327: The Masked Man's Choice!

"Ah!!!!"

Above a forested mountain within Thatched Cottage, the Masked Man's furious roar echoed through the woods. Endless golden Sword Intent, suppressed by him, shot straight through the clouds and trees. All the flowers, plants, and trees in the entire mountain forest collapsed helter-skelter.

This massive commotion naturally attracted the attention of many people in Thatched Cottage.

However, Fourth Master and Fifth Master merely glanced at it before ignoring it, busy with their own affairs.

Uncle Zhuang and the younger generation dared not approach that area.

Third Master remained composed and serene, sitting in the pavilion, contemplating the already finished chess board, his face deep in thought.

"What's wrong with him?"

"His Sword Intent is out of control; that's not like him, is it?"

At this moment, Mu Qianli strolled over leisurely, sipping her peach wine, and sat down in front of Third Master, asking.

Third Master's gaze remained fixed on the chessboard before him. He calmly said, "The struggle and torment within his heart have made him this way."

"He needs to overcome this trial himself."

"If he can truly sever the two words 'Xuanyuan', rather than just nominally, then his Immortal Martial path will be promising."

Listening to Third Master's words, Mu Qianli frowned, "He shouldn't be like this for no reason. Third Brother, are you hiding something from me?"

Third Master smiled faintly and looked up at Mu Qianli, "Senior Sister, some things are better not known too early, it's actually beneficial."

"Knowing too early and getting involved in too much Heavenly Karma, in the future… I'm afraid he won't have a good end."

Mu Qianli frowned, "Third Brother, you're always like this."

"Whenever there's something, you like to keep people in suspense. In this regard, you're exactly like Master, cut from the same mold."

Third Master chuckled helplessly, "Senior Sister, let me find something for you to do."

"What is it?" Mu Qianli asked.

"Go to the border of Divine Continent Pure Land and meet Junior Brother."

"He's bringing the Great Xia Dynasty over. As people of Thatched Cottage, it's only right that someone from us should go forward," Third Master said.

Mu Qianli raised an eyebrow, "Third Brother, why do I feel that your action is intentionally trying to send me away?"

"What exactly do you want to do?"

Third Master's expression remained unchanged. He condensed a ray of light with two fingers. "This is the spatial coordinate where Junior Brother and the others will arrive. Senior Sister, you go."

"No matter what happens next, you wait there."

"Don't go anywhere until you see Junior Brother."

Mu Qianli took the spatial coordinate from Third Master's hand and looked at him deeply.

After a moment of silence, Mu Qianli turned, "I hope when I return, you can give me a good explanation."

Third Master smiled upon hearing this, "Okay."

As his voice fell, Mu Qianli's figure departed from Thatched Cottage.

Third Master's gaze returned to the chessboard before him, his voice devoid of emotion, "Without entering Immortal Martial, one is ultimately an ant."

"Tian Chen… your time is running out."

...

Abyssal Heaven Sacred Sea Palace.

In the Sea Clan's main hall.

Xu Changning, as the Clan Chief and Palace Master, sat in the highest position, his face filled with worry.

At the same time, four Great Emperor Realm experts of Abyssal Heaven Sacred Sea Palace stood below, their expressions exceptionally solemn.

"Palace Master, all the clansmen who needed to be evacuated have already left the Endless Sea."

"Now, only a few of us are left in Abyssal Heaven Sacred Sea Palace."

At this moment, Duanmu Siyuan, the Deputy Palace Master of Abyssal Heaven Sacred Sea Palace and a Peak Great Emperor Realm expert, spoke from below.

Upon hearing Duanmu Siyuan's words, Xu Changning nodded, "Good."

"The four of you should leave too."

"Siyuan, the future of the Sea Clan is now in your hands."

"You must ensure that the Legacy of the Sea Clan can continue."

Duanmu Siyuan said with a sorrowful expression, "Clan Chief! You should come with us!"

"Yes, Clan Chief!"

"Let's leave this place together and find a place where Xuanyuan Ancestor cannot find us, then develop steadily!" the Grand Elder of Abyssal Heaven Sacred Sea Palace also said.

Xu Changning's face remained as heavy as ever as he shook his head, "It's useless."

"Xuanyuan Tianhuan's target is me. If I leave, he won't let the Sea Clan off."

"In the entire Yuan Realm, if you offend Xuanyuan Tianhuan, there will be no place for my Sea Clan to hide."

"Alright, stop with the nonsense!"

"You all leave quickly!"

"Tomorrow is the last day!"

"You lead the Sea Clan, go as far as you can!!"

"This is my last command to you as the Clan Chief of the Sea Clan!!" Xu Changning said with resolute determination.

"Clan Chief!!"

Duanmu Siyuan and the others wept, their voices filled with immense reluctance.

They all knew clearly that once the Sea Eye Seal was lifted, Xu Changning would be the first to bear the brunt.

He… could be said to have no chance of survival!

"Do you intend to defy my orders?"

"Or are you saying you no longer recognize me as your Clan Chief?!"

"Get out!! Get out!!" Seeing this, Xu Changning roared angrily, interrupting their sorrow, and shouted at them.

"Yes… yes!"

"Clan Chief, don't worry, we will definitely protect the Sea Clan!"

Duanmu Siyuan wiped away his tears, gritted his teeth, and along with the others, finally left Abyssal Heaven Sacred Sea Palace.

After everyone had left, the vast Abyssal Heaven Sacred Sea Palace was now left with only Xu Changning.

He sat on the chair, leaning back his head, gazing at the ceiling made of glazed crystal, and sighed.

This sigh seemed to release all his regrets and worries.

He peacefully closed his eyes, enjoying this last day of tranquility that belonged solely to him.

...

"It seems you have made all preparations."

The next day, the silent and desolate Abyssal Heaven Sacred Sea Palace had its tranquility broken by a voice.

Xuanyuan Tianhuan had arrived.

At this moment, he stood in the main hall with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent.

Xu Changning slowly opened his eyes, and his gaze towards Xuanyuan Tianhuan was surprisingly calm.

By now, he was no longer afraid.

Xu Changning already knew what his end would be, but as long as the Sea Clan could be preserved and its Legacy continued.

Then he would die a thousand, ten thousand times without hesitation or regret.

"I'm ready."

"Senior Ancestor, I only have one last question, and I hope you can answer it," Xu Changning looked at him and spoke calmly.

"Speak," Xuanyuan Tianhuan said.

"Once the Sea Eye Seal is lifted and those monsters inside see the light of day again, how does Senior plan to deal with the aftermath?" Xu Changning asked his last question before his death.

"It won't be me who deals with the aftermath, but the people of Thatched Cottage," Xuanyuan Tianhuan replied indifferently.

"So you did all this just to deal with Thatched Cottage?" Xu Changning said.

"That's the second question. I don't need to answer you."

"Alright, ten days have passed. Let's not waste any more time."

"Let's go."

Xuanyuan Tianhuan turned and walked out of Abyssal Heaven Sacred Sea Palace.

Xu Changning also slowly stood up and went out with him.

In a flash, the two stood in the seabed outside Abyssal Heaven Sacred Sea Palace.