Chapter 517

Chapter 517: I Want to Enter the Emperor’s Banner

Nine Heavens.

Lu Ye returned.

A Law gently swept over Lu Ye’s body, confirming he was a person from the Nine Heavens, so it didn’t bother with him any further.

Lu Ye arrived at the Heavenly Gate.

He began to contemplate.

His current strength was the Fourth Layer of the Void Realm, still a distance from ascending to the Seventh Heaven.

However, if one lacks foresight, calamities will come to pass.

With so many monsters and demons in the Seventh Heaven, all eyeing him closely.

It was time to gather some support!

Lu Ye’s celestial patterns shone brightly.

He directly contacted Emperor Dao Hen.

“Lord, what is it?”

Emperor Dao Hen asked.

“Great Emperor, are you busy now?”

“Feel free to speak directly, Lord!”

“I will be ascending to the Seventh Heaven soon. This time, it’s different from before. Although I can linger in the Seventh Heaven, resources there are sparse and not beneficial for my cultivation.”

Yeah, mainly because the powers of the Seventh Heaven don’t bother with Lu Ye, making him feel quite uncomfortable.

No resources!

In fact, the resources he used for cultivation were already substantial; enough even to train an emperor without issue.

But Lu Ye was still at the Void Realm.

Why was that?

Because Lu Ye was laying the foundation like never before.

Having suffered due to inadequate foundations in his past life, Lu Ye seemed to have developed a sort of fear of insufficient power and crazily enhanced his own foundation.

The more fertile the soil and the stronger the seed, the taller the trees it can grow.

“So, what is your point, Lord?”

“I am well aware of the number of strong individuals in the Heavenly Gate of the Seventh Heaven, but I can assure you, it’s not enough!”

“So, I beg a favor from you: help me find some people, and when the time comes, we’ll have a good old battle. For those who help me, I’ll come over to teach them and owe them a favor!”

Emperor Dao Hen understood.

So that’s how it is.

“Sure, but the Devouring Dao Beast is also in the Seventh Heaven. With it around, is that not enough?” Emperor Dao Hen asked.

Lu Ye was a bit surprised.

“The Devouring Dao Beast is here too?”

“If the Devouring Dao Beast is here, then I’ll need fewer people!”

“Lord, who should I look for then?”

“First, look for Emperor Zi Feng. In my past life, I was friends with Emperor Zi Feng; she should give me some face. If you meet her, just say three words, and then tell her my request.”

“Three words?”

“Yeah, just say ‘Eat Watermelon!'”

“Huh?”

“Just do as I say.”

Nobody would guess that the greatest hobby of Emperor Zi Feng, who traverses the universe, is eating watermelon.

This secret is well-kept; no one knows. But Lu Ye knows that once he mentions her hidden passion, Emperor Zi Feng will understand their relationship was great in the past life.

“Second, you can find Emperor Hun Yuan. Tell him I know the whereabouts of the Hun Yuan Ruins and then convey my request.”

“Third, look for Emperor Fu Sheng and mention the words ‘Fu Sheng Hong Lian’, then present my request.”

“Fourth, you can contact the Nightmare Clan and tell them…”

One by one, the names flowed from Lu Ye’s mouth.

He needed to find people from both the Eighth and Seventh Heavens.

After contacting Emperor Dao Hen, he also started reaching out to the Heavenly Gate’s leader in the Seventh Heaven, named Luan Xin.

Once he finished all his communications, Lu Ye entered seclusion.

His cultivation continued to rise.

While he was cultivating, several women near the Heavenly Gate were also working hard.

Especially Shangguan Huanling, who was training harder than anyone.

She was determined to reach the stage to cross the tribulations ahead of Lu Ye, knowing he would never stand by and watch her perish in the calamities of wind, water, and fire.

But how long had it been since then?

Shangguan Huanling was giving it her all, yet she had only reached the Third Layer of Longevity Realm.

Too slow!

Excruciatingly slow!

But there was nothing to be done; Shangguan Huanling simply didn’t have many resources at the moment.

In her past life, it was Lu Ye who poured his heart and soul into gathering treasures, allowing Shangguan Huanling to thrive.

She was a huge money-devouring beast.

This time, Shangguan Huanling had to rely on herself…

Relying on herself…

Truly hopeless; even if she managed to cultivate the Supreme Emotion Immortal Sutra, what could she achieve?

With the foundation built from the Origins Devouring Heaven Sutra, how far could the Supreme Emotion Immortal Sutra take her?

So, as time passed in her cultivation, Shangguan Huanling’s mentality completely broke down.

She could no longer endure the slow pace of her training.

But what could she do if she couldn’t endure it?

Shangguan Huanling began to regret once again, regretting why in her past life she had insisted on proving she wasn’t foolish by poisoning Lu Ye.

