Chapter 351: Master, I Have a Plan!

Dozens of blue-violet eyes converged.

Soon, the whole area teemed with those eerie blue-violet eyes.

People on the street screamed in panic, scrambling to escape.

Though they didn’t understand what was happening, the appearance of so many eerie eyes was undoubtedly terrifying. Staying meant certain doom.

In moments, the street was left with only Bai Qiulan and Yue Hongling.

Bai Qiulan couldn't bring herself to look up. She kept her head lowered, her body trembling.

Yue Hongling, however, glanced up at that moment, a faint smirk playing on her lips before she lowered her head again.

As Bai Qiulan kept her head down, a grotesque eye materialized right on her chest, staring up at her from below.

Bai Qiulan shrieked like a banshee.

An explosion of wild, untamed Lunar Power erupted from her, ripping through everything in its path.

Houses in the city were shattered, dozens of eyes flash-frozen and shattered, destroyed by the violent force.

An eerie silence reclaimed the world.

The eyes vanished.

But Bai Qiulan slumped to the cobblestones.

Her delicate face was now filled with raw, primal terror.

Her body trembled uncontrollably, terror constricting her like a python, devouring her.

Lu Ye had found her.

He was searching for her inch by inch, wearing himself out with his relentless search. One could imagine just how determined Lu Ye was to kill her now.

He wanted her dead!

He was hellbent on ending her!

Bai Qiulan knew Lu Ye well. Once he resolved to kill someone, not even divine intervention could stop him.

So, she was doomed!

She was done for, completely and utterly!

No one could save her!

Bai Qiulan’s heart hammered against her ribs, until she could barely breathe.

Lu Ye's sheer presence crushed her. Bai Qiulan was someone who feared death deeply—otherwise, in this life, she wouldn’t have latched onto Yue Hongling like a lifeline, not even considering killing her after her hypocrisy was exposed.

So, she truly feared death, and now, it was clear that death's shadow loomed over her.

In this state, there was no remnant of her former majesty as Emperor.

However, judging by the mighty souls bound within the Dark Origin, even those who'd worn the crown trembled before death.

Among all living beings, what mortal doesn't fear the reaper's touch?

However, some people find things more important than life itself, such as protecting their country, keeping a life-or-death promise, dying for their beliefs, dying for beauty, or living without regrets—they no longer fear death so much.

Clearly, Bai Qiulan has nothing more important than death, so she is genuinely terrified of it.

"Master, don’t be afraid."

Yue Hongling crouched beside Bai Qiulan and spoke softly.

Bai Qiulan didn't respond, shaking uncontrollably.

"Perhaps there’s still a way to stop senior brother," Yue Hongling said.

Hearing this, Bai Qiulan looked at Yue Hongling with tearful eyes.

She truly couldn’t think of any way to stop Lu Ye.

"Senior brother and I are both your disciples. Whether he admits it or not, his first cultivation and the techniques he practiced were indeed taught by you!"

Bai Qiulan’s gaze dimmed—what good would that do? Could she still delude herself into thinking Lu Ye retained any teacher-student bond?

Impossible. Lu Ye had long since thrown all that away.

"Since there’s no way out now, I have a plan. Master, listen and see if it’s feasible."

"We can ask Dark Origin for help, broadcasting our message throughout the heavens, and declare to all cultivators of the Nine Heavens the truth of your relationship with senior brother—that you are master and disciple, a relationship no one can deny."

"In the cultivation world, a disciple killing their master is completely unforgivable in our world."

"Since we’re going to die anyway, why not go out with a bang? Let the world witness senior brother’s killing his own master, ensuring he is hated for all time, reviled throughout eternity!"

"Only this way, and no other, can we find a sliver of hope for survival in this desperate situation!"

"Master, what do you think?"

"Can my senior brother bear being hated across the Nine Heavens?"

Hmm…

To be honest, Lu Ye absolutely could. Being hated across the Nine Heavens wouldn't bother him. If the entire Nine Heavens sought to kill him, he would wipe them all out.

But Yue Hongling was speaking to Bai Qiulan now.

Who was Bai Qiulan?

Even rumors about her sleeping with her disciple were unbearable to her—so much so that she was willing to plant the Lunar Marrow Worm in Lu Ye, a poison that ruins one’s cultivation path.

The irony was that the chaotic Lunar Power in Lu Ye’s body existed because he had once saved her.

For someone so concerned about her reputation, so fixated on others’ opinions, Yue Hongling’s suggestion hit Bai Qiulan right where it counted.

Yes!

Yes, yes, yes!

Lu Ye was going to become an Emperor, a Celestial Lord, even a Sage.

When he was weak, people's insults wouldn't matter.

But as long as Lu Ye grows stronger, the act of killing his master will become a permanent stain he can never cleanse.

The more powerful Lu Ye becomes, the more indelible this stain will be, haunting him for eternity!

But only if enough people know about it!

Though the eyes have vanished now, you can bet that Lu Ye must be barreling toward us.

Once he arrives, knowing him, he might not even let her speak a single word.

So she must strike first and paint Lu Ye into a corner.

Bai Qiulan seemed to have found a flicker of hope for survival, regaining her motivation.

"Dark Origin, can You project our images across the heavens?" Bai Qiulan blurted out.

Dark Origin...

To be honest, It could.

But seriously, Providence was like a rabid dog right now, snapping at Its heels constantly. If It projected their images across the heavens, wouldn’t Providence intervene?

"This is my only hope of survival now. An Li told You to protect me, didn’t she?" Bai Qiulan pleaded.

"As long as I live, I'm valuable to You. So You must help me!"

"Broadcast us!"

"Even if Lu Ye kills me, he’ll still face the world's scorn. Lu Ye is Your greatest enemy—this will bring him no benefit!"

"So, help me!"

Dark Origin pondered for a moment.

In that moment, It seemed to realize something.

"Very well. You'll have your show."

Just as It was about to act, Bai Qiulan spoke again.

"Wait—I want to find a beautiful place!"

Even in death, she wanted a picturesque grave—though if Lu Ye truly struck, she’d likely be left with not even dust.

Fifteen minutes later.

The power of Dark Origin surged forth.

Across the Nine Heavens, on every layer, a massive, billowing screen of light appeared in the sky.

The projection was so vast that every living thing would see the scene within.

What sorcery was this?!