Chapter 562: Chapter 152: Exorcising Evil and Eliminating Misfortune _1
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The fierce and evil energies began to weaken from the initial surge. As Ah Dai kept absorbing it, their impact diminished gradually. Ah Dai felt that although his own energy was also gradually consumed in the confrontation with these two energies, his mind became clearer and clearer. Moreover, the remaining True Qi was enough to completely devour the fierce and evil energies. He knew that he was about to regain control of his body.
Although his True Qi energy gradually weakened, Ah Dai felt more proficient in the control of energy. The golden energy bag gave rise to a tug of pull under his control, continuously drawing the evil and fierce energies into the vast True Qi for digestion through the fortified meridians. After an unknown period, Ah Dai delightedly discovered he could no longer draw any evil or fierce energy. Although he could still perceive their faint presence, they no longer threatened him. Ah Dai understood that as long as there was a trace of evil thought in his heart, it would be impossible to completely eliminate the fierce and evil energies. How could he give up revenge? His hatred for the Assassin’s Guild would absolutely not change easily. Therefore, he can only temporarily choose to abandon the source of the fierce and evil energies and regain control of his body first.
Ah Dai did not rush into the cleansed brain meridians. To cope with possible situations, he had to keep his True Qi in the best condition. He gradually retreated the golden liquid energy to the Dantian through the body’s meridians. The golden ocean in the Dantian was obviously a bit dry, and Ah Dai sank the shrinking body due to energy consumption into the golden ocean. With the control of the mind, he mobilized the waves in the ocean to start moving. His enriching True Qi energy rose along various meridians under his deliberate urging. They not only traveled through their original territory but went to the brain for convergence. In the places where the golden energy passed, the brain’s fragile meridians were constantly strengthened, and the lost energy was also being added a little bit. Suddenly, when the golden energy went to the middle of the brain, Ah Dai felt something. There seemed to be something extremely important to him, attracting himself and calling for him. With a thought, Ah Dai retreated the True Qi, bypassing that central thing, and started to circulate and operate around other meridians.
With the constant operation of his skill, the golden ocean in the Dantian gradually filled up. Ah Dai clearly felt his body was constantly strengthening by absorbing the energy in the golden ocean. The golden body was restoring its original appearance. Ah Dai suppressed the excitement in his heart, He knew whether he could completely restore the spiritual power to the source depended on this moment. He controlled his body to easily follow the golden waves into a river, to the brain. Not only did the meridians of the brain recover to their original state due to the True Qi’s repair, but they also became more tough. There was no trace of the remaining fierce and evil energies, and Ah Dai did not know where they had hidden. He was not now concerned about the fierce and evil energies, he only wanted to quickly regain control of his body. After entering the brain meridians, Ah Dai was extra careful, following each of those incredibly complicated tiny meridians, he continued to infiltrate the brain, looking for the center of energy he had detected earlier.
The effort pays off. Finally, after an unknown period of searching, Ah Dai felt that energy intimately connected with him again. With joy, he headed towards the deepest meridian of the brain. The feeling was getting stronger and stronger. Suddenly, after he continuously passed through several meridians, the original meridians all disappeared. Ah Dai found himself in a beautiful space. It was a milky white lake, although it was not as turbulent as the golden ocean in the Dantian, it was extremely pure. The occasional slight wave on the water surface, the milky white liquid in the lake seemed to be constantly calling for him. Ah Dai walked step by step to the lakeside. He knew this was his Sea of Consciousness! The milky white lake water was his spiritual power. Ah Dai looked at his body now, and then at the lake in front of him, gritted his teeth, flew up, and plunged into the milky-white lake. The water rippled and the golden Ah Dai submerged into the milky white liquid. The moment his golden body entered the milky-white lake, the time seemed to stop. The entire Sea of Consciousness violently fluctuated, wave after wave of milky white water constantly washed the golden body of Ah Dai, in a loud noise, Ah Dai felt like his consciousness was blown up. Everything in front of his eyes became completely white, everything disappeared, and his consciousness also fell into a deep sleep.
