Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 1065 - 666: Situation

Chapter 1065: Chapter 666: Situation

Under Tian Ye’s control, wisps of black energy began seeping out from Mu Nuo’s brow, quickly spiraling into a pitch-black, ink-like sphere in her palm.

As the black sphere solidified and expanded, Mu Nuo, whose power was being extracted, swiftly regressed from the appearance of a thirteen or fourteen-year-old adolescent to that of a six- or seven-year-old child.

Seeing the physical changes of the other party, Xu Yuan’s brow unconsciously furrowed slightly.

Xu Yuan had always been highly curious about how this little ghost came into existence and in what form it existed in the world.

If the Bug Saint’s union with the previous Great Desert Goddess to produce Mu Xingyi was an act that broke through millennia-old reproductive barriers planned by ancient beasts, then Mu Nuo’s appearance outright shattered the established rules of the current world.

After all, Lady Wan was not a being that had been transformed into a ghostly entity by the influence of ghost mist; her very existence was initially constituted by pure Soul Power—an ominous creation.

This means that Lady Wan did not possess a gender or organs for procreation and certainly did not have the ability to unite with others to produce offspring.

Xu Yuan had contemplated this issue many times, but he had racked his brains and still could not fathom how Mu Xingyi, a corporeal being, could mate with a ghostly soul entity and produce offspring.

However, judging from the scene before him, Mu Nuo’s body was indeed peculiar. Although it was physical, it was not composed of flesh and blood. Its disintegration was based on the marking of years...

As these thoughts churned in his mind, Tian Ye’s voice, tinged with a trace of surprise, stealthily entered his ears:

"Xu Yuan, I think I can’t kill this little ghost."

"What?" Xu Yuan snapped back to attention instantly.

Tian Ye’s tone carried a peculiar sense as he spoke, softly:

"Though your memories in the Enchantress Divine Illusion Realm aren’t complete, you should still recall that Saint-Level Yin Ghosts have the ability to influence the laws of reality, correct?"

"The Thousand-Thorn Ghost Willow’s ability to conjure physical willow branches out of thin air?"

"Exactly."

Tian Ye’s voice, for once, lacked its usual mischievousness: "Water System Arts take water vapor from the air to materialize, and Fire System Arts use Origin Qi as fuel. Your Blood Marrow Drill Arts, which construct physical forms, are also directly solidified from Origin Qi. Once cultivation techniques are dispelled, they revert back into Origin Qi. Yet the creations of Yin Ghosts remain in the world—even if the ghost itself is annihilated."

Gazing at the golden-eyed girl before him, Xu Yuan softly asked:

"What are you trying to convey?"

"This little ghost seems to possess the ability to affect reality’s rules, akin to that of Saint-Level Yin Ghosts, but far stronger than ordinary ghosts."

"....."

After a brief silence, Xu Yuan murmured:

"So, what exactly is Mu Nuo’s ability?"

Tian Ye slowly turned back, her gaze layered with a hint of helplessness:

"It lacks the concept of death."

"....." Xu Yuan.

"....." Tian Yuan.

For a moment, Xu Yuan’s mind blanked.

What on earth?

Mu Nuo might be the first naturally-born Saint in history—a being so extraordinary that even Tian Ye and Feng Jiuxuan couldn’t observe its aura. But what did it mean to lack the concept of death?

Stopping her extraction of Mu Nuo’s essence, Tian Ye resumed her usual nonchalant demeanor and cast a meaningful smile at Xu Yuan:

"Relax. When I say it lacks the concept of death, that’s merely my hypothesis—not to say that there isn’t a method in this world to erase this little ghost’s existence."

Without waiting for Xu Yuan’s response, Tian Ye continued, her smile growing faintly wider:

"But just now, I discovered something quite interesting. If this little ghost fully refines the Yin Source of the Thousand-Thorn Ghost Willow, even if I were at my peak, I might only be able to evade it at best."

"What a pity—it’s got a pair of clueless parents."

She did not use telepathy for these words.

Her mocking voice rang clearly in the ears of Mu Xingyi and Lady Wan.

Her domineering golden gaze swept across the two, her tone sharp and cutting like a blade:

"The Thousand-Thorn Ghost Willow has clearly been refined into a Magic Artifact, yet this foolish couple dared bring Mu Nuo, who consumed its Yin Source, to parade before me—the artifact’s rightful owner... Ha."

And with that.

Xu Yuan’s Spiritual Vision caught the flow of an unfamiliar Dao Charm around Tian Ye.

Unlike the time-stopping Dao Charm he had sensed earlier, this new flow was dark, viscous, and chilling to the core. Xu Yuan felt as though he’d be consumed by it after just a brief glimpse.

