met Chen Shi, he handed the title of junior brother to Chen Shi.

Their meetings had been few, this being only the fourth time. But Shao Guang's enthusiasm moved Xi Muran greatly.

The two brothers sat down in the Qilin Chariot, and Shao Guang smiled: "This time, I am on a mission from our master, heading to the Xunjiang Star Domain. Our master said that something seems amiss at Xunjiang Star Domain, and the senior brother in charge there hasn't communicated in a long time. Our master is worried that something might have happened and sent me to check."

Xi Muran laughed: "There aren't many powerful entities in that Dark Sea of the Xunjiang Star Domain. It's watched over by Junior Brother Li, who is usually prudent and meticulous. Nothing should go wrong. But since our master is being cautious and instructed you to go, you should make the trip."

Shao Guang asked with a smile, "Brother Xi, where are you planning to go?"

Xi Muran said, "I intended to go to Penglai West to see Junior Brother Chen. You might not know, our master recently took in a new junior disciple, surnamed Chen and named Shi. He was the head bandit on the Immortal Slaying List some time ago and later ran off with 200,000 Heavenly Soldiers and Generals of the Jade Emperor. He's now residing in Penglai West, mixing with the bandits of Golden Turtle Island. I just wanted to see him; when the Immortal Court rises in the future, those 200,000 immortals will be needed."

Shao Guang excitedly asked, "Head bandit Chen Shi on the Immortal Slaying List, is he my junior brother? When did our master accept a junior disciple? Is the second on the Immortal Slaying List, the Dog Immortal, also my junior brother?"

Xi Muran shook his head and said, "Our master wouldn't take the Dog Immortal as a disciple."

Shao Guang laughed, "I've heard about the bandits of Golden Turtle Island; they used to be our sect's enemies but were defeated. Most of the Divine in the Heavenly Court are from their lineage. The repeated opposition from the Heavenly Court is mostly due to these bandits causing trouble behind the scenes. Junior Brother Chen must have been misled, which is why he's with them." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Xi Muran chuckled, "In the Earth Immortal Realm, anyone with a hint of discernment keeps their distance from them. But Junior Brother Chen walks closely with them, likely for his own reasons. He's very shrewd, hard for me to read."

He hesitated, wanting to tell Shao Guang that when he crossed paths with Chen Shi, he realized that the Great Wilderness Ming Dao he received from their master might not be complete, and the version given to Chen Shi was more comprehensive.

Yet he thought carefully and restrained himself from speaking.

This matter was significant, as he didn't know whether their master had included any flaws or gaps in the cultivation technique he gave them.

Such occurrences had happened many times in the Earth Immortal Realm, one had to be cautious.

"Shao Guang is still too naive. If he lets it slip in front of our master, it might harm him," he thought to himself.

"I went to Penglai West this time and didn't meet him. I don't know where he went, so I had to leave regretfully. I didn't expect to meet you here."

Xi Muran said, "We brothers seldom meet, we must get thoroughly drunk!"

The two drank heartily, unwittingly discussing current affairs, lamenting the decay and corruption of the Heavenly Court of the Divine, and being indignant about the injustices faced by immortals and the restraint and concession by the Immortal Court. They talked about their future ambitions to make achievements, to sweep across the universe, and make the Immortal Court the orthodox ruler of the heavens and earth. They were filled with righteous ardor and excitement.

Though they didn't become drunk, they were somewhat inebriated under their aspirations and confidence.

Shao Guang got up to bid farewell, and Xi Muran did not try to stop him, but escorted him to Tianjin Crossing, saying: "Junior Brother, as you proceed to the Dark Sea, be cautious of everything, and be wary of Junior Brother Li. Having cultivated the Demon Path, in such a place as the Dark Sea, he's susceptible to contamination by the Outer Dao."

Shao Guang acknowledged, boarded the Star Shuttle heading to the eastern border of the Xuanhuang Sea.

Outside the Star Shuttle, streams of light darted swiftly. After five or six days on the Star Shuttle, he arrived at the fortress on the eastern border of East Heaven.

Next to the fortress was the Dark Border Town, where the guarding immortals captured the sun and moon, causing them to revolve around the border town. The town thrived on trade, frequently visited by adventurous immortals who ventured into the Dark Sea to seek treasures, selling them here.

There were also immortals who captured aliens from the Dark Sea, locked them up, and sold them as male and female slaves to merchants. The merchants would then transport them to the Earth Immortal Realm and sell them for a good price.

The area was mixed with all sorts, including brothels and gambling houses. In this place, the legendary immortals with noble personalities seemed just like ordinary people.

Shao Guang strolled through the border town, admiring the local customs. He was deeply moved: "What difference is there between these immortals and commoners? They muddle along, unaware of why they seek longevity, unaware of why they venture into dangers. The Immortal Realm can only be corrected and reformed by beings like our master, to overthrow the Heavenly Court!"