Chapter 577

This plot, beyond deeply establishing the friendship between the two, is actually more about shaping the characters.

First is Xu Zhangqing's righteous heart; knowing full well that the evil being possesses great power, he still acts righteously for the sake of a friend, even if he gets beaten to the point of nearly kicking the bucket.

Second is Jing Tian's character design; although he is greedy for money, possesses all sorts of petty cleverness, and is much like a hoodlum, he holds an incomparably rare heart of kindness and chivalry.

This is also one of the reasons why everyone says Jing Tian is extremely likable.

If you are in trouble, Jing Tian will definitely come to help you.

One might ask, in this life, who wouldn't want to make a friend like this?

At the same time.

This also lays the groundwork for the later plot.

Precisely because of Xu Zhangqing's righteousness, he will risk his life and soul to enter the Evil Sword Immortal's body for the sake of the world's great love.

And precisely because of Jing Tian's kindness and chivalry, he will adventure all the way with Xu Zhangqing to the Divine Realm.

If not for these setups, it would look very jarring.

At this moment, the audience was all moved.

Only to see on the screen.

Jing Tian uses the sword as a crutch in one hand, carries a person on his back with the other, and climbs upward with great difficulty.

Yes.

You didn't see wrong.

Up to this point, Jing Tian is still holding the Demon Sword in his hand.

With his money-grubbing personality, he certainly wouldn't let go easily.

He must hold it in his hand to feel at ease.

But this is Shushan!

And Jing Tian is merely a mortal.

Before long, he is exhausted like a dog, gasping for air with his mouth wide open, covered in sweat.

At this moment, the sword in Jing Tian's hand isn't held steady and flies out; he manages to retrieve it with great effort.

Having already consumed much of his physical strength, he is even more tired.

At this very moment, Jing Tian looks up, gazing at the nearly endless stone steps, not knowing when he will be able to reach Shushan while carrying Xu Zhangqing, or if Xu Zhangqing's injuries can hold out until he reaches the summit.

He has no answer in his heart.

Jing Tian lowers his head and glances at the Demon Sword in his hand.

This is the best sword he has ever seen in his life!

The best treasure!

If his eye for things is correct, this is an antique from a thousand years ago!

The materials used are rare in this world!

The patterns on it are intricate; it is a masterpiece of forging!

It faintly spits out a cold light, capturing one's soul!

This is absolutely a priceless, unparalleled precious sword!

But...

He looks at Xu Zhangqing, who is bathed in blood, pale-faced, and already on the verge of death, thinking to himself: "For the sake of you having saved my life once, no matter what, I will definitely send you back to Shushan."

Then he says: "If you don't die, pay me back tenfold."

After speaking.

Jing Tian fiercely thrusts the Demon Sword into the soil by the roadside, then carries Xu Zhangqing on his back and continues to climb; after walking a few steps, he looks back at the Demon Sword with lingering attachment, then abandons the sword and continues to climb the mountain without looking back!

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At the same time.

The god-tier soundtrack of Xian Three also rings out at this moment.

This piece of music is called "Xu Changqing—Equality of All Living Things."

Like "Taohuadao," "Mo Shi Mo Wang," and "Xue Jian..."

When the soundtrack rings out, countless audience members get goosebumps all over.

"Holy crap! Just threw the Demon Sword away like that?"

"Demon Sword: You big pig trotter, *sob sob sob*."

"Demon Sword: I am f***ing ****** (ten thousand words omitted)."

"Boss Jing is generous."

"This can be tear-jerking too? I cried..."

"It was the soundtrack that made me cry; when the music started, the tears couldn't be held back."

"You Mingyue's soundtracks are always top-tier."

"Confirmed by the look in their eyes, Jing Tian and Xu Zhangqing are true love; no wonder Zhonglou had to strike so hard—one should be ruthless and heartless toward a romantic rival."

"If this doesn't count as love..."

"Jing Tian: Of course, the wife is the most important."

"Sigh, what a pity for this Demon Sword. @You Mingyue, Miss Guwang, please tell me where the sword is; I'll fly over to pick it up."

"..."

In the show.

Jing Tian continues to carry Xu Zhangqing up the mountain.

But the road to Shushan is too steep and too high; it is truly too difficult to walk.

When walking to a cliff, there is a sheer wall on one side and a bottomless abyss on the other, with a sea of clouds churning.

Jing Tian, carrying Xu Zhangqing, is careless for a moment, and Xu Zhangqing flies out, falling down the cliff.

Jing Tian reacts instantly, lunging out and grabbing Xu Zhangqing.

At this moment, half of his body is hanging over the edge of the cliff, one foot hooked onto a vine, and both hands are tightly gripping one of Xu Zhangqing's hands.

The audience is incredibly nervous, their hearts in their throats.

Can someone come and save them!!!

Yet at this moment.

A crisp voice instantly rings in the ears of countless people.

"Royal Brother!"

Countless audience members feel their hearts tremble instantly, and goosebumps break out all over them.

That is You Mingyue's voice!

The scene switches.

It lands on the Demon Sword at the foot of the mountain.

Only to see it begin to tremble violently, with bursts of brilliant blue light emanating from the sword body.

The voice just now came from inside it.