Xuan Yue kept flying forward. She only came to the Tian Gang Mountain once, but felt so familiar. After receiving the Pope’s orders, she left the church early the next morning and came to Tian Gang Mountain alone. In the past few months, while she was practicing hard on herself, her divine energy had greatly improved, surpassing the other two Red Robe Priests in all aspects, and was directly chasing after the Pope. She was flying forward with her body wrapped in divine energy when suddenly the sound of bubbling water clearly entered her ears. Xuan Yue’s whole body shuddered as she landed on the ground. Her expression gradually changed, a mist of water rose in her clear beautiful eyes. How familiar was the sound of this water! She remembered that it was here, four years ago, where her feelings for Ah Dai began to deepen.
The sound of the babbling stream, light and charming like a silver bell, seemed to cleanse her soul. As if four long years of frost had begun to thaw within Xuan Yue’s heart, she found herself involuntarily stepping towards the source of the calming sound.
As the scenery before her eyes gradually changed, Xuan Yue realized, this was indeed the place from her memories.
Nothing had changed. The pool was just as translucent, the brook still trickled from a fissure in the mountainside, gathering in a small clear pool that occasionally echoed with a sweet rippling sound. The creek flowed gently from the pool, nourishing the thriving life around it. Memories flooded into Xuan Yue’s mind, taking her back, as though it was four years ago.
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"Awesome, I’m going to take a bath!" Xuan Yue jumped down from Ah Dai’s back and rushed towards the pool. With a splash, she was already in the knee-deep chilly water. The invigorating spring-water seemed to wash away her fatigue in an instant. She splashed about, filling the area with her enchanting laughter.
Ah Dai, stupefied, watched jubilant Xuan Yue in the pool. For a moment, he was spellbound. In his eyes, Xuan Yue was nothing less than a joyful angel, stirring emotions deep within him.
Xuan Yue too, discovered her own loss of composure. She shrieked, hastily squatting in the water. Her cheeks flushed—a pair of crimson clouds—she glared at Ah Dai. "What are you looking at? Annoying, turn around now!"
Roused from his daze by Xuan Yue’s outburst, Ah Dai quickly turned away and retreated downstream with his brother, Yan Shi.
"Ah Dai, what did you see just now? Seemed like your nose was bleeding! Was it too exciting? Luckily, I didn’t look, or else, I would have gotten a stye," Yan Li teased, poking Ah Dai in the side as he chuckled mischievously.
"Ah! I... I didn’t see anything," Ah Dai clumsily explained. The chilly spring water did nothing to cool the warmth in his chest. Even now, he couldn’t seem to calm down.
A sudden gasp echoed from Xuan Yue above the pond. Ah Dai, who had been lying down, instantly sprung up like a reflex, rushing anxiously towards the source of the noise. He jumped high and found himself right above the pond. However, when he saw the "view" in front of him, he was unable to control his body and plonked right into the water. Splashes of vibrant blood flowed persistently from his nose, creating waves of crimson in the pond.
As it turned out, when Ah Dai reached the pond, he was greeted by the sight of a completely unclothed and captivating Xuan Yue. Wanting to cleanse herself of the grime accumulated over the past few days, Xuan Yue believed that Ah Dai and the other two wouldn’t spy on her, so she boldly removed her clothes and bathed. Her previous gasp was because a small white fish from the water bomb startled her. She never expected her cry would attract Ah Dai’s attention. Knowing she was completely exposed, she immediately squatted down in the pool, protecting her "vital area". Ah Dai climbed out of the water, his eyes tightly shut, asking, "Yue Yue, how are you? Are you okay?"
Xuan Yue, her head bowed and trembling, stuttered, "You... you should go now. I’m fine. You..."
Relieved to hear that Xuan Yue was alright, Ah Dai turned and ran like his life depended on it. However, he forgot that his direction had flipped when he fell into the pond, and he still had his eyes shut. This misguided escape turned him towards Xuan Yue.
In response to Xuan Yue’s shocked cry, Ah Dai collided with her and both tumbled into the water. Panic-stricken, Ah Dai only realised he had grabbed something soft in his hand. Stunned and wanting to yell, he ended up gulping down the cold spring water, causing him to choke and cough incessantly.
