Chapter 262

After burying the bones, Yu Changsheng was in no rush either; he grew interested and continued walking down Sijian Cliff.

Before long, lines of text appeared one after another before his eyes, quite interesting.

"Master, you once asked me what I cultivate the Dao for in this life. Before I said it was for longevity, but actually I lied to you."

"In truth, what I seek is to become your whole world, but I am Zhang San, I am Li Si, an ordinary person among the myriad living beings, the most inconspicuous one among your myriad proud disciples."

"But this seeking is no joke; it is the distant place I yearn for but cannot reach, the poem I can touch but not obtain, my romance, my obsession, all the worth-it or not-worth-it moments on this road, and even more a page of brave yet failed attempts on my surging Dao path..."

"But actually none of that matters; what matters is..."

Yu Changsheng swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his gaze continuing downward; at the very bottom, a line of small characters supplemented the explanation.

"What matters is, with you, it is enough."

………

"Hiss... explosion."

Yu Changsheng sucked in a cold breath, shook his head and curled his lip in a smile, feeling his scalp go numb.

"A perfectly good Sijian Cliff, turned into a confession wall by you lot."

Yu Changsheng muttered casually, not finding it boring at all, and continued forward, viewing with great interest; before long, one such piece caught Yu Changsheng's attention.

"Wind passes through quicksand, clouds gather and disperse; in the torrent of time, who can have a fated encounter with whom..."

"I once envied those smiling freely hand in hand under the sun, unlike me, who can only be a rat in the shadows, watching you from afar."

"Three thousand mortal worlds, how fortunate to have met you; mountains and waters layered, how unfortunate to have met you — like autumn waters meeting a lone wild duck, mulberries meeting evening glow, and I meeting you."

"It is a surging long river, starting uncontrollably, and also the desert's setting sun, the final act's words exhausted but meaning endless. I do not know how long this feeling can last, but at this moment, I only want to hold your hand."

"I want to hold your hand and walk together to the autumn-leaf path, from early morning to dusk, from departure to ending, even if from now on your remaining life sees not my return..."

……

"Sometimes, I hope all this is but a fleeting dream, like flower never seeing fruit, snow never seeing light, I never seeing you — then there would be no beginning, no need for an ending."

"If possible, I want you to become you... love what you love, think what you think, experience your sorrows and joys, walk the roads you have walked..."

"But life has so few possibilities..."

……

"Once, you told me, as long as there is heart, it is never too late; but starting over takes courage, playing a move with no regrets takes conviction, and you happen to be the unreachable one of my lifetime."

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"I cannot wait for wind and water rising, flowers blooming and moon full and an ending with you, but I wish your remaining life encounters all beauty, all smooth paths; as for me, I only want to hold your hand, forever."

………

Unlike the others, this one was dense and flowing, over a thousand characters of love letter, venting the writer's emotions; between the lines seeped endless longing, to the point that even Yu Changsheng fell into a trance.

"Written truly well."

Yu Changsheng exclaimed in admiration, continuing to look down; at the very bottom, there was a signature.

"Mo Pengchen, to Lu..."

Yu Changsheng froze, blinked, and instantly took a deep breath, looking at this signature with some disbelief.

"It was actually written by Mo Pengchen, and, written to whom?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, outrageous," Yu Changsheng clicked his tongue in wonder, "such delicate prose, never expected this twist."

"Defies heaven!"

Yu Changsheng took a deep breath, chuckled, shook his head while looking at this love letter, thought for a moment, took out the Branding Jade Tube, and pinched the method to brand and preserve this scene.

"However, to be able to write so many characters on it, flowing and flowing, yet not a single crooked character, is indeed a display of strength."

Yu Changsheng muttered, confirmed once more who Mo Pengchen wrote this to, his gaze strange, feeling somewhat awkward.

Sijian Cliff was actually split open by a single sword strike from some existence, so its surface is smooth, and sword marks remain to this day; sword intent resonates, and being able to carve characters on it is itself a manifestation of strength.

"Never mind, whatever. The Peak Master is an interesting person too."

Yu Changsheng shook his head and laughed, chuckled a bit, then continued walking onward.

Nor is everyone's carving on Sijian Cliff line by line; some are concise yet profound, with endless charm within.

"Floating life cannot obtain intertwined branches, an inch of mutual understanding, an inch of longing..."

Yu Changsheng nodded, praising silently: "Not bad, literary talent outstanding, a talent of my Beast Taming Peak."

Walking all the way, before long, more than half of Sijian Cliff had passed, until a huge sword mark appeared at the center of Sijian Cliff, only then did Yu Changsheng frown and halt his steps.

"This sword mark..."

The sword mark gouged a huge ravine on Sijian Cliff; within it sword intent resounded, sword cries unceasing, causing the Void to tremble, phantom Sword Qi condensed into a storm, rampaging through space, cracks appearing one after another, emitting astonishing cutting force.

