Chapter 64

Chapter 064: Teacher Chu Ning The trembling figure of a fragile young girl in his embrace, Chen Yan Yu regained a faint consciousness as the elixir took effect. "Luo Qingchuan... the movie... what's happening..." Chen Yan Yu still seemed dazed, blood flowing from her red lips, her clear eyes filled with confusion. "Did I... fall asleep... it's so cold..." "Miss Chen, you're injured. Quickly calm your inner energy." Luo Qingchuan staggered as he fled. He could hear Yin Luo Princess laughing wildly behind him, her sinister voice twisted, like a hidden snake spitting venom in the darkness of night. "You killed people! You killed many innocent citizens! Is this your choice?!" Luo Qingchuan conserved his spiritual energy, his vision fixed on leaving the theater. Suddenly, the view in front of him darkened, and a towering figure stood in his way, blocking out the light. This person was clad in ancient cavalry armor, wielding a spear and carrying a long bow, drenched in blood. He thrust his spear towards Luo Qingchuan. Foundation Establishment 3rd tier cultivation base! This was the companion Yin Luo Princess mentioned? Has he already blocked my path? "I will stop you!" Suddenly, a dark figure appeared in front of Luo Qingchuan, grabbing the spear and charging together, crashing through a wall. Light flooded in, and Luo Qingchuan saw that the waiting area of the theater was strewn with bodies, a river of blood flowing. The guests lay on the ground, their faces filled with horror. Luo Qingchuan's eyes turned cold, his expression emotionless, as he rushed out. Finally, he witnessed the devastation of the modern world after the restoration of spiritual energy, the loss of order. Without enough power, not only would he be unable to protect anyone, he would become a corpse as well. "Qu Xie," "Zhan Yao," "Xing Zhe" – all of these people sacrificed and worked hard to avoid this very moment. Those people who stood high above, pursuing the path to immortality and seeking transcendence from the mortal world, viewed all living beings as inferior ants. Leaving the theater, Luo Qingchuan ran to the top floor corridor and leaped down to the first floor, carrying Chen Yan Yu in his arms. Numerous people in the mall looked at him in shock, As the blood-covered youth landed lightly, sticking close to the ground as he flew towards the exit, he shouted in a cold voice, "Everyone, run! Superhuman criminals are among us!" But in the blink of an eye, Every customer, regardless of age or gender, became empty-eyed and grotesque, their faces twisted as they chased after Luo Qingchuan, like zombies from a movie. At this moment, the 'tidal wave of corpses' swept towards him. Luo Qingchuan took the lead, his pupils contracting. "Yin Luo's ability to manipulate people's minds is so far-reaching?" Dozens of meters to Luo Qingchuan's right, a long-haired young man in a black ancient robe walked out from the crowd, appearing refined like a scholar, carrying a cold sword that glowed with brilliance. In mid-air above the mall, a girl in twin tails and a Lolita dress flew out, Yin Luo Princess looked down at her. "I will chase after you forever, wherever you go, I will pursue you, and kill you." "You are the calamity, innocent lives will die because of you." "Give me the dragon! I just want the dragon!" As Luo Qingchuan rushed out of the mall's entrance, his footsteps suddenly halted. "Luo Qingchuan..." the silver-haired girl in his arms finally understood what was happening. Chen Yan Yu's eyes welled up with tears, but she squeezed out a smile. "Let me stay behind. I will fight... with her..." The goddess-like figure, now like an injured fawn. Chen Yan Yu's face turned pale, her exquisitely beautiful features evoking extreme heartache. Chen Yan Yu knew what kind of person Luo Qingchuan was, The more she understood him, the more she genuinely loved him. "This time... let me stop you from killing, okay?" Chen Yan Yu pursed her lips and smiled, still adorable and charming even with tears streaming down her face. Her beautiful face appeared hazy, her eyes filled with purity and grace that made it difficult to imagine such a beautiful girl existed in this world. "No." Luo Qingchuan shook his head gently. Chen Yan Yu burst into tears, her voice filled with grievances. "Please..." "I owe you a movie. Miss Chen... the cause and effect