Xianye

Chapter 455: Life is endless from generation to generation, and the moon on the river looks the same every year

On a moonlit night, the river gurgles, the grass and trees are shrouded in mist, and the sound of water hitting the cliffs is like breaking jade. Standing here, one only feels the vastness of the land and sky, the deep water and heavy fog, and the chilly air stinging the skin. Although the moon above is as round as a mirror, it adds a bit of desolation and loneliness.

At this time, on the river bank, the three magic weapons that Chen Heng had just sacrificed were staring at each other.

Seeing that the Dunjie Shuttle was unhappy, even though Wuqi Qiankunquansu was a fearless person, he couldn't help but feel a little scared and hurriedly defended himself:
"I was nearly hit by that sword and fell into the cow dung pile. How could I not be angry? Besides..."

The Five Qi Universe Circle immediately called out for the Heaven-shaking Movement:

"How could I know that the master would not even try to hide? Master Suo, swear to heaven and earth! I really just wanted to give that Jurchen a good look. If I had known that the master was in this situation, I would not have acted rashly. I would have just laid on the ground and stared at him.

I don't know the inside story, so it's not my fault!"

Escape Plan wanted to say something, but at this moment, Yuelun Mirror saw Wuqi Qiankun Circle winking at him, and after hesitating for a few seconds, he finally spoke up and begged for mercy on his behalf.

"But who is that person?"

After Yuelunjing finished speaking, he ignored the Five Qi Universe Circle and looked curiously at the river bank in the distance. Then he looked away and asked:

"She must be someone famous if she can use such great magical power. But why did the master have to take her sword? Master Suo, what is the hidden story behind this?"

Yuelun Jing has always prided herself on her beauty and places great importance on outward appearance, which may be one of the reasons why Chen Heng was able to win her over back then.

But even so, Wei Lingjiang was rare in terms of beauty among the people she had ever seen in her life. In addition, Chen Heng's attitude today was different from before, which inevitably made Yue Lun Jing curious, and she couldn't help but ask the Escape Shuttle.

“I only gained freedom after leaving the Golden Drum Cave. I’m afraid that the Qinglu Sword is the only one who knows what happened before.” The Escape Shuttle shook his head slightly and evaded the question.

"Qinglu Sword? Is it the broken talisman in the master's purple palace?"

The Five Qi Universe Circle sighed, and lost interest:

"It hasn't even developed any true consciousness yet, how can it remember things and speak? Master Suo is treating me like a fool again."

"Why haven't you?" the Escape Shuttle teased.

Wuqi Qiankunquan raised his eyebrows and became dissatisfied again.

While they were quarreling and arguing here, there was a completely different scene happening on the river bank in the distance.

Chen Heng and Wei Lingjiang faced each other from across the river, and neither of them spoke for a while.

Now is the summer flood season, and the water is more turbulent than ever, as if thousands of horses are galloping from afar, raising dust and shaking the earth, galloping all the way.

Chen Heng took a deep breath, and as he breathed, he felt a thick mist blowing towards him. When the wind and waves were strong, even the clouds in the sky were about to be pulled down by the waves.

He wanted to explain that Wei Wanhua's death was not his intention, that he had no choice at that time, and explained the reasons for the past.

But when he opened his eyes and looked into her eyes, Chen Heng knew he could not defend himself.

The past is gone, and any words now seem pale.

Just like the several stacks of white papers piled on his desk in Changli Island, he always had difficulty grinding ink and putting pen to paper.

At this time, Wei Lingjiang suddenly raised his head and then slightly extended his hand to signal.

Chen Heng heard her voice coming through the fog:

"Brother, are you willing to walk with me?"

After such a long time, her movements did not seem unfamiliar, as if the two of them were still in the Floating Jade Pool, racking their brains to discuss how to get rid of the evil and angry demon.

Time flies, and decades have passed in a flash, but the person in front of me seems to have not changed at all.

Chen Heng smiled with relief as if he had thought of something. After a pause, he just said "OK".

……

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Gelu originally had a total of six major forces to manage all kinds of things and pacify the people.

But with the destruction of Tuanyang and Qifang countries and Tongxushan's escape to the Three Worlds Heaven, there are now only three families left standing on the chessboard to share the profits.

Along the way, the two seemed to have put aside their grudges and returned to the past, each talking about old times and experiences.

Chen Heng talked about Changyingyuan, Donghai, Ganliu Medicine Garden and the Gelu dispute in front of him.

Wei Lingjiang talked about her childhood experiences, how she entered Chi Ming to study Taoism, what she saw and heard during her travels, and the people and events in the sect.

At this time, there was a bright moon in the sky, shining like silver above and below. Looking down at the clouds, it was clear inside and outside, and the sky was vast and blue for thousands of miles.

And in the distance you can see several small towns that seem to be cheering and celebrating, with fireworks gradually rising into the sky, the sounds of strings, pipes, gongs and drums faintly audible, and thousands of doors and windows, the world of red dust.

