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

Chapter 250: Rebirth in Adversity

Yun Che lay on the ground, feeling a sharp pain in his chest and breathing becoming extremely difficult. He knew he was seriously injured, but at the moment, he couldn't care less. He endured the pain and struggled to stand up. He looked firmly at the old man - the last powerful figure of the mysterious force, who now looked a little embarrassed.

"You... can actually hold on until now..." The old man panted, with surprise and unwillingness in his eyes.

A cold smile curled up the corners of Yun Che's mouth. Although the pain made his face pale, his eyes were unusually bright: "Our belief is more firm than you can imagine."

The old man snorted coldly: "Faith? That's nothing but an illusory thing. In this world, only strength reigns!"

“Strength?” Yun Che shook his head, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. “Strength is certainly important, but without the support of faith, strength is nothing but an empty shell.”

Upon hearing this, the old man laughed in anger: "Okay, okay, then let me see if your faith can save your life!"

After saying this, the old man's figure flashed, and he lunged towards Yun Che again. Yun Che gritted his teeth, mustered up the last bit of strength, and rushed forward.

The two instantly intertwined, fists whistling, sword shadows intersecting. Although Yun Che was seriously injured, his moves became more and more fierce, and every punch and kick contained determination and unyielding.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, Yun Che was kicked away by the old man and slammed heavily into a large tree, instantly splitting the trunk in two. Yun Che vomited blood and almost fell into a coma.

"Yun Che!" Seeing this, the companions in the distance cried out in surprise. They wanted to rush over to help, but were firmly suppressed by the powerful aura emanating from the old man.

“Hmph, is that the end?” The old man slowly walked towards Yun Che, a grin of victory on his face.

Yun Che raised his head with great difficulty, his eyes still determined: "Until the last moment, I will never give up!"

The old man sneered, "How ridiculous! You can't even stand steadily in your current state, and you're still talking about not giving up?"

Yun Che didn't answer, but silently regulated the remaining Qi within him. He knew that he had reached his limit, but the faith in his heart was like a blazing flame, supporting him and preventing him from collapsing.

At this moment, a strange power suddenly surged within Yun Che. This power was warm and powerful, as if it burst forth from the depths of his soul. Yun Che's eyes widened as he felt this unprecedented power.

“What is this…?” The old man also noticed something unusual and his expression became serious.

Yun Che's wounds healed at a visible speed, and his pale complexion gradually regained its color. His eyes shone with a brilliant light, as if some mysterious power had awakened within him.

"Impossible! How can you have such a strong recovery ability?" the old man shouted in disbelief.

Yun Che smiled faintly, stood up, and said with a piercing gaze, "This is the power of faith. As long as there is light in your heart, hope will never be extinguished."

The old man roared angrily and attacked Yun Che again. But this time, Yun Che did not passively take the beating like before. He dodged the old man's attacks lightly, looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, Yun Che finally caught the old man's weakness and punched him hard in the chest. The old man was severely injured and flew backwards, falling heavily to the ground.

"Cough... cough..." The old man lay on the ground, gasping for breath, his eyes full of shock and unwillingness.

Yun Che slowly walked up to the old man, his eyes complicated: "You lose."

The old man raised his head and looked at Yun Che, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "I... I did lose. But you know what? I actually envy you."

Yun Che was stunned: "You envy me?"

The old man nodded. "Indeed, I envy you for having such a firm belief and such a powerful companion. As for me, I have always been wandering in loneliness and darkness."

Yun Che was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Everyone has their own path to take. Different choices will naturally lead to different outcomes. But no matter which path you choose, you must be responsible for your choices."

Hearing this, the old man smiled bitterly and said, "Yes, I should be responsible for my own choices."

After saying this, the old man slowly closed his eyes, his breath gradually dissipating. Yun Che looked at him, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Although this battle was difficult, it also made him deeply appreciate the power of faith and friendship.

Seeing this, the companions in the distance cheered. They rushed over and surrounded Yun Che, each of their faces filled with joy and excitement.

"Yun Che, are you okay?" Xiao Yifeng asked with concern.

Yun Che shook his head: "I'm fine, thanks to everyone's support."

"Yes, we are a team. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must face them together." Lin Xue said with a smile.

Yun Che looked at his companions before him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that it was precisely because of their companionship and support that he was able to reach this point today.

"We won!" Yun Che shouted loudly.

"We won!" The companions responded one after another, and cheers echoed in the valley.

After this arduous battle, Yun Che and his companions finally defeated the powerful beings from the mysterious force and protected the peace of the cultivation world. Their legendary story spread widely in the cultivation world and became a legend passed down by future generations.

Yun Che and his companions also continued on their journey of cultivation, pursuing higher realms and a wider world. They knew that the road ahead was still long and full of challenges, but as long as they had faith in their hearts and their companions by their side, they would be fearless.

