Chapter 295

Chapter 295: A Bunch of Living Treasures

"Qi Qingsi, your grand-disciple misses you deeply."

Ye Xu looked at Qi Qingsi and said lightly, "Do you have any words to leave for her?"

The higher his cultivation grew, the more Ye Xu understood the cruelty of the Great Indifference Path; once on this path, one became emotionless and without righteousness, unable to turn back.

From the moment Qi Qingsi entered Heaven’s Secret Pavilion until the end, she never asked about Ye Xian’er’s condition.

Perhaps in Qi Qingsi’s heart, Ye Xian’er and Qi Hongchou were merely two fleeting figures.

"No."

Qi Qingsi gently shook her head, showing no ripple of emotion.

"In that case, you may leave," Ye Xu said lightly.

"Old me takes leave."

The Human Ancestor saluted by cupping his hands and left with Qi Qingsi.

After walking out of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, Qi Qingsi could no longer restrain her doubt and asked aloud, "Is he really that powerful? Can he see the past and future?"

"If the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion wasn’t strong, there would be no Heaven’s Secret Pavilion left in the world after my disciple visited."

The Human Ancestor gazed with reverence and said, "This is a senior who has attained true freedom and can truly see through the past and future; we are far inferior to him."

"But I am very curious, where did he come from? Was it from another higher-level universe?"

The Human Ancestor’s cultivation had stagnated at the Immortal Emperor Perfection realm for several epochs.

He created the Sea of the Universe and evolved the laws of all beings in the world, hoping to find a method of transcendence from them.

Therefore, the Human Ancestor had speculated that outside their universe, there must be a universe of higher order.

Otherwise, Empress Nuwa wouldn’t have vanished without a trace after achieving the Dao through virtue.

"Come with me to see him," the Human Ancestor said with clear eyes. "Over this next year and a half, I must make thorough preparations without a single mishap."

Qi Qingsi nodded.

A short while later, the two arrived at the deepest part of Godfall Ridge.

Chaos surged wildly, purple qi filled the sky. Li Ruoyu was sitting in lotus position, like a supreme emperor, emitting royal authority that crushed chaos into destruction and rebirth.

"Human Ancestor," Pang Taiyue said, bowing respectfully.

"Teacher."

Li Ruoyu, amidst his cultivation, sensed the Human Ancestor’s arrival and opened his eyes; wisps of purple qi slowly faded, and a sharp gleam flashed in his gaze. "You’ve met that senior too?"

"Did you obtain the method of transcendence?"

A faint hint of disappointment flashed in the Human Ancestor’s eyes, unnoticed, and he shook his head. "I didn’t ask for the method of transcendence; I only wanted to know about the future after the Immortal Realm collapses."

Li Ruoyu was deeply disappointed. "The force of the Immortal Realm’s collapse is a calamity rivaling Empress Nuwa’s Repairing the heavens; it’s beyond your ability to endure. I hope you won’t make a futile sacrifice."

"Only by doing it will I learn if it has meaning," the Human Ancestor stated solemnly. "Besides, I’m like rotten wood, while the beings in all realms are vibrant; if this corpse of mine can help them gain new life, it’s sufficient enough."

"I came today not to persuade you to aid me, but to entrust this girl to you."

The Human Ancestor looked at Qi Qingsi, then turned to Li Ruoyu, saying, "You need to confront the Son of Heaven; she is your most fitting weapon. How to handle her is your decision."

After speaking, the human ancestor vanished deep into the chaos.

"Master, are we truly going to stand by and do nothing?" Pang Taiyue felt distressed, staring intently in the direction where the human ancestor had disappeared.

Li Ruoyu solemnly stated, "In the first half of my life, I have already protected all living beings."

"For the second half, I shall live for myself."

He glanced at Qi Qingsi and said, "You cultivate the Great Indifference Path. I will take you to a place where you can achieve enlightenment in the shortest possible time."

"One day, I will help you rise above all living beings."

"Yes," Qi Qingsi replied.

…

"We’ve finally arrived!"

Streams of light rushed into Linglong City. Gu Daojin, the Seven Immortals of Cloud Capital, and the others breathed a sigh of relief. They could sense Bai Muyue’s aura trailing close behind them, yet she hadn’t made a move.

"Hurry to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

The group raced toward Heaven’s Secret Pavilion immediately.

"Farewell for now, everyone," Ye Xu stopped walking and watched them disappear into the distance.

"Young friend Ye, what are you doing?"

The others were puzzled.

"I have grown accustomed to being a free spirit, unsuited to constraints. When we meet again someday, we shall drink our fill together." Ye Xu laughed heartily and vanished into the crowd.