She wasn’t foolish at all, yet she did something foolish.

She wanted to consult Zhuque and Sun Ruowei about what she should do next.

But Zhuque and Sun Ruowei were both in seclusion.

Training is a very busy business; even if the two were sympathetic to Shangguan Huanling, they couldn’t accompany her constantly.

Shangguan Huanling stared blankly ahead, memories from her past life flooding her mind.

Before she realized it, tears were streaming down her face.

“Why am I crying?”

Shangguan Huanling wiped her tears, but no matter how she tried, she couldn’t clean them up.

At that moment, she felt so tired.

She didn’t want to live anymore.

“If only I could enter Lu Ye’s Emperor’s Banner, training would be so much easier. If I were with him, I wouldn’t have to worry about heavenly tribulations or struggling so hard to cultivate.”

“One day, if Lu Ye forgives me, he’ll let me out.”

As Shangguan Huanling thought of this, her eyes began to brighten.

She hurriedly wiped her tears dry.

Zhuque and Aunt Sun were both in their own training, so she wouldn’t disturb them; she’d go find Lu Ye herself.

Wasn’t it just asking Lu Ye to kill her?

That should be easy!

Shangguan Huanling flew toward the Heavenly Gate all by herself.

This time, she wouldn’t ask if the people at the Heavenly Gate would let her in; she’d just barge in!

Arriving near the Heavenly Gate.

Shangguan Huanling suddenly transformed into a streak of blood light, charging toward the Heavenly Gate.

To avoid being mistaken for an enemy and killed, she yelled as she ran.

“I’m Lu Ye’s woman!”

“I’m Lu Ye’s woman!”

“Boom!”

Shangguan Huanling crashed heavily into the Great Formation of the Heavenly Gate.

The Heavenly Gate’s strongmen immediately went on high alert.

But upon hearing Shangguan Huanling’s shout, their expressions turned quite interesting.

This…

What’s going on?

Shangguan Huanling was dizzy from the crash.

She forgot all about the Great Formation…

Her head was all over the place.

“Let me in! I have urgent business to see Lu Ye, hurry!”

The Heavenly Gate’s strongmen quickly inquired.

“What is it?”

“It concerns the life and death of his woman, let me in, there’s no time!”

The Heavenly Gate’s strongmen…

“You don’t believe me?”

They were quite honest, “We don’t believe you.”

Shangguan Huanling got angry.

“Fine, fine, fine! I’ll just die here today!”

Shangguan Huanling stepped back, her eyes filled with madness.

Today, it’s either the formation opens, or she dies crashing into it!

Chapter 518: Seeking Death

The Heavenly Gate’s strongmen watched as Shangguan Huanling crazily charged at the Great Formation.

They couldn’t help but feel a shiver down their spines.

She’s the Lord’s Dao Companion from the previous life?

Hiss… Although scolding the Lord was disrespectful, they really wanted to comment!

This Lord had really endured a lot in the last life!

“Crash!”

Shangguan Huanling slammed into the Great Formation hard, and even though the formation had some elasticity, she still created a dent, and Shangguan Huanling was left bloodied and bruised.

Her neck nearly broke.

The Heavenly Gate’s people gasped in shock.

Even though Lu Ye had given orders beforehand, they still had to report this situation.

Since no one was sure what Lu Ye truly felt deep down about this woman.

Was she employing some “seeking husband through eighteen layers of hell” tactics?

Fortunately, Shangguan Huanling was weak. Just as she was preparing to crash a second time, a strongman from the Heavenly Gate immediately intervened and restrained her.

Shangguan Huanling, her face smeared with blood, couldn’t move an inch.

She was going crazy now.

“Let me go! Let Lu Ye come out to see me! Let him out to see me!”

“Uh, could you please calm down…”

Someone tried to persuade her.

“I can’t calm down! I want to see him!”

“You tell him I want to die! If he doesn’t come out, I’ll commit suicide right here, right now!”

In that moment, Shangguan Huanling seemed hysterical.

It was as if the previous Shangguan Huanling had returned, or perhaps she had always been like this, never changing.

At Lu Ye’s seclusion place.

“Lord, one of the three women from before is now acting mad and demanding to see you. We’re at your command; we haven’t let her in. She’s crazily crashing into the Great Formation, threatening to die here.”

Lu Ye was stirred.

“She’s going to die?”

“Uh, Feng Ling restrained her; she hasn’t died.”

“Tell Feng Ling not to hold her back. Let her die if she wants.”

“Lord… This time, she seems really intent on seeking death; I can see death in her eyes.”

“Isn’t that even better? I said before, don’t worry about her!”

“Uh, okay… I take my leave then.”

The Heavenly Gate’s strongman hurriedly departed.

Feng Ling received Lu Ye’s command. After hesitating for a moment, she finally let go of Shangguan Huanling.

