Gu Yue turned around and walked in front of Zhang Lie. She asked,"Brother Zhang, can you still be calm about having to give up on your greatest wish?”
"Immortal, even Young Master Li, who hasn't even reached twenty years old, is so resolute. How can I, the great Zhang Lie, fall behind others?" Zhang Lie laughed.”
"Brother Zhang, you're indeed a hero," Gu Yue said."But what's your greatest wish?"”
"Junior's greatest wish…is to do something spectacular in this life. Not only will I make a name for myself in history, but I will also benefit the common people!" He had personally created a peaceful world where everyone lived and worked in peace and contentment!”
"What a grand dream," Gu Yue said."It's really admirable."
Zhang Lie sighed." I grew up in chaos and war. I know the sufferings of the common people, so I hope to end tyranny…Unfortunately, man's plans are not as good as God's plans. Since Young Master Li has ordered the appearance of the True Dragon, if I fight with him for the world, I will definitely bring disaster to the common people. Therefore, I think I will give up just like that."”
Gu Yue nodded slightly. Zhang Lie suddenly thought of something and said," Oh right, Immortal Gu Yue…before entering the array, I have something to entrust you with. Is that possible?"”
"Please speak, Brother Zhang."”
"From the looks of it, that Li Shimin, Young Master Li, should be the future Prime Minister of the Emperor of the Central Plains…"
"It's true if we calculate it based on the number of days, but the number of days isn't absolute!”
Zhang Lie said," Immortal, Young Master Li is full of heroic spirit and extraordinary bearing. But I don't know why, but I can see that he is forcing his father to kill his brother. I am worried that if Young Master Li gains the world in the future, if he has selfish motives, I am afraid that he will embark on the same path as Yang Guang again, causing tyranny to reappear and the people of the world to suffer again!”
"Yes, it's not impossible to force a father to kill his brother, but it's not entirely possible to say that he's going to implement tyranny."”
Zhang Lie pondered for a moment and continued," This time, I should give up all my ambitions to become the ruler of the world. Therefore, I beg you, Immortal, if Young Master Li becomes the second Yang Guang in the future and poisons the people, I hope you can kill him on my behalf!"”
Gu Yue nodded." Alright, I promise you. In the future, if Li Shiming takes over the world, I'll kill him on your behalf if he does anything rash. You can rest assured."”
"Thank you, Immortal!" Zhang Lie bowed. After hearing the immortal's words, this junior no longer has any regrets in this life.”
Chen Jingchou walked to Xiaoxue's side and said,""Xiao Xue, are you alright?"
"I…I'm fine, please don't worry about me!" Yu Xiaoxue said.”
"Ah Chou…do all those who enter the Lost Formation lose their most important wish?" Tuoba Yu 'er asked.”
"Yes, Big Brother Zhang and I have already made up our minds!" Chen Jingchou said.”
"Then will Xiaoxue lose her greatest wish?" Tuoba Yu 'er asked.”
" I don't think so," Chen Jingchou said." I heard Immortal Gu Yue say that Xiaoxue and Brother Yuwen are reincarnations of divine weapons. The array will only consume their own power."”
Yuwen Tuo set up the formation and walked back to the crowd, saying,""Childe Chen, I'll have to trouble you again to place the Fuxi Zither, Shennong Cauldron, and Kongtong Seal into the formation.”
Chen Jingchou replied and walked into the array, placing the divine artifacts in their proper positions. He walked back and said,"Immortal Gu Yue, the divine artifacts have been placed. Can we start now?"”
"Mm, it's about time." Gu Yue said,"In that case, I'll first invite Miss Xiaoxue, who is the core of this array, to enter the array. The rest of you, please wait for a moment before following me into the array."”Yu Xiaoxue walked to the center of the array and sat down. Gu Yue and the others waited by the side of the array.
"Immortal, when are we going in?" Zhang Lie asked.”
"Miss Xiao Xue is the core of this formation," Gu Yue said."We need to enter the formation an hour earlier to accumulate energy for the formation's operation. Let's wait for a while. It won't be too late to enter the formation after the lost formation has accumulated enough energy."”
Chen Jingchou looked at Yu Xiaoxue and secretly prayed,""Little Xue…I hope you can survive this!”
Everyone was waiting in silence. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning streaked across the sky and pierced through the air. It was abnormally fast as it struck towards Yuwen Tuo. Yuwen Tuo sat on the ground. He was exhausted and could not dodge in time. He was about to be hit. Gu Yue waved her sleeve and the lightning bolt turned in the air, striking the crystal beside the array. Five-colored crystal shards shot out in all directions. A woman flashed out from the corner ahead.
"Dugu Ningke?" Chen Jingchou was shocked. You…you're still alive?"
