# Chapter 2271: What Is Love
Lin Feng stood in the void, his robes fluttering in the wind. The once despairing youth had now taken on the posture of a peerless expert. Standing there, it was as if he could overlook the entire world.
Looking at You, Lin Feng spoke: "You should know best the relationship between Xi Huang and me. I will not kill her, but I also cannot let her leave freely."
You's expression tightened slightly. The coldness in his pupils gradually dissipated as he looked at Lin Feng, his expression incredibly complex.
After a long silence, You slowly said: "Yu Xi and I grew up together. She was innocent and kind by nature, unaware of the complexities of the world. But then one day, her father appeared and wanted to take her away, causing her mother's death. Yu Xi began to change. She became cold, began chasing the illusory path of martial arts, forever leaving her home, walking further and further away. I know this was never her true intention."
"Yu Xi and I were both ordinary people. However, watching Yu Xi change, I knew I would only drift further apart from her. So I entered the demonic path, enduring countless hardships for the sake of power, eventually mastering demonic techniques. Yet in the end, I discovered I could never defeat that man—Yu Xi's father. Yu Xi knew her innate deficiencies and did not hesitate to sacrifice her own body for the Dao."
You spoke slowly, as if recounting an ancient tale. Every person was once ordinary, no matter how heaven-defying they became. Lin Feng could understand this, because aside from experiencing his own life, he had also experienced the seven lives of the Ten Thousand Demon King. That feeling—an ordinary person, driven by obsession, rising step by step, treading the thrilling and treacherous path of martial arts—he understood it better than anyone.
"Lin Feng, Yu Xi had many opportunities to kill you, but she never did. No one understands her heart, because she sealed it away. But I understand, because both of her external incarnations have feelings, and deep feelings at that. Yu Xi, in turn, was influenced by her external incarnations. That's why she could never bring herself to kill you. I hope you will treat her well in the future."
You's voice was calm. Then, terrifying dark demonic flames ignited on his body, consuming him, causing Lin Feng's pupils to contract slightly.
"I was already dead, resurrected by the Rebirth Scripture, but my achievements were limited. I could neither protect Yu Xi nor fulfill her wishes. I couldn't even stop you. My existence no longer has any meaning. I only wish to transform into the Dao and guard you, to witness your future, and to hope that, for the sake of her being the original body of your wife, you will treat Yu Xi well. She is merely a pitiful person."
You's body burned more and more fiercely. Gradually, his entire form became illusory, as if it might disappear at any moment. Yet his gaze remained fixed on Lin Feng. Lin Feng could read a thousand unspoken words in those eyes—a plea not to make things difficult for Xi Huang.
"Treat Yu Xi well." You's figure completely vanished, transforming into a dark spring that drifted toward Lin Feng's body, directly entering it. Soon, he was forever gone from heaven and earth.
This shocking scene left countless people speechless. You had actually sacrificed his life, transformed into the Dao, and attached himself to Lin Feng—all for Xi Huang.
"A man of deep emotion and true nature." Lin Feng took a deep breath. He felt as if a dark spring had appeared in his mind, as if he could feel You's sorrow, longing, and reluctance. He could give everything for Xi Huang, even his life.
He and Xi Huang had grown up together. He lived only for Xi Huang.
"I thought the Nine Nether Demon Emperor met Xi Huang later and fell in love with her. I didn't expect they had known each other since childhood. They must have been separated for a long time, and he only returned to find her after becoming a Demon Emperor." An old man sighed. The hidden truth was probably known only to the Nine Nether Demon Emperor and Xi Huang. And just now, the Nine Nether Demon Emperor had spoken it with his own mouth, then perished.
Even Yan Di was stunned. He had sent several Tian Yan Holy Clan experts to the Cang Clan but hadn't gone himself. Seeing You transform into the Dao and merge with Lin Feng, he also sighed: "What is love? It gave birth to a generation of Demon Emperor, and it destroyed a generation of Demon Emperor."
The Nine Nether Demon Emperor was born for Xi Huang, and fell because of Xi Huang.
Inside Lin Feng's world, a jade pendant on Xi Huang's neck shattered, causing her heart to tremble violently. Her expression became extremely exaggerated, as if she couldn't believe it.
