Chapter 47: Space-Time Rift

The difference between a Golden Core cultivator and a Foundation Establishment cultivator is truly too vast.

Not to mention that Patriarch Song has likely already made preparations and will not let him leave the city easily.

Even with Xiao Xue, what about the others? Has Patriarch Song secretly ordered the city guards?

Junior Brother Bai Ming is unsure.

Only now did he realize that he had been living in a cage carefully crafted for him all these days, yet he had been completely unaware, enjoying himself within it.

"What a remarkable Song family; truly, their calculations are flawless."

They intend to trap him, Junior Brother Bai Ming, in this city until he dies.

If things continue like this, there will only be two outcomes.

Conceal the fact that his memories have returned and spend the rest of his life playing the role of the Song family's good son-in-law.

Or fail in his escape and have his memories erased once again.

This restoration of his memories was originally formed by a series of coincidences, allowing him to utilize his Yanqing Spiritual Root.

The next time will likely not be so simple; possessing the Yanqing Spiritual Root but lacking a target and the corresponding emotions, how could he unleash its power to restore his memories?

He does not want to accept either of these outcomes; moreover, now that his memories have returned, he does not know what face to use to face that woman.

It is simply impossible to act perfectly; there will always be flaws for that woman to seize, and then she will realize the fact that his memories have returned.

Junior Brother Bai Ming clicked his tongue in annoyance, "Damn it, is there really no way out?"

It is laughable that he vowed to destroy the Song family once his memories returned, yet he cannot even escape from their grasp.

Junior Brother Bai Ming sighed bitterly, "My cultivation is still too low."

In this world of cultivation, the strong are truly respected. If he were in the Golden Core stage, he would have room to fight or flee, but he is currently only in the Foundation Establishment stage.

If given some time, breaking through to the Golden Core stage would be no problem at all, but what he lacks right now is time.

After pondering for a long time, Junior Brother Bai Ming looked up at the night-bright stone above his head, "I can only see if they have any solutions."

…

Dawn.

Canglan City.

Inside the Yuqing Sect.

Junior Brother Su smiled broadly, "I didn't expect Junior Brother Bai to visit suddenly. Is it because Senior Sister Song is in seclusion that Junior Brother Bai is feeling a bit bored?"

Xiao Yu calmly interrupted, "Junior Brother Bai is originally a disciple of our sect; it is not unusual for him to come and take a look."

Before Junior Brother Su could speak, Xiao Xue popped out from behind Junior Brother Bai Ming, "You guy, are you spouting nonsense again?"

Junior Brother Su's expression stiffened, "Senior Sister Xue, why are you here?"

Xiao Xue pouted, "Why can't I come? I'm just afraid you'll lead Young Master astray."

Junior Brother Su hid behind Xiao Yu, "How could that be? Junior Brother Bai is exceptionally talented; how could he be influenced by me?"

Junior Brother Bai Ming pulled Xiao Xue over, "Xiao Xue, Senior Brother Su is just straightforward and speaks quickly. Are you still angry with Senior Brother Su?"

Being pulled by the sleeve, Xiao Xue's expression softened, "Young Master, why are you speaking up for an outsider?"

Junior Brother Su opened his mouth, "Fine, fine, fine. We are all disciples of the Yuqing Sect, and now we've become outsiders?"

Xiao Xue's expression was calm, "Where do you get 'we'? You are the only outsider; Senior Brother Xiao is not."

Junior Brother Su beat his chest with his right hand and collapsed onto Xiao Yu, heartbroken.

Xiao Yu supported him, "Senior Sister Xue is just joking with you."

Junior Brother Su turned his head to look at Xiao Yu, "If we were all outsiders, that would be one thing, but why doesn't Senior Brother count? I am unconvinced."

Xiao Yu let go, letting Junior Brother Su fall to the ground.

Junior Brother Su mumbled, "I was just joking."

After the farce ended, Junior Brother Bai Ming explained his purpose: he wanted to spar with them to practice his techniques.

Xiao Yu nodded in agreement, and the group went to the sparring arena to spar in pairs.

Based on the difference in cultivation and strength, they were paired up: Junior Brother Bai Ming against Xiao Yu, and Xiao Xue against Junior Brother Su.

