Chapter 1692: Chapter 1692
Chapter 1692: Chapter 1692: Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu’s Private Conversation
In the Three Thousand Major Worlds, the Eastern Desolate Continent boasts the densest spiritual energy and the greatest number of strong practitioners, while also being the most dangerous land.
Fang Bai is naturally aware of this, and in terms of understanding the Eastern Desolate Continent, probably no one in this world knows more than Fang Bai.
In fact, even if the Eastern Desolate Continent didn’t have the relatives and friends Fang Bai wanted to find, he would still go there sooner or later.
Because Fang Bai knows that the Eastern Desolate Continent has many strong practitioner relics and cultivation secret realms. Even Fang Bai himself, before ascending to the Immortal Realm in the past, left some cultivation treasures there for those destined to find them.
In this life, to elevate his cultivation to a higher realm, Fang Bai plans to revisit old places and renew the glory of his past life.
Seeing Fang Bai’s firm decision, Wei Zhengtian sighed inwardly and refrained from persuasion.
“Brother Wei, there’s something I’d like to trouble you with…”
Fang Bai glanced at Xia Chenyu and the others, then said to Wei Zhengtian, “I’m preparing to travel alone to the Eastern Desolate Continent, which will make for an easier, unencumbered journey. I’ve established a Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor Palace in Heaven’s Net Realm and would like Brother Wei to escort them there.”
Wei Zhengtian furrowed his brow slightly and hesitated, saying, “This… I’m worried that if I leave, what if the Sea Beasts attack the city again…”
Fang Bai knew what he was thinking, interrupted him with a smile, and said, “You don’t need to worry about that. Before I leave, I’ll set up several layers of formations around Immortal Stone City and the surrounding stone statues. Once the formations are complete, even Sea Beasts of the third or fourth level of thunder tribulation won’t pose a threat.”
Wei Zhengtian, aware of Fang Bai’s previous use of formations to protect the stone statues, was delighted upon hearing this and said, “If that’s the case, then I can leave without worry.”
“Fang Bai, I’m going with you to the Eastern Desolate Continent!”
Though Xia Chenyu already knew about Fang Bai establishing the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor Palace and wanted to see it, she had just reunited with Fang Bai and couldn’t bear to part.
Even though Wei Zhengtian described the Eastern Desolate Continent as extremely dangerous, Xia Chenyu was fearless as long as she had Fang Bai by her side.
Shi Xiaolian felt similarly.
“The more dangerous a place is, the more opportunities it offers. The Taoist Master likes that! Haha, Fang Bai, if you don’t take me, I’ll go there myself!”
Wu De, restless by nature whether in the mundane world or the Minor World, couldn’t stay put. Fang Bai wanted him to stay in the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor Palace, but how could he be willing?
As for Lightning Mink, it was innately unruly and wouldn’t listen to Fang Bai at all. With a glare, it seemed to say, “You won’t get rid of me.”
Fang Bai couldn’t be bothered with Wu De and Lightning Mink, and couldn’t manage them. But Xia Chenyu and Shi Xiaolian were too weak in cultivation and lacked experience. Upon arriving at the Eastern Desolate Continent, even Fang Bai couldn’t predict what dangers he’d face, making it difficult to keep them safe. Therefore, he didn’t want them to accompany him.
At the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor Palace, Fang Bai had set several layers of Concealment and Offensive and Defensive Great Formations, making it difficult even for a Thunder Tribulation Expert to detect. For now, it was the safest and most secure place.
No matter how Xia Chenyu and Shi Xiaolian pleaded, Fang Bai remained stern and uncompromising, not agreeing to take them with him.
Xia Chenyu had known Fang Bai for a long time and understood his character, knowing that once he made a decision, no one could sway him. In resignation, she whispered a few quick words in Fang Bai’s ear.
Shi Xiaolian watched Xia Chenyu speak in Fang Bai’s ear and saw Fang Bai’s expression turn to one of amused helplessness, while Xia Chenyu’s eyes sparkled with autumn waves, and her cheeks flushed slightly with a hint of coyness, saying teasingly irresistible, making Shi Xiaolian wonder.
“Sister Chenyu, what… what did you say to Brother Fang? Can you tell me?”
Shi Xiaolian, still with a youthful heart, couldn’t help but ask.
Xia Chenyu glanced at her and giggled, “You’re… too young. What I said isn’t suitable for children, so I can’t tell you. Alright, I need to leave with Fang Bai for a bit, we have some private matters to discuss…”
With that, she pulled Fang Bai with her, and they rode a spiritual artifact to fly away from Immortal Stone City, heading toward the deep forests in the west of the city.
Shi Xiaolian’s little mouth hung open, staring dumbfounded at the disappearing direction of Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu, and after a while finally came to realize what “not suitable for children” meant, blushes appearing on her cheeks.
“I wonder what secret things Brother Fang and Sister Chenyu are saying together… I really want to know…”
Shi Xiaolian pondered over the meaning behind Xia Chenyu’s words, feeling that their expressions when leaving were odd, suggesting that this departure might involve more than just a simple private conversation.
That night, Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu did not return, leaving Shi Xiaolian somewhat anxious, sitting cross-legged in her room with no mind for cultivation, intending to wait for their return.
In the early hours, deep in the mountains west of Immortal Stone City, the faint sound of thunder rang out, disturbing some Thunder Tribulation Experts in the city, who suspected someone might be crossing the Thunder Tribulation.
However, Wei Zhengtian personally went to investigate and found no signs of tribulation clouds or lightning, nor did he see any strong practitioners, so he returned.
Early next day, Wei Zhengtian and his family, along with Shi Xiaolian, Wu De, and Lightning Mink, waited in the courtyard for Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu, wondering where the two had gone the night before.
At sunrise, two streams of light flew in, and Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu returned hand in hand.
“Brother Fang, Miss Xia, it seems that both of you have advanced in your power…”
When Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu landed, Wei Zhengtian’s gaze fell on them, noticing that within a single night, their momentum had changed significantly. He wondered if they had gone somewhere to cultivate.
Although Fang Bai hadn’t advanced in rank, he had reached Soul Severing Perfection only yesterday, but now held a trace of a Thunder Tribulation Expert’s aura, perhaps reaching the Half-Step Thunder Tribulation realm. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by NoveIꜰire.net
Meanwhile, Xia Chenyu transitioned from Nascent Soul Perfection to the initial stage of Soul Severing, achieving a leap that countless strong practitioners can’t accomplish in a lifetime.
To the side, Shi Xiaolian was focused not on the change in Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu’s power but on the transformation in Xia Chenyu’s appearance and demeanor.
Her eyes widened as she looked at Xia Chenyu, noticing her skin was more delicate and rosy than before she left, as if she were a mingzhu-like beauty, her demeanor more ethereal, like a Heavenly Immortal descending to the mortal realm, yet mingled with elegance and wumei.
In short, in Shi Xiaolian’s eyes, Xia Chenyu had become even more beautiful overnight.
Not only Shi Xiaolian noticed, but also Wei Zhengtian and his wife, being experienced themselves, exchanged looks, realizing something, and smiled knowingly.
Xia Chenyu, aware that Wei Zhengtian and his wife must have sensed something, couldn’t help but show a slight blush.
But Fang Bai laughed openly and said, “Last night, Chenyu and I found a place to cultivate and gained some insights, hence the advancement in our power…”
Wei Zhengtian laughed heartily, adopting an “I understand” demeanor, and with clasped fists, said to Fang Bai and Xia Chenyu, “Congratulations, Brother Fang, congratulations, Miss Xia.”