Chapter 29: Brothers Part Ways

  On a nameless mountain peak in Kunlun, a young Taoist stood proudly at this moment. Feeling the sweeping of Zhuang Xiong's primordial spirit, he couldn't help but smile lightly and say: "The little guy's senses are quite sharp, what he says is also interesting, and he has helped me with many things. Who knows, maybe he'll have a great use in the future, it's not something that can be killed." If Zhuang Xiong were here to hear the Taoist's words, he would probably break out in cold sweat, but for some reason, his primordial spirit, which swept across millions of miles, didn't detect him. So at this moment, Zhuang Xiong was still peacefully watching the sunset with Nüwa in his arms.

  Nüwa saw Zhuangyong frowning, her spirit scanning a hundred million miles, and couldn't help but ask with concern: "What's wrong? Has brother encountered some danger?"

  Zhuang Xiong couldn't help but laugh and said: "What danger could he be in? He's still jumping around, full of energy, and even scolding me!"

  Nüwa scolded, "You're the one who's lively and unruly, don't talk about my brother like that." Then she smiled and said, "You're really something, usually you're so carefree and optimistic to a fault, what happened just now? You spoke so seriously?"

  Zhuang Xiong smiled and said, "Nothing, just thinking that although we are only one-minded in proving the Tao, aren't we also competing for the eternal protagonist of the world? I don't know if we can succeed or how many people will fall along the way. Does the Heavenly Way allow for the existence of an eternal protagonist? Will we exit at the right time? In what way will we exit? For a moment, I couldn't help but feel a little melancholy."

  Nüwa said with a smile: "That's something that won't happen for millions and millions of years, what do you want to think about it for? We're just small Da Luo Golden Immortals now, and we're even blocked from advancing. It's rare that you have some ideas, but they're actually thoughts about problems that are who-knows-how-far away. How did you come up with this?"

  Zhuang Xiong couldn't help but dryly laugh a few times, saying: "Ah, isn't that the sunset we're seeing? The setting sun is infinitely beautiful, it's just that near dusk... even I can't help but feel a bit sentimental. Heh heh..."

  Nüwa gave him a white eye, but didn't say anything. She quietly nestled in Zhuang Xiong's arms and watched the sun set. From behind, a piece of afterglow spilled down, and the silhouettes of the two people were so harmonious and warm.

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  But the relationship between Zhuang Xiong and Nüwa was rapidly heating up, and occasionally hugging and holding Nüwa no longer refused. Although Nüwa had mentioned going to find Fuxi several times, Zhuang Xiong couldn't refuse, but did he really want to go find a third person to insert between them? So although he agreed, he used his three-eyed six-eared exploration technique to secretly follow behind Fuxi from afar, continuing to travel and have fun. Every time they found traces left by Fuxi, Zhuang Xiong would pretend to complain that Fuxi was walking too fast, saying things like "Fuxi is a foodie" and "finding spiritual fruits to eat is so enjoyable". Nüwa couldn't really not know about Zhuang Xiong's little thoughts, but she often saw the traces left by Fuxi, knowing that he was safe. Although she played happily with Zhuang Xiong, she also vaguely sensed that his heart was set on traveling through the vast wilderness. So she thought of spending a few more days with him, and pretended not to know, fully enjoying the rare two-person world.

  It wasn't until they had traveled for over 3,000 years that the Three Pure Ones finally remembered that there were still a few guests in Mount Kunlun, and only then did they reluctantly leave. As soon as the Three Pure Ones left, Zhenyuanzi quickly closed his eyes and also hastily departed.

  Zhuang Xiong realized it as soon as he came out of the Three Purity Gate, and couldn't help but sigh that happy times always pass easily. He turned back to Nüwa and said: "Brother is just ahead, not far from here, let's catch up with him."

  Nüwa looked at Zhuang Xiong in surprise, but instantly thought of the reason, and couldn't help but purse her lips and shake her head with a smile.

  Zhuang Xiong and Nu Wa quickly caught up with Fuxi in a elegant valley, only to see that Fuxi had suddenly become thinner, his face was weathered, his eyes were dim, and his worn-out Taoist robe was covered in stains. From afar, his slender figure seemed to exude an air of desolation. Zhuang Xiong couldn't help but feel secretly shocked, could it be that the joke has gone too far?

  Nüwa saw her brother's appearance and couldn't help but have red eyes in an instant. She glared fiercely at Zhuang Xiong, then ran to Fuxi's side, crying out: "Brother, what's wrong with you?"

  Fuxi's eyes seemed to be a bit dull, and he looked at Nüwa in a daze. When he saw that it was indeed his sister, he suddenly came back to his senses and burst into tears on the spot, crying out in a hoarse voice: "Sister, you've finally come! I was worried to death about you. I've been searching for you for so long, it's been three thousand years! From birth until now, this is the first time we've been apart for so long, do you know how much I miss you?"

