105: Encountering the Young Saint, a Clash of Ideals

"This is the Scarlet Butcher's Magical Artifact! Who are you?!"

"Could you be the Scarlet Butcher's man?!"

Liang Youdao turned pale with fright.

Facing these two ceremonial blades, for the first time, a feeling called despair grew in his heart.

This was something he usually only saw on the faces of the Mortals he was about to kill.

The Scarlet Butcher's man?

Yao Yian thought about it, and the moment they first met reappeared in his mind.

A fleeting glimpse, a gaze that felt like ten thousand years.

One could indeed put it that way!

"Who I am is none of your business."

"You'll be dead in a moment, so there's no need to know who I am!"

Yao Yian's thoughts returned to the present, and he rebuked him with a frown.

He thought he must finish this quickly; otherwise, there would be a greater risk of exposure.

He immediately circulated more True Essence to drive the two ceremonial blades to kill the enemy.

"Clang, clang...!"

The two deep-black ceremonial blades vibrated, letting out a loud and long ringing sound in the whistling wind.

"Slash—!"

"Slash—!"

In an instant, two extremely sharp black blade glows arrived abruptly.

Like two bolts of black lightning, they slashed fiercely toward Liang Youdao.

"What!"

Liang Youdao was greatly alarmed and tried to dodge to the side again.

But in just a moment, he found that he had long been firmly locked on.

There was nowhere to hide, no way to avoid it.

"I'll give it my all!"

Faced with this life-and-death situation, his movements were exceptionally swift as he hurriedly deployed all his defensive measures.

Two defensive Magical Artifacts, three tall Spirit Manifestation Realm evil beings, and four White Bone Defense Talismans all blocked the way in front of him.

"Roar, roar, roar!!!"

The three evil beings raised their heads and roared, facing the edge of the all sentient beings blades.

"Boom—!"

Accompanied by two deafening roars echoing through the area, intense gales raged in all directions.

Everything cut down in a single strike!

Liang Youdao ultimately died at Yao Yian's hands.

Forming a hand seal, he recalled the ceremonial blades.

"The commotion was too loud; I need to hurry and collect the loot."

Yao Yian acted quickly.

Although this Heaven Shaking Divine Palace Secret Realm was incredibly vast with overlapping areas like a maze, making the probability of encountering Cultivators low...

...he was still afraid of being noticed by other nearby evil Cultivators, which would bring unnecessary trouble.

"Collect!"

Yao Yian looked at the mangled remains of the evil beings and ghosts on the ground, thinking he shouldn't waste resources, and immediately activated the twin star mirror.

A red light slowly swept over, and the ground was instantly cleared.

Except for those fresh corpses.

Yao Yian discovered that the twin star mirror seemed very picky.

Unless it was a remnant soul or blood that had left the body, it would not take anything.

He stepped forward quickly.

He took the opponent's remaining Magical Artifacts and spatial ring, then used his movement technique to leave the battlefield.

He found another quiet little grove.

Just as he was about to check the loot, a white figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

The person did not hide their presence and walked over openly.

"Who are you?"

Yao Yian boldly drew the long blade at his waist and looked toward the person.

However, that one look caused his pupils to shrink, and his heart leaped into his throat.

"Young Saint?! A top-tier Cultivator of the Epoch Battlefield!"

The newcomer was dressed in white with a graceful figure.

Her appearance was pure and beautiful, with flowing black hair dancing in the wind.

Looking closely, Yao Yian found her features to be delicate and exquisite, like a porcelain doll, with skin as translucent as snow.

Her body naturally exuded an elegant aura, like a woman in a mist, cold and aloof from the world.

This coldness was different from the Scarlet Butcher's indifference; the latter was more about disregarding everything.

It was as if nothing in the entire world could cause a ripple in her heart.

The former, however, was simply a cold and pure appearance.

"You... who are you?"

Yao Yian stared at the woman and asked in a deep voice.

At the same time, he secretly channeled his True Essence, ready to strike back at any moment.

The woman's ruby lips parted slightly, just about to speak.

Then, with a puff, her figure flashed and turned into smoke.

She then landed behind Yao Yian, pressed down on the blade in his hand, and said calmly.

"What do you think?"

So fast!

Sensing the abnormality behind him, Yao Yian's expression immediately changed.

He leaped away, turning around as he secretly circulated his True Essence, focusing intently on preparing to defend against her.

Although the woman before him looked fragile and untainted by dust, she gave Yao Yian a feeling of extreme danger.

Especially her action just now; if she had malicious intent, it would have been enough to severely injure him.

Yao Yian was constantly prepared; if things with this kind of person could be settled peacefully, he would.

If it really didn't work, he would summon the all sentient beings blades.

And fight for his life!

"Don't look at Big Sister with that kind of expression. Don't worry, Big Sister has no ill intentions."

"Big Sister is here to talk about a business deal."

"What business?"

"I saw what happened just now."

