Chapter 1287: How to Address You

The dawn broke swiftly, as if pursued by some unseen force...The night had carried a sense of protracted stillness, yet in an instant, the morning light illuminated the window paper, casting a bright glow.Thus, the darkness dispersed."Calculating the time, it is time for morning lessons," Yu Zhen remarked lazily as she sat up from the bed, offering this explanation quite naturally.Jiang Wang remained silent.Lying on the ground, eyes closed, as if not yet fully awake.A body heavily wounded and not yet healed is prone to somnolence. Sleeping and waking, waking and sleeping.Last night's rest was insufficient, and his mind was not clear enough.However, it should not be this natural... a voice within him whispered.Yu Zhen paid him no mind, treating him as if he were truly asleep.Stepping down from the bed, she easily lifted him and moved to place him upon it, saying, "Oh, my poor little thing. How can you lie on the ground? What if you catch a chill? You truly give one no peace of mind."Her languid tone was like the song of an oriole.As if it were not she who had thrown Jiang Wang from the bed last night.The gravely wounded and powerless Jiang Wang felt as though he were drifting at sea, supported by water that was soft and vast, yet also perilous.It could carry him to his destined place, or it could bury him.It was only the moment he landed on the bed that he felt as though he had reached shore, a tangible sense of having firm ground beneath him."Lying on the floor for a night receives the earth's energy, which is good for injuries. But lying too long will not do."Yu Zhen placed him on the bed, saying gently, "I will return tonight."Then, with light steps, she turned and departed."How should I address you?" Behind her, the wounded man lying on his back opened his eyes.They had regained their clarity and tranquility, a pair of very sober eyes—"Miao Yu? Yu Zhen? Bai Lian?"Yu Zhen's steps halted.After a moment, she said, "However you wish to address me, so shall you... those are all me."As neither of them had evaded the matter, this simple question and answer became cruel."Yes. Those are all you."Jiang Wang spoke thus, paused, and continued, "I remember what I owe you. Do not you forget what you owe me either, Miao Yu."How 평범한 his voice was.Yet it tore apart the entire night's enchantment.Tearing open the brief illusion of a beautiful evening, the true nature of reality was thus chillingly cold.Yu Zhen said nothing, pushed open the door, and walked out.Jiang Wang also ceased speaking.He could still feel the residual warmth left by the person who had been there before on his back.Like a very faint fire, still gently warming him.But his heart was cold.He had no choice.On the Jing side were Cang Can, Ji Yan Yue, Qiu Tie, and Fu Dong Xu.On the Qi side were Wen Yan Yu, Shi Ming Cheng, the Venerable Ku Jue who had left the Hanging Temple, and Zhong Shan Yan Wen from the Jing Kingdom.A total of eight True Personage of the current age, gathered in the Wuyan Capital Mountain Range!These eight mighty individuals of the current age merely hovered high in the sky, without making any further moves, yet the terrifying pressure was already like a hurricane upon the scene.Throughout the entire Wuyan Capital Mountain Range, birds ceased to fly, beasts ceased to roam, the wind ceased to blow, and the trees ceased to sway... even the lava in the volcanoes seemed to have frozen.Looking from afar, beneath those eight figures, the entire Wuyan Capital Mountain Range seemed to have shrunk by half!They had gathered here in unison, for they had made a discovery."Unexpected," Wen Yan Yu, the Grand Councilor of Qi, shook his head. "The Jing Kingdom claims my Qi genius colluded with demons, yet they send him into an ancient demon lair!"This was a middle-aged man with a gentle demeanor. His clothes and attire were impeccably fitting, and between his brows was an air of refined elegance.At this moment, he looked at the four True Personage from the Jing Kingdom, speaking with a hint of mockery, "Is it that the opinions within your Jing Kingdom are not unified, or does Zhao Xuan Yang simply not believe the pronouncements of your Mirror World Platform?"Zhao Xuan Yang had once received information from the Dry Heaven Mirror outside the ancient demon lair, and thus left a very brief trace.He had certainly used means to conceal it, but when True Personage of the current age swept the ground with their divine consciousness, searching at close range, this small trace could not be hidden.The first to discover this place were Qiu Tie and Zhong Shan Yan Wen.Although the ancient demon lair was