Xuan Yue, mortified, realized that Ah Dai had gripped her... She pushed him away forcefully and said indignantly, "What are you doing?"
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Remembering Ah Dai’s silly expression, the embarrassment he displayed when he saw her, his shyness when he touched her, and his sudden nose bleed, Xuan Yue’s cheeks reddened. A gentle smile flickered in her beautiful eyes. Unconsciously, she found herself at the edge of the pond.
Gently squatting down, she scooped up a handful of the icy and clear lake water, submerging her flushed and feverish pretty face into it. The cool refreshing sensation instantly filled her body, and Xuan Yue felt intoxicated, utterly lost in the endless wonderful sensation. Ever since she had separated from Ah Dai in the Elf Forest, she had never felt this relaxed. For a long time, Xuan Yue didn’t want to rise from the ground. Experiencing this unusual chilliness, the image of Ah Dai kept flashing repeatedly in her mind. Over the past three months, she had been constantly working and practicing to numb her own senses, but when she came here and relaxed her mind, the deep longing for Ah Dai still arose from the depths of her heart. Time had not diluted the feelings in her heart.
Xuan Yue slowly stood up, sweeping her blue hair behind her, the gentle breeze brushing against the red robe on her body that swayed slightly. Staring into the far-off horizon, Xuan Yue murmured, "Ah Dai, where are you now? Don’t you yet understand my feelings for you? Can you return to me within a year? I do not care about anything as long as you come back." Sighing softly, Xuan Yue lovingly looked at the scenery in front of her one more time, then once again rose through the air. In the backdrop of the golden light, she flew towards the deeper parts of the Tian Gang Mountains.
Within the Tian Gang Sword Sect, it was Liao Yi’s turn on duty today. In another two months, he would be marrying Lu Yi. Although Lu Yi had a bit of a temper, she was also kind-hearted and moreover, incredibly beautiful. As he thought about his fiancée, Liao Yi’s heart began to heat up, he wished he could finish his shift early and run to find her. As he was daydreaming, he suddenly felt a surge of massive energy coming from the direction of the mountain foot. It was so grand and powerful, something he had never seen before. Liao Yi stood up, drawing the Tian Gang Heavy Sword from his back, landed on the mountain entrance, looking down the mountain, ready for any changes. Since this sudden appearance of energy was too huge, out of caution, he released a distress signal to let the sword sects know that an enemy had come.
A mass of golden light penetrated the clouds between the mountains and flew upwards, gradually accelerating towards Liao Yi. With both hands gripping the hilt of the Tian Gang Heavy Sword, his Qi surged out as he entered the fifth realm. Enveloped in a white glow, he shouted loudly, "Who goes there? Halt." However, the golden light did not stop upon his shout and continued to rise. Liao Yi’s eyes flashed a cold light. He lifted the Tian Gang Heavy Sword high above his head, ready to attack with full force the moment the golden light came within his attack range, preventing the intruder from ascending the mountain.
However, just as he was about to strike, he saw clearly what was in the golden light, and the high-raised heavy sword could no longer come down. He was completely frozen in place. Within that golden light was a slim figure in red. The rhythmically moving figure, the supernatural beauty, the blue hair cascading down her back, all were so divine. A pair of deep blue eyes looked at him. That, it seemed like a fairy! This fairy cloaked in golden light gave him a kind smile, revealing her white teeth.
Looking at the city-crumbling smile, Liao Yi felt as if his whole body had softened. He murmured, "Are you, are you a fairy from heaven?"
Xuan Yue floated beside Liao Yi. After four years of absence, Liao Yi’s appearance had not changed much. She recognized him at a glance. Smiling, she said, "Brother Liao Yi, what kind of nonsense are you talking about? What kind of fairy? Don’t you recognize me?" The golden energy that protected her converged. Xuan Yue stood lively three meters in front of Liao Yi. The first time she came here four years ago, it was Liao Yi who showed her the way, naturally, she recognized him immediately.
Liao Yi looked puzzledly at Xuan Yue. The exquisite beauty in front of him sparked a sense of déjà vu, but he really couldn’t recognize her identity. He asked, "You, who are you?"
