bayedsolid Chapter 680: Heaven's Decree: Xiao Bei's Difficulty
Chapter 680: Heaven's Decree: Xiao Bei's Difficulty
A golden beam of light poured down like a river from the sky, forming a dazzling gate of light in the center of the holy land. The majestic voice echoed again, carrying an unquestionable sense of oppression.
Xiao Bei looked up at this sudden "miracle", golden light reflected in his deep eyes, but there was no trace of joy, only doubt and a subtle vigilance.
The cheers around suddenly stopped, and the air seemed to freeze, leaving only the nervous breathing of the crowd.
Xiao Bei's heartbeat involuntarily quickened and his palms began to sweat slightly.
This sudden decree shattered the joy of his reunion with Beili, and an inexplicable uneasiness spread in his heart.
He subconsciously tightened his grip on Beili's hand, feeling the coldness in her palm, and his heart became even heavier.
At this moment, Elder Xuanxu, with white hair and a youthful face, walked forward tremblingly, leaning on a cane.
He narrowed his eyes, staring at the light gate in the sky. "This is the will of the Emperor of Heaven!" he announced in a trembling voice, his tone filled with awe. "Xiao Bei, the Emperor of Heaven has summoned you to the most evil place to search for the lost 'Purifying Holy Lotus'! If you recover the holy object, you can ensure the prosperity of our immortal race for ten thousand years; if you disobey the will of Heaven, our immortal race will face catastrophic disaster!"
The elder's words were like thunder, exploding in everyone's ears.
The whispers began again, this time filled with fear and anxiety.
Some people were worried about the fate of the immortals, some doubted the authenticity of the decree, and more people turned their eyes to Xiao Bei, waiting for his decision.
Xiao Bei frowned, with a lot of thoughts in his mind.
He had just escaped from danger and reunited with Beili. Before he had time to enjoy a moment of peace, he was faced with new challenges.
It is an extremely evil place, extremely dangerous, and there are countless powerful demons lurking in it. This trip is likely to be dangerous.
Is he destined to bear this heavy fate and never be able to live in peace?
The suppressed emotions surged in his chest, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.
"Xiao Bei..." A soft voice sounded in his ears, with a slight tremor.
Beili held his hand tightly, her fingertips were cold.
Bei Li's cold fingertips tightly clasped Xiao Bei's hand, like a drowning man grasping at the last straw.
She didn't want him to go to that extremely evil place, a forbidden area that even the powerful upper gods didn't dare to set foot in easily.
There are countless ferocious demons lurking there, and there is also the terrifying Death Swamp, which is filled with miasma and no grass grows.
How could she bear to let him take the risk?
Crystal tears rolled in her eyes, the red circles under her eyes were like petals about to wither, and an atmosphere of sadness enveloped her.
Xiao Bei looked at her, his heart full of guilt.
How he wanted to tell her that he was not going anywhere and just wanted to stay with her for the rest of his life.
But he can't. The will of the Emperor of Heaven concerns the survival of the entire immortal race. How can he stay out of it?
He took a deep breath, suppressed his surging emotions, and held Beili's hand, trying to give her some comfort.
"Elder, this decree..." Xiao Bei paused, then turned his gaze to the white-haired and youthful Elder Xuanxu, "How did it come about? Is there any evidence?"
His words stunned Elder Xuanxu. The turbid old Emperor of Heaven's will was supreme, so why should he question it?
He had lived for tens of thousands of years and had never seen anyone dare to question the will of the Emperor of Heaven.
Doubts arose in his heart, and the originally tense atmosphere underwent subtle changes.
The immortals around also looked at each other, surprised by Xiao Bei's reaction.
Some people whispered, guessing Xiao Bei's intentions, while others admired his bold move.
"Bold Xiao Bei!" Elder Xuanxu stomped the cane in his hand suddenly, making a loud noise and interrupting everyone's discussion.
"You are not allowed to question the will of the Emperor of Heaven! This golden light is the best proof!" The golden beam of light was still dazzling, as if confirming the elder's words.
Xiao Bei ignored the elder's scolding. He stared straight at the light gate in the air, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
"I just want to know whether this decree comes from the Emperor of Heaven, or..." His words stopped abruptly, and his eyes suddenly turned towards the entrance of the holy land. A powerful aura was approaching rapidly.
At the entrance to the holy land, the space twisted and several dark shadows appeared like ghosts.
They were dressed in black, their faces hidden under hoods, and they exuded a cold aura that was incompatible with the peaceful atmosphere of the holy land.
The leading man in black stepped forward and spoke in a hoarse, low voice, "Xiao Bei, we are ordered by the Emperor of Heaven to supervise your journey to the most evil place. If you disobey, don't blame us for being ruthless!"
Before he finished speaking, a black sword appeared in the hand of the man in black. The sword was surrounded by a dark aura, which made people shudder.
The other men in black also drew their weapons and surrounded Xiao Bei and the others with murderous intent.
