# Chapter 3483: Three Walking Together
From a rational standpoint, Zhang Ruochen hoped that the Heavenly Court Universe and the Hell Realm Universe would maintain a stalemate, not break the balance, and not erupt into large-scale divine wars again.
It would be best if some kind of tacit understanding could be formed, first eliminating the Chaotic Ancient Gods, the Quantity Organization, the Abyss of Darkness, and even the Thunder Clan—all the unstable factors.
Waiting quietly for a noble and virtuous Ancestor to emerge, to suppress the heavens with their own power, reshape the world, rectify the cosmos, and lead all the gods under heaven to face the possible coming Eon Calamity together.
But this was undoubtedly Zhang Ruochen's wishful thinking.
Having experienced the Battle of the North Marsh Great Wall, how could forces like the Chaotic Ancient Gods, the Quantity Organization, and the Thunder Clan allow the Heavenly Court and Hell to rest? They would surely use various methods to stimulate the contradictions between both sides.
Furthermore, the Heavenly Gods of both the Heavenly Court and Hell each had their own thoughts, laying plans in the shadows, believing they could control the future and reap great benefits. Every chess player had different strategies.
Each had their own selfish motives, incompatible philosophies, plus hundreds of thousands of years of blood feuds... too many chaotic factors.
This was destined to be a chaotic era.
Moreover, Zhang Ruochen's identity was awkward.
Wasn't the Sword Realm also something both the Heavenly Court and Hell wanted to destroy?
In a sense, Zhang Ruochen should actually stand with the Quantity Organization, the Thunder Clan, and the Chaotic Ancient Gods.
With Blood Butcher's current cultivation level, his way of viewing the overall situation was naturally different from Zhang Ruochen's. He simply couldn't be bothered to think about the Heavenly Gods, let alone the Heavenly Venerable's actions.
That wasn't something he should consider, so why overthink it?
He continued: "This third major matter is somewhat bizarre! It's said that some ancient legendary figures have gained new life and descended into the present era."
"The most representative examples are the Elf Clan's First Queen A Fuya from Paradise Realm, and Beixi, one of the Heavenly Gods from three hundred thousand years ago."
"I heard it's because the rules of heaven and earth have changed. A Fuya and Beixi used the method of soul-seizing to live a second life, coming from Lihentian to the Real World."
"I don't know if the news is true or false, but it's spreading mysteriously, very similar to the relationship between Liew Tian and Shizhi Shenzun. Senior Brother, do you think those ancient Heavenly Venerables and Heavenly Gods might descend en masse?"
Zhang Ruochen shook his head, saying: "The ancient Heavenly Venerables and Heavenly Gods' remnant souls in Lihentian are already extremely rare. Those who can successfully seize a body are even fewer and farther between. Paradise Realm has existed for who knows how many eons and produced countless powerful beings, yet only A Fuya and Beixi have been able to descend into this era through soul-seizing."
Blood Butcher's eyes widened: "Senior Brother knows about A Fuya and Beixi?"
Zhang Ruochen gave him an affirmative answer: "A Fuya seized the body of the Elf Clan's previous queen, Meila. Beixi seized the body of the Fallen Angel, Klysa."
Previously, Blood Butcher had only heard various rumors and wasn't sure if these legendary ancient powerhouses had truly lived a second life.
Hearing Zhang Ruochen say this, he immediately became excited, blood boiling in his veins: "Doesn't that mean there's a chance to meet A Fuya and Beixi in the future? Maybe even fight them?"
Zhang Ruochen pondered for a moment, then said: "If they have descended into the Real World, they must have already reached the Infinite Realm. Combined with their powerful remnant souls, their combat power and cultivation speed will be terrifying. I can't even guarantee that I can cultivate faster than them."
"Understood!"
