Chen Xun watched as Little Crane's figure disappeared from view, then turned to Black Bull with a smile, "Bull, I've successfully taught Old Mo the Five Elements immortal path. Come and take a look."
"Moo?" Black Bull looked puzzled, unsure of what Chen Xun wanted it to see.
The two of them walked to the edge of the coast, where the boundless sea shimmered under the moonlight, the silvery surface seeming to stretch to the horizon.
In the distant starry sky, countless brilliant stars were densely packed, resembling a vast and boundless sea of stars, sparking endless imagination.
Chen Xun and Black Bull sat quietly by the coast, flipping through a small booklet that detailed the enhancement pathways of the Five Elements spiritual roots.
For a moment, the only sounds on the silent coast were the waves and their breathing, though it seemed they could also hear some eerie laughter... instantly disrupting the beautiful atmosphere.
Both Chen Xun and Black Bull had strange smiles on their faces, occasionally exchanging glances, lacking any outward demeanor of strength. Black Bull even placed a hoof on Chen Xun's shoulder.
The scene was bizarre, but to them, it was perfectly normal. Having weathered countless storms together, they were brothers in life and death.
Even in this grand world, no living being could comprehend the bond they shared, an indescribable sense of closeness and relaxation that always existed between them.
Time slipped away unnoticed, and the night deepened.
They stopped discussing, and the booklet was stored in a storage ring.
Chen Xun took out two chairs made from the Crane Spirit Tree, holding a fishing rod in his hand, and called out, "Bull, want to fish?"
"Moo?" Black Bull grinned. It never fished, always catching fish with Little Chi.
Chen Xun looked helpless, already understanding Black Bull's thoughts. He walked straight to the seaside, chose a spacious spot, and began adjusting the baitless fishing rod.
He didn't know why, but over the years, he always enjoyed fishing without bait.
Perhaps it was the ultimate thrill of getting something for free; sometimes, even when he caught a pile of junk, he felt like he'd hit the jackpot.
"Maybe this is the joy of being a man," Chen Xun sighed inwardly, casting a glance at Black Bull, seemingly with a hint of mockery.
"Moo?!" Black Bull's eyes widened. What did Chen Xun's look mean?!
"Bull, don't overthink it. Eldest brother just wants to show you a trick," Chen Xun's gaze suddenly fixed ahead, his brow furrowing slightly. It seemed Ximen Black Bull's mind was catching up to his.
Damn it...
"Moo~" Black Bull flicked its tail and quietly walked forward, squatting next to Chen Xun, its eyes unblinkingly watching the hook several miles from the shore.
It carefully snorted, its eyes full of wisdom, eager to see the eldest brother's free fishing method. It believed again!
The man and the bull waited quietly for a big fish to bite, and it lasted quite a while until the horizon began to lighten. Chen Xun still maintained his original posture.
Black Bull's eyes were a bit dazed. No catch?!
It cautiously glanced at Chen Xun, who remained calm, like a meditating monk, filled with absolute confidence, saying nothing...
Black Bull snorted and ignored Chen Xun.
It began setting up thirty-six incense burners, arranging a small sacrificial array to absorb the gifts of heaven and earth, as the purple qi was rising from the east!
Before long, the coast was filled with curling smoke, and Chen Xun was completely enveloped in it, yet he remained undisturbed by the outside world.
Because at this moment... his primordial spirit was within the star pivot.
Countless stars scattered across the sky, with various nebulae intertwining, forming all sorts of strange and unique sights.
In this vast star pivot, billions of stars shone brightly, and these were the star pavilions...
Countless star pavilions flickered within the star pivot, some dazzling, some gentle and warm, some eerie and strange, with nebulae swirling and star clusters twinkling, like a grand cosmic scene.
Every time Chen Xun came to the star pivot, his primordial spirit would stand silently in the darkness for a long time.
He couldn't imagine what kind of great power could create such a spectacle.
Every time he saw this place, he felt like a speck of dust, yet also filled with an inexplicable excitement.
Without such a grand world, it would be a disservice to this immortal path, a disservice to the longevity he and Bull sought.
"Heh." Chen Xun, dressed in a bandit suit, wore a gentle smile, but from another perspective, it looked comical and bizarre.
He transformed into starlight, following a special guide, entering a star pavilion.
This pavilion was nameless, with only five people, including Chen Xun.
It was a message he saw while wandering around the great star pavilions: purchasing special heavenly materials and treasures valued at top-grade spirit stones.
As soon as the message was out, someone responded, but it was clear the person wasn't satisfied. Chen Xun contacted him separately to ask if he would accept two items.
The result was an instant agreement!
The person immediately pulled Chen Xun's primordial spirit into a dim star, with no light visible.
Inside the nameless star pavilion.
Shi Jianbai: "Old Man Crossing the World, you're here."
Chen Xun's gaze focused, scanning the information within the star pavilion. The other three were absent, and no identity information was revealed, quite special, seemingly just for communication.
Old Man Crossing the World: "How do we trade? The goods are ready, valued at a hundred thousand top-grade spirit stones."
Shi Jianbai: "You can choose any location on the Southern Yu Continent, but I think it's best not to meet face-to-face."
Old Man Crossing the World: "That suits me."
Shi Jianbai: "The Yao Terrace Immortal Palace, at the Myriad Phenomena Immortal Academy built on the Southern Yu Continent, I have a room there."
Chen Xun fell silent upon hearing this. The Yao Terrace Immortal Palace was undoubtedly one of the transcendent forces of the Great World of Taiyi, not belonging to the Xuanwei Heaven domain. He had only heard a little about it.
The Yao Terrace Immortal Palace had a long legacy, with rumored techniques surpassing top-tier levels, a dreamland for many prodigies cultivating immortality.
The palace's industry remained vast, with the Immortal Academy being one part, capable of storing any secret, even legacies.
Legend has it that a room in the Immortal Academy is a blessed land, possessing great power, not to be underestimated.
If one could purchase a room in the Immortal Academy, it represented significant wealth and a formidable backing, leaving Chen Xun in awe. Indeed, those who could produce top-grade spirit stones were truly wealthy.
His gaze focused, responding, "Give me the energy coordinates, but how will the spirit stones reach me?"
Shi Jianbai: "Old Man Crossing the World, do you have a Tianyin Pavilion there?"
The Tianyin Pavilion was a branch of the Nine Heavens Immortal Alliance, managing the Nine Heavens Immortal Sound Array Disk, with all sorts of messages from each region emanating from the pavilion.
The pavilion's system was vast, and it wasn't unusual for a grand elder of a sect to work there. The information obtained there was always a step ahead, allowing one to seize the initiative.
Li Chen Island naturally had one, floating in the air. Chen Xun nodded, his divine sense spreading the message within the star pavilion: "Yes."
"Then that's good. Seal it with a storage ring, and have someone from the Tianyin Pavilion deliver it to the Myriad Phenomena Immortal Academy."
Shi Jianbai's divine sense was exceptionally calm, "This is also an extra task for the Tianyin Pavilion. They will do it, and I'll cover the spirit stones."
The Tianyin Pavilion's messages could be transmitted so quickly, naturally including the stability and cross-domain nature of their spatial channels.
Many major forces conducted transactions through them, very convenient, without worrying about being robbed or swapped, as experts would handle such matters.
Old Man Crossing the World: "The goods are ready. If you run, how will I find you?"
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow. In the world of immortals, transactions were always cash on delivery. Who would send the goods first?!
