One hundred thousand years ago, the Cloud Heaven Holy Land was undoubtedly one of the most powerful forces in the Profound Heaven Realm, dominating all other factions and commanding their obedience.
However, that glorious past was long gone. The current Cloud Heaven Holy Land had fallen into decline.
Even so, it remained a force not to be underestimated within the Profound Heaven Realm.
As Emperor Qin of the Great Qin Dynasty had suspected, Fang Chen indeed wanted to seize this opportunity to forge ties with the Great Qin Dynasty.
He urgently needed the support of a top-tier power for what lay ahead, and the Great Qin Dynasty was an ideal choice.
As an ancient dynasty with profound reserves, the Great Qin Dynasty's assistance would make Fang Chen's future endeavors far easier.
"The Cold Moon Sword Immortal's condition won't hold out much longer."
Fang Chen instinctively glanced at the void, his eyes flickering.
Li Hanyue was undoubtedly a top-tier expert in both the Cloud Heaven Holy Land and the entire Profound Heaven Realm.
She had already reached the ninth heaven of the Sage Realm, just one step away from the Supreme Emperor Realm.
But Fang Chen knew that Li Hanyue had been afflicted by an ancient curse during a past battle.
This ancient curse was so potent that even the Cloud Heaven Holy Land was powerless to lift it.
This curse posed little threat to ordinary people, but it was devastating for top-tier experts like Li Hanyue.
The more power she wielded, the more potent the curse became.
This curse devoured the soul.
Every time Li Hanyue used her power, her soul suffered significant damage.
If it fully erupted, her soul would be completely consumed, potentially leading to her death.
Because of this, Li Hanyue had been reluctant to use her full strength for years.
This was also why she became Fang Chen's guardian, and why he sought assistance from the Great Qin Dynasty.
Without this protection, any use of her power could easily backfire, something Fang Chen naturally wanted to avoid.
In the original story, the curse on Li Hanyue could have been resolved through the combined efforts of four top forces: the Heavenly Abyssal Demonic Realm, the Heavenly Demon Sect, the Shangguan Family, and the Serpent Clan of the Demon Race.
This led her master to lead her and numerous experts to the Heavenly Abyssal Demonic Realm in search of a cure.
However, that battle resulted in catastrophic losses for the Cloud Heaven Holy Land. The Cloud Heaven Sacred Lord, Li Hanyue, and several elders perished one after another, leaving only a few survivors. Among them was a traitor who had already sworn allegiance to the Heavenly Demon Sect.
This incident had completely broken the seal of the Heavenly Abyssal Demonic Realm, plunging the Profound Heaven Realm into a long era of chaos.
"This time, I will definitely stop it."
Fang Chen took a deep breath, thinking to himself.
This was a knot in his heart.
In the original story, Fang Chen had an impeccable background and should have been fine.
But this plotline had dealt him a devastating blow, causing him to neglect his cultivation and ultimately be replaced by Xiao Yunting.
After being replaced, his inner turmoil led him to seek revenge, but he was manipulated by villains and met his demise.
In a sense, the Fang Chen of the original story was tragic.
He had a beginning that everyone envied, but because he was a simp and for various other reasons, his mental balance was lost, leading to such a tragic end.
"It's just that Qin Linglong later got involved with Xiao Yunting. A single heroic rescue had her falling for him."
"Without Qin Linglong's connection, the Heavenly Demon Sect couldn't have invaded the Great Qin Dynasty."
"This really shows how love can ruin you, how being a love-struck fool can ruin you!"
"The Great Qin Dynasty is truly unfortunate to have such a princess."
Thinking this, Fang Chen instinctively glanced at Qin Linglong, his eyes filled with pity as he shook his head repeatedly.
Seeing Fang Chen's every move, Qin Linglong felt as if she would explode with anger.
When she first heard Fang Chen's thoughts, Qin Linglong had felt genuine sympathy for the Cloud Heaven Holy Land and Fang Chen's predicament, and her heart had ached with sorrow.
But as she listened to his inner monologue, her sympathy and sorrow vanished, replaced by burning rage.
*This guy is calling me a love-struck fool again!*
*How could I, Qin Linglong, fall for someone I don't even know just because they saved me?*
*What does this guy think of me?*
*How much prejudice does he have against me to think such things?!*
Qin Linglong glared fiercely at Fang Chen, grinding her teeth in fury.
She wanted to rush forward and confront him, to tell him face-to-face that she wasn't like that!
She wanted to tell him who she truly was.
But then she remembered Hua Mengying's earlier words and the things she had overheard that still needed verification. She dismissed the idea.
At that moment, Qin Linglong felt a surge of anxiety. *Could I really become like that?* she wondered.
*Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!*
Qin Linglong shook her head frantically.
She was skeptical of Fang Chen's claims, despite his ability to foresee the future.
*No, I need to verify this for a while longer!*
*If Fang Chen truly possesses such power, I must prevent it at all costs.*
*I can't let my Imperial Brother and Royal Father sacrifice the Great Qin Dynasty for me!*
A firm resolve hardened in Qin Linglong's heart, her gaze turning resolute.
Unconsciously, her inner strength grew.
In the original story, Qin Linglong's naivety and romantic fantasies, fueled by her sheltered upbringing and love for romance novels, had made her susceptible.
When Xiao Yunting acted out a scene straight from her favorite stories, it instantly captured her heart.
Of course, it wasn't just the "hero saves the damsel" trope that won her over.
As they spent more time together, "familiarity breeds affection" became the key to her falling completely for him.
But now, Fang Chen's words had acted as a catalyst, tempering her heart and strengthening her resolve.
She had always been intelligent; the plot's events had simply caught her unprepared.
Having experienced the harsh realities of human nature and undergone a trial few could endure, Qin Linglong had finally matured.
Without any interference from others, Fang Chen and his group quickly arrived near the Icefire Sea.
The Icefire Sea was immeasurably vast, stretching beyond the horizon. No one knew its true size, but it was endless, with no visible end.
Many cultivators had attempted to cross the Icefire Sea to reach the other side, but none had succeeded.
Even a Sage Realm expert had once tried, but after stepping into the sea, he was never seen again.
Due to its unique environment, the Icefire Sea was a breeding ground for numerous heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
These precious resources drew countless treasure hunters, leading to the gradual formation of cities and even several sects near the sea.
Though not major powers, they were considered respectable forces in the Central Continent Divine Land.
Flame City.
This large city near the Icefire Sea was controlled by the Fire Yang Sect.
Fang Chen and his group arrived at Flame City and settled into a random inn.
The long journey had taken its toll, especially on Qin Linglong, who was only fifteen or sixteen.
"Fang Chen," Qin Linglong asked curiously while they ate, "do you know what lies at the deepest part of the Icefire Sea?"
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