After I Died My Dao Companion Drowns in Endless Regret Chapter 88

Ji Jun ceased his attack, but his strike was like a thunderclap, shaking the entire Great Wall for ten thousand miles. Amidst the roaring explosion, the border town seemed to become an isolated island in a vast ocean, battered by wave after wave of external assaults, threatening to crumble! Yan Danwo’s face was ashen. She wiped the blood from her lips and formed a hand seal. Under her activation, the Great Wall’s radiance intensified, becoming more brilliant and vibrant. As streams of light shifted, the spiritual energy, in a dance between solidity and void, slowly dispersed the power of the strike.
True Monarch Yuan Ying had arrived. She gazed intently at the churning turbid qi rolling in, then suddenly brought her sword down. Countless dense clouds dissolved and shattered in the sword energy. When the light faded, the colossal, seemingly endless Royal Bone drew ever closer to the Great Wall. The northern continent was desolate and deathly still.
Previously, Yan Danwo, drenched in blood, had looked quite disheveled, but neither she nor her artifact had reached their breaking point. With the support of her allies, they could still prevent the five powerful entities from breaching the Great Wall. However, after this exchange, she realized Ji Jun’s power had grown even more formidable. The spiritual energy projected by the Dharma Manifestation behind him was vigorous, ferocious, and radiating a sinister aura. If only Ji Jun’s strength had increased, they might have been able to hold on. But what if all five entities were being infused with this mysterious power? A deep worry surfaced in Yan Danwo’s heart. She shared her suspicions with True Monarch Yuan Ying.
True Monarch Yuan Ying had also sensed the power of Ji Jun’s strike, and her expression immediately turned grim.
On the Royal Bone.
Yong He smiled, pressing her lips together. “That attack had no effect, Senior Brother Ji Jun.”
Ji Jun let out a cold snort. “Let me see what my junior sister is capable of.”
At this point, Yong He no longer held back. The colossal Dharma Manifestation behind her manifested, with celestial music and auspicious clouds descending – a joyous scene of heavenly maidens playing music. But as she channeled her power, the heavenly maidens transformed into Rakshasa, the celestial music turning into wails and howls, accompanied by an extremely chilling and mournful wind. She stared at the barrier ahead, slowly raised her hand, and pressed down. Instantly, a gust of black, malevolent energy, accompanied by water, fire, wind, and thunder, surged forward. Within the malevolent energy, skulls floated, pressing against the golden light of the Great Wall, climbing the city walls. After being swept away by the golden light, new skulls would emerge, seemingly endless.
Yan Danwo’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Those skulls can contaminate spiritual artifacts.” As the Great Wall cleared away the malevolent energy, wisps of baleful qi clung to the city walls, difficult to dislodge. She channeled her spiritual energy and struck forward, causing a gust of strong wind that clashed with the malevolent energy. The Heavenly Sea Cloud Beast at Yan Danwo’s feet also stirred, emitting streams of auspicious light that cleansed the impurities on the Great Wall.
While the two sides were probing each other, a sudden explosion erupted from the southern continent. The sky lit up abruptly, with a blinding radiance comparable to the sun and moon reappearing. Vast amounts of essence surged out, even forming a collapsing black hole. The commotion originated from the Sunset Burial Mounds. Under the relentless assault of their enemies, Wen Baixian could no longer hold on. Within a few breaths, his Cavern Heaven shattered under the overwhelming force.
Seeing the last enemy fall, Shi Wufang and Phoenix Lord secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Wei Yunshu felt something was amiss. She caught a glimpse of a faint, lingering energy flowing towards the northern continent. She raised her sword to intercept, but countless brilliant sword lights seemed to traverse through the void, unable to block the lingering energy.
Upon seeing Wei Yunshu’s actions, Shi Wufang also reacted and asked, “What is that?” The lingering energy moved far too quickly, disappearing without a trace in just a few blinks.
Wei Yunshu frowned and shook her head. “I don’t know.” After a pause, she said sternly, “It’s heading towards the northern continent. Let’s go!” Although the Cavern Heavens in this area had been dealt with, there were still five primordial demons outside the northern continent. They were immortal and indestructible, and would be more troublesome than the cultivators of the immortal sects! There was no time for rest. As soon as Wei Yunshu finished speaking, she transformed into a sword light and shot northwards, with True Monarch Yuan Fu and Shi Wufang following closely behind.
Luo Lingfeng remained still. She gazed at Wei Yunshu’s retreating figure until even the trace of a sword mark was invisible. Only then did she turn to the confused-looking Phoenix Lord and say, “I’ll head to the northern border later.”
