The Long Journey to Immortality

Wuwei Daoren stepped forward to express his gratitude to Han Lu, saying, "Thanks to the help of Fairy Zhenfeng, this beast tide was successfully resolved. On behalf of the Xilian Group and the residents of thousands of wild tribes, I would like to express my gratitude to the fairy."

"Here are 1,500 spirit stones. I hope you will accept this token of my appreciation, Fairy."

The Taoist Master Wuwei presented a storage bag with both hands, containing a number of spirit stones that far exceeded the number promised earlier.

Han Lu accepted the reward she deserved without any hesitation.

"It's nothing, Fellow Daoist Wuwei, you don't need to worry about it too much."

“I have accepted the spirit stones, but there is one more thing that I need Wuwei Daoist to help with. Otherwise, I am afraid that other tribes in the Western Regions will encounter the disaster that the savage beast tribe has avoided.”

Upon hearing this, Daoist Wuwei's heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked, "Why do you say this, Fairy? Have you discovered something unusual?"

The Taoist Master Wuwei remembered very clearly that there were no settlements in the direction Han Lu pointed out the beast tide had left, so naturally he had this question.

Han Lu said, "Fellow Daoist Wuwei, do you still remember the howl made by a mysterious beast at the rear of the beast tide when we were resisting it before?"

"I remember, I remember," Wuwei Daoist reacted quickly. "What Zhenfeng Fairy meant was that the howling beast was the instigator of the beast tide, and would lead the beast tide to other tribes on the border?"

“That’s right, that’s exactly it.” Han Lu quickly recounted her previous conversation with the soul beast, trying to make Wuwei Daoist realize the importance of the matter.

Upon hearing these words, Wuwei Daoist and the other five cultivators from the Western Alliance all wore solemn expressions, as if they could already see the human tragedy unfolding in another human settlement in the distance.

The other cultivators who came to help were not as nervous as the six.

There was even a Western Region cultivator who had a grudge against a nearby tribe and was secretly delighted, hoping that the beast tide could help him "avenge his grudge" in the mainstream environment of Western Region unity.

Wuwei Daoren, concerned about the overall situation in the Western Regions, said anxiously, "If it is as Zhenfeng Xianzi said, then I'm afraid a great calamity is about to occur."

“That’s right,” Han Lu hurriedly asked, “I wonder if Fellow Daoist Wuwei, does the Western Alliance have any means to contact each other and pass on this crucial information as soon as possible?”

"In this way, other tribes can also take precautions earlier."

"Whether it's relocating as early as possible or seeking external assistance, we can minimize the losses."

Han Lu gave detailed advice, and Wuwei Daoren listened and nodded repeatedly.

He instructed his subordinates to distribute the rewards to everyone according to their merits, and then returned to the Western Alliance's office in this location. Using the organization's secret communication techniques, he relayed the information Han Lu had obtained and everything that had just happened during the beast tide.

As for the great contributor Han Lu, due to his status, he was unable to complete this task with Wuwei Daoren and could only return to his residence to await further developments.

Eager to "devour divine souls" to nourish itself and improve its cultivation, the soul beasts didn't keep Han Lu waiting for long.

On the third day of Han Lu's stay in the Savage Beast Tribe, which was also the day she planned to leave this place with her father or mother who came from the wilderness, the paper sword sent by the Taoist Wuwei told Han Lu the whole story.

Thanks to the wealth of intelligence provided by Han Lu, the Western Union Group took this matter very seriously.

Furthermore, the monsters that triggered this beast tide were only soul beasts with mid-stage transformation cultivation, which were not difficult to deal with.

Therefore, the Western Alliance quickly organized two teams, each led by a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, to go to two tribal settlements near the Savage Beast Tribe to assume the responsibility of protection.

One team missed their target, while the other team ran right into the beast horde.

With ample preparation and the presence of powerful figures, the cultivators of the Western Alliance naturally engaged in battle with the Soul Beasts that had instigated the beast tide to attack the Western Regions in order to resolve the crisis.

The result speaks for itself.

The soul beasts were repelled, the beast tide was driven away, and both sides suffered some injuries, but no mortals perished in the beast tide.

