Martial artists from all over the world had gathered in the hall. The big sects were well-mannered, but the small sects that had gathered were not only impulsive, but they were also uncultured. The cursing and swearing were all caused by this group of people. Someone shouted, "That's easy for you to say! Who forced him to go to the border? "" That's right! The Emperor hasn't even sent him away yet, and he's already so happy! He's so fond of being a dog for the Qing Dynasty. Is he reliable? "" By the time he recovers, the Demon Sect will have already unified the Central Plains! By then, it'll be too late. " "I heard that the Qing Dynasty and the Demon Sect are in cahoots. Since Alliance Master Li is close to the Qing Dynasty, it's hard to say that he's not in cahoots with the Demon Sect …"
Nangong Xue was so angry that her face turned red. She raised her voice and said, "Please believe me! Everyone here is determined to eradicate evil. Since we've gathered here, the most important thing is to trust each other. Otherwise, there's no need to talk about anything else! If we have internal strife, how can we hope to defeat the Demon Sect? Forgive me for being blunt, but those who are full of sarcastic remarks are the ones who don't know the truth! If you don't want to stay, the door is open for you. You can leave as you wish. No one wants you to stay. With you, Martial Arts Union may not be able to eliminate the Demon Sect immediately. Even if you're not there, they might not be beaten to a pulp. However, if you're still willing to trust me, I, Nangong Xue, can guarantee that Alliance Master Li will be able to live up to everyone's expectations. Please give him three days. After three days, he will definitely arrive on time to preside over the situation. "
A shirtless man sneered, "Empty words have no proof! What if he can't keep his promise? "Nangong Xue took a deep breath and said," Then it will prove that your worries are not groundless. At that time, everyone can choose another Alliance Master. I have no objections. "
Hearing her promise, everyone felt reassured and said, "Okay, then we'll trust you this time." Nangong Xue breathed a sigh of relief. Although she spoke passionately in front of others, in reality, her palms were drenched in sweat. She was afraid that she would not be able to calm the current situation. If someone were to cause a ruckus, it would be no different from dealing another blow to Martial Union, which was already riddled with holes.
Li Yijie was alone in his room, leaning against the window frame. His mind was in a whirl. When he returned to the capital, the weight on the balance scale shifted again. The weight of the choice that he had always avoided actually increased by a few degrees. In the past, he could easily suppress them with a one-sided advantage. But now, he had run out of ammunition and food, and was almost at the point of surrendering.
It was one thing to be completely helpless, but once you had a choice, it was another thing if you were forced by all kinds of pressure and were unwilling to accept this path. That kind of situation was a hundred times more painful than not knowing where to start.
Thousands of worries occupied his mind, but he had no one to talk to. Nangong Xue would definitely strongly oppose it, but that was only her point of view. It was unable to completely erase the hesitation in his heart. Thinking of the pain, he raised his hand and clenched it into a fist, fiercely hitting his forehead. He couldn't help but curse, "You're really useless. You don't want to be a good human, but you want to be a demon. Don't tell me you have the same thoughts as the Seven Demons? Is madness really contagious? "
But another thought kept gnawing at his mind. He said, "No, the Seven Demons became a demon to destroy the world. But you want to become a demon just to deal with him, to 'save the world'. That's a very noble self-sacrifice. You can't be so selfish and still find excuses for yourself … "
Suddenly, a figure appeared beside him and placed a palm on his forehead, blocking his ferocious fists. However, she was also shocked by his strength. She said, "Senior Martial Brother, what are you doing? Why are you torturing yourself like this? " Li Yijie gathered his scattered eyes and looked at the girl in front of him. He said, "Oh, I'm just too tired. Maybe if you hit me harder, the headache will wake me up. "
Nangong Xue smiled bitterly and said, "How old are you? Why do you still act like a child? If you keep hitting like this, I'm afraid you'll knock yourself out before your mind clears. Come, Senior Martial Brother, wash your face. "As she said this, she brought over a basin filled with water and placed it on the square table in front of him.
Li Yijie answered in a daze. He scooped up a handful of water and unconsciously splashed it on his face. He trembled slightly from the cold water. Droplets of water rolled down from his hair and forehead. He stared blankly at his reflection in the water, which was cut into thousands of swaying lines. All of this seemed so unfathomable. He thought, "Who am I? Who am I? A title is just a signboard, a position passed down from generation to generation. Everyone can use it. What is the real 'me'? It depends on a person's existence. Is it because his independent consciousness hasn't died, or because his body can move? What if his mind is controlled by the Puppet Technique? Once he becomes a demon, is that person still me? If it is, then it should act according to my will. If it isn't, then who has taken over my body? " His mind was filled with a series of new thoughts. Immediately, he was in a mess. Cold sweat mixed with water droplets rolled down. He stood in front of the table, in a daze.
Nangong Xue gently stroked her braids. She was thinking about how to comfort her Senior Martial Brother, but unexpectedly, she didn't hear anything for a long time. She was too absorbed in her thoughts for a moment. She didn't even know when the sound of splashing water disappeared. When she turned her head, she saw Li Yijie's dazed expression. His hands were suspended in midair, as if he was under a spell. His entire body was motionless.
