Parting (2)

"Pang Heng, I've already set up an array outside the cave. I believe that unless someone possesses peak Zenith Heaven Loose Immortal strength, this place should remain safe. You can cultivate here without worry." "Thank you, Boss. You've worked hard." Pang Heng thanked him sincerely. Although this boss of his often bullied him, he still treated him rather well. How could Pang Heng not feel it?

"All right, all right, don't get all sentimental. Oh, and I have two Spirit Treasures for you as well." Yuan Tian took out a spear and a suit of armor, as though he were preparing to divide the spoils.

"Boss, these are?" Pang Heng found the spear and armor familiar, but for the moment, he could not recall where he had seen them before. He could not help feeling puzzled.

"Oh, these two Spirit Treasures came from the two dragons who fought me last time. They're the only two Low-Grade Innate Spirit Treasures. The rest are ordinary Innate Treasures, and they'd be useless even if I gave them to you. One is an offensive Spirit Treasure, while the other is defensive. They suit you perfectly. I should have given them to you long ago, but I forgot. This time, I'll give them to you together," Yuan Tian said casually.

"Thank you, Boss!" Pang Heng knew that although those Dragon Clan members had all wielded Innate Treasures last time, only two had reached the Spirit Treasure grade—the two treasures now in Yuan Tian's hands. Though they were only low-grade, Innate Spirit Treasures were inherently limited in number. Pang Heng had originally possessed not a single treasure, yet now he had received two Innate Spirit Treasures at once. How could he not be delighted? Nor did Pang Heng stand on ceremony with Yuan Tian. For one thing, he knew Yuan Tian's temperament. Once Yuan Tian said he was giving something away, there was no chance he would take it back. For another, Pang Heng truly liked these two Spirit Treasures.

"All right, take them." With that, Yuan Tian tossed the two treasures in his hand toward Pang Heng. Pang Heng hurriedly caught them, as though afraid they might break upon impact.

Pang Heng examined the Spirit Treasures in his hands. The spear was named the Ice Flame Spear, an offensive Spirit Treasure containing both ice and fire attributes. It could increase its wielder's attack power by at least thirty percent. The armor was called the Profound Dragon Armor, a defensive Spirit Treasure. No matter where one was, defensive Spirit Treasures were always more precious and rarer than offensive ones.

Pang Heng believed that once he completely refined these two treasures, he would at least have the strength to fight an ordinary Zenith Heaven Loose Immortal.

"All right, Pang Heng, take this token too." After giving Pang Heng the two Spirit Treasures, Yuan Tian took out another token.

Pang Heng accepted the token. It was silver-white, and the words "Voidspace Realm" were inscribed upon it.

"This Voidspace Realm was refined from materials from my true body, along with some rare treasures. If you encounter danger in the future, you can use the secret art I taught you to activate it. Once activated, the Voidspace Realm can form a protective barrier capable of withstanding ten years of attacks from a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal. I think that will be enough time for you to escape. Besides that, the Voidspace Realm can be used for communication. You can speak to me across distance through it. But there is one thing you must remember: after every activation, it must wait ten thousand years before it can be activated again. So don't become arrogant because of it. Use it cautiously, understand?" As Pang Heng examined the Voidspace Realm, Yuan Tian transmitted the secret art for using it to him and reminded him of several precautions.

"I understand, Boss. I'll definitely be careful. Unless it is absolutely necessary, I won't use the Voidspace Realm," Pang Heng answered earnestly.

Seeing Pang Heng's serious expression, Yuan Tian was rather pleased. He did not want the Voidspace Realm to cause Pang Heng to neglect his cultivation. That would be putting the cart before the horse.

In truth, the Voidspace Realm had been refined from Yuan Tian's true body, Green Willow, along with various rare treasures he had gathered recently. It looked like a token. Aside from being used to smash people, its main function was defense. Yuan Tian had prepared it for his future family and disciples. Protection outweighed all else, so it focused primarily on defense.

There were only twelve Voidspace Realm tokens in total, and each possessed the same functions. Pang Heng could be said to be the first person Yuan Tian had bestowed one upon. Naturally, the two little Green Willows on Penglai Island had also been reserved two Voidspace Realm tokens. Yuan Tian simply had no time to give them the tokens for now and would have to wait until he saw them again. The Voidspace Realm also had an auxiliary function: two Voidspace Realm tokens could communicate with each other. Yuan Tian had created this after gaining fresh insights into the Spatial Law, drawing upon the telephones of his previous life and using the Spatial Law to make communication easier.

"All right, Pang Heng. You'll have plenty of chances to admire them later. Your boss is leaving." While Pang Heng happily inspected the Spirit Treasures and Voidspace Realm in his hands, Yuan Tian said something rather mood-killing.

"Boss, are you leaving now?" Although he had just received two Spirit Treasures, Pang Heng was still somewhat unhappy upon hearing that Yuan Tian was leaving.

"Yes. After I leave, nurse yourself back to health, recover from your injuries, and work hard to improve your strength. No matter how powerful treasures are, they are still external aids. When it comes down to it, you must rely on your own strength." With their parting imminent, Yuan Tian could not help offering these reminders.

"Don't worry, Boss. I understand. You should take care of yourself in the Primordial Wilderness too." Though reluctant, Pang Heng knew that his boss truly was leaving this time.

"All right, your boss is going. Cultivate well, and let's meet again soon." After speaking, Yuan Tian did not wait for Pang Heng to respond. He could not bear this atmosphere of farewell, so he chose to leave directly.

"Take care, Boss!" Pang Heng bowed toward the direction Yuan Tian had departed in and called out.

"Ah, Boss has left. No one will manage me anymore. I'm so happy." Though Pang Heng said that, he did not look happy at all. He seemed unhappy instead. Wasn't that the very definition of saying one thing and meaning another? Pang Heng was still quite reluctant to see Yuan Tian leave. The brotherly bond between them ran deep.

What was Yuan Tian doing at this moment?

Yuan Tian was slowly making his way toward Mount Buzhou. He did not seem very happy either. After all, Pang Heng could be considered the first person Yuan Tian had met after arriving in the Primordial Wilderness. The two little Green Willows did not count. The two had spent nearly a hundred years together. Although a hundred years passed in the blink of an eye in the Primordial Wilderness, it still depended on the circumstances.

Some people could spend an entire lifetime together and still never sincerely connect, their relationship remaining as bland as water. Others could forge a profound friendship shortly after meeting. Yuan Tian and Pang Heng were clearly the latter kind. They had not merely just met; they were friends and brothers who had known each other for a hundred years. Now that they were separated, it was only natural that they would feel some reluctance. This was friendship between men, simple human nature.

Still, Yuan Tian understood that no feast lasted forever. It was not as if he and Pang Heng would never meet again. Moreover, Yuan Tian was naturally optimistic. He believed that before long, he would once again continue on his journey in high spirits.