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

Chapter 331: The Arrival of the Phantom Moon

Yun Che froze in place, his gaze fixed on Youyue's face, which was adorned with a slightly mysterious smile. A mixture of emotions filled his heart. He tried to catch a glimpse of the gentleness of the past in Youyue's eyes, but he found them now as deep as the stars in the night sky, distant yet brilliant.

“Youyue, you… you’ve changed.” Yun Che finally spoke, his voice trembling with an imperceptible tremor.

Youyue smiled softly and walked towards Yun Che with light steps, each step seeming to tread on an invisible melody. "People always change, Yun Che. After going through so much, how can we stay where we are?"

Yun Che couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness at hearing this. Yes, ever since parting with Youyue, he had endured countless life-or-death trials, and his character was no longer what it once was. And the Youyue before him had clearly also undergone an unseen transformation.

“Are you…waiting for me here?” Yun Che tried hard to make his voice sound calm, but the turmoil in his heart was difficult to conceal.

You Yue nodded, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes. "I've been waiting for you, Yun Che. I knew you would come to find me."

At this moment, a strong wind suddenly blew through the valley, sweeping up petals all over the sky, like a surging pink ocean. Yun Che and You Yue both narrowed their eyes involuntarily, gripping the hilts of their swords tightly.

"It seems that someone doesn't want us to reminisce peacefully." Youyue said softly, but there was no fear in her tone.

Yun Che took a deep breath, his gaze becoming resolute. "Then let them come! I, Yun Che, have nothing to fear!"

Before he finished speaking, a dark figure sprinted towards the valley entrance like lightning, instantly appearing before the two of them. It was a figure clad in a black robe, its face hidden beneath the shadow of its hood, revealing only a pair of eyes that gleamed coldly.

“Hmph, Yun Che, your time of death has come!” The black-robed man snorted coldly, and the long sword in his hand was instantly unsheathed, with the tip of the sword pointing directly at Yun Che’s throat.

Yun Che snorted coldly, and with a flash of his body, he easily dodged the attack. He then unsheathed the longsword in his hand, and the sword light flashed like a dragon, striking directly at the black-robed man's vitals.

The black-robed man obviously hadn't expected Yun Che's reaction to be so quick, and could only hastily dodge to the side. However, Yun Che's swordsmanship was extremely sharp, and each strike carried the force of thunder and lightning, forcing the black-robed man to concentrate on responding.

You Yue watched quietly from the side, her eyes filled with both worry and anticipation. She knew that Yun Che's strength was no longer what it used to be, but the black-robed man before her was clearly no ordinary person either.

The battle instantly reached a fever pitch, swords flashing and sword energy surging. Yun Che and the black-robed figure exchanged blows, neither yielding, each strike seemingly tearing the very air apart. The flowers and plants in the valley were ravaged by the sword energy, leaving a devastated scene.

However, just as the two were engaged in a fierce battle, Youyue suddenly moved. Like a ghost, she instantly appeared behind the black-robed man. With a single swipe of her sword, she left a deep wound on his back.

The black-robed figure involuntarily paused in pain. Yun Che seized the opportunity and swung his sword, cleaving the black-robed figure in two. Black blood spurted out, staining the surrounding flowers and plants red.

The battle ended so suddenly that Yun Che was stunned. He looked at the black-robed man lying on the ground, and an inexplicable sense of emptiness welled up in his heart.

“Youyue, you…” Yun Che turned to look at Youyue, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.

You Yue smiled softly and walked over to Yun Che. "I just don't want to distract you. This person isn't worth your full attention."

Yun Che couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in his heart when he heard this. He understood that Youyue was protecting him in her own way.

At this moment, a melodious sound of a zither suddenly rang out from the valley. The sound was like the sound of nature, relaxing and delighting. Yun Che and You Yue both stopped in their tracks, quietly listening to the beautiful melody.

As the sound of the guqin approached, a woman dressed in white slowly stepped into the valley. Her face was breathtakingly beautiful, her aura transcendent, like a fairy from a painting. The guqin in her hands emitted a faint fluorescent light, blending seamlessly with the surrounding scenery.

"Sister Youyue, long time no see." The woman in white looked at Youyue with a smile, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze.

Youyue nodded slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. "Qingyin, why are you here?"

It turns out that the woman in white is none other than Youyue's close friend, Fairy Qingyin. She is renowned for her exceptional qin playing, the sound of which soothes and purifies the soul.

Fairy Qingyin smiled slightly and walked over to the two of them. "I came here because I sensed your presence. Sister Youyue, you've changed so much."

Hearing this, Youyue couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. She knew that the changes in her body were not only reflected in her aura, but also in her state of mind and strength.

"Yes, after going through so many things, how can I not change?" Youyue said softly, with a determined light flashing in her eyes.

Yun Che listened quietly to their conversation, his understanding of Youyue deepening. He understood that Youyue was no longer the innocent and kind girl she once was; she had grown into a warrior with formidable strength and unwavering conviction.

