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Yi Huawei extended two fingers, seemingly slowly, but in fact, it was faster than the eye could perceive.

With his right index and middle fingers, he precisely and gently pinched the tip of Shi Feixuan's Color Void Sword, which contained unparalleled sword energy!
The sharp sword aura that was powerful enough to pierce through metal and stone was instantly frozen as if it had hit an invisible barrier with this gentle clamping motion! All the sword energy, killing intent, and overwhelming momentum vanished into nothingness in an instant!

At the same time, he casually flicked his left sleeve forward, the movement elegant and graceful, without a trace of worldly malice, yet it brushed precisely at the point where Wanwan's Heavenly Demon Double Slashes intersected as she charged forward with all her might.

"Buzz!"

A gentle yet powerful energy, as majestic as a mountain and as vast as the deep sea, suddenly erupted!
Wanwan felt not a fierce counterforce from the twin swords, but an irresistible, overwhelming, and supple pushing force, as if she were sinking into an endless pile of cotton, or being gently pushed away by the power of the entire ocean. She cried out in surprise and was involuntarily thrown backward, taking seven or eight steps before regaining her balance. Her wrists, gripping the Heavenly Demon Twin Swords, trembled slightly, and her beautiful eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.

Shi Feixuan's sensations were even clearer. Her sword strike, imbued with all her strength, vanished the moment it pierced her opponent's finger, as if a clay ox had entered the sea—all its force was dissolved without a trace. Not only that, but a warm and gentle current flowed upstream along the sword, instantly calming her blood and internal energy, which had been agitated by the fierce battle. This gave her a warm and comfortable feeling, rendering her utterly powerless to resist.

She was horrified and was about to draw her sword to change her move when she heard a calm and gentle voice:

"The moonlight is just right, why bother with fighting and killing? It's such a spoilsport."

Shi Feixuan was startled by the voice, feeling that it sounded somewhat familiar. She stared intently at the person who had suddenly entered the fray.

Under the moonlight, the man, dressed in a blue robe, stood tall and straight, hands clasped behind his back, his posture so relaxed as if he were merely passing by. His face was exceptionally handsome, with features as if sculpted by a knife, and his eyes, deep as the starry sky, were looking at her with a faint smile. That smile was gentle, yet it possessed an extraordinary air of dominance and control over the world.

When Shi Feixuan saw the person's face clearly, her tense heartstrings suddenly relaxed, and she subconsciously lowered the tip of her sword, blurting out, "Sir?"

Seeing Yi Huawei suddenly appear and break up the battle in such an unbelievable way, they were surprised and uncertain, but they subconsciously lowered their guard.

Meanwhile, on the other side, after the initial shock, Wanwan blinked her beautiful eyes in disbelief when she saw the profile of the man in the blue robe. Then, a bright and delightful smile instantly bloomed on her pretty face.

"Ah! It's the Alliance Leader!"

Wanwan's voice was filled with undisguised surprise, even carrying a hint of coquettishness: "Why did you come? Did you come specifically to see Wan'er?"

The moonlight, like water, flowed quietly, diluting some of the tense atmosphere of the fierce battle that had just taken place.

Yi Huawei released his fingers from the tip of the Colorless Sword, stood with his hands behind his back, and his gaze shifted between Shi Feixuan and Wanwan:

"The moonlight is bright, and the mountains and rivers are peaceful. Why do you two meet here, armed and ready?"

The voice was calm, devoid of any emotion, yet it naturally possessed a calming power.

Wanwan took the lead, her toes barely touching the ground as she gracefully fluttered to Yi Huawei's side, like a butterfly dancing in the night, seemingly without any hesitation in getting close to him. She raised her stunningly beautiful face, pouted her full, rosy lips, and, with an expression of utter injustice, spoke in a soft, seductive voice, her tone alluring, pointing at Shi Feixuan and saying sweetly:

"Alliance Leader, you must stand up for Wan'er! This Fairy Shi is so self-righteous and unreasonable! She's been chasing after us all the way, shouting and threatening to kill us, insisting that our Yin Gui Sect is some kind of heretical sect that's wreaking havoc on the martial world. But we've already obeyed our master's orders, joined the Heavenly Dao Alliance, and strictly abided by the alliance rules! Isn't she even disrespecting you, Alliance Leader?"

As she spoke, her expressive eyes blinked rapidly at Yi Huawei a few times.

Wanwan, under orders from her master, infiltrated Sichuan to reunite the old forces of Yizhou. This was a confidential matter, and naturally, she couldn't reveal it openly to Shi Feixuan. However, on her way there, she happened to recognize Shi Feixuan's whereabouts. Faced with this once-in-a-lifetime opponent, she couldn't resist testing her skills, partly to gauge the depth of this successor of Cihang Jingzhai, and partly to disrupt her plans. Unexpectedly, both were proud and equally skilled, and once they clashed, they couldn't easily give up. They fought and chased each other, battling all the way from near Luoyang to the border of Sichuan and Shaanxi, their several exchanges ending in a draw.

