On the peak of Qingcheng Mountain.
Wei Wushuang, dressed in a Taoist robe with crane feathers, sat against a rock, looking up at the sky, looking at the clouds with interest, calm and focused.
Su Miaoyin looked at him and felt like she had gone back to decades ago, when they first met.
She couldn't help but tease, "You turned into a rock and sat there for more than two years. Now that the rock seal has been removed, you're still sitting there. It seems that you haven't experienced the feeling of being a rock enough."
Wei Wushuang didn't need to look back to know that it was Su Miaoyin. She smiled and said, "It's indeed a rare experience. It gives me a different perspective to observe the world. Now I think that maybe the rock behind me is also a kind of life. They can move and think, but their lives are too long, so their actions and thoughts are very slow. A life of ten years or a hundred years is just a moment for them. We can't observe their actions, and they can't feel our existence. If I look at the world from the perspective of a rock, maybe it'll be a different scene …"
"Stop, stop, stop!" Su Miaoyin hurriedly shouted, but her mind had already drifted away. "Every time I see you, you always come up with so many wonderful ideas. It's really the same as when we first met."
Su Miaoyin said, and her mind couldn't help but recall the past.
- =
At that time, Su Miaoyin was sixteen years old. Because of her talent, she had been trained as the next sect master. So when the elders visited other sects, they would always bring her along to broaden her horizons.
It was the same when they visited Wanxiang Heavenly Palace. After introducing her to the seniors of Wanxiang Heavenly Palace, the elders of Youtan Pure Sect stayed in the main hall to discuss business, and she was received by Wanxiang Heavenly Palace's disciple Xiao Wuyin, who was also a young girl at that time.
Xiao Wuyin was kind and generous. She was about the same age as Su Miaoyin, and even her name had the word "Yin" in it. The two quickly became familiar with each other. So when Xiao Wuyin led her to the guest room to rest, she introduced other disciples of Wanxiang Heavenly Palace to her.
"The one using water magic is Senior Sister Chu Wu Yi. Her water elemental transformations are extremely profound, few disciples in the sect can compare to her. The one next to her who controls fire is Senior Brother Wu Wu Yin. He is always at odds with Senior Sister Chu. When Senior Sister Chu uses water, he controls fire. However, I always feel that he is purposely trying to attract Senior Sister Chu's attention …"
"Fang Wutan is secretly drinking again. He's not big, but he can hold his liquor well. He's not afraid of being caught by Senior Brother Li. Oh no, Senior Brother Li is here. The one with the stern expression is Senior Brother Li Wuqi, who has the strongest cultivation among our generation. Everyone said that he would be the next Sect Leader, if not for …"
"Senior Sister Xiao, who is that person?" At that moment, following the direction that Su Miaoyin was pointing, they saw a young man sitting alone against a tree outside the training field, looking up at the sky. Compared to the disciples around him who were cultivating in full swing, he was like the snow of Kunlun Mountain, out of place, yet he had a sense of being outstanding.
Xiao Wuyin blushed slightly and said with a hidden bitterness in her tone, "He, he is Senior Brother Wei Wushuang, the direct disciple of the Sect Leader. Don't be fooled by his handsome appearance, actually … Humph, he's just an idiot. He doesn't cultivate all day and only knows how to stare at flowers, stones, and plants. He stares at them for a few hours. I don't know what's so good about them!"
Xiao Wuyin was about to pull Su Miaoyin away, but she had already walked up to Wei Wushuang and asked, "What are you looking at?"
"Looking at the stars," Wei Wushuang said casually, as if he didn't care who asked the question. His gaze was still fixed on the sky.
Su Miaoyin said doubtfully, "It's broad daylight. Where are the stars?"
"Is it that there aren't any? Or that we can't see them? If not seeing them means they don't exist, doesn't that mean the world only exists in our eyes? "Wei Wushuang asked back.
Although Su Miaoyin was young, she was known for her intelligence. She quickly understood what Wei Wushuang meant. She frowned and said, "There's a saying in Buddhism that 'the three realms are only the heart, and all laws are only the consciousness'. It seems that you don't agree with it."
"I'm not here to argue, so it doesn't matter whether I agree or not," Wei Wushuang smiled and shook his head, then turned his head and said, "I'm just thinking that when the moonlight is bright at night, there are very few stars. And if the moonlight is covered by dark clouds, the stars that are so dim that they are almost invisible will become bright again. So it might be the same in the day."
