In the nine domains, the cultivatorsâ cultivation could be considered quite high.
However, in Lu Zhouâs eyes, their speed was as slow as a tortoise.
When the ten cultivators rushed over, they finally saw Lu Zhou.
Lu Zhou had been in the abyss for a long time. Although 100 years had passed, he did not show signs of aging. Only his hair and beard had grown longer. That was something that could not be helped. With his senses sealed, where would he find the time to take care of his appearance and image? However, the divine mark robe was still very clean. Since cultivators were unlike humans and rarely not secrete filth, he looked just like an old man with a long beard and long hair.
âThereâs someone.â
The cultivators came to a halt in the air.
One of them asked, âOld sir, why are you here?â
They were all very vigilant.
Lu Zhou raised his head to look at them. âWho are you?â
The ten cultivators looked at each other for a moment before one of them answered honestly, âWeâre here to hunt.â
âHunt?â Lu Zhou was puzzled. âDuzangâs Pillar of Destruction has collapsed. Are there still fierce beasts around?â
That person said, âItâs been 100 years since the collapse of the pillar.Compared to the other nine Pillars of Destruction, this place is very safe. Indeed, there are usually no fierce beasts here. However, thereâs oneâŚâ
âOh?â Lu Zhuoâs interest was piqued. âWhat kind of fierce beast?â.
âOld sir, you didnât see it?â
That person had been honest because he had been hoping to obtain information from Lu Zhou. Who knew Lu Zhou knew nothing about the fierce beast?
Lu Zhou shook his head.
With that, the person cupped his fists together at Lu Zhou before he said with a smile, âIn that case, letâs part ways here.â
âWait,â Lu Zhou called out in a dark tone.
âOld sir, do you have any other questions?â
âWhat kind of fierce beast?â
Lu Zhouâs tone was deep and sonorous, and his gaze was profound, causing people to shudder.
The person seemed to sense Lu Zhouâs displeasure so he said in a gentle tone, âOld sir, we only came here to hunt.â
Clearly, the person did not want to make an enemy out of Lu Zhou. Those who could travel freely in the Unknown Land were not simple, after all.
âAnswer my question, and youâll be safe,â Lu Zhou said tonelessly.
That person thought about it for a moment. In the end, he thought it was not a secret anyway so he said, âThe fierce beast looks like a goat bathed in auspicious light.â
âWhitzard,â Lu Zhou said.
âOld sir, youâre very knowledgeable. How admirable!â
Then, another person said, âThis beast often appears in Dunzang. Ever since the pillar collapsed, it has been wandering in this place. Many cultivators would come here often to hunt it. However, itâs very crafty and hard to capture.â
Lu Zhou asked, âWhere did you see Whitzard?â
The person pointed at the abyss. âEvery other month, Whitzard would hover above the abyss and let out auspicious rain. Then, it would let out a sorrowful cry. We were waiting for this chance to capture it. Calculating the time, it should appear within these two days.â
With 100 years, the humans had long understood Whitzardâs habits. Alas, they were still unable to catch it.
After hearing those words, Lu Zhou called out softly. Although his voice was not loud, it spread far and wide, sweeping in all directions.
The ten cultivators were shocked. With this, how could they not tell the old manâs cultivation base was not low?
Lu Zhou felt slightly disappointed when Whitzard did not appear. Although it seemed like he had endless supplies of divine power now, Whitzard had accompanied him through his most difficult time. How could he not be moved?
âIâll give you a piece of advice,â Lu Zhou said calmly.
âPlease speak, old sir.â
âGive up on capturing Whitzard.â
âWhy?â The person was puzzled. Why could they not capture Whitzard? The old man was truly unreasonable.
At this moment, someone pointed in the distance and cried out, âWhitzard is here!â
Everyone looked over, pleasantly surprised.
This was not the first time they had seen Whitzard. They had chased after it countless times, but it was in vain. Whitzardâs speed left them in the dust. Moreover, the Unknown Land was complex. It was truly difficult to capture it. However, this time, they saw hope. Whitzard was flying very close to them. They watched as it circled twice above the abyss, releasing a torrent of auspicious rain. Then, it let out a mournful cry before it flew high into the sky.
