Chapter 40

Chapter 040: Can You Match Yourself?

“Hongling, can I call you that?”

Yue Hongling didn’t respond.

“Right now, I’m in the second layer of the Demonic Swamp, looking for a good place to cultivate. Don’t worry; I won’t fall too far behind you!”

“Damn it, that swamp is occupied by the Blue Crocodile Clan. They let other big clans’ demons train there but won’t let me in.”

“No worries, I’ll go to the Sunny Valley for enlightenment.”

“Sunny Valley is occupied by a bunch of monks. Such a place for cultivation should be open to all living beings!”

“Hongling, are you listening?”

“I fought with a demon clan today over a Demon Flame Fruit. I won, but the fruit got ruined.”

“Why has the Phoenix clan disappeared from this world? If they were here, I wouldn’t feel so alone.”

“Hongling, can I come to you? There are too many factions controlling resource-rich areas, and I can’t stand against them alone.”

Yue Hongling finally replied.

“No, if you don’t have a faction, then you should observe how scattered cultivators train.”

“So you can hear me! I thought this artifact was broken. Hongling, can we talk?”

Yue Hongling was very busy.

In her previous life, she already knew that Feng Wuxie was a bit clingy and chatty.

She actually liked this personality because she was strong-willed, and his soft, sticky nature complemented her well.

As for her Senior Brother, he was tolerant and optimistic, and Feng Wuxie felt refreshing to her.

But perhaps in her last life, she wasn’t as strong as in this one; back then, Feng Wuxie’s clinginess and softness weren’t so apparent.

This life…

It’s hard to say.

Yue Hongling was indeed busy; she was slowly becoming the number one among the Human Clan, fighting every day, claiming territories.

Battling demons, fighting monsters, clashing with monks, battling ghosts, and clashing with gods.

Fight, fight, fight.

Only after becoming the leader of the Human Clan did Yue Hongling realize how hectic this position truly was; every day was filled with tasks.

And what about Lu Ye in his past life?

Her Senior Brother in the last life wasn’t nearly as strong as she was now; the battles were even fiercer, and he killed countless formidable foes, getting injured in the process.

Yet, she’d always pestered him to come with her on adventures, to rescue her, to help her find treasures she needed.

He’d always responded with a doting smile, agreeing to help her.

Then he’d go into a tough fight, getting seriously hurt to instill fear in the enemy before finding time to be with her.

Turns out, her Senior Brother was that exhausted.

Yue Hongling felt a bit heartbroken. The incident with the Pure Clarity Water Pearl had already made her realize that her Senior Brother endured far more than she’d ever imagined.

A soft sigh escaped her lips.

Fortunately, her Senior Brother was feeling relaxed now.

Lu Ye was genuinely at ease; he occupied the Heavenly Spirit Pool and was rapidly accelerating in his cultivation, with all the spiritual energy swirling towards him.

At this moment, the Heavenly Spirit Pool had become a Forbidden Land.

Thus far, various beings had tried to enter, but anyone targeting Lu Ye would meet with certain death.

Competing for spiritual energy with him? That would earn them a swift boxing match.

Resisting? That would also mean death.

Monsters, demons, ghosts, and even gods knew better now, leading to no factions daring to approach the Heavenly Spirit Pool.

It was supposed to be a paradise for cultivation, but Lu Ye had turned it into a demonic lair with his might.

As Lu Ye’s body resonated with a mighty roar,

Breaking Embryo level eight!

Terrifying! His cultivation shot upwards like a rocket.

But Lu Ye didn’t feel a bit shaky; he knew his situation well.

He stepped steadily, making deep, reassuring footprints.

Years from now, when he looked back from the peak, he could easily see every footprint he had left behind.

No matter what, he continued to cultivate.

While things were peaceful on his end, the massacres on the other were intense.

Yue Hongling was also progressing fiercely, making up for her past shortcomings.

The “Everlasting Counter Dao Sutra” was all about unwavering battle; the more one fought, the braver they became, embodying courage and fearlessness was key to grasping its essence.

In her previous life, Yue Hongling was protected so well by Lu Ye that she struggled to break through in the later stages.

It was only because Lu Ye was resolute in tossing her into incredibly dangerous areas for experiences that she managed to make up for some of it later on.

The Human Clan was ferocious.

Yue Hongling finally claimed the throne of the number one position among the Human Clan, her fame reaching the ears of the demon clan, monsters, gods, and Buddhas.

However, the more fierce the Human Clan became, the more dreadful the living conditions for the demons grew, making it even harder for someone like Feng Wuxie, who had no backing, to survive.

He was working very hard to control his emotions and tone, yet he couldn’t help but sound a bit pleading.

“Hongling, I got heavily injured today, but don’t worry; with my Phoenix bloodline, my recovery ability is strong.”

Yue Hongling felt a slight tension arise but not nearly as much as before.

It’s very normal for practitioners to get hurt.

“Hongling, the situation among the demons is growing stranger every day; all the demons are going a bit crazy, and I feel my situation is perilous.”

“Can I come to you? I really want to! Just being by your side, I’ll do whatever you ask.”

“I’m sorry, I’ve been too anxious and lonely. I’ve already heard your name more than once; you’re just too strong.”

“I got injured again! The demons are clashing with the Buddha and God factions in small skirmishes, and the demon-occupied blessed lands are starting to shrink even further.”

Yue Hongling had just been through a fierce battle.

It was against a Son of God from the God Clan, at Breaking Embryo level five, and boasting a powerful Thunder God bloodline. It took a lot for Yue Hongling to finally defeat him.

Looking at her scorched body, she frowned slightly; the heavenly pills were just not as effective as the sacred pills from her previous life.

She took out the Treasure Conch.

“Hongling, Hongling, can you say a word to me?”

“I really haven’t heard you speak in ages.”

Yue Hongling also realized that she had been so immersed in battles lately that she hadn’t seen Feng Wuxie at all.

She hadn’t even shared a word with him.

Picking up the Treasure Conch, she softened her tone as much as she could.

“Just cultivate well. You have the Phoenix bloodline; as long as you’re willing to work hard, we’ll stand shoulder to shoulder in battle one day. I believe in you!”

After saying that, Yue Hongling calmed her emotions, closed her eyes, and began to cultivate again.

“Bang!”

Feng Wuxie was kicked away violently, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

The Little Dragon King, with a human body and dragon head, coldly glared at Feng Wuxie.

“With a waste like you, how dare you claim Yue Hongling likes you? Just look at yourself; do you really think you deserve it?”

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