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The Legend of the Immortals Prequel: Wilderness Journey
Although the members of the demonic sect were extremely angry, pursuing them in the dark was too dangerous, so they ultimately resentfully gave up and turned back to rescue their injured companions.
On top of the Sand Wall, a slender figure dressed in black stood alone. The wind, carrying a hint of blood from the desert, brushed past her, and the last rays of the setting sun fell upon her.
Her black clothing fluttered gently, and through the veil that covered her face, her bright and clear eyes, tinged with a hint of confusion, stared blankly at the boundary between light and darkness. She watched as five people fled, focusing on one among them—the one-armed man in white.
He strode away without looking back even once. Even as the lingering sunlight wrapped around him like a gentle hand wanting to hold him for just a moment longer, he showed no sign of wavering.
With one step forward, he led his fellow disciples into the darkness.
Never to be seen again!
That graceful figure in white.
That captivatingly handsome smile.
As the sun set, darkness surged forth, engulfing the entire Barbaric Desert and burying the lonely figure of the Black-Clad Woman in an endless night of solitude.
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Life on Azure Cloud Mountain was peaceful and comfortable. Even after experiencing the incredibly fierce Righteous and Demonic War, under the leadership of Dao Xuan, who now held the position of sect leader, matters were handled clearly, meticulously, and fairly. The Azure Cloud Sect quickly entered an unprecedented state of vitality after the war.
It is hard to imagine how quickly the wounds left by such a large-scale bloodbath could be alleviated and erased. After Dao Xuan took charge of the sect, it seemed that everyone found their purpose. The Azure Cloud Sect burst forth with energy that had not been seen in many years. The sadness and pain were swiftly forgotten, replaced by joy, enthusiasm, and an omnipresent confidence.
The Azure Cloud Sect will definitely become better and stronger.
At that time, almost everyone had such thoughts and feelings, including some highly respected elders in the Azure Cloud Sect. If there were still reservations or doubts about Dao Xuan taking over as the sect leader back then, by now, nearly everyone had been convinced by Dao Xuan's formidable abilities.
In the Azure Cloud Sect, nearly all the elders supported Dao Xuan, and all the young disciples admired him. Many had already come to regard Dao Xuan as the true leader and sect master of their faction; what was lacking was merely a formal ceremony for Chengzi Zhenren to pass on the leadership.
The twin prodigies of Qingyun were indeed rare talents in the world. If back then, Dao Xuan and Ten Thousand Swords in One had been equally matched, with Ten Thousand Swords in One slightly ahead, now in the Azure Cloud Sect, Dao Xuan's influence had greatly surpassed that of Ten Thousand Swords in One.
After all, following the Righteous and Demonic War, Dao Xuan took on the responsibility of leading the sect during a critical time, managing the vast Azure Cloud Sect with order and prosperity. In contrast, Ten Thousand Swords in One soon retreated into seclusion for reasons unknown and had not been seen for a long time within the Azure Cloud Sect.
It was under these circumstances that on a bright spring day, when Dao Xuan suddenly announced in Tongfeng Yuqing Hall that this year's Azure Cloud Sect Seven Veins Martial Arts Conference was about to be held, there was an uproar throughout the sect. Countless young disciples dreamed of making a name for themselves at that bustling venue. In an instant, the Seven Veins Martial Arts Conference captured everyone's attention.
So much so that no one even noticed that according to tradition, this decision should have been announced personally by Zhangmen Zhenren Chengzi. For most current Qingyun Sect members, Dao Xuan had already become the master of Azure Cloud Sect; Chengzi Zhenren's presence had become so faint that no one paid attention to it.
Correspondingly, within the Azure Cloud Sect, aside from a few who knew the inside story, no one noticed that a battered five-person team quietly returned to Azure Cloud Mountain.
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It was now spring.
Gentle and bright sunlight fell upon the towering Tongfeng. In a secluded courtyard behind Yuqing Hall stood several ancient trees. A soft breeze blew through, causing the lush green leaves to sway gently. In the tranquil shadows of the trees danced a refreshing and enticing fragrance that seemed to intoxicate anyone who inhaled it as it wafted through the courtyard and into the windows, brushing against Ten Thousand Swords in One's face.
He was still peacefully asleep; his handsome face bore striking eyebrows that remained proud and upright as if no amount of suffering could diminish his sharpness and pride. His complexion was slightly pale, but his expression was gentle and serene. Perhaps in this world, only on Tongfeng could he find his soul's final refuge—a place where he could truly sleep soundly.
Footsteps sounded as Dao Xuan in his robe slowly walked in.
Tree Shadow In the swaying shadows, sunlight danced like playful dots, flickering across Dao Xuan's face as he walked by. The spring breeze caressed the air, which was a clear blue.
The sound of the door opening made Ten Thousand Swords in One, who was lying on the bed, stir slightly. He then opened his eyes and saw Dao Xuan walking in, revealing a faint smile as he sat up and nodded, saying, "Senior Brother, you’re here."
Dao Xuan smiled and said, "Yes, how are you feeling today? Are you better?"
Ten Thousand Swords in One laughed heartily, raised his hand to stretch a bit, then got out of bed and walked a few steps, saying with a smile, "I’m almost fully recovered."
Dao Xuan nodded with some relief, but then his gaze fell on Ten Thousand Swords in One's empty left sleeve. His expression dimmed slightly, a hint of pain crossing his face as he couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
Ten Thousand Swords in One clearly noticed Dao Xuan's expression and smiled gently, saying, "Senior Brother need not worry. It’s just an arm. Compared to the gains from this wilderness journey, this little loss is hardly worth mentioning."
"Ah..." Dao Xuan forced a smile and had Ten Thousand Swords in One sit at the table in the room before taking a seat across from him. He said, "While that may be true, losing an arm will always hinder your future cultivation. We need to find a way to address this."
However, Ten Thousand Swords in One seemed unconcerned and smiled, saying, "Senior Brother need not worry too much; I can handle this myself. If cultivation is only about looking back and forth with hesitation, how can one advance courageously? Let’s not bring this up again in the future."
Dao Xuan was moved and said, "Junior Brother, I didn’t expect your resolve to be so strong. I truly fall short compared to you."
(Wilderness Journey is nearing its end. It’s somewhat regrettable that it never reached the top of the dual recommendation lists on Qidian. Perhaps that’s a bit disappointing! Regardless, as we enter a new week, I hope that friends reading this book can help by casting a couple of recommendation votes on Qidian? I wonder if that’s possible? Thank you!)
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