On the third day, the Seven-Treasure Spirit Vessel drew ever closer to Hundred-Flower Continent.
Su Lang also received a message from his father.
"Legend has it that beyond the Eastern Sea lies a vast chasm, a bottomless valley where all waters converge, known as the Returning Ruins. Within the Returning Ruins stands an undying divine tree. Anyone who eats its fruit gains an extra life..."
"Father, have you received some incorrect information? My junior brother has already passed away," Su Lang said.
Su Heming said, "When did you become so impatient? Can't you let your father finish speaking?"
"Go ahead."
"You've heard of the Kongtong Seal, haven't you?"
"A little."
"The Kongtong Seal can reverse time, allowing people to travel back to a point in the past. As long as you use it to return to the past and feed your junior brother the fruit of the undying tree, he won't be able to die. However, those who return to the past cannot otherwise affect anyone else's fate."
Jiang Miaomiao and Xia Buyan looked at each other. Neither could believe such a method existed. Wasn't this simply beyond all reason?
Xia Buyan said, "Cultivation really can make every beautiful dream come true."
"I've read about the Returning Ruins in the Classic of Mountains and Seas. It's said to be fraught with countless dangers and obstacles, but what exactly is the Kongtong Seal?" Jiang Miaomiao asked.
"Miaomiao, let me tell you. It's-"
"It's Mingyuan."
Xia Buyan had intended to show off his knowledge to Jiang Miaomiao, but before he could get the words out, Ning Xiang had already answered for him. Confusion filled his face. Of course, he merely assumed the Demon Venerable had told Ning Xiang and thought no further.
After speaking, Ning Xiang also sank into thought. She was