Chapter 1561

Chapter 1561: Seven Heavenly Crystals

The mist-covered mountains and forests stood tall under the night sky, the rolling hills and endless forests shimmering in the moonlight like swaying waves of ink. It was mysterious and tranquil, yet elegant.

Far away, the Central Region city was brightly lit, bustling with activity. There were sounds of search everywhere, knocking on doors, and the cries of women and children.

The smoke signals filled the air, radiant with golden light, like a dragon-like parade adorning the entire town with vibrant colors.

Everyone knew that tonight, Baicao Mountain would be filled with blood-red skies! The Central Region city would not be peaceful!

Looking further to the right, dark clouds were gathering above Baicao Mountain, appearing heavy and oppressive, slowly dispersing.

From above, the entire forest beneath the horizon was a scene of devastation, with traces of fire everywhere, and the remains of demon beasts and cultivators. The pungent smell of carnage permeated the air, engulfing the whole world, carried far away by the wind.

"Boom! Boom!"

On a magnificent peak of the clouds, in an instant, the precipice was filled with silver radiance. Beside it, an endless waterfall surged down from the mountain top like a galaxy, creating a thousand waves as it crashed at the foot of the mountain. The sparkling water droplets and mist created a hazy veil, even more enchanting under the moonlight.

"Crash!"

The shiny water drops wetted the steep cliff. Inside the cave behind the waterfall, a shadow sighed quietly as it gazed into the noisy distance.

With a wave of the arm, a protective shield made of wood energy emerged from the palm, covering the entire cave. The shadow turned away from the direction of the Central Region and swiftly entered the cave.

"Boom!"

The energy surrounding the body shattered the empty space, sealing the small damp area like a lid. Suddenly, the cave was filled with a refreshing and abundant energy of wood, a vibrant green color that brought great contentment.

"Ah!"

"Please save me!"

A old man slumped in a corner of the wall was wailing in pain, suffering greatly.

Seeing the mysterious technique the woman had just displayed, fear appeared on his face as he pleaded, "Miss, please, have mercy and release me! Heal my legs! I’m almost dying!"

The one who was crying and screaming in pain was Wang Quande, who was brought out by Yun Qing. Wang Quande’s face was very pale, and blood was constantly seeping from his legs.

His legs, exposed and covered in blood, turned a purple color, which was very terrifying. His eyes kept looking at Yun Qing, hoping that she could save him.

"Bang!"

Yun Qing furrowed her eyebrows and kicked a small stone from under her foot, which flew like a small projectile and hit Wang Quande directly on the head.

"Ah!"

Another stream of blood shot into the sky, causing Wang Quande to see stars and groan in pain as he lay on the ground.

He spat out mouthfuls of blood, his gaze, stuck close to the ground, became sinister and cold. He stared at Yun Qing, unable to speak a word!

"If you look at me again, I’ll gouge out your eyes too!" Yun Qing exclaimed angrily.

"Ah!"

Wang Quande heard this and quickly covered his eyes with his only right hand, afraid that Yun Qing would do as she said. After a while with no response, he sneaked a peek through his fingers.

It turned out that Yun Qing was anxiously staring at Su Yi lying on the ground. After a moment, her energy surged and a whirlpool of wood energy appeared in front of her.

Instantly, a strong wind blew, filling the entire cave. The temperature inside the cave became warmer. Yun Qing was trying to lower Su Yi’s body temperature with this method.

"Hiss!"

Milky white gas continuously rose from Su Yi’s skin. His whole body was surrounded by a bright light and there were cracks emitting a red glow, intensely hot. Even the stones beneath him melted, leaving an imprint the same shape as Su Yi’s body, shocking to behold.

"Hmph!" Wang Quande smirked at Su Yi’s injuries, feeling very happy.

"Why are you laughing!" The cave was now quiet and Yun Qing turned her head sharply, speaking forcefully.

"Nothing, nothing!" Wang Quande was very fearful of Yun Qing, trembling and struggling to explain.

Su Yi insisted on bringing him along even at the cost of his own life. Yun Qing couldn’t just kill Wang Quande directly! He had his own reasons for wanting to be with Su Yi.

"Looking at the annoying old thing, why don’t you go into the space bag!" Yun Qing said coldly.

"Boom!"

Inside the cave, a green light immediately flashed. Before Wang Quande could react, he was directly put into Yun Qing’s space bag.

Suddenly, the whole cave quieted down, only the constant sound of energy flowing around Su Yi, and the sound of dripping water.

"Tick-tock!"

The moist air accompanied the dim light. Yun Qing’s face was filled with sadness. She tightly pursed her lips, breathing heavily, unsure of what to do.

Looking at Su Yi lying on the ground, Yun Qing pondered for a moment. Gradually, her hand reached towards his neck.

"Girl, do you really want to do this?" The weak voice of the Iron Soul Beast transmitted again, permeating the void.

"What?" Yun Qing’s expression froze, questioning.

A sigh echoed in the small dark cave, Iron Soul Beast whispered, "Trading one life for another is not worth it! Be cautious, my dear!"

Yun Qing’s face changed, a hint of sadness flashed in her deep eyes. In her heart, a scene appeared, where an old man spoke to Yun Qing, "Trading one life for another, my dear, how many lives do you have to trade?"

"I don’t care!" Yun Qing in the cave and Yun Qing in her heart both said the same thing, determination showing on their faces.

Tears filled Yun Qing’s beautiful face once again, her brows furrowed in deep sorrow.

"I don’t want him to die! I… don’t want Su Yi to die!" Yun Qing’s voice trembled as tears welled up in her eyes, revealing her true feelings.

After a while, Yun Qing’s eyes became cold and distant. She wiped away her tears and asked softly, "Spirit Fox, what do you know?"

Iron Soul Beast chuckled lightly but suddenly began to cough violently, as if trapped in a vacuum. He said, "I have lived for nearly ten thousand years, is there anything I wouldn’t know? Honestly, the bead around your neck is probably not much different from the Water Crimson Heavenly Crystal."

"You…" Yun Qing exclaimed. Iron Soul Beast’s words shocked her, and she tightly grasped the wooden green bead around her neck, feeling confused.

"Hmph! The Heavenly Crystal Stone, a combination of the five elements and wind and thunder, is hard to find in the world. Your very likely to have the Wood Dark Soul Crystal! As for the boy, he obtained the Water Crimson Heavenly Crystal from the water elemental energy. In this vast world, the seven types of elemental energy are derived from the spiritual energy of the heavens and earth. The seven Heavenly Crystals are the most fundamental water attribute crystals formed after the separation of the spiritual energy. They are born from the heavens and earth, nurtured by them. I said you both have great destiny, I’m not making it up!"

"I admit, you’re not wrong!" whispered Yun Qing, wanting to listen further.