Dugu Ningke took a few steps forward and said innocently,""Childe Chen, what's wrong? What are you talking about? I've always been alive and well!" He glanced at everyone and said angrily,"But why did you and Big Brother Zhang help Grand Tutor Yuwen and Yu Xiaoxue? Didn't you want to stop them from realizing their ambitions? -- Childe Chen, what is going on?”
Chen Jingchou drew his sword and shouted,""Dugu Ningke! Stop acting! We already know the truth, and you still want to play tricks to deceive us at this time?”
Dugu Ningke was shocked, but his expression remained unchanged.""Childe Chen, we are partners. You…why are you helping Grand Tutor Yuwen to deal with me?”
Tuoba Yu 'er stepped forward and said," Princess Dugu…It's been a long time. Take a look at who I am."”
"Lady Tuoba?" Dugu Ningke asked. You…weren't you killed by Grand Tutor Yuwen and Yu Xiaoxue?”
"Dugu Ningke, are you going to continue pretending?" Chen Jingchou stepped forward and shouted. We trusted you so much in the past, but you actually used us to go against Brother Yuwen and even killed Sister Yu 'er!”
Dugu Ningke was shocked. She didn't know how Chen Jingchou knew the truth. She wanted to continue acting, but she was speechless."I…I…"
" Lady Dugu," Zhang Lie shouted," you're actually a female devil sent by the Western Devil Lord. Quickly confess yourself!"”
Dugu Ningke saw that his lie had been exposed, so he didn't need to pretend anymore. He smiled and said,""Aiyaya…this is so nerve-racking! You all seem to understand what's going on, don't you?”
"Your scheme has been exposed. Don't even think about playing any more tricks!" Chen Jingchou shouted.”
Dugu Ningke raised his head and said," Alright, since that's the case, I'll tell you clearly. I'm indeed a female demon general sent by the King of the Western Demon World. I killed Lady Tuoba with my own hands!"”His expression was cold and arrogant as he secretly speculated on a countermeasure.
Tuoba Yu 'er said angrily," You despicable guy! How dare you frame Xiaoxue! I can't forgive you for this alone!"”
Dugu Ningke shook his head and sighed."What a pity…I thought that everything was done flawlessly, but I didn't expect that you would still find out in the end!”
Chen Jingchou said," You brought this upon yourself. Since you've done it yourself, a ball of paper can't contain the fire!"”
Dugu Ningke's expression was calm as he smiled.""To tell you the truth, my mission this time is to stop this hateful Yuwen Tuo from sealing the crack in the Nine Heavens Barrier of the Divine Lands and to help His Majesty pierce through the barrier!”
" Haha!" Zhang Lie laughed." Lady Dugu, I really don't know why you're so calm. We knew that your power was sealed by the enchantment of the Divine Land!" This day next year will be your death anniversary!”
Dugu Ningke didn't get angry. Instead, he said,""Aiyoyo…Big Brother Zhang! I don't know if you're really forgetful. This is the Heaven Realm. The enchantment of the Divine Land has long been trampled under my feet!”Zhang Lie was shocked and speechless.
Dugu Ningke had a strange expression on his face.""Alright, I'll show you my true strength today!”
As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his right hand and a bolt of lightning shot toward Zhang Lie. Zhang Lie quickly dodged. Chen Jingchou shouted angrily and thrust his sword at Dugu Ningke like a shooting star. Dugu Ningke tilted his body to block it. Zhang Lie was furious. He raised the Vajra Demon-Subduing Pestle and used the Tiger's Out-of-Out-of-Out Tuo Dugu Ningke looked relaxed and fearless. With a wave of his left sleeve, he easily took Zhang Lie's pestle. Ba Yu 'er's body had just recovered and she charged forward without any regard for her own safety. Chen Jingchou could not dissuade her and could only toss the sword in his hand over. Tuoba Yu 'er raised her hand to catch it. She used Vermillion Bird's Feathers, and the blade of her sword turned into a golden light as it slashed toward Dugu Ningke. At this moment, Zhang Lie also concentrated his strength in his palm and used the White Tiger Star Descent. A silver light flashed, and the momentum was like a fierce tiger descending from the mountain. The power was unstoppable. The giant pestle swept towards Dugu Ningke.
