Chapter 1018: The Burden Turns Out To Be Me

Ever since entering the Daylight Path, Zui Wuya had been on high alert, ready to face any crisis at any moment.

But these two guys were completely carefree and nonchalant.

Yi Feng was understandable—he was young and inexperienced, so his nonsensical chatter could be brushed off as jokes.

But his junior brother? That was just ridiculous!

Having cultivated for millions of years, and now in such a dangerous place, he was actually laughing and joking with this young man.

It was like forgetting the pain once the wound had healed.

Back in the day.

When they were young and reckless, their group of brothers had ventured into this Daylight Path without knowing the dangers. They encountered ancient malevolent spirits, and six of them perished, their paths extinguished!

What a terrifying and painful memory!

Even now, thinking about it, Zui Wuya still felt a lingering fear.

Even though his cultivation had greatly advanced, and he could proudly dominate an entire region, he didn’t dare to be the slightest bit careless. He treaded as if on thin ice the entire time!

But his junior brother? He kept nodding and laughing along.

Acting as if everything the young man said was right.

Where was the demeanor of a senior?

Even if he valued this young man, wasn’t his attitude a bit too obsequious?

The two of them were practically turning the Daylight Path into a tourist attraction.

It was like Kuafu singing without looking at the score—completely off-key!

They kept spouting nonsense, acting all ignorant and carefree.

These two had no sense of reverence, nor did they learn from past mistakes. If they kept messing around like this, they wouldn’t even know how they died!

Zui Wuya’s face was dark, filled with frustration.

He no longer had the patience to deal with these two fools. He tightened his focus and remained vigilant!

“Hmph!”

A cold snort, full of displeasure.

Yi Feng didn’t seem to care.

But Wei Donghai was startled, cautiously glancing over.

Seeing that Yi Feng showed no reaction, he quietly let out a sigh of relief.

Watching Yi Feng walk ahead with such ease, his eyes calm and unperturbed, Wei Donghai was in awe. The Daylight Path, which was feared by the world, held no weight in this man’s eyes.

Such vision and cultivation were truly beyond his reach!

The smooth journey today must have been due to Yi Feng’s overwhelming cultivation!

Realizing this, Wei Donghai was even more amazed.

The further they walked, the more admiration he felt, and the more courage he gained.

All his previous fears had vanished. Wei Donghai even dared to take the lead, walking with a confident stride!

“Brother Yi! This way! The things I left behind years ago are just ahead!”

His face beamed with joy, all gloom swept away!

Seeing the old man so happy, Yi Feng gladly followed.

“Alright!”

The two chatted and laughed, walking faster and faster!

They were practically flying ahead, leaving Zui Wuya grinding his teeth in frustration!

The Daylight Path was full of dangers, with countless remnants of souls!

Every step had to be taken with utmost caution. Moving so recklessly would surely lead to disaster!

In his desperation, Zui Wuya didn’t even have time to scold them.

He quickly gripped his sacred axe, prepared various sacred tools, and gritted his teeth as he hurried to catch up!

After passing through a stretch of giant boulders.

Zui Wuya finally caught up, carrying his sacred axe, but when he saw the scene before him, he was dumbfounded.

In his memory, this rocky path was supposed to be teeming with powerful remnants of souls, but now, there wasn’t even a shadow of them. The place was completely devoid of any malevolent aura.

His junior brother was squatting on the ground, holding a jade pendant, tears streaming down his face!

“I found it… I finally found it. Let’s go home, let’s go home!”

The jade pendant was just an ordinary sacred artifact, not particularly valuable.

But it was a token of love between his junior brother and their little junior sister, a memento of their youth.

Back then, it was Zui Wuya, as the eldest brother, who had gone out to find treasures and gifted it to them, filled with the emotions and beauty of those days. But after they ventured into that dangerous path, they were separated by life and death, and it gradually became a lingering regret for Wei Donghai.

If this continued, it might even become a demon in his heart.

Now, witnessing the fulfillment of this long-held wish.

Zui Wuya was also deeply moved, though he didn’t dare to put down his sacred axe. With a heavy heart, he quietly surveyed the area, only to find the rocky path completely clear.

Damn it, it really looked like a picnic spot…

Something was wrong.

Very wrong!

A sense of strangeness washed over him, and the more Zui Wuya thought about it, the more bizarre it seemed. He stood there, stunned.

Holding his axe with both hands, his face blank.

He looked like an unemployed old man whose brain had suddenly short-circuited.

With all his colorful equipment, he looked like he was preparing for a boss fight.

Those in the know would say he was a wealthy sage, carrying all sorts of treasures. Those who didn’t know would think he was showing off.

