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Another Asakawa exclaimed in astonishment: "Are they crazy?!"

Chao Du was so angry that he laughed instead.

Yan Keye was speechless: "If it really is him, why didn't he announce it on the spot yesterday? Is he some kind of humble person?"

Yu Sha said, "The Alliance Leader meant that he didn't care about those empty titles and didn't want to increase social obligations, so he originally didn't plan to announce it. But now that Mars is threatening the cultivation world, he has no choice but to announce it to reassure people."

"What a 'not caring about fame' attitude! What a helpless situation!" Chao Du laughed, while the other Chao Du looked embarrassed: "Bu Ci's skin is a bit thick..."

Yan Ke sighed again: "This alliance leader's actions are really... We should go back to the Star Gazing Sect as soon as possible. If his actions anger Yinghuo and involve our Star Gazing Sect, it will be troublesome."

The "Yinghuo" was no longer angry. She was just wondering if Fu Buci was really worthy of being the leader of the Immortal Alliance.

From what she had seen so far, Fu Buci was addicted to wine and women, neglected his cultivation, treated his wife and subordinates cruelly, indulged in extravagance to the point of building a floating jade palace, and was so greedy for fame and fortune that he claimed the titles of Heavenly Thunder and Sword Immortal for himself… This was all she had witnessed in just two days since she arrived. To appoint such a person as the leader of the alliance would be tantamount to allowing him to wreak havoc on the cultivation world.

She had previously refrained from escalating the conflict with Fu Buci and had taken the initiative to back down, fearing that the cultivation world would become disorganized and that demons and monsters would take advantage of the situation.

However, this is based on the premise that Fu Buci is the leader of the Immortal Alliance.

If he is not worthy to be the leader of this Immortal Alliance, she may not need to be polite anymore and can find another leader to unite the people's hearts.

But who is suitable to be the next leader of the alliance?

"You two should go and rest. We'll return to the Star Gazing Sect tomorrow. This Immortal Palace isn't a place to stay for long," Yan Ke said to his two disciples, his voice filled with worry. "Looking at the celestial phenomena and considering recent events, I feel the cultivation world is about to descend into turmoil again. This is just the beginning. Sigh. Alright! Go back and rest now!"

Having said their piece, they removed the formation, and the three left the main house to rest.

Asakawa tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, lost in thought, when she caught a glimpse of her own dejected and depressed expression out of the corner of her eye.

“Let’s go back too.” Chao Du smiled, stood up and stretched. “I’ll come back to deliver the message to A Ling later.”

The other one nodded sullenly.

Asawari took another Asawari back to the Qinse Palace, and the two barely spoke a word to each other along the way.

Asakawa could sense that her other self was clearly unsettled, and she could hear that she was thinking a lot, with the most frequent words being "sorry" and "I was wrong".

She regretted it.

As they approached Qingyun Immortal Palace, another Chaodu suddenly asked, "Can you help me persuade Cenling to leave Qingyun Immortal Palace?"

Asakawa: "Oh? Why?" The two of them had the same idea.

“He shouldn’t stay in this filthy and troublesome place any longer.” Another voice, Chao Du’s, said softly but firmly. “I can’t leave, but he can, while there’s still time.”

As she spoke, she looked at the dimly lit Qinse Palace not far away, with a hint of tears glistening in her eyes: "Over the years, I have made a mess of myself and let down those who were truly kind to me. I cannot make the same mistake again; I must do my best to make amends."

Asakawa raised her palm and struck it against her own.

"Huh? What's this?" Another Asakawa was stunned.

Chao Du smiled and said, “I’m happy that you’ve seen the error of your ways, and I’m happy that we share the same vision. I also want to persuade A Ling to leave this quagmire. Alright, you go back and get some rest. I’ll go find him. Leave everything to me, don’t worry.”

Another Chaodu first showed joy, then shook his head: "I won't rest, I want to practice my sword! I've missed too much over the years, now I should seize the time."

Chao Du was increasingly pleased: "Alright, I'll take you to the side hall."

After sending the other Asawari to practice swordsmanship in the side hall of the Qinse Palace, Asawari skillfully flew onto the roof and strolled along the ridge under the starlight, heading towards Migetsuin at a leisurely pace.

Cen Ling is responsible for protecting Yan Ke, and he should still be at Jian Yue Courtyard, so there's no rush.

However, she couldn't decide on a candidate for the next leader of the alliance.

In her original world, after she ascended to immortality, Youzang became the leader of the Immortal Alliance.

You Cang herself was not good at cultivation. While others were geniuses seen only once in a century in their clan, she was a good-for-nothing seen only once in a century.

But she lived up to the meaning of "hidden" in her name, concealing her talents for a hundred years. It wasn't until the cultivation world was in chaos and the elites of the You family were almost all wiped out that it was her turn to take the lead. Only then did the world realize that although she was not good at cultivation, she was so knowledgeable, calm and reliable, and her conduct was admirable. They learned that while she helped manage many affairs of the You family for decades, she had read extensively from classic texts, learned from various schools and sects, and even created two unique skills, one offensive and one defensive.

