Chapter 89

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Wow!

The moment Chen Xi's right hand grabbed the dazzling light, a peculiar force that was a mix of scorching heat and icy coldness pierced through the thick true essence in his palm like a sharp cone, as if it wanted to break through his hand and escape.

"Actually ignoring my true essence power!"

Chen Xi's face contorted in pain. If it weren't for his cultivation of the 'Zhou Tian Star Slaying Body Tempering Technique,' which had brought his body to the innate perfect realm, his hand would have been pierced through in just that moment.

At this moment, Chen Xi finally saw that the dazzling light in his palm was actually an irregular piece of a turtle shell.

It was about the size of a palm, entirely rough and black, with rugged patterns intricately crisscrossing on it. Not only was it not chaotic, but it also carried a profound and ancient aura.

It seemed like an endless ocean, a star-studded sky, vast like the universe at the beginning of time, reaching up to the blue sky and down to the yellow springs, with no end in sight. A glance seemed to want to suck one's soul in!

Is this the fragment of the River Chart?

Chen Xi was deeply shocked. In that instant, his soul seemed to be about to leave his body, causing him great agitation and fear.

Buzz!

At this moment, a violent force like a flood surged from the River Chart fragment in his palm, like a mix of magma and extremely cold ice, scorching and freezing. With a bang, it shook Chen Xi's tightly clenched right hand, causing a spray of blood to fly, revealing white bones.

"Ah!"

The excruciating pain made Chen Xi scream, but he did not let go of the River Chart fragment, even though his hand was already torn and the bones were exposed.

Chen Xi did not notice that after being stained with his blood, the River Chart fragment struggled even more fiercely, becoming agitated and restless, as if it sensed a terrifying force approaching...

Buzz!

Another wave of alternating heat and cold surged out. Just as Chen Xi was preparing to endure the pain with all his might, in his sea of consciousness, the ancient statue that was sitting in meditation suddenly opened its eyes. In that instant, it was as if the universe was just formed, with lightning swirling and stars revolving in its eyes, and countless phenomena and divine light spreading out.

"Seize!" Like the cry of an ancient deity, the ancient statue moved, extending an arm into the void and lightly grabbing, as if encompassing the universe, with its fingers slicing through the void, creating black cracks!

Buzz!

In Chen Xi's hand, the River Chart fragment suddenly trembled violently, as if unwilling and struggling, but ultimately in vain, disappearing in a blink.

In the seemingly endless space of the sea of consciousness.

A dazzling light suddenly appeared, revealing a palm-sized turtle shell, which circled around the statue of Fuxi, flying continuously.

"It seems that a thread of the true essence of the River Chart within the Fuxi statue was triggered, which completely subdued it." Chen Xi's gaze returned from his sea of consciousness, and he let out a long sigh.

Sigh!

As his mind relaxed, a pain like a thousand swords piercing his heart spread throughout his body, and he realized that his right hand was now just a mass of white bones.

"I am only at the innate perfect realm of body tempering and cannot yet regrow a severed arm like those at the Zifu realm. What should I do?" Chen Xi's heart tightened, thinking of his younger brother who had also lost his right hand, and a myriad of emotions welled up in his heart.

Whoosh!

A cool stream of air flowed into his right hand, which was now just a mass of white bones. Blood, flesh, skin, and bones... grew rapidly, like a withered tree in spring, recovering at a visible speed.

It was Ji Yu, who had already recovered his lean appearance. With a wave of his sleeve over Chen Xi's right hand, he had healed it, a truly miraculous feat.

However, when Chen Xi saw his face, he was greatly shocked.

His face was pale and almost transparent, his eyes dim like a candle about to go out, and even his tall figure seemed blurry, as if it would disintegrate and disappear at any moment.

"Don't worry, it's just that my power has been completely drained." Ji Yu's voice was hoarse and low, filled with deep fatigue.

Chen Xi's heart ached. If it weren't for helping him collect the Xuan Ci Mountain and the River Chart fragment, how could Senior Ji Yu be like this?

Ji Yu smiled, but his smile was like a withered flower. "I have already stored the Xuan Ci Mountain in my cave. When you become stronger, I will teach you how to refine it. As for the River Chart fragment, it has already been taken into your sea of consciousness. Don't try to comprehend it yet; a fragmented thing can only yield the lowest level of understanding."

"I remember the complete River Chart is as large as a fan. I estimate that there are about eight or nine more fragments scattered elsewhere. You must collect them all. The master once used it to comprehend the way of the universe, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of the Dao. I hope you can also comprehend your own Dao."

"Also, take care of yourself in the future. A man must learn to face and bear things alone to be called a true strong person. Oh, these words are too verbose. After you pass the Heavenly Peak Trial, we will meet often, so there's no need to mention these nagging words..."

