344: Time is merciless

With that, Lin Feng circulated his magic power, injecting a pure stream of spiritual energy into Ye Zhiqiu's body, helping him stabilize his injuries and prolonging the time before his demise.

At this moment, Ye Zhiqiu, sustained by Lin Feng's magic power, slowly recovered. Seeing Lin Feng before him, a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes. He found Lin Feng's appearance very familiar, but after so many years, he had transformed from a spirited youth into an aging Golden Core Peak Cultivator.

He slightly parted his lips and asked in a hoarse voice, "You... are you Lin Feng?"

Hearing this, Lin Feng nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, it is I. Daoist Ye, it has been many years since we last met. I didn't expect that when we meet again, you would have failed in your attempt to reach the Nascent Soul Stage. It is truly regrettable."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhiqiu's face showed a bitter smile. He hadn't expected that he, having failed in his attempt to reach the Nascent Soul Stage, would be saved by Lin Feng. Thinking of his old acquaintance, who had now grown into a powerful being whose Realm he couldn't even discern, while he himself was on his last legs, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

He shook his head slightly and said, "Senior Lin, I never imagined you would have grown into such a powerful existence. Back then, you were just an ignorant youth, following behind me as we entered Cloud-Soaring Pavilion to Cultivate. Now, you have surpassed me, which is truly enviable."

Lin Feng smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "Daoist Ye, you are too kind. The path of Cultivation is inherently Heaven-Defying, full of dangers and unknowns. It is already extremely difficult for you and I to have come this far. Daoist Ye, since you failed in your attempt to reach the Nascent Soul Stage, do you have any last wishes?"

Hearing this, a flicker of sadness passed through Ye Zhiqiu's eyes. He shook his head slightly and said, "I don't have any last wishes, just some unwillingness. To think that I, Ye Zhiqiu, Cultivated my entire life, only to ultimately fail at this Nascent Soul Stage. I am truly unwilling."

Lin Feng frowned slightly upon hearing this. He could feel the unwillingness and despair in Ye Zhiqiu's heart. But he also knew that the path of Cultivation was just like this. Sometimes, fate was so cruel that one was powerless to change it.

Ye Zhiqiu looked at Lin Feng and asked curiously, "Fellow Daoist, we haven't seen each other for hundreds of years. How did you suddenly return with such powerful Cultivation?"

Lin Feng smiled slightly and said, "Daoist Ye, you don't know, but I have endured countless hardships over these years to achieve what I have today. The path of Cultivation is inherently Heaven-Defying, and it was truly not easy for me to reach this point."

Ye Zhiqiu couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion upon hearing this. He hadn't expected that Lin Feng would have gone through so many hardships to achieve what he had today. Thinking of his old acquaintance, who had now grown into such a powerful existence, while he himself was on his last legs, he couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy.

He shook his head slightly and said, "Senior Lin, you saved my life today. I, Ye, am eternally grateful. However, I failed in my attempt to reach the Nascent Soul Stage, and my Lifespan is nearing its end. I don't have much time left. If you need any help from me, please don't hesitate to ask. I, Ye, will do my utmost."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. He hadn't expected Ye Zhiqiu to offer his help at such a time. He thought of Ye Zhiqiu, who was once his old acquaintance and had led him into Cultivation, owing him no small debt of gratitude.

Lin Feng then said, "Daoist Ye, you are too kind. That you are able to recover today is also your good fortune. I wonder if my several good friends, Xiong Hu, Qi Kun, Qi Liang, and others, are still alive?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhiqiu's face showed a thoughtful expression. After a moment, he shook his head slightly and said, "Senior Lin, Xiong Hu, Qi Kun, Qi Liang, and the others, they left Cloud-Soaring Pavilion many years ago to go on an adventure. As for where they are now, or if they are still alive, I, Ye, am not clear. However, these few people's Cultivation was only at the Foundation Establishment Realm back then, so I imagine their Lifespan has already ended."

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a surge of disappointment. He hadn't expected that after so many years of absence, his old friends had all left Cloud-Soaring Pavilion and were nowhere to be found.

He sighed softly and said, "Never mind, never mind, Daoist Ye, you failed in your attempt to reach the Nascent Soul Stage, and your Lifespan is nearing its end. I should first help you stabilize your injuries."

With that, Lin Feng once again circulated his magic power, injecting an even purer stream of spiritual energy into Ye Zhiqiu's body, helping him stabilize his injuries. Ye Zhiqiu felt Lin Feng's spiritual energy, and his complexion slightly improved, his breathing also becoming much more stable.

He looked at Lin Feng, his eyes filled with gratitude, and said, "Senior Lin, I, Ye, will never forget your great kindness. However, my Lifespan is nearing its end, and I am beyond help. If you need any help from me, please don't hesitate to ask. I, Ye, will do my utmost."

Lin Feng shook his head slightly upon hearing this and said, "Daoist Ye, you are too kind. For old acquaintances like us to reunite, being able to help you is also my good fortune. You just need to rest and recover, and leave the rest to me."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of tears appeared in Ye Zhiqiu's eyes. He hadn't expected that when he failed in his attempt to reach the Nascent Soul Stage and was on his last legs, he would still encounter an old acquaintance like Lin Feng who would extend a helping hand.

He nodded slightly and said, "Senior Lin, I, Ye, understand. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. I, Ye, will do my utmost."

Lin Feng smiled slightly and said, "Good, Daoist Ye, you should rest and recover first. Once your injuries are stable, we can talk about other things."

With that, Lin Feng stood up, preparing to leave Ye Zhiqiu's Immortal Cave. Ye Zhiqiu looked at Lin Feng's retreating figure, his heart filled with gratitude and respect. It was his good fortune to have met an old acquaintance like Lin Feng.

Meanwhile, Lin Feng traveled around Wei Country for a while. At this time, the destruction of Wei Country's largest Sect caused a huge uproar throughout Wei Country and the surrounding countries.

All the Sects were speculating as to who possessed such immense power to completely annihilate the Blood Demon Sect, such a colossal entity.

And Lin Feng's name, at this time, also became known to everyone. After all, the person who could annihilate the Blood Demon Sect was definitely not a simple character, and there were rumors that it was Lin Feng who did it.

During his travels in Wei Country, Lin Feng also felt the attention and discussions surrounding him. But he didn't care, after all, he always acted as he pleased, why should he care about others?

He continued his journey, traveling and Cultivating, constantly improving his strength. He knew that the path of Cultivation was endless, and only by continuously improving his strength could he go further on this path.

Lin Feng traveled through the surrounding countries, and also visited Zheng Country. However, his old acquaintances in Zheng Country had also passed away due to the passage of too much time. A faint sadness welled up in his heart.

Time is merciless, old acquaintances are gone, and the path of Cultivation is indeed a lonely and long journey.

But Lin Feng did not dwell in sorrow for too long; he quickly adjusted his mindset. He knew that the path of Cultivation was full of unknowns and challenges, and he had to remain vigilant at all times, constantly improving his strength to go further on this path.