But on his face, there was a rare hint of joy, and he couldnât help but ask:
"Wang Ba, how is the... Little Cang World now?"
He initially wanted to directly ask about the Wanxiang Sect, but seeing the Longevity Sect Patriarch standing next to him, he immediately spoke.
"Itâs still alright, although some other things have happened... But the Three Sects and One Clan are all still there, no need for Grandmaster to worry."
Wang Ba noticed the worry in Hui Yunziâs heart and smiled to comfort him.
Some matters are better known by only a few people; thereâs no need to concern everyone.
The middle-aged cultivator Lan He hurriedly saluted Wang Ba:
"Lan He, paying respects to... the True Man."
After thinking it over, he still didnât know how to address him properly.
Wang Ba nodded with a light laugh:
"Sect Master Lan."
The middle-aged cultivator smiled, but then spoke with concern:
"Revealing your origins in front of Sect Leader Bai, will it cause people to underestimate you..."
The implication was a worry that the Wanxiang Sect might not carry enough weight, affecting Wang Baâs prestige in front of others.
Wang Ba paused slightly, then laughed casually, saying:
"It doesnât matter. Itâs not a secret, and whatâs the big deal about my origins?"
He then changed the subject, with a slightly serious expression, he asked:
"Do you know how Chongyuan Patriarch is doing now?"
Hearing this question, Lan He hesitated for a moment, and his earlier excitement settled, shaking his head:
"The situation isnât good."
"Itâs probably very bad." Qitian Patriarch took over the conversation without hiding, his expression slightly gloomy:
"The last time the realm broke, he was struck by the Supreme True Buddhaâs Bodhisattva, his Dao Domain shattered, and his Primordial Spirit is mostly damaged. Although treasures have been used to try to restore it, itâs difficult to turn things around... Now, his life hangs by a thread."
"Thatâs also why he didnât come this time."
Wang Ba was slightly surprised:
"Is it that serious? Is there no other way?"
Previously, when he heard Chen Zhongqi, he thought although the injury was serious, it shouldnât be too problematic.
Qitian Patriarch shook his head slightly, expressing complexity:
"Weâve thought of some methods, but unfortunately..."
Wang Ba felt a little heaviness in his heart, asked carefully for the specific situation, and after pondering for a while, whispered:
"Why donât you wait for me a moment."
He then walked towards a purple-robed youth waiting for him in the distance, whispering something to him.
The purple-robed youth immediately summoned disciples of the Cloud Sky Sect, gave a few orders, and soon the disciple left, returning shortly with something to deliver to Wang Ba.
The purple-robed youth spoke a few more words to Wang Ba, who nodded, then holding a porcelain bottle, walked over to Qitian Patriarch and handed it to him.
"This is..."
Even though he had some guesses in his heart, Qitian Patriarch couldnât help but look at Wang Ba.
Wang Ba smiled:
"âPrimordial Spirit Creation Pillâ, an Eighth Tier Elixir, can be used to nourish the Primordial Spirit."
"Try it first, if it doesnât work, you can come to me again."
Qitian Patriarch first showed great joy, then paused slightly, a bit surprised:
"Youâre not coming back with us? If Senior Brother sees you, he would certainly be very happy."
Hearing this, Wang Ba was slightly tempted but ultimately shook his head, regretfully saying:
"There are still some matters at hand... Once theyâre settled, Iâll certainly come over."
He indeed wanted to go over to have a look, to fulfill the long-cherished wishes of many disciples of the Wanxiang Sect in the Little Cang World.
But now he had revealed his identity to Bai Lechan of the Cloud Sky Sect, so he naturally needed to take the opportunity to test the Cloud Sky Sectâs thoughts to decide the next step.
Coming to the Cloud Sky Realm, it wasnât just to meet the Patriarchs; the ultimate goal was still to solve the issue of the Little Cang World being trapped in the Sea of Chaos Realm.
He had intended to discuss the situation with the Patriarchs, but now it seems they might not be able to offer much help.
The situation has changed, and he naturally needs to adjust his strategy accordingly.
Even though Qitian Patriarch, Hui Yunzi, and others were puzzled, they knew he must have his reasons, so they exchanged a look and said goodbye to Wang Ba first.
"Letâs have Hui Yunzi stay here. Heâs been in the Cloud Sky Realm for some time, and if you have any questions or matters, you can communicate with us through Hui Yunzi promptly."
Although Qitian Patriarch was anxious about Chongyuan Patriarch, seeing Wang Ba alone, he thought for a moment and spoke.
Hui Yunzi naturally wouldnât object, having left the Little Cang World, he still cared about the situation of the Wanxiang Sect in the Little Cang World, and wanted to ask Wang Ba.
Wang Ba pondered for a moment, then nodded. Being alone here, he indeed sometimes found things inconvenient.
Qitian Patriarch and others hurriedly left.
Wang Ba then walked over with Hui Yunzi to the purple-robed youth.
Seeing Wang Ba finally finished talking, the purple-robed youth smiled faintly, sighing:
"I didnât expect Taoist Friend Taiyi to have such ties with our Cloud Sky Realm."
Seeing the two having a casual conversation, Hui Yunzi wisely took a few steps back and even closed his perception.
Wang Ba smiled wryly:
"Itâs a long story. If everything had gone smoothly, I should have ascended to this realm as well."
The purple-robed youth nodded slightly, showing no surprise at Wang Ba revealing his background.
Before Chen Zhongqi went to the Wanxiang Sect, he had already reviewed the background of the Wanxiang Sect, Longevity Sect, and Youxian Templeâs three Patriarchs and reported it to him.
The three had ascended from the lower realm together, plus that scene just now, it wasnât difficult to deduce the origin of this Taoist Friend Taiyi.