Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant

Chapter 1524: Chapter 83: Entering the Abyss

“The celestial mechanisms have indeed become somewhat clearer.”

Wang Ba, rarely seen with his hands clasped behind his back, stood in front of Chunyang Palace, gazing at the astronomical phenomena, making astrological calculations with his hand, his eyes pondering.

He did not attempt to divine the Moro Giant Elephant or the Dao Intent Spirit Beast, both of which remained mysterious and incalculable.

What he was calculating was the future journey of the Ice Daoist.

Although obscured due to the connection with the Dao Intent Spirit Beast, a glimmer of spiritual light had faintly emerged at this moment.

This also meant that although the celestial mechanisms were still mired in chaos, the actions of the Ice Daoist in Northsea Continent had already dispelled a bit of the fog enveloping the path ahead.

“That is to say, the Ancestor of the Qin Family who has mended the heavens, Qin Dengyuan, indeed has some karmic ties with those refugee monks from Xi Tuo Continent…”

Wang Ba pondered deeply, calculating the possible situations the Ice Daoist might encounter next.

But it didn’t take long for him to frown and lower the hand that was making calculations.

“The time has not yet come… What sort of opportunities does Northsea Continent hold in store?”

As he was thinking, he suddenly felt something and, with a smile, calculated with his fingers and muttered to himself:

“How fortuitous.”

Having said that, he looked down.

Soon after, from the Diwu Hall, the figure of a disciple hastened over.

With respectful salutations, he said:

“Deputy Sect Master, Family Master Qin requests an audience.”

Wang Ba nodded slightly, his face showing no sign of surprise, and nodded:

“Please, let him in.”

Having said this, he then returned to the interior of Chunyang Palace.

With Sect Master Qu Shentong out and not present, he did not presume to overstep his bounds by taking the Sect Master’s seat, but using Chunyang Palace to receive Family Master Qin was nevertheless unproblematic.

It wasn’t long before Hall Master Ma Shengxu from the Diwu Hall personally led Qin Shengyong over.

Qin Shengyong had used the Teleportation Array that belonged to the Diwu Hall to come, and as the Hall Master of the Diwu Hall, Ma Shengxu naturally did not dare to treat this lightly.

Upon seeing Wang Ba, Qin Shengyong immediately showed an enthusiastic attitude and offered his respects:

“Taoist Friend Wang, in the past during the incident at the Eightfold Sea, you turned the tide against the impending disaster, averting a calamity for Jin. I haven’t had a chance to express my gratitude… ”

Wang Ba replied with a light laugh:

“Family Master Qin is being too serious. With Jin’s Three Sects and One Clan united as one, how can there be talk of gratitude?”

“Taoist Friend Wang’s righteousness truly shows the grace of a great cultivator who has Achieved Dao!”

Qin Shengyong couldn’t help but express his admiration.

Whether he truly felt that way or was merely putting on a show, the two of them casually chatted inside Chunyang Palace.

Seeing that Wang Ba remained immovable, speaking and laughing with ease, he gave no hint of inquiring about the purpose of the visit.

Qin Shengyong, after all, lacked a bit of composure and ultimately couldn’t hold back, showing a trace of embarrassment as he said:

“Not to conceal from Taoist Friend Wang, my visit to your sect this time is indeed to make an unreasonable request.”

“Oh?”

Wang Ba seemed somewhat surprised, asking incredulously:

“An unreasonable request? What brings this about?”

Since the matter was put forth, Qin Shengyong did not continue to hide it and opened up with embarrassment:

“I have heard that in Zhongsheng Continent, Divinity Transformation cultivators are allowed, and your sect has a Teleportation Array there. Nowadays, our Qin Family’s Uncle Wang finally reached the peak of Dao Secret and wants to attempt Immortal Ascension, so…”

Upon hearing this, Wang Ba appeared to suddenly understand: “So Family Master Qin is here for this matter.”

Qin Shengyong said embarrassedly:

“Yes, I know this is somewhat inappropriate, after all, establishing a Teleportation Array that spans such a distance must have been greatly costly to your sect.”

He then hastily added:

“However, my Qin Family is also willing to share some of the expenses of the Teleportation Array, and only hope that your sect would grant an opportunity to the Qin Family’s disciples.”

Though the journey from Fenglin Continent to Zhongsheng Continent is long, it is not frightfully so.

However, in between, whether encountering the Yuanci Turmoil or many Demonic Beasts, are not challenges that ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators could face.

After the heavenly changes, the decline of the Qin Family became even more severe, and to go to Zhongsheng Continent relying solely on the strengths of the Qin Family would be extremely difficult and highly dangerous.

And there was still no word from Qin Lingxiao.

As such, considering all options, seeking passage through Wanxiang Sect became the best choice.

This was precisely the deliberation of Qin Shengyong,

And a situation Wang Ba was clearly aware of.

However, what surprised Qin Shengyong was that this considerably young Deputy Sect Master of Wanxiang Sect shook his head and laughed heartily.

Qin Shengyong couldn’t help but show a look of uncertainty:

“Taoist Friend Wang, what does this mean?”

But he heard Wang Ba laugh and say:

“Why does Family Master Qin speak as if we are strangers? Our two families have been in good relations for tens of thousands of years, with a kinship as close as flesh and blood. The mere use of a Teleportation Array is a trifling matter, yet Family Master Qin has come in person.”

“Just tell Hall Master Ma about it; as for the expenses, if Wanxiang Sect were to collect them, wouldn’t it be a slap in the face to the Patriarchs of our two families? Let’s not talk of bearing the expenses anymore!”

“This…”

Upon hearing this, Qin Shengyong was both surprised and delighted, but still hesitated:

“But what about Sect Master Qu…?”

Wang Ba immediately showed an impatient demeanor:

“Eh, such a trifling matter; if Sect Master Qu were to know, he would only blame me for bothering him with such a minor issue. This matter can be decided by me alone.”

He then smiled again:

“Speaking of which, I find myself well-matched with Family Master Qin from the very first meeting. Since Family Master Qin is here, why not set a day for a banquet right here, where we can enjoy a hearty drink together?”

“How could I possibly accept this?”

Although tempted, Qin Shengyong still repeatedly demurred.

However, he still couldn’t resist Wang Ba’s hospitality, and soon the Third Hall master and a couple of Great Cultivators who had achieved the Nascent Soul Perfect were present to accompany them. After a few cups of Immortal Drunkenness went down, even Qin Shengyong couldn’t help but feel a bit tipsy. He became more engaged in conversation with Wang Ba and others.

At the height of the enthusiasm, Qin Shengyong felt as if they had sadly met too late, and couldn’t resist grabbing Wang Ba’s hand:

“Regretting not having met Taoist Friend sooner, I’m a couple of two or three hundred years older than you. If Taoist Friend doesn’t mind, let’s take a sworn oath of brotherhood…”

“This, this will not do…”

Wang Ba, with his breath reeking of spirit wine, was clearly drunk and seemed to be overwhelmed by the alcohol. Hearing this, he repeatedly and firmly waved his hand in refusal.