Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!-Chapter 671: You Can’t Escape

What in the world?

Yu Changfeng looked bewildered, but the expression on his face gradually changed. His eyes widened, pupils contracting, revealing an unprecedented shock.

He suddenly grabbed Chen Pingping, his demeanor agitated, and asked, "You saw her?"

Chen Pingping did not conceal the truth and nodded. "Yes!"

"Heavens!" Yu Changfeng exclaimed, incredulous. "You actually saw her."

In that distant era, there was a saying that Wenliang was born because of Jiu Yue, and rose because of Jiu Yue...

But aside from Wenliang, no one had ever seen Jiu Yue. They only knew she was a super "Big Shot" who fell to the mortal realm and enlightened Wenliang.

Because of this, Wenliang rose to prominence and later founded the Wen Dynasty, facing the Heavens and myriad worlds, aspiring to Slaying God.

Unfortunately, he failed.

But Wenliang's heroic deeds undoubtedly shocked the past and present. His growth and the path he walked almost became a classic and legendary tale in people's hearts, a story that continues to be passed down.

Wenliang was the epitome of "though defeated, still glorious."

"Where did you see her? What did you talk about? What did she say?" Yu Changfeng became even more excited. "Speak quickly..."

"She didn't say much!" Chen Pingping was speechless. "Calm down, Senior."

"No, no, no, I can't calm down! You don't understand what this means. There's a saying: almost everyone who has seen Lord Jiu Yue becomes the protagonist of that era." As he spoke, Yu Changfeng suddenly fell silent, staring intently at Chen Pingping.

Yes! Everyone who had seen Jiu Yue became the protagonist of that era. Wenliang was one. Some Great Emperors who came after were also protagonists. This seemed to be destiny, a kind of bond—mysterious and ineffable. It was almost as if Lord Jiu Yue was selecting her successors in the mortal realm...

Yu Changfeng's mouth fell slightly open, his throat feeling parched.

Previously, he only thought Chen Pingping was lucky to have Wen Yuqing's backing. Now, it seemed this wasn't luck, but an immense chain of cause and effect. It felt as if an unspoken destiny was guiding Chen Pingping onto this path, even to confront those "Big Shots."

In that moment, Yu Changfeng saw a shadow of Wenliang in Chen Pingping, and he was somewhat lost in thought. That era was too far removed from the present; he had almost forgotten. Yet that figure, neither majestic nor tall, always emerged in the depths of his mind, lingering and indelible.

Though he never faced Wenliang directly, he had looked on from afar.

No mountain or river was as high as his shoulders. The vastness of heaven and earth was merely a single step for him.

The Wenliang of that era didn't need to do anything. He merely needed to stand there to attract countless people to worship him, as if he possessed a magic power.

"I witnessed the collapse of the dynasty, shattered and in ruins..."

"You might not understand what this means. Many are making their move. They stand above the sky, shrouded in holy light, their faces unclear."

"Everyone is dying tragically. The dynasty's Big Shots were constantly fighting, never retreating a single step, and he was the same!"

"That battle was earth-shattering..." He didn't know how to describe it beyond that simple phrase. In truth... the battle that led to the dynasty's collapse was forever beyond words.

Too tragic, too tragic.

Yu Changfeng took a deep breath, trying hard to control his emotions.

Chen Pingping didn't speak immediately, quietly watching him until his emotions slowly calmed and settled. Only then did Chen Pingping ask, "What does this have to do with Jiu Yue?"

"Cause and effect..." Yu Changfeng suddenly lifted his head. When he looked at Chen Pingping again, his eyes no longer held excitement, only infinite heaviness and pain.

Jiu Yue was like the "Goddess of Destiny," falling from the heavens to the mortal realm, waiting for the one she would choose.

Those whom she chose almost invariably met tragic ends, without exception.

Chen Pingping remained silent.

Yu Changfeng continued, "This is an immense chain of cause and effect, but also a Great Opportunity. I thought you were just lucky, but now it seems that's not the case."

Chen Pingping still did not speak, just quietly looked at him.

He was quite speechless. There was clearly no connection or intersection whatsoever between himself and Lord Jiu Yue. How had she taken a fancy to him? It made no sense! Besides, back then... when they met at the entrance to the Demon Cultivation Sacred Land, nothing had happened between them!

