"Back then... if I hadn't stopped him and Ying'er, perhaps these three hundred years wouldn't have been wasted. I suppose I truly was wrong..." At these words, Ao Guang's eyes grew distant for a moment, and he murmured.
"Senior, there's no meaning in debating right and wrong over things that have already passed." Shen Luo gazed at Ao Guang before him. This imperious East Sea Dragon King, foremost among the rulers of the four seas, now displayed not a trace of royal majesty, only a father's helplessness.
"You're right. Regretting it now is meaningless, after all... Earlier, you said you didn't know what your mission was or what you should do. In that case, why not visit Flower Fruit Mountain in the Aolai Kingdom?" Ao Guang paused briefly, then smiled.
"Flower Fruit Mountain... why should I go there?" Shen Luo asked in puzzlement.
"Before Sun Wukong journeyed to obtain the scriptures and became a Buddha, he raised the banner of the 'Great Sage Equal to Heaven' on Flower Fruit Mountain. Since you truly don't know what to do, you might try tracing his footsteps. Perhaps you'll find some inspiration." Ao Guang's gaze settled on Shen Luo as he spoke slowly.
"You're right, Senior. I'll make a trip to Flower Fruit Mountain." After silently considering it for a moment, Shen Luo nodded.
"Wait until Hong'er completes the inheritance before leaving. I can tell he values your friendship greatly," Ao Guang added.
"That was my plan as well." Shen Luo nodded.
When he emerged from Water Grace Palace, he immediately spotted Ao Hong standing alone beneath a corridor pillar, waiting for him.
"Brother Shen." Seeing Shen Luo come out, he immediately called to him.
"What, still worried? Afraid your royal father would detain me?" Shen Luo quickly walked over.
"Brother Shen, stop