of today rest with me, I will bear it." Luo Qingchuan's words were gentle. "You're heavily injured. Don't speak for now." Luo Qingchuan gently placed Chen Yan Yu on the ground by the entrance, conjuring a mystical shadow to block the mall's entrance. The crowd behind him drew closer. Luo Qingchuan stood tall, alone, his expression emotionless as he turned around. "Young man, aren't you going to run?" Yin Luo Princess hovered in the air, her cold gaze looking down on him like a ruler, her voice indifferent. "What are you planning to do?" Amidst the terrifying roars and chaotic footsteps, Luo Qingchuan spoke deliberately. "Kill you." With a resounding noise, Luo Qingchuan's skinny body was enveloped in an ancient wide robe, his left hand clasped a mask with ferocious features, and his right hand slowly gripped a pitch-black long knife that materialized from thin air. The crowd drew nearer, now only five steps away. Chen Yan Yu curled up on the ground, her beautiful eyes watching his back, feeling that he was as tall as the heavens and earth. At this moment, he concealed the light, yet also shone brilliantly. Luo Qingchuan breathed steadily, his gaze sweeping over the numb faces of each customer, He had nothing more to say. He had to eliminate the threat to Chen Yan Yu first. Then, Luo Qingchuan seemed to no longer hear any sound. His soul fell silent in the vast ocean of deathly silence. In nothingness, the voices of children who were once so lively and sweet resonated in Luo Qingchuan's ears. "Luo Qingchuan! Keep going!" "Luo Qingchuan! Keep going!" The innocent voices of the children repeated over and over, urging him on with their loud cheers. "Luo Qingchuan! Keep going!" In such moments, he recalled the past, finding the light that once saved him. Thus, Luo Qingchuan locked onto three auras. Four slashes. The young man swung his long knife. Countless knife auras flew out, sweeping across the entire mall and slashing through each area. "First slash, Flying Petals." The countless frenzied crowd suddenly fell silent. In an instant, countless limbs and severed heads soared into the air above the mall, Blood gushed out like a torrential rain pouring down on the world, Pattering sounds filled the air as corpses fell, their faces frozen in twisted expressions. Blood flowed like a river. Illusions became reality. "Luo Qingchuan..." Chen Yan Yu's clear eyes filled with shock and sorrow, her delicate body convulsing, struggling to stand up. Tears flowed endlessly, she had even lost the strength to sob. That kind-hearted young man had turned into a demonic monster, as evil and cold as could be. The sadness was overwhelming, so overwhelming... Chen Yan Yu saw Luo Qingchuan's legs, which seemed to soften and break apart in an instant, as though they were being torn apart by blood and flesh. He seemed to have lost all his strength. But soon, Luo Qingchuan truly fell to the ground, disappearing from sight. "Chaos Steps." After the flying petals, there were three people who didn't fall. A black-robed male youth walked towards Chen Yan Yu, a sword in hand, But from the shadow in front of the black-robed youth, Luo Qingchuan in the same robe and mask agilely emerged, The "Calamity and Chaos Immortal Scriptures" reached its peak, Luo Qingchuan floated mid-air, wielding a sword horizontally towards the black-robed youth's neck. "Second slash, Plucking Stars." So fast... The black-robed youth's eyes widened in astonishment, raising his sword to block, But his sword shattered like a piece of paper, He raised his left hand to catch the dark blade, His five fingers were sliced smoothly, lifted into the air. The blade passed through the black-robed youth's neck, blood gushing from the vacant space where his head once was, frozen in the final moment of fear. "Boom!" The fully armored general shattered Luo Qingchuan's illusion, crashing through the wall on the top floor, falling down, Crushing the beautiful floral platform, sending dust flying and trampling the pristine floor, making a terrifying noise. Perfect timing... Luo Qingchuan landed on his feet, not pausing for a moment. He rushed forward again, alone. The next one was you. The youth treaded through the thick pool of blood, crossing over each body he had killed. The once prosperous mall had turned into a hell on earth. The voices of the children gathered together: "Luo Qingchuan, don't stop! Luo Qingchuan, don't stop!" Luo Qingchuan smelled the thick, foul scent of blood in the air, remembering the gentle breeze that brushed his cheeks, the warmth of the sun that made his whole body feel warm, as if lying on the softest bed. Luo Qingchuan felt as if he had returned to his childhood, back to the orphanage, The young boy huddled in a desolate room's empty corner, holding his knees alone in loneliness, He heard a kind and gentle voice. "Qingchuan, go and play with everyone," the elderly director said with a pitying expression, ruffling his hair. "The weather is lovely today." "... " The boy remained silent, burying his head. After a moment of silence, the director said, "Everyone is looking forward to you coming out." "I..." "Today is your birthday, and we are having a running race. You should give it a try." "I can't run fast." "Just give it a try." The boy raised his delicate little face. In the end, he stood up. He walked out of the lonely room, stepping into the sunny courtyard, under the gaze of the children's eyes, He started running, "Luo Qingchuan! First place!" The children's eyes were curved, their smiles filled with innocence and kindness, enough to deeply move Luo Qingchuan. He would always be touched by it. The boy couldn't help but open his arms, embracing every ray of sunshine and gentle breeze, feeling the warmth and kindness in every moment, He experienced the joy of being born in this world, tears unconsciously streaming down his cheeks. "Grandpa Director, I did it..." The old man caressed his head, saying, "Qingchuan is so sensible. When you grow up, you will definitely become an outstanding adult." "An outstanding adult..." The boy murmured, his voice filled with determination. "I can do it! Definitely!" The twisted black flames emerged from the blade, surrounding and engulfing it, burning fiercely, As if burning the old cherished photos, the warmth of the past was seared away. The reality of dismembered bodies filled his vision... Under the green mask, a teardrop slid down the face of the black-robed youth, but it was evaporated by the intense heat, as if it had never existed. "Fourth slash, Dragon's Embrace." Luo Qingchuan ran relentlessly, his cultivation energy rapidly depleting, almost reaching its limit. The black flames burned ever brighter, twisting and swelling like a cloud of dark mist. Flames surged forth, a dozens of meters long menacing black dragon coiled and lunged towards Yin Luo Princess, suspended high in the air above the mall, as if it wanted to devour the stars in the sky! "Take the dragon." Yin Luo Princess intersected with it, The black flames seemed to burn away every inch of space. The dragon dissipated, and the two of them fell to the ground together, emitting a dull thud. Luo Qingchuan's face mask disappeared, his spiritual energy exhausted. He gasped for breath. On the ground, Yin Luo Princess looked pale, a large hole in her chest, her life hanging by a thread. She lay there, her voice faint: "You killed so many people, and now you want to kill me." "You killed them." Luo Qingchuan's face was not calm as he gripped Yin Luo's neck without any struggle. He chuckled, "Because the movie was only halfway through." Yin Luo Princess died without struggling. Luo Qingchuan knelt down and looked up, feeling that he had lost all strength. Tap, tap, tap, In the empty and silent mall, a faint red mist floated in the air, Luo Qingchuan saw a figure slowly approaching, silent and chilly. She was young and petite, her face infinitely delicate, exuding a sense of cuteness. "Teacher Chu Ning... You've finally come." Luo Qingchuan struggled to stand, but fell weakly to the ground, He fell into the arms of Lu Chu Ning, The young girl knelt on the ground, gently embracing Luo Qingchuan, pressing his face against her soft and tender chest, ...So gentle, Luo Qingchuan was stunned, reality was slightly larger than he had imagined. Luo Qingchuan weakly whispered, "Teacher Chu Ning, please go and check on Chen Yan Yu. She seems to be seriously injured..." "No need to be afraid," Lu Chu Ning's emotions surged, her petite body pounding rapidly. She gently stroked Luo Qingchuan's head with her snowy white hands. The girl spoke softly, "Teacher has always been here." Crimson mist enveloped them, and everything changed before Luo Qingchuan's eyes.