Creation of the Universe

Chu Rumeng was shocked. Although she didn't know what was happening, her intuition told her that it should be shocking enough.

Because even Shen Zhan's expression was full of surprise at this moment. He really didn't know what extraordinary things were hidden in this dark space.

Shen Zhan released a few blue-flame blood-winged insects to fly downwards. The blue flames dispelled the darkness, and one could clearly see the thick tree trunks extending straight into the ground, with a very complicated and tangled network of roots underneath.

Anyway, as far as the eye can see, you can feel how big this tree is. It is much larger than the part that grows out of the ground.

“Is there anything special about this tree?”

Chu Rumeng couldn't help but be curious and tried to ask Shen Zhan for advice.

Shen Zhan told her, "The most common and most important existence between heaven and earth is Qi.

Although Qi is invisible and colorless, it is everywhere because it gives birth to the vitality of all things in the world and is also the origin of the formation of various forces.

Among the many common and uncommon lives we encounter, the amount of spiritual energy they absorb varies, just as within the same sect, some are gifted while others are mediocre. The same is true for plants and trees."

Upon hearing this, the naturally intelligent Chu Rumeng immediately understood: "In other words, trees that absorb a lot of spiritual energy become sacred trees over a long period of time, and are essentially different from ordinary trees."

Shen Zhan nodded approvingly. "Indeed, the sacred tree contains rich spiritual energy, which is beneficial to practitioners without any harm. More importantly, the place where the sacred tree is located will naturally form a feng shui spiritual charm, which is what people often call luck. If used properly, it can ensure that a family will prosper for hundreds of years and continue to thrive."

Chu Rumeng exclaimed, "So that's how it is, then there must be a lot of people coveting the sacred tree.

"I didn't expect that this place would be discovered by a group of vicious robbers. Perhaps it would be better to destroy it completely than to let the bad guys use it to harm innocent people."

Shen Zhan withdrew his gaze from below, as if confirming something. He then explained to Chu Rumeng, "The sacred tree has been corroded by evil spirits, which has directly led to some strange and bizarre things happening here, such as the appearance of the wooden man Li Feng...

In short, the question now is not to destroy the sacred tree, but to find out why the sacred tree has been invaded by evil spirits. Usually, this happens because the feng shui of the area has been destroyed."

Chu Rumeng nodded half-heartedly, but what she wanted to do most right now was to go back to the Chu family.

"Well, there's no need to rush. We'll figure it out sooner or later. Now I'm going to take you back."

Shen Zhan seemed to see through Chu Rumeng's thoughts, so he said this to her. The latter's face showed an irrepressible joy.

Originally, tonight was her nightmare night, and she had made up her mind early on that if things were irreversible, she would rather end her life than suffer humiliation.

I never thought that I could return to Floating Cloud City alive. That’s great!

However, Chu Rumeng was immediately caught in a dilemma because she had heard the conversation between her father Chu Tiankuo and Li Wangxuan. The latter threatened that if today's wedding could not proceed normally, the thousands of red-shirted bandits waiting outside Fuyun City would launch a large-scale attack and start a bloody massacre in Fuyun City.

If I just leave like this, won’t I kill innocent people in the city?

"I...I might not be able to leave."

Chu Rumeng was caught in a painful choice. Although she was very scared, she still resolutely chose to stay and protect the peace of Fuyun City. It was her responsibility as a descendant of the Chu family, and she never forgot this family motto.

"I know you're worried about bringing trouble to the people in the city, but I can assure you that from today on, these red-shirted bandits will no longer be a huge mountain weighing down your Chu family and Floating Cloud City. Just follow me without worry. No matter how big the problem, a young girl like you won't need to make sacrifices."

Shen Zhan took Chu Rumeng out of the temple and walked towards the Qichuan Ancient Road not far away. Those red-shirted bandits who were taking advantage of the wedding to enjoy drinking and eating meat were surprisingly few people noticed them.

But in the end, the bride Chu Rumeng, dressed in red, was blocked by someone.

"What's wrong with you two? Where are you going?"

A robber with a red face and a strong smell of alcohol stared at Chu Rumeng. He looked drunk, but his mind was clearer than most people.

Chu Rumeng mustered up the courage to answer, "I am Chu Rumeng, the second daughter of the Chu family. I live in the Chu Mansion in Fuyun City. I want to go home now. Don't stop me."

"What did you say? You want to go back?"

The man burst into laughter. "Do you know that once you marry here today, there's no going back? How could I let you go back? You're dreaming!"

"Ouch!"

Before he finished speaking, he let out a scream.

Shen Zhan strode forward and kicked him hard on his fat belly. The kick was so solid that the latter fell to his knees, whimpered a few times, and then vomited continuously.

The other red-shirted thieves around noticed the movement here and gathered around. Chu Rumeng's heart suddenly rose to her throat.

There are at least several thousand people here. It seems difficult for Shen Zhan to take her away safely.

But Shen Zhan was as calm as before, and said in a deep voice to these bandits who were staring at him eagerly: "Listen carefully, Li Wangxuan died in the wooden house in the temple a long time ago. Li Feng and Li Guan are also dead. If you don't believe it, you can go to the temple now to check the bodies.

I'm going to take her away now. If you think you can stop me, come on and try, but once I unsheathe this sword in my hand, blood will flow. Don't blame me for being ruthless!"

These robbers were frightened by the powerful aura of Shen Zhan, and for a moment they did not dare to act rashly.

After a brief silence, someone stumbled over from a distance, shouting as he ran, "Oh no! Boss... and the eldest and second sons, they're all dead in the temple!"

If Shen Zhan's words just now sounded like nonsense and not many people would really believe such a ridiculous thing, then the appearance of this person now made the credibility of this matter increase rapidly.

The robbers looked at each other, shocked by the news.

Shen Zhan ignored them and continued to escort Chu Rumeng out of the village. Some people tried to stop him on the way, but when they saw Shen Zhan's cold eyes, they immediately gave up the idea.

In the end, thousands of red-shirted bandits were in chaos, and no one tried to stop Shen Zhan and Chu Rumeng. The two returned to the Qichuan Ancient Road and continued to move towards Fuyun City.