Primordial Ancient Star.
Chen Xun returned there and found Bighead.
But Bighead was now completely different from back then, carrying an air of high spirits and vigor, because he had already broken into the Void Refining Realm.
When he saw Chen Xun and Black Bull return, he was immensely delighted and told them about his experiences over the years.
Though it had also involved slaying demons.
He recounted every little detail along his immortal path. Chen Xun and Black Bull loved listening, as though the joy of having lived through those cautious, tentative days—when the slightest advancement in cultivation and anticipation for the future could fill one's entire heart—had taken hold of them all over again.
"Hehe, young man, your future is boundless." Chen Xun smiled amiably.
Bighead was still chattering away. He now felt there was never enough time, especially after hearing that one could cross the starry skies to other planets after reaching the Great Vehicle Stage. Whenever that came up, he grew even more excited, believing that realm would mark the true beginning of an immortal journey through the stars.
Chen Xun listened attentively without offering any opinion.
He merely heard from Bighead's words that the overall cultivation environment of the Immortal Realm was truly excellent. It could even make someone like him, one deemed "heaven-deficient," feel opportunities were everywhere. Bighead was a cultivator who always carried gratitude in his heart.
Chen Xun and Black Bull rather enjoyed staying by his side.
Later.
They began making regular trips to Sea Barbarian Cavern again. Bighead now had the ability to gather spirit herbs as well, gaining another source of income.
Three years later.
Chen Xun and Black Bull lay back on the island again, watching Bighead bravely slay demons.
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