628: That's fine too.

Several days later.

Water Moon Island, summit of Lingyun Peak.

A crimson sun shone down, casting a layer of red gauze onto the Nine Heavens Flying Waterfall.

Beside the waterfall stood an ancient, rustic pavilion. Inside the pavilion, Zhou Dingze sat casually, watching the waterfall plunge down and enjoying the sky full of red clouds, feeling quite relaxed.

“True Lord, does this place still meet your Dharma Eye?”

At this moment.

A bright Female Cultivator wearing a long dress adorned with plum blossoms arrived outside the pavilion.

“A wonder of heaven and earth, magnificent and splendid. Excellent.”

“How does the Pavilion Master find time to visit?”

Zhou Dingze turned around to look at the visitor, who was none other than Fairy Listening to Snow, having already assumed the position of Water Moon Pavilion Master.

“Miscellaneous affairs have been troublesome these past few days. I barely managed to spare some time today.”

“I specifically came here to thank the True Lord for your words.”

Fairy Listening to Snow's expression grew slightly solemn, and she bowed respectfully toward Zhou Dingze.

Although she had never previously harbored the intention of competing for the position of Pavilion Master.

After all, Senior Sister Tingyu had excellent talent and had already stepped into the Nascent Soul realm before them.

But since such an Opportunity presented itself now, she naturally had to seize it. Cultivation is cultivation; not striving is also a form of striving.

By becoming the Pavilion Master, the vast majority of Water Moon Pavilion's resources would be at her disposal.

With the aid of these enormous resources, even if her talent was slightly inferior, perhaps it wouldn't take long for her to surpass Senior Sister Tingyu.

This was an even greater Opportunity than joining the Water Moon Pavilion and becoming a Disciple of the Pavilion Master.

Moreover, she could constantly pay respects to the various Venerables and Old Ancestors. The four essentials of cultivation—wealth, companions, techniques, and land—were all now available to her, far surpassing what she had before.

“Haha, you're thanking the wrong person for this.”

Zhou Dingze shook his head and smiled.

“Pavilion Master, it is inconvenient for me to stay here long. I shall take my leave today.”

Zhou Dingze decided to depart.

He cupped his hands in a salute toward Fairy Listening to Snow, his figure flickered, and he vanished from Lingyun Peak.

“True Lord Zexi...”

Fairy Listening to Snow did not try to stop him; she merely watched Zhou Dingze's figure disappear, her mind lost in thought... Half a month later.

Gui Zhou Island, atop Qingyang Peak.

Zhou Dingze's figure entered from outside.

“Oh?”

“You're back so soon?”

Zhou Dingyang raised an eyebrow and looked at the newcomer. He had expected him to take at least another half month.

“I'm telling you, next time something like this happens, absolutely do not look for me.”

Zhou Dingze sat down beside Zhou Dingyang and began pouring out his grievances.

“Heh heh...”

“That won't do. In two years, it will be the Female Sovereign's birthday banquet, and at that time...”

Zhou Dingyang put down the matters he was handling, speaking while looking toward Zhou Dingze.

“Again?”

“You can't just keep picking on me...”

Zhou Dingze nearly jumped off the stool and ran away.

Are we even real brothers?

Just picking on him alone... “Hmph, even if you wanted to go, it wouldn't be your turn. In two years, Ancestor Ren will personally lead the Cultivators of the clan there.”

Zhou Dingyang let out a light snort and spoke with a calm, composed air.

Teasing me... Zhou Dingze's eyes froze... He looked resentfully toward Zhou Dingyang. Zhou Dingyang had finally gone bad, starting to play mind games with him... “This time...”

After a moment's pause, Zhou Dingze recounted what had happened this time.

“Mhm.”

Zhou Dingyang nodded casually, not paying much attention.

After staying for a while, Zhou Dingze departed.

At the same time.

The title of the new Water Moon Pavilion Master also spread throughout the Chaotic Sea.

However, the news was different from what was expected previously.

This led many Cultivators to speculate widely.