Just as Xuan Yue was about to answer, she felt numerous people within the Tian Gang Sword Sect rushing towards the gate at high speed, and she immediately looked over. The first to fly out was a pink figure, her body svelte. She made several flips in the air and quickly fell towards Liao Yi’s direction. This fast-moving figure was exactly Lu Yi. She, of course, knew that it was Liao Yi’s duty today, so as soon as she received the distress signal, she dashed out like a gust of wind. Liao Yi was her future husband, how could she not worry?
Lu Yi floated down next to Liao Yi. She was surprised to find that Liao Yi seemed to not have seen her at all, his eyes were fixed straight ahead. She couldn’t help but follow his gaze. When Lu Yi’s eyes landed on Xuan Yue, her body couldn’t help but shake. Xuan Yue’s stunning beauty produced a great shock in her heart. She had never imagined that a human woman could be so flawless, so breathtaking, especially the sacred aura emanating from her body, something she couldn’t compare to. Like Liao Yi, Lu Yi stood frozen in place.
At this moment, numerous figures successively emerged from the Tian Gang Sword Sect, led by Lu Wen, the acting Sect Leader, and Lu Yi Yi’s grandfather. Ever since Sect Leader Xi Wen, third elder brother Liao Wen, and Yan Shi had gone down the mountain in search of Ah Dai, Lu Wen had hardly had a moment of rest. Nearly all sect affairs now rested on his shoulders. Upon hearing the alarm, he had feared some mishap and hurriedly rushed out with all his disciples. The third- and fourth-generation disciples all wore the same dumbstruck expression as Liao Yi upon seeing Xuan Yue, staring in awe at the celestial-like beauty before them. Lu Wen, with his profound cultivation, was not nearly as flustered as the other disciples upon seeing Xuan Yue. He floated over to Lu Yi Yi’s side and asked, "Miss, who may you be?"
Xuan Yue respectfully greeted Lu Wen, "Don’t you recognise me? I once visited four years ago, I came with Ah Dai."
Lu Wen had a sudden realisation and recalled the exceptionally beautiful girl from four years ago. He exclaimed in surprise, "You are Miss Xuan Yue! Four years on, you’ve become even more beautiful, I scarce dared to recognise you. Why did you find time to visit us? Liao Yi, she is a friend. Why did you signal for help? You’ve made the whole sect anxious."
Recalling Lu Wen’s words, Liao Yi snapped out of his daze. Although he now understood Xuan Yue’s identity, he no longer dared to look at her. He replied with his head lowered, "Fourth Elder, I initially thought she was an enemy."
Lu Wen admonished, "Be careful next time, understand? Miss Xuan Yue, please, let us talk inside. All you little wretches go back to your training, have you never seen a beautiful woman before?" With his thundering command, the third- and fourth-generation disciples snapped out of their reverie and quickly returned to the Sword Sect. However, the impact Xuan Yue left on them would never fade.
Xuan Yue and Lu Wen entered the Sword Sect. Coming out of his daze, Lu Yi Yi murmured, "She’s so beautiful! She’s truly gorgeous, is she... the Xuan Yue that the elder brothers talked about?"
Liao Yi nodded and replied, "Indeed, she is. I didn’t expect that just after a few years, her appearance would become so stunning... Ow! Yi Yi, why are you pulling my ear again."
Lu Yi Yi humphed angrily, "You ought to be ashamed! You lose your mind at the sight of a beautiful woman. Have you taken a liking to her? Hmph, I can’t compare to her, go find her then."
Liao Yi embraced Lu Yi Yi by her waist, pulling her into a hug. He softly said, "Yi Yi, don’t speak nonsense. Admiring beauty is universal. I was just appreciating her beauty, nothing more. In my heart, there’s only you! Don’t be jealous. How about this, I’ll stop looking at her, is that okay?"
"Hmm, that’s more like it. You’re forgiven. But... Xuan Yue really is exceedingly beautiful, like an angel descended from heaven. Ah... if only I were as beautiful as her."
