The dream had ended. In the snow-white world, even if one stretched out one's arms, everything would still be empty.
It was as if the sky we were looking up at was right in front of us.
Right and wrong, gratitude and grudges were all decided by a single thought. One thought to become a Buddha was like a fleeting cloud; one thought to become a demon was impermanence.
Hatred was both the source of pain and the power to advance. It could create a masterpiece, but it could also destroy a masterpiece. Since ancient times, the legendary stories that were born because of revenge were vivid and lifelike, causing the people of later generations to sigh with emotion.
But the people who listened to the stories could not understand the feelings of the protagonists.
The person who took revenge controlled an empty shell, a walking corpse. Their heart was long dead, or not dead yet, but on the verge of death. All the feelings of love, adoration, worship, joy, sorrow, and sorrow sank to the bottom of the abyss, never to see the light of day.
It was not that they did not have feelings. Their feelings were more delicate and sensitive, but at the bottom of the abyss, they were wrapped in a thick shell and could not be seen normally. Once someone or something broke the shell, it would often be the eruption of a great tide of emotions.
There was a good saying: if one did not die in silence, they would explode in silence.
Leaning on Yan Shiyi's shoulder, Yan Li's emotions that had nowhere to vent finally exploded.
But he did not cry. If a person was used to being strong, there was no reason to be weak. He only screamed like a pig being slaughtered. That helped to relax his tense nerves and drive everything out of his mind, leaving only one goal.
Yes, to cry, to throw a tantrum, or to hang oneself, it had to wait until everything was settled.
After the emotions were vented, there would be a short period of calmness. At this stage, it was time to make the final choice.
The moment Yan Li stepped into Lingxiao Palace, we all knew that he had made a choice.
This choice was to throw Ji Tiansheng into the abyss.
No, when she was empress, we called her Ji Tiansheng out of respect. Now that she is a woman, a weak woman, we call her Ji Zhiyuan out of pity.
"Yan Li, what do you mean by this?" Li Yong stared warily at Yan Li.
"Some things have to be settled, today, right here." Yan Li's eyes were fixed on Yang Youyun.
"You dare to bring bandits into the palace without permission," Li Yong angrily rebuked. "Do you still have any respect for His Majesty?"
Yan Li didn't dare to look at Ji Zhiyuan's eyes. He just stared at Yang Youyun. He didn't want to think about anything else. He just wanted to get his revenge.
"From the looks of it, his target is you." Li Xuan sneered.
Yang Youyun sneered and said, "His target is me, but his target is you."
Li Xuan was stunned as he suddenly looked at Yan Shiyi. Their eyes met, and he seemed to understand something.
Yang Youyun reached into her robe and took out a Green Lotus Lamp Seat. "You've finally thought it through. This is yours. As long as the person facing you feels guilty, you can kill him." She then tossed the lamp seat over.
Yan Shiyi didn't catch it and let it fall to the ground. He chuckled and said, "I don't need it."
"You're here." Li Xuan's expression was complicated. "I knew you would definitely come, but I didn't know it would be today."
"It's past time," Yan Shiyi said indifferently. "I'll let you live another year as repayment for leading me into the sect."
Li Xuan smiled and said, "You are still the same. Back then, it was precisely this point that attracted me and made me stay at Swallow Dock for two years. I originally believed that you would be the next guardian of the dynasty. "
Yan Shiyi said, "You shouldn't have kept me, nor should you have taught me."
Li Xuan smiled and said, "After I made that decision back then, I knew that there would be a day when you would come before me. I just never expected this day to come so quickly. I wasn't prepared at all. Can we go somewhere else? "He walked out of the Numinous Sky Hall and picked up the Green Lotus Lamp.
Yan Shiyi slowly followed.
Outside, Li Xuan said, "Before we begin, I have a question for you."
Yan Shiyi didn't say a word.
Li Xuan had already asked, "If you were given a chance to return to the past, would you choose to leave with me?"
"No," Yan Shiyi said coldly.
"That's right …" Li Xuan nodded. "If you say yes, you aren't the person I'm looking for. In fact, you've already guessed the reason why I did that. "
Yan Shiyi didn't say a word.
Li Xuanwei had no choice but to continue, "You refused to leave Swallow Fort with me. I felt that the people of Swallow Fort were holding you back. With them around, you would never be able to leave. That would be a loss to the dynasty. I couldn't let that happen, so I asked Wang Ba to send people to kill them … But I didn't expect that Yan Li would appear halfway and take over my role, leading you onto the path of evil … You left and never came back. I couldn't find a bandit to guard the dynasty …" Li Xuanwei could only say to herself.
He paused and continued, "I often feel regret. So many innocent lives were lost because of a single mistake. I often fall into a deep sense of self-loathing, but I have no choice but to live. Living … Living is a pain in itself. "
He walked in front of Yan Shiyi. "Eleven, I don't want to fight you. Kill me with it. Use it to kill me, and you'll know that I've truly repented. I'm not doing this to beg for your forgiveness. I just hope that the souls of Swallow Dock can rest in peace. "With that said, he stuffed the green lotus lamp into Yan Shiyi's hands.
