Chapter 422

Chapter 422: Ten Breaths

Quite good.

Lu Ye felt that this state of affairs was just fine for him.

Just a few people concerned about him.

He didn’t need too many people to think about him, because in his previous life, he had already experienced love, hate, and everything in between. Now, in this life, just having a handful of people thinking about him was pretty good.

Being alone, reaching the pinnacle of Dao, isn’t that a joy?

No, he wasn’t alone.

He had a system, the Heavenly Dao, a sword, a banner, and a tree—wasn’t that enough?

Lu Ye opened his eyes.

The Drunken Sword Daoist still had his eyes tightly shut, but something seemed to have touched him as well. As for Lin Chuyue, she had completely lost her composure, crying her eyes out.

Well, it made sense; Lin Chuyue came from a prominent family and held an important position within it. Her life certainly wasn’t lacking in love.

For someone who’s not short on love, emotions are rich, knowing when to advance and retreat—life is undoubtedly much easier than for those who lack affection.

Thankfully, Lu Ye was no longer someone who lacked love!

Lu Ye stood by, waiting.

Soon, the Drunken Sword Daoist opened his eyes, and they were slightly red.

“Is it over?” Lu Ye asked with a smile.

The Drunken Sword Daoist nodded gently.

“I never thought that all these years later, my old mother would still be thinking of me,” he said, filled with emotion.

Lu Ye smiled as well, thinking of his own mother.

Forget it; the memories were too fuzzy.

The only thing he remembered was his parents fighting.

“Look at Lin Chuyue; she’s become a complete mess. I doubt it’s just her mother who’s thinking of her!” Lu Ye pointed at Lin Chuyue.

The Drunken Sword Daoist couldn’t help but smile.

“It’s kind of funny. Someone who’s nearly a thousand years old still acts like a little girl emotionally.”

“That’s what’s truly enviable,” Lu Ye remarked.

The two stood aside, chatting while waiting for Lin Chuyue.

After a good half an hour, Lin Chuyue finally approached them, her eyes swollen red.

“So annoying! Once I ascend, I can’t go back. I haven’t seen my family in ages!” Lin Chuyue complained, feeling a bit wronged.

“Is it all the Great Sage of the Nine Heavens’ fault?” Lu Ye asked.

Lin Chuyue was taken aback.

“I can’t really blame the Great Sage of the Nine Heavens. He cleared the darkness and protected the Nine Heavens for countless years. With the Great Sage here, even though my family can’t see me and miss me, they’re still safe and sound. Without him, who knows if my family would still be alive? The Great Sage’s merits are immeasurable!” Lin Chuyue said sincerely.

Lu Ye nodded.

This world was like that; some people would blame all their problems on others, while some could analyze issues rationally.

“Clear the scene, it’s time to destroy!”

Lu Ye’s expression turned cold.

The Echoing Valley would undoubtedly become a significant existence as time went on, and through his perception, he had already realized that this Echoing Valley would consciously amplify each other’s longing.

For example, Yue Hongling initially just wanted to think of herself, but if Lu Ye listened in detail, she would subconsciously think of her more.

It was collecting longing, much like gathering the power of faith.

Usually, those who often inhabited this place, if they die one day, wouldn’t reincarnate as souls; instead, they would become True Spirits.

Because their souls had been drained amidst longing.

Soul and True Spirit—those are two different concepts.

Of course, the life or death of others had little to do with Lu Ye; what he needed to do was eliminate this potential threat to the Heavenly Dao and the System in the coming years.

“Within ten breaths, everyone leave Echoing Valley. I’m only giving you ten breaths of time!”

Lu Ye spoke coldly; his voice wasn’t loud, but it was clear in everyone’s ears, sending chills down their spines.

Ten breaths wasn’t a short time.

The cultivators in Echoing Valley looked towards Lu Ye.

Who is this? So bold? With so many cultivators in Echoing Valley, he just tells them to leave?

For the first glance, it was hilarious. Just three people, with two of them not even in the Imperishable Realm—what gave them the face to ask them to leave?

Looking for death?

On the second glance.

Huh? Wait a second, why does this face look so familiar?

One more look.

Many cultivators’ eyes widened, and without a second thought, they got up and left, distancing themselves from Echoing Valley.

This is Lu Ye!

The merciless killer who wiped out the entire demon tide without batting an eye!

When he says leave, it means leave immediately, no nonsense—just get out!

Of course, there were those who didn’t recognize Lu Ye anymore. They were completely immersed in Echoing Valley, no longer caring about the outside world.

What Lu Ye? If he’s capable, he can just kill them!

Lu Ye silently counted the time, while others couldn’t help but speak up, warning about Lu Ye’s terrifying accomplishments.

Some listened to the advice.

Others shot unpleased glances at Lu Ye, “What do you want to do?”

“This Echoing Valley is unclaimed territory, naturally birthed, and has no treasures, plus it can carry our longing—what do you want to do?”

“Is there no place for us pitiful people trying to find our longing in this world?”

“We’ve done nothing wrong, and this Echoing Valley is innocent too. Lu Ye, right? What do you want to do?”

A crowd began to voice their opinions, trying to stop Lu Ye from acting.

At this point, a Stone Sword appeared in Lu Ye’s hand, and with a light slash, a terrifying sword energy hovered in the void.

It didn’t shoot out, just floating quietly, but the target was clear: Echoing Valley.

“This thing is harmful to the Heavens and Earth, so it must be destroyed.” With less than ten breaths left, Lu Ye stubbornly explained.

Lu Ye was indeed kind-hearted; even if others had to die, he wanted them to die clearly.

“You say it’s harmful, so it’s harmful? I still say you…”

Before that person could finish, the sword energy vanished, and in an instant, that person was turned into blood mist.

“If I say it’s harmful, then it’s harmful!” Lu Ye’s voice held absolute certainty.

“Three breaths left!”

“Three!”

Instantly, another group left.

However, some started releasing defensive shields, vowing to coexist and die with Echoing Valley.

“Two!”

Basically, all had made their decisions—some left, others joined the defense team.

“One!”

The countdown ended.

The Heavenly Dao cannot act against living beings, even when led by Lu Ye, it remained unchanged.

So Lu Ye would need to deal with these people first.

But that was simple.

“Ten Thousand Swords!”

One strike unleashed, one sword became ten thousand, ten thousand swords became endless, sweeping towards the defenses.

“Boom!”

There was an explosion, and all the defenders couldn’t last a second before being reduced to dust.

A thunderbolt struck down from the heavens, turning Echoing Valley into ashes.

Done!