Chapter 167: The Legend of Heaven, the Forgotten Forest in the Northwest

If love truly doesn’t go smoothly, then run away from it and replace it with another emotion—hatred, desire, or venting one’s dissatisfaction—perhaps that way, one can temporarily forget about love.
Listening to the Wolf King’s words, Liu Yi couldn’t help but ask further, “Teacher, is what you said true?”
The Wolf King glanced at Liu Yi and said, “It’s just a story, a legend. As for whether it’s true or not, or whether that place really is where the ‘Chapter of Heaven’ fell, I’m not sure either. It’s just a guess. After all, the seals of Pangu from the divine realm rarely appear in the mortal world, and the time when the ‘Chapter of Heaven’ was lost coincides with that period, which is why I came to such a conclusion.”
Liu Yi thought for a moment and said, “So, even the teacher isn’t sure if the lost ‘Chapter of Heaven’ is there.”
The Wolf King nodded and said, “Yes, that’s right. Moreover, the divine powers recorded in the ‘Chapter of Heaven’ are extremely profound. Pangu once boasted that with this ‘Chapter of Heaven,’ he could fight against the Nirvana People alone.”
For some reason, hearing the mention of the Nirvana People made Liu Yi feel as if he were one of them. He exclaimed loudly, “Hmph! All nonsense! I’ve already broken through the thirteenth level of ‘Lanelfina Qing.’ I’m far beyond the cultivation level I had seven thousand years ago. I really want to see just how powerful this ‘Chapter of Heaven’ is.”
Upon hearing this, the Wolf King hurriedly said, “Lord Demon, don’t underestimate this ‘Chapter of Heaven.’ It’s a divine power developed jointly by several great gods from the divine realm and Pangu. Naturally, it has advantages that can rival ‘Lanelfina Qing.’ But still, it remains just a legend, as no one has ever obtained it.”
Liu Yi nodded and said, “The teacher is right. We must prepare for the worst. If the ‘Chapter of Heaven’ is that powerful, it seems I need to quickly subdue the Eight Deserts Divine Dragons and evolve ‘Sorrowful Dream’ again.”
The Wolf King asked, “Eight Deserts Divine Dragons? What are they? I’ve never heard of them.”
Liu Yi continued, “It happened seven thousand years ago. Besides Pangu creating the guardian beasts, the Great Sage also considered the balance of natural elements. He planted the seeds of heaven and earth across these eight deserts. Through the absorption of spiritual energy and the essence of the sun and moon, elves were formed. Over time, these eight types of elves evolved into dragon forms. They weren’t created by Pangu, and only a few people know about them. Each desert dragon possesses unique powers. Only by gathering all eight powers can the Dragon Emperor reveal his true strength.”
The Wolf King asked, “So what’s the connection to the Dragon Emperor?”
Liu Yi replied, “The Dragon Emperor wasn’t originally part of the Eight Deserts Divine Dragons, but due to Pangu’s power, he became their leader. And because of his fall from heaven, the ‘Sorrowful Dream’ sword appeared. By relying on the Dragon Emperor, one can trap all the Eight Deserts Divine Dragons within the sword. Only then will it truly become the ‘Sorrowful Dream’ sword…”
The Wolf King nodded in agreement!
Liu Yi continued, “According to what the teacher said, I’m supposed to open Pangu’s seal, retrieve the ‘Chapter of Heaven,’ and use it as a bait to plunge the righteous and demonic realms into conflict, while we gradually eliminate the demonic forces, right?”

The Wolf King nodded and said, “I just don’t know if this plan will work or not, nor do I know what’s inside that seal. I’m only making guesses based on time. Besides, if it really is the ‘Chapter of Heaven,’ using it as a bait might be dangerous. If someone else gets it… it could become our greatest enemy.”

Liu Yi nodded and said, “That does require some thought. But the most important issue now is to confirm whether the ‘Chapter of Heaven’ was indeed sealed there by Pangu. If so, we can retrieve it and then figure out a perfect solution.”

The Wolf King nodded, brought out the map of the Three Realms, and pointed to the far northwest corner. “This place… is called the Forest of Forgetfulness. It’s a very strange place. The map of the Three Realms only goes this far. I passed by it once and took a quick look inside. Pangu’s seal is at the highest point of that forest, but I didn’t examine it closely back then.”

Liu Yi curiously asked, “Why didn’t you look closely?”

