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Although Li's speed was not fast, with each step she took, the distance between her and the shore closed in. Everyone couldn't help but feel a growing tension.
Even Mao Guoxue was no exception. I glanced over, and it seemed that only Gu Chen remained calm, able to face the chilling killing intent radiating from Li's eyes.
"Master," I looked at Li, then at Gu Chen, feeling anxious as I called out again.
But Gu Chen remained silent, merely waving his hand once more.
In the next moment, Li's speed suddenly increased. Just as Gu Chen's hand was about to drop, I saw a surge of black mist rise up. In an instant, she appeared before Gu Chen like a ghost.
At that moment, one of her hands had already gripped Gu Chen's neck. Her dark nails glinted with a cold light in the night; with just a little more force, they would pierce his skin and cut through his throat.
"Li!" I shouted in panic.
"Impudent!"
"Let go!"
"Senior Gu!"
Just like my anxiety, anyone with even the best composure could not suppress their worry at this moment. Seeing Gu Chen standing still and unmoved, the others from Taoist Nine Meridians instantly panicked, each shouting out in alarm, their faces changing dramatically.
Yet Li's icy gaze remained fixed on Gu Chen, her killing intent unwavering. She paid no heed to the others' urgent shouts.
Gu Chen was the same; his eyes were also locked on Li, his expression cold and indifferent, showing no intention of defending himself.
I didn't know how strong Li was now or what level she had reached.
But I knew that when she was born, all the ghosts bowed to her; even then, she possessed the strength of a Ghost King.
As for now, she must be even stronger. Although Gu Chen had profound Taoist Techniques and was not afraid of a Ghost King, given this distance and situation, how could I not worry? How could everyone else not worry?
"Li, stop! Please don't do anything foolish!" Even Mu Yan was getting anxious now.
Because she was often by my side, I understood even more the importance of Gu Chen, his prestige, and his standing in my heart and in the hearts of others.
If something were to happen to Gu Chen while he was in Li's hands, it would be equivalent to cutting off her own path, forcing herself into a dead end. No one would let her off the hook.
Not even I would forgive her or let her go if it came to that.
At this moment, Mu Yan was also anxious.
Li seemed unfazed, her cold gaze sweeping lightly over the tense crowd before resting on me and Mu Yan, who were both worried and flustered.
Finally, her gaze returned to Gu Chen. In the face of him, her previously murderous and icy eyes gradually softened.
In the end, she simply released her grip.
She was afraid.
Clearly not, but regardless, this brought a sigh of relief to everyone, especially to me and Mu Yan.
Just a moment ago, our hearts had nearly leaped into our throats.
On one side was my master; on the other was my daughter. If Li had truly harmed Gu Chen or even killed him, I had no idea how I would face the aftermath.
"Once a teacher, always a father. I cannot harm my own father, nor can I harm my father's master." As Li completely withdrew her hand and took a step back, she spoke softly.
In that moment, there was no trace of murderous intent left in her.
Except for a hint of sorrow in her tone and a faint sense of grievance.
"Li, my daughter..."
I looked at Li in disbelief, for at that moment, it seemed she had forgiven us.
“Father, Mother.” Sure enough, Li softly called out.
“You… you have forgiven us?” I still found it hard to believe.
She nodded gently and said, “As your parent, I can understand your struggles.”
Her words brought tears to my eyes. This was the daughter I had once wanted to kill—my own flesh and blood—yet she was so understanding.
Without further ado, Mu Yan and I exchanged a glance and rushed forward, pulling her tightly into our embrace. The three of us held each other close.
Though I felt no warmth from their bodies, the hug felt incredibly comforting and warm.
After a moment, Gu Chen spoke up. “Alright, since you three have recognized each other and the barriers between you have been broken down, we must now face the issues ahead.”
At his words, Li immediately released us and turned her gaze to Gu Chen. “I can sense a similar energy within my father that is continuously expanding; it seems he can no longer contain it.”
“That’s right. If this isn’t resolved soon, your father will be assimilated by this energy and either become a living dead or explode, ultimately meeting the same fate as you,” Gu Chen sighed.
“Become a ghost?” Li asked with a slight frown.
Gu Chen glanced at her and shook his head. “Not a ghost. The purpose of the Demon King's Cauldron is to cultivate a Demon King or a Demon Emperor.”
Li immediately responded, “So if my father dies, he could very well become a Demon King or even a Demon Emperor-level entity?”
Her tone seemed somewhat hopeful, and when she asked this question, I noticed even Mu Yan beside her appeared slightly moved.
I couldn’t help but glance at Li and Mu Yan, understanding their thoughts. If it weren’t for our parents being alive, I too might feel that same stirring in my heart.
A Demon King, or even a Demon Emperor…
Let’s not even mention the Demon Emperor; even becoming a Demon King would place him among the highest ranks of Spirit Entities. With Mu Yan and Li by my side, there were indeed very few who could threaten us in this world.
If that's the case, perhaps it is another form of carefree happiness.
One could even say it is a kind of bliss, for the three of us could truly be together, without boundaries.
Yet I understood that this was impossible.
And indeed, the reality was as such. Seeing the flicker of emotion on Li and Mu Yan's faces, Gu Chen shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Don't think it's that simple. As a Furnace, his existence is solely to cultivate bloodlines, which means you."
As he spoke, Gu Chen pointed at Li and then gestured towards me with a serious tone, "And although he will become a Ghost King or even a Demon Emperor upon death, that would merely be a puppet Ghost King or Demon Emperor without any consciousness."
"What do you mean?" Li and Mu Yan furrowed their brows almost in unison.
Gu Chen did not elaborate; perhaps he didn't know how to explain. He simply said, "This is the final result of being planted with the Demon King's Cauldron, unless—"
"Unless what?" Li asked immediately.
"Destroy it," Gu Chen replied calmly.
"How do we destroy it?" Upon hearing this, Li glanced at me with concern before turning back to Gu Chen.
"The Fallen Leaf Pine Rod, Yellow Cicada, Hundred-Year Lingzhi, Giant Python Spine, Silver Rune Ashes, along with Dragon Blood and Nine-Tailed Fox Blood—gathering these items is the only way to break the Demon King's Cauldron," Gu Chen stated as he looked at Li.
"Where can we find these things?" Li responded quickly. "Although I haven't yet ascended to Demon Emperor, I've been absorbing Yin Qi in this river for some time now and am nearing the level of a Demon Emperor. With my strength, just tell me where to look, and I will definitely find them."
Li's words moved me deeply; however, seeing her anxious expression, I quickly reassured her, "Li, you don't need to worry or rush. In fact, we have already found these items."
"Then what's left? If we've found them all, can't we just break it?" Upon hearing this, Li seemed to relax instantly.
But at that moment, Gu Chen spoke softly, "There's just one more thing missing."
"What is it?" Li hurriedly asked.
Gu Chen calmly replied, "It's the essence blood within you. This is the last of the three types, after removing Dragon Blood and Nine-Tailed Fox Blood."
Li was slightly taken aback, but then realized what was happening. Nodding without a hint of hesitation, he said, "In that case, let's quickly find a place to help my father break the Demon King's Cauldron."
Gu Chen glanced at everyone, his expression somewhat serious as he nodded. It seemed he was speaking to himself when he murmured, "Indeed, we need to hurry; otherwise..."
His voice trailed off, becoming softer until only he could hear it.
Then, seemingly helpless, he shook his head and led us away with Li.
A belated wish: Happy New Year to everyone! Thank you all for your unwavering support; I sincerely appreciate it.
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