Chapter 1083: Thirty Years East Of The River, Thirt

Back in the day, although Xiong Fen held the prestigious position of an elder in the Moon God Pavilion, he spent his days in subservience, always groveling for a few pills. Just thinking about those times made him furious. Was that any way to live?

Effort brings rewards—that's what life is all about!

The so-called position of an elder in the Moon God Pavilion had long been tossed to the winds by Xiong Fen.

After a quick wash by the construction site, father and son looked refreshed, as if they had been reborn, entering a new phase of life. In just a few days, they had undergone a complete transformation, a dreamlike opportunity.

Dressed in plain clothes, the father and son walked out of the construction site, striding briskly along the road, their faces beaming with pride. Now, with their newfound treasures and greatly enhanced cultivation, they couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

The young Xiong Chong was full of vigor and determination!

"Father! We must seize this opportunity, bring back enough demon corpses, and not let our captain lose face. We’ll never return to the Moon God Pavilion in this lifetime!"

Xiong Fen nodded with a smile, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

"My son, you’ve truly grown!"

Mentioning the Moon God Pavilion, a hint of displeasure flashed across Xiong Fen's face.

"We should indeed give it our all, but with ten days still left, it’s necessary to return to the Moon God Pavilion once more!"

"The Moon God Pavilion's master always looked down on me, and the entire sect treated me with disdain. We’ve suffered enough humiliation. But now, we’re not the same as before. Can you swallow this grievance?"

"Even if we ignore those mediocrities, have you forgotten the arrogance of Qing Yin Xianyun? Don’t you want to go back and show those snobs what we’re made of?"

As the saying goes, a father knows his son best. These words struck a chord with Xiong Chong.

For days, he had worked tirelessly, moving bricks day and night, not just to meet his father’s expectations but also to seize this opportunity and prove himself. It was all for the sake of future vindication!

A true man must settle his debts!

Years of pent-up resentment could turn into a demonic obsession, greatly harming one’s cultivation!

But thinking of the Moon God Pavilion master’s profound cultivation, a trace of fear from memory lingered on Xiong Chong's face.

"Father, you’re right."

"But the Moon God Pavilion master was already a Heaven-tier expert years ago. Even with our improved cultivation, it’s hard to say if we can absolutely surpass him. Losing face is one thing, but if we fail in our duties at the construction site, the loss would be too great!"

Xiong Fen smiled slightly, confidence shining through his weathered eyes.

"Haha, what’s the Moon God Pavilion master compared to us?"

"Have you forgotten the gloves bestowed upon us by our captain? Even ordinary Heaven-tier treasures pale in comparison. What’s there to fear from a mere Moon God Pavilion?"

"Our father and son can dominate the entire Lan Star region!"

Hearing this, Xiong Chong slapped his thigh in excitement!

"Right! Father, you’re truly wise. Let’s go back and wash away the grievances of the past, show those frogs at the bottom of the well what 'thirty years west of the river' means!"

Father and son, filled with renewed vigor, quickly left Shadow Island.

Upon returning to Cloud Star Continent, they transformed into streams of light, entering the Ancient Corridor!

Passing through the Ancient Corridor, they returned to Lan Star Continent.

The Xiong father and son strode through the air.

Xiong Fen recalled the scene of leaving the island, a lingering fear on his face.

"Father! That gatekeeper was terrifying, his aura so oppressive. Compared to him, we’re not even ants!"

Xiong Fen nodded, his eyes also filled with awe.

"Indeed."

"That gatekeeper’s aura is unfathomable, perhaps even stronger than our captain. Shadow Island is filled with experts, and one careless move could offend a terrifying existence."

"From now on, we must always remain low-key on the island. We must never let a bit of success go to our heads!"

Xiong Chong solemnly nodded, his eyes full of humility.

"I will remember your teachings, Father!"

Father and son strode through the air, covering thousands of miles in an instant.

After half an hour, they passed through a small area, seeing only those with ant-like cultivation, a stark contrast to Shadow Island. The familiar environment no longer held any appeal to them.

The confidence in their eyes grew stronger. Times had changed.

Their gaze held no arrogance, only a deep-seated confidence, their eyes calm and steady, revealing an extraordinary state of mind beneath their low-key demeanor.

Anyone who saw them would be struck by their imposing presence.

Until they emerged from the void, once again standing at the foot of the giant mountain.

Looking up at the massive jade plaque of "Moon God Pavilion," father and son were filled with emotions.

No longer was there any trace of the reverence they once held, nor any ripple of emotion. They looked at it as if it were just an ordinary, mundane place.

Exchanging a smile, the Xiong father and son were brimming with confidence.

Xiong Fen took a step forward, hands behind his back.

Every movement exuded the demeanor of a lofty master, lonely as snow.

Just as he was about to enter the mountain gate.

Suddenly, a green barrier appeared before them, enveloping the entire Moon God Pavilion’s sacred mountain, radiating an extraordinary aura, sacred and inviolable!

"The mountain-protecting array?"

Xiong Chong’s eyes widened in surprise, murmuring in disbelief.

"The mountain-protecting array is incredibly powerful but consumes vast resources. It’s only activated in dire times. Has the Moon God Pavilion encountered some formidable enemy?"

"Or are they guarding against us?"

"That can’t be. Even if we’ve been gone for a while, news of our Heaven-tier weapons couldn’t have leaked. As for our opportunity, it’s even more unlikely to be known. Why would the Moon God Pavilion have such precautions in place…"

Xiong Fen frowned slightly, confidently raising his hand and striking out with a palm!

"Crack!"

The massive green barrier instantly rippled under the impact!

