#1263 - Chapter 1263 Which one

It seemed even more vibrant than when I had seen it before.

The flower's red was like fresh blood, and the color made Ye Kong feel slightly nauseous.

However, this relaxed and peaceful state of mind seemed to only exist around this flower.

Filled with confusion, Ye Kong stared blankly at the red flower, lost in thought for a long time. After a while, Ye Kong regained his senses and walked straight towards the red flower.

As Ye Kong climbed to the treetop, just as he was about to reach out and pluck the flower, suddenly, the entire flower slowly extended upwards, its petals opening forcefully. The seven petals rotated, eventually transforming into seven faces with different expressions.

Each face solemnly called out Ye Kong's name.

"Ye Kong…"

Ye Kong…

Ye Kong… Are you really going to do this?

Instantly, Ye Kong heard a tiger's roar in his ear, and a ferocious beast stretched out its giant palm and struck towards Ye Kong.

Ye Kong dodged, his body constantly darting between the branches of the tree. The ferocious beast paced anxiously below, unable to do anything to Ye Kong.

The ferocious beast was the guardian of this tree, but it could only stay outside and not climb up.

The ferocious beast could only keep roaring at Ye Kong, trying to pull him down.

Ye Kong turned around and aimed at the red flower.

"Ye Kong, have you thought it through? In a few months, there will be a great catastrophe in the world. If you stay here, you will not only be safe and sound, but you can also cultivate using the red flower. In a few days, you will be able to break through to the top level. But once you leave, you will inevitably be drawn into it. For the sake of the world, you will surely die here.

Even so, do you still want to insist on going your own way and stubbornly leave?"

This voice repeatedly struck Ye Kong's heart.

So, someone had deliberately left him here.

It was just that if not too many people were involved, Ye Kong would not be willing to interfere.

It was a pity that things had come to this point. He could neither stay nor leave, and whether to stay or leave was not something he could control.

Immediately afterwards, the next face showed the scene of a few months later: lives were lost, everything was reduced to ashes, the world was in chaos, and endless strife never ceased.

The fragrance of the flower wafted over again, intoxicating and disorienting.

Then, the seven faces quickly changed, turning into a painting. In the painting, Ye Kong wore shackles and knelt in the very center of the spirit platform, receiving judgment and heavenly punishment.

"Ye Kong, do you confess your sins?"

A stern rebuke instantly awakened Ye Kong. Ye Kong looked at this scene and couldn't help but take a step back, leaning against the tree. He gasped for breath for a while before barely managing to calm himself down.

Why, it's me again!

Noticing Ye Kong's retreat, the entire platform suddenly rolled, a large expanse of grassland spread out, countless flowers swayed in the wind, and a thatched hut rose from the ground, even with wisps of smoke rising from the chimney.

Truly, they had considered everything!

In just an instant, Ye Kong suppressed his expression, reached out his hand, and plucked the red flower.

"You…"

The seven faces suddenly turned cold. Before the last word could be uttered, the entire platform shook violently and began to collapse in all directions. The ancient tree also split into pieces, and the falling leaves rustled down. The ferocious beast also fell down with it.

Ye Kong only had time to grab the red flower in his hand before falling into the endless darkness along with the entire platform.

Subsequently, Ye Kong's memories of the black hole gradually cleared in this process.

Until a long time passed, Ye Kong felt himself falling onto a relatively soft cushion.

It was quite comfortable.

"Ye Kong, Ye Kong."

Someone was calling.

How annoying, Ye Kong didn't want to pay attention.

The calls sounded like they were coming from across the water, sometimes near and sometimes far, not very clear.

Were they calling me?

Perhaps yes, perhaps not.

Ding!

A crisp shout instantly pulled Ye Kong back to reality.

Ye Kong's eyes suddenly opened.

The disciples of Lion Camel Ridge surrounded him, each with a face of ecstasy.

"Ye Kong is awake!"

"That's great!"

"We can leave the Misty Forest!"

…

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Ye Kong slowly sat up. Where was this, the ice chamber under the Cliff of Infinity?

How could he be here?

"By the way, Ye Kong is out, what about Senior Brother Qing Shui? Ye Kong, did you see Senior Brother Qing Shui?" A small disciple asked.

Ye Kong met his eyes, "You said, Qing Shui? Who is that?"

"Ah, didn't you meet Senior Brother Qing Shui? He jumped in to find you, didn't you meet?" The little disciple was a little puzzled.

"What?" Ye Kong listened with a blank expression. He paused and asked, "Why are you all here? Why am I here?"

As soon as Ye Kong spoke, everyone was stunned.

Ye Kong had lost his memory?

The little disciple grabbed Ye Kong's arm, "Have you really forgotten? Senior Brother Qing Shui really went down to find you, but how come only you came out? Senior Brother Qing Shui, is he, is he…?"

"Ling Dang, don't be rude." The Great Elder of Lion Camel Ridge stopped the little disciple and walked over to help Ye Kong up. "Disciple, don't be ignorant, don't mind it." The Great Elder of Lion Camel Ridge stared closely at Ye Kong, but seeing the clear ignorance in Ye Kong's confused eyes, he could surmise that what Ye Kong said was true.

He really didn't remember anything.

It remained to be verified whether he only forgot a part or everything.

"Do you still remember us?"

The Great Elder of Lion Camel Ridge spoke, "I'm just a little curious. Logically speaking, a master like you, Ye Kong, shouldn't be swallowed by a black hole."

As soon as these words came out, Ye Kong instantly understood.

"Are you saying that I came out of this black hole?" Ye Kong pointed to the black hole in front of him, "But why would I go down there? I clearly only came to find Siqin. Right, and Bai Rong, where's Bai Rong?"

The Great Elder of Lion Camel Ridge came over, "Are you talking about Great Elder Bai? We haven't seen his figure here. As for Siqin, she is currently being guarded by my disciple, Ding Dang."

"Then let's go see Siqin first." Ye Kong said, then walked outside.

"Follow him."

"But Senior Brother Qing Shui…"

"Saving your life is the most important thing!"

The disciples of Lion Camel Ridge followed Ye Kong all the way to the outer chamber. At this time, Siqin was sleeping soundly on Ding Dang's lap.

"Now that Siqin has been found, let's go out." Ye Kong closed his eyes. Since he had forgotten, he wouldn't think about it.

"Wait a minute, Ye Kong." The Great Elder of Lion Camel Ridge stopped Ye Kong.

"Something wrong?" Ye Kong turned around.

"It's like this. Outside the Misty Forest are people from all sects. Siqin will only be safe if she belongs to you. However, considering that my Lion Camel Ridge disciples have followed and escorted you all the way here, I hope that when the time comes, you will consider their merits and give Lion Camel Ridge a share, how about it?" The Great Elder of Lion Camel Ridge said.

"Is the Great Elder negotiating terms?" Ye Kong turned around.

"However, Siqin was rescued by me single-handedly, and you all need to rely on me, Ye Kong, to get out of the Misty Forest, right?" Ye Kong's tone changed abruptly.

"Since that's the case, why is the Great Elder asking for credit, and may I ask which share are you asking for?"