As for the monsters that made up the beast tide, they suffered an undeserved disaster, losing a small portion of their bodies and leaving them on the Western Region grasslands.

Perhaps, the wounded and fleeing soul beasts will return to the battlefield a few days later, use their supernatural powers to absorb the souls of demon beasts, and while healing their own injuries, try to take this method to a greater extent and achieve their original goal.

The last few stories are Han Lu's speculations. Whether they actually happened or not, it doesn't affect the fact that under Han Lu's plan, the matter achieved what she considered a "win-win" ending.

But perhaps because of the new insights into destiny that arose in her heart after talking with the soul beast, what should have been a pleasant thing did not make Han Lu very happy.

She even had some reservations, wondering if her actions were going against the natural order.

Confused, Han Lu, who had already advanced to the Golden Core Realm, found herself in a state of bewilderment.

Unable to find the answer herself, Han Lu could only pin her hopes on her soon-to-arrive parents to provide her with answers and guidance.

The sensation from the feather in her hand grew stronger, and Han Lu, as the daughter, naturally did not wait in place any longer. Instead, she took the initiative to follow the feather's guidance and went to meet it.

After flying west for about five minutes, Han Lu saw an auspicious cloud rapidly flying towards her from the horizon.

Upon closer inspection, the cultivator sitting cross-legged on the cloud was none other than her father, Feng You.

[Author's Note] Because I read very quickly when proofreading, I couldn't find many errors, so I am very grateful to the book lovers who proofread my work in the comments section.

Chapter 690 Father and Daughter Reunion

Han Lu initially used the white feather given to her by Feng Rubing. Her intention was that, as the patriarch of the Illusion Phoenix Clan, her father would inevitably have to deal with all sorts of clan affairs, so it would be more appropriate for her mother to take care of such a small matter as guiding her.

She never expected that in the end, it would be her father who would come to the Western Regions on a cloud to keep the appointment.

As she flew through the air, Han Lu went to meet her and called out from afar, "Father."

Compared to calling Feng Rubing "Mother," Han Lu felt more natural calling her biological father, Feng You, whom she was less intimate with and who had "abandoned his wife and children," by such an affectionate term.

Feng You, who was sitting on the auspicious cloud with his eyes closed, immediately opened his eyes upon hearing Han Lu's call.

With tender eyes, Feng You opened her arms wide.

Han Lu naturally understood her father's meaning.

Having not seen each other for over thirty years, the longing for loved ones hidden in my heart erupted at this moment.

The two embraced.

Han Lu rested her head on Feng You's shoulder, while Feng You held his daughter as tightly as possible, as if afraid that she would slip away from his arms.

Their faces were filled with joy, their true feelings revealed without the slightest concealment.

After embracing for nearly half a minute, Feng You finally let go of Han Lu's hand, looked at her with a smile, and said, "My daughter is indeed a genius. In just over thirty years, she has advanced from the mid-Foundation Establishment stage to the Golden Core stage. I'm afraid that in the future, she will advance to the Deity Transformation stage before her father and ascend to the Spirit Realm."

In terms of talent, Feng You is only average among the True Spirits. Advancing to the late Nascent Soul stage is probably his limit, a fact that Han Lu knows clearly through Feng Rubing.

But at this moment, she wouldn't nitpick; she only noticed her father's praise for her and his earnest expectations for her.

An expression that had never appeared on Han Lu's face before now appeared on her face.

His expression was complex, a mixture of pride, shyness, joy, and anxiety.

Why the anxiety?

Han Lu couldn't explain it either.

Perhaps the anxiety stems from the uncertainty of interacting with loved ones.

Perhaps he is anxious about his future path of cultivation.

Perhaps it is the anxiety brought about by the separation from long-lived relatives when one truly ascends to heaven many years later.

Or perhaps it's a combination of both.

However, compared to other positive emotions, this slight anxiety was too insignificant and was quickly dissipated.

Even though Feng You was right next to her, he didn't notice the hint of anxiety on Han Lu's face.

