Chapter 154 Ah Heng, is that you?
Seeing that Han Wei was unwilling to speak, Wei Ruoer understood her concerns. Every cultivator has their own opportunities and fears others knowing their secrets. Although Wei Ruoer was shocked, as the daughter of a Celestial King, she wasn't truly interested in Han Wei's opportunities.
Although few can cultivate immortal energy during the Mahayana stage, there are always one or two special exceptions in all the heavens and myriad realms.
"You won. Here's the token and the reward." With a wave of her hand, Wei Ruoer sent a token and a storage bag flying toward Han Wei.
"Thank you, senior!" Han Wei accepted the token and storage bag.
"Hahahahahahahaha..."
Hongye burst into laughter, bending over with mirth, and pointed at Wei Ruoer, saying, "You lost even faster than me, hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha..."
When Han Wei played chess against Hongye, she didn't use the Divine Wisdom Fruit at the beginning. But when she played against Wei Ruoer, she used the Divine Wisdom Fruit from the start, so she easily defeated Wei Ruoer.
Wei Ruoer's pretty face turned bright red as she was teased.
She leaped into the air and launched a flying kick at Hongye. Seeing the kick coming, Hongye naturally ran away, and the two playfully disappeared from the scene.
Han Wei walked towards Xu Lingyue, and Xie Wei looked at her and smiled, "It seems I really won't have to wait long."
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Several hours later.
In the bamboo grove, Xie Wei and Han Wei sat facing each other. A large crowd of onlookers stood around them.
Xie Wei smiled at Han Wei: "We've finally waited for you to climb these eighty-one peaks. Please, Miss Han!"
Han Wei cupped her hands in a respectful gesture towards Xie Wei.
Those around them, including Hongye, Luoxuan, and Wei Ruoer, who had all been defeated by Han Wei, were all clamoring for Han Wei to teach Xie Wei a good lesson. They had already lost, so if Han Wei lost to Xie Wei, wouldn't that make Xie Wei extremely proud?
"Young friend Han, don't hold back with him. Unleash your full power and crush him."
"Han Wei, if you beat this guy, I'll reward you handsomely."
"Torture him! Torture him now!"
Xie Wei looked at Hongye and the others with a smile, and said to Han Wei, "It seems you're quite popular."
Han Wei smiled and said, "It's because the senior has good interpersonal relationships."
Xie Wei: "..."
"Does Miss Han want black pieces or white pieces?" Xie Wei asked.
"Let's guess," Han Wei said.
So they guessed the pieces, and after guessing, Han Wei picked the black pieces again.
Han Wei won quickly this time, defeating Xie Wei without leaving a trace within an hour. After Xie Wei's defeat, Hongye, Wei Ruoer, Luo Xuan, and others who had been defeated by Han Wei before were very happy, especially Hongye and Wei Ruoer, who laughed very loudly and exaggeratedly.
"Miss Han is indeed remarkable, I admire you greatly!" Xie Wei bowed to Han Wei.
Upon seeing this, Han Wei immediately returned the greeting.
"Here's the token and the reward." With a wave of his hand, Xie Wei presented Han Wei with a token and a storage bag.
Han Wei accepted the token and storage bag, and said, "Thank you, Senior."
"Shall we continue the challenge?" Xie Wei asked her.
Han Wei was about to answer yes when her heart suddenly skipped a beat, a very peculiar feeling washing over her. She clutched the jade pendant to her chest, the one Lu Qingheng had given her. She had an inexplicable connection; he was here, he was right here.
“Aheng…”
Han Wei's eyes widened slightly; she sensed Lu Qingheng nearby. Han Wei left with a message, "I have things to do; I'll challenge you in a few days," and then, without looking back, transformed into a streak of light and shot towards the sea of clouds.
"Weiwei—"
Xu Lingyue was utterly bewildered. Seeing Han Wei fly away in a hurry, she followed after her. Everyone looked at each other, completely bewildered, wondering what was wrong with Han Wei.
Xu Lingyue quickly lost track of Han Wei. Han Wei's cultivation was superior to hers, and she couldn't keep up with Han Wei's speed.
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Amidst the misty clouds, Han Wei arrived at a place where exotic flowers bloomed like brocade, waterfalls cascaded everywhere, and streams rippled with blossoms—a truly serene landscape. Filled with excitement, she gazed at the figure standing before her.
It was a man dressed in a black robe, tall and imposing, with a cascade of silver hair that fell down his back, and a silver mask covering his face. Although his face was not visible, his aura of nobility and majesty was astonishing.
He stood with his hands behind his back, seemingly admiring the beautiful scenery of the mountains. A gentle breeze made his robes flutter. When Han Wei walked over, he turned around, and his golden eyes, hidden behind his mask, looked at her.
The moment Han Wei met his gaze, tears welled up in her eyes.
“Aheng…”
She rushed over and hugged the man, who let her hold him without moving. Han Wei was overwhelmed with emotion, tears streaming down her cheeks, soaking the man's shirt.
"Aheng, I knew you would come looking for me, I knew you wouldn't abandon me. Aheng, I miss you so much, I miss you so much..."
Han Wei cried her eyes out.
The man slowly pushed her away, his voice cold and hard as he said, "I am not your Aheng."
"No, it is you." Han Wei hugged the man again.
The man tried to push her away, but she held on even tighter.
The Heavenly Emperor was somewhat annoyed and didn't understand why Han Wei was so certain that he was Lu Qingheng. His current reincarnation's appearance was different from Lu Qingheng's, his aura was different, his voice was different, and he hadn't even let her see his face. How could she be so sure it was him?
"I know you're angry with me. I was wrong, I was wrong. I shouldn't have left you." Han Wei's eyes were red from crying. Her tearful appearance softened the man's heart, but he quickly remembered the knife Han Wei had stabbed him and pushed her away again.
Han Wei stumbled and almost fell when he pushed her.
The Heavenly Emperor instinctively wanted to catch her, but he held back. He looked at her coldly and said in a chilling voice, "I am not your Aheng."
Han Wei tried to step forward, but a blade of energy carved a deep gash at her feet, a gash that seemed like an insurmountable boundary, separating them.
Han Wei gazed at the man's figure with a sorrowful expression. She asked, "You're not Lu Qingheng? Then who are you? Gu Qi?"
"I am Bai Li," said the Heavenly Emperor.
"Bai Li?" Han Wei murmured the name, it sounded familiar. Wait a minute, isn't that the name of the Chess Saint Palace Master? Han Wei looked at him in surprise, "You're the Chess Saint Palace Master?"
“That’s right,” said the Heavenly Emperor.
Han Wei gazed at his masked face, her mind drifting back to the past, finally recalling the words her third uncle had told her. The Chess Saint Palace had existed for hundreds of thousands of years; its founder was clearly a prominent figure from the upper realm. If he was a god, that would be understandable, otherwise why would so many immortals guard his arena?
It's clear that Lu Qingheng couldn't possibly be reincarnated as the Palace Master of the Chess Saint Palace, unless...
She asked the Heavenly Emperor softly, "Bai Li, is this your real name?"
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