Chapter 979: Farewell

Your Excellency, you came this time for the Tianwai passage, right?

Chen Chuyang gazed lightly at the White Deer King, seeing through his purpose at a glance.

Coming here for no reason, you must have discovered something, just like Qi Ruohua—after that woman got the answer and was intimate with Chen Chuyang, she left, not staying long on Longshe Shan, very sensible.

Before leaving, Shang Hongxue personally saw her off; their relationship improved greatly, they became familiar with each other, and naturally got along well.

Shang Hongchen couldn't do that, nor dare appear before Qi Ruohua, fearing her mockery; after all, Shang Hongchen is not Shang Hongxue, and by status she should still call Qi Ruohua "older sister".

"Not bad, Fellow Daoist, you forcibly opened a passage inside the channel; if not for you, Your Majesty and I might study for decades and still not be able to enter Tianwai."

The White Deer King did not conceal it, directly stating his purpose: first, to thank Chen Chuyang for his deeds.

Without him, those people might have died inside, and their plan would be delayed again.

Inside the passage, the White Deer King and others had entered once, seeing Chen Chuyang's grand handiwork, thus naturally knowing he had entered the passage unnoticed; originally they did not think it was his work, but upon reaching the end, some arrangements revealed clues, and everyone thought of Chen Chuyang.

The second purpose of this visit is also to inquire about the situation in Tianwai—whether that passage can lead into Tianwai.

Is it safe?

This is the most important.

Chen Chuyang listened as the White Deer King recounted how they discovered it and what they wanted to do, telling him everything in detail.

"Your Excellency White Deer King, are you intending to go to Tianwai?"

"Indeed." The White Deer King took a deep breath, helplessly saying: "Fellow Daoist also knows my lifespan is long; if I don't go to Tianwai, I fear my lifespan is nearing its end, so I must go to Tianwai as soon as possible to make a breakthrough and prolong my life."

"The lifespan of the Monster Race also has an end; it is not infinite."

"It's merely ten times that of humans, seeming much but actually not much."

"Ten times the cultivation time is needed to match human cultivation; there are gains and losses."

"The White Deer King's accumulation is sufficient; he has confidence to go to Tianwai for a breakthrough."

"Once he breaks through, he will no longer need to worry about lifespan."

Chen Chuyang nodded slightly, indicating understanding.

"If it's a lifespan issue, I can understand." Chen Chuyang said: "That passage is safe; one can go to Tianwai, and those people have already proven this. As for reaching Tianwai, survival depends on one's abilities, fate, and luck."

"The passage is random; I also don't know where it leads. This is also to protect us—if it were always the same place, we'd soon be discovered, making our journey to Tianwai dangerous."

"Your Excellency White Deer King, when do you wish to depart?"

The White Deer King gave a bitter smile: "Naturally, I want to leave early and prepare early."

"I can understand the arrangement of the passage; it's also for the good of our world."

"Random arrangement is correct."

"This world had better not... be exposed."

"If we can isolate, we should isolate; that is best and safest."

"Fellow Daoist Chen Chuyang, before I leave, I wish to ask you to look after the Monster Race."

After saying that, the White Deer King bowed.

Chen Chuyang hurriedly helped him up, saying: "No, no, Your Excellency White Deer King, rest assured—I will watch over this world, no problem."

"Whether human, Monster Race, or others, I will treat them all equally."

"Currently, humans and all races live in peace, and will continue to do so."

"This world is too weak; only by sticking together can we survive."

"At such a time, to still kill each other is foolish."

"On this point, the White Deer King and Chen Chuyang agree."

"With your words, Fellow Daoist, I am reassured; the next one to succeed me is the Green Deer Monster General, whose ability is not bad, talent excellent in all aspects; entrusting him to you, I am greatly relieved."

"I only fear that after I leave, the Monster Race may encounter problems, and I might not return for a long time."

"In the future, I look forward to meeting you, Fellow Daoist, in Tianwai; then we can share drinks and talk."

"Good."

The two clasped fists and bumped them.

Taking it as a promise, to live, to go on living.

Then, waiting to meet again.

"It won't be far." Chen Chuyang added.

The White Deer King smiled and nodded: "Then I will await you, Fellow Daoist, in Tianwai."

Again cupping his hands, stepping back two paces, the White Deer King bowed and performed a great salute to Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang wanted to stop him but couldn't in time; after the White Deer King performed the salute, he nodded to Chen Chuyang and then turned and left.

Watching that retreating figure, Chen Chuyang knew the White Deer King was determined to go to Tianwai; he estimated that within a few months he would depart.

Before departing, the White Deer King needed to arrange everything in advance for the Monster Race, after all, it differs from humanity.

With that relationship, Chen Chuyang would naturally protect the Monster Race.

As for how the Monster Race and humanity get along, we already have a precedent; just continue as before.

This world remains centered on Chen Chuyang; others and other forces are no problem.

As long as Chen Chuyang nods, the Monster Race's issues are no problem.

"White Deer King, White Deer King, you will ultimately have to leave."

That Monster King, who had schemed for many years, finally bore to leave.

After this world fell into stability, humans and the Monster Race will coexist peacefully for the next hundred years without change.

Once everything trends toward stability, humans and the Monster Race will both usher in a burst of genius, and this world will enter a rapidly developing era.

These strong ones, if they remain, will instead be harmful, hindering the rise of the next generation.

Resources are limited; if they do not leave, the next generation cannot rise.

Those leaving this time are not just the White Deer King; the Monster Race side will also see a batch of Demon Kings depart.

Among humans, it is the same.

After the White Deer King left, the next day, for some reason, a True Person came.

He was still the same, waiting outside.

Chen Chuyang went out to meet him; seeing Chen Chuyang come out, Yin Gui Zhenren was overjoyed.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist."

"Greetings, fellow Daoist." Chen Chuyang clasped his hands and said, "Yin Gui fellow Daoist, you've come this time not just to say goodbye, have you?"

Yin Gui Zhenren paused for a moment, asking, "Who else is saying goodbye to you, fellow Daoist?"

"Your Excellency White Deer King, he came yesterday and bade me farewell."

"I see." Yin Gui Zhenren understood; those wanting to leave were not just him, the White Deer King was also anxious.

"Your Excellency White Deer King should also leave; he's stayed in this world too long, and remaining would only be worse."

"That's right." Chen Chuyang nodded, saying, "And you, Yin Gui fellow Daoist, actually want to leave as well?"

Yin Gui Zhenren spread his hands: "I can't not leave; the Yin Gui Sect's interior has already stabilized. After the Heavenly Heart Old Ghost died, I have no opponent left. Staying in this world would bring no challenge; the only way is to go to Tianwai, seek pressure, and fulfill my Dao."