RETURNING FROM THE IMMORTAL WORLD

Chapter 1281 - Chapter 1290

Chapter 1281: Departure

 

Zhong Ling stopped crying and said, "You first saved our lives. You were the reason we became Perfected Golden Immortals. You gave us shelters so we could live in peace for thousands of years. But after you disappeared, your Immortal Palace was destroyed and most of the millions of attendants were killed. All those loyal to you were either killed or sent to the Black Whale Starfield as slave laborers, to endure brutal treatments every night. The nine of us were severely injured and were forced to hide in the Lotus World for a long time, struggling on while at death's door. After the dust settled, the Immortal Palace had turned into ruins and we used the Forbidden Immortal Seal to enter the six paths of reincarnation. We blazed our way through the Six Paths' official army before we reversed the Mirror of Time and pursued the last wisp of connection with you and finally reincarnated into this world. Fortunately for us, Grandma came to our rescue and hid us in the array to escape the pursuit of the Six Paths' official army."

Tang Xiu gently patted Zhong Ling's shoulder and asked, "Who is this grandma you just mentioned?"

Zhong Ling said, "She's..."

Whoosh...

A figure flickered and cut through the sky lightning-fast and instantly appeared in front of everyone in the blink of an eye. But after seeing the scene in front, the expression of the old lady in linen clothes changed greatly in an instant, especially after her eyes fell on Tang Xiu as she couldn't bear but shiver uncontrollably.

"Crossing Tribulation Stage?" Her voice carried a tone of disbelief.

"Grandma."

Zhong Ling's group of nine females slightly raised their heads. Even though they were at least 10 times older than the old lady in linen clothes, they still called out to her in unison with respect and gratitude.

Tang Xiu's gaze also fell on the old lady. He slightly nodded at her and said, "It's Tang Xiu's pleasure to have met Fellow Daoist. I've long sensed a terrifyingly powerful powerhouse in China, so I feel lucky to be able to meet you. Hence, I'd like to thank you for saving my nine subordinates."

The old lady took a deep breath and tried to stabilize her turbulent emotions. Then, she nodded and said, "It was fate that made me run into them. Saving them was just a matter of coincidence, so there's no need for Fellow Daoist to thank me. However, I really didn't expect that the difference between the current you and the past you three years ago is like day and night. Not to mention that I never expected to see so many cultivators here."

"It's as the adage says that everyone changes and each must be seen differently even though only a short time passed, Fellow Daoist." Tang Xiu slightly smiled and said, "It's been three years already, who can say that one cannot make any progress? As for us here, we won't be part of this world anymore in the future."

"Daoist friend, if I'm not mistaken, you should've mastered some means to go to the Immortal World, shouldn't you?" The old lady smiled and said, "May I ask whether I can go with you there?"

"To tell you honestly, we're indeed going to leave for the Immortal World," Tang Xiu said. "However, I can't take you there since... it's very likely that there's only a slim chance of survival once we get there. But I think it shouldn't be long for the Elderly to ascend to the Immortal World given your cultivation level."

A disappointed look flashed in the old lady's eyes, but she still nodded and said, "Then I won't insist since that's the case."

"Well, Daoist friend has protected my nine subordinates, so it can be said that Tang Xiu owes you a favor." Tang Xiu smiled and said, "Please tell me whether Fellow Daoist has any wish that I can help with."