Chapter 1252: Meeting an Acquaintance

Above the Sea Region.

Xuan Che hovered in mid-air.

Kong Yu arrived, flying to Xuan Che's side.

She looked at the empty surroundings, then looked at Xuan Che, a look of confusion appearing on her face.

Hearing Kong Yu's inquiry.

Xuan Che shook his head, "We are about to enter an area where Sea Clan cultivators are frequently active; continuing the pursuit is too dangerous."

Kong Yu was startled, then reacted, a flash of unwillingness crossing her face.

"Damn it, such a good opportunity, and he actually escaped!"

Hearing this, Xuan Che sighed, "That Ye Lingyun is too cunning, and his intuition seems extremely sharp; otherwise, he certainly would not have been able to escape."

"However, Yu'er, rest assured, he has already entered the true Sea Region."

"The Sea Clan cultivators are extremely hostile toward the Human Race; as a human cultivator entering the Sea Region, he will surely find it difficult to survive."

Hearing this, Kong Yu's expression eased slightly, and she nodded gently.

After a good while.

Seeing that Kong Yu's mood seemed to have recovered quite a bit, Xuan Che spoke, "Yu'er, this is the hundred-thousand-mile boundary area, and Sea Clan cultivators could appear at any time; it is not suitable to stay long, let us return as soon as possible."

Kong Yu looked toward the depths of the Sea Region and nodded gently.

Afterward, the two returned together in the direction of Youzhou.

On the way.

Xuan Che and Kong Yu flew side by side.

From time to time, he turned his head to look at Kong Yu's exquisite profile.

Kong Yu remained silent throughout, seemingly pondering something, the entire journey without a word.

Xuan Che knew that she was not pondering, but purely did not want to speak.

Because similar situations had occurred every time he and Kong Yu were alone over these years.

At a certain moment.

When Xuan Che looked at Kong Yu again, his expression shifted for a moment before he finally could not hold back.

His figure suddenly stopped in mid-air.

Seeing this, Kong Yu stopped as well.

Looking at Xuan Che with a confused expression, "Senior Brother, what is wrong?"

Xuan Che looked at Kong Yu earnestly, his expression flickering for a moment before he said, "Yu'er, over these years, your attitude toward me seems normal, but I can feel the distance in your heart."

"Have you ever thought about how long it has been since you let me touch your hand?"

Kong Yu was startled and remained silent.

Xuan Che's emotions suddenly became somewhat agitated, "Ever since the Spirit Ranking Battle ended, you have not let me hold your hand again!"

"Your attitude toward me has also become much more distant."

Kong Yu's delicate brows were tightly furrowed, still not speaking.

Xuan Che stared at Kong Yu for a moment.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the agitation in his heart.

As calmly as possible, he said, "Yu'er, are you still blaming me for those things from back then?"

"I was also forced by circumstances, I..."

Kong Yu shook her head, interrupting his words, "I am not."

Xuan Che's tone became somewhat agitated again, "Not? Then why have you always been so cold toward me? You know that I love you so much; doing this is a form of invisible harm to me!"

Kong Yu's red lips parted, somewhat unsure of how to speak.

In the end, she still did not say a word.

Just at this moment, Xuan Che seemed to have guessed something and asked again, "Yu'er, is it because of the things from back then that you have a knot in your heart, feeling that you are no longer worthy of me?"

"If you think that way, then you are very wrong."

"I, Xuan Che, am single-minded toward you; how could I change my mind because of such a small matter?"

Hearing this, Kong Yu's expression stirred.

At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in her mind.

That was Wan Guiyuan.

During the Spirit Ranking Battle, besides hatred, some other emotions had suddenly emerged in her heart toward Wan Guiyuan.

This was also the main reason for her coldness toward Xuan Che afterward.

But so many years had passed, and Wan Guiyuan had never appeared before her again.

Thinking about it...

Those words and actions of his back then were just done casually, not out of sincerity.

Thinking of this.

A wave of sadness washed over her heart.

Seeing Kong Yu continue to remain silent, and the trace of sadness that flashed across her face.

Xuan Che believed he had guessed correctly.

He sighed, "Yu'er, I have already told you many times that I do not care; why are you so stubborn?"

"Wang Daniu has long since fallen, and this Ye Lingyun has also stepped into a dead end; he is surely doomed."

"As for Wan Guiyuan..."

"Having not appeared for so many years, perhaps some accident has already occurred, and he may have fallen."

"Why must you continue to put so much pressure on yourself?"

"Let us return to the relationship we had before."

Hearing Xuan Che's words, Kong Yu's expression flickered.

She looked at Xuan Che, and after a moment of silence, she nodded gently.

Seeing this, Xuan Che's expression brightened, and he reached out to take hold of Kong Yu's hand.

Kong Yu instinctively stepped back, dodging Xuan Che's hand, "Senior Brother, I need some time; give me some time to adjust, okay?"

After all, Wan Guiyuan had already entered her heart.

Although his later indifference had left her sad and heartbroken, it was ultimately impossible to change her mindset so quickly.

It was just like in the beginning.

Her heart had been entirely on her Senior Brother, and it had taken Wan Guiyuan a great deal of time to make her change her way of thinking.

Xuan Che was taken aback, then nodded, "Alright, Yu'er, I am not in a hurry."

After so many years, his relationship with Kong Yu had finally eased, so he naturally cherished it immensely and dared not be too rash.

He looked at Kong Yu, a gentle smile appearing on his face, "Yu'er, let us head back first."

Kong Yu nodded.

The two flew out, heading all the way in the direction of Youzhou.

……

After Wang Jianqiang left the branch of the Gentleman Alliance.

He headed straight for the Endless Sea.

After flying for several months, he finally arrived at the Sea Region.

The primary goal of his trip was to search for the Ocean Heart and collect information on Luo Yunshang, while also seeing if he could obtain any information regarding Xiaobai.

He did not have a definite destination.

Upon arriving above the ocean, his figure paused, and he picked a direction at random, flying toward the depths of the sea.

The vast Sea Region was boundless.

According to what Wang Jianqiang understood.

The area within one hundred thousand li of where the Sea Region bordered the Eight Continents was considered the boundary of the Sea Region.

It was equivalent to a border zone; Sea Clan Cultivators were rare here, and no Sea Clan forces were established.

Only beyond one hundred thousand li could one be considered to have entered the true Sea Region.

Wang Jianqiang flew over the Endless Sea at full speed.

After flying for approximately two hours.

Suddenly.

His figure paused, stopping in mid-air.

He looked far ahead, Golden Light flickering in his eyes.

A moment later.

A faint curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Interesting; I didn't expect to encounter an acquaintance on this Sea Region."

He chuckled softly, and with a flash of Spirit Light on his body, he transformed into a youth with a cheeky appearance.

Adjusting his direction, he flew forward.