Published: March 8, 2025
Beside him, Dong Wushang also wore a puzzled expression. Indeed, in terms of appearance, age can vary, but do men really need to care so much? They aren't women, obsessing over looks...
As long as that part down there remains intact... After all, they are still men, right? Men don't participate in beauty contests...
Wuzhuo City smiled warmly, his eyes filled with a deep-seated hope. He slowly said, “If I meet them one day, I fear they won't recognize me…”
He took a deep breath. “After so many years, they've certainly changed a lot... I truly can't guarantee that I will recognize them at first glance, and now their cultivation level is definitely higher than mine, so I might not even be able to spot them… Since I can’t be sure of recognizing them, I can only hope they recognize me.”
“If, because we don’t recognize each other face to face… we end up missing each other…” Wuzhuo City smiled bitterly. “I fear I might truly collapse.”
Chu Yang and Dong Wushang both felt a weight in their hearts, a warm yet suffocating sensation.
So that’s how it is, so it turns out to be like this.
I fear they won’t recognize me… Wuzhuo City has already begun preparing, just for the reunion with his brothers after such a long time...
It shows how much he values that reunion, how much he cares!
Or perhaps, this is the last bit of hope in his life!
If even this last bit of hope is lost, as he said himself, he would truly collapse.
Chu Yang felt a pang of bitterness, a sensation of empathy, and said earnestly, “You will definitely meet again, I firmly believe that!”
Wuzhuo City gazed into the distance, his eyes serene, as if his gaze could penetrate the snowflakes and clouds above. He said solemnly, “Yes, we will definitely meet again! I have no doubt about that!”
“During these days, remember to take time to rest, cultivate your strength, and ensure that your cultivation level and physical condition are at their peak. Only then can you have the best chance of survival when you enter the battlefield! If you truly meet your brothers in the future and wish to have a lasting relationship, without solid combat experience on their side, it might lead to a parting that feels permanent. Do you understand?” Chu Yang said gravely.
“I understand, I will make sure to live well!” Wuzhuo City replied, a cold smile on his face. “I, Wuzhuo City, will never become a burden to my brothers!”
…
After a long while, Wuzhuo City asked, “Chu Yang, I want to tell you something. This matter has been on my mind for a long time, but I don't know if I should go through with it. I’ll ask for your opinion first.”
Chu Yang said, “Oh? What could it be that makes you hesitate, Senior Wu? Is it related to me?”
Wuzhuo City frowned and replied, “You could say it’s related. Actually, I’ve been thinking about whether I should go find the Law Sovereign, Fifth Melancholy.”
Chu Yang was taken aback. “Ah? What do you want with him? To assassinate him? He’s not an easy target!”
Wuzhuo City said, “How could that be? You know that the Law Sovereign was one of the nine calamities back in the day. More importantly, he suffered the same misunderstandings as our brothers. Although I don't have any good feelings toward him, and even harbor a grudge, I feel that since we were both once part of the nine calamities, I should at least inform him to let go of his burdens. If he can awaken and turn back, then what are our small grievances?”
He chuckled. “More importantly, if his bonds with his brothers remain unchanged, then once the knots in their hearts are untied, the greatest obstacle would vanish... With little cost, we could unify the Nine Heavens, at least change the entire situation in the northwest in an instant!”
Chu Yang remained silent for a moment before saying gravely, “No.”
Wuzhuo City was puzzled. “No? In my view, this move would be beneficial to the overall situation, bringing many advantages without any harm. I thought you might hesitate or deliberate on the feasibility, but I never expected you to refuse outright. Why?!”