In front of the Sky-aspiring Sect, Shu Han killed several people with a single sword. The leaders of the six major sects were all executed, and the headless disciples of the six sects had no choice but to submit to the Sky-aspiring Sect under the threat of Shu Han's power.

Shu Han is not a bloodthirsty person. However, by absorbing the six major sects and still retaining their original leaders, these people would surely harbor different intentions. Shu Han didn't think that Mu Wan'er could handle these long-standing authorities, especially Gao Wushan.

This person, seeing the situation as unfavorable, immediately switched sides on the battlefield. He was ruthless and decisive, and his heroism was even greater than that of Gao Hengtian in his prime. As long as Shu Han was present, this person would certainly not dare to act rashly. However, if Shu Han were to leave and not eradicate this person, it would be like planting a bomb for Mu Wan'er.

Afterward, Shu Han stayed in the Sky-aspiring Sect for two months, on the one hand helping Mu Wan'er to eliminate opposition in secret, and on the other hand, arranging for the disciples of the Mystical Dragon Sect. In fact, most of the disciples of the Mystical Dragon Sect had simple needs. They wanted to live a life of luxury and respect, and they did not want to return to their poor rural life.

Through efforts during this time, the loose alliance gradually took shape, and Shu Han thought that he had fulfilled his duty as a disciple of Northern Yan. As for how the Alliance of Sky-aspiring will develop in the future, it is not something he can control forever.

One day, Shu Han left some useful talismans and a few bottles of elixir in Mu Wan'er's courtyard and then prepared to get into the carriage with Goudan and quietly leave. However, unbeknownst to him, Mu Wan'er and Ayin had been waiting beside the carriage.

Mu Wan'er teased, "Trying to sneak away again, this really is your style."

Shu Han helplessly said, "It's hard to meet and hard to part, Sister Wan'er, how did you know I was leaving today?"

"I noticed your intention to leave some days ago. I didn't become the leader of the alliance for nothing."

Shu Han couldn't help but laugh, stepping forward to give Mu Wan'er a hug, and then picked up Ayin.

"Sister, take care! Ayin, you too!"

Ayin, however, couldn't hold back her tears and clung tightly to Shu Han's neck, refusing to let go. Shu Han was taken aback. This scene seemed like a replay of the scene ten years ago when his little sister was reluctant to see him leave home.

In the end, in the morning mist, Shu Han drove away. Mu Wan'er, holding Ayin, watched him from the mountain gate for a long time. Finally, the carriage disappeared into the river, vanishing into the hustle and bustle of the world.

………

Following the path of years past, the carriage wobbled as it neared Canglang Mountain, where he had lived as a child. The view was steep and the waters were numerous, seeming to offer no path, but then a village appeared amidst the shadow of the willows and the blossoming flowers.

From afar, Shu Village in the mountain looked exactly the same as it did years ago, unchanged. Shu Han's emotions fluctuated. The village in the mountain mist was the place he had been dreaming about for ten years. Countless times, he dreamed as he did today, happily returning to Shu Village. In his dreams, his parents were still as robust as they were in his memories, and his little sister was as carefree as ever, trailing behind him, calling "Brother! Brother!" incessantly.

Yet, Shu Han felt a faint ache in his heart. Everything was certainly not as it was in his dreams. They were sure to have changed. He stopped the carriage.

Goudan, looking at Shu Village in the distance, was very happy, but confused. He asked, "Big Brother, what's wrong? The village is just ahead, let's hurry up and go in!"

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Shu Han shook his head and began to search in his storage bag. He took out bottles of elixir and placed them in front of Goudan.

"Big Brother, what is this…"

Shu Han gazed distantly at the village, muttering, "Over the years, my parents and little sister must have become accustomed to life without me. If I meet them now and can't stay, it will only add to their sorrow and worry for me. You go back alone. I'll just watch them from afar."

Looking at Shu Han's sad face, Goudan couldn't help but say, "Big Brother, you're afraid that once you enter the village and meet your family, you won't want to leave again, aren't you?"

"Is that so?" Shu Han smiled awkwardly, "That can't be helped. I'm going to the Great Cloud to seek the method of Foundation Establishment. The journey is long and the outcome is uncertain. I don't know how many years it will take, and I can't guarantee that I'll find the method of Foundation Establishment before my lifespan ends. If I see them, what can I say to keep them from worrying?"

