He simply believed that war and killing must have a reason, just like the world he once lived in, where the people would not easily wage war against anyone. Benevolence, righteousness, propriety, and trustworthiness were ingrained in the bones of everyone there and passed down through generations in their blood.
They are not afraid of enemies, but they will not bully the weak.
From the golden statue at Xiaolianhua Temple, Xiao Yuhan saw the reason why the Great Wall of Demon Resistance was built: a battle between a powerful figure and a demon made the area around Fengming Mountain unsuitable for the demon race to live in, so they just wanted a place where they could survive.
But Master Lianhua also showed great righteousness and proposed to give Xiliang to the demon race. However, whether human or demon, there will be emotions of greed, selfishness and jealousy. The demon race will also think, why do they only deserve to stay in Xiliang? Why can't they compete with the human race for the beautiful and rich Central Plains?
To some extent, this is not an irreconcilable issue, but every era needs someone to be a villain. If our ancestors were villains, they could secure more benefits for future generations.
Xiao Yuhan didn't know who was right and who was wrong, but he knew that in every era there are always some people who are willing to dedicate their lives for certain reasons, but he just hadn't found his own path yet.
However, at this moment, he was willing to do something as Xiao Yuhan to protect his sect and the interests of the human race. At least for now, he was not just trying to survive.
On the city wall, Xiao Yuhan looked at the scenery outside the Great Wall and was filled with emotion. Bai Yao had been training with Feng Xi's team and had grown very quickly. She had just left the Great Wall to carry out a mission not long ago. Although he was still worried, he thought that Bai Yao had so many ways to protect herself, plus her protagonist aura, so she should be fine.
After several months of heavy snow, the area inside and outside the Great Wall was covered in white. Today, an elder from the Demon-Suppressing Great Wall came to Xiao Yuhan's side alone.
"Master Xiao, Elder Yang's sword is still standing on the watchtower of the Great Wall. Take it with you when you return to the Heavenly Sword Sect!"
Xiao Yuhan was somewhat puzzled and asked, "This is a relic of our ancestors. Since Senior Yang has dedicated his life to fighting for the human race, why not leave this sword on the Great Wall of Demon Control?"
Xiao Yuhan knew that Senior Yang Zui had once been a member of the Heavenly Sword Sect, so they thought it best to return the item to its rightful owner.
But the elder shook his head repeatedly, “After the death of the old hero Yang, no one can use that sword anymore. A spiritual sword recognizes its master. If someone is not qualified to wield it, they cannot even get close to it. In addition, this sword has killed too many demons and has been drinking blood for many years. If it is left unattended, it may become a demon sword. Therefore, bringing it back to the Heavenly Sword Sect is the best arrangement.”
Xiao Yuhan looked at the immortal sword standing alone on the city wall in the distance. The heavy snow could not conceal its sharpness. Although it stood there so quietly, it still could not hide its restrained killing intent.
It was a real sword. Snowflakes drifting across its blade were instantly cleaved in two, but upon closer inspection, it didn't have the overtly sharp edge of the immortal swords found in sects.
This sword has accompanied Yang Zui through countless battles, and in terms of killing intent, it is far superior to any ordinary sword.
Even Junmo Sword seemed inferior in comparison.
Xiao Yuhan nodded in agreement. After all, no one could use the sword if it remained on the Demon-Suppressing Great Wall. Taking it back might help him find a truly qualified master.
The heavy snow lasted for a full six months before finally stopping. With the war over, Xiao Yuhan returned to Yangguan City and lived there for several months. Life there was rather austere, but Xiao Yuhan thoroughly enjoyed it.
The streets of Yangguang were not as bustling as Lingsu City, but the people here were very genuine. Perhaps it was because he had stayed in the otherworldly Tianjian Sect for too long that Xiao Yuhan felt that this kind of life was the most authentic.
The human touch in the mortal world is much more comfortable than in the immortal realm. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter, firewood, rice, oil, salt, a couple of ounces of rice wine, and two pounds of beef.
Street vendors hawking their wares, the enchanting melodies of brothels, children chasing and playing, street performers entertaining at the end of the long street, and when you're tired of playing, you can see the smoke rising from the chimneys of each household, the red lanterns in front of the doors that stay lit long into the night, and the women preparing dinner and waiting for their husbands to return home.
Xiao Yuhan gradually grew to like life here. He lived alone for a long time, but he always missed Bai Yao, who had not returned for a long time. Since that time he went out with Feng Xi, she had not come back. If he could not sense that the magic artifact on her body had not been activated, Xiao Yuhan would not be so at ease.
In the blink of an eye, nearly two years had passed since Xiao Yuhan arrived in Yangguan City. The sect conference was just a month away. Xiao Yuhan waited on the city wall every day, but the little girl had not returned yet.
Until one evening today, a person slowly walked out of the yellow sand, leaving a trail of footprints for miles behind. The girl was carrying the corpse of another girl and walked step by step toward the Great Wall of Demon Control.
As always, Xiao Yuhan, who was waiting on the Great Wall of Demon Control, spotted Bai Yao's figure at a glance. He flew down to the foot of the wall, but stopped just as he was about to approach Bai Yao.
The girl from back then has grown taller, now almost reaching Xiao Yuhan's shoulder. Her favorite white Taoist robe has been replaced with black clothes, and her once tender face has gradually matured, becoming cold and numb.
Xiao Yuhan was speechless for a moment. He sensed that Bai Yao's eyes were no longer as clear and innocent as before. Now, all that remained in her eyes was weariness and numbness. At this moment, Xiao Yuhan realized that she was no longer the innocent little girl she used to be.
He rushed to meet her, but Bai Yao seemed to have lost her soul. Only then did Xiao Yuhan notice that she was holding Feng Xi's corpse in her arms. He immediately understood what was going on. Looking at the wound on the girl's shoulder from her severed arm, the scratches on her neck from the monster, and her peaceful face, he knew that the girl's death was a huge blow to Bai Yao.
"Master...I'm back..." Bai Yao was distraught, her voice devoid of any emotion.
At this moment, several elders followed behind Xiao Yuhan. They carefully took Feng Xi's body. Just then, Bai Yao fainted without warning. Xiao Yuhan quickly caught her and carried the little girl back to Yangguan City.
Bai Yao was ill for three days with a persistent high fever. Xiao Yuhan stayed by her bedside attentively. Doctors were called one after another, but they all said it was a heart ailment and that all they could do was take good care of her.
Xiao Yuhan could only stay by the bedside, using his internal energy to regulate Bai Yao's breathing and meridians.
In less than two years, this girl has undergone a complete transformation. Her innocent smile is gone, and in the past few days, Xiao Yuhan has been constantly replaying the empty look in Bai Yao's eyes when she returned.
He felt a pang of heartache for no reason, and his mood worsened.
Before Bai Yao set off with the group, there were more than twenty people, but she was the only one who came back alive. Xiao Yuhan felt very guilty. Originally, he just wanted to add some heavy things to the little girl's growth.
However, they overlooked whether someone her age should be burdened with such a heavy responsibility.
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