104: Go again tonight.

Su Li snorted softly and said no more.

She didn't care about Cao Bu playing with other women.

As Cao Bu had said before, she truly loved him, so she didn't care what kind of person he was or how many women were around him.

Her requirement for Cao Bu was simple: as long as he kept a place for her in his heart, it was enough.

Moreover, Cao Bu had already proven his care for her through his actions.

Two supreme dao emperor weapons and a Physique Origin.

Any of the items Cao Bu had produced during this time would be enough to make the Great Emperors of the entire Spirit Realm fight over them like crazy.

Especially the Physique Origin of the Reincarnation Divine Body; as time passed, she could feel the terror of the Reincarnation Divine Body more and more.

And the Reincarnation Myriad Transformations Art that Cao Bu had passed to her not long ago.

It complemented her Physique, causing her Cultivation speed to skyrocket once again.

It was no exaggeration to say that her current talent had already left Gu Qingtian several streets behind.

Pulling back her thoughts, Su Li turned her gaze back to the light screen, carefully observing the changes within the tower.

If someone failed to pass the trial, she was prepared to secretly go easy on them.

The light screen was divided into two modules.

One module reflected Chu Hao and Gu Yin.

The other reflected Gu Feng and Yun Shang.

On Chu Hao and Gu Yin's side.

The two had broken into an Isolated City, and could only leave by obtaining the City Lord Token.

Side by side, they broke through the obstacles and soon arrived at the entrance of the City Lord's Manor.

Besides them, some Cultivators manifested by the illusion had also arrived there.

Seeing the two progress so smoothly, Emperor Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and secretly transmitted his voice to Tang Shuying: "Shuying, it seems it won't be hard for Hao'er to pass this stage. You've truly done a great service this time!"

Tang Shuying's expression was somewhat unnatural as she replied: "Your Majesty, this stage is called Life and Death Choice. It's not yet time for the real choice; whether they can pass is still hard to say."

Emperor Xuan didn't think much of it: "Don't worry. With you having smoothed things over before, and now with the Gu Feng couple as a safeguard, as long as Cao Bu isn't a fool, he won't make things difficult for Hao'er."

Just as the two were talking.

Chu Hao, Gu Yin, and over a dozen other Cultivators had already broken into the City Lord's Manor.

The City Lord looked at everyone, holding a token in his hand and pointing to the stone door behind him, saying in a deep voice: "Among you, only one person can leave with this token."

"As for the others, they will remain here forever until they die."

"Come, let this City Lord see just how strong you outside Cultivators really are!"

As soon as he finished speaking, except for Chu Hao and Gu Yin, the other Cultivators rushed forward one after another.

Chu Hao looked at Gu Yin: "Xiao Yin, let's get the token first."

Gu Yin nodded: "Okay."

The two immediately joined the battle.

A quarter of an hour later.

The City Lord's body crashed to the ground.

The scene was a mess.

Chu Hao and Gu Yin were covered in blood, kneeling on one knee and panting heavily, their gazes falling on the token simultaneously.

In the next second.

Both moved at the same time, their fingertips touching the token almost simultaneously.

Their Auras erupted instantly, but just as they were about to strike each other, they suddenly remembered their relationship and quickly withdrew their Qi.

Gu Yin pursed her lips, and after hesitating, she slowly let go: "Chu Hao, you... you take the token and leave."

A flicker of emotion flashed in Chu Hao's eyes, and he also let go, smiling: "If you don't leave, I won't leave either."

Hearing this, the two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes full of trust for one another.

Time passed quietly.

A hundred years within the tower was but a few breaths in the outside world.

Every once in a while, new illusionary Cultivators would rush in to snatch the token, but they were all killed by the two working together.

In the blink of an eye, another thousand years passed within the tower.

The once calm Chu Hao and Gu Yin had long lost their initial composure.

Their desire to leave this place had expanded to its peak.

Chu Hao stared intently at the token, the longing in his eyes no longer hidden.

At that moment, Gu Yin suddenly moved, reaching out to grab the token.

Chu Hao's pupils constricted, and he subconsciously tightened his grip on his longsword; a cold light flashed as he stabbed straight at Gu Yin!

Seeing this, Gu Yin slowly closed her eyes.

Seeing her like this, Chu Hao's heart tightened, and he quickly withdrew his sword, the tip stopping just before her neck, not advancing another inch.

