Chapter 711: Chapter 139 Deception
The Void was filled with swirling Blood Fog, within which a solitary figure stood.
Through the endless Blood Light, he saw another world within the Blood Sea.
That world was bathed in a cold luster. Among it was a woman, standing gracefully, her demeanor solemn with a hint of puzzlement on her face, as if contemplating something.
Her aura was clear and unparalleled, and her long, black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall, bewitching in the cold light.
Her eyes sparkled, her skin like ice and her bones like jade, her curves smooth and her figure shapely—in every proportion, she reached an astounding level of perfection.
As if she had shed a layer of superficiality, she became lighter and more ethereal, as though washed by the Supreme Dao, returning to her past coldness and mystery.
The lonely figure watched the woman through the power of the Blood Sea until she seemed faintly aware of his presence, and only then did he silently withdraw that power of the Blood Sea.
He condensed the power of the Blood Sea, shaping it into a mirror, and then looked at his own reflection.
He saw beneath his body covered in red fur, a young and immature face—perhaps a glimpse of his past or future.
In that moment, the mirror seemed to transform into a path through the Netherworld, and along that path, he was still confused about things he shouldn’t have been and worried about things that didn’t warrant worry.
A deep disappointment filled his heart, and he couldn’t help but shout angrily, “Waste!”
That shout awakened him, only to find the chains of Order had been used by him to bind himself.
He was Lei Yan King.
“Qingyan, I’m about to get lost again, but with my own Lifeblood Essence, I’ve crafted a Mingxin Mirror. I hope that when you face danger, you will see your true self clearly and not be… deceived again. You have the utmost intelligence but are unwilling to use it to scheme against others. You are really, too naïve… I hope that this time, it can truly free you from future trouble.”
Lei Yan King gazed at the endless Blood Sea and then sent the Mingxin Mirror flying directly into it.
The Mingxin Mirror turned into a streak of Blood Light, passing through endless planes and descending into the Netherworld Palace with a ‘clang’, landing beside Mu Qingyan.
Mu Qingyan reached out and caught the divine object in her palm.
She looked at the mirror with some confusion, read the words ‘Mingxin Mirror’ engraved on it, and her puzzlement deepened.
However, when she carefully sensed the mirror, she felt a connection between it and her soul.
“This seems to be my Magic Treasure, I seem to have lost some memories recently, it must be mine. Perhaps due to the exhaustion from cultivation, this Heavenly Heart Sword Body has been producing illusions from time to time.”
“The Hell Plane’s invasion is imminent, many powers in the Netherworld Plane will be annihilated… Having this life’s Magic Treasure might increase my Combat Power, but I don’t know who erased my memory; why does my heart always hurt so much?”
Mu Qingyan murmured to herself.
…
Finally, the Hell Plane declared war on the Netherworld Plane.
The war was extremely brutal, and many Cultivators died. As the forces of the two planes were reshuffled, the Bloodline Energy of these deceased Cultivators was all absorbed by the master of the Devouring Sword Body, the Ten Thousand Realms Supreme King Lei Yan King, boosting his growth to an astonishing level.
No Cultivator knew his Realm anymore, but every Cultivator understood the strength of Lei Yan King.
With the invincible aura of Lei Yan King becoming more apparent, no Cultivator dared to mention Mu Qingyan’s affair anymore. Those who did discuss it, strangely found death without warning.
Even the mere mention of the name ‘Lei Yan King’ could lead to unaccountable misfortunes, as if being watched by a pair of blood-red eyes.
The result often meant a tragic end for those Cultivators caught in the act.
Thus, gradually, the name Lei Yan King faded from the Cultivators’ line of sight.
But that was the world of ordinary Cultivators.
In the world of the superior beings, the stronger Lei Yan King became, the more other Cultivators envied his soul, for it was a shortcut to higher and stronger realms!
Everyone knew, Lei Yan King’s rise had not exceeded ten years.
That was the thing all Cultivators envied.
…
As time went by.
In the blink of an eye, nine years had passed.
“Ancestor, if it weren’t for you this time, Jiang Xing would have been completely slain. Truly, you have the vision to see through the ambitions of the Blood Barbarian lineage and left a way out for Jiang Xing.”
In the Ancestor Land of the Jiang family, a man enveloped in Purple Flame knelt before an elder with white hair, respectfully saying.
“With the Tao of ‘Star River Inquiry’ of my Jiang family, I have calculated that Lei Yan King is about to face calamity. His rise has been too meteoric, and like a comet, he will only shine briefly.
Life is not a comet, but a river, deep and flowing quietly. It is only the fleeting beauty that sparkles.”
Take my Immortal Purple Flame Demon Heart, create a True Void Heavenly Prohibition with it to suppress Lei Yan King, and simultaneously, let Young Master Tianling act. He can directly shake Mu Qingyan’s hidden soul ailment, drawing her into the fray.”
“Hmm, go ahead with the plan, and furthermore, conceal your identity, don’t reveal that you have revived. Take this opportunity to eliminate all Cultivators who harbor ill intentions towards the Jiang family, and cast them into the True Void Heavenly Prohibition.”
The white-haired elder was mysterious and powerful, his entire being like a great and ancient Order of Life forged into existence, as if he had transformed into the Heavenly Dao itself.
