CHAPTER 545: 437 ZHANGG EPILOGUE [VOTE FOR MONTHLY TICKET!]_2

"Mm."

Wang Yan understood Chen Jichuan’s intentions. She also knew her husband came into this world with nothing and would leave with nothing, so she didn’t hesitate and accepted directly.

She put away the treasures.

Wang Yan’s initial joy faded. Thinking about the separation, and recalling the vicious curse uttered by the Golden Light Immortal Venerable before his death, she couldn’t help but feel some concern: "In more than a hundred thousand years, when those Immortal Venerables and Heavenly Venerables are reborn, the disciples of Fierce Bird Mountain might face trouble."

Don’t be fooled by how she and her husband killed Immortal Venerables and Heavenly Venerables as if they were slaughtering dogs, relishing the carnage.

In truth, even without Immortal Treasures, the strength of these Immortal Venerables and Heavenly Venerables was enough to crush ordinary Upper Immortals. If they truly went on a rampage, disregarding everything, the Fierce Bird Mountain lineage might not lose its legacy, but it would surely be subjected to endless torment.

Wang Yan had been decisive in killing, but afterward, she couldn’t help but worry.

"This is simple."

"During the time before I leave, I will further refine the arrays within Fierce Bird Mountain. Then I’ll forge an Immortal Treasure capable of concealing heavenly secrets to help future disciples of Fierce Bird Mountain veil their tracks when they venture outside."

"As long as the disciples remain vigilant, that should be sufficient."

Chen Jichuan wasn’t concerned.

Fierce Bird Mountain was protected by its arrays. Once the low-level disciples left Fierce Bird Mountain, they dispersed into smaller groups. With the shroud over heavenly secrets, even the Golden Light Immortal Venerable would find it difficult to locate them.

Moreover, Fierce Bird Mountain now had Sima Hanchuang, Ding Shan, and Yum Buwei, three Heavenly Venerables. If the Golden Light Immortal Venerable and others targeted Fierce Bird Mountain in the future, they could forget about establishing an Immortal Court again. Without the countless Upper Immortals from the Immortal Court acting as their eyes, ears, and claws, it would be even harder for them to focus on Fierce Bird Mountain.

Thus, the legacy of Fierce Bird Mountain could be preserved.

In fact, looking at it from another perspective, being opposed by the entire world might not be the worst thing for the Fierce Bird Mountain lineage—it might even be a form of tempering.

The sharpest sword emerges from the whetstone.

With the enmity of individuals like the Golden Light Immortal Venerable, perhaps Fierce Bird Mountain could nurture even more Heavenly Venerables or Immortal Venerable-level powerhouses.

Maybe even produce a Fifth-order Great Power.

"The younger generation will have their own blessings."

"You’re about to ascend, so there’s no need to overthink such matters."

Chen Jichuan consoled Wang Yan.

As the time of separation approached, both of their moods grew slightly melancholic.

In the days that followed, they spent their time together, whispering their farewells. When the night of the full moon arrived, Chen Jichuan steeled himself and accompanied Wang Yan out to the Immortal Sect once more.

...

On this day.

Outside the Immortal Sect.

This time, it was just Chen Jichuan and Wang Yan. Hand in hand, the couple walked side by side on the white jade stairs.

They journeyed in silence.

As the moment of parting loomed, they found themselves unsure of what to say.

Feigning lightheartedness?

Shedding tearful goodbyes?

Neither seemed appropriate.

So they remained silent.

Quietly, they walked up the stairs, moving slowly. All that could be heard were their synchronized footsteps and the rhythm of their heartbeats, calling forth memories of their years together in the Qinling World, Chongming Realm, and the Immortal Gate Realm.

Neither of them spoke a word.

Nor did they feel the passage of time.

When they lifted their heads once again, they found themselves at the top of the white jade staircase, with the Immortal Sect’s gate within reach.

"Go on."

"When you reach the Upper Realm, don’t push yourself so hard anymore."

Chen Jichuan turned and gently embraced Wang Yan, whispering softly in her ear.

Wang Yan said nothing, simply hugging Chen Jichuan tightly, burying her face in his chest and soaking in his warmth.

They held each other closer, the sound of their heartbeats growing clearer.

Silently, they cherished what was in their hearts.

After a long while.

"I’m off."

The Dongning Immortal Venerable, who had once slain her way through the Nine Heavens, now concealed the tenderness in her heart. She turned her back to Chen Jichuan, refusing to look again, and stepped forward. In her hand emerged a scroll, the ’Seven Emotions and Six Desires Map.’

She unfurled the scroll and placed it against the Bronze Immortal Gate.

In the next instant.

Rumble!

The Immortal Gate shook. The bronze door, which had remained sealed for countless years, slowly opened once more. Beyond it, darkness loomed, revealing nothing of what lay inside.

Yet Chen Jichuan could feel it—just like that first time in the Qinling World when he shattered the void.

Chilling!

Terrifying!

Beyond the heavens, within the void, there were unimaginable horrors keeping him rooted in place.

"Perhaps, only after reaching the third or fourth realm of the ’Guiyuan Cangtian Technique’ will I be able to obscure the heavenly secrets and leave this primordial world."

Chen Jichuan felt regret.

Once again, he could only watch Wang Yan leave alone.

Wang Yan stood ahead.

On one side lay the Immortal Gate.

On the other stood Chen Jichuan.

She turned to look at Chen Jichuan, her face blooming into a bright smile. "Husband, I’ll wait for you in the Immortal Realm."

The words she had been unable to say in the Qinling World, she finally spoke aloud to Chen Jichuan now.

Then.

She parted without hesitation, stepping into the Immortal Gate and vanishing into the unknown.

Forty thousand years apart.

Forty thousand years reunited.

Now, the husband and wife were separated once more. Who knew when, or if, they would meet again?

...

"Mr. Qii."

"Dongning... has she..."

Back at Fierce Bird Mountain, Chen Jichuan returned. Yu Ming Immortal Venerable had been waiting on the mountain for some time. Knowing today was the day of Wang Yan’s departure, he hadn’t wished to disturb the couple. Seeing Chen Jichuan return alone, he knew Wang Yan must have already left.

Joy arose in his heart.

However, noticing Chen Jichuan’s despondent mood, he empathized and consoled, "Dongning is extraordinary. She has already reached the pinnacle of the Fourth Realm. Once she arrives in the Upper Realm, ascending to the Fifth Realm will be effortless. Furthermore, you will ascend soon as well, and you will be reunited then. This is merely a temporary parting."

In truth, Yu Ming Immortal Venerable couldn’t quite understand. In his view, with such ability, the couple could have gathered the Holy Marks and pushed open the Immortal Gate together, entering the Upper Realm at the same time.

He could not fathom why they had chosen to go one after the other.

After much consideration, Yu Ming Immortal Venerable could only assume they did it for his sake.

Given that Wang Yan was older, they allowed her to proceed first, while the younger Chen Jichuan stayed behind to help him gather Holy Artifacts. Thinking of this, a mix of emotion arose in Yu Ming’s heart, a blend of gratitude and guilt.