Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 1068 - 668: Dispute

Chapter 1068: Chapter 668: Dispute

"Three breaths. If you don’t act by then, I’ll kill it."

Apart from Mu Nuo, who also appeared to be part of the impending catastrophe, the situation in the Prefecture City was still far from optimistic. Through the intricate patterns, Xu Yuan could clearly observe the state of the other battlefields.

The clash between Feng Jiuxuan and Emperor Bai was still locked in stalemate. However, to prevent the battle of the Supreme Saints from leveling the city, Feng Jiuxuan had actively moved their battleground beyond the collapsing Heavenly Canopy.

From this alone, it appeared that the uncle held a certain advantage.

But the battlefield involving the Qilin Wolf was a different story—gruesome and heartbreaking to witness. The weakness of excessive fur and faint fire was being vividly displayed in that foolish wolf.

The previously pristine White Wolf had now completely transformed into a Fire Wolf. Its fur was engulfed in flames, and multiple gory, gaping wounds were etched deeply into its body.

The Qilin Wolf,

was absolutely no match for the hunchbacked elder.

The only consolation for Xu Yuan was that the elder seemed to have thoroughly enraged the Qilin Wolf.

The pain fueling the wolf’s primal spirit served as a catalyst, ensuring that the foolish creature would not feign its fight for survival in the near term.

With the vitality of ancient beasts, the Qilin Wolf could likely hold out for some time if it fought to the death.

The real problem lay with Tian Yuan, the Jiantian Pavilion Master, who had officially joined the fray. The Digga Brand Tian Ye had begun flashing its lights, and now Xu Yuan needed Mu Xingyi and Lady Wan to stabilize the battlefield.

"Three."

"Two."

As the countdown began, Xu Yuan’s hand gripped tighter and tighter. Lady Wan’s eyes turned blood-red, losing all semblance of reason as she tried to charge forward recklessly. However, Mu Xingyi halted her with an iron grip, his grotesque mandibles articulating a hoarse and somber voice:

"Xu Changtian, earlier I proposed an alliance to you, but you refused."

Xu Yuan replied at the speed fitting of a Saint, blunt and unceremonious:

"Mu Xingyi, face reality. What I say right now is an order, not a negotiation. You will either turn back immediately and charge that old man down, or stand by and watch as Mu Nuo dies by my hand."

Mu Xingyi responded at the same speed befitting a Saint:

"We can strike at Qin Ke, but you must return Mu Nuo to me first. I swear upon my own life."

Xu Yuan tightened his grip further:

"Back when you were human, Mu Xingyi, I might have believed you. But now? Not a chance. Who knows if you’d take Mu Nuo and flee the moment I hand it over?"

The state of the flesh influences the mind.

While Mu Xingyi retained a portion of his human reasoning, the traits of the Bug Saint had already warped his thoughts, carving the significance of bloodline inheritance into his very soul.

"Xu Changtian, how can we trust you won’t devour Nuonuo?! You need to provide some tangible proof of trust!"

Lady Wan suddenly screamed hysterically: "If you don’t give up Nuonuo, we might as well all die here together. I dare you to see if you or that despicable woman at your side can withstand the Seven Saints at once!"

Xu Yuan ignored the deranged Yin Ghost and instead turned to Mu Xingyi with a smile:

"Mu Xingyi, you must have noticed by now: I can keep up with your communication speed. Meaning I now possess strength equivalent to the Saint Level. Even if I can’t win outright, I can still escape alongside my uncle and Tian Ye. So your threats are meaningless."

Having said that, Xu Yuan fell silent.

Though Mu Xingyi and Lady Wan were unfit parents who didn’t even understand their offspring’s unique traits, their twisted, obsessive love for Mu Nuo was unmistakably real.

Thus, Xu Yuan wasn’t worried about their refusal.

Exploiting a weakness—this is how it’s done.

The only flaw might be Tian Yuan.

Amid Lady Wan’s screeching and Mu Xingyi’s silence, Xu Yuan turned his gaze toward the Pavilion Master.

As his gaze fell, Tian Yuan’s cold, distant voice echoed in his ears:

"You two, your offspring is special; it does not possess the concept of death. Xu Changtian cannot kill it right now."

So this insolent Pavilion Master is sharing overheard intel with Mu Xingyi and Lady Wan as expected.

Fortunately, everyone possessed the Celestial Fates Divine Soul and could eavesdrop on each other. Otherwise, if Tian Yuan could transmit her words unilaterally, her interference might truly ruin Xu Yuan’s plans.

