CHAPTER 525: CHAPTER 525 I LOVE YOU GUYS

In this world, the most absurd thing is that no matter how hard you try, what kind of background you have, or what sort of grand Creation or great opportunity you encounter...

There will always be someone waiting for you up ahead.

That person is Chen Pingping.

Over the decades of his cultivation career, Chen Pingping had become the epitome of "that person."

He had suppressed many proud geniuses, leaving them breathless, unable to reach him. Even now, they need courage just to gaze upon him from afar.

What’s most terrifying is that Chen Pingping had already gravely affected Liu Changqing’s Dao Heart.

If someone could defeat Chen Pingping—no need to kill him—perhaps it could change everything.

They both held their breath, watching intently what was in front of them.

Sound was very calm and didn’t disturb their reunion.

After a long while, Chen Shixian spoke, "You better go quickly. The little monkey said he’s from the Ancient City; he’s very formidable."

"How formidable?" Chen Pingping asked with a smile.

"You! Can you take this problem more seriously?" Chen Shixian glared at him. "I’m not joking with you."

...

"Alright, alright. Stay or leave, I don’t care," Chen Shixian said, taking a deep breath.

For some reason, her heart suddenly felt a lot more peaceful.

So she decided to try once again.

BANG!

The moment she turned, Chen Shixian activated Rising Moon Above the Sea for the second time. A bright moon emerged, swiftly expanding, and its pure light rained down, enveloping the entire battlefield.

At that moment, she became incredibly divine.

Her gown fluttered in the wind, her hair danced lightly, and her face of absolute beauty brimmed with immense confidence. From afar, she seemed like a Fairy descending from the Nine Heavens.

She watched intently before her, then slowly stepped forward.

When she got close enough, Chen Shixian unleashed her skill.

There’s nothing much to say. Since the other party wants to kill me, I don’t need to hold back...

"Stronger," Sound murmured softly.

Indeed, she was stronger.

The composed Chen Shixian now was completely different, her eyes filled with confidence.

Of course, I don’t think I can kill him, but I want to defeat him, and even... in facing such oppression, forcefully open the fourth Human Body Treasure.

That was her ultimate goal.

For no other reason than that guy has arrived.

I can’t lose face.

It also gives me tremendous confidence.

Gold clashed with the moonlight, and a sound like roaring thunder echoed, spreading across a vast stretch of the sea.

It’s blocked!

Chen Shixian’s smile bloomed brightly, and then she made her move.

Sword Dao, skills, all sorts of powerful attacks—she unleashed them one after another, overwhelming the area before her.

But Sound’s attacks were always casual, indifferent to how mighty her assaults were, as if he was waiting for something.

Several minutes later, after hundreds of exchanges, Sound suddenly took a step forward. The palace behind him erupted in golden Divine Brilliance, wave after wave, like sharp swords slashing towards her.

So strong, so strong.

The Tao and the order of the world soared; killing intention and Power Path advanced in unison.

CRACK!

The first sword broke through the Divine Body’s phenomenon, the second shattered it completely, and the third pierced the sky, slashing at Chen Shixian’s body.

The fourth sword pierced straight through, dragging out a trail of fresh blood that scattered across the sky.

She suffered a terrifying blow. Her face turned pale again as she spewed out large mouthfuls of blood, and her once-bright eyes also dimmed at that instant.

What was terrifying was that the swords were still there.

But these weren’t real swords; instead, they were formed by condensed Tao.

The fifth, sixth, seventh...

Densely packed golden longswords impaled Chen Shixian. Her face twisted in agony, her whole body trembled, and the bloody holes in her chest continued to grow larger.

Chen Pingping frowned.

"Don’t come over..." Chen Shixian gasped, seemingly having made a decision.

Until the fifty-second sword penetrated her body with the same speed and force, a thunderous noise erupted from within her.

She struggled to open the fourth Human Body Treasure.

As she opened that gate, Divine Brilliance shone resplendently, like the rising sun bursting forth, even overshadowing Sound’s golden Divine Brilliance.

Immense power surged forth, suffusing her limbs and bones.

The bloody hole in her chest was visibly healing. With a roar, the Rising Moon Above the Sea emerged for the third time.

All Skill Immune! It blocked Sound’s assault.

