With this matter settled, there's no need for Wu Er to bring this place with him.

During this meeting with the Buddha, it seemed like something was said, but nothing was actually said.

Talking to this guy is always like this; it's hard to figure out what's the point, even if everything he says is the point.

The extraterrestrial demons, are they real?

Wu Er had always thought that it was a derogatory nickname that the Three Immortals had come up with to ostracize him, but he never expected that such a thing actually existed.

However, there's no use in worrying too much about something that's been sealed away like this. Let's wait until the day this extraterrestrial demon breaks the seal and stands before him.

If I had to pinpoint the specific takeaway from this trip, it would be a clearer understanding of what kind of person this giant Buddha was.

I had initially thought he was a profound old man who kept his sharp edge hidden, but now it seems he is more than that. This Buddha seems to be even more profound than a profound old man.

"Great wisdom appears as foolishness; the mind of a wise man, the heart of a child..." This description is quite apt.

Wu Er still remembered asking the Buddha a question when he was about to leave.

"If that extraterrestrial demon is really that strong, then why are you still so calm?"

The Buddha replied, "Take life and death lightly. No matter how you look at it, the outcome is death, and after death, there is no more fear."

This is a philosophical statement. Clearly, the Buddha was also a philosopher, and perhaps Buddhism itself contains many philosophical questions.

On his way back to the sect, Wu Er thought of the four words Xiao Mingmu had said.

"Irrelevant to interests"

Regardless of interests or consequences, what is unrelated to power or risk?

Does it refer to whether or not to go to the Western Regions, or to the extraterrestrial demons?

"It must be referring to the Western Regions..." Wu Er thought for a moment and felt that even if his junior brother was very smart, he couldn't possibly know about something that was still thousands of years old.

They are only seven hundred years old. These things happened thousands of years ago, and they are still the same things. The time distance is too far. How could they possibly know?

Moreover, it seems that the three human immortals intend to suppress this matter.

After all, if this matter gets out, it will inevitably cause great panic, and there might even be some unscrupulous people who want to break the seal and use the Heavenly Demon to gain full power.

In short, it's better to let this matter fade from public memory than to let the outside world know about it.

This would also seal away the Heavenly Demon forever, which is the best outcome.

It took some time for Wu Er to get back to Pengshan Gate. Because he had too many thoughts on the way, he didn't go straight back to Xiaoyuan Peak to relax, but instead went to find Xiao Mingmu again.

This time, Xiao Mingmu didn't go anywhere else, but instead worked in the small, dark room with a skylight, as usual.

His long hair cascaded down his back, and the sunlight shone on the words he had just written, making the black ink marks appear exceptionally beautiful.

Entering through the skylight, Wu Er appeared directly in front of his second junior brother without saying hello.

Xiao Mingmu wasn't frightened. He was already used to his senior brother's elusive nature, especially since he had recently become obsessed with "doing things the unconventional way." So he knew exactly who it was as soon as he came in through the skylight.

"Senior brother." Xiao Mingmu stopped writing. "What are you doing here again? If you're really bored, don't tease your junior brother. I'm very busy."

These days, one thing after another has happened, and Xiao Mingmu has been taking care of everything at the Tian Shu Hall. Because no one is reviewing the files in this small dark room, quite a lot has piled up.

I don't know how many days of overtime it will take to finish approving them.

Hearing his junior brother complain, Wu Er immediately said, "Of course it's important business. When has your senior brother ever not been doing important business?"

"Hehe." Xiao Mingmu smiled without saying a word.

As for the meaning of that laugh?

Those who know, know.

"Ahem..." Wu Er coughed twice to ease his embarrassment. "I really have something important to discuss this time."

Xiao Mingmu said, "Then tell me what the important matter is."

Wu Er asked, "Do you know anything about that extraterrestrial demon?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mingmu appeared completely unconcerned and said, "Wasn't that an insulting nickname the Three Immortals gave you to slander you?"

Insulting nicknames? There's definitely more than that!

He told Wu Er directly that Xiao Mingmu definitely knew something, so he said again, "Say what you mean, don't try to fool me. I have a feeling you know."

“Alright, I do know some things,” Xiao Mingmu suddenly changed his tune, “but it’s just a myth, why take it so seriously, Senior Brother?”

"Mythology?" Wu Er then asked, "What mythology?"

Xiao Mingmu replied, "I think Senior Brother should have heard of the Great Tong era, right?"

The Great Harmony era refers to a time of universal harmony.

This concept of Great Harmony is similar to that on Earth, both referring to an ideal society where everyone works for the common good, and within this, on the edge, lies an ideal world of cultivation.

And that legendary era was this Great Harmony era.

Cultivation has flourished, with numerous cultivators. Immortals, demons, and saints are everywhere, and those who have reached the Dao level are as common as dogs.

Unlike now, where demon saints and immortals practically divide the world, and those with the cultivation level of Dao Integration can rule over a region.

Moreover, according to legend, at that time, whether they were cultivators or mortals, they were all equal, and their overall quality was very high; they knew etiquette and had a sense of shame.

There are many stories about the Great Tong era, but they are scattered and lack a systematic introduction.

Wu Er had also dabbled in this kind of knowledge when he read books in his spare time.

"Why are you bringing this up?" Wu Er asked.

Xiao Mingmu replied, "Over the years I have collected a lot of interesting things, including an ancient book that says that the prosperous era of Datong was destroyed by the invasion of the Heavenly Demon."

The prosperous era of Great Harmony was destroyed by the invasion of the Heavenly Demon.

The meaning is quite clear: the imagined Great Harmony era was ended by the invading Heavenly Demons.

"Is that so?" Wu Er couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Xiao Mingmu waved his hand and said, "Senior brother, don't worry. This is at least a record in a tattered book. Don't take it seriously. Just treat it as a myth. I think your reputation as an extraterrestrial demon comes from this legend, right?"

It seems that Xiao Mingmu did know some things, but he treated them as legends.

However, it was indeed as the legends said: such a powerful and prosperous cultivation world was instantly destroyed by the prosperous extraterrestrial demons.

Upon closer reflection, it was indeed a magnificent and turbulent era.

But Wu Er learned from the Buddha that this was indeed more than just a legend.

Taking a deep breath, Wu Er hesitated for a moment, wondering whether he should tell his second junior brother about it.

After all, this matter is too big. It involves an extraterrestrial demon, a monster that can destroy an entire era in a single battle, and such a monster is sealed away near the Transcendent Sect.

Xiao Mingmu noticed Wu Er's hesitation.

"Senior brother, what's wrong? What are you hesitating about? If it's something, just tell me," Xiao Mingmu asked.

Knowing that his thoughts had been seen through, Wu Er didn't hesitate any longer and said directly, "Mingmu, let me tell you... the extraterrestrial demon we just talked about might not just be a legend. That thing really exists and is sealed in Zhongzhou."

Upon hearing this news, Xiao Ming's pupils contracted slightly before returning to normal.

He said calmly, "Oh, is that so?"