novel ATTG - Chapter 2039

Chapter 2039

The Misty Sea was as calm and restrained as usual, but Huacaili’s heartstrings were tighter than any moment after entering the Misty Sea. She was heavily depleted of profound energy and covered in wounds, especially the blood streak on her forehead, which was even more shocking against her snowy complexion. However, she seemed oblivious, fully extending her spiritual perception as far as possible into the space, not daring to relax in the slightest.

Her gaze constantly touched upon Yun Che, who had returned to tranquility. Sometimes complex, sometimes confused. Once again, he saved her. Throughout her life, she had grown under the indulgence of others, accustomed to being protected. But Yun Che, in just half a year, kept crossing paths with her.

The first time he helped her, she found it particularly interesting, unable to forget this person. The second time was like a miraculous intervention in her first moment of danger. This time, he went to great lengths to prevent her from getting hurt, even using his hand to grab the sword, staining the pure white world around her like a bridal veil with the blood from his palm. His protection, filled with danger and brutality, was completely different from the heavy and comforting care she had received throughout her life.

As a repayment, she nervously scanned her surroundings, fearing any unexpected incidents that might harm Yun Che. Above the grey sky, Hua Qingying observed the current state of Huacaili and couldn’t help but furrow her brows.

Without keeping her tense for too long, Yun Che had already opened his eyes in a short moment. He raised his left hand, the emptiness in his palm now sealed, but it still looked particularly horrifying. His actions made Huacaili’s gaze instantly turn around, and she took two steps forward, asking with concern, “Are you okay? It’s better to take some more time to recover.”

However, Yun Che stood up directly, smiling and saying, “Don’t worry, my constitution is special. I am able to recover quickly. In addition, I have other matters to attend to.”

“This kind of injury is nothing to me,” he said. He looked at Huacaili, and his gaze suddenly froze for a moment before he spoke, “Fairy sister, may I… come closer to touch your forehead?”

Sensing Huacaili’s instant astonishment, he quickly added, “I don’t mean to offend, and I won’t actually touch you. I just need to get within half a foot.”

His eager explanation and the obvious change in his eyes turned Huacaili’s surprise into a subtle smile. Curious, she asked, “Why?”

Yun Che didn’t continue explaining but took two steps forward. He reached out his fingers directly and touched the girl’s bloodstained forehead, saying, “I promise it will get better soon.”

“Huh?” Huacaili instinctively stepped back, but her mind was already captivated by the sudden appearance of the white light before her.

She liked pure white things, like the snowy robe on her body, the Líyún sword in her hand, and the colorful cloud branch of the pure land. But she had never seen such a pure white radiance before. It was so pure that it seemed capable of revealing any tiny impurity in the world.

She stood there for a moment, allowing the white light to approach. As the white light touched her, the pain from the wounds on her forehead and around her vanished almost instantly. Her senses felt as if they were cleansed by a clear spring, and the turbidity and oppression brought by the Misty Sea disappeared, leaving clarity in its place.

Her lips slowly parted, and she was completely stunned. Through the white light, her gaze involuntarily focused on Yun Che’s eyes, which seemed like a white night under the reflection.

In a distant space, Hua Qingying was initially puzzled but suddenly realized something. Her eyes flickered, followed by a strong sense of denial. As the sacred feeling brought by the white light became clearer in her spiritual perception, her inner shock began to amplify.

The sacred was an existence in the abyss, only recorded. If it had to be said to exist, it was merely a “relatively sacred.” However, what appeared in Hua Qingying’s spiritual perception at this moment was an absolutely sacred and pure existence that shouldn’t and couldn’t exist.

Living beings couldn’t comprehend things they had never encountered. However, this sense of sacredness…

However, it was so clear, as if it were an existence within the supreme law, an absolute cognition that was beyond the judgment and questioning of living beings. “Radiant Profound Energy,” Hua Qingying softly uttered the sacred term that should only exist in ancient records. In her fluctuating azure eyes, she watched as the blood groove on Huacaili’s forehead gradually disappeared within the white light at a speed almost beyond cognitive understanding… until it vanished completely, along with the traces of blood.

As the white light dissipated, Yun Che withdrew his fingers, and a smile reappeared on his face. Huacaili raised her hand and touched her forehead. The touch between her fingers felt like smooth jade, with no trace of injury.

“What kind of power is this?” Her beautiful eyes showed a hint of distraction, and in her heart echoed the words “Radiant Profound Energy.”

As the Heavenly Wolf God, she had a high-level understanding. Although Radiant Profound Energy had never appeared in the abyssal world, its characteristics were unmistakable in the records. Pure white, pure, and sacred, possessing the purest and most powerful healing ability in the world, capable even of creating miracles of life.

Yun Che slightly averted his gaze, then calmly said, “It’s a special power bestowed upon me by my master, and it’s also a secret I must keep.”

The manifestation of Radiant Profound Energy in this world would undoubtedly cause a tremendous upheaval if the news spread. Undoubtedly, unless one was powerful enough not to be easily controlled by others, this was a secret that must be guarded with all one’s strength.

