Chapter 834: Burst of Courage

If even Gu Jiuchen and Elder Xuanfeng can't defeat that black shadow, what hope do they have?

Gu Jiuchen's stern face appeared in her mind, and she couldn't help but feel a stab of pain in her heart. These days, he has been under tremendous pressure. In order to protect his disciples and protect the human world, he almost tried his best. However, facing such a powerful enemy, can he really persevere?

As night fell, the sounds of fighting on the battlefield gradually subsided, replaced by dead silence. Only the groans of injured soldiers echoed in the night sky. Gu Jiuchen stood alone on the top of the mountain, looking at the sky shrouded in war, his heart filled with despair.

He knew that they had lost this war. The Demonic Cult was far more powerful than they imagined. He didn't know how to face this almost impossible enemy, let alone how to respond to those who had high hopes for him. People explain.

"Linglong, are you scared?" Gu Jiuchen's voice rang out in the silent night sky, with an imperceptible tremor.

Ye Linglong raised her head and looked at the man in front of her who seemed to have lost all hope, and her heart was filled with heartache. She knew that he needed a listener, someone who could temporarily let go of all his burdens. "Afraid? Why should I be afraid?" Ye Linglong smiled pretending to be relaxed, walked to Gu Jiuchen, and followed his example, looking up at the starry sky, but her clear eyes could not hide the trace of inseparability. He said sadly, "Look, the stars are beautiful tonight, aren't they?"

Gu Jiuchen didn't speak, just sighed slightly, withdrew his gaze and fell on Ye Linglong's face.

. He knew that she was forcing a smile, and the worry in her eyes was so real and heart-wrenching.

"Linglong, you don't need to comfort me," Gu Jiuchen's voice was low and hoarse. "I know that we have no chance of winning this war. I...I don't know what to do anymore."

His tone was full of powerlessness. The coldness and aloofness of the past were gone at this moment, leaving only deep exhaustion and confusion. Ye Linglong knew that what he needed at this moment was not comfort, but talk.

"Jiuchen, have you ever thought about why we are fighting? Is it really just for the so-called right path?" Ye Linglong's voice was very soft, but it was like thunder, exploding in Gu Jiuchen's ears.

Gu Jiuchen suddenly raised his head and looked at Ye Linglong, his eyes full of shock and confusion. Yeah, why is he fighting? Is it to protect the common people in the world? Or is it to maintain the dignity of righteousness?

"We cultivators go against the will of heaven to pursue the illusory 'Tao', to break through our own limits, and to obtain more powerful power," Ye Linglong paused and then said, "However, we We often get lost in the process of chasing power and forget our original intention.”

"Linglong, what do you want to say?" Gu Jiuchen frowned slightly. He felt that Ye Linglong's words seemed to touch something, but he could not grasp the inspiration.

"I just think that we should not be bound by the predicament in front of us, let alone the so-called distinction between 'good and evil'." Ye Linglong raised her head and looked at Gu Jiuchen firmly, "We should believe in ourselves, believe in ourselves

In our hearts, we must fight bravely for what we believe in, no matter how powerful the enemy is. "

Ye Linglong's words were like a bright light, illuminating the confused corner in Gu Jiuchen's heart. Yes, he can't give up, let alone be knocked down by the predicament in front of him. He still has his disciples and the people he wants to protect. He must cheer up and find a way to defeat his enemies.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion in the distance, and then, a black figure appeared in front of them like a ghost. The figure's whole body was shrouded in black mist, and its face could not be seen clearly. Only a pair of blood-red eyes shone with a creepy light.

"Gu Jiuchen, your end has come!" The black figure let out a cold laugh, his voice full of murderous intent.

Black shadows descended like ghosts, and blood-red eyes penetrated the night, looking directly at Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong. That cold laughter seemed to come from the Nine Nether Hell, with a biting chill.

"Who are you? Why are you an enemy of our Tianxian Sect?!" Gu Jiuchen took a step forward and protected Ye Linglong behind him, his tone cold.

The black shadow sneered: "Gu Jiuchen, you are the leader of the Celestial Immortal Sect, but you don't even know who I am. It's so ridiculous! You just need to remember that today is the day you die!"

Before the black shadow finished speaking, his figure rushed towards Gu Jiuchen like lightning. His speed was staggering, and a black shadow flashed past. The next moment, the black shadow's sharp claws were approaching Gu Jiuchen's throat.

"Be careful!" Ye Linglong exclaimed, but Gu Jiuchen didn't panic. He just turned his body slightly to one side and easily dodged the attack of the black shadow.

The black shadow missed a hit and paused, a trace of surprise flashed in its blood-red eyes. He obviously didn't expect that Gu Jiuchen could avoid his attack so easily.

"You have some skills, no wonder you are so arrogant." Gu Jiuchen snorted coldly, his spiritual energy surged around his body, and he was obviously ready to fight.

