Chapter 215: Li Qingchen's Despair and Su Changqing's Secret

Chapter 215: Li Qingchen's Despair and Su Changqing's Secret

In the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness, before the Sealed Formation.

"As expected, Teacher is most likely inside."

Looking at the impenetrable formation, Bo Gu sighed helplessly, "This formation is extremely mystical, and with my strength, I can't possibly break it open."

"If I hadn't suddenly met you, I would have already gone to ask for help."

A sealed formation?

Su Changqing closed his eyes and sensed the situation, then frowned, "Is this the Dark Forbidden Zone?"

He could feel the aura emanating from the formation, identical to the black mist that once enveloped the Liu family, and even purer.

"Why would Teacher venture into the forbidden zone?"

Su Changqing was both anxious and puzzled.

Even the Emperor was wary of such places, and with Teacher's knowledge, he should have been aware of the dangers.

"At first, I didn't understand either, but later I remembered something."

Hearing this, Bo Gu sighed and said, "When I first joined the sect, I heard some senior scholars mention it."

"When Teacher was young, he had a childhood friend named Ye Lingxuan, and her talent was even more exceptional than Teacher's."

"Some senior scholars had predicted that within a hundred years, Ye Lingxuan would reach the pinnacle of Confucianism and Taoism."

"Unfortunately, Ye Lingxuan mistakenly entered the forbidden zone and completely disappeared."

As he spoke, he sighed softly, "During that time, Teacher also disappeared for a long while."

"No one knew what happened, but from then on, Teacher rapidly rose to fame and established himself as a Scholar Immortal in a short period."

"He suppressed the chaos in Confucianism and Taoism, rebuilt the Academy of Saints, and ascended to the top of the Confucian and Taoist world."

"But..."

His voice trailed off, and Bo Gu looked at the sealed formation before him, his face showing a hint of reminiscence.

"It seems Teacher doesn't care much about power or reputation, and he rarely manages those things."

"I once asked Teacher, having reached the pinnacle of Confucianism and Taoism, why he still cultivates so diligently?"

"He said that those were not his pursuits but were to help others fulfill their wishes, and someone is still waiting for him."

Listening to Li Qingchen's past, Su Changqing couldn't help but sigh.

It was clear that Teacher had ventured into the forbidden zone for that girl from his youth.

Even if there was a high possibility that the girl was no longer there, Li Qingchen didn't care.

Perhaps, when that young scholar had stepped out of the forbidden zone, he had already died.

He had spent his entire life fulfilling the girl's wishes, and now, he was returning to the forbidden zone to avenge the resentment that had been suppressed for an unknown amount of time!

"Senior Brother, what should we do now?"

"If Teacher fights against the entire forbidden zone, it might become dangerous if we delay any further."

Su Changqing asked with a furrowed brow.

"I've already sent messages to many friends, and they're on their way."

Anxiety flashed in Bo Gu's eyes, but he could only say helplessly, "I can't break this formation alone; we'll have to wait for them to arrive and try together."

Su Changqing's brows knitted together upon hearing this.

Battles could change in the blink of an eye, and he didn't know how long it would take for the people Senior Brother was waiting for to arrive.

If they delayed further, who knew if Teacher could hold on?

"Seal the formation."

Su Changqing took two steps forward, deep in thought, and touched the formation with his hand.

Instantly, an incredulous expression appeared on his face.

"It's useless."

Bo Gu, observing from the side, sighed at the sight, "This formation is like a formation but not, yet its defense is astonishing."

"It is said that wherever there is a forbidden zone, there is a sealing formation covering it, and even at the peak of the Nearly Emperor, it is extremely difficult to break through."

"Moreover, this formation seems to have a natural restraint on the creatures of the forbidden zone, as if..."

Before Bo Gu could finish, a sound rang out.

Chi!

Su Changqing's fingers formed a sword and brushed his eyebrows, and an ancient and dim Dao pattern, 'Seal', appeared and merged into his palm.

He gently brushed the formation before him, and the astonishingly defensive seal formation opened like a lock unlocked by a key.

A pitch-black door, about a foot tall, silently appeared before them.

"This..."

Bo Gu's face showed shock, and he moved forward, reaching the door first.

He looked at the dark door, then at the silent Su Changqing, and his eyes revealed disbelief.

"Changqing, what is this?"

"Senior Brother!"

Su Changqing shook his head, not explaining much, and said, "Let's go and see Teacher first."

"We'll talk about the rest later."

Su Changqing didn't want to explain, not because he couldn't, but because he didn't understand it himself.