Phoenix Lord frowned when she realized Luo Lingfeng had only mentioned herself. She pressed, “Then what should I do?”
Luo Lingfeng said slowly, “Relocate the populace of the southern and eastern continents to the western continent.”
Phoenix Lord gave Luo Lingfeng a deep look and replied, “I have already instructed the disciples of my sect. If a large number of people move at once, the western continent might fall into chaos.”
“Too slow,” Luo Lingfeng shook her head. A strange smile tugged at the corner of her lips. “Chaos is better than death, isn’t it?”
Upon seeing her expression, Phoenix Lord knew something was not right. Her eyelids twitched violently, and a sense of foreboding churned deep within her. Although she knew Luo Lingfeng wouldn’t give her an answer, she still asked, “What are you planning to do?”
Luo Lingfeng met Phoenix Lord’s gaze, her smile fading. She said unhurriedly, “It’s not what I am planning to do, but what I can do.” Unlike Wei Yunshu and the others, she never believed that “gnats trying to shake a great tree” could succeed. After speaking, she no longer cared what Phoenix Lord thought and transformed into a beam of light, heading towards the northern continent. Phoenix Lord sighed softly, assuming Luo Lingfeng had her reasons, and thus did not insist but proceeded as she was told.
In the southern continent, within the Wu Shi Sect.
After Daoist Wan Ling and Wen Baixian established the sect, tens of thousands of people went to comprehend the Dao inscription stele each year. The majority of them remained at the Wu Shi Sect, practicing the sect’s cultivation method, “Severing All Selves.” During the fierce battles in the Sunset Burial Mounds spiritual vein, disciples of the Nascent Soul, Golden Core, and lower realms also traversed through mountains of corpses and seas of blood, determined to achieve victory. The cultivation methods practiced by these Wu Shi Sect disciples were based on “Severing All Selves,” and their divine abilities were quite different from those in the Fu Li Immortal Realm. They were mostly unfamiliar Dao methods. Fortunately, Buzhou had already organized the Dao scriptures obtained from the secret realm, recording the methods that disciples could potentially use. After the initial panic subsided, they gradually grasped the key points, not only gaining the upper hand but also achieving dominance.
As they gradually approached the inner layers of the Wu Shi Sect, Xie Zhichao’s Spring and Autumn Saber was already stained with blood, and even the hem of her clothes bore many plum-blossom-like marks. After killing a fallen Nascent Soul cultivator, Xie Zhichao wiped the sweat from her brow and leaned on her blade, looking at the pavilion ahead. She thought, “What damn Wu Shi Sect! I’ll definitely cleave it with one strike!” She reached for the wine gourd at her waist, about to unfasten it for a drink, when a hurried shout reached her ears.
“Third Senior Sister, Third Senior Sister!”
Xie Zhichao turned her head and saw her junior sister, Ying Yue, running towards her with all her might.
As her junior sister approached, Xie Zhichao flicked her finger against her forehead, watching the red mark with satisfaction. She asked, “What’s the commotion? Can’t you fly your sword? Why are you running on your legs?”
Ying Yue cupped her forehead and chuckled. “I forgot for a moment.” After a pause, she added, “Good news, Senior Sister. They won! We need to finish beautifully too!”
“Got it,” Xie Zhichao said nonchalantly, her expression calm. She leisurely unfastened her wine gourd, moistened her lips with the remaining wine, and the next moment, she raised her blade and shot forward like lightning. Her speed of movement was so fast, it was like a sharp blade plunging into a vast army! Wherever she went, her fierce blade energy swept outwards, instantly tearing the disciples of the Wu Shi Sect to shreds, turning them into a bloody rain that fell!
This divine blade light shot upwards before reaching the Wu Shi Sect pavilion. Xie Zhichao’s figure suddenly appeared, and she ferociously brought down her Spring and Autumn Saber. Like a streak of lightning, with a thunderous roar, the entire pavilion collapsed! Xie Zhichao stood amidst the ruins, holding her blade, and shouted, “The ringleader Daoist Wan Ling has been executed! The ringleader Wen Baixian has been executed!” Her powerful voice, imbued with spiritual energy, rippled outwards in waves, instantly spreading the news in all directions. The rogue cultivators following Buzhou were greatly relieved, while those who had joined the Wu Shi Sect fell into a panic, losing their will to fight and fleeing outwards in beams of light.
