"Elder Cai, someone came from behind to ask about the situation here and if there's anything we can help with."
Many people were still lingering in the sky near the entrance to the secret realm. Many of them had already known the whole story and were waiting for the final result.
Unfortunately, after such a long time, even the last trace of the Brilliant Secret Realm had disappeared from the sky, but the person inside still hadn't come out.
That was Jin Xian's Star Alliance Leader. Why couldn't she come out? No one believed it. They could only say that something had happened inside and was holding her back.
At this moment, a person hurried to Elder Cai's side and asked him.
At this moment, Elder Cai was the person with the highest prestige here. Before the Great Elder left, he had also instructed him to take care of everything.
"No need. It's only been a few days. Tell the people behind to stabilize the situation. Don't let the Alliance Leader see this situation when she comes out. Otherwise, she will be disappointed in us." Elder Cai's tone was a little heavy, but he didn't notice it.
"Tell them that. Why aren't they going?"
"Yes." That person hurried back and rushed to the Misty Island to pass on the message.
"Say, it's indeed a little strange this time. So many people have fallen into it. It's a little different from the usual." Some people were discussing among the scattered people around.
"Isn't that so? Even the Star Alliance Leader was alarmed. Moreover, she hasn't appeared yet." Another person interrupted.
"Do you think the Alliance Leader will …?" Another person said with uncertainty. Although he only said half of the sentence, everyone understood what he meant.
"Don't spout nonsense. You have to know that without the Alliance Leader's existence, how could we have such good days? Furthermore, if she was willing to risk her life for her own people, who else would be able to do the same?" The first person heard his words and reprimanded him.
"No, that's not what I meant. Sigh, this stinky mouth of mine. Pah, pah, pah. The Alliance Leader is lucky and will definitely be fine." He suddenly slapped himself a few times. He didn't know why he thought of such words. He actually dared to say them.
"It's good that you know. If the Star Alliance heard you, you would have died in vain. No one would sympathize with you."
"Look, there's something over there." Suddenly, someone exclaimed and broke the silence. Everyone followed this gaze and looked forward.
Ripples began to appear in the previously calm void. It was as if something was about to appear from somewhere.
"Could it be!" Elder Cai was overjoyed and quickly moved forward.
As the ripples gradually expanded, a white vortex began to appear there. It suddenly expanded from the size of a small eye to more than ten feet wide.
"Everyone, hurry up and get away from there!" Elder Cai suddenly thought of something and roared in the sky.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, but they still obeyed Elder Cai's warning. They didn't approach, and instead retreated a bit.
Just as everyone left, two giant beasts suddenly rushed out from inside. Countless hurricanes swept out from the surroundings, bringing with them countless wind blades that shot back and forth in all directions. The whistling sound filled the entire sky.
Those who were closest to the tornado could not withstand it at all and were blown away. If everyone had been closer, there might have been casualties.
That was because the giant beast continued to charge forward. Soon, another giant beast rushed out and stopped in front of everyone.
"This is?" Everyone stared at the scene in front of them, dumbfounded. They didn't know why such a thing had appeared.
Some people took out the weapons in their hands, wary of the unusual guest in front of them.
However, when the two giant beasts stared at those people, a huge aura rushed out. Those people panicked and couldn't control their bodies.
Like dumplings, the sky fell down one after another, and the sound of splashing water was endless.
However, a beautiful figure flew out, dispelling everyone's vigilance.
"Alliance Master."
Elder Cai hurriedly signaled the people behind him to put away their weapons, and he went forward to meet them alone.
"What's going on?" Xing Cai looked around and saw that there were still many people flying up from the sea below. They looked like they were in a mess. She frowned and asked.
Elder Cai awkwardly explained the situation. He didn't hide anything from Elder Cai.
"En, I know. The matter inside has been resolved. Basically, everyone has been rescued." After listening, Xing Cai's expression softened a little and she ordered indifferently.