However, just as the two were at war with each other, Ye Linglong suddenly spoke. "Gu Jiuchen, have you ever thought that we have been escaping and passively enduring all this. Maybe we should change our approach?"

Gu Jiuchen was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Ye Linglong, and saw a determined smile on Ye Linglong's face under the moonlight.

"We can't always sit back and wait for death. Instead of passively defending, it's better to take the initiative!" Ye Linglong's voice was clear and powerful, echoing in the night sky. "Haven't you always wanted to know the origin of the black shadow? Why don't we go deep into the hinterland of the Demon Cult and find his whereabouts? Weaknesses, completely resolve this crisis!”

Gu Jiuchen was silent for a moment, and Ye Linglong's words were like a bolt of lightning, splitting open the haze of confusion in his heart. Yes, he can no longer escape, he must face it all bravely.

"You are right, we can no longer sit still and wait for death." Gu Jiuchen took a deep breath, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes, "I decided to personally lead an elite team and go deep into the hinterland of the Demon Cult to find the weakness of the black shadow!"

As soon as this statement came out, there was an uproar around him. Everyone knows that going deep into the hinterland of the Demon Sect is like a sheep entering a tiger's mouth, which is extremely dangerous.

"Sect Master, you absolutely must not do this!"

"This is too dangerous, we can't let you take the risk!"

The disciples of Tianxian Sect tried to dissuade them one after another, but Gu Jiu

But Chen has made up his mind. He glanced at everyone firmly and said in a deep voice: "I have made up my mind, no need to say more!"

Ye Linglong looked at Gu Jiuchen's firm eyes, and felt a warm current in her heart. She knew that Gu Jiuchen had regained his will to fight, and this was exactly what she had always wanted to see.

Gu Jiuchen's decision was like a thunder that exploded among the Tianxian Sect disciples. Everyone looked at each other, their eyes full of worry and anxiety. How easy is it to go deep into the hinterland of the Demon Cult? That's like a dragon in a tiger's den, a narrow escape from death.

"Sect Master, think twice!" An elder stood up tremblingly from the crowd, "The Demon Cult is full of tricks and its strength is unfathomable. If you go too deep rashly, you may be in trouble!"

"Yes, Sect Master, you shoulder the hope of the entire Tianxian Sect. You must not act rashly!" Another elder also agreed.

After listening to everyone's dissuasion, Gu Jiuchen's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes became firmer. He is fully aware of the dangers of this trip, but he also understands that some things can only be revealed as a hero if you do something you know you cannot do.

At this moment, a clear voice sounded: "Sect Leader Gu cares about the world, and I, Xuanfeng, admire him! If you don't dislike this trip, count me in!"

Everyone followed the sound and saw Taoist Master Xuanfeng with a tall and straight figure and a resolute face, walking towards this direction. Behind him, Xuan Yu and Li Yifeng followed closely, all three of them had blazing eyes and awe-inspiring fighting spirit.

"Taoist Master Xuanfeng!" Gu Jiuchen's eyes flashed with surprise, and then he smiled happily, "With your help, this trip will be a success!"

Taoist Master Xuanfeng smiled slightly and said loudly: "Evil devils and heretics will be punished by everyone! As righteous people, we should be righteous."

Rong Ci! "

Li Yifeng also took a step forward, cupped his fists and said, "Sect Master Gu, we are willing to be the pioneers and go through fire and water, no matter what!"

With the participation of Taoist Master Xuanfeng and Li Yifeng, the originally uneasy hearts of the Tianxian Sect disciples gradually calmed down. They looked at these indomitable heroes in front of them, and a glimmer of hope ignited in their hearts.

Mingyue stood in the crowd and looked at Ye Linglong with complicated eyes. She knew very well that Ye Linglong's character and decisions would never be changed easily. Although her heart was full of worries, she still chose to respect Ye Linglong's choice.

"Linglong, you have to be careful." Mingyue held Ye Linglong's hand and said softly.

Ye Linglong held Mingyue's hand with her backhand and gave her a reassuring smile: "Don't worry, I'll be fine."

The night is getting darker and there are stars in the sky. Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong stood side by side in front of everyone, their eyes were firm and decisive.

"After all these years, life and death are uncertain," Gu Jiuchen looked around at everyone and said solemnly, "But I, Gu Jiuchen, swear here that no matter what hardships and dangers we encounter, I will protect the people of the world to the death and never take a step back!"

Ye Linglong also took a step forward and said firmly: "I, Ye Linglong, am willing to fight side by side with Gu Jiuchen, and I will die for the sake of the world!"

Their voices echoed in the night sky for a long time...

Under the night, the words of Gu Jiuchen and Ye Linglong were like an oath, echoing in everyone's heart. They knew that this trip was extremely dangerous, but for the sake of the common people in the world, they did not hesitate.