At this moment, a sudden roar erupted from the valley. The three of them turned their heads and saw a huge crack at the entrance of the valley, with a powerful aura surging out from it.

"Oh no! It's a monster!" Fairy Qingyin's face changed, and the guqin in her hand instantly emitted a dazzling light.

Youyue and Yunche were also on high alert, fully prepared to deal with the demonic beast. They knew that the demonic beast that appeared this time was definitely no ordinary creature, otherwise it wouldn't have caused such a strong shock.

As expected, as the crack widened, a massive creature slowly emerged from it. It was a gigantic beast, its body as majestic as a mountain, its eyes as fiery as flames. It opened its bloody mouth, revealing sharp fangs, and let out a deafening roar.

"Hmph, a mere demon beast dares to seek its own death!" Yun Che snorted coldly, his figure instantly rising up and charging straight at the demon beast. The longsword in his hand swung out like lightning, striking the demon beast's vitals.

However, the demon beast's strength clearly far exceeded Yun Che's imagination. With a simple wave of its claws, it easily blocked Yun Che's attack. Then, it opened its maw and spewed out a ball of blazing flames, heading straight for Yun Che.

Yun Che was startled and quickly dodged to the side. However, the flames were extremely fast, and he was still hit by the aftermath, and his clothes instantly caught fire. Yun Che endured the severe pain and put out the flames, his face becoming extremely grim.

Seeing this, Youyue rushed forward to fight alongside Yun Che. The longsword in her hand danced like a spirit snake, each strike precisely targeting the monster's vital points. However, the monster's defense was astonishing, and Youyue's attacks only left shallow wounds on its body.

Fairy Qingyin was also busy, sitting nearby, playing the guqin. The sound flowed out like a spring, forming a barrier of notes, attempting to block the monster's attack. But the monster seemed unaffected by the music and continued to pounce on the three with ferocity.

The battle once again fell into a stalemate, with the three men and the monster fighting back and forth, neither side giving in. But as time went on, the three men's physical strength gradually depleted, while the monster remained as ferocious as before.

"This isn't a solution!" Yun Che shouted, his gaze becoming resolute. He decided to use his ultimate skill—Heavenly Sword Slash!

Yun Che gripped the longsword tightly in both hands, his spiritual energy surging wildly. His figure instantly blurred, as if merging with the longsword. Then, with a loud shout, he swung the longsword out like lightning, slashing straight at the monster's neck.

This sword contained all of Yun Che's strength and will. Wherever the sword light passed, space was torn apart. The monster beast obviously did not expect Yun Che to have such a powerful skill, and was unable to dodge for a moment.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, the demon beast's neck was cut in two by the Heavenly Sword, and black blood spurted out like a fountain. The huge body fell to the ground with a loud bang, stirring up a cloud of dust.

The battle was finally over, and all three of them couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Looking at the corpse of the monster lying on the ground, they felt a surge of joy at victory.

“Yun Che, you’re truly amazing!” Fairy Qingyin excitedly walked over to Yun Che and patted his shoulder.

Yun Che smiled faintly, but he didn't feel too proud. He knew that this victory over the demon beast was entirely due to the combined efforts of the three of them. He himself still had a lot of areas that needed improvement.

Youyue also walked over to Yun Che, her eyes gleaming with admiration. "Yun Che, your strength has improved again. It seems I need to work harder."

Yun Che couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth in his heart upon hearing this. He knew that Youyue was encouraging him in her own way. He also understood that no matter how difficult the road ahead might be, as long as the three of them worked together, they would be able to overcome all difficulties.

At that moment, a gentle breeze suddenly rustled through the valley. All three of them turned their heads and saw a man in a green shirt slowly stepping into the valley. He had a handsome face and an otherworldly aura, and in his hand, he held a long sword that gleamed with a cold light.

"Qing Lian?" Yun Che exclaimed, his eyes filled with disbelief. He hadn't expected Qing Lian to appear at this critical moment.

Qinglian looked at Yun Che with a smile, her eyes filled with tenderness. "Yun Che, I'm back."

Yun Che's heart warmed, and he quickly ran forward and hugged Qinglian tightly. He felt the familiar aura of Qinglian, and an indescribable excitement surged in his heart.

“Qinglian, you’re really back! I missed you so much!” Yun Che’s voice was choked with sobs, and his eyes were slightly red.

Qinglian gently patted Yun Che's back and said softly, "I miss you too, Yun Che. During this period of time, I have been practicing hard just to be able to return to you as soon as possible."

Yun Che was even more moved upon hearing this. He knew Qinglian had sacrificed so much for him. He also understood that he must work even harder to be worthy of Qinglian's deep affection.

Youyue and Fairy Qingyin watched this scene, and envy welled up in their hearts. They knew that the relationship between Yun Che and Qinglian was so deep that no one could interfere.

At this moment, Qinglian suddenly let go of Yun Che, her eyes becoming determined. "Yun Che, we can't stay here for too long. We must leave here as soon as possible and find a safe place."