Chapter 18: A Five Thousand Li Undertaking Journey, The Princess of the Night Moon Country
Hearing this name, Third Brother's eyes flickered, but he still didn't say anything.
Meanwhile, Chen Changsheng continued to recount past events with a chuckle.
"Also, you investigated this matter in detail and discovered that the Undertaker's first appearance was to undertake the Blood Demon Ancestor a hundred years ago."
"Furthermore, the Undertaker also has intricate ties with Zen Master Yixiu of Tianfo Temple."
"Regarding this, I just want to say, the Undertaker is not as terrifying as you make him out to be. He's just someone who sells coffins."
After speaking, Chen Changsheng turned around, waved his hand, and strode outwards.
Yuanshan, however, shouted at Chen Changsheng's retreating back, "Changsheng Dage, will you still come back?"
"I've made a coffin for all of you. When you need it, I will come back again."
As his voice fell, Chen Changsheng had already disappeared.
Watching Chen Changsheng's departing back, Third Brother's heart was filled with a myriad of emotions for a moment.
Actually, ever since this Little Junior Brother came to Shangqing Temple, he had sensed that something was off about him.
Because he discovered that time seemed to leave no trace on Chang Sheng.
It was true that there were elixirs in the cultivation world that could maintain eternal youth, but the years did not only leave traces on the physical body; they also left traces on one's heart.
Ten long years passed, and the three-year-old Yuanshan became a thirteen-year-old Young man. Everyone had changed to some extent.
But after ten years, Chen Changsheng's eyes were still as clear as when he first arrived at Shangqing Temple.
At first, he thought it was just because Chang Sheng had a good state of mind.
But twenty years passed, and when he returned to Shangqing Temple again, Chang Sheng's eyes were still as clear as before.
Thinking of this, Third Brother sighed softly and said.
"Yuanshan, after a while, announce to the outside world that Shangqing Temple's closed-door Disciple died from Qi Deviation."
"Why? Isn't Changsheng Dage living well?"
"Just do as I say. Chang Sheng has his own path to walk. His fate with Shangqing Temple is over."
Hearing this, Yuanshan fell silent for a moment, and finally nodded.
He was brought to Shangqing Temple by Master when he was three years old. Although he entered a few months earlier than Changsheng Dage and held the title of Senior Brother.
But from childhood to adulthood, he had always regarded Chang Sheng as his older brother.
If possible, he really didn't want to see Changsheng Dage leave, but there was never a feast in The World that didn't end.
Seeing Yuanshan's slightly melancholic mood, Third Brother patted his shoulder with his remaining right hand and said.
"Shizu always said that those who can enter the Dao Sect are shallow in worldly emotions, yet value loyalty and righteousness."
"Others may not understand him, but we must."
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After leaving Shangqing Temple, Chen Changsheng looked up at the clear blue sky, then looked at the Immortals who had retreated from the border, and smiled.
"My Master, who loves Face so much!"
"You loved Face so much in your life, how could you allow yourself to be in a foreign land after death?"
"Let me, your Disciple, bring you back."
"As Master and Disciple, I won't charge you Spirit Stones this time."
Saying this, Chen Changsheng stepped forward and walked towards the border.
The Great Qian Dynasty had been defeated, and the front was already engulfed in war, but Chen Changsheng had never cared about this situation.
His current goal was only one: to find his old acquaintances and let them rest in peace.
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"Human Clan entering the city must pay three copper coins!"
Two Demon Clan members stopped Chen Changsheng. Looking at the two Demon Clan in Qi Refining Layer 3, Chen Changsheng immediately obediently handed over three copper coins.
After paying the city entry fee, Chen Changsheng successfully entered the city.
Feeling the faint spiritual energy in the city, Chen Changsheng sighed, "It was indeed right not to reveal my cultivation."
"Even such a small city has a Golden Core Cultivator stationed here. How did the Night Moon Country suddenly become so strong?"
Carrying this doubt, Chen Changsheng found an inn and stayed there.
On this journey to collect corpses at the border, Chen Changsheng did not choose to fly with his sword, nor did he choose to use spiritual energy to travel.
Instead, he used the most primitive method, walking step by step.
The place he was going had already been occupied by the Night Moon Country. A Human Clan Golden Core Cultivator flying conspicuously in the sky would definitely attract a lot of attention.
Facts proved that Chen Changsheng's cautious approach was correct.
Only after gradually approaching the Night Moon Country did Chen Changsheng understand why the Great Qian Dynasty had lost so thoroughly.
Because there were simply too many Demon Clan Cultivators in the Night Moon Country.
Foundation Establishment were everywhere, Golden Core were less common than dogs, and Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators could be seen every few days.
Facing so many Cultivators, it would be strange if the Great Qian Dynasty didn't lose.
After briefly sighing about the situation of the two countries, Chen Changsheng ordered a few local specialty dishes, preparing to taste them before continuing his journey.
However, Chen Changsheng's intention to enjoy the food was interrupted by the conversation of two Demon Clan members.
"Have you heard? Our Demon King's daughter is holding a public selection for a son-in-law. Anyone in the Foundation Establishment Realm and above can go."
"Of course I've heard, but what does that have to do with us?"
"Our Demon King is of the noble Silver Moon Wolf clan. Do you think we two are qualified to become the Demon King's son-in-law?"
"Qualified or not, it's still good to go and see."
"I heard the Fox Clan prepared a Nascent Soul Realm Puppet as a congratulatory gift!"
"A Nascent Soul Realm Puppet? You're not joking, are you?"
"Why would I lie to you? This Nascent Soul Realm Puppet was obtained by the Fox Clan from Phoenix Mountain."
"Back then, to kill this Cultivator, the Fox Clan dispatched three late Nascent Soul Old Ancestors!"
Hearing these words, Chen Changsheng immediately muttered helplessly.
"Master!"
"I spent five years walking here, and as soon as I arrive, you give me such a big problem."
"As one of the strong clans in the Night Moon Country, how am I supposed to get you from their hands?"
"I can't beat them by myself!"
Encountering such a difficult situation, Chen Changsheng scratched his head in frustration.
Suddenly, a brilliant idea appeared in Chen Changsheng's mind.
"The Fox Clan is a strong clan in the Night Moon Country, and the Demon King of the Night Moon Country is the Silver Moon Wolf King. If I become the Silver Moon Wolf King's son-in-law."
"Wouldn't I have a chance to ask for this Puppet from the Fox Clan's hands?"
"Although this idea is absurd, theoretically, it seems there's no problem!"
Chen Changsheng kept muttering, and the more he muttered, the more he felt this idea was feasible.
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Night Moon Country Royal Palace.
"Reporting to the Demon King, the Princess has escaped."
"Then hurry and send people to find her! If my daughter loses a single wolf hair, you will bring me your heads."
As a majestic voice sounded, the entire royal palace instantly fell into chaos.
On a mountainside outside the imperial city, a lively girl was sticking her tongue out at the distant imperial capital.
"Blech~"
"If you like marrying someone, go marry him yourself!"
"This young lady won't accompany you!"
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