Chapter 028: Me and My Unfair Father and Brother (Twenty-Eight)
"This is dangerous..."
After a brief moment of shock, Chen Qiaoyun instinctively wanted to refuse.
Even in ancient times, when immortals battled against each other, the reputation of the Deep Demonic Abyss was well-known. Of the many legends of evil spirits and chaos that have been passed down to this day, nine out of ten are half-derived from the evil deeds done by the Demonic Abyss, and its dangerousness is self-evident.
However, facing his younger brother's gleaming eyes and the expectant smile on his lips, Chen Qiaoyun suppressed all his thoughts and changed the subject, "This is a dangerous matter. No matter what happens after we get down the mountain, you must stay by my side and follow my instructions. Can you do that?"
"Of course!" Chen Yunli dragged a stool over to his side and put his hands on his arms. "I'm afraid of my life, and I would never cause trouble or seek death. Don't worry, brother!"
Yeah?
Even though Chen Qiaoyun was a maniac who doted on his younger brother, he had strong doubts about his promise that ignored his past behavior and lied to him.
But after eating the shrimp dumplings that Chen Yunli personally picked for him, he suffered from selective amnesia and believed his lies.
"In that case, after breakfast, we'll head to Yuyang Tianzong together." Chen Qiaoyun bowed to Chen Wenjian. "I'll set up some restrictions on the mountain, and let you live alone for a few days. We'll return once we've resolved this matter."
“…”
Chen Wenjian's expression remained unchanged: "Have you forgotten what I said yesterday?"
Chen Qiaoyun raised an eyebrow, looked at Chen Yunli, then back at him, and suggested, "Father, are you referring to that little brother must stay by your side? I haven't forgotten, but Father doesn't want to leave the mountain, and little brother insists on going with me. Otherwise... I'll create an illusion for Father and put a few little brothers of different ages in it to keep you company."
As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Yunli choked almost to death on the soup dumpling in his mouth, and Chen Wenjian's eyes twitched.
"Hmm... that's a bad idea."
Introspection is a precious virtue, and Chen Qiaoyun not only has it, but also has a lot of it.
Throwing down his chopsticks, Chen Wenjian gave up his attempt to beat around the bush and said bluntly, "I'm not interested in the Deep Demonic Abyss, but life in the mountains is quite boring. I'll just treat this as a bit of fun and go with you."
"Just for fun?" Chen Qiaoyun asked cautiously.
Chen Wenjian smiled: "If you ask again, your father doesn't mind just releasing the Demon Abyss for fun."
The righteous leader who had finally achieved peace in the world knew what was good for him and kept his mouth shut.
Chen Yunli wrinkled his nose and decided to help his poor brother: "You can go with me, but you are not allowed to interfere with my work."
Chen Wenjian raised his eyebrows, and he immediately raised his voice and said "hmm".
"Oh." Chen Wenjian lowered his eyes reluctantly, "That's all."
Seeing this, Chen Qiaoyun finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At the beginning of the Si hour, a family of three rode a cloud to Zhongzhou, thousands of miles away. A towering building stood at the confluence of the highest mountain and the longest river in Zhongzhou. A plaque hung on the gate, with the four words "Yuyang Tianzong" written in a flamboyant and expressive manner.
"On Yuyang Mountain, beside the Yuyang River, lies the Yuyang Tianzong." Chen Yunli looked up with his hands behind his back. "Whoever came up with this name is really good at being lazy."
Hearing this, Chen Qiaoyun seemed a little embarrassed. Chen Wenjian suddenly said, "Your brother chose it. His calligraphy is on the plaque."
Since Chen Wenjian's appearance was well-known in the cultivation world, before going down the mountain, Chen Qiaoyun relied on Chen Yunli's help and insisted on giving him three more layers of clothes as he refused to change his appearance. He also wore a long black scarf, which modified his figure and appearance. Even his eyes and hair that were exposed were lavishly decorated with paints and accessories by Chen Yunli, who loved to watch the fun, to create an artistic sense that he could not imagine.
