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Jin Xian replied, "I'm not sure about the current situation in the vast world. If the God Clan has revived, it might be desolate by now, reduced to its original state."
As they spoke, five demon cores floated in front of Jiang Fann, their ominous aura leaving Jin Xian in awe. His eyes, skilled in appraising treasures, examined the demon cores with surprise.
"The quality of these demon cores is unbelievable! You're not planning to give them to me, are you?"
Jiang Fann laughed, "Wishful thinking. These are the demon cores from the five God Clan members in the vast world. They've been taken down by experts, so the biggest threat there has been eliminated. If you were worried about them, there's no need now."
Jin Xian's eyes widened, even more shocked than before. "The God Clan is defeated!"
Jiang Fann assured, "There's no reason to lie about this."
Jin Xian considered, "In that case, once I reach the next level, I'll take my people back to the vast world. If they adapt well here, staying in this realm is also a good option, given its favorable environment now."
Jiang Fann nodded, "I won't give you advice, but since I'm leaving and don't know when we'll meet again, take care of yourselves. If possible, consider joining the Heaven Pavilion. Going out and gaining experience will help you improve quickly, and that includes you. The world today is different from before. The ancient clans didn't face external invasions, and there are many unique bloodlines. Your clan's bloodline is close to humans, so you won't be excluded."
Jin Xian replied, "Thank you, Elder Brother Jiang!"
Jiang Fann smiled, "No need to be so formal with me. The Heaven Pavilion's position is stable enough to protect your clan. Whether your clan can rise depends on you."
After chatting for a while, Jiang Fann left, heading straight for the rift at the ancient battlefield. Setting up the grand array to tear open the rift consumed too many resources, so Jiang Fann preferred to travel through the rift to reach the vast world.
On the way, Jiang Fann summoned Little Dot and the Purple Jade Eagle. These two had been in seclusion for years, using the methods they obtained from the Immortal Valley. They had developed complete divine souls and improved their skills.
Now, they awoke from their training, looking at Jiang Fann with curiosity.
Jiang Fann said, "I'm taking you to resolve some issues, and then I'll release you from your contract. You can stay at Myriad Clouds Mountain and join the Heaven Pavilion. You won't have any more trouble in the future."
Upon hearing Jiang Fann's words, both the Purple Jade Eagle and Little Dot fell silent, unsure whether to feel happy or sad. Initially, they became Jiang Fann's companions to mask their presence and defy fate. Over time, they naturally accepted their roles, but their goal was always to break free and gain true freedom. Now, with Jiang Fann offering them that freedom, they felt a mix of emotions, especially since Jiang Fann no longer needed their help. His abilities had far surpassed anything they could offer.
Seeing their silence, Jiang Fann smiled and said, "I promised you freedom back then, and I intend to keep that promise. Without your protection, I wouldn't have grown as I did. You deserve this."
The Purple Jade Eagle replied, "If possible, I'd like to continue traveling with you. It would help me grow stronger."
"I can't predict the future," Jiang Fann said. "In the greater world, everything is uncertain. There's no need for you to follow me further. The Nine Wilds are enough for your growth. I believe you'll become a formidable leader, one that no one dares to challenge. When the time comes, if the Heaven Pavilion needs protection, you can step in."
Little Dot added, "Rest assured, I'll always guard the Heaven Pavilion."
As they were chatting, Jiang Fann paused for a moment, staring at the mountain ahead. It was a large mountain with five peaks. He had once trained here.
"Is that Five Peaks Mountain?" he wondered aloud.
Just as Jiang Fann was reminiscing, Gu Xie, standing beside him, suddenly spoke up. "There's a master here! At the peak of the Reincarnation Realm!"
Following Gu Xie's gaze, Jiang Fann saw a figure beneath a cliff halfway up the mountain. It was a woman, praying to the rock face. Seeing her brought back many memories for Jiang Fann. He quickly withdrew his companions and flew towards the woman with Gu Xie.
The woman noticed them approaching and turned around. Her face was weary, but it was clear she had been stunningly beautiful in her youth.
"Who are you...?" she asked, a bit puzzled but without fear or hostility, given her own formidable skills.
Jiang Fann replied, "I once trained here. Are you paying respects to the Five Peaks Mountain, or perhaps to the Immortal Herb Palace hidden within?"
The woman seemed surprised by his words, but her reaction confirmed Jiang Fann's suspicion.
"You know about the Immortal Herb Palace? I've been coming here to pay my respects for several years, spending three months each time, and this is the first time someone has mentioned it by name."