Junior Brother Su on the side was extremely unwilling, but Xiao Xue and Xiao Yu seemed full of enthusiasm.

After a few rounds of fighting, Xiao Xue had Junior Brother Su running around with his head in his hands.

Xiao Yu and Junior Brother Bai Ming were evenly matched, fighting to a standstill.

Finding an opportunity, Junior Brother Bai Ming stopped his sword in front of Xiao Yu's neck.

Xiao Yu stopped his movements, "I have lost. I didn't expect that in just a few days, Junior Brother Bai's swordsmanship would have improved so much."

Junior Brother Bai Ming shook his head, "It's just relying on the speed of the technique; in terms of swordsmanship alone, I still cannot compare to Senior Brother."

The two changed the subject and began to talk.

Junior Brother Bai Ming probed, "By the way, Senior Brother Xiao, do you know if space-time rifts exist in this world?"

Xiao Yu became interested, "Space-time rifts, also known as spatial cracks, sometimes appear suddenly and disappear just as quickly. Rumor has it that they are caused by the aftermath of battles between powerful cultivators at the Transformation Deity stage."

"They generally only appear briefly in zones of major battles. Has Junior Brother Bai seen one?"

Junior Brother Bai Ming shook his head, "How could that be? I just often see Patriarch Song shifting and moving, disappearing in the blink of an eye, and I thought it was him tearing through space to travel."

Xiao Yu smiled and shook his head, "It seems Junior Brother Bai's memory loss is still quite severe. Although Patriarch Song is powerful, tearing through space is something only the legendary Transformation Deity stage can do."

"That is Patriarch Song's famous technique, the Boundless Step. Wherever his spiritual sense reaches, he can cross in a single step, achieving instant movement, though it doesn't have much to do with space-time rifts."

Junior Brother Bai Ming naturally knew that Patriarch Song's teleportation was not some tearing of space, but he had to say it this way so as not to arouse suspicion in Xiao Yu, who was in front of him.

As for space-time rifts, he had indeed seen one.

He was the one brought to this world by a space-time rift.

"Then what would happen if someone went in?" Junior Brother Bai Ming's eyes flashed with a hint of light.

"They would die." Xiao Yu stopped smiling, "Space-time rifts are created by the battles of powerful beings and are extremely unstable. One might be torn apart by the immense energy before even fully entering."

"For Golden Core cultivators, it would at best result in serious injury, and at worst, death."

Xiao Yu scrutinized Junior Brother Bai Ming, "Junior Brother Bai, you haven't discovered a space-time rift, have you? Don't do anything foolish."

Junior Brother Bai Ming smiled, "Senior Brother is overthinking it. I was just curious; after all, doesn't a space-time rift imply space-time travel?"

Xiao Yu's expression relaxed, "If one could withstand that twisting force, perhaps one really could reach another place through a space-time rift, but who can say for sure?"

Even Golden Core cultivators would die; it really is a dead end.

Having achieved his goal, Junior Brother Bai Ming took the opportunity to change the subject and chat about his doubts regarding cultivation.

Half an hour later, Xiao Xue came before the two, her face beaming with smiles, as if she had vented well. Behind her, Junior Brother Su appeared somewhat disheveled.

Xiao Xue blinked, "So Young Master and Senior Brother Xiao have already finished fighting."

Xiao Yu cupped his hands humbly, "I have lost."

Junior Brother Bai Ming waved his hand, "Not at all, Senior Brother Xiao was just being modest."

"Then it's a draw, right? I had someone running around with his head in his hands." Xiao Xue said, sounding somewhat proud.

Junior Brother Su was unconvinced, "Senior Sister, I am just a good man who doesn't fight with women; I was letting you win."

Seeing Xiao Xue's angry expression, Junior Brother Su hurriedly hid behind Xiao Yu.

Seeing this, Junior Brother Bai Ming pulled Xiao Xue over, "Alright, Senior Brother Xiao and I both saw your spar just now; Xiao Xue was indeed superior."

"It's getting late, we should be going." Junior Brother Bai Ming waved and took Xiao Xue's hand, preparing to leave.