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Ling Yu controlled his body as he descended from the air, his feet touching the ground. His golden combat outfit had been completely soaked in blood, which dripped continuously at his feet.

His steps were somewhat unsteady. Though the battle had been swift, it had clearly drained him greatly. Yet the exhaustion in his body was far less than what Ling Yu felt in his heart at this moment.

Boom!

Lightning flashed across the sky, and scattered raindrops began to fall. The light rain gradually turned into a downpour, washing over the bloodstained ground.

Ling Yu raised his head and looked at the sky, his gaze deep and vacant.

So this was slaughter!

I think I can somewhat understand the sight of slaughter now. This is only a few hundred people. What the Celestial Dynasty experienced in my previous life was on an even greater scale. I think I understand a little.

He did not look at the three people before him, instead turning and walking toward the village entrance.

"Junior Brother."

Just as Hu Liena wanted to call out to Ling Yu, a hand rested on her shoulder.

Hu Liena turned around and saw Chrysanthemum Douluo, Yue Guan. Seeing the wounds on his body, surprise appeared on her face.

"The other party was a Soul Douluo. I never expected him to choose self-destruction in the end. It's nothing, just superficial wounds. He wasn't even a Titled Douluo. He wasn't qualified to hurt me!"

Hu Liena opened her mouth to say something, but he raised a hand and interrupted her.

"I know what you're worried about. Don't worry. Xiao Yu is a child with strong convictions. Don't let his young age fool you—he is the most mature among the four of you. This experience has helped him grow. Don't disturb him. If you want to see what he intends to do, you may go watch, but remember, do not disturb him. His current state is rare!"

Yue Guan waved at the three of them. As he watched Ling Yu's disappearing figure, he could not help but sigh inwardly.

I never expected him to be this strong. Even an ordinary Soul King would find it difficult to withstand his full-powered strike!

That was his second martial soul, wasn't it? Such power?

It seems even stronger than the Qian Clan's!

He let out several sighs. Xiao Yu, although you have gone through something like this at such a young age, I believe that after this, you will see this world clearly. It is not nearly as beautiful as it seems. There is too much darkness in this world. You must learn to view and face such things. Spirit Hall will depend on you in the future!

Ling Yu did not know what Yue Guan was thinking. Or rather, even if he had known at this moment, he would not have cared. There was only one thing he wanted to do now.

To lay these people, these slaughtered villagers, to rest.

He bent deeply and gently lifted an old man whose body had been drained into a mummy.

"Rest in peace!"

His trembling voice was like a prayer, yet also like a plea, echoing through the deserted village.

Hu Liena and the other two stood behind Ling Yu. Seeing what he did, they paused.

Hu Liena suddenly covered her mouth, two deep trails of tears running down her face!

Xie Yue and Yan took deep breaths, doing their best to calm the emotions in their hearts.

Ling Yu carried the corpse slowly to an open patch outside the village. He gently laid the old man's body down and began digging into the ground with his own hands.

As the three behind him watched Ling Yu's lonely figure, they did not know why, but their hearts ached.

"Let's go too!"

Hu Liena spoke softly, and the two behind her nodded heavily.

The three walked to Ling Yu's side and helped him dig into the ground with their hands.

Two hours later, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan looked at the figure before them. His hands were already mangled and bloody, his body swaying constantly, yet he still persisted. A heartfelt sense of admiration arose within them.

Another half hour passed. When the four of them stood up and looked at the enormous pit before them, they fell silent.

Ling Yu ignored the three of them and continued walking toward the village. His body was now extremely weak and his spirits were low, but the will in his mind would not allow him to stop.

Hu Liena tried several times to stop him, but each time, Yue Guan in the sky restrained her with his aura.

Just as the three watched Ling Yu stagger into the village, gather an infant's head and a woman's corpse into his arms, and continue walking back toward them—

"Big Brother!"

A crisp voice echoed through the village. The silver-haired girl stood at the village entrance. Seeing the scene before her, seeing the staggering figure covered in mud and grime, his hands mangled and bloody, her eyes instantly reddened.

She forced down the discomfort in her stomach, walked to Ling Yu's side, and helped him carry the shattered body of a young man toward the pit.

Hu Liena and the others followed suit. This seemed like a kind of cleansing, a ritual that made them even more resolute.

The next morning, when the last shattered corpse had been placed into the pit, Ling Yu looked at the pit filled with bodies before him. His hands began forming seals before his chest, slowly. His trembling arms looked as though he might collapse at any moment.

Snake—Goat—Monkey—Boar—Horse—Tiger

Fire Release: Great Fireball Jutsu

A massive blaze burst from his mouth, instantly igniting the pit.

After doing this, Ling Yu could no longer endure the exhaustion throughout his body and fainted.

Yet in the instant he lost consciousness, he seemed to see light rising above the pit. The light was truly beautiful, and countless figures flickered within it—old people, young people, and children!

Every one of them waved to him and greeted him.

Ling Yu arrived once again in a dim space. He sat on the dark ground, his expression somewhat blank.

"Xiao Yu!"

A familiar voice suddenly rang in Ling Yu's ears, making him instantly raise his head and look ahead.

An amiable old man in a Daoist robe stood in the space before him, his hands clasped behind his back as he looked at Ling Yu gently.

"Grandfather?"

Ling Yu quickly rose and rushed toward the old man, but his arms passed directly through him.

"This is merely an illusion of mine!"

Ling Yu looked at him, his eyes reddening. Like a child seeing an elder from his family, his face was full of grievance.

He opened his mouth and said, "Today, I saw death. I saw slaughter. I killed people! I left behind the era of peace and remained in this cold, heartless age. I do not belong to this era. I was born beneath the sunlight, but this place is night! I already know how this place will end. I..."

He wanted to say more, but the old man looked at him sternly. After seriously listening to his complaints, the old man said:

"Do you think the prosperous age you witnessed could be attained by living in seclusion without contention, by wasting away your days? The sunlight and peace you possessed were naturally bought by someone with their lives and deaths!"

He turned slightly to the side, a hint of expectation and gentleness in his eyes.

"True constancy responds to all things; true constancy attains one's nature.

Constant response, constant nature; then one remains ever pure and tranquil!

Remember your original heart. Find your path and hold fast to it! Only then can everything transcend!"

As soon as his words fell, the ethereal figure vanished from where he stood, leaving only Ling Yu behind, light returning to his eyes.

The space before him began to change. The dim world transformed. A sun appeared overhead, while vibrant green life emerged beneath his feet. Grass, flowers, and trees began to grow. Clear lakes and vast grasslands unfolded around him.

Ling Yu stood frozen in place, staring blankly at the scene. Light flickered in his eyes as he spread his arms and felt the rustling grass and the gentle breeze!

At this moment, he understood!

"Life is short. I cannot allow my life to become ugly. The world is dark, so I will become the light. Whoever draws near me draws near the light! If the world has me, then it has light!"

Because of the pandemic, packages from Shanghai cannot be delivered. Fortunately, the editor helped submit a temporary contract application. Once the contract is finalized, the author will post two additional chapters!

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