Chapter 389 (1/2)

'This place did get larger, glad that they continued to feed it more energy.'

Zhang Dong looked into the wide expanse that was the pocket dimension of the dimensional regalia. This place actually had a nice cool breeze running through it after they went through applying some elemental treasures.

This allowed them to fashion several biomes with different temperatures which helped certain herbs to grow. With the help of this dimension, they were able to grow rare herbs without the knowledge of other sects and the Soaring Dragon Sect overlords.

'It seems that even without me around they were prospering…'

He had left behind quite the treasure trove which would allow his people to progress even without him. After these five years of absence, there was no one that had step foot into the nascent soul stage but Huo Qiang had managed to reach the middle stage. If he had stayed then perhaps his wife would have been able to advance as well.

The first person he noticed was his grandmother, Feng Maling. She still looked like a baked potato.. It seemed that she wasn't aging so well either.

”I didn't want to believe it, but it is truly you.”

”Good to see you too, granny, you seem to be doing fine.”

”Hah, that old bat is too stubborn to die, she also got the easy mission of protecting the kids.”

”I'll never die before an old fart like you Zhang Jin.”

Zhang Dong came along with a group of great circle cultivators and his grandfather. The moment they arrived the once old couple were at their throats yet again. While he found the two grandparents bickering with each other there was no time to lose. The sect's existence was at stake, with every minute spent bickering they were at risk of being eradicated.

”Enough, both of you. We don't have time for your lovers' squabbles we need to prepare the elders for their advancement and you two are going to be the first to go through the change.”

Feng Maling and Zhang Jin almost fell over after he mentioned that they were bickering like an old married couple. While Zhang Jin's old cultivation had been quite messy, it had been revitalized by the new teachings and better cultivation methods. Now even this old man that was a great circle master could have his body cleansed from all impurities before progressing into the nascent soul level.

”My boy, this old lady is far too old, I'm not sure my body will be able to go through a change like this… but if the sect and the young ones can be saved, I am willing to try.”

From the perspective of these old cultivators like Feng Maling, there was a very slim chance of surviving the transformation into the higher realm. The nascent soul stage was quite dangerous to attempt and it had claimed the most lives from any realm progressions.

Lucky for everyone here, they had Zhang Dong with them. With his extensive knowledge and his system, he would be able to choose the right cultivation method for everyone.

A large portion of the lives that this transformation claimed was due to the incorrect usage of the cultivator's talents. It was similar to Zhang Zhi's situation when he had chosen the wrong weapon to focus his talents on. Without Zhang Dong's involvement, the man would probably never have reached his true potential.

”Don't worry granny, you'll live, gramps will be fine too.”

Even without his help, it would be possible for all of the younger cultivators at this level to probably ascend into the nascent soul level before they reached the age of a hundred. This would cause quite the uproar through the empire though as even the giant sects like the Soaring Dragon Sect could not progress this fast while being at an area with the highest spirit energy density.

”I haven't been here in a while, can someone lead us to a secluded spot that is far away from the disciples.”

Zhang Dong looked out into the distance and could feel many eyes on him. It was clear to him that he had been spotted by the young ones. He did not really hide himself from then and his aura was even more powerful than it was before. His intent was to give everyone a morale boost, with their beloved Patriarch back at the sect, they would be fearless.

”Ah yes, little Fei come over here.”

Zhang Dong looked to the side of where this little Fei was supposed to be. There he saw someone peeking out from behind the corner while somewhat hiding themselves.

”Fei? What has gotten into you, pay respect to the Patriarch!”

Granny Maling lowered her voice which caused the person that was hiding to emerge. The moment he saw the woman he realized the reason why she was hiding. While the hair was a bit different he would not forget the set of ȧssets that were jiggling with every move that this woman took.

”...Lan Fei greets the Patriarch, forgive me, I'll be your guide.”

It was Lan Fei, the woman that had popped his cherry. He knew that she had come to his sect but after a few months he stopped paying attention to her as he focused on his wife and then the first child. It was still hard for a man to fully forget their first time.

”Let us depart now, time is of the essence and there are many brothers and sisters that require my help.”

The disciple's Cheng Yun and Yang Rong included were greeted by a large group of flying elders. The whole sect dorm became loud as everyone noticed the peculiar white-haired Patriarch at the helm of their formation.