But when Wei Wushuang turned his head, Su Miaoyin only had one thought in her mind, "There's actually such a handsome person in the world!"
She saw that the young man in front of her had a jade-like face. Under his long eyebrows, there was a pair of intelligent and curious eyes. He looked relaxed and refreshed, as if he was the embodiment of the beauty of Kunlun.
Su Miaoyin's appearance was ordinary, but she was quite intelligent. She had always regarded her body as a bag. There were often female cultivators in Youtan Pure Sect who were jealous that she was valued, and secretly belittled her with her appearance. She had always only smiled in response. But today, in front of this young man called Wei Wushuang, she actually felt ashamed because of her appearance for the first time.
She unconsciously shrank back, but she still continued Wei Wushuang's words, "You're saying that like the moon is bright and the stars are few, the sun's light is a hundred times brighter than the moonlight. Under the sunlight, the stars are even dimmer, so there are actually stars in the day, but we can't see them?"
This was also the first time Su Miaoyin had thought of this theory. It went against common sense, but she felt that it was inexplicably reasonable. Because she felt that Wei Wushuang, who was in front of her, was like the sun and the moon in the sky. The disciples of Wanxiang Heavenly Palace, who were like bright stars just now, paled because of him.
Wei Wushuang's eyes lit up, as if he was happy that Miaoyin could understand his words. He pointed to the sky and said, "Yes, so I've been observing and calculating the trajectory of the stars. For example, Tianji Star moved from this position to that position last night. The trajectory is like this. If it can follow the trajectory and appear there tonight, it proves that my guess is correct. The stars also exist in the day, but we can't see them …"
Wei Wushuang pointed here and there, and it was hard to tell what he was writing. At this moment, there was a sudden shout, "Wei Wushuang … Senior Brother!"
A young disciple with a solemn expression and an angry expression walked over. The shout just now came from him, but the first three words were shouted with an imposing manner, while the last two words, "Senior Brother", seemed to be forcefully squeezed out.
Su Miaoyin was curious about who it was, but she was dragged to the back by Xiao Wuyin who rushed over. He whispered to her ear, "This is Senior Brother Li Wuqi. He has the highest cultivation in our generation, and is also the most hardworking. He usually supervises the disciples' cultivation. However, Wei Wushuang is the disciple of the sect leader. According to the rules of our Wanxiang Heavenly Palace, Wei Wushuang, who entered the sect late, is the senior brother."
While talking, Li Wuqi had already strode in front of Wei Wushuang. He waved his sleeve and said angrily, "Senior Brother, you're slacking off again. Why don't you cultivate!"
Wei Wushuang smiled indifferently and said, "Junior Brother Li, I'm cultivating now."
Li Wuqi was even angrier. "Nonsense! It's been a few months since you entered the sect, and you only know how to sit in a daze all day. You don't memorize spells, and you don't practice technique seals. What kind of cultivation is this! " Although Li Wuqi called Wei Wushuang senior brother, because he was usually responsible for supervising the disciples' cultivation, he was not polite at all.
Wei Wushuang corrected him seriously, "I'm not in a daze. I'm observing and thinking."
"Observing and thinking again?" Li Wuqi was so angry that he laughed. "Okay, then what are you observing and thinking about today? Are you thinking about how clouds form? Or how flowers bloom? Or are you studying why there are no stars in the day? "
"Maybe there are stars in the day, but we can't see them. I'm preparing to do a verification … "Wei Wushuang seemed to not hear the sarcasm and explained to Li Wuqi.
"Enough!" Li Wuqi finally could not take it anymore. He waved his sleeves and said, "Although I don't know why the sect leader made an exception to accept you as a personal disciple, he must have high hopes for you. But you haven't even learned the most basic spells. Are you really going to embarrass the sect leader?"
Wei Wushuang looked over with a sincere gaze, as if he wanted to gain recognition. "Junior Brother Li, actually, the sun rises and sets in the world, the weather changes, and all living things have their own Daos. We Daoists have to find these 'Daos' and understand them. Spells are just an insignificant bonus in the process of finding the Daos. Once you know the 'Daos', you will naturally know the spells."
