Chapter Eighty-Three: Remembering Shanhai

r. He was trapped inside the cart, surrounded by ferocious beasts, while these humans gossiped about him."If you wish to be cruel, go find our generals, our king, our warriors!"He struggled and shoute...Three people sat down in the attic.

Duke Huai accompanied two younger generations for a meal, enjoying some spirit food and conversing for many days. Mostly the elder asked questions, to which Jiang Wang replied.

About her business in Xingyueyuan and the people in the tavern, as well as about her experiences in the Floating Continent, she answered truthfully, including figures like Wuhang Gong and Gui Long Mojun.

There are things that cannot be spoken of, such as why he left Qi and what his plans were for the future. He simply said that he was walking his own path, seeking his true self.

"Your tavern has so many talented people!" Left Guangshu was excited: "When can I go and have some fun too!"

Actually, what truly excited him was the heart-stopping thrill of the Floating World. The Left family's care for him was extremely strict, and his time in Chu State was incredibly dull. Every day was either in the realm of delusion or the hellfire mountains. Even with Qu Shunhua's company, it was inevitably uneventful.

Jiang Wang deliberately teased him: "It's not that easy to fool around. No matter what, whether it's a glazed Buddha or the country's prodigy, they all have to work in my tavern."

“I can work too!” Zuo Guangshu was even more excited. He had never worked for money before. “What kind of work can you do” Jiang Wang asked.

"Why don't you help me boil some water in the kitchen!" Zuo Guangshu said, "I'm really good at boiling water!"

“Alright, Guangshu.” Huai Guo Gong promptly cut off his train of thought: “Let’s get down to business. Go practice your Dao arts at the Dharma Hall first.”

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Zuo Guangshu let out an "Oh" and walked away, glancing back every three steps.

The Marquis of Huai raised his hand, and eight jade discs floated in mid-air, standing upright to form a circle. With a gentle stroke of his hand, the circle formed by the eight jade discs peacefully transformed into a light gate.

What you see from here isn't the other side, but a dazzling and magnificent world behind the door.

The old man cautioned, "This opening is not welcomed by the Shan Hai Realm. Neither the time you've chosen nor your current cultivation level are permitted by the Shan Hai Realm."

“As the changes in the world of Shan Hai Jing intensify, this time I can follow the channel I opened before. Relying on the Nine Chapters Jade Tablet, I temporarily open a small door and raise the threshold, broadening the cultivation realm limit, so that you can enter.”

But you're still bound to be rejected by that world. As for the heavens' targeting, I presume you already have a deep understanding of it...

Be extra careful on your journey. You cannot take anything from the Shan Hai Realm, including martial arts techniques, back with you. It is best not to kill any alien beasts, as it might trigger unpredictable consequences. Follow the path I have cleared for you and return quickly.

Jiang Wang responded with a sound, stood up and stepped forward, stepping into this door.

The journey to Shan Hai that took place in the year 3920 of the Daoli calendar is filled with vivid memories. Even now, thinking back on it, it remains a significant chapter in my life.

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Standing on the high platform where Zuo Xiao's power converged, behind him was the gate leading out of the Shan Hai Realm. Jiang Wang didn't move immediately. He could just hide under Lord Zuo's wings for a while and not rush to cause trouble for the monsters in the Shan Hai Realm.

In the realm of Shan Hai, divine-tier beasts are everywhere. Although he is not afraid of most of them now, he doesn't want to exhaust himself too early.

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And there are also figures like Shi Huang Gaixuan and Tian Huang Kongyuan, who stand shoulder to shoulder with Chaos and Zhu Jiuyin... A giant eagle with wings like clouds flew across the sky. Jiang Wang made a gesture of the Disaster Seal and hid his breath on the spot.

The boundless expanse of the Shan Hai realm means that every visit brings a different sight. Previous experiences cannot be relied upon—but it’s also not wise to simply wander aimlessly within the Shan Hai realm.

As the pressure from Heaven's Will intensified, he could no longer bear it. It wasn't a small matter that he couldn't stay; what truly mattered was that he couldn't find Zhu Wei.