But Asahi has never seen the Yuzang of this world, and she is somewhat worried that the Yuzang in this world will undergo tremendous changes.

'I'll go see her when I have time.' Asakawa pondered, then remembered something else.

Since Fu Buci is unworthy to be the leader of the alliance, she no longer needs to back down; she has to settle accounts with him.

Asakawa raised the corners of her mouth slightly, already having made up her mind.

After walking a few more steps, Yueyuan came into view. Chaodu carefully searched for Cenling and found him still on the wide platform on the second floor. He stood alone in front of the jade railing, staring blankly at the stars, seemingly lost in thought.

There's no need to lure him out, because only the sword in his hand and the shadow behind him silently accompany him.

Chao Du sighed softly, flew to the platform on the wind, snapped his fingers, and activated a concealment formation that instantly enveloped the entire square platform.

The next instant, Ling Jun's sword was already attacking her, but then he stopped abruptly.

"...It's you? What are you doing here?!"

Cen Ling asked in shock, but his gaze grew increasingly stern and cold, even showing a hint of anger. He pointed his sword at Chao Du and coldly questioned, "You are not her, who are you?!"

Chao Du smiled and said, "Just like you, I want to take her away from this Qingyun Immortal Palace."

Cen Ling froze, then suddenly realized, "You heard that?!" But he hadn't noticed at all!

Cen Ling instantly recalled a name, a name that was extremely skilled at concealment and had a great connection with Chao Du.

"Could you be... Yinghuo?!"

Chao Du raised an eyebrow and said with dissatisfaction, "Just consider me Yinghuo for now. I'll settle accounts with Fu Buci later. By the way, actually, not only did I hear it, she heard it too."

Cen Ling's voice trembled slightly: "The 'she' you're talking about, could it be...?"

"Asakado." Asakado took out the folded letter, held it between her fingers, and handed it to him, coaxing him gently, "Take a look at this letter first? It's for you."

Cen Ling snatched the letter in an instant and said coldly, "Change this face first!"

Chao Du: "Okay, okay, I'll change it right away. Take a look first, look quickly." After she finished looking, he stopped urging her to change it.

Cen Ling continued to point his sword at Chao Du with one hand, while his other hand trembled slightly as he opened the letter and read it nervously and earnestly.

"She knows everything... What do you mean by 'another me'?" Cen Ling looked up at Chao Du in confusion, then realized something. "Could it be you? Xin?!"

The letter suddenly turned into a small handful of dust in his hand and scattered in the wind.

“I’m sorry, the contents of the letter are not convenient to show to outsiders, just in case,” Asahi explained, then pointed to himself, “That person is me. She and I are essentially the same person. This is my original face.”

Cen Ling looked up at her, increasingly puzzled: "Two people, how can they be one person?"

Asakawa gazed at the Milky Way in the night sky: "Because I come from another world that is similar to this place, yet different. There, you and I were actually friends for many years, and we often sparred together."

"Another world?" Cen Ling stared at Chao Du, muttering incredulously, "We've been friends for years, and we often sparred together? This is impossible!"

Asakawa turned to look at him and chuckled, "What's impossible? Want to try it now?"

Chao Du summoned the Thousand-Jin Sword and held it horizontally in front of her. Her snow-white sleeves fluttered in the wind, and starlight quietly fell on her hair and sleeves. Her smiling eyes were brighter and more dazzling than the stars in the sky.

She smiled and said, "Although my power is suppressed right now, I am very familiar with your Moon Phase Sword Technique, so I may not necessarily lose."

Cen Ling's heart started racing involuntarily. Without needing any discussion or other evidence, he already believed it; he believed she was another version of her.

Because at this moment, she was so similar to the woman he first met many years ago.

If she was like a crescent moon back then, she is like a full moon now, having shed her youthful naiveté and confusion, so bright and serene, freely spreading her moonlight across the world.

"By the way, the sword immortal who cleared the tenth floor of the Waiting Immortal Tower yesterday was me and another version of myself," Chao Du added. "It has absolutely nothing to do with Fu Buci."

Cen Ling was initially surprised, but then felt it was only natural.

She deserves to be this bright.

Cen Ling couldn't help but ask, "Since you and she are the same person, why are you so different now?"

Chao Du sighed softly, "I'd like to know that too, but it's still uncertain. By the way, she also asked me to persuade you to leave Qingyun Immortal Palace, as it's not suitable for you. Now that I'm here to help her, you can go back to practice your sword with peace of mind. Your current cultivation level is a bit low compared to your counterpart in the other world."

