Chapter 3145: The Undying Command Is Issued
Blood Absolute War God said, "After Life God Venerable fell, Feng Tian infused the Life Esoterica and some residual inherited power left by Life God Venerable into her body. However, Feng Tian does not cultivate the Way of Life after all, and could not precisely control that power, which caused Hai Shang Youluo's body to reverse-grow. Once she fully masters the Life Esoterica and the inherited power of Life God Venerable, she should be able to completely recover."
Without bidding farewell to old friends, Zhang Ruochen and Blood Absolute War God went straight down Fate Divine Mountain.
Wu Yue was already waiting below the Gate of Destiny. Additionally, Yu Shi and the eleven Spirit Gods were all present.
Wu Yue was still wearing her phoenix crown and bridal gown, breathtakingly beautiful to the extreme. Spiritual mist swirled around her, like the moon in clouds, a flower in mist, full of a hazy, indistinct beauty.
"Go ahead. She is your wife now, after all. No matter what choice she makes, you must say your farewells. I will wait for you on the Blood-Colored Divine Centipede Ship."
Having said this, Blood Absolute War God walked forward and vanished into space.
Zhang Ruochen composed his thoughts and walked toward Wu Yue.
"Ruochen, I have suddenly understood many things! You are right. A person must have a bottom line. One cannot hesitate and abandon that bottom line just because of danger or difficulty. You and I are different. You have a broader vision. I can do without this bottom line, but you must have it!" Wu Yue's voice was gentle, as if a wife was admitting fault to her husband.
Zhang Ruochen found Wu Yue increasingly unfathomable. She was too shrewd—so shrewd that even knowing her true nature, even knowing her intentions were impure and she was pretending, his own will was gradually weakening, and he was beginning to want to believe her.
She understood human nature too well!
It was as if she could transform into whatever form he needed her to take!
Zhang Ruochen said, "You waited here just to tell me this?"
Wu Yue gently shook her head and said, "I am your wife. Naturally, I must face the coming difficulties with you. How could I only share in the blessings but not the hardships? I want to return to Xinghuantian with you!"
With her acting like this, Zhang Ruochen did not even know how to refuse her!
But he refused anyway!
"No!"
Zhang Ruochen tore through the air and vanished at the foot of Fate Divine Mountain.
Bringing Wu Yue to Xinghuantian was not really a big deal. Even if she were formidable, what tricks could she pull under the watchful eyes of Senior Jiu Tian?
However, Fengdu Dadi's attitude was still unclear.
Bringing Wu Yue to Xinghuantian might be an act of courting disaster.
Halfway up Fate Divine Mountain, Ting Yunsheng looked down and said, "Letting Zhang Ruochen leave is like releasing a tiger back to the mountain. Why did you stop me?"
Jin Jue Heavenly God said, "Do you think I do not want to keep Zhang Ruochen here?"
"Are you wary of Fulu God Venerable?" Ting Yunsheng asked.
Jin Jue Heavenly God shook his head. "Fulu God Venerable does have a master-disciple bond with Blood Absolute, but he is still a God Venerable of the Destiny Temple and a giant of the Hell Realm. He can turn a blind eye, but he would never help Zhang Ruochen escape."
Ting Yunsheng showed a hint of contempt. "Could it be that on Fate Divine Mountain, on our own turf, you are still wary of Blood Absolute?"
"Even if Blood Absolute is strong, he is only at the initial stage of Tai Xu."
Jin Jue Heavenly God fixed his gaze on Wu Yue standing below the Gate of Destiny, his expression growing increasingly solemn. "It is her! If we made a move, the first one to deal with us might be her!"
"That bitch Wu Yue has suddenly changed her tune for some reason, throwing herself at Zhang Ruochen. The reputation she has built over hundreds of thousands of years is all ruined on this junior." Ting Yunsheng's eyes were full of jealousy.
Throughout the entire Hell Realm, which god did not wish to possess a peerless, extraordinary woman like Wu Yue?
Even Void Heaven desired her.
"Whoosh!"
A divine might erupted within the mountain.
Five-colored auspicious rays appeared in the sky. White divine clouds radiated a bright glow. Stars outside the heavens flickered one by one, moving in a wondrous pattern.
