Chapter 1642: We Must Go Find Him
Chapter 1642: Chapter 1642: We Must Go Find Him
Their mental states simultaneously merged into the scroll. The power of divine thought was like a sharp sword, piercing the last three seals.
Brilliant and strange lights burst forth, rushing into the sky, and the scroll trembled slightly; the whole world surged with the same rhythm, resonating with it.
"It’s open, finally open." As she watched the scroll slowly unfurl in her hands, Jiang Qiling was so excited she could hardly contain herself.
Mu Hanyan also let out a long sigh of relief, but just then, Fen Qianji suddenly let out a pain-stricken low moan.
The terrifying black flames appeared once again around him, and even the ground beneath him quickly crystallized under the high temperatures, then melted, and turned into masses of fiery red mist that rose up.
Fen Qianji was enveloped in that fiery red mist, his figure gradually becoming illusionary! His vitality, too, quickly dissipating at an alarming rate.
"Qian Ji..." The miracle ultimately did not come to pass. Seeing Fen Qianji about to be consumed by the Divine Prison Refining Fire and disappear forever from her world, Mu Hanyan was already choking with emotion, unable to speak, and her vision turned blurry.
"This, this is..." The scroll in Jiang Qiling’s hands finally unfurled completely, and a startled cry escaped her lips.
Mu Hanyan was immersed in the grief of Fen Qianji’s imminent death and had no time to pay attention to her. Upon hearing the cry, she turned her head, only to see a burst of black radiance suddenly erupt from within the scroll.
"Help..." Before Jiang Qiling’s voice had finished echoing, she had already been swept into the black hole.
The black radiance shot out straight, precisely hitting Fen Qianji, and before Mu Hanyan and the others could react, he, along with the Divine Prison Refining Fire, vanished into the black hole.
The scroll also disappeared from sight, leaving behind no trace except for the originally melted and rapidly solidified rocky land where Fen Qianji had been, as though he and Jiang Qiling had never appeared.
"What’s... What’s going on?" Mu Hanyan wondered uncertainly aloud, almost like talking to herself, because no one could give her an answer.
"Divine Continent, this is the aura of Divine Continent; they have been teleported there." The voice of Star Illusion Thousand Machine echoed in her mind once more.
Upon hearing this, Mu Hanyan realized that indeed, with the appearance of that scroll, a unique aura of Divine Continent had been released, though it quickly melded back into the surrounding chaotic Heaven and Earth Power, an ordinary person would not sense it.
"He was one of the Twelve Divine Language Priest of the temple, returning to Divine Continent might not be a bad thing for him; it could even offer a chance of survival." Star Illusion Thousand Machine consoled.
Though just a word of solace, as elusive as the miracle he had mentioned earlier, Mu Hanyan’s heart still harbored a glimmer of hope.
Indeed, returning to Divine Continent might allow Fen Qianji a final chance to survive. After all, he was one of the Twelve Divine Language Priest; the Divine Lord would not let him die without aiding him, much like how the Holy Master nearly perished at the hands of the Divine Lord a millennium ago and was only spared by the sacrifice of six elders from Divine Elder Peak. This shows the Divine Lord’s power is unfathomable, perhaps only he can save Fen Qianji, even the Holy Master is powerless.
It’s not to say the Holy Master’s power is significantly less than the Divine Lord’s, after all, a thousand years have passed, and now the Holy Master might not be weaker than the Divine Lord, but given this is the Holy Court Continent, Fen Qianji is not a Saint, neither his physique nor cultivation method aligns with theirs.
In fact, she should have considered sending Fen Qianji back to Divine Continent long ago, but traversing through the seal barrier is easier said than done, as even Huayue’s father, another Divine Guardian Priest, endured countless trials to reach the Holy Court Continent. The hidden temple people on Holy Court Continent today are largely the descendants of strong individuals who crossed the barrier in ancient times. With Mu Hanyan’s strength, it’s impossible to send Fen Qianji back, and the situation was too urgent with no time to spare.
"Senior Qianji, are you alright?" Mu Hanyan asked. No matter what, not seeing Fen Qianji die before her eyes meant her hope wouldn’t be extinguished. She knew that worrying further wouldn’t change anything, so she forced herself to temporarily set aside the matter of Fen Qianji.
"I don’t know when I will be able to reform my soul body again this time. Ah, forget it, I will go cultivate, I probably need to go into seclusion for a while. Handle everything carefully; I can no longer help you." Star Illusion Thousand Machine said.
"Sleeping again?" Mu Hanyan muttered instinctively.
"It’s seclusion, seclusion!" Star Illusion Thousand Machine shouted angrily, then fell silent again, seemingly upset with Mu Hanyan.
"Hanyan, don’t worry too much; I think Brother Qianji surely will be alright." Tang Bufan stepped forward to say.
"I believe he will be alright." Several of Huayue’s group walked forward to speak to Mu Hanyan.
"Alright." Mu Hanyan nodded. Though Fen Qianji’s life or death remained uncertain, with these friends beside her, her mood was much relieved.
Mu Hanyan gazed into the distance, toward the direction of the Heavenly Curtain.
Beyond the Heavenly Curtain lies the Divine Continent, but will the Divine Lord discover his return immediately? Can he save him? Can he keep him alive?
Mu Hanyan clenched her fist; without answers, she will never be at peace, so she must go to Divine Continent. However, she currently does not have that strength, unless she can reach the Sword Saint Realm.
After a long while, Mu Hanyan finally gathered her thoughts. Power, she most needs even more powerful abilities.
"Let’s go, we’re setting off!" Mu Hanyan turned to Zhuang Ping’an and others.
"Young Master Mu, both of you and Lord Ye were injured earlier, why not recover for a few days before setting out?" With the heavy mist around and thinking of the unknown dangers, Zhuang Ping’an and others were somewhat apprehensive.
If Mu Hanyan and Ye Lanfeng were in good condition, they weren’t too worried, but now that both were still injured and not in great shape, any mishap could put them in danger, and they didn’t have the confidence to safely navigate through those crises.
"No need, we’ll adjust while we travel. From now on, you have to walk your path by yourselves." Mu Hanyan said.
"Wha... What?" Zhuang Ping’an’s voice trembled slightly, and the others’ faces changed simultaneously.
"Let’s go." Mu Hanyan didn’t offer any explanation, simply said calmly.
Fen Qianji’s situation made her realize again that her abilities have limits, at least for now, she lacks the power to dominate life, nor does she have the qualification. Hence, she cannot keep protecting Zhuang Ping’an and others; otherwise, she would only harm them. From now on, whatever crisis arises, they must tackle it themselves. Only through such trials can they increase their chances of survival when they reach the Heavenly Curtain.
Though anxious and uneasy, after being together for so long, Zhuang Ping’an and others know Mu Hanyan’s resolute personality all too well, so they could only grit their teeth and head towards the direction of the Heavenly Curtain.