"How strange," Fairy of the Painting muttered with a peculiar expression, unable to make sense of it. "He was the one who stirred us to join Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, yet in the end, he himself doesn’t stay with us."

"Leave it be for now," Gu Daojin said. "Young friend Ye possesses extraordinary skills. Even if he doesn’t join Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, few could harm him."

"That Immortal King is still behind us. Let us hurry to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion."

Whoosh!

The group sped toward Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Senior, we have returned!" Yu Ziwei shouted loudly, her face flushed with excitement.

"Be quiet," Ye Xu said impatiently. "You’re disturbing my game."

Yu Ziwei immediately clasped both hands over her mouth.

"Even the greatest matter must wait until this match is finished." Ye Xu was facing an overwhelming disadvantage; his white stones were almost entirely dead, impossible to revive. Continuing would only ensure his defeat.

"Senior, I studied with all my might. This time, my playing isn’t bad, is it?" Shen Yueyi hummed softly.

"Senior is about to lose the game."

"Perhaps our timing wasn’t ideal?"

The Seven Immortals of Cloud Capital whispered to each other.

Moments later, Ye Xu was defeated.

"Little girl, you’re really clever," Ye Xu said with a smile. "Since you won against me, I’ll reward you with three days of cultivation in the space with tenfold time flow."

Three days outside were equivalent to a month inside.

"Senior, I want to go out for a stroll," Shen Yueyi protested. "This is revenge."

"I’m disciplining you on behalf of Su Mu," Ye Xu said righteously. "If you have any objection, tell me yourself."

Shen Yueyi’s face turned bitter.

Su Mu wouldn’t dare object.

After sending Shen Yueyi into the Ten Times Flow Space, Ye Xu instructed Li Ruoshui’s incarnation, "Serve tea quickly."

Li Ruoshui’s incarnation was furious.

She was trapped in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, enduring torment, unable to even end her own life, truly suffering endless humiliation.

"This… this person… "

At that moment, Gu Daojin, the Seven Immortals of Cloud Capital, and Yu Ziwei trembled as if they had seen a ghost. "She… isn’t that Immortal King?"

"Senior, why is she here?"

This incarnation looked exactly like Li Ruoshui, identical in appearance and demeanor.

Everyone was horrified.

Had they traveled through time?

"Have you seen me?" Li Ruoshui asked in puzzlement.

"Of course we have," Gu Daojin said with a sly chuckle. "Back in the Ancient Divine Court, I even gave you a grand gift."

"What grand gift?"

Li Ruoshui furrowed her brows.

From Gu Daojin’s tone, it probably wasn’t a good thing.

"Senior, is she really that Immortal King?" Heavenly Talisman Old Man questioned.

"It’s just an incarnation," Ye Xu said dismissively. "She tried to cause trouble in my Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, so I confined her here to be a tea-serving maid."

"Hahaha… "

Yu Ziwei laughed heartily. "Is there such a foolish Immortal King under heaven? How dare he make trouble in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion!"

The next moment, Yu Ziwei felt a chill.

If Li Ruoshui’s gaze could kill, Yu Ziwei would have died countless times instantly.

"You’ve been reduced to a maid, yet you still act proud?" Gu Daojin snorted coldly, downed his tea in one gulp, and ordered, "Come pour me more tea right now!"

Li Ruoshui’s face darkened with rage, her expression as stern as storm clouds.

"Senior, this time we’ve come… "

After finishing his cup, Gu Daojin was about to speak.

"You want to join Heaven’s Secret Pavilion?" Ye Xu murmured, swirling his teacup and staring at them with a knowing smile.

Their intentions couldn’t possibly escape Ye Xu.

"You do have remarkable wisdom like seeing through us completely… " Yu Ziwei beamed.

Thud!

Gu Daojin rapped her on the head. "If you can’t speak properly, keep your mouth shut."

He didn’t trust her to stop and used his magic to seal Yu Ziwei’s mouth.

"Serves you right," Fairy of the Painting taunted.

Ye Xu couldn’t help but chuckle.

The people before him were truly a bunch of clowns.

"Senior’s remarkable wisdom means our motives couldn’t be hidden," Gu Daojin said cheerfully. "What do you think about us joining Heaven’s Secret Pavilion?"

"You all have nerve."

Ye Xu didn’t agree right away; his voice turned icy. "Since you know I’m all-knowing, why do you want to join? Do you think I don’t realize your reasons?"

"Dear friends, are you treating my Heaven’s Secret Pavilion as a haven?"

Ye Xu’s voice grew colder and colder, freezing to the bone.

For an instant, Gu Daojin and the Seven Immortals of Cloud Capital froze in place, fear welling up uncontrollably in their hearts, their bodies shaking violently.