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In the past, there was no need to wait.

In the blink of an eye, Gu Xueluo had already lived in Taixuan for more than half a month. It wasn't that she didn't want to leave, but she had nowhere else to go. That's right, the world is so big. Even though it's so far away, where would I be able to find a place to stay? She no longer wanted to return to the current Immortal World. She didn't want to live in such a depressing, bitter and heartless Immortal environment. But now, ten years had passed since the fifth Hidden Spirit was born. Where should he go?

Unknowingly, Gu Xueluo had once again arrived at the residence of the fifth hidden spirit in the Deep Sword Pavilion. It was an elegant and unique profound courtyard. Rather than calling it a profound place, it was more accurate to call it a plum garden because the small courtyard was filled with plum blossoms, red, white, and snow.

Gu Xueluo gently pushed open the gate, as if she was recalling a memory from ten years ago.

Since the beginning of the month, she had entered the Xuan Core countless times. Everything in this room had remained the same as it had been ten years ago. Even the ink and ink books on the table did not change at all. The soft sunlight in front of the window and the gentle breeze in the afternoon also looked the same as they did ten years ago.

Gu Xueluo seemed to have suddenly returned to ten years ago. If time had gone back ten years, she might have just returned from the Martial Stage with her fifth hidden spirit and wiped the sweat off his forehead; she might have just finished a cup of fragrant tea with him; she might have been grinding a piece of paper with him and watching him practice calligraphy and painting.

But now, when Gu Xueluo wanted to forget it, she knew that she would never be able to forget it. Perhaps this was an unforgettable and heart-wrenching love.

The wind gently blew again. A breeze brushed against his cheeks, like the whisper of a lover.

Gu Xueluo's eyes were filled with tears and she couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Ten years — maybe more than ten, sometimes as if time passed slowly. But when it really did pass, you would realize that it was shockingly fast.

Gu Xueluo's soft gaze swept across the room and stopped on a piece of broken jade on the wall. This piece of green jade only had half of it left. Clearly, it was broken into two, while the other half had disappeared without a trace. Gu Xueluo took a closer look. This piece of jade was clearly the jade worn by the fifth hidden spirit before he died. It was a keepsake given by the elder when he was promoted to the third disciple. Thus, she put away the broken jade. It could also be considered as the fifth hidden spirit that left behind for her lovesick.

Right now, Yin Bao Scroll was extremely afraid of Gu Xueluo's soulless appearance. Because of sympathy and pity for her, she hated herself for being unable to do anything. Right now, Yin Yang treasure scroll was in the Deep Sword Pavilion. He guessed that Gu Xueluo would definitely be here, "Miss Xueluo, are you still looking at people thinking about things? It's a sunny day outside, why don't you take a walk."

"Elder, there's no need to worry, I'm fine." Gu Xueluo came back to her senses, her expression bleak. "I'll clean up his clothes, then I'll go to his grave to pay my respects."

Yin Bao Scroll was deeply moved as her tears almost fell. She seemed to have thought of something and helplessly nodded, "It's about time to go take a look at the fifth hidden spirit …"

As he watched Gu Xueluo's figure disappear into the distance, an indescribable sorrow filled Yin Bao's heart. A lover ends up together, but why was this pair of lovers separated by Yin and Yang? Why did they suffer so much?

At the moment, although Yin Bao Scroll had sent out her first disciple, Ning Xuemo, to thoroughly investigate the destruction of the Setting Sun Sword, but the truth was that she wasn't really worried at all. Perhaps in this world, only she knew the true secret of the Setting Sun Sword, but this secret couldn't be revealed.

Yun Jiu Tang knew very little about the complicated conflicts and conflicts of interest between the six realms. After all, he had only been possessed for more than a year. In order to allow him to stand alone as soon as possible, to stabilize his position in front of the Humans and to strengthen his bloodthirsty and evil nature, the ruler shaped eyebrows decided to let Yun Jiu Tang take the initiative to travel to the other five realms, to understand the current situation in the world, and to find an opportunity to lay the foundation for the world's hegemony.

