Chapter 300: Connections! The Collision of Memory and Reality!

Chapter 300: Connections! The Collision of Memory and Reality!

Rainbows surged from the distant horizon, the overwhelming sharpness of sword intent seemingly capable of slicing the heavens apart.

The group numbered over three hundred, each exuding formidable auras and sharp gazes.

"So many people?"

The spectators were taken aback.

The Sword Deity Mountain's Sword Emperor Sect had only just been established, yet the number of powerful figures who had arrived seemed excessive.

"Wait, there are people from the Sword Pavilion too!"

Someone exclaimed, spotting Ye Xiaoyi and Yezhu among the crowd.

The Sword Pavilion, as an established force, was still recognized by many.

What puzzled everyone was the connection between the Sword Pavilion and Su Changqing.

Why would they risk everything and mobilize the entire pavilion for this?

"The journey was long, so we arrived a bit late."

Niuniu led his group closer, glancing at the numerous terrifying auras surrounding Su Changqing and couldn't help but smile.

"It seems things aren't as bad as I thought."

Yezhu's eyebrows twitched slightly.

When they set out, the Sword Emperor Sect and the Sword Pavilion were prepared to face certain death.

After all, they were up against the entire world, and no one could guarantee their safe return.

But upon arriving in Zhongzhou, they discovered that Su Changqing's side was just as formidable?

"I didn't expect you to actually bring people."

Seeing Niuniu and the Sword Emperor Sect, Su Changqing couldn't help but smile.

"You are the Sect Master of the Sword Emperor Sect. How could we not come when our Sect Master is in trouble?"

Niuniu said matter-of-factly.

Su Changqing smiled in response, not bothering to be overly polite.

He turned his gaze to Yezhu, bowed respectfully, and said, "I am deeply grateful for your personal visit, Senior."

He hadn't anticipated the Sword Pavilion's support to be so strong.

"You'll understand soon enough."

Yezhu glanced at the distant horizon and smiled casually.

Everyone else could stay behind, but the Sword Pavilion had to come.

Su Changqing was his grandson!

...

With the arrival of the Heavenly Pill Pavilion, the Sword Emperor Sect, and the Sword Pavilion, Su Changqing's side saw an immediate surge in strength!

Xuan Yi, Xuanyan, and Wu Jiuling, three Peak Near-Emperors, anchored the defense.

The Xianzong, Daoism, Sheng Xueyuan, Heavenly Pill Pavilion, Sword Deity Mountain, and Sword Pavilion gathered their forces.

The combined might of these formidable figures shook the heavens and earth.

The overwhelming aura they emitted seemed to rival that of Ximen Xiu and his allies.

This scene left everyone secretly astounded.

Su Changqing's network of connections was far beyond anyone's imagination.

He was almost single-handedly capable of standing against the entire world!

"This guy..."

Zhao Batian, the Little Peng King, and many other young Heavenly Prides present were all deeply shocked.

Su Changqing was about their age.

Leaving aside his combat strength, the sheer force of Su Changqing's connections utterly dwarfed theirs.

Even their parents couldn't match him in this regard.

This realization left all the young Heavenly Prides feeling defeated.

Their sense of failure didn't stem from cultivation or combat prowess but from their interpersonal networks.

Su Changqing's connections were truly terrifying.

"What does this kid have that makes so many forces help him?"

Zhao Shanke's eyes were filled with disbelief. "What makes him so special?"

"Enough to make those forces risk their own destruction to come here?"

Ximen Xiu, Kasyapa, and the Demon Lord remained silent, equally puzzled.

They couldn't fathom why a mere young disciple could provoke such a response.

After all, they had come with so many strong figures, yet the situation had escalated into what seemed like a world war.

Everyone had underestimated Su Changqing, including Su Nan.

But there was one thing that Su Nan understood, which others did not.

"Changqing's charisma is something others can't comprehend."

Su Nan stood in the depths of the sky, looking down and laughing softly.

"His pure and kind nature has brought him many troubles, but it has also earned him much."

"Kindness may be taken advantage of by others, but not by heaven."

"People like Changqing will always find like-minded friends."

Shu Ye, standing beside him, looked down at her son with a mix of relief and pride.

When Changqing's Dark Being identity was exposed, the world's condemnation had left her deeply guilty.

She had wondered if teaching Changqing to be more selfish would have been better when he was young.

Now, the answer was clear.

A bit of condemnation might not move those who supported Su Changqing to action.

But when it came to life and death, they would stand firm by Su Changqing's side, even if it meant their own demise!

This was the vast difference between selfishness and purity.

Su Changqing's formidable foundation, built over the years, was now on full display.

"But the numbers might still be insufficient."

Shu Ye frowned as she looked at the vast array of powerful figures in the distance.

