Chapter 2049

Regarding Yi Qian's matter, the Great Sage Yin Zhong spoke very seriously. As for the previous bewitchment, it could be considered a small test of his temperament.

"I feel that you should step onto the Star Road as soon as possible."

He strongly urged Zi Chen to leave quickly and not waste time.

"Stepping onto the Star Road, you will encounter many uncontrollable things. Remember to be careful." The Great Sage Yin Zhong did not forget to remind him.

"It's a bit rushed to leave now. Before I leave, I have some matters to attend to," said Zi Chen.

"Matters to attend to."

The Great Sage Yin Zhong was startled at first. Then, he seemed to have thought of something and said seriously, "You have contributed a lot to this world, but this world has also nurtured you. So when you do things, you have to think carefully."

Zi Chen naturally knew what the Great Sage Yin Zhong was referring to. He nodded and said, "I know what I'm doing."

"Right, I heard that you came from the Zhan Wu Continent." The Great Sage Yin Zhong suddenly asked.

"Yes." Too many people knew about this, and it was no longer a secret.

"In this world, there are quite a few powers that are related to the Zhan Wu Continent. The invading foreign races' first step would be the Zhan Wu Continent, and their second step would be the Tianwu Continent. That's because no one can be sure which continent the next Lightning Divine Hall will appear on."

As he spoke, the Great Sage Yin Zhong frowned, as if he was thinking about something. His expression gradually became serious.

"What's wrong?" Seeing the rare change in the Great Sage Yin Zhong's expression, Zi Chen asked curiously.

"As the foundation of the world, the Tianwu Continent has many secrets. I remember that there is a special Star Road in the Tianwu Continent."

"A special Star Road."

"Yes. After the Star Road appeared, it has only been opened a few times. It is said that it is specially prepared for heaven-defying people."

"It is specially prepared for heaven-defying people. Could it be that no heaven-defying people have entered it before?"

"There is only one true heaven-defying person, and this generation is you. It is said that the Star Road is very dangerous, but it has many benefits for heaven-defying people."

"If you're preparing to return to the Martial Heaven Continent before you leave, then I suggest you go look for it. If you find that star path, you might be able to enter directly from there. However, that star path is very dangerous and very difficult. You have to consider it carefully."

"I will think about it."

Dispelling the energy barrier, Zi Chen prepared to leave the room and head to the room next door, where Yi Qian lived.

Right at this time, the room door was suddenly pushed open. Azurepeak walked in.

"Qing Feng, what's the matter?" The two of them looked at Qing Feng.

"Zi Chen, Great Sage, it's time for us to leave. We need to go back and gather our forces. We're going to start the war against the Outsiders. These are the spoils of war from before.

As Qing Feng spoke, two items appeared in his hands. One of them was a spatial ball, which contained all of Zi Chen's gains. They were all obtained by Zi Chen.

In Qing Feng's other hand, he held a palm-sized crystal that exuded an oppressive aura.

"This is."

Looking at the crystal and sensing the Saint aura within, Zi Chen frowned slightly.

"That's a Saint Crystal, little guy, where did you find it?"

Great Sage Yinzhong's voice came from behind.

"From the body of an assassin," said Qing Feng.

"This thing doesn't exist in the Zhan Wu Continent. Instead, it can be found in the endless starry sky. However, it's extremely rare. For the assassin to have this on him, I believe it was a reward from Ya Wei. He just didn't expect to die at your hands."

Seeing that Zi Chen had no intention of taking it, Qing Feng said, "This thing also has attributes. It's not compatible with me. After refining it, the chances of me breaking through are very low."

"Even if I give it to him, it won't be of any use. However …"

Great Sage Yinzhong changed the topic. He didn't say anything else. He just stared at the Saint Crystal, his expression somewhat embarrassed.

This former Great Sage was now coveting something belonging to a junior. If news of this spread, it would damage his reputation.

Zi Chen smiled faintly and decisively took the ball and the Saint Crystal. Then, he casually tossed the Saint Crystal to Great Sage Yinzhong. This thing was indeed useless to him. However, since the Great Sage showed that he wanted it, it was obviously of great use to him. He might even be able to become a Saint again.

Taking the Saint Crystal, even with Great Sage Yinzhong's composure, his eyes were filled with excitement.

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There was a knock on the door. Yi Qian's slightly nervous voice came from the room.

Zi Chen pushed the door open and entered. When Yi Qian saw Zi Chen, she asked, "Zi Chen, why are you here?"

Zi Chen looked at Yi Qian and said, "I want to talk to you."

Yi Qian, who didn't dare to look at Zi Chen, blushed when she heard this. She lowered her head and said, "What do you want to talk about?"

"Talk about your business. Why don't you invite me to sit down?" Zi Chen smiled.

"Sit, sit."

Yi Qian was a little flustered. After gesturing for Zi Chen to sit down, she sat opposite Zi Chen.

Although she had already made up her mind, Zi Chen personally came to her door at this moment. This made Yi Qian's feelings become complicated.

This complicated feeling was unreasonable and contradictory. She hoped that Zi Chen would take the initiative, but she also didn't want this to be a transaction.

