Perfect: Many children, many blessings! Join the chat group!

Shi Hao's question startled Zhu Chen for a moment, but he quickly understood.

When this kid joined the group, Willow Goddess had already left the mortal realm.

In his heart, Liu Ma, who protected Shicun and taught him from childhood, should still be quietly rooted at the entrance of the village.

It was impossible for anyone to imagine that the Willow Goddess had actually gone to the Upper Realm.

Zhu Chen sighed inwardly.

To Shi Hao, Liu Shen was like a mother.

This feeling is incredibly deep.

Therefore, he did not hide anything from Shi Hao's question and slowly revealed the truth:
[Zhu Chen: Shi Hao, there's something I need to tell you. Liu Shen... she's no longer in Stone Village.]

[Shi Hao: What? Liu Shen isn't in Stone Village anymore? Where did she go?]

Shi Hao's message immediately popped up.

[Zhu Chen: About two years ago, an extremely terrifying being from another realm attacked me across the river of time, attempting to annihilate me in this lifetime. To protect me, the Willow Goddess, possessing the body of a true immortal, fought against it and suffered extremely severe injuries. In the end... she used the Gate of Primordial Chaos to travel to the Upper Realm...]

In order to let Shi Hao understand the whole story, Zhu Chen used the simplest language to fully explain how Liu Shen was beaten to the upper realm by the Crimson King.

After hearing this, Shi Hao became furious.

[Shi Hao: That damned alien scum, I'll go to that alien land and kill him sooner or later!]

[Shi Hao: By the way, Brother Zhu Chen, is Liu Shen safe now? Do you know where she is?]

[Zhu Chen: I don't know the exact whereabouts of the Willow Goddess, but I've been searching for her ever since I arrived in the Upper Realm. Not long ago, I got some clues from the Peacock God Lord. It's said that when the Willow Goddess descended to the Upper Realm, she clashed with some major sects and may have ended up in the 'Chaotic No Man's Land' in the direction of the Imperial Pass. I'm planning to head there to search for her after I've settled things here.]

Upon learning that Liu Shen was seriously injured and in danger, Shi Hao's heart clenched even tighter.

[Shi Hao: Brother Zhu Chen, I'm currently at the peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm and will soon break through to the Inscription Realm. Don't worry, I will definitely cultivate desperately and ascend to the Upper Realm as soon as possible to find the Willow God with you!]

Shi Hao's comments were filled with an undeniable determination.

Willow Goddess was one of his most important relatives.

He couldn't imagine the scene of Willow Goddess suffering alone in the dangerous upper realm.

Zhu Chen could understand Shi Hao's feelings, but he had to help Shi Hao calm down.

[Zhu Chen: Shi Hao, if Liu Shen knew of your intentions, she would surely be very pleased. However, the dangers in the Upper Realm far exceed those in the Lower Realm. Your most important task now is to solidify your foundation and not to act rashly. I will continue to pay attention to Liu Shen's affairs, and I will notify you in the group immediately if there is any news.]

After sending that comment, Zhu Chen suddenly remembered something, immediately changed the subject, and sent a second comment:
[Zhu Chen: Shi Hao, I have an urgent matter that I need your help with in the lower realm. This matter might indirectly help the Peacock Clan, and the Peacock Clan also has some connection with the Willow Goddess...]

[Shi Hao: Brother Zhu Chen, you said it, as long as it's within my power, I will definitely do it!]

Shi Hao replied without hesitation.

[Zhu Chen: I need you to help me find someone.]

[Shi Hao: Who?]

[Zhu Chen: His name is Kong Qiuji, and he is a venerable figure in the Peacock Clan.]

[Shi Hao: Kong Qiuji? I've never heard of this person before?]

[Zhu Chen: He once recuperated in Baiduan Mountain and later left. I speculate that after leaving Baiduan Mountain, he may have gone to the Taigu Shenshan area.]

I need you to go to the area around the Ancient Divine Mountain, find him, and convey my message to him.

With the fall of the Peacock God, the Peacock Clan is on the verge of destruction and urgently needs a powerful member to protect them. If he still harbors guilt and responsibility towards his clan, please come to Peacock City in the Upper Realm. I will be waiting for him there.

"Kong Qiuji? The Primordial Divine Mountain?"

Shi Hao murmured the two names, a thought suddenly striking his mind.

[Shi Hao: Okay, I'm also going to that ancient sacred mountain, I'll take care of it!]

[Zhu Chen: Oh? What are you doing there?]

[Shi Hao: My parents are imprisoned in the Immortal Mountain. Now that I've emerged from seclusion, my next step is naturally to rescue them. The Primordial Divine Mountain is nearby, so I can conveniently inquire about Kong Qiuji along the way!]

Upon hearing Shi Hao mention his parents, Zhu Chen felt a surge of guilt.

When he was in the lower realm, he told Shi Hao that he would help him rescue his parents.

But then a series of events came one after another, leaving him no time to attend to anything else.

And now he has come to the Upper Realm.

It was virtually impossible for Shi Hao to fulfill this promise.

[Zhu Chen: I'm sorry, Shi Hao, I promised you I'd help you rescue your parents, but now...]

Zhu Chen didn't continue speaking, but his apology was already quite clear.

[Shi Hao: Brother Zhu Chen, don't say that. You and Liu Shen are both people who are destined for great things. My parents' affairs are my own family matters, and I should be the one to resolve them!]

And I am already very grateful for all the teachings and help you have given me!
I'm confident about going to Mount Bulao this time!
Once I rescue Dad and Mom and settle them in, I'll immediately go to the Ancient Divine Mountain to help you find people. Then I'll cultivate diligently and go to the Upper Realm to reunite with you as soon as possible!

Shi Hao's maturity and sense of responsibility made Zhu Chen both gratified and a little heartbroken.

This young Desolate Emperor has grown up a lot without anyone noticing.

They've started to take responsibility for themselves and are even unwilling to trouble others too much.

No wonder he's destined to be the man who will rule the world forever!
[Zhu Chen: Okay, you can handle this yourself. But remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, just let us know in the group chat. We're all here for you!]

He had previously visited Mount Bulao and killed many people there.

Although Shi Hao's current cultivation level is only at the peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm, with the inheritance of the Ten Fierce Treasure Techniques, his combat power is already comparable to the Inscription Realm or even the Array Formation Realm.

Finding someone there shouldn't be a problem.

[Shi Hao: I understand, Brother Zhu Chen. Don't worry, I'll be careful. Just wait for my good news!]

Shi Hao said confidently.

Finding the whereabouts of the Willow Goddess, rescuing his parents, and then going to the Upper Realm to help Zhu Chen... These things, at this moment, are like clear goals, filling him with enthusiasm.

And the other side.

After ending his conversation with Shi Hao, Zhu Chen felt a little more at ease.

With Shi Hao's help in finding Kong Qiuji in the lower realm, the future guardian of the Peacock Clan has been secured.

Next, he only needs to focus on resolving the crisis on Luo Feng's side before he can set off for Di Guan to find Liu Shen.

...(End of chapter)