Although there were many fierce battles in Gelu before, they were only fights between cultivators. Moreover, this place was quite far away from Beiping Mountain and far away from the killing field. After the situation stabilized, it was not disturbed by many disturbances.

Wei Lingjiang originally wanted to go into the city to take a look, but dark clouds gathered and suddenly a heavy rain came, and everyone in the city was busy taking shelter from the rain.

The two of them also descended from the clouds outside the city and landed in a small temple facing the lake.

There is no one living in this temple. Although it seems that someone has recently swept the floor here, traces of moss and a faint green can still be seen on the walls of the two corridors.

If you look down the mountain path not far, you can see a broad lake, with thick shades of flowers and trees on the lakeside... The two of them suddenly fell silent and stayed in this small temple for a long time.

Outside the eaves, the raindrops weave into strings, and further away is the lake shrouded in a thin layer of cold air and the vague shapes of mountains in the white mist.

It's still raining.

No one is in the rain, and no one is not in the rain.

Chen Heng thought that it seemed like a long time ago that he would listen to the rain quietly like this tonight.

He did not regret what he did that day, and he knew clearly that after he slashed at Wei Wanhua with the sword, like many things, things could never go back to the way they were before, and he had no choice about some things.

But everything in front of me is like revisiting an old place.

It was still raining, and still there was fog slowly seeping up onto the embankment from the center of the lake.

He listened to the wind blowing past his shoulders and the rustling of insects in the trees, and sighed that the sword of time was like a sword that could cut through iron like mud. The long summer he spent in Fu Yu Bo under the shade of the elm trees seemed like a lifetime ago to him.

Not far away, Wei Lingjiang, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly turned slightly:

"Junior brother, I want to ask——"

"Yes, I once admired Senior Sister."

As if knowing what Wei Lingjiang had not finished saying, Chen Heng interrupted with a smile:
"Sister?"

Wei Lingjiang nodded gently, and when their eyes met, they smiled at the same time for some reason.

It was not until the rain stopped halfway that the two walked out of the temple side by side.

Wei Lingjiang walked out along the quiet mountain path without stopping. Her sleeves brushed against the green branches soaked with rain, and a few drops of water that were about to fall on the tips of the buds fell silently. Chen Heng just stood outside the hall to see her off and did not follow her.

The two of them moved in perfect harmony, walking and stopping, without another word being spoken.

When Wei Lingjiang reached the foot of the hill, she turned around and said with a serious smile:
"The great way can be sought, and immortals are not born. I only hope that you and I can calm our minds and not lose sight of our true nature... Junior brother, see you at the Danyuan Conference!"

At this moment, her brows were full of heroic spirit, and she shone brightly. She bowed solemnly and said:

"The true teaching of Chi Ming, Wei Ling Jiang!"

Chen Heng looked at the bright and beautiful girl with a smile on her face and bright eyes. She was extremely beautiful. His memory suddenly went back to a long time ago. At that time, they seemed to have greeted each other like this.

Wei Lingjiang, the true disciple of Chi Ming, has never been a self-pitying little woman.

He smiled slightly, and Wei Lingjiang saw that his eyes were clear, like a piece of moon shining on the center of the lake flying into his eyes, and then he raised his sleeves and returned the greeting, his voice equally solemn:

"Yu Chen's true teaching, Chen Heng!"

……

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That night the clouds were like waves, spreading across thousands of miles.

After walking for dozens of miles, Wei Lingjiang suddenly felt something in his heart. He pressed the sword in the air, and soon with a clear sound, Qingzhi's figure came into view.

Qingzhi hung his head, hesitating to move forward, his expression was completely different from before.

Wei Lingjiang knew what she was thinking. He stretched out a hand and put it on Qingzhi's head, shaking his head slightly.

"I have understood all dharmas. They are like illusions, flames, the moon in the water, fire in a stone, and the body in a dream..."

Wei Lingjiang laughed softly.

"Miss?" Qingzhi raised her head.

"At this point, what else can I say?"

Wei Lingjiang looked into the distance, and after a moment of shock, he regained his composure, all his emotions were hidden in his eyes, and he only said:

"Let's go."

at the same time.

After walking down the mountain path, Chen Heng saw the flower trees along the lake covering the ground like a canopy, with scattered shades.

Even at night, it still couldn't conceal the bright and beautiful green color that seemed to flow in the wind.

After the rain stopped, the sound of people's voices gradually came from the small town in the distance.

Arriving at the lakeside, Chen Heng saw his own reflection in the water where tiny willow branches and flower petals were floating. He was silent for a long while, then suddenly smiled, reached out his hand to break off a branch and threw it over, then turned and left.

The moon and human shadows were silently shattered, and fine ripples appeared on the surface of the lake, layer upon layer, rippling into patterns.

A sound of water.

(End of this chapter)