At the banquet, Lu Ren caught up with several old friends and learned that Lu Lunhui, Xiao Huohuo, An Lanxuan, Huang Yu, and Yun Qingyan had already left the Dao One Immortal Realm together.
"They... actually left?"
Lu Ren's brows furrowed tightly, and a trace of deep concern crossed his face.
Seeing this, Lu Qi gently consoled him. "Lu Ren, everyone has their own path to walk. If everyone grows under your protection, how can they ever truly become strong?"
Lu Ren's expression shifted slightly. After a moment of silence, he nodded. "You're right. Everyone... has their own path to walk."
Those words seemed to part the fog that had clouded his heart for years. In the past, he had always been troubled by this—worrying about Yun Qingyao's safety and fretting over every friend and relative.
But now, he understood: everyone had to walk their own path, just as he had a journey he himself had to press onward upon.
At that thought, a dazzling brilliance suddenly burst from Lu Ren's eyes.
The banquet lasted three days and three nights, lively beyond compare. The various Immortal Realms also learned that Lu Ren had saved everyone and came one after another to offer their thanks.
After the banquet ended, Lu Ren returned to that mysterious island.
Before Lu Ren could approach the wooden house, Lu Taixu's voice came from within. "In merely a few thousand years, you have cultivated to such a realm. It seems the Void of Destiny Qi did not choose the wrong person!"
"Ancestor, I trust you've been well!"
Lu Ren said calmly.
"What purpose do you have in coming to find me this time?"
Lu Taixu's voice rang out.
"I have already recovered the Divine Path Origin Map!"
Lu Ren slowly entered the wooden house and saw