Chen Xun offered no explanation.
"Dao Ancestor, this junior does not know the True Immortal Realm's true ascension plan. I only know that if we ascenders go to the upper realm, we will surely die. This was a bloodline testament left behind by my ancestor before his death, sent down from the Immortal Realm."
"Oh?"
Chen Xun seemed to be calculating something. He suddenly asked the void, "Fang Shuo, has the passage between the Three Thousand Universes and the True Immortal Realm not been sealed?"
"Dao Ancestor, it was sealed before."
"Then it seems it was broken open."
"Yes."
Yu Fangshuo's respectful, resolute voice came through. "Dao Ancestor, this subordinate has failed in his duty. I am willing to traverse the Ancient Immortal Road in reverse and head to the lower realm."
"There is no need. This matter is already far too distant in time. The lower realm's Tiandi is frail; it is not an Undying Tiandi. Time wears away at things exceptionally fiercely in the lower realm. If you traverse the Ancient Immortal Road in reverse, there may be unforeseen consequences. I fear you may not return."
Chen Xun gently shook his head. "Between the Three Thousand Universes and you, this Dao Ancestor will naturally choose you."
"Understood." Yu Fangshuo's calm voice came through.
He would not make decisions on his own.
But if one day the Dao Ancestor told him to descend to the lower realm, he would not so much as blink twice.
Not long after.
Chen Xun looked toward Yu Ganting, who forcibly drew a deep breath.
"Then it seems, little friend, you came to the Eternal Ancient Immortal World to avoid disaster?" Chen Xun's gaze pierced straight into hearts.
Yu Ganting froze, then cupped his hands. "Reporting to the Dao Ancestor, when one's cultivation has