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Chapter 452: Such Freedom, So Effortless! The Obstacle, Li Feiyu (Part 1)
Chapter 452: Such Freedom, So Effortless! The Obstacle, Li Feiyu (Part 1)
"Has the era changed?"
Li Chunge was taken aback, then laughed wryly.
"Yes, we old folks, despite bearing the title of Sword Gods..."
"But the future ultimately belongs to the younger generation."
"Only the future?" Deng Tai'a shook his head and said, "You still don't understand. My point is, now... it already belongs to them."
"They have already surpassed us, seeing the distant scenery on this path."
"..., I doubt it."
Li Chunge was stunned. "They have already surpassed us old folks?"
"You mean Xiao Ling'er and Ya Ya, and a few others? I don't doubt them, but the others, not necessarily, right?"
"After all, although we are old, we are not dead. In the Moon Embrace Sect, we have been treated well, with endless resources. Being with these little prodigies, I feel much younger."
"Our progress in recent years has been greater than in the past thousands or tens of thousands of years!"
"Currently, I am already a late Ninth Realm sword cultivator. Why do you make it sound like I'm nothing, and can be bullied at will?"
"..."
Deng Tai'a shrugged. "Do you not know what I'm saying? And you have seen my progress over the years."
"But both you and I cannot see the improvement of these young people."
"I can only say that their rate of improvement... is beyond our imagination!"
"If you don't believe me, we can wait and see."
"You're making it sound more and more mysterious." Li Chunge frowned. "So, according to you, they staying behind isn't just waiting to die, but they might actually be able to reverse the tide and challenge the immortals?"
"I don't know if they can challenge the immortals."
"But I am certain that their purpose for staying behind is not just to die heroically."
"!"
"..."
"..."
"Interesting."
"The young generation of the Moon Embrace Sect actually surpasses all the holy lands, making all the young people feel inferior?"
"Truly outstanding."
"Unfortunately..."
"Too outstanding."
Within a secluded ancient clan, a descended 'Immortal,' an elderly man with crane hair and a youthful face, smiled.
"What I love most in life is to exterminate prodigies, to let the world's greatest talents wither."
"Better yet, acting before everyone else can also... reward myself."
He was very excited.
Seeing his expression, the clan members around him all bowed their heads.
This elder...
They knew him well.
He was of the same clan and an 'Ancestor.'
A clansman who ascended hundreds of thousands of years ago.
His name was Huo Zhen.
In the clan's ancestral hall, there is still a portrait and a record of this ancestor's life.
This ancestor...
Had a rather tumultuous life.
Born into the main lineage, he held a high status and received the best cultivation resources from a young age.
But his talent was... difficult to describe.
Average, leaning towards below average!
A bit more on the lower side.
Therefore, his improvement was very slow, and his growth was limited.
Among his contemporaries, whether from the main lineage, side lineage, or branch lineage, anyone with some talent had already surpassed him.
Some had even left him far behind.
Those prodigies could almost kill him with a glance.
Thus...
Unsurprisingly, this ancestor suffered a lot of humiliation in the past.
He endured a lot of hardship.
After all, in such a cultivation world, being weak and having low talent is a sin!
Even as a main lineage young master, if one lacks strength, they will naturally be bullied.
And...
Because of his high status, he was bullied even more severely!
Especially those from the side lineage and branch lineage, they would think, "So what if you're a main lineage young master? Such a waste, you're still at our mercy."
N
Even, they would take pleasure in it.
The clan did not have detailed records of these aspects, but as cultivators, they had all experienced or seen similar situations, so they could imagine how miserable his life was.
The kind of bullying he endured.
But later...
This ancestor took off.
For some unknown reason, he suddenly matured late and surpassed his contemporaries!
Just when everyone thought he was about to die of old age, he suddenly transformed, his cultivation advancing rapidly!
It was as if he had been reborn, quickly surpassing his contemporaries within the clan and suppressing the prodigies of his generation.