“Dad, you’re joking. Your daughter is far inferior to you,” Han Lu replied with a smile. “It’s been thirty years since we last met. There are so many things I want to tell you. We’ll talk as we travel.”

"Shall we find a place to sit down and talk slowly?"

Although the Heavenly Tribulation of Core Formation would descend in twenty days, Han Lu felt a great sense of security with her father by her side. She had only wanted to travel quickly for the sake of stability.

Naturally, at this moment, she wouldn't mind spending half a day finding a good place to talk and chat with her father.

On the contrary, Feng You made a different choice than Han Lu had imagined after hearing these words.

"Let's chat as we go," Feng You said, then rode on a cloud, carrying Han Lu on their way. "Before coming here, I had already spoken with Senior Feng Hanchi in Phoenix Perch Forest. Let's hurry on our way and not keep him waiting."

Although Feng You was unaware that Han Lu had advanced to the Golden Core stage when he received the signal from Han Lu, out of "trust" in his daughter's talent, he still sought out this senior of the Li Feng clan to revisit the old matter, carrying with him the promise that Feng Hanchi had once made.

Feng Hanchi naturally kept his word, but he instructed Feng You to bring Han Lu over quickly to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.

Clearly, some high-ranking members of the Li Feng clan have been won over by other phoenixes over the years, putting pressure on Feng Hanchi and making them unwilling to let Han Lu become the only four-winged true phoenix among the phoenixes in recent years.

But if the die is cast, then no matter how loud the opposition, it will not have the slightest impact on Feng Hanchi, a phoenix with a high status in the phoenix clan.

It was because of this unexpected turn of events that Fengyou, concerned about her daughter's future, made such a decision.

Han Lu was unaware of this matter, and Feng You did not explain clearly the idea of ​​adding pressure to her daughter.

Hearing her father's reply, Han Lu, who was indifferent to the matter, simply agreed. She spent a moment composing herself before starting to ask and answer questions with her father, showing concern for each other's lives over the past thirty years and sharing the interesting and joyful things that had happened during those thirty years with her family.

In this question-and-answer session, Han Lu took the initiative in the conversation, while Feng You mostly acted as a listener and a respondent.

He listened to everything Han Lu said and answered every question she asked, completely unlike a father who should be in a dominant position in the family.

Han Lu talked mostly about spiritual practice, but asked about her parents' lives thirty years ago when they had just gotten married, and her younger brother whom she had never met.

Han Lu asked nearly ten questions about her younger brother, who was related to her by blood, almost to the point that she wanted Feng You to describe in detail his appearance before he could transform into human form and was named Feng Hong.

Of course, Han Lu also consulted her father, Feng You, about the issues that had been troubling her these past few days.

Feng You lived more than 6,000 years longer than Han Lu, and his cultivation was far superior to Han Lu's, not to mention his understanding of "Heaven's Will" and "Heaven's Way".

However, when answering this question, Feng You thought for a long time before giving Han Lu a not-so-clear piece of guidance.

"I can't really explain this myself, but I can teach you a method I use when dealing with these kinds of complicated situations."

“Daughter, you grew up in the Central Plains and your heart is mostly filled with kindness.”

"When doing things, as long as you investigate thoroughly, just do what you want."

"After all, cultivators are too insignificant to perceive the will of Heaven."

"But Heaven has mercy on all living beings. Doing good deeds will always unintentionally align with Heaven's will and accumulate good results."

"So when you act, you don't need to think too much, just follow your heart."

"For a kind person or a person who does good deeds, one should not seek to conform to the will of Heaven in everything, but only to conform to one's own heart."

Born in a wild and uncivilized place, Feng You dared not call himself a "righteous gentleman," nor did he dare to say how much he understood "divine will," so he only used Han Lu as an example.

As he said, it was simply about teaching a way of doing things.

The will of Heaven is unpredictable.

While this approach may seem somewhat like an "escape," it is indeed a good method.

Han Lu nodded slightly, recalling some past events, and decided to take Feng You's suggestion as a guideline for her future actions.

[Author's Note] Although it's not that exaggerated, it's roughly like extreme animal rights activists turning into normal animal rights activists.