Five years later.
In the year 443 of Ming, within Three Pure Ones Palace.
"Palace Master, this disciple is ready to enter seclusion and undertake Plowing the Court."
Cheng Xinzhan said.
Palace Master Ji Hehe looked at Cheng Xinzhan, who still had the appearance of a youth, and could not help sighing. His first meeting with this child had been after the Qilin Corpse Immortal's ascension. Thinking back, that had already been fifteen years ago.
The last time he himself had left Three Pure Ones Palace was five years ago, to fight that old dragon in the sea. That was also the year this tender young child had pledged to sweep away demons, suddenly declaring that he wanted to stride swiftly through the Second Realm and achieve Core Formation first.
That clash with the old dragon had caused his vital essence to leak, and he had nearly opened the Heavenly Gate out at sea. Afterward, he had not dared take a single step outside Three Pure Ones Palace, afraid he would fail to suppress himself and ascend as an immortal.
Five years seemed to have passed in the blink of an eye, and now this child was about to undertake Plowing the Court.
"Since you've made your choice, I won't say any more. This is Living Flesh Mending Paste. Take it. I won't say anything inauspicious. In any case, it gives you a way back."
Ji Hehe handed him a jade box, so translucent that the pink paste inside was visible.
Cheng Xinzhan did not decline. He accepted it and cupped his hands.
"Thank you, Palace Master."
"Go on. When you undertake Plowing the Court, keep your spirit raised. Don't let it flag. Carry it through in one burst and strive to succeed on your first attempt. But don't rush