Goudan was silent. He understood Shu Han's feelings very well.

"Goudan, I have a favor to ask. Can you do it?"

Goudan said, "Brother, just tell me!"

Shu Han said, "Help me look after my parents."

Goudan patted Shu Han's shoulder, "Big Brother, saying that is unnecessary. Erdan's and your parents are my parents, too. The journey ahead is difficult, but rest assured, I will take good care of them. But, what should I tell them…"

"Don't tell them the truth. Just say that Erdan and I have been selected to go to Heaven Mystical Sect to cultivate immortality. The journey is long and difficult, and we won't be able to come back in this lifetime."

"Heaven Mystical Sect…" Goudan couldn't help but laugh bitterly.

Shu Han handed a large bunch of talismans and bottles of elixir to Goudan.

"Eat these Qi Gathering Pills slowly, and never cultivate to the twelfth level of Qi Refining, or you'll end up like me."

Next, Shu Han pointed to several dozen jade bottles, saying, "These are longevity elixirs that I've refined for our parents over the years. There's a share for both your and Erdan's parents. Once they consume these, their lifespan will be extended, and their bodies will become stronger."

Then Shu Han handed Goudan a few more bottles of elixir, reminiscing, "My little sister has loved beauty since she was a child. When she was very young, she loved to look at herself in the mirror and comb her hair. Now she must be of marrying age. These Beauty Elixirs are specially refined for her, but I had no chance to send them from the Mystical Dragon Sect."

Goudan silently accepted the bottles of elixir, his nose already sour.

Lastly, Shu Han also gave his top-quality magic tool, the Spirit Snake Sword, to Goudan.

"With this sword, no matter the cultivation level of other disciples of the Mystical Dragon Sect, none will be your match. Please also help me take care of the Sky-aspiring Alliance and help Sister Wan'er to stabilize Northern Yan."

Holding these things, Goudan couldn't help but choke up as he hugged Shu Han.

"Big Brother, take care on your journey!"

"You too."

After saying this, Goudan drove the carriage alone, slowly entering Shu Village.

Shu Han rode the wind to the sky above Shu Village. He saw his old home had been renovated, with green bricks and black tiles, and the courtyard was quite unique. In the yard, he saw a woman embroidering a pillowcase. On the big red brocade, she was embroidering mandarin ducks coming out of the water, smiling beautifully as she did so.

Shu Han watched from a distance, his heart tightening.

"Is that my little sister? By my calculations, she should be sixteen now, which is the age to get married in the village."

Just then, a little boy riding a wooden horse came into the courtyard. Shu Han was stunned; the child looked just like he did when he was little!

The girl looked up, smiled at the child, and said, "Shu Li, come to your sister! I have maltose candy here!"

Shu Li!

Shu Han smiled, it seems his family has a new little brother, and the family is thriving.

Just then, Shu Han saw Auntie from the village going from house to house, shouting, "Shu Sheng is back! Goudan is back! Everyone, come and see!"

The girl dropped the pillowcase in surprise. She joyfully shouted, "Goudan is back! My brother must be back too! Shu Li, come, your sister will take you to see our big brother!" With that, she picked up little Shu Li and rushed out the door, following the rest of the village toward Goudan's house.

Goudan's house had never been so lively. All the men, women, and children of Shu Village had come to see the divine figure of Goudan's family. Goudan's mother was clinging to Goudan's arm, crying a river.

Shu Han, flying in mid-air, was silently reciting the names of everyone in the village. Finally, he saw an eager couple enter Goudan's house. Those were his parents. From a distance, they still seemed young and spirited. A tear rolled down from his eyes.

Shu Han knelt in the air and kowtowed in the direction of his parents.

In Goudan's house, both Erdan and Shu Han's parents were brought in. Goudan was in the main hall, kowtowing to the elders of both families.

Shu Han sighed deeply, knowing that he should not linger, and took to the winds. He knew that once he left, there would be no more interaction with the people in the village for the rest of his life.

The path of the immortal is vast and unfathomable, while the human world is so small and fleeting. Different paths will not intersect in the future.