Yu Changsheng's brow twitched, looking at this sword mark with some dread, Divine Sense contracting; after a deep breath he rubbed his brow, overwhelmed with emotion, thoughts racing: "Huanwu Beast Valley actually has such a place, and who swung this sword, leaving remnants to this day."

In the entire Stone Forest, only this place's sword intent reached its peak; for Sword Cultivators, this place is rare, staying here long perhaps one could comprehend much, counting as a rare blessed land.

Only pity Yu Changsheng does not understand the sword; here, besides feeling the fierce sword intent, he could comprehend nothing else.

"No wonder Meng Wu'an, a Sword Cultivator, came to participate in this Trial; his purpose is probably this."

Yu Changsheng had a slight realization, understood in his heart; after observing a while longer, a sudden sense of crisis rose in his heart, like a sharp edge at his back, every hair on his body standing on end, restless and uneasy.

"Hmm?!" Yu Changsheng's expression changed, without any hesitation his foot stomped on Sijian Cliff, his body lunging left while simultaneously activating Shadow Flash several times in succession.

"Divine Radiance One Throw!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh! Almost the next instant, a golden long spear flashing with golden radiance turned into a golden long rainbow, like thunder roaring, rolling endless ripples, tearing through the sky, arriving in a flash, barely grazing Yu Changsheng's shoulder before slamming heavily onto Sijian Cliff.

Boom!

Sijian Cliff shook, the Sword Qi storm on it suddenly erupting, churning the Void, the golden long spear also turning into golden light and slowly dissipating; one strike failed, but the momentum was shocking, under the shockwaves surrounding stone peaks collapsed, hitting the ground rolling up dust and mist, Qi waves surging.

"Yang Chengxu!"

Yu Changsheng panted slightly, narrowed his eyes suppressing the palpitations in his heart, a pair of eyes staring dead at the figure slowly emerging from the dust and mist.

This figure's face was cold and stern, a purple robe fluttering in the wind, black hair bound in a Flowing Gold Inlaid Jade Dragon Roar Crown, brows like great dragons undulating, thin dark red lips lightly pursed, fair skin unblemished, eyes deep, coldness revealing a trace of resentment.

At this moment, the Tian Qing Sub-Dragon rose and fell at Yang Chengxu's left shoulder, a pair of dragon eyes flashing with cold light as they looked toward Yu Zhangsheng; the Tian Xiao Shadow Dragon rose and fell at Yang Chengxu's right shoulder, raising its dragon head, its dragon whiskers dancing, revealing a hint of disdain.

A wind blew from somewhere unknown; in an instant, the two dragons suddenly swelled against the wind, their dragon tails entwining, circling around Yang Chengxu, the sound of dragon chants echoing without cease, Yang Chengxu slowly stepping out from within them, his figure like an immortal.

"Last time you luckily won once; this time, you won't be so lucky, Yu Zhangsheng."

Yang Chengxu spoke lightly, his voice indifferent, just like his expression, like the wind of deep winter, extremely cold, killing intent hidden within.

"This Sijian Cliff is a good place; as your burial ground, it is not a bad choice."

Yang Chengxu said, suddenly waving his hand, a round pearl flung out, exploding in midair; in an instant, a faint white light screen appeared, completely enveloping the area of ten li within it, the fluctuations of the formation spreading, in a moment, the whistling wind around stopped.

"Boundary Pearl!"

Yu Zhangsheng's gaze sank slightly, coldly watching Yang Chengxu's movements; Cai Xing Deer, Red Tempered Snake, and Golden-Winged Great Eagle each appeared on the left and right, ready for battle.

"The space here has been completely sealed by me; one can only enter, not leave. From the outside world, this place will be completely erased. Don't think of escaping; between you and me, today only one person can walk out."

Yang Chengxu smiled faintly; as the Boundary Pearl's barrier completely condensed, the icy coldness contained within his voice was no longer concealed at this moment.

"Aren't you afraid of wrapping yourself in a cocoon?"

Yu Zhangsheng shook his head; although vigilant in his heart, he did not show a trace of panic.

"Wrapping yourself in a cocoon?" Yang Chengxu shook his head with a smile, strangely looking up at Yu Zhangsheng, "You really take yourself seriously. Leave your last words, then take one last look at this world."

Yang Chengxu finished speaking, the killing intent in his eyes completely erupting; in an instant, his body moved, transforming into a world-shocking sword, his fist covered in golden radiance; a morning sun behind him leaped out from the sea surface as his fist struck, leaping over the night, crushing toward Yu Zhangsheng.

"Morning Sun Breaking Dawn Fist!!!"

Yu Zhangsheng's eyes flashed with sharp light; he suddenly raised his head, the sound of bones rubbing crackling throughout his body; qi and blood condensed in his fist; in the chaotic stone forest, stones flew over to cover him, Thousand Mountain Armor appeared, and he punched out with a boom.

