Chapter 3544 - The Hatred of House Qingchuan
The shackles were inscribed with intricate divine patterns, likely left over from Myriadpath Valley’s prehistoric times. It required exceptional skill that modern techniques would struggle to replicate.
“By the way, you were born in Myriadpath Valley. Why’s your myriadpath ring black?” Tianming asked while carefully unraveling the layers of the shackles.
“This thing? Qitian Xiao casually changed the color for me. Simple as that,” the old man replied, his eyes filled with anger and sorrow at the mention of that name. But at the same time, the passage of time had dulled his fury, leaving only melancholy bitterness.
“Why even bother?” Tianming muttered in exasperation.
“It’s just the kind of person he is. He wanted me to fall from as high as the valley lord to the lowest level, locked here where disciples who don’t know me would despise me. He wanted me to despair over centuries and ultimately surrender, handing over the Grand Myriadpath Ruins to him!”
After saying that, the old man’s somber expression suddenly brightened. With a carefree laugh, he said, “But fortunately, I’m rich in spirit and full of inspiration. I’ve turned my experiences here into imaginative literature, writing a masterpiece of humanity to cultivate my mind. These days, I live freer than ever! Honestly, Qitian Xiao’s plan to outlast me is a joke. By the time he dies of old age, I’ll still be full of life and ready to dance!”
Tianming didn’t say anything.
“I can’t let him succeed. If he manages to eliminate his last weakness, the children of House Qingchuan will have no chance of survival. Their fate will worsen with each generation, forever living as House Qitian’s grass.”
The old man claimed to have no regrets, but how could that be true? House Qingchuan remained his greatest sorrow. If generation after generation were to be treated as mere grass, their destiny would be worse than the livestock farms controlled by House Qitian in the Million Mundi. Tianming hadn’t visited those farms, but he could imagine the horrors.