When she heard Li Chengfeng's words, Yuehan was shocked. As a thousand-faced demon, she knew all too well what it meant to be one of the top ten cultivation sects. How deep and terrifying their power was, and how strict their discipline was!
Li Chengfeng's actions were equivalent to challenging a sect's strictest hierarchy!
The consequences of doing so were simply unfathomable!
Yuehan said anxiously, "Shanxue is provoking you on purpose! Why did you fall for it?!"
Li Chengfeng shook his head, his expression calming. The anger in his eyes dissipated, replaced by an unusual calmness. "I know, but I have to respond!"
Yuehan said anxiously, "You're going to do whatever he wants you to do? Aren't you falling into his trap?"
Li Chengfeng stared at the tombstone and said in a low voice, "I don't know what he wants, I don't know what he wants me to do. But what I do know is … when I meet him, I have to draw my sword!"
Yuehan raged, "You know you can't win and yet you still want to fight? Isn't that stupid? Isn't that crazy?
You're the smartest man I've ever met in the world! Why … why are you so stupid, so stupid, so crazy at a time like this?! "
Li Chengfeng shook his head. "I've only started cultivating recently, so I don't know much about fights.
But I've been practicing martial arts since I was young, so I know very well that when someone challenges you, the only thing you can do is draw your sword and fight!
Because if you escape once, you'll have a weakness in your heart!
If you retreat once, you'll retreat a second time, a third time. Slowly, escaping and retreating will become your habit! "
"Why are there legends of the weak defeating the strong? Why are there classic battles where the few can defeat the many? It's because they have strong and fearless beliefs. They have the courage to draw their swords and fight when they meet a strong enemy. Although they are weak, they can still win!"
Li Chengfeng looked up at the sky and said slowly, "Shanxue killed Sir Chu and gave me his head because he wanted to tell me that he can do whatever he wants with one hand. When he flips his palm, it's the sky above my head!
He wanted to attack me mentally, defeat me, and destroy me!
But if I can't respond to him … then I'll have to live in his shadow forever with this weakness and fear! "
"The longer it takes, the bigger the shadow will be!
If I really face him in the future, this shadow will completely devour my courage and faith! "
Yuehan choked back her tears, "But …"
Without waiting for her to finish, he continued, "You all know who I am … yes, I am the traitorous immortal of the Nine Heavens.
But I don't remember what happened in my previous life. Why was I banished to the mortal world? Why did all the immortals want to kill me?
But have you ever thought that if I don't dare to face Shanxue's provocation now, where will I find the courage to face all the Golden Immortals in the future? "
Li Chengfeng looked at Mount Wen Tian, which was faintly discernible in the clouds. "Plus, I'm not directly challenging Shanxue to a duel. I'm challenging the illusory rules, the seemingly powerful and endless shadow of darkness!
If I don't even have the courage to shout at the darkness, then … how will I become a great cultivator in the future?
How will I face so many difficulties and challenges? "
"The path of cultivation is long, dark and silent. You have to train your physical body and True Yuan, as well as your heart and soul. A weak and flawed soul will never become a great cultivator!"
Yuehan wiped her tears. She was convinced by Li Chengfeng but she could not suppress the pain in her heart. Worried, she said, "I … I understand.
There are cultivators guarding Mount Wen Tian's bell, you won't be able to get there by yourself. I'll lure them away for you. "
Li Chengfeng smiled and patted her hair. "Mm, I'll have to trouble you again."
Xiaobao's eyes were red as he sniffled. "Young Master, what can I do?"
"Pack your things. If anything happens to me … take my mother and the rest … and leave Cheng 'an immediately!"
Xiaobao burst into tears. "Young Master, I'm not leaving!"
Li Chengfeng did not glare at him. Instead, he sighed and patted Xiaobao's shoulder. "I'm just talking about the worst-case scenario.
If you don't promise me, there will be a flaw in my state of mind and my chances of success will be lower!
So, you have to promise me!
Also, I need you to do something, and you have to be quick!
Once you're done, don't come back, wait outside for news. "
As he spoke, he whispered into Xiaobao's ear. Xiaobao gritted his teeth and wiped his tears, shaking his head vigorously. "Young Master, I will never leave you!
You have your persistence, and Xiao Bao also has Xiao Bao's persistence! "
Li Chengfeng raged and was about to speak when Yuehan whispered, "Let me send the message, I have a way to deliver it in one night.
But … I don't know if that person will come. "
Li Chengfeng was silent for a while, then sighed helplessly and nodded. "Then you guys … go do what you need to do, I'll … sit here for a while longer."
Li Chengfeng sat there until nightfall. When the sun gradually disappeared and the boundless darkness enveloped him, Li Chengfeng calmed down and began to think of a solution.
At this moment, Li Chengfeng suddenly understood the meaning of the darkness in his dream. The ray of light that shone down from the sky and illuminated the stone pillar seemed to be guiding him on the path of cultivation.
However, there was no power in this world that could guide a person's heart. The only thing that could guide him was himself!
After sitting there for another hour, Li Chengfeng finally left. When he returned to his room, Yuehan quickly heated up the cold dishes and soup. After he finished his meal, he returned to his bed without a word and closed his eyes to sleep.
After making up his mind, Li Chengfeng was exceptionally calm. He slept without dreams. When he woke up the next day, he sat by his bed as if waiting for something. He only looked up when Yuehan lifted the curtains and entered.
She hesitated for a moment before nodding at him.
Li Chengfeng heaved a long sigh. His gaze sharpened, like an unsheathed sword that could not wait to meet the invincible enemy in front of him!
Yuehan watched worriedly as Li Chengfeng left. Xiaobao, who was watching him, whispered, "What can that person do?
Will she … come? "
Yuehan shook her head, she bit her lip and whispered, "Zhao Xiaobao, remember, never place your hopes on others!"
Xiaobao asked, "But … what else can we do?"
"I don't know, we'll just play it by ear!"
Li Chengfeng calmly finished his morning lesson. Ouyang Nan, Tianjun and the rest did not notice anything amiss from his calm demeanor. They thought he had thought things through and were relieved.
However, when he returned to his room, he brought a pot of tea to Chu Yun's grave. He knelt down and held the cup, saying in a low voice, "Sir Chu, rest in peace!
Your grievances, I will avenge you!
Perhaps I can avenge you, perhaps I can't!
But I know I have to do it!
There are things a man can do and cannot do!
Death is inevitable. It may be as light as a feather, or as heavy as Mount Tai!
Today is the day I die for justice! "
Li Chengfeng poured the tea in front of Chu Yun's grave, then gently placed the teacup and teapot in front of the tombstone. Then, he patted his robe and walked away, leaving the cold and lonely grave behind, a shadow hanging in the air.
At the same time, on the other side of Heavenly Solitary Peak, it was filled to the brim with guests.
Music was playing on a wide square on Heavenly Solitary Peak, a place rarely visited by outsiders. A red carpet was laid in front of the stone steps, beautiful maids lined the two sides. A butler held a golden invitation and announced loudly, "Princess Yun He of Da Qi, Princess Qingyang, Cosmic God Cult Leader, Imperial Advisor Chang Yuan's last disciple, Phoenix Hibiscus Court Leader Qu Wanru's last disciple, Spiritual Mountain Sect Leader Ma Qianli's last disciple, Thoughtless Sect Leader Duan Shuiliu's last disciple, Star City Sect Leader Yan Nanfei's last disciple, Nine Heavens True Immortal Zhao Feiyue's last disciple!"