There, on the stone platform suspended over the sea, Jiang Wang remained motionless. He first held his right hand with his left, then brought his index and middle fingers of his right hand together, bending the other three fingers, and raised them in front of him, with his fingertips parallel to his eyebrows.

His green shirt fluttered without wind, and in the void, one by one, points of light appeared. Like stars scattered, they twirled around him in the blink of an eye, like a galaxy!

These dots began to enlarge, each dot a crystal-clear thought. Within each thought, the image of Zhu Wei appeared.

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In the Fenglin City Fang family, a spark tore through the night, that utterly flamboyant figure descended from the sky, a shot shattered the shadows.In the Three Flavors Tower of that small town, a man with ink-colored hair, already famous throughout the country, was drinking alone, and to the requests of nameless people borrowing weapons and influence, he only said, "Come have a drink."

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It was also in the Shan Hai Realm, joining forces against the enemy. In the prison tower, drinking wine opposite each other······ Immortal art, thoughts!

Secret arts, remembrance!

Like a galaxy surrounding thoughts, carrying the inscribed secret art of remembrance of every drop and bit of Zhu Wei, exploring the entire Shanhai Realm, starlight instantly fills the mountains and seas!

Thoughts leave no trace, and reminiscence is silent.

But if I were here, I would be able to hear my junior brother’s soul-stirring call! Deafening! After parting ways at the Unredeemed City, I thought we were separated by life and death. It's been so long since I've heard from you!

Thoughts are limited, while the mountains and seas are boundless. Jiang Wang didn't know how long he could search for, only that he would continue until he couldn't search any longer. If even within the realm of Mountains and Seas there was no Zhu Wei, then he truly wouldn't know where else to look for her.

Although Xián shù niàn tóu had been deliberately subdued to minimize any disturbances, it was impossible for such a powerful technique to remain unnoticed by celestial beasts of that level. In his search, he roused numerous mountain and sea gods who ultimately ceased their pursuit upon witnessing Jīang Wàng's timely eradication of the thought.

There are also those who trace back the origins and have a keen perception of thoughts.

A two-headed, four-armed ape with a scarlet face and endless chatter, after about half an hour’s time, walked through the void, stealthily approaching.

Jiang Wang was too lazy to waste words. He materialized the Six Desire Bodhisattva into his soul world, and with one glance, it scrambled away.

Looking back on the last time I climbed and rolled around with Zuo Guangshu, it feels like a lifetime ago. Fortunately, time has never let me down.

Wandering aimlessly searching for someone is a tedious process, especially in a vast and boundless world. Without a strong belief, it's difficult to persevere for long.

For a long time, Zhuo Wei was the pride of Fenglin City Academy, a topic of conversation among its disciples. The initial Jiang Wang was also one such disciple who was talked about.

Their interactions weren't frequent. After Jiang Wang left Zhuang Guo, they mostly heard about each other's exploits. However, there was an unspoken understanding the first time they met, and they quickly found common ground over their shared enjoyment of alcohol.

Perhaps it's because... they could each see the other's light, and neither feared that their own would dim. They were friends. After Zhu Wei left the Zhuang Kingdom, they became comrades in arms as well.

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How could Jiang Wang not be filled with longing

I don't know the limit of this world, nor where my destiny lies. Looking at the vast sky and the boundless sea, controlling my thoughts to wander freely through the immensity of heaven and earth, there is truly a feeling of loneliness!

Jiang Wang closed her eyes and stood alone, quietly feeling this world.

I don't know how long it took, but his thoughts flew far, far away. Some had flown so far that he could no longer feel them, only mark their place where they were and wait until later to explore them again.

At a certain moment, he suddenly opened his crimson eyes, his hands already forming seals!

And the heavens were also stained with splendor at that moment, celestial blue light cascading like a waterfall. From within that radiance leaped a noble and beautiful azure phoenix, spreading its wings to cover the sun and moon.

A powerful aura signaled its identity. The Heavenly Phoenix, Kong Yuan!

Was it actually surprising

Jiang Wang did not retreat but advanced, leaping from the high platform and ascending to the heavens. He was about to test his skills against Kong Yuan who stood at the edge of the world between mountains and sea. However, the azure phoenix eyes in the sky merely looked down curiously at him.