“After we kill all the rebels here, we’ll go to the northern continent to help,” Xie Zhichao thought to herself. But as the thought arose, she saw a colorful feather, wrapped around a talisman, flying towards her. Xie Zhichao reached out and caught it, only seeing the five characters for “Relocate the populace to the western continent.” Putting away the talisman, Xie Zhichao looked out ahead. As far as her eyes could see, mountains and rivers were collapsing, and pavilions were falling. Even though cultivators intended to control their power, the leaked spiritual tides could still shake mountains and rivers, bringing disaster. The land of the southern continent was indeed cracking apart, no longer suitable for ordinary people to live. After thinking for a moment, Xie Zhichao suppressed her ambition to vanquish demons in the northern continent.
Northern Continent.
The sky seemed to press down, dark clouds gathered, like heavy mountains, as if the heavens were within reach.
Another strand of lingering energy appeared, and the five Dharma Manifestations surged upwards in a frenzy. After absorbing that lingering energy, the aura of the five individuals grew even more powerful, reaching an unprecedented level. This time, before they even made a move, Yan Danwo sensed an immense pressure like that of a mountain range pressing down. Cracks began to appear on the Great Wall, and the fluctuating spiritual light dimmed considerably. Although they didn’t understand what was happening, all the signs indicated that the situation was dire. The Great Wall, such a powerful artifact for repelling demons, was sensing overwhelming pressure. No one could say how long it could hold.
As she was lost in thought, the sky to the south flickered with light. In a few breaths, Wei Yunshu emerged from the light and landed on the Great Wall. She looked at the shadowy, sinister Royal Bone with a stern expression. Shortly after she landed, True Monarch Yuan Fu and Shi Wufang also arrived.
“Master,” Shi Wufang bowed respectfully to True Monarch Yuan Ying. “I have fulfilled my mission. The three True Monarchs of Luoshui Divine Palace and the guest from Shang Qing have all been executed!”
True Monarch Yuan Ying’s eyes flickered, and she said, “Good!” Seeing her reinforcements arrive, her spirit immediately lifted.
Yan Danwo greeted her fellow cultivators one by one. Her gaze lingered on Wei Yunshu for a long time before she asked, “Where is True Monarch Luo? Why don’t I see her?”
Wei Yunshu’s eyes flickered, and she replied calmly, “Perhaps she’s behind us.”
Yan Danwo didn’t press further. She looked at the Royal Bone ahead with deep concern. “Two strands of mysterious lingering energy have swept towards the northern continent. The auras and cultivation of these five great demons have grown significantly. And it seems like it’s not over yet.” After reaching the Great Perfection of the Cavern Heaven realm, cultivators like them could only attempt to break through to the Dao Fruit realm. To break through to the Dao Fruit realm, there were only two possibilities: one was to “ascend” and leave the Fu Li Immortal Realm; the other was to fail in the attempt, leading to the collapse of their Cavern Heaven and face utter destruction. However, the primordial demons of the northern continent were different from them. If they were “Severed-Self” severed by divine beings from the upper realm, the “opposite” of divine beings, would their cultivation be limited? If they ascended to the Dao Fruit realm and still remained in this world, who would be able to oppose them? Yan Danwo voiced her worries.
“Two strands of lingering energy?” Wei Yunshu’s mind was still occupied with this matter. She recalled the strange lingering energy that had emanated from Wen Baixian after his demise and murmured, “Daoist Wan Ling and Wen Baixian were both cultivators who entered the Shang Qing Divine Realm and then changed their cultivation to ‘Severing All Selves.’ The lingering energy flew from their bodies. They were actually a type of ‘Severed-Self,’ which is why they could be absorbed by the primordial demons.”
In theory, the five beings in the northern continent could have cultivation levels equivalent to divine beings, but they were sealed in the northern continent, completely lacking the opportunity to grow. Now, the Shang Qing Divine Realm had scattered bait. Wei Yunshu quickly understood the implication and exclaimed, “This is bad! Cultivators who practice ‘Severing All Selves’ should not be killed!”
Those who cultivate this method slay their “Severed-Self” during their lifetime to feed the primordial demons. However, if one repeatedly slays the “self,” what remains is not the “true self.” After that person falls, their own will is extinguished, and what remains is naturally a part of the “Severed-Self”! That’s why the primordial demons could strengthen themselves by absorbing their lingering energy.
“It seems everyone has realized this too late. Is it not good for the Fu Li Immortal Realm to return to Shang Qing and be reborn as the Realm of Ruin that it used to be?” a booming voice echoed from the Royal Bone, laced with thick malice and a mocking laugh. “Let me tell you, it was precisely the Shang Qing Divine Realm that made a deal with us, asking us to help the immortal realm return and once again become the Realm of Ruin. In the past, Sang Buwei, Yun Huai, and others forcibly severed the Realm of Ruin and drove us to the northern continent.”
“We developed self-awareness in the Realm of Ruin, but it was only after the Realm of Ruin transformed into the Fu Li Immortal Realm that we truly took on human form and established our basis for existence. In a way, we should thank Sang Buwei and the others. If not for them, under the oppression of those Divine Venerables, it would have taken us tens of thousands of years to truly take shape.”
Wei Yunshu rebuked, “You and those five entities are not separate beings. You are fragments of a single whole, forever bound to rise and fall together. You are two sides of the same coin. If our ancestors hadn’t severed the Realm of Ruin, your cultivation wouldn’t have been suppressed to the Cavern Heaven realm, but you also wouldn’t have been able to think or even speak as you do now.”
The voice on the Royal Bone paused for a moment, then a strange “hehe” laugh emerged. “Cavern Heaven… Cavern Heaven… Those are things of the past!” The voice suddenly turned sharp and mournful. Countless sinister, strange smokes surged forth, sweeping across the Great Wall. Wei Yunshu, Shi Wufang, and the others, seeing the attack arrive, sharpened their gazes and urged their artifacts forward to strike. Layers of strange smoke were blocked by the sword light, but some still impacted the Great Wall, causing resounding tremors.
On the Great Wall, golden light condensed into a human form. It was the spirit of the Great Wall – Jin Lingzi. With a blank expression, it said, “The power of the attacks from those five has increased, and they are about to exceed the bearing limit of the Great Wall. Once they exceed it, the wall will no longer possess the power to block demons. To prevent this I need time to adjust my spiritual energy, and an infusion of your spiritual power.”
Everyone’s hearts sank.
From Shi Wufang’s sleeve, several streams of rainbow light flew out, transforming into eight flags that landed on the city walls. The flags emitted radiant light, sweeping in all directions and forming a flag formation that wore down evil energy. This item was called the “Soul-Capturing Demon-Vanquishing Flag,” a spiritual artifact refined by Shi Wufang specifically targeting demons. However, these flags alone were not enough to wear down the demons’ power. With a wave of her hand, another compass shaped like the Eight Trigrams descended, spinning continuously in mid-air. This artifact was the “Heart-Restoring Mirror.” It could replicate any artifact it reflected, with offensive and defensive capabilities comparable to the original. If its power was sufficient, it could even imprint Dao artifacts. Shi Wufang introduced the artifact to everyone and was the first to send a surge of spiritual energy into the Heart-Restoring Mirror.
The others understood and channeled their spiritual energy into the Heart-Restoring Mirror. After a few breaths, a new Great Wall appeared on the outer perimeter, pushing the defensive line several miles north. After the Great Wall manifested, the Heart-Restoring Mirror dimmed, and it would be impossible to use it again for a considerable period.
In fact, the “Heart-Restoring Mirror” was originally prepared by Shi Wufang to replicate the “True Nature Sword.” Three thousand years ago, it was with the True Nature Sword that these five primordial demons were repelled and sealed. They had planned to use the same method this time. The spiritual energy and essence consumed by replicating the divine sword were not easily replenished, so they chose to replicate it after dealing with the Wu Shi Sect. However, unexpected changes occurred in the northern continent. The primordial demons were immortal, and to this day, they had no effective method to deal with them. But who knew that the primordial demons would absorb sustenance, their cultivation reaching unprecedented levels, and that even the Great Wall, which had grown into a Dao artifact, could not withstand them!
After consuming several pills, Shi Wufang exhaled a breath of turbid air and said softly, “We need to find another way to deal with the primordial demons.”
“Besides sealing, there is no other path,” True Monarch Yuan Fu’s eyes flickered. “Although we don’t have the True Nature Sword, our combined strength might not be inferior to it. When the auras of those five weaken, we can use talismans to seal them.”
“If that were possible in the past, but now—” Yan Danwo paused for a moment, then finally chose to speak frankly, “Now, I’m afraid that even our combined strength won’t be enough to contend with the five great demons.”
True Monarch Yuan Ying suddenly asked, “What about the Cloud City Dao Artifact?”
For a moment, several gazes fell upon Wei Yunshu.
Wei Yunshu shook her head. “It’s not on me. Moreover, once it’s activated, the power it releases will surely tear apart the northern continent, shatter the Great Wall, and even shake the spiritual vein.”
