Soul travels through the world of immortality

After that night full of laughter, warmth and harmony, Li Mingyang's heart began to ripple, and gradually, some lingering doubts began to linger in his mind. Although the good time spent with his family made him immersed in incomparable happiness, deep in his heart, he always had a strong intuition that the great elder had led him here on purpose, and there must be a deeper and more significant meaning hidden in it.

Finally, on a quiet night with a sparse moon and stars dotted in the vast night sky like gems, Li Mingyang made up his mind to uncover the mystery. He took advantage of the moonlight to quietly come to his father's study and gently knocked on the carved wooden door. When he just stepped into the threshold of the study, he saw his father sitting behind the desk, holding a yellowed ancient book in his hand, with a thoughtful expression on his face. As if he had already seen through his son's intention, the father slowly put down the book in his hand, raised his head slightly, looked at Li Mingyang with soft eyes, and then took the initiative to say: "My child, I know you must have many questions in your heart at this moment, whether it is about the long history of our family or about the respected elder, as long as you want to know, you can feel free to ask boldly."

Li Mingyang took a deep breath, as if he wanted to inhale all the air around him into his lungs, in order to calm the emotions that were surging in his heart. He closed his eyes slightly, and when his mood was a little more stable, he opened his eyes and looked at his father who was solemn in front of him, and asked in a slightly trembling voice: "Father, the Great Elder attaches so much importance to me that he even took the trouble to lead me here. What kind of unknown secrets are hidden in this?"

Hearing his son's question, the father's already serious face was now covered with frost, without a trace of smile. He was silent for a long time before he slowly opened his mouth and said word by word: "Regarding the Great Elder, he is actually a very important figure in our family. However, his true identity is far more complicated than you can imagine."

After hearing his father's words, Li Mingyang couldn't help but widen his eyes, his face full of astonishment. He could never have imagined that the respected and awe-inspiring Great Elder would have such a close and mysterious relationship with his family. So, he immediately asked: "Are you saying that the relationship between the Great Elder and our family is not as ordinary as it seems?"

Facing his son's eager question, the father nodded solemnly, and then continued: "Yes, the Great Elder is actually your long-lost uncle, and also the brother of your biological father. As for why he has never directly recognized you, the reason is that he is responsible for the arduous mission of protecting the safety of our entire family. This responsibility is extremely heavy and cannot be neglected in the slightest!"

Hearing this, Li Mingyang felt as if a huge thunderbolt had struck his head. In an instant, he stood there like he was struck by lightning, with an expression of disbelief and astonishment on his face. His eyes, which were originally neither big nor small, were now round and round, like two copper bells, and his eye sockets seemed to be about to burst; he stared at his father in front of him, his eyes were sharp and confused, as if he wanted to see through his father's face to see the truth behind it.

His mouth was opened to the extreme, big enough to fit an egg, but his throat seemed to be blocked by something, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't utter a single word. He looked like a statue that was cast under a spell.

How could it be possible? The elder who always had a stern face and looked extremely serious and unsmiling could actually be his uncle! This sudden news was like a huge rock falling from the sky, smashing into the calm lake, instantly setting off a storm in his heart, one wave after another, surging and surging, and it took a long time to calm down.

Time passed by minute by minute, and after an unknown amount of time, Li Mingyang finally came back to his senses from the extreme shock as if waking up from a dream. However, his body was still shaking slightly uncontrollably, and even his voice was trembling with obvious tremors: "Why... why... why did he never mention this to me before?" Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth with all his strength.

The father looked at his son deeply, sighed slowly and said: "My son, the reason behind this is very complicated. The identity of the Great Elder is really too special. Back then, when he was still young, by chance, he accidentally got some clues about the mysterious 'Netherworld Divine Stone'. You know, this 'Netherworld Divine Stone' is a treasure that countless people dream of. Once the news leaks out, the Great Elder will inevitably become the object of competition among various forces."

At this point, my father paused, his eyes became solemn, and he continued, "In order to protect you and other members of our family from being implicated, the elder resolutely chose to remain anonymous and silently guard us. Over the years, he has been carefully hiding his true identity, and has not even told his closest people. And now, the reason why he brought you here must be that it has reached a critical moment, and perhaps something really important is about to happen."

Li Mingyang sat there quietly, his hands slightly clenched into fists, staring at his father who was recounting the past without blinking. As his father's words slowly flowed out, his face became more and more solemn, and his mood became heavier as if being pressed by a huge rock.

He originally thought that the elder who looked ordinary and amiable was just an elder in the family. However, the stories he heard from his father about the elder completely overturned his previous perception. It turned out that under that seemingly ordinary appearance, there were so many unknown secrets! These secrets were like treasures buried deep underground. Once they were dug out, they would emit shocking light.

What shocked Li Mingyang even more was that along with these secrets, there was also the extremely heavy responsibility on the shoulders of the Great Elder. This responsibility was like a mountain, weighing heavily on the Great Elder, making him silently bear everything for a long time.

