Devour: Can you also draw entries from clone projection worlds?

It was raining heavily the day Li Qiushui arrived.

You stand in front of the main hall of Lingjiu Palace, looking at that white figure in the rain.

She wore a white dress, her hair was loose over her shoulders, and her face was stunningly beautiful, but her eyes were cold.

She exuded a sharp killing intent, like a demon emerging from hell.

Li Qiushui.

The Heavenly Child Granny stood behind you, her face pale and her body trembling slightly.

She has lost most of her martial arts skills, and now she can't even beat an ordinary martial arts master.

"Senior sister, it's been a long time." Li Qiushui's voice was soft, but it was exceptionally clear in the sound of rain.

Tianshan Child Granny did not answer, but just looked at her coldly.

"You've been hiding from me for so many years, and today I've finally found you." Li Qiushui walked up the steps one by one, splashing rainwater with each step. "Today is your death day."

You took a step forward, blocking Tianshan Tonglao's path.

"Who are you?" Li Qiushui looked at you, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"Me?! I am who I am."

"Is that so?" Li Qiushui sneered.

"Li Qiushui." You ignored her sarcasm. "If you've come here to cause trouble for Granny Tong, you've come to the wrong place."

Li Qiushui narrowed her eyes, looked at you, her gaze lingering on you for a long time, and then her expression changed.

She sensed the inner strength within you—profound, pure, and unfathomable; the amount even surpassed that of her at her peak.

"You..." Her voice trembled slightly.

You didn't give her a chance to speak; you made your move.

With your Lingbo Weibu fully activated, your body shot towards Li Qiushui like a bolt of lightning. Li Qiushui instinctively retreated, but your speed was too fast; she had no time to dodge.

You slap her shoulder, activating the Northern Darkness Divine Art, and Li Qiushui's internal energy surged into your body like a flood bursting its banks.

Li Qiushui screamed, her body jolted violently, and she slapped your chest with her palm.

You didn't dodge. The Vajra Indestructible Body Technique made your body as hard as iron. Li Qiushui's palm strike only made you stagger.

You place your palm on Li Qiushui's shoulder, and activate the Northern Darkness Divine Art at full power. Li Qiushui's internal energy continuously flows into your body, and the Northern Darkness Returning to the Sea assimilates it at an astonishing speed, transforming it into pure Northern Darkness internal energy.

Li Qiushui's face grew paler and paler, her body weaker and weaker, and her strength to resist dwindled.

Standing on the steps, Tianshan Tonglao watched this scene with shock in her eyes.

She didn't expect you to be this strong. Li Qiushui was a top expert in her prime, but she was powerless against you.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Li Qiushui's internal energy was completely drained.

You withdraw your hand and take a step back.

Li Qiushui's body collapsed on the steps like a lump of mud, raindrops hitting her face and streaming down her cheeks.

Her eyes were still open, but her gaze was unfocused, and there was a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth.

"Qiushui!" Tianshan Tonglao called out, her voice tinged with a hint of reluctance.

You glanced at Tianshan Tonglao, then at Li Qiushui, who was lying paralyzed on the ground.

"Master, she's not dead yet," you said. "Her internal energy is gone, but she's still alive. You decide what to do with her."

Tianshan Tonglao walked over and squatted down in front of Li Qiushui.

She looked at the face she had fought with for decades, the face that had once filled her with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

At this moment, his face was pale, haggard, and aged, lacking its former charm.

"Senior sister..." Li Qiushui's voice was so weak it was like a mosquito's hum, "Just kill me."

The Heavenly Child Granny remained silent for a long time before shaking her head.

I won't kill you.

Li Qiushui was stunned for a moment.

"Our feud ends here." Tianshan Tonglao stood up, her back to her. "Go. Go far away, and never let me see you again."

Li Qiushui struggled to stand up, but her body was too weak to do so.

You walk over and reach out to help her up.

Li Qiushui glanced at you, her eyes filled with something indescribable—neither gratitude nor hatred, but a complex emotion that even she herself couldn't explain.

"What...what's your name?" she asked.

"Wei Wen".

"Wei Wen..." Li Qiushui repeated the name, then gave a wry smile, "I'll remember you."

She staggered down the mountain, her figure gradually disappearing into the rain. [Other reasons?]

The Heavenly Child Granny stood on the steps, watching her back, and remained motionless for a long time.

The rain was still falling, soaking her red dress completely.

Her shoulders were trembling slightly, whether from the cold or from crying, you didn't know. You went over, took off your cloak, and draped it over her shoulders.

"Master, let's go inside. It's cold outside."

The Heavenly Child Granny didn't speak, but simply lowered her head, letting you help her into the main hall.

After Li Qiushui left, Tianshan Tonglao's health deteriorated day by day.

Her rejuvenation technique has entered its most critical stage. She has lost all her martial arts skills and her body is as weak as an ordinary old man.

You channel Beiming internal energy into her every day to help nourish her meridians and slow down aging. But this only treats the symptoms, not the root cause; her bodily functions are irreversibly declining.

"Don't waste your inner strength." One day, the Heavenly Child Granny suddenly said, "I know my own body; I can't hold on much longer."

You didn't say anything, you just continued to channel your internal energy into her.

"Boy," Tianshan Child Granny looked at you, "you have to promise me one thing."

"Master said."

"The Free and Unfettered Sect cannot end in my hands." Tianshan Tonglao's voice was weak, but her tone was firm. "Although you are not a disciple of the Free and Unfettered Sect, you have learned its martial arts and inherited its legacy. From today onwards, you are the leader of the Free and Unfettered Sect."

You knelt down and kowtowed three times: "Disciple Wei Wen accepts the position of sect leader."

The Heavenly Child Granny smiled, a radiant smile like a blooming red flower.

"Okay, okay, okay." She said "okay" three times, then reached out and took a jade pendant from her neck, handing it to you. "This is the token of the leader of the Free and Unfettered Sect. Take it."

You take the jade pendant. It's warm and smooth like jade. No, it was originally made of jade. It's a token passed down from generation to generation of leaders of the Xiaoyao Sect. It's warm, as if it still has body heat.

The Heavenly Child Granny closed her eyes, and her breathing gradually calmed down.

You sat beside her all night without closing your eyes. The next morning, the Heavenly Child Granny woke up. Her complexion was a little better than the day before, but you know that it was just a temporary respite before death.

"Kid," she said, "come here."

Upon hearing this, you went over.

"I've done many wrong things in my life. I've killed people, shed blood, and let many people down." Her voice was soft, as if she were talking to herself. "But there's one thing I did right."

"What is it?"

"I will accept you as my disciple."

"You can go now," said the Heavenly Child Granny. "Let me be alone for a while."

You stood up, glanced at her, and then turned and walked out of the room.

You stand at the door, not far away. After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a very soft but very long sigh comes from inside the room, and then everything falls silent.

You push open the door and walk in. Tianshan Tonglao is lying on the bed, her eyes closed, her face peaceful, and a slight smile on her lips.

She passed away peacefully, without pain.

The disciples of Lingjiu Palace were crying loudly. You stood outside the crowd and watched as Tianshan Tonglao's body was placed into the stone coffin. You didn't feel much sadness.

You recall the words of the sweeping monk: "Buddha is not a savior, but a guide. The path is there; whether you walk it or not is your own business."

The Heavenly Child Granny has completed her journey, but yours is still long, no matter which world you are in.