"Third sister, what are you thinking about? We're just going to the Dongxuan Dao Academy to broaden our horizons. Leave the garbage recycling plant to us," said Chen Xun, laughing as he rested his hand on Black Bull's back. "It's right in the Mengmu Sea Region, so we can meet anytime. You're still young, and some experiences are necessary for true understanding."
"Brother Xun, isn't the Dongxuan Dao Academy a place for prodigies?" Little Chi ran ahead of them, eyes filled with worry. "If Sister Crane goes alone, won't she be bullied?"
"Yeah, big brother, I can't duel. I can't go!" Little Crane nodded emphatically, squatting in front of Chen Xun with eyes full of grievance. She really didn't want to go.
Everyone in the Mengmu Sea Region knew about the Dongxuan Dao Academy. It was a frequent haunt of the Nine Heavens Immortal Sound Array Disk, filled with powerful figures and prodigies, a world apart from theirs.
"You don't need to worry. I've arranged for some backing for our third sister there," Chen Xun waved his hand, a hint of sternness in his eyes as he explained, "Third sister, I'm not sending you to the academy to compete with those prodigies."
"But big brother..."
"There are many seniors there. Cultivating at the academy is better than reading and contemplating alone at the garbage recycling plant," Chen Xun's gaze grew deep and his words solemn. "You don't need to be involved in matters here. It's good to make friends with peers."
Hearing this, Little Chi's expression also calmed down. They had discussed this before. Since Brother Xun said there was backing, he must have his reasons, and Sister Crane should be safe there.
"I understand... big brother," Little Crane's mood was somewhat low, not daring to defy her big brother's arrangements.
"Hmm?" Chen Xun raised an eyebrow. "Third sister, we'll visit you at the academy every year. Don't act like it's a farewell. Our family's rules are different from those powers that abandon people."
"Big brother, I'll be obedient," Little Crane bit her lower lip, her head lowered. She had never made friends or met any seniors and didn't know how to interact.
"Moo~" Black Bull's head nudged Little Crane's face, and she gradually smiled. Second brother always protected her.
"This matter will be planned over time, not now. Just be mentally prepared," Chen Xun coughed lightly, his expression softening. "Everything is arranged by big brother. Rest assured, some experiences are essential in life, or there will always be regrets."
"Moo moo~~" Black Bull nodded heavily. They had joined a sect back then, and although now they felt indifferent about it, they had been very happy at the time.
If third sister skipped this step, they would feel regret. With time's erosion, the initial mindset would be lost.
"Okay!" Little Crane took a deep breath, placing her hands on her big brother's legs, looking up at him with a smile.
"Hehe," Chen Xun chuckled, patting her shoulder. Third sister had always been sensible, requiring little of his worry.
Little Chi suddenly rolled his eyes, waving his claws as he interjected, "Brother Xun, I'll go with Sister Crane, saying I'm her companion spirit beast!"
"Nonsense," Chen Xun's eyes widened, lifting it by the scruff. "They test soul age to enter. You can't just sneak in a spirit beast!"
Little Chi's eyes were filled with confusion. "Brother Xun... what about Sister Crane?"
"I used a magical artifact to test it. Her soul age in human form is unrelated to her true form, so it can't be detected. I've heard that third sister is considered mediocre in talent at the Dongxuan Dao Academy, entering purely through connections."
Chen Xun tossed Little Chi into the air, giving it an annoyed glance. "If you go in, how can Little Crane cultivate properly?"
Bang!
"Hehe," Little Chi's sly expression flashed briefly as it landed steadily, scratching its head with its claws, looking as honest as possible. "Brother Xun, I understand!"
"We still need to strengthen the garbage recycling plant outside, giving third sister a super background, right?"
Chen Xun chuckled, tossing a lump of black matter into the sea. "Then buy some big estates next to the Dongxuan Dao Academy, so third sister will naturally be worry-free inside."
Hearing these words, Little Crane felt nothing but touched. Although her big brother was strict with her, no one in this world treated her better than he did!
This goodness was pure, without any ulterior motives, the simplest and purest form of affection—family love.
"Brother Xun, well said!" Little Chi suddenly became excited. "We're really rich now, with five Trash Islands!"
Black Bull also chimed in, agreeing wholeheartedly. Big brother was a genius, even making a fortune from collecting trash.
Chen Xun watched them, merely giving a cold snort. His eyes conveyed that their big brother was still their big brother.
He suddenly turned to Little Crane, changing the subject. "Third sister, reveal your true form."
"Yes, big brother," Little Crane agreed without question, nodding immediately.
Buzz—
As soon as she spoke, the sea beneath the starlit sky trembled, waves surged, and countless immortal lights began to converge from all directions!
Black Bull's gaze sharpened, transforming its hooves into hands, and with a wave, a golden light array disk appeared.
Vast energy surged like golden portals descending upon the world, imposing immense pressure!
At this moment, the space within a thousand-mile radius was entirely sealed, even the energy abruptly vanished, all trapped within the formation.
Little Chi felt parched, an inexplicable fear gripping it.
It felt as if something inside was being extracted... Brother Bull's formation skills had improved again.
Little Crane's feet slowly lifted off the ground, dense black and white branches emerging from her body, exuding an indescribable mysterious aura.
Above the sea, a shadow appeared, blocking out the sky like a brilliant moon attracting countless rays of light, suddenly descending from beyond the heavens!
The qi of the Five Elements over the sea was slowly being drained, causing the entire void to tremble.
A majestic four-million-year-old Crane Spirit Yin Yang Tree appeared within the world.
Little Crane's aura was sacred and noble, her robes fluttering as she stood in mid-air.
Even though separated from her true form, it felt as if only a step away, enveloping and protecting this figure.
Her eyes, with their black and white heterochromia, swirled, the surrounding air filled with a strong sense of killing intent, the sea alternately turbulent and calm.
This power surpassed Chen Xun and Black Bull's Five Elements Pressure, the spiritual qi vanishing the moment it appeared, not dispersed, nor suppressed.
It inexplicably disappeared, as if reversing the spiritual qi into the qi of the Five Elements.
Now, the qi of the Five Elements in this world surged like a tide, several times denser than before!
Chen Xun and Black Bull sprang to their feet, shock flashing in their eyes. Their Five Elements spiritual roots were being drawn, as if touching the source!
Little Crane's heterochromatic eyes held a detached expression, devoid of any emotions belonging to living beings.
She spoke slowly, her voice echoing in all directions, "Big brother, second brother, my cultivation hasn't fallen behind over the years."
Little Chi's mouth gaped wide, feeling as if they had entered a new realm, witnessing Sister Crane's most terrifying spell...
The Tree Realm's Might!
