"Ao Li?" The leading giant turtle, referred to as Ao Qian by the Black Tortoise, searched its memory and finally found a huge figure. "You're still here! You suddenly disappeared back then, and we all thought you were dead."
Over the years, there are very few of his generation of relatives left.
The Chaos Aura dissipated abruptly, and the giant turtle, as large as Shanyue, transformed into an old man in black robes, who said with a sigh, "It's so good that you're alive. I never thought that after so long, we would meet again!"
He turned to his wary clansmen and whispered, "Calm down! Everyone, don't be nervous. These are clansmen who went missing years ago."
He was an unparalleled genius in our clan back then, his Physical Body Magical Power far surpassing those of us!
With the help of his surviving peers, the Black Tortoise was able to confirm his identity and was finally reintegrated into his clan.
The Giant Turtle Clan's Secret Grounds was a vast world they had created using their own Magical Power. As the group entered with Ao Qian, the sight before them was quite awe-inspiring.
The sky above the world is filled with countless Turtle Pearls arranged in an array, serving as Stars to provide illumination. In the center of the world is a sandy area where four Giant Eggs the size of houses are buried. More than ten adult giant turtles are arranged in a circle, continuously channeling Spiritual Power into the eggs to nourish the baby turtles inside.
"Ao Li, where do these fellow Daoists beside you come from? Please introduce them to us." Ao Qian led them to the Clan Grounds and found a suitable place to begin their conversation.
"Ao Qian, I have now joined the Western Mount Sumeru lineage and am Dharma Protector within the Western Teachings. This is my sect leader, his Eldest Disciple, and his friend. They have come specifically to help me find your whereabouts!"
The Black Tortoise gave its clansmen a detailed introduction to the identities of Jiang Yun and the other two, Ao Qian finally understood that these were all powerful figures in the Primordial World.
"How did you suddenly get lost back then? What happened to you afterward? How did you end up in Soul Body form?" Ao Qian asked about the Black Tortoise's condition.
"When I was asleep back then, I unknowingly drifted to the depths of the North Sea and was separated from you."
Later, with the help of others in the cult, I finally discovered the truth.
It turns out that the Remnant Soul of the Chaos Demon Gods had long invaded my body. The reason I drifted away from my clan while I was asleep must have been the work of the Demon God. They wanted to guide me to break the Restriction and enter the Guixu to facilitate the Demon God's possession.
Later, the Heavenly Dao sensed the Demon God Aura and Sealing Restriction my soul, limiting its growth. However, my Physical Body continued to grow rapidly. Over time, my soul could no longer withstand the pressure from my Physical Body and began to frequently fall into a deep sleep, thus preventing me from returning to find you.
Black Tortoise glanced at Jiang Yun as he said this, "Speaking of my current state, I have to thank Jiang Yun a lot."
He used his accumulated Aura of Merit from ten thousand years to separate my soul from my Physical Body; otherwise, given the circumstances at the time, my soul would have shattered under the pressure of my Physical Body within a few years, and I would have been doomed to die.
"It's those damned demons again!" Ao Qian cursed angrily upon hearing Black Tortoise's words. "We've been thinking about this for so many years, and we always felt that the Dragon Clan attacked us back then because of these demons."
Later, the Clan Leader led us to escape to the North Sea. We accidentally broke the Restriction of the Land of Guixu, revealing the Guixu World. We also fell into the Guixu along with the Two Immortal Islands.
"If it weren't for the awakening of Vast Consciousness in the Nine Netherworlds that confronted the Chaos Demon Gods, none of us would have escaped. It's just a pity about the Clan Leader; they were controlled by the Demon God and, carrying Yuanjiao, crashed into the Nine Netherworld Membrane."
"When Yuanqiao Immortal Island was attacked, we sacrificed seven of our clansmen to salvage some Unhatched Descendants." Ao Qian glanced tenderly at the four eggs in the center of the Clan Grounds. "Now, only these seedlings and a few of us old bones remain on the island, but thankfully, they still have hope."
