Yingzhou Island's return, standing alongside Penglai Island and Fangzhang Island, finally completed the Penglai Immortal Island.
The beings of Penglai Immortal Island flocked over, landing on Yingzhou Island, cheering and celebrating the island's return.
Huang Zhongli also landed in front of Xu Fang and the others, smiling. The return of Yingzhou Island today was a joyous occasion for all beings of Penglai!
"How is it, Brother Ruler? I've fulfilled my promise, and your Yingzhou Island is back. Why don't you seem very happy?"
Xu Fang looked at the dejected Measuring Sky Ruler and asked telepathically.
Yingzhou Island was the place where the Measuring Sky Ruler was born. When the Eastern Prince had occupied Yingzhou Island by accident, this Brother Ruler was the most vociferous in demanding its return.
Even though he eventually agreed to Xu Fang's request to lease Yingzhou Island to the Eastern Prince as his dojo, he had never stopped longing for its return over the years.
Now that Yingzhou Island was back, it seemed to be unhappy.
The Measuring Sky Ruler sighed, filled with melancholy.
"Although the return of Yingzhou Island is a good thing, I still feel a sense of loss knowing I don't know when I'll see that clown again!"
Xu Fang sighed. If the Measuring Sky Ruler felt this way, wouldn't the Queen Mother of the West be even more heartbroken?
Looking up, as expected, the Queen Mother of the West was looking at the jubilant beings of Penglai on Yingzhou Island, her beautiful eyes filled with sadness.
Once upon a time, the Eastern Prince had led the immortals of the Celestial Court, and it had been just as lively on Yingzhou Island.
Now that Yingzhou Island had returned to Penglai Immortal Island, all traces of the Celestial Court and the Eastern Prince on this island were completely gone!
Xu Fang, seeing the Queen Mother of the West overcome with emotion, could do nothing but speak to change the subject.
"Fellow Daoist Queen Mother of the West, the Celestial Court has been disbanded, and Yingzhou Island has been returned to us. What are your plans for the future?"
"Yes, Fellow Daoist Queen Mother of the West, why don't you cultivate on Yingzhou Island? We can look after you."
Huang Zhongli chimed in. Everyone knew about Xu Fang's agreement with the Eastern Prince, and they would certainly not abandon the Queen Mother of the West.
Although the Eastern Prince was not truly dead, no one knew when he would be reborn.
During this period, Xu Fang naturally had to ensure the Queen Mother of the West's safety, so he could report back to the Eastern Prince later.
Xu Fang looked gratefully at Huang Zhongli. His elder sister truly understood his intentions!
He immediately chimed in with agreement.
"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Queen Mother of the West, if you cultivate on Yingzhou Island, I will instruct the other beings not to disturb you."
Placing the Queen Mother of the West under the protection of Yingzhou Island would ensure her safety and free him from too much worry.
Facing the earnest invitations of Huang Zhongli and Xu Fang, the Queen Mother of the West finally came back to her senses and quickly bowed to them both.
"I feel the kindness of both of you, fellow Daoists."
The Queen Mother of the West first thanked Xu Fang, then changed the subject.
"However, I have already made my decision. I plan to return to Western Kunlun to reestablish my dojo and cultivate. I will not trouble you further."
Xu Fang knew this. Before the Queen Mother of the West had become involved with the Eastern Prince, she had cultivated in Western Kunlun.
Now that the Eastern Prince was dead and the Celestial Court disbanded, it was natural for her to return to Western Kunlun to cultivate in her dejection.
However, Xu Fang still felt this was not entirely safe and prepared to try and persuade her further.
Seeing this, the Queen Mother of the West understood Xu Fang's intentions and quickly spoke first.
"Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, there is no need to say more. When I disbanded the Celestial Court, some female immortals were unwilling to disperse. I have already arranged to meet them in Western Kunlun."
"They departed a long time ago, and I have been waiting for Fellow Daoist Xu Fang, which has made me much delayed. Now that matters are settled, it is time for me to join them."
