Supreme Emptiness-Chapter 724: The Final Persuasion
The rebellious guy said, "Pain Relief Stone."
"Hold it in your mouth, and it can numb the sense of pain."
"However, it’s only recommended for critical moments."
"For instance, when you are crossing a Heavenly Tribulation."
"Because with each use, the stone’s effectiveness weakens, until it loses its function entirely."
Jiang Fan immediately understood that this was a treasure.
How many have given up on breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm simply because they couldn’t endure the pain of Heavenly Thunder striking their body?
With this stone, it undoubtedly raises the chances of breaking through to Nascent Soul!
This is absolutely something that Ninth Layer Perfection cultivators dream of possessing.
Its desirability is no less than the Bodhi Pill!
Having obtained such a treasure, Jiang Fan left satisfied.
The rebellious guy confirmed that Jiang Fan had truly gone this time.
Only then did he get up, clutching himself in agony:
"Bloodsucker, you little bloodsucker!"
"You’ve plundered another one of my magical treasures!"
He munched noisily on the Water Source Essence.
While eating, he grumbled to himself:
"I’m putting up with you for now."
"Once I exit seclusion, I will show you my true power!"
"Hmph!"
Now back to Jiang Fan.
After obtaining the True Spirit Blood, he pulled out a large bucket of Spiritual Liquid.
He diluted a trace of True Spirit Blood a hundred times over.
Even though he had previously consumed and survived its effects,
facing it once again now inevitably brought a shadow over his mind.
He forcibly suppressed the urge to use the Pain Relief Stone.
Grasped a small bottle, and decisively swallowed it!
That familiar, unbearable agony once more spread through his entire body!
In the hidden space, his piercing screams of pain echoed.
The little Qilin covered its ears, with complicated emotions in its eyes.
Everyone envied its master’s glory.
Little did they know.
Everything the master achieved was paid for with his life.
Before the long icy river.
Xu Yining was crouched on the ground, her face buried in her hands, sobbing bitterly, "Master, do I even have the face to stay in the Nine-Sect anymore?"
After Li Qingfeng patiently counseled her.
She no longer sought to end her life.
But no matter what, she refused to return.
She couldn’t bring herself to face the overwhelming flood of gossip and ridicule.
Li Qingfeng spoke sincerely, "When I was young, I too once regarded dignity as everything."
"For this, I made many irrational decisions."
"Looking back now, those things I thought were shameful are nothing but fleeting clouds."
"A breeze blows them away, and they quietly disperse."
"Leaving no trace in one’s heart."
Xu Yining continued to sob incessantly.
She still couldn’t let it go, "Master, I can’t do it."
Li Qingfeng gazed lovingly at her back:
"Certain people, certain things, at certain moments, feel like they are everything to you."
"Like unrequited love, like betrayed true feelings, like unexpressed grievances."
"But life is far too long, too long."
"So long that those people and things you obsess over will eventually be forgotten in the ordinary passage of time."
"So long that when you recall them again, you’ll realize they are already distant memories."
"Like clouds on the horizon, like birds in the sky."
"They pass by, but they leave no trace."
He patted Xu Yining’s shoulder softly.
And gently said, "You must learn to endure."
"Leave the rest to time."
"It will help you fade everything away."
Perhaps Xu Yining understood something.
Or perhaps, she simply didn’t want Li Qingfeng to worry.
She stopped crying.
Wiped away her tears, and said, "Thank you, Master."
"Give me some time to calm down."
"I... I want to leave the Nine-Sect Land for a while."
"To see the outside world."
Li Qingfeng revealed a look of relief.
He wasn’t afraid of Xu Yining venturing into the greater world.
What he feared was her losing her will.
Falling into an irrevocable despair.
The dazzling and fantastical sights of Taicang State would broaden her horizons and open her heart.
Today’s events would pass all the more quickly.
"Alright, alright, I’ll go prepare this for you."
"Help you head to Taicang State..."
"She’s not going anywhere!"
A cold and harsh shout rang out from not far away.
Kong Yuanba led a group of disciples, approaching with great imposing force.
Li Qingfeng’s face grew solemn.
He subtly shielded Xu Yining behind him and whispered:
"Hurry and go!"
"Run toward Boundary Mountain!"
"Find... Vice Pavilion Master Ye!"
He initially wanted to say to find Jiang Fan.
