Chapter Three Hundred and Twenty Seven: It's Just a Long Journey
Li Tianlan sat on his tombstone again, squinting his eyes and quietly looking at the sunset that was about to sink in the horizon.
Li Dongcheng stood beside him, his back straight and his eyes calm.
"It's amazing."
Li Tianlan said softly: "I never thought I would come here and see you, the boundaries of time and space... ha..."
"I haven't thought about it either."
Li Dongcheng said quietly: "My sister and I once stepped into that time and space accidentally. I saw the Summer Solstice, but I didn't have time to find you. I desperately wanted to see you and tell you everything, but now I realize that,
Everything has become completely different because of..."
His demeanor gradually became relaxed.
The sunset completely disappeared.
Night covers the creek and lake.
In the hazy night, the calm and soft water surface of the creek and lake reflected the starlight in the sky. The breeze was gentle, and Li Dongcheng's eyes were filled with light and relief.
Too many times, what seems to be a completely unsolvable knot is actually just a meeting.
He once thought his birth was all a mistake.
He feels that his existence is a tool for revenge.
Hatred seems to be the only meaning of his life. Killing runs through his life, with no future and no past.
He didn't know what he wanted. After all the damned people were completely dead, his existence seemed to have lost all meaning.
So he tried to end himself. After countless attempts completely failed, he returned to this cemetery and lived quietly, like a walking zombie.
Because he really doesn't know what else he can do. He doesn't want to see his future, he just wants to stay here.
The cemetery was not deserted, at least in his heart. Only by staying here could he realize where he came from and who he was.
The appearance of Li Tianlan completely shattered his completely closed heart.
Different time and space, same parents.
This is where he came from.
For the first time, Li Dongcheng realized that his persistence and persistence were actually meaningless.
Because not all partings are forever.
They have different stories in their own time and space.
They are to him, or he is to them. For both parties, it is just a long journey to each other, and they can always meet again.
"Thank you for coming."
Li Dongcheng looked at Li Tianlan and said in a soft voice: "It feels so good."
"It's a worthwhile trip."
Li Tianlan looked at Li Dongcheng quietly, with a smile on his lips: "It's all worth it."
"Yes."
Li Dongcheng nodded seriously: "It's all worth it."
Li Tianlan's body relaxed and he looked at the surrounding cemetery quietly.
Buried here are Dongcheng Wudi, Bai Qingqian, Dongcheng Qiuchi, Zou Yuanshan, Wang Yuetong, Dongcheng Rusu...
Everyone related to him is buried here, including himself.
But to be honest, Li Tianlan was not very touched in his heart.
After his death in this time and space, the people around him must be miserable, but Li Tianlan knows very well that the people who are really related to him are still living well in another time and space, and they are getting better and better.
So Li Tianlan didn't feel any sadness in his heart, but he was truly as close as blood to Li Dongcheng.
Li Tianlan himself couldn't explain why, because in his heart, he and himself in this time and space are actually not the same person, and Li Dongcheng cannot be regarded as his son. This is his own understanding, but this kind of closeness,
But it seemed to remind him that this was not the case.
Li Tianlan hesitated for a moment, but finally did not bring up the topic. He just asked: "Did the Dongcheng family be destroyed after my death?"
"Um."
Li Dongcheng nodded: "Less than a month after your death, my grandfather died in a plane crash. My aunt was reported on unfounded charges, but was sent directly to prison. My uncle died in a car accident, and my grandma suffered the consequences."
I couldn't stop being beaten, I went crazy, I went to a mental hospital, and passed away within a few months. My aunt died in prison, and she was pregnant when she went to prison. I was supposed to have a cousin, but he didn't survive either.
Auntie...Auntie committed suicide after what happened to you."
Li Tianlan listened expressionlessly, and subconsciously grasped the tombstone in his hand with his fingers.
He thought he could be indifferent to all this.
But after putting Li Dongcheng's words into his own thinking, an uncontrollable anger suddenly surged out of his heart.
Dongcheng Wudi died in a plane crash, Bai Qingqian went crazy, the pregnant Dongcheng Qiuchi died in prison without leaving any children, Zou Yuanshan died in a car accident, and Dongcheng Ru committed suicide.
Li Dongcheng avoided the name and just said the title.
But when Li Tianlan came in, those names made his heart feel extremely cold.
Because he knew very well that if there was no reincarnation palace master, and if he followed the established trajectory, then there would be no difference in time and space. What Li Dongcheng said must be what he and the people around him would experience.
"Who did it?"
Li Tianlan took a deep breath and asked.
"The main force is the wealthy group and the Southeast Group, and there are also shadows of the academic group."
Li Dongcheng said softly: "I have dealt with all these people."
