Chapter 842: Zi Cui Ling's Night Journey

842. Chapter 840: Zi Cui Ling's Night Journey

Zi Cui Ling tiptoed out of the room, wearing a purple robe, gliding along like a wisp of purple cloud drifting in the night sky.

Lu Yuan, tonight it's up to you.

Zi Cui Ling's heart was filled with deep killing intent, and she alone set out on the road to leave the Lei Huo Dan Ge.

In the stillness of midnight, she swiftly passed through the streets of Heavenly Wind City, her steps light, her eyes flashing with sharp light.

She knew that only by personally eliminating Lu Yuan could she free herself from her uneasy feelings.

Suddenly, a figure flashed past in the darkness and blocked her way.

It was Su Liyan, holding an Ice Crystal Long Whip, her eyes showing vigilance.

Zi Cui Ling, where are you going?

Su Liyan's voice was low and firm; she sensed the unusual aura surrounding Zi Cui Ling.

Zi Cui Ling gave a cold snort, a flicker of cruelty in her eyes: 'Su Liyan, just go back, don't block me.'

Su Liyan showed no fear, gripping the Ice Crystal Long Whip tightly, ready to stop Zi Cui Ling's advance: 'I cannot let you harm Lu Yuan.'

Upon hearing this, Zi Cui Ling burst into rage, killing intent flaring in her eyes as a powerful aura erupted from her: 'Su Liyan, do you also want to stop me?'

Having said that, Zi Cui Ling's body moved, turning into a purple light that rushed straight at Su Liyan.

Under the cover of night, their figures crossed, ice and fire clashing in the air with a piercing collision sound.

Su Liyan's Ice Crystal Long Whip traced shards of ice in the air, while Zi Cui Ling transformed into a purple cloud, agile and unpredictable, alternating between attack and evasion.

Do you think you can stop me?

Zi Cui Ling sneered, unleashing a powerful spell that blasted toward Su Liyan.

A flash of resolve crossed Su Liyan's face as she gathered the power of her Ice Crystal Long Whip, swinging it fiercely to neutralize Zi Cui Ling's spell.

I won't let you hurt him!

Su Liyan's voice was full of determination and resolve; she would not allow Zi Cui Ling to succeed.

Seeing this, Zi Cui Ling burned with rage, launching a stronger attack in an attempt to swiftly overcome Su Liyan.

Seeing the situation turn unfavorable, Su Liyan decided to unleash her strongest ice immortal technique.

She closed her eyes, focused her mind, and a sudden chill gathered around her; the Ice Crystal Long Whip let out a piercing wail as cold air spread, forming a mighty ice column that shot toward Zi Cui Ling.

Zi Cui Ling showed no fear, her form flickering as she turned into a purple light, nimbly dodging the ice column's strike before swiftly launching an offensive, her spells sweeping over Su Liyan like a storm.

Su Liyan responded calmly, waving her Ice Crystal Long Whip to deflect Zi Cui Ling's assault.

Her resolve firm, she gathered ice power once more, preparing to deliver a fatal blow.

Just then, a voice cut through the night: 'Enough!'

Lu Yuan's figure suddenly appeared above the battlefield, his Thunderfire Sword flashing like lightning to block Zi Cui Ling's spell.

Seeing Lu Yuan appear, Zi Cui Ling's eyes flashed with surprise, but it quickly turned into a cold smile.

Lu Yuan, are you also intervening?

Today you won't leave alive!

Her eyes gleamed intensely as she prepared to launch an even more frenzied attack on Lu Yuan and Su Liyan.

Lu Yuan stood calmly there, Thunderfire Sword in hand, his gaze steadfast.

Zi Cui Ling, you have already walked onto a path of no return.

Let go of hatred, and we can find a way to resolve this.

Hearing this, Zi Cui Ling's heart surged with emotion, feeling the sincerity in Lu Yuan's words.

Lu Yuan, I...

Her voice trembled slightly, her inner struggle and hatred intertwined.

Seeing this, Su Liyan gently patted Zi Cui Ling's shoulder, her eyes full of understanding and pity.

Sister, let go of the hatred in your heart.

We can find a better way out together.

Zi Cui Ling remained silent for a moment, then finally sighed deeply and lowered the staff in her hand.

Perhaps... perhaps you are right.

Her voice was full of weariness and confusion as she began to realize that hatred could not bring true liberation.

Zi Cui Ling left the Lei Huo Dan Ge as expected, quietly, and felt an inexplicable unease in her heart.

Since that clash with Su Liyan and Lu Yuan, her inner self has been unsettled for a long time, unable to find peace.

Hatred had once been her entire existence, but that day's conversation and gaze made her begin to doubt everything she had clung to.

She knew she needed time to reflect and to find the path truly belonging to her.

The day after leaving the Lei Huo Dan Ge, Zi Cui Ling found a small tavern to stay in.

She sat in a corner, ordered a cup of clear liquor, and gazed out at the night beyond the window.

Distant starlight speckled the sky, as if whispering of endless desolation and loneliness.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps arrived, breaking her reverie.

She looked up to see Hong Lietian leading several disciples of the Youhun Sect appearing at the tavern's entrance.

A flicker of wariness crossed Zi Cui Ling's eyes; she knew this encounter was no coincidence.

Hong Lietian stepped before Zi Cui Ling and sneered, 'Zi Cui Ling, I didn't expect you to be hiding here—are you preparing to keep running away?'

Facing Hong Lietian's mockery, Zi Cui Ling kept her composure.

I'm not running away; I'm just thinking about some things.

Hong Lietian gave a cold snort: 'Thinking? What matter could move you so deeply?'

Are you still tangled up over that Lu Yuan and Su Liyan?

Zi Cui Ling's eyes narrowed, "Hong Lietian, why have you come to see me again?"

Hong Lietian smiled slightly, "I just want to give you a chance to join the Youhun Sect and work with me to deal with those people."

Zi Cui Ling fell silent for a moment, then shook her head, "I cannot join you; my path does not lie in hatred and revenge."

After hearing that, Hong Lietian's eyes flashed with displeasure, "Then don't blame me for being impolite."

He waved his hand, and the disciples of the Youhun Sect immediately surrounded Zi Cui Ling.

Zi Cui Ling rose calmly to her feet, knowing this encounter was unavoidable and she could only face it bravely.

At that moment, a Thunderfire Sword Light sliced across the night sky; Hong Lietian and the others felt their vision flash bright, and then a powerful energy wave surged forth, throwing them all back.

Lu Yuan appeared at the tavern's entrance, Thunderfire Sword in hand, his eyes calm and resolute.

"Hong Lietian, how impudent!"

Seeing Lu Yuan arrive, Hong Lietian's eyes flashed with surprise and wariness.

"Lu Yuan, you are actually here!"

"The grudge between the Youhun Sect and the Black Flame Sect has nothing to do with you; you had better not interfere."

Hong Lietian warned.

Lu Yuan let out a cold laugh, "I won't stand by and do nothing, especially seeing how you treat an innocent woman."

Zi Cui Ling gazed at Lu Yuan, a sudden, inexplicable emotion welling up in her heart.

She never imagined that Lu Yuan would come to her aid.

"Lu Yuan, thank you." (End of chapter)