Embers of Sword

Chapter 716: War
The two embraced amidst the swirling snow.

After a while.

Jiang Miaoyin gradually calmed down and said in a hoarse voice, "Senior brother... I owe you a life this time."

"Don't say that."

Xie Xuanyi shook his head and said softly, "Spiritual travel puts a great burden on the soul sea. Are you alright now? Have your memories become disordered?"

"It is a bit chaotic."

Jiang Miaoyin gave a wry smile and rubbed her temples.

One great calamity after another, one cycle after another.

Her divine sea was almost breached.

Do you remember that final cycle of reincarnation?

Xie Xuanyi spoke calmly.

"Rong Miaoyin, think about it..."

Jiang Miaoyin tried hard to recall, and asked haltingly, "Senior brother, are you referring to the incident in Yusang City? The three saints appeared, and a mysterious person showed up to help..."

"What happens next?"

"Later... my senior brother took me to Beihai..."

"And then?"

"And then..."

Jiang Miaoyin looked at Xie Xuanyi with some confusion.

Just as she had guessed, after falling into the North Sea and wandering in spirit, the [Longevity Pool] took away Jiang Miaoyin's physical body, and this memory was erased.

Xie Xuanyi cautiously reminded him, "What about the wedding?"

"A grand wedding???"

Upon hearing this, two blushes immediately appeared on Jiang Miaoyin's cheeks.

She stared blankly at the person in front of her, feeling both ashamed and resentful. She wondered how this could have happened, and how she could have no recollection of it at all.

"...It seems he really doesn't remember."

Xie Xuanyi reacted calmly and said softly, "After the battle of Yusang City, there will be another cycle. Rather than a 'mental tribulation,' it is more like a 'spiritual journey.'"

He slowly recounted what had happened in his dream world.

at first.

Jiang Miaoyin still had a blush on her face and was somewhat shy.

Listen to what comes after.

Jiang Miaoyin's expression turned strange.

She had initially thought it was a romantic love story… The beginning of the story did meet her expectations, but the ending was truly terrifying. Xie Xuanyi chased "herself" for three thousand miles, from the Great Sui Sword Palace to Qingzhou, and then from Qingzhou to the North Sea.

"Look, this is the culprit."

Swish.

Xie Xuanyi summoned the soul of the [Longevity Pool]. The tall woman was curled up in the wind and snow, having lost all ability to resist. As long as Xie Xuanyi used his divine power, he could awaken her from her slumber.

"There's actually such a thing..."

Jiang Miaoyin couldn't help but smile bitterly, her heart filled with regret: "I finally had a chance to travel in spirit form, and after five whole years, I wasted it all because of the paper doll technique..."

Say it.

She looked at Chi Wu, a hint of coldness in her eyes.

A spiritual journey is an opportunity that all cultivators in the world dream of.

Xie Xuanyi has comprehended the "Way of Life" to perfection and has also mastered the "Soul Devouring Scroll".

But these past five years.

Jiang Miaoyin, however, has become a walking corpse.

Because of the usurpation of her position by "Chi Wu", she was unable to even hatch the "embryo of the Great Dao". If it weren't for the interference of the [Longevity Pool], she would already be a peak cultivator of the Yang God Realm by the end of this divine journey, without having to wait for the transformation of the Dao intent.

"Senior brother, what do you plan to do with this person?"

Jiang Miaoyin asked in a low voice.

"Keep it."

Xie Xuanyi said, "She is going to die, but before she dies... she still has a lot of value."

[Longevity Pool] is Lu Yuzhen's trusted henchman. She must possess crucial information about the Paper Doll Path within her divine sea!

"She was born from a magical artifact and is completely devoted to Lu Yu... I'm afraid we won't be able to get anything out of her..."

Jiang Miaoyin said with some worry: "Keeping it in our hands may lead to endless troubles in the future."

Lu Yuzhen could use supernatural powers to cross the River of Destiny for the sake of the [Longevity Pool]. Now that Xie Xuanyi has it with him, it will surely attract the Paper Doll Path to make another move.

