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Upon hearing Fang Wang's inquiry, Zhou Xue blinked her eyes and stared at him intently, emitting sounds of wonder and amazement.
Just as Fang Wang was about to press for an answer, he heard her reply, "Without Ascension, one cannot become an Immortal. Without becoming an Immortal, eternal life is unattainable. Even though Ascension might not grant the freedom and leisure one desires, it ultimately forges a path to survival."
When she spoke those words, Zhou Xue's face bore a resolute expression.
Fang Wang, hearing this, chose not to continue. To him, the idea of becoming an Immortal in the Mortal Realm was just a hypothesis, meaningless to discuss without having achieved it first.
He changed the subject and asked, "How long do you intend to stay at sea this time?"
Zhou Xue turned her gaze back to the lake and said, "I won't return to Grand Qi for decades. The Fang Family and Great Abyss Gate have both been arranged properly. I have to seek the opportunity I desire."