Blood Butcher felt a slight disappointment, but soon grinned again: "Legend says that the Elf First Queen was peerlessly beautiful in her era, gathering all the spiritual beauty of the world. Her cultivation was so powerful that she was rarely seen in ancient or modern times. Now that she has seized rebirth, she's at her weakest. How about we take the opportunity to capture her? I don't have the ability, but Senior Brother could certainly give it a try."
Mentioning A Fuya immediately made Zhang Ruochen think of Lady Shiji, and he felt uncomfortable all over.
Looking across the long river of history, through endless ages, A Fuya and Lady Shiji were definitely two of the most stunning extraordinary women.
Even Heavenly Mother, who was now called the number one in the Hell Realm Universe, still fell somewhat short compared to their peak periods.
Then Zhang Ruochen thought of those ancient powerhouses who had descended into the Real World through Night Soil in the Extinction Star Sea.
Some had already succeeded in soul-seizing, while others were only remnant soul bodies. Although Stone Heaven, the Star Sea Angler, and others had killed a batch, some had survived and escaped, now hiding who knows where.
These cultivators who didn't belong to this era, in order to quickly become powerful, would inevitably take action, affecting the world's pattern and making the chaotic era even more turbulent.
Seeing that Zhang Ruochen seemed uninterested in A Fuya, Blood Butcher didn't dwell on it and continued: "The Tiannan, Death God Temple, and Di Shang Divine Kingdom have launched a new round of purges against the Quantity Organization. Senior Brother could definitely guess that. Actually, the biggest matter in the Hell Realm right now is the election of the new Heavenly Venerable. All sides seem to be competing."
Zhang Ruochen showed a strange expression: "Is there still controversy about this?"
Blood Butcher revealed a bitter, helpless look: "I also hope Heavenly Mother would become Heavenly Venerable! With my relationship with Senior Brother, then in the Hell Realm, at least below the Infinite Realm, no one would dare provoke me... I..."
Saying this, Blood Butcher suddenly realized he had misspoken. Although Heavenly Mother was an invincible existence, his master was Feng Tian.
If Feng Tian heard these words, Blood Butcher couldn't imagine the consequences.
Blood Butcher's face turned pale. He coughed dryly twice, then lowered his voice: "Heavenly Mother needs ten thousand years to refine Qiangshake and cannot leave Luozu Cloud Mountain Realm. She also has no interest in the position of Heavenly Venerable."
"For the next ten thousand years, the Hell Realm can't be without someone to take charge, can it? It would be chaos."
"Right now, the ones with the highest calls for the new Heavenly Venerable are the Darkness Temple's Jiusi Yitianhuang, our Destiny Temple's Void Heaven, and the Yama Clan's leader, Renhuan Tian."
"These three not only have cultivation at the pinnacle level, but their backing forces are also immensely powerful, each supported by several Heavenly Gods."
Zhang Ruochen gently shook his head.
Blood Butcher showed a puzzled expression: "Senior Brother doesn't think highly of them?"
"No! I think these so-called calls are just wishful thinking from the lower-level cultivators! None of those three would agree." Zhang Ruochen said.
"Why? This is the Heavenly Venerable! Who wouldn't want to be honored by all Heavenly Gods?"
Zhang Ruochen said: "Honored by all Heavenly Gods? Who knows when Fengdu Dadi might return? Then who will continue to be the Heavenly Venerable? Whoever is weaker steps down. Whoever steps down is embarrassed. That's just one reason."
"Second, Heavenly Mother is right there in Luozu Cloud Mountain Realm. She is the current number one powerhouse of the Hell Realm. Whoever becomes Heavenly Venerable would actually be subordinate to Heavenly Mother."
"Being subordinate to Heavenly Mother is one thing, but they would also have to take on the responsibilities of the Heavenly Venerable, dealing with the aggressively imposing Hao Tian and the ambitious Lei Fa Heavenly Venerable."
Blood Butcher nodded repeatedly, finding that Senior Brother's perspective on issues was indeed different from his own: "If the Hell Realm has no Heavenly Venerable, it would be like scattered sand, each acting on their own. Wouldn't that be very dangerous?"
