Chapter 1245: Apex of the Sea of Clouds; Though Ten Thousand Men Oppose Me, I Shall Go!

Four simple words!

"I will save her!" This was a type of resolution, a determination, a steadfastness that feared no death and must be accomplished! Hearing the words of the White-Robed Old Woman—words like thunder, like tears, like blood—etched an indelible mark upon Wang Lin's mind! This mark, however, was blood-colored! This blood held no malice, but only sorrow and warmth!

It was as if millions of heavenly thunders exploded beside Wang Lin's ears, causing him to freeze in place amidst the violent noise. A searing pain surged from his heart, from the blood throughout his body, and even more so, from his Soul!

"You promised you would send me off…" Li Qianmei's words before their parting years ago faintly murmured in Wang Lin's ears. Her demands were never high; all she ever wanted was a simple send-off, a parting smile, a blessing, and a promise that he would never forget her… She never sought to seize Li Muwan's place in Wang Lin's heart, nor did she ever wish to replace her. All she did was give, merely fulfilling a dream that seemed to stem from a past life… That was all. A woman like this, a woman named Li Qianmei, silently gave everything in her own way… Perhaps she did not endure the centuries of waiting and loneliness that Li Muwan did, nor did she tear open Wang Lin's heart with extreme methods like Liu Mei, but she used these ten years—which caused Wang Lin guilt and made him unable to repay her—to inflict pain upon his heart… "If one day I am gone, will you remember that a woman named Li Qianmei once briefly passed through your life?" Li Qianmei's words spoken at the Wuji Sect seemed eternal, flooding Wang Lin's heart at this moment.

"If one day I never return… I hope you can remember…"

Even if she were to leave, a woman like this would not wish Wang Lin to know everything she had sacrificed. She didn't want him to know. If the White-Haired Old Woman hadn't said that in order for her to deliver the Soul Blood, she must know everything, Li Qianmei would not have spoken of these things. And if the White-Haired Old Woman hadn't pressed her for details, coupled with seeing Li Qianmei's haggard appearance afterward, she would never have known any of it.

Li Qianmei did not want Wang Lin to feel guilt or pity for everything she had done, thus accepting her presence. She did not want that kind of affection!

She also would not extravagantly hope to grow old with Wang Lin until their return to the ruins and eternity. All she desired was that within this heaven and earth, within this vast Star Sea, Wang Lin would remember that there was a woman named Li Qianmei… whether she lived or died… that alone… was enough!

All she wanted was that one statement: though the lonely people are different, the starry sky they gaze upon is one and the same… As long as two people are under the same starry sky, even if separated by life and death, or insurmountable chasms and distance, it was enough.

She did not want to forget each other in the Jianghu. What she wanted was that after brushing past him, his image would clearly exist in the depths of her memory throughout the years. She wanted to preserve this memory, so that when she grew old and her Dao dissipated, when death arrived, she would not feel cold or lonely, and could close her eyes on this lifetime with a satisfied smile… Her demands were not high… Wang Lin raised his head, looking at the dark starry sky. His heart was constantly aching. He had to save Li Qianmei, save this woman who had sacrificed ten years for him!

Even though the Battlefield Rift was likely connected to the Outer Realm, and Tuo Sen was currently in the Outer Realm. Once he stepped into the Outer Realm, it was highly possible Tuo Sen would notice him, leading to danger.

Even though what he needed now was time, needing long periods of secluded meditation to enhance his comprehension within the Dao Realm, ultimately reaching that Third Step, which was comparable to ascending to heaven!

But all of this was now cast aside by Wang Lin. He refused to think or contemplate; he only knew that a woman named Li Qianmei was currently facing life and death. If he didn't save her, he would never find peace in his life, never be happy, because he owed her an unrepayable ten years!

Those four simple words encapsulated everything!

Taking a step, a massive rumbling sound instantly echoed through the starry sky. Wang Lin, himself, shot forward like a burning meteor.

The White-Haired Old Woman was grasped by him through the Void Realm, and the two sped straight toward the starry sky, vanishing instantly.

The White-Haired Old Woman stared blankly at Wang Lin. His explosive speed almost created a tear in the starry sky; as he moved forward, it was as if a great sword was slicing open the starry sky. This speed stunned her!

Moreover, in this speed, she felt Wang Lin's current resolve! It was the Aura of "Though Ten Thousand Men Oppose Me, I Shall Go!"

"There are no Teleportation Formations below the Third Stage Star Domain. The Fourth Stage Sea Soul Sect has a Formation leading to the Sixth Stage Star Domain. The closest Teleportation Formation to the Sixth Stage Star Domain is the Wuji Sect's branch, the Immortal Sound Gate. Through its Formation, you can go directly to the Eighth Stage Star Domain's Wuji Sect… The Wuji Sect also has a Teleportation Formation that can get you to the Ninth Stage Star Domain in the fastest time! Once we reach the Ninth Stage Star Domain, I will tell you the location of the Demon Sect!"

"This is the fastest method, but activating the Teleportation Formation requires too many Origin Crystals, and I don't have enough. Moreover, the activation of various sect's Teleportation Formations is not something done casually, and I fear they won't easily lend them out…"

The old woman's words received no reply from Wang Lin. After speaking those four words, he remained silent the entire way. This silence formed a powerful oppression, making the old woman slightly terrified. She actually regretted telling him everything.