Dugu Ningke leaped up and dodged the attacks of the two men. He immediately arrived behind Tuoba Yu 'er and struck her with his palm. Tuoba Yu 'er was shocked. She hurriedly used Bodhi Brahma and leaped forward. She turned around in the air and waved her sword to form a halo, which swept toward Dugu Ningke. Dugu Ningke didn't release his strength. His body swayed, and he dodged the attack. Then, he swung his palm again. Chen Jingchou saw that the situation wasn't looking good and hurriedly leaped forward. He circled behind Dugu Ningke and struck his palms toward the latter's back. Dugu Ningke only felt a cold chill behind his head. He raised his palm to block the attack, and Chen Jingchou and Dugu Ningke each took half a step back. With a wave of his left hand, another bolt of lightning struck toward Chen Jingchou, not letting him catch his breath. Chen Jingchou was so close to her that he couldn't dodge in time. He flipped his palms and used a move called Shifting Flowers and Grafting Trees to receive the attack. He felt a sharp pain in his palms as sand and stones flew from under his feet. Smoke and dust filled the air, and the crystals on both sides of the road shattered. Chen Jingchou hurriedly attacked. He used a move called Autumn's Edge, and his body moved swiftly as he attacked Dugu Ningke. Dugu Ningke's body was flung outwards. Zhang Lie raised the Vajra Demon Subduing Pestle and roared. He used the Raging Waves to sweep the ravine, and the air waves rolled toward Dugu Ningke like mountains and seas. Dugu Ningke didn't dare to be negligent and circulated his Qi to protect his body. With a loud bang, Dugu Ningke flew up, and the crystal behind him, which was several times the height of a man, instantly broke into pieces. Chen Jingchou and Tuoba Yu 'er used their unique skills and attacked from the left and right. Dugu Ningke sneered, and his body moved up. Tuoba Yu 'er and Chen Jingchou were unable to restrain themselves in time and almost accidentally injured each other.
Dugu Ningke floated in the air and smiled.""Not bad. You've improved a lot after not seeing you for a few days!”The grey shadow flashed and instantly flew in front of Chen Jingchou. A bolt of lightning flashed in his hand and he struck at Chen Jingchou's chest. Chen Jingchou hurriedly dodged and rolled on the ground. With a boom, a large crater was formed in the ground beside him. Dugu Ningke didn't allow Chen Jingchou to recover and continued to attack.
Zhang Lie and Tuoba Yu 'er rushed to the rescue and forced Dugu Ningke to retreat a few steps. Chen Jingchou flipped over and leaped up, snatching it over. The three of them tightly surrounded Dugu Ningke. Dugu Ningke dodged back and forth, but he didn't panic. Both sides attacked and defended each other, and they were in a stalemate. Although Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie attacked several times, they couldn't hurt Dugu Ningke at all. Dugu Ningke sped up. Chen Jingchou and the others followed him back and forth. The two sides exchanged dozens of moves. Although Dugu Ningke had enough energy to protect himself, he had also consumed a lot of his physical strength. He thought that if this continued, he would eventually lose. His face was filled with a strange aura. He sneered and suddenly jumped up. His body floated back several feet. Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie followed suit. Tuoba Yu 'er was exhausted and fell behind them. Dugu Ningke blocked Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie's attacks. He had a good grasp of the situation. Suddenly, he raised his hands at the same time. Five to six bolts of lightning shot out at the same time. They came from different directions and attacked Tuoba Yu 'er at the same time. Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie were shocked.
The lightning carried a faint blue light as it drew several arcs and gathered from all directions. It tore through the air like silk being torn apart and instantly reached Tuoba Yu 'er. Tuoba Yu 'er cried out. She could not dodge in time and was about to be slashed into pieces. Suddenly, a green shadow flashed, and those lightning bolts seemed to have touched a bronze mirror. They actually changed directions and quickly rebounded. Dugu Ningke was shocked. He couldn't believe what was happening in front of him. His mind was distracted, and his feet slowed down. Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie saw that the situation wasn't looking good and hurriedly jumped back. Dugu Ningke had just regained his senses and was about to dodge, but it was too late. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his body. The lightning struck him one after another. He spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground. He was seriously injured and could no longer get up.
Zhang Lie still had a lingering fear in his heart. He turned around and saw Gu Yue standing in front of Tuoba Yu 'er. Realization dawned on him and he heaved a long sigh of relief. He walked up to Dugu Ningke and raised the Vajra Demon Subduing Pestle. He shouted,"You're a fellow full of evil. How can you have such a day! I'm going to enforce justice on behalf of the heavens and sacrifice you..."
Yuwen Tuo suddenly shouted,"Wait a minute, Brother Zhang-please don't kill her first!"”He staggered and walked to Dugu Ningke's side. The crowd also surrounded him. Yuwen Tuo hesitated for a moment, then bent down and asked,""Lady Dugu…I still don't understand one thing. I want to ask you. When you told me about the Babel Path, you knew that I would use it to ascend the Red Penetrating Star and stop the Devil World from descending…Why did you tell me this method?”
Dugu Ningke was on the verge of death. He whispered,""So what if you know the way to Babel?……The Path of Babel can allow you to reach the Red Cross Star and pierce through the enchantment of the Divine Lands…As long as I try my best to stop you from collecting all the Divine Artifacts, I will win!”
Yuwen Tuo pondered for a moment and said," I finally understand. Thank you. I have one last question for you. I watched you grow up. When did you become the subordinate of the Western Demon King?"”
" I originally belonged to the Devil World," Dugu Ningke said." Seventeen years ago, the King sent me from the West to this strange land.”