  Nüwa heard her brother crying miserably, and tears couldn't help but flow down. She turned back to glare at Zhuang Xiong fiercely, then walked forward to hug her brother in her arms, softly comforting him.

  Zhuang Xiong saw Nu Wa glare at him, and involuntarily shrunk his neck, feeling guilty: "We've been chasing him for nearly three thousand years too, haven't we? It's just that he ran too fast and we couldn't catch up."

  Nüwa seemed to have not heard him at all and didn't respond, but Fuxi lifted his head from behind Nüwa's back and gave him a sinister and complacent glance.

  Zhuang Xiong's eyes widened instantly, staring blankly for a few seconds before reacting. He didn't dare to provoke Nüwa and mouthed in an angry tone: "You're playing tricks on me?"

  Fuxi smiled wryly and replied in a low tone, "You were the one who first abducted my sister. Do you think I'm stupid? Kunlun is not that big, how could I not have found you in three thousand years? Unless you've been following me all along. Today, I sensed the Three Pure Ones leaving their seclusion, and I knew you'd definitely come looking for me. How does it feel to be outsmarted by someone? My cultivation is inferior to yours, you can beat me and abduct my sister again anytime. Let's see if you dare do it next time."

  Zhuang Xiong stared in shock, Fuxi was originally a refined and elegant gentleman, but he had been bullied to the point of resorting to cunning tricks. In the future, he would become the Holy Emperor of the Human Tribe, really? But you dare to use Nüwa's sister to threaten me? Want to seal off my two-person world with Nüwa's sister? Even if you were Pangu, it wouldn't be allowed!!! Zhuang Xiong suddenly burst into rage, his fists clenched and crackling.

  Fuxi gave Zhuang Xiong a sly smile, and suddenly his body shook. Zhuang Xiong was taken aback, but Nüwa turned around in confusion, only to see Zhuang Xiong glaring at her with clenched fists, and she became furious, shouting: "You've already harmed my brother like this, what more do you want?"

  Fuxi also appeared in front of Nüwa at this time, with a face full of vicissitudes and a look of being frightened.

  Zhuang Xiong hurriedly smiled and said: "How could I be against him? Although we often quarrel, our relationship is actually quite good."

  Nüwa saw Fuxi's appearance again, and her eyes involuntarily turned red with anger. "I'd believe you if I were crazy!" she shouted. "You're still blocking me from finding my brother, or maybe you're intentionally delaying it. If you knew my brother was suffering, you wouldn't even tell me! You're a terrible person!" As she spoke, her anger grew, and suddenly she waved her hand, took out the Huaxing Cauldron, enlarged it to over ten feet in size, and charged at Zhuang Xiong while crying.

  Zhuang Xiong saw that Nüwa was crying, and he didn't dare to hide anymore. He was hit by Nüwa with the Huaxia Ding and let out a loud cry, covering his head and running away in a panic. When he turned around, he saw Fuxi on the side gloating over his misfortune, and in anger, he was hit several more times.

  Nüwa saw that Zhuangyong was still daring to play tricks, and her hand was even heavier. However, she couldn't help but feel suspicious in her heart. She turned around and looked at Fuxi. Fuxi hurriedly hid his proud smile, but it was too late. He was caught by Nüwa and couldn't help but laugh awkwardly, saying: "The Three Pure Ones and the Town's Master have all come out of their seclusion, let's go congratulate them." After finishing speaking, he turned around and drove the cloud to run away.

  Nüwa was furious and shouted: "You all ganged up to deceive me?" She swung the tripod and chased after them.

  Zhuang Xiong wanted to cry but had no tears, looking at the two people who had already turned into small dots like flowing light, he cried out: "I am innocent."

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  Three people entered in this manner, unable to speak, and when several people met again, it was another chaotic mess.

  The three Qings and Zhuang Xiong made great gains in this retreat. The four of them, including Zhenyuanzi, Nüwa, Fuxi, entered the Daluo realm. They couldn't help but discuss the Tao again. Everyone took turns explaining their own way, and they exchanged the Three Flowers for a hundred years. This discussion finally came to a perfect end.

  "I apologize to all fellow Taoists, but I have only two young children at home and am worried that they may not be taken care of properly. I'm also concerned about my ginseng tree, so I'll take my leave first."

  Zhuang Xiong hastily said: "Wait a minute, I also want to travel to Hong Huang, can't say where you're going as a guest, taste the ginseng fruit, why not wait for a moment and go on the road together?"

  Zhenyuanzi thought to himself, "I'm in such a hurry to leave, I'm worried that my family is only three-tenths, but I'm actually seven-tenths afraid of you. How can I travel with you?" He then said out loud, "This poor Daoist's heart is like an arrow returning home. Moreover, since fellow Daoist is traveling through the Vast Expanse, it would be better to take your time and slowly make your way past. Otherwise, wouldn't that mean missing out on the scenery along this road?" In his heart, he couldn't help but add, "It's best if someone powerful picks you up along the way."