Having broken through the barrier concerning "emptiness" and dispelled Kong Yuan's oppressive aura, Jiang Wang only then noticed that on Kong Yuan's magnificent feathered back, there was a man seated cross-legged.

Long hair cascaded, empty hands, beard like weeds, face with old grime. Wish only for me!

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He recognized her at once. But he hesitated.

Is this still that sharp-edged, arrogant Zhu Weimi Is this still that spirited and brilliant elder brother

He was now sitting there, all sharpness gone from him, plain and simple like an old farmer who had just finished harvesting wheat. “It’s me,” Zhu Wei said softly.

He, like a sculpture of clay that had lain dormant for ages, finally began to stir after a long wait. He leaped from the back of Kong Yu's feathered wings and landed on the high platform where Jiang Wang stood.

A fierce wind whipped about, ruffling the edges of his garments, now faded beyond recognition. His hair was as dry and brittle as straw, a testament to each day spent here.

The empty phoenix let out a soft cry, as if bidding farewell. It raised its head and flapped its wings, stirring up a whirlwind of brilliant light, soaring towards the heavens. Only a wisp of azure afterglow remained, flowing across the sky.

At this moment, the blue sea surged with waves, and the sea breeze gently brushed against their faces. The shadowy floating mountains stretched out as far as the eye could see. Jiang Wang and Zhu Wei stood opposite each other on the high platform.

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Behind me, not far away, is that ringed gate. It's been a long time since I last saw it.

Jiang Wang had many questions in her heart, and many words reached her lips, but in the end she only said: "Senior Brother, wash your face, I'll take you back."

"Only I remain calm," said Wei, "This was bestowed upon me by the Heavenly Artisan that day. I do not wash my face." He held the record for the fastest foundation laying of all the city-state academies in the Zhuang Kingdom, completing it in a mere nine days.

He entered the Tenglong Realm and single-handedly pursued the Tenglong Realm master, Xiong Wen, the Heart Devouring Demon Bear. After more than ten battles, he grew stronger with each fight, forcing the Blood River Sect's infamous disciple to flee in all directions.

He did not participate in the Sancheng Lun Dao, but after Lin Zhengren's outrageous remarks, he sailed down the Green Willow River alone and stopped Wangjiang City with his force.

He was the one who shot and killed people in the city of Unredemption. At the Three Kingdoms assembly, he overpowered Yonro.

First in the city's institute, and also first in the national institute.

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But wherever he was, no one in the state of Zhuang dared to rank second.

In the final battle of his decision to abandon his country, he broke through ten cities, ending the friendship of the country's cultivation. Afterward, he proclaimed himself Emperor with the title "Kou Chou"!

His talent, so sharp and obvious, always shone the brightest. His life was actually without much hardship, always a matter of choice.

...until the Battle of Unredeemed City.

He had already achieved a state of divine perfection, almost sitting on Mount Fishhook like an emperor, making Zhuang Gao yearn for death with anticipation.

Then the situation took a dramatic turn. Huang Jinmo was wrongly accused and captured, sent to the Shanhaijing prison where all his weapons were broken and his city fell in one night without being ransomed.

He fought, but it made no difference to the outcome.

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The old stains on his face were bloodstains from that year, and he refused to wipe them away. Because he needed to remember.

This is his scar, his pain, and his shame. He was unable to protect the one he loved, leaving him ashamed and unable to forgive himself!

Jiang Wang remained silent for a long time, then took out a long spear from the storage box and held it horizontally before Zhu Wei: "Your salary-fulfilling spear... I had someone fix it for you."

He reached out and took it, running his palm lightly over the gun before holstered it as he usually did.

“You know,” he finally said, “I’ve already let go of everything in the Zhuang kingdom. Nothing from that life exists anymore. I have no family or friends in this world. Sometimes I don’t know how to continue practicing here in this broken place. I wonder, if someone were to come for me, who would it be”

He said, “Jiang Wang, I knew you would come.”

The sea breeze was a bit rough, blowing words into sand just like time. Jiang Wang simply said, “Let’s go back and have some drinks.”

Only I, Wei, remained at Luoshan.