"Eight Peak Near-Emperors, and countless others."

"Whether it's from the top-tier combat power or the mid-level experts, there's still a significant gap."

"Once the fight starts, we might not last long."

Su Nan, standing nearby, heard this and smiled. He cast a casual glance at Ximen Xiu and the others before turning his attention away.

Now, Su Changqing's side had three Peak Near-Emperors, plus him and Changqing, making it five!

Five against eight, they were indeed at a disadvantage.

But rank is one thing, and combat power is another. People like Ximen Xiu were not yet a concern for Su Nan.

What truly worried him was the hidden Forbidden Zones!

"The combined strength of the Forbidden Zones is no less than that of the Continent."

Su Nan furrowed his brow, lost in thought.

If it were only the Continent's experts joining forces today, he wouldn't be afraid.

But if the hidden Forbidden Zones were to intervene, even he couldn't withstand it.

"Let's go down."

After a long moment of contemplation, Su Nan shook his head and looked down, muttering to himself,

"It's time to reveal everything."

Shu Ye, standing beside him, looked a bit nervous.

They had deceived Changqing for twenty years, and she didn't know how he would react to their sudden appearance.

Just as Su Nan was about to reveal himself and the others, two more terrifying figures appeared from the distant sky.

"More people are coming?"

This time, Ximen Xiu, Kasyapa, Tian Wu, and the others were genuinely shocked.

Even Su Nan glanced at the sky in surprise.

All the experts who had arrived so far were more or less related to Su Changqing, and they had all arrived.

In theory, no one else should have come.

But the two new arrivals were undoubtedly Peak Near-Emperors!

The sudden appearance of two top-tier experts made everyone tense.

If these two were on Ximen Xiu's side, Su Changqing and his group would have no chance of winning.

But if they were on Su Changqing's side, the balance of power would almost be even!

For a moment, the world fell silent, and everyone looked at the approaching experts.

Soon, a tall, dignified man and a sharp, agile man strode into the scene.

Facing the gazes of the assembled experts, the two men bowed with a smile toward Su Changqing,

"Qingzhu and Man Shi, sent by the Elven King, are here to offer our assistance!"

The resounding voice made everyone's expressions change instantly.

"Ancestral Spirits!"

Wu Jiuling, Xuan Yi, Xuanyan, and the others looked at the newcomers with shock.

The Elven Race was isolated from the world, but no one could deny the terror of this race.

Though their numbers were few, each member was a manifestation of a spirit, capable of manipulating the forces of nature and possessing formidable combat power.

Among them, the four Ancestral Spirits of the Elven Race were legendary beings.

Born in ancient times, they gained fame in recent eras, and they were living chronicles.

No one knew how strong they were, as the Elven Race was peaceful and reclusive.

But today, because of Su Changqing, the Elven Race had dispatched two Ancestral Spirits!

This scene left everyone even more astonished, looking at the young man standing under the sky.

Su Changqing's means were unparalleled, and he had even managed to connect with the Elven King?

"Amazing."

In the crowd, Xian Banmeng's red lips parted in disbelief,

"Changqing actually has a connection with the Elven King."

Entropy Annihilation, standing nearby, twitched his lips and said, "It's more than just a connection."

"The Elven King was the main reason I refused you."

Xian Banmeng was initially puzzled, but her eyes widened in disbelief,

"The Elven King and Changqing."

Before she could finish, Xian Banmeng suddenly laughed bitterly, "I see."

"Compared to such legendary beings, I seem..."

Before she could finish, Entropy Annihilation interrupted, his voice calm,

"You are no less than anyone, you just arrived a bit later."

Xian Banmeng was taken aback, then slowly turned to look at this figure that didn't seem like a mere avatar.

...

"Damn it, he even managed to bring in Ancestral Spirits!"

Ximen Xiu's face was terrifyingly grim, "This kid actually knows the Elven King?"

Zhao Shanke, Kasyapa, and the others didn't speak, but their minds were suddenly on high alert.

Before they came, everyone thought it would be easy to take down a mere Divine Lineage.

But now, it seemed that even with all their efforts, they might not be able to take Su Changqing away!

Xuanyan, Xuan Yi, Wu Jiuling, and the two Ancestral Spirits.

Most importantly, there was the still hidden Su Nan!

These top-tier experts added up to six!

Including Su Changqing, that made seven!

Seven Peak Near-Emperors, and they were among the strongest of the Peak Near-Emperors.

The pressure was immense.

Ximen Xiu and the others suddenly realized that victory today was not guaranteed.

Zhongzhou City was now silent.

Everyone looked at Su Changqing with shock and awe.

Not only did they, but even the powerful figures who came to help Su Changqing were all stunned.

No one had expected Su Changqing's connections to be so extensive.

