Chapter 1680 - 855: Just Like a Dream (Part 2)
Yun Che slightly curled his lips. Looking at Qin Wuyou, he said, "Understanding a person completely usually takes several years, around ten years, even decades. But if you want to understand a person’s basic nature, just observing their eyes is enough. What does the Palace Chief think?"
"Oh?" Qin Wuyou was once again shocked because the reply he received from Yun Che shouldn’t have come from a mere sixteen-year-old. Instead, it seemed more like the words of an experienced middle-aged or elderly person.
"Yuanou really trusts me... No, do you trust your feelings in some way?" Qin Wuyou increasingly felt that Yin Che was unusual and different.
"Almost." Yin Che smiled. But, except for himself, no one else could understand the true meaning behind his smile. In the past, countless people have passed away, scattered across the African Continent. Except for the girl inside him whom he cherished all his life, everyone he encountered might be in this lifetime.
Once, twice, ten times, a thousand times, ten thousand encounters... After which, he could tell whether they intended to kill him at a glance. He could separate their truth from pretense, sift virtues from evil. This was a skill that could only be learned from countless experiences of surviving the brink of death. All the content of these accumulated experiences could not be expressed in words, nor could others understand.
This is also the reason why Xiao Luocheng was determined to eliminate him. However, he met Yun Che’s most merciless revenge on the spot... Because even if he was more cunning, he couldn’t hide his intentions from the penetrating eyes of Yun Che.
Having said that, although the character of the Palace Leader exceeded my expectations, I am nevertheless a disciple of the New Moon Origin Palace. Even if the Palace Chief has other demands, you’re unlikely to allow harm to befall your disciples on your territory, right?" Yin Che asked with a smile.
Qin Wuyou replied with a blank expression: "Yuanou just joined the New Moon Abyss Palace today. As a new disciple, no matter how sentimental you are, you wouldn’t be so attached to the New Moon Profound Palace. But from the start, you always grew up and proclaimed yourself a disciple of the "New Moon Origin Palace" more than ten times, even repeatedly growing up because you were fighting, insisting that New Moon Origin Palace would not be bullied. At that time, I always felt strange. Only when you methodically placed the disciples of the seven sects among the Generals; embarrassed them, repeatedly provoked their limits, acted wildly and excessively, ridiculing and mocking them until everyone was offended,
Yun Che did not deny it but nodded calmly in response: "It is impossible to hide the thoughts of this youth from the Royal Officer."
"Indeed, you have no intention to hide it from me." Qin Wuyou’s expression sank: "My goodness, I completely do not understand the purpose of your deliberate actions. What benefit is gained from provoking them and enraging them? Don’t tell me it’s just to show off. Haha, if that’s all, then so be it. But after all, you didn’t hesitate to render Xiao Luocheng brutally disabled, you know what kind of disaster that caused? Today, within the territory of the New Moon Abyss Palace, I can indeed temporarily protect you. But regarding the revenge of the Small Sect, even if they are merely external sects, I cannot easily interfere."
"Tears cannot easily block them." Suffice it to say, he could indeed block them. It’s just that he needed more effort to achieve it. This fact left Yin Che surprised. Considering the power and influence of Xiao Sect in New Moon City, this newly appointed Palace Master could speak such words to Xiao Sect; one can also imagine the indispensable support behind him.
This person, among all, has already held the position of Palace Leader in New Moon City, and this fact is thought-provoking.
His college experience indeed had his own motivations. But the matter with Xiao Luocheng exceeded my original intention. I believe, with the Palace Minister’s insight, it is obvious that Xiao Luocheng’s intention in challenging me was to ruin me."
Qin Wuyou said nothing, but his expression showed his tacit understanding.
Yun Che frowned: "Towards those who have no quarrel or hostility with me but still wish to destroy me, I have absolutely no reason to be modest in my actions. If possible, I will kill him, otherwise, leave him disabled. No matter who he is, I will never retreat... This is one of my most basic principles of handling affairs."
Yun Che’s words practically sent a chill down Qin Wuyou’s spine. He realized he was entirely unable to read this youth, wondering what kind of experiences a sixteen-year-old could have endured to produce such expression in his eyes and character. He silently drew a breath and avoided the topic of Xiao Luocheng, asking: "Why did you deliberately provoke those seven sects?"
"Tears require three things." Yun Che replied.
"Three things?"
Yin Che explained clearly: "A person and a place that can allow me to rapidly cultivate profound power. Second, enemies and pressure that will push me to develop further; third, someone who can still allow me the first thing when I face the second."
Yun Che’s words left Qin Wuyou puzzled. After pondering for a moment, he asked: "Tears still don’t understand your pursuit."
"It’s simple." Yin Che continued: "Within three years, I aim to reach Earth Abyss!"
"Ha!" Qin Wuyou’s eyes widened: "Three years?" Earth Abyss Kingdom? What are you smoking?"
Yun Che: "..."
"Sadly—tell me you are serious?" Seeing Yun Che’s current expression, Qin Wuyou felt bewildered. Standing before him was a youth who had actually claimed he wanted to rise from the Nascent Profound Realm to the Earth Profound Realm within three years! Judging from his complexion and gaze, he was evidently serious when speaking those words.
"Of course, I am serious." Yin Che nodded: "That’s why I need to reach Earth Abyss within three years."
Qin Wuyou fell into silent contemplation. After watching Yun Che for a while, he suddenly said: "Yuan Yunche, do you know at what age I reached the Earth Abyss Kingdom?"
Yun Che: "..."
"At age 16, my profound strength was at the fifth level of the newborn profound domain, which at the time counted me as a genius from my family. Naturally, even then I was ahead of you by half a realm, I still could not be your opponent. Later, I reached the True Profound realm at age 19, the Spirit Profound realm at age 28, and reached the pinnacle of the Spirit Profound realm at age 38, then fell into a bottleneck for six whole years, until I reached the Earth Abyss Kingdom at age 44. Even with that, reaching the Earth Abyss realm at 44 years old, I was still considered one in ten thousand geniuses in the ’Blue Wind Empire.’ Since entering the Earth Abyss Domain, it’s been 15 years now and I finally reached the sixth level.
Qin Wuyou shook his head and said: "To achieve the leap from the nascent abyss domain to the Earth abyss domain in three years." he expressed: "At least in my lifetime, the value of knowledge and news has never seen such a person. Even attempting such is far-fetched. Not to mention reaching the Earth abyss domain, even to develop from the first level of nascent abyss domain to true abyss domain would be rarer than a Phoenix feather and Unicorn Horn."
"What is impossible for others does not mean impossible for me. Even today; would you have thought, with my first-tier rank in the Nascent Profound Realm, I could have weakened Xiao Luocheng? Yun Che spoke.
Qin Wuyou’s expression stiffened. He shook his head, not being able to contain himself, he laughed: "It seems you are entirely serious." He sighed: "The very essence of youth is indeed magnificent; Its youthful years are indeed brilliant. No matter how arduous or daunting the goal, it only makes those of us whose fates are settled, feel envious and long to achieve such things. But, after telling me so much, even after revealing your three-year plan, are you worried I might not even help you? Let’s consider, I hardly have a reason to help you. After all, it’s the first day we have known each other. Whatever your goals might be, how does it concern me?"
"His decision entirely rests with the Palace Minister." Yin Che looked directly at him and said: "Before I told the Palace Minister, there was nothing right to clear the path for what I just said. Regarding this, I believe the Palace Chief will only joke around. But, after my poor performance at the banquet, the esteemed Palace Leader should have no faith in my words whatsoever.
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