Chapter 815: This Is Fatherly Love

Deep within Cloud Mist Mountain.

Bang, bang, bang!

A figure flew backward, his back hitting a rock. His face was as pale as paper, and he vomited large mouthfuls of blood. He had a broken arm, and at least ten of his ribs were fractured, leaving him looking on the verge of death, as if he could die at any moment.

Opposite him was a massive ape-like Saint Beast, completely black, with powerful, thick fists.

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

Gritting his teeth, the figure crawled out from the rock. His gaze fixed on the distance, he darted straight forward.

"Damn it!"

Seeing that the fellow could still persist, the ape-like Saint Beast snorted, a stream of hot air gushing from its large nostrils. Having reached the Saint Beast level, it could already speak human language. Half an hour ago, it had encountered this fellow. It had assumed that a mere Saint Realm First-layer mid-stage cultivator would be scared witless and flee after a couple of punches, if not killed outright.

It never dreamed that this person... completely disregarded his injuries, no matter how severe, and just kept charging forward. Fighting and chasing, this guy had endured at least twenty punches. Such heavy blows would have terrified even a Saint of its own level, making them unable to continue. Yet, this fellow simply ignored everything. As soon as he recovered some strength, he desperately pushed forward. He was like an unkillable Vajra, making even the Saint Beast feel somewhat bewildered.

Boom!

Flying quickly, the ape-like Saint Beast's power created explosive pressure in the air. It struck the figure, sending him crashing to the ground again, countless of his bones now broken.

Pfft, pfft, pfft!

The human vomited blood, as if his internal organs would come out. Just when he seemed finished, he surprisingly sprang up from the ground the next moment and continued forward.

"What in the world is this guy trying to do?"

Even the ape-like Saint Beast found him incomprehensible. Both humans and spirit beasts, and even Saint Beasts, held reverence for life. This person's actions were no different from seeking death.

"Almost there... We'll be at the Cloud Mist Flower's growing place soon..."

Ignoring the thoughts of the Flood Ape Beast, Wei Changfeng got up from the ground again. He looked at his surroundings, hope shining in his dark eyes. He had originally intended to quietly enter the mountain range, obtain a Cloud Mist Flower, and leave. He never dreamed he would be discovered, or that he would even attract such a powerful creature.

To be honest, as the head of the Spiritual Material Pavilion, he possessed many treasures. If he had turned and fled upon seeing this creature, he could certainly have escaped. However... doing so would have made it impossible to obtain the Cloud Mist Flower again! This item could be exchanged for a Ten-Leaf Flower, which could save his daughter's life. Even if it meant death... he had to get it!

Struck again, he tumbled several times before landing on the ground. Wei Changfeng felt his strength waning, as if it could leave his body at any moment. In a daze, he seemed to see a figure beckoning to him.

"Though I haven't met them yet, and don't know if it's a boy or a girl, they are our child. Even if it costs me my life, I cannot let them be harmed!"

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

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

"I am already severely injured and won't live much longer. I am willing to use my life to protect them..."

With a soft cry, the woman's entire power transformed into a torrent, surging into her abdomen. The child was born smoothly, and a loud cry echoed throughout the cave... Finally, he broke through 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. That way, even if I die, I can rest in peace..." She passed away before finishing her words.

"Your daughter was attacked in the womb; she probably won't live more than three months!" A six-star physician shook his head.

Wei Changfeng gritted his teeth. This child was obtained at the cost of her life. If she died, how could he face the woman he had loved deeply his whole life? He sought doctors everywhere, sought people everywhere.

"The spiritual essence of treasures can extend her life, but... she probably won't live much longer!" said a six-star peak physician.

"As long as she can survive, I'm willing to pay any price..." Wei Changfeng clenched his fists. He opened the Spiritual Material Pavilion, collecting treasures. Once he knew the location of a treasure, he would even resort to seizing it...

Finally... her body looked much better.

"Papa..."

A tender voice whispered in his ear. Wei Changfeng's eyes reddened; he felt that any sacrifice was worth it! Because... she was his daughter! And she was *her* daughter!

"Where's Mama?"

A girl of seven or eight years old looked at him questioningly, her frowning expression identical to hers.

"She... went to a very distant place..."

Holding his daughter, Wei Changfeng, a dignified Saint Realm expert, for some reason, had red eyes.