Chapter 252: A New Journey

After defeating the mysterious force, Yun Che and his companions did not stop. They knew that the path of cultivation was endless, and only by constantly moving forward could they break through themselves and reach a higher realm.

One day, they arrived at a bustling city. The city was bustling with people, and the dazzling array of stalls and shops was overwhelming.

"Wow, it's so lively here!" Lin Xue exclaimed excitedly.

Yun Che smiled and nodded, "Yes, it's indeed very lively here. Why don't we take a stroll around here first and ask if there are any cultivation resources nearby."

Upon hearing this, everyone expressed their agreement and began to wander around the city.

Along the way, they saw many rare treasures and met many highly skilled cultivators. Yun Che and the others admired the beautiful scenery of the city while exchanging their cultivation experiences with these cultivators.

Suddenly, a commotion erupted from not far away. Yun Che and the others looked over curiously, only to see a group of people gathered in front of a stall, arguing over something.

“Let’s go and take a look.” Yun Che said, and walked towards the stall with his companions.

Squeezing through the crowd, they saw a faintly glowing stone on a stall. The stone was oval in shape, its surface smooth as jade, emitting a soft glow, as if it contained some mysterious power.

"What is this?" Yun Che asked curiously.

The stall owner was a middle-aged man with a full beard. He glanced at Yun Che and said with a smile, "This is a Spiritual Essence Stone. It contains rich spiritual energy. For cultivators, it is a rare cultivation resource."

"Oh? Spiritual Essence Stone?" Yun Che's eyes flashed with surprise when he heard this. He knew that Spiritual Essence Stone was indeed of great help to cultivation.

"How much is one piece?" Yun Che asked.

The stall owner held up two fingers: "Two low-grade spirit stones."

“Two low-grade spirit stones?” Yun Che frowned. “That’s a bit expensive.”

The stall owner chuckled, "It's expensive for a reason. I found this Spiritual Essence Stone with great difficulty in a secret realm. The spiritual energy contained in it is several times more than that of ordinary Spiritual Stones."

Yun Che was a little tempted when he heard this. However, he also knew that he couldn't be easily fooled by the stall owner's words. So, he began to carefully observe this spiritual stone.

After observing it for a while, Yun Che discovered that this Lingyun Stone indeed contained rich spiritual energy, and its texture was pure, without a trace of impurities. He made a decision in his heart.

"Okay, I'll buy it." Yun Che said, and handed over two low-grade spirit stones.

The stall owner took the spirit stone and handed it to Yun Che with a smile. Yun Che took the spirit stone, carefully felt the spiritual energy within it, and nodded with satisfaction.

"Yun Che, what are you buying this Spiritual Essence Stone for?" Xiao Yifeng asked curiously.

Yun Che smiled and said, "Of course, it's for cultivation. This spiritual stone is rich in spiritual energy, which will be of great help to our cultivation."

Everyone agreed when they heard this, so they found an inn and prepared to start practicing.

Inside the inn, Yun Che and the others each found a room and began to practice in seclusion. They placed the Spiritual Essence Stone beside them, using the spiritual energy within to improve their cultivation.

As time passed, Yun Che and the others' cultivation base continued to improve. They felt the growing Qi within their bodies, their hearts filled with joy and excitement.

On this day, Yun Che woke up from his training and felt the surging Qi within him. A satisfied smile appeared on his face. He knew that he had broken through his current realm and entered a new realm.

"Yun Che, have you broken through?" Xiao Yifeng's voice came from outside the door.

Yun Che opened the door and looked at Xiao Yifeng and the others outside. He smiled and nodded, "Yes, I just broke through."

"Great!" The companions cheered. They knew that Yun Che's breakthrough meant that their team's strength had been further improved.

Yun Che looked at his companions before him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that it was precisely because of the companionship and support of these companions that he was able to continuously break through himself and reach higher realms.

"What should we do next?" Lin Xue asked.

Yun Che pondered for a moment, then said, "We've been cultivating here for a while now, and it's time to move on. I heard there's an ancient ruin in the mountains not far away, containing rich cultivation resources and powerful techniques. We might as well go there and take a look."

Upon hearing this, everyone expressed their agreement. They then packed their bags and set off on their journey to the ancient ruins.

Chapter 253: Ruins Exploration

Yun Che and his companions trekked through mountains and rivers before finally arriving at the site of the ancient ruins. It was a valley surrounded by dense forests, with ancient buildings standing tall within it, exuding an air of timelessness and mystery.

"Is this the ancient ruins?" Lin Xue looked around curiously.

Yun Che nodded: "Indeed, this is the ancient ruins. It is said that it contains rich cultivation resources and powerful techniques. Many cultivators have come here to explore."

"Then let's go in quickly." Xiao Yifeng said impatiently