152: Rejecting Nuwa, a threat before leaving

As Nuwa's voice fell, Fuxi opened his mouth as if to say something but then swallowed his words. He stared intently at Li Yun; although he said nothing, his meaning was self-evident.

Clearly, he also wanted to use Li Yun to ease the conflict with the Wu Clan and even obtain information regarding the Method of Proving the Dao.

For a moment, Li Yun and Zhenyuanzi both looked at Fuxi and Nuwa with strange expressions.

Just a moment ago, they were in a posture of interrogation, and in the blink of an eye, they had changed their attitude? Their goal was entirely to use Li Yun to reach a reconciliation with the Ancestral Witches.

Although this seemed like a good thing: turning weapons into silk and jade.

But in reality, this was completely impossible; Dijiang had previously expressed his unwelcome and hostile attitude toward the Cultivators of the Demon God Palace and others.

Even if Li Yun were to speak up, he might not necessarily succeed. More importantly, once Li Yun actually did so, it would inevitably offend the Ancestral Witches, and then... "Fellow Daoist Li Yun—"

Subconsciously, Zhenyuanzi opened his mouth, wanting to warn Li Yun.

After all, he absolutely could not agree to this; otherwise, the friendship he had worked so hard to build with the Ancestral Witches would be greatly weakened, and he would even encounter many troubles and problems.

"Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi, I know."

Without waiting for Zhenyuanzi to finish, Li Yun took the lead and interrupted him.

After all, saying those words would be somewhat offensive. Zhenyuanzi being able to remind him already showed that the latter truly considered him a friend, but Li Yun could not let Zhenyuanzi be hated by Fuxi and Nuwa at this time.

Thinking of this, Li Yun turned to look at Nuwa and said, "I'm sorry, Fellow Daoist Nuwa, I am powerless in this matter!"

"Members of the Demon God Palace have already been blacklisted by the Ancestral Witches and are even enemies of the entire Wu Clan. If I help you, not only is there no possibility of success, but it will also make me an enemy of the Wu Clan!"

"Most importantly, it seems our relationship hasn't reached the point where I would be willing to pay any price for your future. Don't you think so, Fellow Daoist?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Fuxi and Nuwa's faces turned ashen.

Although they understood from the start that Li Yun would likely refuse, they still held some expectations in their hearts.

Now that Li Yun had directly refused, it left them with no other options, and they couldn't even make him change his decision!

Exchanging a glance, Fuxi gritted his teeth and said, "Li Yun, my sister and I will remember you!"

"Regarding the events of that year, you will no longer have the possibility of staying out of it!"

"Younger Sister, let's go!"

After saying that, Fuxi flicked his sleeve and turned to leave with a sullen-faced Nuwa.

Not until their figures disappeared did Zhenyuanzi finally speak: "Fellow Daoist Li Yun, this situation is not good!"

"Nuwa and Fuxi won't let this go; they might even pass this information to Dijun, Donghuang Taiyi, and the others."

"Grand Unity Golden Immortals are one thing, but if a Quasi-Saint moves against you, then..."

At this moment, Zhenyuanzi expressed concern for Li Yun's future.

Even though he had personally witnessed Li Yun suppressing Zhunti and knew Li Yun possessed combat power at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level.

However, Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi were Quasi-Saints; such enemies were no simple matter, and there could even be a risk to his life at any time.

"Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi, there is no need to worry!"

Shaking his head with a bitter smile, how could Li Yun not know the situation?

But since it was exposed, he really couldn't change anything; after all, he couldn't possibly persuade the Ancestral Witches for the sake of Fuxi and Nuwa.

Most importantly, he knew very well that Fuxi and Nuwa were inherently impossible to win over.

Back then, they were defeated by Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi; it wasn't as simple as just joining the Demon God Palace.

Although he didn't know the subsequent development of events, Li Yun could basically be certain that there must be some special agreement between those high-level members of the Demon God Palace and Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi.

Even though the Demon God Palace had fallen apart now, once they established the Yao Race in the future, Fuxi, Nuwa, Baize, and the others would likely choose to return without hesitation.

As for the danger...

With the corners of his mouth curling up slightly, Li Yun slowly spoke: "Do you think that after this incident, Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi will be able to stir up any trouble in the short term?"

"As long as I am given enough time to develop, even a Quasi-Saint will not be an invincible existence."

"Most importantly, if I want to hide, there are really not many people in the Great Desolation who can catch me!"

Speaking to this point, a hint of pride appeared on Li Yun's face.

So what if he was exposed?

Relying on the 108 Earthly Fiend Transformations he mastered, it would be extremely simple to evade the tracking of some people.

"It's good that you have confidence, Fellow Daoist!"

Nodding, Zhenyuanzi did not offer any more advice.

He could see that Li Yun's confidence was not feigned; although he didn't know where it all came from, Zhenyuanzi had no intention of prying.

"Old friend Zhenyuanzi!"

"Fellow Daoist Li Yun!"

Just then, a shout came from afar.

Looking toward the sound, one could see Hongyun's figure flying rapidly from the area behind, a face full of smiles, looking extremely happy.

Clearly, Hongyun had already obtained what he needed and had exchanged for a cultivation method suitable for himself.

Thinking of this, Li Yun and Zhenyuanzi exchanged a glance and reined in their thoughts.

After Hongyun arrived, the three of them exchanged simple pleasantries, and Zhenyuanzi asked: "Old friend, how was it? Have you exchanged for a Method of Proving the Dao that suits you?"

"Of course!"

Nodding, Hongyun grinned and said, "I have a premonition that in a thousand years at most, I will be able to advance to the Quasi-Saint level!"

"Haha, old friend Zhenyuanzi, you'll have to work harder; otherwise, your cultivation will be surpassed by me."

Advancing to Quasi-Saint in a thousand years?

Hearing this, both Zhenyuanzi and Li Yun were stunned.

Zhenyuanzi was surprised that Hongyun was so full of confidence, while Li Yun looked at Hongyun with some doubt.

For no other reason than he knew very well what Method of Proving the Dao Di Yi had given Hongyun.

The first one given was Dao Proving through Law, which Li Yun believed was definitely the most suitable for Hongyun, yet he actually said it wasn't suitable and couldn't be perfected.

This time, Di Yi gave him Merit Cultivation.

This meant he needed to collect enough Karma to increase his cultivation; where did Hongyun get the confidence to perfect this step? Even to the point of ascending to the Quasi-Saint Realm within a thousand years!

However, despite his doubts, Li Yun had no intention of speaking them out, so he cupped his hands in congratulation: "Then congratulations to Fellow Daoist Hongyun!"

"Once you advance to Quasi-Saint, you will be at the top of the pyramid in terms of combat power in the Great Desolation."

Hearing this, Hongyun grinned and waved his hand: "Fellow Daoist Li Yun, you flatter me!"

"Before truly advancing, there could still be variables!"

"Old friend Zhenyuanzi, let's go back first; I plan to go into seclusion at your Wuzhuang Temple to strike at the final shackles!"

"No problem!"

Snapping back to his senses as if from a dream, Zhenyuanzi glanced at Hongyun and did not refuse.

Immediately after, the three bid each other farewell, and Hongyun and Zhenyuanzi rapidly left the area.

At this point, Li Yun did not linger either; he turned and flew toward the Wu Clan Territory.

Matters were mostly settled, and he also needed to perfect the things he hadn't finished before, as well as check on Di Yi's harvest this time!