Ye Xuan was stunned!
The woman was stunned!
Both were utterly stunned!
Their consciousnesses hadn’t managed to devour each other. More importantly, their consciousnesses had practically fused, each now possessing the other’s memories!
You in me, me in you!
Both were completely dumbfounded!
Liangren!
The woman’s name was Liangren!
And she was a native of the Dead Realm.
Ten million years ago, Liangren’s birth had shocked the world!
Because she was born with the legendary Curse Body, one of the ten most evil constitutions!
The Curse Body!
Ranked first among all evil constitutions!
It symbolised calamity and misfortune!
Because of this, from the moment she was born, Liangren was shunned by her family. Growing up, she had no friends; everyone despised and loathed her. Even her father ignored her completely.
Only her mother stayed by her side!
Though Liangren was lonely, her mother’s presence was enough to make her feel content. But when she turned sixteen, a catastrophe struck the world!
Spiritual energy dried up!
Much like the Fifth Dimension Calamity, every universe has a day when its lifespan nears its end!
Yet, the people of that world believed it was Liangren’s fault, that the supreme Heavenly Dao was punishing them, and the reason for this punishment was Liangren herself!
Thus, tragedy followed!
To appease the masses, Liangren’s family handed her over. Her mother, trying to protect her, was killed before her eyes. Witnessing her mother’s death, Liangren’s Curse Body fully awakened. Using herself as a medium, she cursed the entire world. All its inhabitants, and their descendants, were forever trapped in the realm, doomed to become living dead, rotting away bit by bit, generation after generation, unable to leave and fated to decay!
Ye Xuan pulled back his thoughts.
He had to admit, Liangren’s story was tragic!
In that moment, he understood why her resentment was so immense!
The people of this city had given her no chance back then and had forced the death of her only support right before her eyes.
Ye Xuan sighed softly.
What a sin!
Nearby, Liangren stared intently at Ye Xuan. She now possessed all of Ye Xuan’s memories!
But three people’s memories were missing!
Those three were the woman in the plain skirt, the man in green, and another sword cultivator!
When their memories fused, everything about these three was automatically blocked from her. She tried to probe forcibly, but to her horror, she found she couldn’t!
Clearly, those three were stronger than her!
In truth, when she saw Ye Xuan’s Qingxuan Sword and that wisp of sword qi, she already knew the people behind him were stronger. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have given him a chance to compete!
Negotiate?
Without strength, who would negotiate with you?
At that moment, Ye Xuan left Liangren’s body. Liangren looked at him, saying nothing.
Ye Xuan turned to Huang nearby. “You know the full story, don’t you?”
Huang nodded. “Yes!”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
Huang said softly, “The people from back then are all long dead!”
Ye Xuan looked at Liangren. “Miss Liangren, one shouldn’t judge others’ pain without experiencing it, nor urge others to be kind. I, Ye Xuan, am no saint. If someone dared harm my loved ones, I’d do worse than you! So… can I take just Miss Huang and Miss Jiaye with me?”
Liangren was silent for a moment, then said, “Yes!”
Forgive the entire world?
She wouldn’t!
But letting two people go—she was willing to compromise.
Ye Xuan turned to Huang and Jiaye. “Ladies, this is all I can do!”
Jiaye quickly nodded. “Thank you, Young Master Ye!”
If she didn’t leave, she’d die here eventually. She was merely clinging to life, unable to resist the curse’s power!
Even Huang couldn’t hold out forever!
They could only delay the inevitable!
Huang, after a long silence, nodded. “Alright!”
Ye Xuan didn’t owe this world anything, and she couldn’t demand he do more. Asking for more would be unreasonable!
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. “Then let’s go!”
At that moment, Hongzhao suddenly spoke up. “What about me?”
Ye Xuan glanced at her. “Are we close?”
Hongzhao: “…”
Ye Xuan led Huang and Jiaye away.
Then, Liangren suddenly called out, “Wait!”
Ye Xuan stopped and turned to her, puzzled.
Liangren stared at him. “You have all my memories!”
Ye Xuan nodded. “You have mine too. We’re even!”
Liangren snapped, “Even? What use are your memories to me? Your life is all flash and swagger, either showing off or on your way to show off. What value do those messy memories have?”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Liangren suddenly said, “I want to erase all your memories of me!”
Ye Xuan quickly shook his head. “No way!”
Liangren’s eyes narrowed. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Erasing memories is very harmful to the body. We can’t do that!”
Of course, he wouldn’t let Liangren erase his memories of her. He now had all her cultivation memories.
All of them!
What did that mean?
It meant that, given a bit of time, he could rise to greatness!
Liangren stared at Ye Xuan, silent.
Ye Xuan gave an awkward smile. “How about this: I’ll give you some valuable memories, and we’ll call it even. What do you think?”
Liangren’s face was expressionless. “Valuable memories? You mean how to show off?”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Liangren suddenly said, “I won’t erase your memories of me, but you have to do something for me!”
Ye Xuan was puzzled. “What? Let me be clear: I’m weak and afraid of death. Don’t ask me to do something even you can’t handle!”