He wanted to go to the spiritual world and see the magnificent scenery of the spiritual river and the spirit valley. He also wanted to go to the Immortal World and travel through the Kunlun Ruins, the Phoenix Lilin Continent, and the dangerous mountain of Huo Shan. If he had the chance, he wanted to personally visit the vast seas and the great wastelands to experience the dangers of the absolute realms.

In order to reach the Mortal Realm, the Qing Qiu Mountain was a place one had to go, and it was impossible to get past the Taixuan capital no matter what, Yun Jiuchang thought to himself. The tragic case of the fifth hidden spirit of the Hundred Miles Bamboo Forest ten years ago was one of great shock. Under the pressure of the devil ancestor's sword, the fifth hidden spirit of the three disciples of the Immortal Martial Realm chose to atone for its sins and shut the mouths of all living things. These old stories had spread like wildfire through the more than a year since Yun Jiu Tang had become a devil. There were many different opinions about them. According to the rumors, Yun Jiuchang believed that the fifth hidden spirit had committed suicide to cover people's mouths and not implicate Taixuan, so his character was naturally fair and aboveboard. If it was really as the people had said back then, the fifth hidden spirit had lost its mind after being bedeviled, but at least it could still awaken after being bewitched, and knew how to hold the blame on its own. For a person who had been bewitched to have such magnanimity and boldness, it showed that the demonic path was neither evil nor evil.

Thinking of this, Yun Jiu Tang decided that since he was going to the Qing Qiu mountain, why not pay homage to the fifth hidden spirit and see what was so special about this youth that was admired by everyone.

Originally, he wanted to go directly to the fifth Hidden Spirit Tomb by Zhuo Shui Lake, but he didn't expect to accidentally enter the Pear Blossom Town which was located in the Tai Hua Altar. The two places were separated by a few hundred li, and it still needed half a day to travel. Yun Jiu Tang couldn't help but sigh. Qing Qiu Mountain was truly a bustling world, many times bigger than the Devil Realm's Heavenly Moocho Field. Its territory was wide, and its territory was vast.

Since I've made the wrong choice, I might as well find a good pony and ride it for a while." Yun Jiu Tang strolled into a tavern and used light wine to make tea. When he found out that there was a good horse that was rented, he immediately ordered a good horse that was at least a thousand miles away. Only then did he feel slightly at ease.

At this time, a lady dressed in fresh clothes walked into the restaurant. She brought out a melodious and lively voice, "Manager, there's a top-notch colt in the restaurant. I want to rent one!"

Yun Jiuxiang had never been interested in beautiful women, so even though his voice was lively, Yun Jiuxiang did not bother to take a glance at him and continued to drink alone.

"My apologies, esteemed customer. There is only one Thousand Li Horse in this shop, and it has already been decided by someone. "However, there are still some ordinary horses remaining. Would esteemed guest like some?"

"I want to rush over a hundred miles away. How can an ordinary horse do? Who exactly has decided on that good mount? I'll pay three times the price. How about it?" With a "pa" sound, he threw a silver coin on the table.

"This... "How can I do that? I have to ask that guest …" The innkeeper mumbled as he stared at the silver coin, afraid that it would disappear.

"Hey, go and explain it to that guest!" As he said that, he threw out another silver coin. He then anxiously got up and went to the backyard to lead the horse.

"No matter how much you offer, it won't do!" A voice came from the corner. Yun Jiuchang could not help but speak. He had never in his life seen such a tyrannical, rude, or unruly style, not to mention the fact that he was the first to choose a good horse.

Everyone looked over. Yun Jiu Tang was still sipping his wine as though nothing had happened and glanced at the girl with fresh clothes from the corner of his eyes. The girl had a beautiful face, with a rosy tinge on her delicate cheeks. Her eyebrows were like a boat on a river, the water waves were lively, and although she was not dressed in brocade clothes, she was very poised, which was not in line with her strong words and actions.

