Chapter 63 The night moon shines long and serene, the heart yearns for a glimpse of its radiant light…

Li Qingyun spoke resolutely, her eyes blazing with intensity, her words filled with unwavering seriousness.

He said he wanted to break the predetermined fate and use Li Hongyi to prove his faith in abandoning heaven.

Li Hongyi believed it.

He had seen that look before. In countless cycles of reincarnation, Li Qingyun always looked at Li Tiansheng with that same unwavering gaze from their opposing positions.

Through countless years, what remains unchanged is the character forged from the depths of each person's heart, and even more so, their unwavering determination and pursuit.

The more powerful a cultivator is, the more likely they are to eventually walk the same path.

However, Li Hongyi did not approach Li Qingyun in order to get things back on track.

He also wanted to see how bizarre the world could become, and he also hoped that one day Li Tiansheng could be freed from the darkness and truly step into a free world.

Guanwu Continent was bound by too many fates and had long since become a half-dead ruin. But Li Hongyi wanted to help, even though every time he tried, he only received Li Tiansheng's cold looks and "meddling." Even though he would have to say goodbye to Guanwu completely the day the transformation was successful... he still hoped that Li Tiansheng could succeed.

For no other reason than to end a long night.

But each time, the price was that he closed his eyes while Li Tiansheng opened them.

If possible, Li Hongyi also wants to live a good life and enjoy a life that belongs to her.

But where does life come from in tools?

He has limited time to spend with people, limited time to wander the world, and even limited skills he has learned from his original form.

Death was his inevitable end, and returning to darkness was his destiny.

But then a pair of fiery eyes rushed over, and the owner of those eyes arrogantly declared that he would spare his life this time.

Li Hongyi was struggling internally, but she still couldn't bring herself to say no.

Li Tiansheng was searching for hope to change the outcome, but wasn't he also searching for hope?

He wasn't born wanting to stay in the dark.

How could he possibly give up hope of living?

Perhaps overjoyed, Li Hongyi suddenly burst into laughter, his eyes almost glistening with tears.

He uttered the words he had said countless times before: "I wish you success."

Only the person receiving the blessing has changed.

But Li Qingyun's serious and prepared demeanor aroused Li Hongyi's desire. His nature was hard to change, and he was determined to provoke this upright gentleman.

He summoned a phantom butterfly, and, ignoring Li Qingyun's "something's not right" gaze, sent her a message—

[Speaking so grandly, are you trying to cover up the embarrassment of being rejected? I saw it all clearly. You worked hard all day, and in the end, you still couldn't win him over, right? I told you your tricks wouldn't work. Tsk tsk, you didn't listen to your elders, and now you're paying the price.]

Li Qingyun: "..."

Li Qingyun laughed, his back teeth grinding together: "Li, Hong, Yi".

The sword flashed, stirring up a stream of pure white energy.

"You're in such a hurry to die, aren't you? I'll get you on your way right now!"

...

Chang Yubai began to look up at the sky.

Xiaoyun's bold and ambitious words, spoken without any attempt to hide them from others, naturally reached Chang Yubai's ears without any mishap.

Chang Yu blinked several times, then suddenly realized that he had never expected Xiao Yun to view Li Tiansheng in this way.

He was always afraid that Xiaoyun would follow the same path as in her previous life and fight Li Tiansheng to the death as her rival. But he didn't know why Li Qingyun was so fixated on Li Tiansheng.

In his past life, his master was too busy going out to challenge him to battles and didn't want to talk to him much when he returned. He could only assume that his master had been possessed by the plot and had gone mad, becoming a strange monster who only knew how to cause trouble for Li Tiansheng.

There's actually a set of logic behind it all.

So...it makes sense.

Master, what is the reason that makes you so persistent in confronting Li Tiansheng?

Did you know back then that this world was merely Li Tiansheng's base for becoming a god?

“…” He turned back again.

But this time, Chang Yubai did not feel flustered, nor did he hallucinate the instructions from his past life.

He had come to understand his own heart; the so-called admonitions were nothing but a shield he used to deceive himself. More than a decade of unwavering depravity had transformed into a state of profound clarity.

