Chapter 410: Cutting Off Shangguan’s Path

The Dark Origin kept its gaze fixed on An Li.

An Li's actions indeed annoyed the Dark Origin slightly.

Must she be this stubborn?

But make no mistake—it was just as stubborn!

Now that you're killing yourself so easily, the Dark Origin refuses to believe that after a hundred, a thousand times, you’ll still be so eager!

Time passed slowly.

An Li and the Dark Origin were now engaged in a battle of wills.

......

Meanwhile,

Shangguan Huanling did not participate in the Demon Tide battle because she was far too weak in both cultivation and combat.

For her to join the fight would be utterly meaningless—perhaps she could serve as a momentary distraction before fleeing.

Shangguan Huanling needed to devote herself to cultivation.

"Before the Celestial Silkworm Nine Transformations became widespread, I must earn as much as I can!"

She and Sun Ruowei traveled everywhere selling the Celestial Silkworm Nine Transformations—she was there to sell the manual, while Sun Ruowei was only there to spectate. Strangely enough, the two actually made an oddly effective pair.

But soon, Shangguan Huanling stood frozen.

At that moment, she held a booklet in her hands, shaking violently.

Because on the cover, four words were clearly written: *Celestial Silkworm Nine Transformations*!

Not three transformations, nor five, nor seven—

All nine transformations—complete!

Not a single one missing, compiled into a booklet, and being sold for the ludicrous price of a single top-grade spirit stone.

In the Fifth Heaven, a single top-grade spirit stone might as well be free.

Shangguan Huanling crushed the booklet in her hands, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Brother Lu Ye… Brother Lu Ye actually did it! He really made the Celestial Silkworm Nine Transformations public!"

Without the Celestial Silkworm Nine Transformations, how could she earn resources now?

Without resources, her Primordial Devouring Scripture would be nothing more than a decoration.

Though Lu Ye had warned her beforehand that he intended to spread the Celestial Silkworm Nine Transformations, when faced with the truth, Shangguan Huanling couldn’t help but be devastated.

Her resources!

All gone!!!

Shangguan Huanling suddenly collapsed into Sun Ruowei’s embrace and broke down sobbing.

"Wuwuwu… Senior Sun, I’m so sad, wuwuwu…"

Sun Ruowei held Shangguan Huanling in her arms, gently stroking her back.

She offered no comfort.

In truth, Sun Ruowei had already come to understand.

In their past life, the eight of them had betrayed Lu Ye, nearly getting him killed and ruining his cultivation.

This time, Lu Ye wasn't forgiving them—not even a little.

If Sun Ruowei were to speak her mind, the eight of them should stay far away from Lu Ye. Staying apart would be best for everyone.

But Lu Ye had already moved on.

The eight of them were the ones still stuck, still clinging to Lu Ye despite being battered and bruised.

Sun Ruowei wasn’t sure whether they had fallen in love with Lu Ye all over again or simply couldn’t let go of the glory of their past life. Were they after his forgiveness to win back his love, or just to use him to become Emperor again?

Sun Ruowei couldn’t tell.

She wanted to tell them to leave and start over.

But she didn’t know how to begin.

"It's alright, it's alright..."

Sun Ruowei could only pat Shangguan Huanling’s shoulder, whispering comforting words.

Shangguan Huanling cried for a while.

Her eyes were red and puffy, but her aura suddenly surged.

She’d broken through!

"This is Brother Lu Ye testing me! So what if I lost Celestial Silkworm Nine Transformations? I still have other things!"

Shangguan Huanling’s eyes burned with resolve.

If she passed Brother Lu Ye’s test, he’d have to forgive her.

Him testing her like this proved he cared!

If he didn’t care, why would he single her out and not others?

That meant Brother Lu Ye still loved her!

Her Path of Emotion was growing stronger...

"What else do you have?" Sun Ruowei’s stomach dropped.

"Heavenly Demon Bloodmorph Dash!"

"You can’t!"

Sun Ruowei went pale.

"Heavenly Demon Bloodmorph Dash is your lifeline! If others learn it, how will you escape next time?" Her voice was sharp with worry.

"It's fine, I practice the Primordial Devouring Scripture—my essence reserves are vast. Even if everyone mastered the Heavenly Demon Bloodmorph Dash, none could outpace me!" Shangguan Huanling regained her confidence.

"But what if you’re chased by ten… or a hundred? Can you still escape?"

Shangguan Huanling...

"Aunt-Master, I need to train!" Shangguan Huanling said helplessly.

Sun Ruowei pondered.

Shangguan Huanling needed to train, and her technique demanded massive resources. If she didn’t sell her skills, how else could she obtain them?

Plainly, there was no alternative.

Sun Ruowei sighed.

"Then I’ll tweak the oath’s wording for you!"

Thus, the Heavenly Demon Bloodmorph Dash began to be sold.

When the cultivators of the Fifth Heaven heard the news, they were stunned for a long while.

Holy hell!

Yet another peerless divine art!

The power of the Heavenly Demon Bloodmorph Dash was legendary in the Fifth Heaven, even extending to the Sixth and Seventh Heavens.

How strong was Lu Ye’s escape technique, really?

How many times had Shangguan Huanling fled using this technique? There were actual combat records to back it up.

This was a massive power-up for every expert in the Fifth Heaven!

Soon, swarms of powerhouses clamored to buy the Heavenly Demon Bloodmorph Dash from Shangguan Huanling. A survival skill like this was hotter than the Celestial Silkworm Nine Transformations.

Almost every cultivator prized escape arts.

Nobody ever griped about too many escape tricks—just too few.

When Lu Ye got wind of this, he went quiet briefly.

He gave a dry laugh.

Truthfully, he no longer held any hatred for Shangguan Huanling. As long as she stayed out of his way, he could tolerate a fool like her.

But Shangguan Huanling dogged him relentlessly, impossible to shake, and that grated on Lu Ye.

The only way she’d survive was if he cut her loose for good. Otherwise, if she kept trailing him like this, Lu Ye half-expected he’d snap and kill her one day.

Go ahead, make money!

But don’t cash in on the skills I taught you last life.

If she kept up without peddling those arts, fine—he’d shut up!

"Sect Master!"

The heavenly mark between Lu Ye's eyebrows lit up.

"Greetings, Sect Leader. Please, just call me Drunken Sword Taoist."

Drunken Sword Taoist always felt this address was rather odd. Lu Ye calling him sect leader, and him calling Lu Ye sect leader... Ugh, this is so confusing!

"Alright, here’s what I need you to do. Spread the word that the Heavenly Gate is offering free access to the cultivation method for the Heavenly Demon Bloodmorph Dash. Anyone who wants to learn it can come and claim it!"

Drunken Sword Taoist...

Wow, the Sect Leader’s really picking a fight with Shangguan Huanling!

"Got it!"

"Print the Heavenly Demon Bloodmorph Dash as booklets and flood the entire Fifth Heaven with them as quickly as possible!"

"Yes!"