“Nine Lives.”
Just two words, yet everyone turned their heads instinctively, unsure if it was some magical influence.
The voice carried a strange feeling, like an ink cloud, mysterious and deep, infused with an alluring charm that tugged at the heart.
This wasn’t some seductive skill, but merely the enchanting tone she possessed.
People turned to look.
There she was, a stunning girl dressed in a gothic style, primarily in black with golden embellishments, complemented by a flowing sheer dress, quietly appearing before them.
The clothing and appearance weren’t the focal points.
The key lay in her aura.
Forbidden, dark, seductive—she was someone you dared not gaze at directly because, looking at her, your own dark side would uncontrollably emerge.
Yet you couldn’t help but keep staring, yearning to possess her.
She resembled an endless abyss, terrifying yet irresistibly intriguing; one couldn’t help but wonder what secrets lay hidden within.
This feeling of taboo and darkness perfectly merged into her entire presence, exuding an astonishing charm.
Under such allure, even if someone were exceedingly ugly, they’d still have an intoxicating effect.
Not to mention, this girl’s looks were absolutely stunning.
Her purple eyes were deep and full of emotion, her exquisite features flawless, and her fair skin shone like a delicate porcelain doll.
Although she wasn’t short, there was an air about her that made it feel like she could easily be held in one’s arms.
“Nine Lives, long time no see! Do you remember me? I’m Dark Yaner!”
Dark Yaner?
Lu Ye clearly knew she was the Darkness Origin. Who came up with such a name? It’s not as nice as his own little white!
Still, it did have a playful vibe.
“What brings you here?” Lu Ye asked.
To tell the truth, the Darkness Origin looked quite similar to her original form, close to what she had initially condensed.
In fact, whether it’s living beings or anything else, what first emerges is often the truest reflection of oneself.
However, occasional flashes of brilliance can be flawed.
The Darkness Origin was now refining those flashes continuously, developing to the utmost, displaying such achievement.
Lu Ye couldn’t help but marvel.
The Darkness Origin was truly formidable now.
She wasn’t as beautiful as Shen Xitang, who was versatile in her charms, but the Darkness Origin was on an entirely different aesthetic level.
“I thought of a way to help you enhance your strength, so I hurried over to find you,” Dark Yaner said with a cheerful tone.
Rule number one of the White Fox Law: when coming to meet someone, there must be a purpose! And it must be beneficial to the other party.
Lu Ye found it curious—how would she help him boost his strength?
What method could it be?
But with so many people around, it was best to wait and talk later.
“Alright, you stay put. I’ll talk about my Dao first,” he said.
“Sure, I’m not in a hurry at all. But can I hear you talk about the Dao?” Dark Yaner asked, her eyes fixed on Lu Ye without blinking.
Lu Ye was indifferent, “If you want to listen, then go ahead.”
Dark Yaner nodded repeatedly.
Lu Ye turned his focus away from the Darkness Origin and began preparing for his Dao lecture.
The others, filled with curiosity, occasionally glanced at Dark Yaner, wondering what she was to the sect leader.
Didn’t the sect leader avoid women?
But the way she looked at him was undeniably affectionate.
What a mysterious, heart-stirring woman! There was such a lady in the Sixth Heaven? Why hadn’t anyone mentioned her before?
Anyone who had laid eyes on her wouldn’t easily forget.
Such a person couldn’t possibly remain unnoticed in the Sixth Heaven.
As Lu Ye took his place at the lectern, the people from Tianmen calmed their hearts and adjusted their state, ready to embrace Lu Ye’s enlightenment.
Dark Yaner found a spot and sat down as well.
A ten-meter radius around her had no one daring to approach.
Because getting too close would make their hearts race uncontrollably.
“I apologize for the delay in the Dao lecture I promised you all, as I’ve been busy training,” Lu Ye opened his lecture with an apology.
“Recently, the Four Spirits’ blessings were unlocked, and I experienced the trials of the Four Spirits, particularly with Qing Long. We had a discussion on the Dao, which ended without a winner or loser. Today, I’ll share the process of that discussion in hopes it’ll provide some inspiration for all of you.”
Normally, Lu Ye didn’t talk much.
But when it came to lectures, he became quite verbose.
It’s like a tech geek; if you speak to them about other topics, they won’t say much, but ask them about their technology or principles, and they’ll be a pro.
During the lecture, Lu Ye exuded confidence, speaking fluently.
This was the first time the Darkness Origin saw Lu Ye in this state—energetic, eyes sparkling, as if he was unrivaled under heaven.
Oh no, how dazzling could he be?
Dark Yaner didn’t care what Lu Ye was talking about; she wasn’t cultivating anyway.
But Lu Ye looked truly captivating!
As the lecture deepened, the Dao began to resonate, radiant light appearing in the sky, and the mountains and fields blossoming anew.
The various spirit beasts of Tianmen, along with spirit bugs, were all listening intently, entranced.
In no time, the cultivators of Tianmen fell into enlightenment.
Some even began to break through, oblivious to their actions.
Dark Yaner watched in fascination.
The lecture went on for three full days, and Qing Xuan Daoist reached the peak of his peak in vitality.
His odds of successfully crossing tribulation had now hit about ninety percent.
Ninety-eight percent was out of reach, but ninety-two was quite close.
“Sect Leader, I can’t hold back any longer. I need to cross the tribulation!” Qing Xuan Daoist said anxiously.
“Let’s go, I’ll accompany you!”
Lu Ye waved his hand, and the two instantly vanished, reappearing in the Crossing Tribulation Area exclusive to Tianmen.
As soon as Qing Xuan Daoist arrived, a loud thunderclap rang out in the sky.
Lu Ye’s figure vanished in an instant.
Dark Yaner appeared beside him.
Lu Ye glanced at her, “What do you mean by having a way for me to increase my strength?”
“It’s just as it sounds, all the unclaimed resources in the Sixth Heaven have been completely taken by Yin Qingcheng. You obviously won’t randomly kill innocents for opportunities, so I can take you to the outer realm. I know there are plenty of treasures there, enough for you to cultivate for a long time,” Dark Yaner said.
Lu Ye felt a bit disappointed.
Was it just this?
“The outer realm isn’t safe; there’s definitely more than one Great Emperor around, and even Celestial Lords are watching me.”
“I’m here! While I may not be as strong as the Heavenly Dao, I have many tricks that the Heavenly Dao would look down upon. If I help you conceal your aura and change your identity, even a Celestial Lord wouldn’t see through or find you.”
Lu Ye fell into deep thought.
The outer realm…
There really were so many unclaimed treasures out there.
Lu Ye felt a bit tempted.