The Willow Deity listened to Shi Hao, emerald willow branches still swaying, and a voice resonant with the Dao drifted out. "Is it the Li Dao you mentioned?"
Shi Hao nodded, a gleam of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes. "Yes, Senior Brother Li. His strength has also reached profound heights. This time, the two of us will travel together."
"Very well." The Willow Deity agreed without concern.
Shi Hao immediately passed the good news on to Li Dao.
"This is where Stone Village is. Come find me here."
Receiving the map Shi Hao sent, Li Dao nodded and quickly returned to Golden Feather Village.
He slowly opened his eyes and withdrew all the imposing power emanating from his body. Putting away the Sacrificial Altar beneath him, he headed toward Golden Feather Village.
Arriving beneath the great pagoda tree, he told everyone that he would be leaving on a long journey.
The villagers of Golden Feather Village all looked reluctant to see Li Dao go.
Though Li Kai was just as reluctant, he stepped forward and said, "A true man sets his sights on all four corners of the world. Go with an easy heart. We'll look after the village."
Li Dao nodded solemnly. After bidding farewell to the villagers one by one, he left with Black Fiend.
Little Flower was still undergoing a transformation, so he could only take Black Fiend along this time.
Moreover, Little Flower would reach Spirit Transformation with this advancement. With Little Flower guarding the village, he could rest considerably easier.
In the forest, Black Fiend's enormous body threaded between the trees. The imposing aura radiating from the tiger scattered birds and beasts wherever they passed.
Li Dao sat steadily cross-legged on Black Fiend's back, slowly drawing in the essence of heaven and earth. Divine