At his age, he was way too tense.

Yi Feng shook his head helplessly.

“I told you there’s no danger here. It’s just a stroll. Look at you, all worked up for nothing.”

A stroll…?

Hearing this again, Zui Wuya’s eyes widened in shock, but he couldn’t argue.

No matter how much he refused to believe it, the facts were right in front of him.

Their journey through the Ancient Corridor had been not just smooth, but downright pleasant. Everywhere they went, there was only the beauty of the starry sky.

If this wasn’t a stroll, what was it?

Feeling the young man’s gaze, Zui Wuya’s face turned red, but he couldn’t retort.

Wei Donghai, on the other hand, was much more natural, chiming in with his usual respectful smile!

“Ah, yes, yes!”

“Senior brother, just listen to Brother Yi. Relax, relax!”

Zui Wuya licked his lips.

Even though there was no danger at the moment, his grip on the axe didn’t loosen in the slightest.

Once bitten, twice shy. The losses he had suffered here in the past were still fresh in his mind. But he couldn’t help but wonder—what was going on with this Ancient Corridor?

Yi Feng smiled.

This guy was really meticulous, always fighting imaginary battles.

But he didn’t bother with him, instead leading the way confidently toward the exit.

This time, they had taken a longer route, but Yi Feng had already wandered through the Ancient Corridor four or five times. He remembered every part of it clearly, as if he were visiting relatives.

His familiarity with the path was evident as he walked without pause, leisurely and unhurried.

The two followed behind.

One grew more admiring, the other more suspicious!

As Yi Feng turned a corner, a sword stuck in a rock still lay across the path, blocking the way like a stubborn roadblock!

The last time he came here with Fu Nantian, he had been too focused on seeking death to pay it any mind.

This time, as he was leaving, the sword was still there.

His good mood slightly dampened, Yi Feng couldn’t help but frown and take a closer look.

This action immediately caught the attention of the two brothers.

Following his gaze.

They saw two ancient swords embedded in a massive stone wall, covered in stardust. Despite the chaotic energy flows around them, the sword hilts remained untouched, as if repelled by some terrifying sword intent.

Just looking at the exposed hilts filled Wei Donghai and Zui Wuya with dread!

The strange boulder was incredibly hard, made of some unknown material. With their cultivation, they couldn’t even leave a scratch on it back in the day. Now, they might barely be able to make a shallow mark with a sacred axe.

Yet these two swords were almost completely embedded in the boulder!

Even though this wasn’t the first time they had seen such a scene, the two were still deeply shaken. The sharpness of the divine swords and the terrifying cultivation of their former wielders filled them with awe!

Staring in shock for a few moments, it felt as if they were witnessing an ancient bloodbath.

A terrifying sword intent seemed to emanate from the distant past, making their hearts race just from looking at it from afar!

Wei Donghai quickly stepped forward, bowing slightly as he shared what he knew.

“Brother Yi, I’ve heard a bit about these two swords.”

“It’s said that these ancient swords have been lying in the Ancient Corridor for a very long time, probably for a hundred thousand years. Back then, they were incredibly famous, and countless experts came to try and claim them.”

“Unfortunately, no one could pull them out, and over time, people stopped talking about them…”

Zui Wuya nodded solemnly, his eyes filled with a hint of reverence.

This was true.

Although his junior brother had omitted some irrelevant details, these swords had indeed existed for over a hundred thousand years. They were likely remnants from the great starry war a hundred thousand years ago. Back then, they were coveted by many but obtained by none, making them incredibly rare treasures.

Only those with considerable age and experience knew of them. Ordinary sages could only hear about them in legends, never getting a chance to see them in person.

Yi Feng nodded, a look of realization on his face.

So these two roadblock swords had such a history. This piqued Yi Feng’s curiosity.

Were they really that impressive?

Unable to resist, he reached out and grasped the dusty hilt of one of the swords.

The moment he did, it felt as if he had not only gripped the sword but also the hearts of the two old men.

Their eyes widened, their hearts tightening!

Wei Donghai’s eyes shone with anticipation, a mix of nervousness and excitement, as if he were about to witness Yi Feng’s greatness, though he couldn’t be entirely sure. His expression was complex and conflicted.

Zui Wuya frowned slightly, feeling somewhat helpless. Countless mighty figures had failed to obtain these ancient treasures, and here was this young man trying to pull them out with one hand. He really didn’t know the immensity of heaven and earth.

As the two watched in silence, a sudden sound broke the stillness.

“Swish!”

The ancient sword was pulled out in an instant!

It happened so fast, like a flash of lightning, catching them completely off guard!

