Western Wilderness.

In a certain market town where independent cultivators gathered.

At this very moment, Liu Ruyan was sitting in a teahouse, drinking tea and resting.

Since she was expelled from the sect ten years ago, she has been a rogue cultivator.

Over the past decade.

She had no fixed abode, wandered from place to place, endured wind and rain, and searched everywhere for resources to repair the chain...

She's been robbed, cheated, and even beaten...

It can be said that in these ten years...

She truly witnessed the cruelty of the cultivation world and the wickedness of human nature.

She had never experienced these treacherous aspects of human nature when she was by Chen Yang's side in her previous life...

But in this life, after becoming a rogue cultivator, she experienced it all.

At first, she found it very difficult to get used to it and suffered time and time again...

Fortunately, she eventually escaped danger.

now.

She has transformed into a steady and mature independent cultivator.

Over the years, she has been repairing chains everywhere.

Unbeknownst to her, she had wandered to the Western Wilderness.

"Sigh! I never imagined that being a rogue cultivator would be so tough..."

Liu Ruyan took a sip of tea and couldn't help but sigh.

She recalled the ten years she spent as a hermit.

The hardships she endured, and the dangers she faced...

She couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion...

Before becoming a rogue cultivator, she thought that no matter how hard or dangerous it was...

As long as she is determined and acts with caution.

She will definitely become the Great Emperor!

But after becoming a rogue cultivator...

She then realized that some hardships were beyond her imagination before...

Some dangers are unavoidable, no matter how careful she is...

Over the past ten years, she has suffered countless hardships and sustained numerous injuries, many of which still remain on her body to this day.

"well!"

"The old life was so much better. I stayed by Chen Yang's side and became his disciple. I didn't have to worry about anything..."

"Whether it's cultivation resources, magic weapons, cultivation techniques, or various talismans, Chen Yang always gives me the best..."

"I don't have to worry about anything, and I don't have to worry about any danger."

"Under his protection, I only needed to repair the chain, and in the end, I smoothly became the renowned Emperor Ruyan!"

"Now, I've become a rogue cultivator, and this kind of life is just too miserable..."

Liu Ruyan murmured softly.

This moment.

She recalled her past life, the carefree days when she was still by Chen Yang's side.

Those days were worlds apart from the hardships we face now!

At a certain moment.

Liu Ruyan couldn't help but fantasize, wishing she could go back to her past life.

If she could go back to her past life, she could become Chen Yang's disciple again, and she wouldn't have to be a rogue cultivator and live such a miserable life...

But then...

The image of Chen Yang's hateful face flashed through his mind...

She also recalled the times Chen Yang cruelly refused to help them, and even beat, scolded, and mocked them...

Thinking back on these past events.

Liu Ruyan immediately clenched her fists.

Her heart was instantly filled with hatred for Chen Yang...

"Hmph! That bastard Chen Yang is so cold-blooded and ruthless!"

"I, Liu Ruyan, have no intention of becoming his disciple!"

"Even if I remain a rogue cultivator, I will definitely become a Great Emperor in this lifetime!"

Liu Ruyan gave a soft snort, her expression hardening once more.