"Honored guest has arrived. Yuluo is in Guanzhong and cannot be welcomed from afar. Please forgive me."
The noble woman's voice was soft and pleasant, making listeners feel as if bathed in a spring breeze. The aura she radiated commanded genuine respect.
The woman, the head of the clan, bowed deeply to Long Chen. Long Chen hurriedly returned the salute: "Senior, you flatter me. I apologize for coming so rashly and disturbing your seclusion." Long
Chen hadn't expected the Feather Spirit Clan chief to come out of seclusion to greet him, and he was instantly overwhelmed and flattered.
This Feather Spirit Clan chief had a naturally harmonious aura and unfathomable strength, but Long Chen was certain her strength was definitely stronger than the deputy sect master of the Zichen Sect.
It was this powerful figure who personally welcomed him, which moved Long Chen but also made him feel a bit ashamed.
"Honored guest, you are too polite. As the guardians of the Butterfly Spirit Clan, and you are blessed by the Butterfly Spirit Clan, we will support you just as we support the Butterfly Spirit Clan. If you have any needs, our Feather Spirit Clan will do everything we can to help you." The Feather Spirit Clan chief looked at Long Chen with a sincere expression and said.
Long Chen never expected that the time he accidentally saved a woman from the Butterfly Spirit Clan, it would sow such a great good deed. After ascending to the Immortal Realm, thanks to this blessing, he had already gained a lot, and the Yuling Clan was willing to go through fire and water for him. Long Chen was so moved he couldn't even speak.
"Come, my honored guest, please accept our most grand welcome ceremony!"
The Feather Spirit Clan chief wore a dignified smile, clapped his jade hand, and immediately songs filled the air. Then, countless young men and women emerged from the depths of the forest.
Hand in hand, they stepped lightly with dance steps. They looked at Long Chen and the others with warmth in their eyes, as if stars were twinkling in them. That feeling made them let down all defenses and open their hearts to accept everything.
"Brother Long Chen and Brother Mo Nian, come on, let's sing and dance together." Yutong pulled Long Chen and Mo Nian along, her smile blooming like a flower, her pretty face full of innocence and joy.
"I... I won't ..."
Long Chen and Mo Nian hurriedly waved their hands, but another woman had already walked over, graciously holding Mo Nian's hand and starting to dance with him.
Lu Ziyu and Lu Ziqiong were also led by the Feather Spirit Clan to jump up. The cheerful rhythm, sweet singing, and pure smiles made one forget all worldly troubles and wash away all the dust in their hearts.
At this moment, what they felt was the most beautiful thing in the world. Here, there was no need for defense, no need for caution—they could completely relax.
Pure faces flashed before his eyes. Long Chen was being dragged away by countless people. After a long while, the singing gradually faded, and the members of the Feather Spirit Clan gradually retreated. They waved to Long Chen and the others, gradually retreating into the forest and disappearing from sight.
Not only had the Feather Spirit Clan members disappeared, but even Yu Tong, Yu Fei, as well as the sisters Lu Ziqiong and Lu Ziyu, were gone. Only Long Chen and Mo Nian remained here.
The surroundings had changed. At some point, Long Chen and Mo Nian had appeared beneath a giant tree, their divine radiance descending and enveloping them, bathing them in radiance that made them feel completely at ease.
Mo Nian's body was constantly flickering with divine light, its power rapidly healing his wounds. Under normal circumstances, Mo Nian would have shouted excitedly.
But at this moment, he said nothing, his eyes even reddened. After a long silence, Mo Nian finally spoke:
"I envy you."
"Are you jealous that I have such good relationships?" Long Chen said with a smile.
Mo Nian shook her head and said, "I envy your luck is better than mine." Long
Chen looked puzzled: "This is the first time in my life I've heard anyone envy my luck." "
Although you have had a lot of bad luck in other matters, you always find someone you can truly confide in, whether it's a confidante or a passionate brother."
As for me, I'm far behind. Apart from you and Zong Ying, in this vast Immortal Realm, I have no one I can trust." Mo Nian sighed,
"You once told me that sometimes what sustains a person alive isn't necessarily great strength, but the bonds in their hearts.
Before, I thought you were deliberately showing off to me, but now I understand: guarding the beauty in your heart is the only way to keep a person from losing their way in endless darkness. Long
Chen was taken aback, then gave a bitter smile and said, "It seems you're not doing well in the Immortal Realm either. We're basically brothers in hardship." Long
Chen hadn't expected that after spending so long in the Immortal Realm, Mo Nian hadn't made a single friend. That was truly tragic.
"I used to think that making friends with someone stronger than me was just trying to curry favor or clinging to others. My pride wouldn't allow me to do that.
Making friends with people weaker than me only becomes my burden, my burden, slowing me down to become stronger. My rational mind also won't allow me to do that.
In the past, I never really understood your behavior. Only today do I realize that heart-to-heart interaction knows no hierarchy, and soul-to-soul collisions know no rank or cultivation.
As long as you have a pure heart and kind thoughts, you can connect with each other—that wonderful feeling... It's hard to put it, but in short, it's truly wonderful. Mo Nian looked at his own hands, a faint smile on his face.
What was rare was that his smile today was not sleazy. Today, he was moved by the kindness of the Yuling Clan. Their unguarded acceptance and unconditional trust deeply shocked him.
He also experienced a gentleness he had never encountered in his life, which was a huge shock to him, even overturning his previous obsession with himself.
Long Chen patted his shoulder and said, "Do you understand now?" In this world, some things are sacred, inviolable, and untouchable.
To protect it, we can fight to the last drop of blood, burning our last bit of soul. Even if our soul is destroyed, our will must protect it. "
Yes, if anyone dares to harm them, I will protect them even if it costs me my life."
Mo Nian reached out to rub his face, then suddenly gave a wry smile and said, "If it were before, I would never have thought like this. Oh no, have I become possessed?" "
No, you haven't fallen into demonic possession, but have entered the Dao. With my guidance, your soul has already awakened.
How about this: you should just stop accepting that wicked master and just become my disciple. When there are many people, we're brothers; when there are few, I'm your master... Damn, don't get physical! Long Chen grinned as he dodged Mo Nian's punch.
"I treat you like a brother, but you want to be my master? If it weren't for my injuries, I would have made you see my true strength and suppress you. Mo Nian said irritably.
However, after Long Chen's commotion, Mo Nian's emotions eased considerably. After throwing a punch, he was pleasantly surprised to find that his injuries had improved significantly.
"Bro, this won't do. We should just leave, or else we'll just owe more and more.
Besides, I'm afraid I'll fall in love with this place and never want to leave again. If that happens, my ambitions for dominance will be wasted. Mo Nian said nervously.
"Whoosh."
At that moment, the leader of the Feather Spirit Clan appeared. Long Chen and Mo Nian hurriedly stood up to pay their respects.
"Sorry, gentlemen, I have to bother you for a moment. Your time is almost up."
"Oh my!"
Long Chen and Mo Nian slapped their thighs, almost forgetting the main matter.