Chapter 124: A Moment Etched in Time, Severing the Netherworld
The mist dissipated, and the sound of flowing water ceased.
They had been lost in their embrace for who knows how long, time seemingly forgotten.
Only after the beautiful woman whispered pleas for mercy and they rested for a while did they reluctantly break apart.
…
Mao Ruoyu, her body flushed and radiant, exuded an alluring charm, like a ripe peach, her eyes filled with love and desire.
But…
Seeing Lin Tianlu bare-chested, she blushed deeply and lowered her gaze shyly. “Sir, you should put your clothes back on.”
“As you wish, Madam.” Lin Tianlu smiled gently, retrieving his scattered clothes and dressing himself.
Mao Ruoyu calmed down slightly. With a thought, her torn white robe repaired itself, once again enveloping her alluring figure.
After taking a few deep breaths, her racing heart gradually calmed down.
Perhaps due to the abundant Yin energy flowing through her body, she quickly regained her usual composure. Her eyes were clear, her aura serene and sacred, like a lotus bathed in moonlight.
She levitated gracefully, her bare feet touching the surface of the lake, her skirt rippling like water, her figure elegant and poised.
In her arms, she gently held the beautiful fox that Yun Yue had transformed into, still fast asleep, breathing softly.
“Sister Yun hasn’t woken up yet.”
“She woke up once.” Lin Tianlu reached out and stroked the fox’s soft fur. “But she’s still too weak and tired. She fell asleep again quickly.”
A ripple of emotion flickered in Mao Ruoyu’s eyes, and she bit her lip shyly. “So that means Sister Yun saw us…”
“Don’t overthink it.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled. “Miss Yun Yue has spent a lot of time with us. She should know that it was only a matter of time. Besides, she’s still recovering. She doesn’t have the energy to worry about such things.”
“You’re right, Sir.” Mao Ruoyu nodded slightly.
But she quickly looked up at the sealed stone gate, a hint of sadness in her eyes. “If we’re truly trapped here, it wouldn’t matter if Sister Yun saw…”
Lost in their passionate embrace, she hadn’t thought about these things…
Or rather, she didn’t want to think about such a heartbreaking possibility.
But now that she was sober, the harsh reality was staring her in the face.
Especially after deepening her relationship with Lin Tianlu, she felt even more guilty.
If it weren’t for her suggestion to participate in the Path of the Netherworld, perhaps Sir would still be living peacefully in Changling County, instead of being trapped in this desolate cave.
But a warm sensation suddenly enveloped her hand.
She looked down and saw that Lin Tianlu was gently holding her hand.
He smiled at her. “You don’t trust me, Madam?”
“N-no.” Mao Ruoyu averted her gaze, her lips pursed. “I just…”
“You should have more faith in your husband, Madam.”
“…Mm.”
Hearing the word “husband,” Mao Ruoyu blushed and nodded softly, etching the word in her heart.
But after a moment of thought, she couldn’t help but ask, “But I can’t think of any way out, Sir. Could you enlighten me?”
“I’ve been carrying this with me, but it’s never had any effect.”
Lin Tianlu beckoned with his hand. “But after entering the Netherworld, this sword suddenly unsealed itself, revealing its true power.”
Sword?
Mao Ruoyu was confused.
Sir mostly spent his time reading books, painting, and writing poetry. He only occasionally practiced swordsmanship with Miss Hua, using a simple branch. He didn’t have a sword…
“Eh?”
A realization suddenly dawned on Mao Ruoyu.
At the same time, faint cracks appeared on the stone gate again, rapidly expanding until it exploded!
Whoosh!
In the next moment, a streak of light shot in from outside, accompanied by a sharp clang, plunging into the shallow lake in front of them, sending ripples across the water.
This was…
“Could it be the rusty broken sword that Sir always carries in his bag?”
She couldn’t help but ask in surprise.
Lin Tianlu smiled and nodded. “Yes.”
With a flick of his finger, the broken sword hummed and flew up, spinning gracefully in his palm.
Although it was still covered in rust, its broken edge unrepaired, it felt completely different. Just one look was enough for Mao Ruoyu to sense its extraordinary aura, its sentience, and even a strange sense of familiarity deep within her heart.
