The Holy Land Of Yao Guang

• Chapter 13: The Holy Land of Yao Guang (The Sanctuary of Shaking Light)

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PS:Sorry for the late chapter. Just so you'll know during the first half of this chapter you might not get a gist of what they actually mean but no need to fear i will convey what is meant in the paragraph comment so check it if you have any doubts.

**The Holy Land of Yao Guang **

At the summit of Tian Sheng Mountain, in front of a thatched cottage.

A stone table lay between two old men engrossed in a game of Go. One wore a solemn expression, while the other appeared somewhat indifferent to the world.

Suddenly, one of them sighed, "Time flies, and the years are hard to capture. No one can escape the turbulence of this mortal world. You, me, and all the countless beings on this continent are merely small pieces on the chessboard of the heavens." After a pause, the old man's eyes brightened, "One day, I'll break free from this cage and make a face at the heavens from the peak."1

The other old man's hand stopped stroking his beard, "So... is this why you want to retract your move?"2

Pei Yuan's expression cracked for a moment but then returned to his usual carefree demeanor. He asked casually, "Have you given it any more thought?"3

Ye Qiancheng, the master of Tian Tu Mountain Peak, looked slightly irritated, "Your so called well-trained disciple! It's too early to start a war with them now. At least wait until..."4

Ye Qiancheng sighed, "Never mind, I'm old and prefer to play it safe."5

Pei Yuan scratched his cheek, exasperated, "Why don't you come with me instead?"6

Ye Qiancheng shook his head, "Junior brother, I've been foolish since I was young, not as methodical as our eldest senior brother, and I don't have as much talent in cultivation as you..."7

"But this time, I must guard the Yao Guang Holy Land for our master. I also promised our eldest senior brother..."8

Pei Yuan, unusually upset, retorted, "Stubborn fool."9

Two old men, both nearly a millennium old, quarreled like children.(No need to explain this right ??)

After a long while, Ye Qiancheng muttered, "Junior brother, I know you have your mission, but I can't help you. I'm tired. The future of this vast world... you'll have to see it for me."10

Pei Yuan cursed, "Impossible. Give up on that thought. If you want to see it, see it yourself. Don't be so stubborn, will you? You'll die. Stubborn ox."11

Ye Qiancheng smiled, his thoughts drifting back to their youth. Even then, Pei Yuan never knew how to show respect to him as the second senior brother.( no need for explanation here)

"Junior brother, I'm really old. Living this long, my only regret is that I won't see the Yao Guang Holy Land restored to its former glory." Ye Qiancheng paused, "But I have no more regrets. With you and your disciples, the Yao Guang Holy Land's legacy will continue. That's enough, more than enough."12

Pei Yuan's expression turned unreadable, hidden beneath his disheveled hair, and he fell silent.

A jade ruyi slipped from Ye Qiancheng's sleeve. He handed it to Pei Yuan, "Take it. Don't forget to bring the Kong Ge Baoyu(Void Song Gem) from Tian Zun Mountain."13

Pei Yuan took it, turned silently, and said, "The Yao Guang Holy Land will be reborn. I promise you."14

Ye Qiancheng felt a weight lift off his shoulders, murmuring, "Your disciples are really impressive. They're... just like you."15

Ye Qiancheng's voice faded as Pei Yuan's steps grew heavier while descending the mountain. "Goodbye, senior brother."(Haha sorry guys i went ahead and conveyed even suggestive ones that is because I was having fun conveying in third person.).(After all 3rd person POV is my forte)

...

When Jiang Cixue and the others returned to the Yao Guang Sanctuary, they were puzzled by the empty mountain gate.

At that moment, Pei Yuan, carrying a large bundle, emerged from the gate, meeting his three disciples.

"Hey, you two, help your master carry this. My old back can't take it," he groaned.

Jiang Cixue asked curiously, "Old man, have you been robbing when we were away?"

Pei Yuan's face stiffened, "Nonsense, your master is just moving out his stuffs! Now, help me out..."

Jiang Cixue's face turned serious, "Moving? Where to?"

Pei Yuan forced a smile, "Anywhere we can..."

"Master!" Jiang Cixue interrupted, "At this critical moment for the Yao Guang Sanctuary, you are telling me that you're leaving? "

Xie Yunzhang's expression was also complicated, "Master, Yao Guang Sanctuary is our home..."

Though they didn't say anything excessive, their words conveyed everything.

After a long silence, Jiang Cixue put down the little girl in her arms, gently touched her head, and knelt down, "Little Xuanji, can you promise senior sister one thing?"

Xuanji looked up earnestly, "Yes, senior sister."

"Little Xuanji, senior sister and senior brother have something important to do. Can you promise to take good care of master while we're away?"

The little one nodded firmly, "I will take good care of master." She patted her small chest as a pledge.

Jiang Cixue smiled gently, "Good girl. Now, go to master. We'll come find you once we're done."

As Jiang Cixue turned to leave, Xuanji gently tugged her sleeve, tears welling up as she held her little turtle shell, "Senior sister, it's dangerous... can you not go?"

Jiang Cixue smiled, "Someone has to stand up."

Pei Yuan's figure stiffened before he relaxed, only turning around after Jiang Cixue and Xie Yunzhang had walked far away.

He gently picked up Xuanji, his already stooped back bending further. "Let's go... let's go... the children have grown up... what else can I do..."

Xuanji hugged him, rubbing her forehead against his chin, "Master, why didn't you tell senior brother and sister?"

Pei Yuan tapped her nose, "What's the point of saying so much? I'm an old man. I deserve their resentment."

Xuanji pouted, "No, master is the best in the world!"

Pei Yuan finally smiled, "Little Xuanji, do you want to go find your senior brothers?"

The little girl blinked, "To find big senior brother?"

Pei Yuan thought for a moment, "Yes, first we'll find your big senior brother, then your fourth senior brother. How about that?"

Xuanji's eyes sparkled, "But isn't fourth senior brother... dead?"

Pei Yuan's mouth twitched. What had Jiang Cixue been teaching this little one?

Xuanji murmured, "Alright, I've never seen fourth senior brother. I wonder what he looks like."

Pei Yuan straightened slightly, "We'll first find your big senior brother. Once we get the Five-Light Fan, you can start building your foundation."

"Building my foundation?" Xuanji asked curiously, "Can I fly like senior sister after that?"

Pei Yuan nodded, "Yes, do you want to build your foundation?"

"Yes~"

"Hey, don't pull on your master's beard, let go..."

...

An old man and a young girl gradually disappeared down the mountain path. From a high vantage point, Jiang Cixue watched their receding figures, her eyes calm until they vanished from sight.

Xie Yunzhang consoled her, "It's alright. After we help Master pass this crisis, we'll bring them back..."

As he spoke, Xie Yunzhang noticed tears rolling down Jiang Cixue's cheeks, leaving him at a loss. His junior sister... was crying for the first time. At least for the first time since they met each other.

"Why, why do I always keep losing those I cherish? Your Little Su, senior sister is so sad. I miss you so much..."

To be continued...