At this moment, one by one, figures began to appear in the air. Before each of the unaffiliated individuals left, they respectfully bowed towards the palace, thanking the palace for saving their lives. Only then did they fly away.
The people of the Star Alliance returned to the side and stood still. They looked at Xing Cai with fanatical eyes. It could be said that she had given them an extra life.
Some people were already very excited when they saw Xing Cai come out. When they saw their relatives and friends appear, they couldn't help but rush forward. Many people even shed tears.
Xing Cai's eyes were a little wet when she saw all this. She felt that everything she did, even if she had sacrificed a lot, was worth it.
When a few figures came out at the same time, they led all the people of the Star Alliance to Xing Cai.
"I'm sorry, Alliance Master. I've caused trouble for you again. I …" The Great Elder said with an ashamed face. He originally wanted to go in and help the Alliance Master. In the end, he was rescued by the Alliance Master before he could find her.
"It's okay. I understand your intentions. Quickly bring the others and gather together." Xing Cai interrupted him. When she saw that Elder Wu and the others behind her were safe and sound, she was very gratified.
Some people kept thanking her, but some people were still sacrificed inside. This was something that she really couldn't do anything about.
Outside, there was a situation of recognition. Inside, there was also a lot of crying.
Of course, only Xiang Xiang was crying.
"Brother Gu, can you not go?" Xiang Xiang, who had tears in her eyes, hung her whole body on Gu Zheng's waist. She raised her head and begged.
"Xiang Xiang, you are completely free now. Also, you see, the outside world is so dangerous. You are still too weak now. I still have to go on a new adventure. I can't accompany you." Looking at Xiang Xiang's tear-stained face, Gu Zheng was still a little reluctant.
However, Xiang Xiang's current status was no longer suitable for her to follow him. He had discussed some things with General Lei before and knew that Xiang Xiang couldn't leave that place for the time being.
Moreover, Xiang Xiang was still so young. As long as she was there, there was endless room for growth. He couldn't stay with them forever. Sooner or later, they would have to separate. It was better to leave now.
"But I can't bear to part with you. I'll go with you, okay? I don't want to go back." Xiang Xiang was still unwilling. She shouted at the top of her lungs and hugged Gu Zheng's leg without letting go.
"Xiang Xiang, your Brother Gu still has important things to do. If you really want to find her, then go back and cultivate well. When you grow up and become stronger in the future, won't it be fine?" General Lei consoled from the side.
"Yes, when you grow up in the future, come find me." Gu Zheng said with a face full of reluctance. Although he knew that with her growth period, who knew how many tens of thousands of years it would take for her to grow up. At that time, she would probably still forget about him.
It could be said that after this separation, it was likely that they would not meet again. Although he was also a little reluctant, he had to do this.
He had already promised Xing Cai that he would go home with her and help her understand her wishes. This was also the condition that he had made when he borrowed something from her.
If it was possible, he would help her do one thing without violating his own principles.
On the way back, she had talked to him, but she would not leave immediately. It would probably take a few years. First, she had to recover from her injuries and deal with the matters of the Star Alliance.
"Really? At that time, I can look for you? " After hearing this, Xiang Xiang said with a sob. Her two big watery eyes were swollen from crying, causing Gu Zheng's heart to ache.
"Really, you have to believe me. I'll give you this. When you've completely grown up, take this thing and look for me. This way, even if you become more beautiful, I'll know it's you." Gu Zheng squatted down and sniffed Xiang Xiang's nose. He took out the pearl from before and placed it in Xiang Xiang's small hand.
"Okay, when I grow up, I'll look for you!" Xiang Xiang clenched the pearl in her hand tightly. Her clear voice was filled with thoughts.
"Good girl, then I'll take my leave first." Gu Zheng stood up and patted Xiang Xiang's head again.
"Fellow Daoist Gu, thank you for everything you've done for Xiang Xiang. I'll remember you. If you need anything, please don't hesitate." General Lei thanked Gu Zheng again.
