"Four hundred years ago, I passed through the Eternal Night and encountered a female general clad in armor, who was fighting against several beastmen."
"These people are extremely powerful. The female general was no match for them and was quickly defeated. The beastmen wanted to capture her as a slave!"
"Although the female general was in a perilous situation, she still maintained her unyielding spirit, preferring to die in battle rather than become a slave."
"When she was about to draw her sword to commit suicide, I don't know why, although I have never cared about worldly affairs, I chose to save her out of respect for her pride."
The Master of Guixu, his eyes reflecting a past filled with the clash of swords and the shadows of war—memories he could never forget.
He was in Eternal Night back then, looking at that woman, his expression dazed.
I couldn't help but think of myself 40,000 years ago, when I was also full of vigor and would rather die than submit.
With a single command, a million yellow dragons returned to the vast sea.
Cinnabar Principle's Sword Qi soared into the clouds, cleaving through the heavens in all directions.
They're also bold and unrestrained, ready to cause chaos and fight to the death!
Now, all alone, for the sake of a promise, Celestial Person descends to earth and disappears into the Guixu!
His thoughts returned to reality, whether it was nostalgia or emotion, the owner of the ruins smiled slightly, and then sighed sadly.
Changying joked, "Master, you have such a story of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress?"
The Master of Guixu waved his hand and said with a wry smile, "Later I learned that this female general's name was Shang Ni, and she was already engaged to Su Yuan..."
As he spoke, he glanced at Sushang subtly, worried that the little girl might have some reservations.
Sushang sat on the stone bench, hunched over, head bowed, her small hands tightly gripping the teacup, her lips involuntarily pouting.
Changying stretched out her slender fingers and rubbed the little girl's fluffy head like she was petting a puppy.
Xie Feng said, "Please continue!"
The Master of Guixu nodded and continued, "When I learned that Shang Ni was a descendant of the Primordial White Tiger Clan, I felt a sense of goodwill towards her. Since ancient times, Guixu and the Primordial White Tiger Clan have had a very good relationship."
"It was only because of the long years and the changes of time that the two tribes gradually lost contact."
When I parted ways with Shang Ni, out of consideration for the bond between our races, I told her my name and that if she were in danger, she could find me in the Guixu Heavenly Continent.
"I never imagined my words would come true... Thirteen years ago, I received a key in the Guixu, a key imbued with Shang Ni's despairing power. Sensing something was wrong, I immediately set sail."
At this point, the Master of Guixu suddenly paused. His eyes were deep and unfathomable, like a bottomless abyss, seemingly concealing countless emotions!
Sushang's lips were pressed tightly together, and her delicate eyebrows were furrowed. Every time someone recalled Su Yuan Shang Ni, it was a cruel experience for her.
She unconsciously tightened her grip on Xie Feng's arm.
People instinctively seek a sense of security from those they know best when they are at their most helpless and saddest.
"I went out to sea to investigate, but the area within a hundred miles was desolate, and there were even traces of fire."
"Later I learned that the Primordial White Tiger Clan had been destroyed. In her moment of desperation, Shang Ni entrusted me with the most important thing."
"She herself must have perished in the fire..."
The Master of Guixu sighed, saying that failing to pay attention to the situation in Eternal Night and failing to protect Su Sushang's mother was the thing he regretted most in his life.
He didn't have the courage to confront the Azure Dragon Clan and the Wei Clan!
He was worried that it would implicate the Guixu!
He's a coward!
He's a coward!
He secretly loves Shang Ni, but can only keep it buried in his heart, never daring to tell anyone.
That was true then, and it is true now.
What he feared most was that Changying would think that this omnipotent and fearless master was actually a coward! A spineless coward!
What a ridiculous calculation of interests...
What a ridiculous sense of pride...
Liking another man's woman is absurd in itself, and failing to protect her with all one's might is even more ridiculous.
Clearly...
If he had paid more attention back then, if he had taken action, the Primordial White Tiger Clan would never have fallen to the brink of extinction!
