【After the recording stone was infused with spiritual energy, Bai Miaoling’s ethereal figure suddenly appeared.】
【At this moment, she returned to her human form once again. The twin horns on her head had vanished, and her clothing transformed back into a simple white gauze dress.】
【She looked as gentle and charming as ever.】
【It even gave Ye Yu the illusion that everything he had just seen at the Divine Binding River was merely a nightmare. Now, this was the true Bai Miaoling.】
【But this was clearly impossible!】
【Bai Miaoling smiled and said, It hasn’t been long since we parted, and I truly miss you, my husband.】
【I wonder if you miss me too?】
【To be honest, although I had everything planned out before going to the Divine Binding River, when it really came to acting, I still felt a bit reluctant.】
【Husband, let me give you some more time to think.】
【If you’re willing to join me in controlling the mortal realm, then return to my side. I promise I will never harbor any murderous intent toward you again.】
【In that case, I will control the mortal realm, and you will control me—what a wonderful arrangement!】
【But if you don’t want to come back, then it doesn’t matter. For now, I won’t take action against you. I’ll give you some space to grow.】
【After a hundred years, I will come looking for you.】
【If you still insist on not being with me, then I can only use force!】
【Of course, you can wait until you have enough strength to kill me. But please remember to keep my soul with you; I am willing to stay by your side forever.】
【If you cannot bring yourself to do it, there is a second option.】
【Completely conquer me, so that I wouldn’t dare to have any other thoughts—that would work too.】
【Sometimes, I really yearn to be treated like a canary.】
【Alright, enough of the idle talk. There are two more things I need to mention.】
【First, there are some heavenly materials, earthly treasures, and spirit stones in the storage ring; consider them my dowry.】
【Please accept them and strive to become stronger.】
【Second, regarding the matter of me being from the demon realm, you can choose to tell others or not. But to be honest, even if you do say it, I doubt anyone would believe you.】
【Let’s say, for argument’s sake, that someone actually believes it—it wouldn’t matter. It’s just me advancing my plans ahead of time.】
【From the perspective of current power, I can almost swallow the entire mortal realm.】
【However, if you choose not to reveal my identity to others, then I will naturally feel your abundant love.】
【Lastly, I want to say one thing to you…No matter what decision you make, I will support you.】
【I love you!】
【After saying this, Bai Miaoling’s ethereal figure slowly faded away, and the recording stone gradually lost its brilliance.】
【Ye Yu laughed and cursed, What a lunatic!】
【It’s either killing each other or being killed. This kind of extreme love is truly hard to accept.】
【But the other option that Bai Miaoling offered was quite intriguing.】
【To conquer her completely and make her my canary.】
【How interesting.】
【Wife, just wait; that day isn’t too far off!】
【When the time comes, I will refine your twisted nature!】
【In an instant, a strong desire for conquest surged within Ye Yu.】
【In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a beam of sword light, racing forward once more.】
【At 105 years old, Ye Yu successfully reached the peak of the Tribulation Crossing realm, poised to ascend at any moment.】
【A full twenty years had passed.】
【Ye Yu traveled across the entire Northern Desolate Continent, collecting several forbidden techniques.】
【His strength had significantly increased.】
【During this time, Bai Miaoling truly kept her promise and did not come looking for him.】
【As for her identity as a member of the demon realm, Ye Yu had not told anyone else.】
【Because over the years, he had come to understand certain things.】
【It was completely impossible for Bai Miaoling to conquer the entire mortal realm. At least not within a millennium; she hadn’t achieved it.】
【In a previous dream simulation, Ye Yu had dominated the entire Northern Desolate Continent. He had even trampled over the sects.】
【Yet, Bai Miaoling had not come out to say a word.】
【Based on Ye Yu’s understanding of her, this woman might have a bit of forbearance, but certainly not much. It was impossible for her to wait a thousand years without making a move on her plans.】
【The only explanation was that Bai Miaoling had failed.】
【If that were the case, what was there for Ye Yu to worry about?】
【Of course, this was also partly his selfishness at play.】
【Ye Yu believed that once he successfully reached the Ascension realm, with the aid of some forbidden techniques, he could completely defeat Bai Miaoling.】
【And then, he could have her obediently by his side.】
【After all, who could refuse the temptation of taming a demoness?】
【Just before he was about to undergo his tribulation, Ye Yu returned to the outskirts of the Northern Desolate Continent.】
【After leaving for so many years, it was time to go back and take a look.】
【During this time, he wondered if his master had reached an old age.】
【He had started contacting him frequently through the communication stone. Whether there was something or not, he would always check on him.】
【But Ye Yu understood that it was definitely because Xiao Yinzhang missed him.】
【So, after reaching the peak of the Tribulation Crossing realm, he immediately set off toward the direction of Yellow Springs Temple.】
【However, at this moment, inside Yellow Springs Temple, dozens of corpses lay sprawled haphazardly.】
【And at the entrance of the main hall, the sect master, Xiao Yinzhang, had two deep wounds visible to the bone.】
【Blood dripped slowly from his body.】
【Two cold-faced middle-aged men stood across from him.】
【They were from the Chaos Valley, one of the Sacred Lands of the Northern Desolate Continent.】
【Their names were Cui Yuehua and Cui Heyan, both Tribulation Crossing realm cultivators.】
【Cui Heyan coldly said, Ant, hand over the items, and I’ll make your death a bit more comfortable.】
【Otherwise, you will suffer greatly!】
【Xiao Yinzhang sternly replied, You’re dreaming!】
【Cui Yuehua and Cui Heyan exchanged glances, both noticing the amusement in each other’s eyes.】
【Then Cui Heyan stepped forward directly, preparing to kill Xiao Yinzhang.】
【But unexpectedly, just as he took a step forward, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Xiao Yinzhang.】
【It was Ye Yu!】
【Xiao Yinzhang’s eyes widened in shock.】
【He had not expected his disciple to return at this time.】
【At that moment, his heart raced in alarm as he hurriedly transmitted, You should leave quickly; this has nothing to do with you.】
【But Ye Yu paid no attention to these words.】
【Looking at Cui Heyan and Cui Yuehua ahead, he coldly said, Dare to trespass on Yellow Springs Temple? You’re asking for death!】
【Upon hearing this, the two grand cultivators of the sacred land remained silent. Instead, they stood side by side.】
【At the same time, they began to cast their techniques.】
【They could sense that Ye Yu was also at the Tribulation Crossing realm. But with two against one, their odds of victory remained high.】
【However, the next second, Cui Heyan suddenly trembled, dropping to his knees. His body shriveled at an astonishing speed.】
【Seeing this, Cui Yuehua was greatly shaken.】
【He was just about to lower his head to check what was happening, when a formation suddenly appeared beneath his feet.】
【Immediately afterward, surging black flames erupted, soaring into the sky.】
【In just a breath’s time, Cui Yuehua was annihilated, not even a trace left behind.】
【And beside him, Cui Heyan was completely reduced to a paper-thin shadow.】
【This was one of the forbidden techniques controlled by Ye Yu: Blood Burning Heavenly Flame!】