Farewell

"Seventh Brother's guess is correct."

Zhang Xuntong nodded.

Zhang Xuance, sitting on the stone bench, grinned upon hearing this and said:

"Seventh Brother, my brother and I are preparing to go to the summit of Sky Scar Sword Mountain to try and inherit the legacy."

The Immortal Ancestor has already told us what he saw and heard at the summit of Sword Mountain.

We have also made the necessary contacts and are well-prepared.

Zhang Xuanchen didn't speak immediately, but lowered his head and opened the wine seal.

The aroma of the wine wafted out, carrying the sweet scent of the Spirit Fruit.

I poured a glass for each of the three of them.

Zhang Xuntong began:

"In previous years, when my seventh brother was away, the Demon Calamity in the South Sea was rampant, and we couldn't leave."

"The Lineage needs someone to protect it."

"Now that our seventh brother has returned, his strength has greatly increased, and the Lineage is safe and sound."

"Our presence here won't make much of a difference."

Zhang Xuntong spoke his mind.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen looked at his Fourth Brother, who was older than him, and many old memories flashed before his eyes.

Zhang Xuntong was not good at management and did not like dealing with the trivial matters of the clan.

Single-mindedly seeking cultivation, with an unwavering heart toward the Dao.

He sighed:

"Fourth Brother, Sky Scar Sword Mountain is not an ordinary place of inheritance."

If you leave, perhaps today will be the last time we see each other.

"You know that the Immortal Ancestor almost lost his life there, right?"

Zhang Chongxian had already entered the Nascent Soul Late Stage Spirit Transformation realm, and was only one step away from becoming a Deity.

"I know."

"You knew that, yet you still went?"

"If I don't go because of the danger, then I might be stuck at the Golden Core Realm for the rest of my life, or even fail to cross that threshold..."

Zhang Xuntong looked up at Zhang Xuanchen, his eyes filled with resentment.

"Seventh brother... I'm not reconciled..."

At that moment, Zhang Xuanchen felt as if something had pressed against his chest, rendering him speechless.

Yes, Fourth Brother's talent isn't particularly outstanding.

During his years with the Zhang Family, he received a lot of resources and never slacked off in his cultivation, yet his progress in cultivation remained slow.

Many of his clansmen, who were younger than him, had surpassed him.

Zhang Xuntong couldn't accept being surpassed by his own kind; rather, he couldn't accept that his own cultivation was stuck at the Golden Core stage.

What he wants is the Nascent Soul stage, the Spirit Transformation...

I want to stand taller and protect more members of the Zhang Family.

Zhang Xuanchen picked up his wine cup, clinked it against his, and said:

Fourth Brother, have you thought this through?

I've thought it through.

"Once you're on Sword Mountain, your life and death are in your own hands."

"I see."

That tradition might not be suitable for you.

"I understand."

Zhang Xuntong downed the Spirit Wine in one gulp, and as he put down the cup, he whispered:

"But if I don't go, I won't even have a chance to compete."

Zhang Xuanchen stared at him for a long time, then sighed.

"Your temper hasn't changed at all since you were young."

"Seventh Brother, stop talking about Fourth Brother."

Zhang Xuance interjected from the side:

"My Fourth Brother and I have already discussed it; we absolutely must go to Sky Scar Sword Mountain."

Zhang Xuanchen turned to look at him.

"You have to go too?"

"Of course."

Zhang Xuance patted his chest, a rather exaggerated gesture.

"I'm destined to become a sword immortal."

Zhang Xuanchen shook his head, "You possess the Star Radiance Sword Body and have Lineage resources. If you cultivate step by step, you will have a chance to reach the Nascent Soul and Spirit Transformation stages in the future."

Sky Scar Sword Mountain is no joke; people can really die there.

Did you talk to your father?

"I said he agreed," Zhang Xuance nodded affirmatively.

"My talent may not be lacking, but I lack a legacy that will allow me to soar to new heights."

After Zhang Xuance finished speaking, he added another sentence.

"Ideally, you could also arrange for me a peerless immortal sword with a beautiful female Artifact Spirit attached to it."

Zhang Xuanchen raised his hand and rubbed his temples.

Seeing this, Zhang Xuance raised his wine cup to Zhang Xuanchen's eyes and said in a deep voice:

"Seventh Brother, the Lineage has sacrificed so much for me. If I only think about hiding at home to cultivate, that would be too unambitious."

"I want to become a sword immortal."

"I will protect my Lineage's prosperity for generations to come!"