The Wolf King smiled and said, “I was too scared. I sensed a strong force around the seal, and it seemed to be guarded by monsters other than demons and beasts. Since those monsters weren’t under the control of our guardian beasts, well… hehe.”

Hearing the Wolf King’s awkward explanation, Liu Yi couldn’t help but laugh as well. “Hmm, since the route is clear now and we’re familiar with the area, I’ll set off right away.”

The Wolf King frowned and asked, “Are you in such a hurry?”

Liu Yi replied, “Of course, the sooner the better. I feel like the Divine Realm will find me soon, and I haven’t even started taming the Eight Deserts Divine Dragon yet. I think it’s better to act quickly.”

The Wolf King nodded and said, “Alright, if that’s the case, I’ll go with the Demon Lord.”

Liu Yi shook his head. “No, the Eternal City still needs you. It’s dangerous without you. Also, please take care of July for me, teacher.”

The Wolf King nodded. “That’s good.”

Liu Yi added, “As for where I’m going, please don’t tell July. Otherwise, that silly girl will definitely follow me.”

The Wolf King smiled and said, “Okay, fine.”

Liu Yi nodded. “Then I leave everything to you, teacher.” With that, he turned and headed outside…

Liu Yi had never heard of the Forest of Forgetfulness before, and it wasn’t marked as an explored area on the map of the Three Realms. It seemed quite terrifying—many who ventured there never returned. This was also why the map didn’t clearly indicate the areas beyond the Forest of Forgetfulness.

He flew straight northwest, stirring up layers of clouds along the way. His heart grew lonely, and he thought of Jillier again, remembering those cruel words: “I don’t know you. Please leave.” Those words kept echoing in his mind, and hearing them had shattered him completely.

What could he say? It seemed everything was predestined. That day, neither he nor she died; they just missed each other. What could he do? Use a sword? Use a sword to take back his love from that fake Liu Yi? Perhaps Jillier would hate him for life.

As he flew at high speed, it was hard to tell how much time had passed. Liu Yi noticed that the stars in the sky had changed significantly. At his current speed, he moved like a shooting star…

By the time the sun rose again, Liu Yi had reached above the Farthest Northwest Forgotten Forest. This entire forest was different from the other three realms—its trees were over ten zhang tall, so thick that several people were needed to encircle them. Vines intertwined complexly among the trees, making it impossible for Liu Yi to see what lay inside. He had no choice but to land outside the forest.

Liu Yi thought to himself, “I wonder what terrifying monsters hide in this forest? Even the Wolf King doesn’t dare approach that seal.” At this thought, he remembered the Black Pool in the ‘Chaos Immortal Land’ and felt a stir in his heart. “Could there be a Wild Dragon?” This idea wasn’t unfounded—in this world, only the power of a Wild Dragon could rival that of a guardian divine beast. How could other monsters dare oppose such a being?

Lost in thought, Liu Yi took a few steps forward. Just as he did, a white figure flashed before him. His vision blurred for a moment, and he thought it was an illusion. But upon closer inspection, there indeed was someone standing with their back to him. Who could it be? The speed and cultivation level of this person astonished Liu Yi. With his current level in these three realms, he hadn’t even noticed the person’s presence—how could they appear so suddenly? This filled him with wonder.

Liu Yi stopped and stared at the white figure, feeling a sense of familiarity that sparked goodwill in him. He asked, “Excuse me…”

Suddenly, the man in white turned around with a smile and said, “Haha, scholar, it’s been a long time since we last met, hasn’t it?”

When Liu Yi saw the man’s face, he was stunned. It was so familiar, so close to his memory—cold eyes, arched eyebrows, a high nose bridge. The man looked extremely young, and his snow-white robe exuded an air of elegance and grace. Liu Yi couldn’t help but say, “Brother Leng Jian.”

Hearing Liu Yi’s words, Leng Jian laughed and said, “Haha, so you remember me after all.”

Liu Yi’s memories from a thousand years ago had now been restored, and he clearly remembered their past encounters. He replied, “Of course. It has indeed been a long time.”

Leng Jian looked at Liu Yi and smiled. “It seems your memories have returned. Why still call me ‘brother’? You’re much older than me.”

Liu Yi also smiled and said, “How could I forget the bonds of that life? You saw me off on the path to the netherworld. True men are found in wine. One title of ‘brother’ lasts a lifetime.”

