"He is..."
Li Chen gazed at the spiritual energy surrounding Leng Xingzhi, no longer describable as mere spiritual energy. All the spiritual energy in the space was absorbed by Leng Xingzhi, transforming into another kind of power.
"It is divine power."
Yu Qinghong's brow furrowed deeper. He had never imagined that Leng Xingzhi harbored divine power within him.
"Divine power?"
Li Chen's pupils constricted. Divine power signified he was a god.
"Indeed, he might be that variable in our Xuanyuan Continent." Through the divine power Leng Xingzhi fed back to their space, Yu Qinghong saw the reason why the Xuanyuan Continent had failed to ascend for ten thousand years.
Perhaps, in the near future, their Xuanyuan Continent would once again witness its former glory.
"So it was him," Li Chen murmured. He had always believed that the variable in the Xuanyuan Continent would be Chu Lingwei, but he never expected it to be Leng Xingzhi.
"They both are."
As Yu Qinghong's voice faded, the entire space began to tremble. A golden light enveloped the entire area, throwing them both to the ground.
Chu Lingwei was suppressed tightly by the person before her, a sense of powerlessness arising. This person was an ancient demon, possibly not even a native of their Xuanyuan Continent. She was no match for them.
"What exactly are you?" Feng Ming, lying on the ground, wanted to spit demonic fire at Ru Feng, but it was as if all the spiritual energy in his body had been drained. He couldn't summon any power and cursed in his anger.
"Seeking death?"
Ru Feng glanced at Feng Ming, this little thing daring to insult him.
"Feng Ming, be careful."
Seeing a demonic force hurtling towards Feng Ming, Chu Lingwei thrust out her divine artifact, attempting to block it for him.
Just then, the suppression they felt disappeared.
A tall, slender figure stood before Chu Lingwei.
"Weiwei, are you alright?" Leng Xingzhi's voice reached Chu Lingwei, gentle, tender, and possessing a healing effect. Chu Lingwei's injuries instantly healed.
"Senior Brother, I am fine."
Chu Lingwei stood up. She could only see her Senior Brother's back, his appearance unchanged, yet she felt as if he had undergone a profound transformation.
An indescribable change.
"Xuan Yuan!"
Ru Feng, seeing Xuan Yuan suddenly appear before him, showed a flicker of disbelief. How was this possible? "Your shackles..."
"Xuan Shang, I didn't expect you to still be alive?"
Leng Xingzhi cast a faint glance at Xuan Shang, his half-brother, who was still so fixated on him. "Since you're not dead, I'll send you on your way."
Recalling his mother's intense suffering, Leng Xingzhi's eyes were filled with killing intent.
"Xuan Yuan, can you kill me with your current cultivation?" Xuan Shang burst into laughter. "With your half-demon, half-god body?"
"We can try."
"Weiwei, leave this place."
Leng Xingzhi waved his hand gently, and Chu Lingwei and the others were instantly sent out of Linglong Jian. Immediately after, the sky above Linglong Jian churned with clouds, and the entire world's hue shifted.
"Senior Brother."
Chu Lingwei took a step forward, but her body was repelled as if by an unseen force. She was unable to approach Linglong Jian.
"Master, it's dangerous."
Shui Yi shielded Chu Lingwei, urging her back. "They are very strong."
The power of these two could easily destroy the entire Xuanyuan Continent.
"Yes, very strong."
Half-demon, half-god.
This was the true Senior Brother.
Suddenly, Linglong Jian vanished before them. The high-level cultivators within were forced out, collapsing one after another near Chu Lingwei.
"Weiwei, these are all Venerable Realm powerhouses."
Feng Ming detected the cultivation of these individuals, each one formidable.
"Let's leave here quickly, don't let them discover us."
Xuan Shang, whom Senior Brother had mentioned, was Senior Brother's mortal enemy. If she stayed, she would only be a burden to Senior Brother.
Now, all she could hope for was that Senior Brother was unharmed.
Chu Lingwei had already learned from Yu Qinghong about the changes in the space and Senior Brother's transformation. Senior Brother had finally broken free from his shackles.
"Let's go."
Seated on a flying artifact, Chu Lingwei looked back. The sky above Linglong Jian was now clear. Only she knew that a battle capable of destroying the entire Xuanyuan Continent was raging there.
"Weiwei, Mu Shuyang is below."
As they flew over an ice field, Phantom Cat transmitted.
Chu Lingwei's heart leaped. Mu Shuyang was indeed here. With a thought, Chu Lingwei flew in the direction Phantom Cat indicated.
"There's a barrier here."
Phantom Cat stared at the strange barrier before them, why did this barrier feel so familiar?
Chu Lingwei reached out to touch the barrier, but to her surprise, her hand passed through it easily. This barrier did not block outsiders.
"Who?!"
Mei Ji's voice came from within. Chu Lingwei teleported into the barrier, facing Mei Ji.
"Chu Lingwei!"
Seeing Chu Lingwei, Mei Ji's eyes widened. "You're tracking me?"
"I have no reason to follow you." Chu Lingwei turned her head and saw Mu Shuyang cultivating on the ground. Ten years had passed, yet his cultivation had not advanced, it had regressed.
"Mu Shuyang, long time no see."
Mu Shuyang slowly opened his eyes. Seeing Chu Lingwei again, he was not surprised. He knew this day would come eventually; he had been waiting for it for a long time.
"Chu Lingwei, you've finally arrived."
Chu Lingwei let out a soft hum, examining the barrier within the cave. This barrier could only trap Mu Shuyang.
"Who set up this barrier?"
"Chu Lingwei, besides Leng Xingzhi, who else?" Mei Ji retreated, standing beside Mu Shuyang, facing Chu Lingwei. "Back then, Leng Xingzhi trapped us here. He..."
Chu Lingwei was astonished. She hadn't expected Senior Brother to be the one who trapped the two of them here. No wonder Mu Shuyang hadn't sought her out for ten years.
"Chu Lingwei, kill me."
Mu Shuyang's gaze was calm. If one observed closely, they could see the despair in his eyes. His lifespan was nearing its end, and he had long lost hope of transcending tribulation. Kuai Shuge.
"Mu Shuyang, do you admit you were wrong?"
Just because she was the variable he spoke of, he wanted to kill her. It seemed ludicrous.
Mu Shuyang pursed his lips tightly. If he could, he would have personally killed Chu Lingwei back then. "Chu Lingwei, look at the entire Bingji Cliff, are there any living beings left?"
"Mu Shuyang, the life and death of these spirit beasts are of no concern to me." Chu Lingwei's eyes held a hint of mockery. Was it acceptable for him to arbitrarily kill her just because he wanted to protect the living beings of Bingji Cliff?
She deserved to die?
Chu Lingwei did not accept such reasoning.
"Mu Shuyang, let's settle our grievances today." Chu Lingwei's bronze ancient sword flew out, heading towards Mu Shuyang.
"No."
Mei Ji stood before Mu Shuyang, tears welling in her eyes. She would not let Mu Shuyang die like this. "Chu Lingwei, I beg your pardon."