Chapter 75: Want to Mend the Sky, Did You Ask Me?
Lu Yao sensed her surroundings and found that the Yin Energy in this world was indeed much denser than in her original world, hence the perpetual gloom everywhere.
Qi Huang was increasingly astonished. This world, from its cultivation system to its environment, was practically a replica of the cultivation world she was in, just with different names.
“It’s just that the few cracks in the sky seem to be slowly healing. I don’t know if it’s my old eyes playing tricks on me.”
The old woman added with some worry.
“They are indeed healing.”
Lu Yao replied. She was the instigator, so she knew better than anyone.
“Alas! It’s a shame! If only it could absorb all the Yin Energy in this world before it heals.”
The old woman’s eyes held a trace of anticipation.
Lu Yao didn’t speak, a thoughtful expression on her face.
“You, a little girl, shouldn’t be wandering around outside. There are ghosts and spirits everywhere, aren’t you afraid?”
The old woman kindly advised, completely unaware that standing before her was an extremely terrifying zombie girl.
Lu Yao thanked her politely and then left the village alone.
Lu Yao walked aimlessly, her eyes occasionally glancing at the few huge cracks she had torn in the sky. Because they were quite distant from this star, the visual effect wasn’t as exaggerated as in her original world. The area was about the same as a common sun halo, hanging silently in the western sky.
A question suddenly arose in Lu Yao’s mind. Why was it so easy for her to Shatter the void in her original world, but so difficult in this world? Since the two worlds were connected, the spatial barriers should be the same. It shouldn’t be that the strength was different in different worlds.
Lu Yao unconvincedly revealed her sharp nails and clawed forward. However, as if slicing into water, only ripples appeared in the space, not even a crack.
‘Strange!’
Lu Yao was utterly perplexed. It was akin to a person being in room A and kicking down the wall to enter room B, but upon reaching room B, finding that kicking the wall yielded nothing.
“Could it be that the spatial barriers here have different strengths? Only where the cracks are in the sky is connected to my original world? That’s why it’s relatively fragile!”
Lu Yao then speculated. To confirm her idea, she gathered all her strength and swung towards the few giant cracks in the western sky.
Several terrifying crescent-shaped energy blades shot into the sky, slashing upwards. The surrounding space made piercing friction sounds as it was cut.
“Riiiiip!”
Lu Yao’s powerful energy blades collided with the few cracks in the western sky. Instantly, like scissors cutting through fabric, several black cracks appeared in the middle.
“As expected.”
Lu Yao immediately felt confident.
Qi Huang was also stunned by this bizarre phenomenon, not expecting that the two worlds were only connected in one place.
“If only that place leads to my original world, then where would I end up if I tried to Shatter the void elsewhere in this world? Are there other worlds in this vast multiverse?”
Lu Yao began to mutter to herself.
Lu Yao continued to walk aimlessly, and soon arrived at a Prefecture Capital. After a moment’s thought, she entered. Since her original world could no longer accommodate her, she would have to stay in this world for the time being, so she needed to find a place to stay first.
As Lu Yao entered the city, she saw the streets bustling with traffic. The Yang Energy was very strong, but to a zombie of her level, it posed no threat.
Lu Yao walked aimlessly and noticed that the surrounding passers-by were very excited, all discussing the new cracks she had created in the sky.
“Hahaha, Heaven really has eyes! Seeing those cracks slowly healing, I was worried. Unexpectedly, more cracks have appeared.”
“Yes, if this continues, the Yin Energy will soon be completely absorbed, and those lonely ghosts will be annihilated. Then we can go wherever we want!”
“Go wherever? Wouldn’t it be better to go back to the countryside and farm? It’s better than having to face the shopkeeper’s scowl in the city.”
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People excitedly discussed their futures while looking at the cracks in the sky.
‘What “Heaven has eyes”? I forcefully opened Heaven’s eyes.’
Lu Yao frowned slightly, then found an inn to stay in. The money was what she had collected from those bandits.
Upon entering the guest room, Lu Yao immediately focused her senses, capturing all surrounding information. Because her strength was too formidable, her senses detected things more clearly than the Spiritual Sense of many cultivators.
Shortly after, Lu Yao captured an important piece of information. In the room next door, several wealthy lords dressed in luxurious clothing were conversing.
“Alas! Heaven truly has no eyes! Why did these large cracks appear in the sky for no reason? All the Yin Energy is being absorbed.”
A wealthy lord with a fair, beardless face sighed.