âCatch it!â
The ten cultivators could no longer hold back their excitement when they saw Whitzard and was about to attack.
Lu Zhou pressed his hand down.
Just like that, all ten cultivators fell to the ground, unable to fly.
âWhatâs wrong?! Whatâs wrong with me?!â
âWhy canât I fly?â
The ten cultivators turned pale in fright.
Then, Lu Zhou said slowly and clearly, âWhitzard.â
When Whitzard heard the familiar voice, it turned around and looked at Lu Zhou who was standing nearby. Then, its eyes widened, and the auspicious light on its body grew brighter, illuminating a radius of ten miles. Previously, it had tried to dim its light as much as possible to avoid detection. Now that it saw its master again, it was overwhelmed with excitement. It released its power to show its excitement as it let out a loud cry.
âThisâŚâ
The ten cultivators were dumbfounded. The fierce beast they had tried so hard to capture was now flying toward them.
Whitzard landed about ten yards in front of Lu Zhou. Then, it trotted slowly toward Lu Zhou.
Everyone: â???â
Lu Zhou looked at Whitzard.
After 100 years, Whitzard had aged slightly as well. It looked more mature now. Its fur was fuller, and its aura had become purer. Regardless if the world and people had changed, Whitzard was still Whitzard.
Whitzardâs eyes were brimming with excitement.
Lu Zhou felt warmth and gratitude suffused his heart.
âOld friend, youâre finally back!â
Lu Zhou gently placed his hand on Whitzardâs back and stroked it a few times.
Whitzard kneeled down, as though inviting its master to get on its back.
Lu Zhou did not refuse. He leaped onto Whitzardâs back and said, âLetâs go.â
Whitzard stomped on the ground and flew up, bursting with light. In just a moment, they streaked across the sky into the distance.
The ten cultivators were left behind dumbfounded. Who knew what they were thinking at this moment?
Four hours after Lu Zhou left.
A runic passage appeared, and several cultivators emerged from it.
Little Yuanâer and Conch looked at the abyss.
âWeâre here.â
Conch said, âTodayâs the anniversary of masterâs death. I wonder if our senior brothers and senior sisters will come.â
âI donât think so,â Little Yuanâer said, âCompared to the others, Emperor Shang Zhang is rather lenient. The others also likely avoid the Great Void.â
Conch nodded.
âDonât think too much. Iâll contact them later,â Little Yuanâer said.
Then, they walked toward the abyss. They brought out the sacrificial offerings they had prepared and descended slightly into the abyss.
Soon enough, Little Yuanâer discovered the Confinement Seal was gone. A puzzled expression appeared on her face as she exclaimed, âEh?! Whereâs the Confinement Seal?â
Conch flew over as well. She asked in confusion, âThe Confinement Seal belongs to master? How could it disappear?â
The cultivators who accompanied the duo here felt that something was amiss. One of them said, âLadies, thereâs no need to be anxious. Please tell me if thereâs anything.â
Little Yuanâer frowned trying to look for clues. However, how could there be clues in the abyss? A sorrowful expression appeared on her face as she said, âEven masterâs things are gone!â
Conch sighed. âPerhaps, the crack widened, and the Confinement Seal fell in there.â
âMasterâŚâ
Little Yuanâer sobbed softly as she called out for her master.
âŚ
After an unknown amount of time had passed.
While the duo was still in the midst of paying respect, one cultivator said, âItâs time to go. The emperor has said that itâs inappropriate to leave the Great Void for too long.â
âLetâs stay a little longer. Canât you give us more time since itâs our masterâs death anniversary?â Little Yuanâer asked.
âVery well, Miss Ci. Letâs wait for another two hours.â
The cultivators knew Shang Zhang placed great importance on the two girls so they did not dare to be rude.
With that, the duo stayed near the abyss for a little longer.
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