Master Qi Peng's words reminded Ye Ling of how he had appeared to stop her from returning to that world, because the outcome would have been the same: being killed. Then she was reborn.
She never expected that while she was being reborn on the other side, this world was also being reborn. However, very few people knew that she had been reborn, and Lin Lan was one of those few who knew that she had been reborn.
Ye Ling couldn't help but begin to suspect that Lin Lan and the lonely soul that possessed her body were both arranged by the enemy that Master Qi Peng had mentioned.
Yes, that's very likely.
Master Qi Peng continued, "Miss Ye, the abbot instructed me that after you arrive here, he would especially remind you that your last life-or-death tribulation in this world will be this year."
A life-or-death ordeal?
Ye Ling recalled what the Taoist priest had told Ye Jingyan and the others in her dream: that she would face three major life-and-death tribulations, the last of which would occur when she turned 20.
She just turned 20 a couple of days ago!
Ye Ling's heart skipped a beat.
The greatest life-or-death tribulation is about to arrive, but she herself does not know exactly when this tribulation will occur, nor what will cause her to fall into this life-or-death tribulation.
"Did the abbot tell you what the trigger for my life-or-death tribulation was? Did he tell you approximately when I would experience it? Was the misfortune that befalls my family also because of me?"
Master Qi Peng shook his head slightly: "I'm sorry, the abbot and the others can only predict up to this year. If they want to predict more specific details, they will be hindered and will be attacked."
"Based on calculations, our patriarch and the abbot have already paid a heavy price this year. As for the changes in your family, I know nothing of them."
Ye Ling's expression was grave: "I'm sorry, I've caused you trouble."
Master Qi Peng said, "Miss Ye, the last person who should apologize is you. If it weren't for you, this world would continue to collapse."
Our ancestor said that they were destined for this calamity, and even without your appearance, other factors would have led to the current situation.
Ye Ling didn't dwell on the topic, but instead asked him, "Daoist Master knows I have magical artifacts, so does that mean you also know I have a spatial artifact?"
"nature."
Master Qi Peng explained, "We only know that you have this magical artifact, but we don't know any specific details."
Ye Ling asked again, "If I fail to overcome my tribulation of life and death, will my loved ones also disappear with me?"
Master Qi Peng looked at her and said, “Their life and death are in your hands. If you live, they live. If you die, they die. As for why this is so, neither I nor my ancestor know.”
Ye Ling frowned: "Are they from the same place as me?"
Master Qipeng suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, followed by a violent cough.
Ye Ling quickly tried to soothe him, but Daoist Qi Peng still slowly collapsed. He said, "Miss Ye, there's no need to panic. This humble Daoist has just revealed too much information and suffered a backlash."
Ye Ling pursed her lips and remained silent, instead using her divine power to try and save Daoist Qi Peng. However, she discovered with despair that even her divine power could not save his life.
Master Qi Peng said, "Don't waste your time, let me finish. Your loved ones' information is covered up by a mysterious force, and we can't deduce it."
Ye Ling quickly asked, "Now that I'm in the capital, what do you want me to do?"
Master Qi Peng said, "Protect the capital city. The capital city is the location of our national spirit and cannot be destroyed."
"Alright, I will protect the capital. Anything else?"
Master Qi Peng coughed up blood again. His eyelids kept closing. He said with difficulty, "The abbot is still alive, but we can only deduce that he is in a bad situation. We don't know his exact location, only that he is in the northwest. We hope that Miss Ye can help us find the abbot."
Ye Ling nodded quickly: "Okay, I will definitely find the abbot."
Master Qi Peng's breath began to weaken. He said, "Natural disasters and strange creatures are all caused by external forces. Our enemies have never been our compatriots. Only by eliminating external forces can we overcome this disaster."
Seeing that he was vomiting blood, Ye Ling quickly called out to the outside, "Daoist Zeyu, come quickly."
Master Zeyu and Ye Jingyan quickly appeared in the room. When Master Zeyu saw Master Qipeng like this, he immediately knelt down on one knee and transferred spiritual power to him.
He said in a heavy tone, "Brother Dao, when we get there, tell the Ancestral Masters that I am incompetent and failed to protect Lingzhen. When I get there, I will definitely accept the punishment."
Master Qi Peng forced a weak smile and said, "Alright, I will convey your message, brother. Brother, about the temple... about that..."
"Stop talking, I don't want to hear it."
Master Qi Peng chuckled, glanced at the three of them, and then slowly closed his eyes.
......
Master Qipeng left. Although none of the three cried, a somber atmosphere permeated the air.
Ye Jingyan had overheard their conversation, and now his eyes were fixed on Ye Ling, unable to suppress his worry.
He didn't overhear on purpose; rather, his mental strength was now extremely powerful, and since their conversation wasn't protected by any barriers, he naturally overheard it.
*
The three of them handled Master Qipeng's funeral arrangements. Only after the grave was completed did Master Zeyu speak: "His mission was to wait for Miss Ye to appear and inform her about Miss Ye."
He could reveal information about Miss Ye, or each calculation would shorten his lifespan, which led to his untimely death.
He looked at Ye Ling: "Miss Ye, I am not blaming you, but I want to tell you that we have sacrificed far too much for the sake of this world and to preserve the spirit of our nation."
This time, we must fight with all our might to turn the tide.
Ye Ling gazed at the tomb before her: "I will do my best to protect the capital. But Daoist, using formations to protect the capital is not the best way. It's not only a waste of manpower and energy, but it also weakens the capital. Let's remove the formations."
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