After the Queen Mother of the West's words, neither Xu Fang nor Huang Zhongli could say anything more.
However, Xu Fang was still worried. After a moment of thought, he looked at Huang Zhongli.
Huang Zhongli understood Xu Fang's intention and waved his hand.
"Alright, alright. Penglai Immortal Island is under my care. You may go!"
Receiving Huang Zhongli's promise, Xu Fang no longer hesitated and said to the Queen Mother of the West.
"Since your decision is made, Fellow Daoist, I will not persuade you further. However, the journey to Western Kunlun is long, and you have not returned for many years, so the situation is uncertain. I am truly worried. I will escort you part of the way!"
Seeing the Queen Mother of the West frown as if to refuse, Xu Fang quickly continued.
"Fellow Daoist, you must let me rest assured and give that good Daoist friend an explanation, won't you?"
The Queen Mother of the West heard this, looked at Xu Fang's sincere expression, and for a moment, didn't know how to refuse.
Thinking that since Xu Fang could cause a commotion in the Demon Heavenly Court for the Eastern Prince, how could he let her leave alone?
In the end, the Queen Mother of the West could not refuse Xu Fang and nodded in agreement.
So be it. Let this good friend of the Eastern Prince do this one last thing for his friend.
After all, the Eastern Prince was dead, and from now on, she had no interest in the struggles of the Primordial Era, and she would likely never see Xu Fang and the others again.
Therefore, she immediately bid farewell to Huang Zhongli and set off with Xu Fang.
With the Treasure Distribution Rock, their speed was unparalleled. Xu Fang and the others stood on the Treasure Distribution Rock, and mountains and rivers were as nothing. Soon, they were far behind.
Before long, Kunlun Mountain was within sight, majestic and imposing.
Kunlun Mountain was a famous great mountain in the Primordial Era, second only to Buzhou Mountain.
Kunlun Mountain was renowned as the Ancestor of All Mountains in the Primordial Era. The entire Kunlun mountain range spanned the Eastern and Western realms. The larger part was in the East, where the dojos of the Three Pure Ones were located, known as Eastern Kunlun.
Western Kunlun was naturally the smaller part in the West. Before the Queen Mother of the West had become involved with the Eastern Prince, she had resided in Western Kunlun, establishing her dojo and cultivating.
As Xu Fang passed by Eastern Kunlun, he stood on the Treasure Distribution Rock, looking down at Kunlun Mountain, his expression complex.
"What are you looking at, Fellow Daoist?"
The Queen Mother of the West asked. Xu Fang turned back and smiled.
"Nothing, I was just recalling some amusing things."
He wondered if Tai Shang was still in the Three Pure Ones' courtyard pondering, and Yuanshi and Tongtian were likely also being held captive somewhere, unable to achieve sainthood.
These pitiful three brothers!
"Oh."
The Queen Mother of the West replied, then pointed to Western Kunlun and began to introduce it to Xu Fang.
"This is Western Kunlun. I cultivated here before. Those female immortals of the Celestial Court should have found my old dojo according to my instructions and have been waiting for a long time."
Xu Fang nodded. Although the Treasure Distribution Rock was extremely fast, those female immortals had set out much earlier. They must have cleaned up the dojo and were waiting for the Queen Mother of the West.
However, was placing the Queen Mother of the West here in Western Kunlun truly safe?
Should he take some defensive measures? Although, according to his memory, the Queen Mother of the West was unharmed after the Eastern Prince's death, it was always better to be safe than sorry!
Just as Xu Fang was contemplating what to do, the voices of three small followers sounded beside him.
"Female immortals? Sister Queen Mother of the West, are you talking about those pretty older sisters over there?"
"Pretty? You big bird, what do you mean by praising other female beings in front of me?"
"Enough, Wolong and Fengchu, aren't you? Big Brother, Big Sister, stop arguing. Those pretty young ladies seem to be in trouble!"