Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

Huiming clasped his hands together and said this, then left the main hall. As for removing Li Xiuyuan from his position as abbot, he had never considered it, after all, Li Xiuyuan was the reincarnation of the Dragon-Subduing Venerable, and his status was highly respected.

After seeing Huiming walk away, Li Xiuyuan replied, "Mm!"

There's no need to say more; he'll go there as soon as possible. It's like an obsession for him; the thought of seeing Rouge soon makes it hard for him to calm down.

Afterwards, Li Xiuyuan left under Guangliang's indignant gaze. He returned to his meditation room to meditate in seclusion, not intending to go to sleep. How could he possibly fall asleep at a time like this?

Dawn slowly opened the curtain, and another brilliant and colorful morning descended on the world with freshness.

Li Xiuyuan strolled along the ancient road. He arrived at the Turning Back Cliff early to wait. He saw a rock standing on the edge of the cliff with the three large red characters "Turning Back Cliff" written on it.

It means that there are other experts here, it's dangerous, and you need to turn back when you get here!

Looking around, Li Xiuyuan saw a cluster of peaks rising and falling, like banners surrounding the area or swords and halberds arrayed together, a truly magnificent sight. Some rose abruptly from the ground, while others stretched out in a winding manner. Some resembled crouching tigers, others dancing lions, some sleeping giant dragons, and still others crawling turtles. The peaks were jagged and the valleys were crisscrossed, creating a truly spectacular scene.

Standing atop the mountain, Li Xiuyuan looked around. The grassy hills were lush and green, the forests rippled, and the clouds and mist were like a fairyland. But below the Turning Back Cliff, it was like a bottomless abyss, shrouded in mist and impossible to see clearly.

As dawn broke and the sun began to rise, Li Xiuyuan stood on the cliff of Huitouya and closed his eyes to rest. About two hours later, a red light flashed in the sky, and a young nobleman appeared before him.

His lips were the color of cherry blossoms, his skin the color of snow, he had phoenix eyes with three corners, two arched eyebrows, a slender figure, a face that held a spring-like gentleness, and a smile that could be heard before his lips even parted.

In an instant, Li Xiuyuan opened his eyes. He knew someone had come. Upon seeing the person, he trembled slightly and said calmly, "You've come!"

Chapter 252 The Heartless Demon Blade

In an instant, Li Xiuyuan opened his eyes. He knew someone had come. Upon seeing the person, he trembled slightly and said calmly, "You've come!"

As he spoke, he looked intently over. Although Rouge was dressed as a man, she did not have an Adam's apple. In addition, Li Xiuyuan was observant and immediately recognized her.

"Ok?"

Rouge's beautiful eyes widened, filled with autumn water, and she said coldly, "Hmph, Li Xiuyuan, you didn't expect this, did you!"

After saying that, a murderous glint flashed in her eyes. It was this man in front of her who had ruined her life.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan knew that Yanzhi's anger had not subsided and that she had wanted to kill him for many years. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Yanzhi, I know I have wronged you, but let bygones be bygones. I will treat you well in the future."

As he said this, a sense of guilt welled up inside him, after all, what happened in the past was his fault.

Moreover, because of the possession of this body, Li Xiuyuan has an obsession with it, so his feelings for Yanzhi are indeed extremely complicated.

"Ha ha!"

Rouge let out a cold laugh, and then she continued, "You know you've wronged me. Why did you leave me without any reason back then, causing me to be insulted by matchmakers and my family, and in the end, I couldn't go home."

As she spoke, she raised her hand, and her men's clothing came off, revealing her true appearance.

Rouge was dressed in a red gown, the same one she wore for her wedding twenty years ago. Her jade sleeves fluttered in the breeze, and her skirt trailed obliquely, revealing her golden lotus feet.

