# Chapter 37: A Fuya Is My Sister-in-Law
Zhang Ruochen's figure flickered as he dodged the incoming attack.
The black-robed old man's palm strike missed, but the residual force sent ripples through the void, causing the surrounding space to warp and twist.
"Who are you?"
Zhang Ruochen's gaze turned cold as he stared at the black-robed old man before him.
This old man's cultivation was unfathomable, at least at the Great Saint realm, and his strength was extraordinary.
"Heh heh, you don't need to know who I am. You only need to know that today is the day you die!"
The black-robed old man let out a sinister laugh, his body flickering as he once again attacked Zhang Ruochen.
This time, he didn't hold back, directly unleashing a powerful sacred technique.
A massive palm print condensed in the air, carrying a devastating aura as it pressed down toward Zhang Ruochen.
Zhang Ruochen's expression turned serious. He could feel the terrifying power contained within that palm print.
If struck head-on, even with his current cultivation, he would likely suffer severe injuries.
"Great Space Teleportation!"
Zhang Ruochen didn't dare be careless. He immediately activated the Space Rule, his figure flickering as he instantly appeared thousands of feet away.
Boom!
The palm print struck the ground, creating a massive crater.
The surrounding ground cracked and split, and the aftershocks spread in all directions.
"So fast!"
The black-robed old man was slightly surprised. He hadn't expected Zhang Ruochen's Space Rule to be so profound.
But soon, a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"Space Rule? Interesting. But do you think you can escape from me with just that?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the black-robed old man's figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.
The next moment, he appeared right in front of Zhang Ruochen, his claw-like hand grabbing toward Zhang Ruochen's throat.
Zhang Ruochen's pupils constricted. He didn't have time to dodge and could only raise his arm to block.
Bang!
A muffled sound rang out. Zhang Ruochen felt a powerful force surge through him, and his entire body was sent flying backward.
After stabilizing himself, Zhang Ruochen's arm was numb, and a trace of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.
"So strong!"
Zhang Ruochen's heart tightened. This black-robed old man's strength far exceeded his expectations.
At the very least, he was a powerhouse at the mid-stage Great Saint realm or even higher.
"Kid, hand over the Cosmic Divine Wood Map, and I might consider giving you a quick death!"
The black-robed old man said coldly, his eyes filled with greed.
"So you're after the Cosmic Divine Wood Map!"
Zhang Ruochen's eyes flickered. He finally understood why this old man had attacked him.
"That's right. Hand it over, and I'll spare your life!"
The black-robed old man said in a deep voice.
"Hmph, dreaming!"
Zhang Ruochen snorted coldly. The Cosmic Divine Wood Map was too important; he absolutely couldn't let it fall into the hands of others.
"Since you're being stubborn, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
The black-robed old man's eyes turned cold, and he attacked again.
This time, he no longer held back, directly unleashing his full power.
A terrifying aura erupted from him, causing the surrounding space to tremble.
Zhang Ruochen's expression grew heavy. He knew that with his current strength, he was no match for this old man.
He had to find a way to escape.
"Truth Realm!"
Zhang Ruochen didn't hesitate and directly activated the Truth Realm.
Instantly, a mysterious domain spread out, enveloping the surrounding space.
Within the Truth Realm, Zhang Ruochen's perception and reaction speed greatly improved.
At the same time, he could clearly sense every move of the black-robed old man.
"Truth Realm? Interesting!"
The black-robed old man was slightly surprised but quickly sneered.
"Unfortunately, your Truth Realm is still too weak to trap me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the black-robed old man's body trembled, and a powerful aura burst forth, directly shattering Zhang Ruochen's Truth Realm.
Pff!
Zhang Ruochen spat out a mouthful of blood, his body staggering backward.
The backlash from the Truth Realm's shattering caused him to suffer some internal injuries.
"Kid, die!"
The black-robed old man's figure flickered, appearing before Zhang Ruochen, his palm striking toward Zhang Ruochen's chest.
This palm strike carried a devastating power, clearly intending to kill Zhang Ruochen in one blow.
Just as the palm was about to hit Zhang Ruochen, a figure suddenly appeared before him.
Boom!
The black-robed old man's palm strike landed on that figure, producing a deafening explosion.
But that figure remained unmoved, as steady as a mountain.
"Who?"
The black-robed old man's expression changed drastically. He looked up and saw a woman in white standing before him.
This woman was stunningly beautiful, with an ethereal and otherworldly aura, like a fairy descending to earth.
"A Fuya!"
Zhang Ruochen was stunned for a moment, then a look of pleasant surprise appeared on his face.
He hadn't expected A Fuya to appear at this critical moment.
"A Great Saint of the Infinite Realm?"
A Fuya looked at the black-robed old man, her brows slightly furrowed.
"You... who are you?"
The black-robed old man's face was filled with fear. He could feel an extremely dangerous aura from A Fuya.
This woman's cultivation was definitely above his.
"Someone you can't afford to offend!"
A Fuya said calmly, then gently waved her hand.
A gentle force surged out, directly sending the black-robed old man flying.
Pff!
The black-robed old man spat out a mouthful of blood, his body heavily crashing to the ground.