"solved?"
Li Tianlan asked back.
"solved."
The corners of Li Dongcheng's mouth raised slightly, and the numb hatred in his heart began to surge in his empty heart:
"In the Prince Group, from top to bottom, from the top to the grassroots, I will kill anyone who has anything to do with the Prince Group, including those who are in office and those who have left office, their family members, friends, relatives, and neighbors, as long as they have anything to do with them.
The people with whom I had even the slightest connection no longer exist.
The same is true for the academic faction and the Southeast Group. I remember that I did almost nothing else that year and was just killing and killing. Only in the end did someone tell me that there was nothing left to kill."
Li Tianlan was stunned.
Only those who truly understand the wealthy group understand how many people are included in that sentence from the top to the grassroots. If you add people who are related to them...
And that's not all.
With the addition of Southeast Group and Academic...
How many people are there among them?
Tens of thousands?
Hundreds of thousands?
And when all of this is destroyed, to what extent will the internal chaos of Central Continent be?
"The council just keeps watching and killing you?"
Li Tianlan only felt a little incredible.
Li Dongcheng was silent for a moment, then raised his finger and pointed in one direction.
"There is a city over there, very close."
Li Tianlan raised his eyebrows. Of course he knew where the city was in that direction.
"Huating?"
Li Tianlan asked.
Li Dongcheng hummed and laughed: "Huating is being rebuilt now. The council will not tolerate my behavior, and I will naturally not tolerate them. Both sides can't bear it, so let's fight.
Then Huating disappeared, and it will probably be built in a few years."
Li Tianlan:......
"I actually have no feelings for this place. In my eyes, this place is the same as Star Country, East Island, and Europe. They are all areas ruled by me.
It’s just that some people obviously don’t think so. The overall situation is the most important thing. I have heard this many times, and then I just use actions to tell them what the real overall situation is.
After that, no one told me that the overall situation was the most important thing.
Because they all understand the truth, I am the Sword God, and the Sword God does not belong to a certain country. All countries belong to the Sword God.
I kill people in my country, and if someone refuses to accept it, then just go and die."
Li Tianlan:......
He looked at Li Dongcheng with completely confused eyes.
Li Dongcheng's approach completely challenged his cognition.
Li Tianlan just felt that he had really gained a lot of experience. He had seen what real understatement was and what real domineering was.
In terms of cruelty and ruthlessness, he felt that he was completely killed by his own son.
"You will understand how I feel."
Li Dongcheng looked at Li Tianlan: "I can probably understand your mood, it's just because you haven't made a breakthrough yet.
When you break through again and stand at the pinnacle of that realm, you will find that all the power that can kill you no longer exists. You can defeat the whole world by yourself, and then the whole world is destined to surrender at our feet.
Different groups, different countries, and intrigues are actually quite boring.
I allow different people in this world to keep different names, but they should all know that this is just my kindness, and they should also realize the truth.
The truth is that in this world, different countries may have different names, but there is only one real country, and that is the Sword Dynasty."
Li Tianlan took a deep breath.
At this moment, he really felt that the Eastern Palace, which aimed to copy the Beihai Wang family, was a bit rustic.
If the strength has not reached that level, the gap in the structure is bound to exist.
Sword Dynasty...
Is this the only way to live up to the name of the dynasty?
"I really want to see it..."
Li Tianlan laughed.
"Then go and have a look."
Li Dongcheng was also smiling: "If you are interested, I can introduce you to my students."
He is no longer the master of the Sword Dynasty.
The person who controls the Sword Dynasty is Lin Qingming.
But Lin Qingming obviously cannot reach his height. The existence of Li Dongcheng is the key to the Sword Dynasty's current status.
Li Tianlan pondered for a moment and nodded: "It's okay to take a look."
Li Dongcheng's sword energy rushed out, and a thousand meters away, a small boat, driven by the sword energy, quickly approached the island in the middle of the lake.
He turned his head slightly and looked in the direction of the wooden house.
In his sight, Lin Qingya, who had changed her clothes, trotted over briskly, holding a scroll in her hand.
"First take a look at the gift Qingya has prepared for you."
Li Dongcheng said softly.
His gaze fell on Lin Qingya, extremely profound.
His sword energy envelopes Xihu at all times, and every move here cannot escape his perception.
In his perception, in the wooden house, Lin Qingya and Dong Chengyue were cuddling together and sleeping soundly.
In sight, Lin Qingya trotted over with a scroll in hand.
"Father, husband."
Lin Qingya came to the two of them and shouted.
Li Tianlan was a little embarrassed and could only repeat again: "Actually, I don't need a gift."
"This is a little thought from the three of us."
Lin Qingya handed the scroll to Li Tianlan with a smile: "I hope father likes it."