The current Chen Wenjian looks like a strange alien. Not only does he dress strangely, but he also likes to draw strange patterns above, below, left and right of his eyes. No matter who comes, it is impossible to connect him with the former big devil.
Because of this incident, Chen Wenjian was furious, but he was reluctant to vent his anger on Chen Yunli, so he could only find opportunities to make things difficult for his eldest son.
Fortunately, Chen Qiaoyun was generous and had long been accustomed to his father's eccentric temperament, so he didn't care.
"The name... was indeed my choice." Chen Qiaoyun felt somewhat helpless when his younger brother's smiling gaze swept over him. "At that time, the cultivation world was in ruins and there were many matters that needed my attention. I couldn't waste my time on such a trivial matter, so I used local resources."
"I understand. I understand." Chen Yunli nodded. "They say your handwriting reflects your personality. Brother, you're usually so easygoing and gentle, but I didn't expect your handwriting to have such a wild style and temperament."
Chen Qiaoyun smiled and said, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."
The three chatted as they ascended the ladder and headed towards the sect's main gate. As they neared the gate, several beams of light descended from mid-air, transforming into cultivators in slate-gray robes who hurriedly approached them.
"Mr. Qiaoyun, you've finally arrived!" The handsome man in the lead bowed to Chen Qiaoyun. "Who are these three?"
"My friends, Yunli and Wenjian, heard that the Deep Demon Abyss had appeared, and they wanted to help, so they came with me." Chen Qiaoyun introduced briefly. Chen Wenjian used a pseudonym. They had discussed this on the way here. "Let's get down to business first. What's the current situation of the five former sect sites?"
Because the person who guaranteed it was Chen Qiaoyun, the three practitioners had no doubts and quickly led them inside.
"The situation isn't optimistic. After the power of the five mountain-suppressing formations completely dissipated yesterday, the underground portion of the Deep Demonic Abyss has begun to connect and merge, and the surface portion has also strengthened. Although we've done our best to evacuate the nearby civilians and strictly forbid cultivators from approaching,... you know that the Deep Demonic Abyss holds a tremendous allure for those with less talent and ulterior motives. The righteous cultivation world is now severely weakened, and there's a lack of successors. We simply can't hold on."
The person who was speaking was Qing Jue, the deputy leader of Yuyang Tianzong. The two people next to him were his junior sister Qing Fei and junior brother Qing Luo, both of whom were in charge of the sect.
The three men were still young, but they acted decisively. Even though they admired Chen Qiaoyun very much, they did not delay their work.
Chen Qiaoyun asked, "How many people have been deceived by the Deep Demonic Abyss and fallen into the devil's way?"
Qing Fei was wearing a green dress with her face covered with a light gauze, revealing only a pair of golden-brown eyes. She moved like flowing clouds in the wind and seemed weak, but the two long swords on her back, which were almost as tall as her, greatly weakened her temperament.
She said, "As of now, there are a total of twenty-three known fallen demons, eleven of whom are ordinary civilians, and the rest are cultivators. The sect leader and four elders are guarding the former mountain gate sites of the five major sects. They have captured and are under control."
"Very good." Chen Qiaoyun nodded, entering the state of a leader of the righteous path and emitting a cold aura. "Which of these five places is the worst? I'll go and take a look."
Qing Jue and Qing Luo looked at each other and said in unison: "Nanzhou, Zhang Jimen."
Nanzhou had an ancient name called Huangzhou two or three hundred years ago.
Chen Wenjian’s hometown.
Chen Yunli couldn't help but look at Chen Wenjian. His face was wrapped tightly, his eyelashes drooped, and his eyes could not be seen.
The former Huangzhou became a barren land due to successive natural and man-made disasters when Chen Wenjian was a child. After years of development and evolution, it should be much better than before, otherwise Zhangji Sect, one of the five major sects, would not have been born.
The Zhangji Sect is known for its martial arts, and it produces many warriors with strong limbs and simple minds. Its naming ability is comparable to Chen Qiaoyun's - because the founder is called Zhang Ji, the sect is called Zhangji Sect.