Li Wuqi was startled, as if he was really thinking about Wei Wushuang's words. But it was only for a moment, and then he shook his head hatefully. "Forget it, it's useless to say more. Anyway, the sect competition is going to be held soon. If you still don't know a single spell on the day of the competition, even if you are the personal disciple of the sect leader, you are destined to be kicked out. Why should I waste my time talking to you?"
After saying that, he turned around and left. However, after a few steps, he added without looking back, "But if you still have the heart to improve, it's not too late yet. Once you've thought it through, you can come and find me. I can tutor you, no matter how late …"
"Why … can't you all understand?" Wei Wushuang said no more. His expression was gloomy, and he lowered his head dejectedly. It made him, who was sitting alone outside the training field, look even more lonely.
But Su Miaoyin was touched. She frowned, thinking about what Wei Wushuang said just now. She still wanted to talk to Wei Wushuang, so she walked up and said, "I also don't really understand, but can you tell me?"
"Sure!" Wei Wushuang revealed a smile again. "But we still have to continue talking about the stars. Last night, Merak was there …"
Wei Wushuang pointed at the sky, but where he pointed, a white cloud floated out of nowhere, covering the sky. His words also stopped. He sighed, waved his sleeves, and said, "Cloud, you are blocking my way."
Not sure if it was a coincidence, but when he waved, the cloud seemed to be swept away by Wei Wushuang and floated to another place, revealing a blue sky …
- = - =
Su Miaoyin looked over and felt that the scene in front of her was the same as when she first saw him.
But Wei Wushuang looked down, shook his head lightly, and said, "It is not the same after all. Everything in the world is changing every moment. The old land is gone, the people are all different. How can I be the same as before?"
Su Miaoyin also knew that she had said something wrong, and a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes. Yes, the Wan Xiang Heavenly Palace had become homeless, and they had become strangers in a foreign land. And Li Wuqi, Xiao Wuyin, Chu Wuyi … and other familiar names, familiar people, were now separated by life and death, never to see each other again. It turned out that the world would always change beyond recognition when you thought it would stay the same.
But Su Miaoyin did not forget the purpose of this trip. She said, "Indeed, Senior Brother Wei has changed a lot, especially after you took over as the Wan Xiang Heavenly Palace's Sect Master. Originally, you only wanted to pursue the Dao, but after you took over, whether it was the sect affairs, or the cultivation of Ji Fengming, Zuo Feiying, or the support of Mount Qingcheng Chang Taoist Temple, or the fight against Six Path Evil Extermination, Senior Brother Wei can be said to have fulfilled the greatest responsibility of a Sect Master."
Wei Wushuang smiled bitterly and said, "Alas, when I heard you talk about responsibility, I have a bad premonition … Tell me, what responsibility do you want to impose on me?"
Su Miaoyin only said, "Jian Huang is back. He seems to be surprised that you are not dead, and he is now actively trying to rope in Righteous Sky Alliance."
"You guys invited him to my funeral. Now that I am not dead, it is normal for him to be surprised. As for Righteous Sky Alliance … I don't want to compete, and I can't compete with him." Having known each other for many years, Wei Wushuang knew Su Miaoyin's intention as soon as she opened her mouth. She was still wary of Yue Cang Qiong, so she wanted Wei Wushuang to make a call and grasp Righteous Sky Alliance in his hands before Yue Cang Qiong.
Su Miaoyin looked at him and said, "Your prestige and reputation are not inferior to Yue Cang Qiong. Thirty years ago, when Six Path Evil Extermination was destroyed, you were the number one hero. Why can't you compete? Or do you still have the thought that if a man does not compete, then no one can compete with him? "
Wei Wushuang shook his head and sighed, "I really can't compete. My current power is still less than ten percent recovered …"
Su Miaoyin's expression changed slightly. Although she knew that Wei Wushuang was infected with the Celestial Decay Five and was sealed in stone for two and a half years, even if the Qi of the Celestial Decay Five had been removed, it was impossible for him to recover in a short period of time. But now that time was tight, she could not help but urge, "How long will it take for you to recover?"
"I am not sure. If it is fast, it will be a month, if it is slow, it will be half a year. But it will definitely not be as fast as Yue Cang Qiong's speed of gathering Righteous Sky Alliance." Wei Wushuang shook his head and looked into the distance, towards Kunlun Mountain, and said, "Now I only hope that I can catch up with Di Lingtian's speed …"
At this moment, there was a sudden earthquake. The whole Qing Cheng Mountain trembled, the birds in the mountain flew away, and hundreds of beasts ran. It was a sign of an earthquake.
