Xiao Yuhan was slightly taken aback and remained silent for a long time. Other people's lives always sounded like stories. Once upon a time, there was a girl in his heart as pure as moonlight. But now they were no longer in the same world. Was this life, which occupied someone else's body, still his own? Or should he try to live his own life?
The system hadn't bothered him for a long time, but he knew that didn't mean the system wouldn't bother him. Although the Heavenly Sword Sect only existed in the story, weren't the upright and heroic sect leader, the aloof and proud but righteous senior brother Liu Jiantang, the cold and beautiful third senior sister, and the cute but scheming junior sister all real people with flesh and blood?
And that little girl Bai Yao, she probably trusts me from the bottom of her heart now, right? Do you really think I could do those evil things that are consistent with the original work?
Looking at myself now, the most fundamental problem is that I haven't really considered myself a part of this world. What I should do and what I want to do don't seem so clear. This time, I met Jiang Ruoning. Although she is a young girl and doesn't have much experience in the world, she knows that her lifelong pursuit is to find a soulmate to grow old with in the mountains. She also dares to take action to pursue everything she wants.
Han Xiong left home for half his life because of his obsession, and even now he is still struggling with that obsession. Wasn't Bai Yuanzhou also doing such hurtful things for the sake of an obsession? These people are pitiful and lamentable, but they are all flesh and blood, truly living.
Xiao Yuhan couldn't help but sigh, it was time for him to do something for himself. Didn't "it" want him to die? Then he would find a way to kill "it" first. Didn't the system want him to do this and that? No way! He would live according to his own will, but it seemed that dealing with the system was not so easy.
Xiao Yuhan recalled the system's description of itself as something akin to the will of Heaven. This gave him some ideas. However, until then, he could only remain patient; overthinking was pointless, and he would proceed one step at a time.
But from that moment on, he had decided to confront these two most dangerous forces. Although he was still afraid, his thoughts were different this time.
Xiao Yuhan no longer acts simply to survive; he acts for the people he cares about in this world.
After a long time, they arrived at the Kunlun Immortal Sect. The mountain gate here was no less impressive than that of the Heavenly Sword Sect. It was covered in frost and snow all year round, with snow-covered mountain paths. Pine trees and plum trees stood alone on the snow-covered mountain peaks on both sides. Upon entering, a huge martial arts arena stood with an ancient statue. It looked like a human but its appearance and gender were unclear. It resembled a proud sword immortal, standing alone under the sky, gazing at the distant starry river.
Han Xiongjian and Xiao Yuhan glanced at the stone statue of the sword immortal and immediately said, "My father told me that this statue is a tribute to the first sword immortal of the human race, who fought alone against the immortal and demon realms and all the gods and Buddhas in human form, creating eternal peace for the human race. The disciples of Kunlun Immortal Sect take it as their responsibility to maintain peace in the world, so this stone statue is the faith of our Kunlun Immortal Sect."
Xiao Yuhan stared at the stone statue, an indescribable emotion welling up within him. After sighing, he shook his head and stared at Han Xiong, saying, "Our Kunlun Immortal Sect? Are you feeling apprehensive about returning home, or do you genuinely want to go back to the sect?"
Han Xiong was taken aback, then gave a disdainful sneer, shook his head, and said nothing more.
After entering the sect, Qin Yuejiao instructed that Xiao Yuhan be entertained, and then took Han Xiong to the sect's ancestral hall.
Xiao Yuhan didn't go with them, but instead went to find Bai Yao, who was with Jiang Ruoning, and the two were chatting casually.
Upon seeing her master return, Bai Yao quickly stood up to greet him, "Master! Are you alright?"
"What could possibly be wrong with your teacher?"
"Just now... Yao'er heard the sounds of fighting down the mountain, so she was a little worried."
At this moment, a girl in green robes stepped forward and bowed to Xiao Yuhan, "Immortal Xiao, may I ask... was Brother Han with you before?"
Xiao Yuhan thought for a moment and said, knowing that the girl was worried about Han Xiong, after all, he had saved her life. She immediately said, "It's okay, he came back with me and should be worshipping at the ancestral hall of the Kunlun Immortal Sect now."
"Brother Han is actually a disciple of the Kunlun Immortal Sect?"
"That was true before, but don't bring it up here, it'll cause him trouble."
After saying that, Xiao Yuhan looked at Bai Yao and said, "Let's go, girl, let's get ready to go back!"
Bai Yao said goodbye to Jiang Ruoning and then followed behind Xiao Yuhan.
The master and disciple walked out of the side hall, intending to greet Sect Master Qin. Qin Yuejiao was in the sect's ancestral hall at the time. Xiao Yuhan thought it was only right for the Heavenly Sword Sect to offer incense to the ancestors of the Kunlun Immortal Sect on behalf of the sect, so he went directly to her.
But as soon as he arrived, he saw Han Xiong and Qin Yuejiao arguing about something. Xiao Yuhan felt that he had come at the wrong time. He was about to turn around and leave, but the two had already noticed him, and it seemed that it would be inappropriate to leave now.
"What are you two arguing about here? Isn't this your ancestral hall? Aren't you afraid of disrespecting your ancestors?"
Qin Yuejiao gave a soft snort and remained silent.
Han Xiong seemed unwilling to say more, and then changed the subject, saying, "Brother Xiao, are you preparing to leave?"
Xiao Yuhan nodded. "The Heavenly Sword Sect's Grand Assembly is in two years. I still need to train my disciple more. Besides, we've already obtained the Azure Water Pearl. What's the point of staying here?"
At this moment, a woman in a light blue dress, standing not far away, frowned slightly and said, "Our Kunlun Immortal Sect will also attend the Heavenly Sword Sect's sect assembly this time, for the purpose of establishing the Dao Alliance. Moreover, the reason we plan to establish the Dao Alliance this time is also for the sake of the Demon Disciples. If I hadn't seen you fighting that demon fox today, I would never have believed that there were such strong individuals among the Demon Disciples. So... Uncle, you should return to the Heavenly Sword Sect. As long as you are willing to come back, I even have a way to overcome all opposition and push you to the position of sect leader!"
Han Xiong snorted, "Are you crazy? Everyone in the world knows the name of the Sword Demon. I already find it absurd that you want me to return to the Kunlun Immortal Sect, let alone make me the sect leader. Do you want to ruin the Kunlun Immortal Sect's thousand-year-old reputation?"
Qin Yuejiao shook her head. "Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. I am but a woman, yet I have the courage to stand up for you against all odds. Why are you unwilling to face your own heart? Just now you were thinking of protecting the reputation of the Kunlun Immortal Sect, proving that you have the sect in your heart. Although you have killed many people in the martial world over the years, I know that many of them deserved to die. You are at most unruly, but you can't be considered extremely wicked!"
"Qin Yuejiao, public opinion is a fearsome thing... I hope you won't harm the Kunlun Immortal Sect because of your stupidity!" Han Xiong remained unmoved, while Xiao Yuhan's expression became solemn.
He had heard his senior brother, the sect leader, mention the arrangements for the Heavenly Sword Sect's upcoming sect conference once. At the time, he thought it was the work of the Demonic Sect, but now that he thinks about it, the only thing that could make the righteous path of the world take it so seriously is the Demonic Sect.
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