218: Chapter 218 Heart-to-Heart Talk

"Hehe..." Seeing Cao Yang actually dazing out, Liu Ruyan thought he was quite cute for a moment and couldn't stop giggling while covering her mouth.

The tension in her heart vanished without a trace instantly.

At this moment, Liu Ruyan no longer hid her true cultivation base; she had reached the Peak of the Two-Tribulation Saint Realm.

Last time, while listening to the sermon given by the phantom of a powerhouse from the Chaos, she relied on her deep understanding of the Dao from her past life and her outstanding talent in this life to break through three major Realms in a single session.

Furthermore, for a long time to come, as long as she cultivated diligently, her Realm would continue to rise until she reached a level equal to a Great Emperor.

"Ahem..." Realizing he had just lost his composure, Cao Yang quickly coughed twice to hide his embarrassment.

He then swiftly changed the subject: "Ruyan, I remember you mentioned earlier that your demon subduing zither is very powerful, but I feel like the speed at which it takes you to escape seems a bit slow?"

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan smiled even more brightly, like a blooming flower. "Lord Heavenly Emperor, you might not know, but because the cultivation systems are different, when I use Saint power to drive my Natal Imperial Weapon, I cannot fully unleash its true power!"

"Why call me Lord Heavenly Emperor? That sounds so distant. You are my capable subordinate; call me Brother Cao!" Cao Yang frowned and corrected her.

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan's face immediately lit up with joy, and she laughed charmingly, "Alright, Brother Cao~" Her voice was as crisp and pleasant as a silver bell, making one unable to help but be intoxicated by it.

Cao Yang nodded with satisfaction, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth. He continued to ask, "Then, in your past life, how far could you escape with one use of it?"

Liu Ruyan thought for a moment and then replied, "Brother Cao, if it were in the Taichu Ancient Demon Universe of my past life, fleeing with my full strength, I could instantly escape across three Small Universe Seas." After speaking, she blinked mischievously, her eyes revealing a hint of playfulness.

Cao Yang marveled inwardly, muttering to himself, "Is it that powerful? But considering the difficulty of refining a Natal Imperial Weapon, it's acceptable." He knew well that such a powerful treasure must be extremely difficult to refine, requiring a vast amount of time and effort.

"Hearing you say that, it is indeed formidable, far surpassing a top-grade holy artifact," Cao Yang praised.

He understood in his heart that such a treasure would undoubtedly be like adding wings to a tiger for anyone, greatly enhancing the owner's strength and survival capabilities.

Cao Yang's mouth curved slightly into a smile. Then, with a gentle wave of his hand, an Interstellar Spaceship shining with a mysterious light appeared before them.

This spaceship exuded a suffocating aura, as if it were a Divine Artifact from the depths of the Universe.

"Ruyan, it's not very convenient for us to stand outside and chat. Why don't we board the ship first and talk while we head back to the Immortal Realm?" Cao Yang's voice was gentle and magnetic.

Liu Ruyan looked up at the spaceship, a flash of surprise crossing her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and nodded in agreement.

"Come, Ruyan, please board. Ladies first..." Cao Yang made an elegant gesture, showing his gentlemanly demeanor.

"I didn't expect Brother Cao to be so polite; you truly are a refined gentleman." Liu Ruyan smiled as she walked into the spaceship.

Cao Yang followed closely behind. After boarding, he said, "Ruyan, you flatter me. I, Cao Yang, have always been known for my friendliness toward female Cultivators, and I've always maintained the habit of keeping myself pure and cultivating my character."

"But, as far as I know, Brother Cao already has dozens of Empresses as Dao Companions, right?" Liu Ruyan asked with a smile, a hint of teasing in her eyes.

The two sat down at a table near the bow and began to chat pleasantly while tasting delicious tea. The tea

fragrance overflowed, complementing the tranquil atmosphere inside the spaceship.

"Well, Ruyan, you're wrong to say that. I am the dignified Heavenly Emperor and a powerhouse at the Peak of the Nine-Tribulation Saint Realm, yet I only have dozens of Dao Companions. You should know that even a minor Immortal Emperor has tens of thousands of Dao Companions, unless they abstain from women altogether," Cao Yang shook his head and explained.

"Mm, that's true in a way. However, Brother Cao, let me tell you, the powerhouses in my original Universe would not become Dao Companions with female Cultivators before attaining the Dao and becoming Emperors," Liu Ruyan said, taking a small sip of tea.

"Oh? Why is that?" Cao Yang asked curiously.

"Because once one has a Dao Companion, it is very easy for their Dao Heart to become unstable, leaving almost no chance to compete on the Imperial Path. To enter the Imperial Path, one's Dao Heart must be as steady as a rock," Liu Ruyan explained patiently.

"Oh, judging by the name of your Universe, there must be many Demonic Cultivators there. Do Demonic Cultivators also avoid seeking Dao Companions and focus solely on the Dao?" Cao Yang frowned slightly, asking out of curiosity.

"Of course not. I was referring to our Righteous Path. The Dao Heart of the Demonic Path is completely different from ours; some people become even more powerful the deeper they fall into the Demonic Path. However, they are cruel and violent by nature, so even if they become Emperors, the Origin of the Heavenly Dao's Luck will not descend upon them. I truly wonder why the Great Heavenly Dao of the Universe allows their existence?" Liu Ruyan shook her head gently, a trace of doubt and confusion flashing in her eyes.

"I see. Then the Dao Heart of a Demonic Cultivator must be the Demonic Path itself," Cao Yang said thoughtfully.

"Something like that," Liu Ruyan responded softly.

"Then, after the male Cultivators of your Righteous Path attain the Dao and become Emperors, do they maintain a gentlemanly image on the surface while secretly and frantically gathering beauties?" Cao Yang's mouth curved upward as he looked at Liu Ruyan with a playful smile, questioning her again.

Liu Ruyan shook her head gently, then nodded again, saying with a complex expression, "If it were in the past, I would have certainly asserted that such a thing was impossible. Because if a person of the Righteous Path commits too many evil acts, their Origin of Luck will drain away. Moreover, many male Great Emperors of the Righteous Path are extremely proud after becoming Emperors and simply look down on female Cultivators with low cultivation bases. In their eyes, appearance is but a skin bag; before attaining the Dao and obtaining an Emperor's Body, whether one is beautiful or not can be changed through other means."

Cao Yang listened quietly, not interrupting her.

Liu Ruyan paused for a moment, took a sip of tea, and continued, "However, ever since I was ambushed, I no longer dare to be so certain. Because the one who ambushed me was none other than the current Heavenly Fate Great Emperor, Ye Bufan. His Heavenly Luck has never drained; instead, it has been constantly growing. I suspect he possesses a Heaven-Defying treasure capable of shielding the Heavenly Dao."

After saying this, a bitter expression appeared on Liu Ruyan's face.

She wondered to herself if she would ever have the chance to take her revenge.

After all, Ye Bufan was the most powerful existence among all the Heavenly Fate Great Emperors in history, and he even seemed to be hiding a Heaven-Defying treasure.

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