Xuan Feng Forbidden Zone, a gentle breeze blew.
As the guiding light vanished, the figure of Old Ancestor Cang Xuan also disappeared. Those still present looked at each other with complex expressions, as if still reminiscing about the scenes that had just unfolded.
"Let's go!" Saint Taixu glanced at Xuan Yi Xian and the others, hesitated for a moment, and finally, with great reluctance, chose to leave.
Saint Taixu naturally did not dare to test the methods Old Ancestor Cang Xuan had used when he departed with his own life. He was well aware of the capabilities of a Creation Realm cultivator.
Hearing Saint Taixu's words, Zu Xiaoyao and the others breathed a sigh of relief. They were already severely injured by Old Ancestor Cang Xuan's actions. If Saint Taixu had insisted on fighting, the outcome would have been dire, and they might have all perished in the Xuan Feng Forbidden Zone.
With Saint Taixu's retreat, Zu Xiaoyao and the others, warily watching Xuan Yi Xian's group, quickly followed behind Saint Taixu and fled into the distance.
"Let's go too." Seeing the Saint Sect people depart, Xuan Yi Xian seemed as if he hadn't yet come to terms with Old Ancestor Cang Xuan's departure. He looked at everyone with a solemn expression and then flew towards the Xuan Sect.
"Let's go, we can talk when we get back." As everyone else left, Li Xuan remained. Gong Zimò glanced at Li Xuan, seeming to guess what he was thinking, and then patted Li Xuan's shoulder, saying.
Swish swish!
Just then, two breaking sounds echoed, and the figures of Shi Hongyi and Xi Chu Yun appeared before Li Xuan as the sounds faded.
"I'm fine, let's go." Seeing the worry in Xi Chu Yun's eyes, Li Xuan shook his head slightly, then moved swiftly, heading towards the Xuan Sect group.
Xi Chu Yun, Shi Hongyi, and Gong Zimò, seeing this, also moved and followed suit.
Xuan Sect, Shangqing Palace.
Xuan Yi Xian sat on the throne, his expression neither joyful nor sorrowful, causing everyone in the grand hall to fall silent, enveloped in an endless quiet.
"Sect Leader, shouldn't we understand what happened in the Xuan Feng Forbidden Zone? Although Old Ancestor has left the Sacred Yuan Continent, it is a good thing for him. And now that the Saint Sect is no longer a threat to us, many matters will depend on you, Sect Leader."
Seeing Xuan Yi Xian so despondent, Leng Feihong sighed softly, then bowed to Xuan Yi Xian and said.
"Senior Brother Sect Leader, as long as we manage the Xuan Sect well, we will not have failed Old Ancestor's earnest wishes. For now, please prioritize the Xuan Sect." As Leng Feihong finished speaking, Wen Yuanbai and Hong Cheng'en nodded in agreement with Xuan Yi Xian.
Leng Feihong and the others knew that among their six senior brothers, Xuan Yi Xian had the closest relationship with Old Ancestor Cang Xuan. As the eldest disciple, Xuan Yi Xian had also joined the sect earlier. His bond with their master, Old Ancestor Cang Xuan, was not something they, who joined later, could compare to.
Now that Old Ancestor Cang Xuan had appeared after twenty years of absence, only to ascend before them, this sense of loss was indeed difficult for Xuan Yi Xian to accept.
Watching the expressions of Xuan Yi Xian and Leng Feihong and the others, Li Xuan also felt a pang of emotion. Throughout his journey, the people he had encountered, those who had fought alongside him and accompanied him, had all passed on with the river of time.
If he didn't have so many things to do, perhaps he too would be willing to stay by the side of his loved ones for a long time, like Xuan Yi Xian and the others.
As if Leng Feihong and the others' words had awakened Xuan Yi Xian, a trace of sharpness gradually appeared in his slightly vacant eyes.
Then, Xuan Yi Xian's aura shifted, and his gaze turned to Leng Feihong and the others. "My master's parting words to me, I hope all my junior brothers will help me manage what master has entrusted us with. After we have handled the affairs of the Xuan Sect, we shall then enter seclusion to cultivate."
