"Get lost!"
Even though he had always remained calm when targeted by many powerful figures among the Ten Thousand Races, Chang Qing’s brow suddenly furrowed.
He extended his right hand and clenched it fiercely in the void, as endless mysterious Dao patterns intertwined and converged, the Heaven-Opening Axe, filled with a perfect sense of power, appeared in his hand.
"Slash!"
Without a word of waste, Chang Qing stomped heavily, the void shattered, and his body instantly reached the front of the mountain.
He held the axe with both hands and slashed down fiercely from the sky.
Boom!
An extremely bright light shot out, and the towering mountain didn’t even block it for a moment, directly split in half.
The axe light, unabated, slashed through the sky, even bisecting the enormous face right down the middle of the forehead.
This scene sent a shudder through the hearts of all the strong figures among the Ten Thousand Races.
Emperor Gu, a legendary existence among the Ten Thousand Races, a being almost deified, was now being cleaved in front of them.
Although the intruder was not Emperor Gu’s true form, but merely a wisp of divine thought.
This scene still delivered a tremendous shock to everyone.
Everyone understood that today the emergence of humanity, led by two prodigies of the elves and humans, would be unstoppable.
Unless... Emperor Gu’s true form came.
"Very well."
As the illusory face was about to dissipate, it gave Chang Qing a deep look,
"Today’s battle is not over, I await you on the Emperor’s Path."
As these words fell, the face dispersed like a gentle breeze.
Chang Qing held his axe and looked toward the sky, his expression calm, not caring in the slightest about Emperor Gu’s words.
Even if only a wisp of Emperor Gu’s divine thought came today, even if the true form were here, if Hua Buyu was dared touched, he would certainly not forgive!
And now, seeing that even Emperor Gu’s divine thought was destroyed with one strike, Qing Feng and Jiu Xiao lost all desire to fight further, hastily retreating.
Chang Qing held the axe in one hand, walked slowly to Hua Buyu’s side, looked at them, and said:
"Do you still want to fight?"
Jiu Xiao and Qing Feng looked at Hua Buyu and Chang Qing standing side by side, their hearts trembling.
Neither of them was a match for just one of these two, and now teaming up, how could they fight?
"See you on the Emperor’s Path!"
With a deep look at Hua Buyu and Chang Qing, the two turned and left.
As for the prodigies among the Ten Thousand Races who had long been restless, all breathed a sigh of relief and quietly withdrew.
This was originally a battle meant to send a message to humanity, yet ended with the Ten Thousand Races hastily retreating.
...
After the retreat of the Ten Thousand Races, Chang Qing slowly withdrew all his sharpness.
When he turned, he saw that girl in red, staring at him without blinking.
Hua Buyu, still as she was back then, with her delicately adorned face, beautiful like a character from a painting.
Those crescent-like eyes, still pure and clear, unaffected by any stain.
"Long time no see."
Chang Qing rare showed some distraction, taking a while before smiling and speaking.
"Long time no see."
Hua Buyu wore a bright smile, her eyes curling into crescents.
She was still as lively and cheerful as before.
Although nearly a year had passed without seeing each other, there was no barrier between them, instead, there was endless conversation, endless longing.
They momentarily forgot about the others behind them, the sound of their laughter quickly filling this piece of heaven and earth.
...
From afar, Chu Xi, seeing the two conversing happily, smiled and slowly widened his eyes.
"Those two..."
Li Bufan’s mouth dropped open, "No way?"
Xiao Peng Wang, also uncharacteristically intrigued, lit by a flame of gossip.
"Hua Buyu, the current king of the Elf Clan, well, you’ve seen it yourselves."
"She is also the love interest of Chang Qing, mutual love."
Miao Feng explained on the side.
Hearing this, the faces of those present immediately turned colorful.
No one expected that Chang Qing had such a close confidante.
Chang Qing’s combat prowess alone was already terrifyingly formidable, but who would have thought...
His wife was even more formidable!
Suppressing two of the most monstrous geniuses among the Ten Thousand Races, without even breaking a sweat.
Not to mention Chang Qing, his journey of feats was so dazzling it left people dizzy.
If these two were to come together, they would be nearly unstoppable!
"A golden boy and girl, a match made in heaven."
Li Bufan, looking at the two from afar, couldn’t help but sigh:
"In the past, I used to wonder what kind of woman could match Su Changqing, such an unparalleled prodigy."
