There were methods for calculating the day of entry into the Heavenly Canopy Dao Realm. According to past precedent, the convergence of era cycles marked the day of return.
Perhaps differences in calendars could shift that date, but the discrepancy clearly should not have been so great.
Moreover, Gu Huai'an and Li Chengyi were both Mahayana cultivators, capable of sensing changes in heaven and earth.
At that moment, the Heavenly Canopy Dao Realm had taken on a fresh aspect, with faint strands of vitality qi stirring into life.
It was as though the old age had drawn to a close, and after a cycle of reincarnation, a new age had begun.
Gu Yuanqing gazed calmly toward the horizon and said with a soft laugh, "So this is where the final Calamity lies."
Li Chengyi's expression grew slightly grave. "Father, do you mean that if you refuse Dao Integration, this world won't let you leave?"
Gu Yuanqing smiled. "It's simple enough. We'll know once we try!"
Li Chengyi looked startled. "How do we try?"
Gu Yuanqing turned toward the brothers and asked, "Is there anything else you need to prepare before leaving?"
Li Chengyi and Gu Huai'an exchanged a glance.
Gu Huai'an said, "There's nothing here worth lingering over anymore. All our karma has long since been settled."
Li Chengyi said, "I've been ready for a long time too. I'll follow your arrangements, Father."
Gu Yuanqing nodded. "I originally intended to let you brothers experience this world's fundamental origin and the principles governing its workings before we left. It seems we'll have to abandon that now."
Li Chengyi gave a wry smile. "We haven't even become immortals yet. There will be other opportunities to see such things in the future."
Gu Huai'an smiled as well. "If even my elder brother says