“Why such an important secret?” Yun Che’s gaze was warm, and his lips curved slightly. “My master said that when someone extends a helping hand, it should be repaid with a gushing spring. Fairy sister just saved me from danger, even if I have to exhaust my life to repay, it is deserved, let alone just keeping a secret.”

His gaze suddenly lowered slightly, seeming to hesitate for a while, before he forcibly suppressed his embarrassment and said, “Actually, there is also a bit of selfishness. Although Fairy sister only revealed half of her face, she is the most beautiful and perfect thing I have ever seen in my life.”

“The injury on Fairy sister’s forehead made me suddenly understand why the most regrettable thing in the world is not the shattering of peerless jade but the staining of flawless white. So I couldn’t help but…”

“…,” Huacaili’s heart stirred with a completely unfamiliar sensation, unsure of how to respond.

“Fairy sister, can you help me keep this secret?” Yun Che whispered, “My master repeatedly emphasized never to reveal this power prematurely. But I find it hard to restrain myself in front of Fairy sister.”

Huacaili was three parts bewildered and seven parts inexplicably flustered. She quickly nodded, “Rest assured, you helped me, and I will definitely keep this secret for you. I won’t let anyone know.”

“And,” she emphasized, “clearly, you saved me more times, so it should be me repaying you.”

Yun Che responded with a smile, not saying much. He reached out, and the Sword of Calamity and Demon Slaying flew back into his hand, not forgetting to retract the sizable Abyssal Crystal. He nodded slightly to Huacaili, “Fairy sister, it’s fortunate to meet you in the Misty Sea. I won’t disturb your cultivation. Perhaps we’ll meet again.”

With that, he turned around and left cleanly, dragging the Sword of Calamity and Demon Slaying with him.

“…” Countless words that wanted to be spoken were stopped in the heart, and the young girl could only stare blankly at his retreating figure.

At this moment, the voice of Hua Qingying suddenly sounded in her ears, “Caili, find a way to accompany him.”

This was the first time Huacaili had heard Hua Qingying’s voice since entering the Misty Sea. Despite several life-threatening situations before, Hua Qingying had never appeared. It even made Huacaili begin to doubt whether she had truly left.

Now, she finally spoke, not to guide or warn, but to suggest that she actively accompany a man?

“Aunt?” She tried to send a voice message in her heart.

Hua Qingying’s voice, accompanied by a cold and icy sword intent, came through, “This person’s progress is extremely fast, growing from a supreme-ruler Monarch to the third level of a supreme-ruler Sovereign in just half a year. His profound energy is also strangely unique, defeating a half-god with the power of a supreme-ruler Sovereign. Such a thing has never happened in the history of the abyss.”

“And you witnessed it yourself, at the moment of his breakthrough, he manifested five elemental powers simultaneously, coexisting within his body without any signs of chaos. The white light he just displayed undoubtedly matches the legendary Radiant Profound Energy,” Huacaili said. “So, Auntie’s meaning is…”

“The uniqueness of this child is difficult to describe,” continued Hua Qingying. “He should have recently entered the world; otherwise, he would have already caused a sensation. His origin is definitely extraordinary. For now, stay close to him, but there’s no need for you to deliberately probe into anything. I will observe.”

The astonishment in Huacaili’s beautiful eyes lingered like ripples in the wind. What surprised her was not Hua Qingying’s evaluation of Yun Che but the fact that her usually indifferent aunt, who only cared about her and the sword, would voluntarily observe a young junior who she had just met. It seemed that Hua Qingying noticed her unusual and urgent expression, and she softened her tone, saying, “Caili, rest assured. This boy is definitely not a bad person.”

“All the records about Radiant Profound Energy have mentioned that to inherit Radiant Profound Energy, not only must one have a pure body but also a soul that is extremely pure and good, free from the slightest impurity. Since he carries Radiant Profound Energy, he must be a person with an extremely pure and kind heart.”

“Meeting by chance and repeatedly rescuing others at the cost of his own injuries, his previous actions undoubtedly align with the words ‘pure and kind.’ Otherwise, I would never allow you to accompany him.”

“Okay, I understand,” Huacaili responded.

After entering the Misty Sea, she had never traveled with anyone. However, facing her aunt’s active request, she strangely felt no rejection in her heart. Instead, there seemed to be a hidden anticipation.

Without immediately chasing after Yun Che, she raised her eyes, the pair of eyes that could make the endless starry sky lose its luster, and spoke seriously, “But Auntie, I promised him to keep the secret for him. You…”

“Less talk,” Hua Qingying interrupted her with two indifferent words. She would never stoop to exposing someone else’s secrets.

“Hehe.” Sneaking a tongue towards where her aunt might be, she lifted her body into a graceful shadow and flew in the direction Yun Che had gone.

Yun Che moved at a moderate pace towards the outskirts of the Misty Sea. “Why did you reveal Radiant Profound Energy?” Lí Suō asked. While she might have other questions, this particular point was beyond her understanding.

Yun Che leisurely explained, “Revealing a secret is a unique form of trust. Keeping it together invisibly brings people closer, and the bigger the secret, the more effective it is. If there weren’t that eavesdropper, it would be even better.”

