Chapter 920: Bold Plan
I know you have many questions, feel free to ask anything!
You are An Xuan, right? How many years has it been since Lu Yao died?
Qi Huang asked the first question.
Let me think, it’s been a hundred thousand years.
An Xuan supported her chin with her hand.
What have you been doing all these hundred thousand years?
Qi Huang pressed on.
What else could I do? Of course, I’ve been lying low. The Heavenly Beings are powerful and have the protection of the Heavenly Dao. Even the Master failed, so what could I do?
An Xuan said indignantly.
Since you’ve been lying low for a hundred thousand years, why did you choose to help us this time?
Cheng Hong Ling interjected.
I already told her when we were in Extreme Violet City, I’m here to protect the Master’s bloodline.
An Xuan repeated to Qi Huang.
Is that so? Then why didn’t you help when Extreme Violet Immortal Emperor slaughtered several Demon Lords on Storm Star? Aren’t they also Lu Yao’s bloodline?
Qi Huang questioned.
Hehe… It seems you still don’t trust me!
An Xuan chuckled self-deprecatingly and then said, “Since you’ve asked me so many questions, you must have seen quite a bit of my memories with the Master, right?”
Qi Huang immediately nodded in agreement, thinking this would prevent her from trying to be clever.
You should be clear about how the Master died. Despite her strength and methods, she failed. What value do those few Earth Demon level brats have that is worth protecting? The Master’s bloodline I want to protect is not trash.
An Xuan explained logically.
So, I am valuable enough for you to protect?
Qi Huang asked with anticipation.
Of course. Reaching the early stage of Heavenly Demon strength is the minimum standard for my recognition. Otherwise, would it be worth exposing my identity to protect a worthless person?
An Xuan generously gave her recognition.
Qi Huang was overjoyed upon hearing this, feeling quite proud.
“I have one question, why don’t you collect Lu Yao’s heart fragments yourself? With your strength, if you competed, there wouldn’t be any chance for us.”
Cheng Hong Ling, however, calmly raised another question.
“It’s not that I don’t want to, but I can’t. Because I am just a corpse slave developed by the Master, not a descendant.”
An Xuan patiently explained, “Corpse slaves are slaves developed by the Master’s corpse poison, unlike descendants developed through vital blood. They cannot defy any of the Master’s wishes and cannot do anything to go against her. Naturally, I cannot covet the Master’s body or power.”
“Is what she’s saying true?”
Qi Huang turned to ask Yaoyao, who was idle beside her.
“That’s right.”
Yaoyao confirmed.
Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, their tense nerves gradually relaxing.
“I don’t have any of the Master’s heart fragments in my body, which already proves the point. You don’t need to doubt me or be wary of me.”
An Xuan continued to prove her innocence.
“I’m sorry, I misunderstood you.”
Qi Huang apologized politely.
“It’s alright. Since you have inherited the Master’s bloodline and Boundless Demonic Hair, you can be considered my young master, provided, of course… you acknowledge her as your ancestor.”
An Xuan said magnanimously.
“Ancestor or not, there’s nothing to deny.”
Qi Huang didn’t quibble. Without Lu Yao’s power, she wouldn’t be where she is today. Moreover, she deeply admired Lu Yao’s unyielding personality.
“Now that’s what a qualified heir should be like! Alas, it looks like there’s more work to do!”
An Xuan exclaimed, then walked solemnly in front of Qi Huang.
An Xuan bowed slightly, “An Xuan pays her respects to the young master!”
Uh…
Qi Huang was stunned by the sudden change.
Was our attitude towards Lu Yao also one of your tests?
Cheng Hong Ling reacted immediately.
An Xuan smiled without speaking, implicitly confirming it.
Qi Huang also quickly realized that as Lu Yao’s servant, An Xuan would naturally have such requirements.
Since we’re being open with each other, I’ll be honest with you. I am not an evil spirit. If you have any suggestions, just say them. I won’t force you to be loyal to me.
Qi Huang moved closer and whispered, even though soundproof talismans had been set up around them.
It doesn’t matter. The fact that you inherited the Master’s bloodline is enough. It is for me, and it is for the Heavenly Dao. You don’t think you have any other options, do you?
An Xuan then expressed her opinion.
Indeed. By inheriting Lu Yao’s possessions, even as a living person, I am more of an evil spirit than any evil spirit in the eyes of the Heavenly Dao.
Qi Huang chucked self-mockingly.
With their relationship established, Qi Huang gained a great ally, her mouth splitting into a wide grin.
Can you tell me about your current situation?
An Xuan was eager to get down to business. She didn’t want to lose her master again.