On Fate Divine Mountain, and even on the ground of the Fate Divine Domain, plants grew rapidly, as if coming to life.
Grass sprouted leaves, flowers bloomed, and fruits gradually ripened.
A thick life qi enveloped the entire mountain.
"She has finally emerged from the Five Realms Heaven!"
Jin Jue Heavenly God and Ting Yunsheng both showed surprise, looking toward the direction of the Life God Palace, and then hurried over.
Although one hundred thousand years had passed, the influence of the former Life God Venerable had not completely faded. Among the Destiny Temple, there were not a few ancient gods who had received life-saving grace from Life God Venerable.
...
Blood Absolute War God, Blood Queen, Blood Yao Divine Lord, Underworld King, Xiao Hei, Bai Qinger, Yu Yao Divine Teacher, Xia Yu... were all on the divine ship, standing at the bow.
Seeing Zhang Ruochen board the Blood-Colored Divine Centipede Ship alone, Blood Absolute War God said, "In the end, it is every bird for itself when disaster strikes?"
Zhang Ruochen shook his head. "She acted very well. I was the one who played the heartless one. Let's go. There is no need to be troubled by a play."
In Zhang Ruochen's view, this was all a play.
From Void Heaven above to the Saint-realm cultivators who came to the banquet, everyone was acting, each with different purposes and interests.
The breach of the Starry Sky Defense Line had simply brought the play to an early end.
The Blood-Colored Divine Centipede Ship soared up, flew out of the Fate Divine Domain, and headed toward the Blood Heaven Tribe Wing World. With Blood Absolute War God personally escorting them, naturally, no one dared to block the way.
If it were any other god, even one with cultivation above Blood Absolute War God, they would not have such deterrent power.
In the spacious cabin, candlelight shone brightly.
Under the candlelight, the three figures of Zhang Ruochen, Xia Yu, and Blood Absolute War God appeared exceptionally elongated. Their shadows flickered constantly, highlighting the tense atmosphere in the cabin.
Zhang Ruochen looked at the three Divine King Talismans and three Divine Venerable Talismans that Blood Absolute War God handed him, sensing their immense value. Two of them were even attack-type talismans.
This meant that Zhang Ruochen not only had four extra lives but also possessed the full-force strikes of a Divine King and a Divine Venerable.
Even if a Boundless-realm god personally attacked, killing him would not be an easy task.
Zhang Ruochen stacked the six divine talismans together and placed them back into Blood Absolute War God's hand. "Grandfather, I want to exchange these six talismans for something."
"There is nothing in the Blood Absolute Clan more precious than these six talismans! You should know that even for your grandfather to obtain one of these, I would have to owe a great debt of favors across the world." Blood Absolute War God said.
"I want to exchange them for fate!" Zhang Ruochen said.
Blood Absolute War God's eyes narrowed slightly. He glanced at Xia Yu and said, "You mean her?"
Zhang Ruochen said, "I want to ask Grandfather to give her a chance—a chance to choose her own future fate."
Xia Yu was stunned, looking at Zhang Ruochen in disbelief.
Blood Absolute War God stared at Zhang Ruochen for a long time, then could not help but laugh. He placed the six talismans on the table, and his voice suddenly turned heavy. "You want to use six talismans, which Boundless-realm gods spent a great deal of time condensing, to help a Lower Deity refuse a marriage? To defy your grandfather? On what grounds? Do you even know what is important and what is not?"
Xia Yu was so intimidated by Blood Absolute War God's divine might that she knelt on one knee. She was about to speak, but Zhang Ruochen spoke first.
Zhang Ruochen said, "This is not a matter of importance or value. It is that this matter started because of me, so naturally, I cannot stand idly by. Xia Yu is my comrade-in-arms. She has a thousand-year bond with Kong Le. She is already my family. I do not want Grandfather to force her to do something she does not want to do. I do not want her to wither just after becoming a god."
Xia Yu looked up at Zhang Ruochen, tears streaming down her face.
This was the first time Zhang Ruochen had defied Blood Absolute War God. It was their first quarrel, and it was all because of her.
Xia Yu tried to speak again...
"There is no place for you to interrupt here!"
Blood Absolute War God shouted, his tiger-like eyes glaring at Zhang Ruochen. "Do you want her to be your woman?"
