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

Chapter 90: The Price of Growth

He dodged Yun Che's fierce attack with the agility of a ghost. His figure drew a graceful arc in the air, landing steadily several feet away, his cloudy old eyes flashing with a sinister light.

"Hmph, boy, you have some ability. But do you think you can escape from my grasp like this?" The old man sneered, quickly forming seals with his hands, and a powerful spiritual energy wave spread around him.

Yun Che's eyes glared. He could feel the pressure of the old man's spiritual energy, even more powerful and domineering than before. Yet, he showed no sign of retreating. Instead, he was filled with fighting spirit. He knew that in today's battle, either he would die or the old man would. There was no turning back.

“Come on, old man, let me see your true strength!” Yun Che shouted loudly, and his long sword drew a dazzling sword light in the air, rushing towards the old man.

The old man snorted coldly and thrust his hands forward. A huge palm of spiritual power appeared out of thin air and met Yun Che's sword light. The two collided with a deafening roar, and the powerful energy fluctuations made the surrounding space tremble.

Yun Che's body trembled, and he was knocked back repeatedly by the immense backlash, his face pale. But he didn't give up. Instead, his determination grew even stronger. He knew that this was a life-or-death struggle, and there was no room for retreat.

Seeing this, the old man's lips curled into a cold smile. He hadn't expected Yun Che to actually be able to take his attack, but this only fueled his killing intent even more. He flashed, and like a cheetah hunting, he pounced towards Yun Che.

Yun Che's eyes focused, and he swung his longsword. Sword lights woven together, forming a dense sword net, attempting to block the old man's attack. However, the old man's speed was too fast, and his movements were extremely strange. Yun Che's sword net was avoided one by one.

“Boy, your swordsmanship is good, but it’s still a little naive in front of me!” The old man sneered and punched out. The wind from his fist was like a dragon, whistling and rushing straight towards Yun Che’s face.

Yun Che's heart tightened. He could sense the terrifying power contained within that punch. But he didn't retreat. Instead, he faced the challenge head-on. With a swing of his longsword, it collided with the old man's fist.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, Yun Che was knocked back by the immense force, and the longsword in his hand flew out of his hand. He fell heavily to the ground, the dust flying everywhere, and he looked extremely embarrassed.

The old man walked forward slowly, looking down at Yun Che, his eyes filled with mockery and disdain.

“Hmph, boy, this is what happens when you provoke me. Today is the day you die!” The old man said this as he raised his hand to end Yun Che’s life.

However, at this moment, a flash of determination and madness suddenly flashed in Yun Che's eyes. He abruptly climbed up from the ground, quickly forming seals with his hands, and a powerful wave of spiritual energy burst out from his body.

"Want to kill me? Not that easy!" Yun Che shouted, and pounced towards the old man like a ghost. His speed was so fast that even the old man was surprised.

The old man snorted coldly and moved to the side, trying to avoid Yun Che's attack. But Yun Che seemed to have anticipated his move. He turned in the air and punched the old man in the side.

The old man was caught off guard and was knocked off balance by the punch. However, his cultivation was profound, and he quickly regained his composure. He glared at Yun Che, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

“Boy, you’re courting death!” The old man roared, and with both hands he suddenly pushed forward, a violent wave of spiritual energy swept towards Yun Che.

Yun Che dodged once more, narrowly avoiding the old man's attack. But he didn't give up. Instead, he attacked the old man even more frantically. He knew this was his only chance of survival, and he had to give it his all.

The two men fought back and forth in the air, their fight inextricably linked. Although Yun Che's cultivation wasn't as good as the old man's, his agility and swordsmanship were both exceptional. Coupled with his reckless fighting style, it actually gave the old man a headache.

“Hmph, boy, you do have some abilities. But today, you will undoubtedly die!” The old man said this, and suddenly he ducked down, pouncing towards Yun Che like a tiger.

Yun Che's eyes glared. He knew this was the old man's ultimate blow. He took a deep breath, concentrated all his spiritual energy into his fists, and then fiercely attacked the old man.

"Bang!" With a loud bang, the two figures crossed paths again. Yun Che felt a powerful force knock him backwards, spitting blood from his mouth, and his entire body looked extremely weak.

The old man wasn't feeling well either. He staggered from Yun Che's blow, his face pale. He hadn't expected Yun Che to unleash such a powerful force, which only intensified his killing intent towards him.

“Boy, you do have some skills. But today, you will definitely die!” The old man said as he pounced on Yun Che again.

However, at this moment, a clear sword sound suddenly rang out. A long sword flashing with cold light broke through the air from behind the old man, pointing directly at his vest.

The old man was startled. He hadn't expected someone to attack him at this critical moment. He quickly turned around and waved his hands. A spiritual barrier appeared in front of him.

"Bang!" The long sword collided with the spiritual barrier, making a crisp sound. Although the long sword was deflected, the old man also suffered a considerable impact.

