Unifying Cloud Dream Marsh really did require that much time, because it could not be done too quickly.
Rushing would only have the opposite effect.
Half a month later, Uchiha Shin was cultivating the Nine-Rank Celestial Immortal Art in his room when the Great Elder arrived.
"Shin, have you been resting well lately?"
"Thank you for your concern, Great Elder. I've been resting very well."
The Great Elder smiled and nodded. "Are you free now? Could you come with me to the temple?"
Of course Uchiha Shin was free. He also wanted to take a look inside the temple.
The two arrived at the temple. Inside, Uchiha Shin saw a stone statue five zhang tall. It looked immensely imposing, with a sword in its right hand and a bell in its left, standing proudly as though no one in heaven or earth could stand against it.
This was Eastern Emperor Taiyi's Divine Statue.
Uchiha Shin followed the Great Elder in paying their respects.
The Great Elder looked at Uchiha Shin. "The reason I brought you to the temple this time was actually by order of Lord Eastern Emperor Taiyi."
Uchiha Shin was startled. What did that mean?
The Great Elder said, "This time, you saved the Holy Demon Clan and unified Cloud Dream Marsh. You also helped Lord Eastern Emperor Taiyi find a new method of rebirth. His Lordship is deeply grateful and wishes to meet you and personally express his thanks."
Uchiha Shin understood. So it was to thank him.
The Great Elder led Uchiha Shin behind the statue, where there was a mechanism. Once it was activated, a secret passage appeared, and the two entered through it.
After walking for nearly the time it took two incense sticks to burn, they arrived in a dim room.
There was