His whereabouts couldn't be known by Zhuang Gaoxian or the Mohists, so Luoshan was the best choice. Before leaving, the two had a big drink, but neither of them got drunk.

After Jiang Wangli left Qi, it was considered that he had openly declared war on Zhuang Gaoen. They both understood each other's intentions without a word being spoken.

He didn't dare to underestimate it in the slightest, he was nailed down like a nail on Xingyueyuan, not taking another step closer to Xijing, not even accompanying Jiang An'an on her tenth birthday.

The Lunar New Year of 3922 was spent in the Floating World. By chance, I stumbled upon a match between Mo Ling and Mu Han Gong, throwing myself into the fray with everything I had, just to grasp at any sliver of life. I didn't even think about whether it was the Lunar New Year or not.

For those with a mountain weighing on their heart, the days most people define as happy hold no meaning to commemorate. This mountain doesn't move, and this heart doesn't settle.

Now it is the 392nd year of Daoli.

That is to say, Zhu Wei stayed in the Shan Hai Realm for nearly three years.

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Although due to Huang Jinmo's relationship, the Shan Hai Realm did not reject him, and he even received friendship from Kong Yuan. But every day he only saw strange creatures of the Shan Hai Realm, and because he was in the Shan Hai Realm, there was no real possibility of escaping. His lover was gone, revenge was hopeless, and he was trapped in misery. How did he survive these three years!

Jiang Wang also ushered in his twenty-third year.

At the tail end of his twenties, he achieved instant fame and recognition with a single battle.

At the age of twenty-one, he was sent to the grassland as an envoy, presided over the Nanjiang official examination, challenged swordsmen in Jiange Pavilion, quelled the Wusheng Jiao sect and forced Zhang Linchuan to death. Yet, when his power reached its peak, he fell into the Frostwind Valley.

At the age of twenty-two, he returned from the demon realm, creating miracles and becoming a hero among humans. But then, in the bewildering realm, he lost everything and abdicated his title, leaving Qi.

At the age of twenty-three, his brilliance had faded. He walked in Chǔ nation with his hood drawn low, keeping a low profile. Whether anyone knew his feelings or not, remained a mystery.

In the vast sea of people, coming and going freely, he is just a drop of water.

“How come the atmosphere here feels so tense” Jiang Wang suddenly asked. They had just walked out of Huai Chang County.

Walking beside him was Zuo Guangshu—Young Master Zuo had volunteered to see off Brother Jiang, and in order to let Brother Jiang better appreciate the scenery of Chu, he insisted on walking with Brother Jiang.

The honorable young master of Chu, disguised as a commoner, ventured into the market merely to spend more time with Brother Jiang. Jiang Wang was also quite willing. “Oh, there’s a Taixu Corner Tower nearby,” Zuo Guangshu casually remarked.

Jiang Wang became more and more confused: "Can Taixu Corner Building make people nervous"

Zuo Guangshu was about to answer when he suddenly smiled and said, "This matter started fermenting in Qi. You, the great Marquis of Qi who refuses to serve Chu, … how could you not know"

Jiang Wang added, "Previously."

Zuo Guangshu uttered an "oh" and continued, "I remember you were still a Taixu messenger. Just from this identity alone, you shouldn't be unaware of this matter, right"

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"Don't mention it." Jiang Wang said, "At that time, there was also someone in front of me. I asked him questions, and he asked me back. You know my temper, one impatient, I smashed the Tai Xu jade plaque on his face."

Zuo Guangshu blinked: "Then what"

“The jade pendant bloomed, his face bloomed too, and then I wasn't just a phantom messenger anymore······ ” Jiang Wang clenched his fist and sighed: “At the time, I still held back.”

Facing this dazzling fist, Zuo Guangshu honestly said, “It’s all because of that Xuzemin.” "Xuzemin" Jiang Wang frowned.

"He did something, you know better than me." Left Guangshu looked around and whispered, "Later he didn't resist arrest, Qi people weren't able to catch him, were they After the investigation, it was found that someone had adjusted the Tai Xu Scroll's mission, covering for him secretly······"

Jiang Wang was taken aback. This was a very serious matter!

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