Even if Jiang Xing himself stood before him, he would have to tremble and quake.
“Yes, Ancestor,” Jiang Xing said with utmost respect.
“Moreover, the Ning’er from our family has an extraordinary identity. Whatever she wants to do, let those below not to hinder her, and let her follow her own heart. She is still young, with a somewhat playful spirit, so it’s fine to let her be for a while. The key point is, with the sudden rise of Lei Yan King, she has played a pivotal role.”
“Ancestor, Yu Ning, this child, she is—”
“You need not say more. The stronger Lei Yan King is, the more it proves that the seeds we sowed and the range of the Plane we have trapped are powerful. It’s been many years since we encountered such a seed. This time, to have forced Jiang He to take action, I truly did not expect it.”
The elder sighed, his words deeply moving Jiang Xing.
“Since you have come here and can sense this place, hearing our conversation, you must be stronger than I thought. It’s a pity that your soul will not survive into the next life, so you can’t advance any further. With the unstable peak you’ve reached, you’ll see the distance between you and me, I will show you.”
“And you won’t have the chance to stop them from acting against your wife and daughter.”
The old man spoke and suddenly, as if seeing through the Void, fiercely struck out a palm towards a certain direction in the Void.
That palm strike not only shattered the Endless Star Domain, causing Lei Yan King to let out a muffled groan, but also forced Zhou Yan to exit the True Void Heavenly Prohibition in an instant.
…
“What’s happening?”
“Is there a gap in my memory?”
“Is my memory gone?”
Zhou Yan was greatly shocked, although he had anticipated that some part of the Memory Inheritance had been destroyed, he felt that this specific part was crucial.
Without it, the main body of the Memory Inheritance was lost.
So, were the subsequent memories Lei Yan King’s, or had they been implanted by someone else?
Zhou Yan felt a heavy weight in his heart, never having imagined that the invincible Lei Yan King could encounter an even more terrifying entity.
However, if such an entity had always been there, then no matter how hard he or Lei Yan King tried, there would probably be no chance of victory, right?
That outcome, when thought of, led to despair.
“No, there must be a way to resolve this, if I left behind a Memory Inheritance in my previous life, even if there are gaps, perhaps those parts were simply unable to be recorded during that battle. What could be inherited must all be true. Otherwise, I would not exist in this life. Moreover, although Lei Yan King may not compare to that Jiang He, his Demon Heart has the potential for endless evolution. If he suppresses his strength to a certain level, he can definitely prevail!”
Zhou Yan thought to himself.
Pondering this, he gradually calmed down, as a new layer of his memories slowly began to unfold.
…
The sky was blue, the wind gentle, and the scenery picturesque.
“Mu Goddess, please wait. My name is ‘Jiang Tianling,’ once known to the Goddess as ‘Young Master Tianling.'”
Mu Qingyan, together with the joyous Yanyan, was enjoying the scenery when suddenly intercepted by Jiang Tianling.
“Milord, are we familiar with each other?” Mu Qingyan looked at Jiang Tianling with some puzzlement, reluctant to believe.
Jiang Tianling sighed without speaking, just casting a Sword Illusion Realm.
The Sword Illusion Realm was simple, but for true powerhouses, it was the most difficult thing to falsify.
Displayed within the Sword Illusion Realm was the scene of the last time Jiang Tianling met with Mu Qingyan and her decision to kill Lei Yan King.
At this sight, Mu Qingyan’s soul was shaken.
The next moment, the Seed of the Soul that had been planted within her began to undergo a strange change, inexplicably loosening.
Sensing this, Jiang Tianling withdrew the Sword Illusion Realm and said, “In that battle, we lost and then learned a very tragic truth. He not only placed restrictions within you but also planted restrictions within his own daughter. I believe you can vaguely feel it now, can’t you?”
Mu Qingyan remained silent, offering no response.
“I know it’s hard to believe, but it is the truth. My brother, Jiang Tianxin, and I have long held affections for you. This was actually a good opportunity to enter your heart, to protect and care for you. However, your experience has deeply saddened us.
We didn’t take advantage of your vulnerability, instead, we asked our family Ancestor to set a confinement for you, erase your memories, and restore your peaceful life.”
“However, this time your presence is needed, as Lei Yan King is about to take his final step, and no one can stop him.”
Jiang Tianling sighed.
“Some of my memories have indeed returned, but he would never harm his own daughter. What you’re saying, I still don’t believe. Besides, I vaguely feel that he was just caught up in Cultivation, neglecting me because of it.”
Mu Qingyan was clearly not easily deceived, her attitude somewhat cold.
“I knew it would be so. He placed restrictions on you, of course not to take your lives, but for fear that you would disturb his Cultivation, so he confined you. Admittedly, although he did not harbor malicious intentions when placing restrictions on his own daughter, he did have thoughts of using his daughter’s soul to comprehend the path to Immortality.
He does care about you, but he cares more about Cultivation. Wouldn’t it be better to stop his progress and make him face reality, to have him return to your side?”
Jiang Tianling felt helpless, only able to change his approach.
Because if he insisted, he feared he would be unable to deceive Mu Qingyan.