The Transmigrator’s Cultivation

Arc 17: Hengwu Small World | Chapter 334: Old Friend

In mid-air, a figure shot toward them like a meteor, moving with incredible speed. Within just a few breaths, it was already close by.

The force that had shattered the servants’ skulls had come from miles away, demonstrating its overwhelming power; if it were right in front, it would be even more formidable!

A Xiantian warrior!

All Xiantian warriors can soar through the air; although they cannot stand in the void like a Nascent Soul Laozu, they possess a unique kind of strength.

At this moment, this Xuantian warrior rushed forward and saw the slain Peng Yu, his eyes filled with rage and fury.

“Who—killed my grandson?”

Many people immediately recognized him and exclaimed in shock, “Elder Peng!”

In the Kingdom of Che Ling, there were offerings made to the Xuantian warriors. Any sizable sect, family, or even the court would pay homage to them, and the higher the Xuantian level, the more respect they received.

Elder Peng was one of those people in Xuantian City. This time, under the command of the city lord, he was also the supervising elder for the Xuanwu Conference, so many martial artists held him in high esteem. However, seeing him so furious caused some martial artists to feel timid and puzzled.

Elder Peng had been stationed in Xuantian City for many years, but he was known to be alone, with no one hearing of any family ties. Yet now, as he spoke, could it be that the Gale Sword Peng Yu truly had some relation to him? If Peng Yu was indeed his grandson, why had he never spoken of it?

After landing, he hurried to Peng Yu’s corpse, first checking for breath and then grasping his hand to feel for a pulse. After several attempts, he finally realized there was no hope. He stood up, leaving a deep footprint firmly imprinted in the ground. Elder Peng raised his gaze and saw Yun Tiangang standing solemnly in the courtyard. He clenched his fists, making a cracking sound, and asked coldly, “Did you kill my grandson?”

Yun Tiangang’s expression remained unchanged: “I killed Peng Yu.”

Elder Peng let out an angry roar, unleashing his martial energy as he struck forward with both fists! “You deserve to die—”

It was no wonder he was so furious. Peng Huan had only one son throughout his life, and that son was spoiled, living a life of indulgence. Later, he offended a skilled opponent and was killed, leaving behind only one grandson, Peng Yu. Back then, Peng Huan couldn’t find his son’s killer, and in his grief, he became very strict with his grandson. To him, if it weren’t for his only son’s lack of ability and love for pleasure, he wouldn’t have ended up like that. Thus, he focused all his efforts on his grandson, not publicizing it, allowing Peng Yu to strive and improve through his own efforts.

Although Peng Yu was somewhat proud, he never disappointed Peng Huan. At a young age, he had already made a name for himself as the Gale Sword, but during a single Xuanwu Conference, he had intended for his grandson to challenge the world’s experts for further advancement, only to be destroyed halfway through, ultimately falling to an unknown country boy!

Peng Huan was already old, and Peng Yu was his only bloodline; how could he not be furious now that it was ruined?

This was a great grudge that severed his lineage!

Thus, disregarding his dignity, he sought revenge on a junior who hadn’t even cultivated any martial energy, wishing only to avenge himself!

Yun Lie’s primordial spirit had been reborn, and after years of training, he could swiftly evade various attacks using his physical strength. However, the stronger the opponent, the more difficult it was to avoid.

Elder Peng was a second-level Xuantian warrior, far beyond the capabilities of the currently corporeal Yun Tiangang.

Yet Yun Tiangang was unafraid. His gaze was icy as he searched for the nearly invisible weaknesses in his opponent. He did manage to identify them, but his physical strength couldn’t keep up!

Xu Ziqing took a step forward, ready to strike. Since the other party had chosen to disregard the rules, he felt no need to be overly lenient.

Just then, another figure shot in from outside. The newcomer moved incredibly quickly; even though he was farther away, he had already blocked Yun Tiangang’s path just as Elder Peng’s fists were about to strike.

Xu Ziqing’s palm glimmered with green light before disappearing into the air.

At the same time, a young man in a yellow robe strode forward, shouting, “Elder Peng, stop immediately!”

As he finished speaking, the earlier figure had already grasped Elder Peng’s wrist, neutralizing all his power.

The person then brought Peng Huan before the young man in the yellow robe, stepping back behind him.

At this moment, the faces of the two sudden arrivals became clear to everyone.

The young man in the yellow robe had an elegant appearance, a tall and slender figure, and a demeanor that exuded an indescribable nobility, inspiring admiration at first sight. The person behind him was robust and dark-skinned, radiating a sense of masculine strength and a heroic aura.

As they appeared, the presence of the two suppressed the spirits of many, causing people to involuntarily shift their gazes and forget the earlier turmoil.

Xu Ziqing was slightly taken aback upon seeing the two.

Even after several decades, he would not forget their faces.

Dong Lixi, Jiao Tu.

The esteemed prince of the Chenghuang Kingdom and the general who had succumbed to the pressure of evil forces and met his end with calm acceptance.

At that time, Xu Ziqing was just a small-world wandering cultivator, without a sect, status, or resources.

All he had was a knowledgeable friend, “Yun Xiong.”

That was the first time Xu Ziqing encountered a bloodthirsty demon and the first time he fought against one. This couple, who once had a deep bond but had their fate extinguished by evil forces, left a profound impression on him that was hard to forget.

It made him understand the fragility of mortals and the unpredictability of the world.

Yet now, Xu Ziqing saw these two identical-looking individuals in this Heong Small World.

Though their expressions lacked a sense of intimacy, Xu Ziqing could discern the tacit understanding between them, as well as the deeply hidden affection and unspoken admiration they held for each other.

