Outside Wondrous Enlightenment Temple on Xumi Mountain.
Watching the temple gates slowly close, and sensing the last trace of sorrow that lingered before Kongchanzi's mind severed its connection with his completely, Wang Ba felt a turmoil of emotions. But he soon drew himself out of that complicated state of mind and turned toward Celestial Lord Chao beside him.
"What do you plan to do next, Chao Shi?"
Celestial Lord Chao cast a complicated glance at Wondrous Enlightenment Temple. Buddhist chanting sounded endlessly within, faintly tinged with sorrow and solemnity.
He shook his head slightly.
"Once Tianyin passes into Nirvana, I intend to head beyond the boundary and establish the Silkworm Dragon Realm anew. I may need to ask for your help then."
Wang Ba was taken aback.
"So soon?"
The threat of the Supreme True Buddha had yet to be eliminated. Rebuilding the Silkworm Dragon Realm now seemed rather hasty.
Celestial Lord Chao nodded. Gazing at Wondrous Enlightenment Temple, he seemed to think of Buddha Lord Tianyin's end, and a hint of helplessness showed in his eyes.
"Buddha Lord Tianshang is simply too powerful. Tianyin's defenses are unparalleled, and Gai True Person's Sword Dao is peerless, yet even so, they were no match for him. I've already given up hope... I might as well rebuild the Silkworm Dragon Realm now and fulfill my responsibility. As for the rest, we must each leave it to fate. You can be considered an inheritor of my mantle, and the Silkworm Dragon Realm's legacies are all with you. If its legacy can be passed down smoothly, that will be some consolation to its sages of generations past. If it cannot... then that, too, is Heaven's Will."
Wang Ba fell silent for a moment, then nodded.
"Just say the word, Chao Shi. So long as