She vaguely felt that the young man before her, after hearing everything she said and uttering those four words, seemed to have transformed from an Immortal into a… Demon!

The roaring within the starry sky echoed wildly. Wang Lin's speed grew faster and faster. His white hair fluttered, his face was ashen, and he erupted with a frantic energy. Even if anything blocked his path, it couldn't make him retreat!

The Second Stage Star Domain was vast, but under Wang Lin's speed, the stellar mist throughout the entire Second Stage Star Domain rolled backward, seemingly afraid to approach. The Vicious Beasts hidden within immediately fled, sensing clearly that a God of Slaughter was charging madly, and if they blocked his path, they would surely die!

As Wang Lin continued forward in the Second Stage Star Domain, after his figure flashed past, a massive rift appeared amidst the rumbling noise, a rift that nearly split the Second Stage Star Domain in half!

With this speed, Wang Lin rushed out of the Second Stage Star Domain, rushed out of the Third Stage Star Domain, and stepped onto the continent where the Sea Soul Sect of the Fourth Stage Star Domain was located!

The Sea Soul Sect was a branch of the Eighth Stage Star Domain's Silent Soul Dao. Because the Silent Soul Dao was the strongest in the Eighth Stage, the Sea Soul Sect had always been tyrannical within the Fourth Stage Star Domain, and few dared to provoke them.

Furthermore, their Sect Master possessed Nirvana Scrutiny Great Perfection cultivation, enough to dominate within the Fourth Stage Star Domain!

Currently, it was nighttime on the Sea Soul Sect's continent. Most of the Sea Soul Sect Cultivators were in meditation, and even their Sect Master was sitting cross-legged in a secret chamber. But right at that moment, the heavens and earth suddenly erupted with a violent roar, and the entire continent shook fiercely with an earth-shattering rumble!

The tremor wasn't huge, but it was enough to awaken all the Cultivators. The Sea Soul Sect Master quickly opened his eyes, revealing shock. His body flashed, and he rushed out of the secret chamber, followed by the Sea Soul Sect Elders.

Almost immediately upon appearing, they saw the continent's Defensive Formation emitting blinding flashes of light. To their astonishment, this Defensive Formation violently collapsed, as if a pair of massive hands had torn open the Formation before stepping onto the continent amidst the destruction!

Before they could speak, a voice as utterly cold as the eternal winter wind resounded grandly between heaven and earth, shaking the world!

"Open the Teleportation Formation, hand over all Origin Crystals, or else… die!" Appearing with the voice was a white-haired young man. His expression was grim. He only spoke one sentence after arriving, but the meaning contained within it terrified the hearts of everyone in the Sea Soul Sect!

The Sea Soul Sect Master trembled. He couldn't discern the opponent's cultivation level, but the Divine Ability to tear apart the Defensive Formation instantly was extraordinary. Hearing the opponent's words, he quickly clasped his hands and was about to speak, but when his gaze met the young man's eyes, his mind roared, and he immediately spat out blood, his face instantly turning pale.

Wang Lin had not made a move; rather, the Sea Soul Sect Master was too weak. The moment their eyes met, his mind became unstable, and he injured himself. It had nothing to do with Wang Lin!

"Yes!!" The Sea Soul Sect Master immediately became respectful, turned around, and rushed out without hesitation. He personally led the panic-stricken Elders to activate the Teleportation Formation, and furthermore, respectfully presented all their Origin Crystals.

He had no doubt that if he slowed down even slightly, or showed the slightest hesitation, the opponent would absolutely kill him!

In his perception, the person before him seemed not to be a Cultivator, but a Vicious Beast from antiquity, descending upon the world bearing monstrous killing intent!

Activating the Formation required some time. Currently, the Sea Soul Sect's Formation was being fully activated by the seated Elders, striving to speed up the process, because that terrifying God of Malice was watching coldly from the sky.

Wang Lin did not have time to wait. Even if the Sea Soul Sect Master personally intervened, the Teleportation Formation would take at least half an hour to open. He could not wait.

The moment the Formation slowly began to open, Wang Lin took a step forward, raised his right hand, and slammed it down!

Heaven and earth suddenly roared. The Heaven and Earth Origin Energy of the entire starry sky frantically gathered at that instant, all surging into the Teleportation Formation, as if trying to burst it apart!

Using this method that severely damaged the Teleportation Formation, it roared open amidst violent trembling within moments. Wang Lin stepped inside, followed closely by the White-Haired Old Woman.

After retrieving the Origin Crystals prepared by the Sea Soul Sect from the Void Realm, Wang Lin and the White-Haired Old Woman vanished within the Formation.

The moment the two vanished, the Teleportation Formation emitted unbearable cracking sounds, and several fissures appeared on it before it violently collapsed.

"I, Wang, am in a hurry to leave. I destroyed your Formation and took your Origin Crystals. I will compensate you tenfold in the future!" Wang Lin's voice drifted out from the nothingness, reaching the ears of the Sea Soul Sect members.