128: Chapter 128 The Fifth Life, The Blazing Sun Illuminates the Martial Path (Seventy-Six)

A power as vast as a sea of stars and as heavy as the earth rose silently from within the envelope.

There was no earth-shattering momentum, no dazzling light; it simply stood quietly before his will, sealing off everything.

It was an absolute and unquestionable seal.

The willpower that Chu Shi had honed through several lifetimes of reincarnation seemed as insignificant as a single grain of sand in the vast ocean before that power.

He could not even muster a single thought of resistance and could only watch helplessly as his will was gently repelled by that invisible barrier, failing to even pierce the surface of the envelope by a fraction.

Chu Shi gasped.

"This seal... it is a bit terrifying."

It had completely returned to simplicity, restraining all power to the extreme without leaking a single bit.

If not for what Li Hao said, combined with his own personal attempt, he probably would never have imagined that this ordinary-looking letter was sent to his master by the Li family ancestor.

"Scared, aren't you? Haha." Li Hao teased and took the letter back.

"Damn you! It is this terrifying, and you didn't tell me sooner?" Chu Shi was speechless at this wicked friend of his and wanted nothing more than to give him a good thrashing.

"Relax, don't worry. I saw the old man seal the letter with my own eyes, and he told me that besides Great-Granduncle Li himself, no one else could read it. I even felt this power myself; it is not dangerous."

Chu Shi smiled and didn't mind.

"So what is the situation now? Do you know roughly what is written in the letter? Are you looking for me because you want me to help you report this to my master?"

"I have no clue!" Li Hao waved his hand. "I watched the old man seal the letter, but he didn't write it in front of me."

"However, after receiving this task, I secretly consulted my father, who is the head of the Li family. He told me with a complicated expression that Great-Granduncle Li was originally the strongest genius of his generation in the Li family."

"The old patriarch at the time intended to break with tradition and let him inherit the position of family head. However, due to some events back then, Great-Granduncle Li had a falling out with the family and left in a fit of anger."

"Coming here this time is just to have me use the opportunity of your grand ceremony to deliver a letter to Great-Granduncle Li, attempting to reconcile."

"The reason I came is, first, because we have a good relationship, and you are Great-Granduncle Li's direct disciple. Secondly, the events of that year were quite complex, and after so much time, it is basically impossible to sort out, so they had to send a relatively 'innocent' junior like me to deliver the letter."

"I see. Then who is your great-grandfather?"

"Of course, he is Great-Granduncle Li's older brother, the eldest legitimate son of that generation. The unlucky fellow who was about to be replaced by Great-Granduncle Li for the succession position." Li Hao shrugged and chuckled.

"Pfft... cough, cough, cough." The moment Chu Shi heard this, he spat out all his tea.

"What did you say? Maybe we should just pretend we don't know each other, Young Master Li. I will send you down the mountain right now; if you leave quickly, you can still catch the Chu family's flying boat. If I just help you deliver this letter to my master like this, won't we both get beaten to death?"

Having said that, Chu Shi stood up, intending to send Li Hao away.

"Hey, don't get excited, don't get excited. Young Master Chu, calm down, it is not what you think." Li Hao waved his hands repeatedly.

"Didn't I tell you? I secretly consulted my father before I came; how could I possibly come here to die?"

"Although this matter is quite taboo, and my father and even some elders in the family are deeply wary of it and dare not reveal too much, I still pieced together the general idea."

"The old patriarch back then intended to pass the position of family head to Great-Granduncle Li and even arranged a marriage for him. However, Great-Granduncle Li already had someone in his heart back then and didn't agree."

"Originally, this wouldn't have been a big deal, but an accident happened... For some reason, this matter was found out by Great-Granduncle Li's sweetheart, and then everything fell apart. Afterward, Great-Granduncle Li left home, and he has been gone for several hundred years."

Having said this, Li Hao paused and added, "Of course, although my great-grandfather was that unlucky fellow, he definitely didn't do that thing back then. If he really had done it, given Great-Granduncle Li's strength over these many years, he wouldn't have swallowed his anger. He wouldn't have allowed my great-grandfather to calmly inherit the position of family head, or even pass it down to my grandfather and my father."

Chu Shi listened and nodded slowly, lost in thought. Indeed, that old fogey Peak Master Lieyang had a cultivation base of at least seven Refined Bloods, perhaps even eight. Moreover, he had a fiery temper and would never swallow his anger. It seemed there was really no problem.

However, he was actually a bit curious about who the heroine of that story was. Chu Shi thought thoughtfully. Afterward, he snapped back to reality and asked Li Hao, "Alright, I will help you ask my master now."

Having said that, he took out a crimson-gold communication jade talisman from his bosom and began to contact Peak Master Lieyang. Soon, as true energy flowed from Chu Shi's fingertips, the surface of the jade talisman instantly lit up with fine golden patterns, emitting a faint buzzing sound.

"Shi'er, what is the matter?" Peak Master Lieyang's voice came through the jade talisman, straightforward, carrying his usual dignity and gentleness.

Chu Shi cleared his throat and replied respectfully, "Reporting to Master, my good friend Li Hao has come from the Li family in Canglan State. He has been entrusted by the Li family's old patriarch to bring a family letter, which he wishes to hand to you personally."

The other end of the jade talisman fell silent. There was no sound at all, not even the sound of breathing. Only a faint, scorching aura transmitted through the jade talisman. This silence lasted for three full breaths, yet it felt as long as three hours. Chu Shi could even imagine his master sitting on a meditation cushion in the main hall on the peak, silently closing his eyes, his hands slightly clenched.

"Let him come over." After a long while, Peak Master Lieyang's voice sounded again, devoid of any emotion. As the voice faded, the golden light on the jade talisman suddenly extinguished, and the communication was cut off directly.

Chu Shi put away the jade talisman, looked up at the nervous Li Hao, and smiled, lifting his chin, "It is done. My master wants you to go over."

"Phew..." Li Hao let out a long sigh of relief, his hanging heart finally settling. He stood up, straightened his brocade robe, and bowed solemnly to Chu Shi. His movements were standard and meticulous. "Young Master Chu, great kindness needs no thanks. The Li family will remember this favor."

Chu Shi quickly reached out to help him up, waved his hand, and said helplessly, "Are you pulling this with me? What kind of relationship do we have? Is it necessary to be so polite?"

"That is different." Li Hao stood up straight, the playfulness on his face subsided a bit, his eyes serious. "That was my thanks to you on behalf of the Li family; it is official business, so just accept it with peace of mind. In private, we can mess around just as we always do."

Chu Shi laughed in spite of himself and shook his head, "Fine, fine, as you wish. Let's go, I will take you to the peak to find your Great-Granduncle Li."

Having said that, the two walked out of Tingyang Courtyard side by side. The moment they stepped out, the noon sun poured down without obstruction, landing on the crimson ground and illuminating a cluster of golden light.

Along the way, they occasionally encountered a few disciples of Lieyang Peak. Upon seeing Chu Shi, they all stopped and bowed respectfully, their eyes filled with undisguised envy and awe. After all, just a moment ago, this youth who had joined the sect less than four months ago had not only become the Peak Master's direct disciple but had also, in front of thousands of people on Lieyang Peak, punched away Zhou Xuan, a genius from the Four Seasons Holy Land.

Soon, the two arrived at the entrance of the peak. The guards here had changed again, but that did not stop Chu Shi from using his face to get through. Seeing Chu Shi approach, the leading deacon quickly stepped forward, clasped his fists, and saluted, "Greetings, Senior Brother Chu."