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293: A Ticking Bomb
🕑 Added 2025-06-18 15:48:58 +0000 UTCUnder the watch of everyone present, the process of the 'rebirth' of two people was completely unreal for a moment; both God Emperors regretted that it was not them who got these perks, the perfect compatibility with darkness, the dream that each denizen in the Northern Divine Region dreams of.
No longer needing to worry about darkness getting out of control, negative emotional bursts, shorter lifespan, and the ability to freely leave the Northern Divine Region without being hunted down.
Chi Wuyao smiled as she caressed Yun Wuji's jaw with her long, slender fingers and asked, "This Queen has shown her sincerity. What do you both think of my offer?"
"If you agree to work with this Queen, what guarantee can you offer that you won't betray me?"
She had proposed to turn their Divine Masters into real devils and raise their cultivation as well, but she wouldn't do that outright without them offering enough guarantee that they wouldn't just back down after getting what they wanted.
Naturally, both sides understood this. Both God Emperors remained silent for a long while before Fan Daoqi finally spoke, "Devil Queen, this matter is of utmost importance. We would like to take our time before giving a satisfactory answer. Is that okay with you?"
The Burning Moon God Emperor glanced at Fan Daoqi but didn't speak, allowing him to continue.
"Sure, but don't take too long. If my patience runs thin, my offer won't stand by then," Chi Wuyao chuckled softly, agreeing to his request.
This was within her expectations. She didn't foolishly believe that the two God Emperors, especially the Burning Moon God Emperor, would give her an immediate answer. Regardless of his cowardly and cautious nature, this matter concerned the fate of their entire realm. They needed time to consider it.
But Chi Wuyao wasn't worried. Whether they agreed or not, her plot had already begun, and the fish had already taken the bait. Soon, she would reap her rewards.
"This king will take his leave then. No need to send us off," the Burning Moon God Emperor said. He had a strange feeling in his heart about everything that had happened today, but chose not to dwell on it, at least not here. He gave Chi Wuyao and Yan Tianxiao one last glance before turning around and leaving with his Moon Eaters.
Watching the Burning Moon Realm depart, Yan Tianxiao spoke, "This king also needs to consider this matter deeply and discuss it with the venerable ancestors. I hope the Devil Queen understands."
Although he was the Yama God Emperor, the ancestors in the Yama Realm held even greater power. They were far stronger than him and controlled the Yama Devil Nether Crossing Cauldron, the lifeline of the Yama Realm.
When it came to important matters, he had to consult them and seek their guidance.
"Sure, you can. I just hope you won't take too long," Chi Wuyao nodded lightly. She paused, then suddenly added, "Speaking of your ancestors, my little darling here wants to meet them."
"Meeting the venerable ancestors?" The surprise wasn't limited to Yan Tianxiao; Yan Wu and Yan Jie also exchanged looks before turning to Yun Wuji, who remained silent in his place.
"As I said before, little darling is extremely talented and has unparalleled comprehension of the Law of Darkness. Your ancestors may have been invincible and indestructible in the Bone Sea of Eternal Darkness, but they are trapped there and can't leave for more than an hour."
The three Yama Ancestors were the founders of the Yama Realm. They had lived for over 800,000 years thanks to binding their lives to the Bone Sea of Eternal Darkness, which granted them near-indestructible bodies and limitless lifespans, as long as they didn't leave the Bone Sea. But for that very reason, if they left, they would die.
"My little darling once said he might have the ability to help them regain their freedom," Chi Wuyao said, tapping Yun Wuji's shoulder. "Since we're going to war against the other Divine Regions, we have to gather every bit of strength we can, don't you think?"
Yan Tianxiao and Yan Wu narrowed their eyes as they stared at Yun Wuji and Chi Wuyao for a long time. Even now, they weren't sure about this woman's true motive; was it really just to break free from the Northern Divine Region, or was there some other ulterior motive?
Just thinking about how she had been dominating the entire situation gave both of them a creepy feeling. Even so, the chance to help their Ancestors regain their freedom was too valuable to pass up.
"What do you want in return, Devil Queen?" Yan Tianxiao asked coldly, his voice stiff. At their level, the idea of a free lunch had long lost its meaning.
"I already said, I'm doing all this for the future of the Northern Divine Region. But if you insist on repaying me, then consider it a favor you owe," Chi Wuyao said softly, shaking her head lightly.