"No need. Xiang Xiang is so smart and cute. I'll help her even if you don't need me." Gu Zheng smiled and glanced at Xiang Xiang one last time. Then, his figure flashed and he left.
"Brother Gu!" Seeing Gu Zheng leave, Xiang Xiang's tears gushed out like a dam bursting out of a dam.
Xing Cai saw a figure suddenly appear beside her. She was not surprised. She only said indifferently, "So fast. I thought you'd have to wait a little longer. You're really ruthless."
Although she knew that Xiang Xiang was not his sister, she was still dissatisfied when she saw him come out so quickly.
Gu Zheng did not speak. His face was full of bitterness. He looked at the giant beast in the sky and took a step. A few auspicious clouds automatically appeared under his feet. He left with Xiang Xiang. Even after disappearing to the end, Gu Zheng's eyes were still looking in that direction.
Seeing this, Xing Cai's face looked a little better. She felt that maybe there were some difficulties that she did not know about.
"Let's go." After a long time, Gu Zheng exhaled. It was as if he wanted to spit out all the bad feelings in his heart.
Soon, the place became empty again. After Xing Cai left with the people of the Star Alliance, the others also left one after another.
What they did not know was that the Brilliant Light Secret Realm would not open again.
After Gu Zheng and Xing Cai entered the Misty Island, they began to recuperate in seclusion. Half a year later, Gu Zheng came out of seclusion first. Relying on his strong recovery power and his own ability, his injuries were not very serious.
However, Xing Cai estimated that she still needed some time. Her injuries were much more serious than Gu Zheng's. She would not be able to come out in a short time.
Although many of the rogue cultivators on the island had left, the degree of liveliness did not decrease. Those who were caught, the moment the Black God died completely, the power that did not belong to them disappeared. All of them were beaten back to their original state.
Almost most of them had been reduced to the Third or Fourth Order. Only a few of them maintained their cultivation. It could be said that most of them had dropped a lot.
Therefore, the Star Alliance checked most of them. After killing a group of hardcore loyalists, they released them. It was estimated that after a few hundred years, the so-called traces of the Black God would be completely forgotten in their hearts and they would become members of the Star Alliance.
Everyone was assigned to their own place and some things were given to them to do.
However, except for some of the higher-ups, they did not know that everyone on the Misty Island had to move back to the original island because the geographical conditions there were better. However, all of this would have to wait until Xing Cai came out of seclusion.
Gu Zheng stretched his waist and calmly walked through the crowd. He looked at the people around him as if he was relaxed. He also felt refreshed. Although it had only been half a year, many people did not recognize him now.
Unknowingly, Gu Zheng came to the restaurant where he practiced. Now, it was boiling inside. It was much more lively than outside.
Gu Zheng curiously walked in and found that it was almost full of people. Most of them did not have any food in front of them. Instead, they were staring at the kitchen as if waiting for something.
This familiar scene made Gu Zheng a little absent-minded. It was as if Gu Zheng was back to the time when he was practicing inside and Xiang Xiang was running around happily. Even if the tip of her nose was sweaty, she was not willing to rest.
"Come, come, my master's fresh dishes are out." A clever young man shouted from behind. He was holding a red food box in his hand. He then came to the front counter and said, "Let me see, whose turn is it this time?"
"Master Liu Shimin, Immortal Liu, your food is ready. Please give me a signal so that I can send it to you."
"I, I am here." A person suddenly raised his hand. His face was full of expectation.
"Okay, come, everyone make way." The young man said. His body nimbly shuttled back and forth between the gaps of the crowd. Soon, he placed the food box in front of him.
According to the usual practice, after opening it, he stood beside him and collected his feelings so that he could make better progress.
Gu Zheng asked as he stabilized the fragrance in the air. There seemed to be a particularly familiar feeling in it. This was because he could already smell a trace of star power and the smell of fused materials.
"As the eldest disciple, when will you be able to take charge alone? Why are you running around and not learning from your master?" A person at the side joked.
