Chapter 1097 - 360: In This Era, No One Can Defeat Yang Lezhi

After getting the Thunder Race Key, Xu Baiyan opened the door to the Thunder Race’s habitat without hesitation.

Crackle! Crackle!

Countless tiny lightning bolts intertwined to form a door that wasn’t very large, and the air nearby was distorted.

When Xu Baiyan activated the Thunder Race Key, she didn’t even care about her injuries, as if she didn’t want to stay in place for a moment longer.

Su Yue glanced inside the Thunder Gate.

There were mountains and water, sunshine, houses, and even a small city. The dense Spiritual Qi made it look like a very beautiful place.

Unfortunately, there was no sign of life in the habitat.

Perhaps it would be nice for a vacation.

But that’s not right.

Humans are social animals. No matter how suitable for vacation, Xu Baiyan couldn’t stay there for a lifetime; she’d suffocate. It’s no different than a death sentence.

"Sis, you absolutely can’t go!"

Su Yue said anxiously.

"Daughter, think calmly. I can take you to Shenchu City. That place is full of criminals, burning, killing, robbing. Nothing good exists there, no high or low status, and no one will discriminate against you.

"In this habitat, you won’t be able to live alone!"

Su Qingfeng also advised with a stern face.

This isn’t a solution; it’s too extreme.

"Xu Baiyan, I... I won’t allow you to leave!"

Yang Lezhi’s face was ashen, staring at Xu Baiyan.

"Exactly, Xu Baiyan, you should return to the Divine Land first; there are many hidden places there!

"Besides, you are a hero of the Divine Land now, everyone understands you."

Even Meng Yang and Bai Xiaolong looked at Xu Baiyan and said.

Though it’s easy to say, actually putting it into practice is very difficult.

Xu Baiyan has indeed made significant contributions, but once she returns to the Divine Land, it’s really difficult for everyone to accept her. The people are easily swayed, and Xu Baiyan cannot escape criticism.

Moreover, Xu Baiyan’s appearance is also a problem.

But where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Going alone to that place would drive anyone crazy.

"I appreciate everyone’s kindness.

"As long as I am in the Divine Land for a day, the Yangxiang Race will not give up on using the Thunder Race. Many people will die because of me; I don’t want to bear such a threat!

"Also, the Thunder Race’s habitat is beneficial for my cultivation. Maybe when I’m at the seventh or eighth grade, I will return to the Divine Land, but not now.

"Brother, Dad, I will always miss you.

"Yang Lezhi, find a good girl, forget about me, we’re not meant to be."

Xu Baiyan walked over and hugged Su Yue and Su Qingfeng, then nodded at Yang Lezhi as a greeting.

She had her fears.

Perhaps under the influence of Su Qingfeng and Yuan Longhan, the Earth Humans might accept her, or at least she could find a small city to live in seclusion.

But the Yangxiang Race would not forget her.

By then, they would use Su Yue and her dad to threaten her again. This time it was thanks to Yuan Xingzi’s plan; otherwise, she wouldn’t know what to do!

But next time, she might not be so lucky.

Leaving is the only option.

Of course, Xu Baiyan wasn’t lying. The Thunder Race’s habitat is indeed a Cultivation Sacred Land. By the time she reaches the seventh or eighth grade, she would have the ability to protect herself and others.

By then, she might come back!

"Xu Baiyan, why do you want to start then abandon? We promised to be together forever, no matter rich or poor.

"But now you’ve stolen my heart and want to leave just like that?"

Yang Lezhi roared, blocking Xu Baiyan with one hand. His chest heaved violently, and his eyes were almost bleeding tears.

No one knew what pain he had suffered, nor did anyone know how many times he had brushed against death.

Yang Lezhi didn’t care about his arm.

He was young, yet he cultivated to mastery the art of unparalleled war tactics.

In this era, Yang Lezhi was the first to master the fifth-grade unparalleled war tactics, surpassing Bai Xiaolong and Meng Yang.

