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Chapter 72: You Just Stay Here
Chapter 72: You Just Stay Here
“Sister, look at this rain—born from the heavens, dying on the earth.
Every drop of rain sees a different view. Isn’t the journey in between just like life itself?”
Feng Liuli asked with concern, “Brother, what’s wrong? Why are you suddenly saying something so emotional?”
“It’s nothing, I just know we’re about to part ways. The closer that day gets, the sadder I feel.”
Shangguan Suiyun sighed, then suddenly said:
“Sister, come with me. Come back with me to Supreme City. There, just the two of us siblings can live free and happy for the rest of our lives—wouldn’t that be great?”
“But... but I’m a Mount Shushan disciple, I still have family, I can’t just do that.”
“So what if you’re a Mount Shushan disciple? Do you look down on me because I’m someone from the heretic path?” Shangguan Suiyun’s expression darkened.
“Of course not, you’re my brother. But I can’t bear to leave the people of Mount Shushan, they’ve all been so kind to me.”
“Hmph! They’re nothing but a bunch of hypocrites, calling themselves righteous cultivators. If you want to go, go! I won’t stop you!!”Shangguan Suiyun stood up and turned away.
He looked just like a sulky child throwing a tantrum.
Feng Liuli tugged at his sleeve helplessly and said:
“You’re a grown man and still throwing tantrums like a kid. I don’t want to part from you either...
How about this? I’ll go back for a bit. I at least need to say goodbye to my senior brothers and sisters, and to Master.”
Shangguan Suiyun said in surprise, “Really? You’re really willing to come back to Supreme City with me?”
“Mm. As long as I’m with Brother, that’s enough.”
Shangguan Suiyun pulled Feng Liuli into a hug, “My good sister, all my care for you wasn’t in vain!”
Night fell.
Looking at Feng Liuli sleeping soundly.
Shangguan Suiyun rested his head on one hand, watching her dotingly.
The scorching summer sun burned fiercely, the temperature rising higher and higher, heat waves rolling in endlessly, making it feel like one was trapped in a massive steamer.
The air was thick with sweltering heat, every breath felt boiling hot, as if it could scorch one’s throat.
Shangguan Suiyun gently waved his palm, and after a moment—
A cool breeze rolled in.
Then, worried that the wind was too strong and might chill his dear sister, he thoughtfully pulled out a blanket to cover Feng Liuli.
This blanket wasn’t an ordinary item, but a top-grade magical artifact.
And now, it was being used as a mere sunshade.
A few days later.
Shangguan Suiyun and Feng Liuli arrived at the outskirts of Mount Shushan.
“I can’t go any farther,”
Shangguan Suiyun said.
The Mount Shushan Sword Formation could sense cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage. The moment Shangguan Suiyun stepped in, Mount Shushan would detect it.
With someone of his level approaching Mount Shushan’s territory, they would definitely send disciples out immediately.
Feng Liuli nodded, “Alright! Then you just stay here, I’ll be right back.”
“Mm!”
Shangguan Suiyun nodded firmly, “No matter what happens, I’ll wait for you.”
Feng Liuli walked a few steps, then suddenly turned around and hugged Shangguan Suiyun.
“If... you really were my brother, that would be so nice.”
“What kind of silly thing is that to say? I am your brother.”
Shangguan Suiyun wiped away the tears at the corners of Feng Liuli’s eyes.
“Why are you crying all of a sudden?”
“It’s nothing.”
Feng Liuli wiped her eyes, then skipped away.
Shangguan Suiyun sat down in the pavilion where he had agreed to wait with Feng Liuli.
Feng Liuli called out loudly, “Brother, wait for me here!”
Shangguan Suiyun shouted back, “Don’t worry! No matter what happens, I’ll be right here waiting for you! Even if the heavens collapse or the seas dry up, I’ll be right here! Waiting for my sister.”
“..........”
“Mount Shushan Sword Formation, activate!!!”
Shangguan Suiyun’s expression shifted slightly as he watched over ten figures appear before him.
“Demon scum dares to enter Mount Shushan.”
“Attack!”
Shangguan Suiyun began chanting under his breath, his fingers forming hand seals. Suddenly, a beam of light shot out from his hands, transforming into a magical artifact radiating a strange aura.
The moment it appeared, the surrounding skies changed, evil energy surged forth like a tide, darkening the skies.
That powerful demonic aura instantly swept across the surrounding Mount Shushan disciples, making them feel as if an irresistible force was crashing into them.
The flying swords rushing toward him were like fragile branches, easily knocked aside by the force.
All kinds of powerful talismans and magical artifacts lost control, scattering like kites with broken strings, falling far to the ground.
Cries of alarm echoed through the area as the cultivators' faces turned pale with shock—no one expected Shangguan Suiyun’s magical artifact to be this terrifying!
“I’m waiting for my sister here. Anyone who tries to stop me dies.”
Shangguan Suiyun snorted coldly.
“Mount Shushan cultivators are nothing special.”
“Arrogant!!!”
Just then, a majestic voice resounded from the heavens.
Shangguan Suiyun looked up.
The sea of clouds, previously calm like a mirror, suddenly churned as if stirred by an invisible giant hand, rapidly dispersing in all directions.
In an instant, a brilliant light shone from deep within the sky, like the first ray of dawn piercing through thick fog.
Next, a massive sword emerged from the sky, its sharp edge gleaming cold and bright!
The moment it appeared, it released an overwhelming pressure that struck terror into the heart. It came straight down toward Shangguan Suiyun.
Shangguan Suiyun felt like he was standing beneath a volcano about to erupt—blistering and violent power poured down from above, nearly suffocating him.
He activated his full magical power.
“I’m waiting for my sister—anyone who blocks me dies!!!”
RUMMMMMMBLE....
The two forces collided fiercely, and Shangguan Suiyun was clearly at a disadvantage.
To dare come alone to Mount Shushan’s territory—his courage was something else.
“...........”
At the same time.
On Tongtian Peak, Feng Liuli watched the battlefield closely through the Divine Mirror.
Her fists clenched tightly as she watched Shangguan Suiyun struggle.
Her body trembled slightly, lips pressed tight.
“No... no... no...”
“Stop struggling already!!”
“Go! Hurry!”
“Kill him, now!”
“If he doesn’t die, I’ll never be able to sleep well again!!”
Senior Brother Xuanxiao’s words echoed in her ears.
Never let emotions blind you. Don’t naively think a demon lord will only ever love you. And don’t abet the wicked.
Once you discover their true identity, don’t act on impulse. Plan before taking action!
If one day, you really do meet a demon lord who shows special feelings for you...
Stall him. Trick him.
With your strength, you can’t fight him.
Only by luring him into the sect and striking with everyone at once is the safest option.
At the time, Feng Liuli had bowed her head and whispered:
“Doesn’t that count as deceiving someone’s feelings? Maybe he has his own reasons too.”
Li Xuanxiao said seriously: “No amount of reasons or tragedy justifies harming innocent people.
If you pity him, then who will pity the innocent citizens he’s harmed?
Since he’s made this choice, he must be prepared to face the consequences!”
Feng Liuli nodded, half-understanding.
“Senior Brother... I still don’t really feel it.”
Li Xuanxiao calmly said: “One day, you will.”
.......
Now, after witnessing a village of innocent people slaughtered without hesitation.
Feng Liuli finally understood Senior Brother Xuanxiao’s words.
She couldn’t help but shout: “Quick! Don’t let him live!!!”