She actually wanted to dissuade her, but ultimately decided against it.

The Lord was a Celestial Lord, and the Celestial Lord had been reincarnated. From the glimpses of the memory reflecting the Nine Heavens, it was clear that Lu Ye had been through quite a lot.

Now that Shangguan Huanling was like this, she truly brought it upon herself.

The figure of Feng Ling vanished.

Shangguan Huanling paused for a moment.

They’re not stopping me anymore?

Lu Ye isn’t stopping me either?

Good!

Excellent!

Then I’ll just die right here!

Shangguan Huanling crashed once more.

“Boom!”

“Ouch, so painful, so dizzy…”

Shangguan Huanling felt dizzy, her head bleeding profusely, and her bones felt like they were shattered, yet she still couldn’t die.

After all, as a cultivator, trying to kill oneself like this was tricky, especially since the formation had some bounce to it.

Shangguan Huanling was fuming and crashed again.

But still couldn’t manage to die.

Instead, she felt so dizzy, she could hardly fly.

Feng Ling, unable to bear it, kindly advised her.

“Actually, if you really want to end it, you don’t have to crash into the formation. You could just self-detonate. It’d be much more effective.”

Shangguan Huanling tilted her head at Feng Ling.

Feng Ling had a sincere expression.

Shangguan Huanling…

After a few crashes, she realized this wouldn’t force Lu Ye out.

“You all need to tell Lu Ye, if he doesn’t come out to see me, I’ll find a Dao Companion right now and make sure he loses me entirely!”

Once her words fell, the Heavenly Gate’s people instantly changed their expressions.

Daring to put a hat on the Lord?

No need for the Lord to take action; they could kill this ignorant woman themselves!

Whether the Lord cared or not.

But the Lord’s reputation absolutely couldn’t be tarnished. If the Lord’s reputation was damaged, that would reflect on the Heavenly Gate’s reputation as well.

From then on, whenever Nine Heavens was mentioned, the first thought would be, “Oh, that sect whose Lord was cuckolded!”

No one would bother to investigate whether Lu Ye had let go of past grievances or not; rumors would spread, and the damage would accumulate.

“I’ll kill her; if the Lord gets angry, I’ll take full responsibility!”

A tall figure, with cold eyes, stared at Shangguan Huanling.

Such behavior is quite rare in the cultivation world.

First, because everyone’s powerful physiques rarely lead to such grievances.

Second, cultivators mostly live with pure hearts and few desires.

Third, such matters lead to life-and-death battles, with no legal restraints.

Fourth, did they really consider the Pleasure Sect as just a decoration?

There’s less, but not none; some people just like a thrill.

Li Tianfeng shot out, glaring at Shangguan Huanling with killing intent, a Heavy Sword appearing in his hand.

“Say that again!”

A strong killing intent enveloped Shangguan Huanling.

Shangguan Huanling felt a thread of fear in her heart.

But fear couldn’t cloud her thoughts.

“I’m here seeking death; that’s right! I’m going to find a new Dao Companion. If Lu Ye doesn’t want me anymore, then he has no right to stop me, and neither do you!”

At Lu Ye’s secluded area.

Shen Xitang and Little Heavenly Dao had long come out, excitedly watching the unfolding scene.

Dark Yaner couldn’t hold back; she coughed. She wasn’t particularly one to enjoy gossip, but… well, to blend in, she had to align with Shen Xitang and Little Heavenly Dao’s interests.

Hmm, she could “reluctantly” enjoy some gossip!

The eyes of the three sparkled with interest.

The Stone Sword flew out as well, the Emperor’s Banner gently swayed, and even Lu Ye’s glory shone above his head.

Just at this moment, upon hearing Shangguan Huanling’s words, the Tree of Enlightenment… no, the Tree of Enlightenment was furious and was about to rush out to kill Shangguan Huanling.

It wanted to protect its best master; no one could bully him.

But Lu Ye quickly grabbed it.

“What are you doing?”

“Killing this bad woman! No one can bully the master!”

The Tree of Enlightenment angrily declared.

“No need; she’s seeking death right now. If you kill her, wouldn’t that just be giving her what she wants?” Lu Ye said with a hint of helplessness in his smile.

“Primarily, wouldn’t it be better to just kill her directly, putting an end to everything?” the Tree of Enlightenment puzzled.

“Ding! You don’t understand,” Shen Xitang chimed in.

The Tree of Enlightenment truly didn’t grasp it.

It never experienced the previous life; it had no idea how Shangguan Huanling treated Lu Ye back then.

So, it saw Shangguan Huanling as an ordinary person.

But Lu Ye and Shen Xitang viewed Shangguan Huanling as someone intertwined with their lifetimes of grievances and relationships.

“If I could become a woman, I would make sure my master never endures any injustice.”