This woman... Liu Changqing thought.

He gasped. He couldn’t understand how, just moments ago, she had been at such a disadvantage, pressed by Sound to the point where even resisting was a luxury.

But in the blink of an eye, she had managed to block Sound’s attack.

Of course, this state couldn’t last long. Chen Shixian had sustained severe injuries—that was an undeniable fact—and merely healing wounds didn’t signify much.

After activating the fourth Human Body Treasure, there was a brief burst of power, but then she succumbed to spasms.

PLOP! Subsequently, all the phenomena and Divine Brilliance dissipated, and she plunged into the sea, leaving behind only a few ripples.

"So that’s how it is. Were you using me to cultivate?" Sound only realized what was happening at this moment.

He paused for a moment, then strolled over unhurriedly.

But Chen Pingping wouldn’t just stand by and let him succeed.

He acted quickly, scooping Chen Shixian up onto his shoulder. Then, he calmly faced the other party. "I know your purpose."

"What purpose?" Sound asked.

"You have two choices. First, get lost. Second, I’ll cut you down," Chen Pingping said.

Is that so? Sound thought, remaining silent.

The next instant, he thrust out a golden hand that seemed cast from actual gold. It emitted terrifying domain fluctuations as it aimed to kill Chen Pingping.

So powerful.

Such killing intention was something that not even an expert at the Third Heaven of the Saint Realm could withstand.

Liu Changqing and the other two were visibly moved.

But Chen Pingping casually sent out a beam of Sword Dao light that pierced through the golden hand.

The trio gaped.

Even more terrifyingly, Chen Pingping merely pressed out a finger. With such a seemingly effortless attack, he forcefully suppressed Sound’s body.

The Tao dissipated, the Divine Brilliance dimmed, and the golden palace transformed into a mere silhouette, as if it would vanish in the next moment.

BANG!

The undulating sea suddenly surged with waves hundreds of feet high, rapidly expanding in all directions.

Sound had been slammed deep into the sea by him.

The three of them were wide-eyed as if they had seen a ghost.

They had seen how powerful Sound, who came from the Ancient City, was during his fight with Chen Shixian. But now... he couldn’t even withstand a single finger from Chen Pingping.

What the hell! Liu Changqing’s mind reeled.

His worldview collapsed.

Alan: "..."

Cang Yun exclaimed in shock, "This is insane! Who is this guy?"

The colossal waves slowly subsided. Sound walked out from the depths of the sea, looking a bit disheveled, but he remained as calm as ever.

Facing Chen Pingping, Sound’s Dharma gazed at him for a long while.

He made no move to attack, seemingly pondering or assessing something.

"Your cultivation is very special," Sound said.

"Just average," Chen Pingping replied.

"The Wind Cloud List is about to open. You cannot stop me. I will kill you, and her..." Sound declared, his voice trailing off.

"Bring it on!" Chen Pingping retorted.

"Next time," Sound said, then turned and departed.

He was very decisive.

From the moment he appeared until now, his expression had remained calm, without any fluctuation, even after being defeated and suppressed by Chen Pingping.

Perhaps, in his view, it was insignificant.

Or maybe, that wasn’t his true self, and his actual strength was far greater...

One would have to wait and see.

Chen Pingping shrugged, watching Sound’s retreating figure. He rolled his eyes and muttered, "Open your damn dog eyes. You can’t beat me either."

He could have slain the man, but he chose not to do so. The battle had caused significant disturbances; soon enough, others would arrive. I’ll find an opportunity to finish him off next time.

At this time, the little monkey had already reached Spirit Mountain, preparing to seek help.

P.S. Regarding the update issue, for personal reasons:

First: I’m writing two novels at once because, well, I’m poor, poor, poor. That’s a word you all should be able to understand.

Second: I’ve been writing full-time for years. I won’t stop updating, I won’t leave stories unfinished, I won’t abandon them, unless I encounter some irresistible force—like suddenly dying, or if I’m transported to a different world. If that happens, please believe that I will definitely come back to complete my mission.

Third: There’s a saying in the online literature community that has resonated with me deeply: "A full-time writer at home is worse off than a dog." Also, please don’t suggest things like moving out to live somewhere else; refer to point one: poverty.

Fourth: I love you guys!