Chapter 1814: Chapter 1814: Before Parting
Fang Yun and the others knew that Fang Bai spoke reasonably.
If they followed Fang Bai, encountering experts of the Eighth or Ninth Level of Heavenly Tribulation, they wouldn’t be able to help and might even become burdens.
And staying in the Five Elements Space Ring was equally risky; if something were to happen to Fang Bai, they would be trapped there forever.
With Fang Bai alone, he could act without concerns, and this would allow him to better utilize his skills.
Su Linglong and the others had not met Fang Bai for long, and naturally, they were reluctant to part with him, but they were not unreasonable. Since they found Fang Bai’s words logical, they looked at each other in silence for a moment before making their decision.
"Fang Bai, once we part, who knows when we’ll see each other again."
Su Linglong bit her cherry lips, her beautiful eyes welling with tears, choked up as she spoke.
"Fang Bai, you must come back soon! Ten years... no, five years... if you don’t return in five years, we’ll come and find you!"
Baili Mingyue sniffled, eyes reddened as she spoke.
"Big brother, no matter how long or how far we part, I’ll think of you, miss you, and await you every day!"
Dongfang Ruhua cried, wiping her tears.
"Take care!"
Dongfang Rushi’s nose tingled, tears silently flowed, and she nodded vigorously at Fang Bai, expressing everything without words.
The four of them were all Fang Bai’s close friends, having known, understood, and loved Fang Bai since the secular world. They were already spiritually connected, in perfect harmony. Knowing they were about to separate made them feel melancholy, with an endless stream of words they wished to express.
Su Linglong and the others were heartbroken, but Fang Bai grinned carelessly, saying, "Hey, hey, hey, can’t you all be a little happier? Say some auspicious blessings for me to hear? You are either teary-eyed or crying, as if this is a farewell never to meet again!"
Fang Yun sighed, "Little brother, I know you want to make us happy, but at this moment, how can we be happy! As for blessings, let me speak for everyone: wish you a safe journey, smooth and successful, and may you soon find Wen Rou and the others, then bring them back to the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor Palace."
Upon hearing Fang Bai intended to travel alone, without taking him along, Wu De immediately objected, his small eyes glaring as he shouted, "Fang Bai, whether Linglong and the others return to the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor Palace, I don’t care, but I’m not leaving! I’ll stay in your Five Elements Space Ring... If something happens to you and I’m trapped in the ring, that’s my bad luck, not blaming you, okay?"
The Lightning Mink folded away the fan in his hand, shaking his head, "I’m with Old Taoist Wu! If he stays, I stay; if he leaves, I leave!"
Fang Bai glanced at Wu De and the Lightning Mink, shaking his head, "You two must leave this time!"
Seeing Wu De and the Lightning Mink’s dissatisfied expressions, about to protest, Fang Bai snorted lightly, a pressure enveloping them.
Though Fang Bai’s cultivation level was only one realm higher than Wu De and the Lightning Mink, they felt as if faced with a strong expert of the Fifth or even Sixth Level of Heavenly Tribulation. Under that pressure, their faces turned pale, legs trembled, unable to withstand it.
"Fang Bai’s strength progresses at lightning speed, becoming increasingly powerful. In the future, it’ll be even harder to turn things around against him! Alas, it’s sad!"
Wu De endured Fang Bai’s pressure with all his might, deeply shocked and more in awe of Fang Bai.
The Lightning Mink had similar thoughts as Wu De.
The Lightning Mink and Fang Bai had been "old friends" for years, witnessing Fang Bai’s growth and increasing strength since the secular world. Although unruly, in his heart, he already regarded Fang Bai as his master.
Moreover, Spirit Beasts are the most loyal; once they submit to a human expert, they remain loyal for life. If Fang Bai didn’t let him accompany, he’d surely follow Fang Yun and the others back to the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor Palace.
"Can you listen quietly until I finish speaking? Fat Taoist, if you keep shaking, we won’t be friends anymore!"
Fang Bai spoke in a displeased tone to Wu De.
As he spoke, he withdrew the aura he released, making the pressure on Wu De and the Lightning Mink disappear.
Wu De, feeling relaxed, took a deep breath. Though knowing Fang Bai was partly joking, he dared not speak further, fearing the loss of this friend.
Seeing Wu De silent, Fang Bai chuckled inwardly, then continued, "Among you, the Fat Taoist and Little Mink are the strongest and already know where the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor Palace is. Therefore, you will protect and guide the others back to the Nine Heavens Immortal Emperor Palace this time."
"The nine of you should best not separate on the journey. Even if you encounter a strong opponent, you can form the Nine Bends Soul-Loss Great Formation for defense. Additionally, I’ll give each of you an amulet with my killing intent embedded, which will provide some protection when worn."
At this point, Fang Bai suddenly remembered something. He took out several items from the Five Elements Space Ring and gave them to Su Linglong, Fang Yun, Niu Ben, and Xiong Yingxiong.
"This Soul Loss Bell should be an ancient wood elemental Immortal Artifact from the archaic era, Linglong, you have Innate Wood Spirit Root, so you shall wield this Immortal Artifact."
Fang Bai handed the Soul Loss Bell, taken from Li Sheng, to Su Linglong.
The Soul Loss Bell is an archaic Immortal Artifact of boundless power. Although Su Linglong cannot fully harness its power, it might save lives when used at a crucial moment.
Knowing that an Immortal Artifact surpasses even the highest Royal Grade Spiritual Artifacts, and that Fang Bai entrusted it to her, Su Linglong accepted the Soul Loss Bell solemnly from Fang Bai, placing it carefully into her Space Ring.
"This Red Blood Sword is a fire-element Royal Grade top Spiritual Artifact of immense power. Hero, you have Innate Fire Spirit Root, so this sword is for you to use for self-defense."
Saying this, Fang Bai handed the Red Blood Sword, used by Li Fenghou, to Xiong Yingxiong.
"Thank you, Master!"
Xiong Yingxiong’s black face turned red with excitement as he gratefully examined the Red Blood Sword.
"Niu Ben, this Puppet Corpse was a Fourth Level Heavenly Tribulation expert who cultivated earth element techniques, making you the most suitable to control it. Along with his Royal Grade top Spiritual Artifact Xingluo Shield, these are now yours."
Fang Bai gave the puppet corpse of Yin Hao, a cultivator of Fourth Level Heavenly Tribulation, to Niu Ben.
"Thank you, Master!"
Niu Ben, receiving not only a Spiritual Artifact but also a corpse, was even more thrilled than Xiong Yingxiong.
Fang Yun teased from the side, pretending to be dissatisfied, "Little brother, you give gifts to your wife and disciples, what about me? You can’t favor them over me!"
Fang Bai laughed heartily, "Hahaha, sister, how about I give you a puppet corpse too?"
Fang Yun feigned disgust, "A puppet is a corpse, after all. The thought of carrying it around every day feels awkward... I don’t want it!"
Fang Bai said, "Not even a puppet corpse at Seventh Level Heavenly Tribulation?"
Fang Yun’s bright eyes lit up, speaking crisply, "A puppet corpse at Seventh Level Heavenly Tribulation? This I must have!"
