Chapter 349: I’ll Kill Myself

Ye Guan suddenly grabbed Nanling Yiyi’s hand.

He took out an ancient book and placed it into her stiff hand.

“This is a divine spellbook written by the True God. It is slightly different from what the Great Daoist Brush Master has written, so I think it’ll be really helpful to you as a reference.”

Ye Guan smiled at her before turning around to leave.

Nanling Yiyi called out in a trembling voice, “J-Junior Disciple, what you said just now... is it true?”

Ye Guan nodded.

Nanling Yiyi grinned, but tears abruptly streamed down her face.

She felt incomparably happy inside.

Ye Guan arrived at the Nether Palace, but he didn't see Ji Xuan.

He asked around and found out that Ji Xuan had departed for Milky Way on the day of his wedding.

Milky Way!

He stood for a long time outside the Nether Palace before he turned around to leave.

When he returned to the Xuzhen Holy Hall, he handed over the Ancient Divine Puppet Refinement Method to Nalan Jia. Only the Immortal Treasures Pavilion was rich enough to make these Divine Puppets.

Nalan Jia immediately mobilized the entire Immortal Treasures Pavilion to seek the necessary materials to craft a Great Sovereign Ancient Divine Puppet!

Afterward, Ye Guan went to meet with Erya and Little White.

He had decided to visit Erya in the hopes of getting her help to strengthen his fleshly body. If he could bring his fleshly body to the next level, the power of his Heavenrend Quickdraw would increase dramatically.

Ye Guan was already strong enough to fight Sovereign Xuan, but it wasn't exactly a

fair

fight. Sovereign Xuan had suppressed his cultivation base, and if he hadn't done that, Ye Guan would have lost their fight.

In other words, Ye Guan couldn't really fight Great Destiny Sovereigns just yet. There was still a huge gap between him and Great Destiny Sovereigns.

As usual, Erya was licking her hawthorn candy.

Little White was sitting on her shoulder.

Erya smiled at Ye Guan and said, “You want to improve your fleshly body?”

Ye Guan nodded.

“What’s in it for me?” Erya asked.

Ye Guan had come prepared. He took out a storage ring and placed it in Erya’s hand. The storage ring was full of candied hawthorns.

Erya smiled in satisfaction.

She examined Ye Guan’s fleshly body with her hands all over him.

“You're strong, but this isn't enough.”

Ye Guan sounded confused as he asked, “What’s not enough?”

“You’re not strong enough. You're too weak to withstand my blood.”

“Really?” asked Ye Guan, sounding doubtful.

Erya patted his shoulder and exclaimed, “Grandson[1], you’re still too young!”

Ye Guan’s face immediately darkened.

“Lady Erya, can you just call me Ye Guan or Little Guan?” he asked.

“Little Guan?” Erya replied. She eventually nodded and said, “Sure, Grandson!”

Ye Guan had no idea what to say.

Erya licked her candied hawthorn before saying, “Your fleshly body cannot withstand my blood. It's too weak.”

Ye Guan sounded serious as he said, “My fleshly body has become really strong!”

Erya calmly replied, “Shall I test it out, then?”

“Sure!”

Erya unceremoniously punched Ye Guan's chest.

Boom!

Ye Guan was blasted a few kilometers away. Upon stopping, he looked down at himself and saw cracks on his fleshly body with fresh blood oozing out of them.

Ye Guan was in disbelief.

Erya looked at him and nonchalantly said, “That wasn't my full strength.”

Ye Guan chuckled bitterly. Lady Erya’s strength was indeed frightening. If she had given her all, he would have been pulverized.

“Follow me, we'll go somewhere,” said Erya before turning around to leave.

Ye Guan followed closely behind her.

Soon, they found themselves in a quiet region in the starry sky. Erya stared at Ye Guan before asking, "You said you want to strengthen your fleshly body, right?"

“Yes!” Ye Guan nodded.

“I know a way to strengthen your fleshly body. Do you want to give it a try?”

“Yes! What is it?”

“It's easy. I just have to beat you up.”

Beat me up?!

Ye Guan was horrified.

Erya explained, “Getting beaten up is the best way to improve your fleshly body's durability. In addition, your Sword Dao will also improve if you train with me. It's not just going to be your fleshly body.

