Hong Yi had never imagined that his invincible, towering teacher, who had transcended the world and reached the Other Shore, had such an identity.
Hong Yi did not feel that the Eastern Peak Emperor was a fraud, or that he himself had been deceived and toyed with.
Having come this far, he had his own understanding of such things. He would not be blinded by what he thought he knew.
The Eastern Peak Emperor truly existed and had guided Hong Yi over the past five years. Hong Yi acknowledged him as his teacher.
At most, Hong Yi felt he had somehow gained another... half a teacher?
"Did you need something from Dongyue?" Meng Chuan asked, looking at Hong Yi.
Hong Yi opened his mouth, unsure how to address Meng Chuan. Would calling him "teacher" seem too presumptuous?
"Just speak freely. No need to stand on ceremony."
"Yes, teacher." Hong Yi bowed solemnly. "This disciple has come this far, but there is no road ahead. I came to seek your guidance."
Hong Yi's face was earnest now, free of all other distractions. The Eastern Peak Emperor was his teacher, and so was this mysterious man.
Come to think of it, he had come out ahead. He had somehow gained another teacher and could enjoy twice the care.
"What is the Other Shore?"
That question had troubled Hong Yi for months.
Ever since Hong Yi had begun cultivating, he had never been stuck at a realm for months on end. (Did he hear himself?)
Those months had also given Hong Yi a clear understanding of how difficult it was to transcend the world and reach the Other Shore.
Hearing Hong Yi's question, Meng Chuan realized he had been careless. He should have let Meng Dongyue make the appearance just now.
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