Liao Yi gently smiled, "No, I like you as you are now. If you were as beautiful as her, I fear it would no longer be my turn. I like the current Yi Yi."
In the Tian Gang Sword Sect’s guest hall, Lu Wen dismissed the disciples and had Xuan Yue seated at the seat of honour. He asked, "Miss Xuan Yue, what brings you to our humble abode? Yan Shi visited us a while ago, and we heard you had a quarrel with Ah Dai, is that so?"
Xuan Yue was taken aback, "What did you say? Elder brother Yan Shi was here? Elder Lu, what about Ah Dai? Did he visit?"
Lu Wen faintly smiled and said, "Ah Dai is my apprentice nephew, you should address me as your elder martial uncle like him. Ah Dai hasn’t returned since. Sect Leader along with third elder brother and Yan Shi have gone down the mountain to search for him in the Empire of Sunset City. But, there has still no news, seems like they hadn’t found him. It’s indeed too difficult to look for a person in such a vast empire. Xuan Yue, is your visit solely to find Ah Dai?"
Upon hearing that Ah Dai had never visited, Xuan Yue couldn’t help but feel a wave of desolation and shook her head, "No, this visit isn’t just in search of Ah Dai. Most importantly, I wanted to inform you about the Dark Forces, so that the Tian Gang Sword Sect can be prepared. Elder, is the Sword Saint here? I would like to speak with him in person."
Lu Wen sorrowfully sighed, "Ever since Ah Dai left the mountain, my master has refused to see anyone. With the Sect Leader also gone down the mountain, the sect affairs are presently under my control. You can just tell me, I do have authority. You don’t have to mention the Dark Forces, Yan Shi and others have already informed us about it. Please rest assured, our Tian Gang Sword Sect will surely contribute our share of the effort. Prior to leaving, the Sect Leader initiated mobilisation of our forces within the Empire of Huasheng, searching for traces of the Dark Forces and Ah Dai in the entire south. If there were any findings, we would be informed promptly."
Xuan Yue hadn’t anticipated the affairs to progress this smoothly, accomplishing half her tasks without uttering a word. She said, smiling faintly, "Then, in behalf of humanity on the continent, I thank you. Elder uncle, I am here representing the church this time. The Pope hopes that your sect and our church could unite, and jointly face off against the Dark Forces when they suddenly appear. Ah—the Dark Forces truly are terrifying! After our people suffered a devastating blow within the Tian Yuan Clan, they vanished into thin air, leaving no trace behind, giving us no chance for retribution. The Pope is also very anxious at the moment."
Lu Wen scrutinised Xuan Yue from head to toe. Only after listening to Xuan Yue say that she was representing the church did he notice the great red sacrificial robe on her body. Doubt filled his voice as he said, "Xuan Yue, your robe looks very familiar! It seems to be the same as the one your father wore when he visited last time. Could it be... Could it be that you have already..." Thinking about the identity represented by the red sacrificial robe, Lu Wen couldn’t help but look surprised.
Xuan Yue nodded and said, "Yes, I’m now acting as the Red Robe Priest for the church, replacing my grandfather Na Yan. Therefore, I can represent the church here." As she mentioned her deceased grandfather, a flicker of melancholy appeared in her eyes.
Lu Wen sensed the sacred aura emanating from Xuan Yue, "I haven’t seen you in four years and you’ve changed a lot! It seems you’ve received the true teachings of the church’s holy magic."
Xuan Yue smiled, "I appreciate the compliment, but I still have a long way to go since cultivation has no end. The millennium crisis is approaching, and we are facing threats from the dark forces! As for the alliance, what do you think?"
Lu Wen thought for a moment and said, "I have no problem with the alliance. Although the Tian Gang Sword Sect has never interacted with the church before, we will not stand by if human existence is threatened by the dark forces. Rest assured on this matter. The Tian Gang Mountain is not far from the Divine Mountain of the church, so we can support each other. When you get back, tell the Pope that the Tian Gang Sword Sect is ready for the union whenever necessary. The church’s influence spreads across the continent. What you need to do now is find the dens of the dark forces as soon as possible so we can annihilate them."
