Li Qingmeng's sword strike sent a shower of spiritual light flashing through the sky.
The terrifying sword intent instantly pierced through the demon and beast armies. Figures and severed limbs rained down like a bloody downpour.
Even the Demon Lord and Beast King looked down at the long wounds on their chests before exploding into pieces.
Looking at the countless demon and beast corpses strewn across the ground, the air was thick with the stench of blood.
For a moment, all the disciples of the Xuanyuan Sect were shaken.
Was this person before them still the same junior brother they used to bully and tease at will?
At this moment, Li Qingzhu, whose injuries had been healed by Li Qingmeng, slowly stood up. She gazed at Li Qingmeng, who stood with his hands behind his back in mid-air, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.
Recalling what their master, Elder Xuanyuan, had said, Li Qingzhu had no choice but to believe. Li Qingmeng's origins were indeed extraordinary. At least, her master did not possess such immense power.
With this single sword strike, ten thousand beasts perished, and ten thousand demons were annihilated!
Moreover, Li Qingzhu now knew that under the previous stimulus, Li Qingmeng had recovered his memories.
He would likely no longer be the timid and weak person he once was.
Li Qingzhu suddenly had a feeling that after today, things would never be as casual as before. In fact, from this point onward, Li Qingmeng might have no further connection with the Xuanyuan Sect, or even with her.
Meanwhile, Elder Xuanyuan also looked at Li Qingmeng in mid-air and finally sighed. His gaze held a hint of bewilderment, but more so, relief.
Had it not been for Li Qingmeng's timely arrival and the recovery of his memories today, all the disciples of the Xuanyuan Sect would likely have perished. This was thanks to Li Qingzhu bringing Li Qingmeng back. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
As for the bewilderment, Elder Xuanyuan could not quite articulate it. For thousands of years, humanity had survived in the cracks between the demon and beast races. It had taken so many years of development to reach the current situation where the five major human factions could contend with the demon and beast races.
Yet now, an entire race had been wiped out by a disciple who seemed the most ordinary. How humanity would develop in the future was a question that even Elder Xuanyuan found perplexing.
Li Qingzhu glanced at Li Qingmeng, who still had his eyes closed in mid-air, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
Finally, as if making a decision, Li Qingzhu softly spoke, "Qingmeng, will you still be my junior brother from now on?"
Hearing this, Li Qingmeng immediately opened his eyes and then nodded with a slight smile, "As long as Senior Sister acknowledges me as her junior brother, I will naturally be your junior brother."
Li Qingzhu's face flushed slightly. After lowering her head, she looked up again and asked, "Then... will you stay with our Xuanyuan Sect?"
A complex look flashed in Li Qingmeng's eyes. He couldn't help but recall asking Li Qingzhu about a spouse once when he had lost his memory.
Li Qingmeng clearly remembered that at the time, Li Qingzhu's eyes had sparkled as she said that the person she would marry would come with boundless might, standing at the pinnacle of all to claim her.
Seeing the affection in Li Qingzhu's eyes now, Li Qingmeng could not fail to understand.
"Though the Gorge Continent is beautiful, I, Li Xuan, am not destined to enjoy it. Esteemed senior brothers, senior sister, and master, thank you for your care during this time. If fate allows, we shall meet again."
"Master, please keep this information about the True Martial Continent. Additionally, here are some insights and directions regarding the realm beyond the Unified Realm, which I believe will be of help to you."
"Senior Sister, this contains my reflections on the path of cultivation. Consider it my repayment to you."
As Li Xuan finished speaking, he waved his hand, and two bright lights shot towards Elder Xuanyuan and Li Qingzhu. Li Xuan then waved his hand again, releasing a torrent of spiritual power that surged towards all the disciples of the Xuanyuan Sect.
In an instant, everyone felt their injuries completely healed. They were all deeply astonished.
"Everyone, farewell." After completing everything, Li Xuan cast an apologetic glance at Li Qingzhu. Then, with a wave of his spiritual sword, a crack appeared in the sky.
Li Xuan stepped through it and vanished into the void.
Watching Li Xuan disappear, Li Qingzhu's face showed a hint of self-mockery. Such a man was not someone she could possess. A tear slowly traced down her cheek.
As Li Xuan departed, silence fell upon everyone present. All of them could feel Li Xuan's immense power.
Not only had he killed hundreds of thousands of demons and beasts with a single sword, but he had also healed everyone's injuries with a wave of his hand.
Thinking of how such a powerful junior brother had been by their side, everyone was filled with emotion.
"Silly child, go back. This Li Xuan is not someone our humble Xuanyuan Sect can keep here."
Elder Xuanyuan watched Li Qingzhu's retreating back. After quickly examining the information Li Xuan had provided, he was deeply shaken.
This was the first time Elder Xuanyuan had obtained so much information about the True Martial Continent. After a sigh, he spoke slowly.
"Master, is our Gorge Continent truly just a small space within the True Martial Continent?" Li Qingzhu asked, turning back slowly.
Elder Xuanyuan nodded. "From the very beginning of our various factions' inheritances, every leader has known this. Our lifelong pursuit has been to break free from the confinement of the Gorge Continent and return to the True Martial Continent."
"Qingmeng's appearance now undoubtedly confirms this. However, with our strength, we cannot tear open the void and leave as easily as Qingmeng. Therefore, the path ahead of us is still very long."
"Child, if you wish to know more about Qingmeng, you will have to continue cultivating."
"Master, how strong is Junior Brother Qingmeng? And what exactly is the True Martial Continent?" Li Qinglin asked.
Elder Xuanyuan pondered for a moment before speaking slowly. "It is not wrong to tell you this information. It is said that during an ancient great war, the continent was split apart. From that time onwards, our Gorge Continent came into being..."
Listening to Elder Xuanyuan's narration, all the disciples of the Xuanyuan Sect were stunned.
After hearing Elder Xuanyuan's account, a look of determination gradually formed in Li Qingzhu's eyes.