"Kid... I don't know what to say, but that's how it is. You need to be mentally prepared," Yu Changfeng said.

"Ugh!" Chen Pingping sighed lightly. "Shouldn't such a heavy and great task fall to you, Senior?"

Yu Changfeng was speechless.

"How about it? Shall I take you to meet Lord Jiu Yue?" Chen Pingping raised an eyebrow.

"No, no, no, I don't want to see her!" Yu Changfeng said impatiently.

"You were quite excited just a moment ago."

"Bullshit! That was an act. I really don't want to meet that bastard," Yu Changfeng said, seeming to have calmed down. No matter how great the opportunity, he feared such a cursed chain of cause and effect.

Besides, he had failed at Tao Verification several times. His Dao-heart was already shattered. The blood within him had already stilled, no longer boiling. He had lost the heart for Tao Verification; his fate and end were already destined.

Waiting for death.

Thinking this, Yu Changfeng suddenly burst out laughing. He pointed at Chen Pingping and roared with laughter, "I witnessed Wenliang, who nearly achieved Slaying God. To think that I've lived long enough to see a second Wenliang! Hahahaha! Kid, you'd better cultivate diligently. Otherwise, if those Big Shots come to kill you and you get slapped to death, wouldn't that be terribly embarrassing?"

Chen Pingping rolled his eyes and said suddenly in a quiet, firm tone, "Even without Jiu Yue, I will still Slay God."

Yu Changfeng's smile froze.

I will still Slay God!

Look at those arrogant, domineering words.

He hadn't heard such words in a very, very long time.

In the past, he would have definitely scoffed. But now... he felt a heaviness in his heart, an indescribable oppression.

Because Wenliang had also said, "Even without them, I will still Slay God."

He could mock many geniuses who didn't know the vastness of heaven and earth, but when it came to this matter, he had no right to mock.

"You? Do you want to see that battle from back then?" Yu Changfeng asked, looking up.

"I don't!" Chen Pingping turned and left.

The pressure was immense. He didn't want to confront it, nor did he harbor any such grand ideals.

Behind him, Yu Changfeng smiled faintly and muttered, "You can't escape."

「Passing through the mountains」

Chen Pingping saw He Yitian forging a Divine Weapon. To be honest, he was somewhat surprised; the lad was actually attempting to create a Heaven Tao Divine Weapon.

Promising.

He watched with keen interest for a while, then left.

Next, he saw Gu Mang concocting a Spirit Pill beyond the ninth-tier. What's more, the Spirit Pill was humanoid and seemed on the verge of birthing Spiritual Intelligence.

Chen Pingping looked astonished.

The onlookers who recognized him were initially shocked but quickly calmed down. "Greetings, Martial Granduncle!"

Zhuge Wushuang and Mo Wuwei were still instructing disciples, so it was perfectly reasonable for them to address Chen Pingping as Martial Granduncle.

Most of the onlookers were young disciples with refined features and youthful faces, along with numerous pure and transcendent female disciples. Upon seeing Chen Pingping appear, their hearts blossomed with joy.

Wow! This Martial Granduncle is really as young and handsome as the rumors say, brimming with talent, and also strong! He forged a Heaven Tao Divine Weapon and slew the Demon Emperor. How wonderful it would be to marry him. Even just to sleep with him would be great. They fantasized secretly, their faces turning scarlet, full of shyness and timidity.

Unfortunately, Chen Pingping only had eyes for Gu Mang.

At that moment, Lan Qingshui approached. "Senior Brother."

Chen Pingping offered a faint smile. "How's it going?"

Lan Qingshui replied, "It's been a long time. He seems to be stuck on some step. Neither I nor the Sect Master can understand it."

"Oh?" Chen Pingping raised an eyebrow. "Looks pretty normal to me!"

Lan Qingshui sighed. "It looks normal, but... to maintain the same state for so long without any activity, that's not normal. Even some fluctuation would be a sign. So, he must have encountered some kind of difficulty."

"I see." Chen Pingping nodded in understanding, then laughed. "Let me have a look!"