——This is one of the five common senses of the major sects that Chen Qiaoyun taught Chen Yunli before coming here.
"Sir, this morning, the soil layer of the mountain under Zhang Ji's sect was torn apart by the eruption of the Demon Abyss. The Demon Abyss completely surfaced to the surface, and its ability to seduce the cultivation world has increased several times. The sect leader is guarding outside, preventing the practitioners who were lured here from getting close. Mr. Lou, who calculated the appearance of the Demon Abyss in advance, has also rushed to check it out." Qingluo continued to report.
Mr. Lou...Lou Zhixi.
A figure and the joking bet between him and Chen Yunli appeared in his mind, and he felt complicated.
In fact, the reason why he got involved in this matter was also related to the person who found Chen Qiaoyun for help and mentioned this name.
He wanted to make sure the owner of the name was someone he knew.
While Chen Yunli was pondering, he heard Chen Qiaoyun say, "With something this serious happening, the Sect Master should have set up a teleportation array within the sect that leads directly to the old mountain gates of the five major sects. Please lend it to us. We need to go to Zhangji Sect."
"yes."
The three of them bowed and led them in another direction.
A teleportation array was embedded in the middle of the sword training ground, where all Yuyang Tianzong disciples were on standby. The stronger ones took turns guarding the Demon Abyss, while the weaker ones were responsible for support and logistics.
The alchemists worked tirelessly, refining various elixirs, while the forgers worked tirelessly, forging weapons in shifts. Those replaced would take the opportunity to recuperate, while those taking over would work with all their might, not holding back.
Everyone has their own duties and the work is busy but not chaotic.
With the mentality of ordinary cultivators, it is difficult to resist the temptation of the Deep Demonic Abyss for a long time. Therefore, the people in charge of guarding it change shifts very frequently, almost every quarter of an hour. The teleportation array has been opened and has never stopped, with light flashing continuously.
Maintaining such a large teleportation array consumes a lot of spiritual energy. Fortunately, there are three spiritual veins underground in Yuyang Tianzong, which can support it for a short period of time.
"Are these people the elites of the current cultivation world?" Chen Wenjian scoffed. "The highest level of cultivation among them doesn't even reach the first level of Heart Desire. How can they stop the Deep Demonic Abyss?"
"My fellow cultivator, you're wrong." Qingluo heard his sarcasm, but he wasn't angry. "Almost all the truly powerful and talented people in the cultivation world have been killed by Chen Wenjian. If it weren't for Mr. Qiaoyun, we wouldn't be alive today. Even if we're not strong enough, we have a heart that protects the world. Even if we all die in the fight against the emergence of the Demon Abyss, we won't blink an eye."
Qingluo and Qingfei nodded: "Peace is hard-won, we all cherish it very much, and naturally we are not afraid to die for it."
"Humph, a bunch of idiots..."
Before Chen Wenjian could finish his mockery, Chen Yunli pinched his microphone through the veil.
"He always says one thing and means another, and his words are harsh. Just listen to him the other way around," Chen Yunli explained with a smile, using the hem of his clothes to cover his foot as he stomped on him. "We are close friends with Mr. Qiaoyun, and we are also in the cultivation world. If the Deep Demon Abyss were to reveal itself, we would all be doomed. We will definitely help him with all our might. Please don't take his words to heart."
"My friend, you are so kind." Qing Jue nodded calmly. "This situation is urgent. There is no time for small talk. Mr. Qiao Yun... and the other two, let's set off now."
"good."
Chen Qiaoyun agreed, habitually took Chen Yunli's wrist, and led him into the teleportation array.
Chen Yunli grabbed Chen Wenjian's sleeve, and he followed suit.
Colorful lights flickered around the formation and it was activated again. The figures of the three people quickly disappeared into it.
The three leaders of Yuyang Tianzong put away their serious and impartial appearance and scratched their heads over Chen Qiaoyun's last action.