But when I think of my master, my heart still aches, and I still feel regret for not being able to have him.

But Master was right in some ways; one should always look forward.

Li Qingyun is always moving forward. If he dwells on the past, he might not even be able to catch up with Xiaoyun in this life.

Looking at his apprentices who were playfully fighting with Li Hongyi, he suddenly understood how much trouble it was to be a master.

He was a terrible mentor.

But he did indeed learn it from his own master.

For the first time ever, Chang Yu laughed in vain.

He laughed out loud, which made Li Qingyun and Li Hongyi, who were playing around nearby, stop at the same time and stare at him in disbelief.

Chang Yubai knew what they were shocked about, but still raised an eyebrow: "What?"

What else?

Li Hongyi wondered if he was still half asleep. He turned to look at Li Qingyun and found that the little ancestor was also annoyed and suddenly retreated.

Chang Yubai remained oblivious to her charm, saying, "I wasn't born with a blank expression."

He has suppressed his true self for a century, and now he's not even allowed to let it out when he's moved by something?

"I think you're even more doomed than me," Li Hongyi said, casting a sympathetic glance at Li Qingyun.

Li Qingyun: "Heh."

Li Qingyun: "Ha!!!"

Li Hongyi: "..." This is clearly someone holding back their anger.

He had considered that Chang Yubai would see his target clearly and then refuse to leave Qingyun, but he didn't expect Chang Yubai to be so obviously abnormal.

Is this a rejection?

This is absolutely a blatant rejection!

Li Hongyi couldn't suppress the urge to cough, but in this situation, coughing would seem like he was trying to hide something, and Li Qingyun would probably get really angry and fight him. No matter how itchy his throat was, he would have to control himself.

We've already made a scene, but time is limited, so let's get down to business first.

Li Hongyi, who had been to Chang Yubai's side, rubbed his hands together with a grin and said, "Hey buddy, can you do me a favor?"

Chang Yubai: "Said."

Li Hongyi: "The collision of Ghost Island is a big deal. I can choose not to sacrifice myself, but we have to find a way to save it, otherwise we will all be trapped here."

Chang Yubai thought it made sense, so he nodded and said, "Continue."

"Well, it's like this, the reason why Ghost Island drifted away is actually because the core used to suppress the Ghost Realm malfunctioned."

Ghost Island is different from the other six domains. The Guanwu Continent is divided into seven domains, but the Thunder Domain, Tree Domain, Snow Domain, Flame Domain, Wilderness Domain, and Heaven Domain are all clearly defined with their own borders. Only Ghost Island is invisible and intangible, existing independently in another dimension like a secluded island.

Humans and ghosts are on different paths. They say they are in different dimensions, but what real dimensional difference is there? It's just that their locations haven't overlapped yet, and there hasn't been any conflict.

However, evil spirits are attracted by the aura of living people.

The Ghost Realm has no living people and no proper cultivation paths. Evil spirits only want to cultivate by devouring living beings, so they subconsciously push their territory towards areas where living people gather. To suppress these ghostly demons that fill the city, special methods are needed.

The core of the town is the anchor used to fix the ghost domain.

With its core, the Ghost Realm, this drifting island, was firmly embedded in the vortex. No matter how strong the external attraction, the Ghost Realm would remain unmoved, standing at the very center of the vortex. Even if it did deviate, it would automatically return to the most suitable remote place.

After explaining, Li Hongyi said, "Originally, I was supposed to fill the gap in the core, but since you two are so reluctant to let me go, I cannot let you down."

"Get to the point."

"...The key is that the core needs to be replaced by someone with a ghostly aura so that Ghost Island can be restored to its original size."

And the only person in this world who can be so full of ghostly energy is the God of the Underworld.

Chang Yubai: "How was the core destroyed?"

Li Hongyi: "Haha, how would I know?"

Li Qingyun chimed in, "Since you know the God of the Underworld can save you, why are you still going to your death?"

Li Hongyi was speechless: "Can I defeat someone at the Venerable Martial Realm?"

That's alright then.