"Now that I’ve seen this Elven King, I feel there’s no one more suitable than her."
Hua Buyu is in no way inferior to Su Changqing, whether in her lineage, cultivation, talent, or even combat power.
Moreover, her appearance...
Not to boast, but Li Bufan has seen countless beautiful women since childhood.
Yet not a single one can compare to Hua Buyu.
Setting aside Hua Buyu’s stunning beauty, her unique aura alone is enough to enchant anyone.
There is the bright vivacity of a girl in her glances and smiles, and the majesty of a ’king’ in her thoughtful brow.
Most importantly, it’s that unique natural aura of the Elven race, harmonizing with all things, compelling one to draw near.
The fusion of these three unique traits created such an unmatched Elven King.
The few present looked towards the two figures seated in the void from afar.
A woman like that seems to outshine any man she stands beside.
Yet, it is only next to Su Changqing that there is such harmony and accord.
Su Changqing’s gentle and serene demeanor seems to embrace all.
Not even Hua Buyu’s unique aura can eclipse his radiance.
One laughs brightly while talking, the other listens quietly, watching.
Even the howling gale paused in its fury here, as if afraid to disrupt the warm atmosphere.
"Changqing, this time when you reach the Emperor’s road, you won’t leave again, right?"
As she spoke, Hua Buyu looked into the distance, her beautiful eyes filled with anticipation and excitement:
"Let’s venture to the Emperor’s pass together, defeat those vile demons, then explore the secret realms and journey to the end of the Emperor’s road together..."
"Wow, just imagining it is so thrilling!"
When Hua Buyu first arrived in this outer domain, the world in her eyes was desolate.
But strangely enough, when Su Changqing stepped into this realm, even a barren stone seemed more beautiful than the flowers of the Elven realm.
And the desolate world seemed full of unknown challenges, waiting eagerly for them to experience.
Listening to Hua Buyu’s vision of the future, full of youthful anticipation and excitement, Su Changqing almost couldn’t help but agree.
But he knew there were still unfinished matters awaiting him.
"Buyu..."
Su Changqing spoke softly, then paused, unable to continue.
The bright smile on Hua Buyu’s face froze as she seemed slightly aggrieved,
"I waited a year for you, and you’re leaving again, right?"
Seeing this, Su Changqing sighed inwardly, reaching out to gently smooth the frown on the girl’s brow,
"A grand future is coming, and the decisive battle is near, both of us have much to do and responsibilities to bear."
"Wait for me... one year! After a year, I’ll come find you on the Emperor’s road, how about that?"
Hua Buyu gazed at Su Changqing, her joy at their reunion suddenly overwhelmed by the pain of impending separation.
Her beautiful eyes brimmed with tears, "Can’t you stay?"
Su Changqing remained silent.
"Fine, then I’ll go with you..."
Before the last word ’leave’ could fall, the figures of He Bo and Aunt Liu appeared on the distant horizon.
Hua Buyu opened her mouth speechless, the words she was about to say swallowed back down.
Indeed, as Su Changqing said.
A grand future approaches, the decisive battle draws near, and everyone bears the burden of inescapable responsibilities.
Su Changqing couldn’t leave, and neither could she.
Two people yearning to be together, ultimately forced by their burdens to return to their respective paths, moving forward.
"If love lasts long, can it only be in the morning and evening?"
Su Changqing laughed as he said, "Give us some time, and meet at the pinnacle."
"By then, any obstacles will be shattered by us together!"
Hua Buyu nodded emphatically, tears in her eyes yet smiling brightly, "I will wait for you at the end."
"You must come, or else..."
Su Changqing interrupted firmly, "There’s no or else, I will definitely come!"
"Hmph, I don’t believe you."
Hua Buyu suddenly changed her tone, her eyes spinning mischievously, grabbing Su Changqing’s hand and running straight into the distance,
"I finally have you here, this time you must spend a few more days with me..."
A bell-like laugh echoed from the void.
Su Changqing watched the red-clad girl’s radiant profile in the wind, and couldn’t help but smile.
He temporarily let go of everything.
Forgotten were the threats of the vast wilderness, the emergence of demons, the unknown of identities...
He seemed to have returned to the days in Cyan Mountain Village, when youth rode the wind, carefree and free.
"Let me linger a while longer, then."