Then Ao Qian recounted their experiences of hiding and fleeing for many years, which moved the others to tears. Black Tortoise expressed his desire to take them back to the Primordial World.
In his eyes, the Western Teachings was developing rapidly and the internal atmosphere of the sect was also very good. If everyone joined the Western Teachings, they would have a powerful backer to protect them in the future and would no longer have to live the kind of life they used to live.
After all, Jieyin and Zhunti both obtained the Hongmeng Purple Qi and were disciples of Hongjun, destined to become saints in the future. As for Jiang Yun, he was even more extraordinary in the eyes of the Black Tortoise. Over the years, he had followed Jiang Yun and personally witnessed his rapid growth, and his future achievements were bound to be remarkable...
Thus, under the strong persuasion of the Black Tortoise, Ao Qian and the other giant turtles discussed and decided to let some of their younger generations join the Western Teachings and grow up in the Primordial Desolation World, while the others would continue to stay in the Nine Netherworlds World.
After hearing what the Black Tortoise said, the Reincarnation Demon God only had Remnant Soul left to escape back to Chaos. This place will soon return to the jurisdiction of the Primordial Desolation Heavenly Dao. Without the interference of the Chaos Demon Gods, they can live here in peace.
However, Jiang Yun and Jieyin did not intend to give up on Daiyu Immortal Island. After considering both sides, Jieyin decided to recruit all of them into the sect. Daiyu Immortal Island would become a Sect Branch of their Western Teachings in the Nine Netherworlds World. He would leave the Good Corpse here to oversee things, as this place would be the future location for the establishment of the Earthly Dao Reincarnation. It was good to make some preparations in advance.
And so, the entire Giant Turtle Clan joined the Western Teachings. With the Physical Body aptitude of these Giant Turtles, they would surely become Great Luo Body upon reaching adulthood. Some, like the Black Tortoise, were even as outstanding as the Xuan Turtle, reaching the Perfected Hunyuan Realm. This clan is full of rare talents!
"By the way, I brought back the remains of my clansmen from Yuanqiao Immortal Island."
"Furthermore, the souls of the Clan Leader and Three Clansmen have survived, and there is hope that they can be resurrected in the future." After his initial excitement subsided, the Black Tortoise suddenly remembered this matter and quickly mentioned it to make Ao Qian and the others happy.
"It really is... that's wonderful!" Ao Qian shouted excitedly, "It's all thanks to you guys!"
Ao Qian's gratitude was palpable, as were the other giant turtles, young and old; they had all faced immense hardship before.
After spending some time there, allowing the Black Tortoise and its people to have a good chat, Jiang Yun and the others prepared to take their leave.
After days of discussion, the Giant Ao Clan finally decided to split into two groups. Four adult Giant Turtles, along with three baby Giant Turtles and the unhatched eggs, returned to the Primordial World with the rest of the clan, while the remaining clan members stayed behind on Daiyu Immortal Island with the Good Corpse who Jieyin.
Having been saved by the grace, these adult giants were not at all opposed to joining the Western Teachings and quickly got into the swing of things.
Before leaving, Ao Qian took out a Bone Flute and handed it to Black Tortoise: "After you reconstruct your Physical Body, you can use this flute to command your fellow clansmen who follow you. As Dharma Protector within the sect, you must take good care of them."
The Black Tortoise accepted the Bone Flute and nodded solemnly.
The Good Corpse Avatar of the Jieyin remained on the island. Holding the Twelve-grade Pure World White Lotus, he smiled at the crowd and said, "This place will surely become Reincarnation center of reincarnation in the future. You might as well set up Star Gate on the outskirts of Guixu to receive future disciples. I am penniless and need manpower to help me."
The Jieyin smiled and said, "We are one, no need for further words, I will make proper arrangements."
Jiang Yun settled the Ao Clan members who were following him into his Inner World, and then, together with Jieyin and the others, they prepared to first Zhunti and the others to reunite.