Xu Yuan’s expression didn’t change in the slightest. Amid Mu Xingyi and Lady Wan’s doubt, he interjected into their dialogue with a smile:

"Mu Nuo indeed cannot die. But what if I could devour him?"

As he spoke,

Xu Yuan’s figure vanished suddenly from his original position,

reappearing moments later behind Tian Yuan, clutching Mu Nuo via Teleportation.

Standing back-to-back, Energy Mechanisms swirling, their robes rippled in a chaotic dance. Xu Yuan turned his blood-red irises toward her profile and said:

"Don’t forget, I’m the catastrophe you personally identified for this world. An enigmatic entity like Mu Nuo, immune to mortal demise, wouldn’t it serve perfectly as nourishment for disaster’s growth?"

"..."

Tian Yuan stared straight ahead, her gaze vast and distant, drifting with the winds without looking back:

"You almost seem proud of it, Xu Changtian?"

"Well, since that’s the tone you, oh exalted Pavilion Master, established with your proclamation, of course, I should feel honored."

With that, Xu Yuan glanced down at Mu Xingyi and Lady Wan, grinning:

"Friendly reminder—time is running out."

"....."

In the end, Mu Xingyi dragged Lady Wan away, speeding toward the battlefield of the Qilin Wolf. Meanwhile, the hunchbacked elder’s grumbling voice rang out in the minds of those possessing the Celestial Fates Divine Soul:

"Forgive my candor, Pavilion Master. I understand Jiatiange has its plans. But if this endeavor at Zhenxi Prefecture is disrupted, it may shift the balance to an extent that truly affects the greater picture."

Xu Yuan’s face remained unchanged upon hearing this, though his heart sank just slightly.

The elder’s leisure in tone implied confidence, likely due to that still-unrevealed Confucian Scholar of the Wen Surname...

Yet, Tian Yuan’s reply was as composed as ever:

"For now, everything remains within controllable parameters."

"Suit yourself. This matter was spearheaded by Miss Wen anyway; I’d rather not offend her wishes."

The hunchbacked elder muttered slightly disgruntled before speaking again, his voice abruptly shifting from grudging murmur to subdued fury:

"Tian Yuan, too many unexpected changes have occurred by now. It’s clear to me that the Saintess’s power won’t hold for long, and equally clear that Xu Changtian is bluffing. This Qilin Wolf and Mu Xingyi—old me can manage them for now. But if you keep endlessly dragging things out with the Saintess, don’t blame me for breaking the agreement!"

Upon hearing these words, Xu Yuan immediately recognized the elder’s intent to deliberately expose cracks within their coordination, hoping to placate Emperor Bai.

Despite the fierce battles in three separate zones, the one under the greatest pressure was not the hunchbacked elder but Emperor Bai.

Though Feng Jiuxuan’s Sword Techniques seemed harmless for now, it was evident both sides were probing continuously. Nobody would be surprised if the Sword Saint unleashed a killing move the very next instant.

The shock of the Ye Potian sword strike was still vivid in everyone’s minds.

As Xu Yuan pondered, Tian Yuan’s tranquil voice spoke softly once more:

"Xu Changtian, you must have heard Qin Ke’s words just now. If you don’t leave soon, you’ll truly lose your chance."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan casually tossed Mu Nuo to Tian Ye, instructing her to keep an eye on the little rascal. He then responded with a peculiar tone:

"Why do you always assume you’ll win?"

Tian Yuan shifted her delicate profile, her golden eyes calmly meeting Xu Yuan’s gaze as she replied:

"This is merely a logical deduction based on the current situation."

Xu Yuan lowered his eyelids slightly, showing a faint smile:

"Sure, you may still have that Confucian Scholar of the Wen Surname up your sleeve... but who’s to say I don’t have hidden cards left of my own?"

"..."

After hearing this, Tian Yuan turned toward Tian Ye, her gaze tinged with inquiry.

Tian Ye, holding onto Mu Nuo, averted her eyes directly, offering no response.

Seeing this, Tian Yuan’s white-clad chest gently rose and fell as she exhaled a soft breath:

"Let it unfold naturally...

"Xu Changtian, from now on, I’ll hold nothing back. I hope you survive."

Xu Yuan’s lips curled into a faint smile. In a low voice, he said:

"Believe it or not, I’ve already relayed all of Emperor Bai’s unique spellcraft details to my uncle. So, I think my side might just last longer than his."