"Rustle rustle... The
broom gently brushes across the ground, carrying away leaf by leaf. No matter how tenacious the tree's vitality is, no matter how many years it can live and its roots remain unchanged, the leaves keep changing.
Where leaves grow, leaves fall—a cycle of endless cycles, and perhaps this is also an interpretation of life.
Outside, evil spirits howled and the sounds of battle shook the sky, but the old man ignored them, focusing solely on sweeping the floor, as if even if the sky fell, it wouldn't stop him from sweeping.
"Sir..."
Bai Letian arrived, standing respectfully beside the old sweeper.
"What's wrong?" What problems have you encountered? The old man lowered his head and continued sweeping the floor, speaking very casually.
"Long Chen has returned. He hid his own experiences." Bai Letian said with a somewhat serious expression.
"And then?" The old sweeper asked.
"The Lingxiao Divine Sword sensed an uneasy aura from Long Chen." Bai Letian said.
"Oh?"
The old sweeper was finally moved, stopping what he was doing. In his cloudy eyes, a strange look flickered:
"An aura that can make the Lingxiao Divine Sword uneasy—only divine artifacts from the Chaos Era, in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, possess such power.
Lingxiao Divine Sword—did it say that that uneasy aura came from which direction? "
No, that thing isn't on Long Chen, but he did have been contaminated by its aura, so the Lingxiao Divine Sword can't be determined."
Now that Long Chen is getting stronger and stronger, I'm afraid ..." A trace of worry appeared on Bai Letian's face.
"Are you afraid Long Chen is a double-edged sword—with powerful enemies on the outside and demons within. Are you afraid he'll go down the wrong path?" The old sweeper asked.
Bai Letian nodded. This time, Long Chen had returned, and his entire aura had completely changed, like a sealed Demon Lord slowly breaking through the seal and revealing his sharpness.
"Don't worry unnecessarily. Long Chen is a Nine Star successor, different from others. He is an anomaly among them—a defiant of heaven and a breakthrough.
Whether becoming an immortal or a demon, this deadlock of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths requires extraordinary means to break through, only then will there be a slim chance of survival. No matter what method is used, it doesn't matter.
Don't doubt those you employ, don't employ those you doubt. You're getting more and more timid. This can't go on. If it really doesn't work, wait until Zhan Hall ascends to the Realm King, then you can step down and make way for someone better. The old sweeper shook his head, picked up the broom, and continued sweeping.
"Sir, how can this be? This kid is too reckless... Bai Letian was startled. He knew this son too well—he was just a barrel. If he got a head and didn't care about anything, how could he trust him with the academy?
"Heh, just joking, don't take it seriously." The old sweeper chuckled.
Bai Letian rolled his eyes. He had known the old sweeper for so many years, and he was always serious about it. Suddenly making such a joke was hard for Bai Letian to accept.
"You know? Back when I was chatting with Long Chen, he said something that really moved me. The old sweeper put down his broom and sat cross-legged on the ground.
Bai Letian hurriedly sat down and said, "What did he say?" The
old sweeper shook his head and said, "That sentence wasn't what he said, but it was once told by his adoptive father: 'Pig bows forward, chickens dig backward, chicks don't pee—each has its own way.' "
That's ..." Bai Letian was stunned. He thought it was some profound words, but seeing the old sweeper's serious expression, he didn't seem to be joking.
The old sweeper laughed and said, "Actually, many great wisdom principles are contained in some vulgar words."
In fact, mortals live in a fleeting hundred years, but the truths they realize, if you think carefully, are truly astonishing.
Outsiders spend their days practicing the Heavenly Dao, comprehending mysteries, practicing spells, and refining divine powers. They have long lifespans and can fly through the sky and escape the earth. In the eyes of mortals, we are omniscient and omnipotent.
But what about the reality? How much do we really understand about the Heavenly Dao? "
..." Bai Letian was instantly at a loss for answer.
Even at his level, he could not provide a precise definition of the Heavenly Dao. As for cultivation, he advanced on the shoulders of giants; all cultivation paths were created by the sages, who simply walked with their eyes closed.
"Therefore, every living being has its own unique way of life, which is the way of survival given by the Heavenly Dao.
Everyone has the same way of living. Long Chen has his own unique way of survival, and his way of survival is one of a kind.
The path he took was to defy fate and defy fate. Something destined for him to come to our Lingxiao Academy was destined.
So, don't think about helping him, and don't treat him like a child. You have to ask about everything and let him be. "
Yes,"
Bai Letian replied respectfully. Seeing the old sweeper pick up the broom, he bowed and disappeared.
Just as Bai Letian disappeared, the shadow of a long sword silently appeared before the old man.
The old man looked at the sword shadow before him and said, "From now on, don't let Letian know about such things. That is the aura of a divine artifact passed down from the Chaos Era. If Letian learns too much and gets caught up in karma, if his life isn't tough enough, he will die." The
shadow of the long sword trembled slightly, as if nodding.
The old man looked at the sword shadow, as if some kind of communication was taking place between them. After a moment, his eyes narrowed slightly: "
It carries the aura of the underworld, so it must be it. The divine artifacts of the chaotic era have all appeared, proving that the great era of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths has arrived. Various monster-level beings are about to make their appearance. I wonder if my old bones can still suppress them."
The old man shook his head slightly, lowered his head, and continued sweeping the floor.
...
"Whoosh!"
The teleportation array lit up. Long Chen stepped out, and countless people cried out in surprise. Before Long Chen could see the situation clearly, a fragrant breeze swept in, her arms full of soft jade. Bai Shishi threw herself into Long Chen's arms, hugging him tightly and choking out:
"I knew it, you bastard, you won't die."
Long Chen was stunned, the disciples around the teleportation array were also stunned, Bai Zhantang was stunned too, and only Bai Shishi's mother and Bai Xiaole's mother exchanged a knowing glance and smiled knowingly.
Only then did Long Chen notice that countless powerful figures were on high alert in the square. Bai Shishi holding him like this made him feel a bit strange himself.
Bai Shishi seemed to realize what was happening too. Her pretty face instantly flushed as red as an apple. She punched Long Chen hard, covered her face, and ran away as if she were flying.
"Boss"
Bai Shishi left, and Bai Xiaole, Qin Feng, Qi Yu, Xu Zixiong, and others gathered around, their faces full of excitement.
Last time Long Chen disappeared into the passage, their hearts had been on edge. Now that Long Chen had appeared, theyShouting excitedly.
"Boss, you've already advanced to Divine Lord?" Qin Feng exclaimed in shock. Long Chen had actually advanced to the Divine Lord Realm before they did.
"No way, boss, how did you advance ahead of me? We're still waiting for you to cross the tribulation together. Bai Xiaole said with a disappointed expression.
They had long been able to break through to the Divine Lord realm, but to gain greater benefits during the tribulation, they wanted to cross it together with Long Chen.
"Don't be afraid. Gather everyone, and I'll lead you through the tribulation." Long Chen waved his hand grandly, speaking with heroic spirit.
"Rumble rumble...
At that moment, the Seventh Branch's grand formation erupted with a thunderous explosion.