The open ground beyond the bridge was bustling with noise.
Chen Xun's expression remained utterly calm, without even a trace of a smile.
He suddenly turned towards Third Senior Brother Mo Lin. "Third Senior Brother, why is such heavy killing intent swirling around your entire body?"
Everyone was stunned, Yuan Chengsi included. They had never expected Chen Xun's first words to be this.
Hearing this, Mo Lin's expression turned grave. "Sixth Junior Brother, you do not know this, but Central Heaven Divine Province has been in great turmoil these past fifty years. Demons and monsters beyond the Divine Firmament Immortal Pass have pressed forward in force. Many Heaven Domains have already fallen, and many disciples of our religion have descended the mountain."
Naturally, he was no exception. He had only recently returned from the Divine Firmament Immortal Pass.
Chen Xun nodded. "So that is how it is. Thank you, Third Senior Brother, for clearing my doubts. Take greater care while defending against enemies outside."
"Of course!" A faint smile appeared at the corners of Mo Lin's mouth. Their religion's disciples were naturally in no real danger; it was instead a trial, and his cultivation had improved considerably.
"Master, everyone." Chen Xun cupped his fist salutes and said evenly, "I will return to my cave dwelling first to stabilize the unrest in my techniques. I shall not stay here any longer."
Having said that, he left alone beneath everyone's astonished gazes.
"Sixth Junior Brother, if you have doubts about the Immortal Dao, remember to come listen to teachings under our master," Yuan Chengsi called from behind Chen Xun. "Do not shut yourself away and build a cart behind closed doors!"
Chen Xun turned and cupped his fist salutes, bowing to Yuan Chengsi. "This disciple shall remember."
With that, his figure stepped