Resist it and escape.
But the world is so big, where can I escape to
Pei Jing's heart and chest were cold. He suppressed the bitterness and sadness in his eyes, and looked at Pei Yuzhi through time and space with worry and heartache.
The young man in snow-white clothes and white hair was half-kneeling on the ground. His smile was short, and his cry was also short.
After a moment, he stuck the sword into the ground, grasped the hilt with his pale fingers, and stood up slowly and stiffly.
Outside the Tianqian Palace, the sky is covered with vast snow and the mountains and rivers are gloomy.
The head of the immortal sect, the holy land of sword cultivation, is now silent. The majestic Yunxiao is like a swordsman covered in wounds, trying to maintain his last bit of dignity.
Pei Jing also stared outside blankly.
Gray sky, green mountains, desolate and lonely - this was the sky he had never imagined.
He entered the Tianqian Palace the moment he was born, and this has been his home from beginning to end.
In his memory, Yunxiao was beautiful even in the depths of winter. Covered in silver, the sky was clear and snowy. Between the peaks, young disciples would fly on swords, laughing and cursing, their laughter resounding through the sky.
Only now...
There is nothing left...
His disciples in Yunxiao were all talented people. Those young boys and girls were as bright and energetic as the rising sun. They played tricks in Tiange, boasted and made up stories, and gossiped in restaurants. But when they talked about their dreams, they all had smiles in their eyes.
But the dream of traveling the world with a sword and reaching the top of the world was destined to die in the winter of that year.
Pei Jing followed him forward.
After reaching the top of Tianqian Peak, the world is so quiet that it is frightening.
There is a bright red line in the distance, it's the sun coming out.
The orange light fell on the side of the young man's face. He tilted his head slightly, his silver hair fluttered, his face was pale to the point of being transparent, and his blue veins were faintly visible. After the Nascent Soul was fully developed, if he was willing to listen, he could hear every word clearly.
"Did something happen over at Yinghui Peak? Just now, I seemed to hear the cry of a phoenix, it was so shrill that it made my heart tighten. And it seems to be raining over there. Senior sister, I'm so worried, should we go take a look?"
The woman frowned and drank.
"What are you going to see?! - At this critical moment, you are not allowed to go anywhere. If you fall into Ji Wuyou's hands, you will die without a burial place!"
"Ah, bah! Ji Wuyou is such an ungrateful bastard! He is so heartless and treacherous. I am so angry to death after hearing those words. How sad Senior Brother Pei must be to hear them."
"... But, Senior Sister, when will Senior Brother Pei come out of seclusion? I... I'm a little scared."
The woman was silent for a long time and then said.
“Don’t be afraid. This is the greatest disaster since Yunxiao was founded. As disciples of Yunxiao, you and I cannot retreat. Believe in Brother Pei and believe in Jingtian Academy.”
"Yeah! OK!"
The girls' voices were clear, crisp and powerful. Then they paused for a moment and asked other things out of curiosity.
"Senior sister, I heard them say that you like Senior Brother Pei, is this true?"
"I also heard that there was a saying circulating in Shangyang Peak at that time, 'I fell in love with Pei Yuzhi at first sight, I fell in love with him at second sight, and I couldn't do without him at third sight. Hahaha, everyone said that there was a heart-stealing thief in the inner peak."
When the sun came out, the snow on the eaves melted and dripped onto the hem of the woman's white skirt, forming the shape of a flower.
The heavy atmosphere seemed to become a little lighter because of this.
Fairy Wuhen lowered her eyes and smiled.
Now there are murderous intentions everywhere outside the peak, and the life and death of her fellow disciples are uncertain. But the ignorant words of her junior sisters still made her thoughts drift to a long time ago. She was dazed and nostalgic.
"There are countless women in the world who admire him, and I am just one of them. In fact, it is not called admiration, perhaps it is a kind of yearning and joy from the heart. Brother Pei said that among millions of people, you can always see him at first sight. It's like there is light on him."
"Wow-"
They became even more curious about this leader who always lived in other people's conversations.
Wuhen smiled. The snow melted faster and faster. The young girl stretched out her hand, watching the crystal water fall into her palm. She said softly, "There is light on him, which represents miracles. He is so proud that he will not fail. Even if he loses, it is..." The girl's voice was as light as flying snow: "Yunxiao's doomed death is not his fault."
Pei Jing followed Pei Yuzhi in the state of soul. When he heard these words, his eyes became sore and his heart ached with pain.
