A Night of Desperation

Chapter 362: If 2

"You have put in the effort. However, this young friend, the power within you is not so simple. Apart from the Guanwu Skill of Qingchen Temple, there is another force that is warm and soft yet resilient, which should be the Spirit Light you mentioned. Besides that, there’s also... a kind of inexplicable aura similar to the original Spirit Disaster..." Quan He said softly.

"Senior, your insight is brilliant!" Yu Hong quickly bowed his head respectfully and said, "Indeed, Junior has taken an unknown potion before, and since then, I’ve had a hint of Spirit Disaster aura. Someone told Junior that possessing such an aura, if I do not practice Daoist Skills, I will certainly encounter great disasters in the future. Hence, after experiencing many things, I sought out mentors everywhere. But the other Taoist sects refused me for various reasons, and only Qingchen Temple was willing to give me a chance." Yu Hong fabricated a half-true, half-false story.

His story was nodded along to continuously by Yu Hen who was standing beside him.

But the truth was exactly so, as most of the Nine Sects originally did not accept someone like Yu Hong who took up the path halfway through. Only Qingchen Temple was willing to broaden its gates and give outsiders a chance.

"So, the purpose of your visit is simply to try and see if the Spirit Light Secret Skill can heal my wounds?" Quan He asked back.

"Of course, this is the main purpose. If Senior Quan He can return to a state of full health and cultivation, and emerge from seclusion at full strength, it would definitely be a strong stimulant for the current situation of the Daoist Sects!" Yu Hong replied quickly.

"No one does not wish to be rejuvenated, to return to their former… I can see the situation outside, but I am powerless to change it…" Quan He sighed.

"Senior may as well give it a try, and there is also a slight hope with the Spirit Light Secret Skill. But there are some side effects, which Junior needs to clarify in advance for Senior to prevent any misunderstanding." Yu Hong immediately explained the side effect that the integrated Spirit Light could not be extracted.

Once extracted, it would lead to damage to one’s life force and instant death.

"Since you have been able to find this place, you must have some confidence. Since this is the case, what does an old timer like me, already on the brink of death, have to fear. Come on, don’t be afraid. If it doesn’t work, it’s just leaving a bit earlier."

Although she had tried countless methods over the years, none of them were able to forestall the approaching end that was near at hand.

But... this time, from the moment Yu Hong walked in the door, she felt a trace of abnormality.

Spirit Disaster, Black Disaster, and some special warm power, all mixed together…

This young man holds no small secret.

Perhaps, there is a glimmer of hope....

"Don’t worry, Senior, there will be no such harm. At most, the Spirit Light will be ineffective; it has no harm in itself." Yu Hong quickly explained.

"Then what’s there to worry about?" Quan He smiled. "How may I assist you?"

"Please accept it, and do not resist or guard against it," Yu Hong said, feeling relieved. He had just secretly glanced at a multi-purpose meter; this old relic of a senior had a Spiritual Value of over four hundred thousand in strength, which was terrifying. This was the first time he had felt such a frightening oppressive aura, similar to that of high-risk creatures of the Black Disaster, in a human being.

This also gave him a great expectation for Quan He’s recovery.

Such a terrifying magician expert, who still has such spiritual strength even in her old age, if she were to return to her prime…

It was almost unthinkable.

"Come on. Don’t worry," Quan He saw his anticipation and there was a hint of the same expectation in her voice.

Whoosh.

In an instant, a soft silver light lit up in the palm of Yu Hong’s hand.

He stretched out his hand and flicked lightly.

The silver light transformed into a thread of silk, snaking through the gap of the observation window, and like something alive, softly flew to Quan He’s side.

It paused.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, the silver light thread drilled into Quan He’s palm, disappearing in an instant like snow melting into water.

"This power… how marvelous!!" Quan He’s shocked voice immediately resonated in both of their minds.

But soon, she had no time to marvel anymore.

The thread of Spirit Light that had merged in quickly turned into countless silver threads, spreading throughout her already aged body.

Organs, muscles, bones, skin, every single part was forcibly penetrated by the silver threads.

In the next second.

The Spirit Light threads actually began to forcibly absorb her already scant life vitality, then reshaping themselves into various bodily tissues, replacing the previously withered and injured tissues, and thus forcibly propping up this body that should have decayed long ago.

This process was extremely complex and vast.

Because the body was too decayed and old, Yu Hong transformed all the Spirit Light into body strengthening and recovery without the ability to make Quan He rapidly recover in a short period of time.

"It’s working!" The delighted voice of Quan He echoed in their minds, "But it’s slow. My body is on the verge of death, and the Spirit Light is struggling and tugging against death himself. It keeps replacing my damaged body parts, but because there are so many parts to replace, the recovery is slow... But even though it’s slow, I can tell it’s indeed very helpful!"

"Congratulations, Senior!!" Yu Hen, hearing this, was overjoyed and quickly bowed his hands in salute.

Just like him, Yu Hong also showed a happy expression.

"However, Senior might still need to wait some time. The repair of the Spirit Light is indeed effective, but it will need at least a few days to complete the recovery."

"I never would have thought… at this age, I’d still have the chance to go out again…" Quan He sighed, "Tell me, what do you need my help with?"

