Chapter 64: Twilight [2] (2/2)
The old man turned mid-air to face Jufeng.
”I know who you are Zhang Ju Feng. I know about the shadows that have been chasing you. It's true that i don't get involved in these matters because of my creation, but as long as I don't go against creation itself, no entity has any power over me. I'll tell you this once, so listen carefully. Two we are. A sister I have. And we are laws of creation. The understanding of this is left to you. As for your current predicament, think about all the reason you find beauty in life and push them into the thread of your life-force. Only the thread, if you still want to live.”
Ju Feng did as he was told and his life-force started to get stronger.
”Farewell young mortal, may we meet in the future if you are strong enough.”
Ju Feng slowly opened his eyes to see elder Ju Long sitting very close to him with his eyes closed. He slowly shifted his head to find out about his location. Minute later, he relaxed his mind in relief. Alright, he was at the sect's Misty-Fountain, but what was he doing there? He didn't recollect coming to the place. His last memory was of him walking into an invisible barrier. Nothing after that. For him to be at the Misty-Fountain, he must have sustained a severe injury at the least.
He was trying to move into a sitting position when the sound made elder Ju Long open his eyes.
”Ju Feng, you are awake. Don't move. Let me quickly inform grandelder first.”
Elder Ju Long quickly located the grand elder through his spiritual sense and informed him about the development through the mind voice.
In an instant, the grand elder appeared at the Misty Fountain, beside Ju Feng, in one step. With an easy smile on his face, he restrained Ju Feng who was trying to bow his head with difficulty while still lying down.
”Grrrand elder.”
”No need, young one, I'm happy to see you have recovered. How are you feeling?”
”I'm fine grand elder. Only having an headache.”
”That's fine, it will go with time. At least, the worst is over.”
”How long have I been here, honoured elder?”
”Four hours without moving a muscle.”
Elder Ju Long answered while he was still attending to Ju FenJ.
”I remembered walking into some sort of energy and was trying to get out when i stepped on something and I though I saw myself flying. That's all I remembered, grand elder.”
”That'll do. I believe you stepped on a seal which is why you are still alive. Although you could have died easily, it also gave you a chance at survival. If you were stuck inside the force-field with the revenant, you would have been dead by now. We are fortunate you are still alive. Get some rest, when you are feeling better, elder Ju Long will bring you to the haven.”
”Thank you, grand elder.”
He turned to elder Ju Long.
”Thank you, elder Ju.”
He closed his eyes and fell asleep.