Zhenyuanzi's figure flashed again, without causing any spatial fluctuations. He passed through the Innate Xutu Great Formation, which was indestructible to outsiders, as naturally as if he were returning home, and landed lightly in the quiet and elegant courtyard inside the temple. Under his feet was the warm ground paved by Spirit Jade.
As soon as he appeared, the harmonious and vibrant Qi Flow in the view moved, as if a stone had been dropped into the calm lake.
"The master is back!" Mingyue Attendant, who was carefully wiping the jade railings of the courtyard with sharp eyes, first saw the familiar figure and cried out in surprise, with a clear and sweet voice.
Qingfeng Attendant, who was watering the spiritual springs for several Strange Flowers and Exotic Herbs plants, immediately raised his head, and his little face instantly bloomed with brilliant and unreserved joy. He and Mingyue walked forward quickly, bowed respectfully, and said in unison, "Welcome the master back to the mountain!"
Although their voices were not loud, they were like pebbles thrown into a quiet lake, creating ripples.
I saw a streak of red light like sunset, with a hint of Carefree's sense of freedom, rushing out from the direction of the side hall. The light converged, revealing Ancestor Hong Yun's free and uninhibited figure.
With a sincere smile on his face, he said loudly, "Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi, you are back! It has been a long time since you left. I miss you so much. Is this trip going well?"
At the same time, in the corner of the courtyard, the Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon body, which was warmed by a special formation, enveloped in a rich Xuanhuang Golden Light, and whose wisdom and vitality were growing day by day, seemed to sense the return of its owner. The light on it brightened uncontrollably and jumped for a moment, conveying a vague but clear sense of closeness and welcome.
Among the aura-filled Spirit Pool in the temple, the huge North Sea Black Tortoise with mysterious patterns on its back also slightly raised its head from its long sleep. Its eyes full of vicissitudes of time looked at Zhenyuanzi, flashing a hint of respect and submission from the heart.
Nine Spirits Yuan Sheng, which was lying down and dozing, also lowered its mighty body and let out a low and docile whimper, expressing absolute surrender and welcome.
Many other Immortal Birds and Strange Beasts, spiritual plants and fairy flowers adopted in the temple also reacted one after another, or made clear chirps, or made low roars, or swayed, exuding pleasant waves, and welcomed the return of the owner here in their own unique ways.
For a time, the originally quiet Wuzhuang Temple became full of life and bustle due to the return of Zhenyuanzi, full of the warmth and vitality of "home".
Zhenyuanzi looked at the familiar and harmonious everything in front of him, feeling the peace and vitality that belonged to him alone. He could not help but feel relieved from the fatigue and tension accumulated in the Netherworld Blood Sea's depressing, dirty, and dangerous environment over the past few days.
As if being washed clean by the Pure Spirit Qi in the mountains, a gentle smile from the bottom of my heart appeared on my face.
He first nodded to Qingfeng Mingyue, who was standing beside him with admiration in his eyes, and said harmoniously, "Get up. The atmosphere in the temple is peaceful and the vegetation is prosperous. It seems that you have not slacked off and have taken care of everything in the temple in an orderly manner, which is very good."
Then he turned to Ancestor Hong Yun and returned the gift with a hint of emotion in his tone. "Excuse me, Fellow Daoist Hongyun, for thinking about me. This trip did take some time. Although there were some twists and turns and some dangers along the way, at last Heavenly Dao blessed me and the harvest was acceptable. It was a worthwhile trip."
Side by side with Hong Yun, he walked towards the vibrant Four Symbols Plantain Tree plant in the center of the courtyard with its four-color brilliance (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind) slowly flowing.
Along the way, he glanced at the golden body of Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon in the corner, sensing the increasingly condensed spirituality inside it, and nodded slightly; then he looked at the calm North Sea Black Tortoise in Spirit Pool, feeling the richness and stability of its aura.
Wherever he looked, Nine Spirits Yuan Sheng and other strange beasts were bowing their heads, and the spiritual plants and immortal flowers were spreading their branches and leaves. Everything seemed orderly and full of Daoist charm, which made him even more satisfied.
Sitting on the stone bench under the tree, Ancestor Hong Yun naturally asked with concern why only Zhenyuanzi was seen returning and where Lord Wanshouyuan was.
Zhenyuanzi thought for a moment, and as for Chaos Spirit Treasure's secrets, which are so important as Six Paths Reincarnation Disk and can shock the entire Primordial Wilderness, it is not appropriate to disclose them to the public at the moment. Even to close friends Hong Yun, they need to be kept secret for the time being to avoid unnecessary complications.
He just said vaguely, but with a certain tone. "Yuanjun In the depths of the Netherworld Blood Sea, there is another destiny that is different from mine. That area is quite special and is very helpful for his practice. He needs to stay there for a while to meditate and meditate. He will not return to the mountain in the short term."
When Ancestor Hong Yun heard this, a trace of surprise and curiosity flashed in his eyes. What kind of opportunity did he have to stay in such a cruel and filthy place like Blood Sea for a long time?
But his temperament has always been open-minded and transparent, and he knows that Zhenyuanzi's actions are the safest and have their own deep meaning and consideration, and are by no means aimless.
He didn't ask for more details, just clapped his hands and smiled and said, "I see, then I have to congratulate fellow Daoist Yuanjun! Although Blood Sea is dangerous, everything in the world has a glimmer of vitality and destiny, and it is really rare to find an opportunity that suits you there. I believe that after this retreat, fellow Daoist Yuanjun will be able to make great progress in his spiritual practice!"
Zhenyuanzi smiled and nodded, presupposing what Hong Yun said.
Immediately, his expression turned solemn and he said to Hong Yun, "Fellow Daoist Hongyun, during my long journey, I first went to the East Sea and then to the Netherworld Blood Sea. I have gained a lot from what I have seen, heard, experienced and felt."
"Not only have I witnessed many alien laws, I have also gained a deeper understanding of the execution of heaven and earth and all living beings Reincarnation, and I have also integrated a lot of foreign Daoist charm and power into my body."
"Although these insights and powers are good, they are like un-refined gold mines. They urgently need to be sorted out and settled. Remove the Dross and Keep the Essence must be completely transformed into a part of one's own Dao Foundation. Only then can one steadily improve without leaving Hidden Danger behind."
"Therefore, I need to retreat for some time to concentrate on thoroughly digesting all the gains. The matter of protecting the Dharma in the mountain is related to the safety of my retreat. I am afraid I need to trouble my fellow Daoists to worry about it."
When Hong Yun heard this, his expression became serious. Without hesitation, he patted his chest and promised, "Fellow Daoist, feel free to retreat! You and I have known each other countless times, why should we be so polite? If there is a poor Daoist here, I will definitely work hard to protect Wuzhuang Temple completely and never let anything outside disturb my Daoist cultivation! You Daoist just concentrate on enlightenment, and the poor Daoist will deal with everything in the outside world!"
He knew very well that at their level, an important digestion of insights and Dao Foundation consolidation might be directly related to the direction and upper limit of the future path. The responsibility of protecting the Dharma was as heavy as Mount Tai, and he must not be careless in the slightest.
Zhenyuanzi was 100% assured of Hong Yun's commitment and ability. Hearing this, he was able to let go of the last trace of concern in his heart and once again solemnly thanked him, "In this way, I am grateful to you, fellow Daoist."