A carefree soldier king in the city

Chapter 176 Let nature take its course

"Kid, I really don't know what kind of incredible luck you had, this divine bone can even shatter the void!"

Chao Bufan smiled smugly and said, "I've always had incredible luck; I just can't stop."

"Alright, stop being so smug. You should figure out how to get out of here!"

"That's easy, just watch me."

At the foot of the mountain, the village chief and the others stared intently at the cave entrance, silently praying while their faces were filled with tension. The sudden change caught the villagers of Sun Village off guard. The earth shook and the mountain collapsed at Shouzheng Hall, and many people sighed. An elder said, "Alas, the Holy Fire Hall, a foundation built over millions of years, is now destroyed in an instant."

The village chief smiled wryly and said, "Perhaps this is fate!"

The elder was also worried and said anxiously, "I hope he's alright, otherwise, the entire Sun Village will surely be doomed!"

Upon hearing this, Fairy Lily frowned slightly. Although she said he would be fine, he still hadn't come out after so long, and her heart inexplicably began to tighten.

Suddenly, a white beam of light shone from the cave, and then Chao Bufan leisurely walked out of the beam of light.

After a moment of slight surprise, everyone was overjoyed.

"Ha, Brother Bufan, you're finally out! You scared us to death!" The little devil rushed up and hugged his leg.

Chao Bufan smiled slightly, patted the little devil's head, and then said to the village chief and the others, "I'm sorry to have worried you all."

The elder stroked his beard and chuckled, "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright."

The village chief said, "Young Master Chao, we are relieved to see you are alright."

Chao Bufan smiled and said, "Village Chief, I plan to go back tomorrow. Could you please gather everyone in the village tomorrow? I want to help you break this seal tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed, but then the village chief asked, "Tomorrow?"

Chao Bufan nodded and said, "I've been out for several days now, it's time for me to go back."

Since Chao Bufan has already achieved his goal, there's no need for him to stay here. Also, if he takes them away now, there's no need to hold the so-called arena competition.

The elder asked, "Young master, is tomorrow alright?"

Chao Bufan nodded and smiled, saying, "It should be fine."

Everyone was overjoyed. Once the seal was broken, they would no longer have to endure the pain and torment it brought. Especially when they watched helplessly as their loved ones were devoured by demonic energy, the pain in their hearts was like being torn apart by a thousand knives! So, everyone's face was full of anticipation and excitement.

The village chief said excitedly, "Alright, I'll make the arrangements right away. Have everyone in the village wait in front of the Jingshou Hall first thing tomorrow morning. Everyone, you may all leave now!"

Everyone left one after another. Chao Bufan glanced at Fairy Baihe and transmitted his voice, "Baihe, I have something to say to you."

The Lily Fairy did not reply, but pursed her lips and nodded slightly.

"Second sister, do you think Brother Bufan and eldest sister are a good match?"

The little devil held Bailing's hand, and the two siblings walked together towards the village; they were the last to leave.

Although she had little contact with Chao Bufan, she had a strange feeling from the first time she saw him, a feeling that she couldn't quite put her finger on. This strange feeling became even stronger when she saw him practice "All Laws Return to One" in the library not long ago.

"why would you say so?"

Bai Yu, acting like a little adult, said, "Second sister, don't you think Brother Bufan is quite handsome? Besides, you know what eldest sister is like; she's never met a stranger before."

Bai Ling smiled and said, "What's wrong with that? My elder sister is teaching him martial arts, that's why we've become so close."

Bai Yu chuckled and said, "Second sister, didn't you see? The way eldest sister looks at Brother Bufan is so strange! I bet eldest sister has fallen for Brother Bufan."

"Boom!"

Bai Ling suddenly gave the little devil a sharp rap on the head and scolded, "At such a young age, you're so unserious."

Bai Yu quickly covered his head with his hands. The sharp rap on the head made him wince and bar his teeth. He said angrily, "What are you doing, Second Sister? Why do you always hit me? I didn't say anything wrong."

Bai Ling scolded playfully, "Still talking? Let's go!"

Bai Yu, looking aggrieved, quickly followed, muttering under her breath, "Fine, I won't say it then. Do you think I don't know you like Brother Bufan too?"

"Hey kid, what were you muttering just now?"

"Oh, no, I wasn't muttering anything."

The Lily Fairy's abode is atop the Heavenly Mountain, a mountain thousands of feet high, which not just anyone can climb, nor can just anyone live there. The mountaintop is bitterly cold, and even those who have lived in Sun Village for many years dare not settle there rashly.

Her dwelling was very simple, just a solitary thatched hut. For cultivators, improving their cultivation level was the most important thing; as for a place to live, as long as it could provide shelter from the wind and rain, that was enough, there was nothing special about it.

At the summit of Tianshan Mountain, Chao Bufan and Fairy Baihe stood side by side on the edge of a cliff, gazing ahead. Above them stretched an endless blue sky, like an inverted deep sea, so pure and boundless, magnificent and majestic. Below them, white clouds drifted by like a giant ball of cotton, giving them an ethereal feeling of standing on clouds.

At this moment, both of them remained silent. After a while, Fairy Lily parted her fragrant lips slightly: "Bufan, didn't you say you had something to tell me?"

Chao Bufan grunted in agreement and said, "Baihe, if I break the seal here, you won't be able to stay here anymore. Do you have any plans?"

Fairy Lily shook her head slightly and said, "I don't know, I haven't thought about that."

Chao Bufan smiled faintly and said, "I wonder how much you know about the outside world?"

Fairy Lily shook her head again and said, "I know nothing."

Chao Bufan nodded, guessing that was indeed the case. Not only her, but probably everyone in the entire Sun Village didn't know what the outside world was like! He said, "The outside world is wonderful, but also very helpless. Unlike here, there is abundant spiritual energy. Any cultivator, once in that world, may not only have their cultivation stagnate, but may even regress. You have spent your whole life pursuing the so-called Great Dao. Let me ask you, what is the Great Dao?"

Upon hearing this, Fairy Lily frowned, momentarily speechless. Yes! What is the Great Dao? What exactly is this thing that she has been so painstakingly pursuing?

"Since ancient times, no one has ever truly attained the righteous path. What we pursue is nothing more than the moon in a mirror and flowers in water. Even if we spend our entire lives striving and sharpening our minds, it will all turn into a dream in the end. Otherwise, the gods would not have died. Take my advice: don't let unrealistic things distort your mind. Let everything take its natural course!"