Xu Ziqing sighed. He used his divine sense to sweep over them and confirmed their past lives; indeed, they were those two. Remarkably… they had been reunited in this life.

This must be the compassion of the heavenly law.

At this moment, the hushed discussions of those nearby reached Xu Ziqing’s ears, revealing the identities of the two.

It turned out that they had considerable fame in the Che Ling Kingdom in this life.

The reincarnation of Dong Lixi was named Qiu Yuchen, and his family, the Qiu family, was originally an obscure little clan. As for Jiao Tu’s reincarnation, he was a beggar who suffered from various ailments due to his young age and difficult life. When he was on the brink of death, Qiu Yuchen happened to see him. For some reason, Qiu Yuchen felt a connection with him and, disregarding his family’s objections, brought him into his small courtyard to care for him, using his own rations to heal him. At that time, Qiu Yuchen was only six or seven years old, yet he managed to pull the beggar back to the land of the living.

Naturally, the beggar stayed with the Qiu family and was treated as a personal bodyguard by Qiu Yuchen, who named him Qiu Hu, and together they trained in martial arts.

Perhaps it was due to their exceptional talent; after more than ten years, the two progressed to the Xuantian stage together at the age of twenty, becoming the youngest Xuantian experts in the Che Ling Kingdom in a thousand years!

Qiu Hu had not signed a contract to sell himself, yet many prominent families came to recruit him. However, Qiu Hu closely followed Qiu Yuchen, unmoved by any amount of wealth or beautiful women. As the years passed, with two Xuantian experts in the Qiu family, many people came to seek their allegiance, and substantial wealth was offered. In such a short time, their status had significantly risen, even catching the attention of the ruler of the Che Ling Kingdom, which allowed the Qiu family to become a formidable force.

Now, Qiu Yuchen had reached the fourth level of the Xuantian realm, while Qiu Hu was even stronger, having advanced to the fifth level of the Xuantian realm. Even the ruler had to show them some respect.

At present, they were tasked by the ruler to oversee the Xuanwu Conference, ensuring that many elders and Xuantian experts accompanying their disciples did not cause any trouble. When they intervened, it was a matter of responsibility.

After listening, Xu Ziqing sighed inwardly.

The hardships faced by the Chenghuang Kingdom placed a heavy responsibility on Dong Lixi as the prince. However, with the protection of dragon energy and the inability of mortals to counteract it, his sins were not significant. Years later, he managed to atone for his past wrongs, and the grudges eventually faded. Still, he failed to protect the common people, and in his next life, he would not be an emperor but would be reborn into an ordinary family.

As for Jiao Tu, although he was entirely innocent, the blood demon had used his body to harm countless innocents, which was an unforgivable sin. The heavenly way is impartial; thus, he was reborn as a beggar, suffering from numerous ailments that made him detestable and unworthy of treatment.

Yet the heavenly way left him a glimmer of hope by allowing the two to meet.

If Dong Lixi had no feelings for Jiao Tu, then Qiu Yuchen would not have easily formed a bond with the beggar. If Dong Lixi’s feelings for Jiao Tu were sincere, he would have recognized the beggar and brought him back, allowing him to be healed. Jiao Tu was fortunate that, even in reincarnation, Dong Lixi still bore the imprint of his past life within his soul, leading him to stubbornly save Jiao Tu.

It was precisely for this reason that the two could continue their connection in this life.

While Xu Ziqing lamented, he also felt joy for the two.

However, the brotherly bond between Dong Lizhao and Dong Lixi had been severed because of Xu Ziqing.

The deeper one’s cultivation, the better one can predict and calculate the fates of mortals.

Thus, many cultivators hold themselves above mortals, as they can quickly glimpse into their past and present lives.

Xu Ziqing, being a Golden Core Zhenren, only felt a sense of teacher-student affinity when he met the reincarnated Dong Lizhao, Yun Tianheng.

Their relationship was relatively close, but it did not pertain to Xu Ziqing’s current fate.

However, upon seeing the reincarnation of Dong Lixi as Qiu Yuchen, he could deduce the original fate of Yun Tianheng.

If Yun Lie’s primordial spirit had not been reborn in this place, Xu Ziqing’s future would have seen Yun Tianheng, whose meridians were weak, never cultivating strength until the age of eighteen. He would live in melancholy and, unable to bear being a burden to his parents, would leave home to travel. On his journey, when Yun Tianheng encountered a fierce beast chasing him and nearly lost his life, he would be saved by Qiu Yuchen and Qiu Hu.

Qiu Yuchen had a good impression of Yun Tianheng, recalling their previous encounter with Qiu Hu, and thus took him back to his residence to care for him.

Over time, as Yun Tianheng healed, he became quite close to Qiu Yuchen and was eventually retained by him, recognized as his sworn brother.

From then on, Qiu Yuchen took great care of Yun Tianheng, inviting renowned doctors from various countries to treat him. Although they could not widen his meridians, they made them exceedingly stable. Additionally, with his Xuantian power, Qiu Yuchen continually helped Yun Tianheng clear his meridians, enabling him to finally gather strength. Even though he ultimately only reached the fifth level of the Houtian realm, it was still a significant improvement from before.

This brotherly bond lasted until Yun Tianheng’s lifespan came to an end.

However, now that Yun Tianheng had first encountered Xu Ziqing, he was still in the Yun family estate, secluded and cultivating, and it was unlikely that he would venture far or be hindered or severely injured by a mere beast. Thus, he would no longer have the chance to meet Qiu Yuchen, nor would he be taken back to be cared for. Since he had already embarked on the path of immortality, he had severed this yet-to-be-resumed bond.

This is how the cycle of life and death works.

Translator: Lynn

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