Chapter 2405: Imminent Death
Chapter 2405: Imminent Death
“What exactly do you want to say?” Hongyue asked impatiently.
Ling Qian smiled and raised her finger to point at Hongyue, Nantian Fengyu, Linlin, Qingqing, and Yun Lintian. “You, you, you, you, and you. All of you will die. Although it won’t be soon, you can’t escape your fate in the end.”
“What nonsense are you spouting?” Linlin uttered coldly. She wouldn’t allow anyone to say anything bad about Yun Lintian.
Ling Qian chuckled, unfazed by Linlin’s outburst. “Little girl, do you understand what fate is?” Her eyes, filled with ancient wisdom, seemed to pierce through Linlin’s soul, causing the young girl to shiver involuntarily.
“Fate is the predetermined course of events,” Ling Qian continued, her voice echoing through the dimly lit room. “It is the invisible hand that guides our lives, the inevitable path that we all must follow.”
She turned her gaze towards Yun Lintian, her expression softening slightly. “You possess a unique fate, young man,” she said, “A fate that intertwines with the destinies of countless others. You are destined for greatness, but also for tragedy.”
Yun Lintian frowned, his heart heavy with a sense of foreboding.
“What do you mean?” he asked, his voice barely a whisper.
Ling Qian sighed, her gaze turning distant, as if peering into the depths of time. “Your path is fraught with peril,” she said, her voice filled with sorrow. “You will face trials and tribulations that will test your strength, your courage, and your very soul. You will lose loved ones, endure unimaginable pain, and confront enemies that will make your blood run cold.” “But…” Ling Qian continued, her voice regaining a hint of hope, “You are not alone. You have companions, loyal and true, who will stand by your side through thick and thin. You have the power to change the world, to shape the destiny of countless others. And you have a heart that burns with a righteous fire, a fire that will guide you through the darkest of times.”
Yun Lintian furrowed his brow and remained silent.
“But coming here is a mistake,” Ling Qian added, her voice turning grave once more. “This Ancient Battlefield… it is a place of death, a graveyard of forgotten gods and shattered dreams. It is not a place for the living.”
She looked at Yun Lintian and continued, “I can see a sign of manipulation. It seems someone has been trying hard to change the course of your fate… Unfortunately, your fate cannot be changed.”
Everyone fell silent for a long time until Yun Lintian spoke up.
“Thank you, Senior. But I’ve long surpassed the state where I cared about my fate. I believe my fate is in my hands,” he said with an indifferent smile.
Ling Qian took a deep look at Yun Lintian and said, “Not bad. Your heart is stronger than I thought. The tragic experiences you had in the past taught you well.”
“However,” she changed her tone as her face turned serious. “I still advise you to leave the battlefield as soon as possible. Otherwise, someone will have to pay the price for you.”
Yun Lintian frowned slightly. “Can you elaborate, Senior?”
“This is my limit. I cannot tell you clearly,” Ling Qian shook her head. “I can only say that everything has been arranged. Your appearance here is not a coincidence. Someone meticulously guided you here.”
“But if you insist on going, perhaps you can change your short-term fate. After all, you are a unique existence,” she continued.
Yun Lintian glanced at his companions, their faces etched with worry and confusion.
“Thank you for your warning, Senior,” he said, his voice filled with gratitude. “We will be careful.”
Ling Qian nodded, her gaze lingering on Yun Lintian’s face. “I sense a great power within you, young man,” she said, “A power that could shake the heavens and reshape the world. But power alone is not enough. You must also possess wisdom, compassion, and an unwavering resolve.”
She paused, her eyes twinkling with a hint of mystery. “And perhaps… a bit of luck.”
Yun Lintian smiled faintly. “I will keep your words in mind, Senior.”
He rose to his feet, his gaze turning towards the backyard. “May I see the children now?” he asked.
Ling Qian nodded. “Of course.”
She led them through a back door, into a small courtyard bathed in the warm afternoon sunlight. A group of children, ranging in age from five to ten, were playing amongst the flower beds, their laughter echoing through the air.
But as Yun Lintian approached, his heart sank. The children, despite their cheerful demeanor, were clearly afflicted by the same corruption that plagued Hongyue. Their bodies were frail and thin, their skin pale and translucent. And on their arms, legs, and faces, he could see the telltale signs of crystallization, shimmering like shards of glass embedded in their flesh. The children, sensing the arrival of strangers, stopped their play and turned towards Yun Lintian and his companions, their eyes filled with curiosity and a hint of apprehension. Yun Lintian knelt down, his gaze meeting theirs. “Hello,” he said gently, “My name is Yun Lintian.”
The children remained silent, their eyes fixed on him with a mixture of wariness and hope. Yun Lintian smiled warmly. “I am a doctor,” he explained, “And I may be able to help you.” The children’s eyes lit up with a flicker of excitement. They had heard tales of doctors, healers who could mend broken bones and cure illnesses. Perhaps this kind stranger could help them
too.
Yun Lintian reached out, his hand gently touching the arm of a young girl. He closed his eyes, focusing his mind, and channeled the life-giving energy of the World Tree into her body.
The girl gasped, her eyes widening in surprise as she felt a warm sensation spreading through her arm, soothing the pain and discomfort she had grown accustomed to.
Yun Lintian continued his healing, his energy flowing through the children one by one, mending their weakened bodies, restoring their vitality. The children, basking in the warmth of his touch, their faces lit up with smiles of joy and relief.
But as he delved deeper into their conditions, Yun Lintian’s brow furrowed with concern. The chaotic energy had already taken root deep within their bodies, intertwining with their very essence. He could heal their physical ailments, restore their vitality, but he couldn’t completely eradicate the crystallization.
The children, sensing his concern, looked at him with questioning eyes.
“Don’t worry. I will come back again and completely cure you. I promise.” Yun Lintian said
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