Her eyebrows were like emerald feathers, her skin like sheep's fat; her face was like a peach blossom in full bloom, her hair piled high like golden phoenix threads; her eyes were bright and alluring. Her slender legs were like spring bamboo shoots, graceful and charming. A red silk sash swayed, its colors vibrant; a high-set hairpin adorned with pearls and jade gleamed.

When Li Xiuyuan saw Rouge reveal her true form, he thought to himself that she was an absolute beauty and his childhood sweetheart. His predecessor had good taste, but he did not show his feelings to others.

When Rouge saw that Li Xiuyuan's gaze was fixed on her, she couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. She didn't know why she had such thoughts.

Rouge continued, "You abandoned me, my family bullied me, and in the end I jumped off this cliff. Luckily, I was blessed with good fortune and survived. Now I have cultivated great magic, just to take revenge on you."

As she spoke, her eyes turned cold. Even though they were childhood friends, what happened back then was too much. It broke Rouge's heart, and Rouge began her cultivation solely to kill Li Xiuyuan.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan looked coldly at Yanzhi. Her cultivation level was only at the Human Immortal level, even worse than Bai Ling's. It was simply impossible for her to seek revenge on him.

Ultimately, Rouge's mastery of the Ruthless Demon Blade technique wasn't very good, and she hadn't even reached the pinnacle of its power.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "I was originally the reincarnation of the Arhat who subdued the dragon. I was reborn in the Li family. On the day of my wedding, I suddenly awakened my memories. My memories from my past life and this life are intertwined, and I am in a daze."

He paused and then said, "During this time, my thoughts were in chaos, and I couldn't control my body at all. Eventually, I was taken to Lingyin Temple, and then I understood the cause and effect."

"But I've never forgotten you. Later, I returned to the Li residence, only to find you had jumped off the cliff. I thought you were gone forever..."

After saying that, he gazed at Rouge's delicate face.

The above statement is half true and half false, but it can still fool Yan Zhi. First of all, she still has feelings for him, but she just doesn't want to admit it.

Otherwise, in the original story, why would she have gone through so much trouble to seize the opportunity to marry Li Xiuyuan again, and then be heartbroken after accidentally killing Li Xiuyuan?

Furthermore, in the final episode, Rouge even sacrifices her life to save the dragon from Dapeng's grasp.

All of the above indicates that Rouge still has feelings for Li Xiuyuan, which is also the reason why her Heartless Demon Blade has never reached its full potential.

"hehe!"

Upon hearing this, Rouge suddenly laughed and pressed, "So, you had no choice but to abandon me back then?"

As she spoke, she gazed at Li Xiuyuan, wanting to know his answer.

Li Xiuyuan nodded upon hearing this and replied, "Yes! Back then, when I awakened my memories of my past life, I had no choice but to leave. It was truly beyond my control. Now that you have returned, I will make it up to you properly."

After saying that, he spoke his mind.

After hearing this, Rouge thought to herself, "Could it really be that I have no choice in the matter?" But when she thought of how miserable she looked after he abandoned her, a murderous intent rose in her heart. She said sharply, "Hmph, Li Xiuyuan, do you still think I'm the little girl I used to be? You're trying to fool me."

As she spoke, she raised her hand, and a short, black knife appeared between her palms, spinning continuously in the air.

Rouge then shouted, "You said you'd compensate me, then die!"

After she finished speaking, the Heartless Demon Blade in her hand flew out.

Buzz!

A vortex-like airflow swirled in the air, and the Heartless Demon Blade spun around before flying directly towards Li Xiuyuan.

clank!

When Li Xiuyuan saw the Heartless Demon Blade flying towards him, he neither dodged nor avoided it, but directly withstood the demon blade head-on.

Rumble!

The Heartless Demon Blade slashed into Li Xiuyuan's neck, but it failed to harm him in the slightest. Instead, golden light burst forth, and the demon blade was deflected.

In that instant, the Heartless Demon Blade slashed into the mountaintop, splitting the small mountain in two.

what?

Rouge was shocked. Li Xiuyuan was not dead. Her Heartless Demon Blade had no effect at all. Then all her years of cultivation had become a joke!