Li Tianlan hesitated for a moment, then reached out to take it. Looking at Lin Qingya's expectant eyes, he carefully unfolded the scroll.
There are naturally paintings in the scroll.
Just seeing the scene above, Li Tianlan was stunned.
The scene in the painting does not depict any landscape or historic site, but a happy family portrait.
The light brush strokes have the charm of traditional Chinese painting, but the color combination has the flavor of oil painting.
Various techniques seemed to be perfectly integrated in the painting, without any sense of nondescript. When this painting was displayed in front of Li Tianlan, what Li Tianlan felt was only the ultimate reality!
Everything in the painting seemed to come alive at this moment.
The picture scroll shows a simple and elegant modern hall.
Soft sofas and technology-rich decorations reveal details everywhere.
Li Tianlan saw himself sitting on the sofa in the scroll.
In front of him was a virtual effect that replaced the TV and was playing a story.
Dong Chengyue is placing food on the dining table.
Qin Weibai was in the kitchen and stretched out his hand to comb his hair.
Dongcheng Wudi and Li Dongcheng were playing chess next to Li Tianlan.
Dongcheng Qiuchi and Zou Yuanshan walked in from the door, and Bai Qingqian was opening the door.
Wang Yuetong and Dongcheng Ru stood hand in hand beside Li Tianlan.
In another location in the kitchen, there is a vague figure from behind, who seems to be arranging the dishes.
Real, warm, comfortable and indifferent.
The moment the scroll unfolded, Li Tianlan's whole mind seemed to be drawn in. Everything around him seemed to fade. A hall appeared around him. In the vagueness, he seemed to hear the people around him chatting and the chess pieces falling.
Sounds on the chessboard.
Li Tianlan was stunned.
Li Dongcheng also watched silently.
“Great painting.”
I don't know how long it took before the father and son spoke at the same time.
"only..."
Li Tianlan looked at Lin Qingya and smiled: "Why are you not in the painting?"
"It will happen when it is due."
Lin Qingya's voice was a little naughty.
Li Dongcheng glanced at her. Although he didn't understand what was going on, he could roughly guess the reason.
There is no Lin Qingya in this painting.
Because Lin Qingya in the painting is standing in front of them to give them this painting.
And the real Lin Qingya was still sleeping with Dong Chengyue.
"Father, I believe we will meet again."
Lin Qingya's voice was serious: "Our family will always be together."
"Um."
Li Tianlan's heart suddenly became extremely soothing, and he laughed from the bottom of his heart: "I believe it too."
He carefully put away the scroll and said seriously: "Thank you, I like this gift very much."
After a pause, he suddenly laughed at himself: "But I don't have any gifts to give you."
As if he suddenly thought of something, he stretched out his hand and pulled the windbreaker on his body: "Well, this..."
"Whoosh!"
Before he could finish speaking, Xuanyuan Feng, who was draped over him, instantly released his windbreaker form, and twenty-four exquisite small swords revolved around Li Tianlan for a moment, then completely hid his aura and turned into a thirteen-story building.
The form never comes out again.
Li Tianlan:......
Li Dongcheng:......
Lin Qingya:......
The atmosphere suddenly became extremely awkward.
Li Dongcheng coughed lightly: "That's your weapon. Not everyone can use it. Only by following you can it achieve its greatest value. I don't need it."
Before Li Tianlan could speak, he had already looked at Lin Qingya and said, "My father and I are going to visit the Sword Dynasty headquarters."
This was the first time he planned to leave the island after arriving at the island in the middle of the lake.
Lin Qingya was stunned for a moment, her eyes moved, and she chuckled: "Okay, I won't go. When my father comes back, I will tell him a story. Well, you can go and play."
The boat has arrived at the shore.
Li Dongcheng and Li Tianlan stepped onto the boat.
Li Tianlan held the scroll and looked at the island in the middle of the lake getting farther and farther behind him, and said softly: "Qing Ya's painting is really good."
"yes."
Li Dongcheng said softly: "But I believe that reality will be better."
He seemed to have already prepared his emotions, and finally called out the title formally: "Father, I look forward to the day when our family will reunite."
The boat officially left the island in the middle of the lake.
There was no response from Li Dongcheng's side.
On the island in the center of the lake, Lin Qingya's figure had disappeared.
Li Dongcheng was silent for two seconds and turned his head slightly.
Li Tianlan was no longer around him.
It was silent, as if nothing had happened.
The moment he left the island in the middle of the lake, Li Tianlan disappeared.
The reunion has not yet come, Li Dongcheng has to say farewell first.
Under the night, he stood on the boat and pursed his lips, his murmurs rang out among the stars and the sound of water.