Chapter 17

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Chapter 17: Into Grand Dragon Cliff

Qian Luofeng was truly caught in a dilemma. Only he knew the pain and suffering of his inner struggle at this moment.

A chance that might lead Yun Yi to ruin—should he speak or not?

After reflecting multiple times, Qian Luofeng still decided to speak. He let Yun Yi make this choice for himself.

"Uncle Bloodcoat, at this point, what is there that cannot be said? I must save my father and grandfather. No matter the challenges, I, Yun Yi, am not afraid. The Yun Family Army can rush into danger, and I, Yun Yi, am not one to fear death."

Yun Yi’s tone was urgent. At this moment, even if there was a slight chance, he would do everything to try.

"Yi’er, if I say it, it might harm you."

Qian Luofeng was still torn; the words on the tip of his tongue swallowed back down.

"Uncle Bloodcoat, do we still have a choice? Are you really going to watch the entire Yun Family Army die alongside my father and grandfather? Have you imagined that scene? And what about the more than twenty thousand brave souls of the Yun Family Army? How will you face them? The living must do something for the dead, and I, Yun Yi, am willing to give everything for it."

Yun Yi spoke with strong conviction, his eyes shining brightly, fierce and determined.

"Okay, I will speak."

Qian Luofeng clenched his teeth, ready to go all out.

"This opportunity also came to me because of your spirit body. You must have heard about the legends of Grand Dragon Cliff."

Qian Luofeng looked at Yun Yi.

"Of course, I know. It is said that beneath Grand Dragon Cliff lies a dragon soul, which is why Grand Dragon Cliff has become a forbidden place in Qizhou State. No one can enter its depths and come out alive. It is said that back then my uncle went deep into Grand Dragon Cliff, and his bones were never found; he was swallowed by the dragon soul. But of course, this is just a legend."

Yun Yi said.

"No, this is not a legend. Someone once saw the shadow of a black dragon under the thunder. The dragon’s shadow flashed and disappeared into Grand Dragon Cliff; that is the dragon soul. The dragon soul of Grand Dragon Cliff really exists."

Qian Luofeng said.

"The dragon soul is very powerful, but it may be limited by the deep environment of Grand Dragon Cliff, which is why it cannot truly come out and cause trouble. Otherwise, if the dragon soul were to emerge, the entire Qizhou State would be in deep trouble."

Qian Luofeng spoke. Mentioning the dragon soul, even he, a master of the innate realm, showed fear on his face.

"Does Uncle Bloodcoat want me to enter Grand Dragon Cliff to find the dragon soul?"

Yun Yi was very clever. When Qian Luofeng mentioned the dragon soul, it surely had a deeper meaning.

"That’s right. It is said that there is a dark dragon born in a dark place inside Grand Dragon Cliff, and your spirit body happens to be a Dark Spirit Body, which has similar attributes to the dragon soul. Moreover, your physique is extremely rare, naturally carrying the power of a king. So I think if you can delve deeply into Grand Dragon Cliff, you might find an opportunity. Such a place can give rise to a powerful existence like the dragon soul, which would be very beneficial for you."

Qian Luofeng said, "However, since ancient times, no one who has entered the Grand Dragon Cliff has come out alive. Even if you have a Dark Spirit Body, if you venture deep into Grand Dragon Cliff, it is still a life-and-death situation, perhaps even ten times dead. If you encounter the dragon soul, you will truly be in great danger."

"This is also why I did not want to say it out loud. After all, it is too dangerous to do something that no one has ever succeeded at. But in the face of the calamity coming in ten days with General Yun and the old marshal, I, Qian Luofeng, really cannot think of another way. The Yun family and the Yun Family Army can only rely on you now. However, this idea of mine may put you in an irreversible situation, leading to the complete end of the Yun family. In that case, I, Qian Luofeng, would not be able to atone for my sins, even with a hundred deaths."

Qian Luofeng finally spoke out this idea, but after he said it, his heart became heavier because he knew that for a glimmer of hope, even if it meant risking his life, Yun Yi would step into the depths of Grand Dragon Cliff without hesitation to seek that elusive opportunity.

"Time is running out, I will go now."

Yun Yi said, turning to leave.

"Yi’er."

Qian Luofeng called out to Yun Yi, his voice trembling a bit, "Have you made your decision?"

Yun Yi turned around, a slight smile forming on his lips, and said, "Uncle Bloodcoat, I, Yun Yi, have already died once. There is nothing to be afraid of."

"Okay, I don’t know if this decision is right or wrong, but I, Qian Luofeng, am willing to sacrifice for the Yun family. From here to the Imperial Capital, considering the obstacles on the way, it will take three days. I will wait for you for seven days. If you do not return in seven days, I will lead the Yun Family Army to the Imperial Capital. The Yun Family Army is prepared to live or die together with General Yun."

A surge of fearless spirit flowed from Qian Luofeng, a man’s courage. This Bloodcoat General, with all his remaining strength, was doing what he believed he must do for the Yun family, not regretting even if it meant death.

Yun Yi walked in front of Qian Luofeng and patted his shoulder firmly, "Wait for my return."

Yun Yi turned around again; this time, he did not look back.

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Grand Dragon Cliff, the most dangerous cliff in Qizhou State, is a sheer drop of ten thousand feet, which can be called a bottomless abyss. The terrain is treacherous, and with the dragon soul causing trouble, it has always been known as the number one peril in Qizhou State.

Yun Yi left the Yun Family Army camp without alerting anyone. Only Qian Luofeng knew about the deep matters of Grand Dragon Cliff. If others found out, it would surely cause unrest, as Yun Yi was now the last hope of the Yun family. The Yun Family Army was already prepared for sacrifice; even if they all perish, they would protect the last bloodline of the Yun family.

Rather than saying this is loyalty, it is more like a deep emotional bond.

The terrain of Grand Dragon Cliff is treacherous. Looking down, thick black fog covers everything, giving a chilling feeling.

Beneath him were steep stones and cliffs, with hardly any clear paths. If an ordinary person walked here, a small mistake could lead to a fatal fall.

However, for Yun Yi, this environment was not a challenge. He moved like a bird, and with each leap, he descended more than a foot.

As Yun Yi advanced further, the surroundings gradually became harsher. The darkness thickened, almost making it impossible to tell if it was day or night.

The air around him was swirling, and the dark atmosphere was incredibly thick. Besides that, there was a strong, chilling energy that made it easy to feel the bone-shaking cold.

But in such an environment, Yun Yi felt excited inside because of his unique body. The black lotus in his dantian was happily jumping in this atmosphere.

In the Innate Dao Body, the Dark Spirit Body could be described without exaggeration: Yun Yi was the King of Darkness and a truly supreme being. Any dark energy in the world had to submit to him.