Everyone’s eyes flickered. Then, a clear voice, like the striking of jade, echoed, echoing Wei Yunshu’s words: “‘Heaven and Earth United in Chaos’ cannot be used.” She had no intention of explaining. Stepping forward, she placed her hand on her wrist and produced a shining seal. “However, ‘Heavenly Constitution Dao Chapter’ can be used.” After Wen Ren, Jiang Huangyu, and their group were defeated, this Guardian Dao Artifact of Luoshui Divine Palace naturally fell into her hands.
True Monarch Yuan Ying sighed. “I heard that the Heavenly Constitution Dao Chapter requires the combined effort of four families to activate.”
Luo Lingfeng smiled sweetly. “It has already been activated.” Wen Ren and Luo Yuanshu had nothing, but Jiang Huangyu and Tang Wentian, in order to activate the Dao artifact, had strictly followed their ancestor’s instructions and imprinted the Heavenly Mandate Talisman into it. The remaining Heavenly Mandate Talismans of Xiaohan Mountain and Luoshui Divine Palace were now in her hands, so she could naturally utilize the Heavenly Constitution Dao Chapter. Her gaze swept across everyone, and Luo Lingfeng added, “All of you have been injured to some extent. Take medicine and recuperate first. At the very least, adjust yourselves to peak condition before facing the primordial demons.”
Everyone also did not want to fight while exhausted. With two Great Walls now present, they could secure some time to rest. Therefore, they slightly relieved the tension in their hearts, said their goodbyes, and each found a quiet place to rest.
Wei Yunshu did not leave.
Luo Lingfeng looked at the sky, the ground, and the shadowy outline of the Royal Bone in the distance. There was nothing worth appreciating in her field of vision. Only then did she slowly turn her head to look at Wei Yunshu, pursing her lips. “Why didn’t you leave?”
Wei Yunshu asked, “Where is fellow Daoist Phoenix?”
Luo Lingfeng casually replied, “She returned to Dustless Sea.”
Wei Yunshu gazed deeply at Luo Lingfeng, trying to discern the truth in her words from her indifferent expression. Since their unpleasant parting that day, Luo Lingfeng had become like a pile of completely cooled ashes, completely different from her past self. Did the Sacred Heart help her regain her conscience? Did it help her see herself clearly? Did it make her completely give up on her entanglement? Did the Sacred Heart truly have such an effect? At this moment, she was the polar opposite of her past self, making people feel uneasy from the bottom of their hearts.
Luo Lingfeng chuckled lightly. “What are you worried about? Could I possibly let Phoenix Lord sneak attack Buzhou? Or do you think that without her as a combat force, you won’t be able to conquer the five great demons?”
Wei Yunshu remained silent.
In the span of these few sentences, Luo Lingfeng had already taken a step towards her. The distance separating them gradually diminished, but it only lasted for a moment. A crisp sound of jade pendants clashing echoed. Wei Yunshu retreated, and the boundary between them became distinct once more. “Why can’t ‘Heaven and Earth United in Chaos’ be used?” Wei Yunshu asked her second question. She curled her lips, revealing a smile tinged with coldness. “You were able to control this Dao artifact without everyone knowing, so you should also be able to restrict its power.”
“Do you want everyone to vanish along with the northern continent?” Luo Lingfeng raised her eyes. “The five primordial demons of the northern continent exist because of the five divine beings. Even if the entire continent falls into nothingness, they will find a way to return to the world. This Dao artifact cannot be used unless it is absolutely necessary.”
Wei Yunshu tugged at the corner of her mouth. “Do you really think that?”
Luo Lingfeng frowned, strode towards Wei Yunshu, and placed her hands on her shoulders, pushing her against the wall. With a cold expression, she asked, “Wei Yunshu, what do you mean? Are you doubting me?”
Wei Yunshu pushed Luo Lingfeng’s hands away, easily breaking free from her grip. She remained silent, her eyes, as clear as black mountains and white water, indeed conveyed that meaning.
Luo Lingfeng turned around and leaned against the city wall. She lowered her eyelids, forcing a stiff smile, and said with great sadness, “I have already made a magical contract. Do you want me to make a Dao oath as well?” A moment later, she looked up, looking at the silent Wei Yunshu, and said word for word, “I can make a Heavenly Dao death oath. If my actions go against the wishes of everyone, then may my Cavern Heaven and Dharma manifestation shatter! May my essence return to heaven and earth!”