Desolate Devouring Art

Chapter 674 - Departure

The two sat quietly in the cabin, watching the scenery rush past the window.

"Sect Master, why don't you send Wuxie to the Heavenly Nether Battlefield? Something dire must have occurred for the young lady to be in such danger," Elder He suggested after a brief moment of contemplation.

"But on what grounds?" Mu Tianli sighed, rubbing his temples. "This is a personal matter. Liu Wuxie has every right to refuse. The Heavenly Nether Battlefield is undoubtedly dangerous, and I cannot blame him if he chooses not to go."

"The young lady has saved his life before, and I believe he won't turn a blind eye to it," Elder He said before leaving to find Liu Wuxie.

After Liu Wuxie's performance in Heavenly Mountain, his status surpassed the sect's elders. He had been titled the strongest true disciple in the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, and it was only a matter of time before he was groomed as the next sect master.

That was the position of the sect master they were talking about. According to everyone's estimation, it shouldn't be an issue for Liu Wuxie to reach the True Profound Realm within a decade.

Only Liu Wuxie, among all the disciples, had an entire cabin to himself. No one questioned it, nor did they find any issue with that privilege. After all, Liu Wuxie single-handedly brought the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion's ranking from sixth to first through this Ten Grand Ceremony.

It wouldn't take long for what happened in Heavenly Mountain to spread throughout the Southern Province. Liu Wuxie's performance would elevate the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion's status, attracting waves of talented disciples and strengthening the entire sect.

Liu Wuxie was meditating in his cabin. After days of recovery, his injuries had fully healed, and his cultivation had even advanced. When he heard a knock at the door, he opened his eyes and called out, "Come in!"

His soul sea was like a roaring ocean, and this incident further condensed his soul energy into a liquified state.

Elder He came in and sat across from Liu Wuxie.

"Greetings, Elder He!" Liu Wuxie wanted to stand up to greet Elder He, but the latter gestured for him to remain seated as formalities were unnecessary between them.

"The sect master has a favor to ask of you," Elder He said. He didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point, as every moment wasted would put Mu Yueying in greater danger.

"Elder He, please speak. I will give it my all if it's within my power," Liu Wuxie said. He meant what he said, as the Heavenly Origin Sect, the Azure Crimson Gate, and the Indigo Cloud Gate would surely try to kill him after this incident. The shelter provided by the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion was invaluable.

Otherwise, his future advancement in the Southern Province would be significantly hindered.

"We need you to go save someone in the Heavenly Nether Battlefield," Elder He said with a grave expression as he stood up. The Alert Talisman had received the third warning; the fourth would mean Mu Yueying's death.

"Big Sister Mu?" Liu Wuxie asked with his brows locked. He remembered Mu Tianli telling him that Mu Yueying wasn't in the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion and had gone somewhere called the Heavenly Nether Battlefield.

"That's right! The young lady's situation is uncertain, but she must've run into danger for there to be three warnings from the Alert Talisman. This was why we need you to save her," Elder He pleaded.

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Liu Wuxie hesitated. He knew nothing about the Heavenly Nether Battlefield; going in without knowing it would only put him in danger. Moreover, he needed time to rest after the Ten Grand Ceremony.

He would have refused without hesitation if it had been anyone else, but this was a request from the sect master, and more importantly, Mu Yueying was the one who needed to be saved.

Mu Yueying had greatly helped him in the mundane world, offering unconditional support time and again. While he had more or less repaid her kindness, Liu Wuxie was a man who honored his debts. Without Mu Yueying, he wouldn’t be who he was today.

"Elder He, can you tell me more about the situation?" Liu Wuxie asked. He had already made his decision. Not only was this a request from the sect master, but Mu Yueying was a cherished friend, and he had no reason to refuse it.

"Everything began four years ago..." Elder He sat back down. From Liu Wuxie's expression, he could already see that the latter had agreed to it.

Liu Wuxie didn't interrupt and allowed Elder He to continue. He had once asked Mu Yueying why she came to the mundane world instead of enjoying her life in the cultivation world.

"Four years ago, the young lady got acquainted with a rogue cultivator when she was training outside. They fell deeply in love and had secretly pledged themselves to one another. However, the sect master discovered their relationship and forbade further contact. In a rage, the young lady left the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion and went to the mundane world," Elder He began to recount.

Liu Wuxie now understood that Mu Yueying had decided to leave the cultivation world for the mundane world because she was heartbroken.

"What happened next?" Liu Wuxie asked. Mu Yueying had returned to the cultivation world two years ago, so why did she go to the Heavenly Nether Battlefield?

"The sect master had regretted his decision over the years and sent someone to bring her back two years ago. This was equivalent to a gesture of compromise. But upon her return, she found out that her beloved had gone to the Heavenly Nether Battlefield, and she chose to follow him there without hesitation," Elder He sighed.

Liu Wuxie nodded as he had pieced the entire story together.

