CHAPTER 66
The First Disciple's Arbitrary Decision
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Ye Qinghan also sensed a shift in his master's plan. Was the master now aiming to undermine the Celestial Path Pavilion from within?
If following the master's thinking, preventing Dongfang Jue and Li Shiyao from going to the Heavenly Dao Pavilion seemed like the correct move?
But this defies Heaven's Mandate—is it solely to protect her?
Watching his master, still deep in thought despite his troubled expression, Ye Qinghan realized he had to speak up.
"Master…"
"Hmm? Is there something you wish to say, Qinghan?"
Ye Qinghan's smile vanished instantly, her expression turning solemn and earnest.
"Qinghan wonders, Master, could it be that you wish to alter Li Shiyao's fate once more?"
【Hm? Why does this vixen feel like she can read minds? Did my expression look too stern?】
"Qinghan, no need to worry. Your master knows his limits."
Ye Qinghan thought to himself, Hmph, if you had any sense, I'd be in the Hall of Heavenly Paths right now!
Li Shiyao may be pitiful, but there are countless pitiful souls in this world—who isn't deserving of pity?
Master cares for Li Shiyao, but who cares for Master?
"Master, bestowing a new name and fate upon your disciple was already defying heaven. Now…"
【Damn it! You sly fox, how did you even know that?】
"Nonsense! Your Master simply found Chen Meng an unsuitable name. What? You dislike it? Your Master's encounter with Qinghan is like discovering a precious jade treasure—it is destiny. Qinghan, you must not speculate maliciously."
"A disciple naturally cherishes the name bestowed by the Master. I only pray the Master will not, for my sake, undertake any further…"
Su Cheng abruptly placed his hand on the fox's head, interrupting the spell casting. He gave it a firm rub and smiled without explanation.
【Heh. That fellow Cheng Liang is the very embodiment of Heaven's Way. To oppose him is to defy Heaven itself. Once a master, I may betray the world's masses, but I shall never betray you.】
Su Cheng turned and walked away. Reasoning with women was never wise, let alone a female fox.
Ye Qinghan froze for a moment. Cheng Liang was the Way of Heaven? So when the Master had said the rules of the Way of Heaven couldn't touch Cheng Liang, it wasn't a metaphor for his power—it meant he was genuinely unaffected by those rules!
If that were the case, then perhaps Cheng Liang truly was, as the Master had said, indestructible!
"I presume you must be Miss Qinghan."
A sweet voice came from behind her. Ye Qinghan slowly turned around and appraised the newcomer.
"I presume you must be Su Muchan."
As if facing mortal enemies, though meeting for the first time, the atmosphere was thick with tension, as if drawn together by some primal bloodline.
"You are correct, young lady. Master Su and I discussed you yesterday. Meeting you today, you truly are extraordinary."
"Qinghan is of dull intellect and unworthy of my master's kindness in recognizing my potential." Having received her master's guidance last time, Ye Qinghan's attitude toward others had improved slightly.
"No need for false modesty, young lady. This meeting came about because I happened to overhear your conversation with your master. Could it be that Master Su possesses methods to peer into the heavens and defy fate?"
"Master's divine abilities—Qinghan knows but a fraction."
Su Muchan merely sought to probe further, though she hadn't anticipated the other party could also hear Su Cheng's inner thoughts.
"Heh. I wonder what Miss Qinghan makes of Master Su's claim that 'Cheng Liang is the Way of Heaven'?"
Ye Qinghan froze. This fellow had been lurking in the shadows, eavesdropping…
"Miss Muchan, have you heard the saying, curiosity killed the cat?"
With a light tap on her jade pendant, the Fallen Immortal Ruler instantly materialized—along with dozens of other Immortal-grade treasures!
"Fallen Immortal Sword Array!"
With a thunderous roar, the sword case plummeted from the heavens, crashing to the ground and unfurling instantly!
Swords of every hue shot forth, instantly trapping Su Muchan!
