Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2360 - 188: Reunion, Part 2
Previously on Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant...
"Greetings, Taoist Master Man."
"Greetings, Taoist Master Taiyi!"
The reverent calls from the cultivators stunned Chongyuan Patriarch, Qitian Patriarch, Hui Yunzi, and the remaining experts from the Three Sects, leaving them dumbfounded and without words.
"Such a vast number of Unification cultivators... are they truly all from Little Cang World?"
Chongyuan Patriarch gazed at Wang Ba in utter disbelief and posed the question.
In the nine Guard Cities, Unification cultivators could be spotted everywhere, easily surpassing ten thousand in count!
Void Refining and Divinity Transformation experts numbered beyond reckoning!
Yet most of them appeared grotesquely deformed or bizarrely shaped, with some so repulsive that they defied direct viewing.
Earlier, he had assumed their presence was for commerce and acquisitions, and though the abundance of Unification cultivators far exceeded anything in Cloud Sky Realm, he hadn't been overly alarmed, attributing it to the turbulent seas of this realm teeming with experts and rich in treasures. But the moment those deferential voices rang out, a wave of unease washed over him.
Amid the stunned stares from everyone around, Wang Ba offered a subtle smile and gently shook his head:
"Of course not; these are fellow cultivators dwelling in the Sea of Chaos Realm. How could tiny Little Cang World possibly sustain such a multitude?"
"Hehe, Patriarch, kindly follow me inside the realm."
With that, he soared toward the realm's entrance.
Hearing those words, Chongyuan Patriarch nodded automatically, a hint of ease settling in his heart.
While he yearned for Little Cang World to flourish, the notion of over ten thousand Unification cultivators was far too daunting and simply implausible.
Even if the bulk were merely at the early Unification stage, a modest realm like Little Cang World simply lacked the capacity to support them.
"Turning it into a bustling market seems like a smart strategy..."
Trailing behind Wang Ba, Chongyuan Patriarch observed the nine Guard Cities resembling vibrant trading hubs and nodded appreciatively.
He began to grasp a few underlying factors.
Setting up a marketplace could indeed bring in precious cultivation resources, explaining how Wang Ba had advanced so rapidly despite his youth.
Wang Ba only gave a faint smile in response, choosing not to delve deeper.
Fanming stayed beyond the realm due to his enormous size, as the rest of the cultivators trailed Wang Ba into the domain.
"This... is it a Taoist Field?"
Chongyuan Patriarch and Qitian Patriarch stared in awe at the enormous translucent area embedded within the hazy realm barrier before them.
Through its barriers, faint outlines of mountains and hills, lakes and oceans could be discerned...
Right then, they detected Wang Ba's unrestrained aura.
From inside the Taoist Field, innumerable silhouettes burst forth in a frenzy, as if roused by an invisible signal.
Suddenly, a shape materialized without a sound, its features shifting endlessly, before it offered Wang Ba a modest bow.
As if sensing something, it turned in astonishment toward Chongyuan Patriarch, Qitian Patriarch, and the group. After scrutinizing them closely, it blurted out in disbelief:
"Didn't you all ascend? How have you come back?"
"Who might you be...?"
Chongyuan Patriarch and Qitian Patriarch eyed the figure with wary curiosity.
"This is Cang Fuzi, the Realm Spirit of Little Cang World."
Wang Ba clarified with a grin.
"Realm Spirit?"
Chongyuan Patriarch and the others felt a spark of understanding; no surprise the presence felt vaguely recognizable.
As they conversed, the airborne figures from the Taoist Field descended one after another.
Leading the pack was Zhao Feng from Wanxiang Sect, his golden dual pupils gleaming with intense Sword Qi. Behind him came Ji Ying, Xumi, Ling Weizi, Jiang Yi, and more, alongside Liang Wuji and the reincarnated An Changshou from Longevity Sect, Xiong Zhaojing and companions from Youxian Temple, Yun Qi of Red Sky Sect, and the Five Ghost Kings of Hundred Ghost Sect—all had arrived in person.
Though two centuries had flown by in a blink, the power radiating from them demonstrated clear leaps forward, making full use of the Triple Layer of Suffering. Zhao Feng and his peers, in particular, now teetered on the brink of Unification's pinnacle.
Spotting Wang Ba without yet exchanging formalities, the Three Sects and One Clan cultivators from Little Cang World fixed their gaze on the standout Hui Yunzi.
Shock rippled through them:
"Patriarch Hui Yunzi, didn't you ascend...?"
"Chong... Chongyuan Patriarch?!"
A voice from the assembly halted everyone cold, even Ji Ying and the rest.
"Chongyuan Patriarch?"
The group froze in place; the name Chongyuan Patriarch was etched deeply in the minds of Three Sects and One Clan members.
But hadn't Chongyuan Patriarch remained in Cloud Sky Realm?
Doubts swirled in their thoughts as they glanced at the arrivals accompanying Chong Hua and Wang Ba, recognizing several faces from Ancestral Hall portraits, which only deepened their amazement and confusion.
"Jiang Yi?!"
Next to Wang Ba, Chongyuan Patriarch's expression lit up with joy and pride:
"You've reincarnated successfully into Little Cang World after all!"
Jiang Yi darted forward involuntarily, his face alight with wonder and elation as he took in the Three Sect cultivators from Cloud Sky Realm, lingering on the well-known Chongyuan Patriarch, Qitian Patriarch, and others, his eyes bulging like in a dream:
"And Qitian Patriarch... Xuanzhen Ancestor, Grandmaster Baiguan, Grandmaster Qingya..."
"What brings you all to this place?!"
"Is it possible... you're here to pull us out of the Sea of Chaos Realm?!"
"Uh..."
Chongyuan Patriarch, Qitian Patriarch, and the group found themselves at a loss for words.
Chongyuan Patriarch's already pale features flushed with mild discomfort.
Even without grasping the full perils of escaping the Sea of Chaos Realm, issues that eluded Wang Ba were surely beyond their reach.
Besides, without Wang Ba's aid, they might have fallen into the hands of Supreme True Buddha's forces.
Fortunately, Wang Ba stepped in to diffuse the tension, making introductions:
"These are the Tenth and Eleventh generation disciples of the Three Sects and One Clan..."
Then he gave a quick rundown on Zhao Feng and the others: