Chapter 856: Four Extremes
When he left, Li Xiaofei brought one more person with him, Lin Yi. Although the battle in Heaven had ended in a great victory, the situation remained dangerous. Song Yu had been killed, and Si Kongxue, along with his daughter, were still missing.
At this point, the only person in the world who might possess some clues about their whereabouts was Lin Yi. She had always stayed by Song Yu's side and likely knew a few things. Even the slightest lead would at least give Li Xiaofei a trail to follow in his search.
Moreover, Eden continued to pose a grave threat to humanity. It had to be rooted out completely. Li Xiaofei's departure from Heaven was driven by many considerations.
The Youming Ferryman slowly approached the banks of the Heavenly River, rocking a small bone boat as it drifted along. At some point, the waters of the Heavenly River had become clear and bright; they were no longer the chaotic, crashing waves they once were. The river’s surface was tranquil. It looked like a mirror reflecting the light of the sky.
"You again?" The Youming Ferryman immediately spotted Huang Dinggou and his expression turned hostile.
Chu Xiang, unaware of the grudge between the two, quickly stepped forward and said, "Senior, we are willing to pay for the ride. Please, ferry us across."
"Hmph." The Youming Ferryman snorted coldly and said, "Ferrying you across is out of the—"
Before he could finish, he saw Li Xiaofei silently pull out the Blood-Drinking Sword and flick it lightly.
"...out of the question if it's not done... out of this world if it is," he corrected himself with a sudden solemn tone.
His expression transformed into one of sacred reverence as he said, "Young lady, what nonsense are you speaking? As a humble ferryman, it is my duty to carry every traveler across the river. How could I accept payment?"
He steered the bone boat to the shore, laid down the plank, bent over, and extended a hand.
"Honored guests, please board the boat."