I tried to kill the heroines of destiny, but they ended up chasing after me.

"Noisy!"

Huang Quan ignored Gu Yin's words, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and his spiritual power quickly began to circulate throughout his body. However, he did not realize that his spiritual power was also involuntarily flowing through his body.

They all seemed to be operating together according to the control method left by the spiritual consciousness, until they finally merged together and transformed into a slave seal, which, guided by Huang Quan, was imprinted on Gu Yin's brow.

……

The Wuxuan Forest is located directly east of the Tianxuan Earth Realm. It contains numerous dense forests and countless strange beasts. No one has been able to accurately determine its extent yet, but some powerful cultivators have divided it into three layers.

The first layer is the outer layer, which connects to human cities. There are basically no dangers here, only some low-level alien beasts.

The second level is the middle level, where Huang Quan and Zhu Yongyue fought. The danger here also lies in the strange beasts, but they are not low-level strange beasts, but strange beasts with strength comparable to those above the Nirvana Realm.

The reason why Huang Quan and Zhu Yongyue did not encounter such strange beasts before was because Zhu Yongyue's aura was too strong, which made those strange beasts dare not show themselves.

The third layer is the inner layer. The area where the four villages are located has a natural barrier that prevents cultivators above the Nirvana Realm from entering.

However, despite its dangers, it also has some uses.

Because as long as they don't venture into that unknown dead zone, ordinary hunters can make a living by hunting in the outer areas, while the inner areas can be used by disciples and clansmen of families and sects to train themselves. Therefore, although the Wuxuan Forest is a dangerous place, it is also a place to live.

On this day, the weather was clear and cloudless, with only a few wisps of mist that had not yet been exposed to the sunlight, adding to the eeriness and mystery of the place.

Most of the surrounding trees are very old; if you were to cut them open to examine their growth rings, you would find that they are difficult to count. This isn't because there are too many rings, but because the rings have become blurred over time, making them impossible to determine.

This place is a link between the middle and inner perimeters. A thin figure is walking forward cautiously, leaving marks on the trees as if to guide the way.

Not long after, he chose a secluded spot, and after confirming that the surroundings were safe, he sat cross-legged and rested. Then, a slightly helpless bitter smile slowly appeared on his face.

This Wuxuan Forest is indeed as dangerous as Gu Yin's memories described! I had barely left Xiyu when I encountered the Xuan Tian Tiger, a high-level beast comparable to a Nirvana Realm cultivator at the peak. If my cultivation hadn't recovered to five or six levels, I probably wouldn't have been able to move an inch…

"Fortunately, according to my memory, if we go a little further ahead, we should reach the central area... Once we get there, our safety should be somewhat guaranteed..." Without a doubt, he was Huang Quan.

As Huang Quan rested, he couldn't help but look up at the sky. In addition to the azure sky, some images seemed to flash through his eyes.

Finally, these images froze and slowly faded away.

Huang Quan then got up and continued walking forward, but as he walked, a sigh gradually escaped from his mouth.

"I need a year to strengthen my abilities..."

three days ago.

Just as Huang Quan subdued Gu Yin, the ancient Yuan Divine Tree in the dark space gently opened its eyes.

After a moment, it sighed softly, as if transmitting its thoughts to the Yellow Springs: "Your opportunity has ended. I believe you have already gained a certain understanding of the spiritual path..."

"Now I'm keeping my promise and sending you out to finish your business, but a year from now, you must return to Xiyu... I hope that by then... you will be able to protect Xiyu..."

Chapter 190 There's a Small Town

There is a small town, with a gate at its entrance.

A tall, thin man and a short, stout man, dressed as soldiers, were chatting and laughing.

However, upon closer inspection, one can discover that they are actually two gatekeeper disciples of the Demon Extermination Sect, but for some reason, they have appeared here.

"You're smart enough to have escaped the Demon Extermination Sect beforehand. Otherwise, we might have all been dragged into it..." The tall, thin man recalled the calamity of the Demon Extermination Sect and felt a surge of relief. At this moment, he looked at the short, fat man beside him and felt a touch of admiration.

