The formation inside the tomb had finally been broken, meaning that the Taowu bones hidden inside the tomb no longer possessed a protective barrier nor did they have anything to limit their power. Qu Zhiwen and Tang Jiaming, naturally, immediately sensed the location of the bones.
Humans were selfish beings, so even though the cooperation between the two was sincere, Qu Zhiwen doesnât trust Tang Jiaming. Of course, this also applied to how Tang Jiaming felt about Qu Zhiwen.
As soon as both of them sensed the location of the Taowu bones, Qu Zhiwen casted a spell, ready to transfer into the tomb. However, Qu Zhiwen never thought that when he tried to cast the spell, he found that his pulse was empty, and he couldnât use any techniques!
At this moment, how could Qu Zhiwen not understand what was going on? This was a Dream Sealing Technique to seal the Dao of a Heavenly Master for three hours. The thing was that Qu Zhiwen didnât even realize when he was attacked!
Qu Zhiwen glared at Tang Jiaming, who was sneering at him: âTan Jiaming! You have destroyed the bridge after crossing the river <sup>1</sup> !â
âRight back at you.â Tang Jiaming smiled and said to Qu Zhiwen: âDonât we both know how many Taowu bones are left in the tomb? Su Jingmo has incorporated some into Qin Chengâs blood, so itâs quite clear that there wonât be enough to split between us.â
At this time, Tang Jiaming patted Qu Zhiwenâs shoulder. A wolf-cub the size of a baby, but with sharp fangs, appeared on Qu Zhiwenâs shoulder: âLook, this little beast that you have raised is ready to bite me. Qu Zhiwen, you just told me that I destroyed the bridge after crossing the river, but what about you?â
Indeed, as Tang Jiaming said, Qu Zhiwen had always distrusted and guarded against Tang Jiaming, so he let this wolf-cub follow Tang Jiaming. However, this wolf-cub was no ordinary demon, and even the Immortals couldnât see it. When Qu Zhiwen stole the treasures of the three half-Immortals, this little wolf-cub was of great helpâŠ.
Seeing Tang Jiaming pinch the little demon on the head, Qu Zhiwen was shocked: âHow did you find it?!â
âWhatâs the big deal? I have found all the little demons you have raised.â
âThis one is different! Only those with the Heavenly Eye can see it, and thereâs only one person in the world who has this eye!â
âOnly one? You mean youâre the only one in the whole world who has it?â Tang Jiaming laughed. âQu Zhiwen, sometimes youâre a little bit too confident.â
As soon as he said this, Tang Jiaming turned around and ran toward the tomb. In an instant, Tang Jiaming disappeared in front of Qu Zhiwenâs eyes.
Without being able to do spells, Qu Zhiwen didnât dare to take another step forward.
Qu Zhiwen looked up at the top of the mountain. As he felt the pressure of the black ghostly qi, Qu Zhiwen frowned.
The grand formation inside the tomb had been shattered. The fierce ghosts, who had been trapped inside the tomb like caged birds, were released. Naturally, the only thing a caged bird wants to do once itâs released, is to fly up into the sky. Therefore, as soon as the fierce ghosts realized they were free, they rushed out of the tomb like a raging mob.
The sky was filled with scattered ghosts that floated everywhere. But from one moment to another, the ghosts, who had already lost all reason a long time ago, began to laugh and gloomily shout. The sky darkened even more, and the ghosts spread in every direction. Although these ghosts werenât that powerful, the number of them was truly terrifying. Qu Zhiwen, in his current state, didnât dare to approach the mountain, so he decided to retreat.
However, for Qu Zhiwen, these simple fierce ghosts werenât the most terrible thing. After all, it wasnât just these ghosts that were bound by the formation, but Su Jingmo was bound as well!
Qu Zhiwen knew that Su Jingmo hadnât been sleeping for over a thousand years as he said, and he knew that Su Jingmoâs ghostly qi was too heavy. However, Qu Zhiwen never thought it would reach such an extent!
Although the formation in the mountain had been weakened over the years due to erosion, at least, until now, no Immortal had dared to set foot in this place. Still, Su Jingmo was perfectly capable of breaking through the tombâs formation on his ownâŠ.
Humans can become deities after Cultivating for thousands of years. Although it was impossible for Su Jingmo to become a deity even after 1600 years of Cultivation, heâs still a ghost powerful enough to anger the HeavensâŠ..
Ghostly qi overflowed through the skies, like a powerful poison with no antidote. The flowers, plants, and trees withered in an instantâŠ..as if the tranquility of the Heavens was being disturbed. At that moment, lightning flashed in the darkened sky. It seemed as if the Ninghua Village had turned into a purgatory, where not even the slightest trace of Yang qi could be found.
Although Qu Zhiwen had a Taoist heart, the roots of his bones were still those of a mortal. â If a normal living being inhales even a breath of Su Jingmoâs heavy ghostly qi, they will die in an instant. The only exception to this rule is Qin ChengâŠ. â
The area where the formation had broken caused the entire mountain to tremble violently, as if it were about to collapse. Blocks of earth and stone fell from the tunnel. Qin Cheng, who was in a coma for several days, had lost all his remaining strength and was unable to get up at all. Therefore, he couldnât escape being hit by the stones that fell on his body as the tomb collapsed. His entire body felt extremely painful, so he had no other choice than to lean against the wall and try to move towards where Su Jingmo was.
