Chapter 487 - Discussion

“Heartless Palace was destroyed.”

Xiao Chen’s body trembled as if he had been struck by a sudden cold lightning. He looked a little dazed. Qingluan whispered to him, “Except for a few disciples of the Heartless Palace who were on a mission outside, all of them were killed and the Grand Defensive Formation was completely destroyed. From the means, I can infer that they were either Xuanxu Zi or the Mo Clan. The probability of the former is very high, and of course, there is also a possibility of them joining forces.”

Xiao Chen clenched his fist and said with a cold face, “Okay, I know. You can leave now.”

“I’ll take my leave.” Qingluan and Ziyun’er arched their hands. The two of them walked out of the courtyard together. Xiao Chen looked at Huangfu Xin’er and said softly, “Xin’er…”

Under the twilight, Huangfu Xin’er’s shadow was pulled long. She walked to the stone table and sat down slowly. She looked blankly at the narcissuses beside the pool. Xiao Chen did not know what to say. He walked over and sat beside her. He said softly, “Xin’er.”

Huangfu Xin’er still did not look at him. After a while, she suddenly leaned on the stone table and cried without warning. The crying was sad and heartbreaking. Xiao Chen’s heart seemed to be stung by ten thousand needles. It seemed that countless holes were opened in his heart in an instant as if he was about to be dried up. He had never seen Huangfu Xin’er cry so badly since he was a child.

“This, this is the only, only one thing that the master has left to me, but I, I can’t protect it. I’m so useless…” Huangfu Xin’er said intermittently as she cried.

On this day, it seemed that she was going to shed all her tears of the rest of her life, then she would never cry again. She would never cry again, and would never again have any feelings.

Xiao Chen listened to her heart-wrenching words at the moment, as if tens of thousands of arrows had penetrated his heart. At this moment, he realized how much pain he felt in his heart. He gently rested her head on his shoulder and gently stroked her back. This was the only thing he could do at this moment.

“Brother Xiao Chen…” Huangfu Xin’er continued to sob. His shoulder was soaked in her tears. Xiao Chen’s eyes gradually reddened. He gently caressed her back and said softly, “Xin’er, don’t cry. One day in the future, I will definitely rebuild a new Heartless Palace for you…”

Xiao Chen’s eyes gradually became fierce as he spoke. He looked at the narcissuses beside the pool. “Xuanxu Zi and the Mo Clan, no matter who it is, if I can’t take revenge, I swear not to be a human!”

It was not until the night fell and the surroundings became dark that Huangfu Xin’er gradually stopped crying. At this moment, Xiao Chen’s eyes were dull. He did not know when everything changed. Xin’er used to like to laugh, but now she never laughed again.

“When exactly did this happen? Since the day I stepped onto the path of cultivation, the Xiao family was in great danger at first, and then the Three Pure Sect was almost destroyed. The Teal Jade Sect in the Violet Manor was also destroyed, and Liu Fenghuang died for me. It was as if since the day I stepped on the path of cultivation, sorrows lingered layer by layer around me and refused to leave. But what on earth is the source of this sorrow…”

In the night, the moon was like an eyebrow, hanging in the sky. The wind blew gently, and the shadows of trees swayed slightly. People were still awake, and their minds were hanging high.

The candlelight in the hall flickered, and everyone looked melancholy. Gui Xian took a deep breath and asked with a straight face, “Kid, what are you going to do next?”

Xiao Chen’s expression was solemn. His eyes were as sharp as blades with cold radiances. He said coldly, “I must take revenge for this.” He clenched his fists so tightly that his bones creaked as he spoke.

Everyone fell silent. The 12 people of Levitating Dark Fragrance were all in the hall, so was Yang Qing and the rest, as well as Yi Tong, None-flower, and Su Lianyue. Huangfu Xin’er was so heartbroken that she had already been arranged to rest in the attic.

