"You are Little Tiger?" Wang Baole asked slowly as he stared at the old man in front of him.
"Yes, and no," Moonstar Sect Laozu replied in a hoarse voice.
"I have followed you for many years. I was once a demon and a sword spirit. I experienced countless eras and traveled through the galaxy. In the end, I was willing to die and gather a strand of my immortal divine consciousness. I followed you into this world and became your protector."
"Speaking of which, many years ago, I met you once on your planet. I enlightened one of your Dharma Puppets and made it strange. I believe that it has helped you to a certain extent over the years."
"Many years ago?" Wang Baole muttered to himself. After a while, he waved his right hand and a puppet flew out from his storage bag. This puppet … Wang Baole hadn't used it for many years. It was the first puppet he had made. After that, many changes happened to the puppet.
"Yes, it is." Moonstar Laozu smiled.
Looking at the puppet and then at Moonstar Laozu, Wang Baole had a strange expression on his face. He thought of his puppet. It seemed that … it had an indescribable evil interest in the so-called strange aspect. In the past, anyone who was entangled by it would end up in a miserable state.
This evil interest didn't match the image of Moonstar Laozu in front of him, who didn't look very impressive but still had the demeanor of a transcendent being.
Wang Baole took a few steps back for no reason. He looked at Moonstar Laozu with a more serious expression.
"Don't be afraid, Fellow Daoist. Before I died, I was still able to fight you. Now that my divine consciousness has reincarnated, I am no match for you even though I have reached the third step." Moonstar Laozu said indifferently. He waved his hand and two prayer mats appeared and landed at Wang Baole's feet.
"Please sit."
Wang Baole looked at the prayer mats carefully. He scanned them with his divine will and confirmed that they were safe. Then, he sat down cross-legged. Various thoughts flashed through his mind. He completely understood the cause and effect of this agreement.
They had made a promise sixty-eight years ago, and now, they were meeting in front of the cliff. When Wang Baole arrived, he thought that he had guessed the other party's identity, but now, he realized that his guess was both right and wrong.
He guessed that Laozu of the Moonstar Sect was Little Tiger.
However, he didn't expect that there was another identity apart from Little Tiger's identity. So … this sixty-eight year promise, rather than saying that it was a meeting with him, it was better to say that it was a meeting with Wang Yiyi …
Because … Wang Baole could guess who the Lord was. It had to be Wang Yiyi's father. The way he addressed her, and the image of Wang Yiyi emerging from the mask in Wang Baole's arms, made it clear to Wang Baole that he had guessed correctly.
"Uncle Xu …" said Wang Yiyi softly. She bowed slightly to Laozu of the Moonstar Sect.
Laozu of the Moonstar Sect smiled. He looked at Wang Yiyi for a long time, and then his smile grew even more benevolent.
"Yiyi, it's time."
Wang Yiyi opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something. But in the end, she said nothing.
Seeing this, Wang Baole's heart trembled. At the same time, Laozu of the Moonstar Sect looked away from Wang Yiyi and toward Wang Baole. He stood up and clasped hands and bowed to Wang Baole.
"Thank you, fellow daoist, for protecting my young master."
"You don't need to thank me for this." When he looked at Wang Yiyi, his gaze was very gentle. It could be said that … she was the one who had truly accompanied him throughout his life.
Ever since they first met, until now.
"Senior, why have we agreed to meet here today?" Wang Baole took a deep breath, looked at Patriarch Yue, and asked in a low voice. He wanted to know what would happen in the end of the sixty-eight-year promise.
Yue Xing Laozu's expression was solemn. He still maintained his cupped fist posture and did not get up.
"Fellow Daoist, I have three things to discuss with you."
"First, we will welcome the return of our Young Master and complete the Young Master's Divine Soul. For the final resurrection … we will complete the final step of preparation." As he spoke, Laozu of the Moonstar Sect waved his right hand. Instantly, the air distorted, and numerous shards appeared out of nowhere. Streams of light shot out in all directions, filling the sky with dazzling light. Boundless light filled the area, turning it into a sea of light.
The source of the sea of light was none other than the shards. As they shone brightly, the shards gathered together in midair between Moonstar Laozu and Wang Baole. Finally, they formed … half a mask!
When he saw the mask appear, Wang Baole's breathing quickened. He pulled out his own mask from his robe. As soon as the mask appeared, an intense, resplendent light shone out from within it. It was dazzling to the extreme. The two pieces of the mask seemed to be pulled together by some invisible force. Slowly, they merged together ….
The mask was complete!!
There were no more shards, and a shocking aura emanated out from within it. The aura was holy, as if it could not be violated. It seemed capable of suppressing everything in all directions. The starry sky of the Moonstar Sect began to tremble, and even the Minor Sect Holy Region was affected.
"This mask was personally created by our Master. When it was first created, it appeared complete. However, from the very beginning, there were already cracks and fragments. There are seventeen pieces in total, and each piece contains a shard of the Young Master's Divine Soul. That is why the Young Master's Divine Soul can be nourished within it. Once … the day comes when the mask is complete, and there are no more cracks, all of the Young Master's Divine Soul can fuse together … and be resurrected!
"However, in order to complete the mask, a special method is required. The main ingredient required is … the Immortal's Bone!
"Only a complete Immortal can form the Immortal's Bone.
"Therefore, the second reason why I invited you here, Fellow Daoist, is that I hope you … can quickly acquire the Immortal's legacy and become a true Immortal.
"Before that, the Young Master will remain by my side. I will use my divine will to maintain the integrity of the mask while I await your success."
When Wang Baole heard this, he seemed unperturbed. However, deep within his eyes, there was a complicated look. He was no fool. On the contrary … he had experienced far too many things, and had developed a sharp mind. He was able to detect the hidden meaning in the man's words.
He didn't know what the man was trying to hide, and he didn't want to ask. His eyelids drooped slightly, hiding the complicated look in his eyes. Even Moonstar Laozu, who was also a sharp person, didn't notice his actions. He continued to speak.
"The third thing is the reward …" Before Moonstar Laozu could finish his sentence, Wang Yiyi suddenly spoke up.
"Uncle Xu, don't hide it from him."
Moonstar Laozu paused and looked at Wang Yiyi.
"I don't want to hide it from him. Uncle Xu … tell him the truth." Wang Yiyi spoke softly. If one listened closely, they would hear that her voice was trembling. As she spoke, she didn't seem to dare to look at Wang Baole. She lowered her head and walked silently toward the mask floating between Wang Baole and Moonstar Laozu. As she neared, she slowly fused into the mask.
Her back was filled with fear and loneliness, as well as a deep sense of avoidance. As she fused into the mask, she slowly disappeared ….
It was as if she didn't want to face what would happen next.
Wang Baole raised his head. His half-closed eyelids slowly lifted. He looked at the mask and sighed.
"Could it be that the Immortal's Bone alone isn't enough to completely heal the cracks in the mask?"
There was no reply from within the mask. Moonstar Laozu fell silent. He looked at the mask, and then at Wang Baole. The wrinkles on his face had clearly deepened.
After a long moment, Moonstar Laozu said in a low voice, "We still need your fate."
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