Chapter 875 - 339: Desire of the Ear_2
At a certain moment, the Divine Phoenix Celestial Venerable looked up at the sky and softly said,
"He has returned."
Yushan Daoist smiled and said, "As a master, I must go to greet him." He turned his head and asked, "What about you? Would you like to come along? After all, he is your junior brother."
The Divine Phoenix Celestial Venerable seemed somewhat hesitant.
After a slight pause, she shook her head,
"Better not. In the previous world, we were senior and junior sister, but here..."
"Alright then. It’s your decision."
Yushan Daoist did not interfere with her personal matters. After bidding farewell, he rode a crane to the sky to welcome Fan Wubing.
Just like back then when he rode a crane to the Fan Family and brought Fan Wubing to the Eternal Immortal Sect.
This pair of master and disciple reunited amidst the pouring celestial light.
Yushan Daoist offered his highest respect to this disciple. It was recognition of him as the master of all beings, surpassing the distinctions of emotions and etiquette between master and disciple.
Fan Wubing smiled and said,
"Your disciple has lived up to your expectations, bringing justice back."
Even though Fan Wubing was invincible in the world, the absolute ruler of this Small Thousand World, he remained unchanged in front of Yushan Daoist.
Yushan Daoist was tearful,
"You are the pride of your master, the greatest fortune of this world!"
A group of mighty ones waiting for Fan Wubing’s return witnessed such a moment.
Although they did not witness Fan Wubing ending the rule of the Heavenly Dao with their own eyes, they clearly felt that indeed, something in this world had changed.
The sky seemed to become brighter and clearer.
...
Fan Wubing landed in Changning City, where many were already waiting.
Immortal Emperor Jiang Xuan stepped forward first. Dressed in a luxurious imperial robe, surrounded by the court ceremonial crowd, he approached Fan Wubing.
Even in front of his own people, he extended an extremely solemn bow to Fan Wubing,
"On behalf of Shangjing, I extend to you my highest respect."
Fan Wubing accepted this courtesy,
"The contributions of Shangjing are immeasurable. You have borne too much for this world. On behalf of the world’s people, I express my gratitude to you."
Jiang Xuan could only represent Shangjing,
whereas Fan Wubing could represent the world.
The mutual recognition opened a new Chapter.
After the triumph ceremony concluded, Jiang Xuan felt relieved. In the garden of the Imperial Palace, the man who had carried immense pressure for ten thousand years revealed an unrecoverable fatigue and said to Fan Wubing,
"I’m considering finding a successor."
Fan Wubing asked,
"Planning to rest?"
"Yeah. I want to find a place to retire to the countryside." Jiang Xuan spoke these words with relaxation and happiness.
Fan Wubing was somewhat surprised,
"I thought you would say something like traveling the world,"
Jiang Xuan shook his head,
"I prefer staying in one place, living a simple ordinary life."
Fan Wubing laughed and said,
"Just like her."
"Her?" Jiang Xuan was somewhat puzzled, "Which her?"
Fan Wubing looked at Jiang Xuan and paused. He tried to remember who he was referring to. But the more he thought about it, the more it felt like catching the moon in water, only dispersing the last fragment of memory.
He couldn’t even remember who he was talking about. So, he tried to think of someone he knew who also liked to stay in one place living a simple ordinary life.
He smiled slightly,
"Gu Lan."
Jiang Xuan laughed and said,
"I am not like Qinkong Da Feng Immortal. To me, staying in one place without going anywhere makes me feel at ease. But as for her, I guess it’s just her nature."
"Indeed. Just like her name, as a secluded orchid in a valley, beautiful on her own."
"You, the master of all beings, are still showing off to me." Jiang Xuan, feeling unburdened, became more approachable and down-to-earth.
Fan Wubing also jested,
"Aren’t you planning to find a partner? The successor of a royal family should at least be a descendant, right?"
Jiang Xuan said,
"That’s true. But perhaps I’m also quite particular. I always feel that if it’s not someone I truly love, I can’t talk about continuing the bloodline or so. Let’s see, once everything settles down, I’ll wander around, and if I meet someone I like, that would be nice."
"Hmm."
After bidding farewell to Jiang Xuan, many others hoped to speak with Fan Wubing.
All were mighty ones overseeing various regions.
Logically, it’s necessary to talk to them. After all, this world will need them to help mend it.
But Fan Wubing was indeed very tired now, only wanting to rest well, so he temporarily declined requests for meetings.
Walking on the streets of Changning City, he was no different from ordinary people.
The people he passed by would never imagine that they had just met the master of all beings, the absolute ruler who had created a new life for the world.
Fan Wubing felt somewhat confused. He kept pondering the feeling of loss in his heart during his conversation with Jiang Xuan just now.
Peach Blossoms asked in his heart,
"What are you troubled about again?"
Fan Wubing accepted the criticism from Peach Blossoms, not enduring it alone, he asked,
"Hua’Er, have I ever said anything about what would happen after conquering the heavens... or something like that?"
"Hua’Er? What kind of ridiculous name is that! Change it back for me!" Peach Blossoms thought for a bit, "It seems you did have such thoughts."
"Right, you feel that way too!" Fan Wubing was somewhat excited, "But specifically what?"
"I... can’t remember either."
"Could it be an illusion?"
"How could it be an illusion! You rule this world now, how can there possibly be illusions."
"If it’s not an illusion, what could it be?"
"There’s only one answer..." Peach Blossoms said, "Destiny has quietly changed."
"Changed?"
"Hmm. Perhaps the destiny of a certain person or event has been rectified, leading to changes in the destiny of everything in the world. Simply put, someone or something that should have existed, no longer exists."