CHAPTER 506: CHAPTER 506 NOT QUITE THE SAME ANYMORE

In recent days, news had been spreading that various talents were making their appearances, each aspiring to dominate the Wind Cloud List. Formidable Different Bodies and fearsome Divine Bodies were emerging. Some were even bearing ancient swords, while others exuded Divine Brilliance, appearing like War Gods.

Powerful demon cultivators and members of the Demon Race had also traveled far to join the fray.

Eventually, the focus of all these forces shifted away from the Wuji Sect.

Everyone had a feeling that a golden age was about to begin.

「Huangzhou.」

A youth in white robes said with a radiant smile, "Brother Liu, the Wind Cloud List of the Ancient Country only opens once every thousand years. At that time, many chosen ones will appear. It’s a rare golden age! We should compete against such talents and join forces with them so as not to live our lives in vain. Are you sure you won’t join me on this journey?"

"Heh heh."

Liu Changqing’s mouth twitched. "No, no, I lack such lofty aspirations."

"What about Miss Alan?" the young man turned to look at the girl beside him.

"I’m not going!" Alan said expressionlessly.

What a joke. We just came here from the Southern Diaspora to avoid that bastard Chen Pingping, so how could we possibly go back just because of the Wind Cloud List? We are determined not to return.

Both of them had made up their minds. Unless we achieve Tao Verification, we will not face Chen Pingping.

The youth’s smile faded, his face filled with regret. "Sigh... I wish to compete for dominance on the Wind Cloud List, but alas, without friends to witness this great era, even if I take first place, I’m afraid it will be rather tasteless!"

He expressed his disappointment.

Liu Changqing said, "How could that be? With the Wind Cloud List opening, such a momentous event, there are quite a few talents from Huangzhou who have entered the Southern Diaspora. If you take first place, there will surely be witnesses."

"It’s not the same without you two," the young man looked eagerly at them.

"We’ll wish you well," Liu Changqing said.

"If only you could witness it."

"We’ll get the news," Liu Changqing assured with a smile.

"Why not go?" the young man sighed. "Could it be that... you have enemies in the Southern Diaspora?"

"No, not at all," Liu Changqing quickly interjected, while secretly wiping a bead of cold sweat from his forehead.

But his reaction made the young man suspect something was amiss.

Recalling every mention of the Southern Diaspora, Liu Changqing’s and Alan’s expressions were always a bit off, as if there was something in that place that they feared.

Enemies? It must be... Their families were wiped out, forcing them to flee the Southern Diaspora and find refuge in the unfamiliar Huangzhou. Because their power is too weak, they don’t dare take revenge, nor mention their past; they even avoid recalling memories related to the Southern Diaspora. I’ve experienced such tragic stories before.

Cang Yun sighed softly, "You two are my best friends; you are of great significance in my life. Therefore, I must help you open your hearts. Otherwise, you’ll never be able to achieve Tao Verification in this lifetime!"

He was dead serious, as if he meant business.

Liu Changqing: "???"

Alan: "???"

"If one day, you resent me, I, Cang Yun, will have no regrets," he said solemnly, and then whipped out a wooden stick from who knows where, smashing it down fiercely.

What the fuck?

Both of them stared wide-eyed and then fainted.

Of course, this was no ordinary wooden stick, but a mighty Sacred Soldier.

His control over his strength was excellent; it was enough to knock them out without harming them.

Cang Yun put away the wooden stick, his gaze unwavering. "Brother Liu, Miss Alan, you saved my life, and I must take you back to the Southern Diaspora to resolve your troubles. Otherwise, I, Cang Yun, will never be at peace in this lifetime!"

「...」

「SWISH! In the October sky, a cool breeze was blowing.」

After dealing with the affairs of the Star Sea, Chen Pingping did not return to the Wuji Sect immediately. He chose to travel alone, slowing his pace, walking among the mortal world.

There was no other reason; he was simply yearning for romance.

A few fallen leaves blew over from a distance, and Chen Pingping subconsciously caught them, then murmured to himself, Inside the City of Extinction, Spiritual Medicine is abundant on every hill and dale. By next spring, beautiful flowers will surely be blooming. Oh, it’s a pity Master won’t be able to see it!

