Chapter 1685: Dawn

　　This was going to be difficult—it didn’t take a genius to figure out that getting over the wall would be too difficult. On the one hand, this wall was too high, and cultivators couldn’t fly here. Moreover, even if they could fly with the help of Yuan instruments, they might not succeed.

　　She didn’t forget that Rong Xiu had already mentioned that this wall was here to separate them. How could a wall that could last for tens of thousands of years be so easily crossed?

　　On the other hand, the wall stretched on and on. There was no end to it on both sides, making it impossible for anyone to even think of going around it.

　　Even if they were really only one wall away from Shangguan Jing, it wouldn’t be so easy for them to meet.

　　“Then, this…” Chu Ning instantly understood her concerns and frowned. “What this means is that we have to find a way to get there?”

　　Chu Liuyue pondered for a moment. “If Ancestor can come over, it’ll be the same. The key is—”

　　Most importantly, this is easy to say but difficult to do. Even if Ancestor is a legendary warrior, I can’t guarantee that he can deal with this wall.

　　The land under our feet once buried countless legendary warriors and true gods. In that shocking battle, the gods had fallen, but this wall has endured tens of thousands of years of hardship. This alone reveals too many problems.

　　We’re probably just as insignificant as ants here. Chu Liuyue rubbed her brows painfully. How did that void turbulence bring Ancestor to the other side…

　　“Forget it. Let’s contact Ancestor first.” As she spoke, Chu Liuyue walked to the wall again.

　　“Ancestor?” She called out twice but received no response.

　　She could actually clearly sense that the distance between them was still shrinking. If I haven’t guessed wrongly, Ancestor should be advancing toward this wall now. However, I don’t know if Ancestor can hear me through this wall.

　　Chu Liuyue paused for a moment and raised her voice again. “Ancestor?”

　　After shouting this time, she took out the Long Yuan Sword and knocked on the wall rhythmically with the hilt.

　　Just as she thought that this method wouldn’t work, a familiar voice finally sounded from the other end. “Yue’er?”

　　It is Ancestor! Her eyes instantly lit up. “Ancestor! It’s me!”

　　I can hear you! We can actually hear each other!

　　“Yue’er!” Shangguan Jing put one hand on the wall.

　　Even though he was exhausted from the journey, and even his legs were trembling slightly, he couldn’t suppress his joy. Yue’er is really here! Initially, I had only held onto a trace of hope. I didn’t expect—

　　“Yue’er, are you alright?” Shangguan Jing hurriedly asked.

　　They hadn’t been separated for long, but the God-Killing Tumulus was filled with danger. If they weren’t careful, they would fall into a predicament.

　　All this time, he had been on tenterhooks, afraid that something had happened to them.

　　“I’m fine. Rong Xiu has always been with me. Moreover, I’ve already found Father and brought him back safely.” Knowing that he was worried, Chu Liuyue immediately summarized everything. “Also, that person has already been dealt with by us.”

　　Although the process was a little complicated, the outcome was still good.

　　Only then did Shangguan Jing heave a sigh of relief. He leaned against the wall and slowly sat down. “That’s good… that’s good…”

　　At this moment, Chu Liuyue could tell that his voice was tired and weak as if… he wasn’t in good condition.

　　She frowned. “Ancestor, how are you?”

　　Shangguan Jing exhaled silently and perked up. “I’m fine; I’ve just walked for a while. I’ll be fine after resting for a while.”

　　Chu Liuyue was still very worried. Ever since Ancestor woke up, he has never been in such a weak state. In addition, I can’t see him with my own eyes now, which makes me even more worried.

　　“Ancestor, do you know any way to cross this wall?”

　　As long as they could successfully meet up, they could leave this place first and slowly recuperate when they returned.

　　Shangguan Jing paused for a moment before smiling bitterly. “I… don’t know either…”

　　Although he had been here before and seen this wall, he really didn’t know how to deal with it.

　　Along the way, he was worried that he would be separated from them, but in the end—

　　Chu Liuyue’s heart sank when she heard the helplessness in his voice. If even Ancestor can’t do anything… things will be even more troublesome.

　　“…Rest well first; we’ll accompany you here. As for the method… there will definitely be one.” Chu Liuyue comforted him.

　　Shangguan Jing’s lips moved, but he ultimately swallowed his words. “…Okay.”

　　…

　　A wall separated people on both sides.

　　They fell into a cold silence.

　　Chu Liuyue crossed her arms and started thinking hard. I have a feeling that there should be a way to resolve this problem…

　　“I’ve seen this wall from afar before. It always appears in the evening and disappears at dawn.” Chu Ning suddenly spoke. “Perhaps we don’t have to do anything but wait here for dawn?”

　　Chu Liuyue was dazed. Yeah! How had I forgotten about this?

　　Father has indeed said this before, but at that time, I didn’t take it to heart. Now that I think about it, if this wall really disappears after dawn, won’t we successfully meet up with Ancestor without any effort? She glanced up at the sky.

　　The night was dark. However, there didn’t seem to be much time left until dawn.

　　She nodded. “Then, let’s wait and see.”

　　When Rong Xiu heard this, his eyes flickered as he stared meaningfully at the wall. However, he quickly looked away as if nothing had happened.

　　Since Chu Liuyue had already confirmed that her ancestor was opposite her, it was obvious that she couldn’t rest.

　　The few of them began to wait in silence.

　　…

　　Waiting time was always especially torturous. This was especially so for Chu Liuyue because she realized that as time passed, the sound of the zither—which kept echoing in her ears—seemed to become clearer gradually.

　　Even though all her attention was on Shangguan Jing, she still couldn’t make the sound of the zither disappear from her ears. Fortunately, that biting cold killing intent did not appear again.

　　Afraid that Chu Ning and Rong Xiu would be worried, she did not mention this matter again and waited for dawn with them as usual.

　　Finally, the thick, dark sky gradually faded from that thick layer of black to a deep blue.

　　A streak of white appeared on the horizon. After that, the bright light of the morning sun dyed half the sky a different warm color.

　　Chu Liuyue slowly clenched her fists and looked at the wall again.

　　The morning light shone down, emitting a heavy and ancient aura.

　　Her heart gradually sank to the bottom.

　　It didn’t disappear.

　　It didn’t move.