Unstoppable Martial Arts: Starting with brother's wife and young sister Chapter 875 - 472: I Came Looking for You! (Part 2)

A full half-hour passed.

"This place is..." Tang Gu gazed out at the sprawling, liquid expanse, his senses drinking in the dense Spiritual Qi. "Tangyun Lake!"

"That is impossible!"

Unless he had developed a death wish, why on earth would Chen Xuan venture to Tangyun Lake?

Though spoken without weight, the name hung in the air, catching their attention. Tangyun Lake itself!

"Elder Tang, are you certain this resembles Tangyun Lake?"

"Positively! The very second I arrived, I was convinced it was the lake itself." Tang Gu inhaled sharply, a sudden, clarity dawning upon him.

"Is this... a realm newly birthed into existence?"

His vast store of knowledge eclipsed even that of Chen Xuan and his companions. Having journeyed from Great Yu to the shadows of Hidden Kill, he had witnessed and heard tales that might leave even the high ministers of Great Yu speechless.

"Indeed," Chen Xuan noted quietly.

Yet, in the quiet chambers of his mind, he began to weigh the possibilities.

The Primordial Two Realms existed like a pair of twins. It was no coincidence that Tang Gu felt such immediate familiarity when he first entered the Primordial Realm.

Could it be... that the Initial Realm was actually a manifestation of Tangyun Lake?

"Heh!" Chen Xuan allowed himself a concealed chuckle. He was now ninety-nine percent certain his intuition was spot on.

Unexpectedly, his tether to the destiny of Zhou grew stronger by the day.

"A conflict is inevitable eventually."

It wasn't merely a hunch; it felt as if it were a fate inscribed in the very fabric of existence.

"Your fortunes are truly boundless," Tang Gu remarked with a weary sigh.

Once, he had hunted the boy to end his life, yet he ended up swearing his loyalty. In the end, he had achieved the Dao Rank—the culmination of a lifelong ambition—and gained the gift of a longer life.

In Chen Xuan, he saw shadows of Zhou. The resemblance was uncanny!

A sudden ascent, the windfall of immense opportunities, and a speed of Cultivation that left his contemporaries in the dust.

"Why do you keep staring at me like that?" Chen Xuan asked with a playful smirk.

"Perhaps pledging my service to you is the greatest stroke of fortune in my entire history."

"Uh—" The old man’s abrupt confession left him momentarily stunned.

It felt as though a lifelong, brotherly friend had suddenly dropped a bombshell of a confession.

"Damn!" A sudden chill raced up his spine.

"There are two islands remaining. Choose one, old man; it shall be your domain from this day forward. I’ll ensure you have a maid to attend to your needs, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful retirement."

Though Tang Gu had been in his inner circle for only a short time, his value was superseded only by Qin Ke. In some regards, he was arguably even more indispensable.

Thus, this gesture served as a fitting tribute.

"Retiring..." Tang Gu contemplated the concept. His life had been a frantic, perilous spectacle. He had never anticipated the luxury of such a serene retreat in his twilight years.

"Thank you," he murmured. Gazing at Chen Xuan, he felt confirmed in his choice. Regardless of their history in Great Yu or Hidden Kill, Chen Xuan had always offered him genuine sincerity.

"Don't mention it. You have earned every bit of this," Chen Xuan replied, never one to be stingy with his own. "Come, I have another place to show you."

"Where to?"

"You shall see when we arrive." Chen Xuan leaned into the mystery, surging toward the island ahead.

Though gripped by curiosity, Tang Gu followed without hesitation.

A short while later, they stood together at the shore of the Central Island. Without a word, Chen Xuan plunged beneath the surface of the lake, leaving Tang Gu perplexed.

"What a cryptic man!" He shook his head, yet dove into the depths to follow.

"This lake is impossibly deep!" Not even at ten thousand meters could he touch the bottom.

Another moment passed.

"Wait, what in the world is that?"

A colossal tree stood anchored to the lake floor. Beneath its boughs, Chen Xuan waited alongside a rabbit named Xiaoqi. Chen Xuan beckoned him closer.

As Tang Gu stepped into the space, he looked up and gasped; his Divine Soul in his sea of consciousness trembled, emitting a soft, resonant hum.

"This is..."

"Your Divine Soul is lacking in strength. The life-giving Qi here will benefit it greatly. Feel free to come and absorb as much as you need."

As his own cultivation deepened, the World Spirit had also matured. Since Tang Gu’s power was modest, the occasional draw of essence would pose no burden.

"Grandpa Tang!" Xiaoqi chirped, springing up in surprise. The rabbit, however, remained indifferent, as if invisible, lost in the depths of its own Cultivation.

"Xiaoqi!" A look of immense fondness crossed Tang Gu’s face as he tenderly patted the child’s head. "You’re growing stronger by the day, little one. You’ll be overtaking me soon."

He paused, blinking. "Wait—that can't be right! Have you already condensed your Divine Soul?"

Tang Gu’s eyes widened in sheer disbelief. He sensed it again, and confirmed it; it was undeniably a Divine Soul! As an expert in Arrays and Alchemy, his perception remained sharper than many at the third or fourth layer of the Dao Rank. How could a Late-Stage Xuan Rank youngster possess a Divine Soul?

"It is a long tale, not one for today. I shall reveal the details when the timing is right."

At that, Tang Gu gave him an annoyed glare. A total tease.

Still, he pressed no further, turning his attention to the rabbit and sensing a latent, lethal danger lurking beneath its fur.

"Pay it no mind. When you visit, simply treat it as if it isn't here. Xiaoqi, keep your grandfather company."

With that, Chen Xuan departed the lake floor, steering himself toward the island where Qin Ke resided. Qin Ke, once deep in his own training, sensed Chen Xuan’s familiar aura and immediately ceased his meditation, stepping out of his quarters. Seeing Chen Xuan waiting in the garden pavilion, he moved forward and offered a respectful bow. "Greetings, Master."

"Not bad. Based on your progress, a breakthrough is imminent."

Both followed the Nine Elements Dao Skill, allowing Chen Xuan to instantly discern Qin Ke’s condition without needing to probe.

"Indeed!" Qin Ke nodded. "The density of the Spiritual Qi here in the Primordial Realm is remarkable; my progress has surged. I expect to reach the threshold within a few days."

Of course, his true edge came from the complex cultivation insights Chen Xuan had shared. Once he grasped those truths, his own growth would naturally follow, making the path ahead far smoother.