"Brother Jiang, this is an apology from the Qi Clan."
Ling Chen's mind raced. He figured that this person's reappearance wasn't necessarily to settle scores with his cousin, but perhaps for the Divine Medicine.
After all, no matter how talented the opponent is, if they want to awaken the Undying characteristic ahead of time, they still need a strong foundation from Divine Medicine.
Well, back then, you were only at the Spirit Wander Second Heaven. Five years later, you're most likely at the Third Heaven. You'll definitely need to use the four Divine Medicines of Earth Water Fire Wind to refine the Heavenly Medicine.
Immediately, Ling Chen took out the Water Element Divine Medicine given to him by the Qi Clan, hoping that the other party would show mercy.
"I've moved on from that matter and won't hold your cousin accountable."
Jiang Ping noticed Ling Chen's concerns and immediately spoke up.
The main reason is that the Qi Family's Old Ancestor has already used Divine Medicine to resolve the grudges, so why would he bring up old grievances again?
"Thank you for your leniency, fellow Daoist."
Ling Chen let out a long sigh of relief.
However, he was still extremely nervous when facing Jiang Ping, and his hands trembled when he handed over the Divine Medicine.
Jiang Ping looked at Ling Chen, who had been so enthusiastic and carefree before but was now unusually reserved and timid, and sighed inwardly. After putting away the Divine Medicine, he said:
"In that case, I won't bother Jiang any longer. Until we meet again."
After saying that, he walked away and disappeared into the horizon in the blink of an eye.
"Phew~"
Ling Chen let out a long sigh of relief. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and realized that in just a short while, his back was soaked with sweat.
"Father."
At this moment, Ling Chen's descendant, who had been given the Spirit Pill by Jiang Ping, spoke up, saying:
"Senior Jiang clearly considers you a friend, but you seem nervous and reserved, which actually indicates a sense of distance. You didn't even think of inviting him in for a chat. Why? Because that's Jiang Pingping! To befriend someone like her would be an immense blessing for the Ling Family."
However, Ling Chen sighed and shook his head, saying:
"I wish he were still the original Jiang Pingping. Unfortunately, the current him is the real him—unparalleled in talent and extraordinary Unrivaled ability. But all I wanted back then was to make a friend. Being friends with him now is certainly enviable, but for me, it only brings pressure and makes me uncomfortable."
Many people fawn over those who Close to the Dao Seed, because once such a person attains enlightenment, those around him can also ascend to heaven.
But he was carefree by nature and didn't want to put pressure on himself in front of his friends.
Ling Chen was initially impressed by Jiang Pingping's strength, but at that time he thought the gap between them wasn't that big, and they could interact normally without any reservations.
Jiang Pingping's aura is too strong now, far beyond his reach. If he were to interact with her again, he would definitely be very careful, but then they could no longer be considered friends.
"If I hear news of you again someday, I hope it will be when you awaken your Undying characteristic."
Ling Chen watched Jiang Ping leave with a sigh and murmured.
After that, he went into seclusion again to prepare for his third Crossing the Tribulation, but not long after, someone came to his door again.
Who is it?
Ling Chen was suspicious. He had already announced that he was in seclusion, so apart from the fellow Daoist who had come from afar, no one should be coming to visit him.
"It's the Qi Family's Old Ancestor."
"What?!"
Ling Chen was shocked. Such an important figure had actually come to see him, a mere Second Heaven Divine Traveler.
Of course, he knew that he had come for his fellow Daoist.
"My fellow Daoist has left, making it clear that he won't bring up old grievances; the score is settled."
Ling Chen received the Qi Family's Old Ancestor with utmost respect. Looking at Spirit Wander Seventh Heavens with a relaxed expression, he sighed with emotion.
This is the power of Unrivaled -Close to the Dao Seed; even the seniors are extremely wary of it.
After seeing his senior off, Ling Chen thought he could finally go into seclusion, but then someone else came to visit.
"What? Hao Jun!"
Ling Chen was surprised again; Golden Haze Peerless had also come, surely for his fellow Daoist.
Not long after seeing Hao Jun off, Ling Chen stopped his seclusion and sat in the hall, waiting for Martial Artists to arrive one by one.