"Boom!"

The two collided, the earth shaking and mountains trembling; the violent fluctuations caused the surrounding stone forests to collapse completely, dust and mist rising, the great sun exploding; the two figures separated upon contact, each retreating several steps.

Blood overflowed from Yu Zhangsheng's mouth; Yang Chengxu's breath was slightly disordered, his gaze sank slightly, likewise not gaining any advantage.

"How long has it been since we last met? His strength has actually increased this much."

Yang Chengxu took a deep breath, shook his numb arms, and was secretly shocked in his heart.

"It seems he has gained many opportunities in this Huanwu Beast Valley." Yang Chengxu thought secretly, his gaze turning cold, "However, my gains are not few either; the Tian Xiao Shadow Dragon has also completely advanced through this; in this battle, I have no reason to fail."

Thinking this, Yang Chengxu gave a low call, making hand seals; the Tian Qing Sub-Dragon and Tian Xiao Shadow Dragon beside him suddenly flew high and coiled, dragon chants unceasing.

"Roar!!!"

The sound of dragon chants echoed through the clouds, reverberating in all directions, carrying unparalleled tyranny and the intent of extinction, rolling up endless storms.

"Tian Qing Sub-Dragon, Domain—Tian Qing Sun Moon Light!"

"Tian Xiao Shadow Dragon! Domain, Xuanming Dark Sky! The light in Yang Chengxu's eyes reached its peak at this moment; this time, he struck with a killing blow, holding nothing back, not intending to give Yu Zhangsheng any chance."

The Tian Qing Sub-Dragon raised its head; violent green light enveloped heaven and earth, covering half the space within the Boundary Pearl; in a green sky, the illusions of a bright moon and a scorching sun slowly rose and set in the east and west; in an instant, the green light intensified, a vast expanse of green.

This light was scorching, penetrating to the bone; shining on a person's skin, it brought an unbearable burning sensation, not only to the flesh but even more to the Shenjue, an omnipresent continuous consumption.

And how could Yang Chengxu's killing move end like this? After the green light covered half the sky, on the other half of the sky, the Tian Xiao Shadow Dragon occupied one side; its whole body covered in black dragon scales emitted black mist; the dark aura enveloped everything, and this other half of the sky became completely dark, unable to see one's hand before one's face, light invisible; in the darkness came a piercing cold qi, cold to the bone.

In an instant, within the Boundary Pearl, one side had green light flashing across heaven and earth, scorching beyond measure; the other side had darkness enveloping everything, ice-cold to the bone, forming a stark contrast; within it, the figures of the Tian Qing Sub-Dragon and Tian Xiao Shadow Dragon rose and fell, emitting astonishing Dragon Might, forming a Shock Spell.

"Yu Zhangsheng, die!"

Under the Double Dragons Playing with Pearl, Yang Chengxu's body slowly rose; his entire cultivation base and momentum reached their peak at this moment; his body moved like lightning; in an instant he rushed toward Yu Zhangsheng and kicked out with one foot.

Yu Zhangsheng frowned, his complexion slightly sinking; within the Domain, perhaps because of this place's special environment, the Domain was also suppressed by this sword intent filling the sky, and was not as astonishing as it appeared on the surface.

Furthermore, his flesh and Shenjue were extraordinary; for him, the Domain's influence was not too great, but the enhancement the other side received within the Domain was real and substantial.

"Although my cultivation base is not as good as yours, my flesh and Shenjue are enough to make up for these gaps."

Yu Zhangsheng took a deep breath, watching Yang Chengxu speeding toward him; the killing intent in his gaze likewise erupted, unhidden; in an instant, his foot suddenly stomped on the ground, his body leaping up, transforming his fist into a palm, chopping toward Yang Chengxu's head! Yang Chengxu's strength was unquestionable; he himself had the cultivation base of Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer, plus one Tian Qing Sub-Dragon of Second Rank Sixth Layer, one Tian Xiao Shadow Dragon of Second Rank Fifth Layer, and endless divine abilities and techniques, enough to crush most Foundation Establishment Chosen Ones.

Yu Zhangsheng was not bad either, especially after this Secret Realm Trial, his strength had made a qualitative leap; his Foundation Establishment Sixth Layer cultivation base, though there was a gap compared to Yang Chengxu, his extraordinary Shenjue and flesh were enough to make up for this gap.

And the three Second Rank Fifth Layer spirit beasts; as for what was apparent, in this battle, both sides were not too vastly unequal.

"Boom!"

Green light flashed, darkness enveloped; each occupied one extreme of the sky; in their confrontation they achieved balance, as if the sky were falling, scattering endless Divine Might, rushing toward Yu Zhangsheng within.

(Chapter End)