Parting (II)

"Pang Heng, I've already set up an array outside the cave. I believe that unless someone has the strength of a peak Zenith Heaven Loose Immortal, this place will remain safe. Cultivate here without worry."

"Thank you, Boss. You've worked hard." Pang Heng thanked him sincerely. Though this boss often bullied him, he had always treated him rather well. How could Pang Heng fail to feel it?

"Alright, alright, don't put on such a little girl's airs. 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, yet 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 were the only two Low-Grade Innate Spirit Treasures. The rest were merely ordinary Innate Treasures; they'd be useless even if I gave them to you. One of these is an offensive Spirit Treasure, while the other is defensive, so 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 indifferently.

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

"Alright, alright, take them." After speaking, Yuan Tian tossed the two magical treasures in his hand toward Pang Heng. Pang Heng hurriedly caught them, as though afraid they might shatter.

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, capable of increasing its wielder's attack power by at least thirty percent. The armor was named 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 had completely refined these two magical treasures, he would at the very least have the strength to fight an ordinary Zenith Heaven Loose Immortal.

"Alright, Pang Heng, take this token as well." After giving Pang Heng the two Spirit Treasures, Yuan Tian took out another token.

Pang Heng accepted the token. It was silver-white in color, with the three words "Voidspace Realm" 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 the Voidspace Realm. Once activated, it can form a defensive barrier. This barrier can withstand ten years of attacks from a Daluo Golden Immortal. I think that will be enough time for you to escape. Besides that, this Voidspace Realm has a communication function. You can use it to speak with me across the distance. There is one more thing you must remember: after the Voidspace Realm is activated once, it must wait ten thousand years before it can be activated again. So don't become arrogant because of it. Use it with caution, understand?" As Pang Heng studied the Voidspace Realm, Yuan Tian passed on the secret art for using it and reminded Pang Heng of several matters needing attention.

"I understand, Boss. I'll definitely be careful. I won't use the Voidspace Realm unless I have no other choice," Pang Heng answered earnestly.

Seeing Pang Heng's serious expression, Yuan Tian was quite pleased. He did not want the Voidspace Realm to make Pang Heng 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, Liu Lü, along with various rare treasures he had collected recently. It looked like a token. Aside from being used to smash people, its foremost function was defense. Yuan Tian had prepared it for his future relatives and disciples, and protection outweighed everything else, so it focused mainly on defense.

There were only twelve Voidspace Realms in total, and every one possessed the same functions. Pang Heng could be said to be the first person Yuan Tian had bestowed one upon. Of course, the two Little Green Willows on Penglai Island had already been allotted two Voidspace Realms as well. Yuan Tian simply did not have time to give them theirs for now, and would have to wait until he saw them again in the future. The Voidspace Realm also had an auxiliary function: two Voidspace Realms could communicate with each other. Yuan Tian had created this after gaining new insights into Spatial Law, drawing on the telephone from his previous life and using Spatial Law to make communication more convenient.

"Alright, Pang Heng, you'll have plenty of chances to admire them later. Your boss is leaving." While Pang Heng was happily studying the Spirit Treasures and Voidspace Realm in his hands, Yuan Tian said this rather dampeningly.

"Boss, you're leaving now?" Although he had only just obtained the two Spirit Treasures, Pang Heng still felt somewhat unhappy upon hearing that Yuan Tian was leaving.

"Mm. After I leave, recuperate properly, heal your injuries, and work hard to increase your strength. No matter how powerful magical treasures are, they are still external aids. When striking iron, one must be strong oneself." With parting imminent, Yuan Tian could not help offering these reminders.

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

"Alright, your boss is going. Cultivate well, and strive for us to meet again soon." After saying this, Yuan Tian did not wait for Pang Heng to speak. He could not bear this atmosphere of parting, so he chose to leave directly.

"Boss, take care on your journey!" Pang Heng bowed toward the direction Yuan Tian had departed and called out.

"Ah, Boss has left. No one will keep me in check anymore. I'm so happy." Though Pang Heng said that, his expression did not look happy at all. He looked unhappy instead. Wasn't this the very picture 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, and his expression did not seem very cheerful either. Pang Heng could be said to be the first person Yuan Tian had encountered after arriving in the Primordial Wilderness—the two Little Green Willows did not count. The two had spent nearly a hundred years together. Though a hundred years passed in the blink of an eye in the Primordial Wilderness, that still depended on the circumstances.

Some people could spend an entire lifetime together without ever truly opening their hearts, their relationship still as pale as clear water. Others might forge a profound friendship even shortly after meeting. Yuan Tian and Pang Heng were clearly the latter. They had not merely just become acquainted; they were close friends and brothers who had known each other for a hundred years. Now that they had separated, they were bound to feel some reluctance. This was friendship between men, simply human nature.

Still, Yuan Tian understood that no feast under heaven lasted forever. It was not as though he and Pang Heng would never meet again. Moreover, Yuan Tian was rather optimistic by nature. He believed that before long, he would once again be happily on his way.