A peerless military emperor, who roamed the world, descended upon the Three Thousand Worlds, traversed the Eternal Night, reached the Heavenly Continent, and entered the Vast Ocean. The Dao of Heartlessness's heart wavered, and suddenly he gained faith, emotions, and the cowardice of a mortal—how tragic.
Although Shang Ni will never know about this secret crush.
otherwise...
And what does that mean, unrequited love?
" Shang Ni was not burned to death."
Xie Feng stared at the Master of Guixu and spoke slowly.
That fire wasn't set by either the Azure Dragon Clan or the Wei Clan.
It's Mo Shoupin!
She deliberately set fire to the traces of Shang Ni's childbirth to prevent the Azure Dragon Clan pursuers from discovering it!
After understanding the reason, the Master of Guixu nodded and remained silent.
Xie Feng asked casually, "Where's the key?"
"After obtaining the key, I placed it at the Bottom of Guixu. I thought that if I did not encounter any of the surviving White Tiger Clan from that time, I would let them be buried in the rolling torrent of time."
"If I encounter it, I will return the key. The Lost Immortal Temple is the legacy of the Primordial White Tiger Clan, and I will never lay a finger on it."
Master of Guixu spoke, he slowly rose to his feet. He gazed at Sushang with his weathered eyes, a complex mix of emotions welling up within him.
Looking at this girl...
It was as if I could vaguely see Shang Ni's voice, appearance, and smile...
Blood ties are truly amazing.
It can evoke memories of someone upon seeing them.
He shook his head slightly, clearing his mind of distractions, and said in a deep voice, "Now that the child has arrived, the key that has been buried for thirteen years should be returned to its rightful owner. Please follow me."
"Uncle, thank you."
Sushang walked up to the Master of Guixu and bowed sincerely to express his gratitude.
She looked up, her eyes red-rimmed.
The Master of Guixu chuckled and joked, "Uncle? I'm much older than your mother, call me Uncle!"
"Uncle?"
Sushang felt a little uncomfortable; she thought it was too intimate. After a moment of hesitation, she whispered, " Xuanyuan... Uncle."
The Master of Guixu is named Xuanyuan Zhige, and he ranks third on the Weapons Ranking, a fact known to all.
Hahaha!
The Master of Guixu laughed loudly.
A hint of pleasure appeared on his handsome face.
Changying was mesmerized.
My master always had that icy face, never smiled, and his expression was always sour.
But now, he is truly happy.
His eyebrows were bold and unrestrained, his eyes were like stars, and his laughter was like the bright moon.
Just like young people.
So handsome!
Sigh, how come such a handsome master cultivates the Dao of Heartlessness?
What a waste!
Changying thought with great regret.
The Bottom of Guixu is the deepest part of this vast realm, and also the final destination of the cycle of the seas.
The four walked without keeping track of time and finally arrived at the heart of the Guixu Sea. Suspended high in the sky, they looked down and could see a vast and colorful space.
Clouds and mist swirled, red light flickered, mysterious and intense.
Xie Feng gazed into the distance, his vision stretching for millions of miles, until he finally saw the core of the Bottom of Guixu.
A giant sphere!
An overwhelming heat wave swept over us.
At the center of the sphere, magma of terrifying temperature flows.
Those swirling clouds are actually the result of seawater evaporating.
This is the Bottom of Guixu!
The source of the power of the ocean!
It's also the place where the key to the Lost Immortal Temple is buried!
"At the heart of the vast ocean lies a sphere filled with magma, capable of supporting the entire Guixu. It is indeed incredibly powerful."
Xie Feng could sense the terrifying power within the sphere. He could imagine that once it exploded, the Guixu would be reduced to nothingness within half a day, and the energy would even spread to the Three Thousand Worlds, causing turmoil throughout the world!
"The interior of the Bottom of Guixu is extremely hot. Changying, you and the little girl wait outside. Sect Leader Xie and I will go in to retrieve the key," said the Master of Guixu.
Changying nodded.
Sushang blinked her bright, lively eyes, pouted, and said unhappily, "Waiting outside is so boring! I want to go too!"