Jiang Fann smiled, "When I trained here, a senior left behind a strong will, vowing never to reincarnate until meeting someone. His name was Duan Wuyá, waiting for Senior Chu Yiran. I've searched for him during my travels. Do you know him?"
The woman was visibly shocked. "He... he's still here?" Her eyes were red, and despite her usually calm demeanor as a master at the peak of her abilities, she was clearly struggling to maintain her composure, overwhelmed by emotion.
Jiang Fann recognized her immediately. She was undoubtedly the woman Duan Wuyia had been waiting for all these years.
Jiang Fann said, "It's true that many things are destined. If the Nine Desolations hadn't recovered to this extent, someone of your stature wouldn't have appeared. I'll help you open the entrance to the Immortal Herb Palace's secret realm. I promised Elder Duan I would do this, and now it's done."
Jiang Fann had once obtained the Jade Lingloong here, so he remembered the place vividly. Recalling his memories, he quickly found the entrance to the secret realm and used his skills to force it open.
Chu Yiran was amazed by the powerful energy Jiang Fann released. She was about to express her gratitude when she realized he had already left with his companions without saying another word.
Jiang Fann felt incredibly relieved. Reflecting on the emotions that had spanned countless years, several figures appeared in his mind. He murmured to himself, "I will find you all..."
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The vast world.
A few years ago, under the rampage of the Ancient God Clan, the entire world was thrown into chaos.
With Hong Chao stepping forward, wielding extraordinary power to defeat five members of the God Clan, peace finally returned to the world. Various factions retreated to their territories, and prosperity flourished.
At the Mountain of Gods, the Grand Elder frequently suffered from headaches due to a missing part of his soul. The clan leader was trying to help alleviate this issue, but with little success.
One day, while meditating, the Grand Elder was suddenly jolted awake. He opened his eyes and flew out of his dwelling. In the sky above the Mountain of Gods, a giant figure from the God Clan stood, and on its shoulder were Jiang Fann and Gu Xie, a reversal of their usual roles.
This was the complete form of "Little One," its original state. The appearance of Little One immediately drew the attention of the God Clan on the mountain, and several figures took to the sky, though they didn't approach right away.
The Grand Elder arrived first, and upon seeing Jiang Fann and Gu Xie, his brow furrowed. This wasn't their first encounter; the last time was in a place called Nine Wastelands, and it hadn't ended well.
The Grand Elder spoke coldly, "Are you here to meet your end?"
However, when he unleashed his spiritual strength, he found that Little One was completely unaffected. Then, Gu Xie, standing on Little One's shoulder, released an aura of power, suppressing the Grand Elder with its bloodline strength, and spoke in a haunting voice.
"Say that again!"
The elder took several steps back, stunned by the presence that rivaled the God Clan, too shocked to repeat his earlier words. The leader of the Spirit Clan had also arrived, having sensed the same aura from Gu Xie.
"Our clan has promised not to cause trouble in the Nine Realms anymore. There's no need for you to provoke us, is there?"
Jiang Fann smiled and replied, "I'm not here to provoke. I'm here to solve a problem. From now on, he will be completely severed from your clan and won't return to the Great World. It would have been easier to eliminate you, but since he comes from your clan, I don't want things to get too tense between us. You might have noticed that I carry a trace of your clan's bloodline, so there's some connection."
He then looked at the Spirit Clan master whom the young one was staring at—it was the elder.
"You might have realized that he's no longer affected by your aura because he used a secret technique to forge a new soul, fixing his flaws. I can have him teach you this method. Once you repair your own flaws, your cultivation will no longer be hindered, and you won't have any reason to trouble him."
The elder finally understood what had happened to the young one, but the secret technique Jiang Fann mentioned left him astonished.
"Such a technique exists!"
The young one tossed over the spiritual jade inscribed with the technique.
"Take it back and give it a try; you'll see for yourself."
At that moment, a massive purple eagle appeared beside the young one—it was the Purple Jade Eagle. He turned to the members of the God Clan and said, "Please pass this method on to my true form. It's in the same situation as you all. I don't plan on meeting them again, so just explain it for me."
The leader of the God Clan breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Jiang Fann wasn't bringing trouble, he was content. After all, that woman was already a master at the celestial level, and they didn't want a repeat of the chaos that had once engulfed the Mountain of Gods.
"Would you all like to come into the mountain as guests? I'll have a dinner prepared so I can show some hospitality. I've heard that young Jiang Fann is practically family here at the Mountain of Gods..."
Jiang Fann shook his head. "This isn't the Mountain of Gods it used to be. I have other matters to attend to. Remember your promise to Elder Hong—if you cross the line again, there will be no mercy."