Liangren said calmly, “Don’t worry, I don’t need you to do anything. I just need to borrow your sword!”
Borrow the sword!
Ye Xuan frowned. “What do you need the sword for?”
Liangren said calmly, “Just say whether you’ll lend it or not.”
Ye Xuan hesitated, then said, “I don’t want to.”
Liangren’s face was expressionless. “Then I’ll erase your memories of me!”
As she prepared to act, Ye Xuan quickly said, “We can negotiate! Negotiate!”
Liangren was silent for a moment, then said, “I won’t take your sword, just borrow it. If you’re worried, you can come with me. Once I’m done, I’ll return it to you!”
Ye Xuan looked at her. “You’re sure?”
Liangren nodded. “You have my memories. You should know what kind of person I am.”
Ye Xuan was silent for a moment, then said, “I can lend it to you, but you must return it immediately after use!”
Liangren nodded. “Fine!”
Ye Xuan turned to Huang and Jiaye. “Miss Huang, Miss Jiaye, you two go ahead and leave!”
Huang hesitated, then said, “Take care!”
With that, she led Jiaye away.
She knew that, despite Liangren’s terrifying strength, she wouldn’t dare kill Ye Xuan.
After Huang and Jiaye left, Ye Xuan looked at Liangren. “Miss Liangren, what do you need the sword for?”
Liangren said calmly, “Follow me!”
With that, she turned and left.
Ye Xuan hesitated, then followed.
Liangren led him out of the Dead Realm, and they traversed nearly a hundred star domains before arriving at a lake. On the lake’s surface stood a tavern!
Ye Xuan looked at Liangren. “What is this place?”
Liangren didn’t answer, leading him to the tavern. But then, an old man blocked their path.
The old man said hoarsely, “Miss Liangren, he isn’t qualified to enter.”
Ye Xuan’s face darkened instantly.
Liangren glanced at Ye Xuan. “Lend me the sword for a moment!”
Ye Xuan said gravely, “You’re just going to leave me here?”
Liangren looked at him. “This place—you need strength to enter!”
Ye Xuan walked straight to the old man, staring at him. “You think I’m weak?”
The old man looked at Ye Xuan. “Yes!”
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and the Qingxuan Sword appeared before the old man. “This is a sword I forged myself. Take a look, see if there’s anything wrong with it.”
Liangren looked at Ye Xuan, now understanding what it meant to lie without blinking.
Did this guy ever blush when lying?
Before the old man, when he saw the Qingxuan Sword, his face changed drastically.
Clearly, he sensed the sword’s extraordinary nature.
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “Don’t just look. Here, touch it, feel it!”
With that, he placed the Qingxuan Sword in the old man’s hands.
The old man hesitated, then sensed it. As he did, a sword suddenly flew from nowhere. Before he could react, it pierced through his forehead!
Swish!
The old man was pinned in place, unable to move!
He was stunned!
His eyes widened, his mind blank.
What just happened?
Nearby, Liangren glanced deeply into the starry sky, a trace of solemnity in her eyes.
The sword had come from the stars, but she didn’t know where the swordsman had struck from!
As if recalling something, she suddenly looked at Ye Xuan. This guy had just tried to get her to sense the sword…
With that thought, Liangren couldn’t help but shoot Ye Xuan a cold glare. This human was full of tricks.
In truth, Ye Xuan was also a bit stunned.
He hadn’t expected Qing’er to act suddenly. Wasn’t she absent before?
At that moment, the old man trembled and stammered, “Sir… this…”
Ye Xuan hesitated, then pulled out the Wayfaring Sword. Just as he was about to stow it, the sword transformed into a beam of light and vanished into the starry horizon.
Ye Xuan looked at the old man. “Can I go in now?”
The old man quickly said, “Yes! Of course!”
Ye Xuan turned to Liangren. “Let’s go!”
They walked towards the pavilion. On the way, Liangren suddenly said, “Didn’t you say you wouldn’t call for help?”
Ye Xuan looked at her. “I didn’t call anyone. He sensed it himself!”
Liangren was silent for a moment, then said, “You’re quite the talent!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Upon entering the pavilion, Ye Xuan noticed about a dozen rooms, each with a terrifying formation at its door.
Ye Xuan looked at Liangren, who said calmly, “Upstairs!”
She led him upstairs. As they ascended, Ye Xuan suddenly asked, “Liangren, what do you need the sword for?”
Liangren said calmly, “To kill someone!”
She paused, then added, “But I’ve changed my mind!”
Ye Xuan was about to ask more when a mocking voice came from upstairs. “Isn’t that Liangren, the defeated loser? Back for another beating?”
Ye Xuan looked over. Nearby, a woman in a black skirt sat, a blade resting at her waist.
Liangren suddenly took the Qingxuan Sword from Ye Xuan’s hand and walked towards the black-skirted woman. Ye Xuan’s brows furrowed. Was she about to start a fight?
Then, Liangren reached the black-skirted woman and placed the Qingxuan Sword before her. “Here, sense it!”
Ye Xuan was dumbfounded.