Yuwen Tuo thought to himself," Although this Miss Dugu has done many evil things, she has gone through many hardships as a woman. She has traveled thousands of miles to the Central Plains. She is alone in a foreign land. She can hold on until the last moment. It is really admirable." He couldn't help but sigh.
" Lord Yuwen," Dugu Ningke said with tears in his eyes," if you want to kill me, then kill me. There's no need to talk so much nonsense. I, Dugu Ningke, will be satisfied if I can die in your hands!" Why say so much…"
Yuwen Tuo hesitated." I won't kill you with my own hands, but you can tell me your last wish. I, Yuwen Tuo, promise to fulfill it for you."
Dugu Ningke didn't believe him. He shook his head and said,"" If you want to kill…then hurry up and do it…" Yuwen Tuo said,""Lady Dugu, please believe me. I, Yuwen Tuo, have always been a man of my word. As long as it doesn't go against my principles, I can agree to anything!”
Dugu Ningke was excited. He thought for a while and said,""Really? You, you're really willing to help me…fulfill my wish?”Yuwen Tuo nodded.”
Dugu Ningke hesitated for a moment, then choked,""I…I miss my hometown so much! After I die…please, please take me…back to my distant hometown…"
Yuwen Tuo didn't hesitate and said,"Okay, I promise you!"”
" Thank you, Lord Yuwen." Dugu Ningke smiled and said," I hope that I can become an ordinary girl when I reincarnate in the future!" At that time, I can do whatever I really want to do! "I can also…like the person I like…" Yuwen Tuo felt sad when he heard that.
Gu Yue walked forward and shook her head slowly."Lady Dugu…as a member of the Devil World, you have a strong Devil World aura. Even if I reincarnate, I'm afraid I can only reincarnate in the Demon Realm..."
"Oh…" Dugu Ningke was disappointed.
"But I have a method that can prevent you from being contaminated by the demonic aura even if you're in the demonic realm. Are you willing to give it a try?" Gu Yue asked.”
" As long as I can leave the Demon Realm," Dugu Ningke said," I, I'm willing to try anything…"
Gu Yue thought for a moment and said," Alright then. I'll help you this once for Yuwen Tuo's sake. Your life is about to end. I'll seal your soul into this Fuxi Zither. After ninety-nine years, your wish will come true!"”
"Fuxi Zither…" Dugu Ningke replied.
"Yes, the Fuxi Zither has the ability to control one's soul. It can cleanse all the demonic nature in your soul and turn you into a child!" Gu Yue replied. A hundred years later, when you reincarnate in the Demon Realm, you will be as pure as white silk. The power of the Fuxi Zither will also protect you forever, so that you will never be contaminated by any power of the Demon Realm again…"
Dugu Ningke smiled and said,"" Thank you…Thank…Thank you…" He slowly closed his eyes and died. Everyone was silent. Although they had defeated the culprit who had harmed the people of the Central Plains, they did not know whether to be happy or sad. Instead, they felt that fate was unpredictable. After a while, Gu Yue cast a spell and sealed Dugu Ningke's soul in the Fuxi Zither.
Yuwen Tuo held the Fuxi Zither with one hand and sighed,""Princess Ning Ke…please rest in peace! I promise you that I will bring your soul back to your hometown in the far west.”"Immortal, Yuwen Tuo thanks you for your help!"”
"There's no need to be so polite. You've sacrificed a lot along the way." Consider this a small reward for your sacrifice!”
Zhang Lie stood alone at the side and sighed."To be honest, although this Lady Dugu is hateful, she is also worthy of admiration! It reminded me of the difficult times when I was young and ventured into the desert alone!”
"Alright," Gu Yue said,"the power of the formation is almost fully accumulated. We are about to begin the seal…please do as I say.”Everyone agreed and surrounded him. Gu Yue turned to look at Yuwen Tuo."Young Master Yuwen…why is your face so pale? Are you alright?”" Thank you for your concern, Immortal," Yuwen Tuo said." I'm fine…If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to hold on until the array ends!"”
"That's good. I'm worried about your and Miss Xiaoxue's stamina!" Gu Yue said.”Just as they were talking, a loud bang suddenly came from afar. The earth shook and the mountains shook. The crystals above their heads fell one after another. Everyone hurriedly dodged.
"What, what's going on?" Zhang Lie asked in shock. --”" Oh no!" Yuwen Tuo saw the situation and said anxiously," Someone is destroying the central pillar!" If this continued, before the seal ended, Chi Guan would collapse first!”
"But how could there be other people in the Heaven Realm? Could it be Princess Ning Ke's two maids?" Chen Jingchou asked.”
"Oh no, if that's really the case, then all our efforts will be in vain!" Yuwen Tuo said.”
"Childe Chen, Brother Zhang Lie, the two of you hurry to the central pillar immediately and stop them!" Gu Yue turned around.”Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie agreed in unison. They took a deep breath, raised their weapons, and hurried back.
