Chapter 1147: Fleeing To The Eastern Sea (I)
Changxiao's fame was widespread. He had once escaped from a grotto heaven with Guo Shentong under the scheming of a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator, carrying away treasures that had shaken all of Jiangnan. When he later attained the Purple Mansion Realm and founded his own Dao lineage, he became known as one of the few cultivators most skilled at manipulating fate itself.
Yet his face appeared gentle and sincere. Were it not for the shrewd gleam in his eyes, he might have seemed almost simple-minded. The manner in which he lifted the lantern was soft, and his voice was deep and steady.
"Fellow Daoist Zhaojing! It has been some time, are you well?"
A chill ran through Li Ximing's heart, yet he managed to answer calmly, "Greetings, Senior Changxiao. I was merely sparring with Fellow Daoist Ye Hui and was taking this route back. I did not expect to meet you here. May I ask what instructions you have for me?"
Changxiao lifted his lantern slightly, keeping a certain distance from Li Ximing while firmly occupying the western expanse of the great void. He gazed at him quietly before speaking, "I once had a disciple's disciple. His mortal name was Wang Fud, and his Dao title Yu Fuzi. Years ago, he was stationed at the Eastern Sea. He was somewhat frivolous by nature, though quite gifted... Unfortunately, he was later slain by cultivators of the Hengzhu Dao Gate.
"At first, I did not know the reason. Later, I learned that it was you, Fellow Daoist, who sought the Radiant Sky Stone and conspired with Hengzhu Dao Gate to take his life. Heaven and earth both bear witness to this and the traces remain in the Eastern Sea. Fellow Daoist Zhaojing, surely you have not forgotten?"
His expression remained composed as his eyes stayed fixed intently upon Li Ximing, as though searching for the slightest change of emotion. The man before him lowered his brows, his manner seemingly respectful. After a careful examination, Changxiao found nothing particularly remarkable about Li Ximing. His attire was proper, and his demeanor merely timid and uneasy, enough to make Changxiao frown slightly.
Li Ximing...
In the instant Changxiao pondered, Li Ximing's body burst forth with a radiant brilliance. Heavenly light flooded the void as blazing Bright Yang energy surged outward. A towering celestial gate rose behind him, with dragon banners, luan carriages, jeweled canopies, and banners of light all manifesting together.
Supreme Yang Illusion Radiance and Heavenly Radiance, Hidden Light converged as one, climbing the ornate white heavenly gate while clouds of color surged skyward, rushing straight toward Changxiao's face.