The cold wind from Tianmu Mountain made everyone tighten their robes.
They were all watching, today was the day of the battle between Shen Qingyi and Yun Ye.
The cultivators from the Immortal Realm, Soul Realm and Lower Spirit Realm gathered at Tianmu Mountain.
As a place where the lower spiritual realm of the soul world and the fairy world intersect, Tianmu Mountain is naturally the most suitable place for the two sides to fight.
The two stood opposite each other.
The wind blew up their hair and robes.
Shen Qingyi held the holy sword, his black hair flying, and no emotion could be seen in his eyes.
Yunye didn't say much.
In this battle, although Shen Qingyi was ahead in cultivation, he had also reached the peak of the immortal realm.
This is the level of cultivation achieved after receiving support from many forces in the fairy world.
He also saw that the forces in the fairy world were wary of Shen Qingyi.
The moment the bell rang, the barrier of Tianmu Mountain opened.
Everyone became nervous.
Although the ripples of the barrier somewhat blocked the view from inside, they also knew that the Soul Realm and the Immortal Realm did this to prevent the power of the battle between the two from spreading to other areas of Tianmu Mountain.
It also prevents injuries to onlookers.
The sword in Yunye's hand trembled slightly.
"Qingyi, in this battle, I will go all out... using any means necessary."
Shen Qingyi frowned slightly.
"So do I."
Ah Qing, who was wrapped around Shen Qingyi's wrist, couldn't help it anymore.
"Yun Ye, what are you doing? Have you forgotten what you said to us before?! Do you... do you have any difficulties?! You... can tell us, we are all friends, we can work together to find a solution! Is the fairy world threatening you, Yun Ye... you..."
Yunye's gaze fell on the wood spirit.
He had an impression of Ah Qing.
He also remembered Wen Yinghan's Xiao Hei.
Yunye couldn't help but tighten his grip on the sword.
"Yunye, I remember, we all remember all this! If we have any misunderstandings, we should speak up. Don't take everything on your own. Silence will only deepen misunderstandings. Don't you really want us, want you and your sister to have no room for maneuver? We are friends. We used to be best partners who fought side by side! Have you forgotten all this too?"
Ah Qing was a little excited.
"Before my sister came here to fight, she also said that she wanted to hear your own thoughts and those rumors... If you explain, we..."
Yunye twitched his lips.
"You don't need to say anything more. This is my own choice. No one is threatening me, and no one or any force is forcing me."
Ah Qing was a little bit unbelievable.
Is the young man who was full of passion and vowed to protect the weak in the past really the indifferent person he is today?
"W-why?"
Ah Qing's eyes were a little red.
"These past few years have been tough for all of us. We've experienced life and death several times! But I've always remembered everyone's dreams and wishes! We clearly... don't have to live like this, but why?"
Ah Qing felt really uncomfortable.
A lot has happened over the years.
It’s not just Shen Qingyi’s suffering, suicide and rebirth…
There are many, many more!
Bei Chenyuan's fall, Huo Shen's madness, Su Jin's regret, the fall of Master Zhou Lan, Yue Xicheng's madness, Master Xianci's departure, and even Chu Jing's self-sacrifice...
And those countless compatriots!
Too many people, leaving one after another!
Things have changed!
She really cherishes the fate that has finally come to this point...
Yunye wanted to turn his face away, but he controlled his emotions.
"Why? Those past remarks were made out of the naivety of youth, but... people always change."
"The innocence of youth, turning into someone else?!"
"You can think what you want, but I won't give up."
Ah Qing felt uncomfortable and gritted his teeth, repeating what Yun Ye had said.
"I was born in humble circumstances, and I hope that one day I can become incredibly powerful, able to protect those who were once innocent and weak like me, so that they can have a pure land and survive! Are these... all fake?"
Yunye gritted his teeth and closed his eyes.
"How long are you going to be naive?! Shen Qingyi, it doesn't understand, don't you understand?!"
Yunye's eyes were a little red.
"I simply want to climb up, step by step! Those wishes and ideas, without the support of background and power, are nothing! Over the years, I've watched how the Immortal Realm has gradually oppressed the Spirit Realm. I've watched us charge forward countless times, countless times believing that light was just around the corner! But what happened?! After the bloody battle, has light triumphed?! Is what awaits us what we desire?! The blood hasn't even dried, the corpses haven't rotted, and yet there's another war!"
Yunye gritted his teeth.
"The people around me fell one after another! And I... could only watch helplessly! I watched helplessly! I thought countless times, if the Lower Spirit Realm had a background and support, we wouldn't be bullied again and again! The things we fought for with our lives have been ruined by them countless times! Chen Qingyi, when will these days... end?!"
"The Yellow Springs Secret Realm, the Sky Breakthrough Realm, the Fallen God Realm, the Central Territory War! You... me! No matter how hard we try, no matter how hard we fight, we are nothing in this tightly connected, inseparable web of forces! You succeeded once, twice, but nothing in this world is foolproof! Do you want to kill yourself again?!"
Yunye was a little excited.
"Some people are born at the pinnacle, while others are born into the dust. We all live to survive, but some live brilliantly, while others struggle in the mire despite their best efforts... I see those from powerful families who make mistakes and are put in detention centers, yet are easily released. I see those who have suffered injustice, who simply want the truth but are powerless, and who are even forced to swallow the bitter fruit, with nowhere to appeal..."
"I see people living recklessly, bullying the weak and acting with impunity. I see people casually throwing away money that some people could never acquire in their entire lives! Some people regard spirit stones as nothing, while others end up dying for just a few life-saving spirit stones... Human life, dreams, principles! In front of these things... they are nothing!"
Yunye took a deep breath.
"Only power, status, and money are the prerequisites for realizing all dreams! Without them, it will always be a dream!"
And all of this comes at a price.
He does not pursue ultimate fairness and justice, but he also understands that the power of those families is the result of the efforts of generations of people.
But... he couldn't breathe because of the injustice and oppression!
The Lower Spiritual Realm is isolated and helpless and is ostracized.
All kinds of calculations in the fairy world!
He also believed that the light would always come.
But... where is that day? How long will it take? How much more blood and corpses will be lost?
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