Chapter 463: After the Apology

The cycle of rebirth unfolded.

A swirling mass of black mist materialized.

Upon seeing this, the Reincarnation Celestial Lord disappeared in an instant.

He was curious about why the Dark Origin had come here, but his iron will kept his curiosity in check.

The Reincarnation Celestial Lord retreated into the void.

His eyes narrowed in thought.

What was the Dark Origin plotting, frequently visiting the Six Paths of Reincarnation?

In the past, the Reincarnation Celestial Lord wouldn’t have batted an eye at such matters, but not long ago, the Tribulation Lightning unleashed by Providence was so immense that it immediately drew his attention.

It was Lu Ye!

Still Lu Ye!

Lu Ye could actually wield Providence’s power.

What did this mean?

The relationship between Lu Ye and Providence was far deeper than he’d guessed.

If that were the case, would Providence cover for Lu Ye?

In reality, he and Lu Ye were enemies, but Providence could’ve lied to him into believing there was none.

Yet, Providence was also perfectly just.

The Reincarnation Celestial Lord’s gaze shifted to the deepest part of the Six Paths of Reincarnation—the heart of reincarnation’s lingering regrets.

The reincarnation obsessions had now multiplied. Thus, while everything else in the world remained unchanged, the only difference was Lu Ye’s return as a Celestial Lord.

Therefore, the reincarnation obsessions originally belonged to Lu Ye. Due to the reversal of time, the past reincarnation obsessions were brought into the present, while the current ones still existed, resulting in a direct doubling of the obsessions.

Time itself had reversed!

Even as a Celestial Lord, he couldn’t fathom what kind of power could possibly bend time.

Either a Sage had intervened, or Providence itself had acted.

Sometimes, some things were better left unexamined. The more he pondered, the shakier the Reincarnation Celestial Lord felt.

He thought that perhaps he needed to seek out the Dark Origin.

Would this entangle him in some cosmic backlash?

The Reincarnation Celestial Lord wavered, torn.

Era after era passed, and though the Reincarnation Celestial Lord had long reached the pinnacle among Celestial Lords, he still had no opportunity to ascend to Sagehood.

The Reincarnation Celestial Lord also desired to become a Sage.

As he contemplated, the Dark Origin had already tracked down An Li with ease, for there was already an inherent connection between them.

When the black mist enveloped An Li.

Despite having just been born, An Li's eyes flashed with sudden clarity.

"Hahaha! The Dark Origin submits to me!"

An Li was ecstatic in her heart. She’d always boasted that only she could so much as scratch Lu Ye.

That was the NineLives Celestial Lord, her unstoppable husband!

The Dark Origin’s voice slithered into An Li’s mind.

"How’d your little spat with Lu Ye go without me?" An Li asked coldly.

The Dark Origin...

"Another loss."

"Tch. I *told* you you’d lose. You’re just another enemy. What do *you* know about Lu Ye compared to me? Without me, you’re just walking into your own grave!"

"Now you come crawling back? *Apologize.*"

An Li didn’t budge an inch. Not that *she* wanted to rot here either—just an endless cycle of rebirth with no point.

But An Li knew the rules: with the Dark Origin, you could show mercy—*after* grinding it into the dirt.

What she was doing now was precisely that—suppressing the Dark Origin.

Originally, the Dark Origin had no intention of apologizing. In its eyes, An Li? A speck beneath its notice.

But after cutting a deal with Lu Ye, the Dark Origin fancied itself *generous* now.

It might as well humor the pest and see what tricks it had.

"*My apologies.* It won’t happen again."

When the Dark Origin apologized, there was no emotional fluctuation whatsoever. To the Dark Origin, An Li was a joke waiting to implode. Once it truly sided with Lu Ye, it would be amusing to see how this clown would react.

An Li *reveled* in it.

Yes, just like this!

But it still lacked something. When Lu Ye had apologized to her before, there had been a hint of reluctant humility. Where was the groveling?

Never mind. Forcing the Dark Origin to eat crow was victory enough.

After the apology, she could move on to the next step.

"Ugh. Could’ve saved us both the drama. I’ve said it many times—only I can deal with Lu Ye because I know him too well. Without me, you lot aren’t even *worth* his attention."

The Dark Origin: *Sure, whatever you say.*

"Since you’ve admitted your mistake, then invite me back to deal with Lu Ye. The current Lu Ye has grown far stronger than in his past life, with fewer weaknesses. Taking him on now? Suicide."

"So *hand over the reins*!"

Typical An Li.

Kowtow to her? *Fine.*

An apology isn't just words—they require sincere actions to express remorse.

Anyone can say sorry.

Does a spoken apology show any sincerity?

The Dark Origin's thoughts froze momentarily, and It struggled to breathe again.

"No, you already have too much power. Giving you more would let you use my energy freely without my permission—absolutely not!" The Dark Origin's voice turned urgent.

An Li's voice dropped, thick with anger.

"If you don't want to, then why come to me at all?" An Li said discontentedly.

"You wanted an apology, and I was willing to give one. Why wouldn't I come to you?"

"You screwed up, and just saying sorry is supposed to make it right? What about making amends? Without it, why should I forgive you?"

The Dark Origin???

Its mind was glitching now.

"Wait, if you want compensation, just ask for it directly. Why make me apologize first?"

An Li exploded.

"Who wants your compensation? I want your apology! The compensation shows you mean it—who wants your stupid compensation?"

"But I said I was sorry..."

"Then where's your sincerity?"

"I meant every word!"

"And where's the compensation?"

"You just said you didn't want it!"

"So just because I don't ask, you don't give it? I want a real apology!"

"I'll apologize but won't compensate..."

"Not good enough!"

The Dark Origin!!!!

Goddammit!!!

Drop dead!

End her! She needs to die!!!

She's crazy! Completely nuts!

The black mist tore An Li apart violently.

An Li's soul entered the cycle of rebirth again.

The Dark Origin was so pissed off it could hardly breathe.

If you fucking want an apology, then just ask for an apology; if you want compensation, then just ask for compensation. How'd this become some fake apology that's really just about money?

The key point is, damn it, what the hell did I even do wrong?

I surrender! Gotta surrender!

Even if the Reincarnation Celestial Worthy comes today, he won't stop me from giving up—I swear to God!!!