"Who are you? Why can't you say anything?" The fresh-dressed woman glared at him, a hint of redness flashing across her white face, "What does it have to do with you that I want to rent a place like this?!"

Yun Jiu Tang snorted lightly and looked at her with contempt, saying faintly: "Because I was the one who picked that mount!" Although the words were spoken softly, it was still powerful enough to shock the woman.

The girl's face immediately turned red. She frowned and said, "So what? Why are you …" I'm just a weak girl, and you can't... Give it to me of its own volition? "

"I … I made this decision first." Yun Jiu Tang didn't know what she was going to say. Her biggest mistake was trying to reason with a woman. "If I didn't have urgent matters to attend to today, I could give them to you …"

The woman pouted as her eyebrows knitted together. "This is the first time I've seen such a stingy man, yet he's so reasonable …"

"A good man doesn't want to fight with a woman, I'm not going to fight with you anymore," Yun Jiutang had already stood up and walked quickly towards the backyard, wanting to get rid of this unreasonable woman as soon as possible, "If we ever meet again, I'll definitely give you the Thousand Li Horse."

"Isn't he stingy? There's no need to come up with so many excuses and he wants to cover it up!"

Yun Jiu Tang leapt onto his horse and galloped away, riding on his whip, leaving behind a face of anger and disappointment.

The banks of the Zhuo River were as quiet as ever. In front of the tombstone of the fifth spirit, there was a beautiful woman in mourning.

The horses galloped across the grass as Yun Jiuchang galloped over. As he got off the horse, he could faintly hear someone complaining in a low voice. Sometimes they were crying, sometimes they were talking. Yun Jiu Tang walked towards the tombstone with the fifth spirit, only to see the back that seemed to have been there before.

Yes, this was indeed the back that he could not forget. It was also the back that he saw the day before yesterday, so at this moment, his memory was still fresh.

"Miss, we meet again." Yun Jiu Tang held onto the reins of his horse, his eyes shining brightly. "I didn't think that Miss would come to pay respects again. The fifth spirit soul is from the underworld, too."

Gu Xueluo hurriedly wiped away the tears on her face and turned around. With an expression as beautiful as the rain and with an astonished expression, she asked, "How could it be you? Didn't you go to Xuanyuan Yan to find Mr Dugu Jiuyi?"

"Thank you for Miss's concern, I have already met Mister Dugu," Yun Jiuchang stood there calmly, his black sleeves matched with the big horse behind him. He exuded a simple yet elegant aura as he cupped his fists and bowed, "I heard that the fifth hidden spirit is the handsome and noble young man from back then, someone I deeply admire. Today, I've passed by to pay my respects."

Gu Xueluo's eyes flickered with sparkling light as her body slightly trembled. Her faint red lips tightly bit down, seeming to be infected by her emotions. She muttered to herself, "I didn't expect that after so many years, there would still be people who remembered the fifth hidden spirit. They even knew that it existed and glittered."

Miss is right, now that the situation has changed, when I look back at the tragedy of the Hundred Miles Bamboo Forest back then, I can see that the fifth shadow had endured a great deal of humiliation, "Yun Jiuchang slowly stepped forward, his black sleeves fluttered in the wind as his deep gaze focused on the tombstone. His face was deep and profound," Regardless of whether he was the murderer or not, he was able to sacrifice himself, block the mouths of the people, and exchange it for the peace of the six realms.

On the banks of the Zhuang River, a gentle breeze blew, causing the grass and trees to sway. It was as if their minds were silently reminiscing the past.

"Well said!" Praise came from the lakeside. Gu Xueluo and Yun Jiu Tang turned around and saw that person strolling over like a cool breeze, followed by an exquisite woman. "If the world thinks like this esteemed self, then hidden souls are not in vain for this life!"

