Chapter 71 A Reunion in the Wilderness, Waves Rise Again...
Li Tiansheng found him by using his unique skill of tracing clues.
It even arrived last night.
If he hadn't been so confident in his abilities, he probably would have thought he'd come to the wrong place; otherwise, why would he have searched for so long without finding a single person?
The vast wilderness stretched out before them, with nothing but piles of rocks. Anyone else would have mistaken it for an illusion, cursed under their breath, and turned back.
But Li Tiansheng was patient enough to check all the traces of spiritual energy and was certain that Chang Yubai's final break point was here. This conjecture was further confirmed after he found the array he vaguely sensed.
Although we don't know what Chang Yubai did, he's definitely still here.
"Could it be?" A hint of surprise flashed in Li Tiansheng's eyes, "Opening up a space?"
If that's really the case, then it's a bit perverted.
Even Li Tiansheng himself could only barely use his spatial abilities, making it even more difficult to create something with his bare hands.
It is evident that Chang Yubai is not bound by the rules of cultivation, which is the unique aspect of this variable.
Li Tiansheng looked up at the moon, unsure whether to feel gratified or helpless.
The bright moonlight, combined with the endless dark sand and stones below, only amplified the sense of desolation.
“It’s been a long time since anyone has been here,” he sighed.
The desert evening breeze is cooler than in other areas, and I wonder if I'll be able to see the person I want to see when the sun rises.
But he guessed that Chang Yubai didn't want to see him.
So, as the first rays of dawn shone, Li Tiansheng used a concealment technique to hide his presence, ensuring that no one would notice his existence.
He saw a crack being torn open in space and was looking over excitedly when an unexpected person entered his field of vision.
Hmm... if it's Li Qingyun, it's not that hard to accept.
After observing for a while and seeing no trace of Chang Yubai behind him, Li Tiansheng remained silent for a moment, then flipped over and landed, deactivating his concealment ability.
He saw that Li Qingyun looked surprised when she met him.
Li Tiansheng thought to himself: Perhaps my expression at this moment is not much different from his.
The mere fact that Li Qingyun would appear was enough to astonish Li Tiansheng.
Upon closer reflection, Li Qingyun and Chang Yubai were master and disciple in their previous life. Li Qingyun, in particular, must have gone to great lengths to be willing to let someone become her disciple and teach her so well.
The relationship between these two masters and disciples must be extraordinary, at least not like the superficial affection between ordinary masters and disciples. Since Chang Yubai remembers what happened in the previous cycle, it is not hard to predict that the two will meet again one day.
However, they are a bit too young.
Li Tiansheng had never seen Li Qingyun so young.
Although cultivators have always had ways to preserve their youth, and high-level cultivators especially like to keep their appearance at its most radiant, a hundred years later, Li Qingyun, being a renowned venerable one, would normally look like he was in his late twenties.
Not to mention the composure that comes with the passage of time, which adds a touch of vicissitude to Li Qingyun's otherwise serene appearance.
Standing before me now is Li Qingyun, who still looks incredibly young, with a youthful spirit in every glance.
How unfamiliar it is.
And how vibrant they are!
Perhaps Li Tiansheng's initial surprise was only a fraction of what it should be, but after seeing Li Qingyun's appearance, his surprise was now complete.
"Even you are different now," he couldn't help but sigh.
These words sounded completely nonsensical to Li Qingyun, but since Li Qingyun was subjected to Chang Yubai's daily "baptisms," she had long been used to hearing strange and outlandish remarks.
Li Qingyun crossed her arms over her chest, raising one eyebrow slightly, perfectly displaying her disdain and sarcasm: "What? Here to beg for mercy?"
Li Tiansheng: "..."
Who is this?
Is it Li Qingyun?
Li Tiansheng was speechless, his heart full of emotions shattered into pieces by the words spoken by the other person.
Li Tiansheng instinctively wanted to take a step back, hoping to find a secluded place to rub off the goosebumps that were creeping up his skin.
Well, it can be considered a change.