Alarmed, Xu Yuan swiftly terminated his Spiritual Vision and scanned the surroundings with his eyes, only to see spiraling ripples emanating from Tian Ye’s position, spreading outward like blooming light lotuses and enveloping them along with Mu Nuo. Gradually, the ripples converged into a massive sphere spanning the heavens.

Was this...

Tian Ye’s second Dao Domain?

Noting Xu Yuan’s scrutinizing gaze, Tian Ye casually explained in a soft voice, her hair flowing freely:

"Back when I dealt with the Enchantress Divine Sakura Tree, I prepared a great many tricks, including this Dao Charm. It has many uses, but my favorite is its ability to compress and seal."

As she spoke, Tian Ye winked mischievously at Xu Yuan, grinning:

"You guessed correctly, the Willow Ghost Blade was crafted using this Dao Charm. Otherwise, how could ordinary refining methods achieve such seamless harmony?"

Facing the golden-eyed, devilish woman, Xu Yuan replied in a stern tone:

"So, this is what you meant earlier—using Mu Nuo to replicate the sealing method you used on the Thousand-Thorn Ghost Willow?"

Within the colossal light lotus, Tian Ye cheerfully twirled the black sphere extracted from Mu Nuo’s body in her hand, fixing her gaze on Xu Yuan:

"In general, yes. But now I’m still missing one thing—a host."

A host...

This was practically an open declaration, wasn’t it?

Grumbling inwardly, Xu Yuan didn’t respond immediately. Instead, lowering his voice, he asked:

"Tian Yuan doesn’t prevent you from this?"

Beneath the radiant white light surrounding them, Tian Ye’s golden eyes gleamed with seductive brilliance:

"She’s busy with her own affairs. Would you call that prevention?"

Xu Yuan’s lips curved into a subtle smile.

Real-world antagonists rarely indulge in theatrics by giving someone breathing space to realize their schemes, yet this appeared to be an exception.

Since her initial utterance of the "seal" Zhen Yan, Tian Yuan had remained silent.

Well, not truly silent.

During the fleeting moments while Tian Ye dealt with Mu Nuo, Tian Yuan had done plenty.

She blocked assaults from Zhenxi Prefecture targeting Mu Xingyi and Lady Wan, while also sabotaging several key Formation Pattern nodes. The collapse of these nodes weakened the entirety of the City Defense Formation at a Heavenly Canopy level.

Where there had once been mere cracks in the City Defense Canopy, there were now gaping holes left like a sieve, allowing the insect tide outside the city to pour in, sweeping everything within.

From Tian Yuan’s strength alone, it was self-evident her actions aided Tian Ye in playing false stakes.

However, from the information available thus far, Tian Yuan collaborated with Tian Ye because she had discerned something significant from her. But until Tian Ye’s motives were verified conclusively, such cooperation likely wasn’t unwavering.

After all, although Tianyan bore the destiny of calamity, Tian Yuan, as the current Pavilion Master, also had obligations to fulfill.

If Mu Nuo were to die (be sealed), Mu Xingyi and Lady Wan’s participation in the battle would lose its meaning, potentially triggering a desperate backlash that could jeopardize their plans over the Western Frontier entirely.

Hence,

Tian Yuan’s limit was likely Mu Nuo’s life.

Keeping this in mind, Xu Yuan feigned ignorance and asked:

"Is that so? Then if I were the host, could you completely seal Mu Nuo?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Ye immediately shook her head, softly replying:

"With Tianyan’s current cultivation level, she’d likely die on the spot before the sealing process finishes."

Xu Yuan narrowed his eyes toward the black sphere, extracted in mere moments, and asked nonchalantly:

"Truly?"

Tian Ye’s grin was dazzling: "Why would I lie? Xu Yuan, hurry up and decide—Tianyan doesn’t have much time left."

Xu Yuan rolled his eyes in response.

In their brief exchange,

Xu Yuan and Tian Ye smiled at each other.

He saw through her intentions to manipulate him.

She saw through that he had noticed her plans.

But what did it matter?

In this world, no kindness comes without reason; Tian Ye’s proactive approach to entering the "game" gave Xu Yuan a stronger sense of security than her previous aloof demeanor.

Though her exact scheme wasn’t apparent yet, since this "Tianyan," who had faced calamity alone two millennia ago, wanted to manipulate him as a chess piece—then Xu Changtian would accept and step into the game.

The ultimate victor? That, still remained unknown.

Within the dazzling sphere of light,

He extended his hand to her, smiling:

"Alright, let’s do this."