Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2266: 156: Departure (Part 3)
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“Taoist Friend, your perspective is truly profound!”
Upon hearing those words, True Man Hanqing could not help but voice his sincere respect:
“Even if common cultivators possess such clarity, they are usually too protective of their own lives to face danger personally. Within Zhang’s Ruins, individuals like you who truly grasp the gravity of the situation are rare indeed.”
Detecting the underlying message in that statement, Wang Ba asked with a look of surprise:
“Do you mean to say that not a single family from Zhang’s Ruins stepped forward to offer assistance?”
True Man Hanqing shook his head slowly and replied:
“I was informed that the Master of the Cloud Sky Sect sent his personal direct disciple, True Man Zhang Bokai, to lobby them. While he initially convinced a few clans, the hesitant and ambiguous attitude of other powers eventually forced those who were persuaded to decline True Man Zhang Bokai’s request.”
“I see. So that is how the matter stands.”
Wang Ba’s brow furrowed slightly as he realized why the situation had reached this impasse.
No clan wished to deploy their strongest cultivators to defend the Cloud Sky Realm only to leave their own territories vulnerable to invasion. Unless all eleven domains committed their forces simultaneously, every faction was bound to refuse.
“Setting Zhang’s Ruins aside, if Taoist Friend Taiyi is truly determined to reach the Cloud Sky Realm, a path does exist.”
After silently gauging Wang Ba’s Cultivation aura, True Man Hanqing added:
“Between the Purple Flower Realm and the Cloud Sky Realm lies a region known as the ‘Falling Soul Domain.’ It is a place teeming with boundary whirlpools and lethal forbidden zones. Anyone below the Mahayana stage would rarely dare to enter. However, one can use the boundary whirlpools there to move stealthily toward the Cloud Sky Realm… If you intend to go, you are in luck. In a few days, practitioners from other realms will pass through this area, and you can join their party. Even if the Supreme True Buddha attempts to intercept you, you will have allies to depend on.”
“Falling Soul Domain… boundary whirlpools…”
A faint light flickered in Wang Ba’s eyes.
He had been searching for boundary whirlpools for a long time, clinging to the hope of eventually returning to the Sea of Chaos Realm.
He had not anticipated finding boundary whirlpools so close to the Cloud Sky Realm.
He immediately expressed his gratitude to True Man Hanqing.
Observing Wang Ba’s unwavering resolve, True Man Hanqing’s gaze softened with even greater respect.
The Cloud Sky Realm’s widespread call for aid promised significant rewards, yet he could sense that Taoist Friend Taiyi was not motivated by such material gains.
“What a shame that such a talent was born among rogue cultivators.”
True Man Hanqing sighed to himself.
Despite his admiration, he refrained from inviting Wang Ba to Enter the Realm for the sake of his own territory's security.
The two continued their casual conversation in the Outer Realm Void while disciples brought out tea to serve them.
Wang Ba paid little attention to the passage of time.
In what seemed like a brief moment, several days had slipped by.
As predicted, various flying artifacts and Dao Treasures of diverse designs began to descend near the borders of the Purple Flower Realm.
True Man Hanqing went to greet each group, introducing Wang Ba to the newly arrived cultivators.
Counting Wang Ba, the group consisted of fifteen early-stage Crossing Tribulation cultivators and two middle-stage Crossing Tribulation experts.
“It is a pity we could not meet the three Taoist brothers of your realm.”
The two middle-stage Crossing Tribulation cultivators—a man and a woman from different domains who seemed to be old acquaintances—expressed their disappointment. The middle-aged male cultivator spoke with a hint of longing.
“True Man Ba will surely encounter them in the Cloud Sky Realm before long.”
True Man Hanqing offered a smile, then paused before raising his hand slightly in a gesture of request:
“The Falling Soul Domain is treacherous. Since Taoist Friend Taiyi is traveling alone, I ask True Man Ba to look after him during the journey.”
True Man Ba glanced toward the figure in the cyan robe standing nearby. A flicker of indifference crossed his features, but he nonetheless gave a nod:
“Though he hails from rogue cultivators, such bravery is commendable. You have my word.”
He then turned away, his sleeves snapping in the wind as he announced loudly:
“Everyone, time is pressing. Let us begin our journey!”
The assembled cultivators responded with low, determined voices.
Wang Ba blended into the group, appearing no different from the rest.
Soon, the entire party boarded their Flying Dao Treasures, racing toward the Falling Soul Domain at their maximum speed.