Because he didn't know when the great battle at Liubo Mountain would begin, Li Ling dared not delay and traveled at full speed on his sword to Changhe City on the coast of the East China Sea!
Looking down at the peaceful and tranquil scene below the city, with no trace of cultivators, Li Ling realized that he had probably arrived too early!
In fact, it didn't take long before a strange atmosphere began to emerge in Changhe City. First, many people with strange appearances and odd clothes appeared on the streets, walking hurriedly.
Later on, several beams of magical light would flash across the sky every day, and cultivators, who were rarely seen in ordinary years, began to appear in an endless stream.
At some point, those strange-looking people suddenly vanished from the streets without a trace. However, within Changhe City, the sound of explosions could always be heard, in different locations. The government seemed to have noticed something but dared not do anything about it.
The first to arrive were members of the Demonic Sect, followed by members from Fenxiang Valley, Qingyun Sect, Tianyin Temple, and others who noticed the commotion.
The members of the Demonic Sect had already gathered on Liubo Mountain on the coast of the East Sea, where they were searching for something.
Similarly, after the three major righteous sects joined forces, they did not hesitate at all and went straight to Liubo Mountain!
A fierce battle immediately broke out between the two sides. At this time, the experts from the Demonic Sect had not yet arrived, while the Righteous Path had Cangsong and Fatty Tian guarding the overall situation, so they naturally won easily! They seized a prime location on Liubo Mountain to rest and set up camp.
In this great battle, besides Cangsong and Tian Buyi, many other righteous disciples also showed their talents, especially Lu Xueqi, who wielded the divine weapon Tianya, which was once owned by the 'Kuxin Shangren'.
She leaves no survivors under the Heavenly Jade Sword, her ferocity and ruthlessness surpassing even that of the withered heart immortal back then! Yet, she is also exceptionally beautiful, thus gaining immense popularity within the righteous path.
Unfortunately, she ignored the admiring glances of her many younger peers. After the battle, she returned to her tent and spaced out, her thoughts wandering far away.
It's been over half a month since we last heard from them. Once they've escaped, shouldn't they be rushing back? What is this bastard thinking now?!
Just as I was worrying about someone, the outside suddenly became lively.
"Haven't you celebrated enough yet? Let's rest first." Lu Xueqi was a little puzzled, but after thinking about it, she stopped paying attention, closed her eyes, and realized that the battle had really depleted her spiritual energy. She needed to recover!
Just as she closed her eyes, hurried footsteps sounded outside. When she opened her eyes, she saw Senior Sister Wenmin's eyes, which were faintly filled with a smile.
Wenmin teased, "Xueqi, come out quickly! The person you've been thinking about these past few days is back!"
Lu Xueqi was stunned for a moment, and only one thought remained in her mind: He's back, he's back alive!
Ignoring the teasing tone in Wen Min's words, Lu Xueqi suddenly stood up and rushed out. Meanwhile, Li Ling had to deal with the excited Zhang Xiaofan, who clearly regarded Li Ling as a true family member.
At this moment, Li Ling also noticed an extremely excited gaze. He turned his head and saw a slender figure in white. Although his expression was still somewhat cold, his eyes were filled with excitement.
Upon seeing Lu Xueqi, Zhang Xiaofan wisely released his arm around Li Ling's shoulder. This honest boy was starting to learn to be more perceptive. Now that Lu Xueqi was nearby, he obediently retreated to Tian Ling'er's side.
After watching quietly for a while and confirming that Li Ling was alright, Lu Xueqi's expression gradually returned to calm. Without saying a word, she turned around and went back to her tent, as if she wasn't the one who had rushed out in such a hurry just now.
Knowing that the girl might not want to show their intimacy in public, Li Ling first apologized to Zhang Xiaofan and Cangsong beside him, and then chased after her.
"Who is this kid? What's his relationship with Junior Sister Lu? I always feel like there's more to their relationship than meets the eye."
