Chapter 497: Things Have Changed, Each With Their Own Choices
New Heavenly Court.
On the throne sat a man clad in armor.
This person was Xu Hu, the Grand Marshal of the Heavenly Court, whose strength had reached the Immortal King Rank Eight. His ice-fire physique was renowned throughout the world.
Looking across the Nine Domains, few could withstand three exchanges at his hands without defeat, marking him as one of the pinnacle figures of humanity.
“How is the progress on the Demon Slayer Corps?”
A woman slowly walked into the hall.
Although this woman wore plain clothing, everyone in the Heavenly Court, regardless of rank, would bow their heads in reverence upon seeing her.
For she was none other than Qian Ya, one of the three leaders of the Heavenly Court.
Seeing an old acquaintance visit, a flicker of emotion crossed Xu Hu’s cold demeanor.
“Why have you come all this way? You could have just sent a message.”
Hearing this, Qian Ya rolled her eyes and said, “If sending a message were effective, why would Hu Yan need to find me?”
“You’ve only been married for a few years, and you’ve already neglected her. Even if you’re falling in love with someone else, it shouldn’t be so quick.”
Faced with Qian Ya’s complaints, Xu Hu sighed and said, “I want a warm family life too, but my status doesn’t allow it.”
“Now I finally understand why the young master said that this path we chose is a road to ruin.”
“Because once we sit in these positions, whether or not we can stop is no longer up to us.”
“Besides, don’t just scold me. You’re not the same as you used to be, are you?”
“In my memory, Qian Ya valued money as life itself. Your greatest hobby was making money.”
“But look at you now, dressed like a village woman. Do you look like the richest person in the world?”
Upon hearing this, Qian Ya pursed her lips and said, “Numbers and items are just representations of the abstract thing that is money.”
“In truth, anyone can be rich, but they can’t figure out how to extract the money from their hearts.”
“The young master has never underestimated wealth precisely because he understands this principle.”
“In this world, only the young master holds the high position yet can still live like a person.”
Facing Qian Ya’s sentiments, Xu Hu fell silent.
After a long while, Xu Hu spoke, “The advancement of the Demon Slayer Corps has not been very smooth.”
“Even with some local forces helping, our men on the Evil Cultivator Continent are facing great resistance.”
“That’s normal. Our existence aims to overturn all the habits of the Evil Cultivator Continent, and the resistance is unimaginable.”
“Don’t worry about resources; the Demon Slayer Corps has an oversupply.”
“I’ve never had any doubts about your control over the resources.”
“Can you find a way to enhance the signal of the Qilin Communicator on the Evil Cultivator Continent?”
“Not being able to communicate in a timely manner on the battlefield is a major concern for military strategists.”
In response to Xu Hu’s request, Qian Ya frowned and said, “The signal towers for the Qilin Communicator have already undergone several upgrades.”
“But regardless of how wide the coverage is, it still can’t withstand the attacks from the Evil Cultivator Continent.”
“The chaotic situation on the Evil Cultivator Continent is not conducive to the deployment of communicators.”
“To fully deploy the communicator, we must advance bit by bit using a method of encroachment.”
“I know this, but the problem is that I don’t have the time. In at most ten years, the two continents will be completely connected.”
“If we can’t understand the Evil Cultivator Continent when they connect, our sacrifices will be great—do you understand?”
As he spoke, Xu Hu’s tone became somewhat intense.
Faced with Xu Hu’s tone, Qian Ya was immediately displeased.
“I know, but what can I do? You can’t even hold the signal tower; can you blame me?”
“You want time, I want time too, but I’m not a magician. If you have the ability, don’t shout at me!”
After being fiercely rebutted by Qian Ya several times, Xu Hu’s temper instantly cooled.
“Wait, why are you getting so worked up? I was just sharing my thoughts; I’m not blaming you.”
Seeing this, Qian Ya rolled her eyes dismissively.
“I don’t have time to waste on you. Let’s discuss something serious.”
“Yang Feiyun has been missing for over ten days. Where has he gone?”
“I don’t know. Ever since the Qilin Communicator started operation, Yang Feiyun has been wandering around.”
“To find out his whereabouts, you’ll have to ask the all-knowing magician.”
“If you won’t say, then don’t play games with me.”
“Based on the information left by Xiancha, we’ve categorized the Immortal King Realm and Immortal Sovereign Realm.”
“The Ninth Rank of the Immortal King Realm has already been recognized by most cultivators, while the Immortal Sovereign Realm is currently tentatively classified into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow.”
“What are your thoughts on this plan?”
“What thoughts could I have? Just go ahead with it. After all, it’s just a set of names; it doesn’t matter much.”
Looking at Xu Hu, who was pretending to be relaxed, Qian Ya hesitated and asked, “Are you confident?”
“No.”
“Are you not confident, even you?”
“Yes, not even I am confident.”
“In these days, if it weren’t for the Sword God elder stationed at the border, the experts from the Evil Cultivator Continent would have rushed over long ago.”
“But the conflicts arising from the borders of the two continents will eventually occur. When that day comes, it will be a time for the two realms to go to war.”
“The magician and Huafeng sacrificed so much just to buy us some breathing room. If I were to lose because of my inadequacy, I really don’t know how to face them.”
“We must face it, whether we like it or not. If we truly lose, it’s not just you who’d feel embarrassed before the magician; none of us could face the magician.”
After speaking, Qian Ya turned and left.
Looking at the blue sky outside the hall, Xu Hu murmured, “Magician! Magician! Where have you hidden yourself?”
“If you were here, perhaps you could point me in the right direction.”
…
Mountain River Academy.
Sun Yuqing stood atop a high mountain, her eyes filled with an unshakeable melancholy.
At that moment, a cultured man approached her.
“Are you still worried about the Evil Cultivator Continent?”
“Yes.”
“No need to worry. I will handle everything for you.”
Upon hearing this, Sun Yuqing turned to Zui Shuchang and said, “It is precisely because you’re handling things for me that I’m worried.”
“Right now, I somewhat regret undergoing the Thunder Tribulation. If not for that, I wouldn’t be bound by limitations.”
Hearing this, Zui Shuchang helped Sun Yuqing gather a strand of loose hair, saying, “Everyone has their own responsibilities to bear.”
“You and I are no exception.”
“Xiancha and Huafeng bought the world’s common people some breathing space.”
“If we could fulfill our wishes in the end, I would already be content.”
“If I have the chance to enter reincarnation, in my next life, I would still wish to be your Dao partner.”
Faced with Zui Shuchang’s words, Sun Yuqing couldn’t help but clench her fists.
“Does everyone have to go?”
“Not everyone. Only us old folks.”