"It is not good for our master to ascend alone. If we can break through to the Creation Realm, we can then go to serve our master."
"We respectfully obey the decree of Senior Brother Sect Leader!" Seeing Xuan Yi Xian recover, although his tone still conveyed a longing for Old Ancestor Cang Xuan, he was generally much better than before.
Leng Feihong and the other four bowed in unison, then their gazes all turned to Li Xuan in the grand hall below. Li Xuan, seeing this, couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He would likely have to give Xuan Yi Xian and the others an explanation regarding the Xuan Feng Forbidden Zone.
"Saint Son Li Xuan, Saint Son Chu Yun, Chief Hongyi, can you three now tell us what happened to you in the Xuan Feng Forbidden Zone?"
Sensing the gazes of Leng Feihong and the others, Xuan Yi Xian naturally felt it. Some of the puzzles within this matter truly perplexed Xuan Yi Xian.
Li Xuan calmly cupped his fists and bowed to the six of them. He then rose and said, "Replying to the Sect Leader, the spirit sword was indeed obtained by this disciple. It is currently damaged, and this disciple has already stored it in his Dantian for nurturing."
After hearing Li Xuan's explanation, Xuan Yi Xian immediately looked at Gong Zimò and the others. If Li Xuan's words were true, then they would not press further. Leng Feihong and the others exchanged glances and then fell silent.
If it weren't for the Xuan Feng Forbidden Zone, they probably wouldn't have gone to the Great Saint Mountain Range. If they hadn't gone, Saint Taixu's plan wouldn't have been implemented. However, if Saint Taixu hadn't acted, Old Ancestor Cang Xuan might not have appeared.
Furthermore, Li Xuan was a sword cultivator, and that spirit sword was indeed only suitable for Li Xuan. Not to mention, the spirit sword was now in Li Xuan's Dantian. A being capable of emitting such sword intent had undoubtedly recognized Li Xuan as its master.
Seeing that Leng Feihong and the others remained silent, Xuan Yi Xian withdrew his gaze. "Saint Son Li Xuan, since this matter has passed, let it be. When our master departed, he thought highly of you. We hope you will cultivate diligently in the future and not betray your master's expectations."
Li Xuan was immediately relieved. He then respectfully bowed to Xuan Yi Xian and said, "This disciple remembers. However, this disciple has one more matter, and I request the Sect Leader and all the Peak Lords to grant their permission."
Xuan Yi Xian was startled for a moment, then nodded and said, "Whatever it is, just say it."
Li Xuan stood up, exchanged a glance with Xi Chu Yun, and then looked at Xuan Yi Xian again. "This disciple wishes to return to his hometown to visit. This disciple will return after things are settled."
"This acquired treasure, this disciple will also leave with the sect. Sect Leader, rest assured, this disciple has already severed his connection with this acquired treasure. It will be most suitable to treat it as the sect's treasured artifact in the future."
"Return to his hometown?" As soon as Li Xuan spoke, everyone frowned. Although Old Ancestor Cang Xuan had set a restriction on Saint Taixu when he left, it only limited Saint Taixu from attacking the Xuan Sect.
However, if he were to attack Li Xuan secretly, it would undoubtedly be a huge loss for the Xuan Sect.
As if sensing the worries of Xuan Yi Xian and the others, Li Xuan smiled slightly and said, "Although this disciple is no match for Saint Taixu, he can still manage to protect himself."
Xuan Yi Xian nodded slightly and then said, "In that case, it shall be as you wish. Remember, you are always the Saint Son of our Xuan Sect."
Li Xuan nodded and said, "Sect Leader, esteemed Peak Lords, I bid farewell."
Li Xuan finished speaking, moved, exchanged a glance with Xi Chu Yun, and disappeared.
"Sect Leader, will he return?" As Li Xuan departed, Wen Yuanbai stepped forward with a complex expression and asked.
Xuan Yi Xian smiled wryly and looked in the direction Li Xuan had left. "This child is extraordinary. His future path is beyond our imagination. However, as long as he remembers he is a disciple of our Xuan Sect, that is enough."
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