“Why…”
“Perhaps it resonated with the Netherworld?”
Lin Tianlu didn’t fully understand it either.
But now wasn’t the time to delve into it. He gently wrapped his arm around the beautiful woman’s waist and said softly, “With this sword’s power, we can forcefully break through the Netherworld.”
Mao Ruoyu’s eyelashes fluttered, her voice soft and filled with affection. “Sir, thank you for saving me from danger. I’ve only caused you trouble.”
“There’s no need for thanks between us. Besides, you’ve grown stronger from this experience, Madam.” Lin Tianlu chuckled softly. “Seeing you become more confident and resilient makes me happy.”
“…”
Mao Ruoyu smiled unconsciously.
But at that moment, Yun Yue, who had been unconscious, seemed to stir awake. She opened her mouth and took a deep breath.
Then, the clear lake water around them churned violently, converging into a massive wave that flowed into her mouth, until the entire lake was drained.
Both Lin Tianlu and Mao Ruoyu were stunned by this sight.
They hadn’t expected Yun Yue to possess such an incredible ability.
Yun Yue curled up, burrowing into Mao Ruoyu’s soft embrace, and fell back asleep.
“Miss Yun Yue has quite the ‘tolerance’ for alcohol.”
Lin Tianlu chuckled and poked the fox’s round belly. “She’s almost turned into a fat fox.”
Mao Ruoyu: “…”
It was clearly a divine power, but why did it sound so strange coming from Sir?
“Alright, Madam. Hold onto me tightly now.”
Lin Tianlu’s smile faded, his expression turning serious. “We’ve wasted enough time. Let’s leave immediately.”
“Wait a moment, Sir.”
Mao Ruoyu quickly closed her eyes, Yin energy swirling around her as she transformed her alluring attire into a loose, embroidered white robe that completely covered her body, revealing only her silhouette.
Seemingly sensing his gaze, she blushed and murmured, “I’m your wife now, Sir. I must act with propriety and not let others see my body.”
“I appreciate your thoughtfulness, Madam.”
Lin Tianlu took a deep breath, then leaped into the air with a powerful step. With a flick of his fingers, several sword beams shattered the stone gate that was trying to repair itself. He kicked off the gate frame and escaped the desolate prison.
Looking back, he saw only endless darkness, countless prisons stretching as far as the eye could see.
This…
Was the true face of the Netherworld.
A ‘prison realm’ truly isolated from the mortal world, like the underworld.
Crash!
Countless black chains poured out of the cave, surging like a torrent, as if trying to drag the three escapees back.
Lin Tianlu’s expression remained indifferent. With a flick of his finger, the chains froze in mid-air.
Then, they crumbled and dissipated like dust, the destructive force even spreading back into the cave.
Boom!
A deep, resonant sound echoed through the Netherworld, like an ancient bell. The cave collapsed, leaving a scar in the realm, attracting surprised glances from unknown entities.
A moment later, a sword beam pierced through the darkness, like a beacon of light, tearing through the Netherworld as it soared away.
…
The night sky was dark, the wind howling.
The pillar of light, a symbol of the secret technique, still flickered, black mist swirling around it.
Shang Yan and Shang Han had long collapsed from exhaustion, their bodies paralyzed by the miasma.
Only Yang Chanzhen was still holding the line, her hand seals changing rapidly as she summoned eight three-meter-tall array formations, carefully enveloping the pillar of light.
However, she could sense that the amount of Netherworld miasma was decreasing, suggesting that the passage between the two realms was slowly closing. It shouldn’t be long before it was completely sealed.
But…
“Mr. Lin still hasn’t found a way back… ?”
Yang Chanzhen frowned slightly.
As she sighed inwardly, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of trust, hoping that this extraordinary man would display even more amazing abilities.
When had she ever placed such trust in a stranger?
She couldn’t explain it.
Perhaps it was the resolute look on his face before he left that had given her a sliver of hope.
“I didn’t expect the Azure Lady of Wen Mountain to persevere for so long.”
A seductive voice drifted through the wind, reaching her ears.
Yang Chanzhen’s heart sank, and she sighed.
After delaying for so long, this woman had finally arrived.
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