What was once an unsolvable deadlock had been turned around by Su Changqing, who had carved out a path to survival!

Everyone understood that if Su Changqing survived today, the Continent would never have another chance to take him down.

At this moment, in the sky above the platform.

Su Changqing looked at the newcomers and bowed respectfully, "I am grateful for your assistance, Elders."

Then, he glanced at the two figures behind them, "Is Bure still in seclusion?"

"The King wanted to come, but was persuaded to stay by the River Lord."

Man Shi smiled sincerely, "The King went to Yuzhi and ran into some trouble. It might take him a while to return."

Qingzhu nodded beside him, "The Emperor's Path has opened. You should go to Yuzhi as soon as possible."

"The King has no support there and has had a difficult journey."

Su Changqing's brow furrowed, "Even with Bure's background, it's still difficult?"

"Mr. Changqing, don't underestimate Yuzhi."

Qingzhu looked into the distance, his expression grave, "The strength of the Ten Thousand Races and the Demons is far greater than we imagined."

Su Changqing's face showed deep contemplation, lost in thought.

At this moment, Zhao Batian, standing far away, couldn't hold back his question:

"Isn't the Emperor's Path sealed by the Ten Thousand Races? How did the Elven King get to Yuzhi?"

Qingzhu merely glanced at Zhao Batian, not even bothering to explain.

Man Shi chuckled, "The King used another exit."

"As for the seal by the Ten Thousand Races, the King went to check it out and crushed the opposition in half an hour."

This statement left everyone present in shock.

The seal by the Ten Thousand Races' Heavenly Prides was no joke, surely gathering a large number of powerful figures.

Yet, the Elven King managed to break through in less than half an hour?

Zhao Batian swallowed hard. Though he hadn't seen the Elven King, he could already feel the overwhelming pressure emanating from him.

"Oh, right."

Man Shi seemed to remember something and looked at Good Deeds, Zhao Batian, and the others, smiling sincerely, "The Ten Thousand Races' Heavenly Prides seem to be enraged. They've increased the difficulty of the three barriers."

"If you want to go to Yuzhi in the future, it might be a bit harder."

The Heavenly Prides present all showed signs of unease upon hearing this.

The Emperor's Path hadn't fully opened yet, but they were already encountering significant trouble.

"Hmph!"

At this moment, Ximen Xiu snorted angrily, "Enough talk!"

He looked up into the sky and shouted, his voice shaking the heavens and earth,

"Su Nan, why don't you show yourself!"

"Are you waiting for us to drag you out?"

Zhao Shanke, Kasyapa, and the others' auras began to rise.

They couldn't wait any longer, fearing that more terrifying beings might arrive.

On Su Changqing's side, seven Peak Near-Emperors were present, and the top-tier combat strength was roughly equal.

But they still held an absolute advantage.

Not to mention, among the crowd behind them, which gathered almost all the World's powerful forces, there were countless old monsters.

Furthermore, many of these newcomers were from Imperial Lineages!

Though Wu Jiuling and the Ancestral Spirits were strong, they lacked the most crucial support.

That was, Imperial Armaments!

The Imperial Tomb was of utmost importance. If this were a trivial matter, seeing so many powerful figures aiding Su Changqing, they would have dispersed long ago.

But today was different!

Su Changqing was right in front of them. Who could gather so many powerful figures to take him down again?

This was their only chance, and no one would easily give up, even if it meant a full-scale war!

The crowd was restless, and powerful auras were restrained but ready to unleash.

At this moment, a tall, black-clad figure stepped out into the sky.

Beside him was a dignified and elegant woman.

As they appeared, a large number of powerful figures slowly emerged from the clouds.

They didn't speak, only quietly observing Su Changqing's side, their expressions complex.

Su Changqing was currently facing away from everyone.

Feeling the countless gazes, his body couldn't help but tremble slightly.

"Changqing."

Shu Ye's soft call made Su Changqing close his eyes.

After a long moment, he took a deep breath, slowly turned around, and looked up.

This sight made his expression even more complex.

Those familiar faces, etched into his bones, appeared before him.

Uncle Wenlin, who died of illness.

Second Grandpa at the village entrance.

Uncle Su Qi, who was taken by wild wolves.

And

That towering figure in the sky, whose aura almost crushed the heavens, but who was remembered as a simple and kind-hearted father.

And, that Great Saint aura rising, with sword intent surging, the memory of a frail and often ill mother who was always kind and smiling.

The collision of memory and reality made Su Changqing feel as if the world had split apart.

Even though he had mentally prepared himself while on Sword Deity Mountain, the impact on his heart was still overwhelming.

After a long moment, Su Changqing managed to force a smile at everyone,

"Everyone."

"It's been a long time."

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