Chapter 2403 Nie 7, The Age of Great Contention
Chen Qingyuan did not mention Mu Cangyan's background.
Although the two sides have grudges, there is no need to ridicule each other over such matters; it is meaningless.
Through Chen Qingyuan's narration, the Faceless Man gained a basic understanding of Mu Cangyan.
"After all this talking, you still don't know your name, senior?"
Chen Qingyuan took a sip of tea and tentatively asked.
"Nie Qi".
Considering that he had a good conversation with Chen Qingyuan, the Faceless Man remained silent for a while before revealing his name.
"Senior Nie."
Chen Qingyuan bowed again, repeating the words in his heart several times, making sure he remembered them and wouldn't forget them.
The faceless man nodded in response, without saying a word.
"Excuse my boldness, but where does Senior Nie come from? What ethnic group do you belong to?"
Taking this opportunity, Chen Qingyuan raised a new question.
Previously, it was the Faceless Man who asked for answers; now it's Chen Qingyuan's turn.
"They used to be human."
The faceless man answered his questions.
"Once upon a time? What do you mean?"
Chen Qingyuan has grasped a very crucial point.
"I was the seventh child in my family, hence the name Nie Qi. There were seven brothers, working in the fields of the countryside. Although life was poor, we managed to earn a living. Later..."
The faceless man paused, presumably recalling some unpleasant memories of the past.
"Later, an unexpected accident occurred. The village was massacred by bandits. My seven brothers and I were tortured to death because we resisted fiercely. My eldest brother had his legs cut off and was forced to crawl forward until he bled to death; my second brother had his genitals cut off and my sister-in-law suffered all kinds of humiliation; my third brother... I had my eyes gouged out and my tongue cut off."
“My elder brother once served in the army and saw through the true origins of these mountain bandits. They must be soldiers from the border army in disguise, killing innocent people and claiming credit for their crimes.”
"After the seven of us brothers died tragically, our resentment ran deep and our vengeful spirits lingered. Just then, a change occurred in the heavens and earth, and a wisp of spiritual energy drifted to the mass grave, allowing me to create a new body and begin a new life."
Perhaps out of consideration for Chen Qingyuan, who was also human, the Faceless Man was willing to chat a little longer. He had kept these words in his heart for many years, never sharing them with anyone else.
Today, by chance, and seeing that Chen Qingyuan was a person worth befriending, the Faceless Man lowered his guard somewhat and spoke sincerely with him.
The world lost the seven Nie brothers, but gained a faceless man who came out of hell.
Since then, the era of the Faceless Men has begun.
As for his former enemies, they naturally couldn't escape. Their fate far exceeded what most people could imagine.
After avenging himself, the Faceless Man was lost and confused, unsure of what to do next. He remained in a daze for a long time, gradually forging an unbreakable Dao heart, setting a goal, and forging ahead without hesitation.
In the blink of an eye, he reached the pinnacle of the Emperor's path, overlooking all living beings in the myriad realms and enjoying endless glory.
"The past of our predecessors is truly heartbreaking."
Upon learning about the Faceless Man's past, Chen Qingyuan was greatly surprised, his heart filled with turmoil, and a sense of pity arose within him.
"The past is like smoke, it no longer matters."
The faceless man spoke through his diaphragm, and his emotions sounded rather calm, indicating that he had already let the matter go.
He now has only one goal: to risk his life and attain immortality.
If it succeeds, that would be the best outcome.
If we fail, we will have a legitimate reason to stop and take a good rest.
Tell me about yourself.
The faceless man turned the conversation to Chen Qingyuan, his vertical-striped eyes flashing slightly, sharp and menacing, making people's hearts tremble.
"Talking about me? What?"
Chen Qingyuan was slightly taken aback.
"How did you manage to gather the teachings of all the emperors?"
Despite repeated scrutiny, the Faceless Man couldn't understand this problem. In his worldview, it was simply impossible.
This situation is like an ant lifting dozens of elephants, which is beyond common sense and extremely absurd.
However, such an outrageous thing actually happened before our eyes, making it impossible not to believe.
"Special physical condition".
Many powerful figures in the Divine Land are aware of this matter; if the Faceless Man were to inquire even slightly, he could easily obtain the answer. Therefore, it is not a secret, and Chen Qingyuan has no reason to conceal it.
The faceless man had indeed discovered that Chen Qingyuan's Dao body was extraordinary, unlike anything he had ever seen before, but he hadn't thought much about it. Now, listening to Chen Qingyuan's reply, he used a secret technique to observe more closely: "What kind of Dao body is this?"
Chen Qingyuan said, "The Body of Reincarnation."
The faceless man, hearing of such a constitution for the first time, exclaimed in surprise: "The Cycle of Reincarnation Body?"
"The name I chose myself is unprecedented in the historical records of China."
Chen Qingyuan gave an explanation.
"A supreme Dao body that integrates the rules of all emperors, unique throughout the ages."
"Based on my own knowledge," the Faceless Man exclaimed in amazement.
"Senior has given you too much praise."
Facing a top figure whose strength is unfathomable, Chen Qingyuan was humble and polite.
"If you ascend to the throne, your future achievements will be limitless."
Having gained a deeper understanding of Chen Qingyuan, the Faceless Man felt a slight sense of anticipation, but also a hint of crisis.
After that, the two talked about some other things.
Explore the land of China, and the homeland of the Faceless Men.
After some discussion, Chen Qingyuan obtained a lot of useful information.
The Faceless Man's real name is Nie Qi. He comes from Fenglun Domain and attained enlightenment 500,000 years ago. He has survived to this day through special means.
Strangely enough, the flow of time in the vast world is basically the same, which should be the core rule of the origin of the universe, connecting every part of the universe into a whole.
The so-called whole is the original mother tree.
In the beginning of chaos, the primordial mother tree was born. Each leaf is a universe in itself.
The universe is separated by a vast and boundless sea, containing all the myriad principles of creation.
A few days later, the two stopped chatting.
The faceless man got up and walked to the entrance of the eerie black mist. He didn't go in, but observed carefully, thinking to himself, "This level of opportunity is still a bit lacking."
He was waiting for Mu Cangyan to come up with something even better, and he was also waiting for a terrifying being of the same level.
Chen Qingyuan, standing to the side, observed without saying a word.
The meeting between Chen Qingyuan and the Faceless Man was relatively amicable, and no conflict occurred.
Both sides exchanged information and each got what they needed.
Situ Lin and the others, who were originally observing and casting spells, immediately stopped the moment the faceless man appeared.
To covet the pinnacle of existence is an act of disrespect.
People of this caliber are extremely perceptive, and if Situ Lin and his group are discovered, it could very well lead to trouble.
The group cut off the video feed, unsure of Chen Qingyuan's current situation. The atmosphere was somber and filled with worry.
The situation is dire; only top-tier entities can approach it.
An Xiruo gazed into the distance, maintaining a dignified and elegant posture, her eyes filled with worry, and she blamed herself: "I am too weak and cannot help my brother."
Situ Lin murmured, "An era of great strife."
Even the usually unserious Wang Taohua showed an extremely serious expression at this moment, her brows furrowed and she remained silent.
Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.
The chaotic sea surged once more, even more terrifying than when the Faceless Man had arrived.
A new distinguished guest is about to arrive.