They had barely seen Yi Feng’s hands grip the hilt when, in the blink of an eye, the gleaming ancient sword was out, as easily as plucking a weed!

“Hum…”

Whether it was the sword’s hum or something else, Zui Wuya’s mind went blank, and he stood there like a stone statue, completely stunned!

Wei Donghai’s face was filled with joy and awe!

He had known that Yi Feng’s cultivation was extraordinary and had guessed that he might be able to pull out the sword.

But he never expected it to be so effortless!

The senior’s cultivation was truly terrifying beyond imagination!

The ancient sword that had stumped countless people was nothing more than a toy in his hands!

“Congratulations, Brother Yi!”

“Brother Yi’s skills are truly unmatched!” Wei Donghai quickly offered his congratulations.

Yi Feng, however, was still puzzled, staring at the two swords in his hands with a look of confusion.

He had pulled them out so easily. They didn’t seem all that impressive…

There was no challenge at all. Yi Feng didn’t even feel a sense of accomplishment. It was as if he had been tricked into picking up two pieces of junk.

But with Old Man Wei praising him, he played along.

“No big deal.”

The two chatted and laughed like old friends.

Seeing this.

Zui Wuya, standing to the side, was still unable to calm down.

Unlike Wei Donghai, who had long been aware of Yi Feng’s cultivation, Zui Wuya had no such preparation. He had always thought of Yi Feng as just a talented junior.

But with the sword being pulled out so easily, it had jolted his nerves, sending shivers down his spine.

At the same time, he suddenly realized the truth.

This young man wasn’t a burden at all. He was their greatest asset on this journey, his cultivation far surpassing that of him and his junior brother. He was a hidden master!

No wonder his junior brother had been so obsequious, acting like a fool.

So this was the truth!

Looking back now.

Throughout the journey, he had constantly been giving stern warnings, even arrogantly acting like a senior, never once treating this master with the respect he deserved. Yet, the master had remained calm and unbothered, showing no signs of displeasure.

In the eyes of this master and his junior brother, he must have looked like a complete fool.

Realizing this too late, Zui Wuya was filled with shame!

So…

The burden was actually me!

Understanding everything, Zui Wuya’s eyes burned with humiliation.

In his urgency, he sent a mental message, shifting all his shame and anger onto his junior brother!

“Damn it!”

“You bastard, you knew about his cultivation all along, didn’t you?”

“Such an important matter, and you didn’t tell me earlier. Do you even see me as your senior brother?”

“You made me look like a clown, carrying all these sacred tools and fighting imaginary battles, blabbering nonstop. You son of a…”

But no matter how much he scolded, even invoking his status as the senior brother.

Wei Donghai remained unmoved, smiling respectfully as he chatted with Yi Feng, completely unbothered!

That smug smile was like that of a lackey!

A disgrace to sages!

Zui Wuya’s eyes burned with even more anger.

Damn it!

Think I can’t suck up too?

I, Zui Wuya, am a man of action.

The next moment, he flashed a bright smile and said with a grin, “Hey, Brother Yi, your skills are truly extraordinary, your demeanor unmatched. To pull out that sword so effortlessly, my admiration for you is like an endless river, your presence like the blazing sun illuminating the heavens, even the vast starry sky pales in comparison…”

He spoke fluently, without a single stumble.

He could have given a professional comedian a run for their money!

After finishing, Zui Wuya even shot a smug look at Wei Donghai, as if to say, “I can do it too.”

This sudden burst of flattery was so out of character compared to his usual stern demeanor that not only was Yi Feng stunned, but even his junior brother Wei Donghai was left speechless.

Was this really the same cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside senior brother?

In all these years, this was the first time he had seen his senior brother so enthusiastic!

Yi Feng, however, simply smiled.

It was common knowledge that in the world of cultivation, strength commanded respect.

He had just pulled out those two swords, which must have impressed the old man. As expected, his cultivation was indeed a notch above these two old men.

Hence, the sudden politeness.

As for the excessive enthusiasm…

Zui Wuya’s eager glances at the two swords didn’t escape Yi Feng’s notice.

Although the swords didn’t seem particularly special to him, and he was somewhat disappointed.

But since the two old men seemed to value them, he didn’t mind giving them away. They were just ordinary items, after all.

He had enjoyed their wine and even tasted the rare dragon’s beard because of them. Making friends wasn’t a bad idea.

After a moment’s thought, Yi Feng generously spoke up.

“If you two like these swords, you can have them.”

The moment these words left his mouth.

Wei Donghai and Zui Wuya were struck as if by lightning, their faces filled with shock and awe!