Rebirth as a Willow Tree, building the strongest tribe in all of eternity - Chapter 398:
Chapter 398: 305
The boy and the girl bear some resemblance to each other, but they embody two distinctly different auras.
The girl appears to be a fairy surrounded by stars, exuding an intoxicating aura of youth, capturing attention wherever she goes.
Moreover, her talent is extraordinary. At barely past her teens, she has reached the Array Peak in her cultivation, a fearsome feat just a step away from the Noble Realm. This isn’t just a threshold. With some accumulation, she could naturally advance to that realm.
Though the girl may not measure up to the most gifted prodigies in the world, she has every right to be proud.
Her current cultivation level at such a young age already places her above a vast majority of the older cultivators, making her a prominent figure amongst her peers.
The boy, however, is ordinary and unremarkable. Other than a decent face, there’s nothing noteworthy about him. He seems rather pale, giving the impression of an individual with long-standing health issues.
The girl arrives in a grand palanquin carried by a ferocious beast, escorted by a group of at least fifty to sixty servants and guards, indicating the reverence given to her status.
An old woman, already partially in the True One Realm, hardly strays from her side, demonstrating the girl’s high status.
The boy, on the other hand, is dressed simply, his clothes bleached almost white from washing. Accompanied by only an old servant with failing eyesight, his status differs significantly from the girl’s, despite their traveling together. Their positions within the clan are evidently unequal.
The old woman never even gives him a direct look.
“Cousin, your meridians were innately severed, your vitality and blood energy weak. You can’t even form True Blood. Cultivation is beyond you. Why are you so fixated?” she asked.
“The path of cultivation is as challenging as ascending to the heavens. A small mistake could render all efforts futile. Even a healthy person treads on thin ice!!!
Even though rumors suggest this place holds boundless opportunities, we both know the dangers. Entering this realm with your current strength will likely prevent you from even reaching the deepest layer.
Why not heed my advice? Live out your life comfortably with a sizable fortune in a small town. The girl is too exceptional for you. Her talents outshine us all. She’s a True Disciple of a prestigious sect at such a young age. The gap between you two will only widen. Isn’t it better to forget about each other?”
The girl gathered her words and finally began to speak.
Although her words sounded harsh, Jiang Hui could tell that she intended the best for the boy. She genuinely wanted to prevent him from making a grave mistake.
“I understand, cousin. But I’ve always believed that everyone has a destiny, whether it is reincarnation through Nirvana or natural death. If we don’t strive, how are we to know our destiny? As for her, I never planned to pressure her. Our childhood betrothal was mere drunken talk from the adults.”
The boy answered with a bitter smile, his face earnest. “Thank you for bringing me here, cousin. This was my choice, and come what may, I will have no regrets.”
“There’s more to life than just cultivation. There are other sights to see on the great path. I was hoping you wouldn’t be so stubborn, but since you insist, I won’t say any more.
And about that gratitude, we’re family. There’s no need for such formality.” The girl responded nonchalantly and quietly. After speaking, she turned her gaze forward again.
Although they both belonged to the same clan, she had done her utmost in advising him due to the disparity in their status. Whether or not he listens, she thought, was no longer her concern.
Before them, the green mountains loomed, ancient trees towered in the vast expanse, and a chain of mountains stretched across the heavens like a coiled dragon.
The colossal ferocious beast pulling the palanquin exhaled clouds of mist from its nostrils, shaking the ground beneath with its rumbling energy.
In the palanquin, two apricot trees stood tall, their smell as serene as their stature.
The girl’s gaze moved away from the boy, and she shook her head, not quite believing his words.
That girl was so extraordinary that even she, a woman, felt amazed. Choosing between them could not be easy!
However, she merely sighed in resignation. A grain of rice could never outshine the moon, she thought. Perhaps as time passes, the boy will understand the gap between them more clearly.
But for now, the boy would continue pursuing his dream.
“He was born with physical defects and there’s no way he could cultivate in the future. Why did you allow him to accompany us this time?” the old woman, partially in the True One Realm, asked with a puzzled expression.
“Aunt, I am not showing him any special favors. We are members of the same clan, we are supposed to support and help each other. Why should there be discord within our own family?” the girl explained.
Leaving the conversation between the girl and the old woman aside.
The boy, with his captivating star-like eyes and sculpted face, was looking into the distance with a thoughtful look.
Recently, he had been having the same strange dream over and over.
In the dream, he found himself in a world that was wildly primitive, filled with earth-shaking ferocious beasts and gargantuan prehistoric creatures.
Eventually, through the settling dust, he vaguely glimpsed a large golden character- ‘Liu’.
That’s why he had decided to come here without hesitation because the name of this rumored secret realm includes the character ‘Liu’.
Furthermore, before setting off, the boy had divined his fortune, and the oracle had predicted great luck. Regardless of the accuracy of the prophecy, this seemed to be one of his limited chances.
They had heard about this place a month ago. The source of the news was unknown, but it had suddenly swept across their homeland, sparking discussion among the masses.
Initially, everyone was skeptical.
In the realm of the Three Thousand Continents, each continent was vast and endlessly varied, filled with countless sects and clan powers.
But no matter where, the best resources were always controlled by the greatest Taoist orthodoxy. They were not even allowed a glimpse, let alone a taste, so many doubted the truth of these rumors.
However, subsequent explosive news revealed that disciples from the Taoist Dominators had visited that place and seemingly gained massive fortunes.
Of course, such a place offering untapped opportunities quickly attracted much attention and curiosity.
Regardless of whether people were just spectators or genuinely eager to test their luck, many chose to explore it, fearing to miss out on real opportunities.
They were just an early group. The large troops were still behind them.
