amaotonovel Chapter 443 Cooperation
Chapter 443 Cooperation
Originally, Li Lan kept Chu Ruoxi because he thought that since she came from the Yuan Chu clan and was a saintess, she would be of great use.
However, he did not expect that Chu Ruoxi had only been "missing" for a few days and her fate was still unknown, but the Yuan Chu Clan had already sent another person to replace her.
“Our clan has never been coerced. Since I have disappeared, I am either dead or captured. It would be better if I were dead, but if I am captured, it may even affect the clan’s plans. Therefore, for our clan, being captured is a greater threat than being dead.”
"How could they possibly give you the opportunity to use me?"
Chu Ruoxi shook her head. Although she was abandoned by her clan, she remained calm and composed, as if none of this had surprised her.
Perhaps she had already prepared herself to accept this fate, and even resigned herself to it!
Aren't you discouraged? Aren't you resentful?
Li Lan looked at her, somewhat surprised.
From the underworld to the mortal realm, from the Void Heaven Realm to the Eternal True Realm, as far as Li Lan could see, there were only a handful of people throughout history who could transcend personal honor and disgrace.
Anyone who receives such a cold reception would probably feel somewhat disappointed.
Do you know the origins of my people?
But Chu Ruoxi countered with a question.
Li Lan pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
A faint sadness appeared on Chu Ruoxi's face as she said, "My clan once stood on the other shore, possessing endless glory!"
"Unfortunately, many changes occurred later. Our ancestor fell to the other side, and our clan also fell to the present world... Our ancestors throughout the ages have devoted countless efforts to using the fortune of the original seven great clans to keep our ancestor's body from decaying and to plan for eternity, all for the purpose of returning to the other side."
"Our race was born in the other shore. The world of this mortal realm is not in harmony with us. As we grow old, our race will suffer the seven decays. At that time, our flesh and blood will rot, our Dao fruits will be infested with maggots, and our souls will be entangled by ominous and eerie things, turning us into monsters that are neither human nor ghost, and they may even devour their own kind..."
She shook her head and said, "That's how my mother died."
"Therefore, my people will definitely return to the other side, no matter what method we use or what price we pay... even if it means sacrificing me."
Li Lanming understood.
The Yuan Chu clan painstakingly returned to the other shore, not only to pursue eternity, but also to escape their cruel destiny.
"But now, you're starting to have doubts."
Li Lan spoke calmly.
These are the biggest secrets of the Yuan Chu clan. She would not have revealed them if she had not already begun to waver and doubt about the other shore.
"The guide on the other side, as you said, is already rotting flesh and maggots, and even his soul is unclear... Perhaps, the misfortune of your race does not come from this world, but from the other side."
"Is it possible that the other side has already been polluted, and your falling into reality is actually a form of protection?"
His words were calm, but Chu Ruoxi gritted her teeth and shook her head, vehemently denying it: "Impossible!"
"The other shore is a true land of eternity, where spiritual flowers bloom, exotic herbs abound, and the fruits of immortality can be picked everywhere. It is a true pure land of the Great Dao, a sacred place for cultivation. How could it possibly be polluted?"
Li Lan pondered for a moment, then said, "Do you know why the Other Shore wants your clan to search for the relics of the Heavenly Emperor and the Ancestral Gods, and to cultivate their successors to the Great Dao?"
She hesitated slightly, but still said, "No one in our clan has opened the Gate to the Other Shore, so we can only rely on the marks they left behind to open the path and guide us back..."
Li Lan sighed softly and said, "Is this the reason they gave you?"
"What if I told you that the phantom of the Heavenly Emperor, and the marks left by the many ancestral gods, are not the keys to the other shore, but shackles that seal the other shore and prevent the things on the other shore from coming out?"
She was stunned and exclaimed, "How is this possible?!"
If what Li Lan said is true, then it means... that their entire clan was deceived from the very beginning?
The other shore cooperated with them not to guide them back, but to release something from the other shore?!
At that moment, she suddenly felt a chill run down her spine!
Could it be that the Primordial Clan has truly been deceived for countless years?
Moreover, those who deal with the Primordial Clan are not eternal saints at all, but devils in disguise.
This is terrifying...
"You've crossed to the other side?!"
Suddenly, she looked at Li Lan.
Even if Li Lan is a Dao Breaker who has drawn the Gate to the Other Shore, he couldn't possibly know so much unless he has entered the Other Shore!
Li Lan simply said, "You can believe it or not."
"It doesn't matter to me."
Chu Ruoxi gritted her teeth slightly, seemingly lost in thought. After a long while, she finally said, "I can cooperate with you."
The Yuan Chu clan had been separated from the other shore for countless years, and not a single one of them had ever seen the other shore again.
On Mount Tianji, she finally glimpsed the Gate to the Other Shore, but what emerged from it... was truly terrifying.
The other side could very well overthrow their entire race.
If what Li Lan said is true, then their clan was wrong from the very beginning... and now, this is their only chance to save themselves.
If we continue down this wrong path, there will be no turning back.
"You are no longer of any value to me."
Li Lan said calmly.
If she were still the Holy Maiden of the Primordial Clan, she would indeed be of much use to Li Lan, but now... it's too late.