After sitting down, Yi Qian lowered her head and didn't say a word.

Looking at the silent and depressed Yi Qian, Zi Chen was about to open his mouth and take the lead to break the silence.

At this moment, Yi Qian suddenly raised her head and said, "Let me speak first."

Zi Chen was startled, but after seeing Yi Qian's complicated expression, he nodded.

Yi Qian didn't open her mouth. There was silence.

Silence.

There was another long silence.

The atmosphere in the room was a little dull. Both of them didn't say a word.

Zi Chen was a little confused, but Yi Qian's expression was constantly changing.

"Forget it, I'll say it myself. Although this is originally a transaction, if I take the initiative to mention it, I can still leave a beautiful memory in my heart."

Yi Qian had already made up her mind. She didn't want this to be a simple transaction, so she had to take the initiative to mention it. This way, in her heart, there would still be room for her to fantasize about Zi Chen.

Taking a deep breath, Yi Qian looked at Zi Chen and said, "I think we can start now."

"Start what?" Zi Chen was startled again.

"The matter between you and me. Back then, when I made my choice, you won against Ke Wei, and you are the strongest. Now that I have made my choice, I can help you become a Saint."

When she said this, Yi Qian's tone was very calm and firm, and there was no room for refutation. This was completely a transaction.

However, Zi Chen clearly saw a trace of indifference in the other party's eyes.

Perhaps this trace of indifference was because Zi Chen had taken the initiative to look for Yi Qian. Although Yi Qian had already made up her mind, Zi Chen had come to her on his own accord. This caused her to feel somewhat uncomfortable in her heart.

"Become a Saint, Yi Qian, you misunderstood my intentions."

Zi Chen quickly understood the change in Yi Qian's mood and couldn't help but laugh.

"Misunderstanding." Yi Qian looked at Zi Chen.

"I'm here today to talk about you, but not about becoming a Saint."

"Isn't that the same thing?"

"Of course not."

Zi Chen said seriously, "I said before that this kind of thing can't be used as a transaction. Now, I still say the same thing. I, Zi Chen, don't need to take this kind of shortcut to become a Saint. This time, I came because I heard some things about you, and I felt that it was necessary to tell you personally."

"What is it?" Yi Qian asked curiously, but there was no doubt that warmth rose in her heart.

"Your physique is very special, and you have a magical ability. But what I want to say is that you don't need to make a choice. You just need to be yourself. You don't need to give this uniqueness to others. As long as you can successfully become a Saint, then you, who have not made a choice, will explode with even greater potential."

This was the first time Yi Qian had heard this. She was a little stunned and very touched.

Ever since she knew that she had this ability, the people around her had been constantly told that they would have to make such a choice one day. Zi Chen was the first to tell her that there was no need to make a choice.

"I'm not lying to you. The Yinzhong Great Saint told me that once you make a choice, it's the same as giving your potential to others. If you don't make a choice, your future will be limitless."

Hearing Zi Chen's words, Yi Qian's eyes reddened, and an apologetic look appeared on her face. She knew that she had misunderstood Zi Chen.

"Because of your potential, it will be more difficult for you to become a Saint. But I believe that you will be able to use your own strength to open the Divine Road."

Yi Qian was very touched. Her eyes turned blurry as she looked at Zi Chen.

"Go to the Star Road. It should be helpful for you there."

After saying what he wanted to say, Zi Chen stood up and walked towards the door. Opening the door, Zi Chen looked back at Yi Qian and said, "By the way, in my heart, I've already seen you as a friend."

Yi Qian nodded. She was a little choked up and could not say anything.

"I'm going to collect some interest. I won't see you off when I leave. We'll meet again if fate allows."

The door closed and Zi Chen left. But Yi Qian could not hold it in anymore. She lay on the table and cried.

This was the grievance that had accumulated for many years. The pressure that had been in her heart for many years was finally released at this moment.

She finally did not have to worry about making a choice. She did not have to consider who she would choose. She did not have to suppress her hesitation and helplessness in her heart anymore. She did not have to secretly cry because of fate when no one was around.

After crying enough and tired, Yi Qian wiped away her tears. Looking at the closed door with her swollen eyes, she mumbled, "Zi Chen, thank you. Actually, in my heart, I've already seen you as a friend. We'll … meet again if fate allows."

Yi Qian left this world. She did not return to her own world. Instead, she entered the deepest part of the first continent.

All the Heaven-Defying Cultivators did not dare to enter the Star Road from this world. This was because it was more difficult to enter the Star Road from here. But she stepped on it without hesitation.

Without the trouble of making a choice, she wanted to fight for her future. In order to not be forced to make a choice in the future, she wanted to step on this so-called most dangerous Star Road. This would be her starting point.

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Yi Qian left. Zi Chen did not send her off, but he knew that she had left.

Next, it was time for Zi Chen to move. He needed to collect some interest from this world that had once wronged him.

For his first stop, Zi Chen chose the Thunder Clan.

The reason he chose the Thunder Clan was because Zi Chen himself was a Thunder Martial Artist. He had deep feelings for the Thunder Clan and was also searching for the Thunder Clan's roots.

Of course, there was another reason that could not be ignored.