Chapter 994: Tianlian Zhenren Sets Out for Tianwai

After Xiao Liyu's Advancement was completed, there was a bit more bustle on Longshe Shan.

The most heart‑wrenching person is none other than Heishanyang; its favor was snatched away, not a bit left.

Indeed, not a single bit remains; everything went to Xiao Liyu, and this little carp knows how to act coquettishly, having manipulated Chen Chuyang's thoughts.

Because of this, Heishanyang has more than once tried to beat up Xiao Liyu, to make clear who the boss is; the boss hasn't spoken, yet it dares to vie for favor—does it not want to live?

The time hasn't come yet; it must wait, wait for the day Chen Chuyang goes into seclusion, then properly educate Xiao Liyu.

Time passes in this atmosphere.

Another month passes.

Tianlian Zhenren pulls Shang Hongchen and voices her thoughts.

She wants to leave this place, to go to Tianwai, to seek the opportunity that belongs to her, to seek the future that belongs to her; staying on Longshe Shan forever is not a solution. After Shang Hongchen's matters are settled, all her affairs will be arranged, and that heart can also pursue its own future.

The path of cultivation requires moving forward; without moving forward, there is only failure.

When comfortable days linger too long, one becomes lax, and then no longer has such thoughts; this is not the life Tianlian Zhenren wants. This world has no place for her to reside, at least not now; she'd rather strive in Tianwai.

Like White Deer King and his companions, disregarding life and death, going to Tianwai to do everything within one's utmost ability, to chase higher realms.

"Master, can't you stay on Longshe Shan forever, accompanying your disciple?"

"The disciple wishes to be with you, just as now, isn't that fine?"

Shang Hongchen does not want her master to leave; Tianwai is very dangerous, and she knows it well. Though the master's strength is decent, it only applies in this world; once she leaves this world for Tianwai, the master will still be a low‑rank individual.

Low‑rank individuals finding a way to survive and obtain resources is far too difficult.

It's not that she looks down on the master; it's that most people in this world are like that.

The genius in everyone's eyes becomes nothing upon reaching Tianwai.

With Tianlian Zhenren's strength, going to Tianwai will most likely result in death.

"Hongchen, you have already become married, a wife; I, as your master, can now be at ease with you."

"With this, the master has no regrets left, so, Hongchen, the master staying here any longer has no meaning."

"Tianwai is truly the master's battlefield; even if the master dies there, it is a death for oneself, a death without regret."

Tianlian Zhenren grasps her disciple's hand and earnestly says, "Hongchen, you should support the master; I truly want to go to Tianwai."

"And you, my disciple, if the master does not die, there will still be a day in the future when we meet."

Shang Hongchen holds her master's hand, reluctant to let go.

She grits her teeth, unwilling to believe what she has heard.

Her eyes filled with reluctance; she knows that once the master decides to leave, she will depart quickly.

Her master will not dawdle, nor merely talk.

"Master, have you decided? Tianwai is not Longshe Shan; once there, you will have no friends and no trustworthy people. If danger arises, master, you will have to face it alone."

"I, the disciple, cannot bear to lose the master; perhaps you could wait until my strength rises, and then we go to Tianwai together, okay?"

Tianlian Zhenren shakes her head: "Hongchen, your strength is still weak."

"The master cannot wait this many years."

"You, if you wish to see the master sooner, work hard on cultivation."

Shang Hongchen grits her teeth, staring at the master; her master has given a great deal for her.

But herself hasn't even let the master enjoy happiness, and the master is about to leave.

"Master, really can't you wait for the disciple?"

Tianlian Zhenren shakes her head and looks toward the mountain.

She needs to discuss this matter with Chen Chuyang.

After all, leaving is no small matter; a farewell also requires Chen Chuyang's permission.

"Master, the disciple will accompany you." Shang Hongchen volunteers.

Tianlian Zhenren shakes her head: "Hongchen, the master can go alone."

"But..."

"There is no but."

Tianlian Zhenren raises her hand, preventing her from following.

She turns and walks up the mountain, standing before Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang, aware of her purpose, smiles and asks, "Leaving now?"

"Hmm." Tianlian Zhenren nods: "I've troubled you these past days; without you, I might already have turned to dust."

When the Heavenly Heart Sect was destroyed, only Chen Chuyang took her in, bearing enormous pressure; at that time, everyone wished her dead.

Chen Chuyang, disregarding their murderous intent, resolutely sheltered her; this kindness the Tianlian Zhenren cannot repay.

"These days of protection seem beyond my ability to repay your kindness; in the future, if we meet in Tianwai, if there is a chance, I will repay you."

Tianlian Zhenren finds it even amusing herself, yet she still wishes to convey her feelings.

"Your kindness, your assistance, your life‑saving favor—future, I will find a way to repay them."

"This time, I will leave Longshe Shan for Tianwai; I hope you can give me a hand."

The only one who can let her depart is Chen Chuyang.

That passage, she has no right to enter, and others will not let her in.

Those people do not trust her, nor wish to give her a chance.

Although Tianwai is dangerous, that passage is the sole route to Tianwai controlled by these forces; not everyone can enter, nor does everyone have the opportunity. Each entry is limited, and the major factions control the selections.

Even though the passage is perilous and Tianwai is dangerous, many still are eager to go, even clamoring for it.

Over many years of accumulation, countless have died, and many remain; those people need this chance.

Walking the void path leads only to death; they would not do that.

The passage is dangerous; compared with the void, these dangers are negligible.

"Have you decided? Once it's set, it cannot be changed."

"I've decided," Tianlian Zhenren bowed, lowering their posture extremely low.

Tianlian Zhenren knows Chen Chuyang can let them leave; even if those forces object, Chen Chuyang has a way.

"When do you plan to go?"

"In three days," Tianlian Zhenren thought for a moment and gave a specific time.

"So urgent?" Chen Chuyang asked in surprise.

Tianlian Zhenren took a deep breath and replied, "Staying in Longshe Shan will corrode my body and mind. I need to leave early, adapt to the Tianwai world sooner; perhaps when we meet in the future, you might need my protection."

"Haha, that's hard to say. With the True Person's talent, once you reach Tianwai, you're guaranteed to soar skyward," Chen Chuyang flattered with two sentences.

Tianlian Zhenren waved a hand, "I hope so too, and hope to repay the kindness in the future; I'm afraid it's just wishful thinking."

"Having this thought is fine; at least there's a goal."

"Right," Tianlian Zhenren nodded, "This time, I trouble you. As for the reward, I'll gather it in advance; if I don't die, the next time we meet, I'll give it to you."

"Fine," Chen Chuyang smiled, noting that this was a clever person who knew what they needed.