Dragon-Marked War God

Chapter 2996 - You Are My Lifelong Friend and Rival

“I thought I could easily defeat you once I’ve reached the Hierarch Realm, but I still underestimated you, I am still not your match.” The white-Robed youth said with a bitter smile, his heart was filled with boundless loneliness and a sense of failure.

“Your blade is already pretty fast, not even a Mid Hierarch realm expert could defeat you.” Jiang Chen said.

“However, I still lost to you.” The white-robed youth shook his head and sighed.

“I’m just a Divine King, your target should not be me.” Jiang Chen shook his head and smiled.

“The invisible pressure within my heart will vanish even if I manage to reach the Great Emperor Realm if I don't surpass you. You are my lifelong friend and rival .” White-robed youth shrugged with a helpless expression.

He was the white-robed sword-god, Xue Liang!

“Don’t kill Big Brother Bai, otherwise, I’ll make sure you see hell!” Bing Yun roared angrily as she kept tackling the Heavenly Astral Bagua Demon-Locking Formation, trying to break through it, fearing that Jiang Chen would harm his Big Brother Bai.

“What’s that?” Jiang Chen smiled with a sly expression.

“That’s a coincidence, I was trapped in this formation when I first stumbled into this place, I was almost devoured by those bats. I was saved by her when I was just a step away from dying, she also opened up a path of cultivation for me. Although that’s just the summary, her knowledge with regards to the way of the sword has allowed me to improve by leaps and bounds. She had received the teachings of the ancient emperor for thousands of years. That legendary Ancient Northern Cold Emperor was peerless and I respect him greatly.” Xue Liang looked back, towards the trapped giant Bing Yun Carp with eyes of gratitude. He would’ve died if it wasn’t for her help.

“Looks like you’re pretty lucky.”

“In the end, the Way of the Heartless Sword wasn’t able to transform me completely, the heartless blade… when can I achieve complete mastery… perhaps only then will I be able to compete against you.” Xue Liang said with a solemn expression.

I can only defeat Jiang Chen if I break through in the Way of the Heartless Sword, that’s the only possible way.

Jiang Chen waved his arm and retracted the formation. Bing Yun was finally released and changed into a beautiful, long-haired lady.

Jiang Chen was pretty shocked as he watched her change into such a beautiful woman, her beauty was on-par with Yan Qingcheng.

“Why do people cultivate? Why obtain immortality? For what purpose does people strive to be stronger? The Way of the Heartless Sword does not suit you, not suitable for anyone, without emotions, one is just a beast, completely far away from being a human. The moment she called you Big Brother Bai, affection and love has stuck on you, are you sure you could continue this path?” Jiang Chen smiled.

“We’ll continue to tread this path to protect the ones we want to protect, our loved ones. Humans are beings with sentiments and yet you want to go against that very nature, which is bound to be hard to achieve and would probably lead towards a wrong path. Perhaps you'll only realise it when you kill your loved ones. However, it’s impossible to sever love. I do not wish to see my friend become like that, to fall into that pit of unending abyss.” Jiang Chen said.

Xue Liang’s expression became somewhat confused. The Way of the Heartless Sword, can I not continue anymore? While Bing Yun was rushing towards him with a smile on her face.

“Am I wrong?” Xue Liang kept asking himself.

Jiang Chen’s words resounded within his heart.

“Big Brother Bai, are you guys… acquainted?” Bing Yun said, somewhat shocked.

She was pretty smart as she took notice of their interaction, perhaps they’re not enemies.

“He’s my friend, Jiang Chen.” Xue Liang said.

“Eh… Greetings, I am Bing Yun.” Bing Yun flushed as she stuck out her tongue and hid behind Xue Liang as if she’s an obedient little girl.

Xue Liang knew that his Way of the Heartless Sword was full of danger, filled with madness. It was a path of no return, one that could harm himself and the ones beside him, whereby it could also lead him to the completion of the Way of the Heartless Sword, however, he would change completely, would he still be himself in the end?

Will Bing Yun continue to stay beside him then? He does not like others to follow him, he’s a lone wolf, but he does not know whether he’s willing to leave her alone in this place, perhaps he was fated to not be able to continue in the path of the heartless.

My Way of the Heartless Sword, one that I could not sever all ties of emotion, I still can't defeat Jiang Chen even though he’s just a Divine King.

Xue Liang took a deep breath. Do I really have to give up on the Way of the Heartless Sword? He looked back at Bing Yun with a curious gaze. He will never be able to cut away his emotions.

“I’ll take you guys to the Great Emperor’s Tomb!” Bing Yun said.

Jiang Chen and Xue Liang’s expression became solemn.

Xue Liang wanted to come but was constantly rejected by Bing Yun. She knew Xue Liang’s desire for the tomb, the desire to become stronger, to become a peerless expert like those Ancient Northern Cold Emperors. However, she knew how difficult and how scary that place was.

Xue Liang had wanted to enter the tomb many times, but was stopped by Bing Yun since they wouldn’t be able to get through the dangers with just the two of them. Not even a Divine Emperor could survive if they got careless.

His innermost desire had once again been lit with the appearance of an old friend. He’s one where he will keep challenging the impossible and refuse to give up.

Bing Yun could see her Brother Bai was not feeling well as he lost against Jiang Chen. He wanted to become stronger and he must tread upon this path. Since both of them wanted to see it, she will lead them as she knew that she couldn’t stop Xue Liang from pursuing the tomb of the Ancient Northern Cold Emperor anymore!

“Do you know who left this tomb behind? Could it be that… it came from the Nine Regions Immortal World?” Jiang Chen asked as he looked at Bing Yun.

Bing Yun silently nodded. At that moment, Jiang Chen’s heart became heavy.

The Great Ancient Emperor, the peak of the Northern Cold Region, defeating all powerful foes within three years, to think he’s from the Nine Regions Immortal World!

Edited by: Lifer, Fingerfox