Chapter 81 Chapter 81 The Fifth Wish
Tiny cracks appeared above the secret realm, then grew larger, as if being torn apart by a pair of massive hands. The secret realm shook violently, and a thunderous rumble echoed from the direction of the ruined temple. The very edges began to dissipate, transforming into points of light that vanished into the darkness. The sword energy surged into the cracks, further tearing the space between the secret realm and the outside world. This indicated that the secret realm was dissipating. He Shile felt that the cracks were rapidly absorbing his spiritual energy. If he didn't leave the secret realm now, he would probably disappear with its collapse.
He and He Shiqing had been locked in battle for a long time. Their realms were similar, each possessing its own unique skills, making it difficult to determine the winner. He Shile had gained a wealth of combat experience within the secret realm, particularly the battle with the phantom of the realm's master. This had sharpened his observation of the subtleties of combat, particularly the opponent's offensive tactics. This change had profoundly changed him, allowing him to understand combat from a higher level. Even though he usually found himself more adept at observing others' overall movements and demeanor, that battle had benefited him immensely.
Even so, he and He Shiqing had only managed a draw. Both were badly wounded. Recognizing the threat, He Shiqing resolved to kill him here and now, holding back without mercy. However, He Shile was accustomed to being wounded within the secret realm, while He Shiqing had always navigated with ease, rarely taking a single wound. Therefore, he struggled to adapt to the inability of his spiritual energy to repair his injuries. The gap was draining his spiritual energy, exacerbating the situation, and thus, He Shile had the upper hand.
He Shiqing produced the Jade Pass, only to discover that his remaining spiritual energy wasn't even enough to activate it and leave. The gap widened, pulling his body along with it. Dense, messy wounds appeared on his skin, and chaotic sword energy took advantage of the opportunity to penetrate, slicing through him like a slow slicing. He Shiqing watched helplessly as some cultivators were devoured by the gap, unable even to utter a scream. His face paled. The Jade Pass couldn't be used, and he couldn't contact the disciples of the Immortal Grass Sect. His spiritual energy was depleting, and his many backup plans were unavailable. He had no choice but to face the possibility of his own death here.
He Shile approached, and He Shiqing couldn't understand why he could still move freely in such a situation. He Shiqing had always been very self-righteous and looked down on He Shilie, not to mention his fellow disciples. Now that he had lost to He Shile, he was devastated.
"Heh, I lost to you because I'm not as skilled as you. I admit it."
He Shile stood in front of him and said, "It's not just that my skills are inferior to others."
He Shiqing's eyes widened, and then anger surged in his heart. His weak and powerless state made him even more emotional, and he shouted: "If you have the guts to kill me, if I can get out of here, I will never let you go after I get out!"
He Shile said calmly, "Let's make a deal. I'll rescue you, and you'll no longer help He Shilie run for the successor to the sect leader."
He Shiqing raised his eyebrows, looking as if he was expecting such a good thing. He Shile extended his hand towards him. He Shiqing stared at his hand for a while and said, "Cousin, you are too naive..."
He scoffed for a moment, then hesitantly reached out his hand when he saw He Shile still had no reaction. When He Shile passed his spiritual power to him, he thought he could use this opportunity to reverse the spiritual power and deal a heavy blow to He Shile, but in the end, he did nothing.
The two of them activated the jade pass together and left the secret realm after a strong sense of detachment. The collapse of the secret realm also had a great impact on the outside world. The entire ruined temple was destroyed, and the sky was covered by dense black cracks, as if countless eyes were staring at the ground. Then the cracks continued to merge and entangle, forming dark clouds, and in an instant, an unusually black rain began to fall.
The monks who had managed to escape the secret realm were in miserable condition, laden with wounds. The raindrops fell on their bodies, piercingly cold, emitting a musty odor similar to that of long-rotted wood, mixed with the sharp, slippery smell of blood. The monks realized the rain was corroding their bodies and resorted to various methods to avoid it.
A lotus-shaped umbrella was held above He Shile's head, with strips of white silk hanging from its perimeter to protect him from the rain. Hong Zhu and Lan Xin rushed over and said to He Shile, "We got it."
He Shiqing looked at the two sisters and sneered, "You found two good helpers. Now that you have obtained the skeleton of the master of the secret realm, I believe that the successor of the Xiancao Sect must be you."
After he finished speaking, he immediately used his remaining strength to quickly escape.
This attempt to sow discord was very clumsy. He Shile had stated from the beginning that he wanted to help Hongzhu obtain the bones, but the bad thing was that he revealed He Shile's true identity that he wanted to hide.
As expected, Hongzhu said to He Shile, "Of course we believe in your character."
But she showed hesitation again and asked, "...So you are a disciple of the He family of the Immortal Grass Sect?"
He Shile's heart sank. The Immortal Grass Sect's reputation wasn't too bad, but it certainly wasn't great either. He nodded silently.
Lan Xin said, "So you came to the secret realm to participate in the competition for the successor of the Immortal Grass Sect. It seems that the sword was used to participate in the election."
