Chapter 976 - 304: Six Years_4

"As your brother, I’ve concealed my identity and casually chatted with those rural villagers, finding their conversations quite extraordinary, like a flourishing scene of the Literary Dao."

Shen Xiuyan nodded and smiled, "The flourishing of the Literary Dao is indeed a good thing."

"In the past two years, I’ve felt the Literary Qi of the Jiuzhou World growing rapidly, and while our family’s affairs are currently complex, my strength has already reached the Three Apertures of the Literary Heart."

"Ah Die, after this closed-door training session, will probably directly break through to the Four Apertures of the Literary Heart."

Hearing this, Shen Xiumu was somewhat surprised and said, "Uncle Chongxuan has entered closed-door training?"

Shen Xiuyan nodded with a smile, "Over a month ago, he said he had sensed something and directly chose to enter closed-door training."

The two brothers chatted for a while longer before Shen Xiumu got up to leave.

During his three years in Jiuzhou, he married a direct lineage female cultivator named Lv Yueshan from the subsidiary Lv Family. The Lv Family bore him twins after the marriage, named Shen Yuanzhi and Shen Yuan Zhao.

Now having left home to patrol two states, he has not seen the two little ones for several months and misses them greatly.

After Shen Xiumu left, Shen Xiuyan returned to his desk, picked up a piece of white paper, and fell into thought.

The conversation with Shen Xiumu earlier brought forth an idea in his mind.

To be precise, this idea was not new for him. Before the Dao collapse in Yangnao Land, he had considered discussing this matter with Shen Chongming several times.

Only at that time, when Shen Chongming was in charge, he was still too inclined towards the direct lineage of the Shen Family. Plus, the Shen Family didn’t have to worry about resources at the time, so bringing up this matter seemed inappropriate.

The current situation, however, makes him feel that the time has come to put forth this matter decisively.

This move may be too harsh for some members of the Shen Family.

But from a long-term perspective, to avoid the family being dragged down in the future, being a bit ruthless is worth it.

Having reached a decision, Shen Xiuyan immediately took up his pen and began writing fervently on paper.

...

Cangmin Sea Region, Snowy Sea Cliff.

Outside the massive world barrier, a flying boat hovered in the void.

"Brother Ming... you should stay here."

Shen Chongzhen and Zhou Xuan stood side by side, looking at Shen Chongming, who was clad in treasure armor covered in mysterious rune-etched iron chains, their expressions pleading.

Facing their gaze, Shen Chongming smiled slightly, "No need to worry, with this set of treasure armor refined by Senior Chu and this Demon-Binding Chain, plus my own abilities, I’ll be fine."

Shen Chongzhen wanted to say more, but Zhou Xuan interrupted, "Elder brother is worried about the family, so don’t try to persuade him."

As she finished speaking, a flash of light appeared in her hand, revealing a token radiating a harsh cold aura.

"This is the token of my status as a disciple of the Ice God Palace, elder brother can take it with him this time."

"The name of the Ice God Palace holds some sway in the Seventy-Two Cangmin Realms. Elder brother, when traveling outside, if you encounter disciples from other forces, presenting this token will facilitate your actions."

Shen Chongming glanced at the token, pondered for a moment, and then accepted it with both hands, "Thank you, sister-in-law."

Zhou Xuan nodded, and then took out a Jade Scroll and several bottles of elixir from her storage bag.

"The Jade Scroll contains a map of the domain from Snowy Sea Cliff to the Return Sea Cliff where Yangnao Land is located."

"The map marks the various Dao Source Secret Realms and small worlds discovered by the Ice God Palace, as well as the forbidden zones and danger zones in the sea region, elder brother should pay close attention on this journey, and avoid accidentally entering certain death zones."

"These two bottles of elixir are Heart Cleansing Pills capable of suppressing the Demonic Qi within elder brother. When you feel hostility rising and can’t suppress it, take one."

"This is the Fourth Grade Guiyuan Pill, able to quickly replenish Spiritual Power."

"Elixirs like the Antitoxic Pill, Bone Healing Pill, and others have been prepared by Xuan’Er, elder brother should keep them safely and use them when needed."

Pushing all these items into Shen Chongming’s hands, Zhou Xuan meticulously advised.

This young lady appeared aloof, giving an impression of being unapproachable, but in reality, she was meticulous and very kind-hearted.

During Shen Chongming’s years at the Ice God Palace, she was always busy behind the scenes, using her contribution points to exchange a large amount of elixirs and treasures for Shen Chongming within the sect, hoping to help him remove the Demonic Qi within him.

She even spent a significant amount from the Market beyond the realm to buy a Demon-Suppressing Chain capable of suppressing Demonic Qi.

Shen Chongming looked at her gratefully, "Sister-in-law, rest assured, when I find the Five Elements Secret Realm and meet Father and Grandfather, I will immediately have them discuss your and Chongzhen’s marriage with Senior Chu."

Grand Elder Chu Xiangyu of the Ice God Palace is a very stubborn person.

Though she agreed to Shen Chongzhen and Zhou Xuan’s marriage, she insisted on waiting for representatives from the Shen Family to discuss before officially allowing them to become Dao companions.

Hence, Shen Chongzhen and Zhou Xuan have been waiting for the past six years.

"There’s no hurry. Elder brother must be very cautious on this journey."

"Cultivators who rove around the Outer Sea Region often have ulterior motives and are deceitful. Elder brother should be wary and not trust easily."

Shen Chongming nodded again and cupped his hands toward Shen Chongzhen, "Take sister-in-law back first, your brother is leaving."

Shen Chongzhen and Zhou Xuan disembarked from the flying boat, watching as the vessel carrying Shen Chongming transformed into a stream of light, disappearing in the vast sky above the ocean.

...

"The scope of a sea cliff is actually so extensive!"

"The Ice God Palace is at the northernmost end of Snowy Sea Cliff, and from the map, the distance to the Return Sea Cliff where Yangnao Land is located is a staggering eight hundred thousand miles!"

"Such a distance, for a Qi Cultivation Cultivator to travel via Wind Manipulation, not to mention the dangers along the way, would likely take a lifetime to reach..."