  Zhuang Xiong thought for a moment, and then said, "Alright, I'll just travel alone then. I was thinking of asking you to be my guide, but it's a pity. Since you're eager to return home, I won't force the issue either. Please be careful on your journey, fellow Taoist."

  Zhenyuanzi didn't feel sorry at all in his heart, he hastily bid farewell and hurriedly drove the cloud to leave.

  Fuxi couldn't help but ask: "Dumb bear, are you really not going back with us to Buzhou Mountain?"

  Zhuang Xiong smiled and said: "What's wrong, can't bear to part with me? If Nüwa's sister said she couldn't bear to part with me, that would be more like it. You're excused."

  Fuxi snorted and said, "Who would be reluctant to part with you? I'm eager for you to leave quickly, so I can have a peaceful Mount Buzhou back." However, his voice betrayed a hint of despondency that he couldn't hide. Although they had been quarreling since they met, even resorting to petty schemes in the end, their feelings for each other were increasingly affectionate. Now that they were about to part ways, there was indeed some reluctance.

  Nüwa knew about Zhuang Xiong's decision long ago, but she still couldn't help but redden her eyes and said in a low voice: "Come back early."

  Zhuang Xiong felt a deep affection for the two words "come back", and he also understood Nu Wa's thoughts, so he said: "I will."

  Nüwa looked at Zhuang Xiong deeply again, then turned around and pulled the still somewhat depressed Fuxi away. But Fuxi left far away, suddenly turned back, and loudly shouted: "Dumb bear, be careful not to die outside, don't forget that my sister is still waiting for you. If you come back too late, be careful I'll marry her off to someone else."

  "Die, you dare!!! Be careful when I come back, I'll kidnap Nüwa's sister and make sure you don't see her for 10,000 years, no, 100,000 years, a million years!!!" After shouting this, Zhuang Xiong didn't even turn around. He waited until Fuxi and Nüwa disappeared into the horizon before turning to face the Three Pure Ones with his back to them and laughing: "Everyone has left, I won't disturb the three Daoist friends anymore. I'll take my leave now. We will meet again another day, and we can talk more then." As he spoke, he didn't wait for the Three Pure Ones to respond. With one step, he strode out a thousand miles, disappearing from their line of sight in just a few flashes. Only a single teardrop remained suspended in mid-air, slowly falling now, refracting sunlight into a dazzling display of seven colors, soft and crystalline.

  Tongtian rubbed his slightly red eyes and said, "Fuxi Daoist friend and Xiong Daoist friend usually just fool around, but I didn't expect their feelings to be so good. It even moved me."

  The old man sighed and said, "They seem like brothers, but we are real biological brothers. No matter how much we fight and argue in our daily lives, it's just like the friendship between Xiongdi and Fuxi. The more we fight, the more affectionate we become. We must not lose this feeling."

  Yuán chūan tōng tiān yě shì yǒu suǒ gǎn chù, qí shēng dào: "Dà gē shuō de shì, wǒmen jì xià le."

  Translation:

  Yuanchuan Tongtian also felt something and said in unison: "Big brother is right, we'll remember it."

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  But after leaving Mount Kunlun, Zhuang Xiong no longer used the Road Walking Technique and instead ran freely, without using his powers to protect himself. The strong winds blew wildly, causing his hair to dance and his clothes to flutter loudly, as if he wanted to use this method to disperse the sadness of parting. Although he also knew that there would always be separations, and separations were for meeting again next time, he still had to adapt to it. However, Fuxi and Nüwa were the first people Zhuang Xiong met in the vast wilderness after Pangu, and they had known each other for tens of thousands of years. This was Zhuang Xiong's first experience of having a relationship with someone for tens of thousands of years, and the emotions that came with it were self-evident. Now that they were parting ways, he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss. As he ran wildly, he recalled his memories of meeting Fuxi and Nüwa, their playful fights and romantic moments. He thought about Nüwa's smiles and pouts, and how every little gesture of hers appeared in his mind. Zhuang Xiong couldn't help but secretly smile bitterly to himself: "Nüwa, do you know that I've already started missing you just after we parted? What will the future hold for us? Will we have a resolution?"

  Zhuang Xiong was running wildly, feeling melancholic and sentimental, when he suddenly felt someone chasing after him. He furrowed his brow and turned around to see a person with a silly expression on his face, who was over 10 zhang tall and was also running solely relying on his physical body. At this time, Zhuang Xiong had already stopped using his divine powers and was still in a state of melancholy, so his speed was not fast, and he was actually being gradually caught up by the other person.

  "All he could hear was the big man shouting from afar: "Brother, how did you become so small? You're quite fast when you run! I'm Kuafu from the Hou Tu tribe, and I love running. I think it's the best way to train your body, more effective than wielding an axe or practicing swordplay. Which tribe are you from? Want to go for a run together?"