Lí Suō remained puzzled but chose not to ask further. She warned, “Aren’t you worried about this secret being leaked? For you now, it could be a big trouble.”

“The cost of leakage is, of course, considerable. But because of this, the trust and benefits gained from voluntarily revealing it are equally substantial,” Yun Che calmly stated. “Of course, the premise is that I believe enough that they won’t disclose it.”

Such certainty was also a form of ruthlessness. Yun Che’s emotional state before and after entering the Abyss was like night and day, as if two different individuals.

“What’s your plan next?” Lí Suō asked. “You’re putting so much effort into getting close to Huacaili. Why did you withdraw at the most opportune moment just now?”

“Being close actively and passively are completely different,” Yun Che said with a smile. He continued at a measured pace, maintaining caution in the Misty Sea without appearing hesitant. “What I want is for her to approach me willingly.”

Lí Suō was slightly surprised. “With her identity, and with someone protecting her, why do you think she would—”

“Lord Yun!”

A girl’s shout came from behind, piercing through layers of abyssal mist, still as melodious and pleasing to the heart. “… Lí Suō’s voice abruptly stopped.

Yun Che turned around, looking at the girl flying towards him like a shimmering butterfly through the mist. He wore a look of perfect surprise and amazement.

The girl landed in front of him, a hint of rosy blush covering her snow-like face. Whether it was due to the nervousness of approaching a man for the first time or hidden intentions, or perhaps some other reason she couldn’t discern, even she couldn’t clarify.

Her jade-like lips moved, just about to speak, but she heard the man in front of her looking surprised, saying, “How do you know my surname is Yun?”

Hua Caili suddenly fell silent, her thoughts quickly circulating between her confusion. Only then did she remember that in their several interactions, he had never mentioned his name in front of her.

The sudden stupor of the girl made Yun Che frown. In a tone that seemed both serious and inquisitive, he said, “I’ve been wondering why, in just half a year, from the Lin Yuan Realm to the vast Misty Sea, I keep encountering you. It turns out you’ve been secretly investigating and tracking me?”

Lí Suō: “?”

“No, no!” The girl, who had been pampered her entire life and had never suffered such injustice, felt as if her emotions were pricked. In a hurried manner, she shook her head and denied, “Absolutely not. How could I…”

“Then how do you know my surname is Yun?” Yun Che asked again.

Watching the girl who was easily thrown into chaos, Yun Che couldn’t help but question her true age and experience once again. Strange, even with good protection and limited exposure to the world, at her age, shouldn’t she be more composed? This panicking behavior made her seem more like a girl in her early twenties.

Hua Caili quickly explained, “When I was in the Lin Yuan Realm, I already knew your surname is Yun, and your name is Che. Moreover…”

“Oh~” Yun Che’s voice elongated, appearing enlightened. His gaze suddenly filled with a deeper sense of inquiry. “So, you discovered my background so early. No wonder you said you weren’t tracking me.”

This explanation had the opposite effect. Hua Caili’s composure became even more chaotic. She could only shake her head more vigorously and said, “I really didn’t! At that time, at that time…”

“Hahaha!” Yun Che burst into laughter at this moment, leaving Hua Caili bewildered.

“Just kidding, of course, I knew you didn’t,” Yun Che looked at her and said, “I just thought about it. The reason you know my name is probably because, during your stay in the Lin Yuan Realm, you went to witness the Lin supreme-ruler Gathering, right? That must be what allowed you to recognize me.”

The lingering thoughts of staying in the Lin Yuan Realm could only be related to the opening of the Lin supreme-ruler Realm.”

Without time to express surprise at his entirely correct guess, the girl quickly nodded to show her innocence. “Yes! It was at that time. I really wanted to see the legendary Lin God, so I went to observe the Lin supreme-ruler Gathering, where I learned your name.”

She quickly added, “And your age.”

“Indeed,” Yun Che said, “but the Lin supreme-ruler Realm is not accessible to outsiders, so your wish must not have been fulfilled.”

Freed from suspicion, Hua Caili relaxed. “Yes, that’s right. So, before the Lin supreme-ruler Gathering ended, I left.”

After saying this, she silently criticized herself for being fooled. Even Aunt didn’t say he must not be a bad person; he’s actually quite mischievous. She didn’t realize she had never evaluated someone like this in her heart before.

Confirming that Hua Caili was unaware of the “changes” in the Lin supreme-ruler Realm, Yun Che’s smile remained unchanged, and he felt a sudden relief.

“So, did the fairy sister call me for some instructions?” he asked.

“Not for instructions.” Hua Caili took a step closer, feeling a little relieved in her heart. Then, she blinked her star-like beautiful eyes, and the lips hidden beneath the veil formed a charming arc. “The Misty Sea is much more dangerous than I expected. If it weren’t for you today, I might have…”

“I am not fully recovered in terms of injuries and profound strength now, and I dare not venture alone again. So, can I invite you to accompany me for some time?” Her many concealed gestures revealed an excessive eagerness and inexperience in her “scheming.”

With a lot of disguised movements, the girl seemed overly eager and inexperienced in her “schemes.”