Li Tiansheng closed his eyes and then opened them again, which can be considered as accepting this completely new Li Qingyun.
But when Li Tiansheng came to his senses, it was Li Qingyun's turn to feel uneasy.
What's going on? Did Li Hongyi take the wrong medicine?
Why does he look at me with that smug, fatherly gaze, as if I'm watching my son finally succeed? It's disgusting!
Li Qingyun immediately got goosebumps and wished he could grab the Abandoned Heaven Sword and give the other side a good beating.
But since he was a civilized person and "Li Hongyi" had been saved by him from death, he decided not to risk his life for now.
"Has your brain been eaten by vengeful ghosts?"
Li Qingyun's sarcasm had completely turned into disdain: "Stay away from me, don't spread your stupidity to me."
"The sun is shining brightly today, so let's get some sun to nourish our brains."
After saying that, he thoughtfully touched his temples, reverting to his initial indifferent expression.
But today, "Li Hongyi" was so uncooperative. Usually, she could always pick up the conversation, but today she remained silent again and again.
Li Qingyun looked at him, feeling that something was off.
"You." Li Qingyun narrowed her eyes instinctively. "Who are you?"
Putting aside the identical face, the person in front of him was completely unrecognizable as Li Hongyi.
Could this person be the root cause of Chang Yubai's drastic change in temperament?
Come to think of it... it seems that Chang Yubai's last escape from reality was also because he saw this face.
As she drew nearer to the truth, Li Qingyun held her breath.
"I have no intention of going against you, but you are always trying to say something to me."
"I thought you had changed your ways and could be more restrained."
Li Tiansheng's words were monotone and sounded lifeless at first glance.
Li Qingyun's eyes became wary.
He had no idea when he and this guy had ever been close, but this guy had mentioned changing his personality, which meant that the other person was greeting him as if he were his grandmaster.
accurate.
But despite the dissatisfaction, this was also an opportunity.
Even Chang Yubai fears this person, yet he comforts me with peace of mind. What past entanglements are hidden in this?
He was always curious about the stories left by the older generation, but Chang Yubai refused to tell him. However, Li Qingyun's desire to explore could not be extinguished.
Perhaps now is the right time to get to know our grandmaster.
Maybe we can get some information out of them...
Li Qingyun's thoughts were interrupted. A strong pull dragged him backward, and he was then rapidly lifted into the air, moving away from "Li Hongyi" directly in front of him.
"Master..." Before he could finish speaking, he turned around and saw Chang Yubai's face, which looked like he was facing a formidable enemy.
At the same time, sword light swirled in the air, and black scales flew towards Li Tiansheng.
"Lingxiao," Li Tiansheng called softly.
The slender black and gold sword gleamed as Li Tiansheng grasped it in his palm.
Then, with a few clanging sounds, he repelled all the attacks launched by the black-scaled creature.
The whole process was smooth and effortless, without the slightest sign of strain.
Li Qingyun then understood why Chang Yubai was afraid.
Turns out I was the fool!
He even made sarcastic remarks about this dangerous monster!
He was just one step away from death!
With hatred, fear, overwhelming strength, and the fact that he shares the same face as Li Hongyi, it's not hard to guess who the person on the other side is.
Li Qingyun subconsciously asked, "Li Tiansheng?"
Li Tiansheng looked over and nodded: "Long time no see."
His response infuriated Chang Yubai. He stopped playing with the Black Scale Flying Sword and unleashed a barrage of special techniques at Li Tiansheng.
Clearly, Li Tiansheng was also caught off guard by his sudden outburst of rage, and he had not expected that Chang Yubai possessed so many unique secret techniques.
In an instant, the tide of battle turned, and Li Tiansheng was now extremely busy. He had just launched a series of deadly attacks when he was met with another fierce attack.
Li Tiansheng silently took a deep breath, hoping that he wouldn't be tormented to death by Chang Yubai.
Unlike Chang Yubai's outburst, Li Qingyun, after hearing the words "long time no see," revealed a knowing look of "as expected."
