After perfectly releasing the Taoist soldiers, Gu Qingyang became an extremely special being. Because he lives in two different worlds.
One of these two different worlds is his inner world. That world was born because of his state of mind.
That world was also the only world where everything and all changes were under his control.
As long as he wants it, anything can come true in that world. But correspondingly, everything in that world does not really exist.
Everything in that world was created only because of his wishes. Whatever he thinks about, something will appear in that world.
This is the original law that allows that world to operate and exist.
Under Gu Qingyang's imagination, the world could become infinitely beautiful in an instant.
Likewise, that world can become more cruel than the real world in an instant!
After dividing the Taoist soldiers, Gu Qingyang was making such an attempt.
He kept recalling the pain along the way, kept recalling those hardships, and felt the feeling carefully.
Such a thing would naturally make him extremely painful. But as he continued to experience it, his state of mind also underwent subtle changes.
And at the same time——
In the real world, Gu Qingyang has also walked out of the courtyard, walking alone on the streets of Xiaohongcheng, and embarked on a bluestone road.
As an ancient city that allowed trade, under the control of the Chu family, this ancient city was naturally a very prosperous city.
In this ancient city, most of the streets are full of people coming and going, making it look like a bustling city full of traffic.
However, Gu Qingyang did not choose to take the road with many people.
Because of the influence of the mental world, even though the prosperity of the real world is indeed very good.
But he no longer had the intention to appreciate it. So he chose a path that no one would take.
There are willow trees planted on both sides of the road, and the willow trees one after another are quite old, not to say they are already towering statues.
On the side of the road is a small river.
This river is not like those big rivers. The flow of this river is not rapid, but rather slow.
In addition, it was the last moment of the afternoon, and the sky was already showing signs of dusk. Therefore, it seems that it is quieter here.
However, Gu Qingyang could also see that the end of this road was the busy street. It won't be long before he gets there.
After realizing this, Gu Qingyang deliberately walked slowly.
Because he always felt that the key opportunity to break the shackles in his body seemed to be hidden in the path in front of him.
So he deliberately didn't walk fast. He just wanted to feel everything on this path slowly and carefully.
"bluestone--"
"Actually, the bumps on the road of life are like these bluestones. When we first met, those bumps seemed difficult to overcome."
"But as everyone knows, many things are actually destined from the beginning. I always think that life is like chess, but in fact life is also like a road."
"When I say that life is like chess, I am looking at life as a contender against the sky."
"Now, when I say that life is like a road, I am looking at life as an ordinary person."
"Now I feel that life is like this, always full of all kinds of ups and downs, and filled with seemingly insurmountable peaks one after another."
"But in fact, if you really go there, you will find that the bumps are just like that, and the peaks are the same."
“Going through the ups and downs.”
"The bumps will turn into bluestones on the road, and when you climb the peak, the peak will disappear. And after you climb a mountain, you can see the scenery of the mountain."
"Life is like a chess game and a road, and it is also like a dream and an illusion. But in the final analysis, life is a long journey with no return."
"Change, I should change."
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Thinking of this, Gu Qingyang stopped where he was.
He closed his eyes silently, and then carefully felt everything in this world. So he saw everything around him.
Bluestone road, willow trees, small river——
Looking up again, the sky is no longer blue. When the scorching sun became more and more golden, the entire sky also changed into pale gold.
As a result, a pale golden brilliance appeared on Gu Qingyang's body. But at the same time, the sun also shone on Gu Qingyang's body.
Looking from a distance, it is still difficult to tell who the source of the light is.
At this time, a person not far away from Gu Qingyang saw and noticed Gu Qingyang.
But that person just stopped quietly and stopped moving. He just stared silently at Gu Qingyang, who was not very far away from her.
Time is still passing.
Gu Qingyang is still enlightening.
At the same time, gusts of breeze emerged, blowing everything in this world. The breeze stirred the willow leaves and made the sunshine even more fragmented.
As a result, no one can see the golden runes on Gu Qingyang's body. At this moment, Gu Qingyang's enlightenment has reached the most critical moment.
