Xu Zimei followed the man in white further inside. At the innermost part were rows of thatched cottages.
The cottages were built along the river, arranged neatly and in rows, and although simple, they were planned very rationally.
In front of the cottage, there was an Eight Immortals table.
The Eight Immortals table stood by the feet of an Immortal.
The man in white asked with a smile, "Would you like wine or tea?"
"Tea, as it symbolizes bitter turning to sweet. In my view, your Righteous Sun Sect is much akin to this tea," Xu Zimei said calmly.
The man in white waved his hand, casually producing a can of tea from space.
Before the tea even soaked, the fragrance mixed with bitterness spread like blossoming flowers.
"My friend, please taste. I wonder if bitterness will mask the fragrance, or fragrance will overpower the bitterness," said the man in white with a smile.
Hot water flows effortlessly.
At the river's end was a spring.
With a wave of his hand, the man in white brought forth the sweetest spring water through the air.
The sound of brewing tea shone in the blue flames.
The man in white personally poured a pot and placed it in front of Xu Zimei.
Xu Zimei did not directly answer the question.
Instead, he took a sip of tea and asked, "What is the purpose of your cultivation?"
"Or let me make it simpler."
"Why do you practice the Nine Suns Supreme methodology?"
The man in white paused briefly.
He finally replied, "Heavenly Dao rewards hard work. The Sect Hierarch often says that heaven has eyes, especially recently during that rain that covered the whole world."
Xu Zimei knew he was referring to the rain of causality.
Perhaps ordinary people did not feel much.
But for some powerful individuals, their perception was extremely sharp.
Having such a deep connection with the world, it certainly allows for some discovery.
"We are doing what benefits heaven and earth, understanding it, and being good to it; naturally, heaven and earth will reward us."
"How do you wish for heaven and earth to reward you?" Xu Zimei asked.
"Heaven and earth have their own laws, which we cannot speculate," the man in white said with a smile.
"Have you not understood yet?" Xu Zimei shook his head.
"What?" The man in white was puzzled.
"I represent heaven and earth; naturally, I am heaven and earth."
"I ask you not out of mockery; I am here to fulfill your wish!" Xu Zimei said with a smile.
His tone was calm, but to the man in white, it was like a thunderbolt.
The man in white immediately stood up, shocked as he looked at Xu Zimei.
"To represent heaven and earth... I am heaven and earth. Do you understand the significance of this statement?"
The man in white asked.
Though deep inside, he doubted it was true.
What a joke; when would heaven ever notice people like them?
They dared not ask for more; if heaven noticed them even once, it would be an immense honor.
Yet deep inside, there remained a sliver of fantasy.
What if it were true...
What if it were true...
"I've said my piece; believing or not is up to you," Xu Zimei replied.
"Why, I don't understand?" The man in white shook his head.
"What don't you understand?"
"The world is vast and heavens boundless; why... Why would you notice us?"
The man in white chose his words carefully.
Even substituting 'you' with 'you' in respect.
"Someone is bound to be noticed; why not you?" Xu Zimei said with a smile.
Just then, sounds came from outside.
"The Sect Hierarch has returned!"
"Greet the Sect Hierarch."
"Sect Hierarch, how was the Kunlun mountain range this time? Did you perceive the majesty of the first mountain of heaven and earth?"
Xu Zimei turned to see a young man in a black robe approaching with an impressive aura.
Of course, in the realm of cultivation, one's appearance doesn't judge age.
After all, some retain youthful looks while others choose natural aging.
This black-robed youth was the Sect Hierarch of the Righteous Sun Sect, known as the Supreme Nine Suns.
From the outside, he appeared without anything unusual.
But looking past his exterior would reveal, at least to Xu Zimei's eyes, an extraordinary spectacle.
The name of Nine Suns isn't just for show.
Within the Supreme Nine Suns's body, nine blazing suns emit an ancient radiance.
Enveloping every inch of flesh, every vein, and every drop of blood within.
The Nine Suns relentlessly strengthen his physique.
The first sun is positioned in his head,
The second sun are in his arms,
The second sun are in his legs,
The remaining three suns occupy the hundred bones in his abdomen.
In addition to the Nine Suns, there's the stance of an unyielding mountain, and rivers of torrents rising to the sky.
The Big Dipper Stars appear faintly.
This is certainly a formidable cultivator.
One might even say, in the entire Divine Continent, the strength of the Supreme Nine Suns ranks among the top tier.
To be honest, Xu Zimei did not anticipate the Supreme Nine Suns to be this strong when he arrived.
After all, he had let the Divine Continent develop naturally and aimlessly for a long time.
That's Xu Zimei's perspective on the Supreme Nine Suns.
As for the Supreme Nine Suns himself, there was a tumult within.
Because of his strong powers, few things in this world could escape his detection.
But now, observing Xu Zimei microscopically, he truly sensed that terror.
He often pursues the power of heaven and earth, chasing mountains, rivers, and eternal starry skies.
But now this man sits right before him.
He has an eerie feeling, as if the world is right in front of him.
The Big Dipper Stars, shining sun and moon, surging rivers and mountains...
Seem to revolve around this man.
Wherever he walks, becomes the center of the world.
The Supreme Nine Suns shook his head, thinking he was mistaken.
But no matter how he views, the man remains as the world's central point.
From a certain angle, the Supreme Nine Suns is more devout than the man in white.
Because of his profound devotion to the world, he proposed these theories and succeeded as a pioneer.
So upon receiving the sect's message about a Divine Messenger's arrival, his excitement overtook any doubt.
...
At this moment, looking at Xu Zimei sitting before him.
The Supreme Nine Suns tidied his clothes, stepped forward, and kneeled deeply to Xu Zimei.
"Qi Hang greets the Divine Messenger!"
Qi Hang is the true name of the Supreme Nine Suns.
But this name hasn't been called in a long time, as others refer to him by title.
"Rise," Xu Zimei raised his hand, saying.
"I've come for you and for your ideals in doing good with heaven and earth."
"I knew it; I knew the heavens could see," the Supreme Nine Suns exclaimed excitedly, laughing.
"Heaven has eyes!"
For the Supreme Nine Suns's excitement, Xu Zimei remained calm.
Chapter 2239: 2238: Heaven Sees All, Revering Heaven and Earth
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