Cultivation by Trial and Error-Chapter 940 - 931: Purpose of the Visit

Although there was a hint of displeasure, Chen Hai’s words were not harsh, and they sounded rather calm.

Yet, for some reason, his simple few words sent a chill into the hearts of Qingmu and Wan Zhongshan.

"Taoist Friend Chen, Wan Zhongshan and I have come to the peak of this Immortal Mountain to bid you farewell!"

"In the blink of an eye, a thousand years have passed. When we first met, you were merely at the Golden Immortal Realm, but now, not only have you achieved Quasi-Saint, your strength far surpasses the average Quasi-Saint."

"Now, on this Primordial Land, you are truly standing at the pinnacle. There is not much more that Wan Zhongshan and I can help you with if we remain here."

"According to the agreement from those years ago, now that the millennium limit has been reached, it is time for us to leave!"

Qingmu’s old face turned red; those words from Chen Hai had completely woken him up.

Slightly embarrassed, he quickly spoke up, disclosing the true purpose of their visit with Wan Zhongshan.

As for Wan Zhongshan, who was with him, at this moment, naturally had little say.

After Qingmu finished speaking, he just repeatedly nodded, agreeing with him.

"So soon, a millennium has already passed?" Hearing this, Chen Hai couldn’t help but be taken aback.

In the world of Cultivation, time has no meaning; immersed in the world of cultivation, time truly flows like water.

When Chen Hai began refining the Grotto Heaven in this hall, more than half of the millennium promise with Qingmu and Wan Zhongshan had already passed.

Now, in turning the entire Golden Dawn Island into his own Grotto Heaven, he had completed less than half.

In his perception, it seemed not much time had passed, but in fact, several centuries had gone by while he was in seclusion.

If it weren’t so, Qingmu and Wan Zhongshan wouldn’t specially come here to bid him farewell.

"Sorry, both of you, if you hadn’t come, I really wouldn’t have remembered this matter!"

After realizing, Chen Hai slapped his forehead and smiled somewhat awkwardly.

He then continued, "All these years, both of you staying within the territory of West Barbarian Mountain, I must say it has been hard on you!"

"Since the millennium limit has already passed, if you wish to leave, I naturally have no reason to refuse."

"We have known each other for so many years."

"When you return to the southern Zhan State, if you encounter any trouble, do not hesitate to ask for my help."

"I will definitely help with what I can. If it is something even beyond my capability, then there is nothing that can be done; you will have to rely on your own luck!"

These words could barely count as Chen Hai’s promise to the two of them.

After all, Qingmu and Wan Zhongshan had guarded the barren land of Black Water Immortal Mountain for a thousand years, so even if there was no merit, they surely had put in a lot of hard work.

Not to mention, both Qingmu and Wan Zhongshan had indeed acted several times for Chen Hai’s Black Water Lineage all these years.

If you were to speak of merit, the two of them indeed have a lot of solid contributions.

Chen Hai, by nature, was sincere and just, not someone lacking in righteousness.

Even though Qingmu and Wan Zhongshan stayed near Black Water Immortal Mountain only due to their oath and not by their own will,

But because they indeed made significant contributions to his Black Water Lineage, if someday they indeed come back seeking his help, Chen Hai would not hesitate to lend them a hand if within his capability.

The two of them, Qingmu and Wan Zhongshan, visibly let out a sigh of relief after hearing Chen Hai’s words.

Exchanging a glance, nodding their heads, Qingmu spoke again, "All these years that we’ve been guarding near the Immortal Mountain, we haven’t intervened many times."

"For the little things we’ve done, getting this promise from you, Taoist Friend Chen, it’s worth it even if it means continuing to guard this place for a while longer."

"Unfortunately, in our Heavenly Mansion where Wan Zhongshan and I were born, the situation has not been very good over the past century."

"With the strength of the two of us, after returning, we should be able to turn back some of our Heavenly Mansion’s disadvantages."

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Qingmu sighed, forced a smile, and explained.

His words were not false; the situation in the Heavenly Mansion nowadays is indeed quite grim.

In southern Zhan State, without the backing of a Primordial Chaos Great Power, they already couldn’t compare to the Demon Palace, let alone stand against some forces that have inexplicably emerged in recent years, which can now already stand tall over them.

The strongest are also Quasi-Saints, but for the Mansion Masters of Heavenly Mansion, the three Quasi-Saints combined only match a Quasi-Saint from a previously unknown force, Heavenly God Palace.

The end result was that while the opponent was seriously injured, their Heavenly Mansion’s side even lost Emperor Xuanguang, one of the few Mansion Masters, in the battle.

After this battle, the Heavenly Mansion sort of declined.

The forces they formerly commanded have mostly pledged allegiance elsewhere, and their original territory has largely been taken over by other forces.

Whether it is Qingmu or Wan Zhongshan, both joined the Heavenly Mansion when they were still in their early days, growing step by step to this day.

They naturally have some affection for the force they belonged to.

Knowing the unfavorable situation of the Heavenly Mansion, their hearts are already desperate to return to southern Zhan State as quickly as possible. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

In the Cultivation Hall, after exchanging pleasantries with Chen Hai, they did not linger much longer and instead turned to leave the hall.

"Life is hard, for ordinary people like me who are plain and unremarkable, why is it so difficult to live a peaceful life?" Sighing lightly, Chen Hai lamented.

Once upon a time, the Heavenly Mansion where Qingmu and Wan Zhongshan were located was an existence he could only look up to.

He vividly remembers the day he was forcibly conscripted into the Star Stone Mine by the Heavenly Mansion, where he was merely a common soldier of the lowest status in the camp.

But now, a little over a thousand years later, the once enormous Heavenly Mansion has been reduced to this level...

The world is unpredictable; on this Primordial Land where the strong prey on the weak, without sufficient strength, the higher one stands, the harder they fall.

Although Golden Dawn Island seems stable now, they are merely benefiting from being in the shadow of the Demon Palace.

If something were to happen to the Demon Palace, and it couldn’t shield this sea region, then where would his Black Water Lineage go?

Just thinking about it, an inevitable sense of urgency arose in Chen Hai’s heart.

After all, he knows full well that forces like the Heavenly God Palace and Netherworld Sect, which have appeared not long ago, have, on several occasions, entered the sea region where Golden Dawn Island is located.

"Forget it, better not to think about these things, and just honestly continue refining the Grotto Heaven."

"In another few hundred years, this matter should be perfectly accomplished."

"Once Golden Dawn Island completely becomes my Grotto Heaven, if I don’t wish to remain in the Primordial fighting this battle in murky waters, I could just flee directly into the Thirty-Three Layers of Heaven!"

Sighing once more, Chen Hai closed the hall doors, sat cross-legged on the meditation mat inside, and continued his work.