Upon hearing this, Shi Feixuan's delicate brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, but she did not utter a word in defense. She slowly sheathed the Sekong Sword, which emitted a clear, ringing sound. Then, she straightened her robes, slightly disheveled from the fierce battle, and facing Yi Huawei, solemnly performed a Taoist bow, her posture elegant and composed.
"Sir, how have you been? Fei Xuan has no intention of provoking us. It's just that the righteous and the demonic paths are clearly distinct, and when we encounter each other, a fight is inevitable. This is Fei Xuan's duty, and it has nothing to do with you, sir."

Although she maintained her stance in her words, her attitude towards Yi Huawei was clearly respectful and showed no hostility whatsoever.

Yi Huawei naturally understood Wanwan's implication and Shi Feixuan's insistence. His gaze remained calm, and he did not judge who was right or wrong. He nodded slightly and said, "Past grievances cannot be summed up in a few words. However, war is not the only way to solve problems. This place is close to Sichuan, a place where all sorts of people mingle. Both of you are outstanding individuals. If we were to fight to the death here, it would only cause pain to our loved ones and pleasure to our enemies. This is not the way of a wise person."

Shi Feixuan remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement. Wanwan pouted, but being close to Yi Huawei, she obediently did not refute.

Yi Huawei turned to Shi Feixuan and asked, "Where does Fairy Shi intend to go on this trip?"

After a moment's thought, Shi Feixuan did not hide anything and frankly said, "Feixuan is on the orders of my sect to go to Chengdu."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Yi Huawei smiled slightly and extended an invitation: "What a coincidence, I also intend to go to Chengdu to handle some worldly affairs. The road to Shu is difficult and the future is uncertain. If you, Fairy Master, do not mind, why not travel together? It would be good for us to look after each other."

Before Shi Feixuan could respond, Wanwan, who was standing next to her, objected.

"Alliance Leader!"

Wanwan immediately grabbed Yi Huawei's sleeve and shook it gently, her voice sweet and coquettish: "Why did you invite her but not me? Wan'er wants to go to Chengdu with you! It's a long and arduous journey, how can you manage without someone to take care of you? Besides, in this desolate wilderness, can you bear to let Wan'er travel alone? What if we encounter some ignorant bad people, or... or get chased and beaten again, what will we do then~"

As she spoke, she gazed at Yi Huawei with her large, alluring eyes, her red lips slightly pouting, looking so pitiful that it could melt the hearts of ninety-nine percent of men in the world.

Shi Feixuan watched Wanwan's behavior, a hint of disdain flashing in her cold eyes, yet she remained silent. She knew perfectly well that with this unfathomable, nameless man by her side, Wanwan would never dare to act rashly again. Traveling with him, however, might allow her to gain a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Dao Alliance and this figure capable of influencing the world's格局 (geju, a concept encompassing overall situation, overall character, and overall situation). Yi Huawei looked down at Wanwan, who was tugging at his sleeve and acting spoiled, then at Shi Feixuan, who stood as still as a lotus flower, and couldn't help but smile.

This journey along the Shu Road will certainly not be lonely.

…………

The night was as dark as ink, and stars hung low over the plains.

Yi Huawei, Wanwan, and Shi Feixuan stood side by side atop a small hill.

Against the backdrop of a star-studded night sky, the massive silhouette of the Daba Mountains resembles the slumbering spine of an ancient giant, silently stretching across the vast plains and utterly blocking the way. That endless black shadow exudes an awe-inspiring primal aura, as if it has existed since the beginning of time, an insurmountable barrier for mortals.

A night breeze blew from the mountains, carrying the freshness of the forest and the chill of the deep valley, fluttering the three people's clothes.

Yi Huawei stood in the center, his blue robe fluttering slightly, gazing calmly at the dark barrier. Two distinct yet equally elegant and ethereal fragrances drifted onto the breeze and reached his nose.

From the left wafts the faint, ethereal fragrance of Shi Feixuan, like plum blossoms blooming after a snowfall, or a pure lotus in a deep valley, capable of cleansing the heart and refreshing the mind. From the right lingers the alluring, sweet yet not cloying scent of Wanwan, like the udumbara blooming in the dark, carrying a hint of ambiguity and mystery, stirring the most primal ripples in one's heart.

These two distinct fragrances of femininity would likely have stirred the heart and made it difficult for an ordinary man to control himself. However, Yi Huawei, having experienced the ups and downs of several worlds and seen countless beauties, had tempered his will to be as clear and transparent as ancient ice, unmoved by external things. He simply breathed calmly, his gaze still fixed intently on the distant mountains.

Wanwan stood barefoot, gracefully positioned slightly behind and to the right of Yi Huawei. Moonlight bathed her jade-like ankles, giving them an alluring sheen. She tilted her head, glancing at Yi Huawei's handsome profile, then at the aloof and ethereal Shi Feixuan on her left. Suddenly, she let out a soft sigh, her voice languid and sweet:
"Sigh, this mountain looks so high and far away, my feet are aching from walking so much~ Alliance Leader, why don't you have some mercy and fly over with Wan'er?"