Li Tiansheng did indeed regard himself as his grandmaster, but he was also very certain that he and his grandmaster were the same person, so those greetings were meant for him.
But why?
How did Li Tiansheng become so certain of this?
Can he trust Li Tiansheng?
If Li Tiansheng's guess is true, then wouldn't that mean...? Li Qingyun's heart skipped a beat, and she suddenly looked up at Li Tiansheng, trying to get an answer by looking at him.
Unfortunately, Li Tiansheng was too busy with his own killing moves to have any time to look up and exchange glances with Li Qingyun.
"Tsk." Li Qingyun still looked disgusted.
“Master,” Li Qingyun tugged at Chang Yubai’s sleeve, “I don’t think he’s that hostile.”
"Xiaoyun, you can know a person's face but not their heart. Even if this guy really wants to befriend us, his constitution is destined to bring us trouble."
Chang Yubai was adamant and determined to stand in the position of making things difficult for Li Tiansheng.
Li Qingyun: "Should we still run away?"
Chang Yubai: "..."
Chang Yubai stubbornly replied, "That's not called escaping."
Li Qingyun: ?
Chang Yubai coughed and said, "That's called tactical risk avoidance."
Li Qingyun: "..." What a novel and easy-to-understand phrase.
So, are you going to leave?
Chang Yubai answered with his actions: Of course!
If we don't run, are we just going to let Li Tiansheng control us?!
Chang Yubai picked up Li Qingyun and flashed away like a meteor towards the direction outside the desolate area.
Li Tiansheng: ".
Seeing that the person he was looking for had run away again, Li Tiansheng was in no hurry to chase after him. Cats and mice always require patience. He could wait. If this happened a few more times, Chang Yubai would eventually get tired of running away.
With the Black Scale Sword no longer bothering him, Li Tiansheng put away Lingxiao and began to circulate his wrists to activate his meridians.
The old wound from yesterday was still throbbing, thanks to Chang Yubai, his wounds that had finally recovered were all forced back into open state.
If it weren't for the fact that black clothes don't show color, they would have been soaked in blood and turned red long ago.
"I'll rest for a bit," he thought. "I'll wait until my injuries are mostly healed before continuing the pursuit."
Just as Li Tiansheng made up his mind and was about to leave, a sudden flash appeared before his eyes, and Chang Yubai and the other person, who had already escaped far away, reappeared in front of him.
And they all looked confused.
Li Tiansheng: ".
It seems like we can guess who did it.
Chang Yubai: "...You did it?"
Li Tiansheng shook his head: "It's the God of the Underworld."
The two people opposite him looked at him, their eyes filled with the same question.
"She has a move called 'Desperate Lockdown,' which teleports you back no matter where you go, as long as you're within its range," Li Tiansheng patiently explained his opponent's skill.
Chang Yubai looked at him with a strange expression: "You didn't kill her?"
“Kill her.” Li Tiansheng was also helpless. “But she had four Venerable Martial True Body, each stronger than the last. The last one was already at the ninth level of Venerable Martial.”
"Nine levels of Venerable Martial Realm?! That's a realm that humans can reach?" Li Qingyun was greatly shocked.
Li Tiansheng really wanted to tell him that he could do it too, but given that Li Qingyun didn't seem very composed at the moment, Li Tiansheng didn't want to praise him in person.
"She cannot control that body. Once activated, her soul will be devoured by the ghostly energy within her body, causing her to lose her will and become an empty, malevolent ghost. She cannot use it unless she is in a desperate situation."
“You killed her physical body, I killed her true form, and now she has her last trump card.”
After finishing his explanation, Li Tiansheng pointed in a direction: "Please?"
The spiritual energy fluctuations in that direction were slightly different from those elsewhere, but the difference was so subtle that it would have been difficult to detect without Li Tiansheng pointing it out.
Chang Yubai: "Tsk."
Chang Yubai: "How about I chop you up first?"
Li Tiansheng: ".
Li Tiansheng politely declined: "No."
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