Chapter 1501: Chapter 1501: Purgatory Trace
Tian Xie squinted his eyes slightly and said indifferently:
"It doesn’t matter, the result will be the same whether we discuss it or not."
Qin Yi glanced at him and sneered, "The same result as what?"
"Qin Yi, let me ask you, what are you cultivating so diligently for?"
Before Qin Yi could speak, Tian Xie continued on his own: "Isn’t it just to reach the pinnacle, look down on the sky, and leave a name for eternity, right?"
Qin Yi raised his sword-like eyebrows, looking at him with an amused gaze.
Tian Xie said, "If that’s what it’s for, I can help you."
"Give me your other eye, and I’ll help you accomplish these things."
"In the future, if I dominate the primordial, half of this world will be yours. I can build a monument and a statue for you, making sure the entire world remembers you."
"I can also change my name, to Heaven’s Will, where ’Heaven’ is me and ’Will’ is you, how about it?"
Qin Yi couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
"Is this what you wanted to discuss with me? You really dream like a widow fantasizing beyond her means."
"You want to use my life to forge your glorious career, don’t you find that ridiculous?"
"Change your name to Heaven’s Will, are you trying to make me your father? I can’t bear such a responsibility, I don’t have an unfilial son like you, you better just stay a good grandson, and don’t think about raising your status."
"Tian Xie, with your brain, you’re not fit to play mind games with me. Honestly, your intelligence seems as underdeveloped as a child to me, don’t embarrass yourself."
"Most importantly, I cultivate not for eternal fame; those things are worthless to me. I cultivate for nothing more than a warm home for my wife and kids."
Tian Xie stared blankly at Qin Yi. Then, his eyes contracted fiercely several times, not believing that Qin Yi was cultivating just for that?
"Qin Yi, even if you don’t agree, the end result won’t change."
"You will still die, and get nothing."
Suddenly, Qin Yi’s eyes hardened, and he raised his hand for a strike.
A terrifying palm wind swept the campfire on the ground toward Tian Xie.
Tian Xie’s body shot backward, while also striking out with a palm.
"Boom!"
The storm swept through, cracking the ground, destroying the surrounding trees and grasses within dozens of meters.
"What are you doing?"
Tian Xie looked coldly at Qin Yi.
Qin Yi replied indifferently, "If you dare act impudently in front of me again, even without the White Jade Seven-leaf Lotus, I’ll kill you."
"I know you dream of killing me, but it’s best not to say it, or else I might not be able to resist killing you before seeing the White Jade Seven-leaf Lotus."
"Tian Xie, remember this, no one dares to act presumptuous in my presence. I’ll spare your life this time, but if it happens again, I’ll make sure you die a horrible death."
"Do you think I fear you? Qin Yi, don’t be too arrogant."
Tian Xie was furious, his aura swirling around him.
Qin Yi’s eyes flickered with killing intent, "You want to die?"
"Tian Xie, stop." The Evil Lord spoke up.
"You two are evenly matched in cultivation. If you fight, it will only end in a mutual defeat."
"It’s better to get the White Jade Seven-leaf Lotus and increase your cultivation before starting a fight."
Tian Xie snorted coldly, his aura receding.
Qin Yi’s lips curled slightly, a trace of disdain flashing in his eyes.
If not for the White Jade Seven-leaf Lotus, he could have killed Tian Xie on the spot. During this journey, he had to convince himself several times to hold back.
Tian Xie gave Qin Yi a gloomy look, then turned and ascended into the sky, disappearing like a flash of lightning.
Qin Yi sneered disdainfully and followed.
...
Half a month later.
Qin Yi and Tian Xie appeared before an enormous abyss.
This was the Purgatory Trace dividing the Southern and Northern Central State.
Rumor has it, this Purgatory Trace was split open by a top-tier expert with a single sword.
Ashes floated up from the Purgatory Trace, concealing the sky, making the entire sky seem misty and gloomy.
Qin Yi approached, clearly feeling heat waves surging upward from below.
"What’s down there?"
Qin Yi looked at Tian Xie and asked.
"Not sure, no one has ever reached the bottom."
"This Purgatory Trace is quite strange, even a feather can’t float, and people can’t fly over it."
The Evil Lord answered.
Qin Yi had heard these things long ago; otherwise, they would’ve flown directly from the Southern Middle State to the Northern Central State without going through Sin City.
"Where is the White Jade Seven-leaf Lotus?"
The Evil Lord didn’t make a sound.
But Tian Xie started walking around the edge of the Purgatory Trace, seemingly searching for something.
After a short while, Tian Xie sealed his hands, sending flashes of blood-red light into the ground.
The red light slithered along the ground like a snake.
At that moment, faint red light extended from the ground not far from Qin Yi, connecting with the red light Tian Xie released, forming a complex pattern.
"This is it, I left a mark here back then. From this point about a thousand meters down, you’ll find the entrance to the barrier."
The Evil Lord suddenly spoke up.
Qin Yi said, "Looks like we need to find a rope to go down."
"Ordinary ropes can’t withstand the heat waves rising below; the heat carries a corrosive force, so we must use the Mystical Iron Chain or some other material."
Qin Yi looked at Tian Xie, "You should’ve prepared for this, right?"
Tian Xie turned his hand, and with a flash of light, a black iron stake appeared in his hand.
On the iron stake, a thumb-thick transparent rope trembled.
Qin Yi glanced at the storage ring on Tian Xie’s finger, his eyes flickering slightly, and casually asked, "Can this thing withstand the heat waves below?"
"This rope is made from condensed Nine-Life Ice Silkworm Silk, it can definitely handle it," the Evil Lord said.
Tian Xie drove the iron stake into the ground, throwing the rope down the suddenly illuminated area.
Then he looked at Qin Yi, "You can go down now."
Qin Yi smiled, "Don’t be polite, after you."
Tian Xie sneered disdainfully, grabbed the rope, and jumped down.
Qin Yi stepped forward, watching Tian Xie’s body rapidly descending, then squatted to examine the ice silkworm silk briefly, before leaning over to look down.
Tian Xie, sensing something, paused his descent and looked up at Qin Yi.
Qin Yi flashed a bright smile, "If I were to cut this ice silkworm silk now, would you be doomed?"
Tian Xie’s body visibly tensed.
This Purgatory Trace couldn’t even let a feather float; no matter how high one’s cultivation, they couldn’t fly here.
If Qin Yi cut the ice silkworm silk, he would surely die without a grave.
Tian Xie feigned calmness, "Unless you don’t want the White Jade Seven-leaf Lotus."
"Compared to killing you, I think killing you is more important than the White Jade Seven-leaf Lotus."
Tian Xie didn’t speak, his whole body tensed, staring at Qin Yi.
Suddenly, Qin Yi burst into laughter, "Don’t worry, I’m just joking."
"How could your life be more important than the White Jade Seven-leaf Lotus?"
Tian Xie’s face was gloomy as he watched Qin Yi grab onto the ice silkworm silk and jump down, continuing to descend.
A trace of sinister intent flickered in Qin Yi’s eyes. He hadn’t softened but realized that if killing Tian Xie meant not getting the White Jade Seven-leaf Lotus, he might accept it.
But when he mentioned cutting the ice silkworm silk, though Tian Xie got tense, he wasn’t scared, indicating he had a way to save himself.
This treacherous, cunning old fellow, the Evil Lord, had likely anticipated this, ensuring he wouldn’t easily risk his life, so he must have had a backup plan.