Gu Xueluo stared at them, as if she couldn't believe her eyes. She slightly shook her head and then slightly nodded, leaving a faint trace of white teeth on her vermilion lips. She said in a daze, "Sunpierce, Yuyin, how come it's you guys. We haven't seen each other for many years. How's it?"

"Hmm, Sister Xueluo, you haven't changed at all, but you're even more beautiful than you were ten years ago," Yu Yin walked to Gu Xueluo's side, her eyes shining as bright as ever. "We knew you'd be here."

Just as he finished speaking, he heard the sound of a horse ahead of him. Before he could recover his senses, the horse had already galloped over, and a woman in fresh clothing jumped down from the horse's back. She interrupted in a clear voice, "Your excellency, you come here every day to hang yourself before you."

Shen Jingyang's face was pale, but he was still dressed in a coarse green robe with a sharp sword wrapped around his waist. He said in a deep voice, "It's been ten years. Hidden Spirits have never been neglected here. They often have our company. It's just that Miss Xue Luo has suffered for the past ten years …" With that, his gaze landed on Yun Jiuchang as he cupped his fists and said in a clear voice, "Xiangyang, I'm very impressed by what you have just said. Those who say so are the true heroes of the martial arts world, may I ask your name?

Yun Jiuchang was about to answer when the woman in fresh clothes looked over in shock and anger, "It's you? Why is it you again? What are you doing here? "

Everyone asked, "Qing Chuan, why do you know each other?" Upon hearing everyone call her "Qing Chuan" and seeing how she was dressed, Yun Jiu Tang already knew that she was the Spirit World's spiritual son that had invited the Moon Spirit Child, Wang Qing Chuan.

Wang Qingchuan let out a soft "hmph" as his expression turned sullen, "I know him better than that. I almost fought him. It's a narrow path between enemies!"

Yun Jiu Tang looked around at the crowd and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, I've already met Lady Qing Chuan in the morning at Pear Blossom Town. At that time, we were interested in a horse, and never would have thought that we were here to pay respects to the fifth undead spirit."

When he mentioned the matters of Pear Blossom Town, Wang Qingchuan's anger had not yet subsided. "You really have the right to speak. It was originally your manhood that made you reluctant to give up your horse to me, yet now you said it so lightly …"

Yun Jiu Tang bowed apologetically, "It's all Jiu Tang's fault, why don't we apologize to Lady Qing Chuan …"

Shen Jingyang's face was filled with surprise as he asked curiously, "Jiu Tang? "Could it be that you …"

Yun Jiu Tang continued to smile faintly, "I am Yun Jiu Tang, and have always admired the heroic deeds of the fifth hidden spirit. I have come here today to pay my respects, and I am honored to be able to meet all of you here."

"You're Yun Jiu Tang?" Wang Qingchuan's body trembled slightly. After being dumbstruck for a moment, he said with a solemn expression, "It's that young master from the Lone Star Palace of the Devil Realm, who has been in the limelight for a long time — Yun! Nine! "Dang!"

"That's me!"

Shen Jingyang quietly stared at Yun Jiuchang for a moment. He felt that the young master of the Demon World had a face full of smiles, a face full of familiarity and familiarity, as if he had seen him somewhere before. He then asked himself, "Have we met before?"

Yu Yin, who was standing to the side, lightly pulled Shen Jingyang's sleeve and said, "How have you guys seen him before? He's the young master of the demon realm, and his reputation has only risen recently."

"The rumored young master Lone Star of the Devil Realm?" Shen Jingyang was startled for a moment before he recovered his wits and said, "Seeing him today, his bearing is indeed extraordinary. "Since we have all met here as a memorial to the hidden spirits, there is no need to bother about the identity world anymore …"

Yun Jiuchang was greatly comforted. He thought that this Shen Jingyang was carefree, upright, and straightforward, and must also be the fifth hidden spirit's best friend from before he died. He could not help but smile faintly.

At this moment, it was already noon. Everyone suddenly felt extremely hungry …