Chapter 2249: Chapter 2250: Healing
Lu Qiming’s current situation was something none of them had anticipated, so everyone’s expressions were grave, and they dared not neglect for even a moment.
After the disturbance in the hall, beneath it, amidst the flickering flames, a presence emerged from the fire. Facing the blazing flames that could burn everything to ashes, the figure moved as if on level ground. Those fires, which had scorched many disciples, lost their original power when confronted by the figure.
It seemed like an illusory object amidst the blazing flames, its shape slightly distorted. Its vague face lifted slightly and shot out from within the flames, seemingly transcending various obstacles on the steps, drifting towards the distant hall.
And that was exactly where Lu Qiming was.
It seemed the moment the gaze reached him, Lu Qiming’s head moved gently, and a solemn aura emerged in his eyes. As he gazed below, the exchange of glances felt almost palpable.
"Sect, Sect Master is alive!"
Someone swallowed, visibly shaken. With his strength, he naturally couldn’t discern what Lu Qiming was looking at afar, but that didn’t stop them from noticing Lu Qiming’s movement.
These movements could only indicate that Lu Qiming was still alive! Alive within this mystical realm, causing those present to have slightly rushed breaths.
"Brother, something seems amiss."
Ning Qiuyu whispered into Tao Yuyu’s ear, his expression solemn as he looked at the hall. They’ve experienced many mystical realms, but the current situation seemed far stranger than anything before.
"Indeed, according to the sect’s records, Sect Master Lu has been dead for nearly a hundred years. How could he still be alive here? If he were alive, with his abilities, he would have returned long ago. How could he linger here?"
Tao Yuyu squinted, his eyes glinting with wisdom. He was familiar with Lu Qiming. In those halls of fame, there were detailed records about Lu Qiming.
"Could it be that this person in front of us is not the Sect Master himself, but merely a remaining consciousness that only becomes active during trials?"
Ning Qiuyu held his chin, pondering. This situation was indeed too bizarre. And since Lu Qiming’s slight movement earlier, there had been no further changes; he just sat as if waiting for something.
"Possible." Tao Yuyu’s expression flickered.
Unlike Ning Qiuyu, although he had some doubts, they were subtle. His pupils moved slightly, glancing between the hall and the platform, and occasionally looked towards the high spot at the bottom, showing a hint of keen intelligence.
"Merge!"
At this time, Lin Chen was unaware of the outside world. With Su Yan’s help, the sinister aura gradually calmed down, thanks to Su Yan’s efforts.
At this moment, Lin Chen could finally take a long breath of relief.
The restless spiritual energy dissipated from Lin Chen’s mind, leaving only some remnants stubbornly clinging to the existing scars, refusing to leave.
Su Yan’s expression was calm, drifting to a spot in the sea of consciousness. Despite his attempts to dissipate the aura, it remained, as if merged with Lin Chen’s consciousness.
"Is it not working?" Lin Chen felt a pang in his heart, seeing Su Yan shaking his head, instinctively sensing trouble.
"No, it seems sinister, but can’t be expelled. It’s strange..."
Su Yan shook his head. His pale complexion became even more ghostly in his efforts to help Lin Chen. He had already exhausted much of his consciousness before, and now seemed even more broken, his body appearing faintly blurred.
"Are you alright?"
Lin Chen noticed his condition and stepped forward with concern. If it hadn’t been for Su Yan’s repeated rescues, Lin Chen might have either become someone else’s pawn or a complete killing machine.
Either outcome was one Lin Chen wished to avoid.
So now, looking at Su Yan, while he remained vigilant, he harbored no significant hostility.
"Just cause less trouble in the future, and I’d be thankful. I can’t always be around to help you by chance."
Su Yan rubbed his head, having spent too much mental energy, and spoke to Lin Chen with a resigned tone. After these incidents, if Lin Chen found himself at a life-and-death juncture next time, Su Yan might lack the energy to assist.
"I don’t want to, but such troubles always find me." Lin Chen smiled wryly.
"Right."
Su Yan reconsidered and agreed. In the world of cultivators, unlike secular life, mere tolerance wouldn’t avert trouble.
On the contrary, the more one tolerated, the more they attracted oppression from others. Having lived for many years, Su Yan understood this well.
So at that moment, he didn’t say anything further, merely waved at Lin Chen, indicating his departure.
"I’m going to rest first. Don’t call me."
"By the way, don’t call me even if something comes up!"
After saying these two sentences, with a swoosh, Su Yan’s figure instantly vanished from view. He headed towards the part of Lin Chen’s sea of consciousness where all the cultivation techniques lay. A rainbow flash passed by, leaving Lin Chen alone, who shook his head slightly, smiling wryly.
Now healed, and the sinister aura dispelled, Lin Chen had no desire to remain in the sea of consciousness.
So he closed his eyes. Upon reopening them, he saw Sun Tianming and Chen Jie protecting him, and behind Lin Chen stood a figure clad in a black robe.
The three tightly guarded Lin Chen within.
Seeing this scene filled Lin Chen with gratitude, but he also felt a pang of guilt. When his consciousness was sinking, although he couldn’t control his body, he witnessed Sun Tianming being harmed, which made Lin Chen feel guilty.
"Brother Sun Tian, are you alright..."
Lin Chen stood up, reaching out to gently pat Sun Tianming, who was less than half a meter away, asking with a guilty expression.
"You’re awake? That’s great!"
Sun Tianming turned around, exhaling in relief. With the evolving situation, if Lin Chen remained stuck in healing, the crisis would undoubtedly be greater.
Seeing Lin Chen’s guilty look, Sun Tianming couldn’t help but laugh heartily. He patted Lin Chen’s shoulder, saying, "I’m fine, don’t worry too much. However, now that you’re okay, you should thank that protector behind you."
Sun Tianming shifted the topic, guiding Lin Chen’s body to turn back, facing the figure in the black robe.
"Earlier, Tao Yuyu attempted to attack you when we weren’t here. Without him, you would likely have perished. And also that guy over there."
Sun Tianming pointed to the man who had initially stepped forward.
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