Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1195: Farewell

Bringing Xu Xinlan along, Wang Chen returned to the Mysterious Origin Dark Immortal Mansion.

Although the cost of using the Immortal City’s Teleportation Array for a round trip was exorbitant, for Wang Chen, the expenditure of these Spirit Stones paled in comparison to the comfort and joy in his heart.

To Du Jiuniang, perhaps Xu Xinlan was nothing more than an insignificant figure, unable to comprehend why Wang Chen was willing to pay such a high price and refused to give up.

Many cultivators, after Breaking the Golden Core to Condense the Nascent Soul, would sever all earthly ties. Forget merely a weak woman—some would even abandon their own flesh and blood to single-mindedly pursue the Great Dao.

Compared to such cultivators, Wang Chen was hardly like a Nascent Soul True Immortal.

Moreover, he was a True Proof Nascent Soul!

Yet this was Wang Chen’s Dao; he never sought the supreme paths requiring the severing of sentiment and obliteration of connections. Whether Qi Cultivation, Purple Mansion, Golden Core, or now Nascent Soul, he always adhered to the boundaries of his own heart.

Only after fulfilling his promise to Xu Xinlan did Wang Chen’s Dao Heart feel truly complete.

No longer did it carry the slightest trace of regret.

"From now on, this will be your home."

After arriving at the Mysterious Origin Dark Immortal Mansion, Wang Chen introduced Xu Xinlan: "This is Su Ziling; this is Yuanyuan—both are by my side. If you have any questions, you can approach them."

Su Ziling warmly smiled and saluted Xu Xinlan: "Zi Ling greets elder sister."

Xu Xinlan hurriedly helped her up: "No need for such courtesy, younger sister."

Su Ziling was both younger and significantly more beautiful than Xu Xinlan, even causing the latter to feel a touch of inferiority.

"Is this the Dao companion you’ve been pining over?"

At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere—it was none other than Bai Susu.

This mystical immortal scrutinized Xu Xinlan with an enigmatic gaze, which caused her a surge of panic. Instinctively, she saluted and said, "Xinlan pays respects to the Mistress."

She mistook Bai Susu for Wang Chen’s true Dao companion, regarding her as the primary wife and instinctively bowing in submission.

Bai Susu’s beauty and elegance placed immense pressure on Xu Xinlan.

Standing nearby, Wang Chen was both amused and helpless, preparing to explain things to Xu Xinlan, but Bai Susu chuckled softly. Stepping forward, she gently took Xu Xinlan’s hand and said, "Sister, no need for such formality. From now on, we are one family, united as sisters."

With that, she shot Wang Chen an extraordinarily alluring glance.

Wang Chen could only swallow the words at the tip of his tongue, utterly speechless.

Still, Bai Susu’s sincere gesture of acceptance toward Xu Xinlan was undoubtedly a good thing—it ensured that this "family" would not be fractured by internal discord, affecting everyone’s cultivation.

Considering this, Wang Chen decided to let Bai Susu’s "jest" slide.

He sincerely addressed Bai Susu: "Susu, Xinlan is new here and unfamiliar with many things. Please take care of her in the future."

Strictly speaking, Bai Susu indeed had something of the demeanor of a primary wife. With her overseeing the Mysterious Origin Dark Immortal Mansion, Wang Chen had no lingering concerns.

Bai Susu nodded: "No problem, you handle your matters."

As she said this, she let go of Xu Xinlan’s hand.

Wang Chen gently drew Xu Xinlan into an embrace and softly said, "Xinlan, I need to leave for a while. We will reunite properly later."

Xu Xinlan pressed her lips together and replied, "Husband, I can take care of myself. Please don’t worry."

To her, having been separated from Wang Chen for decades and recently reunited, how could she not yearn to remain by his side, never parting again?

But Xu Xinlan was no willful girl, nor did she wish to hold Wang Chen back.

Thus, no matter the depth of her feelings, she chose to hold onto his heart rather than tie down his hands and feet.

Cuddling silently together, Su Ziling watched with envy and, unable to contain herself, leaned in as well.

Wang Chen laughed and pulled her into his arms too.

At that moment, his legs were suddenly gripped tightly—Yuanyuan had latched onto him.

Bai Susu shook her head, her figure flickering as she vanished instantly, seemingly choking on the show of affection.

Wang Chen exhaled deeply: "I really have to go."

It was time to fulfill another promise.

After bidding farewell to Xu Xinlan, Su Ziling, and Yuanyuan, Wang Chen embarked once more on his journey to the Nine States.

By the time he met Du Jiuniang again, it was late at night.

Du Jiuniang had her own grand residence in Jiuzhou Immortal City, and that night, she hosted Wang Chen there while imparting the Dharma Technique for binding the Substitute Death Puppet to him.

The technique itself was rather simple, but it exacted significant demands on its wielder.

The next morning, after rejuvenating his spirit, Wang Chen extracted a thread of Divine Soul power and infused it into the extraordinarily valuable Substitute Death Puppet, subsequently refining it with his mana.

By morning, he had successfully bound the puppet.

With this, if Wang Chen were ever struck by a fatal blow, the puppet would bear the damage instead, effectively granting him an extra life.

Such items were impossible to obtain on the open market, and securing one was extraordinary. For Du Jiuniang to gift it to Wang Chen was even more remarkable—she had spared no effort for their Starry Seas Realm venture.

Since entry into the Starry Seas Realm required projection through Divine Soul, the Nascent Soul True Immortal arranged for Wang Chen to stay in an extraordinarily secure secluded room, entirely free from external disruptions.

With everything in place except the crucial spark, Wang Chen seated himself within the chamber, as Du Jiuniang finally handed him the Passing World Pearl.

This pearl contained the sealed coordinates of the Starry Seas Realm.

A world of ultimate danger!

Du Jiuniang solemnly saluted Wang Chen: "Fellow Daoist, I entrust this to you!"

Wang Chen returned the salute earnestly: "Rest assured, I will give it my all!"

Du Jiuniang nodded and silently exited the secured chamber.

Wang Chen performed a spell to activate the protective array of the secluded room, completely sealing all entries and exits.

Simultaneously, he laid down a small-scale alert array beside himself.

Thus, when Wang Chen’s soul consciousness entered the Starry Seas Realm, any disturbance in the Haotian Realm would immediately be relayed to him, enabling prompt reaction.

As the saying goes, one cannot be too cautious. Although Wang Chen trusted Du Jiuniang’s character and doubted she would expend such tremendous resources merely to harm him...

Unexpected situations were inherently unpredictable.

Thus, necessary precautions could not be omitted.

By now, Wang Chen was skilled at and accustomed to exploring other worlds.

Once all preparations were complete, Wang Chen activated the Cangqing Ring on his left ring finger.

A thread of World Origin Force was drawn to augment his being.

The Cangqing Domain was a world that Wang Chen wholly and exclusively controlled. Although its tier was relatively low, the World Origin Force it could provide was an invaluable resource to any Nascent Soul True Immortal or even Divine Transformation True Monarch.

Previously, Wang Chen had balked at using it, but this time, for the extraordinarily perilous Starry Seas Realm, he drew a full thirty percent.

This was the utmost he could safely endure.

With the World Origin Force empowering him, Wang Chen was confident he could remain in the Starry Seas Realm significantly longer.

As long as he completed the task Du Jiuniang entrusted to him, his conscience would be at peace!

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