Because this so-called sealing formation that enveloped every forbidden zone was actually the Nine Profound Divine Medicine Needle, the Seal Heaven, from the Divine Medicine Scroll!

Furthermore, this formation was not created through the evolution of formations but was an extremely pure needle technique!

Someone had used the Seal Heaven needle technique to connect with the origin of heaven and earth, creating a heavenly prison!

"Who exactly is the Divine Medicine?"

The thought that had arisen countless times resurfaced, but Su Changqing still couldn't find the answer.

"Okay, follow me!"

Bo Gu looked deeply at Su Changqing, not asking further, and led him into the dark door.

However, they didn't see that, after they left, a staggering figure slowly approached from the distance.

...

Deep within the forbidden zone.

As time passed, the dark light within the chessboard had completely suppressed the vast righteous energy from the other side.

There was no way around it; this was a losing situation.

The lord of the forbidden zone received power from countless dark creatures, ensuring an inexhaustible supply of energy.

In a stalemate where both sides were refining each other, it was only a matter of time before Li Qingchen would lose.

However, even with blood dripping from the corner of his mouth and his breath in disarray, Li Qingchen remained calm.

His sharp gaze turned towards the lord of the forbidden zone, "Where is Lingxuan?"

If Li Qingchen hadn't found the person he was looking for, he wouldn't have waited until now.

He would have chosen to end it all from the start, overturning the forbidden zone!

"Ye Lingxuan, she's an extraordinary woman."

The lord of the forbidden zone looked at Li Qingchen with a smile that wasn't quite a smile, "Do you want to know her whereabouts? It's simple."

"Join the darkness, become my general, and I'll personally take you to see her. How about it?"

In the Dark Forbidden Zone, there are varying degrees of strength.

The powerful zones are so formidable that even the Immortal Sage Emperor would tread carefully, while the weaker ones are manageable for those at the peak of the Nearly Emperor level.

And the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness is among the weakest.

Now, at this crucial time when manpower is needed, the Lord of the Wilderness wants to assimilate Li Qingchen, bringing him under his command. That's why he hasn't taken Li Qingchen's life yet.

Of course, even if he tried to kill Li Qingchen, it wouldn't be easy.

The boy he let go of back then has grown to a point where even he finds it challenging.

Furthermore, he senses something on Li Qingchen that even he finds terrifying.

Fortunately, Li Qingchen still has a hold over him.

Because the Heaven's Prideful Daughter, she truly didn't die!

"I just want to see her one more time."

Li Qingchen sighed, looking up at the Vast Righteous Energy that was almost completely suppressed, and muttered,

"But it seems like my wish won't come true."

"Since it's like this..."

The seal in Li Qingchen's hand suddenly changed, and a terrifying aura that made the entire dark world tremble and wail arose.

Why did he dare to venture into the forbidden zone alone?

Why, even in his weakened state, does he remain calm as a peaceful lake?

Because he came with the 'Life Seal' of the Divine Emperor! Alone, he might not be a match for all the beings in the entire forbidden zone.

But by triggering the Life Seal of the Divine Emperor, he's confident he can take everyone down with him!

Just now, Li Qingchen was still concerned about triggering the Life Seal and harming Bo Gu, who was outside the zone.

But now, he can't worry about that anymore!

"Stop! You've gone mad!"

Sensing the terrifying aura emanating from Li Qingchen, the Lord of the Wilderness panicked.

The Emperor's Intention!

This Li Qingchen has the special Dao Fruit condensed by the Immortal Sage Emperor, and he's about to detonate it!

He indeed has an indestructible body, but that doesn't include the Emperor's intervention.

That level of power carries the might of heaven's mandate and can easily annihilate.

"Stop?"

Li Qingchen's mouth curved into a smile, his black hair dancing wildly, and his eyes gleamed with joy as he laughed,

"I've waited for hundreds of years, and this is the moment I've been waiting for!"

"Lord of the Wilderness, follow me."

Li Qingchen's aura erupted, and he was about to bring out the Life Seal of the Divine Emperor, but suddenly...

Two auras as bright as lanterns suddenly descended upon this world filled with darkness.

Li Qingchen's hands, which were forming a seal, paused, and for the first time, anxiety and anger appeared in his eyes.

He turned to look towards the entrance of the darkness, roaring like a dragon's cry.

"Go!"

...

"Teacher's voice!")



Su Changqing and Bo Gu, who had just stepped into the dark world, immediately heard that anxious roar.)



But at this moment, they couldn't leave. In the next step, they rushed towards the depths of the darkness.