He Shile remembered that this sword was actually their father's sword, and hummed in embarrassment.
Hongzhu smiled and said, "Since you got it by your own ability, it's naturally yours." She sighed and said, "We also entered the illusion before, but we didn't get the shadow's recognition. After all, we were not as skilled as it."
He Shile's reaction to hearing this word was completely different. His face flushed and he quickly said, "Me too, I..."
He originally wanted to say that he only got the sword because of the help of his seniors, and it wasn't because Hongzhu's skills were inferior to others, but he couldn't reveal Chen Mu's existence, so he swallowed his words. Of course, if Chen Mu were to give his opinion, he felt that giving the sword to He Shile was not a loss.
Lan Xin said, "Anyway, thank you for helping us get the bones."
He Shile calmed down and asked, "What are you going to do next?"
Lan Xin: "Let's find a place to bury the bones so that they will never be disturbed again."
The rain gradually cleared, the cracks in the sky gradually closed, and the unsettling atmosphere lingering in the air weakened. The secret realm finally vanished, revealing its original state. The monks raised their heads and left one after another. They had other destinations to go to. The Great Dao never ceased, and their cultivation would not stop until they achieved enlightenment and ascended to heaven.
The three of them left here quickly. Lan Xin and the others had already found a place, a place with green mountains and clear waters. Although it was not a famous mountain resort, nor was it luxurious and magnificent, it was small, beautiful, plain and simple.
Hongzhu and Lanxin dug a hole, buried the bones in it, and filled it with soil to form a small mound. They did not erect a tombstone, but just placed a few small flowers in full bloom in front of the mound.
After finishing their work, the two stood in front of the grave in silence. The wind blew gently, and He Shile also stood quietly by and waited.
System 05 said: "This is your grave."
Chen Mu looked at it for a while and said, "It's quite nice."
He didn't expect that after his death, someone would actually arrange a home for his bones. Although he didn't care about such things, he was still moved to see Shuangshenglian was so thoughtful.
He originally raised the Twin Lotuses because of the Chen family, and also because he wanted to do something with System 05, something that had nothing to do with revenge.
But by planting flowers, watching them bloom and bear fruit, he finally got far more than he wanted.
After an incense stick of time, Lan Xin was the first to raise her head and said, "I think I understand our sisters' wishes."
Hongzhu still looked a little sad, but she soon cheered up. They had been busy on this matter for a long time, and today it finally had a happy ending.
Chen Mu reminded him: "The Sword of Life and Death." They had to let Hongzhu learn the modified sword technique as soon as possible to prevent her from continuing to hurt herself like this.
He Shile asked, "What are your plans next, fellow Taoists?"
Hongzhu shook her head and said, "I don't have any other plans for now."
He Shile mentally composed his words. He first had to find a source for his revised version of the "Life and Death Sword Technique," and then convince Hongzhu to learn it. Just as he was about to speak, Hongzhu suddenly clapped her hands and cried out, "Ah!"
Lan Xin and He Shile looked over together.
"You're running for the successor to the Xiancao Sect, right? If you need something, the sword might not be enough." Hongzhu suddenly had an idea and said, "I remember the Xiancao Sect once searched the entire cultivation world for something called the Twin Lotus Seeds. I happen to have them, so I'll give them to you."
He Shile was stunned, and even Lan Xin showed a surprised expression. It was obvious that she had not guessed that Hongzhu would have such an idea.
Hongzhu tilted her head and asked her, "Sister, what do you think?"
Lan Xin pondered for a moment and nodded slowly: "Fellow Daoist He has helped us for a long time, so it is reasonable for you to do this."
Hongzhu stretched out her hand, and a small lotus seed slowly emerged from her palm. The lotus seed was spotlessly white, round and translucent, emitting a faint golden light. It was surrounded by a faint white mist, and it was obvious at a glance that it was no ordinary item.
He Shile was horrified: "This is too precious! I can't accept such a gift for nothing..."
"It's not expensive!" Hongzhu said with a smile. For her, she could have as many of these things as she wanted. However, it was rumored that the twin lotus had become completely extinct in the world of cultivation, so the lotus seeds of the twin lotus were naturally a rare thing.
The fact that she was able to take out the lotus seeds showed that she trusted He Shile very much.
He Shile couldn't refuse, and was forced by Hongzhu to open his hand to receive the lotus seed. However, the lotus seed immediately became dull after it floated into his hand. Hongzhu exclaimed and handed the lotus seed to Lan Xin. The lotus seed regained its vitality in Lan Xin's hand.
"Oh no." She had never given lotus seeds to anyone before, so she didn't know that lotus seeds should not be let go.
He Shile took the opportunity to say, "I think we should just forget it. It seems these lotus seeds can only survive in your hands."
Hongzhu was lost in thought for a moment, and then she had an idea: "How about this, I'll go to Xiancao Sect with you, and I'll give you the lotus seeds then."
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