At this moment, Li Mingyang's heart was like a stormy sea, with all kinds of complicated thoughts surging like a tide, intertwining and entangled with each other. There was sympathy for the life experience of the great elder, curiosity and desire to explore those secrets, and confusion when facing this sudden truth... For a moment, countless emotions surged in his heart, making him fall into a state of confusion, and he had no idea how to deal with the situation at hand.

"That's right," the father narrowed his eyes slightly, and his gentle gaze instantly became as firm as steel, as if he could see through the thick fog in front of him and see all kinds of crises that might happen in the future. His voice was low and powerful, with an unquestionable majesty, "In recent times, our family has received some disturbing news through various channels. According to reliable intelligence, a group of mysterious people are sparing no effort to explore the legendary 'Netherworld Divine Stone', and seem to have successfully obtained some crucial clues. This is not a trivial matter. If these people with ulterior motives really get the mysterious and powerful 'Netherworld Divine Stone' as they wish, the consequences will be unimaginable! The impact it brings may not only be limited to our family, but may even affect the entire martial arts world and even the people of the world. Therefore, after careful consideration, the elders unanimously agreed that this moment is the critical moment for you, my son Li Mingyang, to officially shoulder the responsibility of the family heir and protect this precious legacy with us."

Hearing this, Li Mingyang couldn't help but fall into a brief silence. His heart was like a vast ocean at this moment. On the one hand, he was extremely afraid of stepping into a new world full of unknowns and dangers; on the other hand, the sense of family honor and the innate sense of responsibility that flowed in his blood urged him to move forward bravely and never retreat. In this way, after a fierce ideological struggle, Li Mingyang finally raised his head slowly. His bright eyes stared at his father's face that was full of vicissitudes but still strong, and then he said in the same unwavering tone: "Dad, please rest assured! I am willing to take on this heavy responsibility without hesitation. Even if the road ahead is rugged and full of thorns, I will grit my teeth and stick to it!"

A gratified smile appeared on his father's face. He extended his broad and warm palm and gently patted Li Mingyang's shoulder, his eyes full of trust and encouragement: "Good boy, you are worthy of being a descendant of my Li family! Since you have made such a brave decision, starting from tomorrow, we, father and son, will work together to devote ourselves to the intense and arduous training. I will teach you everything I have learned in my life without reservation, and help you master more skills and techniques necessary to deal with various difficulties and obstacles as soon as possible; at the same time, I will also explain to you all the secrets and related knowledge about the 'Netherworld Divine Stone' bit by bit, so that you can have a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding and knowledge of this treasure. As long as we, father and son, work together, we will be able to protect this precious inheritance of the family and not let anyone take advantage of it!"

That night, Li Mingyang couldn't sleep all night. He repeatedly thought about his father's words. He had both visions for the future and worries about the upcoming challenges. But he knew that since fate had chosen him, he couldn't back down. The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and sprinkled on the ancient family manor, Li Mingyang stood in front of the window, looking into the distance, and silently swore in his heart that no matter what the future held, he would bravely go on and protect the glory and secrets that belonged to the family.

Time passed quickly, day after day, Li Mingyang slowly integrated into and got used to the new rhythm of life. At the same time, he also had a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of his family's past and the secrets hidden in it.

As time went by, the elder's trust in Li Mingyang grew stronger and stronger. This trust was not just verbal praise and encouragement, but was reflected in his unreserved actions. Gradually, the elder did not hesitate to teach Li Mingyang the high-level cultivation secrets that were regarded as rare treasures by the world and were rarely seen by ordinary people, as well as the amazing and exquisite martial arts.

However, behind this seemingly peaceful and calm time, a storm is quietly brewing. Li Mingyang, a young man with extraordinary insight, began to notice the subtle changes in the atmosphere around him. After careful observation and careful thinking, he finally discovered the truth about the great elder's secret busyness: it turned out that this respected and respected old man was carefully planning and actively preparing for a shocking event that would shock the entire martial arts world!

This matter is that the Great Elder decided to launch an unprecedented fierce attack towards a higher level of martial arts. This feat undoubtedly requires great courage, extraordinary strength and careful planning. Li Mingyang knows that this matter is of great significance. It not only concerns the personal honor and disgrace of the Great Elder, but may also affect the changes in the pattern of the entire sect and even the entire martial arts world. Therefore, he secretly made up his mind to do his best to assist the Great Elder in completing this earth-shaking mission.

Finally, on a sunny day with a hint of mystery, the Great Elder solemnly summoned Li Mingyang to his side. His face was solemn, his eyes flashed with determination, and he said slowly: "In recent days, I have clearly felt that the true energy in my body is ready to move, as if it is about to break out of the cocoon. I think now is the best time to try to break through the current bottleneck and move to a higher peak. However... this breakthrough is a life-or-death move, and it is extremely difficult and dangerous. Even the slightest mistake is likely to lead to the disaster of going astray. Therefore, I hope that when I am in seclusion and practicing hard, you will secretly protect me and make sure that the surrounding environment is foolproof." After speaking, the Great Elder stared at Li Mingyang deeply, as if he wanted to convey all his expectations and entrustments to him through this glance.