“You won’t be able to defeat them now.” Su Lianyue said without hiding anything. She paused for a moment before continuing, “Xuanxu Zi has 3000 disciples, and there are countless experts in the Mo Clan. Even the weakest Order of the Divine Fire has already set up numerous traps. If you go now, it will be like throwing yourself into a trap.”

Sitting in the front of the hall, Gui Xian said seriously, “Fairy Su, you’re right. Doing it alone with brute courage is the lowest strategy. To defeat others without fighting is the highest strategy. Let them kill each other, watch the fire across the shore, and then annihilate them all at once. That’s the best strategy.”

Xiao Chen remained silent. Indeed, he was too weak on his own. Whether it was Xuanxu Zi or the Mo Clan, the Ling Family and Zuoqiu family were no match for them. Moreover, he had ultimately relied on Bai Susu’s help in the last battle against the Zuoqiu family. Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable. Thus, he could no longer act recklessly like before. At the very least, he needed to create a force that could stand up against them. However, if he was to establish a force, the Immortals’ League would definitely intervene and stop him.

Yi Tong frowned and said, “Nowadays, the world is in chaos, and heroes are everywhere calling themselves kings. The Immortals’ League is no longer able to manage this turbulent situation.”

Speaking of this, Yi Tong paused for a moment, and None-flower Dust continued, “Most of those people who set up their own forces have a criminal case, but it’s not because the Immortals’ League doesn’t want to govern it, but because they won’t choose to set up their own sects in the mountains. Instead, they will occupy a city and then become the City Master.”

Gui Xian stared intently at Xiao Chen. “Do you know why, boy?”

Xiao Chen nodded and said, “There are many civilians in the city. If the Immortals’ League or the Orthodox Path attack, the civilians will inevitably suffer. Then, that will go against their rule of ‘never hurt a civilian’. Therefore, they won’t do what the world is against.”

Gui Xian stroked his beard and nodded, saying, “Exactly. Right now, the devil and the Orthodox Path are in a turbulent state. The world is in chaos, and war is raging everywhere. The starving people are everywhere, and the civilians lost their homes. Those people take them in to protect the people in the city. In fact, they take them as shields. The Immortals’ League has scruples and dare not to act rashly.”

Xiao Chen clenched his fist and frowned, saying, “Using the civilians as shields…”

If that was the case, the Immortals’ League would not dare to attack them so easily. The Mo Clan who also stood on the side of the Orthodox Path would not easily break the taboo as well. As for those sects that boasted themselves as orthodox and prestigious sects, they would be more scrupulous. In this way, he would be able to expand his influence boldly, but…

Gui Xian saw his hesitation and immediately said seriously, “Kid, those who achieve great things don’t care about trifles! If you’re ambitious, I’ll call you my king!”

As soon as he said that, the candlelight in the hall suddenly moved. Xiao Chen slammed his palm on the table and no longer acted indecisively. He said, “Okay! Today, I will thank you first for your help!”

Yi Tong said with a smile and said, “That’s good. As for the city, there is now turmoil in all directions, and there are many places that have been engulfed by the flames of war. People have gone to the empty city, so we just need to find a desolate city.”

Yang Qing immediately followed and said, “As for the people, the few of us can gather a large group of people from the Wastelands to come over!”

Xiao Chen nodded. All he needed to do now was slowly establish his own influence. At that time, Big Brother Xiao Ning and the others would come to help too. With him and Gu Feng, it would be like having two more experts at the level of Rogue Immortal. At that time, sects like Order of the Divine Fire could be destroyed in a snap.

As for Xuanxu Zi, the Mo Clan, and even the Immortals’ League, he had to level up his strength first. Thinking of this, he looked at Yang Qing and asked, “By the way, Brother Yang, is the Primordial Qi cannon of the Immortals’ League still there?” He thought to himself that since he wanted to build his city, he had to do a good job of defense. This thing that was made by the Immortals’ League was undoubtedly the best defensive tool.

