Chapter 235 – At Peace Despite Confusion

As Ye Kuang’s fist shot straight toward its target, Reverend Kaitai remained completely still, causing even the Three Venerables to change expressions!

It was foreseeable that if Ye Kuang’s fist struck its vital point, even if Reverend Kaitai didn’t die on the spot, he would still end up severely wounded and difficult to recover—a tragic outcome.

At this moment, even if they wanted to rescue him by encircling the enemy, it would likely be too late.

But in the blink of an eye!

Just as Reverend Kaitai’s life hung by a thread, a figure quietly emerged ahead!

A beige long dress fluttered lightly in the wind, unable to conceal her proud figure. Her pale face wore a bitter smile, clearly revealing a touch of sorrow.

This person was none other than Reverend Kaitai’s proud disciple, the sister in Ye Kuang’s heart—Ling Wei!

When everyone saw it was her, they gasped in surprise. Clearly, no one had expected that this usually aloof and elegant, seemingly frail woman would display such masculine fortitude.

Even Ye Kuang, upon seeing her, couldn’t help but widen his eyes, his gaze deeply laden with complex emotions.

As if tormented by endless agony, his mind was in chaos and unrest. It seemed as though his emotions were tangled, gradually overflowing, leaving him utterly distraught and panicked.

At that moment, Ye Kuang’s arm trembled uncontrollably, thrusting forward relentlessly, only to erupt with a surge of icy cold that frosted the ground far and wide!

Amidst the sound of heavy panting in his ears, before his eyes were two crystal-clear tears tracing down a peerlessly beautiful face.

This frozen scene was undeniably poignant and tragic.

Ye Kuang: “Sis…ter.”

His murmur was faint and pained, his eyes shifting unpredictably—at times bloodthirsty like a demon, at others foolish like a simpleton.

Even the Three Venerables, watching from miles away, couldn’t help but exchange glances.

No matter how they imagined it, they never expected that Ye Kuang, who had fallen into demonic possession, could resist the demonic influence through sheer willpower. And at the critical moment, he could even break free from the seal and regain his true sanity.

This unbelievable truth would be hard to believe if they hadn’t witnessed it with their own eyes.

“Old Taoist, what are your thoughts?”

“You already have the answer, don’t you?”

“Do both of you think the same?”

Among the trees, the Three Venerables stood apart, their lingering words slowly fading, yet they had all arrived at the same conclusion.

As for what exactly they thought, they didn’t elaborate further. But undeniably, not only did they take no action, they maintained a unified silence.

It was as if they were allowing the situation to unfold naturally.

This scene left the followers behind the Three Venerables secretly puzzled. They couldn’t understand why their Martial Uncle was in danger, yet no one was stepping in to help.

But then, one by one, their expressions shifted in shock!

“Ah!”

“Who are you? Get out of my head now!”

“Hehehe… Offer your body for my use. From now on, we shall merge—I am you, and you are me.”

In an instant, amidst waves of hysterical roars, two distinct voices emerged from Ye Kuang’s mouth!

“Damn bastard, thinking you can possess my body? You must be dreaming!”

“Hahaha, I never expected… never expected that a base consciousness could be a fool, yet hidden deep within the mind lies a true self. If you submit willingly, it’ll be easier. Otherwise, I’ll make sure you can neither live nor die.”

“Enough of your nonsense! Die! Jade Void Creation Art! Refine… refine… refine!!”At present, regardless of why Ye Kuang had two distinct voices, the mere sight of him tearing at his own hair with both hands was enough to send chills down anyone’s spine.

Even Ling Wei before him was stunned, clearly still shaken, as the previous scenes resurfaced in her mind like film clips.

At the critical moment, it was Ye Kuang breaking free from the demonic influence, diverting his fist from her vital point and striking through the side of her cheek instead.

When Ling Wei faced Ye Kuang directly, her long-sealed heart seemed to stir with emotion.

She wanted to step forward but lacked the courage; she wanted to retreat but couldn’t move her feet.

That one glance, their eyes meeting, clearly neither had anticipated such a situation.

As Ye Kuang tried to clearly see the woman’s face before him, the demonic influence interfered again, moistening his eyes and blurring his vision.

As for who this woman was and why she could awaken his true self… though Ye Kuang had doubts, now was not the time to dwell on them.

His entire focus was on resisting the demonic possession, breaking through layer after layer of restraints, and shattering the final seal.

Little did he know that fortune and misfortune are intertwined.

That Ye Kuang could see his true self was not due to his own ability alone, but rather influenced by Ling Wei, which triggered his self-preservation instinct, leading to the earlier dialogue with the demonic nature.

All this appeared cyclical but was actually connected by cause and effect!

If not for Ling Wei risking her life to stop him, Ye Kuang wouldn’t have developed the desire to protect her.

If not for this intense determination to protect Ling Wei, how could he have broken through the seals, temporarily regained control of himself, and obtained the power to resist the demonic nature?

If not for the anger generated from confronting the demonic nature, how could he have achieved inner peace and entered a transcendent state?

Ultimately, Ye Kuang’s return to light was entirely due to the beautiful memories of his brief time with Ling Wei, allowing him to deeply understand that the world contains not only relationships of harm and being harmed, but also pure bonds of protection and being protected.

When this inexplicable feeling intertwined with personal experience, he couldn’t help but feel secretly inspired, giving rise to new strength from within.

It was precisely because of such bonds that, although Ye Kuang’s mind remained confused, his true heart remained as vast and unwavering as heaven and earth.

Regardless of the sequence of various causes, combined with the present circumstances, they became the source of his ability to contend with the demonic nature.

Only at this moment did Ye Kuang gain this rare opportunity, not only to extraordinarily comprehend the mysteries of the Jade Void Creation Art, but also to enter a transcendent state in this subtle condition.

If his heart couldn’t find its own peace, he might indeed “drift with the currents and seal his own steps.” Conversely, by reaching a state free from desires, he not only achieved inner freedom but also expanded to become as vast as heaven and earth!

It could be said that ’emotion’ here is precisely the key to activating the Jade Void Creation Art.

This makes it clear that the Jade Void Creation Art is not merely an extraordinary mental cultivation method; using human emotions as a medium, it further reveals the universe within, with the subsequent mantra serving as the key to entry.

“Ask about ’emotion’ – it ranks first among the most difficult things in the world to explain. Tender as water, beautiful as flowers, timeless tales envied by all; fierce as fire, impermanent as all phenomena, yet emotion remains throughout the Human Realm. When able to unite all nines into one, and return all methods to their source, one can directly reach beyond the inner heaven and earth, facing the clear mirror tower of one’s true heart.””A tranquil heart is not troubled by emotions, nor disturbed by passions. It seeks inner freedom and ease, standing between heaven and earth like a distant traveler, naturally connecting with the divine and mending its shortcomings.”

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