Revelation of the Way of Heaven

Chapter 333 Netherworld Mountains

This is where dreams begin, and where dreams come true.

Inside the cave, the flames on the fire flickered incessantly, and wild rabbits were roasting beside the fire, sizzling and dripping with oil, filling the entire cave with the aroma of roasted meat.

"After we retrieve the Xuanyuan Sword, will we hold a coronation ceremony right away?" Qin Xiaochuan asked casually after swallowing a bite of rabbit meat. The rabbit meat had been grilled for a long time, and all the rabbit oil had overflowed, covering the entire surface of the meat. Now it was all stuck to his lips, making it look oily.

"That's how it's supposed to be, but I don't think the Golden Priest will follow the normal procedure." Han Kexin also ate a lot, but chewed very slowly, wiping her mouth after each bite of rabbit meat.

"Actually, I didn't want to hold the ceremony so soon either," Qin Xiaochuan said.

Han Kexin stared at him silently for a long while, then said, "Even if you are never crowned, no one can force you. If you tell the Golden Priest your true thoughts, maybe the two of you can cooperate amicably."

Qin Xiaochuan didn't expect her to joke about this. Perhaps it was to avoid putting pressure on him. But Qin Xiaochuan was a strange person. The more pressure others put on him, the more likely he was to resist. The less others cared about him, the stronger his sense of responsibility became. He knew that becoming the Blood Witch King was no longer just his business. It not only concerned the fate of the entire Blood Witch Clan, but it might even concern the fate of all humanity. The reason he thought this way was because he suddenly remembered the prophecy spoken by the wise monk of Kunlun Ruins.

If one day the demon race invades the human world again, they will surely break through Crescent City's defenses. Who caused this disaster? Qin Xiaochuan was terrified, somewhat afraid that he had shirked responsibility, leading to this tragedy.

"What is the purpose of the Golden Priest? Is it merely for power?" Qin Xiaochuan suddenly asked.

Han Kexin was taken aback. She hadn't actually thought about this question seriously, or rather, subconsciously she did believe that the Golden Priest harbored ambitions to control the entire Blood Witch Clan. However, she didn't dare to draw that conclusion at the moment, and instead asked, "Then what do you think his purpose is?"

"I haven't known him for very long, but I can sense his inner weakness," Qin Xiaochuan said calmly.

"Weak?" Han Kexin and Guo Shiyi asked in unison, because Qin Xiaochuan's words were really unexpected.

Qin Xiaochuan nodded and said, "Yes, weakness! People are prone to misunderstandings because different people are in different positions and have different starting points for thinking about problems. If I were to evaluate the Golden Priest in the past, I would definitely think he is a powerful person. However, recently I have often thought about problems from the position of the Blood Witch King and suddenly realized that so-called power usually also means responsibility. The greater the power, the greater the responsibility. This responsibility has become his weakness. It's just that he has to use strength to disguise himself for the sake of responsibility. But when faced with too much responsibility, there is still a sense of weakness deep in his heart, but it is not noticed by outsiders."

Han Kexin and Guo Shiyi stared blankly as Qin Xiaochuan delivered his long speech, suddenly realizing that the boy in front of them had undergone some transformation without them noticing. Han Kexin, in particular, noticed that her eyes gradually became complicated as Qin Xiaochuan spoke, showing surprise, relief, and a sense of longing for someone.

"Do you mean the Golden Priest has other potential purposes?" Guo Shiyi asked.

"It's definitely possible. Human nature is complex, especially for someone like him," Qin Xiaochuan said confidently.

"Well, it seems you can stand on your own now, and you'll be able to protect others in the future," Han Kexin said in a teasing tone.

"That's a must. I have to become strong enough to protect the people around me," Qin Xiaochuan said proudly. As he said this, he glanced at Guo Shiyi, who smiled knowingly at him.

Han Kexin saw this and suddenly thought of something. Her expression turned serious as she asked, "Qin Xiaochuan, I want to ask you a question."

Qin Xiaochuan was a little confused by her sudden serious tone, and could only laugh awkwardly, "Just ask if you want to. When did you become so polite? It's not like you at all."

"Because I need your serious answer." Han Kexin didn't back down, her expression becoming even more serious, which was rather unusual and naturally attracted the attention of Guo Shiyi and Zhou Bin, especially Zhou Bin, whose gaze towards Han Kexin seemed to carry a complex expression.

Qin Xiaochuan could only sit up straight and look at Han Kexin intently, saying, "Don't worry, I will answer any question seriously."

"Qin Xiaochuan, no matter what choice you make in the future, will you still take care of Xiaoying the same way?" Han Kexin asked.

Upon hearing this question, Qin Xiaochuan couldn't help but laugh and cry. Was this even a question? Without thinking, he replied, "Of course, needless to say..." He noticed Han Kexin's serious expression halfway through his sentence and immediately changed his tone, saying earnestly, "Don't worry, no matter when, no matter what my identity is, I will protect Xiaoying and will never let her suffer any harm again. This is a decision I made a long time ago."

"That's good." Han Kexin said softly, a sudden feeling of exhaustion washing over her. She didn't say anything more and returned to her lonely and indifferent state.

Qin Xiaochuan felt that Han Kexin was acting strangely tonight. He and Guo Shiyi exchanged a glance and realized that Guo Shiyi had the same feeling.

Guo Shiyi, being a girl, was thoughtful and considerate, knowing how to comfort people. She walked over to Han Kexin, sat down next to her, put her arm around her shoulder, and asked, "Kexin, what's wrong?"

"I'm fine." Han Kexin shook her head, picked up a stick, and poked at the flames in the fire. "I was just worried about Xiaoying. You know how much she likes him."

"Don't worry, Sister Kexin," Guo Shiyi said gently, "Even if Xiaochuan neglects Xiaoying, I will take good care of her."

Hearing this, Han Kexin smiled with relief and said, "Shiyi, you're so good. If Xiaochuan ever dares to let you down, give him a good beating for me in the future."

Guo Shiyi blushed slightly, but did not evade Han Kexin's words, saying, "Why should I beat him up for you? It should be Sister Kexin who teaches him a lesson for me, hehe."

Han Kexin smiled slightly, gently patted Guo Shiyi's head, and said, "Have you made your choice yet?"

"What choice?" Guo Shiyi asked knowingly.

"What do you think?" Han Kexin smiled but did not answer.

"I guess so, or rather, there's really not much of a choice to make. When it comes to feelings, you can't always control them." Guo Shiyi sighed, not because of sadness, but because of a bittersweet feeling.

"That's fine too," Han Kexin said casually.

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