Simultaneously, the Fallen Immortal Ruler, the Lapis Lazuli Treasure Lamp, and the Soul-Sealing Mirror hovered in the air, instantly sealing off the space and stripping Su Muchan of any chance to escape!
"Annihilation of the Six Realms!"
Ye Qinghan dared not take any chances. Compared to Li Shiyao and Dongfang Jue, Su Muchan was clearly far more dangerous!
But she simply wasn't clever enough! She likely never imagined she could hear her master's inner thoughts!
Perhaps she had been too far away when eavesdropping, unable to distinguish between the Master's true thoughts and spoken words. But none of that mattered now.
She must die! This time, the disciple would resolve this trouble for the master!
Su Muchan was utterly dumbfounded. Was Ye Qinghan preparing to kill her?
What had she said wrong?
"No, Miss Qinghan, what do you mean?"
"You can ponder that later. Wait—you won't be able to go down."
Ye Qinghan narrowed her eyes, her expression turning stern. "Breaking Army Sword Formation!"
In truth, the Fallen Immortal Sword Formation alone would have been sufficient to kill Su Muchan. But facing another woman who could hear her master's thoughts, Ye Qinghan dared not, and could not, be careless!
She must pursue a single, decisive strike!
Watch as the sword formation shifted. The snow-white sword shadows overhead seemed like divine punishment, unshakable. Su Muchan had no idea how to react to this!
Wasn't Ye Qinghan only at mid-Foundation Establishment? Was this right?
"Miss Qinghan, even if I spoke out of turn, surely death isn't the only way to atone! Can't an apology suffice?"
Su Muchan realized this damn Ye Qinghan was getting way too serious!
No matter how she tried to evade, the sword formation remained suspended directly above her head! It was like she had a lock-picking cheat code activated!
Ye Qinghan was still preparing various magical treasures. As her master had said, this woman was likely one of Cheng Liang's harem, a heavenly prodigy—probably not so easy to kill!
He had to find a way to finish her off completely!
"Heh, you didn't say anything wrong, but you know too much!"
Su Muchan felt fear creeping in. Ye Qinghan was serious. She tried to run toward Su Cheng, convinced that if anyone in this world could save her, it would only be him!
Besides summoning her magical artifact for protection, she could only run as fast as she could. Su Cheng hadn't gone far. If she could just catch him, she'd likely survive!
"Master Su!"
She leapt with all her might, but her hand passed right through Su Cheng's body…
Su Cheng's figure vanished like wispy smoke, leaving Su Muchan grasping at thin air.
Su Muchan couldn't comprehend why. She hadn't sensed it at all—Ye Qinghan's artifact had sealed off all five of her senses!
She looked up at the sky. Besides the sword shadow that had fallen from who knew when, a dozen or so magical artifacts hung overhead. Su Muchan didn't know what those artifacts could do, but she was utterly shocked!
"Ye Qinghan! Why must you kill me?"
"You threatened my master. Therefore, you must die."
"Master Su would never agree to this!"
Ye Qinghan merely laughed, his certainty growing that this woman had indeed heard his master's thoughts!
"Heh, of course I know."
Ye Qinghan thought this guy was ridiculously foolish, thinking to himself: Do you really believe those heavenly treasures were prepared just for you?
Su Muchan was genuinely terrified now. This was the closest she had ever come to death!
She had never encountered such a formidable foe—this Ye Qinghan refused to listen to reason!
"I won't harm your master! I mean you no harm!"
After uttering these words, Su Muchan lost all five senses. She could no longer hear Ye Qinghan's voice nor see anything around her.
Relying solely on the flow of true qi around her, she sensed the direction of the flying swords and fought desperately to defend herself. Yet she couldn't possibly block the endless rain of blades!
In mere moments, she was covered in wounds!
"Dong Buqi, I know, I've got it!"
With her senses gone, Su Muchan struggled to speak without hearing, unsure if her words even formed sound.
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