Perfect: I am Shi An from Shicun, and I am Huang’s brother!

Chapter 219 The Sage of the Great Sage

In an instant, throughout the eight regions, the air was thick with tension and unease; every corner was filled with a sense of fear and unease, except…

"Brother Xiao An, is that you...?"

On the Three Lives Mountain in the Stone Kingdom, Shi Hao, who had just finished reading Shi Qingfeng's message, couldn't help but look into the distance with a complicated expression.

Although the letter did not explicitly mention the identity of the person who stopped the blood sacrifice, various signs led Shi Hao to have some guesses in his mind.

The being who stopped the arrival of the beings from the upper realm was probably his little brother An.

Thinking about it, Shi Hao breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, he couldn't help but feel his fighting spirit ignited: "It seems I have to work harder, otherwise when will I ever be able to truly catch up with Brother Xiao An's pace?"

Without hesitation, Shi Hao immediately resumed his cultivation.

Meanwhile, at Shi'an.

Shi An originally intended to return directly to Shi Village, but halfway there, he suddenly stopped and did not go any further.

"here·······"

Because atop a rocky mountain ahead sat a giant bird's nest, constructed entirely of ancient black paulownia wood, radiating a hazy, ethereal aura.

Looking at the giant nest not far in front of him, Shi An's expression was rather intriguing. If he wasn't mistaken, this nest should be the nest of the Sky-Devouring Sparrow.

Back then, when the Sky-Swallowing Sparrow attacked him in the North Sea, he was eventually killed by the Willow God. He never expected to encounter its nest here now.

But the Sky-Devouring Sparrow had already perished, so this place held no meaning for him anymore.

However, it also reminded him of something else. If he remembered correctly, the Devouring Sky Sparrow's master—the Sage Honghu—was still alive.

We need to find it...

Thinking of how the Sage Honghu would reappear more than ten years later as a half-step True God, Shi An immediately had an idea and decided to find him.

He didn't want this so-called Sage Honghu to suddenly appear and wreak havoc in the lower realm after he and Shi Hao went to the upper realm, even though he didn't appear in the original story and remained quiet.

But this doesn't mean that he will behave the same way as in the original story if he doesn't get the treasure.

Having made up his mind, Shi An immediately changed direction and did not continue towards Stone Village. Instead, he turned back to Hongyu, because if he remembered correctly, Venerable Honghu had been living in seclusion in Hongyu ever since he was ambushed by his disciple, Devouring Sky Sparrow.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, Shi An tore through the void and descended upon the Hongyu once more.

It must be said that each of the eight regions of the lower realm has its own unique landscape, such as the Great Wilderness of the Desolate Region.

Hongyu, on the other hand, is dominated by water, with numerous lakes and vast expanses of clear water, making it a rather unique existence among the eight regions.

Above Hongyu, gazing at the boundless waves before him, Shi An couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. To find a specific entity in this vast ocean was like finding a needle in a haystack.

The only thing that made Shi An feel slightly relieved was that the Sage Honghu was quite powerful and relatively easy to find.

Shi An walked on the waves, and the lake water automatically parted to create a path beneath his feet. Runes flowed in his eyes, and his divine eyes pierced through the vast lake water, scanning every inch of the Hongyu region.

However, the vast Hongyu region is dotted with lakes, and even with Shi An's current cultivation level, finding a deliberately hidden entity would not be easy.

Before we knew it, more than half a month had passed.

"Ok?"

Suddenly, Shi An's gaze sharpened, and he turned to look in the southeast direction.

There, a faint fluctuation of divine power seemed to have just flashed, like divine fire, yet somewhat unstable.

The fluctuation was extremely subtle; if he hadn't possessed extraordinary insight, he would have been almost unable to detect it.

"Found it!" With a thought, Shi An immediately took a step forward, instantly traversing space and arriving in the sky above where divine power was emanating.

This is a group of lakes, including dozens of lakes of varying sizes. The water is crystal clear, and various waterfowl frolic on the surface.

Inside one of the stone caves surrounded by lake water and spiritual energy, sat an old Taoist priest with white hair, thin as a rake, already in his twilight years.

However, what alerted Shi An was that runes were shining in his eyes, which were as deep as dry wells—a sign of a powerful person.

Although unwilling to believe it, Shi An, who had already examined the area with his divine eyes, clearly knew that the other party was the Sage Honghu, the master of the Devouring Sky Sparrow, a bird-clan expert who had lived for a very long time.

Shi An stood in mid-air, his gaze sharp and fixed on the old Taoist priest in the stone cave.

He concealed his aura, yet the subtle sense of oppression he exuded was undeniable, like a volcano about to erupt, containing the power to destroy the world.

"Sage Honghu, I have long admired your name."

Shi An spoke slowly, his voice clear yet carrying an undeniable authority that echoed across the lakes.

As Shi An's voice faded, the old Taoist slowly raised his head and turned his gaze over. The runes in his deep-set eyes shone even brighter: "May I ask what business you have with me, young friend?"

His voice was hoarse and low, as if he were about to burn out.

"I have come here to request that the Sage find a different place for seclusion. Is that possible?"

Looking at the Sage Honghu in the stone mountain cave, Shi An remained calm and spoke slowly, but his tone carried an air of unyielding authority, causing the Sage Honghu to frown slightly.

Then he slowly stood up, his thin body seemingly about to be blown away by the wind, but the hidden pressure caused the surrounding lake water to move without wind, rippling.

"What do you mean by that, young friend? I have lived in seclusion here for many years, and have long since ceased to concern myself with worldly affairs. I have never disturbed anyone. I wonder why you would ask me to move to another place as soon as you arrive?"

His simple rhetorical question revealed his vigilance.

Clearly, the Sage Honghu had lived for a very long time, and his mental fortitude far surpassed that of ordinary people. He would not easily agree to Shi An's request.

Shi An seemed to have anticipated Honghu Saint's words. As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately added, "Because I don't want anyone to do evil in the lower realm after I leave."

His gaze was calm and serene, yet his words carried an undeniable authority.

Upon hearing this, the Sage Honghu remained silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said, "Young friend, are you afraid that I will cause trouble in the lower realm?"

"good."

In response, Shi An did not feign any arrogance, but spoke frankly: "Senior is very powerful. If you wanted to, you could easily cause a bloodbath in the lower realm. And since I am about to go to the upper realm, I naturally do not want to leave any hidden dangers behind."

"Hahaha·······"

To Shi An's surprise, as soon as he finished speaking, the Sage Honghu suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter tinged with a touch of melancholy: "Young friend, you are overthinking it. This old man's lifespan is coming to an end, and I only wish to spend the rest of my days here. How could I have the mind to stir up trouble?"

"Moreover, as a sage, I would disdain to do such evil deeds, otherwise wouldn't I be unworthy of being a sage?"

The Sage Honghu's voice carried a hint of vicissitude and helplessness in his old age, but every word was like the clash of metal and stone, resounding powerfully and echoing over the lakes for a long time, moving Shi An deeply.

But in the end, Shi An still cupped his hands and said, "Senior is of noble character, and junior naturally believes in him."

"But no one can predict the things of this world, and people's hearts are fickle, so I must act with caution."

"After all, I will soon be heading to the Upper Realm, and I don't know when I will be able to return. In the Lower Realm, I have many people I care about, and I really don't want them to be threatened in any way."

"Therefore, I hope that you will understand my good intentions and find another place to cultivate in seclusion. In this way, I can leave in peace."

Shi An spoke earnestly, his gaze unwavering. Although he did not release his aura outwards, an invisible pressure emanated from him, causing the Sage Honghu to tremble slightly.

(End of this chapter)