Ye Tianchen did not know who Qin Kongdao was, but Qin Kongdao himself was already on the brink of perishing completely. Yet, even in such a situation, he managed to inject a drop of his blood into the last wisp of Ye Tianchen's Divine Thought, preserving Ye Tianchen's soul and preventing it from being wiped out. As long as he didn't encounter a powerful adversary now and was given a little time, Ye Tianchen could restore his physical body and would avoid death. This was a tremendous opportunity, and it was Qin Kongdao's assistance. Without Qin Kongdao, Ye Tianchen would have no option but to wait for death!

Therefore, Ye Tianchen felt very grateful to Qin Kongdao and vowed to help him escape from his predicament. However, Qin Kongdao seemed to have let go of everything. He had been trapped here for nearly ten thousand years, and the outside world had long changed beyond recognition. Countless generations of mortals had come and gone, and even martial artists couldn't possibly live that long. His friends, even his family, were likely already dust in the wind. For a person, even if they reached the Martial Arts Peak, looking back would only bring ancient loneliness. What meaning would it hold?

"Senior..." Ye Tianchen wanted to persuade something, but was interrupted by Qin Kongdao.

"No need to say more. It's already difficult for me to continue living. In those days, I swept across the entire Earth Martial Arts World, with no one able to withstand me, establishing too many enemies. In the near ten thousand years I've been trapped here, I'm afraid my Qin family has already been exterminated by our foes. I just don't know if there are any descendants left... You should focus on restoring your physical body. I've noticed the strength of your physical body is immense, and you possess Supreme Treasures and cultivation skills. You should have no problem!" Qin Kongdao said.

"But within this formation, although the domain is much smaller, it still isn't something I can withstand. If I want to endure such a domain to restore my physical body, it's still very difficult!" Ye Tianchen expressed his difficulty.

"No worries. I'll lend you a hand. With my current strength, I can still support you for a day. You have one day to restore your physical body. After a day, the mystical artifact will fully emerge, and you should seize the opportunity!" Qin Kongdao said.

"Thank you, senior..."

Ye Tianchen did not hesitate, for the chance to survive wasn't something he could abandon. He had many things to do. At present, only by surviving could he compete for that mystical artifact; only by surviving could he strike back at the Xinyang family and face the Wang family, these three malicious legacies. Only by surviving could he protect his friends and family; only by surviving could he rescue Senior Qin Kongdao from his plight. Everything was based on survival. If he couldn't survive, everything would be empty talk.

After sitting cross-legged, Ye Tianchen recalled the moment of his near-death when he, with a shattered body, crashed into this great mountain, shattering instantly. However, he had not resigned to his fate but instead fortified himself with the Immortal Golden Body Robe he obtained from Iron Fan Prince. It must be said, this Immortal Golden Body Robe was indeed extraordinarily powerful. Despite the domain within this great mountain being much stronger than the one outside, it couldn't completely destroy the Immortal Golden Body Robe. It was only that his physical body couldn't withstand it and thus shattered, leaving only a wisp of Divine Thought.

Initially, he thought he was doomed, but Ye Tianchen did not expect to encounter Qin Kongdao here. Although he didn't know who Qin Kongdao was or what his status might be, without Qin Kongdao's help, he would likely have been doomed. Regardless, this gratitude was buried deep in Ye Tianchen's heart. As long as he could escape his predicament and live, he would find a way to rescue Senior Qin Kongdao.

For an entire day and night, Qin Kongdao supported Ye Tianchen by sustaining the pressure of the surrounding domain space, preventing it from bearing down on Ye Tianchen. Meanwhile, Ye Tianchen, using the powerful Undying Golden Body Skill from the "Yijin Jing," continuously repaired his physical body. Despite the difficulty caused by the domain, making it hard for the surrounding Spiritual Energy to flow in, Ye Tianchen's physical body was gradually repaired bit by bit. During this process, Ye Tianchen could feel that Senior Qin Kongdao was shouldering a lot for him. Without it, he wouldn't have been able to gather Spiritual Energy around him in such a strong domain and refine it into his body.

Rumble!

Finally, after a day and night, when Ye Tianchen opened his eyes, he found his physical body completely restored, fully healed, though there were still some injuries within his body that required slow adjustment. However, it was already no longer a concern. He had survived, through both opportunity and his resolve.

Swish!

