Dusk Returns to the Ruined Building

Chapter 1138 Feelings Arise from the Heart, Not from One's Own Hands

The rain patters softly, the night is still, who knows the secrets of the turbulent world?

Shen Yichen was waiting for Ji Xuanyan not because she didn't want to come, but because she was stopped outside Luowu Ancient City.

"A cup of wine amidst peach blossoms and spring breeze, a lamp lit for a hundred years in the rainy night of the Jianghu!"

Inside the misty official road of Wanfeng Forest, a cup of wine and a lamp floated in the air. A man in a green robe stood with his back to Ji Xuanyan, blocking her path.

"Ye Bai, I really have something to do. Lord Luo Wu has murderous intent toward the young master of the Ji family. I have to go and save my young master. He is my successor!"

"I've been to the Floating Dragon Cave Pavilion. Those heartless eyes are gone, but a heartless beauty has appeared. I want to know, have you truly fallen in love?"

"Ye Bai, why do you do this? I don't love you, I didn't love you five hundred years ago, and I won't love you five hundred years from now!"

Ji Xuanyan was really anxious. Ji Xuanyi told her that the Lord of Luowu had attacked both Shen Yichen and Ji Yixuan at the same time. Shen Yichen was in real danger tonight, but she couldn't force her way in because the person in front of her was Gu Yebai, the Lord of Xuantian Sect!

Ji Xuanyan and the white-clad Ji Xuanyan are separate. She alone is not capable of defeating Gu Yebai. If she were to actually fight, it would only result in mutual destruction. Why bother?

"How could the chosen one die? How could the one you love die so easily? I waited for you in the Xuantian Sect for five hundred years, just waiting for you to leave the Ji family, but what I got in return was your affectionate eyes."

You shouldn't treat me like this. You know, for you, I was willing to give up being the leader of the Xuantian Sect, and I truly had no desire to be that leader. I've spent five hundred years just to tell you that I've always been here, always waiting for you in the martial world!

Ji Xuanyan shook her head and sighed softly:

"Why are you two so alike? You're obsessed with being infatuated, while Wu Yuan is obsessed with being heartless. Sigh, did I really make a mistake back then?"

"So, you've met Wu Yuan?"

"He got here before you. We met on the city wall. Let me go. Wu Yuan is here to kill the Chosen One!"

"If I told you that I was also here to kill the Chosen One, would you stop me?"

"Ye Bai, you won't kill him. You have the well-being of all people in your heart. You take charge of the Xuan Tian Sect because you want to protect the world from evil, don't you?"

Gu Yebai, the leader of the Xuantian Sect, visibly trembled. Ji Xuanyan was truly his confidante and understood his heart!

"The chosen one is opening the door to evil step by step. Shouldn't I kill him?"

"Ye Bai, let's stop beating around the bush. What exactly do you want?"

"Look at you, so moved. What a pity, I've chosen the wrong person. She's the one who's fallen in love. Please take this glass of wine and this lamp to her for me. It's what I owe her!"

Young Master Ji Xuanyan frowned slightly and said coldly:

"can I go now?"

"No, stay with me until dawn. As friends, I'll help Wu Yuan this once, and that will settle our century-old entanglement!"

"You... the Chosen One's killing intent comes from the Ji family, do you understand? Get out of my way!"

"I don't want to fight you. With me here, you won't get through this. Do you think a woman's heart will be in turmoil when she's in love?"

Ji Xuanyan's heart was truly in turmoil. She slowly calmed herself down and quietly looked at the lamp and the glass of wine.

After a long while, Ji Xuanyan said softly:

"You've come for the bloodline power of the Ji family's royal family, right? Didn't you and Ji Linghai already confirm this at Jianying? Could you tell me why the Xuantian Sect is so concerned about the bloodline power within the Ji family patriarch and young master?"

"Hmph, you've really changed. Since Ji Qingyun is still alive, he should have told you by now!"

"No, I just want to hear what you have to say. I don't trust Ji Qingyun!"

"Sigh, should I be happy or sad?"

"Ye Bai, I have no intention of prying into the secrets of the Xuan Tian Sect, but as a friend, I still have to remind you that an organization called the Burial God Palace has emerged in the world of immortals and heroes. I suspect that they are secretly trying to overthrow the entire world of martial arts, not only Yan Quan, but also the Ji family. Ji Xuanfeng's disappearance may be related to them. The Chosen One is really important, not only for the Ji family, but for all living beings!"

"The Burial God Palace is related to the Dark Realm. The Bloodline Power within Shen Yichen will cause changes to the Dark Realm Gate of Yanquan, which will be a catastrophe for the world!"

Ji Xuanyan's expression changed slightly.

"Does the Xuantian Sect know about the existence of the Burial God Palace?"

"Alas, we both know too late. The Ji family might also have members from the Burial God Palace!"

Gu Yebai, the leader of the Xuantian Sect, spoke with a tone full of worry. He did not tell Ji Xuanyan that the Burial God Palace might be related to the Xuantian Pavilion, which was a secret of the Xuantian Sect!