The woman glanced at Yao Yian and spoke with a somewhat playful expression.

Yao Yian was shocked, and a flash of killing intent suddenly crossed his eyes, though it only lasted an instant.

"Oh? And what do you plan to do?"

"Kill me?"

"Pfft, what are you saying? It's not like Big Sister hasn't seen treasures before."

"With that kind of devouring power, I'm afraid you have a treasure on you."

"Devouring power? Treasure?"

Yao Yian's mind raced.

He immediately guessed that she probably hadn't seen the scene where he used the ceremonial blades to kill the enemy.

Right, matters involving the Scarlet Butcher were a big deal.

If she had discovered it, her attitude would definitely not be like this.

Her flashing behind him just now would probably have been more than just a chat.

Thinking of this, his heart immediately relaxed a bit.

"How do you want to conduct this business deal?"

With another puff, the woman's figure turned into smoke again.

When she reappeared, she was sitting on a tree branch.

She parted her cherry lips and said faintly.

"I won't hurt you. I just want to ask you some interesting things."

Hearing this, Yao Yian was stunned for a moment and asked suspiciously, "Oh? Truly just interesting things?"

"That simple?"

"Yes." The woman nodded slightly.

"Alright then, Fellow Daoist, please ask." Yao Yian nodded and sheathed his long blade.

Seeing this, the woman arched her eyebrows and spoke softly, "Would you like to live in a world where the Heavenly Dao is clear and harmonious, a world of Peace and Prosperity?"

"Uh...?"

Hearing this, Yao Yian was first taken aback.

He hadn't expected her to ask such a question.

As a veteran web novel reader, he understood that this was likely the part where one discusses ideals with a master.

In such a situation, when the other party's intentions are unclear, one shouldn't freely express their own views.

Otherwise, they might be seen as an obstacle or even a heretic.

These people would slap to death anyone who disagreed with them.

First, he had to play it safe.

"Um, Fellow Daoist, why would you ask that?"

"We are but tiny Cultivators in this world; it's hard enough just to stay alive."

"Whether the Heavenly Dao is righteous or the world is at peace probably doesn't have much to do with us, right?"

Yao Yian made a slight move, playing it safe.

"You're right. We are indeed just tiny Cultivators."

"In this current age, you and I are both like a single sail in the vast sea, unable to control our own destiny."

"However, if you, like me, had seen the suffering of Mortals, you would know the many joys and sorrows within."

The woman sighed softly and spoke with a hint of disappointment.

"The Heavenly Dao is close to evil Qi, which harms fairness. Countless Mortals and commoners in this world suffer unspeakably."

"Therefore, we need to purify the evil Qi, reshape order and rules, and return to a peaceful Heavenly Dao."

Hearing this, Yao Yian was somewhat uncertain of her meaning.

As an evil Cultivator herself, did she want to destroy such an evil Cultivator world?

Don't evil Cultivators wish they could always remain high and mighty, freely dominating the lives and deaths of the Mortals at the bottom?

He couldn't figure it out, couldn't understand it.

For a moment, he didn't dare to express an opinion, fearing she was fishing for information.

After a moment of silence, he said, "You're right, but purification is easier said than done. Besides, these things have nothing to do with us."

"No, no, no. If you wish to bring peace to the commoners, a World of One Color, and a peaceful era..."

"...then it does matter!"

"Fellow Daoist!"

"In my thirty-plus years of practicing the Dao, I have also been searching for a solution."

"Do you know? Finally, I discovered a method!"

At this point, her eyes suddenly burst with a brilliant light.

After she finished speaking, her eyes were as bright as stars, shining so brilliantly that one dared not look directly at them.

"The world's evil Qi has only temporarily suppressed the Heavenly Dao's righteous Qi."

"As long as the right opportunity is found, the world can be overturned, darkness can turn to light, and we can return to the Righteous Path!"

"A World of One Color! A peaceful era!"

"A World of One Color! A peaceful era!"

Hearing this, Yao Yian's gaze sharpened.

He saw an almost insane fanaticism in her eyes, as if she would never stop until her goal was reached.

However, why did he get a sense of déjà vu, like a Qing Dynasty prince leading a rebellion to restore the Ming?

Strange.

"How about it?"

A look of expectation appeared in the woman's eyes.

She gazed at Yao Yian and said, "If you are willing to help me in this great undertaking, I can protect you as you grow!"

"I will give you Cultivation resources and assistance!"

"Why choose me?"

"Doesn't our Evil Path act according to our own whims?"

Yao Yian pondered for a moment, then said, "However, regarding this matter, please allow me to consider it further."

"Fine! I will give you time to consider. I hope you won't let me down."

The woman finished speaking coldly, her figure turning into smoke and disappearing from the tree.

"Whew..."

After the woman disappeared, Yao Yian immediately breathed a deep sigh of relief.

However, when he turned around to leave, he was suddenly stunned... "You... why are you here?..."