Although we had lost the convenience of using the Immortal-Gathering Basin to carry our belongings, Kunpeng was indeed much faster than it. Perhaps this was a case of not being able to have the best of both worlds. Once our journey sped up, we soon met up with Zhao Qian and the others.
On a jade ship, the group of companions erupted in cheers when they saw that Li Guxian and I were both safe and sound, while Zhao Qian was so overjoyed that she burst into tears. Over the years, although the Heaven's Realm had continued to grow stronger among the original immortals, it had also faced more and more trials. Everyone was constantly caught up in the decisions surrounding one plan or incident after another.
"It's good that you're all right." Zhao Qian held my hand, her eyes shining. She treasured the joy of our reunion more than anyone, so she had no time to care what others thought.
"That's what I should be saying." I smiled, then looked toward Senior Brother Hai and Senior Brother Yan, the two pillars of the Heaven's Realm. I couldn't help saying, "You've worked hard, Senior Brothers." Both senior brothers had unyielding temperaments. They slowly nodded in response.
"You ventured into a perilous place, and we old fellows were constantly worried sick in the Heaven's Realm. The old and the young alike were sent into a tailspin. We really took things too far this time." Senior Brother Hai laughed.
"We old folks don't matter. After all these years, what haven't we endured? It's the children who've suffered. They'd never faced crises of one kind or another before. Still, although the Heaven's Realm has had constant friction with other forces in recent years, fortunately there haven't been any excessively bitter clashes." Senior Brother