After that, he demonstrated unimaginable strength in an internal conflict, becoming the strongest in the clan.
He then became the clan leader, married the goddess who had been taken from him in his youth, and brutally punished those who had bullied him...
And from then on, he never looked kindly on any prodigies. During his ascension period, his favorite pastime was to torment them.
Of course, these things were not displayed for public admiration.
But the clan had relevant records, considered clan secrets.
But those present, who had the right to be here, naturally had the right to know these secrets.
So, everyone knew what kind of person Huo Zhen was.
Therefore, they could only mutter in their hearts, "This Moon Embrace Sect... is truly unfortunate."
"Especially since it's Ancestor Huo Zhen who has descended this time."
"Too bad."
Their Huo family had no grudges or enmity with the Moon Embrace Sect, and they had even considered collaborating with them before.
But they never found a suitable opportunity, so the matter was put on hold until now.
Now...
It seems there won't be any chance.
They shook their heads helplessly.
"..."
"Peaceful and sunny."
"This is the taste of home."
"Yep~~~"
"Really nice."
In the vast wilderness, Huo Zhen walked on air, his steps steady and unhurried, devoid of any urgency. With a deep breath, he felt a sense of comfort, causing him to shake his head in contentment.
"The Upper Realm..."
"Hmm."
Suddenly, his expression changed slightly.
Recalling his experiences after ascending, he thought about his status in the Upper Realm... It was so pitiful that even a dog would shake its head in dismay.
He had to be cautious and subservient, holding his tail between his legs, for who knew when someone might suddenly decide to snuff him out for no apparent reason.
He had to be meticulous, considering everything a hundred times over... How could this compare to the freedom of the Lower Realm?
"Ah, the sweet scent of freedom!"
"Here, I'll do as I please!"
"Do as I please..."
"And I shall!"
Suddenly, he spotted a small city nestled in the mountains.
Most of its inhabitants were ordinary people, but there was also the aura of cultivators.
It was a typical 'Mortal-Immortal Junction'.
Within the city, a harmonious atmosphere prevailed.
The number of cultivators was small, and their strength was not exceptional.
However, they had been protecting this city, allowing its people to live and work in peace, a rare sight in the Immortal Martial Continent.
Huo Zhen scanned the area with his divine sense, taking in everything at once.
But then, he frowned.
"This is the Lower Realm."
"Why am I being so cautious here?"
"Is there anyone who can stop me, who can threaten me?"
"The six people who could threaten me are all my own, and unless something unexpected happens, they would never take action."
"So..."
"Why am I being so cautious?"
"In the Immortal Martial Continent, I'll do as I please!"
He reminded himself.
It was like a warning to himself.
And also, a declaration to everyone.
Then, a peculiar smile appeared on his face.
He raised his hand, placing his palm by his mouth, and blew gently.
Whoosh~
A breath of air escaped, but as it passed through his palm, it turned ice-blue, exuding a chilling aura.
Following this, the breath of air descended.
In an instant, everything around him froze.
The moisture in the air turned into 'ice chips', clouds became 'solid', and even time seemed to freeze at this moment.
"What happened?!"
Within the city.
Several cultivators' faces paled in shock.
They didn't know what had happened, but they felt their hearts palpitating.
It was the sense of impending doom.
Death...
Was upon them!
Their faces turned ashen: "Activate the array!"
"No, it won't hold! Run, run for your lives!"
However...
It was too late, and they were too slow.
Silently, without a sound.
The entire city, including all its inhabitants and the few cultivators, froze and turned into ice sculptures.
And...
Over a dozen nearby peaks were 'affected', freezing and turning into ice sculptures as well.
"Hehe."
Huo Zhen hovered in the air, looking at his masterpiece with great satisfaction, and then, he nodded lightly.
"Not bad~"
"This, is the freedom I desire."
Thud.
He took a step.
Over a dozen peaks, along with the city, its inhabitants, and the peaks, all shattered...
