219: Chapter 219 Strategy and Choices

"Does taking action against someone like you, Ruyan, who once held the status of a Heavenly Fate Great Emperor, count as committing too much evil?" Cao Yang looked at Liu Ruyan seriously, his gaze carrying a hint of confusion and curiosity.

Hearing Cao Yang's inquiry, Liu Ruyan was slightly stunned for a moment before falling into deep thought.

After a moment, she slowly spoke, "After losing the status of a Heavenly Fate Great Emperor, if one hasn't committed too much evil, then taking action against such a person is considered committing too much evil. This is because every Heavenly Fate Great Emperor has made significant contributions to the Universe. Even if they lose their Luck Origin, they still possess a vast amount of Luck to protect them."

Hearing this, Cao Yang couldn't help but nod in understanding.

He thought to himself that the status of a Heavenly Fate Great Emperor was indeed so special; even after losing their original position, their influence was still not to be underestimated.

"In that case, the Heavenly Fate Great Emperor who ambushed you certainly has issues." Cao Yang's brow furrowed slightly, his tone revealing a trace of anger.

Liu Ruyan sighed softly, a look of helplessness appearing on her face.

"Alas, Brother Cao, I naturally want revenge. However, Ye Bufan is too powerful. By the time I grow back to my former level, he might have already jumped out of the Great Universe. And even if he is still there, with my Source Emperor level strength, I am far from being his match!"

Looking at Liu Ruyan's lonely expression, a strong protective urge welled up in Cao Yang's heart.

He smiled slightly, revealing a confident grin as he comforted her, "Ruyan, don't worry. I will find a way for you."

With that, Cao Yang silently communicated with the System in his mind: "System, do you have a way to kill that Ye Bufan?"

"Ding! Master, there is a way, but your number of sign-ins is not enough to eliminate the opponent," the System replied in a cute loli voice.

Hearing the System's reply, Cao Yang's brow furrowed as he thought to himself. He asked again, "Then what about heavily wounding him?"

"As long as you have the real name of the opponent and the Universe they are in, Master can use your Top-grade Saint Technique, the Heart Curse Technique, combined with this System's enhancement to heavily wound the opponent. However, the enhancement will cost fifty thousand sign-ins," the System replied.

Being able to heavily wound the opponent was also good news, considering they were a Universe-level Great Emperor with immense strength.

Cao Yang thought to himself that this method was feasible.

"Ruyan, I have a way," Cao Yang said with a slight smile, his eyes shining with the light of confidence.

"Oh, really? Brother Cao, what is the way?" Liu Ruyan's expression immediately brightened, showing a look of pleasant surprise.

Her originally hopeless mood was instantly ignited with hope.

"If you can use some special means to lure him to the vicinity of the Divine Realm, I can kill him instantly," Cao Yang said.

Liu Ruyan frowned and shook her head gently. "Brother Cao, I'm afraid that won't work. There are huge barriers and restrictions between different Great Universes; even a Heavenly Fate Great Emperor cannot freely perform Transmigration."

She had once worried that Ye Bufan would use mysterious techniques or powerful Emperor techniques to plot against her, given her relatively low cultivation base and Realm.

But now she understood that if Ye Bufan wanted to cross different Great Universes to hunt her down, it would be nearly impossible.

"Then there is another way," Cao Yang's voice was low and firm. "I can pay a huge price to heavily wound him! Although doing so might not make him perish completely, it can at least leave him severely injured, making it impossible for him to advance his cultivation base in the short term, let alone jump out of the Great Universe."

Liu Ruyan listened quietly, a glimmer of hope rising in her heart.

"And during this time, with my full assistance, you will have long surpassed the Source Emperor Realm. At that time, you can personally take action to slay Ye Bufan and avenge this deep-seated hatred," Cao Yang continued slowly.

After hearing Cao Yang's words, a flash of determination crossed Liu Ruyan's eyes; she knew this might be the only chance.

She looked at Cao Yang gratefully and nodded, "Thank you, Brother Cao," then fell into silence.

She didn't doubt that Cao Yang was lying to deceive her; after all, over the years, she had secretly seen Cao Yang improve his women's cultivation bases more than once.

However, she knew well that Cao Yang wouldn't help her for no reason; there would certainly be a huge price.

Upon this price, she already had some guesses in her heart.

Cao Yang watched the silent Liu Ruyan quietly, not making a sound to disturb her. Instead, he sat across from her leisurely, slowly savoring his tea and waiting patiently.

After a long time, Liu Ruyan finally raised her head and asked softly, "Brother Cao, I know you must have conditions. Why not speak plainly and see if I can bear it?"

Cao Yang nodded slightly and replied with a smile, "Ruyan is indeed clever! My condition is very simple: you only need to be willing to become my Dao Companion."

Hearing Cao Yang's condition, there wasn't the slightest ripple in Liu Ruyan's eyes, as if she had already expected it.

Cao Yang said calmly, "You should understand me. I might have many flaws and shortcomings, but I have always been gentle and considerate to my women. I would rather be hurt myself than ever let them suffer harm." He looked at Liu Ruyan with sincere eyes.

"On several occasions, someone merely looked at my Dao Companion with ill intent, and I wiped out their entire clan. The Heavenly Realm outside the Immortal Realm is an example; a True God there looked at Yueer with lecherous eyes, and I destroyed all the experts associated with him—nearly all the experts of the Heavenly Realm."

"I have also ordered the Heavenly Dao of the Heavenly Realm to uproot their forces and Bloodlines entirely."

Liu Ruyan listened quietly to Cao Yang's words, and waves of emotion couldn't help but rise in her heart.

She had never imagined that the man before her possessed such a strong protective urge and decisiveness.

To protect his Dao Companion, he could unhesitatingly destroy so many forces and even uproot the opponent's Bloodline.

This kind of decisiveness and resoluteness was shocking.

"Besides that, I have a dream: to take all the Dao Companions I love and walk together to the end of Cultivation, becoming Peak experts. That's why I have always worked hard to improve my own Realm and also the Realms of my Dao Companions, so they aren't left too far behind by me. If I only cared about my own Cultivate, I would already be at a Realm above the Saint level."

Cao Yang's words were filled with firmness and determination, as if he could already see the future scene.

He hoped to grow together with his loved ones and jointly pursue the Peak of Cultivation.

This persistence in love and Cultivation moved Liu Ruyan.

She began to understand why Cao Yang possessed such formidable strength and charm; it was because he not only had outstanding talent but also a steadfast heart.

"And you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. I like you very much and am willing to give everything for you. Now, I formally invite you to become one of my high-quality Dao Companions. I guarantee that within a hundred years, I will help you Breakthrough to above the Saint level. Are you willing?" With that, Cao Yang extended his right hand to Liu Ruyan.

"Brother Cao, thank you for liking me. If you can truly help me heavily wound Ye Bufan, I am willing to be your Dao Companion." Liu Ruyan was very moved and also extended her right hand, placing it on Cao Yang's.

Cao Yang gripped Liu Ruyan's hand tightly and made a solemn promise: "Rest assured, Ruyan. I will not only heavily wound Ye Bufan but also let you kill him with your own hands in the future to satisfy your vengeance!"

In truth, Liu Ruyan knew that although she was indeed moved by the Heavenly Emperor, and deep down felt that aside from being a bit greedy for beauty, he was a perfect man.

However, she knew even better that she had no right to choose; nevertheless, she was already very fortunate.