Sadly, it solved nothing in the end!

Xu Baiyan was startled, then coldly shook her head.

"I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have yelled at you. It’s my incompetence that I can’t protect the one I love!"

A few seconds later, Yang Lezhi self-mockingly laughed.

He turned around and squatted on the ground!

Drip, drip, drip...

Yang Lezhi clenched his fist hard, his only arm deeply driven into the mud, as tears fell continuously.

At that moment, the entire crowd was moved.

No one had seen such a tragic love story for a long time, and everyone’s heart was particularly heavy.

Was Yang Lezhi outstanding?

Truthfully.

Among the martial artists of his age, Yang Lezhi was already the first in the Divine Land.

The first in the Divine Land meant the first globally.

He could summon the Grandmaster-level Desert Eagle and had already defeated any Sixth-Grade Grandmaster with ease, and even with a bit of strategy, could defeat the seventh grade.

Yet, such an outstanding youth could only cry in despair.

He was still dissatisfied with his weakness.

He still couldn’t protect the one he loved most dearly.

Even the Ninth-Grade Martial Artists were silent.

At Yang Lezhi’s age, no one could surpass him. He truly tried his best; he didn’t lose to himself, only to the times.

"I’ll recognize you as my brother-in-law for life!"

Su Yue went over and patted Yang Lezhi on the shoulder.

But Yang Lezhi’s body was cold, as if Su Yue was patting a block of ice.

"Yang Lezhi, I’m sorry, you’re not incompetent at all; you’re outstanding, you just loved the wrong person.

"Maybe I shouldn’t have agreed with you in the first place; it was my mistake. I shouldn’t have given you hope!

"Take care of yourself in the future. My dad and brother should pay off some debts for me, sorry!"

Xu Baiyan stood in front of the Thunder Gate, her tone colder than Yang Lezhi’s body.

"Can’t you not leave? We won’t return to the Divine Land; we’ll wander in the Marshland. I’ll wander with you.

"Xu Baiyan, what will you use to repay what you owe me here?"

Yang Lezhi pounded his chest, asking Xu Baiyan word by word.

"As long as I live, people will die because of me, many people even, I can’t be so selfish.

"Yang Lezhi, you can’t be so selfish either."

Xu Baiyan remained very calm, even abnormally calm.

Some martial artists even feel sorry for Yang Lezhi.

Xu Baiyan is too indifferent.

"Daughter, you went to the Thunder Race’s place, can you not freely enter and exit?"

Su Qingfeng shook his head and asked.

He also feels sad for Yang Lezhi, but he can understand Xu Baiyan.

The Yangxiang Race will not let this rest easily; they might even use Yang Lezhi to threaten Xu Baiyan.

The daughter’s departure is also a way to secretly protect Yang Lezhi.

"Prince Qing, this is a path of no return. Xu Baiyan intends to open the Thunder Gate from the inside, at least with Seventh-Grade strength.

"Of course, there should be an opportunity, after all, it’s the Thunder Race’s dwelling place, there might be some leftover treasures!"

Yunluozi explained.

"Daughter, work hard in cultivation. Dad is waiting for you in the Divine Land; otherwise, no one will take care of me in retirement. You know, Su Yue is unfilial, not considerate, and retirement homes are easily bullied!"

Su Qingfeng smiled bitterly.

As long as there is an opportunity, it’s a good thing.

Seventh Grade.

It’s not easy, Xu Baiyan estimated to endure several years of loneliness.

"Daoist, can’t anyone else enter the Thunder Race’s place?"

Su Yue asked with a frown.

If I can visit my sister, that would be nice.

"No chance, not to mention normal martial artists, even at the pinnacle can’t enter, otherwise the dwelling would have been destroyed by the Yangxiang Race long ago!"

Yunluozi smiled bitterly.

"I have some earthly treasures accumulated over the years, always wanted to save them for your breakthrough into Grandmaster, but I’ll give them all to you this time!

