Chapter 1138 Fang Liang’s Choice

Chapter 1138: Fang Liang's Choice

Han Jue was pleased to see Chu Xiaoqi's expression; his efforts in raising him had paid off, he was truly a good grandson.

He smiled and said, "Go, this time I truly hope you go. As you just said, everyone has their own life, and so do you. I am merely a passerby in your life."

Chu Xiaoqi fell silent, filled with reluctance.

Han Jue reached out, stroked his head, and said, "Xiaoqi, the path of cultivation is incredibly long. One day, a thousand years will be like a single day to you. When that time comes, and you look back, your state of mind will be completely different."

Chu Xiaoqi couldn't help but ask, "Is that your current state of mind?"

"Exactly."

"How old are you, Grandpa? Are you a very powerful immortal in the Immortal World?"

"I don't belong to the Immortal World, and in fact, I'm not an immortal. As for my age, I'm not very old at all."

Han Jue said with a gentle smile. These words made Chu Xiaoqi believe he was a terrestrial immortal god wandering the mortal world.

The grandfather and grandson chatted for a long time. Finally, with a wave of Han Jue's hand, Chu Xiaoqi was expelled by the rules of the mortal world and began his ascension.

As he ascended, he looked down but didn't see his grandpa; his grandpa hadn't come out to see him off.

For some reason, Chu Xiaoqi suddenly felt a pang of sadness and confusion.

His family had long since turned to dust, and now, bidding farewell to his grandpa, he was truly alone, adrift between heaven and earth.

How would he walk the path of his life from now on? Where would it lead?

He suddenly thought of Han Tuo, that resolute and dominant figure. Perhaps that was his goal, the man he wanted to become!

Chu Xiaoqi stopped acting like a child. He looked up at the sky, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Immortal World, I want to see just how wonderful you truly are!

After his ascension, Han Jue quietly left the manor. The manor once again reverted to its eerie appearance.

After over a thousand years of accumulation, the manor's ghostly aura had intensified. In the mortal world, it would definitely be considered a dangerous place…

Han Jue returned to the third dojo.

Within the dojo, many disciples were still cultivating near the group of temples. Although the three dojos were now interconnected, only those with high status within the Hidden Sect could come within a hundred million miles of this area.

Han Jue quietly returned to his own temple. Shan'e had not returned since he left, it seemed he had been cooped up for too long.

Alas, these disciples, like his children, rarely returned once they left.

Han Jue sat for a while before calling Fang Liang in.

Fang Liang had been in the dojo for several centuries, waiting for Han Jue.

Fang Liang entered the temple, bowed to Han Jue, and after sitting down, he said, "Grand Ancestor, I feel that spacetime might have changed."

Han Jue asked, "Why?"

"I often study spacetime and am aware of its changes. Recently, I've distinctly felt that I've forgotten something, accompanied by fluctuations in the rules of spacetime. Someone must have tampered with spacetime, and I'm worried it might affect us."

Fang Liang said with concern, but his words made Han Jue look at him with newfound respect.

Thinking about it carefully, Fang Liang had traversed spacetime wildly even earlier than Ji Xianshen.

However, Fang Liang being able to detect the primordial spacetime proved his extraordinary talent.

Even a Great Dao Supreme couldn't detect the primordial spacetime; only a Creator Lord could perceive its existence.

Speaking of which, Fang Liang and Ji Xianshen were once the best of brothers, but later their friendship broke due to the dispute over the Immeasurable Calamity of the Heavenly Dao. For hundreds of millions of years thereafter, they were like strangers.

Unexpectedly, after Ji Xianshen disappeared, the only one who cared about him was this brother with whom he had fallen out.

Han Jue said, "Yes, there is indeed. One disciple touched the primordial spacetime and was devoured by karma, causing everyone to forget him."

Fang Liang frowned.

Han Jue did not disturb his thoughts.

After a long while, Fang Liang asked, "Is that person important to me?"

"Does it matter?"

"My heart is uneasy. If he is important, I must save him. To sever karma in such a way, he must have been compelled. Please, Ancestor, guide me."

Han Jue looked at him meaningfully and said, "Only by going to the primordial spacetime can you investigate, but how to save him, I do not know. You were once the best of brothers, but later you fell out, and you never reconciled before he disappeared."

He spoke the truth, leaving the choice entirely to Fang Liang's judgment.

Fang Liang's brows furrowed even tighter.

The temple fell silent.

Han Jue's gaze pierced through the dojo, looking towards the blank domain.

After the chaos shattered, the great worlds within the chaos had scattered. In fact, most of the great worlds in the current Endless Era evolved from the chaotic worlds.

Han Jue noticed that his children's relationships were growing distant; they hadn't visited each other in a long time.

Speaking of which, the most filial was his youngest son, Han Yunjin, whom he valued the least.

Han Yunjin had the worst aptitude, but he would return to visit his elders every now and then, and he treated his older brothers and sisters the same way. However, apart from Han Ling, Han Tuo, Han Huang, and Han Qing'er didn't pay much attention to him.

Han Yunjin was still struggling as a Great Dao Saint. This was only achieved with the support of the Hidden Sect, and his aptitude likely meant he would never have a chance at becoming a Great Dao Supreme.

Han Jue suddenly wondered if he should show some concern for this son.

Fang Liang looked up and said, "I choose to save him. Please, Ancestor, guide me to where the primordial spacetime is."

"Right now, I am ready!"

Han Jue waved his hand, sending Fang Liang into the primordial spacetime.

Whether Fang Liang succeeded or not was irrelevant; it was his choice.

The primordial spacetime erased all karma. Ji Xianshen's split soul, which had been in Han Jue's possession, had already disappeared, meaning Fang Liang would die.

Han Jue had grown indifferent to life and death. He couldn't protect all his disciples forever. He was already an invincible being; if he showed such favoritism, the Hidden Sect would dominate the Endless Era, and in the long run, it would eventually face a backlash.

Any great unification would eventually come to an end.

Han Jue had already transcended the Hidden Sect and would not show special favoritism.

The Hidden Sect's essence had already dissolved, though its spirit remained. All direct disciples had their own forces and would eventually contend with each other.

Han Jue stood up and vanished from the temple.

The Heavenly Dao.

Ever since the Endless Era began, the Heavenly Dao had truly soared. Without the suppression of the Great Dao Divine Spirits, the Heavenly Dao could develop unrestrained. It was still primarily led by Xuan Du Shengzun, but its control remained in Han Jue's hands, and many high-ranking Heavenly Dao officials were his slaves.

Han Yunjin had now also been promoted to one of the most powerful Heavenly Dao Saints.

At this moment, he was playing with a mirror in his own temple. Numerous scenes flashed within the mirror, reflected in his eyes.

Han Jue appeared behind him, quietly leaning over his shoulder. The mirror showed the situations of the Han family descendants.

It turned out that Han Yunjin's favorite pastime was to screen the bloodlines of the Han family, selecting those with exceptional aptitude for cultivation. Chen Jue, who had previously received the Heavenly Chosen Fortune, had received his secret help, which was why he disdained immortals and gods.

Han Yunjin nodded occasionally, a satisfied smile on his face.

Han Jue sighed inwardly. This boy truly had no demeanor of a strong individual. But perhaps that was good. If all his children wanted to be the strongest, wouldn't they all eventually become enemies of Han Jue?