"Yeah, I don't blame you, I really don't blame you..."
But his voice was destined not to reach the ears of the silver-haired young man.
Conversations could be heard from all directions in the air.
It was the elders' sigh of helplessness and worry.
"The power and range of the Purple Sky Formation are decreasing. The situation is not optimistic."
"You and I really let the wolf into the house at the beginning."
"Alas... I don't know if Yuzhi can make it."
The grumpy old man slammed the table and said.
"- Humph! He has to stand up even if he can't! He is the head of Yunxiao, a seven-foot-tall man who can stand tall and proud. How can he shrink back? When this kid was still naked, he climbed all over the 108 peaks and made all kinds of trouble. He is so naughty. We can't indulge him now! You have to deal with the troublesome disciple you raised yourself."
"… That makes sense, but why do you keep looking towards the Tianqian Peak?"
“… … ”
"Who's looking at Tianqian Peak? Who's worried about that brat? I was clearly looking at the weather! Did you see the sun come out and the snow stopped?"
The elders have known each other's habits for a hundred years and were too lazy to expose him. "Okay, okay, okay. The sun is out, and God bless the sky."
… God bless Yunxiao. Pei Jing pursed his lips and looked at Pei Yuzhi's expression seriously.
The young man continued walking forward expressionlessly, his eyes as silent as a deep pool.
When the innocent light of his youth faded and his brows became cold, he became numb like a lone bird flying in the wind and snow.
Pei Jing opened his mouth but still said nothing.
When we were almost at Yinghui Peak, we were already outside the sword formation, and what we heard more often were the evil voices and evil laughter of outsiders.
"—I'm telling you how the girls in Yunxiao are all so pretty and charming. Seeing them makes me really eager. If only we could catch one. It wouldn't be too late to kill her later."
"Hehe, I had the same idea. The female cultivators in Yunxiao are more arrogant than each other, so the way they play must be different hahaha - but this is a matter of time, the Zixiao Sword Formation won't be able to protect us for much longer."
"It's too late. All the people in this mountain have died, let alone the female cultivators. It would be nice to have a bird to fill my stomach. Come to think of it, the fat yellow bird you brought back last time tasted really good. I was surprised by how full of spiritual energy it had - this bird must have eaten spiritual herbs and fruits since it was young."
"Hahaha, you want to eat a bird? Isn't there another one in this mountain?"
"… You want me to die. If I eat the divine beast of the Phoenix Clan, I probably won't live for more than two days."
"What are you afraid of? When beating a dog, you have to look at its owner first. With Taoist Zi Yang here, who dares to kill you?"
The man groaned, then became interested and asked, "Where is it now?"
"Pei Yuzhi used to pretend to be so, and he did deceive many people. The other four heroes in the world all came to help, but what's the use? They just came to die. He should be on a mountain road somewhere. The goddess under the master seems to have a grudge with the Phoenix Clan, and she is waiting for him to come over."
"There?! - I just saw Yunxiao's Wenqing Peak Master heading there as well."
"I guess he was lured there by the Phoenix's cry... Chen Xu? He is a good dog of Pei Yuzhi. Haha."
Every word they said was like a knife, stabbing Pei Jing's heart. The knife rose and fell, and blood flowed.
He subconsciously looked at Pei Yuzhi.
The silver-haired young man suddenly stopped, the wind and snow stopped in an instant, and deep hatred and anger appeared in his eyes, tearing the sky and the earth apart.
The hand holding the sword trembled, but he just closed his eyes gently and took a very deep and long breath.
Walking towards the mountain gate, I stepped on the snow with alternating deep and shallow footsteps.
Across Yinghui Peak is Yunxiao's world-famous suspension bridge. Hanging across the cliffs, below is a vast expanse of clouds, with no end in sight. The suspension bridge was built at the beginning of the sect, when Yunxiao Sword Master split the mountain in two with one sword. It is placed at the entrance of the sect, and has always been a test.
The Yunxiao Sect's rules are 10,000 miles long, and there are hundreds of rules about the suspension bridge. The most important one is that when disciples pass by this place, they must walk across it. Although the sect rules are brought up and scolded by disciples 30 days a month, no one dares to disobey them.
Looking at the suspension bridge covered with snow.
Pei Jing was stunned for a moment and remembered the second time he met Yunxiao Sword Master.
The second time was on this suspension bridge.