She held the broken jade pendant in both hands, her face pale as paper. Tears slowly flowed from the corners of her eyes. After a thousand years, she was crying again.
"Brother You..." Xi Huang let out a hoarse voice, full of pain. She fell to her knees, recalling those innocent, carefree days, the times they laughed and played together. That was her purest, happiest time. Now, that sunny boy was dead.
"I'm sorry..." Xi Huang buried her head in her hands, kissing the jade pendant, crying continuously: "Brother You, I'm truly sorry. I always treated you as my dearest, closest brother. But ever since our first separation, I never smiled at you again. I'm sorry."
The crying grew hoarse, then silent. Heartbroken to the extreme, Xi Huang—Yu Xi—had always regarded You as her brother, the closest person in the world. Now he was gone, leaving her alone. At this moment, Xi Huang was no longer that strong, cold woman, but a fragile little girl, so helpless.
Outside, Lin Feng also sighed, speechless. He was moved and saddened by You's love.
You had completed Lin Feng, and had also chosen to remain with him, to watch over Xi Huang, hoping Lin Feng would treat her well. He told Lin Feng that Xi Huang had feelings for him.
Lin Feng looked up at the sky. A dying sun hung in the void, so desolate and beautiful. His gaze then fell on Yi Ren Lei. A brilliant smile appeared in his eyes—a smile that seemed to melt glaciers. This was the most beautiful, radiant smile Yi Ren Lei had ever seen. And so she cried too. The strong woman shed a tear.
"Have you been well all these years?" Lin Feng asked her.
"Mm. Though it's been tiring, I've been making progress." Yi Ren Lei forced a smile into her beautiful eyes as she spoke slowly.
"What are your plans for the future?" Lin Feng asked with a smile. Yi Ren Lei thought for a moment, then gave Lin Feng an extremely alluring smile—one that could topple cities and captivate nations, boundless in its charm. "Continue pursuing my Dao, become the Ice and Snow Goddess, and wait for the Demon God to fulfill his promise from long ago."
With that, Yi Ren Lei turned around, stepped forward, and left gracefully. Her eyes still carried that smile that could enchant the world, but that smile seemed to contain sparkling tears.
Ask the world, what is love? When love stirs, life and death hold no regret—only for that infatuated smile.
Lin Feng watched Yi Ren Lei's gradually disappearing figure and let out a turbid breath. Silently, he thought: Take care.
Having experienced so much, Lin Feng's state of mind had truly changed—changed greatly.
"If it were me, I would have kept her here." Yan Di said lightly. Lin Feng glanced at him and said: "Old man, haven't you ever met the right person?"
"Perhaps in another thousand years of reincarnation." Yan Di laughed freely. "By the way, don't forget what the Prophet once said. I've been guarding you. You need to help me. When will you take me to the Fate Temple? I'll find that Prophet. What he said must come true."
Lin Feng rolled his eyes. So this old man had been so agreeable because he'd already planned this. He actually wanted to find the Prophet. That was ruthless.
"Was that what the Prophet meant back then?" Lin Feng said helplessly.
"What else did you think? Did you expect that you, a little one, could change this Emperor's fate now and help me break through my shackles?" Yan Di rolled his eyes and glared at Lin Feng.
"Uh..." Lin Feng was speechless, then nodded. "Fine. Prepare to go to the Fate Temple with me."
"You have some conscience after all." The old man said lightly, then grinned lecherously and headed toward the Guang Han Palace. Who knew what good things were inside there.
Lin Feng watched the old man's movements in surprise. Then he saw Fu Hei give him a trembling smile and also sneakily slip into the Guang Han Palace.
"Like teacher, like disciple." Lin Feng said helplessly. Others who saw this also wanted to enter, but with Lin Feng present, they didn't dare. Today's Lin Feng was no longer the Lin Feng of old. In the past, he had been bullied in Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital, hunted by the Cang Clan, and tormented by Guang Han Palace. Now he had returned, disbanded Guang Han Palace, and destroyed an Ancient Saint Clan. What a posture.
A gentle breeze swept across the Cold Moon Lake, brushing against everyone. The long-quiet Sky-Gazing Ancient Capital had heard a thunderclap today that split heaven and earth. Soon after, news spread: the Ancient Saint Clan, the Cang Clan, was from this day forward, erased from the world!
PS: Two chapters today!