"What do you know? My grandmaster said that only by listening to the different needs of different people can one take a step forward. Otherwise, one would be an ordinary chef. What do you know?" The young man said disdainfully. When he said the word grandmaster, his face was full of worship.
Gu Zheng looked at the young man called Qian Tun or Qian Tun with amusement. He had really neglected his specific surname. However, he was a very smart young man.
When did he say such a 'profound' principle? However, he did not say anything. He turned around and walked towards the innermost area. He wanted to see if what he thought was correct.
"Immortal, no one is allowed to enter this place. Master Liu personally instructed us to do so." Unfortunately, just as Gu Zheng walked to the counter, the person who seemed to be the shopkeeper immediately shouted and blocked the only intersection with his body.
Gu Zheng looked at this unfamiliar person. His face was amiable, and his words were not unpleasant.
Gu Zheng wanted to say something, but suddenly, a surprised voice came from behind.
"Master."
The tone seemed to be uncertain. Deng deng deng, he hurriedly ran over. When he saw Gu Zheng's side profile, he immediately shouted at the shopkeeper.
"You dare to block my master? Do you want to die? Quickly get out of the way."
As he spoke, Qian Tun eagerly pushed the dumbfounded shopkeeper aside and respectfully opened up a path for them.
"Master, please enter."
Gu Zheng walked in under the astonished gaze of the crowd.
After Gu Zheng's figure disappeared, the crowd behind him suddenly exploded into discussion.
"Who is he? Is he really his master?"
"You don't know him either. He's ignorant and inexperienced, right?"
Some people who obviously knew Gu Zheng spoke of his deeds, causing the crowd to exclaim.
Most of the people here were rogue cultivators who had missed the Radiant Land and stayed here.
They did not expect this ordinary looking young man to have such strength and that enviable culinary skills.
One must know that Master Liu was now his in-name disciple.
Qian Tun glanced at the shopkeeper, patted his shoulder and said, "It's fine. Don't worry, he won't be so calculative with you."
After saying that, he blocked the door and did not allow anyone to enter.
Qian Tun also interacted with Gu Zheng a few times as Master Liu's disciple. He discovered that Gu Zheng was a very good person. Usually, if no one provoked him, he would not lose his temper.
If someone dared to use their cultivation to barge in, Qian Tun suddenly thought of the three peak Heavenly Immortals who 'begged' Gu Zheng. In the end, they found three unconscious people on the island the next day.
Gu Zheng continued to come here as though nothing had happened.
Gu Zheng did not ask about what was happening outside. Soon, he arrived at the backyard.
At this moment, the scene inside was still the same as before he left. Master Liu was currently sweating profusely and imitating him, activating the traces of star power in the array. The white light that was the size of a flame made Gu Zheng's heart ache.
Of course, he did not have the ability to make a fire out of thin air. He just asked an acquaintance to make a big stove below. He poured his own magic power into it and it looked good.
Gu Zheng watched him use it clumsily. However, he had a little talent in cooking. With such simple conditions, he could make a good dish.
Unfortunately, his aptitude was a little bad. He would not be able to enter the peak Heavenly Immortal Realm in this lifetime. Otherwise, Gu Zheng would be a little tempted.
Master Liu was very attentive. He did not even notice Gu Zheng coming in. He put all his energy in front of him. He was afraid that if he was not careful, all his previous efforts would be wasted.
Gu Zheng looked around with nostalgia. In the end, he sighed and made a few hand seals. Finally, a white light entered Master Liu's mind.
It only contained the method to use this formation diagram and how to draw this formation diagram. Then, Gu Zheng's figure slowly turned blurry and disappeared from this place.
When Master Liu came back to his senses, there was no one there. He did not care that the dish in front of him was about to be destroyed. He quickly knelt on the ground and shouted,
"Nameless disciple Liu Quan thanks Master for your help."
How could he not know what he thought of himself? Later, Master Liu relied on this array to comprehend some things. Not only did he successfully advance to the peak Heavenly Immortal Realm, but he also made a name for himself.
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