After a meal, they could already see the cave entrance of the central pillar in the distance. The two of them were about to rush over when they suddenly heard footsteps behind them. Someone was rushing over. She turned around and saw that it was Tuoba Yu 'er.
"Why are you here again?" Zhang Lie asked. Tuoba Yu 'er said," Brother-in-law, what are you talking about? You guys saved me, but I haven't repaid everyone yet!"”At this moment, her feet were shaking even more. Zhang Lie was unwilling to argue with her. Time was tight, so the three of them rushed to the Scarlet Pillar together.
He saw a person standing next to the pillar, waving his palms and slamming them hard on the pillar. The pillar was already broken, shaking and on the verge of collapse. When the three of them got closer to take a look, they were all shocked.
Chen Jingchou shouted,"Master!" Chen Fu turned his body around. His eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was ferocious."Wahahaha, don't even think about completing the Nine-Five Formation! This old master will stop you even if it costs me my life…"
Chen Jingchou hurriedly took a few steps forward and said,"Master, what…what happened to you?”
"Princess Ning Ke gave me a Western Divine Fruit! This old man only ate half of it, and I felt my strength surge like a spring. My old injuries were all gone, and I looked like a new person…Haha!”Chen Jingchou and Zhang Lie turned pale with fright.
Chen Jingchou walked up to Chen Fu and said,""Master, Princess Dugu is a female demon general from the west. She gave you the fruit of Satan! Don't eat it!"
Chen Fu's body swayed left and right. With a wave of his right hand, he pushed Chen Jingchou back a few steps and shouted,""Master, Master! Who is your master? In your eyes, do you still have this old master? You only treat this old man as an old and disabled person!”
"Master, there's no such thing!" Chen Jingchou hurriedly said. Let me explain…"
"You unfilial thing, what else do you want to explain?" Chen Fu shouted. Listen carefully to your father! How dare you forget about your country's hatred and family feud, and even help that bastard Yuwen to do evil…Today, this old man will completely sever the relationship between master and disciple with you!”
When Chen Jingchou heard this, it was as if he had been struck by lightning on a clear day. He fell to his knees with tears in his eyes and said,""Master, please don't be like this! Disciple, disciple…"
" You're right!" Chen Fu turned around and said loudly," This old man will eat the remaining half of the fruit now. From now on, I don't need to look up to you anymore!"”
Chen Jingchou shouted,"Master, don't-" He flew forward. Chen Fu raised his left hand and blocked Chen Jingchou. He had already swallowed half of the Satan's Fruit. He felt that his entire body was filled with strength and that his entire body was about to explode. Chen Jingchou hurriedly rushed forward and hugged Chen Fu's legs. He cried,""Master, don't, don't eat it! Hurry, spit it out!"
Chen Fu had already lost his consciousness. With a swing of his right leg, Chen Jingchou was sent flying and fell heavily into the crystal pillar. With a few cracking sounds, he broke several crystal pillars that were as thick as bowls. Chen Jingchou spat out a mouthful of blood, his clothes turning red. Tuoba Yu 'er hurriedly went over to help her up. Chen Fu threw his head back and laughed wildly. His face was fiery red, and his eyes seemed to be spewing blood. His expression was ferocious. The veins on his body were exposed, his muscles were bulging, and his entire body was black. It was extremely terrifying. After a burst of laughter, he turned around and destroyed the pillar with all his might, causing the ground to tremble.
"Brother Chou, your master is crazy!" Zhang Lie shouted. We have to stop him!" Chen Jingchou struggled to his feet and said,"" Big Brother Zhang, I…" The situation was urgent, and Zhang Lie could not care less. With a loud shout, he raised the iron pestle and struck at Chen Fu's back. Chen Fu did not turn his head. He swung his left hand backward with great force and struck Zhang Lie's chest. Zhang Lie was sent flying back several meters and fell to the ground, blood oozing out of the corner of his mouth.
"Big Brother Zhang-" Chen Jingchou said in shock.
"Brother Chou, hurry up and stop your master!" Zhang Lie endured the pain and said. What are you still hesitating about?"
Chen Fu had eaten the Satan's Fruit, and his strength had multiplied. He was still destroying the pillars like a madman. Chen Jingchou felt extremely conflicted and said,""I…I…"
Zhang Lie shouted," Your master has gone mad. Only by defeating him can we truly free him. Don't you understand?”
Chen Jingchou was still hesitating when the ground suddenly shook violently. The pillar was about to collapse completely. Chen Jingchou gritted his teeth and drew his sword.""Master…disciple, disciple has to let you down!”
