Chapter 248: Chapter 236 Respect

“… I know that hearing me say the Star of Dim Light is powerful might upset some people, but facts are facts.”

“He’s really too strong. Just watching from afar, I can feel his terrifying power.”

“He can use spells, engage in close combat, and teleport; he’s practically unkillable.”

“I was knocked out by him.”

“He is the strongest demon I’ve ever seen.”

“As for how he died in the end, none of us know.”

Zhu Xiyuan gazed into Zhou Leng’s eyes, revealing an indescribable tenderness.

No wonder when I first saw this child upon getting in the car, I felt an indescribable sense of familiarity, instinctively wanting to get close.

“You’re really a kind and gentle child. Even when judging an enemy, you show enough respect. It seems you are also a worthy opponent.”

Zhou Leng said seriously, “Only by respecting the enemy can you defeat the enemy. It was meeting the Star of Dim Light that made me realize there are worthy opponents even among demons, so I worked hard to improve. You could say the Star of Dim Light was one of my motivations for rapid advancement.”

Halfway through speaking, Zhou Leng realized he was getting too into the act, thinking his words were too false, and sneaked a glance at Zhu Xiyuan.

Though he couldn’t see clearly through the veil, he felt her gaze was very gentle, without any hint of doubt, and he secretly felt relieved.

Zhu Xiyuan sighed softly and said, “You’re really a good child; such good children are rare.”

Zhou Leng said, “I feel you are also a kind and gentle mother; your child must be outstanding too.”

Zhu Xiyuan smiled, puffing her chest out slightly, her tone carrying a hint of pride as she said, “My child is definitely the best. Whether it’s his friends or enemies, they will respect him.”

Zhou Leng nodded gently, thinking that with such a charming mother, the son must not be lacking.

Zhu Xiyuan asked, “Who do you think killed the Star of Dim Light?”

Zhou Leng pretended to think and said, “This is too difficult. I didn’t see it with my own eyes. Afterward, my comrades speculated there were basically only two possibilities: one was the Demon City Army that arrived, and the other might have been people from the Huang Meng Sect and the Hell Knight Order, since many people saw the Flame of Burning Evil and Tong Tianxia.”

Zhu Xiyuan said softly, “I also heard some things afterward, and many people say the same. Is there no other possibility?”

Zhou Leng carefully recalled what his comrades said and shook his head, “Even if there is, it would have at least been an Innate Master. Because there was no trace at all, we even thought he escaped, only to later learn he was killed.”

Zhu Xiyuan said, “It seems there won’t be any other possibilities.”

Then, the two slowly started chatting.

Zhu Xiyuan recounted the time spent with her son and shared some interesting stories about him.

Under Zhu Xiyuan’s influence, Zhou Leng also talked about his childhood.

Upon learning that Zhou Leng lost his parents at a young age, Zhu Xiyuan’s gaze towards him grew even softer as if looking at her own child.

An elder treating the other as a comrade, a youth respecting the other’s child as their elder; the two gradually set aside their differences and their relationship slowly grew closer.

The conversation gradually moved to their lives and friends.

Zhu Xiyuan, speaking from her experiences, offered advice to Zhou Leng.

Upon learning that Zhou Leng was well-versed in Divine Texts, she tested him a few times, and he answered all correctly, surprising her greatly, and she praised him repeatedly.

Zhou Leng didn’t expect the elder of his comrade to also be skilled in Divine Texts, and through their exchanges, they mutually benefited.

He grew even more respectful towards her.

Occasionally, Zhou Leng would comfort Zhu Xiyuan, preventing her from falling into excessive grief.

In the end, they exchanged Martial Faith contacts.

Before long, the bus received a message that the Demon Squad had been eliminated, and the journey continued.

The bus reached the stop, and the two got off.

Standing up, Zhou Leng noticed that Zhu Xiyuan was at least 1.85 meters tall, with a tall and voluptuous figure.

Even with a veil, she was incredibly attractive, causing many passersby to look involuntarily.

Thinking about it, since she is skilled in Divine Texts, she is likely a martial artist, but her strength wasn’t apparent, giving the impression that it wouldn’t be too strong.

The two got off the bus, chatting and laughing.

After walking a while, Zhou Leng looked back at the bus station and said, “There seems to be no collective parent memorial today; where are you meeting up?”

“I’m going alone and leaving alone,” Zhu Xiyuan said.

“That won’t do; Demon City is too dangerous. Since I’m also preparing to hunt, I’ll escort you there first and then take you back to the safety of the Red Spot Forest.”

“No need, I can manage on my own. I’m a martial artist,” Zhu Xiyuan said in a gentle tone akin to speaking to a child.

Zhou Leng thought he couldn’t let the mother of a Celestial Tier comrade take risks, saying, “If you hire someone to go, I can ignore it, but if you go alone, since I’m here, I can’t let it go. Unless you’re an Innate Master.”

Zhu Xiyuan was about to refuse when she saw Zhou Leng’s serious expression, her mind recalling the words of her son when he was young.

“When I grow up, I want to protect mom…”

With her heart softening, she said softly, “Alright, let’s go to the Celestial Tier Battlefield together.”

Zhou Leng finally felt relieved; after a brief preparation, the two set off forward.

“Can you run?” Zhou Leng asked.

“I’m also a martial artist,” Zhu Xiyuan said with a smile.

“Then I’ll speed up.”

Zhou Leng said, starting to run faster, surprised to find that Zhu Xiyuan could keep up.

Even when he accelerated to 20 meters per second, Zhu Xiyuan still kept pace.

Zhou Leng estimated this was probably her limit; any more, and Zhu Xiyuan would expend too much True Qi, so he maintained this speed.