His terrifying cultivation was on full display as Xiong Fen spoke with domineering authority.

"Hmph!"

"In the face of absolute strength, this so-called mountain-protecting array is nothing!"

"Even if the Moon God Pavilion has heard some news and knows of our triumphant return, all their preparations are too late now. They will pay for their past contempt and humiliation!"

Witnessing his father’s terrifying aura, Xiong Chong’s eyes shone with excitement.

As the mountain-protecting array rippled under their combined assault.

Finally, several figures flew out from the mountain gate, their faces grave and hostile, shouting!

"Who dares…"

Halfway through, the leading elder’s eyes widened in shock!

"Elder Xiong, is that you?!"

The Moon God Pavilion elders and hundreds of experts were all aghast, never expecting that the fearsome enemies who could shake the mountain-protecting array would be the Xiong father and son who had disappeared days ago.

Instantly, hundreds of faces were filled with shock and disbelief!

At the same time, a strange mix of excitement and joy seemed to flicker in their eyes. The leading elder immediately deactivated the array, preparing to welcome the Xiong father and son.

Faced with the sudden warmth and shock.

Xiong Fen stood calmly, hands behind his back, exuding the demeanor of an invincible master.

"Elder Lü, why are you the only one here?"

"Where is the Moon God Pavilion master? Where are the other elders?"

His words carried a cold hostility, leaving the hundreds of people stunned.

The leading elder’s face stiffened.

Well, well, Xiong Fen…

Out of nowhere, your cultivation has improved, and now you’re putting on airs, demanding the master’s personal reception. Your rise in status is truly swift!

The leading elder couldn’t help but angrily retort, "Elder Xiong, what do you mean by this? Just because the master and the other elders aren’t here, you’re getting cocky?"

The master and elders aren’t here?

Xiong Fen ignored the elder’s scolding, instead furrowing his brow in thought.

Why would the master and elders not be here?

But after a moment’s consideration, it made sense. With the mountain-protecting array activated, the sect must be facing some major crisis. It was only natural that the master and elders were absent.

Suspiciously glancing around, Xiong Fen released his divine sense.

His terrifying aura caused the surroundings to pale as his divine sense instantly enveloped the entire Moon God Pavilion.

After this sweep, the truth became clear.

He couldn’t sense any powerful auras. Most of the elite forces seemed to be absent, leaving only some disciples and lower-tier elders to guard the sect with the mountain-protecting array.

Withdrawing his divine sense, Xiong Fen’s face was filled with doubt.

"What’s going on?"

The leading elder’s expression turned grave as he sighed.

"Elder Xiong, when you and your son left, no one in the Moon God Pavilion knew your whereabouts. But we saw your life talismans violently shaking, so we thought you had encountered some great danger or been injured by a powerful enemy. Thus, the master sent out many elders to search for you…"

The Xiong father and son were stunned!

They had indeed been severely injured by Xiao Zhanfang and others due to a misunderstanding. They never expected the Moon God Pavilion master to care so much, even sending people to search for them…

The same Moon God Pavilion master who had repeatedly reprimanded them actually valued them so highly?

Xiong Fen was greatly surprised and quickly interrupted.

"What happened next? Why is the master nowhere to be seen now?"

But as soon as he spoke, the leading elder and many disciples showed helpless expressions.

"Ah…"

"The master sent several elders to search for you for days, but there was no trace. Your life talismans kept shaking, so we suspected that our old rivals, the Heavenly Dao Sect, might have captured you, which is why you were missing."

"Elder Xiong, you know the nature of the Heavenly Dao Sect. They’ve always been at odds with our Moon God Pavilion, engaging in covert and overt struggles for centuries. The master personally went to demand your return, but to no avail, and even Qing Yin Xianyun was injured. One thing led to another, and a full-scale war broke out."

"Counting the days, the war has been going on for ten days now, and there’s still no news!"

Recalling the events, the elder’s expression turned grave. Logically, with the master leading the charge, there shouldn’t have been no news for over ten days.

A cold, oppressive atmosphere quietly spread at the mountain gate.

Witnessing and hearing all this, the Xiong father and son were struck speechless.

Shock, disbelief, guilt, gratitude…

A myriad of emotions surged and intertwined, suddenly flooding their hearts like a tidal wave!

They silently exchanged glances, only to find shock and guilt in each other’s eyes.

Who would have thought?

The Moon God Pavilion, in searching for them, had inadvertently plunged into a bloody war with their mortal enemies!

This truth left the Xiong father and son’s hearts aching. They had always thought they were unwanted, always inferior.

But the reality was the opposite!

For their sake, the Moon God Pavilion master had led the sect into battle. Their importance far exceeded their own expectations, completely overturning their previous perceptions.

From the very beginning, the Moon God Pavilion had never treated them as outsiders.

Yet, they had planned to return and settle old scores, even intending to break the mountain-protecting array…

In comparison, father and son were filled with shame.

Silently exchanging glances, their eyes were now filled with warmth and gratitude.

"Father! This whole mess started because of us. We must go and help the master!"

"Son, you’re right. A true man must distinguish between gratitude and grudges!"

Father and son quickly reached an agreement, tearing through the void and disappearing.

The elder’s words of caution were left unfinished as the two vanished.

"Elder Xiong, you mustn’t! The Heavenly Dao Sect is filled with experts…"

The air still carried the aura of the father and son, even more terrifying than when they had shattered the mountain-protecting array!

The elder’s eyes widened in shock!

"This! This… Is this still Elder Xiong?!"

Behind him, hundreds of disciples stood frozen, their mouths agape in disbelief!