“Really?”

“Yes. Don’t believe me? You can go and ask Little White.”

Ye Guan cast his gaze upon Little White, but Little White only blinked.

Erya gave her a stick of candied hawthorn, and she hurriedly nodded.

Ye Guan was silent for a few moments before saying, “Come on, then. Let’s do it!”

𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

He decided to trust Erya.

Erya was a progenitor, so there was no need for her to deceive him if she wanted to harm him.

Erya’s lips curled up in a sinister smile at Ye Guan's response.

Seeing that, Ye Guan immediately grew a bit fearful. He wanted to say something, but Erya was already flying toward him.

Boom!

Ye Guan couldn't even react as he was blasted away with a punch.

True Universe.

Left Councilor Feng Qi and Cirou were walking side by side in front of the True God Hall.

“The Eternal Civilization will soon make a move,” Left Councilor Feng Qi said.

“I know,” Cirou replied with a nod.

Left Councilor Feng Qi looked at her and said, “They'll start killing each other soon, and the True Universe will reap a ton of profit once they end up destroying themselves."

Cirou shook her head and said, “We can destroy the Eternal Civilization, but not the Guanxuan Universe.”

Left Councilor Feng Qi asked, “Why not?”

“You can beat that young man and even bully him, but you cannot kill him. His father, aunt, and grandfather wish to see him grow on his own, but they definitely do not wish to see his death.

"I don't think they're going to stand by and do nothing as we attempt to kill that young man. If they do make a move against us, the entire True Universe will be annihilated," Cirou said.

Left Councilor Feng Qi frowned deeply. “Are you saying that Ye Guan was born to be invincible?”

"It's useless to get angry over it." Cirou smiled and explained, “It's his birthright, anyway.”

Left Councilor Feng Qi was silent. It would be a lie if she said that she wasn't angry.

“Our true motive is to lure them into taking on the Universe Tribulation. Big Sister has to be freed from that tribulation,” said Cirou. Then, she looked up and muttered, “I'm sure she has been having a hard time all this while."

"Cirou," Left Councilor Feng Qi sounded worried as she said, "I feel like you’re playing with fire here.”

Cirou smiled without saying anything.

Left Councilor Feng Qi continued. “His backers are extremely powerful. Are you not afraid of provoking them by plotting against him? They might end up destroying the True Universe, anyway.”

“No, they won’t,” Cirou reassured.

“Why not?” asked the Left Councillor.

“Ba Wan and I have another trump card,” Ba Wan explained.

A trump card!

Left Councilor Feng Qi frowned. After a few moments of contemplation, she seemed to have thought of something. Her eyes narrowed as she muttered in disbelief, “Ba Wan, is she—”

Cirou pressed a finger on her lips and shushed her. “Don’t say it out loud.”

Disbelief filled Left Councilor Feng Qi's face as she stuttered, "C-Cirou, you...!"

Cirou started walking away as she said, “This is the only way for Big Sister to come back and dissolve the hatred between us and them.”

Left Councilor Feng Qi remained silent. She wanted to object, or rather reprimand her, as she truly felt that Cirou's actions were both despicable and shameless.

However, she knew that she had to betray her feelings and accept the cold truth.

The True God!

The True God had been suppressing the True Universe's Universe Tribulation for the longest time now, and she had contributed way too much for the True Universe.

According to Cirou's words, the True God seemed to be struggling to hold on. What was she talking about? Was the True God's life in danger? It would make sense. Otherwise, she wouldn't be struggling to suppress the Universe Tribulation.

Left Councilor Feng Qi wasn't sure because she had no idea about the true extent of the True God's strength. In addition, the enmity between the True Universe and the Guanxuan Universe...

Left Councilor Feng Qi felt slightly upset and conflicted.

“Don't think too much about it. "Cirou smiled and said, "I'll bear the consequences of my actions.”

Left Councilor Feng Qi shook her head and said, “Cirou, I’ve investigated him before, and he is unique among swordsmen. He treats people with respect, and he's really kind, but he's more ruthless and decisive than his father once angered.

"I’m afraid you'll suffer a backlash from your plans. Even if you succeed in your plans, I don't think he's going to let you go...”