After running a while, Zhu Xiyuan said, “Xiao Leng, aren’t you using True Qi?”

Hearing the term elders use, Zhou Leng felt more familiar and replied, “I had fortuitous encounters in the Dwarf World and the Giant World, resulting in substantial physical enhancement.”

Zhu Xiyuan gladly said, “To achieve this speed without using True Qi is very rare. Your future is sure to be extraordinary. No, you are already extraordinary now.”

Afterward, her eyes dimmed slightly, saying softly, “If he were alive, now he’d probably be much like you.”

On the vast grassland, a man and a woman were running forward at high speed.

Their speed exceeded 70 kilometers per hour.

The two of them moved as if on flat ground, passed through the Red Spot Forest that marked the boundary of the safe zone, continued deeper, and finally reached the range of the Celestial Tier Examination Hall.

Their speed slowed down as they jogged through the forest.

Zhou Leng said, “After this forest, it’s near the final showdown.”

“Hmm.” Zhu Xiyuan’s voice trembled subtly.

Zhou Leng sensed the change in Zhu Xiyuan’s emotions, slowed his pace again, and patiently talked with her to dissolve the sorrow in her heart.

Occasionally, Zhu Xiyuan glanced at Zhou Leng, her heart filled with gratitude. She didn’t expect that just encountering a child by chance would lead to someone being so good to her.

But alas…

Zhu Xiyuan looked into the distance, the smile on her face vanished, her gaze seemingly pierced through the forest and looked towards the distant grassland.

At the edge of the forest, Zhou Leng suddenly stopped, grabbed Zhu Xiyuan’s hand, blocked in front of her, and squinted slightly towards the front.

“Aunt Zhu, hide behind me.”

“Ah? What’s wrong?” Zhu Xiyuan seemed slightly panicked, but a smile lingered at the corner of her mouth.

Zhou Leng stood in front of Zhu Xiyuan, saying, “I looked through the gaps in the trees and saw a squad of demons in the distance, several of which are in the Vitality Stage, very dangerous. You stay here first, I’ll take care of them, then commemorate your child.”

Zhu Xiyuan said, “Then, I’ll hide in the forest.”

Zhou Leng whispered again, “If I can’t beat them, I’ll distract them. Don’t worry about me, just retrace your steps.”

“I can’t abandon you,” Zhu Xiyuan’s mouth curved slightly.

“No, if you don’t agree, I’ll take you and run away now.”

“Alright then…”

Zhou Leng released Zhu Xiyuan’s wrist, bent over, used his Lightweight Skill, imitated the Black Bone Tiger, landed silently, and advanced quickly.

Seeing Zhou Leng’s body technique, Zhu Xiyuan’s eyes lit up, and she nodded lightly.

In no time, Zhou Leng dashed out of the forest and charged toward those twenty or so demons.

Zhu Xiyuan secretly followed, standing at the forest’s edge.

She watched Zhou Leng’s back, the smile on her lips disappeared, and she sighed softly, transforming into feelings of regret.

That squad of demons was no ordinary demon squad but the renowned Demon Arrival Guard.

The strongest Demon Squad in the Qi Blood Realm, elites among elites.

Each Demon Arrival Guard is the personal guard of an Innate Demon.

She watched that figure about to be torn apart, stepped forward with her right foot wanting to stop it but pulled back again.

“Perhaps, this is his destiny, to witness my child’s brilliance, to witness the fall, and then, with him, return to the earth. Perhaps, the two of them in another world, become comrades.”

Zhu Xiyuan looked at Zhou Leng’s back, her heart full of contradictions.

On one hand, she didn’t want to see him die.

On the other hand, she felt that such a kind and exceptional child being torn apart was like a tragic but beautifully aesthetic oil painting.

On the emerald grassland, a group of demons gathered, blood splattered, heads flew.

Zhu Xiyuan slightly lifted her chin, feeling the contradictions of wanting to save yet destined to destroy, feeling the struggle and clash within her soul, immensely joyful.

“Hmm?” The next moment, she widened her eyes.

The powerful Demon Arrival Guard seemed like worthless clay dogs.

That little Leng, like a lion or tiger among a flock of sheep.

Under the Vitality Stage, one punch per demon.

Even the Vitality Stage demons fell with one move.

Only three late Vitality Stage demons lasted a few more moves.

Zhu Xiyuan raised her right hand towards Zhou Leng’s back.

Her mind recalled Zhou Leng’s words from before, one by one.

Remembering his praise and respect for the Star of Dim Light.

Remembering his figure standing in front of her.

Only now did she realize why she wanted to save an unrelated child.

If even this child died, then all of humanity would forget her son.

Forget his gallant stance on the battlefield, forget his strength, and forget the respect for him.

Perhaps, only this child named Zhou Leng in the entire human world could empathize with her son.

In his memory, he carried her son, carrying the last splendor of life.

Killing him would be like killing her son.

Zhu Xiyuan’s right hand slowly fell.

She looked at Zhou Leng, a motherly smile appeared on her face.

No wonder when she first saw him, she felt a pulse-like throbbing, instinctively walking over, sitting beside him.

It turned out, the Divine Spirit had them meet to leave the trace of the Star of Dim Light.

“I want you to become my son, I want to take you back to the Demon Purgatory, cultivate you into a Great Demon, even a Lord, let you and the Star of Dim Light be immortal together.”

Zhu Xiyuan’s body trembled lightly, turned a scarlet hue, an indescribable joyful hum emanated from her throat.

The tail behind her waist unexpectedly poked out involuntarily, gently swaying, shaking intensely.

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