The Song of Destiny blanketed the battlefield, but in this moment, Feng Jiuge was striking against Heavenly Court.
Regardless of the shock and confusion from both allies and enemies, Feng Jiuge immersed himself in his own song while memories surfaced in his mind once more.
The second assault on Langya Blessed Land…
Fang Yuan had laid formations inside the Blessed Land, and Feng Jiuge and Chen Yi were separated by the grand array.
Feng Jiuge faced Fang Yuan alone.
"My Gu Insects vanished without any explanation! How is this possible? This method—it must be a Theft Path technique. The only question is whether it was Fang Yuan himself, or the power of this super grand array?" Feng Jiuge was horrified.
Because of Fang Yuan's Theft Path methods, he fell into a disadvantageous position.
As time passed, his Gu Insects were stolen one after another, including several Sound Path Immortal Gu.
Feng Jiuge's combat strength plummeted. He had no choice but to decide to use the Fixed Immortal Travel Immortal Gu to withdraw first.
Universe Suppression Immortal Gu!
Fang Yuan suddenly deployed a measure he had prepared long beforehand, causing Feng Jiuge's wish to retreat to fall through.
Immortal Killer Move—Grand Thief Ghost Hand!
After that, Fang Yuan finally stole the Fixed Immortal Travel Gu.
Feng Jiuge's heart went cold. He knew that he was now trapped in a desperate situation!
But at this very moment, he received a secret transmission from Fang Yuan: "Feng Jiuge, I won't kill you, and I won't steal your Fate Armor Immortal Gu. You and I walk different paths, but you and Heavenly Court are also far from the same. Look honestly at your own heart—what is it that you truly want? Let me ask you again: have you begun to comprehend the Song of Destiny?"
Feng Jiuge initially thought this was Fang Yuan deliberately casting illusions to shake his will to fight and his determination, but soon he grew uncertain.
Because Fang Yuan truly eased his offensive and stopped pressing him relentlessly.
This made Feng Jiuge start to ponder—
"What did Fang Yuan mean by those words?"
"He knows I possess the Fate Armor Immortal Gu? This attack on Langya Blessed Land—he responded so adeptly and prepared so thoroughly. Could it be that he used the Spring Autumn Cicada to return from rebirth?"
"If he truly did return through rebirth, did something happen in his previous life? His words seem to suggest that I would part ways with Heavenly Court?"
At that moment, Fang Yuan transmitted again: "Feng Jiuge, I know you have your doubts. It's fine—keep going, and you will gradually understand my meaning. Next, I will open a gap in the grand array and create the illusion for Chen Yi that he was the one who broke through. I believe he will get you out. Hahaha, until we meet again, Feng Jiuge."
"Fang Yuan, explain yourself clearly!" Feng Jiuge transmitted.
But the next instant, a thunderous boom sounded as the two halves of the grand array's space were connected once more.
Chen Yi saw that Feng Jiuge had fallen into peril and immediately cried out, shouting: "Hold on, I'm coming!"
"Be careful! The enemy can directly steal Gu Insects." Feng Jiuge hesitated for a moment, then relayed the critical intelligence to Chen Yi in an instant.
During the battle, Fang Yuan struck ruthlessly and severely wounded Feng Jiuge, triggering the Fate Armor Immortal Gu.
To save Feng Jiuge, Chen Yi activated the Cause and Effect killer move.
Feng Jiuge was stunned: "What Fang Yuan said was true—Chen Yi really does have a way to send me out!"
"Feng Jiuge, I let you escape this time. Next time may not be the same." Fang Yuan's expression remained as calm as ever.
These words, heard in Feng Jiuge's ears, carried deep meaning.
…
The battle at Langya Blessed Land ended in Heavenly Court's defeat.
After the battle, Feng Jiuge had been constantly pondering Fang Yuan's words.
"He could have killed me, but he chose not to take my life. Why?"
"Fang Yuan is a demonic figure—cruel, ruthless, and above all pragmatic! The only reason he would let me go is if I would be of great help to him."
