A thousand years later.
Chen Xun arrived at the Eternal Ancient Immortal Territory aboard the Boundary-Breaking Boat. Many had come to welcome him, but when they saw the Immortal Corpses of Ni Canghuan and the other two, everyone still fell silent. Even their gazes turned dazed, unable to believe that they had simply passed away like this.
This day.
Chen Xun went to the Mysterious Yellow Dao Palace and wandered around. When he saw those familiar traces, he could not help but smile knowingly.
The blueprints for this palace had been built after Ni Canghuan begged him to reminisce about old times. That was also the true reason Ni Canghuan had always been in debt, though no one dared mention it. Ni Canghuan was like him—he loved saving face and always claimed the money had been spent on cultivation.
As he reached a Dao platform, someone suddenly called out to Chen Xun.
"Dao Ancestor."
"Chong Que."
"Ni... Ni Canghuan, he..." Chong Que's voice was weathered as he bowed deeply. "He did not let us go."
"I know." Chen Xun smiled and nodded.
Chong Que's expression was heavy. He drew a deep breath. "Dao Ancestor, this junior has come to bid you farewell."
"Good." Chen Xun said, "After waiting for Cang Huan for so many years, it is time to go back and take a look. If Nan Hua is still alive, greet him for me."
Chen Xun's words seemed to strike deep into Chong Que's heart.
His eyes trembled faintly.
Before setting out that day, Ni Canghuan had spoken to him of many things... of his past, of trivial matters. It was entirely unlike Ni Canghuan's temperament, but in the end, Chong Que had merely said, "Rebel, when you make your name known, remember to come back so we can