Bending his knees, he leaped up and used the most powerful technique of the Wood Elephant Art, Autumn Scythe Blade. The blade turned into streaks of green light and stabbed at Chen Fu. Chen Fu roared and turned around to block. Zhang Lie also struggled to get up and attacked together with Tuoba Yu 'er. A dark red blood cloud suddenly gushed out of Chen Fu's palm and swept over, instantly knocking the three of them to the ground. Zhang Lie hurriedly leaped up and used Winter Clouds Penetrating the Top. The cold air came down from above and attacked Chen Fu like an avalanche. Chen Fu raised his right hand and grabbed the front end of the iron pestle. With a wave, Zhang Lie was thrown out along with the pestle. Zhang Lie did a somersault in the air and fell heavily on the ground with a bang. He spat out a mouthful of blood and felt that all his bones were about to break. The pain was unbearable and he couldn't get up for a while.
Tuoba Yu 'er stretched out her palms and used the Nine Tribulations Nirvana to attack. In an instant, light shot out in all directions in the cave, making it difficult for people to breathe. Chen Fu did not block. He straightened his body and laughed maniacally. He allowed Tuoba Yu 'er's palms to hit his chest, but he did not retreat at all. Suddenly, he roared loudly and struck out with his palm, sending Tuoba Yu 'er flying. Tuoba Yu 'er's back had just touched the ground. Chen Fu followed suit and leaped up, stretching his leg to step on Tuoba Yu 'er's abdomen. Tuoba Yu 'er hurriedly rolled away. With a thud, a cloud of mud and dust rose from the ground and sank a foot deep.
Chen Jingchou hurriedly used a Black Snow Whirlwind to stab at Chen Fu. Chen Fu raised his right hand and grabbed the blade. The long sword seemed to be clamped by an iron clamp, unable to move forward even half an inch. Chen Jingchou urged his internal energy, and frosty Qi rushed toward Chen Fu through the tip of his sword like ten thousand galloping horses. Chen Fu gathered his strength to resist. Blood gradually seeped out of his palm and flowed down the blade. Tuoba Yu 'er used all her strength to strike Chen Fu's back. Chen Fu did not turn around. With a loud bang, Tuoba Yu 'er felt her palm hit an iron wall. She felt a sharp pain in her palm as the force of her palm struck back. The blood in her chest churned and she spat out a mouthful of blood. She hurriedly took a few steps back and sat on the ground.
Chen Fu and Chen Jingchou each urged their strength. Blood dripped from the hilts of their swords onto the ground like plum blossoms. Time ticked by. However, in their hearts, time seemed to have frozen. Chen Fu stared intently into Chen Jingchou's eyes. Suddenly, his body trembled slightly. He let go of his sword and waved his left palm, sending Chen Jingchou flying backward. He fell to the ground, his mouth and nose covered in blood.
Chen Fu left the three of them behind and turned around to continue striking the Scarlet Pillar. Enduring the pain, Chen Jingchou leaped up and raised his sword with both hands. He gathered all his strength in his palms and directed it to the sword. He thrust out his sword and struck with all his might. His momentum was like a surging tide, as steady as a boulder and as indestructible as iron. The tip of the sword pierced through his eyes. Chen Fu heard the sound of wind behind him, but he did not turn around. With a swoosh, the long sword pierced through Chen Fu's back and went through his chest.
Chen Jingchou let go of his sword and looked at the hilt that had entered Chen Fu's body. He did not retreat and stood there blankly, not knowing what to do. Blood gushed out of Chen Fu's wounds and splattered all over Chen Jingchou's body. Chen Fu's body swayed a few times before he slowly turned around. He looked at Chen Jingchou with a confused expression. His lips trembled slightly as if he wanted to say something, but nothing came out.
Chen Jingchou suddenly knelt on the ground and cried,""Master! Master!" Chen Fu raised his head and looked into the distance. He slowly fell back, and his body slowly turned into thousands of wisps of green smoke that dissipated with the wind.
Chen Jingchou knelt on the ground in a daze, his face covered in tears. Zhang Lie struggled to walk over and said,"Brother Chou…don't be sad! You saved the world, your master won't blame you!”At this moment, the water droplets on the ceiling of the cave fell like a drizzle onto Chen Jingchou's face.
"I've let Master down…I've let Master down…" Chen Jingchou cried.
Tuoba Yu 'er comforted him," Ah Chou…don't be sad. If you don't do this, the old master will really destroy this place!"”
Chen Jingchou burst into tears." I killed Master…I killed him!" he cried.”
"Brother Chou!" Zhang Lie sighed. The pillar has been damaged, and this place will collapse at any time. We should hurry back and complete the seal!”
"Brother-in-law…Ah Chou is feeling very sad right now. Why don't we let him calm down before leaving?" Tuoba Yu 'er said.”As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Jingchou wiped his tears with his sleeve and stood up.""No, Big Brother Zhang, Sister Yu 'Er... We'll leave now!”
"But, Ah Chou, you…" Tuoba Yu 'er said.