Nangong Xue's heart suddenly jumped to her throat. She called out tentatively, "Senior Martial Brother … Senior Martial Brother?" She saw Li Yijie suddenly shake and finally wake up from his mental state. He smiled apologetically at her. Nangong Xue felt slightly relieved, but she still felt a faint layer of worry covering her heart. She asked, "Senior Martial Brother, don't blame me for being suspicious. I always feel that after you came back from Liaodong, you've become … strange. But I heard that you guys won a complete victory. Logically speaking, there's no reason for you to be worried instead of happy. Could it be that something happened? You even want to hide it from me? "
Li Yijie sighed and turned his head to look at the surface of the water. He saw the ripples of light repeatedly swaying and gradually returning to stillness. The scattered scattered shadows once again gathered to form a clear reflection. Her hair was disheveled, her face was pale, and she was staring at him with lifeless eyes. For some reason, he couldn't help but shiver.
It was only now that he heard the lingering sound in the air. He said, "Xueer, if I say … that I'm afraid of the final battle with the Seven Demons, and that right now my mind is not filled with how to win, but how to escape, would you be disappointed in me and think that I'm useless?"
Nangong Xue thought that if Li Yijie was only worried about this matter, it wouldn't be a big problem. She smiled and shook her head. She tried her best to make her smile warmer and more sincere so that she could give him a bit more encouragement. She said, "Of course not. Everyone has an inexplicable low point. After a few days, it will naturally pass. Speaking of which, you're the Wulin Alliance Head. Everyone's hopes are placed on you. It's inevitable that the burden will be heavier. But … you shouldn't force yourself too much. "
Li Yijie wanted to smile gratefully, but halfway through, the muscles on his face froze. He said, "No. If I say … I don't think I can bear such a heavy burden. I don't deserve to be the Wulin Alliance Head. I can't shoulder the burden alone and lead everyone out of this hopeless situation. I'm just like what they say, a coward who's afraid of trouble. I'm very tired. I want to give up. You'll definitely look down on me, right? "
Nangong Xue slowly walked forward and put her hand on Li Yijie's shoulder. She said softly, "Listen to me, Senior Martial Brother. You haven't wronged anyone. Not everyone is born to be a savior. Since there are heroes who can support the heavens and earth, there are naturally ordinary people as well. But no one should be too proud or self-abased because of this. The value of a person's existence isn't determined by how much he has done for others. It's determined by how much he has enjoyed his life. As long as he feels that everything he has done can make him happy, and that he can live the way he likes, this is the embodiment of his life's meaning. You can escape from your responsibilities, but you should never escape from yourself. I don't dare ask you to make outstanding contributions. I only ask that you pull yourself together for me. If it really doesn't work out, I'll give up with you. I only want you to know that I'll always be by your side. I won't leave you alone. I also ask that you don't push me away. "
Li Yijie was silent for a long time. Hearing Nangong Xue's words, he was moved. But in the end, he couldn't tell her in detail what was troubling him. He allowed Nangong Xue's head to gently rest on his shoulder. Subconsciously, he reached out to hold her in his arms and immersed himself in his thoughts. After a while, he quivered and muttered, "No … no, I can't be so selfish!"
Some paths are not up to you to choose. But once you step on them, you can't control yourself. It's like a one-way road with cliffs on both sides. There's no such thing as being in a dilemma. The key to everything is whether or not you have the will to move forward.
Three days later, Li Yijie carefully cleaned himself up. From head to toe, he looked brand new. When he appeared in the main hall again, he was a young man in high spirits. Guests from afar gathered in the main hall. In the past few days, many refugees had come to seek refuge. The number of people had increased greatly.
Li Yijie thought that there were still so many people in Jianghu who trusted him and Martial Union. He felt warmth in his heart. It was as if his long time of being unknown had finally paid off. No matter what the future held, he had the confidence to charge forward.
He cleared his throat and waited for the noise to die down. Then, he stood up from his chair and bowed to the four directions. With a serious expression on his face, he said, "The Wulin world is in danger. Everyone must be able to forget about the past and gather together to fight against the demons. I would like to say a word of thanks on behalf of the common people of the world. In addition, I would like to thank all of you for your kindness. I am extremely grateful. I will never be able to repay this kindness. Forgive me, Li Yijie, for being incompetent. A few days ago, due to the fatigue of the journey, I was confused and neglected all of you. This caused some of you to suspect me. That was indeed a moment of indulgence. I can't blame you all. Not being able to lead Martial Union to victory is my fault. I can't shirk this responsibility … "
When the people below the stage heard his humble words and kept his promise, they felt some respect for him. They hurriedly said, "There's no such thing! Union Master, you're too humble. As the saying goes, victory and defeat are common in war. How can there be an ever-victorious general on the battlefield? " "Union Master, you've already given us enough face by thinking for us and not putting on airs at all!" "A few days ago, I was muddle-headed and doubted Union Master. Please don't take offense!"
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