Chapter 1017

Chapter 1017: Outer Realms

Xu Fan waved his hand, shooing away the proud little deer.

"All that excitement for nothing. I thought I could finally exchange messages with my wife," Xu Fan sighed.

"Grape, summon the advisor elder for me," Xu Fan said, as if suddenly remembering something.

"Understood."

A teleportation formation appeared nearby, and soon Luo Sheng stepped out.

"Greetings, Grand Elder," Luo Sheng said with a respectful bow.

When he first arrived, Luo Sheng had only wanted to secure his place by clinging to these two powerful figures, though he had other thoughts in mind.

But recent events made him realize he might have arrived too late—these figures were growing too quickly, leaving him little room to maneuver.

Not to mention, the three Golden Immortal puppets had left him utterly stunned. They were even rarer than postnatal Spiritual Treasures.

"Come, sit," Xu Fan said, gazing at the surface of the Immortal Liquid Lake.

"Understood," Luo Sheng nodded, taking a seat beside Xu Fan, careful not to block the Grand Elder’s view.

"Do you know about the outer realms?" Xu Fan asked. In the past, without the fighting strength of a Golden Immortal, he hadn’t paid much attention to such lofty places.

But now, after learning some details about the outer realms from the jade slip, he wanted to know more.

"Grand Elder, you’ve asked the wrong person. The outer realms are places only accessible to those above Great Luo," Luo Sheng replied honestly.

"Someone like me, a former minor Golden Immortal, could only hear bits and pieces from my master," he added, feeling a pang of regret. He hadn’t expected his position as advisor elder to be at risk so soon.

"Tell me everything you know," Xu Fan said, taking a sip of tea.

"Those above Great Luo and beyond generally prefer to trade using Xuanhuang aura," Luo Sheng explained.

"A crystal of Xuanhuang aura can enable a Great Luo Sage to gather for a million years in a place where Xuanhuang aura is sparse," Luo Sheng explained to Xu Fan.

"I’m already aware of that."

"Beyond Postnatal Spiritual Treasures are Primal Spiritual Treasures, and above those are Innate Supreme Treasures and Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures."

"The Xuanhuang Supreme Treasure is slightly more powerful than the Innate Supreme Treasure.

"In the outer realms, there are Xuanhuang Supreme Treasures and some treasures imbued with Xuanhuang aura.

"Legend has it that there are secrets to escaping the Three Thousand Realms there."

"Grand Elder, that’s all I know," Luo Sheng said respectfully.

"Good, thank you for coming, Elder Luo Sheng," Xu Fan nodded.

Xu Fan took out some Mysterious Yellow Enlightenment Tea and, using his tea ceremony skills, brewed a cup of Tea of the Wide Road tailored to Luo Sheng’s cultivation path.

"I see you’ve reached the peak of true immortal cultivation. You aim to retrace your old path to achieve Golden Immortal status."

"As the Grand Elder of the sect, I will assist you," Xu Fan said, using a time seal to preserve the cup of tea at the moment it was freshly brewed.

"When you sense an opportunity to break through to Golden Immortal, drink this Tea of the Wide Road, and it will aid your breakthrough," Xu Fan instructed.

Though Xu Fan didn’t hold high regard for the combat strength of someone barely reaching Golden Immortal, he acknowledged that having one would help the Hidden Spirit Sect be recognized as an Immortal Sect in the human race of the Immortal Realm, which had its benefits.

"Thank you, Grand Elder!" Luo Sheng exclaimed, feeling the profound aura emanating from the Tea of the Wide Road.

He even detected traces of Xuanhuang aura in the tea, which was crucial for advancing to the Great Luo Sage.

This had once been a mere legend to him, and now he held it in his hands.

Reflecting on his journey, Luo Sheng realized he had relied heavily on the support of others—his former sect, his master, the Grand Elder, and Wang Yulun.

In that moment, he gained a sudden insight into his own destiny.

"No need to be overly excited; since you joined the sect, you’re one of us."

"Your rise to Golden Immortal status will also benefit the sect," Xu Fan said with a smile.

"Thank you for the Grand Elder’s generosity."

After expressing his gratitude, Luo Sheng left. He could tell Xu Fan had merely summoned him for an inquiry.

In the pavilion, only Xu Fan remained.

A small tea altar made of warm jade appeared in his hands, containing the remaining Mysterious Yellow Enlightenment Tea.

"Use it sparingly; it’s enough to brew twenty cups."

At that moment, Xu Fan thought of his good brother and felt a wave of emotion.

Just then, a teleportation formation suddenly appeared in the pavilion.

Wang Yulun and Wang Xiangchi stepped out, their faces filled with urgency.

"Master, Mu Dai’s father is under siege by foreign Great Luo at the border. Mu Dai went to find him as soon as she left seclusion," Wang Xiangchi said quickly.

"Big Brother Xu, could you have Grape send a Golden Immortal puppet to protect my sister-in-law?" Wang Yulun asked.

"You’re talking as if I’m an outsider."

"Wang Xiangchi, take three Golden Immortal puppets to find your wife. At critical moments, let the puppets assist your father-in-law."

"Let him see the strength of our Hidden Spirit Sect, so he knows marrying his daughter to you was the right choice."

"Now, use the Door of Void Realm to locate the border with primal energy and teleport there directly," Xu Fan quickly arranged.

"Thank you, Master!"

Three Golden Immortal puppets appeared behind Wang Xiangchi, and he stepped onto the teleportation formation, heading to the border realm.

In the pavilion, Xu Fan and Wang Yulun remained.

"Big Brother Xu, will you stand up for me like this in the future?" Wang Yulun asked.

"That would probably be a long time from now; at least I don’t have that strength yet," Xu Fan replied, shrugging. He still hadn’t unraveled the depth of the karmic ties surrounding his good brother.

Whenever he thought there were none left, new ones emerged, each more formidable than the last.

"No worries, there’s still plenty of time," Wang Yulun smiled.

"Have you been in touch with your sister-in-law lately?" Xu Fan asked casually.

"I contact her often, but it’s mostly me reaching out to ask about her sister."

"Her sister seems to have gone to the outer realms in search of something and hasn’t found it yet, but there’s been some news recently."

"Now that thing seems to have some leads; she should return soon."

"When your past-life confidante returns, we’re likely to be apart for a while."

"Don’t worry; everything here is under control. Just handle your business over there," Xu Fan reassured him with a smile.

"Really? We have to part ways?" Wang Yulun said somewhat dejectedly.

"Going to find your confidante will benefit you. Explore what you did in your past life, since so many women are devoted to you."

"I have a feeling that your past lives were remarkable figures. Reclaiming their experiences might even help you reach the peak," Xu Fan said.

He sensed that his good brother’s past lives were part of a grand scheme, and this life might be the final chapter.