Chapter 1022: Beyond the world, storms rise; the avatar ventures beyond

Inside the Spirit Sword Sect.

Chen Churan was full of doubt; after her master returned, she always wore a smile, her face showing a smile that hadn't been seen in a long time, occasionally smiling there, her state very strange, also very terrifying.

You should know her master rarely smiles; even when facing her, there isn't much of a smile, let alone toward others, but this time seeing her elder brother return, her master seemed to have become a different person, very……strange.

"Senior Brother Ming Jianzi, do you think my master has come into contact with something unclean?"

Ming Jianzi didn't know how to explain, spreading his hands: "Junior Sister, I also don't know; if you want to know the answer, you can ask Senior Uncle, or ask your second older brother, they will definitely know."

As for whether he would tell her, Ming Jianzi also didn't know; if asked, he would pretend not to have heard.

"Senior Brother, if Junior Sister dared to ask the master, she would have already done so; why ask you?" Chen Churan gave a helpless smile: "You also know my master's character; how could I bring myself to ask? Rather, Senior Brother, you go ask; my master would likely tell Senior Brother."

"Don't drag me into this, Junior Sister; Senior Brother still wants to live a few more years."

Ming Jianzi quickly stepped back, not wanting to provoke Senior Uncle—this isn't courting death, is it?

He still wanted to live a few more years, not wanting to be targeted by Senior Uncle; having finally enjoyed a few good years, he didn't want to lose them—offending Senior Uncle is more miserable than offending his own master; within the Spirit Sword Sect, Senior Uncle is the only one who must not be offended, and anyone who offends him meets a miserable end.

Ming Jianzi had seen how miserable a person could be; that sight was very miserable, and from then on he knew a fact: Senior Uncle is not someone he can offend—at least, not now.

"Senior Brother, please, help me ask—Junior Sister I'm really curious, what exactly happened to make the master so happy; aren't you curious?"

Ming Jianzi blinked; he was naturally interested.

But he didn't want to ask, nor dared to ask; if asked, he would pretend not to have heard.

"Junior Sister, Senior Brother I still have things to attend to; I'll go ahead first."

Ming Jianzi ran off, running quickly, but he didn't dare to stay any longer—Junior Sister truly wanted him to die.

Chen Churan pouted: "Senior Brother really, you won't even do this little thing; my master isn't that scary."

"Ah."

"What exactly did the master say to the second older brother that made the master so happy?"

When Chen Churan was pondering, Xinran Zhanglao waved her hand, and Chen Churan immediately walked to her side, waiting respectfully.

"Master, you summoned your disciple—what are your orders?"

His flattering demeanor showed none of the earlier curiosity.

Xinran Zhanglao gestured for Chen Churan to sit down, but Chen Churan dared not sit, fearing the master would embarrass her.

"Master, standing is fine for the disciple."

"No need to be nervous, sit properly; I have something to tell you." Xinran Zhanglao pressed down her hand, not allowing refusal.

Chen Churan obediently sat up straight, looking at the master before her, and asked: "Master, what matter?"

Xinran Zhanglao smiled and said: "In a few days, I will go to Tianwai."

"Ah?"

Chen Churan stood up, opened her mouth, and stared in shock at the master before her.

"Master? You're going to Tianwai? Are you sure? When?"

If her master really left, wouldn't that mean she would be alone here?

Without the master, she would be miserable; happiness would depart from her. Chen Churan thought of the days without her master by her side, which would surely be less comfortable than now, and she couldn't help but blurt out: "Master, can you not go?"

How could Xinran Zhanglao not understand what this disciple was thinking? After observing Chen Churan for a moment, she said: "Chu Ran, you have grown up; with your current strength, you can protect yourself; within the Spirit Sword Sect, no one will harm you; I have already decided to give the position of Sect Master to Senior Brother Ming Jianzi, and he has agreed; from now on, you must well assist your senior brother, understand?"

Chen Churan nodded dully; she had long known this news, as the master had said it more than once.

Senior Brother Ming Jianzi is the most suitable; him becoming Sect Master is natural.

Senior Brother Ming Wuzi does not want to be a Sect Master at all—too troublesome.

She also has no such intention; being Sect Master is too exhausting, with too many matters to handle—better to cultivate in peace.

"Master, I understand." Chen Churan understood; the master's heart was set, her intention to go was fixed.

Afterward, arrangements began to be made, preparing for her departure.

"Your future cultivation will be handled by Senior Brother Ming Jianzi; he will take good care of you."

"If the two of you join forces, the Spirit Sword Sect will surely reach its peak; by then, I will await you in Tianwai."

"Yes, Master." Chen Churan straightened her posture and answered loudly.

Xinran Zhanglao nodded in satisfaction; this disciple is excellent in all respects, and what pleases her most is that Chen Churan is very obedient and will not go against her decision.

"Chu Ran, before reaching the True Realm, you must not set foot in Tianwai."

"Yes, Master."

Chen Churan naturally knew the master was worried she might act impulsively and go to Tianwai prematurely.

By then, it would be dangerous.

"Alright, I have said all I needed to; do you have anything to say?"

Chen Churan hesitated a moment, then asked: "Master, you and my second older brother?"

Xinran Zhanglao's heartbeat paused for a moment, quickly returned to normal, and then her gaze fell on Chen Churan as she smiled and said: "I have discussed with your second older brother; we will go together to Tianwai, and we will leave after a while."

"Ah?" Chen Churan was frightened—does the second older brother also have to leave?

"Master, what about my sisters-in-law and nephews?"

Xinran Zhanglao pressed down her hand: "You, don't worry; this time the one going to Tianwai is your second older brother's avatar, not his true body; don't spread this around—so far, only a few people know."

"Your second older brother is still at Longshe Shan; if you encounter difficulties, you can go find him."

Only then did Chen Churan breathe a sigh of relief: "So that's how it is; I thought my second older brother would abandon his sisters-in-law and go straight to Tianwai—I was scared to death."

Xinran Zhanglao shook her head: Chen Chuyang could not bear to abandon his lovely wives and go to Tianwai—how could that be possible?

Chen Chuyang differs from other cultivators; many cultivators can abandon everything for the Dao, later regretting it when it's too late, but Chen Chuyang enjoys the present, enjoys having his wife by his side, and as for the Dao, it can be pursued anywhere.

The avatar goes to pursue the Dao, while he remains at Longshe Shan to enjoy life, and they do not interfere with each other.

It must be said, this trick is truly impressive and fits Chen Chuyang's personality very well.

However, this is also quite good.

Xinran Zhanglao could not manage this step; they could only go with their true body.

Half a month later.

Xinran Zhanglao and the clone Qinglong Daoren arrived at the passage's location; the two sneaked into the passage, no one knew, and no one discovered.

The altar and passage could not stop their steps, as if it were an uninhabited realm.

The two entered the passage together, went through the narrow passage, arrived before that barrier, then Chen Chuyang nodded at Xinran Zhanglao, and together they entered Tianwai.

All of this, no one discovered, and no one knew.