Wei Wushuang's expression changed drastically. He pressed on the mountain rock under him and closed his eyes to sense. When the earthquake gradually subsided, he opened his eyes and said with a serious expression that had never been seen before, "Seems like it is too late. The King Yu Cauldron that is guarding Kunlun Mountain has been destroyed …"
- =
Kunlun Mountain, Pure Sky Altar.
On the altar that was as white as jade, stood a figure that was even purer and more holy than the altar. He was dressed in a white robe and had a silver mask on his face. He looked mysterious and solemn. It was the Lord of Heaven Dao, Di Lingtian.
Behind him, the Lord of Human Dao, Yan Shiyuan, was still shocked by the scene he had just seen.
Just now, Di Lingtian activated the Pure Sky Altar again and used the power of the altar to mobilize the Earth Qi of Kunlun Mountain and even the world.
When the Pure Sky Altar was activated, one of King Yu's Nine Cauldrons that was hidden in Kunlun Mountain to stabilize the Earth Qi of Divine Prefecture appeared above the altar again. Just like the last time, it locked the Earth Qi in all directions and restricted the Pure Sky Altar.
However, it was different now. Now that Di Lingtian had mastered the Nine Cauldrons Qi Breaking Technique, he took advantage of the moment when the King Yu Cauldron solidified to use the Nine Cauldrons Qi Breaking Technique. Following a wave of shaking that made people lose their footing, the King Yu Cauldron that was guarding Kunlun Mountain was instantly destroyed!
Now, along with the aftershocks, the Earth Qi was slowly but unstoppably gathering towards the Pure Sky Altar. The pure energy it contained made even Yan Shiyuan moved.
However, at this moment, Di Lingtian's body swayed and a mouthful of black blood dripped from his silver mask.
Yan Shiyuan hurriedly went forward and supported Di Lingtian, "My Lord, have you not recovered from the injuries left by that bastard, Ying Feiyang? Then why are you still in a hurry to activate the Pure Sky Altar? "
Di Lingtian pushed him away and stood firmly, "I can't wait. At this juncture, if we are a step slower, we will lose everything. Mu Zixuan's action of burning the bridge after crossing the river is too slow. That's why she asked us to destroy the bridge first. I can't repeat the same mistake. You should already know that there is news from Qingcheng Mountain that Wei Wushuang is not dead, so we can't delay any longer. If Wei Wushuang recovers completely and Yue Cang Qiong completely controls the Righteous Sky Alliance, then we will be at a complete disadvantage. "
Yan Shiyuan was still worried, "What about My Lord's body?"
Di Lingtian waved his hand and said, "The Pure Sky Altar needs time to absorb the Earth Qi. It will only be completed after 15 days. By then, I am confident that I will have recovered to my best condition."
"That's good, as long as My Lord is confident!" Only then did Yan Shiyuan feel slightly relieved. His eyes were overflowing with excitement as he said, "But then again, Kunlun Mountain is indeed the hub of the spiritual qi of heaven and earth. The earth qi gathered here, whether in quality or quantity, is far better than the 'Haoli Heaven' of the past! After 15 days, when the Earth Qi is completely absorbed and the Pure Sky Ritual is carried out, My Lord's body will be cleansed with the Earth spiritual energy. Not only will My Lord's Technique of Heavens and Human Five Decrepit be completed, it might even allow My Lord to surpass all the previous Heavenly Law Masters and all the top experts in the world. You will become the world's number one person in the world! "
"Ha!" Di Lingtian could not help but chuckle when his long-cherished wish was about to be fulfilled. However, he did not let it get to his head. He said, "Because of this, the hypocritical righteous path will definitely not sit idly by and wait for my success. Pass down my order, let all the Path Masters be on standby and prepare the Six Paths of Reincarnation Formation at all times … "
"The moment of the final battle is finally here!"
Di Lingtian waved his sleeves and stood at the peak of Kunlun Mountain, looking down at the people in the world. Behind him, due to the gathering of the Earth Qi, it caused the weather to change. An unprecedented snowstorm was about to arrive!
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