Overseas, in a remote stretch of sea.
A streak of light sped past. Within it stood a gloomy young man. "Mother... did she truly intend to harm me, just as Father said?"
The youth was none other than Chongming.
Ever since his journey to the Qing Kingdom, the young man had aged considerably. Though his lifespan had not diminished, several strands of white had appeared at his temples.
The streak of light raced across the overseas waters for a while before finally descending onto an uninhabited island. Yet it seemed to pass through a transparent curtain of water. From outside, the island looked desolate and lifeless, but once he entered, Chongming discovered that a rosy-lipped, white-toothed young Daoist had appeared out of nowhere by the shore.
"Fellow Daoist Xu."
A complicated look flashed through Chongming's eyes. With a sigh, he stepped forward and cupped his hands. "I have troubled you, Fellow Daoist. Chongming will certainly repay your kindness in the future."
If Lu Yang had been here, he would have recognized him as well.
This young Daoist was Xu Xin, who had once been deeply at odds with Chongming on the Battlefield of Seizing the Dao. He had now become a Foundation Establishment True Person too.
"Cut the nonsense."
Xu Xin shook his head. His figure suddenly turned illusory. "I have no desire to get entangled with you. Look after yourself, Young Master."
With that, his figure quietly shattered.
Chongming could only sigh again. Father said Mother wanted to harm me, but why did he still tell me to follow Mother's instructions and head out to sea?
When Chongguang had sent Chongming out of Cave Yang Blessed Land in the Qing Kingdom, he had left behind several instructions. Trusting his father, Chongming had followed them strictly. Although True Person Miaoyin's