"Alright! Alright! Don't look at me like that... I can't stand you... I just think it would be strange if nothing happened between the two sides, right? I'm just trying to avoid trouble!" the short, fat man said casually.

“But…” The tall, thin man frowned slightly, as if he had some doubts.

"Are you trying to say why I chose to work in this place again...?" The short, fat man glanced at the tall, thin man, revealing his lazy demeanor once more.

"Haha...you found out." The tall, thin man laughed, but the smile seemed a little stiff the moment it met the short, fat man's. However, it quickly became natural. To him, it was not surprising that the man in front of him was so clever as to discover the problem in his mind.

"Don't overthink it. I just feel that the Imperial Demon Domain has changed its master and there may be some major changes, so I thought of going to this nearby Heavenly Profound Realm to avoid the storm."

Upon hearing this, the tall, thin man's eyes lit up: "Oh! I see... Haha... You're so clever..."

"You understand?" The short, stout man looked incredulous.

"no!"

At that moment, the short, stout man froze, then immediately looked up to the sky and sighed, "Alas! Stupid!"

"You...you shouldn't do this..." The tall, thin man became anxious when he saw the short, fat man's helpless expression.

"Sigh! What I mean is, it's safer here than in the Imperial Demon Realm... Understand?" The short, stout man suppressed his anger, finally revealing a hint of helplessness as he continued to explain.

But just as the tall, thin man was about to speak again, a slightly clearer voice rang in their ears.

"Excuse me, what procedures do I need to go through to enter this town?"

Both of them were startled upon hearing the voice.

However, the short, stout man was clearly much quicker to react than the tall, thin man. In just a moment, he came to his senses and began to sized up the person who had spoken.

He was a young man dressed in a gray robe. Although his appearance was ordinary, his eyes were exceptionally bright. However, after the short and stout man carefully observed the young man, he suddenly felt a faint sense of familiarity, as if he had seen this person somewhere before.

"What's your name?" the short, stout man asked, raising an eyebrow.

The man's expression remained unchanged. After a slight pause, he replied softly, "Huang... Fugui."

“Huang Fugui? Tsk tsk! What a nice name! But…” Just as the short, fat man was about to say something, his gaze unconsciously met Huang Quan’s eyes. Upon seeing those eyes, his heart tightened suddenly, and a terrifying feeling filled his heart.

He stopped speaking, but he was also clever, so after a quick glance, he came to his senses. He didn't show any of his inner thoughts, but simply softened his tone and continued to ask, "Young man, what brings you to town... Hehe... Just routine business, otherwise I'll lose my job."

The man smiled, not taking it to heart: "I just got lost and stumbled upon this place by chance, hoping to find lodging here... As you probably know, the forest is extremely dangerous after dusk."

"Haha! That's true... Alright, brother, you can go in by paying a copper coin." At this moment, the tall, thin man suddenly interjected, actually stating the rules for entering the town.

But he didn't notice that the short, stout man next to him suddenly turned grim the moment he said those words.

Without a doubt, this Huang Fugui is Huang Quan.

When he first came to this small town, there was no gatekeeper, but now there is, so in order to avoid trouble as much as possible, he chose to go forward and ask.

"Oh?" Huang Quan murmured in disbelief, as if he had considered it. But soon after, he took out a copper coin and handed it to the tall, thin man. Then, without hesitation, he stepped into the town without lingering at all.

Huang Quan could tell that something must have happened in this town over the years.

Just take a stroll, wander around, and look around.

At this moment, seeing Huang Quan walk away, the tall, thin man looked at the copper coin in his hand, confirmed it was genuine, and then placed it in the designated spot.

But at that moment, a strong sense of anger instantly rose from someone standing next to the tall, thin man.

"My God! You're so stupid..." The short, fat man was furious and immediately pointed at the tall, thin man, cursing loudly.

The tall, thin man froze, his mind seemingly blank, when he saw the short, stout man suddenly become angry. He could only ask instinctively, "What...what's wrong?"