Lu Wen’s answer was more straightforward than Xuan Yue had expected. Without wasting any time, she accomplished her mission in just a few minutes. She stood up, bowed respectfully to Lu Wen, and said, "Thank you, uncle. Your words have put me at ease. The dark forces can’t hide forever, they will show their weaknesses someday."
Lu Wen smiled, "There’s no need to be so formal with me. Considering your relationship with Ah Dai, we’re practically family. The Pope has indeed put you to good use. Being in charge of the church’s negotiations with our Tian Gang Sword Sect is perfect for you. Xuan Yue, now that our formal conversation is over, I think it’s time we talked about Ah Dai. Tell me honestly, are you really angry with Ah Dai?"
When Xuan Yue heard Lu Wen mention Ah Dai, her heart skipped a beat. She shook her head lightly, "I... I don’t know."
Lu Wen smiled kindly, "Silly girl, how can you not know? You’re just denying it. Given how you reacted when Yan Shi described your behaviour, I knew you didn’t really hate Ah Dai, you were just upset at his cowardice. When you told him to find you at the church within a year, you left room for yourself. You still care about him, don’t you?"
Xuan Yue’s face turned red. Neither acknowledging nor refuting his statement, she continued to fiddle with the hem of her robe.
Lu Wen sighed lightly, "Child, I hope you can calm down and listen to me, okay? Whether I’m right or not, you’ll have to figure it out."
Xuan Yue nodded. How could she refuse a kind elder? "Uncle, you speak. I will consider it carefully."
Lu Wen said, "I haven’t known Ah Dai for long. Even though he stayed on Tian Gang Mountain for half a year, he spent most of his time with his master. However, I could tell from our brief interactions what kind of person he is. To say he’s not good enough for you is quite reasonable, and perhaps no one on the entire continent would dare to claim they are. Your beauty and lineage are so remarkable, and Ah Dai is just an ordinary man. Although he is a disciple of our Tian Gang Sword Sect, how can he not feel inferior in front of you? Not just him, but any man would feel inferior when they see you. Your sacred aura is so strong that when I saw you just now, I thought you might be a goddess descend from heaven. You’ve spent more time with Ah Dai than I have, so you should understand him better. He’s had a hard life since childhood, and although he has not developed a withdrawn personality, his inferiority complex is inevitable. Even though his martial skills have improved significantly, his deep-seated inferiority complex hasn’t changed. Ah Dai is kind and naive; he doesn’t play schemes. Anyone could deceive him easily. I know you were deeply hurt when he suddenly left, but I guess his pain is no less than yours. Perhaps he is wallowing in despair now and might even choose self-destruction to escape this pain."
Xuan Yue stood up from the bed abruptly, stuttering, "What, what did you say? Will he self-destruct? No, he won’t. Ah Dai won’t do that, he still has a lot of things unfinished. He won’t die, he definitely won’t." Her heart was already in chaos; the icy barrier broke down completely. In her anxiety, her delicate body was slightly trembling.
Lu Wen sighed, "No one knows what Ah Dai will do now. Xuan Yue, sit down and let me finish. You’re correct, Ah Dai has a lot of things unfinished. He should not give up so easily. But what if there’s nothing holding him back this time? What would he do? Have you thought about that? Child, in a relationship two people must be tolerant to each other. He’s so upset because he truly loves you! Forgive him. It’s a good thing for both of you. If you can overcome this test, your future path will be much smoother. I think you understand what I’m saying."
Xuan Yue tightly gripped the armrest of the rattan chair. What struck her most were Lu Wen’s words about Ah Dai possibly self-destructing. Her pent-up emotions surged out and in her agitation she stood up, "I have to find him. Only when I find him can I be at ease. Uncle, don’t worry. You’re right; he’s so kind and easy to deceive. I will definitely bring him back."
"Wait," Lu Wen arose and stood in front of the door, smiling, "Child, it’s good that you understand, but there’s no need to rush to find him right now."
Xuan Yue hesitated, "But, but I’m afraid something will happen to him! I think, he must be in the Empire of Sunset City right now. No matter how difficult it is, I have to find him."
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