"Actually, I should just move forward."
"The past is indeed something I have to carry, and the past is indeed not something I should abandon or give up. But that is already the past."
"I will never forget the pain of the past, but if I want to make up for the past, then I have to look forward, because the future is ahead."
"I want to change myself——"
"Flowing water."
"Whether it was in the past or now, I often feel that time is like flowing water. Time is even more like flowing water, like a river that never stops."
"In this world, no matter it is living or dead. Whatever exists, no existence can escape the shackles of time."
"The same is true for those living creatures, and the same is true for those dead things. It is even more true for me."
"But, what if... what if one day, I really transcend time?"
"What if I had a power, what if I had the ability to be ageless and to put other people into this state?"
"I have regrets, I have guilt, and I have worries about the future... In the final analysis, these are my fears about life."
"But if one day, I become extremely powerful, become powerful enough. Then will I still be immersed in these fears?"
"If I really have the power to change everything, can I change everything I want to change?"
"As for how to stay beyond the years?"
"Isn't this a very simple thing? As long as I become a person standing by the river like I am now, I will not be soaked by the river water."
"This is a change——"
Gu Qingyang's eyes suddenly widened. The moment he had this thought in his mind, he clearly heard bursts of shattering sounds.
At the same time, when he looked inside his own body, he also saw that the shackles in his body were constantly being broken.
There are ten shackles in total.
When he understood the blue stone and flowing water, six of the ten shackles had been broken. Of course, this also unlocks much of his power.
Correspondingly, many golden runes suddenly appeared around his clone. Because his power has become stronger.
"Just imagine--"
"Even if Ying'er is still alive, even if I stand firmly by Yue'er's side."
"What if a powerful enemy appears and threatens me with them? What should I do?"
"Am I going to give up on them?"
…
"Although I am really reluctant to give up, although I am also in pain. But I sadly discovered that if I am not strong enough."
"Then, there is no possibility for me to keep them, and it is impossible for me to protect them. So the ending is still the same."
"strength!"
"I want power! This is an extremely crazy world. If people like me really want to gain a foothold in this world."
"Then, what I need most is strength, strength. Only when I am strong enough can I be qualified to do everything I want to do."
"If I were still a man, I shouldn't let them fall and become worthless. I should remember this hatred and take revenge."
"They are everything I value and they can be my rare treasure. But I can't let myself be bound by this emotion."
"Because if that's the case, it will be a stupid hidden danger for both me and them.
"This is a kind of forbearance."
"Tolerance is not cowardice, it is just a way to become stronger. Of course, this way of becoming stronger is a kind of torture for one's heart."
"But, in the face of fate and heaven, do I have a choice? The rules are all made by the strong."
"I can live with the rules for now, but they can't make rules forever! One day I'll prove it all!"
"call--"
As his state of mind continued to change, Gu Qingyang began to follow his heart and devour the spiritual energy while breathing.
Of course, in Gu Qingyang's own perception, he just swallowed some spiritual energy. But in reality, the aura he aroused was the aura that filled the city.
The spiritual energy of the entire Xiaohong City was attracted by him, and then surged towards him with extremely terrifying momentum.
At the same time, the golden runes around him were rapidly integrating with himself.
However, he was immersed in his inner world and had no detailed perception of all this.
In Gu Qingyang's own perception, all he saw was the power of the world.
Moreover, as long as he wants, he can activate this terrifying power. At this moment, he seemed to be the master of these forces.
"Bluestone can be seen as ups and downs, or it can be seen as life. But in the final analysis, the last thing I see when I look at it is destiny."
"Flowing water can be time or years, but the last thing I saw was the way of heaven hidden behind it all."
"I saw everything."
"I see the past, the present, and the future. I will fight and I will continue to persevere."
"I will fight fate."
"I will fight against the law of heaven."
"I will fight countless powerful enemies on the road ahead. Then, when I complete this journey with no return, I will win for you."
Gu Qingyang murmured to himself, and his body that had been stagnant for a long time resumed walking. He moved and began to stride forward.
At the same time, his breath changed again.
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