Cirou swept a stray piece of hair behind her ear and said, “I know his temper, and I also know the consequences of my actions. However, there are some things that have to be done at all costs.”

Left Councilor Feng Qi sighed and went silent.

Cirou continued. “I’m only worried about the future...”

"The future?" Left Councilor Feng Qi asked.

Cirou nodded and explained, “The Eternal Sovereign is strong, but he only cares about the Great Daoist Brush Master, so he's not a big cause for concern. I'm more worried about the Great Daoist Brush Master.

“There's only one explanation while the supreme elites of the Eternal Civilization are still alive, including the Eternal Sovereign. Someone must have intervened and made sure that they were suppressed rather than killed, and I'm sure they're planning something."

The Great Daoist Brush Master!

Left Councilor Feng Qi said in a low voice, “Did he lose on purpose?”

"No, he truly couldn't beat Big Sister," Cirou said with a shake of her head. Then, she sighed and continued, “I really can't guess his true intentions, but even if I have enough wisdom and knowledge to deduce his true intentions. I don't think I'm going to play any games with him.

Left Councilor Feng Qi asked, “Are you saying that all this is a part of his scheme?”

Cirou nodded without saying anything.

“Do you want me to send someone to investigate this matter?" asked Left Councilor Feng Qi.

“No, no, no. It is not our place to interrupt his scheme. It’s best if we just stick to our own tasks and do them properly,” Cirou said.

“Once they start fighting, the True Universe has to—”

"We don't have to do anything, Cirou interrupted, “We just have to observe how it plays out. Of course, we can go and agitate the Eternal Sovereign so that he'll attack the Guanxuan Universe with all his might.”

Left Councilor Feng Qi reminded her, “You said that we shouldn't destroy the Guanxuan Universe...”

"Yes, we're not going to destroy them," Cirou said with a nod, "We're going to stay our hands and observe unless the Guanxuan Universe is on the cusp of getting annihilated. If the Guanxuan Universe somehow manages to defeat them, it's all because that little bastard has decided to ask for help.”

Cirou shook her head and sighed before continuing. “That little bastard is pretty good in all aspects, but he's too proud. Honestly, what’s so bad about having a powerful family? Many people can only dream of being in his shoes!”

Left Councilor Feng Qi nodded lightly and muttered, “Cijing...”

“I’ll go and talk to her,” Cirou replied. Then, she transformed into a ray of multi-colored light that disappeared into the distant horizon.

Stone Village.

Cishu was sitting quietly while holding a large bowl in her hands. She looked down at the large bowl for a long time, and she suddenly grinned before placing a right hand on her belly.

Just then, the door was flung open, and a woman walked in.

She was the Adjudication Sword Master.

Cishu hurriedly moved her hand away from her belly.

The Adjudication Sword Master stared quietly at her.

Cishu smiled and asked, “What is it?”

The Adjudication Sword Master replied, “The Eternal Sovereign is about to attack the Guanxuan Universe.”

Cishu nodded without saying anything.

The Adjudication Sword Master walked up to her. She stared deeply at Cishu before saying, So you don’t like him at all? Did you sleep with him because of that devious and shameless plan of yours?"

"It seems that you like him a lot, Cijing. Let me ask you this, then." Cishu smiled and asked, “If you can only save one of them, who are you going to save? Would it be Big Sister or him?"

The Adjudication Sword Master turned away and said sternly, “I don’t like him at all!”

Cishu chuckled and said, “Do you really think that you can hide

that

from me and Cirou?”

The Adjudication Sword Master was quiet.

Cishu added, “Answer my question.”

The Adjudication Sword Master thought about it for a while before saying, “I will not harm him because of Big Sister, and I will not harm Big Sister because of him. If they really have to fight, I'm just going to kill myself—out of sight, out of mind.”

Cishu chuckled and pointed out. “It’s no wonder that he likes you, too.”

The Adjudication Sword Master frowned, and she sounded exasperated as she said, “What the hell are you talking about?”

Cishu chuckled once more before saying, “He’s a fool, and so are you. Birds of the same feather flock together.”

1. Not literally, just a term that she uses to belittle him ?