"Junior Sister Lu is as aloof as a celestial being, how could she possibly have anything to do with such a mortal? You're overthinking it!"
"But I've heard that when this kid was at Qingyun Sect, he once had a secret rendezvous with Junior Sister Lu under the moonlight..."
Ignoring the envy, jealousy, and hatred in the hearts of these people, Li Ling followed Lu Xueqi back to the tent and said softly, "Xueqi, I'm back."
Lu Xueqi looked up at Li Ling and said indifferently, "I need to rest. Please leave!"
"So she really is being arrogant?" Li Ling thought to himself, but on the surface he said sincerely, "I'm sorry, Xueqi, I made you worry about me!"
"Why would I worry about you, Senior Brother Li? Please don't misunderstand!"
"Xueqi, I originally thought I could get rid of that Black Water Serpent and come back quickly, but I didn't expect it to be so fast. I couldn't shake it off at all, and in the end, it forced me into a cave. I even got injured. The cave only had one exit, and I was trapped inside by the Black Water Serpent and couldn't get out..."
At this point, Li Ling paused slightly, and sure enough, he saw that although Lu Xueqi's face remained indifferent, her body was unconsciously tense!
"I later accidentally discovered that the cave had a hidden mechanism leading to the outside of Kongsang Mountain, which is how I managed to escape. I wanted to go back to Qingyun Sect to find you and put your mind at ease, but I heard that all the members of the Demonic Sect had arrived at Liubo Mountain. I guessed that our Qingyun Sect would probably come as well. In order to avoid missing each other, I have been waiting for you here!"
After saying that, Li Ling pulled Lu Xueqi's delicate hand, which was placed beside her. She struggled slightly but it was no use, and in the end she could only let him have his way.
Holding Lu Xueqi's hand in his own, Li Ling smiled and said, "It's so good to see you again."
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Chapter 358: Proposal and Obsession
After a long while, Lu Xueqi finally spoke and asked, "You were injured by the Black Water Serpent, are you still alright?"
"It's all over now, don't worry!" Li Ling said with a smile. "I only managed to use my ultimate move to deal with the Black Water Serpent, so I was a little overwhelmed. Although I was hit by the Black Water Serpent once, I had the Six Harmonies Mirror protecting me. At most, I just consumed more spiritual energy, it's nothing serious!"
"Let's let this matter go this time, but you can't leave me to face things alone like last time!" Lu Xueqi said earnestly, staring at Li Ling.
Seeing that she had finally relented, Li Ling immediately agreed: "Okay, okay, I promise you! From now on, no matter what happens, I'll face it with you!"
Speaking of this, Li Ling unconsciously thought of the confidantes he had met in the previous worlds. These women were all extremely good. Once he was able to freely travel through the myriad worlds, he would definitely spend a long time with them.
At the same time, he looked at the girl in front of him, determined to become stronger so that his loved ones would be free from the threats of lifespan and enemies.
While Li Ling was pondering these things, Lu Xueqi looked down at their clasped hands, a hint of reminiscence in her eyes, and said softly, "When did we become like this? I hadn't even spoken to you before the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament!"
Li Ling smiled without speaking. After a while, Lu Xueqi glanced at Li Ling, who was so close to her, and then firmly grasped his hand. Her lips twitched slightly, and her usual coldness completely disappeared: "Never mind, anyway... it doesn't feel so bad!"
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In the days that followed, Liubo Mountain, a place where good and evil fought each other, became a paradise for Li Ling and Lu Xueqi.
The two rarely engage in battle anymore, spending their days sightseeing on the shores of the East China Sea, watching the sunrise and sunset, and occasionally going out to sea. During this time, they did encounter some members of the Demonic Sect who would harass them, but their fates were all quite tragic.
After a few times, no one from the demonic sect came to bother them anymore, allowing the two to steal a moment of leisure and live a good life.