For Liu Xiaoxiao, perhaps that period of time they spent together was the only time she could be close and carefree with Chu Yang as he is now. During those days, Chu Yang belonged to her alone, staying by her side and showing her gentleness.
Although Chu Yang always displayed a cold, stern face, those days remained the most beautiful memories for Liu Xiaoxiao.
As long as she could stay with this man, it was enough for her! Her desires and thoughts had always been that simple, but achieving it was extremely difficult, harder than climbing to the sky.
Despite the constant worry about being hunted by the demonic sect, their days back then were truly wonderful.
Watching the scenes in the Heavenly Emperor Mirror, the smile on Liu Xiaoxiao's face gradually faded. Her expression grew increasingly serious. She knew that the time for them to part was near, and it wouldn't be long before they were separated by irresistible forces.
When they met again, she saw with her own eyes the man she cherished most kill her father right in front of her.
Although she didn't hate him for it, this incident remained a knot in her heart. She wanted to understand what had happened that led Chu Yang to take such a harsh action against her father. She knew Chu Yang had his reasons, but she wanted to share some of his burdens and understand his plight.
Chu Yang's life was filled with hardships. He lacked someone who truly understood him and could help ease his troubles.
The scene shifted.
Now, Chu Yang and Liu Xiaoxiao stood atop a high peak, with a panoramic view of the endless mountains and rivers below. The stunning scenery was mesmerizing. Beneath the peak lay an endless ocean, with spirit birds flying across the sky, which was a sight that brought peace to the heart.
Chu Yang sat cross-legged on a rock, surrounded by an infinite power of laws surging around and into him. His aura had grown incredibly strong, resembling a boundless abyss that was unfathomable. The faint power of his blood seemed to tremble the endless sky.
Liu Xiaoxiao sat quietly nearby, looking at the man's face with a serene expression and a slight smile on her lips. She felt a great sense of joy. For her, just quietly watching him was enough.
Yet, she remained vigilant, always paying attention to any changes around them. If anything abnormal happened, she would notice it immediately.
Outside the Heavenly Emperor Realm, the gathered cultivators could clearly feel the increasingly powerful laws emanating from the Emperor. They were filled with awe. They had witnessed the Emperor's past, especially in recent times when it seemed he had entered a state of enlightenment, with his aura continuously soaring.
Although his cultivation level still appeared unchanged, indistinguishable from that of a mortal, everyone could see that his aura was no weaker than that of a Great Saint-level powerhouse. This was the reason for their astonishment.
Having such a powerful aura without any apparent cultivation level was indeed strange. It reminded everyone of the time when the Emperor comprehended the human path in the mortal realm, where his accumulated Dao power suddenly erupted, leading to a rapid increase in his cultivation level, allowing him to ascend swiftly.
The Mysterious Path of the Emperor
The cultivation method practiced by the Emperor is so profound that even an Emperor-level powerhouse finds it difficult to comprehend, let alone discern its intricacies.
However, it is certain that this cultivation method is incredibly powerful.
"Is it possible that the Emperor might suddenly attain enlightenment one day, just as he did when cultivating the human path, and become a quasi-emperor, or even an emperor-level powerhouse?"
"Very likely!"
"For any other cultivator, this would be nearly impossible. There is no such precedent in history. But when it comes to the Emperor, nothing is certain. No one can predict the means and abilities he possesses."
The cultivators were deeply intrigued by the Emperor's unique cultivation method and began to speculate.
…
No one knew how much time had passed. Days and nights alternated, stars shifted.
On this day, Chu Yang, who had been sitting cross-legged and comprehending the laws of heaven and earth, opened his eyes.
His eyes sparkled with dazzling golden light.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he saw Liu Xiaoxiao right in front of him.
Looking at her enchanting face, a strange emotion flickered in Chu Yang's eyes but was quickly buried. Instead, his gaze became infinitely cold and indifferent.
He looked at Liu Xiaoxiao and calmly said, "I have now grasped the key to entering the Dao. So, in the upcoming period, I need to go into seclusion."
Liu Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly, looking like a well-behaved kitten. Her eyes were filled with infinite gentleness as she gazed at Chu Yang.
She was used to Chu Yang's indifference and didn't mind it at all.
Patting her seemingly non-existent chest, she assured, "Brother Chu Yang, don't worry about your cultivation. Xiaoxiao will make sure no one disturbs you!"
Chu Yang nodded, looking at Liu Xiaoxiao, he opened his mouth as if wanting to say something but ultimately remained silent.
He closed his eyes again and entered a state of cultivation.
Instantly, an endless power of laws surged from all directions under the sky like a tidal wave.
A terrifyingly dense aura erupted from Chu Yang's body, condensing in the sky, forming an invisible vortex. The countless spiritual energies were drawn into the vortex, continuously flowing into Chu Yang's body.
Chu Yang cultivated day and night, and as time passed, his aura became extremely terrifying.
Another three months passed.
On this day, the sky was a clear blue, with not a cloud in sight. The sun shone brightly, spreading its divine radiance across the earth.
But suddenly, a mutation occurred.
A terrifying black mist spread out, forming a cloud that covered the sky, blocking out the sun.
The once clear sky now seemed like night.
From within the black mist, a dreadful wave of power erupted, as if it wanted to engulf the entire world.
At this moment, the sky lost its light, and the stars seemed to reverse their course.
Faintly, many figures of demon cultivators could be seen within the black mist.
They're back!
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