Chapter 385

The Taixuan World.

The group returned from the Wind and Cloud World, their expressions still stunned.

Especially the Qingyun group—the Water Qilin had not elaborated on the chat group's affairs; this was their first encounter with such a scene, and even Dao Xuan, whose composure was as steady as stone, could barely hold it together.

"Why didn't the Spirit Lord mention something this important?" Dao Xuan muttered. "The Dao Lord is truly a supreme master of cosmic power—he can pull people straight out of time and space! This is no different from the legendary Luohuan Immortals."

Tian Pangpang snapped out of his daze and said, "The Spirit Lord is still young—she surely can't tell what's important from what isn't."

"Tian Fatso, I heard that again!"

The Spirit Lord's voice came from afar: "When I get back, you're dead!"

"Pfft!"

Tian Ling'er burst out laughing.

She rarely saw her father make a fool of himself.

Shuiyue chuckled: "Tian Fatso, good luck to you."

"It's fine—the Spirit Lord is still quite reasonable," Dao Xuan suppressed his laughter. "When we return, younger brother, just apologize properly to her."

"By the way, we need to discuss another matter," Dao Xuan said. "Previously, the Dao Lord said all of us could ascend to this realm—what are your plans? Will you ascend to the upper realm on our side, 07, or to the Dao Lord's world?"

"Do we even need to think?" Tian Pangpang's expression turned serious. "No one knows what the Immortal Realm of our world is like. What if, when we ascend, we find demons and monsters everywhere—or if the spiritual energy has dried up?"

"Then we'd be crying out to heaven and getting no answer, calling to earth and getting no reply!"

Shuiyue agreed: "Tian Fatso hit the nail on the head. From now on, all of Qingyun should ascend to this world! The Spirit Lord is here—she can look out for us. The other Immortal Realm? Total darkness. Not a good place at all."

Dao Xuan pondered: "Your thoughts align with mine. Let's discuss it again with Cangsong when we return, then make our decision."

Just then, a portal opened in the void.

"The Spirit Lord is urging us to leave—let's go," Dao Xuan said, reluctant, looking at the others.

The spiritual energy here was far too dense; returning to Qingyun would feel like stepping back into a spiritual energy desert—it would take a long time to adjust.

"Senior brother, we'll come back someday," Tian Pangpang said confidently. "We've got the Spirit Lord behind us—ascension to the Immortal Realm is just a matter of time."

"Well said."

On the other side.

Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing were having the same conversation.

Xiao Qing gazed longingly: "It'd be perfect if we could settle down here. With the Dao Lord around, no one could ever bully us."

Xiao Bai nodded: "Mm. One day, we'll definitely ascend here."

"Huh!" Xiao Qing's expression changed. "Sister, I think I left something behind—I need to go look for it. Why don't you go back first?"

Xiao Bai nodded.

Suddenly, catching sight of Xiao Qing's swift retreating figure, a flash of insight struck her: "Xiao Qing left something behind? She's been with me the whole time—what could she possibly have left?"

In an instant, she understood Xiao Qing's true intent. Xiao Bai's face flushed red: "This little sister—so shameless!"

She called out toward Xiao Qing's departing form: "Xiao Qing, come back quickly!"

"You go ahead, sister—I'll be right back."

The voice drifted back, leaving Xiao Bai stunned.

After thinking it over, she still opened the dimensional portal and returned to her own world.

Daluo Heaven.

"Miss Nie, from now on, that estate belongs to you. As for the Golden Armor Divine General—if you need him, I'll lend him to you temporarily," Zhang Taixuan said to Nie Xiaoqian. "If you don't, just send me a red packet later."

Nie Xiaoqian nodded: "Yes, Dao Lord."

"Yan Chixia, as my first provisional disciple, I can't leave you empty-handed." With a thought, he seized a mountain thousands of meters high, inscribed it with divine runes, shrank it to three inches, and tossed it over. "From now on, this mountain is your cultivation ground. Where you choose to establish it is up to you."

Yan Chixia respectfully accepted the mountain and said: "Master, I wish to establish my ground at Lanruo Temple—it's where I met my own master. It's the perfect place to found a sect."

"Fine," Zhang Taixuan nodded. "Then you may both leave."

"Yes." Yan Chixia glanced at Nie Xiaoqian, saw she had granted access, and departed immediately.

But Nie Xiaoqian remained where she was.

"Dao Lord," Nie Xiaoqian said hesitantly, "could I take out a loan to buy a weapon? Right now I only have spiritual soul power—besides spiritual perception and spells, I have no other means of attack. It's not safe."

"Alright," Zhang Taixuan nodded. "I'll lend you a weapon for now. Pay me back in points when you earn them."

With a thought, a staff wreathed in black mist appeared in his hand.