“Isn’t it good that the Yin Energy is being absorbed? It’s so cold all year round that it’s unbearable. This is simply too difficult to endure for people of my age.”
Another old man with white hair and beard spoke up.
“Lord Wang, you speak without feeling the pain. The weather’s condition doesn’t affect you retired officials who are supported by the court. But what about us businessmen? When there are no ghosts and spirits blocking the way, those poverty-stricken spirits can go wherever they want. Who will buy your goods then?”
The fair-faced, beardless wealthy lord shook his head helplessly.
“Brother Jin, you’re thinking too optimistically. Those poverty-stricken spirits can be self-sufficient just by farming in the countryside. Why would they roam around? Haven’t you noticed that the amount of time the sun appears has started to increase in recent days? The climate is clearly warming.”
Another middle-aged man with a goatee said.
“Brother Zhang is right. With the disappearance of Yin Energy, we businessmen will be the first to suffer.”
The merchant surnamed Jin, who spoke first, said.
“My esteemed younger brothers, there’s no need to be so dejected. Low profits, high sales! Low profits, high sales!”
The retired official with white hair and beard consoled him, but the smile on his face seemed like mockery.
“Lord Wang, you should worry about yourself first. You have so many young and beautiful Maidservants in your mansion. You don’t think they’re staying willingly, do you? It’s because the countryside is uninhabitable that they’ve wronged themselves. Once those ghosts and spirits disappear, they’ll definitely return home. Then how will you have women on both sides?”
The merchant surnamed Jin remarked.
“They are all withered flowers. Who would want them back in the countryside? Besides, staying in my mansion is better than suffering in the countryside?”
Lord Wang said, feigning composure.
“Why do you deceive yourself, Lord Wang? The bachelors in the countryside now, let alone withered flowers, even those with families, they wouldn’t hesitate to marry them. As for those Maidservants, how do you know some of them don’t particularly value their dignity? Being a poor man’s wife is better than staying in your mansion as a servant. If even one leaves, it’s a loss for you, isn’t it?”
The merchant surnamed Jin ruthlessly exposed him.
‘Truly shameless. Is this what they mean by the rich are unkind?’
Qi Huang felt indignant upon hearing this.
Lord Wang fell into thought. After a moment, he had to say, “Brother Jin’s words are indeed true. My vision was too narrow. But what’s the problem now? We mortals can’t mend those cracks in the sky!”
“Brother Wang, you don’t need to worry! If we can’t, aren’t there cultivators who can fly and burrow? I heard that the Immortal Alliance is currently preparing to mend the sky.”
Master Jin reassured him.
‘This world also has an Immortal Alliance? How coincidental.’
Qi Huang inwardly scoffed, unperturbed.
“Immortal Alliance? Isn’t it a good thing for them that the cracks are absorbing the Yin Energy? They are natural enemies of those evil spirits.”
Lord Wang asked, not understanding.
“Does Lord Wang not know the principle of ‘when the rabbit dies, the fox grieves’? How do cultivators earn money? Isn’t it by driving away evil spirits and selling housing rights in their sects? Once those lonely ghosts disappear, where will they get their income? Therefore, they must mend these cracks.”
Master Jin reminded him.
“Brother’s words make sense, but isn’t this equivalent to going against ordinary people?”
Lord Wang exclaimed in shock.
“So this matter is top secret. I only heard it from a cultivator friend. Please don’t spread it outside, otherwise, no one will escape if something goes wrong.”
Master Jin hastily warned.
“Yes, yes, yes!”
The few rich lords nodded one after another.
‘Is the Immortal Alliance in this world also so shameless?’
Qi Huang’s disgust towards the Immortal Alliance grew.
“Esteemed brother, but how far are those cracks from the ground here? Can cultivators really fly that high?”
Lord Wang questioned.
“Lord Wang, you are a bit out of touch. The most top-tier cultivators are comparable to immortals. They can travel between stars. This is not difficult for them. The Immortal Alliance will gather these people at their main altar in five days for unified arrangements.”
Master Jin explained.
“That’s good! I hope they can mend those cracks as soon as possible!”
Lord Wang prayed silently.
“Want to mend the sky, did you ask me?”
Lu Yao slowly stood up, then flashed out of the inn like lightning. Those cracks in the sky were evidence of her rebellion against Heaven. No one was allowed to mend them, or they would face death!
Lu Yao flew out of the city, her veil falling off. The vortex in her heart began to spin faster, and boundless Yin Energy converged. Her strength began to surge again.
