Chapter 1177 - Oppression
He Yingwu's worry carried weight. Liu Wuxie's bold and high-profile actions stirred jealousy, and if Li Shan returned with stronger allies, the situation could spiral out of control.
"It's fine," Liu Wuxie said, waving his hand casually. He knew He Yingwu meant well, but even if he explained his plans, He Yingwu would never truly grasp them. It was better to keep him in the dark than to add more worry.
By dusk, no one else dared provoke them. Other regions erupted into brutal battles where cultivators lost arms and legs.
Blood reeked through the valley, and its stench was so heavy that it made many feel nauseous. The cultivators fought until late at night before the battle finally subsided.
A cool breeze swept through the mountains, carrying distant beastly roars and shrouding the Dragon Expanse Mountain Range in eerie mystery.
Yet the valley blazed like day under countless bonfires, where groups of cultivators sat in hushed voices, speculating about this year's Heavenly Dragon Sect assessment.
Unlike other sects, the Heavenly Dragon Sect ignored convention. While most forces tested only talent and aptitude, admitting those with high potential, the Heavenly Dragon Sect imposed further trials.
Only those who endured them would become disciples.
"Wuxie, what are you looking at?" He Yingwu asked, noticing him staring at the starry sky.
"Nothing," Liu Wuxie replied, pulling his gaze back. He couldn't reveal that he searched for the path to the Fleeting Cloud Celestial Realm. The universe was vast, and no one knew its true location.
"Wuxie," He Yingwu pressed softly, "you carry heavy burdens. Is it more than opening the Astral Domain Path and saving your friend?"
Over the months, He Yingwu had tried many times to pry into Liu Wuxie's secrets, but Liu Wuxie never revealed them.