"For Master, I must seal the crack in the barrier!" Chen Jingchou raised his head. Stop the invasion of demons because I'm the disciple of Chen Fu's master!”
Zhang Lie patted Chen Jingchou's shoulder and said,""I understand. Old Master Chen sacrificed himself for the sake of the world…Let's go, Brother Chou!”
Not long after, the three of them returned to the Scarlet Penetration Core. Gu Yue saw that Chen Jingchou was covered in blood and asked,"What's wrong? Was she Dugu Ningke's maid? Why are the tremors still continuing?"
"No, it's not," said Zhang Lie. He then told Gu Yue what had happened. "I see…" Gu Yue sighed."It's a pity. I didn't expect such a thing to happen."”
" I'm sorry, Childe Chen," Yuwen Tuo said." There has always been a misunderstanding between me and your teacher. I offer you my deepest apologies!"”
" Please don't worry about me," Chen Jingchou said." For Master's sake, we must seal the crack in the barrier!"”
"Young Master Chen is right!" Gu Yue said. The formation is ready. There's not much time left. Let's hurry up and start the lost formation!”Yuwen Tuo and Zhang Lie also stood in the formation.
"Ah Chou, are you alright?" Tuoba Yu 'er asked.”
"Don't worry, Sister Yu 'er. No matter what, I'm still Master Chen Fu's disciple!”The two of them also walked into the array.
Everyone took their positions. Gu Yue waved her right hand, and the Lost Formation activated. A golden light shot out and everyone closed their eyes. The red line in the sky gradually closed, and the black shadow slowly moved out of the sun's surface. The dazzling sunlight once again sprinkled over the land of the Nine Prefectures. The Divine Prefecture was clear and peaceful, as if nothing had happened.
A ray of red light shot down from the sky and headed straight for the top of Heaven Ascension Tower. The Heaven Ascension Tower collapsed and turned into thousands of pieces.
Chen Jingchou only felt his body being tossed up and down in the waves, and his head felt dizzy. A moment later, his eyes suddenly lit up. He was standing in a boundless, snow-white place. A voice shouted,"Jingchou, come and save me! Master is in so much pain..."
Chen Jingchou was shocked. He drew his sword and said,""Master…where are you? I'm coming to save you!" Looking around, there was only white light in front of him. There was no one there. Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat. He looked at the sword in his hand and asked curiously,"Eh…what am I doing? Why am I holding a sword in my hand?”"Brother Chen…" Chen Jingchou turned around and saw Yu Xiaoxue standing several feet away." Xiaoxue?"
"Brother Chen, you still remember me," Yu Xiaoxue lowered her head and said,"That means you have already…"
Chen Jingchou scratched his head." Little Xue, what are you talking about? I don't have a master."”
"Brother Chen, you really don't remember the old master?" Yu Xiaoxue asked. The old master who raised you from a young age, taught you books, and taught you martial arts?”
Chen Jingchou asked curiously," Xiaoxue, what's wrong with you? I was an orphan since I was young. I never knew any martial arts. You know that, right?"”
"Really, Brother Chen?" Yu Xiaoxue asked.……”
Chen Jingchou said," It's good to see that you're alright. I've been worried about you. Will you be safe?!"”
Yu Xiaoxue knelt on the ground and cried,"Brother Chen…Actually, I came to say goodbye to you! My strength is about to be exhausted, and I can't hold on any longer.”
"What…what did you say, Xiaoxue?" Chen Jingchou asked in shock.”
"Being able to be with Brother Chen and Sister Tuoba was the happiest time of my life…I will never forget it!" Yu Xiaoxue said. Thank you…Brother Chen and Sister Tuoba must leave Chiguan safely!”Suddenly, a white light flashed, and the entire white world and Yu Xiaoxue disappeared.
"Little Xue!" Chen Jingchou shouted. Little Xue!" Suddenly, he felt dizzy and fell to the ground.
Gu Yue, Yuwen Tuo, and Zhang Lie walked up the hill and looked at the ruins of the Heaven Ascension Tower from afar.
" I can't believe it!" Zhang Lie exclaimed." We actually succeeded in sealing the crack in the sky. All of this is like a dream!"”
Yuwen Tuo turned around and said," Brother Zhang, thank you for sacrificing your dream to be my guardian and help me complete the seal!"”
"Brother Yuwen is too polite!" Zhang Lie said.”
"But in the end, Miss Xiaoxue's spiritual power was exhausted and she returned to her original form. It's truly a pity!" Gu Yue said.”
Zhang Lie sighed." Sigh... I think Brother Chou and Yu 'er are the saddest. After all, Miss Xiaoxue had been with them all the way and had gone through hardships together." The three of them turned around and saw Chen Jingchou and Tuoba Yu' er kneeling on the grass in front of the hill.