hidden at the bottom of a lava river and extremely difficult to detect, it could not escape the scrutiny of True Personage at such close range.The whereabouts of Zhao Xuan Yang and Jiang Wang were finally determined.Qiu Tie intended to enter and explore at that moment, but was stopped by Zhong Shan Yan Wen, who said that since everyone was already here, it would be better to wait until everyone was assembled before entering together, to avoid any misunderstandings later.This was a reasonable request with solid grounds, and Qiu Tie had no way to refuse.Thus, the scene of eight True Personage gathered in the Wuyan Capital Mountain Range unfolded.Facing Wen Yan Yu's questioning, Fu Dong Xu merely sneered, "Why they entered the ancient demon lair, and how they entered, is yet unknown. For True Personage Wen to immediately define the nature of this matter, is it not a bit too eager? It makes one feel particularly guilty!"The fierce-looking Shi Ming Cheng took a step forward aggressively. "It couldn't possibly be that Jiang Wang kidnapped Zhao Xuan Yang and dragged him into the demon lair, could it? If he possessed such ability, then how was he captured by Zhao Xuan Yang in the first place?!"Qiu Tie, as black as soot and as stout as an iron tower, was a perfect match for Shi Ming Cheng in terms of physique and appearance.At this moment, he immediately stepped forward, blocking his path.Like two oxen locking horns, they stood facing each other like two mountains.Meanwhile, Ji Yan Yue, in her palace attire, spoke leisurely, "Since the Middle Ancient era, all ancient demon lairs have been abandoned, and no demon lords can cross over from them. It was a clever move for Xuan Yang, being hotly pursued, to hide in an ancient demon lair. What is the problem with that?"Ku Jue frowned, looking quite innocent. "Who was being hotly pursued? How did I not know?""Fellow Daoists!" Zhong Shan Yan Wen spoke at this moment. "Let us not be hasty with arguments. Whatever we have to say, it is not too late to discuss it after we have entered and assessed the situation, is it?"Judging solely by appearance, he was a gaunt old man, and it would be difficult for anyone to associate him with the renowned Great General of the Jing Kingdom's Eagle Roaring Guard, known for his demon-slaying prowess.His enemies feared him like a tiger, and so did his grandson...Fu Dong Xu immediately interjected, "General Zhong Shan's words are reasonable."Wen Yan Yu had come to represent the Qi Kingdom this time, and naturally, he had been repeatedly urged by his future son-in-law – in fact, this was precisely why the Qi court had sent Wen Yan Yu, to demonstrate their utmost effort and dedication in the matter concerning Jiang Wang.At this point, he said, "Regardless, this time we must bring Jiang Wang back. Some individuals loudly claim to uphold the demon-slaying covenant, yet they themselves have gone missing. I find it difficult to believe in their strength, and even more difficult to believe in their character. How can the safety of my Qi Kingdom's genius be entrusted to the shoulders of the incompetent!""Who are you calling incompetent?" Cang Can, who had endured for a long time, finally could not restrain himself. "Though not old in age, your sarcasm has reached perfection!""Is it incompetence not to seek self-improvement but only to trample on others? Is it incompetence to bully the young and weak, to use Divine Manifestation to oppress Inner Mansion? Is it incompetence to engage in a struggle between two nations, not on the national level, but by bullying a young man who has not yet reached adulthood?!" Wen Yan Yu gave him a disgusted look and said coldly, "Old fool!""What did you say!?" Cang Can was furious.The always gentle and serene Wen Yan Yu rarely had moments of such sharp confrontation with others.Shi Ming Cheng glanced at this Grand Councilor Wen, a ferocious smile appearing on his sinister face."Fellow Daoists!" Zhong Shan Yan Wen once again stepped forward to ease the situation. "The person has not yet been found. Are you going to fight to the death here? I believe you are here to find someone, not for a battle, am I right?""The trees desire stillness, but the wind will not cease. Since ancient times, my Jing Kingdom has shed blood and sacrificed countless lives for the demon-slaying covenant. I never expected to be accused of fighting for national interests. It is truly disheartening." Fu Dong Xu shook his head. "Very well, let us enter and see before saying more!"Having said that, he took the lead and descended into the volcanic crater.The churning lake of lava slowly parted in the middle, opening a path for him!