"…Alright, I'll trust you for now," Yan Tianxiao said. Though he had a nagging feeling about this, he couldn't point to anything truly harmful so far. From start to finish, Chi Wuyao seemed suspicious, but she hadn't done anything against them. On the contrary, she helped both realms grow stronger and promised even more help. He just couldn't figure out where the unease came from.
In the end, he pushed down his feelings and said, "Until next time, Devil Queen," before bidding farewell and turning to leave.
"Go with them, little darling," Chi Wuyao urged, gently pushing Yun Wuji. He followed silently behind the Yama Devils without a word.
"Let's go," Yan Tianxiao said with a glance before taking off. Neither he nor his children bothered to speak to him, since his earlier behavior gave them every reason to suspect that Chi Wuyao had stolen his soul. He was nothing more than a puppet; there was no point trying to make small talk with him.
"Little darling, it's all up to you now." Chi Wuyao stood still, watching the group fade from her perception. Then she turned and walked back to the imperial hall, the witches silently following her.
Once they entered, Lan Ting, the sixth witch, couldn't help but ask, "Master, what's the point of this? Even if we want their help, you've been too soft on them."
Yao Die also spoke up, "Will young master Yun be alright?"
Chi Wuyao reached her throne and sank into it in a lazy, relaxed pose. The cloak hiding her figure slipped away, revealing her bewitching form. Resting her elbow on the throne's armrest and supporting her face with her hand, she smiled mockingly. "Going soft on them? Haha, you'll soon see why this Queen chose to do this."
"Master, Hua Jin is having trouble understanding. Could you clarify?" Hua Jin asked. Although this wasn't Yun Wuji's main body, she still worried deeply about his safety.
"Did you think that I helped them because I was generous or because I wanted their help?" Chi Wuyao shook her head. "Given the Burning Moon God Emperor's personality, do you really think he would ally with me to start a war against the three regions? A war where the chances of winning are relatively low?"
"The chances of him allying with us are very low," Jie Ling said.
"Yes, the chances are low. However, if he agrees, then everything will be fine. After all, we only need to win this one war, and the future will be ours. Once my little darling obtains the Eternal Heaven Pearl, even if everyone in the universe bands together, they won't be able to stop him," Chi Wuyao spoke calmly, her seductive, bewitching eyes flickering as she thought of Yun Wuji. She then added, "But if he refuses, that's fine too... I already planted a ticking bomb today."
"Ticking bomb?" Jie Xin asked, raising an eyebrow in confusion.
"Why do you think I chose Fan Daoqi over any other Moon Eater?" Chi Wuyao didn't answer the question but asked instead.
"Fan Daoqi is extremely devoted to the Burning Moon Realm," Hua Jin said suddenly. As the Northern Divine Region's top spy, she had the most information on powerful individuals. A thought struck her, and her eyes widened. "Given Fan Daoqi's intelligence and cold, calculating nature, there's a real chance he would oppose the Burning Moon God Emperor's decision if he refused to join forces with us!"
"No wonder…" All the witches stared at her in shock and astonishment.
Anyone with enough foresight would know that if the Burning Moon Realm rejected Chi Wuyao's offer, they'd be in deep trouble, maybe even face total destruction. After all, unlike the Yama Realm, protected by its three 'immortal' Ancestors, the Burning Moon Realm was far too weak.
And if the Yama Realm joined forces with the Soul Stealing Realm while Burning Moon refused, then their fate would be completely sealed!
Although the chance of a direct invasion was small, if Chi Wuyao decided to attack their auxiliary realms and put the Burning Moon Realm under siege, no Moon Eaters or Divine Envoys would be able to leave.
At that point, it would only be a matter of time before they faced destruction. After all, their enemy would keep growing stronger while they weakened day by day.
Chi Wuyao knew this, and so did others. That's why she gave Fan Daoqi enough strength to stand against the Burning Moon God Emperor!
With just one move, she lost nothing and gained many advantages. If the Burning Moon Realm agreed to join her, that would be great. But if they refused, there was a high chance a civil war would break out, giving her the perfect opportunity to interfere and take them down.
Of course, there's a chance Fan Daoqi might do nothing, but that chance is very slim.
"What about the Yama Realm, Master?" Qing Ying asked, thinking of Yun Wuji, who had left with the Yama God Emperor.
Chi Wuyao licked her lips, lightly touching them with the tip of her finger before smiling mysteriously. "You'll find out very soon~"