But reconsidering, he realized the Giant Sect was here seeking revenge against Jiang Fan.
Looking for Jiang Fan now would only bring disaster upon him.
The Green Cloud Sect hadn’t returned yet, and they wouldn’t be able to protect Jiang Fan.
Xu Yining’s face turned pale.
Hearing this, she quickly bypassed the Giant Sect, attempting to flee toward Boundary Mountain.
But after just a few steps.
A Supreme Elder with an oppressive aura flashed forward.
Blocking Xu Yining with cold, disdainful eyes.
"Trying to escape?"
"You are exactly the one we’re after!"
Li Qingfeng exploded in fury, brandishing his sword to strike, shouting:
"A Supreme Elder stooping to bully the young?"
"Have you no shame?"
Before he even reached his target.
A wild, overbearing aura surged forth from the Giant Sect.
It was none other than the towering figure of Kong Yuanba.
His fists brimming with unmatched Palm Power sent him flying along with his sword!
Fresh blood streamed instantly from Li Qingfeng’s mouth.
That one strike shattered several ribs within him.
He hauled himself up through sheer willpower, leaning on his sword, shouting, "What are you trying to do?!"
That Supreme Elder, amidst Xu Yining’s terrified cries.
Gripped her shoulder and brought her back to Kong Yuanba’s side.
Xu Yining struggled ceaselessly, shouting, "Kong Yuanba!"
"How dare you injure my master?!"
"I won’t let you off the hook..."
Smack—
Without turning around, Kong Yuanba slapped her across the face.
Leaving her snow-white cheek flushed with blood red.
A thin stream of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.
"When elders speak."
"The young should be silent!"
He gazed coldly at Li Qingfeng, saying, "Go back and tell Jiang Fan."
"In three days, come to my Giant Sect to retrieve her."
"If he’s late by a single two-hour period."
"Then I’m sorry."
"The sins Jiang Fan committed will have to be repaid by Xu Yining!"
Li Qingfeng urgently shouted, "Come at me instead!"
"What kind of man bullies a young girl?!"
Kong Yuanba seized Xu Yining’s jaw with a fierce grip.
Even so, it couldn’t hide her breathtaking beauty.
"My disciples aren’t interested in some old man like you."
Kong Yuanba smirked cruelly:
"Remember my words!"
"If Jiang Fan is late by a single two-hour period."
"Countless disciples will be lining up to sample Xu Yining."
"If he comes a day late, whether she’ll still be alive—well, that’s not something I can promise."
What?!
Li Qingfeng roared furiously, "Kong Yuanba!"
"You beast!"
He gripped his sword, stumbled forward, and charged at Kong Yuanba, staggering, shouting, "Release her!"
"Or I’ll never rest until my dying breath against your Giant Sect!"
Among all the disciples.
The most pitiful was Xu Yining.
Xu Youran and Chen Silin had Jiang Fan’s affection.
Only she, since coming to Heavenly Sword Peak, seldom wore a genuine smile.
Always eating alone, cultivating alone, entering seclusion alone.
Occasionally hearing news of Jiang Fan’s rapid progress, she would secretly brood in sorrow.
When facing Jiang Fan, she’d act proud and prickly.
Yet once Jiang Fan left, she’d fall into silent desolation.
As her master, he had witnessed it all, and felt pain deep in his heart.
But it seemed heaven had withdrawn all its compassion for her.
Today, it was as though fate harbored malevolent intent.
Making her lose all face publicly, becoming a target of unanimous scorn and ridicule.
Ripping away even her courage to live.
After painstakingly consoling her.
The Giant Sect then used her as a hostage, threatening to subject her to the most humiliating treatment!
Giving her no time to catch her breath.
Li Qingfeng was anguished.
Uncomprehending, why was the heavens treating her so cruelly?
Xu Yining gazed at the bloodied, staggering Li Qingfeng approaching.
Her tearful eyes blurred, "Master, don’t come over!"
How could he possibly be a match for this group?
It was nothing short of a moth flying into the flames.
A self-inflicted demise.
Li Qingfeng shouted, "Yining, don’t be afraid."
"Your master will protect you!"
If the heavens showed her no mercy.
If even he, her master, abandoned her, how pitiful would she become?
"Kong Yuanba!"
"Let her go!!!"
He charged forward, circulating the Spiritual Power within him, and with one strike aimed at Kong Yuanba.