Li Xiuyuan pondered for a moment and said, "If killing me would make you feel better, then go ahead and do it!"

As he spoke, he stood in front of Rouge without flinching, secretly thinking to himself that he had already cultivated the Nine Revolutions Yuan Gong and had developed an indestructible body.

If Rouge wanted to harm him with the Heartless Demon Blade, it would be absolutely impossible. His Nine Revolutions Yuan Gong was not practiced for nothing; otherwise, he would not have allowed the other party to kill him.

Chapter 253 Rekindled Romance

If Rouge wanted to harm him with the Heartless Demon Blade, it would be absolutely impossible. His Nine Revolutions Yuan Gong was not practiced for nothing; otherwise, he would not have allowed the other party to kill him.

Seeing that Li Xiuyuan was unharmed, Rouge shouted, "No, I don't believe it."

As she spoke, she manipulated the Heartless Demon Blade and continued to attack Li Xiuyuan.

Ping Pong Pong!

A series of metallic clanging sounds rang out. Li Xiuyuan was completely unharmed, while Yanzhi's mood sank even further.

Whoosh!

Rouge was panting heavily. If this Heartless Demon Blade had encountered anyone else, it wouldn't have been so difficult to use. After all, it was passed down to her by Dapeng, and it still had some power.

But Li Xiuyuan's physical body is equivalent to an ordinary acquired magic weapon; how could Rouge possibly destroy it?

This is also the power of the Nine Revolutions Yuan Gong; anyone with a cultivation level lower than Li Xiuyuan will find it difficult to harm him.

The twelve ancestral witches of ancient times had reached the level of quasi-saints in their physical bodies, comparable to innate spiritual treasures, so their power is unimaginable.

Seeing that the rouge had subsided, Li Xiuyuan stepped forward and said calmly, "Alright, your anger has subsided now! I will treat you well from now on."

As he spoke, he pulled Rouge into his arms, feeling a wave of red roses wafting into his nostrils, and couldn't help but take a few more breaths.

Rouge felt the hot breath on her neck and softened her heart, so she stopped attacking.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up. He secretly thought that there was a chance, and said in a deep voice, "Yanzhi, do you remember? When we were flying kites, your kite broke, so I flew it with you. Our story started from that time."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but admire himself, realizing that recounting the events of the past would further touch Rouge's heart.

As Rouge thought back to the past, a sweet feeling welled up in her heart. Those ten years were the happiest time of her life. The two of them grew up together as childhood sweethearts, and those carefree days were the most memorable.

As Rouge pondered this, her body went limp, and she nestled directly into Li Xiuyuan's arms.

Suddenly remembering how Li Xiuyuan had abandoned her, Rouge felt a surge of hatred in her heart and shouted, "No, I will never forget!"

As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and she stepped back, coldly scanning Li Xiuyuan.

Rouge said coldly, "I can't forget the hurt you caused me. There's no way you'll forgive me now."

She paused for a moment and then said, "Didn't you say you would make it up to me? Fine, then give me another wedding! I want to marry you again at Lingyin Temple."

Even though Rouge knew in her heart that Li Xiuyuan had no choice in the past, she was still unwilling to forgive him. So she made this request to test Li Xiuyuan.

Of course, Rouge's murderous intent had diminished considerably, perhaps because she knew she couldn't kill Li Xiuyuan!

Rouge still harbored feelings for Li Xiuyuan, and after hearing his sweet words, she naturally wouldn't kill him.

If Li Xiuyuan agrees to this, then Yanzhi will be certain that he has deep feelings for her.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan thought to himself, "We still have to get married, but let's get married then! If I say we can't get married now, Yanzhi will immediately cause a scene."

Li Xiuyuan hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Okay."

He paused and then said, "However, there is something I hope you can cooperate with. Only in this way can our wedding begin at Lingyin Temple, before anyone disturbs us."