Yang Qing said excitedly, “I have kept this big fellow. It’s just that the few of us don’t dare to open it and take a look.”

Gui Xian said, “Very good. Kid, I know a person in the Wastelands. People call him a master of weapons. He can transform any weapon, even a magic treasure. If you can find this person, it may be helpful to you.”

Then, they discussed some other matters. They only went back to their own places near midnight. When they arrived at a remote and quiet path, the shadows of the trees around them moved slightly. The cool breeze pierced through their skin. Su Lianyue suddenly said, “Xuanxu Zi is fine, but do you really want to fight with those from the Mo Clan?”

Xiao Chen stopped and turned around. This time, there was no one around. Su Lianyue frowned slightly and said, “Listen to me. You are weak and can’t defeat them. After all, they are from the Ancient Immortal Clan family that has been passed down for many years. They have their own alliances. Even the Empress is very wary of them.”

Xiao Chen took a deep breath and said, “Miss Su, thank you for your kindness this time. I will repay you in the future. But now, it’s not me who wants to fight with them. It’s them who forced me. I have no choice. Even if I don’t want to fight, they will come to me again and again.”

“Aye…” Su Lianyue sighed. She looked at him and said, “Forget it, but, but if one day you walked too far, feel tired, and want to take a rest. The Blue-water Altar is the inn that is built for you in the turbulent mortal world.”

This time, the wind was clear and the moon was bright. Su Lianyue’s clothes fluttered, and her eyes were like water. Xiao Chen looked at her. He could not help feeling a ripple in his heart. The most difficult thing to receive in the world was a favor, but the most difficult thing to accept was a favor from a beauty.

Su Lianyue smiled gently. “If one day you rule the world, don’t forget me.”

Xiao Chen looked at her and his lips moved. “Miss…” Before he could finish his words, Su Lianyue suddenly pressed her fingertip against his lips. Then, she gestured him to keep quiet. “Shh, someone’s here. I’m leaving.” Then, she swung her sleeve and left.

Xiao Chen watched her figure disappear and turned around. There seemed to be a figure slowly approaching from the end of the path. It was a woman in teal clothes. Her face was covered with a light veil, and her appearance could not be seen clearly.

The two brushed past each other, and Xiao Chen felt a cold murderous intent from her. After they left for more than 100 feet, Xiao Chen quickened his pace and walked to his courtyard. On the way, he passed by Huangfu Xin’er’s resting place and opened the window to look. Seeing that she was in a dream, he felt a little relieved and returned to his room.

The next morning, after everyone finished their meal, they were about to leave the Blue-water Altar. Leng Ningfeng and Mu Chengxue had other things to do, so they did not travel with the others this time. Su Lianyue personally sent everyone out of the valley. Outside the valley, Xiao Chen turned around and bowed to her, “Altar Master Su, please stop. I’ve been bothering you for many days. I’ll take my leave now.”

Su Lianyue smiled gently and said, “Then I won’t see you off. See you again.”

The rest of them saluted her and bid her farewell. Then, they left the place and walked for a few miles. Gui Xian, Yi Tong, None-flower Dust, Yang Qing, and the others walked in front. Xiao Chen, Huangfu Xin’er, and the 12 people of Levitating Dark Fragrance walked behind. Qingluan suddenly asked, “Master, are you going to the Wastelands in the next couple of days?”

Xiao Chen nodded and said, “Well, after we find a desolate city, I will go to the Wastelands with Yang Qing and the others. All of you stay here to help Senior Gui Xian to take care of everything here.”

Qingluan said, “Master, you can’t. The State of Wastelands is fraught with danger. We have to leave at least one person by your side.” After saying that, she turned to a woman behind her and said, “Chu Qi, you will follow our master to the State of Wastelands this time!”

Xiao Chen suddenly stopped and slowly turned his head back a little. “Why, why must you leave one person with me?”