Leng Jian said, “Good. Having a brother like you means my journey in this world wasn’t in vain. Hehe, how did you end up in this Forgotten Forest?”

Liu Yi seemed to remember then and said, “Oh, it’s because of Pangu’s seal…”

Leng Jian glanced at Liu Yi and said, “Oh, it’s because of that seal. I know a bit about it as well.”

Liu Yi nodded and said, “Please tell me, Brother Leng.”

Leng Jian replied, “It’s indeed a seal from the era of Pangu, but the power surrounding it is extremely strong. Clearly, it’s not an ordinary divine seal. I tried to open it before, but failed. It seems fate does not allow me to be connected to that sealed entity.”

Liu Yi asked, “So, Brother Leng, what are you planning to do? Leave?”
Leng Jian nodded and said, “Hmm, hehe. I still have things to attend to, so I need to leave now. I didn’t expect to meet you here.”
Liu Yi replied, “It must be fate. Last time, I heard from Brother Ling that Brother Leng’s sword has reached the realm of emptiness. Seeing it today, I’m truly envious, haha.”
Leng Jian smiled and said, “I’ve loved swords my whole life, yet I haven’t been able to fully understand the way of the sword. By ‘emptiness,’ I mean the absence of any form. As for the way of the sword, I think I’m not even halfway there yet. This journey is also to further explore it.”
Liu Yi nodded, admiring the man before him. Not only was he obsessed with swords, but his comprehension was also astonishingly high. In just a few hundred years, he had achieved such great mastery.
At that moment, Leng Jian continued, “Brother, the next time we meet, we’ll have to fight with our swords. Be prepared. It’s been many years since my brother last fought you with a sword. Don’t refuse, okay?”
Liu Yi nodded and smiled, “Okay, definitely. If I get the chance, I’ll definitely see Brother Leng’s sword in action.”
Leng Jian nodded and said, “Then until we meet again.” With that, he raised his hand. His sword turned into white light, and he transformed into a gust of wind, disappearing into the light, leaving only a white shadow in the air.
Liu Yi couldn’t help but marvel—how many people in the world could achieve such mastery? Besides Leng Jian, who else could it be? In awe of Leng Jian, Liu Yi suddenly realized that his own skills were still far behind Leng Jian’s. If they really fought next time, he definitely wouldn’t stand a chance. With these thoughts, he marveled at the profundity of the way of the sword.
Still, Liu Yi continued toward the Forgotten Forest. Wasn’t he also growing? Moreover, taming the Eight Deserts Divine Dragon was just around the corner. If he could tame it one day and use its power to explore the way of the sword, his mastery would surely improve rapidly.
Upon entering the forest, Liu Yi was shocked to find it to be a labyrinth-like place. Ancient trees blocked out the sunlight, leaving only darkness. He relied on his own cultivation to navigate. The distance between the trees wasn’t very large, making it difficult to move. He regretted not flying straight to the highest point.
But since he was already inside, there was no need to turn back. He groped his way upward in the darkness, occasionally hearing strange cries. He had seen many such things in the ‘Chaos Immortal Realm,’ so he didn’t pay much attention. But the louder the cries became as he climbed higher. Eventually, all other strange noises disappeared, leaving only one peculiar sound. This sound seemed familiar to Liu Yi—as if he had heard it somewhere before…
As Liu Yi was puzzled, suddenly, a blinding white light appeared from a corner. He quickly turned his head, but by the time he did, the light had vanished. Thinking it was an illusion, he ignored it and continued climbing upward.

Just as they were about to reach the summit, another strange cry was heard, and a white light flashed out from the side in an instant. Liu Yi was certain it wasn’t an illusion but something real. From what he had seen vaguely earlier, it was a monster glowing all over, emitting white light, and its cry sounded familiar. Liu Yi’s heart jolted—could it be… him?

In his mind, Liu Yi thought this monster must belong to the Barren Dragon among the Eight Deserts Divine Dragons. He clearly remembered a dragon that emitted white light all over its body with red eyes—Long Hui, the embodiment of light. Liu Yi thought to himself, “Could it be this one guarding the seal?”

But suddenly, another strange cry rang out—so familiar, indeed the sound of a dragon. Liu Yi felt a surge of excitement. Could it really be Long Hui? If he could subdue it, four Divine Dragons of the Eight Deserts would be inside the “Sorrowful Dream,” making its power even greater.