"If my guess is correct, the sect master must've looked down on the rogue cultivator's cultivation, believing him to be unworthy of Big Sister Mu, and prevented them from getting together, right?"

Such stories were common in the cultivation world. After all, Mu Yueying was the proud daughter of the sect master, a dazzling pearl in the sky. She had countless suitors over the years, and who would've expected her to fall for a rogue cultivator?

It was natural for the sect master to become enraged and confine his daughter in the sect. But Mu Yueying had left the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion for years rather than yielding.

"You're right. Not only did that rogue cultivator lack status, but his cultivation was also mediocre. How can he possibly be a fitting match for the young lady?" Elder He agreed. He even supported the sect master's decision to split them up.

"Is this why he ventured into the Heavenly Nether Battlefield, wanting to prove that he's worthy of Big Sister Mu even as a rogue cultivator?" Liu Wuxie asked, beginning to understand the man's motive—throwing himself into the jaws of death for the woman he loved.

"He's merely courting death. The Heavenly Nether Battlefield is no place for ordinary people, and countless cultivators have died there. The fact he can survive for so long is a miracle," Elder He said, enraged.

If anything happened to Mu Yueying because of this incident, Elder He would be the first to kill him.

"Elder He, do you still think it's a miracle he can survive there for so long? I'm now curious about him," Liu Wuxie smiled. He didn't believe in any miracles, and the so-called miracles were forged through sheer will and unyielding determination.

Liu Wuxie's response stumped Elder He. Indeed, that man's ability to survive for so long couldn't be dismissed as a miracle. There must be something remarkable about him to captivate Mu Yueying.

Based on Liu Wuxie's understanding of Mu Yueying, an ordinary man couldn't win her heart because of her aloof personality. This meant that the man who won her unwavering devotion wasn't ordinary.

Who said that a rogue cultivator couldn't become a powerhouse? Liu Wuxie was also a rogue cultivator in his past life and had relied on his strength to become an Immortal Emperor.

Though he had joined the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion in this lifetime, he had mainly relied on himself so far, and he was no different from a rogue cultivator.

"Wuxie, since you've agreed to go to the Heavenly Nether Battlefield, let's leave immediately!" Elder He said, not wanting to dwell on this topic any longer. The right and wrong no longer mattered. What mattered was rescuing Mu Yueying, which was the top priority.

"I need to bid farewell to someone first," Liu Wuxie said as he exited the cabin and headed toward Murong Yi.

Upon learning that Murong Yi had reached the Nascent Transformation Realm, the other Heavenly Treasure Pavilion disciples no longer dared to bother her, especially after witnessing how she had slain a Lesser Blade Association disciple without hesitation.

"I'll be away for a while and will try to return as soon as possible. After that, I'll head to the Western Barren with you to rescue your parents," Liu Wuxie said, gently caressing Murong Yi’s hair now that no one else was around.

“Be careful,” Murong Yi said. She took a step back to maintain some distance from Liu Wuxie.

"Are you angry with me?" Liu Wuxie asked after sensing her emotion.

She hadn't spoken much to him since they had left the Heavenly Mountain.

"Why would I be angry? Who am I to you?" Murong Yi let out a bitter smile as she gazed into the distant clouds with a hint of sorrow in her eyes.

"You're upset that I didn't tell Lingxue about us," Liu Wuxie replied. While he was a blockhead when it came to romance, he was sharper than anyone in terms of relationships.

Murong Yi did not answer and turned her back to him, but her silent sobs betrayed her feelings.

Liu Wuxie gently embraced Murong Yi, refusing to let go no matter how she struggled.

"What rights do I have to be angry? She's your rightful wife," Murong Yi said. She gave up resisting as tears slid down her cheeks, falling onto Liu Wuxie's arm.

When Liu Wuxie gently turned Murong Yi around, he realized that her face was covered with tears, which pained his heart. He planted his lips onto Murong Yi's without warning, catching the latter by surprise, who resisted fiercely as they were still on the warship with many disciples aboard.

A few disciples happened to pass by and immediately shut their eyes, pretending they hadn’t seen anything. From resistance to surrender, Murong Yi clung tightly to Liu Wuxie as though afraid she might lose him forever.

Suddenly, she mustered her strength to push Liu Wuxie away.

"Come back alive," Murong Yi said before she disappeared into the distance.

Liu Wuxie smiled bitterly, sensing the lingering fragrance on his lips.

"Ahem!" Elder He coughed as he appeared behind Liu Wuxie. He must've seen everything.

"The Sect Master is calling for you," Elder He said before he turned to leave, with Liu Wuxie quickly catching up to him as they headed to the sect master's cabin.

"Wuxie, I'm entrusting this matter to you," Mu Tianli said. If anyone knew that a sect master like him had to beg a disciple for help, his position would be significantly affected.

"Big Sister Mu cared for me in the mundane world and even saved my life. I will naturally not stand by and do nothing now that she's in danger," Liu Wuxie said. He meant what he said from the bottom of his heart.