"Papa, am I not well? I feel so tired, so sleepy..."

"You're fine, you're fine. Even if it costs me my life, I will 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 a day, I will 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 will definitely die too!"

Scene after scene flowed before his eyes. Wei Changfeng struggled and stood up again. If it weren't for his daughter needing this item, he certainly couldn't have endured so many heavy blows. He didn't know why the Flood Ape Beast was chasing him, or why Zhang Xuan was involved, but he knew... it was all for his daughter! More important than his own life!

"It shouldn't be far..."

He lunged forward, rounded a hillside, and suddenly, the mist dissipated, revealing a pure white flower in his sight.

"Cloud Mist Flower..."

Wei Changfeng was ecstatic. He had poured his heart and soul into searching for so long, all for this. Now, he had finally seen it!

Just as he was about to rush over and pluck 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, utterly unable to bear it any longer.

"I must get it..."

He climbed up again, swayed, reached the pure white flower, plucked it, and placed it in a jade box. A sigh of relief escaped him instantly, and his lips curved into a smile. 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!

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

Seeing the human's satisfied smile, the Flood Ape Beast beside him was filled with disbelief. It had thought he was fighting for something truly grand, something worth sacrificing his life for, but it turned out to be just this item... A Saint Realm expert dying for a type of tea... was it really worth it?

Wei Changfeng smiled faintly. It was just a Saint Beast; how could it understand human emotion? Taking a deep breath, he moved and darted straight down the mountain. Now that he had the item, there was no need to stay.

"Hmph, no matter what you're here for, how can Cloud Mist Mountain be a place you can just come and go as you please? Stay here!"

With a roar, the Flood Ape Beast approached and fiercely swiped its massive hoof-claw.

Splat!

The severely injured Wei Changfeng couldn't resist at all. His chest was pierced, and blood gushed out.

"I..."

His body trembling, Wei Changfeng stiffened, wanting 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 it was about to pull his soul away at any moment.

"Is this death? I should... be able to see her now!"

His consciousness gradually blurred, his soul seemingly ready to leave his body at any moment and enter that unknown space.

"Wei Changfeng!"

Just as he felt he was about to die, he saw a figure flying towards him, a anxious voice calling out.

"Young Master?"

He couldn't help but be stunned: "Why are you here? It's dangerous..." He hadn't dared to tell the Young Master about the situation in Cloud Mist Mountain, fearing he would follow. Otherwise, if something happened, his daughter would have no one to save her! But... why had he still come?

"Dangerous? Knowing it's dangerous, why didn't you tell me!"

Seeing his recently acquired Saint Realm subordinate in such a state, on the verge of death, Zhang Xuan roared in anger. He had followed the tracks all the way, and it was only when the Queen Ant found the trail that he had rushed over. However, it was clear... he was already too late!

He quickly picked him up, placing his fingers on him, and immediately felt the other party's life force had already dissipated. Even with his six-star peak physician's medical skills, he couldn't save him! He gripped his wrist, pouring pure Heaven's Path zhenqi into him, only to find that the latter was like a broken sack, unable to hold anything.

"Young Master, don't bother. I... I can't go on!"

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

"You..."

Zhang Xuan's face turned ashen, never expecting this guy would risk his life for this item.

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

"Don't worry, I will definitely save her and ensure she lives a normal, no, a better life than normal people..." Zhang Xuan gritted his teeth.

"Thank you, Young Master..."

Wei Changfeng nodded, his body went limp, no longer able to control his soul. It was drawn into the unknown space, and he stopped breathing.

"Changfeng..."

Seeing his subordinate's body stiffen, Zhang Xuan roared, tears welling up in his eyes. At this moment, how could he not know what the other party had sacrificed for! For his daughter! That was... paternal love! The purest, most selfless love in the world!

"Human, this is not a place you can just come to..."

The Flood Ape Beast on the side, seeing another person charge over and not putting him in its eyes, roared.

"Not a place I can just come to? I didn't plan on 'just coming'!" Zhang Xuan raised his head: "You killed Wei Changfeng? Then pay with your life!" His gaze was cold and fierce. With a flip of his wrist, more than twenty Saint Realm puppets instantly appeared on the ground and charged towards the Flood Ape Beast.

"Beat it to death!"