As Liu Yi was pondering, a flash of light suddenly appeared before his eyes. When he saw it, his previous thoughts were immediately dismissed. No, this wasn’t the Barren Dragon—it was a white glowing sphere surrounded by white sparks, appearing extremely powerful. Liu Yi thought, “What is this? It’s not the Barren Dragon! It seems… like that sound. Right, it’s not a dragon. It’s an elf. He had encountered fire elves before, so he was familiar with them. He mistook it for the Barren Dragon.”

His mind raced. Could this elf be the one guarding Pangu’s seal? Then, was the monstrous beast mentioned by the Wolf King this one? No wonder he couldn’t overpower it. Elves naturally arise in the three realms and don’t belong to the category of monstrous beasts, nor are they under the guardianship of divine beasts.

At that moment, the white-glowing elf blocked Liu Yi’s path, its light illuminating the entire forest. Liu Yi’s right hand hung loosely, while his left hand gripped the “Sorrowful Dream” sword. Driven by his killing intent, his powerful vital energy quickly filled his body. The “Lanerfina Qing” cultivation technique reached its highest level. Hurricanes arose around him, and elements of fire, water, and energy from the black space continuously condensed on the sword—these were the special skills of the three Divine Dragons.

The newcomer had evil intentions. This elf must be trying to stop him from unlocking Pangu’s seal. But why hadn’t Leng Jian mentioned this? Could it be that this elf was waiting for me on purpose?

While Liu Yi was thinking, the white sphere moved. Suddenly, two hand-like things appeared on either side. With a lift of its arms, two glowing small spheres shot rapidly toward Liu Yi.

Liu Yi quickly reacted. He tilted his body, dodging one white sphere, and instantly drew his long sword. With a clang, it blocked in front of him, reflecting the second sphere in another direction. As the second sphere hit an ancient tree, Liu Yi noticed the tree instantly turn into stone.

He thought to himself, “What kind of skill is this? I’ve never seen it in the three realms. If it’s considered a magical artifact, it’s fitting. But this elf can casually release these petrifying spheres—clearly, it’s no ordinary being.”

Just as Liu Yi resolved to attack, ready to strike, the white light sphere moved again. Liu Yi was a step slow, and that delay left him with no option but to defend rather than attack. The white light sphere spun rapidly, and at the same time, countless light spheres flew in from different directions—so fast and in such large numbers that it was impossible to count them.

Liu Yi never expected that just one delayed step would leave him without a chance to fight back. But reality gave him no time to overthink it. If he were hit by those light spheres, he would turn into a stone statue just like that giant tree.

Holding his sword with both hands, Liu Yi focused his mind on the sword and shouted, “Transform!” As soon as the word left his lips, three beams of light instantly surrounded his body—blue, purple, and red—while dragon shadows coiled around him.

This was the protective aura generated by Liu Yi using the highest level of the “Lanelfina Qing” technique, summoning the three divine dragons to protect him. Compared to his previous protective aura, this one carried an additional layer of lethality, especially from the dragon flames. The nearby white light spheres melted instantly under their heat. Thanks to the dragon aura surrounding him, the scorching heat did not burn the surrounding forest but only affected attacks within ten feet of him.

Liu Yi swiftly swung his “Sorrowful Dream” sword, cutting through several light spheres. Due to its speed, multiple afterimages of his hand and sword appeared. Combined with the protective aura of the three divine dragons, it formed an impenetrable barrier that looked stunning. Even the approaching white light spheres turned to dust under the swirling dragons’ attacks…

While blocking the attacks, Liu Yi thought to himself, “This won’t work in the long run. I need to figure out a way to counter such rapid attacks.”

Suddenly, an idea struck him. If he could use the three divine dragons to create a protective aura, why not turn them into unstoppable swords? Alright, let’s give it a try.

In an instant, Liu Yi focused his powerful vital energy on the sword. As his energy concentrated, the dragon shadows of the three divine dragons gradually attached themselves to the sword. Seeing the right moment, he continued to cut down the white light spheres while leaping up abruptly. As his body spun 180 degrees in the air, he swung his sword and shouted, “Slash!”

His powerful vital energy drove the dragon shadows, and as the sword was swung, a roar echoed. Three beams of light instantly transformed into three monstrous dragons. With their immense strength, flames, and water, they charged at the white light with unstoppable force…