Yan Shiyi looked at the lamp and then at Li Xuan. "You're right. Whether the souls of Swallow Dock can rest in peace is more important than my feelings. You've given me an irrefutable reason. I hope you're sincere. That way, when you return to the sea of stars, I can still pray for you. "
"Thank you …" Li Xuan forced a smile. "Thank you …"
"Take it." Yan Shiyi stabbed forward with the green lotus lamp.
Miraculously, lotus petals grew out of the lamp midway. As the lotus petals danced, they transformed into a sword. The tip of the sword pierced through Li Xuan's heart without any obstruction.
"Wah!"
Li Xuan spat out a mouthful of blood. Instead, a strange smile appeared on his face. "Eleven … You have to live … Live well …"
He took a few steps back and spat out mouthfuls of blood. Out of the corner of his eyes, he seemed to be looking for something. He muttered to himself, "Why isn't it there yet?"
"Master!" At this moment, a sorrowful cry came from the Lingxiao Hall. A beautiful figure rushed out and came to Li Xuan's side. "Master, how are you?"
"Drifting Cloud, my lovely disciple …" Li Xuan covered her heart and fell into Shen Liuyun's arms. She forced a smile. "Don't cry. Don't be sad. Everyone will die … But do you know … I hate someone. He took away Eleven and you … I won't let him live well even if I die …"
"Master, what are you talking about …" Shen Liuyun cried. "Stop talking. I'll stop the bleeding for you. You can't die. You can't die …"
"It's useless. It's useless …" Li Xuan shook her head. "I can't live anymore … I have my last words … Hurry up and listen to them …"
Shen Liuyun endured the pain and leaned down to listen.
Li Xuan's lips moved and she said a few words. Yan Shiyi didn't hear a word.
Shen Liuyun's eyes widened in shock. Then she moved her lips. "No, impossible …"
Li Xuan spat out blood and said intermittently, "I … I've remembered it … Master is gone … I've remembered it …" Before he breathed his last, he glanced at Yan Shiyi and revealed a very strange smile.
"Master!" Chen Liuyun cried out sorrowfully.
"You finally kept your promise like a man." Yan Shiyi threw away the Green Lotus Lamp and was about to turn back.
Suddenly, a strong wind blew behind him. He turned around and drew his saber. The purple saber beam instantly swept away all the force. "What are you doing?"
Shen Liuyun stared at him in disgust. "You killed my master. It was you, wasn't it!?"
Yan Shiyi said coldly and arrogantly, "So what if I killed him?"
"You killed my master. It wasn't Little Fan who ordered you to do it, right?" Shen Liuyun's chest heaved rapidly.
"Although he's the head of the dragon, he can't order me around on this matter." Yan Shiyi said indifferently, "If you don't want to die, scram. If you dare sneak attack me from behind again, don't blame me for being rude."
"Alright!" Shen Liuyun's emotions suddenly calmed down. It was an abnormal calmness that was extremely strange. "Every debt has its debtor. There's nothing wrong with me seeking revenge on you, right?"
"Oh?" Yan Shiyi chuckled softly. "You can kill me?"
"How would you know if you don't try!" Shen Liuyun suddenly pounced forward with a strong palm wind. Drifting Cloud followed closely behind.
Yan Shiyi held his saber and blocked it with a backhand grip.
Shen Liuyun's palm hit the saber's blade.
Yan Shiyi used the force of this attack to turn around. The Purple Night Saber drew a beautiful circular arc of light and slashed at Shen Liuyun's waist with a "swoosh".
If this saber hit its target, there was no need to think twice. It would directly cut his waist in half.
Chen Liuyun suddenly bent his waist backwards. His waist was soft as if it was boneless, and it actually caused his back to be completely stuck to his neck before he flipped up in midair, and his legs stirred the wind and clouds as he kicked towards Yan Shiyi's neck like a spiral awl.
Yan Shiyi narrowed his eyes slightly and leaned back. His heel shook and his entire body slid backward.
Shen Liuyun did not give up. She forcefully channeled a breath of Vital Qi in the air. A faint mist appeared out of thin air and carried her body in pursuit.
Yan Shiyi sneered. He did not stop gliding. He raised the Purple Night Saber and flicked it up slightly.
The purple saber light soared into the sky.
Chen Liuyun reacted extremely quickly in his fear, and his palms suddenly pushed downwards.
The huge Vital Qi collided with the saber light.
In the violent explosion, the thin Drifting Cloud was reduced to nothing.
Shen Liuyun rushed out of the chaotic airflow. Her hair was a little messy, but her expression was still calm. She landed on a stone lamp ten feet away from Yan Shiyi. She looked at Yan Shiyi coldly. "Xiao Fan was influenced by you. That's why he became a murderous devil."
Yan Shiyi said lightly, "Do you know him?"
Shen Liuyun said coldly, "I only know that he's a gentle and kind person. Even now, he's still the same."
Yan Shiyi said, "I don't deny it."
Shen Liuyun said coldly, "I'm going to kill you. I'm going to make him stay away from you. I'm going to teach him to be an upright person again."
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