Su Jingmo had already broken through the formation, but before he had time to reabsorb his overflowing ghostly qi, he turned around and walked back into the tunnel. Once there, he grabbed Qin Cheng by the neck, lifted him up, and flew out of the tunnel before it completely collapsed. He left the collapsing mountain behind, and took Qin Cheng to a safe place.
Qin Cheng knew who had saved him, but he was too weak and dizzy to say a word.
After Su Jignmo placed Qin Cheng down, he was ready to leave. Sensing this, Qin Cheng, who was lying on the ground, struggled and raised his hand to grab Su Jingmoâs robe.
âDonâtâŠ.you, donât goâŠ.â Qin Cheng gasped for breath. As he looked at the solemn Su Jingmo above him, a wave of sadness and pain filled Qin Chengâs heart.
ââŠ..â Su Jingmo bowed his head, but didnât bother to look into Qin Chengâs eyes. Su Jingmo simply looked at the hand tugging his robe. For a long time, Su Jingmo didnât speak.
âDidnât you sayâŠ. Su Jingmo, didnât you say that you wouldâŠyou would let me guard the tomb after youâre gone?â Qin Cheng looked at the still silent Su Jingmo.
â Was there something else I didnât understand? â
âYou said it! You said that you wouldnât bother to deceive meâŠ. Su Jingmo!â
ââŠ.Qin Cheng.â Su Jingmo looked at the dark sky and suddenly smiled. âEven if I havenât left the tomb, Iâm afraid my soul would only exist in this world for at least half a month. You always knew that this would happen, but you never spoke about it!â Su Jingmo paused. ââŠ. You speak about me deceiving you, but you have also deceived yourselfâŠ.â
Sensing a familiar presence not far away, Su Jingmo raised his head and looked into the distance. Sure enough, at the top of the collapsing mountain, a man stood there as he floated in the air. Quietly looking at him. Su Jingmo said: âIâm going to meet an old friend. Wait for me here.â Without waiting for Qin Cheng to reply, Su Jingmo pressed a meridian point and made Qin Cheng faint.
However, before Su Jingmo could leave, the man flew over and stood in front of him.
âHuh, I never thought that you, Su Jingmo, would be a man who could love. To the point of leaving the tomb by your own choice.â Su Weiran glanced at the unconscious Qin Cheng behind Su Jingmo, and said: âBesides, I never expected that there would be someone in this world who could have such deep feelings for someone like you. A heartless, unkind man. And itâs even a love that has lasted for over a thousand yearsâŠ.! Originally, I wanted to see how you will fail to live up to his love for you.â
âA thousand years?â
âOh, indeed. This one is quite special, you see. Heâs the reincarnation of the man who offered himself as a blood sacrifice for your tomb back then. Heâs also a member of the Qin family. I was curious about him, so I went to the Underworld to check. But I ended up hearing a lot of interesting things.â
Su Jingmo didnât say anything, he simply motioned for Su Weiran to continue. Su Weiran said: âIâm afraid you donât know, but this person has become a legend in the Underworld. For the past 1600 years, he has reincarnated 12 times. However, in all of his reincarnations, he never married or had children.â
As soon as these words were said, not only Su Jingmo, but also Qu Zhiwen, who was hiding among the bushes not far away, became stunned in astonishment.
âItâs said that he, in all of his reincarnations, has been obsessed with studying history. But whatâs interesting about all this, is that heâs always obsessed with studying, what is more or less, related to the Xu Dynasty. Itâs really strange.â Su Weiran looked at the puzzled Su Jingmo and laughed: âTell me, why do you think heâs doing this?â
â WhyâŠ..? â
â 12 lifetimes, without marrying or having childrenâŠ.. â
â WhyâŠ..? â
â He has clung all of his life and death to the Xu DynastyâŠ.. â
At that moment, Su Jingmo couldnât help but remember what he had said to Qin Cheng once: â You can swear, as much as you want, that you wonât let go of your feelings for me, but this oath is only worth one lifetime. A hundred years at most. However, this vow will disappear once your soul is reincarnated. Can you even guarantee that you will not forget the person to whom you promised this eternal love in your next life? â
â And now, someone has come to tell meâŠ.. â
Su Jingmo closed his eyes and his heart was filled with indescribable joy. He was delighted by the devotion Qin Cheng had for him. However, that joy was also mixed with endless sadness.
â Itâs too late. Way too lateâŠ. â
Su Jingmo couldnât help but look up, throw his head back and laugh out loud. It was as if he was laughing at the mischief of fate. As if he was laughing at the Heavensâ unfairness. âI, Su Jingmo, have been alone for thousands of years. But in that, have I also tortured another person into being alone for his entire lifetimes, for thousands of years?â
After laughing, Su Jingmo looked at the man in front of him: âAll of this, itâs all thanks to âImmortalsâ like you. What do you think, Immortal Lin Zuo?â
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Uuuuooooooh!!!! Qin Chengâs love (obsession) lasted for 12 lifetimes! It took him 12 lifetimes to see Su Jingmo again, and fall in love with him all over again.
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Ko-fi goal for extra chapies~~ (ïŸâăźâ)ïŸ*:ïŸâ§