A Cultivator at Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment ambushing a Cultivator at Fourth-Layer Foundation Establishment is effortlessly easy, not to mention the trap that had already been laid in advance.
"You did well, Qing Xuan."
Tuoba You leaned weakly against the back of his chair, slightly panting.
"We are in the same boat, so naturally, we must work together."
At this point, Chen Ye didn’t say any polite words, just gave a bitter smile and cupped his fists.
Hearing this response, Tuoba You was not surprised. Even though Chen Ye had previously addressed him warmly, calling him ’my lord’, he knew that a slick Loose Cultivator would not sincerely serve him.
But no matter, as long as the Emotion Crossing Seed is planted in Qing Xuan, everything was not a problem.
Tuoba You nodded slightly and suddenly asked:
"Do you think this seat is truly worth the name of a Demon Cultivator of the Emotion Crossing Sect, for even killing my blood brother?"
Chen Ye was silent for a moment and replied in a low voice, "Your actions, my lord, naturally have your reasons."
"Actually, in true history, I had a good relationship with that boy. Though he was arrogant, he always listened to me."
Tuoba You sighed and a mocking smile appeared at the corner of his mouth,
"But... there is indeed something wrong with this world."
Chen Ye twitched the corner of his mouth.
Just a moment ago, that Tuoba Hong wanted to search Tuoba You’s soul; did that really count as a good relationship?
Suppressing his inner criticism, he feigned confusion: "Something wrong?"
"Indeed. In this ghostly place shrouded by unknown laws, apart from outsiders like you and me with memories of the future..."
Tuoba You pointed at the corpse on the ground and enunciated each word clearly,
"The others simply cannot die!"
"Even if you pulverize his bones to dust now, before long, the laws of this world will spontaneously correct this mistake. He will soon lose the memory of being killed by us and appear intact in the tent again, continuing to act along his previous trajectory."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye’s heart was stirred.
Qin Jiaming indeed wasn’t lying; the history of this world is solidified and will spontaneously correct itself!
"To prevent him from continually interfering with us, this seat had no choice but to resort to this strategy. Kill him to ensure that in this brief vacuum of reset, this seat can absolutely command the power of the Holy Sect here."
Tuoba You took a deep breath and forced himself to stand up.
"During this time, I have already dispatched a large number of Cultivators and Loose Cultivators in his name to explore the Celestial Abyss. We need to speed up."
"Come, Qing Xuan. This seat will take you to the Broken Soul Gorge in the Celestial Abyss."
...
Half a two-hour later.
Chen Ye and Tuoba You returned once again to the Broken Soul Gorge.
As they walked into the gorge, deep into the Celestial Abyss, the scene before Chen Ye made his pupils contract.
At this moment, the depths of the Celestial Abyss were a kaleidoscope of colors, countless brilliant beams of light shuttling and twisting in the void.
Above the beams of light, one could vaguely see scenes of mountains collapsing and abominations roaring.
"Do you see? This is why this seat is sure we can return from here. Only here is different from history."
Gazing at the radiant, destructive light, Tuoba You said solemnly,
"The space here is already shattered, extremely dangerous, but no matter how dangerous, there will ultimately be a safe road. This seat has mobilized forces from Chouyun Pass, sending a large number of Cultivators to forcefully break in... Sooner or later, we will find a path through blood! But it still requires a few more days..."
"Then what does my lord mean..." Chen Ye probed in a low voice.
"For the next few days, you shall remain at Chouyun Pass."
Tuoba You turned his head around and looked deeply at Chen Ye,
"The injuries on your body also need attending to. Of course, you’re free to move about as you please at Chouyun Pass. When the time is ripe, this seat will send a message to call you, to join me in penetrating the depths of the Celestial Abyss, breaking open this land!"
It was not that Tuoba You was kindly minded, remembering to take Chen Ye with him.
But because this world is strange, other Cultivators might even come back to life after death.
If the core of the Celestial Abyss is reached, they still won’t be able to escape from this world.
Only Chen Ye is an exception... If he is brought along, should they encounter any unforeseen incidents, there would still be someone to use.
...
"Ha, this trip to the Celestial Abyss was not in vain."
"Tuoba You wants to use me... but when the time comes, who will use who remains uncertain."
While circulating True Yuan to wash away the Evil Qi of the Demon Cultivators from his body, Chen Ye swiftly reviewed the information gathered in the tent in his mind.
Tuoba You’s plan was crazy, but admittedly, it might indeed be the only feasible way to break the situation at present.
Using Cultivators to probe the law gaps, forcibly finding a path to the core of the Celestial Abyss...
Such a thing could only be executed by the high ranks of the Emotion Crossing Sect.
If it were Chen Ye, he would probably not be able to mobilize so many Cultivators.
Upon returning to the inn,
Chen Ye immediately sensed a subtle killing intent.
Sitting sternly at the stone table in the center of the courtyard, his father-in-law, Bai Li, was meticulously polishing a plain long sword with a piece of torn cloth.
And beside Bai Li’s thigh, Little Susu sat obediently on a small stool.
The little girl’s eyes were red, clearly from being rubbed hard earlier, and her pout could carry a bottle of oil.
Upon seeing Chen Ye push open the door and enter, Little Susu immediately turned her face to one side and snorted, that sound brimming with grievance.
"Uh... what’s with this girl? Was she this delicate as a child?"
Chen Ye wondered in his heart.
Heh... once they leave this world, he must have a good laugh at Bai Susu! Such a crybaby True Inheritor Bai, seldom seen.
But considering Bai Li’s involvement in the matter, to avoid touching Little Susu’s sore spot, he ultimately restrained his desire.