The Ethereal Domains

Chapter 669: Your Life; In My Arms!

Your Life; In My Arms! . . .

"I can't understand. What is going on..." Cha Eun Xiao was utterly perplexed, experiencing a headache unlike any he'd felt in his two lifetimes. His mind was a tangled mess, incapable of unravelling the intricate puzzle before him. It was utterly incomprehensible.

"I'm losing my mind!"

He clutched his head in frustration. "You've decided to take your memories with you, and that's fine. But even if you don't wish to reveal your identity, could you at least tell me where you're off to? Forget about your memories; the key question is your name. Where can I find you?"

Meanwhile, in the Land of Han-Yang on the same day, chaos erupted. At the mountain housing the Sunlight Sect, a solemn voice resonated through the silence, proclaiming, "Sunlight Sect has committed unforgivable sins. Henceforth, it is banished from the Land of Han-Yang!"

The voice was cold, its words irrevocable. It condemned Sunlight Sect and condemned all its members to death.

In the wake of this pronouncement, ominous clouds gathered over the mountain, forming a colossal palm that descended with incredible force, obliterating the entire area along with the mountain itself.

Sunlight Sect was utterly annihilated, as if a mountain had crushed a mosquito; nothing remained but ashes.

Two hours later, the same fate befell the Starlight Sect. Once more, a somber voice declared, "Sunlight Sect... should be eradicated..."

Another colossal palm descended from the heavens, striking the sect with crushing force. In just two palm strikes, the same great figure eradicated both of the ancient and powerful sects from the world.

This cataclysmic event resonated across the globe. The destruction of two millennia-old sects, Sunlight Sect and Starlight Sect, unfolded within a single day. Even the mountains were reduced to dust.

In the very spot where the Sunlight Sect once stood, a lake over a thousand miles in diameter appeared. This Moon Fall Lake became a renowned tourist destination, its depths unfathomable, its environs perpetually unchanged.

Every evening, as the moon rose, stars would shimmer in the lake, creating a breathtaking spectacle. It was as if the stars from the heavens had descended to the land and water.

This lake acquired a second name, the Triple Star Lake, owing to the stars in the sky, on the land, and within the water. Rumor had it that making a wish here had an unusual efficacy, further enhancing its reputation.

Sunlight Sect and Starlight Sect vanished, an astonishing occurrence that profoundly shocked those who heard the news. However, for the majority of the world's population, life carried on as usual, as they were primarily common folk, not deeply invested in these martial sects.

Nevertheless, a lingering curiosity hung in the minds of some. Sunlight Sect and Starlight Sect were separated by a distance of over ten thousand miles, yet both were obliterated within half a day. The question remained: was it the work of a single individual, or had two powerful figures executed the simultaneous destruction?

If it were two individuals, each would need to possess power on par with Bu Jingtian at his zenith.

The event had pushed the limits of this world, challenging the boundaries of imagination itself. It was an extraordinary occurrence, something that defied Han-Yang's collective understanding of power.

The revelation came when two stone steles were discovered. One was unearthed in the former territory of the Sunlight Sect, while the other was found in the Starlight Sect's region. These steles were rather unassuming in size, their surfaces etched with identical inscriptions that read: 'You don't let me laugh; I will let you cry.'

The uniformity of these markings was baffling. It was clear that an immensely powerful individual had obliterated two great sects, leaving behind these inconspicuous slabs. They were minuscule and meticulously concealed, making their discovery far from straightforward. Whoever had orchestrated this wanted to remain hidden, but the presence of these steles raised questions. Why leave behind clues if one wished to escape unnoticed?

As people speculated about the mysterious figure responsible, some whimsically suggested they might have a split personality. In truth, there was no conclusive evidence to substantiate any of these theories. What remained undeniable was that one person had eradicated two entire sects in a single day, a feat that left many to conclude, "What a ruthless individual. They've annihilated everything, even the mountains. Those who desired to weep no longer have the chance."

Cha Eun Xiao, on the other hand, could not come to terms with the situation. He scoured the entirety of the ice mountain tirelessly, searching for any sign of Bing-Er. Day turned to night, and still, he found no trace of her.

Amid the chilly morning breeze, frost clung to his face as he stood atop the mountain, gazing at the hole in the peak. It was the sole remnant alongside the two inscriptions in the cave.

"What does it signify?" he pondered. "Did Bing-Er suddenly attain invincibility? Did she soar through the sky, shattering the mountaintop, and vanquishing her foes single-handedly? Perhaps she did or maybe she didn't. It hardly matters. What does matter is that Bing-Er has disappeared."

He paused, sighing deeply and said, "Amid the icy winds, we shared our first night together. We reveled in warmth for half a year and celebrated love for two hundred days. Who would have thought it'd be time to part with the morning light? We can only cherish each other in our nightly thoughts. I'd break through the heavens to hold you in my arms for the rest of your life!"

This was the story of Cha Eun Xiao and Bing-Er. Without hesitation, he turned and walked away, as though he had put Bing-Er behind him. To those who knew him well, it was clear that he concealed his feelings deep within his heart. He wouldn't speak of it again, but that didn't mean he had forgotten.

He vanished into the mountain, embarking on a long, solitary journey. Yet, something extraordinary occurred. In the air, a figure dressed in white materialized, standing exactly where Cha Eun Xiao had been just moments ago. This elegant and alluring figure was none other than Bing-Er.