However, Bo Gu stopped Su Changqing, his expression solemn as he said:

"Junior Brother, this dark world is filled with crises. Your cultivation is still weak, so it's better to wait outside."

"The dark mist here can erode one's mind. When the fight starts, I'm afraid I won't be able to protect you." As he spoke, Bo Gu's body emanated a bright and vast righteous light, blocking the encroaching darkness.

"Senior Brother, rest assured. Although my cultivation is weak, I still have some means to protect myself."

"You don't need to worry about me later. Just go and help Teacher, and I'll act according to the situation."

As the darkness approached, Su Changqing didn't release his spiritual energy to resist. Instead, his heart wheel turned, and the darkness was instantly extinguished.

As for the concern Bo Gu had, Su Changqing wasn't being boastful.

Although his cultivation was weak, he had the protection of Martial Teacher, which could still play a role in critical moments.

When Bo Gu saw how easily Su Changqing blocked the dark mist, he couldn't help but pause.

Recalling Su Changqing's extraordinary methods, Bo Gu's eyes flickered, and he didn't say anything more.

"Go!"

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As he spoke, Bo Gu led Su Changqing, rushing straight towards the depths of the dark world.

...

"Why does it have to be at this moment?"

Sensing the rapid approach of two auras, Li Qingchen's anxiety turned to panic, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, smiling bitterly,

"Is this the will of heaven?"

If it were just him alone, there would be nothing to hesitate about. He could just destroy this world along with himself.

But who would have thought that Changqing and Bo Gu would also venture in? How could he detonate the Life Seal of the Divine Emperor now!

Does he have to sacrifice his two disciples in this world, letting his hatred drag them down?

But if he doesn't use the Life Seal of the Divine Emperor, how can he resist the beings of the forbidden zone?

With the strength of Bo Gu and Changqing, it's not enough to let them turn the tables.

For a moment, Li Qingchen found himself in a dilemma.

"Hahaha!"

The Lord of the Wilderness also realized this and looked towards the distance, laughing loudly,

"Well done! You've come at just the right time!"

"Li Qingchen, looking at your expression, those two must be your disciples, right?"

"Haha, interesting, very interesting!"

He looked at Li Qingchen, mocking him with a laugh,

"I know you're not afraid to die, but what about your disciples?"

"This scene, how familiar it is, just like you hundreds of years ago."

"Come on, you can choose again. This time, do you live? Or do your two disciples live? Hahaha."

The unrestrained laughter of the Lord of the Wilderness echoed, making Li Qingchen's face turn deathly pale.

Indeed, a very familiar scene.

That boy and girl who had mistakenly entered the forbidden zone had faced a similar choice.

One could live, but the other had to join the darkness.

They fought over who would join the darkness, but in the end, the girl with the superior talent won.

The boy safely left, and he obtained the two peerless inheritances that the girl had fought for.

The Four Arts of Immortals and the Divine Medicine Scroll.

But the boy didn't feel happy. On the day he stepped out of the dark world, his heart was buried with the girl in that darkness.

Centuries have passed, and the young man thought he could finally avenge the grudge from years ago.

But who would have thought that the choice he faced was once again the despairing one!

"Fortunately, this time, the choice is mine."

Li Qingchen murmured, his eyes filled with indescribable bitterness.

Hiss!

At that moment, Bo Gu and Su Changqing arrived at the battlefield.

Seeing Li Qingchen being suppressed, the two of them immediately showed concern.

"Junior Brother, protect yourself!"

Bo Gu's eyes flashed like lightning, scanning the situation before him, and instantly making a judgment.

He let out a roar, and with a finger, he pointed out like a rainbow piercing the sun, instantly cutting off the forbidden creatures in the Dark Forbidden Zone, channeling their power to the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness.

"Capture them alive."

The Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness smiled and casually spoke.

Instantly, numerous forbidden creatures within the surrounding area rushed towards Bo Gu and Su Changqing with sinister smiles.

These people might not be Li Qingchen's match, but their strength was equally formidable.

Although there were no Nearly Emperor-level experts, the creatures at the Great Sage realm were still powerful.

"Hmph!"

Bo Gu let out a cold snort, stomping his foot heavily and taking the lead.

A massive illusory Chess World unfolded, instantly enveloping all the forbidden creatures.

He was intentionally protecting Su Changqing; otherwise, even the slightest ripple could harm him.

Although this increased his pressure, his cultivation at the peak of the Great Sage realm allowed him to withstand it for a while.

At this moment, with Bo Gu sharing the pressure, Li Qingchen also felt a bit more relaxed.

