Chapter 350: Found It!

Danger!

Bai Qiulan and Yue Hongling were enveloped in a wispy black haze.

An Li had the Dark Origin protect Bai Qiulan, and the Dark Origin complied without hesitation, shielding her as instructed.

In truth, if Bai Qiulan didn’t die—or if none of the eight women perished—it would be a great disadvantage for Lu Ye, as all eight women shared profound karmic bonds with him.

To deal with Lu Ye, targeting these eight women would be far easier than confronting him directly.

However, the Dark Origin could only hide Bai Qiulan and Yue Hongling for a short time.

Even Providence was hindered by the Great Sage of the Nine Heavens, so the Dark Origin, of course, couldn’t simply spirit Bai Qiulan away to ascension.

With its intervention, Lu Ye shouldn’t be able to find them, right?

In the void-merged Fourth Heaven, eyes flickered into existence intermittently, instantly scouring the area upon appearing.

The frequency of these eyes was high, appearing randomly and rapidly spreading across the entire Fourth Heaven. He was convinced that, with such a method, Bai Qiulan could not remain hidden.

Seconds ticked by.

The entire Fourth Heaven quaked in awe. No one knew which powerhouse had gone mad, deploying such a terrifying move—eyes sweeping across the entire Fourth Heaven. What sheer power could achieve such a feat?

The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion’s members couldn’t help but shudder—this was bad, their jobs were on the line.

However, they quickly calmed down. As terrifying as this technique was, the toll was undoubtedly massive, and the user couldn’t sustain it for long.

What exactly were they searching for?

These all-seeing eyes, intent on surveying every corner of the Fourth Heaven.

Bai Qiulan hadn’t been found yet, but she was gripped by dread. In truth, she still didn’t know what was happening—Lu Ye and the Devourbeast outpaced her and Yue Hongling entirely.

But the Dark Origin’s unusual actions sent chills down her spine.

"Can we communicate?" Bai Qiulan asked.

The Dark Origin actually had a soft spot for Bai Qiulan, as her personality made her a perfect fit for its cause. She could continuously provide it with energy.

Hypocrisy, at times, was a darkness all its own.

Originally, the Dark Origin would have needed to expend energy to corrupt Bai Qiulan, but now, she single-handedly not only restored the power it used but even increased it.

If the world were filled with people like Bai Qiulan, it couldn’t fathom how powerful it would become.

Unfortunately, Bai Qiulan was far too rare.

After some thought, the Dark Origin decided to respond.

"Yes!"

"An Li is in trouble, isn’t she?" Bai Qiulan asked.

"Yes."

Though she had guessed it, hearing the Dark Origin confirm it still turned her blood to ice.

This wasn’t due to her constitution—it was fear she felt.

"What exactly happened? A Devourbeast went to hunt down Lu Ye—logically, he should be dead without a doubt!"

Bai Qiulan truly couldn’t comprehend it.

A QuasiEmperor hunting down a Heaven-Earth cultivator—truth be told, a QuasiEmperor could obliterate them with just a glance, a single breath could erase them completely.

"The Devourbeast betrayed him," Dark Origin answered.

Bai Qiulan felt a deeper chill.

"So, what happened to An Li?"

"Don’t worry about that. An Li won’t be appearing for a while now. There’s no use in overthinking—you should focus on cultivating instead and striving to channel more of my power."

Yet Bai Qiulan’s brow furrowed further.

"Lu Ye will definitely come back to kill me!"

"Rest assured, I’ve cut off all traces around you. There’s no way he’ll find you!"

"No, he’s too resourceful. Can you take me to the Fifth Heaven?"

"No."

Dark Origin gave a blunt answer: impossible.

"No, I can’t stay here. I have to move somewhere else."

Bai Qiulan immediately made to leave, overwhelmed by unease and fear.

She knew Lu Ye’s methods. If no one was restraining him now, and he devoted himself entirely to searching for her, anything could happen.

Even with Dark Origin severing all connections, it might not matter.

She had to change locations!

Dark Origin didn’t respond. Its only duty was to sever all connections—where Bai Qiulan wanted to go was of no concern to it.

Bai Qiulan and Yue Hongling left in haste.

Almost the moment they left, an eye materialized in their previous location.

Lu Ye was exhausted. The Fourth Heaven was vast—even if he exhausted all the energy of the altar, he might not be able to search the entire realm.

But it didn’t matter. Besides demonic beings, there were other foreign races that could also power the altar.

If he didn’t find her the first time, he’d try twice. If not twice, then five times, ten times—he’d find her, no matter what!!!

Bai Qiulan led Yue Hongling to a place she deemed safe, changing their looks down to their very bodies—now, they resembled men.

Their auras had also completely changed. It could be said they had gone to extreme lengths to hide.

Yet even under such circumstances, Bai Qiulan remained uneasy.

She had done all she could.

She and Yue Hongling blended in as ordinary men in a massive city, mixing with the densest crowds.

She couldn’t deny it—at this moment, Bai Qiulan felt regret.

How did it come to this?

In the past life, they were cultivation partners. In this life, she’d planned to be his mentor. Even if Lu Ye wouldn’t be close to her anymore, at the very least, they shouldn’t have become enemies, right?

Yet now, they truly had become enemies.

She had actually become enemies with Lu Ye.

Was she out of her mind to make an enemy of Lu Ye?

That was Lu Ye!

That was the Nine Lives Celestial Lord!

Bai Qiulan trembled with fear and regret. Wasn’t she supposed to beg Lu Ye for forgiveness?

How did things go so wrong again?

Bai Qiulan’s gaze fell upon Yue Hongling.

Yes, she remembered now.

It was all Yue Hongling’s fault!

She’d even let Yue Hongling control her with the Nine Larceny Soul Art! And what was the result?

"It’s all because of you!"

Bai Qiulan snarled at Yue Hongling.

Yue Hongling blinked. ???

Seriously, look at me!

But for now, Bai Qiulan didn’t punish Yue Hongling, afraid Lu Ye would notice anything off.

She shook uncontrollably, utterly terrified.

Facing Lu Ye alone now, the pressure crushed her.

All she could do was pray desperately.

And just as she was fervently praying, a single eye materialized in the sky, sweeping over the crowd below.

Normally, the eye would vanish in a second if it found nothing, moving on to search elsewhere.

But this time, it stayed.

Not only did it remain, but a second eye appeared, then a third, a fourth…

More eyes emerged, multiplying until their gazes all zeroed in on Bai Qiulan in her male disguise.

Found her!

Hahaha!!

Found her!!!