Chapter 198: Chapter 114: Leaving the team and travelling, the world behind the ancient starry sky road! (Seeking monthly pass!)_2
He directly approached a seemingly middle-aged figure, about fifty years old, from the group, and with a salutation, he said:
"Brother Zhang, may I have a word?"
"Brother Chen?"
Caught off guard by Chen Chang’an’s call, Zhang Xuandao was a bit puzzled.
But, after a moment of doubt, he nodded and said:
"Of course."
Zhang Xuandao was not disrespectful and followed Chen Chang’an to a deserted spot:
"Does Brother Chen need anything?"
Zhang Xuandao, the Peak Master of Tongtian Peak of the Tianshui sect, was, by generation, a fellow disciple of Sect Master Li Daoran.
He was approximately three to four hundred years old.
He had cultivated the five organs within his body to perfection and was a Great Cultivator in the late stage of the Fifth Realm, nearing perfection.
The purpose of his journey to Tai Xuan’s secret realms was to assist Chen Chang’an in leading the disciples.
"Brother Zhang, here’s the thing,"
Chen Chang’an said:
"Brother surely knows that I’ve practically always stayed within the Sect, never venturing down the mountain to train."
"I know very little about the outside world."
"I am clueless about managing a team."
"So, I wish to ask you to temporarily assist me in guiding the disciples. If you’re willing, that is?"
Hearing Chen Chang’an’s words, Zhang Xuandao was taken aback:
"Are you intending to leave, Brother Chen?"
"Yes, Brother, I indeed have to go and take care of some matters." Chen Chang’an nodded and then explained his intentions.
Although not verbose, his intentions were clear.
In essence, Chen Chang’an felt that something was drawing him in ever since he entered Tai Xuan’s secret realms.
His intuition told him that this thing was crucial.
If obtained, it might help remove his misfortune and enhance his future prospects. Thus, Chen Chang’an wanted to break off from the group and seek it out on his own.
Moreover, Chen Chang’an stated that he felt his lack of experience was a hindrance in fulfilling the Sect’s task of leading the disciples through Tai Xuan’s secret realms.
In contrast, Zhang Xuandao’s experience was far superior to his.
Hence, Chen Chang’an wanted to request Zhang Xuandao to help him.
After Chen Chang’an’s explanations, Zhang Xuandao had a clear understanding of Chen Chang’an’s intentions.
Truthfully, he supported Chen Chang’an’s decision.
At present, within the Tianshui Sect, Chen Chang’an was undoubtedly the stabilizing force.
If he could breakthrough, it would bring immense joy to the Tianshui Sect.
However, while he approved, Zhang Xuandao firmly opposed to Chen Chang’an setting off alone.
In Zhang Xuandao’s view, even in a large group, the Tai Xuan’s secret realms were filled with dangers, and going alone would be even riskier.
It was unacceptable, absolutely unacceptable.
Not to mention, it seemed like his fellow disciple was severely injured by the Dao and could expire at any moment.
This was absolutely unacceptable.
Zhang Xuandao’s thoughts were simple - even if it meant his death, Chen Chang’an must be safe.
Therefore, he didn’t agree with Chen Chang’an setting off alone.
Zhang Xuandao shook his head vigorously and said;
"Brother Chen, no, I can’t agree with you venturing out alone. It’s too perilous."
"If something were to happen to you, I don’t know how I would face Sect Leader Elder Brother, and the Great Elder once we return."
Hearing Zhang Xuandao’s words, Chen Chang’an nodded and said:
"Brother Zhang, I understand your concerns."
"But, if I don’t go, I won’t rest easy."
Next, he changed his tone and clarified his determination.
Seeing Chen Chang’an unwavering, Zhang Xuandao knew he couldn’t convince him to stay.
Instantly, he contemplated a compromise:
"Then, Brother Chen, how about you take the group of Brother Qingxuan and others with you when you go? Would that be acceptable?"
The Brother Qingxuan and others Zhang Xuandao referred to, were the group of Mountain Lords and Elders who accompanied them this time.
They had considerable cultivation, around the Fifth Realm.
Zhang Xuandao wanted Chen Chang’an to take Qingxuan Dao and others with him when he left to provide additional security.
"Brother, there’s no need for that." Chen Chang’an shook his head, refusing Zhang Xuandao’s suggestion.
He then added:
"Brother, it’s not that I don’t want to take Brother Qingxuan and others with me."
"It’s just that the place I’m going to is extremely dangerous. They won’t be much help even if they go."
"I might have to split my focus to take care of them."
"So, I think it’s better if I go alone."
Chen Chang’an’s words left Zhang Xuandao speechless .
Although he was reluctant to admit it, he understood that Chen Chang’an was telling the truth.
While Qingxuan Dao and others were not weak, compared to Chen Chang’an’s stature of a Great Scholar, they come up just short.
If they were to follow Chen Chang’an, it was uncertain who would end up taking care of whom.
"Then, Brother, what about the disciples of the Sect?"
"Without you around, I’m worried that some petty crooks would target us."
"Like the Ten Thousand Swords Sect and the other factions outside the Central Continent that have always been coveting our Sect."
To retain Chen Chang’an, Zhang Xuandao changed the topic.
However, while he was trying to keep Chen Chang’an with this topic, it was indeed a matter the people of the Tianshui Sect were actually facing.
Among their current team, only Chen Chang’an was at the Six Realm.
If Chen Chang’an left, then they would be left without a Great Cultivator of the Six Realm.
