Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1302: Chapter 291: Departure

As the number of Heavenly Sects gathering in the Ancient Immortal Realm increased, a familiar aura approached. Gu Yan and the others turned their heads, seeing the figure of Li Tie Mu speeding over on a gourd.

Behind him were the other disciples and elders of the Great Dream Nine Abysses.

“Master.”

The three immediately spoke, feeling a sense of reassurance as if they had found their backbone.

In this vast Ancient Immortal Realm, even though they were unrivaled prodigies, there was a sense of loneliness; after all, everyone around was also a monster, followed by mentors, who freely displayed their might. They had to be cautious to avoid any immediate loss.

“Hmm, hmm, your senior brother mentioned your situation to me, and indeed, you didn’t disappoint me.”

Li Tie Mu felt the changes in the realms of his beloved disciples, showing a satisfied smile. Compared to three years ago, they had greatly improved, and this time they might even be able to break into the top thousand.

After all, compared to disciples of other Heavenly Sects, Li Tie Mu felt that Gu Yan and the others only lacked time.

Once they reached over two thousand years of soul life, with their talents, they should easily make it into the top thousand, perhaps even more, especially Gu Yan, who might break into the top ten!

“Master, didn’t Haotian come with you?”

Murong Qingwu glanced behind Li Tie Mu, seeing only emptiness, and couldn’t help but ask.

Gu Yan and Yue Xi also looked around but didn’t see that familiar figure.

“I was wondering if he might be rushing to the border to join you later.”

Li Tie Mu frowned slightly upon hearing Murong Qingwu’s words, glanced around, and displayed a bit of helplessness, saying:

“That kid really keeps me on edge, vanishing without a word for three years. Does he even acknowledge me as his master anymore?”

The three looked at each other, remaining silent, but their eyes seemed to communicate: Clearly, not.

Li Tie Mu sighed but did not seem overly worried, saying, “You don’t need to worry. That kid got lucky, receiving the Mixed Tribulation Fish treasure from the Dream Lord. It can predict fortune and misfortune and shield him from one tribulation. If the fish breaks, the Dream Lord will sense it, but for now, there’s no sign.”

Hearing his words, the three exchanged glances and quietly breathed sighs of relief.

At this moment, the other disciples of the Great Dream Nine Abysses also descended nearby. Notably, the old woman and Zhou Qingyun from Sword Abyss also arrived with their disciples.

Noticing the changes in the aura of Gu Yan and the others, Zhou Qingyun’s eyes paused briefly, then smiled and said:

“Old Man Li, it seems that aside from Haotian, your disciples might have a few more advancing this time.”

“How could one not take the stage at the Southern Domain Battle?”

Li Tie Mu laughed proudly.

“As we share the same sect and abyss, we share glory and disgrace. I hope they will all fight and secure good rankings in the Southern Domain Battle!” The old woman said softly.

Li Tie Mu looked at the disciples by their side and noticed they had also improved significantly, smiling in his eyes.

Beside the old woman, the white-clothed woman Lin Mingrong, who made it into the top thousand three years ago, scanned Gu Yan and the others, but couldn’t find that familiar figure.

She slightly frowned and asked Li Tie Mu, “Elder Li, where is your disciple?”

“You mean Haotian?”

Li Tie Mu glanced at the girl, noting her aura had become more profound and restrained compared to three years ago. Though still in the True Immortal Realm, she exuded an indescribable Daoist Charm. He chuckled:

“Haotian, that child, loves to play. Who knows where he’s wandering off to now.”

“Loves to play?”

Lin Mingrong paused, recalling various scenes from three years ago in front of the Dream Lord. That boy had followed her to meet the Dream Lord but was left alone by the Dream Lord, becoming the one with the highest rank at that time in the entire Great Dream Nine Abysses!

Afterward, however, he didn’t cultivate with them but left the Langya Painting Realm.

“My disciple, better not to mention him. You all must strive hard, as everyone else is improving too. Don’t lag behind.”

Li Tie Mu said with a laugh, though his smile revealed his great affection for that disciple.

“Mingrong, focus and do your best.”

The old woman said softly to her beloved disciple.

Lin Mingrong focused her gaze, nodded, took a deep breath, and then drew her sword, stepping into the Desolate Domain.

“You all should go too and let me see your three years of hard work.”

Li Tie Mu said to Gu Yan and the others with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the three turned sharp. Training at the border, although they hadn’t encountered Ancient Demons, battling with military elites was no less intense than fighting Ancient Demons. The relentless, day-and-night cultivation, the shadow of that figure ranked 19 looming over them, constantly urged them to pursue.

Even in dreams, they ran and chased.

Three years have passed, and even if they couldn’t catch up, they wanted to know how much the gap had closed!

Whoosh!

Gu Yan lifted his sword and was the first to follow Lin Mingrong’s figure.

Murong Qingwu remembered to bid farewell to Li Tie Mu, while Yue Xi cupped her hands, and they both hurried to catch up.

“These two kids.”

Li Tie Mu shook his head slightly but wasn’t displeased and instead turned his gaze to Gun Abyss.

This time, aside from Li Hao, Gun Abyss also produced good seedlings. It’s said that after three years of hard work, receiving high praise and guidance from the Dream Lord in the Langya Painting Realm, they advanced rapidly. It’s uncertain if they can, along with that kid, support the entire Great Dream Nine Abysses!

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Apart from the Great Dream Nine Abysses, disciples from other Heavenly Sects also began to take action.

“Haotian, in the Southern Domain Battle, I will definitely catch up to you!”

In Ten Thousand Mountains Sword Tower, a woman in a green garment with a graceful figure stood at the edge of the massive giant sword Domain Artifact, her gaze sweeping towards the direction of the Great Dream Nine Abysses, but she couldn’t find that familiar figure.