Chapter 797: This Is Fatherly Love

Deep in the Cloud Mist Mountains.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A figure flew backward, his back smashing into the rock, his face as pale as paper, spitting out mouthfuls of blood.

The man had lost an arm, and more than ten bones in his chest were broken. He looked on the verge of death, as if he could die at any moment.

Opposite him stood a giant ape-like sacred beast, pitch-black all over, with massive fists that carried astonishing power.

"I haven't gotten the Cloud Mist Flower yet. I can't die!"

Gritting his teeth, he crawled out of the rock again, his gaze fixed on the distance as he dashed straight ahead.

"Damn it!"

Seeing that this guy could still hold on, the ape-like sacred beast snorted a stream of hot air from its thick nose and let out a cold grunt.

Having reached the sacred beast level, it could already speak human language.

Half an hour ago, it had encountered this man. It had thought that a mere early-stage Saint Domain First Layer would be either dead or scared shitless and fleeing after a couple of punches.

It never dreamed that this man... simply didn't care how badly he was injured, only charging forward.

Fighting and chasing, the man had taken no fewer than twenty punches.

With such heavy punches, even a Saint of the same level would have been too scared to continue and would have given up. But this man, ignoring everything, pushed forward desperately as soon as he regained a little strength, like an indestructible vajra. Even the beast felt bewildered.

Boom!

Flying at high speed, the force compressed the air, causing explosions. The ape-like sacred beast once again sent the man crashing into the ground, his bones broken in countless places.

Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!

The man spat blood, his internal organs seeming about to come out. He looked like he was done for, but the next moment, he crawled out of the ground again and continued forward.

"What the hell is this guy trying to do?"

The ape-like sacred beast felt it couldn't understand anymore.

Whether human, spirit beast, or sacred beast, all held reverence for life. This man's actions were no different from courting death.

"Almost there... the place where the Cloud Mist Flower grows is just ahead..."

Ignoring the thoughts of the Flood Ape Beast, Wei Changfeng got up from the ground again, glanced at the surroundings, and a glimmer of hope shone in his dark eyes.

He had originally planned to sneak into the mountains, get a Cloud Mist Flower, and leave. He never dreamed he would be discovered, and even attract such a powerful creature.

To be honest, as the head of the Spirit Materials Pavilion, he had many treasures. If he had turned and fled when he saw this beast, he could have escaped. But then... there would be no chance to get the Cloud Mist Flower!

This thing could be exchanged for a Ten-Leaf Flower, which could save his daughter's life. Even if he had to die... he had to get it!

Bang!

Hit again, he tumbled several times and landed on the ground. Wei Changfeng felt his strength ebbing away, as if it would leave his body at any moment.

In a daze, he seemed to see a figure beckoning to him.

...

"Although I haven't met him (or her) yet, and don't know if it's a boy or girl, he (or she) is our child. Even if I have to die, I won't let them be harmed!"

She sat cross-legged, tears streaming down her face, turning to look at him: "I know you love me and will respect my choice..."

"No..." Wei Changfeng waved his hand anxiously, but at that moment, his power was sealed, and he lay on the ground, unable to move.

"I'm already severely injured and won't live long. I'm willing to use my life to save him (or her)..."

With a soft cry, the woman's entire power surged like a torrent into her abdomen. The child was born smoothly, and a loud cry echoed through the cave...

Finally, he broke the seal, but the woman had no strength left. She lay in his arms, a smile on her lips: "Changfeng, take good care of our child, raise our daughter to adulthood. Then even if I die, I can rest in peace..."

Before she could finish, she was gone.

...

"This daughter of yours was attacked in the womb. She probably won't live past three months," a six-star physician shook his head.

Wei Changfeng clenched his teeth.

This child was bought with her life. If she died, how could he face the woman he loved deeply?

He sought medical help everywhere, searched for people everywhere.

"The spirituality of treasures can prolong her life, but... she probably won't live long," a peak six-star physician said.

"As long as she can live, I'm willing to pay any price..." Wei Changfeng clenched his fists.

He opened the Spirit Materials Pavilion, gathered treasures, and even resorted to snatching when he learned of their locations...

Finally...

Her body seemed much better.

"Dad..."

A childish voice sounded in his ear. Wei Changfeng's eyes reddened. No matter how much he had sacrificed, it was worth it!

Because... this was his daughter!

And also her daughter!

...

"Where's Mom?"

A seven- or eight-year-old girl looked at him with a puzzled frown, her expression exactly like hers.

"She... went to a faraway place..."

Holding his daughter, Wei Changfeng, a Saint Domain powerhouse, found his eyes reddening for some reason.

...

"Dad, am I dying? I feel so tired, so sleepy..."

"You're fine, you'll be fine. Even if I have to risk my life, I'll save you..."

Wei Changfeng roared.

