Time passed second by second until the sun slowly set and the last ray of light disappeared at the edge of the earth.
The four opened their eyes at the same time, and in a single glance, they understood each other's situation.
Qi Nuan stared directly into Jiang Yu's eyes, her gaze filled with endless tenderness, while a dagger silently appeared in her hand.
"Ayu, I'm scared..."
Jiang Yu and Gu Yucheng simply looked calmly at the wary people in front of them. An eerie calm spread between them, but no one spoke, even though their relationship was already so close.
Her voice trembled slightly. Ye Sheng glanced at her, then looked at Gu Yucheng with a mournful expression, and silently walked behind Qi Nuan. Gu Yucheng was slightly taken aback, but did not speak.
He knew perfectly well that this was just a little trick by Ye Sheng and his companion, but his heart still trembled slightly. However…
He looked at his companion, the Divine Lord Xihe. What would he do?
The lofty and unapproachable Xihe God, the endless void is filled with only indifference and loneliness. Anyone who dares to step into the void will ultimately be crushed under his scepter, leaving not even a trace of their soul. Will he show mercy now?
Unbeknownst to him, he secretly hoped that the God of Xihe would show mercy, and that the God of Xihe, who always strictly adhered to the rules, would break the rules and show a different expression on his icy face.
See him fall from his high altar to the mortal world.
He thought with a touch of wicked humor, then glanced at the girl who had finished warming up. He thought that he would show her mercy, since there were very few people in his endless life who could stir his emotions, and keeping her alive was not out of the question.
He tried his best to ignore the flutter in his heart, or perhaps not ignore it, but rather didn't care at all; he didn't think she would have any impact on him.
No one spoke; they were all waiting for Xihe Shenjun's reaction.
Even though the outcome of the illusion was already excellent for Qi Nuan and her companion, they dared not gamble.
The word "love" has always been the most ethereal and elusive, let alone the love of the God-King in the Void Realm. Perhaps they can leave some trace in their hearts, but besides love, there are other things they care about more.
Both Qi Nuan and Ye Sheng could only probe while remaining secretly wary.
Qi Nuan smiled self-deprecatingly to herself. Who told them to be the weak? Their lives were in their hands, and it seemed that even their joy and pleasure had become impure.
This feeling is really unpleasant.
Perhaps only in a false illusion can they express themselves without restraint.
The fleeting sadness in her eyes caught Jiang Yu's attention.
That sorrow felt like a sharp weapon slicing into his heart.
At first, I didn't notice, but by the time I realized it, blood had already seeped out.
His voice was as calm as his expression, yet it left no room for doubt.
"Since I have sworn an oath, I will not hurt you."
The moment Ye Sheng heard his words, her heart finally settled down. Only if he could make an exception would they have a chance to break through the void.
The four of them have been entangled for countless years, and while they may not know each other perfectly, they know each other's personalities quite well.
Xihe God is like a sharp knife, ruthless and cold-blooded. Every time he strikes, it is swift and vicious. Every time they escape from his grasp, they are always in a sorry state. As for Suhui God, he has more perverse pleasures. He likes to play with his prey and doesn't care even if the prey escapes.
As long as Xihe God Lord doesn't make a move, she is confident that they can find a loophole in Suhui God Lord's forces.
Qi Nuan, however, did not feel as relaxed as Ye Sheng. She vaguely sensed that something was wrong. She knew him too well. Jiang Yu and Xi He Shen Jun were actually very similar. They were ruthless, fair and indifferent, and had strong principles. However, Jiang Yu also had more human touch and a down-to-earth quality.
She believed he cared for her, but she also believed he wouldn't let them enter the Void Realm because of it. She didn't have the confidence to break what he had held onto for so long, nor was she willing to.
However, she would never give up on the slightest possibility of entering the Void Realm.
The two stared at each other, and Xihe Shenjun's once calm and serene eyes were now as deep as ink.
It was as if he could see through all the secrets in their hearts, but he didn't care.
He has always been as transparent and colorless as crystal; his choices, regardless of right or wrong, have always been based solely on his own heart.
It was so before, it is so now, and it will be so in the future.
Illusions are not fabricated out of thin air, but are created based on their thoughts and ideas hidden deep in their consciousness, thus amplifying their desires.
And within the illusion, they voluntarily followed it.
There was never any coercion involved.
This is how it should be now.
Jiang Yu looked directly into Qi Nuan's eyes, and only moved closer to her when he saw a change in her expression.
Just as he approached Qi Nuan, he suddenly snatched the dagger from her hand. A strong killing intent swept over her, and before Qi Nuan could react, the dagger in Jiang Yu's hand had already flown rapidly behind her.
With a muffled groan, a figure suddenly collapsed in the deep forest.
Now that they've been discovered, they no longer need to hide. The people lying in ambush in the shadows, their eyes filled with murderous intent, made no attempt to conceal their greed.
They were certain that these four people were not from this world.
It has been far too long since anyone in this world has been able to ascend, and the sudden appearance of these four people has given them a glimmer of hope for ascension. This glimmer of hope is their last straw, and how could they possibly let it go so easily?
"No matter where you four came from, as long as you surrender obediently, we will not make things difficult for you. Otherwise, don't blame us for showing no mercy..."
A beautiful woman who looked to be around thirty years old snorted coldly and retorted when he was about to say something polite:
"Hmph, why waste words with them? The Sword Sect people are always so hypocritical. As long as we capture them, we won't have to worry about not getting the information we want..."
The old man who was rebuked was not angry. Cultivators are meant to fight against the heavens, against people, and against fate. The strong are respected, and the weak have no life.
Their choice was made the moment they entered the secret realm.
Murder for treasure is nothing out of the ordinary.
Jiang Yu and the other three naturally knew what they wanted to do. Qi Nuan and Ye Sheng had faced this situation countless times before, and they didn't intend to say anything to them. They never sought trouble, but since trouble had come knocking, there was only one word to say.
kill.
A strong killing intent emanated from them; they were like warriors fully armored, ready for any impending battle. The tenderness and weakness in their eyes just now seemed like an illusion.
All the speculation and doubt among the four people vanished.
Seeing the person who suddenly appeared, Gu Yucheng felt annoyed at being disturbed.
Only Jiang Yu remained completely calm, her thin lips parted slightly, exuding an air of authority without anger.
"Get out or die."
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