The Eternal System
System 70: Ruler of Shenmi Forest

Eyes looking at pitch dark. The breeze was soothing to his body along with the soothing chirping of a melodious bird.

Li Chen started to blink and opened his eyes slowly. The rays of the day that reached the highest point of the sun made his eyes dazzle.

“Uuhh..”.

Of course Li Chen was confused by the situation. And when he opened his eyes, he was already faced by Gong Qiao who was right on top of him.

“Chen!” call Gong Qiao

“Qiao’er..?” li Chen's

Li Chen's body still felt limp and his mind had yet to return clear. However, with what he saw, it was already seen that Gong Qiao's facial features looked very unkind.

The teary eyes seemed to want to drain the tears so hard. The trembling body felt from the grasp of his hand and also the thigh that was supporting Li Chen's head.

“Thank God, you finally woke up too!”

“What happened?”

Gong Qiao rubbed his tears before falling from the eye crackers. He took a deep breath as if he wanted to calm himself down. But, quite the opposite.

“Why?” ask Gong Qiao

“Eh?” said Li Chen who was confused while waking up

“What are you thinking?! Fight against the Xuan lord alone and make yourself seriously injured. You think you're a god drop who can fight everyone and win easily?!”

“I... very worried to know! When the Xuan ruler explained the situation to me. If you fight him and try to protect me from the impact of the attack. To the point of making your hand almost destroyed..”.

Gong Qiao's body became increasingly trembling.  Tears that were previously wiped, are now no longer unstoppable and begin to drip profusely.

Tests….

In a lifetime, Li Chen had never seen anyone cry for him. This made him very stunned and speechless.

“Qi-Qiao’er.. i-!”.

“Why?!”

Gong Qiao snapped loudly as if completely angry at him.

“Why are you protecting me?! You can run and protect yourself. Why did you have to save me again? Am I this for you?!”

Gong Qiao groaned desperately asking Li Chen. That unclear relationship made Gong Qiao increasingly doubt himself at all times. Moreover, Li Chen who had never opened his mouth and constantly acted to protect Gong Qiao made his feelings even more mixed up.

However, Li Chen was then conscious. If he can't escape again. He approached Gong Qiao and held his hand gently.

“Qiao’er, listen to me..”.

Gong Qiao was startled and opened his teary eyes wide at Li Chen.

“During this time..when I first came and healed you, I just thought that it was only my duty. With the ability that I have, I think that I really should be helping others”

“But, although the new time is short and we have just spent time together. I felt that there was something inside me that didn't want to see you get hurt from anything. If I see you hurt, then I myself will blame myself continuously. Although it should be paid for with one or two of my limbs, I would be willing if it was for the sake of protecting you!”

Gong Qiao was stunned in silence when he heard Li Chen's words. He could not reply, and was even more stunned with each of his words.

While Li Chen himself began to raise his hand and wipe the tears on his face.

“I'm sorry. I don't know what to say, but at least that's how I feel..” murmured Li Chen.

Gong Qiao took a breath and tried to calm himself down. Her tears were wiped out completely, her grim countenance replaced with a warm smile while raising Li Chen's cheeks.

“Qiao’er..”.

The two stared at each other. Milk-white skin and beautiful glittering eyes looked full of meaning. The eyes, nose, hair, as well as lips, all in Li Chen's eyes back then looked extremely beautiful. Same with Gong Qiao.

The two of them slowly approached. Faces that start to touch get closer and lips want to touch each other.

But…

“Sorry to disturb your good mood, but isn't this still in the middle of training?”

The sound clearly disturbs the atmosphere. They both regained consciousness and immediately pulled back their faces that were flushed with embarrassment.

On the other hand, Li Chen withdrew his gaze and looked towards the direction the voice was coming from. There was Xuan Wudan with his giant body who looked at them with an irritating look.

“Ka-you-!”

Li Chen's alarmed feeling as he gazed towards Xuan Wudan still did not subside. He who only knew that Xuan Wudan wanted him dead, immediately stood up and let out a powerful Kinya aura.

Wossh….!!

However, Xuan Wudan did not look interested in going back to fighting with him.

“That's enough. I'm not interested in your life anymore”

Both of Li Chen's eyes widened strongly upon hearing Xuan Wudan's words. While Gong Qiao pulled a bit of his clothes to make Li Chen turn towards him.

“Chen, trust”

The words from Gong Qiao made Li Chen try to be sure that what Xuan Wudan said was true. The entire aura Ki exuded out of his body instantly vanished instantly.

“Why?” ask Li Chen

“Please say you don't deserve to be killed” replied Xuan Wudan

“It sounds suspicious” said Li Chen with a doubtful look

“As of you. But, that was my decision”

Xuan Wudan turned around and walked away leaving the two of them with a vague answer. This left Li Chen feeling astonished at him.

“Hei!” shouted Li Chen

“Chen, stop! Don't make ruler Xuan angry again!” sahut Gong Qiao

Li Chen immediately calmed himself down and tried to calm down.

“I understand. Come!” said Li Chen

“Ya!” sahut Gong Qiao nodded

The two of them directly walked into the forest to pass through the other side and complete the training.

Whereas on the other hand, Xuan Wudan withdrew his gaze again and gazed towards the two of them.

“(Li Chen yes. Haishe was right, that child was indeed truly unique. The nature, determination, physical ability and energy Ki has felt much different than other humans. As if, he was from the god realm)”

A flash of memory flashed inside Xuan Wudan's head. A place so quiet and holy, filled by himself and also three other wind-eye gods. Among the four of them was a creature standing in the middle.

When Xuan Wudan recalled that, he looked intently at her as if confident of himself.

“(If the prophecy is indeed true, then Li Chen. The path you walk will be filled with blood and nightmare tragedy. I hope when it comes, you'll be able to get through it. And I will wait for you to come back and establish a contract)”