"That's not something we should consider!"
Zhang Ruochen stood up and quickly walked toward the entrance of the Past Divine Palace. Just as he was about to step out, he stopped, his gaze falling on the two stunning women outside.
For some reason, Zhang Ruochen's mind suddenly recalled the scene of first meeting Huang Yanchen and Duanmu Xingling at the Western Academy Martial Ground all those years ago. It felt so distant, yet as if it were yesterday.
Back then, everyone was very young. Huang Yanchen was cold and aloof, not putting any cultivator in her eyes. Duanmu Xingling was mischievous and loved to play tricks on people.
And Zhang Ruochen back then was completely filled with hatred.
But now...
Bore was no longer the Huang Yanchen of the past. She was still very cold and aloof, but much more mature, no longer showing everything on her face.
Mu Lingxi was no longer the thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl she once was. She had long possessed a city-toppling beauty and would no longer do the various childish things of the past.
Perhaps because her physical body had nurtured Feng Tian, Mu Lingxi's temperament compared to before had become much sharper, carrying an invisible heavenly might. This was a momentum that her current cultivation level shouldn't possess.
"Senior Brother is truly Senior Brother."
Blood Butcher muttered this to himself, tactfully finding an excuse and immediately leaving the Five Realms Heaven.
He didn't know why Bore and Lingxi Heavenly Maiden were old acquaintances. He could only guess it was because of Senior Brother.
They were all Senior Brother's women, after all.
How could Blood Butcher not admire someone who could make two such stunningly outstanding women get along harmoniously, as close as sisters?
Outside the Past Divine Palace, mist was vast, and chaotic qi flowed.
Bore and Mu Lingxi walked side by side, like two bright moons in the clouds, or two rare flowers in the mist.
Pleasing to the eye, the feeling of longing surged like a tide, and bits and pieces of the past gathered in their minds.
Being able to go from the Western Academy Martial Ground back then to now, at the Fate Divine Mountain on the other side of the starry sky, crossing the vast universe, in this Five Realms Heaven, the three of them reuniting—one couldn't help but marvel at the wonder of fate.
And this journey had not been beautiful; it was full of hardships.
There was betrayal, misunderstanding, separation by life and death, thousands of rivers and mountains, blood shed, and tears flowed...
It was precisely these thousands of years of hardship that made the reunion of the three so precious.
Zhang Ruochen swore that he would never be separated from them again in this life, that he would do everything to protect them. Yet a strong sense of guilt arose in his heart, coming from nowhere, starting from no time.
Thus, they faced each other with complex emotions.
Clearly, the two women opposite were also deeply immersed in memories and the conflicting struggles of their own emotions.
Finally, Zhang Ruochen was the first to emerge from his thoughts. In the silence, he smiled and said: "Come in!"
Bore and Mu Lingxi both looked at each other, each wanting the other to go first.
Mu Lingxi even rolled her eyes, stepped back, and was very insistent.
"Alright!"
Bore didn't stand on ceremony and walked into the Past Divine Palace first, with Mu Lingxi following closely behind.
As soon as they entered, Zhang Ruochen immediately activated the formation, releasing the Four Symbols Strange Scenery: "You shouldn't have come so close!"
"I understand, but over the years, Lingxi and I have met several times at the Fate Divine Mountain and had in-depth exchanges. No one will suspect anything." Bore said.
Zhang Ruochen said: "You underestimate the wisdom of the gods of the Destiny Temple. Not long ago, Que came to the Five Realms Heaven once and kindly reminded me that the Heavenly Fate Department is already investigating you! Fortunately, the 'Fate Heavenly Scripture' was lost, otherwise your identity would definitely be exposed."
"Now, you must honestly tell me everything! First, how much does Nutian Shenzun know? What is his attitude? Second, I want to know all the secrets of the Ghost Gate Pass and the Destiny Pool."