"How dare you! How dare you act so wildly in the holy land!" Elder Xuanxu shouted angrily, and the crutch in his hand turned into a golden sword. The sword body glowed with golden light and exuded a powerful pressure.
"Hmph, anyone who stands in our way will be killed without mercy!" The leader of the men in black
Seeing this, Xiao Bei flashed and stood in front of Elder Xuanxu.
The golden light in his hand condensed and turned into a golden light shield, blocking the black sword energy.
"Lingfeng, protect the elder!" Xiao Bei shouted softly, and the light shield in his hand dissipated, replaced by a long sword shining with golden light.
Lingfeng was agile and quickly came to the side of Elder Xuanxu, watching the men in black around him vigilantly.
"Bei, be careful!" Bei Li's anxious voice came.
Regardless of the danger, she rushed to Xiao Bei's side, and an ice-blue sword appeared in her hand, the sword emitting a cold air.
Seeing Beili joining the battle, Xiao Bei felt warm in his heart. He gripped the sword tightly in his hand, and a powerful force surged out of his body.
The battle was about to break out, and gorgeous immortal magic bloomed in the center of the holy land. Golden light, black air, and ice-blue light intertwined together, forming a strange picture.
The sounds of explosions, sword sounds, and roars came one after another, deafening.
The surrounding immortals were frightened and fled in all directions, watching this sudden battle in horror.
Xiao Bei and Bei Li stood back to back, cooperating tacitly to resist the attacks of the men in black.
Beili's ice-blue sword energy was extremely sharp, and every time it was swung, it took away a cloud of black air.
Xiao Bei's golden sword technique was extremely powerful, and every attack made it difficult for the man in black to resist.
"Bei, you..." Bei Li looked at the golden light that continued to flow out of Xiao Bei's body, and his heart was full of surprise.
Xiao Bei smiled slightly, his eyes firm: "Li'er, don't be afraid, I'm here." The golden light became more dazzling, enveloping him and Bei Li.
He slowly raised the long sword in his hand, pointed the tip of the sword at the leader of the men in black, and whispered: "Break..."
"Break!" As the word fell, the golden light of the sword in Xiao Bei's hand burst out, turning into a huge golden sword energy, roaring out like a mad dragon.
Wherever the sword energy passed, the space vibrated and the black energy dissipated.
The leader of the men in black's face changed drastically. He hastily raised his sword to block, but it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, and was vulnerable.
"Boom!" With a loud bang, the black sword broke, and the leader of the men in black was knocked away by the golden sword energy. He fell heavily to the ground, and blood spurted out of his mouth.
Upon seeing this, the other men in black were terrified and dared not fight anymore. They turned around and turned into black shadows, fleeing in a panic.
The golden sword energy dissipated, and Xiao Bei stood proudly, with the long sword in his hand shining with golden light, like a god descending to earth.
His clothes fluttered, his black hair flew, and his deep eyes sparkled with a gleam of contempt for the world.
The immortals around were stunned. They had never seen such a powerful force, and they felt a sense of admiration for Xiao Bei in their hearts.
The cheers rang out again, this time even louder and more sincere than before.
Beili looked at Xiao Bei's majestic figure, his eyes full of pride and love.
She knew that her North would always be the strongest.
Xiao Bei turned around slowly, his eyes swept over everyone, and finally fell on Elder Xuanxu.
"Elder, I accept the order from the Emperor of Heaven and go to the most evil place to search for the Holy Lotus of Purification." His voice was firm and powerful, with unquestionable determination.
"But, I need the support of the immortals."
His words brought the cheers to an abrupt halt, and everyone looked at each other, lost in thought.
Elder Xuanxu was leaning on a cane, his cloudy eyes flashing with complex light.
He didn't expect Xiao Bei to agree so readily, and he didn't expect him to make such a request.
Xiao Bei ignored everyone's reactions. He walked straight to Bei Li and gently held her hand.
"Li'er, wait for me to come back." His voice was gentle and firm, as if he was making a promise.
Bei Li held his hand tightly, tears in her eyes. "Bei, I'll wait for you."
Xiao Bei smiled slightly and turned to walk towards Elder Xuanxu. "Elder, let's go."
"This..." Elder Xuanxu hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded, "Okay."
The two walked side by side into the depths of the holy land, leaving the crowd behind, talking among themselves.
"Xiao Bei really wants to go to the evil place? It's a life-or-death situation!"
"Yes, no matter how strong he is, he may not be able to come back alive."
"But he accepted the will of the Heavenly Emperor. If he doesn't go, the immortal race will face catastrophic disaster."
"But the request he made..."
"What exactly does Xiao Bei want?"
The discussions became quieter and quieter, and finally disappeared in the wind.
The holy land returned to peace again, only the golden beam of light was still dazzling, as if foreshadowing something.
Xiao Bei and Elder Xuanxu came to the Elder Hall and sat opposite each other.
"Xiao Bei, you..." Elder Xuanxu was interrupted by Xiao Bei just as he opened his mouth.
"Elder, I know what you want to say." Xiao Bei said calmly, "But I need the support of the immortals. This is my condition."