Feeling no pain, Gu Yin opened her eyes. Seeing the longing for the token in Chu Hao's eyes, a look of disappointment flashed through hers: "Chu Hao, take the token and go out."

"If we keep wasting time like this, both of us will die here."

She handed the token over again.

Chu Hao subconsciously took the token, his fists clenched, his voice somewhat raspy: "Xiao Yin, it's been over a thousand years. I really want to get out."

Gu Yin turned her back, her voice carrying a hint of a sob: "Go. We are simply not meant for each other."

Chu Hao's hand holding the token couldn't help but tremble slightly.

A thousand years of time—even though he loved Gu Yin deeply, that love had long been worn down by the obsession with leaving.

"I'm sorry."

He lowered his head and turned toward the stone door.

Gu Yin covered her mouth, tears falling silently.

Did she not want to leave?

She did!

But she loved Chu Hao more and was willing to give the only chance to him.

Even if Chu Hao could have stayed with her for just a little longer before leaving, her heart wouldn't hurt this much.

Chu Hao stood before the stone door, looked back at Gu Yin, and then resolutely turned around, preparing to embed the token into the stone door.

But at the very moment the token was about to touch the stone door, he suddenly froze.

A memory suddenly flooded into his mind.

A breath later.

Chu Hao cursed with a grim expression: "Damn it, this is a trial. I almost fell for it."

He was inwardly delighted; it seemed his Imperial Mother's efforts last night had not been in vain.

Chu Hao immediately turned around and called out softly to Gu Yin: "Xiao Yin."

Gu Yin's body trembled, and she turned back with a hint of hope.

She saw Chu Hao suddenly crush the token in front of her, saying forcefully: "If we leave, we leave together; if we stay, we stay together!"

Hearing this, tears instantly welled up in Gu Yin's eyes, and she also began to smile.

Outside the tower.

Emperor Xuan and Tang Shuying looked at each other, their hearts filled with immense joy.

At the same time.

On Gu Feng and Yun Shang's side, the same trial had reached its critical moment.

Just before leaving, Gu Feng also suddenly remembered that this was a trial.

"Xiao Shang, remember what I told you back then? No matter what happens, I will always be by your side."

After saying that, he raised his hand and threw the token to a nearby illusionary Cultivator who was about to snatch it.

The Cultivator took the token and immediately turned to leave the Isolated City.

Yun Shang looked at Gu Feng, her heart filled with emotion.

In the next second, the scene before them suddenly changed, and the four reappeared within the Tianyuan Hall.

As the memories from just now flooded back, Yun Shang and Gu Yin blinked, looking at Cao Bu and the others, momentarily unable to distinguish whether they were in reality or an illusion.

However, Chu Hao and Gu Feng had already reacted first, with not much surprise on their faces.

After a few more breaths, Yun Shang and Gu Yin finally came back to their senses.

But everything that had happened in the tower was still vivid, as if they had truly experienced it personally.

"Congratulations to the four of you for passing the first stage." Cao Bu stood up and announced the result with a smile.

Chu Hao cast a friendly glance at Cao Bu.

Gu Feng's expression didn't change much.

His desire to kill Cao Bu had never faded; for now, he still needed Cao Bu to continue presiding over the trial, so he would let him live for a few more days.

"The second stage of the trial is set for tomorrow. Please do not be late."

Cao Bu stood up and left the Tianyuan Hall with Su Li.

Emperor Xuan watched Cao Bu's departing back, took a storage ring from his sleeve, and pressed it into Tang Shuying's hand, while secretly transmitting: "Shuying, this Steward Cao is indeed a man of his word."

"Perhaps it's because of the Gu Feng couple, or perhaps it's thanks to your contribution last night. Regardless, we must fulfill the conditions we promised him."

"Go there again tonight and give him these treasures he wants."

Tang Shuying was somewhat hesitant and replied: "Your Majesty, why don't you go yourself? It would show more importance."

Emperor Xuan shook his head: "You don't understand men. Only if you go will he be reasonable for the sake of you being a woman."

"If I had gone last night, it might not have worked."

Before Tang Shuying could refuse again, Emperor Xuan had already thrust the storage ring into her hand, his tone carrying a bit of solemnity: "Shuying, the future of our Great Chu is in your hands. You must handle this matter well."