This World Was Filled with Malice (1/8)

Is this Senior Lu?

It seems that he really is the Senior Lu could say, "Success doesn't have to be achieved by me."

Yu Tunzhou was momentarily distracted.

"Brother Yu, will you join us in this battle for destiny?" Wang Jingcong suddenly asked, his eyes gleaming.

Yu Tunzhou snapped out of his daze and shook his head, saying, "If I were to join you, I'm afraid I would steal your Martial Fortune."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingxiao couldn't help but ask, "Brother Yu, is the [Spark Instruction] you're cultivating really given to you by Chen Xuanye?"

Yu Tunzhou frankly replied, "It was indeed obtained through an exchange with Chen Xuanye, but whether it's the [Spark Instruction], I can't say for sure."

He suddenly realized that Chen Xuanye was actually a good excuse.

You suspect there's something wrong with the [Spark Instruction]?

I don't know about that, but anyway, my [Spark Instruction] was given to me by Chen Xuanye.

Sure enough, upon hearing Yu Tunzhou's words, the group exchanged glances, their eyes darting around, each thinking to themselves that Northern Chen was indeed hiding something!

Xie Linchuan suppressed a laugh.

That [Spark Instruction] was the one he helped Yu Tunzhou verify. It was indeed fine; it Higher Vehicle a high-quality Qi Ingestion Method, only up to the ninth level.

If this news gets out, even Chen Xuanye himself might start to doubt himself—could he have really given the wrong answer back then?

After seeing the four off, Xie Linchuan returned, his smile fading, and his expression turned serious. "Is Lu Huaiqing keeping an eye on you?"

Targeted?

Yu Tunzhou sighed, "What kind of phrase is that? I have indeed been practicing martial arts with Senior Lu recently."

Xie Linchuan frowned, but relaxed after hearing that it was "Senior Lu" instead of "Master Lu".

He pondered for a moment and said, "He let you practice boxing with him, but he didn't allow you to call him Master Lu?"

Yu Tunzhou thought about it for a moment. Old Xie's words were somewhat different from reality, but the final meaning was the same, so he nodded.

Xie Linchuan breathed a sigh of relief, "It seems this person is also sensible, afraid that if you get too close to him, it will only harm you."

Yu Tunzhou said, "Is it that serious? Didn't Senior Lu save Northern Dark Continent all by himself?"

Xie Linchuan glanced at him helplessly; this guy really didn't understand any of the sordid affairs among aristocratic Aristocratic Clan.

He sighed, "Because he's dead."

"If he is not dead and still in charge of the Cosmic Heaven Grand Array, then all the families must still respect and honor him, and even if they are resentful, they dare not show it in the slightest."

"But he's dead. A hero who's dead is just a memory now."

"The one currently in charge of the Northern Dark Continent 'Cosmic Heaven Grand Array is the former prodigy of the Jiang Household. The Jiang Household is already making preparations to welcome back this Half-Step Dharma Aspect powerhouse who is in charge of the Cosmic Heaven Grand Array!"

Seeing Yu Tunzhou still frowning, seemingly puzzled by the intricacies of the situation, Xie Linchuan gave a wry smile and lowered his voice further, saying, "Let me put it this way, a few days ago, all parties were inquiring about the current situation in the Northern Dark Continent. The responses from all those families were almost unanimous: with the coordinated efforts of the various clans and aristocratic families in the Northern Dark Continent, the situation has temporarily stabilized," not under Lu Huaiqing's leadership!

"Yu Tunzhou, remember this: when it comes to rewarding merit, there's never a case of anyone dying!"

Yu Tunzhou said in a deep voice, "But didn't all fourteen families of the Northern Dark Sea follow Senior Lu's instructions and abandon their plan to exile me? Just now, Liu Yiyi's words clearly showed her deep respect for Senior Lu!"

Xie Linchuan said calmly, with a touch of cruelty, "Personal admiration is as insignificant as a feather in the face of the collective interests of an entire aristocratic clan."

"Dropping the charges is a trivial matter, and if this small act can ease their guilt towards Lu Huaiqing, they have no reason to refuse."

"Furthermore—you don't know just how much everyone dislikes Lu Huaiqing."

Xie Linchuan paused, then sighed deeply and said, "Let me put it this way, back then, what Lu Huaiqing and Martial Emperor Yan wanted to attack was the very foundation of the aristocratic Aristocratic Clan!"

"Therefore, even if Lu Huaiqing manages to turn the tide in the Northern Dark Continent, as long as his ambitions and ideals remain unchanged, the Aristocratic Clan clans will never stand by his side, because that would be betraying their very foundation!"

They will never be on the same path.

"In this battle of the Northern Sea, there will be no shortage of people among the various forces who admire Lu Huaiqing, but if they can give up that admiration, they can gain another tangible reward," so naturally, many will flock to it and make the choice.

At this point, Xie Linchuan, unwilling to continue the topic, changed the subject, saying, "Did that person mention Northern Dark Continent to you? Were they implying that you should go Northern Dark Continent someday?"

Yu Tunzhou a deep breath. "What's the point of going to the Northern Dark Sea like this?"

Xie Linchuan remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "In this world, there are still quite a few people who admire that person because of this battle. Even among the Aristocratic Clan, many have changed their views on him. It's just a pity that—ultimately, one's position is determined by one's own self-interest."

Yu Tunzhou turned his head to look at the mountainside, his gaze dim and his mind a jumble of emotions.

I just feel that this person's life was truly...

Frustrated.

