Chapter 1755
Several days later, the matter concerning Changsun Tingzhi was brought before the court council for discussion. In the end, it was decided that he could go to Origin Xia, but once the period stipulated by the Origin Xia pact had passed, he had to be recalled without delay.
This decision was also because Changsun Tingzhi had first assured them that he would never take even half a step beyond the envoy palace in ordinary times. He further stated that Origin Xia would not break its oath over a single person pursuing the Dao of Seeking Completeness; the price simply was not worth it. If they truly did so, it would instead benefit all of Celestial Xia.
After the court council reached its decision, Changsun Tingzhi made a few preparations, took two disciples with him, and prepared to travel to Origin Xia aboard a flying vessel. Upon hearing the news, Zhong Tingzhi and Chong Tingzhi came to see him off as well.
Chong Tingzhi said, "Dao Brother Changsun, you must be careful on this journey. Origin Xia claims it will not wage war against Celestial Xia, but there will certainly be no shortage of petty tricks."
Zhong Tingzhi said gravely, "Changsun Tingzhi will be concealing his identity on this trip. So long as none of us speaks of it, no one will know he is a Celestial Xia Tingzhi, so there should be no problem. It is only that, Dao Brother, you stand above others, and I fear you may draw some attention."
Changsun Tingzhi shook his head and said, "My cultivation is still lacking. Otherwise, I would not have needed to make this trip."
He believed that his failure to perfect the "Spirit Dipper" within Celestial Xia this time ultimately stemmed from his own cultivation falling short by