Chapter 78: Teacher’s Passing
Chapter 78: Teacher’s Passing
There was no room to resist. Even the defensive spirit artifact rumored to possess the strongest defense shattered under Yu Wuchen’s fingertip, becoming worthless scrap.
The delicate strike stunned everyone. Mo Wuxie froze in terror while Caiyun and the two Blood Martial experts from the Xuanhuo Sect turned deathly pale.
What kind of master could annihilate a fifth-level Blood Martial expert with one finger and crush a defensive spirit artifact? This defied all logic.
“Run! Now!”
A Soul Martial Realm expert from the Xuanhuo Sect who’d lingered nearby screamed and bolted. But he couldn’t escape Yu Wuchen’s reach, instantly bursting into a crimson shower that drenched the earth.
Mo Wuxie’s ashen face contorted with panic. “Who are you? I’m the holy son of Heavenly Palace! Kill me and they’ll hunt you eternally!”
Yu Wuchen didn’t bother looking at him. Her right hand flicked, unleashing immense pressure that forced Mo Wuxie to his knees. Bones cracked like dry twigs as he collapsed, reduced to a broken shell.
“I’ll spare your life today. Tell Heavenly Palace this: One step into Shiyang Town, and I’ll erase their existence.”
Her icy tone brooked no argument. Yu Wuchen’s ethereal beauty contrasted with the terrifying power radiating from her slight frame.
Mo Wuxie lay twitching, despair flooding eyes that once sparkled with ambition. The Heavenly Palace’s unparalleled genius, blessed with an innocent body, now resembled discarded trash.
The Xuanhuo Sect’s Blood Martial experts trembled uncontrollably. “We were forced! Let us leave and we’ll never return!”
They scrambled backward, only to find Caiyun blocking their retreat.
“Leave your lives behind,” she stated coldly.
Yu Wuchen raised an eyebrow at Cheng Lingyu. “And this one?”
“My Senior Sister Caiyun from Yunyang City. She’s shielded me repeatedly, even defying the Xuanhuo Sect. Those two came to kill us today.”
“Charming company you keep.” Yu Wuchen’s lips curved. “Enemies should be dealt with swiftly.”
Before her words faded, both Blood Martial experts shrieked, plummeting from midair with blood gushing from their mouths.
Caiyun blinked, failing to perceive Yu Wuchen’s attack method. She landed decisively, ending the injured men and plundering their possessions.
Approaching Cheng Lingyu, she eyed Mo Wuxie’s crippled form. “Heavenly Palace’s holy son must carry treasures. Heavenly Holy Pills, perhaps?”
“Vultures!” Mo Wuxie spat weakly.
“My junior apprentice needs cultivation aids.” Caiyun pried open his fist. “You’re beyond needing pills now.”
Amidst feeble curses, she claimed his storage ring containing two jade vials of Heavenly Holy Pills.
“Time for your journey home.” Her jade hand swirled, conjuring a teleportation array that vanished Mo Wuxie back to Yunyang City.
Cheng Lingyu tugged Caiyun’s sleeve. “This is Miss Yu Wuchen. She… gifted me a cultivation treasure.”
Caiyun dipped her head respectfully. “I’m Caiyun. Your junior apprentice aided me during a crisis in Yunyang City.”
“Sharp eyes you’ve got,” Yu Wuchen approved. “Recognizing talent brings fortune.”
Caiyun’s gaze shifted to the motionless elder nearby. “What of Teacher’s wounds?”
Yu Wuchen’s smile faded. “He rejects extended life. Only basic treatment suits his choice.”
A knowing sigh escaped Caiyun. She understood Teacher’s existence had narrowed to a single purpose – Revenge.
Cheng Lingyu’s internal injuries had mostly healed by now when he suddenly remembered his father, Cheng Yun.
“Not good, my father’s in danger!”
Caiyun jerked her head toward the direction where Cheng Yun had vanished earlier and dashed away with a whoosh.
Cheng Lingyu tried to pursue but was halted by Yu Wuchen.
“She’s gone. No need for you to follow. In under a year, you’ve achieved vengeance while advancing from Ordinary Martial Realm – Eightfold to True Martial Fifth Level. Not bad progress.”
Cheng Lingyu said, “This is all Miss Yu’s doing. Without The Source Pearl, I wouldn’t be here today.”
Yu Wuchen approached Teacher and whispered, “With Ruo Xue’s vengeance fulfilled, come with me now.”
Teacher shook his head. “Ruo Xue’s score is settled. My purpose is complete. I can finally join her and her mother in peace.”
Yu Wuchen sighed softly. “Teacher…”
“Go. I’ve no lingering ties here. If anything remains, it’s Ruo Xue’s love – let it live through him.”
Teacher gazed at Cheng Lingyu with sorrowful eyes. Understanding his meaning, Yu Wuchen vowed, “I’ll ensure Ruo Xue’s love endures.”
“Teacher, I…” Cheng Lingyu began mournfully.
“Enough. I wish to speak with Ruo Xue awhile before joining her.”
Teacher slumped beside the tombstone, murmuring to the grave. The sight wrenched Cheng Lingyu’s heart. Yu Wuchen led him away quietly.
When Caiyun returned later without Cheng Yun, she reported: “The two Xuanhuo Sect experts chasing your father are dead, but he’s vanished. Likely rescued by someone.”
Cheng Lingyu fretted, “We’ve no allies in Shiyang Town. Who’d save him? Could he be captured?”
“I searched hundred miles around,” Caiyun said. “No trace of him, but detected strange energy where those experts died – probably from some powerful savior.”
Yu Wuchen interjected, “My divination shows he’s safe for now, though separated from you. His fate’s unusual – seems he’ll have fortuitous encounter while carrying concealment artifact.”
Relieved, Cheng Lingyu thanked Yu Wuchen, who deflected: “Thank Teacher and Ruo Xue. She altered your fate.”
Caiyun suggested departing, but Yu Wuchen refused. “I must personally send Teacher off today.”
Realization struck Cheng Lingyu. “You mean Teacher will…”
Yu Wuchen nodded, her beautiful face unreadable as they watched Teacher’s life force ebb away. “He lived only for vengeance. Now fulfilled, he chooses to depart.”
Caiyun observed softly, “Better this than empty existence.”
After Teacher’s last breath, Yu Wuchen buried him beside Ruo Xue, erecting a special barrier around the graves. When Cheng Lingyu moved to assist, she declined: “My Master’s debt to repay.”
Before leaving, Yu Wuchen told Cheng Lingyu: “Live Ruo Xue’s brilliance. Keep The Source Pearl. We’ll meet again.”
She then transformed – golden light path unfolding beneath her feet, celestial runes coalescing into godly figures that formed radiant rainbow bridge piercing the clouds. The void trembled as she departed, leaving both youths awestruck.
“Such beings appear once in eternity,” breathed Caiyun, her usual pride humbled.
Cheng Lingyu touched his chest. “This bond cost Ruo Xue’s life.”
“Then honor it!” Caiyun urged. “Succeed gloriously – that’s your duty to her.”
Eyes clearing with determination, Cheng Lingyu vowed: “I’ll become like Miss Yu, surpassing all!”
Caiyun laughed warmly. “That’s my junior apprentice. You make me proud.”