The space Qin Kongdao supported for Ye Tianchen vanished, and suddenly a powerful pressure bore down. Ye Tianchen's entire body crackled with sound. At that moment, Ye Tianchen didn't hold back at all, nor did he dare to. He immediately unleashed all the power of his physical body to resist the pressing force.

Boom!

The pressure within the domain was immensely powerful like thousands of jun. Although Ye Tianchen's physical strength was astonishingly robust, he could not withstand it, and he half-knelt on the ground. At that moment, he felt as though his entire body was filled with the pressure's force, as if he was being suppressed by dozens of mountains. He couldn't use his Martial Arts True Qi; he could only rely on pure physical strength to resist.

"Rise!"

With a low drink, Ye Tianchen forced himself to stand, as if he were shouldering dozens of mountains, gritting his teeth, and persisting. Eventually, Ye Tianchen steadied himself, struggling to maintain balance even though he was drenched in sweat and his complexion was pale. He feared that his physical body might once again face the danger of shattering in this mountain's domain, which was many times stronger than that outside, and even with his heaven-defying physical strength, it was difficult to contend with.

"Senior..."

Ye Tianchen called softly, uncertain of the aftermath Qin Kongdao faced for supporting him for a day and night. Would there be consequences? Had Qin Kongdao already... This was an outcome Ye Tianchen didn't wish to see. He still hoped to rescue Qin Kongdao, to thank him face to face, to drink three hundred cups with this respected Elder, and earnestly toast to express his gratitude for saving his life.

However, when Ye Tianchen called out to Qin Kongdao, he found that he didn't receive any response for a long while. Could it be that Qin Kongdao really had exhausted his last bit of strength? Supporting him for a day and night, then before that, giving him his last drop of life's blood, was he really unable to live any longer?

"As expected, your physical strength is strong enough, and possessing the Yijin Jing cultivation treasure, your future accomplishments are limitless!" Qin Kongdao's voice came out flatly, but Ye Tianchen could feel it had weakened considerably. He wasn't sure how long Qin Kongdao could hold on.

"Thank you, senior, for saving my life!" Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

"No need to thank me. It was all your own destiny. If you didn't have a strong enough physical body and steadfast willpower, you couldn't have survived!" Qin Kongdao said.

"Rest assured, senior, no matter what, I will do my utmost to rescue you!" Ye Tianchen said gratefully.

"No need. My life has been glorious. Trapped here for nearly ten thousand years, I've come to terms with many things, long having seen life and death very plainly. You should go forth and strive for that mystical artifact. Perhaps it will greatly benefit you. The clash of the two different forces within your body has become an incurable Taoist injury. If this problem isn't resolved, it will cause you severe harm," Qin Kongdao advised Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen felt a surge of surprise. Qin Kongdao was indeed impressive. He was unaware of Qin Kongdao's cultivation realm, how not only had he entered such a powerful domain within this ancient mountain tens of thousands of years ago but also helped him successfully refine his physical body, allowing him to survive. Additionally, Qin Kongdao had recognized the clash of the two different forces within him, unlike the troublesome Little Zhu Yan, even with his Eyes of Golden Flame. This insight shocked Ye Tianchen immensely.

"Thank you, senior, for the guidance!" Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

"If you obtain that mystical artifact, it would be impossible with your current cultivation to refine its fruit and eliminate your hidden ailment. Perhaps after obtaining the treasure, come to me, I have a Secret Technique that could help you, but telling you now would be futile," Qin Kongdao said calmly.

"I will, if I obtain the artifact and you need it, I will offer it to you, senior." Ye Tianchen said decisively.

In Ye Tianchen's view, gratitude is something a person must express. If one doesn't understand gratitude, it means the person has lost humanity and basic conscience. Such a person, even reaching the Martial Arts Peak, would live a miserable life without friends, family, or trustworthy people. What's the point?

"That mystical artifact is of no use to me. I've already figured out what it is. The year I ventured in, I sought something else, but unfortunately didn't obtain it. Everything has faded away!" Qin Kongdao said sentimentally.

"Senior..." Ye Tianchen was about to speak, but was interrupted by Qin Kongdao.

"Hurry, the mystical artifact is about to emerge. In my current state, I can't help you anymore. Don't come back here. After the artifact's emergence, this place will become even more perilous, more bloodthirsty and violent than before. Those old monsters are too strong. Without restoring my Peak Combat Power, I cannot suppress them. Go quickly..."

After saying this, Qin Kongdao used a force to send Ye Tianchen away from this place, toward the depths of the great mountain. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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