There was a sparkling and translucent round stone in front of them. Tuoba Yu 'er cried,"Ah Chou, it's all my fault!" "Xiaoxue is like this because of me…" Chen Jingchou was also sad. Tuoba Yu 'er sobbed a few times and whispered," Ah Chou…I want to play a song for Little Xue!”He slowly picked up the pipa and began to play it gently. The melody was poignant and melodious, moving people to tears.
Chen Jingchou was unable to suppress his sadness. Suddenly, he felt a flash in front of his eyes. In a blur, he had returned to that snow-white world. He looked up and saw Yu Xiaoxue standing a dozen feet away. Chen Jingchou shouted loudly,"Little Xue!" He sprinted forward. A long crack suddenly appeared on the ground. It was dozens of feet wide and bottomless, separating the two of them from each other.
Chen Jingchou ran to the crack and fell to the ground, shouting,""Little Xue, what, what's going on? You, are you okay?"
"Brother Chen, I don't know where you are, but I can feel that Brother Chen is nearby…" Yu Xiaoxue knelt on the ground and said.
"Little Xue?" Chen Jingchou was shocked.”"Don't worry, I'll definitely go and save you!"”As he spoke, he looked down and wanted to think of a way.
"Brother Chen, don't waste your energy." Yu Xiaoxue said. I can't see or hear right now…Brother Chen, please listen to me quietly!”
"Little Xue, I'm listening!" Chen Jingchou said.”
"I'm so happy to be able to meet Brother Chen and Sister Tuoba. I'm so happy…I really miss those days!" Yu Xiaoxue said with tears in her eyes.”
"Little Xue!" Chen Jingchou shouted.
" I want to give Brother Chen a gift in the end," Yu Xiaoxue said with tears in her eyes." Although it will take me 600 years to reincarnate as a human again, I'm really happy to give Brother Chen this gift!"”
"Little Xue, I don't want any presents. Don't do anything stupid, Little Xue!" Chen Jingchou said anxiously.”
"Brother Chen…you and Sister Tuoba must be happy together forever!" Yu Xiaoxue said. " Then we…farewell forever…" He clasped his hands together and stood up. He bowed slightly to Chen Jingchou, and a few tears fell from his eyes. With a flash of white light, he disappeared from the world.
Chen Jingchou shouted,"Little Xue!" He threw himself to the edge of the crack and knelt on the ground, crying,"" Snowy, you're so silly. I don't want any gifts. I just want to see you again in 60 years..." She was already sobbing. "Jingchou, why are you crying? How did I teach you?"”
Chen Jingchou turned around. It was Chen Fu."Master?"
Chen Fu walked a few steps closer and said,"Jingchou…I sincerely thank you!" You have finally freed me from this-I am about to go on a long journey now…No matter what path you choose in the future, you must live well and happily, understand?”
"Yes, Master!" Chen Jingchou replied. Chen Fu nodded and turned to leave.
" Master…" Chen Jingchou shouted as he watched Chen Fu's thin back gradually shrink and drift away into the distance.
It was said that a day in heaven was equivalent to a year in the human world. Chen Jingchou and his group left Planet Red Cross and returned to the earth. Ten years later, the war at the end of the Sui Dynasty had ended. It was the Great Tang's Martial Virtue Era, and peace had returned to China.
The matter was over, and everyone took their leave. Gu Yue brought the Kongtong Seal and Pangu Axe back to Celestial Mountain Island and asked Old Man Ran to rebuild the youthfulness enchantment for the Di Tribe. Zhang Lie returned to the northern plains and found his wife, Yue 'er, who had been waiting for him for ten years. The two of them traveled the world together, carefree and free.
When Chen Jingchou and Tuoba Yu 'er returned to Mount Zhongnan, the two of them guarded Chen Fu's cenotaph and worshipped the Nüwa Stone for life. They cultivated and read, and were loyal to justice. They were famous as immortal and chivalrous couples.
Yuwen Tuo believed that he had committed a grave sin and insisted that he could not forgive himself. He chose to exile himself and took Dugu Ningke's soul to the west. On the day of his journey to the west, Chen Jingchou and Tuoba Yu 'er sent him off. They came to the bank of the Wei River in the west of Chang' an City. There were weeping willows on the bank, which were green and swaying in the wind. The scenery was beautiful. Chen Jingchou set down a few tables and took out a jug of fine wine. He drank three cups with Yuwen Tuo as a farewell gesture. Before leaving, Chen Jingchou took off the Lianyao Flask from his waist and gave it to Yuwen Tuo. Yuwen Tuo also gave the Xuanyuan Sword to Chen Jingchou to commemorate their friendship.
Six hundred years later-
At the foot of Mount Zhongnan, the morning fog was misty, the forest was dense, and wildflowers were in full bloom. A beautiful white-haired fairy stepped on the green grass and brushed away the dew on the branches. She came to the ancient tomb of a swordsman couple. He placed his hands on his heart, closed his eyes, and lowered his head to offer flowers…
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