But seeing Bo Gu being overwhelmed, Li Qingchen couldn't help but sigh,

"Out."

As soon as he spoke, a dazzling 'Gift' Dao pattern appeared on Li Qingchen's forehead, and then instantly shot out, floating above Bo Gu's head.

The 'Gift' was one of Li Qingchen's life-given words, and at this moment, it burst forth with vast and tranquil energy, briefly protecting Bo Gu.

However, this caused his aura to drop significantly.

Seeing this, the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness' eyes flashed with brilliance, and the vast darkness pressed down again, forcing Li Qingchen, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, back to the starting point.

"Teacher!"

Su Changqing anxiously called out from outside the chessboard, "How can I help you?"

"Changqing."

Hearing Su Changqing's voice after a long time, Li Qingchen's eyes softened.

He didn't answer Su Changqing's question but instead carefully examined him from top to bottom and then nodded with a smile, saying,

"You've grown taller and more mature. You're an adult now."

Hearing the familiar words of concern, Su Changqing's nose turned sour.

After embarking on his cultivation journey, apart from his parents, few people had spoken to him like this.

Compared to a master and disciple relationship, Li Qingchen was more like a family member or an elder to Su Changqing.

The feeling of protection and care was far beyond what the word 'master and disciple' could encompass.

"Teacher, hold on. I'll think of something!"

Suppressing his scattered thoughts, Su Changqing saw blood dripping from Li Qingchen's mouth as he struggled to hold back the increasing pressure. Su Changqing's eyes flashed with boundless anger.

Looking towards Li Qingchen's opponent, he saw darkness spreading, and an evil aura was constantly suppressing him.

In the center of the darkness, the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness sat cross-legged, releasing an endless, vast darkness.

"I must stop him from continuing to suppress us, or Teacher won't be able to hold on for long."

With a glance, Su Changqing instantly understood the current situation.

Currently, Li Qingchen and the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness were on opposite sides of the chessboard, both releasing their powers to suppress each other.

However, it was clear that Li Qingchen was at an absolute disadvantage, and if this continued for even a moment longer, the entire chessboard would be engulfed in darkness.

The only solution now was to interrupt the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness' suppression, allowing Li Qingchen to escape.

"How can I stop the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness?"

Su Changqing's mind raced, and sweat poured down his forehead.

He was only at the Divine Spirit realm, and even if the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness couldn't move, a mere strand of his aura could kill Su Changqing.

Even if he could rely on Martial Teacher's protection to reach the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness, could his weak power truly shake the terrifying Lord of the Dark Forbidden Zone? One by one, his ideas were rejected, and Su Changqing was in a cold sweat.

"Hahaha, Li Qingchen, your little disciple is quite interesting."

"Do you really think you can stop my suppression with your Divine Spirit realm cultivation?"

The Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness laughed mockingly, shaking his head, "A young and fearless calf, with wild and unrealistic ideas."

Boom!

As he spoke, the darkness around the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness surged again, causing Li Qingchen to grunt.

Li Qingchen paid no attention to the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness but instead turned his pale face towards Su Changqing and said gently,

"Changqing, listen to your teacher and leave this place immediately."

"I know your abilities, and you can come back to help your teacher take revenge later."

Hearing this, the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness coldly snorted and increased the suppression.

At this moment, on the vast chessboard, the vast and tranquil energy was barely a hundred feet tall.

"Changqing, run!"

Li Qingchen raised his hands, supporting the sky, and shouted.

But when he saw that Su Changqing was still unmoved, his voice carried a hint of anxious anger.

"Go!"

Suddenly, Su Changqing, who had been deep in thought, raised his head, and a flash of light appeared in his eyes.

He had found a way to block the Nearly Emperor-level creatures!

"Teacher, this time, please forgive your disciple for not following your orders!"

Without hesitation, he rushed into the dark area where the Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness was, like a moth flying into the flame.

"Hmph, ignorant fool."

The Lord of the Ten Thousand Mile Wilderness coldly snorted, and a strand of Nearly Emperor-level terrifying aura rushed towards Su Changqing.

Just as the aura was about to touch Su Changqing,

Boom!

A giant figure, a thousand feet tall and bathed in golden light, instantly enveloped Su Changqing!

The terrifying aura of the Nearly Emperor-level surged, crushing the incoming Nearly Emperor-level intent.

Wu Jiuling's deep and heavy voice reverberated through this small piece of heaven and earth.

"Dare to touch my disciple, you're asking for death!"

(End of Chapter)

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