Chapter 318 - 186: I Have My Own Plans

Chapter 318: Chapter 186: I Have My Own Plans

Seeing Shen Wuchen’s proud, cold demeanor, Zhang Zhentian immediately understood.

’Junior Brother Shen’s goal is to defeat me. If I tell him to leave now, how is that any different from a direct insult? He must be furious, right?’

He hurriedly tried to explain, "Junior Brother Shen, don’t misunderstand. I just..."

However, before he could finish, Shen Wuchen cut him off with a cold expression.

"I can make my own decisions."

In truth, Zhang Zhentian’s worries were unnecessary. Given Shen Wuchen’s one-track mind, how could he possibly think so deeply? He simply didn’t want to leave at a time like this.

As for insults, Wuchen True Monarch never cared about such things.

Zhang Zhentian’s previous trip to the Demon Race had shown Shen Wuchen the use of his Mental Realm. If he supported Zhang Zhentian, it could produce a powerful effect.

Now, with the Sect in turmoil, he simply wanted to act as support for Zhang Zhentian. But since Zhang Zhentian was telling him to leave, he didn’t know how to bring it up. Nervous, his long-standing habit made him blurt out those words.

But after speaking, he was in a bind. ’Now that I’ve rejected Senior Brother Zhang with this attitude, how am I supposed to tell him I want to help him fight?’

Unable to think of what to do, he silently turned his gaze to Xu Ran.

Seeing Shen Wuchen’s resistant attitude, Zhang Zhentian felt helpless. Not knowing how to persuade him, he thought it over and also turned his gaze to Xu Ran.

He knew that Junior Brother Shen greatly respected Senior Brother Xu and wanted him to help persuade Shen Wuchen.

Xu Ran sighed at the sight. He could sense Shen Wuchen’s intentions. He also understood Shen Wuchen; he was a steadfast person. Despite his usual respect for Xu Ran, once he had made up his mind, it was very difficult to change it.

After a moment of contemplation, he looked at Zhang Zhentian and said, "You know the situation in the Overseas Archipelago. Conditions there aren’t necessarily better than in the Sect. Do you really think going there is a good choice?"

After the Wangyue Sect relocated their entire sect to the Overseas Archipelago, Xu Ran had made a point to learn about the region.

In terms of sheer landmass, if you added up the area of all the scattered islands in the Overseas Archipelago, it would be even larger than the combined territories of Immortal Ancient, the Demon Race, and the Evil Demon Race and Phoenix Race.

A vast region meant abundant resources, yet no one in the Cultivation Realm was willing to give it a second glance. Only those who truly couldn’t make it in the Cultivation Realm, or those on the run, would choose to go to the Overseas Archipelago.

The reason was quite simple. First, the environment on the vast sea was complex and harsh, filled with all sorts of strange and bizarre conditions.

Furthermore, the sea contained a peculiar Power of Law that restricted a Cultivator’s Divine Sense. Once out on the sea, it was very easy to get lost.

However, those were all secondary issues. The most important point was that the Heaven and Earth Law Dao Rhyme of the Overseas Archipelago was not apparent.

The most crucial part of a Cultivator’s practice is comprehending the Heaven and Earth Law Dao Rhyme. If they were in an environment where the Law Dao Rhyme was not apparent, cultivation would become exceedingly difficult.

Moreover, going to the Overseas Archipelago was tantamount to being exiled from the Cultivation Realm. Returning would be difficult, as they would be considered invaders. The Cultivation Realm did not permit forces from the Overseas Archipelago to set foot on its territory.

Of course, this referred to factions or Loose Cultivators without a sect. If a Sect’s disciple was sent on an assignment, their return would not be affected.

In other words, people from the Overseas Archipelago could not enter the Cultivation Realm, except for normal business dealings. However, people from the Cultivation Realm could enter the Overseas Archipelago at any time.

It wasn’t that the people of the Overseas Archipelago didn’t want to impose a Restriction; it was just that the vast sea was too difficult to control.

After hearing Xu Ran’s words, Zhang Zhentian hesitated for a moment before saying, "Although the Law Dao Rhyme is not apparent in the Overseas Archipelago, Junior Brother Shen follows the path of the Flying Immortal Stream. He doesn’t need much comprehension to begin with, so the environment there probably won’t affect him much."

This was also why the Sect planned to have Shen Wuchen go to the Overseas Archipelago. Those who followed the Flying Immortal Stream were genuinely suited for the environment there.

Xu Ran nodded lightly. "That’s true, but the Overseas Archipelago doesn’t have the order of the Cultivation Realm. It operates on a more primitive law of survival. Wuchen himself isn’t skilled in combat, and more importantly..."

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Shen Wuchen. "Why did you come here this time? You don’t need to worry about anything. Just say it directly."

Zhang Zhentian was a bit confused, not understanding why his senior brother had suddenly brought this up.

Shen Wuchen was slightly taken aback. After a moment’s hesitation, he turned to look silently at Zhang Zhentian and said with a stiff expression:

"You... as long as you’re all right. My condolences."

"Ah." Zhang Zhentian let out a sound of surprise, then he realized what was happening. It turned out that Junior Brother Shen had come to comfort him this time.

This stirred his emotions. He recalled that the last time he had been listless after his defeat by Qin Yufeng, it was Junior Brother Shen who had helped him get back on his feet.

’Now he knows about my grandfather and is worried about me, yet this is the moment I choose to suggest he leave the Sect for the Overseas Archipelago...’

At this thought, Zhang Zhentian couldn’t help but feel a little guilty. It wasn’t that there was anything wrong with his suggestion, but that the timing was inappropriate.

After a moment of silence, he looked at Shen Wuchen and said, "Thank you for your concern, Junior Brother Shen."