After all, Water Moon Pavilion was not weak, and a sudden change must have had a reason.

The widespread rumors pushed the new Pavilion Master, Fairy Listening to Snow, into the spotlight.

Several months later, Fairy Listening to Snow began appearing successively at events hosted by various powers.

Her manner of dealing with people was clear, poised, and generous, earning her credibility.

This easily shattered many of the rumors.

One year later.

The rumors gradually faded.

The Chaotic Sea is vast, and Cultivators are numerous; new things happen every moment.

Minor rumors, even if ignored, will dissipate with the passage of time.

During this year.

Following Fairy Listening to Snow's public appearances.

Her excellent reputation spread widely.

Attracting countless admirers.

Among the junior female Disciples of the Zhou Family belonging to the 'Zheng' generation, many listed her as an object of admiration and study.

These pieces of news also reached Zhou Dingze's ears. Zhou Dingze merely sighed lightly, noting that she had actually done well, and then stopped paying attention.

In recent years, he had often resided on Gui Zhou Island and had not traveled to West Phoenix Island again.

West Phoenix Island is the hub connecting the Chaotic Sea with the Lower Realm's Mingyang and Anxing worlds. It has always been guarded jointly by Venerable Cangwu, Li Shuwu (the master and Disciple pair), and the Zhou Family Elders.

However, after that White Jade Spirit Flute returned to his hands, he gave up his intentions.

He no longer insisted on it.

Up until today, apart from the occasional flash of that figure in his heart, he generally harbored no other unusual thoughts.

“In that case, this is also quite good...”

Zhou Dingze sighed softly.

Another year passed.

The new Water Moon Pavilion Master completely stabilized her position with the support of several Soul Transformation Old Ancestors.

Her cultivation and reputation grew daily.

Water Moon Island, Water Moon Pavilion, inside the Water Moon Hall.

“Pavilion Master.”

A female Cultivator in the Early Golden Core Stage, appearing to be around thirty years old, flew in and bowed respectfully toward the female Cultivator seated at the head, whose aura was growing increasingly profound.

“How is it?”

Fairy Listening to Snow asked the Golden Core female Cultivator below. This person was her confidante, handling all her private matters.

“True Lord Zexi has not left the island since returning two years ago.”

The Golden Core female Cultivator replied softly. Since two years ago, the Pavilion Master had instructed her to keep an eye on True Lord Zexi's news, and she would report back periodically.

“Understood.”

Fairy Listening to Snow's eyes dimmed slightly, and she nodded immediately.

“Alas...”

Fairy Listening to Snow sighed softly, leaving the sound of her sigh echoing within the Water Moon Hall.

“This is also good... We are, after all, people from two different worlds...”

...At the same time.

Northern Chaotic Sea, inside Gui Zhou Island.

Gigantic spirit boats, each bearing a snake-patterned zhou character command flag, streaked across the sky.

Upon them stood lines of Cultivators, some looking spirited and vigorous, others calm and composed.

“Grand Elder, please go first.”

In the air, a Cultivator who appeared quite young, had a gentle demeanor, and handsome features, walked toward the central spirit boat alongside a figure draped in a black robe, emitting faint traces of black Qi.

Zhou Leren lagged slightly behind. It was rare for the Grand Elder to be interested enough to travel with them.

Behind the two of them.

A young Cultivator wearing a Silk Scarf, holding a Feather Fan, and whose eyes resembled stars, followed.

At this moment, the young Cultivator gently waved the Feather Fan in his hand, and a hazy light circulated in his eyes.

“Hmm~”

“The journey will be smooth and worry-free.”

A moment later, the light in Zhou Tailai's eyes dissipated, and his heart stirred.

He quickly followed.

The three of them arrived together on the central spirit boat.

“Set sail.”

Zhou Leren turned around, and his soft voice nonetheless carried across all the spirit boats.

Buzz~

The spirit boats, flying the snake-patterned zhou character command flag, emitted bursts of profound light, broke through the clouds and mist, plunged into the Void Realm, and disappeared.