Bang!
The hood shattered.
A weathered and gaunt face appeared before Chen Tianliang.
Chen Tianliang, who was about to deal a fatal blow, suddenly froze, staring blankly at the face.
He had considered many possible identities of this attacker—perhaps it was one of his own enemies, or an adversary of the Chen Family—it was all possible.
But he never thought it would be this old friend who weighed heavily in his heart.
"Why..." Chen Tianliang's voice was heavy.
"Hahaha, Chen Tianliang, you ask me why?"
Master Kuimu's face was pale, but he laughed aloud as if he had heard an amusing joke, his laughter full of pleasure.
In the next moment.
Master Kuimu's laughter abruptly ceased, turning into fierce venom: "Years ago, at the battle of Fengyang Lake, our Kuiyun Temple suffered an attack from the Demon Sect and its demon faction. Clearly, we could have stayed put and waited for aid from the Holy Lands, but it was you—insisting on going your own way—that caused all one hundred forty-two of our sect to perish!"
"Chen Tianliang, let me be frank with you, all these years I've never stopped hating you. Every day, I wish to skin you, pull out your tendons, and feast on your flesh!"
As he spoke, Master Kuimu burst into laughter again.
"Hahaha, the victor becomes king, and the loser a villain! Chen Tianliang, I've imagined today's scene countless times; do as you wish, whether killing or chopping!"
"But once I'm dead, your son must surely have perished too!"
"Your heart... it must be in pain, right?"
"Worth it! I've deemed it worth it! Hahaha!"
Chen Tianliang heard his words and fell silent, only speaking with a complex expression after a long pause:
"Did you ever think that perhaps there was no rescue at all?"
Master Kuimu froze upon hearing this, then like a cat whose tail was stepped on, his face twisted as he roared hysterically:
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!!
Back then, we once brewed wine and discussed the Dao with that Elder from the Purple Cloud Sacred Lands. He promised me that if we encountered danger, he would come to our aid! Yes, he even gave me a Communication Talisman; as long as I crushed it, he would bring people to rescue us!
That day you were there too, you saw it! Chen Tianliang, you're saying this deliberately, trying to absolve yourself of your wrongdoings, aren't you?"
Chen Tianliang looked at the completely crazed Master Kuimu, shook his head, and said no more.
"You overestimate others and underestimate yourself."
Bang!!!
Chen Tianliang's right hand shook.
Master Kuimu instantly turned into a mist of blood, drifting in the void.
The Infinite Blood Realm gradually dissipated, vanishing into the void.
In the cold and desolate night sky, Chen Tianliang stood alone, suddenly feeling that the world was somewhat uninteresting.
In the eyes of the outside world, he committed all sorts of evil and was the demon known as Third Master Chen!
He acknowledged that he had committed many misdeeds.
But he asked himself, he had always been true to his friends, sincere and loyal.
However.
Master Kuimu, this old friend who weighed heavily in his heart, yearned constantly to kill him!
"How ironic, how much of a failure..." Chen Tianliang bowed his head, chuckling in self-mockery.
In the next moment.
Poof!
Chen Tianliang's reversed illness could no longer be contained, and he vomited a mouthful of blood.
His entire body fell from the void, landing heavily on the ground.
A piercing pain like thousands of silver needles stabbed him, but Chen Tianliang did not care and staggered towards the city.
"Wife... son..."
"Wait for me."
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From the flying eaves of a pavilion.
Mo Qingyue retracted her gaze and took a deep breath.
"One is the king of the legendary Frozen Plateau, yet willingly endures a curse to hide his name within the Chen Family, living as a virtuous wife and mother."
"One possesses unmatched combat prowess, mastering the power of realm; despite having a loyal heart, he bears the name of evil, constantly joking before his wife and child."
"And another... tut-tut, such tender age yet the strength has reached at least the Treasure Body Second Layer, with exceptional talent in Mental Telekinesis, unprecedented in the world, something I've never encountered before, even I cannot see through it."
"This family truly knows how to act, none are simple."
Mo Qingyue murmured, somewhat amazed and emotional.
At this moment, she felt an unprecedented and intense curiosity towards this family of three, especially Chen Zhixing.
"No matter what, could it be that... I've struck gold?"
Mo Qingyue chuckled.
Having originally planned to rest for a few days at the Chen Family before leaving, her thoughts changed quietly at this moment.
Immediately.
Her figure gradually faded, disappearing into the vast night sky.
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"Wife... son..."
As Chen Tianliang wearily arrived in the city and saw Yingy Shuangshuang and Chen Zhixing unharmed.
He only had time to squeeze out a smile before falling into a deep sleep.
"Tianliang!!"
Yingy Shuangshuang, at some point, returned to normal appearance, albeit still cold all over.
She was suddenly anxious and hurriedly helped Chen Tianliang up.
Swoosh swoosh!
At that moment.
Two escaping lights with long tail flames tore through the heavens from afar!
The lights landed, then gradually dispersed, transforming into the figures of Chen Daoyan and Chen Tianchen.
"Third Brother!"
Chen Tianchen was initially stunned at the scene, then instantly let out a loud roar.
"Who did this?!!"
Chen Tianchen roared in anger, his face seething with fury.
His gaze, like electricity, quickly scanned the surroundings.
Chen Daoyan's face was similarly grave. To dare cause trouble right under the Chen Family's nose was indeed bold.
In the next moment.
Chen Daoyan took a deep breath, understanding that now was not the time to pursue this.
"Stop shouting for now."
Chen Daoyan glanced sidelong at the boisterous Chen Tianchen, then bent down and gently placed a hand on Chen Tianliang's forehead.
A stream of gentle, misty energy flowed from Chen Daoyan's palm into Chen Tianliang's body.
"The reversed illness is severe."
Chen Daoyan furrowed his brow, then said deeply, "I use True Essence to protect Tianliang's meridian, let's discuss everything back home."
"By the way, are you two alright?" Chen Daoyan then looked at Yingy Shuangshuang and Chen Zhixing.
"We... are doing okay." Yingy Shuangshuang nodded.
"Good."
Chen Daoyan's heart slightly relaxed; others may not know but he knew Chen Zhixing carried the future of the Chen Family, absolutely could not have anything happen.
After speaking, Chen Daoyan swept his big sleeve, enveloping the few and preparing to leave.
"You leave first, I'll carry my brother home..."
Chen Tianchen shook his head, then looked at the fallen Chen Tianliang, gently reached out and carried him on his back.
"You..." Chen Daoyan furrowed his brow, wanted to say something but thought better of it.
The group left swiftly.
Chen Tianchen gently carried Chen Tianliang on his back, walking step by step towards Ziwei Mountain.
Just like years ago, when he was beaten half to death outside for causing trouble.
It was Chen Tianliang who stood up for him, carrying him back home.
"Third Brother, come, let's go home."
"Hold on, you haven't repaid what you owe me yet."
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