Chapter 353
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Chapter 353: Return
After finishing his daily training with the little spider, Xu Fan took Wang Yulun out to sea for some fishing.
“Big Brother Xu, don’t drag me along. I need to focus on my cultivation,” Wang Yulun said seriously. At this point, only cultivation brought him any sense of joy.
Seemed like the effects of the morale-boosting technique hadn’t worn off yet.
“Come fishing with me. I’ll show you what your grandson looks like,” Xu Fan offered.
“Alright, let’s go!” Wang Yulun set aside his restless urge to cultivate this time.
Over ten thousand kilometers from Hidden Spirit Island, Xu Fan and Wang Yulun sat in the spiritual boat, fishing. While Xu Fan was fully focused on the task, Wang Yulun held his fishing rod in one hand and stared at the light curtain, grinning like a fool.
“If you’re that fond of him, tell Xiangchi to find a cultivation partner and have a child,” Xu Fan said, glancing at Wang Yulun’s silly grin.
Suddenly, Wang Yulun seemed to remember something and turned to Xu Fan. “Big Brother Xu, have you ever calculated Xiangchi’s marriage fate?”
Seeing the hopeful look in Wang Yulun’s eyes, Xu Fan replied, “Your son’s marriage fate lies beyond this realm. You’ll have to wait a while longer.”
“Well, that’s disappointing,” Wang Yulun muttered, his gaze returning to the light curtain Xu Fan had projected for him.
“Still, I can at least say I’m a grandfather now,” Wang Yulun sighed.
“Don’t worry. Your grandson will return to the sect one day, and you’ll get to dote on him as his nameless grandpa,” Xu Fan reassured him.
“……..”
Wang Yulun waved his hand, dispersing the light curtain he’d been staring at, and gazed wistfully at the distant sea.
“Don’t dwell on it. That’s just how this world is. No matter how high your cultivation, there’s always something to worry about.”
“Compared to others, being a nameless grandfather isn’t so bad,” Xu Fan quickly added, seeing his friend’s troubled expression.
“True. Thanks to you, Big Brother Xu, my situation is already better than most,” Wang Yulun said with a light sigh.
“Every time you say that, it doesn’t sound like a compliment,” Xu Fan remarked, feeling a little awkward.
Just then, Wang Yulun’s fishing rod was yanked hard, the line pulling sharply toward the depths of the Endless Sea.
“You’ve got a bite! Hold on, Yulun!” Xu Fan shouted, immediately empowering Wang Yulun with a divine ability.
“This has to be something huge,” Wang Yulun said through gritted teeth.
After a struggle, the two of them managed to haul a giant octopus onto the spiritual boat.
Xu Fan eagerly inspected the octopus from head to tentacle.
Hmm. Another day with nothing to show for it.
With that thought, Xu Fan turned his attention back to Wang Yulun.
It hadn’t been long since they last met, and Wang Yulun had already reached the Nascent Soul Stage. He’d probably advance to the Transformation God Stage soon, at which point Xu Fan could gift him a set of quasi-artifacts and reap the benefits.
Half a day later, Xu Fan set off to return to the sect.
As soon as he arrived, he received news: Great Respected Elder Yan had ascended earlier than planned. Unable to suppress the power within him any longer, he’d hastily prepared and faced the thunder calamity to ascend.
Hearing this, Xu Fan looked up at the sky and said, “So it’s true—the fusion of the two realms has begun.”
Just as Xu Fan was reflecting on this, a familiar figure appeared in the Endless Sea.
Soon, Ning Dao followed the location left by Xu Fan and arrived at Hidden Spirit Island.
“Brother Ning, what brings you here in person?” Xu Fan asked.
Ning Dao got straight to the point, saying, “It’s time for the Hidden Spirit Sect to return.”
“The entire Sky Blue Zhao is about to descend into chaos.”
At this moment, the two arrived at the guest hall.
“Brother Ning, take your time and explain,” Xu Fan said as he personally poured a cup of spirit tea for Ning Dao.
“In Sky Blue Zhao, a natural passage thousands of miles long has opened in the area of Lin Sen Fairy City, and it’s merging with other realms.”
“We can’t hold it any longer. We can only rely on the celestial tools from the Elder Council to stop the incoming Great Ascension Beast Sovereign, but we can’t stop the ordinary beast race.”
“Our Lin Sen Fairy City isn’t far from Lin Sen Fairy City, so I need your sect to return and protect the mortal nations along the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake,” Ning Dao said, concern evident in his eyes.
“I understand,” Xu Fan nodded.
“Grapes, inform the outer disciples to return to the sect.”
“Also, let Little Spirit know the situation,” Xu Fan instructed.
“Understood.”
“Brother Ning, half a day from now, I’ll bring the entire sect back to the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake,” Xu Fan stated, realizing that he always knew this day would come, but he never expected it to arrive so soon.
“Thank you, Grand Elder,” Ning Dao sighed with relief, as he had worried Xu Fan might be unwilling to return.
“When we signed the contract, we should honor it,” Xu Fan said with a smile.
After receiving the news, Feng Chang Ning hurried to Hidden Spirit Island to see Xu Fan.
“Grand Elder, are you all leaving?” Feng Chang Ning asked, her expression filled with reluctance.
“Yes, there are some issues over there, and we must return,” Xu Fan replied.
“But don’t be sad; I will leave behind a spirit just like Little Spirit to assist you in managing Nine Phoenix Island. I will also leave behind one million puppets at the Nascent Soul stage, one thousand puppets at the Transformation stage, and one Refining Void Puppet.”
“With the spirit’s control, it can at least ensure the safety of Nine Phoenix Island,” Xu Fan said with a smile.
“Thank you, Grand Elder,” Feng Chang Ning said as she bowed.
“It’s my duty,” Xu Fan waved his hand.
Half a day later, all of the sect’s outer disciples returned.
“Grapes, activate the sect’s formation to teleport back to the Ten Thousand-Mile Giant Lake,” Xu Fan commanded.
“Understood.”
All the disciples of the sect appeared atop the main peak, waiting for the teleportation.
“Grand Elder, how many spirit stones are needed for the sect’s teleportation?” Ning Dao curiously asked Xu Fan.
“Thirty million.”
“Thirty million spirit stones? This time, I’ll cover the teleportation costs for the Grand Elder,” Ning Dao said, as he realized he could afford that amount.
“Top-grade spirit stones.”
“Since Brother Ning has mentioned it, I’ll trouble you to settle the account in the treasure house later,” Xu Fan smiled.
“Can I use my Spiritual Sword as collateral?” Ning Dao asked, looking distressed.
“Ha ha, I was just joking with you, Brother Ning,” Xu Fan laughed, as it would be unreasonable to expect a Core Formation stage expert to suddenly hand over thirty million top-grade spirit stones.
At that moment, a Demonic Shadow appeared beside Xu Fan and transformed into a burly man with a beard.
“Senior, you’re here too,” Xu Fan greeted.
“Ha ha, how could I miss such a grand event?” Spirit Cut laughed heartily, curiously observing the runes that covered the outer wall of Hidden Spirit Island.
“Being able to witness the entire sect moving in person is quite impressive; it’s a rare sight in my long life.”
Just then, a white protective shield enveloped all of Hidden Spirit Island, including the outer sect and Satellite Island.
Within the white outer wall, points of light appeared like stars in the night sky, with eight shining stars standing out the most.
At this moment, the eight stars emitted dazzling light, transforming the entire Hidden Spirit Island into a world of light.
A sound like an engine echoed throughout the sect, stirring the hearts of everyone present.