He saved the people of an entire continent, but he couldn't save himself!

He, Yu Tunzhou, would never put himself in such a predicament!

Xie Linchuan was also somewhat lost in thought, his gaze drifting into the distance, as if he could see through the layers of mountains the figure of that hero who stood guard over Northern Dark Continent and faced all difficulties alone.

The mere glimpses of that person's charm, emanating from outside the grotto and from the descriptions of others, were enough to captivate his heart and stir his longing.

"Yu Tunzhou," my mother once told me a saying, and I'll tell it to you today; remember it well.

Xie Linchuan suddenly looked up at his peer before him and said, slowly and deliberately, "The martial world has no need for tombstones. No one will remember the heroes of yesterday who have passed away!"

"That's why I've always wholeheartedly agreed with your statement that we must live life to the fullest, especially when someone doesn't want us to live."

Their eyes met.

At this moment, Xie Linchuan's expression was cold, his face as hard as if carved from rock, completely devoid of the gentleness of a scion of the Aristocratic Clan. Instead, he exuded a ruthless and madness driven to the brink of despair.

Yu Tunzhou nodded emphatically.

Xie Linchuan's coldness faded, and he smiled again. He unfolded a paper fan behind him, and Qingfeng blew by, revealing the demeanor of a scion of a prominent Aristocratic Clan once more.

"Are you really not coming with us tonight?" he urged. "You don't know yet, do you? That Martial Ancestor has already put a bounty on your head. I suspect someone might be tempted to take your life."

He added, "Don't underestimate the power and influence of the Aristocratic Clan; they are like the divine sword in Cao Jianjia's hand."

"I understand." Yu Tunzhou paused, "But this is also what I've been hoping for."

expect?

Xie Linchuan's eyes showed a strange expression, but he did not try to persuade him further. Instead, he smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "Based on past experience, tonight's Martial Fortune is five times that of the last one. If you can still devour all the Martial Fortune tonight, I estimate that everyone will join forces to besiege you tomorrow."

Yu Tunzhou said regretfully, "I wish I could, but unfortunately my capacity is limited."

The two chatted for a while, Yu Tunzhou learned about the current situation in the town from Xie Linchuan.

Not long after, Yu Tunzhou took his leave, turned and left the town, his figure gradually disappearing into the vast mountains and forests.

Deep in the forest, several dark figures quietly emerged, concealed behind tree trunks, trailing Yu Tunzhou at a distance of several dozen meters, neither too close nor too far.

This time, Yu Tunzhou didn't search for a cave, but went straight to the mountain peak, where the view was expansive, the air was crisp and clear, and he could see all the mountains below him.

He sat down cross-legged and sank his mind into the Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth. The Little Black that had just awakened swam out from the seabed, its body twice the size of its size, and its black scales were covered with a few strands of golden patterns.

Compared to its previous pufferfish form, Little Black has clearly digested the Martial Fortune it swallowed.

Its tail fin gently slapped the surface of the sea, creating tiny golden ripples. These were the remaining lingering effects of its Martial Fortune, which, along with the waves, slowly seeped into the depths of the sea, nourishing the foundation of this world.

The vitality of this Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth grew ever stronger.

"Take a break, we'll continue tonight," Yu Tunzhou said softly.

Little Black swam to his feet and floated still, its bright black eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Yu Tunzhou gently stroked Little Black's scales, the touch cold and delicate.

Whether it was his imagination or not, he felt a faint hunger at that moment, not in his stomach, but deeper inside.

He quickly found the source of this feeling -

That Daoist book that lay quietly deep in his mind.

Are you longing for it too?

Yu Tunzhou remained calm and composed.

Hearing about Senior Lu's deeds today, he was not greatly moved. However, after hearing about his later experiences and the cold-heartedness and self-interest of those aristocratic Aristocratic Clan, he felt somewhat complicated.

Is it regret, annoyance, indignation, or an unspeakable resentment?

Yu Tunzhou himself couldn't explain it, but he was certain that Senior Lu definitely didn't have any of those emotions.

Because he probably foresaw this outcome before he even made the decision.

And it is precisely for this reason that Yu Tunzhou felt his mind was in turmoil.

He never felt that he should live like Senior Lu; living like that would be too tiring, too stifling, and not worth it at all.

But he didn't think that someone like Senior Lu deserved to end up like this.

He always felt that there should be more good people in the world, so that someone like him, who wasn't particularly good or bad, but just wanted to live a peaceful and ordinary life, could live more comfortably.

only----

This world is full of malice.

Yu Tunzhou stared intently at the Daoist text in his mind, reciting it slowly and deliberately:

We must live better than everyone else, and together crush all malice.

This moment.

Suddenly, the world changed color, and golden Martial Fortune descended from the sky like a golden rain.

The Second Struggle for Destiny.

here we go.

Yu Tunzhou regained his composure, looked up, and using his Qi as a guide, unleashed the [Spark Instruction], swallowing the first mouthful of immense Martial Fortune of the night.

The Martial Fortune that filled the sky seemed to have been missing a piece out of thin air.

This scene, witnessed by the young men of various families, could only elicit a helpless bitter smile, even though they had foreseen it, leaving them utterly powerless.

Yu Tunzhou a deep breath, feeling the Martial Fortune flow through his meridians and bones in an instant, warming him and further expanding and tempering his meridians, making them even more resilient.

Then all this Martial Fortune fortune flowed into the Daoist books.

There were no earth-shattering phenomena.

There was only a faint "whoosh" sound.

This long-dormant Daoist book has finally turned its first page.

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