"But I am a member of Central Continent, a Heavenly Court候补, the guardian of my daughter Feng Jinhuang! Could it be… that there will be conflict between Heavenly Court and me?"
"If Fang Yuan returned through rebirth, was I naturally opposed to Heavenly Court in his previous life? Was I his natural ally?"
These concerns weighed on Feng Jiuge's mind, and he did not relay the situation to Purple Violet Fairy.
What moved him even more was the Song of Destiny that Fang Yuan had brought up.
"The Song of Destiny…" Feng Jiuge vaguely sensed that there were sparks of inspiration, but they were too ethereal and fleeting for him to grasp.
But he understood that this would be a direction.
He continued to explore, and before long he had accumulated quite a few fragmentary insights and realizations.
Finally, one day, as he stood beneath the Embroidery Tower and gazed at it alongside Crazy Barbarian Demon Venerable's three Blood Skins, the understanding he had built up over recent days underwent a qualitative transformation.
Feng Jiuge's soul was deeply stirred, and he couldn't help but smile: "It seems my next song shall be—the Song of Destiny!"
…
The battle at the River of Time.
Fang Yuan and Feng Jiuge crossed paths once more.
"How is the Song of Destiny coming along?" On the surface they clashed fiercely, but in secret Fang Yuan transmitted to Feng Jiuge.
Feng Jiuge: "Fang Yuan, what exactly do you know?"
"Hahaha. Spend more time exploring the River of Time. You'll find that comprehending things here is of tremendous help to your creation of the Song of Destiny. But the greatest help of all is the Red Lotus True Inheritance on Stone Lotus Island." Fang Yuan said.
"What do you mean?" Feng Jiuge asked.
"Based on my speculation, it should be a true inheritance that Red Lotus Demon Venerable specifically left for you. It will be of tremendous help to you." Fang Yuan said.
Feng Jiuge hesitated for a moment, then replied: "I won't owe you a debt for nothing. Very well, I'll tell you as well. High above the Embroidery Tower in Heavenly Court, there are three true inheritances left behind by Crazy Barbarian Demon Venerable in the past. Each true inheritance has a catalyst—they are Attitude Gu, Mutation Gu, and Flexibility Gu."
"Oh?!" A flash of sharp light flickered through Fang Yuan's eyes.
He did not think Feng Jiuge was lying. The items were all inside Heavenly Court, so there was nothing to gain from deceiving him. Back then, Feng Jiuge had risked his life to shield Fang Yuan from Wu Yong's pursuit in order to repay the life-saving debt under the Great Unity Wind. Now, sharing intelligence about the true inheritance was entirely in keeping with Feng Jiuge's character.
In this battle, Fang Yuan once again held back, and Feng Jiuge survived.
…
The Central Continent Gu Refinement Assembly was convened, and multiple battlefields opened up as fierce battles between Gu Immortals erupted.
At this critical juncture, Feng Jiuge ventured deep into the River of Time.
"Is that… truly Stone Lotus Island?" Feng Jiuge's body and mind trembled. Through the mist, Stone Lotus Island appeared before him of its own accord, just as Fang Yuan had guided him.
He went ashore and met the Red Lotus Will.
The Red Lotus Will smiled: "You've finally come, Feng Jiuge. This true inheritance of mine was made for you."
Feng Jiuge furrowed his brows: "Even if you offer me more gifts, I fear it won't change my stance."
The Red Lotus Will shook its head: "I never intended to bribe you. How you choose is entirely your own affair. I simply felt that this true inheritance should go to you. Of course, whether you accept it is your decision. Even if you destroyed it, I would not resist in the slightest."
Feng Jiuge believed in himself. After a moment's consideration, he decided to accept the true inheritance, and he immersed himself in a segment of memories from Red Lotus's life before his death.
Red Lotus was undergoing tribulation, charging toward the Ninth Transformation supreme realm.
The sheer terror of the tribulation's power left Feng Jiuge shaken to his core!
The tribulation was finally overcome. Of the numerous Heavenly Court Gu Immortals who had aided Red Lotus in surviving it, only half remained. What pained Red Lotus the most was the death of Liu Shuxian.
She was the woman he loved most.