Crack, crackle!
The cracks spread and expanded.
From one, to two, to hundreds.
Then, countless...
Finally, with a crack, they turned into ice crystals, continuing to shatter into countless 'ice dust'.
The mountain breeze blew.
The ice dust floated like dust, carried by the wind, flying far, far away.
No one knew where this ice dust would eventually land.
Just as no one could have anticipated this sudden 'disaster'.
"Ah, that feels good~"
Huo Zhen felt his mood improve significantly.
"Hmm~ Indeed, indeed, freedom is what truly captivates me."
"Then, let's continue."
"The anger and suppression in my heart need an urgent release~"
He had suddenly found a way to vent his suppressed emotions, and that was... to do as he pleased, 'freely'!
"I'll just do as I please all the way to the Moon Embrace Sect."
"When the time comes, I'll torment those true celestial prodigies, tsk tsk tsk."
"This way..."
"I can finally release all the suppression and anger in my heart."
"Too perfect~!"
"..."
...
Huo Zhen continued on his journey.
He completely let go, embracing freedom.
Or rather... without restraint.
Doing as he wished.
And even... causing chaos!
Upon seeing a certain sect, he found them living in harmony and 'loving' each other? Pfft! All fake! With a wave of his hand, he annihilated them!
When he saw a pair of Daoist lovers, treating each other with respect and overflowing with love in their eyes?
Pfft!
Daring to show such affection in front of him?
Damn!
Hehehe.
A male cultivator went crazy, but Huo Zhen suppressed him with a wave of his hand, playing with them like dolls, and then...
Snap!
With a snap of his fingers, the Daoist couple vanished, turning to ashes.
"You don't know a good thing when you see it..."
He sighed, "I help you love each other, and this is how you repay me..."
"Indeed, tsk tsk tsk."
Then, he continued on his way.
On this journey...
He truly did as he pleased, 'letting loose'.
He killed whoever he saw!
Even passing dogs got slapped.
When he passed by a side branch of a fox clan, he found a particularly beautiful fox, and he even forcefully 'stayed' for several days.
In the end, he left behind a few broken fox corpses...
But Huo Zhen's mood improved, and he felt lighter.
He felt his waist and legs were no longer sore.
In the Southwest Region, he felt even more relaxed.
But the things he had done along the way were truly despicable.
Soon, he was discovered.
However, no one knew who had done it, and most assumed that a powerful demon had appeared, with many righteous cultivators preparing to go and subdue it.
Logically, with their speed, they should not have been able to catch up.
But Huo Zhen had not hidden his tracks at all, and instead, he had walked and stopped along the way, so...
He was indeed caught up with.
But the result was not unexpected.
These righteous cultivators were slain.
Some were flayed and their tendons pulled out, struggling in endless agony until their deaths.
Others were transformed into pig-like humans, and their recovery was prevented by immortal techniques.
Or their flesh, skin, and meridians were directly corroded, leaving only a skeleton and a faint soul, turning them into living skeletons...
After a series of such actions, many cultivators went insane.
...
"Nonsensical."
Huo Zhen's smile was wild, "How many years has it been?"
"How many years has it been since you felt this relaxed and free?"
"No wonder people say home is the best."
"Home..."
"It's indeed wonderful."
"Liberating!"
"So refreshing!"
He couldn't help but exclaim in delight, and at the same time, he continued on his journey.
But before he had gone far, he raised his eyebrows slightly, "Oh?"
"Finally, a decent minnow has arrived."
He smiled, "Come out, don't think you can hide from me."
"How interesting, daring to block my path. But I wonder, who are you?"
"Are you a friend of those damned people? Or are you a righteous cultivator, here to slay demons and eliminate evil?"
"But before that, I must tell you, I am a genuine immortal, not some demon or monster."
Tap, tap, tap...
Footsteps echoed.
A figure emerged from the distance, walking slowly, stepping on the green stones, and making a crisp sound.