"Do not."
But Chu Ruoxi shook her head and said, "You need me."
"You are incredibly talented, but your path is already blocked."
Li Lan looked at her calmly and continued, "With your current cultivation level, the amount of primordial matter you would need to break through to the Immortal Realm is enormous."
"Where are you going to find it? Go and continue to rob the ancestral tombs of the seven great clans? Impossible. You've learned your lesson. The formations that the seven great clans have set up in the ancestral mountain are so strong that even if that dog helps you, you can't break through them head-on."
"Go dig it up yourself? You see, the primordial world is desolate. Even the small tribes that have lived here for generations can't survive. How much can you possibly dig up?"
"You have lost the room to grow."
She spoke calmly, analyzing the pros and cons. It must be said that she was indeed the most clear-headed and rational woman Li Lan had ever met.
Only Miao Wuyu, who came from a Buddhist sect and was once pure and detached from worldly desires, could compare to her.
"That's only one aspect,"
She continued, "Secondly, the guide in the Gate of the Other Shore is dead. Although it didn't have time to send out the message, the Other Shore will definitely guess that this matter is related to you. They will try every means to target you, but it will be very difficult for you to get close to them..."
As she spoke, her eyes grew brighter, and a smile crept onto her lips. "If you cooperate with me, I can guarantee your safety and provide you with all the resources you need to grow. You won't lose out, will you?"
"Of course, my cooperation with you is not entirely to help you. I want to verify whether the other shore is really as you say. If it is true... then I will get the entire Primordial Clan to lend you a hand."
"If it's fake... then you and I are still mortal enemies, but I can promise that if you are in a life-or-death situation, I can still save you once."
Li Lan nodded calmly and said, "It seems that we already have a basis for cooperation, but cooperation still needs another basis."
But this time, she paused for a moment, then said, "I can let you plant a restriction or poison in my body..."
Li Lan shook her head: "Aren't you afraid of dying?"
Cooperation based on mutual interests is not enough; both sides must establish mutual trust. But to gamble with her life? That's not enough.
Do you know why my clan sent me out to travel the world?
She finally sighed softly and said, "Because my clan's holy maiden carries the destiny of the entire clan."
"The reason why our ancestors were able to remain immortal despite being in a state of paralysis is because our clan absorbed the fortunes of seven clans to create our clan's 'Heaven-Shielding Fortune,' which shields us from the order of life and death..."
She waved her hand, and from behind her, a vast and holy aura appeared before Li Lan: "It is precisely because of this aura that I was able to withstand the erosion of the mortal world and prevent the Seven Decays from flaring up..."
Li Lan's expression was solemn. This chaotic fortune was indeed astonishing, and it came from the same source as what he had seen in the Seven Ancestral Mountains. She should not be lying.
"What about Chu Ruolin?"
But he still asked a question.
If what Chu Ruoxi said is true, then why was Chu Ruolin also able to come out?
"She doesn't have that kind of luck, so she can't really walk in the world. She can only stay within the ancestral mountain range of the First Clan."
Chu Ruoxi spoke calmly, saying, "Of course, if there is enough time, my clan can also form a second destiny, allowing her to truly become a saintess... but that will take a very long time."
Li Lan thought about it carefully and concluded that what she said was probably true.
"I can share the power to control this heavenly destiny with you. If my clan attacks you, it will harm our own destiny, and even our ancestor will be severely injured. So, you should be able to rest assured now, right?"
she said.
"How can I take control of your clan's destiny?"
Li Lan asked a question.
She suddenly approached, getting close to Li Lan, and her clothes fell off.
"It's simple, just have a saintess."
She closed her eyes, her expression calm and serene, devoid of any emotion, as if she were talking about something trivial.
She could disregard even life and death, so why would she care about anything else?
Li Lan looked at her, pondered for a moment, and then nodded slightly without any change in his eyes.
……
This is a collaboration based on mutual interests, but it can only be this way.
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Controlling the fate of the Yuan Chu clan is not something that can be done in a day or two, but requires a long period of adjustment and infiltration. Therefore, Li Lan and Chu Ruoxi are in seclusion here.
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Simultaneously.
The Eternal Realm.
"Kill him! Don't let this dog get away!"
"It actually dared to show up, trying to steal the relics of the ancestral god. Stop it."
"It can't move!"
A major battle is breaking out.
This place is an ancient battlefield. In ancient times, the goddess Nuwa led her tribe to fight against the primordial demons here, leaving behind many relics that have been buried for countless years.
Unable to breach the Great Wall at the border, the nine eternal royal families dug deep into the earth, unearthing countless things. Today, something with some connection to Nuwa was unearthed, and as a result, the giant black dog suddenly appeared, trying to snatch it.
A great war ensued.
Four or five supreme experts had already locked onto the big black dog. At the same time, the ancestral demons of the seven major clans also descended. The power of the great formation in the field erupted, dazzling and full of killing intent, darkening the sky and earth.
The big black dog, carrying the treasure in its mouth, charged left and right, but failed every time!
"Hehe, Big Black, you've finally arrived!"
At that moment, a voice suddenly rang out, and a grand voice followed from the heavens above. The supremely sacred and immortal faith condensed into a path, and from that path walked an eternal king.