Chapter 743: Chapter 581: Exiting Seclusion

It was the seventh year since Xiao Mo had come out of seclusion.

Because Xiao Mo had delved into the River of Time, he had become entangled in a millennium’s worth of causality.

This had indeed taken a considerable toll on him.

However, after seven years of recuperation, Xiao Mo had mostly recovered.

One day, as Xiao Mo was meditating with his eyes closed in his courtyard,

ripples of Spiritual Power suddenly pulsed out from a mountain peak in the direction of Tushan, spreading in every direction.

Xiao Mo slowly opened his eyes, his gaze turning toward the source of the Spiritual Power ripples.

It was a Blessed Land Grotto Heaven, and only one person was in seclusion there.

He understood at once. ’Jun Meng is coming out of seclusion.’

Xiao Mo stood up and flew toward Gui Junmeng’s location.

When he arrived, Gui Junmeng was just gracefully stepping out of her Cave Mansion.

Sensing the aura of Immortal Realm Perfection radiating from her, Xiao Mo’s expression filled with surprise.

In his view, it would have already been a remarkable achievement for Jun Meng to break through to the Late-stage Immortal Realm during this seclusion.

He hadn’t expected her to go one step further and enter Immortal Realm Perfection. It was truly a surprise.

And when Gui Junmeng sensed the profound Daoist rhythm of the Immortal Realm on Xiao Mo, an unconcealable joy flashed in her eyes.

"Xiao Mo... congratulations on reaching the Immortal Realm," Gui Junmeng said happily, her eyes crinkling into a smile.

"Compared to you, this is nothing," Xiao Mo said, shaking his head with a smile, a hint of awe in his voice. "I never imagined you would reach Immortal Realm Perfection, Jun Meng. You’re truly incredible."

"Actually... it’s not that I’m incredible..."

Gui Junmeng shook her head gently, a complex look quietly flashing through her clear eyes.

"During this seclusion, I could faintly feel Jing Ci’s presence."

"It was as if some wondrous connection had formed between Jing Ci and me. The insights we gained during our respective seclusions seemed to be shared between us in some unseen way."

Gui Junmeng paused for a moment before continuing.

"And when I came out of seclusion, Jing Ci did as well. By now, she should have also reached Immortal Realm Perfection..."

"The insights you both gained can be shared?"

Xiao Mo was taken aback by Gui Junmeng’s words.

But on second thought, it didn’t seem entirely impossible.

Strictly speaking, Jing Ci and Jun Meng were originally the same person.

They only became two separate individuals when their Human Race and Demon Race bloodlines were separated.

Now that they had both cultivated to the Immortal Realm and were comprehending the Great Dao simultaneously in seclusion, it was indeed possible that some ineffable connection had formed between them in the unseen world.

"Oh, right, Xiao Mo..." Gui Junmeng seemed to have suddenly remembered something, her tone becoming urgent and anxious. "What about Sister Liu? How is Sister Liu Shui now?"

"Sister Liu Shui... she..."

Xiao Mo trailed off, swallowing the words that were on the tip of his tongue. A deep sadness surfaced in his eyes.

Seeing his expression, how could Gui Junmeng not know what had happened?

Her heart sank.

"Come... I’ll take you to see Sister Liu Shui..."

Xiao Mo sighed softly and flew toward a mountain peak.

Half an incense stick’s time later, Gui Junmeng followed Xiao Mo to Liu Shui’s gravestone.

Because Liu Shui’s body and soul had perished, leaving no remains, Xiao Mo had built a cenotaph for her.

Xiao Mo and Gui Junmeng each lit a stick of incense for Liu Shui.

The green smoke curled upward, scattering in the wind.

Xiao Mo then told Gui Junmeng about how Liu Shui had failed in her seclusion.

At the same time, Xiao Mo informed Gui Junmeng that he had used the River of Time to interfere with the causal path of Liu Shui’s next life.

Learning that Liu Shui would have a good life from beginning to end in her next incarnation, and could even become a Jade Realm Cultivator, brought Gui Junmeng a great deal of comfort. However, the loss of her friend still left her feeling down, and she couldn’t shake the empty sense of melancholy.

On the way back, Gui Junmeng was silent, her head lowered as if lost in thought.

Xiao Mo didn’t disturb her.

He understood that Jun Meng and Sister Liu Shui shared a deep bond.

Besides, Jun Meng was a sensitive person who valued relationships and loyalty deeply.

The pain of losing a friend was something she would have to slowly recover from on her own.

"Xiao Mo..." Just as Xiao Mo was about to step into the courtyard, Gui Junmeng gently tugged on the corner of his sleeve.

"What is it?" Xiao Mo turned around, a gentle smile on his face and a soft look in his eyes.

"Will you also leave me one day, like Sister Liu Shui did?" She slowly raised her head, gazing earnestly into Xiao Mo’s eyes, her voice tinged with an unconcealable fear.

Hearing Gui Junmeng’s question and looking into her clear, watery eyes, Xiao Mo’s lips parted slightly, but he choked up, suddenly at a loss for words.

"Xiao Mo... promise me... you won’t leave me all alone... okay...?"

When Xiao Mo didn’t answer, Gui Junmeng’s slender fingers gripped the corner of his sleeve even tighter, her knuckles turning slightly white.

"Okay..." Xiao Mo nodded with a smile, his voice gentle yet firm. "Don’t worry. No matter what happens, I will never leave you."

"Really?" Gui Junmeng looked up, seeking confirmation again, her eyes shimmering with cautious hope.

Xiao Mo smiled, reached out, and gently stroked Gui Junmeng’s long, silky hair, which flowed like a waterfall, as he whispered:

"Really..."

...

「Tushan.」

When Tushan Meng learned that Tushan Jing Ci had successfully come out of seclusion and entered Immortal Realm Perfection in one fell swoop, she was overjoyed.

Not only that, but the Grand Array was now complete.

Tushan Meng felt that she could finally take the last step.

In Tushan Meng’s view, once that happened, Tushan would not only become the greatest power in the Demon Race’s World, but even the World of Ten Thousand Laws would be nothing to them.

Tushan, on behalf of the Demon Race’s World, would repay the humiliation of the two Human-Demon Wars twofold!

However, just as Tushan Meng was preparing for the final step,

one night, Tushan Jing Ci walked into Tushan Meng’s courtyard alone.

"Jing Ci, what’s wrong?"

Looking at her disciple, Tushan Meng asked softly with a faint smile.

"Master." A sharp killing intent suddenly flashed through Tushan Jing Ci’s eyes. "I demand that we kill Yuan!"

"And your reason?" Tushan Meng, still smiling, asked in an unhurried tone.

"I don’t need a reason. There’s something very wrong with that person. I have a gut feeling she’s using us. If you trust her, Master, I’m afraid all of Tushan will be doomed beyond recovery!"

Tushan Jing Ci said coldly, her voice filled with unquestionable certainty.

"Hehehe... Oh, Jing Ci..." Tushan Meng chuckled softly, her tone profound. "Yuan may be using me, but am I not also using her?"

Tushan Meng stood up and gently patted Tushan Jing Ci’s shoulder in a soothing gesture.

"The Array blueprints she gave me... I’ve already examined them repeatedly with several Elders. Rest assured, she can’t pull any tricks!"

"And before long, I will make you the first Cultivator since the Ancient Times to step into the Lost Second Realm!"

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