"The Spiritual Energy was not consumed, but your Seven Realms True Spirit Bamboo has grown, so what is consumed is my innate spirit as a sinner."

Fan Daoyou rubbed his fingers:

"But I don’t care, you don’t need to worry that my master will make things difficult for you."

"You are rare to treat me as a person, others who come in look at me, Fan Daoyou, as if looking at an object."

"Some even deliberately torment me, doing things completely unrelated to cultivation." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"You are different. You have respected me from beginning to end."

Zhao Xing clasped his hands, no longer continuing the topic, instead asking, "Daoist Brother has been here for two epochs, the outside world has changed greatly, why not go out and take a look?"

"With Daoist Brother’s abilities, if you want to break through the Life and Death pass, it should be a breeze."

"Your master, Emperor Jin Jue, and many others should all be looking forward to your departure."

Fan Daoyou did not answer, Zhao Xing knew that his ten-year relationship with Fan Daoyou was limited to this. Saying more would be crossing the line.

"Daoist Brother, I’ve spoken too much." Zhao Xing clasped his hands and said, "Please don’t take it to heart."

"Ten years of cultivation has been very beneficial, I look forward to having the opportunity to share a drink with Daoist Brother in the future. Take care."

After paying his respects, Zhao Xing flew into the sky, leaving the barrier.

Looking at Zhao Xing’s departing figure, Fan Daoyou murmured: "My heart is uneasy, how dare I be free..."

...

After leaving the Ice Star Prison, Zhao Xing quietly returned to Coral City.

Ai Miaomiao had already returned because she gained nothing in the Ice Star Prison.

She didn’t even enter the threshold of the Spirit Seed Skill, it seems this spell is not something that can be easily learned by ordinary people.

"The Spirit Seed Skill is complete, now my Hun Yuan Realm has also reached 5 World Element Units, accommodating three thousand groups of troops, the preparations are almost complete."

There are still twenty years left as per the stipulated time, but Zhao Xing has already decided to set off immediately.

Without my presence beyond the pass, many plans can’t get on track.

For example, the Great Zhou wants to expand beyond the pass, but as the Sea Communication Envoy, my authority won’t be effective until I get there, making it impossible to facilitate the Great Zhou.

"It’s time to set off."

"I expect to reach Jia Chen Fourteen Passes in three years and five months."

...

In the vast starry sky, a Boundary Boat speeds through the Void River.

"The Emperor has left the Primordial Realm? Congratulations, Emperor, your days to returning to the peak are closer." said the Illusion Tree, who transformed into the form of a rosy-looking youth.

Zhao Xing said, "Qian Huan, as per our agreement, I’ll release you after you guard the way for fifty thousand years. Now I wish to set you free early, what do you think?"

The Illusion Tree was anxious: "Emperor, how can this be? We’ve agreed on fifty thousand years, I’ve only stayed for four thousand years, how can you let me go?"

Zhao Xing said: "You mentioned before that your lifespan was limited, and thinking about it, it makes sense. Releasing you sooner will allow you to pursue the Reincarnation Realm."

The leaves of the Illusion Tree shook as if shaking its head: "Emperor, I am very much alive, I can live for another seven epochs!"

Seeing the Illusion Tree’s desperate clinging, Zhao Xing smiled.

"Alright, then just carry on following."

"Thank you, Emperor!"

When I first came to the Primordial Realm, I had nothing. The most valuable thing on me was a Life and Death Dao Domain Realm Illusion Tree.

Now the Illusion Tree is pleading to follow me, I will just let it have its wish.

Taking the Illusion Tree back, Zhao Xing picked up the Star Mirror and glanced at it, sighing: "Trees seek people, people seek others."

"As soon as I left the Primordial Realm, many people started reaching out."

Others are easy to refuse, but the first communication request Zhao Xing saw was from the Beihai Lord.

"Zhao Xing, congratulations on becoming the Sea Communication Envoy." The first words from Beihai Lord’s virtual image were congratulatory.

"Thank you, Lord." Zhao Xing slightly bowed, "My achievements today wouldn’t be possible without your nurturing."

Listening to these words, Beihai Lord’s face revealed a smile.

Honestly, Zhao Xing’s fame is so great now, Beihai Lord was worried that Zhao Xing might not give him face, which could result in metaphorical blows to his efforts.

If this were to happen, Beihai Lord wouldn’t be able to do anything.

But Zhao Xing’s current attitude gave him a bit of relief.

"Zhao Xing, your achievements today are due to your talents." Beihai Lord said, "I didn’t want to disturb you, but the Beihai Army is facing some troubles now. I can’t break free, so I wanted to ask you, the Sea Communication Envoy, to help."