Yun Che took the opportunity to get up from the ground and looked at his savior who suddenly appeared, his eyes full of surprise.

"Ling Xue, why are you here?" Yun Che asked in surprise.

The person who came was none other than Yun Che's best friend and the woman he loved—Ling Xue. Dressed in white, she was as beautiful as a fairy. In her hand, she held a longsword gleaming with cold light, her eyes filled with determination and murderous intent.

“Yun Che, I can’t watch you face danger alone.” Ling Xue said as she attacked the old man again.

Seeing this, the old man shouted angrily: "Humph, little girl, you dare to come and die!"

As he spoke, he engaged Ling Xue in battle. Ling Xue's swordsmanship was extremely refined, each move imbued with powerful spiritual energy. Despite the old man's profound cultivation, he seemed somewhat overwhelmed by Ling Xue's attacks.

Yun Che watched Ling Xue and the old man engage in a fierce battle, his heart filled with both gratitude and worry. He knew that while Ling Xue's presence increased their chances of victory, it also put her in danger.

He took a deep breath, mobilized the spiritual power in his body to the extreme, and then attacked the old man. He wanted to end this battle as soon as possible to prevent Ling Xue from suffering further harm.

The three of them fought back and forth in the air, the fight being difficult to resolve. Yun Che and Ling Xue coordinated tacitly, one attacking and the other defending, making it difficult for the old man to resist.

Finally, after a fierce collision, the old man was hit by Yun Che and Ling Xue together, and he vomited blood and staggered.

"You...you dare to hurt me!" The old man glared at them, his eyes full of unwillingness and anger.

“Hmph, old thing, today is the day you die!” Yun Che shouted and attacked the old man again.

This time, the old man lost his previous composure and composure. Under the combined attack of Yun Che and Ling Xue, he was defeated step by step.

Finally, under a fierce attack, the old man was pierced through the heart by Yun Che's sword, and fell to the ground, without a breath.

Yun Che and Ling Xue both breathed a sigh of relief as they looked at the old man lying on the ground. They knew that victory in this battle had not come easily, and they had paid a huge price.

"Yun Che, are you okay?" Ling Xue asked with concern.

Yun Che shook his head and said, "I'm fine, just a little weak. Thank you, Ling Xue. If you hadn't arrived in time, I might have..."

Ling Xue interrupted Yun Che and said, "Don't say that. We are friends and partners. It's only natural for us to help each other."

Yun Che looked at Ling Xue, his eyes filled with gratitude and tenderness. He knew that in this dangerous world, having such a close friend and beloved was his greatest fortune.

The two exchanged a smile, then began to clean up the battlefield. They removed the old man's storage ring, revealing a wealth of valuable cultivation resources and treasures. Although these resources were nothing to them, capturing the enemy's spoils still gave them a surge of excitement.

After cleaning up the battlefield, Yun Che and Ling Xue prepared to leave. They knew that although they had temporarily escaped the old man's pursuit, more dangers awaited them. They had to practice harder and improve their strength to survive in this world where the strong were respected.

The two journeyed forward, experiencing countless hardships and dangers. They encountered ferocious monsters and dangerous traps. But no matter what difficulties they encountered, they were able to overcome them together with their mutual understanding and trust.

Along the way, Yun Che and Ling Xue's relationship grew deeper and deeper. They supported and encouraged each other, spending many unforgettable moments together.

Finally, after countless trials and tribulations, Yun Che and Ling Xue's strengths were greatly improved. Not only did they break through their original cultivation bottlenecks, they also mastered many powerful martial arts and secret techniques.

However, they also knew that the price of growth was enormous. They had lost many precious things, including family, friends, and cultivation resources. But they never regretted their choice, because they knew that only by continuous growth and progress could they survive in this dangerous world.

On this day, Yun Che and Ling Xue arrived at a prosperous city. They planned to rest here for a while before continuing on their journey.

The two walked into an inn and asked for two upper rooms. They planned to stay here for a few days to relax their bodies and minds.

As night fell, Yun Che sat alone at the window of the inn, gazing at the night view outside. His heart was filled with emotion and thoughts. Recalling every detail of his journey, he felt a wave of sadness.

Just then, Ling Xue knocked on Yun Che's door. She was dressed in a long white dress, as beautiful as a fairy. A gentle smile graced her face, and she held a pot of hot tea in her hands.

"Yun Che, this is the tea I made for you, try it." Ling Xue said as she handed the teacup to Yun Che.

Yun Che took the teacup and took a sip. He could feel the fragrance and sweetness contained in the tea, which made him feel comfortable.

"Lingxue, thank you." Yun Che said, placing the teacup on the table, and then looking into Lingxue's eyes.

Ling Xue felt a little embarrassed when Yun Che looked at her. She lowered her head and said softly, "Yun Che