Although the Western Realm was barren and Zhunnti had only received a subduing-demon pestle, both thanked Ancestor Hongjun and joyfully put away their treasures.
Finally, Ancestor Hongjun said, "This lecture has now concluded. Henceforth, I shall merge my body with the Heavenly Dao. From this day forward, unless a major crisis befalls the Primordial World, Hongjun will appear no more. Outside the Zixiao Palace, there remain various magical treasures. Rely upon your respective affinities and collect them yourselves as you see fit."
Hearing these words, the crowd inwardly rejoiced, yet outwardly they chimed in one after another, "We beseech Master to think twice!" Zhang Qing curled his lip in silent mockery; each and every one of them secretly wished Hongjun would never show his face in the Primordial World again, yet they put on a hypocritical show of begging him to stay.
Chapter 32