"This Ten-Leaf Flower can cure your daughter..." the young master said.

"I need a Cloud Mist Flower. If you can bring me one within two days, I'll give you the Ten-Leaf Flower directly!" Vice Dean You nodded.

...

"I can't die yet. If I die, Ruyan won't have the Ten-Leaf Flower to save her, and she'll die too!"

Scenes flashed before his eyes. Wei Changfeng struggled and stood up again.

If it weren't for his daughter needing this thing, he wouldn't have endured so many heavy blows. The Flood Ape Beast behind him didn't know why, Zhang Xuan didn't know why, but he knew... for his daughter!

More important than his own life!

"It shouldn't be far now..."

Leaping forward, he rounded a slope. Suddenly, the mist cleared, and a white flower appeared in his sight.

"Cloud Mist Flower..."

Wei Changfeng was thrilled.

After so much effort and searching for so long, this was what he needed. Now, he had finally seen it!

Bang!

Just as he was about to rush over and pick the flower, the Flood Ape Beast kicked him in the back.

Falling to the ground again, Wei Changfeng felt his life slowly draining from his body. He could no longer hold on.

"I must get it..."

He climbed up again, staggered to the white flower, pulled it out, and placed it in a jade box.

Whoosh!

In an instant, he breathed a sigh of relief, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

At this moment, no matter how severe his injuries, he felt it was worth it.

With this, the young master could save his daughter's life. Even if he died, he could tell her... I did it!

"Just for a... Cloud Mist Flower?"

Seeing the human's satisfied smile, the Flood Ape Beast was utterly incredulous.

It had thought he was after something worth dying for, but it was just this thing...

A Saint Domain expert dying for a plant... was it really worth it?

Wei Changfeng smiled faintly.

It was just a sacred beast; how could it understand human emotions?

Taking a deep breath, he moved and dashed straight down the mountain.

Since he had the item, there was no need to stay.

"Hmph, whatever you're after, the Cloud Mist Mountains are not a place you can come and go as you please! Stay here!"

With a roar, the Flood Ape Beast appeared before him and swiped its massive claw.

Pfft!

The severely injured Wei Changfeng couldn't defend himself. His chest was pierced, and blood gushed out.

"I..."

His body trembled, stiff all over. He wanted to resist but found he had no strength left.

His body had reached its limit!

A huge suction force came from an unknown place, as if about to pull his soul in.

"Is this death? I should... be able to see her, right?"

His consciousness gradually blurred, his soul seemingly about to leave his body and enter that unknown space.

"Wei Changfeng!"

Just as he felt death was imminent, he saw a figure flying over, a voice filled with urgency.

"Young master?"

He couldn't help but freeze: "Why are you here? It's dangerous..."

He hadn't told the young master about the situation in the Cloud Mist Mountains for fear that he would follow. If something happened, there would be no one to save his daughter!

But... how did he still come?

"Dangerous? If you knew it was dangerous, why didn't you tell me!"

Seeing that the Saint Domain subordinate he had just recruited had become like this, on the verge of death, Zhang Xuan roared.

Following the trail, he had finally been found by the Thousand Ant Bee Queen and rushed over.

But obviously... it was too late!

He quickly picked him up and placed his fingers on his pulse. He immediately felt that his vitality had already dissipated. Even with his peak six-star physician skills, he couldn't save him!

Holding his wrist, he infused pure Heavenly Dao true energy, but found that the latter was like a torn sack, unable to hold it.

"Young master, don't bother. I... I'm done for!"

Turning his wrist, he handed over a jade box: "This is the Cloud Mist Flower. Use it to exchange for the Ten-Leaf Flower..."

"You..."

He hadn't expected this man to risk his life for this thing. Zhang Xuan's face turned ashen.

"You must save her..." Wei Changfeng's voice grew weaker.

"Don't worry, I will save her and let her live a normal life—no, better than normal..."

Zhang Xuan gritted his teeth.

"Thank you, young master..."

Wei Changfeng nodded, his body went limp, and he could no longer control his soul. It was pulled into the unknown space, and his breathing ceased.

"Changfeng..."

Seeing this subordinate's body go stiff, Zhang Xuan roared, his eyes reddening.

At this moment, how could he not know what the man had been fighting for!

For his daughter!

That was... fatherly love!

The purest, most selfless love in the world!

"Human, this is not a place you can come as you please..."

The Flood Ape Beast on the side saw another person charging over and, not taking him seriously, let out a roar.

"Not a place I can come as I please? I didn't plan to come casually either!" Zhang Xuan looked up: "You killed Wei Changfeng? Then pay with your life!"

His gaze cold and fierce, he turned his wrist.

Whoosh!

In an instant, over twenty Saint Domain-level puppets appeared on the ground and charged at the Flood Ape Beast.

"Beat it to death!"