Aftermath and the Way Home
News of the battle in the secluded valley of Longshan spread like wildfire back to Chang'an, causing a great uproar. The disappearance of the Source of Life, the absorption of the "Core of Annihilation," the dissipation of the Poet Soul, the awakening of Ming Shiyin and the terrifying strength he displayed, as well as the defeat of the Shadow Pavilion and the "Ink of the Night"... each of these events was enough to shake the court and the martial arts world.
Yao Tian and his group did not linger at Longshan. After confirming that Yi Xing was unharmed, merely in a peculiar deep sleep to digest and integrate the life and annihilation power within his body, they embarked on their return journey under the care of Master Lu Ban and Yang Yuhuan. Pei Qinhu carefully carried the still unconscious but steadily breathing Yi Xing on his back, while Gongsun Li silently guarded him from the side. Li Bai had departed gracefully after the battle, leaving behind only a meaningful glance.
Back at Yao Tian's residence in Chang'an, Bian Que had been waiting for a long time. After checking Yi Xing's condition, even his perpetually icy face showed a hint of surprise.
"His life essence has been restored, and his congenital defects have been eliminated. However, he now possesses an extremely condensed power of annihilation, which forms a delicate balance with his life force... Fortune may be a harbinger of misfortune, and misfortune may be a harbinger of fortune. His future depends on his own destiny." He left behind several prescriptions for conditioning medicine and disappeared into the shadows once more.
After adjusting his breathing, Ming Shiyin's aura returned to normal, but everyone could sense that he had become more profound after this incident, and the cinnabar mark on his forehead seemed even more crimson. He ordered Yao Tian to temporarily enter a semi-hidden state to digest what he had gained and prepare for any possible probing from various parties.
Di Renjie personally came to visit, bringing with him the Empress's concern and a veiled warning. The court was extremely wary of Ming Shiyin's final display of power, but given that Yao Tian had thwarted a conspiracy capable of destroying Chang'an, the merits and demerits canceled each other out, and they remained silent for the time being. Li Yuanfang curiously circled the sleeping Yi Xing several times, only to be glared at and driven away by Pei Qinhu.
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