23: The desperate Misty Rain Pavilion, a crucial moment.

Forest Realm, Misty Rain Tower.

This palace, standing atop the mist-shrouded green mountains, was currently enveloped in an atmosphere of deadly silence.

Inside the main hall, over a dozen Elders of Misty Rain Tower gathered together, their faces filled with anxiety and despair.

"Sect Master, there are only two days left before the deadline set by the Blood Fiend Sect!"

A white-haired Elder said in a trembling voice, his hands gripping his cane so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

"Are we really going to just watch as Misty Rain Tower is destroyed?"

Another Elder asked, gritting his teeth, his eyes full of unwillingness.

At the head of the hall, Qin Yuebai sat quietly.

She wore a long white dress, her appearance was stunningly beautiful, and her aura was ethereal, like an immortal descended to the mortal world.

However, her beautiful eyes were filled with deep exhaustion and helplessness.

"Elders, do you think I don't want to protect Misty Rain Tower?"

She said softly, her voice tinged with bitterness.

"But Blood Boundless is at the 6th Realm of Divine Ability; even if I fight with all my might, I am simply no match for him."

"Sect Master!"

A middle-aged Elder suddenly stood up, a flash of madness in his eyes.

"We all know that your Twin Lotus Body has a special ability..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone understood what he meant.

The atmosphere in the main hall instantly froze.

Qin Yuebai's body trembled slightly; she slowly raised her head, her gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"You... want me to devour Wanwan?"

Her voice was very soft, yet everyone heard it clearly.

"Forgive us, Sect Master!"

That middle-aged Elder knelt down, but his tone remained firm.

"But this is the only way! Your Twin Lotus Body is inherently one entity born as two; if the two bodies can become one, you will surely be able to achieve a Breakthrough to the 6th Realm! By then, what is Blood Boundless? Not only will our Misty Rain Tower be saved, but we can also dominate the Forest Realm in one fell swoop!"

"Yes! Sect Master, for the lives of thousands of Disciples in Misty Rain Tower, you must make a choice!"

"Sect Master, with the greater good at stake, you cannot be soft-hearted!"

One by one, the Elders knelt down, their voices growing louder and more urgent.

Qin Yuebai closed her eyes.

She knew that what these Elders said was correct.

The special nature of the Twin Lotus Body is that it is inherently one entity born as two; it can split into another individual, and it can also merge back into one.

And once merged, the two powers combined would surely allow her to break through her current Realm.

But...

She opened her eyes, her gaze falling on the young girl standing quietly in the corner of the hall.

Qin Wanwan.

Her "daughter."

Although in a sense, Wanwan was just her split body,

Over these past ten-plus years, they had lived together day and night; Wanwan was no longer just a simple split body, but a person with flesh and blood, independent thoughts, and feelings.

How could she... how could she personally devour her own daughter?

"Mother."

Just then, Qin Wanwan suddenly spoke.

Her voice was soft, yet it silenced the entire hall.

The young girl walked slowly to Qin Yuebai, a gentle smile on her face.

"Mother, the Elders are right; this is the only way."

"Wanwan..."

Qin Yuebai's voice trembled.

"Mother, you don't need to blame yourself."

Qin Wanwan reached out and gently held Qin Yuebai's hand, pressing their faces, which were almost identical except for their size, together.

"I am originally a part of you; returning now can be considered as falling leaves returning to their roots. Besides, if you become stronger, you can protect Misty Rain Tower and protect everyone. Isn't that good?"

"No! I don't want that!"

Qin Yuebai stood up abruptly, her eyes already red.

"Wanwan, you are my daughter, how could I..."

"But you are also the Sect Master of Misty Rain Tower."

Qin Wanwan interrupted her, still wearing a smile on her face.

"Mother, you taught me that sometimes we must make a choice. Now, that time has come."

"Sect Master!"

"Sect Master, please make a decision!"

"Sect Master, there is not much time left!"

The voices of the Elders rang out again, each more urgent than the last.

Qin Yuebai's body was trembling.

She looked at Wanwan before her, looked at that face which was seventy percent similar to her own, and looked at those clear eyes.

Her heart was bleeding.

"Mother."

Qin Wanwan suddenly hugged her and whispered in her ear.

"Over these past ten-plus years, being able to accompany you as a daughter, I am already very satisfied. Now, let me do one last thing for you and for Misty Rain Tower."

After speaking, she let go, stepped back, and closed her eyes.

"Mother, come."

Qin Yuebai's tears finally burst forth.

Just as she found it hard to make a decision—

Boom!!!

A terrifying wave of Devilish Qi suddenly descended from the sky!

The entire Misty Rain Tower shook violently!

"Hahahaha! Qin Yuebai, are you saying goodbye to your daughter? How moving!"

A rampant laugh echoed throughout the entire Misty Rain Tower.

Immediately following that, a figure shrouded in blood-colored Devilish Qi tore through the Void Realm and descended above Misty Rain Tower.

Sect Master of the Blood Fiend Sect, Blood Boundless!