Sure enough, next he met his cousin, the one who caused the incident, his Old Ancestor, and...
After leaving Golden Cloud Island, Jiang Ping officially embarked on his long journey.
This time, the destination is Island of Ten Thousand Saints, located outside the Tianluo Xingluo Number Domain, a journey that can be described as long.
"The area where Island of Ten Thousand Saints is located is a Great Domain with too many powerful forces. Island of Ten Thousand Saints is not the strongest. There is a clan that is prominent in the world and has a True Saint in charge."
Jiang Ping murmured, his gaze slightly narrowed.
Although Island of Ten Thousand Saints is high above, its glory lies in the past, and in the present world, only the Spirit Wander Realm, Ninth Heavens reigns over it.
The other Lineage, however, is the most prestigious in this region.
Crucially, that True Saint was not even over five hundred years old, and in terms of talent, he was far superior to the owner of the Jimie Heavenly Technique.
"They are considered one of the most Near Dao True Saints of our time, and even the Island of Ten Thousand Saints is unwilling to provoke this race."
Jiang Ping raised an eyebrow.
In the Great Era Struggle, although there are countless Close to the Dao Seed emerging, some have already been refined into Pure Gold and stepped into the True Saint Realm. They are Heaven-Born Beings who have already reigned supreme over the world.
"We're not bad either, and there's hope for Near Dao."
Jiang Ping did not feel pressured by this; instead, he motivated himself, believing that one day he might be able to do it too, or even be stronger.
"I've gone off on a tangent. I haven't even passed the Four-Nine Tribulations yet, and I'm still some distance from the current Close to the Dao Seed in terms of cultivation level."
Jiang Ping shook his head and focused on continuing his journey.
This was a long and lonely journey.
Fortunately, although the sea is cold and endless, there are countless islands here, each with its own unique characteristics, making them worth experiencing.
He saw even more enchanting scenery on another island, no less beautiful than Golden Cloud Island, and tasted the number one wine in Tianluo Region on yet another island.
Then we saw another giant bird, tens of thousands of feet tall, flapping its wings and speeding through the sky.
Jiang Ping couldn't resist getting closer, wanting to hunt it and use it as a mount.
"Human, I'm taken!"
This giant bird spoke in human language, its voice shaking the heavens and the earth.
A terrifying aura pressed down, causing Jiang Ping to raise an eyebrow.
This bird's strength seemed comparable to a Divine Traveler undergoing the Seven-Nine Tribulation; its power was so overwhelming that even he Blood Qi surging and he was in a bad state.
Call out!
Jiang Ping went far away. Such a raptor, and it even has an owner; its owner must be no ordinary person.
"Come here, be my mount."
This time, the giant bird approached Jiang Ping, intending to ride him.
Because the human race's divine travel technique, which involves manipulating the Law of Heaven and Earth, is equally majestic and enormous.
Jiang Ping didn't engage with the giant bird and simply flew away.
In terms of speed, this behemoth, whose strength lies in its bloodline, is far inferior, and the two quickly widened the gap considerably.
"I'll remember you. When my lord returns, I will surely subdue you and make you my mount."
The birds were making threats from behind.
Jiang Ping ignored him and didn't care.
He traveled for millions of miles and arrived at a magnificent island that stretched as far as the eye could see, like a vast landmass.
Zhenyung Island!
Jiang Ping arrived at the strongest island that dominates the entire Tianluo Region.
In terms of area, it is more than twice the size of Xuanxin Island.
In terms of historical and cultural heritage, this island has produced no fewer than three True Saints, far surpassing Xuanxin Island.
"Keep it low-key."
Jiang Ping once again altered the essence of his life and changed his appearance, intending not to appear as "Jiang Pingping".
Moreover, he only came here for a day to rest and experience the local customs and culture of this famous island.
"I wonder if Zhong Shenxiu is on this island."
Jiang Ping muttered to himself, he also wanted to meet the most dashing man of the time.
Of course, it's fine to just take a look from afar. I just want to see a living person. After all, it's Near-Dao Reincarnation, so it's worth a look.