He got into trouble, and was thrown here by his master, who had become a grumpy old man, to reflect on his mistakes.
But how could he really calm down at that time? Instead, he used his sword to mess around with the welcoming stone. No matter how he drew or carved, there was no trace left on this stone. Just when Pei Jing was having a lot of fun, he was hit on the forehead by a slap in the air, which made him grimace in pain.
Then a purple light became brighter, and Yunxiao Sword Master came out angrily, shouting his name angrily.
Then he was pulled into a space of enlightenment.
The soul of Sword Master in the bluestone looks like a teenager, so he has a quick temper.
Pei Jing was a little embarrassed.
In the state of enlightenment.
He started a conversation with Sword Master.
Sword Master asked him, "Did your master send you here to destroy the stones I left behind?"
The young man said angrily: "It didn't work."
Sword Master: "Haha."
The boy changed the subject: "This stone is so strange, or rather, this bridge is so strange. Why did you build it here, ancestor? Do you think that walking across the bridge means you have a strong will? You must be kidding me."
Sword Master said: "If you don't understand, don't say it's strange. I understand your personality. Now I warn you first. When you become the head of the sect, the rules of the suspension bridge must not be changed. Remember!"
Young boy Pei Jing: “…Hehe.”
Sword Master said: "During the sect selection, it was certainly not an ordinary bridge. But even now, it is not ordinary. The wooden planks and ropes of this bridge have not been damaged for thousands of years. Do you think they are ordinary things? And this bluestone, I took it from the Netherworld River, the stone for repairing the sky, and it is as precious as the Xirang! You actually scribbled on it with a sword!"
Young boy Pei Jing: "… So it's so valuable."
Sword Master snorted, "What do you think?! Ancient things have long been spiritual. It has been with me for so long that it can be considered a good friend of mine. After my spirit dissipates, Qingshi will take my place, watching over Yunxiao and watching over you. You better be careful."
The young Pei Jing coughed and said, "Master, rest assured. Yunxiao will prosper forever, and I will also be famous for eternity."
Sword Master sneered: "Haha."
The young Pei Jing suddenly thought of asking for credit, and said with a smile: "Master, I have achieved the first place in the Hundred Years Heaven Ranking, shouldn't you fulfill that promise?"
Sword Master: “…”
The young Purple Sky Sword Master gave him a deep look and said, "It's still early, but before I give you that thing, I can fulfill one of your wishes first."
Pei Jing's eyes lit up: "Really?! I want..."
Zixiao Sword Master: "I see you really want to carve words on the bluestone, so I will grant your wish. Carve eight words on the welcoming stone: Be clear in your actions and prove your truth with the sword. If the words are ugly or wrong, you can carve them on your own face."
Pei Jing: “…” He couldn’t help but ask: “Master, do you have any misunderstanding about the word ‘wish’?”
But Sword Master ignored him.
The purple light faded, leaving behind a sentence: "Qingshi is here as I am here. I leave Yunxiao in your hands, please don't let me down."
Pei Jing: “… Hey.” I got nothing. I still have to work as a free laborer.
So that summer night, he half-knelt on the bluestone bridge, carefully carving words with his sword all night long.
Have no regrets.
The scene in the pagoda hall touched him deeply.
Pei Jing had already guessed what would happen, so these memories were like a pain in his nerves.
The snow mixed with sand goes down my throat, giving off a sweet and fishy taste that makes me feel like I’m frosting blood.
Pei Yuzhi was stopped by a powerful force.
The spirit of bluestone, the soul of ancestors.
After a stalemate and pause.
A pale smile appeared at the corner of his lips. He bent down, and his fingers brushed across the cold stone wall and the eight words.
He said softly: "Master, I am sorry to disappoint you."
Vast pale snow.
The wind is cold.
Pei Jing watched his tears fall.
He said.
"I can't protect Yunxiao."
Pei Jing also spoke hoarsely.
"It's not your fault, Pei Yuzhi."
The sun came out for what seemed like only a moment, then the sky was covered with clouds and the wind and snow intensified.
It was so big that Pei Jing had the illusion that the space was distorted.
The fog was vast and gray, the silent long stone and the half-kneeling young man all seemed blurry.
He froze, feeling a familiar presence approaching.
Then Pei Jing felt his chin being lifted up.
The black sleeves revealed the man's jade-like wrists.
The visitor said in a cold voice, "When did you become so fond of crying?"
After a pause, he smiled again and asked softly, "Isn't it my fault?"
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