Chapter 2398

"You really aren't picky about the amount. Asking for more good talent—only you could say that."

The people below burst into laughter.

"The return of the Emperor Yan is a good thing for all realms," Baili Tong sighed deeply.

"Baili Tong, you know everything. I didn't think you’d ever have moments like this," Zhu Yanyi said with a smile.

Baili Tong nodded. "Of course I feel it. With the Emperor Yan back, if we ever reach the end of our path, we can enter reincarnation. The Venerable Yanluo is a divine position, but it is different from the Emperor Yan. This is much better."

"You are both masters of the Underworld. It’s the same," Zhu Yanyi laughed. "Besides, the Underworld benefits most. Why do you look so happy?"

"Because I am old," Baili Tong said. "I have been at the Immortal King level for over five thousand years. If I cannot break through to Immortal Saint in the next thousand years, I will likely return to Chaos. For people like us, the Emperor Yan arranges our return. With his high cultivation, our souls have a higher chance of remembering our past lives when passing through the Path of Rebirth."

Zhu Yanyi listened and looked enlightened. "I see. But if you want to enter the Underworld, why do you lack confidence? You still have over a thousand years. I believe you can break through."

Baili Tong paused, looking at her. "You mean I can?"

"Why not?" Zhu Yanyi asked. "Cultivators never stop, even on their last day. It is instinct. You have a thousand years. Why do you think you cannot? If you believe that now, you truly will not."

She looked at her and smiled. "What do you think?"

Baili Tong began to think. She had accepted her failure for years. But Zhu Yanyi’s words woke her up. She realized her inability to break through had become her heart demon. If she stayed in that despair, she would perish. Now she understood.

"I know. My heart demon is my own discouragement."

As he spoke, spiritual energy rushed into his limbs. He felt ready to break through. Without another word, he flew away. One needs an open space for this.

Immortal breakthroughs are judged by heavenly tribulations. Zhu Yanyi heard the thunder outside and raised an eyebrow. "I feel lucky. I don’t get struck by lightning."

The greatest benefit of heart cultivation is having no heart demons. Progress is smooth. Zhu Yanyi never knew what it felt like to be struck by lightning.

The thunder lasted for three days. Usually, people do not disturb those breaking through. Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan did not return. She had come to see the world and did not want to go back yet.

Baili Tong finally broke through to the Immortal Saint stage.

After Baili Tong succeeded, Yan Aohan said to Zhu Yanyi, "She will be busy. Let’s leave."

Zhu Yanyi nodded. She had seen the spectacle. It was time to go.

They left without disturbing anyone. When Baili Tong returned, he found they were gone. He was not worried. They were friends now. They would meet again.

After leaving the teahouse, Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan wandered through Flower City. It was small, but there was much to see.

"I didn’t wander here the first time. I just went to the teahouse for tea," Zhu Yanyi said as they walked.

Yan Aohan nodded. "It is boring to wander alone when I am not here."

Zhu Yanyi smiled. "Exactly. With you, I can wander anywhere. Without you, I feel listless."

"Me too," Yan Aohan said with a smile. "In the Chaos Abyss, I face many things. But I have four hours of rest each day. In those hours, the only thing I can do is miss you."

Zhu Yanyi stopped and turned to her. Her eyes reflected only her. Her eyes reflected only her.

"We will never be separated again," Zhu Yanyi said softly.

"Yes, never again. But when you go to the Chaos Abyss, we will be apart for a while," Yan Aohan said, looking unhappy. "What is that Godly Gathering? If not for it, I could wait for you to go together."

Her complaining expression made Zhu Yanyi almost laugh. After a moment, she said, "Stop complaining. Going to the Chaos Abyss is far off. I am only a Golden Immortal now."

Yan Aohan smiled. "Let’s walk around. You haven’t properly toured the Immortal Realm."

"You know me. I never liked wandering. I was like this at home. Being a Golden Immortal hasn’t changed that," Zhu Yanyi said helplessly.

"I wish I could be a traveling doctor again. But it is harder for a Golden Immortal than in the mortal realm," she added.

"Yes," Yan Aohan nodded. "But you don’t plan to be a traveling doctor now, do you?"

"No. I plan to build the Azure Sovereign Sect in the No-Man’s Land." Azure Sovereign was a brand from her mortal home. It could be used here too.

Yan Aohan understood she had a plan. "How do you plan to do it? Do you need help?"

"Yes. I am the Sect Master. You are the Supreme Protector," Zhu Yanyi said playfully. "Or do you want to be the Sect Master’s wife?"

The last part was teasing.

"Either is fine. I think I can do both," Yan Aohan raised an eyebrow.

Zhu Yanyi laughed. "Let’s go. We will wander and plan properly."