"Don't worry about interrogating me for information."

Xie Xuanyi looked at Chi Wu with a calm expression.

He knew, of course, that given Chi Wu's temperament, he would rather die than betray the Dao Master.

However, there are some things that are beyond her control—

The Soul Devouring Scroll has an extremely strong suppressive power over soul cultivators. What I need to do is not only subdue it, but also refine it!

Since the treasure has taken human form, the Divine Sea is as solid as a rock.

Then he used the Soul Devouring Scroll to gradually wear away its spiritual consciousness.

"As for 'future troubles'..."

Xie Xuanyi paused for a moment, then said, "Even without the [Longevity Pool], the Paper Doll Path will still target me. Lu Yuzhen won't let things rest; a battle between us is inevitable. With this card, I won't be so passive."

The paper elf was as slippery as an eel, and its form was usually invisible.

The Pool of Immortality is a trump card that forces it to reveal itself.

"Alright, alright."

Jiang Miaoyin sighed softly.

She had only vaguely heard about the Paper Doll Sect before she went into seclusion, and she never imagined that this small "Southern Border Evil Sect" would develop to such an extent. According to her senior brother, Lu Yuzhen's schemes have already involved two worlds, not only Da Chu and Da Li, but also the Demon Kingdom!

This guy surnamed Lu wants to stir up trouble and create karma for himself!
Such ambitions must not be allowed to succeed!
Jiang Miaoyin's expression suddenly changed, and she said urgently, "Senior brother... quickly check the message!"

After Xie Xuanyi woke up, he had not yet checked the message in his waist pouch.

At this moment, his divine sense swept out, and he realized that something was wrong.

He had only been in seclusion for half a year, yet messages had already arrived from the Lotus Token, the Ruyi Token, and numerous other communication tokens. Even the young master of the One Blade Sect in the Great Li Dynasty had sent him a message using his token!
The messages they sent were remarkably consistent.

The Great Wall in the northern border of Da Chu was hit by an extremely fierce demon tide. The holy lands of the demon kingdom joined forces and launched a surprise attack southward.

Nearly a century has passed.

The second "Southward Campaign" has broken out again!
Meanwhile, the Li Kingdom was also under attack from the Demon Kingdom. However, the message from the young master of the One Blade Sect would arrive more than ten days later. He asked if he was alright, which meant he had learned that Xie Xuanyi had not appeared at the front line of the Chu Kingdom.

"Walk."

Xie Xuanyi's expression changed, and he took Jiang Miaoyin and left the Ice Soul Cave.

……

……

From the Thirty-Three Heavenly Caves, a wisp of sword energy soared into the sky.

Outside Jade Screen Peak, the air was thick with the scent of snow.

Xie Xuanyi led Jiang Miaoyin across the void and arrived directly at the back mountain of Jin'ao Peak. However, the small pavilion was empty, and the Master of Laws was not at the back mountain.

Fortunately.

There is one more person here.

"You little brat, you're finally awake?"

Ci Jing sat alone in the small pavilion, leaning against the railing, drinking silently.

The Great Eagle Sword Palace must always have a Yang God to guard the mountain.

In previous years, this person was in charge of the law, and could only be in charge of the law.

But after the great battle with Renshou Palace... the law master released Cijing from his control, and now even put this great demon in charge of the important task of guarding the mountain!
This trust is hard to come by.

If Ci Jing harbors evil intentions, he could destroy the entire gate of the Sword Palace in no time!

"Senior, where is Attorney Zhang?"

Xie Xuanyi quickly stepped forward.

"They've gone to fight!"

After finishing the last sip of his wine, Ci Jing threw the gourd away, stood up abruptly, and said irritably, "The Heavenly Phoenix Palace and the Great Ape Mountain have joined forces to take it down. The north is quite lively... Damn it, leaving me here to guard the gate, you've come at the perfect time to take over for me!"

(End of this chapter)