After these words were spoken, the courtyard fell silent for a moment.

A gentle breeze ruffled the stray hairs of the two people in the courtyard.

Looking at the two people in front of him, Zhang Xuanchen knew that they were both people with firm Dao hearts.

"You two are certainly adamant in your stance."

Zhang Xuntong did not respond at this moment, and Zhang Xuance stopped joking.

Quietly await Zhang Xuanchen's decision.

Moreover, the path to immortality is inherently one of competition.

If they continue to live under Zhang Xuanchen's wing, they will certainly remain safe and sound. However, they will also lose the opportunity to truly rise in the ranks.

"That's enough."

Zhang Xuanchen sighed softly, and as he raised his hand...

Four more Spirit Talisman appeared in his palm.

Two are crimson, and two are bluish-purple.

The crimson Spirit Talisman is the Crimson Sun Bodyguard Talisman, which, once activated, can withstand a full-force attack from Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator.

The cyan-purple Spirit Talisman is called the Thunder Escape Talisman. Once activated, it can allow one to escape tens of thousands of miles away within a few breaths, making it a life-saving weapon.

Both types of Spirit Talisman reached the Fourth-tier Upper-grade.

Immediately afterwards, two more black tokens appeared in Zhang Xuanchen's palm.

The token was only half the size of a palm, with fine cloud patterns engraved on the edges and the character "dust" engraved on the front.

With a wave of his hand, the Spirit Talisman and the token appeared before the two of them respectively.

Zhang Xuntong reached out and caught it. The moment his palm touched the token, he felt that it contained boundless energy.

"Inside here..."

"There is a spiritual body of mine there."

"If you encounter a cultivator below the Early-stage Spirit Transformation, crush the token, and your spirit body will protect you."

How long can it hold out?

"An ordinary Early-stage Spirit Transformation cultivator should be no match for my spiritual body."

The two were deeply shaken.

Spirit Transformation!

Has it become that powerful?

This trip to Sky Scar Sword Mountain is a must; otherwise, the gap will only widen!

Zhang Xuanchen looked at them intently and said in a deep voice:

"Remember, inheritance is optional."

"We can do without the treasures on Sword Mountain."

"Put your own safety first!"

Zhang Xuance nodded and assured him:

"Don't worry, Seventh Brother."

"I haven't become a sword immortal yet, I won't die halfway through."

Zhang Xuanchen turned to look at Zhang Xuntong.

Fourth Brother, what about you?

Zhang Xuntong picked up his wine bowl and said earnestly:

I will come back.

"Ce Di and I are waiting for you, Seventh Brother, to welcome us back."

Zhang Xuanchen: "Okay!"

"I and everyone in the Zhang Family are waiting for you to come back."

The wine bowls clashed, and the Spirit Wine splashed onto the stone table.

The three sat in the courtyard, drinking and chatting about the interesting things that had happened to the Zhang Family over the years.

Laughter and cheerful conversation filled the air; everyone was having a great time.

They didn't use their spiritual power to dispel their drunkenness; they just kept drinking, one cup after another.

After finishing two jars, Luo Lingshuang took out two more.

She knew very well that this might be the last time the three brothers would drink together.

Zhang Xuanchen and the other two spoke in low voices, but they never stopped.

He hadn't experienced days like this in a long time.

At home, there are no chases, no dangers from the Dragon Domain, only warmth and joy.

He enjoyed this kind of life.

They're just saying useless things.

But it's precisely because it's useless that it leaves such a lasting impression and makes people reluctant to part with it...

The drinking lasted from noon until evening.

Zhang Xuntong stood up and looked at the drunken Zhang Xuanchen.

"Seventh Brother, we should go now."

Until next time.

Zhang Xuance, carrying the wine jar, stood up unsteadily.

"Seventh Brother, I'm not drunk."

Zhang Xuanchen glanced at him and said irritably:

"You should stand still first."

"Hey, Seventh Brother, don't you believe me? I was just testing the ground."

Didn't you feel it move just now?

Zhang Xuntong shook his head helplessly, lifted his collar, and said:

"Let's go, don't embarrass ourselves here."

Zhang Xuance was dragged a few steps, but he didn't forget to turn back and wave goodbye.

"Seventh Brother, wait for us to come back!"

If... if anything unexpected happens, I would be grateful if Seventh Brother could look after my father.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen decisively refused, "I will not take care of your father."

I want you to come back. Take care of yourself!

If they don't come back, I won't care!

Did you hear that?!