One day later.
It was a remarkably bright night. After sharing much of his joy with Chen Xun, Little Crimson ran off again.
Chen Xun walked alone beneath the moonlight and starlight. He strolled with his head lowered, a beautiful smile playing at the corner of his lips. He even hoped this great road could stretch on longer, that the years could pass more slowly...
Woo woo~~
A mysterious fox-shaped spirit beast suddenly scampered past Chen Xun. He chuckled and casually tossed out a medicinal pill. "Here, little fellow."
Woo~~!
It let out a joyful long cry, repeatedly thanking Chen Xun before quickly running away and gradually vanishing into the moonlight.
Chen Xun gradually began humming a little tune under his breath as he walked, stopping and starting. The road ahead was vast, and he could faintly see flying magical artifacts streaking across the horizon.
He raised his head and saw cultivators of all races passing beneath the moon.
Their eyes brimmed with bright light as they spoke of their beautiful hopes for the future—families, sects, races, everything and anything...
As Chen Xun listened, his expression went dazed for an instant.
Moonlight shimmered softly in his eyes, and his smile deepened as he continued onward at an unhurried pace.
"Paying homage to the Dao Ancestor." Suddenly, many living beings surged out from both sides of the road. They looked at Chen Xun with faces full of reverence, so excited they could scarcely contain themselves, yet they desperately restrained it and did not dare truly step forward to disturb him.
"Everyone."
Chen Xun's expression was easygoing as he smiled and nodded. "I'm merely passing through."
Wow...
A wave of commotion rose around them. They seemed utterly stunned as they watched Chen Xun depart, not even daring to blink, afraid they might