Let's just put an end to this.
Zhenru was starting to consider taking that gamble again.
Back in the Sun Realm, it was because of insufficient abilities.
He gradually realized that his task of dealing with Liu Yunzhao was not only to deal with Liu Yunzhao, but also to deal with the powerful figures behind Liu Yunzhao, and eventually even involve the Upper Realm.
Although the truth that I learned later differed somewhat from what Zhenru had initially understood, the disparity in the forces we faced was not significant.
But now that they are not in the Sunrise Realm and know something about it, the Qingxuan Dao Sect, for whatever reason, is protecting her.
Zhenru didn't intend to hold onto that lingering resentment, but judging from Liu Yunzhao's expression, it seemed he was preparing to continue participating in the competition.
No one gets up early without a reason, and no matter what benefit Liu Yunzhao wanted, Zhenru had no intention of letting her succeed.
Therefore, when Liu Yunzhao stepped off the stage, before he could even stand firmly on his feet, a blatant sneak attack came right at him.
"True Lord Zhenru has grown rapidly. He has even mastered the art of using any means to achieve his goals."
Zhenru ignored Liu Yunzhao's sarcastic remarks and led him away until they reached a secluded spot. Only then did she stop, turn around, and get straight to the point:
"Let's settle our score today. It's either you or me who dies."
As Zhen Ru spoke with such certainty, Liu Yunzhao rolled his eyes and laughed disdainfully:
"Alright, I know you've already forged immortal bones. Even if you just stand there and let me kill you, it'll be difficult to kill you."
Zhenru remained unmoved, her expression still calm, but her eyes were full of provocation.
"What? You're scared now that you know you can't kill me?"
Liu Yunzhao paused for a moment, then chuckled softly and looked at Zhenru, saying:
"Have you forgotten that you, True Lord Zhenru, are not the only one who has entered the Ascension Tower?"
"I've also been to the Tower of Ascension. You have immortal bones, and so do I. If I can't kill you, do you think you can kill me?"
When Liu Yunzhao said this, his expression was filled with pride and disdain, but his gaze and senses were firmly fixed on Zhenru.
He appears arrogant and smug, but in reality, he is cautiously testing the waters.
Liu Yunzhao's desire to kill Zhenru was even stronger than Zhenru's desire to kill Liu Yunzhao.
The idea of killing off the entire Liu family to avenge the family went from being something unattainable at the beginning, to being beaten to it by Liu Yunzhao, and then to something that needed to be done, but was no longer the only thing to do, nor the most important thing.
Zhenru could naturally sense her probing, but this time she didn't want to play games with Liu Yunzhao, nor did she want to be mysterious or beat around the bush, so she said directly:
"So there's nothing to fight with your physical body, let's just fight with our souls."
"What did you say?!"
This time, the person who was truly surprised was Liu Yunzhao.
Indeed, the physical body is difficult to destroy, but the soul is very easy to annihilate.
To be precise, at their level of cultivation, even without immortal bones, it's very difficult for them to be completely wiped out unless it's a devastating blow.
On the contrary, once the soul is destroyed, it is destroyed.
The nascent soul will also perish, leaving behind only a physical body without a spirit, waiting to slowly decay.
Liu Yunzhao did not agree immediately.
"It seems they're really scared this time."
It is true that a declarative sentence is used.
Liu Yunzhao, unusually, did not refute. After catching his breath for a couple of beats, he calmed down, and the frivolous arrogance on his face disappeared. He said solemnly, for once:
"Yun... Fellow Daoist Zhenru, even if there are some past grievances between us, it really doesn't come to the point of being irreconcilable, does it?"
"And no matter what, helping you take down the Liu family is still a favor to you. At least it prevented you from getting tainted by karma—I know you sometimes seem like a scoundrel, but you're actually very upright."
“True Lord Zhenru, I rarely speak from the heart. Since your life goal has long since shifted from revenge to the path of immortality, why can’t you simply let go of it?”
“Let’s coexist peacefully, and I won’t hold it against you for the trouble and changes you’ve caused me. Wouldn’t it be better if we each pursue our own paths?”
"You must kill him even if the Dao demands it."
Zhenru remained completely unmoved, her words crisp and decisive. Seeing Liu Yunzhao's furrowed brows, she smiled knowingly, her questioning tone filled with certainty:
"So, you're really scared?"
Before Liu Yunzhao could answer, Zhenru withdrew her slightly protruding upper body and said with a bright smile:
That would be wonderful.
As her voice faded, Zhenru's figure gradually retreated, her smile growing ever more resolute.
Liu Yunzhao's expression changed.
"What did you do?!"
This time, Liu Yunzhao truly roared these words with shock and anger.
Because she can't move.
She can't move!
Both being at the Nascent Soul stage, without her knowledge, it was as if some method had been used, and she was completely unaware!
This was a huge shock to Liu Yunzhao.
Although she always knew that since her failure to transform into an ice spirit root and after one mishap after another, even after absorbing the power of the remnant soul, she admitted that in terms of strength, she was often inferior to Zhenru.
However, her spiritual talent was no less than Zhenru's. After entering the Ascension Tower, she successfully passed the nine-level trial and successfully left the tower.
She should have received the best trial results the Ascension Tower could offer, and the gap between them should have been narrowed.
Even if she truly possesses the bloodline of the Golden Crow, she still has her own strengths and opportunities.
In such a situation, where the two sides should have been evenly matched, how could Zhenru be able to scheme against her so quietly? How could she not be shocked?
How can I avoid putting pressure on Liu Yunzhao?
This pressure and shock would make Liu Yunzhao feel flustered.
This panic was precisely what Zhenru wanted to achieve by deliberately creating an air of mystery.
Yes, it's just making things mysterious.
The restraints that shocked Liu Yunzhao were merely a trick by Xiaosun to temporarily numb his body.
If Liu Yunzhao could calm down for a while, he would be able to feel the subtle tingling sensation in his pores and discover the almost transparent bamboo shoot needles.
This is a new skill that Xiaosun gained after advancing in the spatial realm.
The bamboo shoot needles become thinner and more transparent, soft yet resilient, and have a temporary numbing effect.
As for the duration of the paralysis, it depends on the cultivation level of the person being paralyzed.
For the Nascent Soul stage, it only takes about ten breaths.
But in those ten or so breaths, Liu Yunzhao was completely stunned.
Zhenru, however, would not let this opportunity pass and would make Liu Yunzhao realize the problem.
"No matter what I do, you have no choice now."
The moment Zhenru said those words, she had already launched an attack on Liu Yunzhao.
Liu Yunzhao could no longer hesitate and made the same choice as Zhenru—to separate his soul and crash into the other's soul!
The moment Liu Yunzhao's soul left his body, the vegetation surrounding the two seemed to transform into demons, swirling its branches and leaves to engulf Liu Yunzhao's physical body.
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