And at this moment, Yue Yourong was filled with an indescribable urge.

It was as if a voice was urging her to set out, telling her, go to the West, where she could find her answer.

The old dean affectionately ruffled the girl's hair, "Go ahead. The Seven Marshals of yesteryears all sought to witness Heaven and Earth, to witness all beings. You are merely ahead of your time."

...

Pure Yang Dao.

Yin Tianping looked at his junior brother in front of him and said solemnly, "You want to go to the West? Do you understand what that means? There are areas there where even Heavenly Persons may face danger."

Zhang Buzhou said gravely, "I don't want to lose to him!"

Yin Tianping gazed deeply at his junior brother, then suddenly smiled and declared decisively:

"Then go!"

"Our Pure Yang lineage has never feared anyone!"

...

Wind rises at the tip of a blade of grass.

Waves form in the ripples of water.

Ji Jingqiu was also unclear about how the group of photos he posted had caused an uproar online, or how many people were searching for him.

He didn't follow the subsequent public opinion because, standing at the crossroads of joy and sorrow, there were far more important things for him to witness.

And the day after.

One by one, many young people broke through the blockade from various sectors and entered the battlefield of the West, to personally witness the truth of this world and challenge what the big figures call "tradition".

They were Yin Wushuang, Yue Yourong, Diao Xingyun, Zhang Buzhou...

May the firefly's glimmer aspire to shine like the stars.

Not merely glimmer, but fuel the flame to become the sun.

...

Amidst the ruins, several figures emerged from the Void. Yuan Tongcun of the Moro Sect frowned and said:

"We've missed it again."

Upon learning of Ji Jingqiu's "disappearance" in the Western region, Yuan Tongcun knew that the opportunity mentioned by the Archbishop had come.

He led two Heart Image Warriors of the Moro Sect and even paid for the services of [Blood Sword] from the Federation's black list, who before falling to the black list was once a top expert within the top thirty of the Hidden Dragon List.

But throughout the search for Ji Jingqiu, the best result was always one step short!

This feeling was frustrating for them, as if what separated them from Ji Jingqiu was not distance, but fate.

Always one step away!

As if Ji Jingqiu was aware of their existence, but unwilling to meet them.

"Could this be the effect of the Spiritual Fetal Breath? Sensing our presence and always leaving one step ahead of us?"

Another Heart Image Warrior's eyebrows knitted together in concern.

Yuan Tongcun frowned, looking somewhat displeased.

This encirclement action was far from as smooth as they had hoped.

...

On this day.

Someone did find Ji Jingqiu, and it was two Heavenly Persons.

One of them concealed their identity, hiding in the shadows, striking directly at Ji Jingqiu; facing the full force of a Heavenly Human Martial Artist, Ji Jingqiu prepared himself for a death struggle.

Even Hel within the Inner Realm was ready to sacrifice this incarnation.

But in the end, the intervention of the other Heavenly Person resolved the life-and-death crisis facing Ji Jingqiu.

Under his action, the hidden Heavenly Person silently retreated.

This assisting Heavenly Human Martial Artist came from the Pei Family.

The Pei Family is a thousand-year-old Martial Arts Family of the Federation, and its prodigy of this generation is named Pei Jing, who is described by Zhuang Yanxing of the Heavenly Mechanism Dojo as a young man with white hair, a cold face, and a secretly frivolous heart.

Ji Jingqiu had dealt with him before.

The Pei Family is not one of the Hundred Veins, but their Ancestor Star is also in the Western region.

This Heavenly Person from the Pei Family was obviously entrusted by someone, specially coming here to find Ji Jingqiu; it seemed that he did not find Ji Jingqiu on the first day, but had been observing in secret for several days.

"Thank you, Senior Pei, for your help." Ji Jingqiu sincerely expressed his thanks while wiping the blood from his mouth, having sustained some injuries in the brief encounter.

Pei Jinxiu looked at Ji Jingqiu and sighed lightly: "Ji, this is no place for you."

He looked emotionlessly at the refugees not far ahead, his expression as hard as iron, as if he had long been accustomed to such sights.

He said:

"Ji, you are already standing high in the Federation, why stoop so low, why bend over? Don't continue down this path, it's meaningless."

"Seeing these scenes, there's no need to feel sorry or lost, because it's unnecessary. Years later, as you grow up, you'll witness and experience scenes more brutal than these. This is just the first 'novel' phase of your life."

Ji Jingqiu suddenly stopped in his tracks, slightly dazed.

Pei Jinxiu thought he had persuaded him and sighed:

"Ji, go back, back to the world where you belong. The waters of the West are too muddy, not worth wading through at your current stage."

"Life is long, what are the gains and losses of others compared to your own vast future, the great Dao awaits you?"

Ji Jingqiu truly thanked him for his kindness.

He could feel that this was a sincere advice for him to leave.

And the reason he froze was that he suddenly recalled the suspended journey on the Ancient Road.

Eventually, after a moment's hesitation, the Heavenly Person from the Pei Family did not choose to forcefully take action and take Ji Jingqiu away.

He vaguely sensed that Ji Jingqiu seemed to be involved in a Spirit Storm of this planet...

This feeling seemed incredible, but he was unwilling to bet, nor did he want to offend Ji Jingqiu; in the end, he sighed and chose to leave.

Before leaving, he told Ji Jingqiu that he would keep an eye on the one who attacked earlier but would not do so for too long, hoping Ji would take care and return as soon as possible.

Ji Jingqiu continued on his arduous journey.

He saw the sunrise and sunset; each breath was a bridge connecting him with Heaven and Earth.

Every inhalation and exhalation was cultivation.

And in the Inner World, Hel occasionally taunted him with a few words, spending most of the time in silence.