Gu Ping once again struggled to move Yi Dong's limbs, but this time, not only did his legs refuse to obey, the scene before him began to blur. The landscape where Cliff stood slowly transformed into a crimson sky, with fiery clouds drifting across it—some resembling horses, others dragons. Many of them seemed indifferent, yet Gu Ping wished to give those clouds a name.
The vines in his legs turned into firewood, and he clutched tightly at the things entwined around him, preventing himself from falling. The severed arm before him had vanished, replaced by a massive Haystack, enough for Gu Ping's parents to burn for years without running out of fuel.
In front of the Haystack, Mu Yu was smiling and beckoning Gu Ping to hurry and find him. How familiar that scene was! Gu Ping thought to himself. If only he had known that the world of cultivation was like this, he would have done everything in his power to keep Mu Yu from leaving. That world surely wouldn’t suit her, he mused.
Yet Gu Ping remained motionless, wanting nothing more than to gaze at Mu Yu just once more. Even though he knew everything before him was an illusion and that even his Divine Sense had been dulled, deep down he understood it was all fake.
But what did it matter if it was fake? Gu Ping longed for just one more look at Mu Yu. At that moment, he realized that an emotion called longing had quietly taken root in his heart. Perhaps it had begun during his escape over two years ago or maybe after the incident when he found a reason to keep living.
In truth, Gu Ping hadn’t even realized that his initial goal of escorting the Light Path Classic to Mok Ming Academy was also a way for him to become a cultivator. That way, he could see Mu Yu again and play carefree like they did in their childhood.
Was such a simple wish too much to ask?
Yet the words "separated by realms" became an insurmountable barrier for Gu Ping—a deep chasm that no one could cross. He had tried, even paying with his life as the price. However, Gu Ping received the favor of Heaven; perhaps Keke didn’t want to see someone vanish from that world so easily.
If Gu Ping were kind-hearted, he saved the Pure World Fox Yoyo from danger at the jaws of a hyena. If Yoyo decided to repay her debt and waited for Gu Ping on his path, it’s likely that Gu Ping wouldn’t have been able to contend with the Primordial Celestial Demon on a spiritual level initially.
Bu Luo was not the ultimate winner; it was Gu Ping who emerged victorious. With his kindness and composure, Gu Ping won a gamble that seemed entirely unwinnable at first and gained immense profits.
Previously, Gu Ping was just an ordinary mortal. If one were to insist on what set him apart from others, it might be that he read more books than they did or perhaps made his parents proud. He spent countless nights studying until his clothes became tattered but brought joy to his parents for a moment. After feeling he had fulfilled their wishes, Gu Ping chose to take that gamble.
Now, Gu Ping was no longer the powerless mortal in the realm of cultivators; he possessed rare talents that could be seen once in thousands of years. It could be said that the two Dao Foundations completely transformed Gu Ping's body; calling it an Immortal Body wouldn’t be an exaggeration. It contained vast amounts of spiritual power that Gu Ping struggled to control. Only by relying on the Yin Yang Cloak could he manipulate the spiritual energy outside his body; once unleashed, it surged forth like a mountain flood—powerful yet chaotic—rendering him helpless against formidable foes.
At this moment, Gu Ping remained completely still. The eldest sister from the East hurried over, initially thinking that Gu Ping had encountered some trouble. However, after nearly a quarter of an hour had passed with Gu Ping maintaining that position without moving, the eldest sister realized something was wrong.
She had no idea what kind of trouble Gu Ping was in, so she quickly began to climb, eager to ask Gu Ping if there was anything she could do to help.
The eldest sister struggled to ascend, but her heart sank as she climbed. She exerted too much force, causing the vine she was holding onto to snap. Grabbing onto another vine, she felt a sudden slip beneath her feet and accidentally stepped into empty air. The vine she had been holding onto also loosened at that moment. With no other choice, she used her energy to fly back down to the ground and start over. But what about Gu Ping? The eldest sister anxiously looked at Gu Ping on the Broken Wall below and murmured, "Hurry up and climb! Move, just move!"
She dared not try again; if Gu Ping fell from a height of a hundred meters without anyone to catch her, even the strongest cultivator would be reduced to nothing. The eldest sister positioned herself directly beneath Gu Ping, ready to catch her if she fell.
One minute passed, then two, then three. Time ticked by slowly as the roars of beasts echoed in her ears, making the eldest sister even more anxious. What if a beast attacked her and prevented her from catching Gu Ping? Would that mean Gu Ping would lose her life? What could she do? As she kept her eyes on Gu Ping, thoughts raced through her mind.
But there was nothing more she could do. Her shouts would likely be drowned out by the roars of the beasts; how could she help? The eldest sister kept pondering in her heart.
Finally, she made a decision: No more hesitation—she would charge in.
At the Golden Core Stage, her speed was impressive. With all her strength focused on flying, she covered the distance in mere seconds and reached within just a few meters of Gu Ping. However, just as her legs were about to touch Gu Ping, a swarm of gray Wind Birds that resided on the Cliff attacked once more, blocking her path and preventing her from getting closer. Even more terrifying was that this massive flock of Wind Birds conjured a gigantic tornado that swept even Gu Ping away from the Cliff.
What should she do?
That question had been haunting her since yesterday evening when they entered the Flowing Cloud Realm—a nightmare that seemed impossible to shake off. The eldest sister felt that going out for the hunt had been a grave mistake. Previous successes had made her underestimate the dangers of the Flowing Cloud Realm; now she regretted not considering such situations beforehand. It was all her fault for leading everyone into this predicament.
But how could she resolve Yan Dong's situation? She had intended to help Junior Brother but now found herself in need of assistance instead. If it weren't for Junior Brother's efforts to save others since they entered the Flowing Cloud Realm, they would have long become prey for wolves. Without Junior Brother's support, they would have been lost; it felt as though everything was falling apart without him around.
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