"A little low?" Cen Ling's cheeks gradually flushed. He bit his lip, embarrassed, and said, "My progress has indeed been slow these past few years. My master said I have a mental block, and he asked me to leave Qingyun Immortal Palace and return to Qianshan Sect for a period of seclusion. But I'm worried about her being here alone... I, no, I actually hate her..."

His cheeks grew redder as he spoke, and he could no longer form coherent sentences. Chao Du considerately took over, saying, "It's alright, it's alright. Anyway, you can go back to practice your sword with peace of mind. Leave things here to me. Once Yan Keyi leaves tomorrow, use the excuse that your master wants you to go back to seclusion to leave Qingyun Immortal Palace."

"Okay, sure." Cen Ling nodded obediently, then hesitated and asked, "But you just said you wanted to settle accounts with Fu Buci?"

Asakawa nodded: "This debt has accumulated to quite a few; we really need to take stock of it."

“Then I’ll stay here for now. Maybe I can help you,” Cen Ling said earnestly. “After you’ve settled accounts with him, I’ll go back to my seclusion.”

Chao Du was slightly taken aback, not expecting him to be willing to help her so quickly. After all, Fu Buci was the current leader of the alliance.

She smiled and praised, "Ah Ling is really reliable, no wonder he's been my friend for so many years."

"!" Cen Ling was stunned. "What did you call me?"

“Ah Ling, I think we can be friends in this world, and we already are, right?” Chao Du winked at him and smiled. “But you don’t need to stay here now. If I ever need your help in the future, I can send you a message, okay? If you become stronger, you can help me even more.”

"Hmm, um." Cen Ling's cheeks grew increasingly red. He nodded vaguely and then asked in a low voice, "Were we really friends in another world?"

Asakawa nodded with a smile: "Absolutely genuine."

"That's great...not really, it's just so-so." Cen Ling blushed, turned her head and muttered softly, "I hate you guys."

Asawa deliberately asked, "What did you say?"

“...You’re all so annoying!” Cen Ling’s cheeks flushed red. He hurriedly sheathed his sword, leaped off the platform, and disappeared into the shadows in the blink of an eye.

Chao Du smiled and shook his head, resting his arm on the jade railing as he looked out at the dark, towering palaces and pavilions.

Whether she wants to support a new leader or settle scores with Fu Buci, she needs her own power, especially when her own strength is greatly suppressed.

She had originally planned to be a quiet guest, meet some acquaintances, and then head home, but now it seemed she might have to stay a little longer, or even change seats.

But will her other self support what she's planning to do next?

If she can be supported, that would be best. If she is not supported, and this causes her to become estranged from her, it would contradict her original purpose for coming to this world.

Chao Du returned to Qingyun Immortal Palace and chatted with another Chao Du about the letter delivery.

“Cen Ling will be leaving tomorrow, right? It’s a pity I can’t go see him off,” another Chao Du sighed.

Asakawa comforted him, "It's alright, there will be other opportunities to meet in the future."

"Good! I hope he succeeds in his seclusion." Another Chao Du gripped his sword tightly. "Next time we meet, I will definitely apologize in person and show him how much I've changed."

Asakawa nodded with a smile; she was in good spirits, which was reassuring.

"By the way, what do you plan to do about Fu Buci's impersonation of the titles of Heavenly Thunder and Sword Immortal?" The other Chao Du's expression darkened at the mention of Fu Buci, and she asked cautiously, "I felt you were a little angry back then."

Chao Du: "Well, it's not entirely anger, I'm just thinking... how to give Fu Buci a little nudge." Chao Du carefully considered his words.

Another Chao Du exclaimed with delight, "That's great! It's time to teach him a lesson! Give him a good whack!"

Asawari: "Huh? You're so supportive of me?!"

Another Chao Du nodded: "Ever since Bu Ci became the leader of the alliance, he has become more and more...indulgent. It's good for him to give him a warning and make him restrain himself and reflect on his actions."

Chao Du: "Hmm, that's one way to understand it." But can Fu Buci really see the error of his ways and repent in time?

In short, she has now reached an agreement with her other self.

Asawata: "Then I'll prepare the 'hammer'."

"A hammer?!" another Asawa exclaimed in shock. "So that's how you just hit it?!"

Asakawa chuckled: "It's not that straightforward. This 'hammer' is not that kind of hammer."

She opened her arms, and twelve divine swords, gleaming with cold light, from the ninth level of the Tower of Waiting for Immortals, were neatly arranged in front of her.

"Go." Chao Du waved his sleeve, and the twelve swords transformed into twelve streams of light, which scattered in all directions in the blink of an eye, disappearing without a trace after flying out of the side hall.

"What are you planning to do...?" The other Asakawa didn't understand.

Asakawa smiled and winked: "You'll find out tomorrow."

By tomorrow, not only will she know, and Fu Buci will know, but everyone in the cultivation world will know.

Fu Buci, get some rest tonight, you might not be able to sleep tomorrow night.