Qi Huang then detailed her current plans and asked for An Xuan’s opinion.
I must say, although your current strength still lags behind the Master’s, your planning is much more mature than hers was. If nothing unexpected happens, you might be able to complete the path she couldn’t finish.
An Xuan couldn’t help but praise.
What do you mean by unexpected?
Cheng Hong Ling frowned and pressed.
You have now completely exposed yourself to the sight of the Immortal Alliance. It’s only a matter of time before the Heavenly Beings find out.
An Xuan’s expression turned serious.
Do you think the Heavenly Beings will directly…
Qi Huang’s breathing quickened.
Although she was confident, she wasn’t so confident as to think she could handle Heavenly Beings.
“Under normal circumstances, they won’t. The Heavenly Dao wants to use the Heavenly Beings’ hands to eliminate the Ghost Tribe, and at the same time, wants the Ghost Tribe to weaken the Heavenly Beings’ strength, so as to achieve its long-term goal of controlling myriad worlds. Therefore, it will never allow Heavenly Beings to intervene.”
An Xuan changed her tone after speaking, “It’s just that the situation has changed recently. About thirty years ago, the Heavenly Beings issued an order through a Tian Ji Zi, demanding that the Heavenly Beings clear out all Ghost Tribes in the Immortal Realm within fifty years.”
“I heard Extreme Violet Immortal Emperor mention this matter.”
Qi Huang chimed in.
“Yes, why are those Heavenly Beings in such a hurry? I’m worried they’ll use extreme means to deal with you.”
An Xuan voiced her concerns.
“Did the Heavenly Beings directly issue orders to the Heavenly Beings before?”
Cheng Hong Ling pondered for a moment and confirmed.
“No, and that’s precisely what I’m worried about.”
An Xuan gave a positive reply.
“That’s strange. What do those Heavenly Beings want to do? Why the hurry?”
Cheng Hong Ling frowned.
“I am also very curious, so I’ve been investigating secretly all these years, but I found that even the high-level figures in the Immortal Alliance don’t know.”
An Xuan smiled helplessly.
“Who cares? With the existence of Heaven-Concealing Water, as long as the Heavenly Dao is still in a dormant state, neither the Heavenly Beings nor the Heavenly Beings can easily find me.”
Qi Huang quickly reassured her, as morale was the most important thing right now.
“Young master, you are quite optimistic.”
An Xuan teased.
“That’s because I’ve experienced too many desperate situations and understand that effort matters.”
Qi Huang smiled cheerfully and then changed the subject, “By the way, since you’ve been lying low in the Immortal Realm for a hundred thousand years, do you know of any method to find the locations of all the Ghost Tribes and the root cause of Yin Energy in the Immortal Realm?”
“Why do you ask?”
An Xuan inquired hesitantly.
“You haven’t forgotten about the great purge, have you? Since those Heavenly Beings want to completely eliminate the Ghost Tribes in the Immortal Realm, I plan to help them.”
Qi Huang said with ill intent.
“Hmm? That’s a good idea. Using the Heavenly Beings’ hands to eliminate the Heavenly Beings, let them fight amongst themselves.”
An Xuan’s eyes lit up.
“Is this that secretive plan of yours?”
Cheng Hong Ling beside her suddenly realized and then reminded her, “Not all cultivators and Heavenly Beings in the Immortal Realm are bad people. We can’t go too far.”
“All the high-level figures in the Immortal Realm have become lackeys of the Heavenly Dao. Under their brainwashing, those low-level cultivators have completely forgotten the original intention of cultivation and have become mindless puppets. If you don’t kill them, they will kill you in the future. There are no innocents.”
An Xuan explained from the side.
“Don’t worry, I will investigate thoroughly before I act.”
Qi Huang quickly explained and then continued to ask An Xuan, “Is there any way to find all the Ghost Tribes and the root cause of Yin Energy in the Immortal Realm?”
“There is indeed a very good method to do so.”
An Xuan’s beautiful eyes gleamed. “Actually, ninety-nine percent of the Yin Energy in the Immortal Realm now was released after the Master died a hundred thousand years ago. As long as you can gather thirty-two heart fragments and integrate them into your body, you will be able to sense the information you want to know.”
“Gathering thirty-two heart fragments again?”
Qi Huang frowned slightly.
“What’s wrong? Isn’t this a good thing for you? By gathering thirty-two heart fragments and integrating them into your body, combined with the activation of the Blood Tears, you will become the true second Lu Yao ancestor. Then you can increase your strength even while eating and sleeping. You won’t have to work so hard as you do now.”
An Xuan suggested.
