The Immortal Emperor Reborn: Accompanying My Child on the Extraordinary Journey

Chapter 19: Clues to Qinglian

Yun Che smiled calmly, a smile that revealed a sense of ease and detachment. Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds, dappling his features, casting a faint golden glow on his slightly thin yet still upright frame. He was not afraid of the Heavenly Sword Sect's threat. This courage wasn't blind, but rather stemmed from a deep-seated resolve and confidence. He knew that in this vast world of cultivation, strength reigned supreme, the most direct and fundamental way to resolve problems.

"The Dragon Roar Sword is a divine object of heaven and earth, destined to be obtained by those who are destined." Yun Che's voice was not loud, but every word was clear, as if it contained some kind of irresistible power. "Since I found it first, then this is my opportunity. Although your Heavenly Sword Sect is powerful, you can't be so domineering and ignore the laws and morality of heaven and earth, right?"

His gaze was calm and profound, as if it could see into people's hearts, as if it could penetrate all the illusions in the world and look directly at the most essential truth. The disciples of the Tianjian Sect opposite him were so angry that their faces turned livid, especially the leading senior brother, who was furious.

"Hmph, brat, you're just being rude!" The senior brother snorted coldly, his eyes flashing with a cold light. "Do you think that with just a casual cultivator like you, you can compete with our Tianjian Sect? What wishful thinking!"

As his words fell, the air around them seemed to freeze in an instant, and a powerful pressure descended from the sky, bearing down on Yun Che. This was the pressure of sword energy generated by the unique sword technique of the Heavenly Sword Sect, intended to intimidate the opponent before the fight even begins, thus achieving victory without a fight. However, Yun Che seemed unaffected, maintaining his calm and composed smile.

“Strength is indeed the foundation of everything,” Yun Che pondered inwardly. “But strength isn’t simply a matter of cultivation level; it’s more about understanding the Dao and mastering the laws of heaven and earth. I, Yun Che, may not come from a prominent family, but I’ve never ceased my pursuit of the Dao and my exploration of the mysteries of heaven and earth.”

Thinking of this, his spiritual energy surged, and a fresh breath emanated from his body, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding sword energy. This breath was pure and gentle, but it contained an indomitable will and unyielding determination.

“Hmph, since you’re so stubborn, don’t blame us for being rude!” Upon seeing this, the senior brother roared angrily and swung the sword in his hand violently. A sharp sword light cut through the sky and went straight for Yun Che’s vital point.

Yun Che's figure flashed, dodging the sword light like a ghost. He didn't choose to confront the opponent head-on, but instead cleverly used his body movements to deal with the opponent. He knew that his current strength was not enough to compete with the Tianjian Sect head-on, but this did not mean that he had no chance of victory.

"Use softness to overcome hardness, and use a little force to move a great weight." Yun Che silently recited this wise saying from the world of cultivation in his heart. His body was as light and graceful as willow catkins. Every dodge was just right, neither allowing his opponent to gain an advantage nor putting himself in danger.

Seeing that his attack had missed, the senior brother grew even angrier. He roared, and his sword technique changed again. Sword lights woven like a thread, attacking Yun Che with an impenetrable force. This time, he employed the Heavenly Sword Sect's ultimate skill—the Heavenly Sword Net—intending to completely trap Yun Che.

Facing this overwhelming onslaught, Yun Che remained calm. He took a deep breath, his spiritual energy surging wildly, as if an invisible force had awakened within him. His eyes became unusually bright, as if they could discern all illusions and realities.

“Dragon Roar Sword, stay with me!” Yun Che shouted softly. The Dragon Roar Sword hanging on his waist seemed to have heard his call. Suddenly, it shone brightly, the sword body trembled slightly, and it emitted bursts of dragon roars.

With a wave of his arm, Yun Che's Dragon Roar Sword, like a wild horse unleashed, transformed into a dazzling beam of light, meeting the impenetrable Heavenly Sword Net. The sword light and sword energy collided, emitting a deafening roar, and the entire space seemed to tremble at this moment.

However, surprisingly, the seemingly indestructible Heavenly Sword Net was torn apart as easily as paper by the sharp edge of the Dragon Roar Sword. The Dragon Roar Sword continued to move forward, heading straight for the senior brother.

The senior brother was horrified. He had never expected Yun Che to be able to display such formidable strength. He hastily withdrew his sword and returned to defense, attempting to block the fierce attack of the Dragon Roar Sword. However, it was too late. The Dragon Roar Sword pierced through his defenses like lightning and stopped at his throat.

"This..." The senior brother stood there in disbelief. The surrounding disciples were also in an uproar. They had never witnessed such a shocking scene before.

Yun Che slowly retracted the Dragon Roar Sword, his gaze remaining as calm as water. "I, Yun Che, never initiate trouble, but I'm not afraid of it either. Today's matter ends here. If you, the Heavenly Sword Sect, dare to harass me again, don't blame me for being rude."

After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave, but suddenly stopped because he remembered something, something he had always kept in his heart but never had the chance to pursue.