"I know I’ve wronged you, but it’s my intention, so don’t refuse."

At this time, Yao Chenqing also walked over.

He took out a jade box from the Void Space, not knowing what was inside, but the treasures Yao Chenqing collected over many years couldn’t be ordinary.

Xu Baiyan didn’t say a word.

She simply looked at Yao Chenqing calmly, and only at this moment did her pupils show some sorrow.

The emotions in her pupils might only be understood by Yao Chenqing: If it weren’t for you wanting to make a contribution back then, would I be in this situation now? I lost everything, are you satisfied?

Swish!

Seeing that Xu Baiyan was unmoved, Su Qingfeng took the jade box.

"Daughter, I heard this contains treasures worth over 10 billion, it’s this old bastard’s lifetime savings, just consider it as me robbing him and giving it to you!

"Though the owner may be a bit dirty, the items themselves are innocent."

"Take these items and cultivate well; strive to break through to Seventh Grade soon and come back to see Dad, okay!"

Su Qingfeng placed the jade box in Xu Baiyan’s hands, then spoke earnestly.

Xu Baiyan was stunned for a moment, then nodded again.

She wasn’t moved by Yao Chenqing; she just didn’t want to contradict Su Qingfeng’s wishes.

"Xu Baiyan, starting today, every year around this time, I will wait for you in this place."

"If you don’t come out for a year, I’ll wait a year."

"If you don’t come out for ten years, I’ll wait ten years."

"If you don’t come out for a hundred years, then I’ll bury my bones here."

"You are my loved one, Yang Lezhi, and we vowed to spend a lifetime together. Whether together or apart, it’s still a lifetime."

Yang Lezhi stood up, walked to Xu Baiyan, and hugged her tightly.

"Why go through with all this."

"There are many better girls than me; you should find one, marry, have kids, and lead a normal life."

Xu Baiyan’s body stiffened.

"If it were easy to give up, what kind of love would that be."

"I, Yang Lezhi, love you, Xu Baiyan, no matter what you become, no matter where you are, I am willing to wait!"

"Because... I’m waiting for my loved one, I’m worthy!"

Yang Lezhi spoke firmly.

Not far away, Su Yue and others were filled with emotions.

Separation of life and death, heart-wrenching.

This is the charm of love.

"You’re too foolish!"

Xu Baiyan’s eyes reddened.

Her heart bears the cruelest pain; being apart from Yang Lezhi, every pore hurts, and she’s been holding back her tears, afraid others would be saddened.

Xu Baiyan pretended to be cold and ruthless.

But suddenly, she couldn’t hold back.

"Xu Baiyan, don’t cry, I understand you."

"Promise me, cultivate hard, break through to Seventh Grade soon, and come back soon."

"I will also cultivate hard; by that time, let’s storm the Eight Races Sacred Land, wipe out the Yangxiang Race, and no one can threaten you anymore."

"Go, take good care of yourself, I love you!"

Yang Lezhi released his embrace.

After understanding Xu Baiyan, Yang Lezhi smiled calmly.

There are difficulties, just find a way to solve them.

Heroes must go through some hardships to be eternally happy together.

"Yang Lezhi, from today onward, I take you as my disciple; don’t return to the Divine Land, follow me in the Wetlands to cultivate!"

Yao Chenqing spoke.

"Hmm!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Lezhi unexpectedly nodded his head.

"This time, I give all my military achievements and academic credits, half to my brother and half to Yang Lezhi."

"Brother, cultivate well."

"Dad, please be happy."

"Everyone, goodbye!"

Xu Baiyan smiled at everyone, then stepped into the Thunder Gate.

The credits should be half Yang Lezhi’s, after all, he lost an arm for her.

...

"Huh, the Theft Demon Tome was triggered, the Yangxiang Race’s Yingjie Saint Son is nearby!"

Just after Xu Baiyan left, everyone was still immersed in sorrow.

Suddenly, a map appeared in Su Yue’s mind.

A red dot was very close, in the southeast direction.