He glanced over the system panel.

Breeding Exclusive System:

Host: Chen Pingping, Active days: 39,999.

Pet 1: Lao Huang, Level 9, Raised for 39,800 days.

Pet 2: Hei, Level 9, Raised for 39,200 days.

Pet 3: Descendant of the Ancient Phoenix, bloodline concentration 62%.

Pet 4: Devouring Sky Beast, growth +10%.

Breeding Level: 8.

System prompt: Please tame the Emperor Spirit as soon as possible, progress completed is 25%.

Everything is developing in a good direction. The Earth Chicken’s bloodline concentration has risen to 62%, the Devouring Sky Beast to 10%, and taming the Emperor Spirit... still slow... The Wuji Sect is rapidly developing. Those guys have been in closed-door cultivation for so long; they should have improved. I wonder to what extent? Fairy Valley has been incorporated into the Wuji Sect. Although there are barriers, I’m not worried; time will gradually melt them away. After all, Fairy Valley and the Wuji Sect are somewhat of the same origin, right? Everyone is getting stronger...

Chen Pingping took out a Paper Talisman, whispering, I wonder if summoning Master now will get me beaten?

After hesitating for a long while, he decided to give it a try.

The Paper Talisman burned, and a wisp of Divine Sense soared towards the Heaven Domain. Soon, a figure he had been longing for day and night tore through the Void and descended: Wen Yuqing.

She was as beautiful as ever, with long hair cascading over her shoulders, exuding immortal energy, and a delicate face that bloomed like a hundred flowers when she smiled.

With a flick of her finger, a long rainbow descended.

Chen Pingping’s heart trembled. Hm? He couldn’t grasp his Master’s action, but he felt she was teasing him. Yes, that’s it...

He began to feel nervous, his eyes widening tremendously, staring fixedly at the descending Wen Yuqing, his gaze filled with anticipation, as if to tell her, Come on! I’m ready.

Ugh, I should have taken a bath. Wait, this place is too empty; isn’t it inappropriate?

However, the rainbow transformed into sword light, shattering all of Chen Pingping’s romantic daydreams. He exclaimed, "Master, it’s me!" Immediately afterward, he staggered back a few steps to dodge the attack of the sword light.

Wen Yuqing looked at him with a smirk. Not striking a second time, she said, "You’ve become stronger."

"..." Chen Pingping was speechless.

"Zi has already told me all about you," Wen Yuqing spoke.

Damn it! That little brat. Chen Pingping silently cursed. I, your Senior Brother, have been so good to you, yet you betray me!

Huh? Something seemed off. Chen Pingping then realized. Told her what? I haven’t done anything wrong.

Thinking this, he took a deep breath and played his trump card, "Master, I missed you."

"Slick talker," Wen Yuqing scolded with a laugh, then came to his side and sat on the grass, just like him.

The distant mountains and beautiful scenery became irrelevant at that moment.

"Heh heh!" Chen Pingping grinned. "Master, I’ll be able to come to you soon."

She shook her head. "No, you must not come to find me. Never."

"Why?" Chen Pingping was astonished. The smile on his face gradually solidified. He observed his Master carefully, only then noticing a hint of cloudiness and weariness in her eyes, even though she concealed it well.

Chen Pingping’s heart was shaken, his breathing becoming slightly hurried.

Wen Yuqing laughed. "Of course, because I despise you! You’re too weak, with a low realm and low strength. Why come to me? To hold me back?"

Chen Pingping remained silent; he detected the insincerity in her words.

This made it all the more apparent that the situation on his Master’s side was increasingly dire. She was likely facing even more powerful enemies.

"How’s Xiaoyu?" Wen Yuqing asked.

"She... might have gone to the Western Wilderness, or she might still be in the Wuji Sect. I haven’t returned yet," Chen Pingping replied in a moderated tone.

"Hmm, although she’s a demon cultivator, she’s a fine seedling." Wen Yuqing raised her head. "And Zi?"

"She’s doing well." Chen Pingping glanced sideways. "What about you, Master?"

The atmosphere had changed.

Even the tone of voice was different from before.

Chen Pingping acutely sensed that something was amiss.