"Have you ever heard of the Azure Lotus?" Yun Che's voice was soft, but it reached everyone's ears clearly. He knew full well that the Azure Lotus was a rare treasure of heaven and earth, and a priceless treasure for cultivators. He had once, by chance, learned of the Azure Lotus's whereabouts from a mysterious cultivator.

It is said that the Green Lotus was sealed in a mysterious place by a powerful cultivator. Only by breaking the seal can its true appearance be revealed. However, the sealed place is full of dangers, requiring not only great strength but also extraordinary wisdom and courage.

Yun Che had always kept this matter in mind, but he had no clues and was unable to find the sealed place. Now that he had already formed a feud with the Tianjian Sect, he might as well take this opportunity to inquire about the news about Qinglian.

"Qinglian?" The senior brother was stunned for a moment, and then a hint of greed flashed in his eyes. "Why do you suddenly ask this?"

Yun Che's heart trembled, but he remained calm on the surface. "I just heard that the Azure Lotus is a rare treasure in heaven and earth, and I'm curious. What's going on? Do you, the Heavenly Sword Sect, know its whereabouts?"

The senior brother pondered for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons. He knew that news of the Azure Lotus was undoubtedly a huge attraction for cultivators. But if he told Yun Che this news, and if he actually found the Azure Lotus, wouldn't he have missed out on a tremendous opportunity?

However, on second thought, he felt that this was a good opportunity to win over Yun Che. After all, Yun Che's strength should not be underestimated. If he could be brought into the Tianjian Sect, it would undoubtedly be a powerful force for the Tianjian Sect.

"Hmph, you're quite sensible." The senior brother snorted coldly and said in a pretentious tone, "We at Tianjian Sect do know Qinglian's whereabouts, but that place is fraught with danger. Even the masters of our Tianjian Sect wouldn't dare set foot there lightly."

Yun Che's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, but he didn't show any signs of anxiety. "Oh? Then could you tell me a little? Perhaps I can lend you a hand."

A sly look flashed across the senior brother's eyes. He certainly wouldn't easily believe Yun Che's words. But he also knew that since Yun Che dared to ask such a question, he must have a certain degree of confidence and preparation.

"Hmph, it's okay to tell you." He said with feigned generosity, "The Azure Lotus is sealed deep within the Dark Forest. It's said that a powerful demonic beast is guarding it. The demonic beast is so powerful that even the elders of our Heavenly Sword Sect would find it difficult to defeat it."

Upon hearing this, Yun Che pondered inwardly. He had heard of the Dark Forest, but had never been there. It was said to be filled with unknowns and dangers, a forbidden area for cultivators. However, for the sake of the Azure Lotus, he was willing to take the risk.

"Thank you for letting me know." Yun Che bowed and turned to leave. He knew that the road ahead would be full of challenges and unknowns. But he also believed that as long as he had faith and courage in his heart, nothing could stop him from moving forward.

As Yun Che's figure gradually disappeared from sight, a complex expression flashed across the eyes of the Tianjian Sect's senior brother. He didn't know if his decision was right or wrong, but he knew that Yun Che was definitely not a simple character. Perhaps, one day in the future, they would meet again. By then, whether they would be enemies or friends was hard to predict.

After leaving the Tianjian Sect's area, Yun Che found a secluded spot and began to close his eyes and concentrate, adjusting his state. Although the previous battle seemed easy, it had actually consumed a lot of his spiritual energy. He knew that if he wanted to survive in the Dark Forest and find the Azure Lotus, he had to keep himself in top condition.

As time passed, Yun Che's breathing became more and more steady, and the spiritual energy in his body gradually regained its fullness. He slowly opened his eyes, a determined light gleaming in them. He knew that he was ready to face the next challenge.

Yun Che stood up, dusted himself off, and strode towards the Gloomy Forest. His heart was filled with anticipation and longing, but at the same time, he remained vigilant and cautious. He knew that the Gloomy Forest was a place rife with dangers, and that if he wasn't careful, he could lose his life there.

Yet, he wasn't afraid. He believed in his own strength, his own wisdom, and even more so, his own courage. He knew that as long as he had faith in his heart, nothing could stop him from moving forward.

The moment Yun Che stepped into the gloomy forest, he sensed its unique atmosphere. The light around him grew dim, and the trees grew dense and tall, seemingly obscuring the entire sky. A damp, decaying smell permeated the air, causing one to frown involuntarily.

But Yun Che didn't retreat. Instead, he strengthened his resolve. He walked along a hidden path, always vigilant and observing his surroundings. He knew that in this forest, danger could strike at any moment.

Sure enough, not long after, Yun Che heard a deep roar. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a massive demonic beast charging towards him. The demonic beast had a massive build, its fur was as black as ink, and its eyes flashed with a ferocious light. From its mouth spewed blazing flames, as if to incinerate everything.

Yun Che's heart trembled, but he remained undeterred. He quickly drew his Dragon Roar Sword and charged at the demon beast. The sword's light and the flames collided, emitting a deafening roar. Yun Che and the demon beast engaged in a fierce battle, each encounter a terrifying one.

However, Yun Che had profound cultivation and extraordinary wisdom. He cleverly used the terrain and swordsmanship to