He held a large banner in his hand, his face cold, and his eyes glinted with malice.
"Your identity doesn't matter."
"Today, I'm here to block your path."
"As long as I'm alive, you won't take another step forward!"
"Oh?"
Huo Zhen crossed his arms, intrigued, "Interesting."
"Just a Ninth Realm youngster, and you dare to boast so much. From your words, it seems you should know my identity? You know I'm an immortal, and yet you dare to be so wild..."
"I'd like to know." The young man's expression grew colder.
Whoosh!
A gust of wind blew by.
The atmosphere was heavy, and a great battle was about to erupt! At this moment, Huo Zhen suddenly waved his hand, "Kid."
"Don't try to deceive me with your petty tricks. Do you think you can fool me with this small transformation?"
"Show your true form."
"To avoid irritation."
"..."
Li Feiyu, or Qiu Yongqin, returned to his original appearance.
"So what?"
Huo Zhen chuckled, "Heh."
"It's not a big deal, I'm just telling you not to underestimate me. The methods you think are profound, the so-called invincible techniques in the Immortal Martial Continent, are nothing in my eyes."
"So, do you still have confidence?"
"Whether I have confidence or not, we'll know after the fight."
"I'll stand right here. If you have the skills, come and take another step in front of me!"
Qiu Yongqin was not one for idle chatter, nor was he one to play word games.
Even if given a choice, he would rather protect everyone in front of him.
But he had no choice.
"The Sect Master has been as kind as a mountain to me."
"The Sect has never asked for any repayment."
"This time, facing such a calamity, the Sect Master's own senior and junior martial brothers and sisters, and even the junior disciples, have decided to bear the burden themselves and let us leave to seek refuge."
"I..."
"How can I be a coward?"
"Although I'm not the Sect Master's direct disciple, I am a disciple of the Moon Embrace Sect, and I must do my part."
His gaze was intense, and his heart was filled with fiery determination, ready to face death without fear.
It was just one battle, and as long as he stood here, he would never allow this person to take another step forward.
Whether he was an immortal or a god!
"Interesting, truly interesting."
"I wonder if you're truly confident or just plain stupid."
Huo Zhen crossed his arms, examining Qiu Yongqin up and down, and clicked his tongue in amazement.
Then, his gaze fell on the waist token at Qiu Yongqin's waist.
"Moon Embrace..."
"Are you also a disciple of the Moon Embrace Sect?"
Huo Zhen raised his eyebrows, "Which senior disciple are you?"
"Why wasn't I mentioned in the intelligence?"
"..."
"Where are the others?"
"Just you? Were the others scared away?"
"That's probably true."
He smiled, "When facing a formidable enemy, even couples who are like birds in the same forest will fly separately, let alone mere fellow disciples."
"You're quite bold."
"Never mind, seeing your loyalty to your sect, as long as you answer my questions well, I'll give you a satisfying death."
Huo Zhen was extremely calm.
In his eyes, Qiu Yongqin was already a dead man.
Why would he get angry at a dead man?
"Why wasn't I in the intelligence?"
Qiu Yongqin replied calmly, "That's because I wasn't included in the list."
"After all, I'm not the Sect Master's direct disciple, just an ordinary inner core disciple."
"But what of it?"
"Make your move."
"Today, it's not certain who will be buried here."
"You're quite stubborn, I'll give you that."
"It's rare to find such an arrogant young fellow. Judging by your age and cultivation, you're indeed a Celestial Prodigy, marvelous, too marvelous!"
Huo Zhen's smile was radiant.
But he didn't believe Qiu Yongqin's words.
With such talent, not to mention in the Lower World, even in the Upper Realm, he'd be famous. Even in those great sects, they'd nurture him seriously!
After all, they use the Lower World's resources and cultivate in its environment.
If they cultivated in the Upper Realm, wouldn't they take off immediately?
(End of Chapter)
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