Behind him followed dozens of Blood Fiend Sect Elders and Disciples, each exuding dense Devilish Qi and killing intent.

"Blood Boundless!"

Qin Yuebai suddenly looked up, her eyes full of shock and anger.

"You... why have you come early? Wasn't there still two days left?"

"Two days?"

Blood Boundless sneered.

"This seat suddenly changed its mind, thinking four days was too long, so I came early. What, do you have an opinion?"

"You!"

Qin Yuebai was shaking with anger.

She knew Blood Boundless was doing this on purpose!

He wanted to launch a surprise attack before she was prepared, catching her off guard!

"All Disciples of Misty Rain Tower, listen to my command!"

Qin Yuebai took a deep breath and shouted sternly.

"Form the Formation! Defend against the enemy!"

"Yes!"

The Disciples of Misty Rain Tower reacted quickly, one after another offering up their Magic Treasure to form a massive defensive Formation.

But...

Boom!

Blood Boundless just waved his hand casually, and that Formation shattered instantly as if it were made of paper!

Dozens of Misty Rain Tower Disciples were sent flying, spitting blood, their lives unknown!

"I have long since seen through the weaknesses of your Misty Rain Tower's Formation."

Blood Boundless sneered, his figure flashed, and he appeared in front of Qin Yuebai.

"Qin Yuebai, I will give you one last chance. Come with me obediently and become my cauldron, and I can spare Misty Rain Tower's life, otherwise..."

His gaze swept over the Misty Rain Tower Disciples below, a flash of cruelty in his eyes.

"I will make Misty Rain Tower flow with blood!"

...

...

Above the Forest Realm, within the endless Void Realm.

The world-breaking divine ark floated quietly there; not to mention the 6th Realm, even a Saint Realm expert could not see through this Ultimate Imperial Weapon.

On the deck of the Divine Ark, Jiang Yuan was leaning on a recliner made of spiritual jade, holding a cup of spiritual tea, leisurely watching everything happening at Misty Rain Tower below.

Blessed Life stood respectfully to the side, looking at the defensive Formation below that was about to collapse, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Your Highness, the Blood Fiend Sect has already made their move."

"Mm, I see it."

Jiang Yuan blew on the hot air in the teacup and took a gentle sip.

"That Blood Boundless, his cultivation is not bad, Middle Stage of the 6th Realm; he can be considered top-tier in such a Small World."

Blessed Life nodded, but his tone carried a note of disdain.

"But that's about it; let alone this old servant, I am afraid even Your Highness Jiang Yi could defeat him."

After the Chaos Sword Body was completed, Jiang Yi also received the title of 'Your Highness'.

"I know."

Jiang Yuan smiled, "But neither you nor Jiang Yi can make a move right now."

Blessed Life was stunned for a moment, looking at him with some confusion.

"Your Highness, why?"

"The timing is not right."

Jiang Yuan put down the teacup, his gaze falling on the white-clad figure below.

Qin Yuebai was trying her best to resist Blood Boundless's attack, and Qin Wanwan beside her was also trying her best to help,

But with the two of them joining forces, they were still suppressed and forced to retreat step by step.

"Uncle Fu, when do you think is the best time to make a move?"

Blessed Life pondered for a moment.

"Naturally, when they are at their most desperate."

"Exactly."

Jiang Yuan nodded, "Right now, although they are at a disadvantage, they haven't reached the point of despair yet. Look at that Qin Yuebai, there is still Battle Intent in her eyes, still hope. Saving her at this time, she will only be grateful, not completely devoted."

He stood up, walked to the edge of the deck, and looked down at the scene below.

"Only when she truly falls into a desperate situation, when she thinks everything is over, and I appear again, that is what is called sending charcoal in the snow."

Blessed Life suddenly understood.

"Your Highness is wise."

Jiang Yuan waved his hand.

"This is not wisdom, this is human nature."

He turned to look at Blessed Life.

"Uncle Fu, you have lived for so many years, you should understand one principle. Adding flowers to brocade is never as good as sending charcoal in the snow."

"This old servant understands."

Blessed Life bowed, his eyes full of admiration.

This Your Highness, although young, his grasp of human nature had already reached a state of perfection.

As expected of the son of Heng Yu.

Jiang Yuan sat back down on the recliner and picked up the teacup.

"Let's continue watching the show."

Nearby, Jiang Yi was also standing there, his gaze fixed on the battle below.

His hand pressed on the hilt of his sword at his waist, his whole person like a divine sword about to be unsheathed, ready to strike at any moment.

"Your Highness, let me kill that Blood Boundless."

Jiang Yi's voice was very calm, but it carried a killing intent that could cut through everything.

"No rush."

Jiang Yuan smiled, "I'll let you kill to your heart's content later."

Jiang Yi nodded and said nothing more, but his hand never left the sword hilt.

The ten guards suppressed to the 10th Realm stood around the Divine Ark, each of them expressionless, like ten stone statues.

Their only mission was to protect Jiang Yuan.

As for the life and death of those ants below, they didn't care at all.