Chen Xi listened silently. Memories, happy, exciting, joyful, and disheartening... flowed through his mind like a stream, so clear yet so distant. Tears could no longer be held back, silently sliding down his face.

Even though he knew he would see Ji Yu again, Chen Xi could not control his emotions. He was not good at expressing himself, and he had suppressed his feelings for too long. He had never said thank you to Ji Yu... All the gratitude and emotion in his heart erupted like a volcano.

Crying, crying silently, crying without restraint.

At this moment, Chen Xi was like a sixteen-year-old boy, freely expressing his gratitude and pain without any reservations.

...

Ji Yu had disappeared without a trace.

Chen Xi still stood there, dazed, like a wooden post.

After a long time, he murmured, "I will, I will." It was like a vow, his voice calm but firm.

"What happened just now?"

"Heaven, the Xuan Ci Mountain is gone!"

"Look, Chen Xi is over there."

In the distance, a faint conversation could be heard, and then two beams of light broke through the air, revealing the old Xuanjing Turtle King and the Qingqiu Fox King.

Chen Xi turned his head, the tear marks on his face had evaporated, and he had resumed his calm and transcendent appearance. He said, "I did not fail my mission."

These four words were a huge surprise to the old Xuanjing Turtle King and the Qingqiu Fox King. They had already sensed some changes, but only after Chen Xi's confirmation did they dare to believe it was real.

"So, the restriction that has covered the Southern Barbarian Mountains for a million years has disappeared?" The old Xuanjing Turtle King's voice trembled.

"Ha ha ha... I never thought that just before my end, I would still have the hope of breaking through. Heaven has not forsaken me!" The Qingqiu Fox King laughed to the sky, as if releasing his inner excitement and joy.

Chen Xi watched silently, but his mind was still on Ji Yu.

His unusual behavior was noticed by the old Xuanjing Turtle King, who immediately became serious and slowly said, "I swear by the Heavenly Dao that if I reveal the matter of the River Chart fragment, may the Heavenly Dao punish me, causing my soul to disintegrate and never reincarnate!"

It was not surprising that the old Xuanjing Turtle King would do this. The River Chart fragment was a rare treasure that could cause turmoil in the three realms and a battle between gods and demons. If Chen Xi's possession of a fragment were to be revealed, not only would Chen Xi face a life-threatening situation, but the old Xuanjing Turtle King himself would also be affected, with unimaginable consequences.

Making a Heavenly Dao vow was naturally beneficial with no drawbacks.

The Qingqiu Fox King was taken aback but quickly reacted, making the same Heavenly Dao vow before the vast Heavenly Dao.

Chen Xi never thought that his silence would solve an invisible and potential major problem, and his mood became much more relaxed. He clasped his hands and said, "Thank you both for your trust, I am deeply grateful."

Old brother?

The two demon kings exchanged a smile upon hearing this.

Whoosh!

The treasure boat broke through the air, heading quickly toward Bao Yue Mountain.

"Are you really determined to leave today without staying for two more days?"

The old Xuanjing Turtle King tried to persuade him again. Since boarding the boat, Chen Xi had made up his mind to return to Bao Yue Mountain and leave the Southern Barbarian Mountains, heading back to Songyan City. The old Xuanjing Turtle King was naturally reluctant, as he wanted to treat Chen Xi well.

"Yes, why the rush? I was thinking of taking you to my Cold Star Mountain and helping you choose the most beautiful fox girl from my Qingqiu clan." The Qingqiu Fox King also tried to persuade him.

"I have many things to do and really don't have time to stay. Please let me go, both of you." Chen Xi looked into the distance, his attitude very firm. At this moment, he thought of many past events in Songyan City, his home, Uncle Zhang from the Zhang's General Store, Old Ma from the Qingxi Wine House, Pei Wei, and Qiao Nan...

The old Xuanjing Turtle King sighed regretfully, "Alright, I won't try to keep you. When I advance to the Huangting realm, I will also leave the Southern Barbarian Mountains. I will meet you again then."

"Ha ha, I will also be there. I have longed for the prosperity of the human world for a long time." The Qingqiu Fox King smiled with his eyes squinting, exuding a charming aura.

"When we meet again, we must drink until we are thoroughly drunk." Chen Xi said seriously, a rare smile appearing on his lips.

...

Evening.

At Bao Yue Mountain, under the gaze of countless demons, a treasure boat carrying Chen Xi, Du Qingxi, Duanmuzhe, Song Lin, and four others broke through the blood-red sunset, heading toward a distant place.

"Master, I don't hate you for not taking me with you. When I become strong, if you still don't keep me by your side, I will slit my throat in front of you..."

At the halfway point of Bao Yue Mountain, Mu Kui stood alone in front of his cave, watching the treasure boat break through the clouds, murmuring to himself, his voice trembling but resolute.

His face was already streaked with tears, soaking his clothes.

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End of this volume, next volume: The Path of Revenge.

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