"No, because my feelings for her are not romantic. Doing so would only harm her! I only want her to have a chance to choose for herself! Grandfather, I know it is difficult for you to take back your words, so I can forgo these six talismans. I believe that with my own cultivation, I can survive this chaotic world."
Zhang Ruochen met Blood Absolute War God's gaze without flinching, his will firm.
The atmosphere was too heavy, suffocating Xia Yu. She wished she could die right there, rather than see Zhang Ruochen and the Great Clan Leader develop a rift, creating an irreparable conflict.
"Haha!"
Blood Absolute War God suddenly burst into laughter and sat down on a chair.
After a moment of silence, he laughed again.
The divine might had completely vanished.
Blood Absolute War God said, "Unexpected, truly unexpected that it would come so soon—the day I have been waiting for."
Zhang Ruochen frowned, worried.
How could he want to have such a conflict with Blood Absolute War God?
His grandfather's kindness and care for him were always in his heart.
Blood Absolute War God looked at Zhang Ruochen, full of approval. "Ruochen, you have finally grown up! Grandfather has always been waiting for you to bravely step forward and defy the decisions we old fellows have made. No, that's not right either. In the eyes of those old fellows, your grandfather is actually just a little fellow."
"It doesn't matter anymore. When you stood up in the Destiny Temple and defied the sacrifice we arranged, you had already successfully taken the first step."
"Remember, the great figures behind you have paved the way for you, made decisions for you, and helped you move forward step by step. They are naturally right. Following their decisions will not lead you astray. But what they truly want to see is the moment you dare to stand up and say no to them."
"That is when you truly transform from a genius into a strong one, from the inside out."
"An obedient child will always be just a child."
"Of course, you are an extremely intelligent person. You know when to resist and when to listen to advice. So, I won't say more on this matter."
"Xia Yu, are you willing to marry Zhang Ruochen? This time, I can make the decision. Even if he resists, it will be useless. Is it a grievance for him to marry such a beautiful wife? If he dares to treat you poorly, I, as his grandfather, can still lift a halberd." Blood Absolute War God glared at Zhang Ruochen.
Zhang Ruochen said nothing, as he had already made his position very clear.
How could Xia Yu not understand?
A short pain is better than a long one.
For gods, pursuing the Dao is the first priority. Romantic feelings may not be that important.
Xia Yu clasped her hands together and bowed her head in prostration. "Xia Yu owes Realm Lord Ruochen for his guidance, Master Blood Queen for her teachings, and Great Clan Leader for his protection."
"Xia Yu is willing to enter the Undying Divine Temple to cultivate. I will not leave the temple until I reach Tai Zhen. If one day Realm Lord Ruochen or the Great Clan Leader has need of me, I will repay the debt of gratitude even if my soul is scattered."
"I dare not curse the Great Clan Leader or Realm Lord Ruochen, but if in the future something unspeakable happens to you both, I will shatter my bones to avenge you and protect the descendants of the Blood Absolute Clan for generations."
"I beg the Great Clan Leader to grant my wish!"
It was clear that even Xia Yu could see that Blood Absolute War God and Zhang Ruochen were walking on thin ice. Their situation was not as glorious as it seemed, and they could fall into ruin at any moment.
All because a tree that stands out in the forest is the first to be destroyed by the wind.
Moreover, now there were two such trees.
"Do not go to the Undying Divine Temple. Ice King is about to emerge, and it will surely become the center of a storm."
Blood Absolute War God took out a token and tossed it to Xia Yu. "Go to Bai Cang Star. Find the Corpse Buryer and train under him."
"Thank you, Great Clan Leader!"
Xia Yu took the token and looked at it. On one side was imprinted the word "Undying."
On the other side, the word "War" contained a surging, awe-inspiring battle intent.
She knew that Bai Cang Star was the birthplace of the true ancestor of the Undying Blood Clan, "Yin," and was the supreme sacred ground of the Undying Blood Clan. However, according to legend, Bai Cang Star had long since vanished after the Bai Cang Blood Soil was exhausted.
Blood Absolute War God knew what she wanted to ask. "Many secrets are inaccessible before you become a god. Even many who have become gods cannot access them. Use this token to slowly sense the location of Bai Cang Star. You are a god now; you should have such an ability."
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