At her age, she was naturally very clear that there is no such thing as a free lunch, and these two kind people in front of her would not help her, an old immortal, recover her body for no reason at all.

Upon hearing her words, Yu Hong immediately straightened his expression, stepped forward, and deeply bowed.

"For the tranquility of the world, for the peace of the world, please, Senior, for the sake of the clear skies and numerous beings, come forth to suppress the calamities and eliminate the evil spirits!"

"Other than this, Junior has no other intentions!"

His words were resolute and his expression determined.

"You…!!" Feeling Yu Hong’s utterly steadfast Spiritual Fluctuation, Quan He’s previous assumptions fell through almost entirely at this moment.

She originally thought the other party would harbor various personal desires, hoping to utilize her power to achieve them, but at this moment...

Facing such determined eyes, such pure will.

Quan He was deeply moved...

Not only him, but Yu Hen, who was beside him, also felt goosebumps all over his body after hearing these words.

He hadn’t expected Yu Hong’s resentment towards the Spirit Disaster and the Black Disaster to be so immense.

This passion, even he was moved at this moment.

"You... good child!" Quan He didn’t know how to describe his feelings at this time.

But without any doubt, the sight of Yu Hong before him, with his unwavering expression and eyes, uncontrollably brought back memories of some hard-to-settle friends of long ago.

They were the same, with the determination to burn purely for their ideals and will.

"Senior, the hardships and difficulties we’ll face on this road will definitely exceed your imagination. I’m not exaggerating, so if we encounter obstacles along the way, please be absolutely determined and cut down anyone who dares to hinder us."

Yu Hong continued.

"Those who try to unleash disasters, indifferent to the lives of others, must not be given the slightest chance to struggle. We must eradicate them complete!"

These words were full of murderous intent, carrying an indescribable determination, making Quan He and Yu Hen involuntarily feel a chill in their hearts.

It was hard for them to imagine what kind of ordeal had led the young Yu Hong before them to possess such a strong intent to kill.

"I understand..." Quan He sighed. "If everything is as you say, I will help you!"

"Three days." Yu Hong’s eyes revealed a hint of relief, "In about three days, the Spirit Light should be able to completely heal your life force, allowing you to get up and move freely. The Spirit Light is now forcibly reconstructing your body as a replacement, so there may be some exaggerated changes, please don’t be alarmed."

"I’m old; I’ve seen everything, you have nothing to worry about." Quan He said with a smile.

"Alright, you guys go ahead, I need to get some good sleep... My body is starting to itch and hurt, it seems the reconstruction and repair are intensifying, it’s too uncomfortable to stay awake like this."

"Yes!"

"Junior takes his leave."

Yu Hen and Yu Hong quickly bowed in response.

After they left the underground healing hall, the two looked at each other and couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"Master Uncle! Next, please lead the way to the other seniors’ locations!" Yu Hong bowed and said.

"Good! Our power will become stronger than ever before! When the time comes, let the Seven Evil Alliance, let the Buddhist Sect, all kneel down!" Yu Hen waved his old hand, a sense of bold spirit that had been missing for so long rising within him.

He felt like he was doing something that could change the world, change everything.

It seemed like he was creating history, creating a vast new organization! He was walking on an unprecedented historical path.

"Maybe, many years later, someone will remember an old man with lowly Daoist Skills like me, for the little contribution made towards the stability of the world...." Yu Hen couldn’t help but sigh.

"They will." Yu Hong said seriously. "If someone forgets, I’ll make them remember."

"Really?" Yu Hen smiled. "That’s good..."

He clenched his fist, took a deep breath, and closed his eyes.

As if on the Daoist Sect history books many years later, he saw a trace of himself, no matter how insignificant.

At this moment, the smile on his face was unprecedentedly solemn and sincere.

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To the east of Yasong, in Jinghai City.

Buzz!

A black heavy motorcycle with dazzling white light, like a sharp arrow, pierced through the grey-black mist in front of it.

The highway was deserted, with no people or vehicles.

On both sides, there were barren black-green mountains, rolling silently and lifelessly.

In this entire world, it seemed the only sound was that of the motorcycle’s engine.

The rider on the bike was hunched over, wearing a helmet, and his tight, black racing suit outlined his strong physique.

He had a slender sword blade wrapped with numerous bandages on his back.

"Hey, Ku Chan, where are you now?"

The rider heard a slightly distorted inquiry through his earpiece.

"I’ve already arrived at Jinghai, and in about forty minutes, I can return to Zihe Palace." The rider quickly replied. "How’s the situation at home?"

"It’s bad!" the voice from the earpiece answered, "The grey mist is too thick, it has completely enveloped the Taoist Palace surroundings, we’ve sent many teams in, used drones, all useless!"

"What about the Technique? Have we figured out what it is yet!?" Ku Chan asked with a cold tone.

"What we can investigate so far is just the remnants of the Seven Evils’ Ghost Bell’s Daoist traces on the outer edge. Her Nine Lives and Nine Deaths Rebirth Technique can temporarily seal the Spirit Disaster Black Disaster passage and forcefully transfer it. Therefore, apart from the original two Black Disaster portals at Zihe Palace, there are two additional Spirit Disaster portals that she’s transferred over. The Yin Qi Sky Pillar has now evolved into the Yin Qi Spiritual Domain, entering the second phase!"