"So, you suspect there are people from the Burial God Palace in Luowu Ancient City, and you want to use the life-or-death crisis of the Chosen One to see how the Burial God Palace will react?"

"Don't you want to know? Don't you think Lord Luowu's behavior is very abnormal? The fighting in this city has not been stopped by anyone. What is Lord Luowu waiting for?"

Ji Xuanyan frowned deeply.

"Won't he really die?"

"He possesses the Void Dust Pearl, how could he die? Love has clouded your judgment; both of you have developed feelings for him. Alas, is this a calamity or a blessing for this amorous chosen one?"

Gu Yebai's tone was very deep!

Ji Xuanyan was shocked. She was so concerned that she forgot that Shen Yichen was still a disciple of Guanxing Mountain.

Ji Xuanyan murmured to herself:

"Could it be that I've really fallen for him?"

"Feelings arise from the heart, not from the mind. You and I have become the same kind of people. You love but cannot have. Your heartbreak has only just begun, while I have been heartbroken for five hundred years. Drink that glass of wine, and your heartbreak will be a little more bearable!"

Ji Xuanyan, of course, did not drink alcohol.

"Shall we go take a look together?"

"No, you can just observe from afar. My identity is different from yours!"

"Tch, you haven't changed a bit in your lying. You came sneaking in, didn't you? You're the leader of the Xuantian Sect, what are you afraid of?"

"Haha... what is Ji Qingyun afraid of?"

Ji Xuanyan remained silent for a long time; she truly couldn't figure it out!

Ten paintings hang in the Floating Dragon Cave Pavilion. It's been very lively here during the day these past few days, but it's also very quiet at night.

On a rainy night, on the roof of the Floating Dragon Cave Heaven Pavilion, the Lord of Luowu sat in a rattan chair, gazing in the direction of the Eighth Palace and the Ninth Palace. Behind her stood a dark figure, none other than the Ghost Head of Beimeng.

"Why didn't you stop him? He's the chosen one!"

The Northern Meng Ghost Chief seemed somewhat angry.

"Hmph, if even the chosen one can't survive such a deadly calamity, what need is there for you and me to return to our positions?"

"The six lines have returned to their proper places; this is the will of Heaven, and the will of Heaven cannot be defied!"

"Heaven's will? Hmph, then tell me, why are only half of the six lines that have returned to their positions? Is it only half of Heaven's will? A thousand years have passed, and both Heaven's will and people's hearts have changed. Wait a bit, you're too impatient!"

"Wait? We've already waited a thousand years, are we going to wait another thousand? By the time you and I are both dead, the hexagram will be missing!"

Lord Luowu shook his head.

"Sigh, do as you please. Fine, if the Chosen One doesn't promise to protect the people of Luowu, I can't return to my position. That's my stance. Don't pressure me anymore. You've guarded the loyal souls for a thousand years, while I protect people—people with flesh and blood and hearts!"

Lord Luowu is really excited.

Bei Meng Gui Shou fell into deep thought, and after a moment, said softly:

"We shouldn't go against the will of Heaven. After we return to our rightful place, whether the chosen one is blessed or killed is all up to Heaven's will. Do you understand?"

"I don't understand. I don't want Luowu to become a city only inhabited by loyal souls, never!"

The Lord of Luowu flew away, heading towards the Ten Thousand Maple Forest outside the city.

After hesitating for a long time, Bei Meng Gui Shou let out a soft sigh and disappeared into the night.

The Lord of Luowu was not looking for Ji Xuanyan; she entered the Ten Thousand Maple Forest and slowly moved forward.

"Now that you're here, how long are you going to hide?"

"Are you sure you want to see me? Don't the scars from back then hurt anymore?"

Upon hearing this, the Lord of Luowu's expression changed drastically!

"What are you doing in Luowu Ancient City again?"

"Can't I play around? Can't I just pass by? This is Luowu Ancient City, a place of martial arts and chivalry. Even though you are the Lord of Luowu, you have no right to stop others from coming."

"What? After being the city lord for a thousand years, do you really consider Luowu Ancient City your own? Sigh, Luowu Ancient City has no reason to exist anymore. The Ji family's choice to destroy you isn't wrong, in my opinion. The loyal souls of yesteryear weren't loyal to one person, but to an entire city. You're far too arrogant!"

The Lord of Luowu was rendered speechless.

What exactly is your relationship with Ji Xuanfeng?

"Do you even deserve to ask? Isn't it better to be mute? Or why don't you go sleep in a coffin for a thousand years?"

Lord Luowu's expression changed drastically. His true essence surged, and the Ten Thousand Maple Forest Formation was activated, sending thousands of branches attacking the depths of the dense forest.

"You've really forgotten the pain once the wound has healed! I don't have time for you. You think it's a secret, but I don't care at all. However, the Chosen One should be very interested. This is the price you pay for attacking me!"

"You, who are you?"

"This has nothing to do with you. Goodbye. From now on, be mute and deaf, and behave yourself when you see me!"

Lord Luowu was frustrated; the Maple Forest was completely empty!