Her words were half true and half false; she was being coquettish, but there was also a hint of wanting to test Yi Huawei's true intentions.

Shi Feixuan stood quietly on the left, her expression unchanged upon hearing this, but her clear eyes flickered slightly in the moonlight, as if she also had a hint of barely perceptible curiosity about how Yi Huawei would respond.

Yi Huawei's lips curved slightly. He didn't turn around, his voice carrying a faint smile: "The difficulty of the Shu Road lies in its danger, but also in its charm. Every step reveals a new scene, all the work of nature. If we rush past, wouldn't we miss its true meaning? Let's go. In the end, the road is made step by step."

Having said that, he took the lead and leisurely walked down the mountain. His pace remained unhurried, yet he cleverly accommodated the speed of the two women behind him, ensuring they didn't feel strained to keep up, nor was he too slow to cause them anxiety.

Wanwan pouted, seemingly disappointed, yet also as if she had expected it. She followed lightly with her delicate, jade-like feet, the crisp sound of her anklets carrying a hint of grievance. Shi Feixuan remained silent, keeping her distance and quietly following behind.

The following day, as the morning sun dispelled the mountain mist, the three of them officially stepped onto the treacherous mountain path of the Daba Mountains.

The true difficulty of the Shu Road is now fully revealed. Many so-called "roads" are nothing more than narrow plank roads carved into sheer cliffs, barely wide enough for one person to pass at a time. Below lies a bottomless, mist-shrouded valley, the rushing river roaring like thunder. Beside you are slippery, icy cliffs, with water seeping from cracks in the rocks and small waterfalls cascading overhead, requiring careful maneuvering.

The mountain wind was biting, making people's clothes flutter loudly, as if they might be swept into the abyss at any moment.

Yi Huwei remained calm and composed, walking steadily as if on flat ground. Occasionally, there were rotten or damaged sections of the plank road, which he would either leap over lightly or casually pat down, causing pebbles to roll down and fill the dangerous spots, his movements as light as a feather.

Wanwan's Heavenly Demon Movement Technique was unpredictable and elusive, making her even more adept in this environment. She often seemed weightless as she floated across the plank road, sometimes even deliberately performing dangerous maneuvers in perilous spots, such as dangling her jade-like feet or bending her slender waist backward, causing Shi Feixuan, who was covering their retreat, to furrow her brow slightly, while Wanwan let out a triumphant, bell-like laugh. However, her gaze would always drift, seemingly unnoticed, towards the figure in green robes ahead.

Shi Feixuan moved with steady steps and long, even breathing. Her Colorless Sword occasionally flashed from its sheath, sometimes deflecting falling rubble, sometimes embedding itself in the rock face to stabilize herself, her posture always maintaining its unique elegance and composure. The "Bird Crossing Technique" of Cihang Jingzhai proved extremely useful in this perilous situation, allowing her to shift and dodge within a limited space, skillfully avoiding all dangers. However, a hint of disdain would flash in her cold gaze when it swept over the ever-restless demoness ahead.

Although the two no longer fought, their secret rivalry never ceased. They competed in agility, endurance, reaction to danger, and even in who could attract the attention of the person ahead—though Yi Huawei never seemed to favor either side.

In this way, they traversed mountains and valleys, and crossed streams and ravines.

Yi Huawei would sometimes point out the peculiar geology of a place, and sometimes name and describe the habits of a rare plant, as if he were truly sightseeing. Wanwan would sometimes ask questions in a sweet voice, and sometimes deliberately say some ridiculous things to amuse. Shi Feixuan was mostly silent, only occasionally interjecting with a cool and detached remark, which often hit the nail on the head.

A day passed quietly in this atmosphere of both danger and subtlety.

As the setting sun once again painted the sky golden red, the three finally passed through the last treacherous pass.

Suddenly, everything becomes clear!
The rugged mountains suddenly leveled out, giving way to a vast and fertile plain. Fields were crisscrossed by paths and irrigation ditches, and golden rice paddies rippled like waves in the evening breeze. In the distance, wisps of smoke rose from village chimneys, and the sounds of chickens and dogs could be heard. The moist, fertile air was a stark contrast to the crisp, cold air of the mountains.

We've finally arrived at the Chengdu Plain, known as the "Land of Abundance."

The three stood at the pass, gazing at this rich land known as the "Land of Abundance".

Wanwan let out a long sigh of relief, patted her ample chest, and said in a sweet voice, "Finally out! This road was no walker!"

Despite this, her pretty face didn't show much fatigue; on the contrary, it looked rosy and alluring from the exercise.

Shi Feixuan stood quietly, the evening breeze ruffling a few strands of her hair, her clear eyes gazing at this peaceful land.

Yi Huawei's gaze swept across the plain, finally settling on the silhouette of the massive city faintly visible in the twilight in the distance. He smiled slightly and said softly:
"Let's go, Chengdu is now in sight." (End of Chapter)