Chapter 325: The Promise with Fu Yan

The strongest shadow being within the Great Hammer Sect's territory is the Blood Demon Sect Leader, whose cultivation has reached the Mortal Dust Eighth Realm.

Boom!

You hammer down.

The Blood Demon Sect Leader turned into flying ash and dispersed.

This is your current strength.

You deeply realize that as long as one's strength is sufficient, countless sufferings can be prevented from arising.

"Shu, junior brother, I truly didn't mistake you."

A resonant voice sounded at your ear again.

You smile and say, "Captain, I haven't let you down; I will become the dawn of hope."

"Good! Excellent, this is the best decision of my life, hahahaha!!"

Gu Yan laughed heartily, his figure turning into bubbles that vanished.

Perhaps others would think you are rambling and hallucinating, but you know clearly that what you see are the real them.

Whether it's Sister Xia Tao, Captain Gu Yan, or other senior brothers and sisters, they are all there, always there.

Existing in the world in another form, only with a heart as pure as flawless crystal can you see them.

The battle was resolved at lightning speed.

The team members excitedly cleared the Great Hammer Sect's Treasure Vault, but you no longer felt the thrill of that moment, clutching six pure world spirit artifacts, sitting there in a daze.

Congratulations, you have unlocked the rare achievement — Life Reincarnation (I).

Another achievement was lit up in the rare achievement compendium.

Lin Chuan felt a tightening in his chest.

Dog System! You slash people without any mercy!

Seeing the rare achievement titled 'Life Reincarnation I', Lin Chuan could already imagine many things that will happen in the future.

Generation after generation.

The epochal war with An Ying Zhu is destined to claim far too many lives.

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The dream Reincarnation continues.

After clearing the Great Hammer Sect's Treasure Vault, you set out on the return journey with the Flame Squad.

This time there are no more accidents.

You safely returned to the Ninth Pure Land world.

After this, you stepped down from the captaincy of the Flame Squad, handing it to a reliable companion.

"Shu, you have completed your revenge, finally a wish."

Fu Yan had been constantly worried about your condition; seeing you unharmed, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She asked, "Since you stepped down as captain of the Flame Squad, are you temporarily not planning to re-enter the Shadow World?"

"Hmm."

You retort, "Sister Fu Yan, after I leave the Ninth Pure Land world, can I ever return here?"

"It's difficult."

Fu Yan said, "The stronger a cultivator, the greater the cost of traversing the Nine Pure Land worlds, which also harms the stability of the Pure Land worlds."

"Generally speaking, the Guardians do not permit cultivators above the Legend Four Realms to travel between Pure Lands."

"What? Can't let go of your sister?"

Fu Yan smiled warmly, "I also can't bear to part with you, such a cute little fellow, both sensible and considerate, with great talent."

"If there were no threat of the shadows, I would certainly keep you by my side."

"But you have a farther road ahead; I cannot hold you back."

You truly do like Fu Yan.

Thus you have always stayed by her side, listening closely to her teachings.

Because in your perception, the suffering Fu Yan endures is the heaviest among all cultivators you have ever seen.

She always appears gentle and amiable before you.

Even though she has endured such heavy suffering, she always offers kindness and smiles to everyone around her.

Except, of course, for those evildoers who betray the Pure Land.

Fu Yan has never told you the stories of the past.

You don't know what happened to Sister Fu Yan; you once asked Shifu Zhu Yao, but he also didn't know.

You could only ask, "Sister Fu Yan, if I must return, what conditions are required?"

Fu Yan was startled, "Little Shu, why are you so stubborn? What is it that you can't let go of, that makes you insist on returning?"

She seemed to think you were joking, and her reply carried a hint of jest, until this moment when she became serious.

She asked, "Is it because of your Shifu Zhu Yao?"

"No."

You shook your head, "Shifu is doing well; there are many disciples under him, and the senior brothers and sisters treat him well."

"Even if I leave, he would at most feel a pang of sadness, occasional nostalgia, and wouldn't need me to return."

You hold gratitude in your heart for Shifu Zhu Yao.

But the hardships Shifu has endured are far less than those of Sister Fu Yan; his heart is like a garden in spring, flourishing.

Fu Yan was surprised, "Could it really be because of me?"

"Hmm."

You nod solemnly and say, "When I first met Sister Fu Yan, I said I would protect you."

Sister Fu Yan finally becomes serious, "Why?"

You say, "Because I want you to truly let go, be happy, and walk toward farther places like me, instead of staying where you are."

You speak from the heart, expressing what's inside you.

Sister Fu Yan, as if struck by lightning, stands frozen, her eyes reddening greatly, tears swirling in her sockets.

She trembles and asks, "Is it because of the innocent Deity heart? Can you really feel my inner emotions?"

You nod, "Yes."

Sister Fu Yan takes a deep breath, then seems to fall into a frozen scene.

After a long while, she finally moves.

She reaches out, strokes your cheek, her face full of concern.

"Little Shu, you have seen so much, witnessed countless sorrows and hardships; it must be very painful and lonely, right?"

For a long time, you have been in a world that does not understand you.

Even now, it is the same.

To your surprise, the first thing Sister Fu Yan reacts with is concern for you.

Looking at Sister Fu Yan, gazing into her eyes, you feel understood for the first time; this feeling cannot be described in words.

It erupts from the spirit, filling every corner of the soul.

After a long time, Sister Fu Yan finally speaks again, finally answering your question directly.

She says, "You will definitely return, see me again; after you go to the first Jing Tu and the second Jing Tu, you will know everything."

"Sister is waiting for you! Open your heart!"

In this moment, you see an unprecedented light in Sister Fu Yan's eyes.

"Alright! We make a pact!"

You extend a finger, interlock it with Sister Fu Yan's finger, and make a vow.