Chapter 1114 - 741: Return to Starlight

Chapter 1114: Chapter 741: Return to Starlight

Therefore, Shen Xuan rushed to the Sun Family at Huiding Mountain, and without bothering with formalities, he directly barged in.

He was somewhat releasing a bit of frustration from his chest.

...

Huiding Mountain’s back mountain forbidden area, deep within the bamboo grove.

A simple straw house stood quietly.

As Shen Xuan approached and saw the familiar figure sitting cross-legged inside, his steps paused slightly, and a trace of surprise flickered in his eyes.

At this moment, True Monarch Qing Yun’s spiritual power fluctuations around his body were actually at the Golden Core level.

Shen Xuan’s eyes flashed faintly with red light, his Divine Sense swept through like lightning.

No mistake.

The Nascent Soul within the True Monarch was already nowhere to be found.

In its place was a dim-glowing, unstable, extremely feeble Golden Core.

With Shen Xuan’s discerning eyes, he judged that this ’Golden Core’ probably wouldn’t last a few days before it completely collapses, regressing to the Spiritual Sea Dao Foundation.

And that Spiritual Sea Dao Foundation would eventually dissipate too.

True Monarch Qing Yun was dissipating powers.

No wonder the Spiritual Qi here in the back mountain forbidden area was dense, even surpassing the main vein of the Sun Clan Territory.

This was due to the dissipation and backfeeding caused by True Monarch Qing Yun’s dissipating powers.

"Profound Ice, paying respects to the True Monarch."

Shen Xuan’s expression became solemn, and he bowed respectfully.

Although he was unwilling to come, having seen the True Monarch, the proper etiquette could not be discarded.

True Monarch Qing Yun had presided over the sect for hundreds of years, with illustrious achievements,

his position was unquestionable.

True Monarch Qing Yun slowly opened his eyes.

Those eyes that once discerned all affairs of the world were now no longer clear, appearing somewhat turbid and dim.

"Profound Ice, you have come."

The voice was aged, with a hint of fatigue.

Shen Xuan stepped forward a few steps, stopping a yard in front of the True Monarch.

Upon closer inspection, True Monarch Qing Yun appeared old and frail, his face full of deep wrinkles, his figure hunched and emaciated.

Gone was the immortal aura, more resembling an elderly man of the mundane world, near the end of his lifespan.

Fortunately, his spirit remained decent.

After all, a Golden Core still existed within his Dantian, maintaining it.

"True Monarch summons, what commands might you have?"

Shen Xuan asked directly.

"Nothing urgent."

True Monarch Qing Yun lightly shook his head, sighed deeply: "Old age has come, feeling immensely lonely, wanting to see old friends and chat. Many words, no one to confide in."

Their gazes silently met.

Shen Xuan slightly nodded, expressing understanding.

Having cultivated to such a Realm, many insights and Mental Realm could only be comprehended and shared among peers.

True Monarch Qing Yun slowly stood up.

"This place has decent scenery, would Profound Ice accompany me for a walk?"

"As you wish."

Shen Xuan replied, then followed along.

Soon, the two walked side by side, leisurely strolling along the path between the woods.

True Monarch Qing Yun turned his face to look at Shen Xuan beside him.

Tall and straight, full of vigorous energy, emanating youthful vitality, yet restrained with latent prowess.

His eyes revealed an unmistakable look of envy.

"Youth is truly wonderful."

He murmured under his breath, seemingly both reminiscing and reflecting.

"No longer young."

Shen Xuan answered softly, his tone calm with a hint of melancholy.

"I am over two hundred and sixty years old. Friends and family from past years, those who haven’t formed the Inner Core, are now all gone."

In his mind, vivid faces flashed by in succession.

Ding Yuyao, Zhao Chunsheng, Lv Zhengying, Wang Fugui, Wen Zijian, Tang Renhao, Zhu Jintang...

These people died peacefully of old age.

And there were many more who fell amidst the clash of blades and swords, battling life and death.

True Monarch Qing Yun was silent.

In silence, they walked side by side, traversing the serene mountain path.

After a while, True Monarch Qing Yun slowly spoke, his voice low: "Profound Ice, you have been to Qin Country for over forty years, have you gained anything?"

He did not inquire about old friends, nor mention unfinished tasks.

Only asked about Shen Xuan’s own Taoist path and cultivation progress.

"Gained slight benefit." Shen Xuan replied.

"Oh? Let’s hear it."

True Monarch Qing Yun’s eyes slightly narrowed, revealing a look of inquiry.

Shen Xuan smiled faintly.

At this moment, True Monarch Qing Yun, having his Realm fallen, couldn’t see through his depth.

Instead of wasting words to explain and describe, it would be better to let him witness personally.

With a slight shift in thought.

A blue and a red, two spiritually vibrant technique fishes, leaped out from his body, wagging their heads and tails, lively and vivid.

Under Shen Xuan’s exquisite manipulation, the blue and red fishes suddenly approached, entwined head to tail, spiraling and swimming.

Amidst the flow of Dao Rhyme, they fused and transformed, turning into a slowly rotating Tai Chi Yin-Yang diagram, naturally formed by Dao Rhyme.

"Water and fire harmonized, Yin and Yang Tai Chi! Have you indeed mastered it?"

True Monarch Qing Yun’s body trembled slightly, staring fixedly at the suspended Tai Chi diagram.

On his elderly face, there was shock and disbelief.