Chapter 1102: Challenge (1/2)

Chapter 1102: Challenge

Di Wei looked at Li Qiye who came out from the cave. His eyes slightly s.h.i.+fted as he stated: “You have really done it. You are indeed with no equal, especially with regards to patience. After hunting from one generation to another, the deed has been done.”

“I will be successful in this generation. I have waited for too long, so it is time for me to reap the rewards.” Li Qiye grinned.

“I also pray for your success. It will herald a new generation that even I cannot imagine, an era that has never been seen before.” With that, Di Wei looked at Li Qiye deeply and solemnly said: “Because no one has ever done it before!”

“I shall.” Li Qiye gave a leisurely smile from his heart.

“I hope I can see that day.” Di Wei smiled back. This was a blessing for him as well.

Li Qiye sighed secretly. He knew Di Wei had made his choice. In the end, he said: “When it is time to go, I hope to see you there.”

“Maybe.” Di Wei smiled but didn’t elaborate.

“Grandpa Wei, there is a question I’d like to ask you.” He said while staring at Di Wei.

Di Wei also smiled and replied: “I know what you want to ask. It is about the chosen path of the Imperial Lord, right?”

Li Qiye said in a carefree manner: “Nothing can hide from your eyes.”

Di Wei shook his head: “You have always thought about this matter when you were here at the border. It is just that you couldn’t see through it.” Di Wei lamented softly: “But it is all in the past, just let it go with the wind. Your path and the Imperial Lord’s are different. What’s the point of knowing? What’s the harm of not knowing?”

Li Qiye didn’t ask any further after hearing this answer. He bowed deeply towards Di Wei: “Take care, Grandpa Wei. I hope that we can meet again in an entirely new era.”

“Take care.” Di Wei returned the grand gesture: “Regardless of what happens in the future, there are two things I am proud of in this life. The first is being able to follow the Imperial Lord and the second is knowing someone like you. I have no further pursuits in life except hoping that I can live till that generation where we might be able to meet again.”

Li Qiye nodded his head and left. Di Wei watched his departing shadow until it disappeared from the valley’s entrance.

“Cultivators, what are they truly after?” Di Wei lamented: “Even if one has eternal life, what else is there besides loneliness at the very end?”

The moment Li Qiye left the valley, the girls who were guarding the perimeter turned excited and ran to see him.

Chen Baojiao told him: “Young n.o.ble, some people want to fight you.”

Li Qiye paused and looked ahead. He noticed many people were gathered here, but they stood quite far away from the entrance since they didn’t dare to come closer.

The pair in front of the crowd was Heavenly Emperor Lin and Zhan s.h.i.+. At this moment, they stood there calmly; Lin was focused yet carefree while Zhan s.h.i.+ was as sharp and firm as a javelin.

As for the spectators, they stood far away without making too much sound or carelessly commenting. They could only play nice as spectating bystanders.

Many stared at Li Qiye with fear. It could even be said that those who saw him didn’t dare to breathe out loud.

Today, who in this world wasn’t afraid of Fiercest Li Qiye?! He even dared to kill people from the Soaring Immortal Sect. Was there anything he couldn’t do?

“It seems that the two of you have prepared well.” Li Qiye glanced at Lin and Zhan s.h.i.+ with a smile.

Lin cupped his fists towards Li Qiye and slowly said: “Brother Li, Brother Zhan and I made a promise to battle you. Today, we have come to formally issue the challenge.”

Despite wanting to challenge Li Qiye, Lin didn’t have any antagonistic thoughts towards him. It was not a battle borne of a grudge!

Li Qiye looked at Zhan s.h.i.+ and said: “This is a bit surprising. You two should know very well that even if you fight together, you are still not my match. And yet, you are still here today to challenge me.”

“A cultivator has no fear of battle!” Zhan s.h.i.+ lowered his voice: “Victory and defeat are part of life. Being too afraid to fight is the only true defeat!”