"You... you are a powerhouse of the Unbound Infinite realm!"
The black-robed old man's face was filled with terror. He finally realized how terrifying the woman before him was.
Unbound Infinite realm! That was a realm he could only dream of.
"Scram, and don't let me see you again!"
A Fuya said coldly.
"Yes, yes, I'll scram right away!"
The black-robed old man didn't dare to stay any longer. He scrambled to his feet and fled in panic.
After the black-robed old man left, A Fuya turned to look at Zhang Ruochen and asked, "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. Thank you for saving me, Senior A Fuya!"
Zhang Ruochen clasped his hands and bowed.
"There's no need to be so formal. Just call me Sister-in-law!"
A Fuya said with a faint smile.
"Sister-in-law?"
Zhang Ruochen was stunned, looking at A Fuya with confusion.
"That's right, I am your sister-in-law!"
A Fuya nodded, her eyes carrying a hint of deep meaning.
"Senior... no, Sister-in-law, what do you mean by that?"
Zhang Ruochen asked in confusion.
"Your big brother, Zhang Ruochen, is my husband!"
A Fuya said calmly.
"What?!"
Zhang Ruochen was completely stunned, staring at A Fuya with wide eyes.
He had a big brother? And this big brother was actually A Fuya's husband?
How was this possible?
He had never heard his parents mention that he had a big brother.
"Don't doubt it. What I said is true!"
A Fuya said seriously.
"Then... who is my big brother? Where is he now?"
Zhang Ruochen asked urgently.
"Your big brother's name is Zhang Ruochen too!"
A Fuya said meaningfully.
"Zhang Ruochen? That's my name!"
Zhang Ruochen was even more confused.
"That's right, your name is Zhang Ruochen, and your big brother's name is also Zhang Ruochen!"
A Fuya nodded.
"Could it be... that we have the same name?"
Zhang Ruochen asked tentatively.
"No, you are the same person!"
A Fuya shook her head.
"I am the same person?"
Zhang Ruochen was completely confused. He didn't understand what A Fuya meant.
"To be precise, you are a clone of your big brother!"
A Fuya explained.
"Clone?"
Zhang Ruochen's pupils suddenly contracted, his face filled with shock.
"That's right, you are a clone of your big brother. He created you to experience the mortal world and comprehend the Great Dao!"
A Fuya said slowly.
"How... how is this possible?"
Zhang Ruochen's mind went blank. He couldn't accept this fact.
He had always thought he was an independent individual, but now he was told that he was just a clone of someone else.
This was too cruel for him.
"I know it's hard for you to accept, but this is the truth!"
A Fuya sighed lightly.
"Then... where is my big brother now?"
Zhang Ruochen took a deep breath and asked.
"He is in a very distant place, undergoing a crucial breakthrough!"
A Fuya said.
"When he completes his breakthrough, he will come to find you!"
"At that time, you will understand everything!"
Zhang Ruochen fell silent. He needed time to digest this shocking news.
"Don't think too much. For now, just focus on improving your strength!"
A Fuya comforted.
"Only by becoming strong enough can you help your big brother!"
"Help him?"
Zhang Ruochen looked up at A Fuya.
"That's right, your big brother is facing a very powerful enemy and needs your help!"
A Fuya said seriously.
"Who is that enemy?"
Zhang Ruochen asked.
"Nether Ancestor!"
A Fuya uttered two words, her eyes carrying a hint of gravity.
"Nether Ancestor?"
Zhang Ruochen's heart trembled. He had heard of this name.
It was said that the Nether Ancestor was the most powerful being in the Hell Realm, an existence that stood at the very peak.
"Your big brother is currently fighting against the Nether Ancestor. If he succeeds, he will become the new ruler of this universe!"
A Fuya said.
"If he fails, then... the entire universe will fall into darkness!"
Zhang Ruochen took a deep breath. He finally understood the gravity of the situation.
"Don't worry, Sister-in-law. I will definitely cultivate hard and help big brother defeat the Nether Ancestor!"
Zhang Ruochen said firmly.
"Good!"
A Fuya nodded with satisfaction.
"Now, let me help you improve your strength!"
As soon as she finished speaking, A Fuya raised her hand and pressed it against Zhang Ruochen's forehead.
Instantly, a vast amount of information surged into Zhang Ruochen's mind.
This was A Fuya's cultivation experience and insights into the Great Dao.
Zhang Ruochen quickly closed his eyes and began to comprehend.
Time passed unknowingly.
When Zhang Ruochen opened his eyes again, he found that his cultivation had improved by a large margin.
He had already broken through to the late stage of the Thousand Questions Realm and was only one step away from the Great Saint realm.
"Thank you, Sister-in-law!"
Zhang Ruochen said gratefully.
"There's no need to thank me. This is what I should do!"
A Fuya smiled slightly.
"Alright, I should be going now. You need to be careful!"
After saying that, A Fuya's figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.
Zhang Ruochen stood there, watching A Fuya's departing back, his eyes filled with determination.
"Big brother, wait for me. I will definitely become strong enough to help you!"
He clenched his fists, a resolute light flashing in his eyes.