"Ah! God! Kill me!" the short, stout man roared again in an instant. "Look at that man, he got lost in the forest, but when he got here, his clothes weren't dirty at all. Don't you find that strange?"

"Strange? Why is it strange?"

"Are you stupid?! There are so many wild beasts in the forest, some of them quite powerful. The nearest town is hundreds or even thousands of miles away. Even flying would be dangerous along that distance. Yet this person is here unharmed. There's only one possibility: he's a master whose cultivation is at least at the peak of the Breaking Army Realm..."

"If we ask him for the money now, and he gets angry, we're finished! Do you understand?!" The short, fat man suddenly erupted like a volcano that had been holding back for a long time, shocking the tall, thin man.

"Then...then...why didn't you say so earlier? And...and...I didn't know in the first place...besides...I was just doing it as a routine matter!" After hearing this, the tall and thin man seemed to understand the seriousness of the matter, but in the end, his appearance seemed to be wronged, and he muttered in a low voice.

boom!

Upon seeing this, the short, stout man's head throbbed, and in an instant, he froze again!

……

As for Huang Quan, he seemed harmless, but as soon as he entered the town, he immediately attracted the attention of some people. However, he did not care too much, or rather, he did not need to care.

He knew this place was far from peaceful; murder, robbery, and treasure hunting were bound to occur in the shadows. However, he believed in the principle of "I will not offend others unless they offend me," so as long as those people didn't cause him trouble, he wouldn't provoke them.

We walked slowly, without rushing or getting impatient.

The town had few streets, and the shops still had those quirky names. While some people paid attention to him, most were indifferent. So, he soon arrived safely at a place.

This is a restaurant, a restaurant called the First Restaurant.

Chapter 191 An Accidental Encounter with a Disciple of the Heavenly Demon Sect

He simply paid some money, chose a superior room, and then rested with a slight sigh.

"I wonder... how is Hu Li?" Huang Quan wondered to himself as he looked out the window at the bustling crowd outside.

Gradually, the sky darkened, and dusk lost its last glimmer of light.

Unlike its former tranquility, this small town is now incredibly lively at night. In fact, many shops here are only open at night, such as the brothels that were built at some unknown time, and the large town casino that appeared at some unknown time...

At this moment, a young man strolled onto the bustling street. His eyes were filled with the lively atmosphere around him, and his mind was clear. He seemed to be enjoying this feeling.

"It's been a long time since I've felt this peaceful. Since leaving the Heavenly Demon Sect, I haven't seemed to have stopped... constantly cultivating, constantly navigating danger..."

The young man's gaze fell on a vendor selling candied hawthorns, and a hint of weariness suddenly appeared on his face. However, this weariness was not physical, but mental.

"And my fate... came a little too fast..."

"Hey bro, want a skewer? It's really sweet... Lots of young martial artists and cultivators have patronized my stall. Look... there aren't many left." The vendor, seeing Huang Quan staring intently at his candied hawthorns, immediately beamed with delight and said to him.

Huang Quan didn't speak, but felt a little emotional. In the end, he nodded.

The vendor smiled and handed a string of candied hawthorns to Huang Quan.

Two copper coins.

"Hmm!" Huang Quan responded softly, and without hesitation, took out a gold coin and handed it to the vendor.

But the vendor didn't immediately take the copper coin; instead, he looked troubled and said, "Brother, I run a small business here, and these gold coins..."

"The rest... are for you."

The vendor was stunned. By the time he realized what was happening, Huang Quan had already walked away... leaving only Huang Quan's smile and a gold coin on the table.

Huang Quan held the string of candied hawthorns, but didn't eat them. Instead, he looked at them and then put them into his spatial bottle.

But his steps kept moving forward.

Memories, amidst mountains and rivers, always carry a touch of melancholy.

Forgetting, in the dim light, who waits and wanders aimlessly?

Hopefully, yesterday, today, the future, and tomorrow will all come.

A few fleeting moments, a somber night, the wind and rain reflecting on my heart.