"Well... I haven't heard that Mr. Qiaoyun has two such close friends." Qingluo looked confused.
"Who knows?" Qing Fei held up her chin. "When have you ever seen Mr. Qiaoyun initiate physical contact with others? Maybe... they are more than just friends."
Qing Jue was helpless: "...Tsk. The first rule of the sect."
"Let's gossip after finishing our business, I understand!"
…
The teleportation array flickered on and off, and Chen Yunli once again stepped on solid ground, already standing on the land of Nanzhou.
Just like in Yuyang Tianzong, a large number of Tianzong disciples surrounded the Nanzhou teleportation array. They were all young people with mediocre strength. They stayed at their respective posts according to the arrangements made in advance. On the one hand, they endured the temptation of the Demon Abyss that penetrated deep into their souls, and on the other hand, they prevented the bewitched practitioners from approaching. From time to time, they would clash with them and fight with them.
Zhangjimen has been completely razed to the ground. The ruins of the original mountain gate have sunk into a bottomless abyss dozens of feet wide. Golden-red lava is constantly gushing out from the bottom of the abyss, and flames are flowing on it, eroding the earth's strata and extending to the east, west, north and center, trying to merge with the other four demonic veins.
Qian Yuejiu, the leader of Yuyang Tianzong, stood above the Demon Abyss with two swords under his feet. The rosy purple sword energy merged with the spiritual power and turned into four chains that chopped down fiercely, accurately blocking the place where the demon vein spread, greatly slowing down its expansion.
The heart is in a state of confusion at the third level, and the heart is half a step away from being mysterious.
Qian Yuejiu is the person whose strength in today's cultivation world is second only to Chen Qiaoyun. Although he is a little bit far from Chen Qiaoyun's third level of Xinxuan, he is also the only cultivator who can confront Mo Yuan head-on.
An inexplicable atmosphere permeated the surroundings, and the scorching air rushed into Chen Yunli's lungs, burning his cheeks red. An inexplicable impulse invaded his mind, causing him to involuntarily focus his attention on Chen Wenjian beside him.
After thinking about it, today's disaster is really Chen Wenjian's fault.
He was the one who destroyed the five major sects, he was the one who broke the mountain-guarding formation, he was the one who killed a large number of powerful practitioners, and he was the main and only driving force behind the birth of the Demon Abyss, although this was not his intention.
Chen Yunli once again realized the harm that Chen Wenjian from the original timeline had brought to the world. Chen Qiaoyun was willing to resurrect him for the sake of his younger brother, and he really doted on his brother to no end.
Once the world knows that Chen Wenjian is still alive, Chen Qiaoyun will immediately fall from the altar and become the second big devil from the savior, without any room for negotiation.
And how will Chen Yunli change Chen Wenjian and complete the second phase of the review task?
Thinking of this, Chen Yunli looked at Chen Wenjian deeply.
"You want me to help them?" Chen Wenjian keenly caught his gaze, and his cold eyes suddenly curved. "Kiss me, and I'll agree."
As he spoke, he stretched out two fingers, touched his lips, and then froze.
Oh no! The deep demonic abyss had actually affected his character, drawing out his deepest desires and making him speak his mind without even thinking.
The magic skills he cultivated were the best at bewitching people. He had used this magical power many times in the past to lure righteous people into falling into evil. But who would have thought that he would be hunting geese all day and end up having his eyes pecked by a goose.
Chen Wenjian held his breath and tried to clear the influence of the Deep Demonic Abyss. Suddenly, he didn't dare to look at the expressions of Chen Yunli and Chen Qiaoyun. It was hard to say whether it was because of embarrassment or something else. In short, it was hard to describe.
Chen Qiaoyun's expression was even more difficult to describe than his mood.
Chen Yunli was greatly shocked.
"Father, ask the sword / Chen, ask the sword," the two brothers were shocked and couldn't help but speak in unison -
Chen Qiaoyun said: "This is... inappropriate."
Chen Yunli: "You lecher!"
Chen Wenjian: “…”
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