Chapter 4711: Leave
Chapter 4711: Leave
That day, Feng Jiu didn’t emerge from the cabin after she entered it. Du Fan and the others understood that she must be in a very low mood, so they dared not disturb her. At such a time, they knew she needed to be left alone. Feng Jiu remained in the cabin for an entire day. During that time, she thought deeply, contemplating many things, and finally made up her mind. It wasn’t until early the next morning that she finally came out.
“Master, are you awake? Please sit down and let me pour you a cup of water,” Leng Shuang said with a gentle smile when she saw Feng Jiu emerge.
“No need to bother,” Feng Jiu replied, walking to the side of the ship and gazing out at the sea. “Call everyone out! I have something to tell them.”
“Yes,” Leng Shuang responded, then went to knock on the doors of the other cabins where everyone else was resting.
“Master.”
Du Fan and the others soon emerged, approached her, and bowed respectfully.
Feng Jiu turned to face them. “I’m going out to travel and temper my mind in preparation for ascension,” she announced. “I called you out to give you instructions. Guard this place well and don’t let anyone disturb him in the sea. After the Pheonix Guards arrives here, one of you must take the lead in guarding this place at regular intervals.”
Hearing her words, everyone was stunned for a moment. They exchanged quick glances, then replied in unison, “Master, rest assured, we will protect this sea area and not let anyone disturb the soul of the Lord of Hell.”
After their solemn promise, Luo Yu couldn’t help but ask, “Master, how long will you be traveling? When will you return?”
Feng Jiu shook her head. “I don’t know,” she said softly. She turned to look at the sea once more. “What I lack is an opportunity. Moreover, too many things have happened in the past few years, and I have too much on my mind. I have to travel around, see the world, temper my mind, and prepare for my ascension.”
She then looked up at the sky, her eyes hardening slightly. “When a Supreme Being ascends, if they succeed, they will live as long as heaven and earth and rule over the world. But if they fail, all their cultivation will be destroyed, and they will never have a second chance. Mo Ze failed to ascend because those above wanted to kill him. If Old Man Tianji hadn’t risked his life to save him, his soul would not have been able to hide in the depths of the sea to nurture itself.
As for me, I have ascended through 9981 lightning tribulations, and I am only allowed to succeed, not fail!” She emphasized her resolve. She didn’t have a second chance, nor would she allow herself to fail! Because up there, not only were their children waiting for her, but also the enemies she wanted to destroy!
Upon hearing her resolute words, Du Fan immediately knelt down on one knee, his voice resounding and powerful: “Please rest assured, Master! We swear to protect Hell’s Lord with our lives and will not let anyone harm his soul! We will wait here for Master’s return! We will celebrate Master’s successful ascension and live as long as heaven and earth!”
Hearing this heartfelt vow, Feng Jiu looked at them, the corners of her lips curving slightly upward into a faint smile. “Get up!” she commanded. “I believe you will do what I have asked of you.”
The group stood up and looked at her. She leaned against the ship’s railing, her expression calm and her gaze distant, as if lost in deep thought. They stood quietly, their eyes fixed on her, none of them speaking. At that moment, their Master gave them the distinct feeling that she would depart at any moment, that they couldn’t hold onto her.
Feng Jiu remained on the airship in the East Sea for three more days. Three days later, in the early morning, she left them a message and, as they watched her walk away alone.