Seeing you so fearless and arrogant in front of the God Emperor, I thought you really had the ability to fight—although Li Qingyun hadn't spoken yet, his expression had already said it all.

Li Hongyi twitched the corner of his mouth: "It's not that I haven't tried, but I've never actually fought."

With so many opportunities to try and fail, and being no fool, he naturally sought some ways to save himself. Unfortunately, the God of the Underworld's moves were unpredictable and his skills were not up to par, so he couldn't really make a name for himself.

“Ghost Island, the God of the Underworld…” Chang Yubai seemed to remember something, “I’ve heard of it.”

There's only one possibility for a name that Chang Yubai has heard of—it's an elite boss that Li Tiansheng is meant to deal with.

Li Hongyi: "...No wonder."

Chang Yubai: "Where?"

Li Hongyi gave a location, and then saw Chang Yubai looking at Li Qingyun, remaining unmoved for a long time.

Li Hongyi: ?

Li Qingyun: "...I'll wait for you here."

After saying that, Chang Yubai set off.

No one knows a teacher better than his student, and Li Qingyun knew perfectly well what Chang Yubai was worried about.

But this person clearly said something extremely hurtful just now, and now he's acting like he's completely obedient to his disciple... Doesn't he know any better than to say something inappropriate?

"Tsk tsk tsk." Li Hongyi couldn't help but click his tongue. "It's completely over."

You'd better watch your mouth.

"What am I afraid of? You can't beat me anyway," Li Hongyi said with a smile.

However, the smile quickly faded, as Li Hongyi hadn't forgotten that the little darling in front of him was a habitual tattletale.

"Why are you suddenly jumping around so enthusiastically?" Li Qingyun glared at him. "If you want to live so much, why did you resign yourself to death so early on?"

"Who wants to die when they can live, buddy?"

Li Hongyi shrugged. Li Qingyun only saw his apparent resignation, but who knew that behind his resignation lay repeated failures?

Variables are truly wonderful things; no wonder Li Tiansheng is so fascinated by them.

Li Hongyi suddenly frowned: "There's movement."

Li Qingyun also heard it, gripped the hilt of her sword, and began to guard against the surrounding aura.

Chang Yubai's black-scaled phantom was still guarding the Gate of Hell, so there shouldn't have been any problems. But in the blink of an eye, Li Qingyun and Li Hongyi attacked the virtual giant sword at the same time.

The two attacks landed half a step away from the phantom. A wail was heard, and the ghostly masked figure was knocked to the ground, rolling around in pain.

"It smells familiar." Li Qingyun frowned.

Li Hongyi chuckled: "You smell it and it looks familiar, and I recognize it and it looks familiar to me."

The one who ambushed the Black Scale Phantom was none other than the mastermind who slipped away in the Forest of Ten Thousand Spirits.

"You were so fast last time, but this time you've become a chicken." Li Hongyi twirled his empty hand, thinking that since he was at the Ghost Envoy realm, he shouldn't need to draw his weapon, and walked straight over.

He had only taken two steps when another dark figure brushed past him and rushed toward the gates of hell.

"!!!" x2

We've fallen for their trap!

The one that was hit was a clone decoy!

It was unclear where this ghost messenger had borrowed his cultivation, but he was able to deceive Li Hongyi, who was at the peak of the Xuanwu realm. Before he could even sigh, the ghost messenger had already used all the borrowed power to blast away the black scale phantom. The enormous Zhensha Giant Sword collapsed instantly, and the Ghost Gate Pass once again emitted a damp and ghostly howl.

"I'll go in and hold them off!"

Li Hongyi flew straight into the gates of hell.

Li Qingyun followed closely behind.

Li Hongyi: ?

Li Hongyi: What are you doing here!

Li Qingyun: "That ghost is acting strangely; it's not under Yinlai's control."

"Then why are you going in!"

Without saying a word, Li Qingyun revealed his full armor, and the existence of the spirit jade instantly materialized, transforming into various rare and precious materials, magical artifacts, and other items surrounding Li Qingyun.

Li Hongyi: ……

Li Hongyi silently turned his head away.

Damn rich people.

His eyes are about to be blinded by the light!