Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 1079 - 676: The Choice of Jiatiange

Chapter 1079: Chapter 676: The Choice of Jiatiange

The massive fortress perched atop the cliff remained standing, but at this moment, an enormous black veil had unfurled over the city, shrouding everything beneath it.

From above, looking down, faint tendrils of shadowy gray gas drifted and spread across the smooth surface of the black shroud, writhing like countless menacing tentacles.

In the darkness of the cave at the bottom of the Thousand Thorn Abyss, a refined and graceful female voice suddenly spoke, observing the events above:

"Is this what you refer to as the embryonic form of the millennium calamity?"

The silent cave echoed with the sound of her voice.

After a long pause, another cold, detached female voice quietly responded from the cave’s entrance:

"The Jiatiange has never indulged in alarmist rhetoric regarding calamities."

Lady Wen did not respond immediately. After a few moments of silence, she let out a serene smile and said:

"From the perspective of individuals or even smaller nations, Mu Nuo’s existence could indeed be deemed catastrophic. Yet in the grand scope of Dayan, doesn’t such a calamity seem almost trivial, Pavilion Master?"

With measured steps, the figure of Tian Yuan, who had escaped by the hand of Emperor Bai, moved gracefully in the shadows, her palace robes fluttering:

"Mr. Wen, you must have noticed that this entity is devouring Heaven and Earth Origin Qi to expand itself, and surely you can also see everything unfolding within this Ghost Domain."

"This matter is indeed clear to me."

Lady Wen’s voice was soft, unhurried, and delicate like flowing water: "If located in some desolate region, it might wreak havoc upon a single domain. Within it, one can resurrect and exist eternally. In the mortal world, those who have lost their loved ones or fear death might flock to it, becoming its sustenance. Alas, it has appeared before us."

Her voice paused momentarily:

"In its current state, Emperor Bai alone could turn it to ashes."

The golden eyes of Tian Yuan gleamed in the darkness:

"Emperor Bai cannot kill it."

At these words, a faint chuckle seemed to emanate from the woman cloaked in the shadows:

"Humans always live amidst the ashes of the past, trying to piece together remnants of history from fading embers. Millennia ago, when the sages first encountered the Ghouls, they also believed them to be immortal beings.

"Pavilion Master,

"Your purpose in seeking me out surely isn’t simply Mu Nuo, is it?"

"...." Tian Yuan did not reply.

In the cavern’s blackness, Lady Wen’s gentle and meticulous voice continued on its own:

"If not Mu Nuo, then it must be Xu Changtian. Not long ago, the three underlings of the Bug Saint mentioned someone with the surname Zhou, who seemed to be an alias of his. Mu Nuo descended upon Zhenxi Prefecture to devour him. Conversely, Xu Changtian might also be capable of consuming the Yin Ghost?"

Tian Yuan replied:

"Even the Jiatiange does not have a definitive answer to this."

"Ha~"

A soft laugh echoed from the depths of the cavern, Lady Wen’s voice tinged with a hint of doubt:

"Your Jiatiange isn’t certain? If you weren’t, then why did you go to such lengths last year, even at a great cost, to assassinate Xu Changtian?"

With that, a rustling sound of fabric came from deep within the cavern, suggesting that Lady Wen had stood up. Her voice remained as soft as water:

"Although the Prime Minister’s Mansion immediately imposed martial law on Huizhou County afterward, in my personal investigation, I found that the ruins carried an ominous energy closely resembling Mu Nuo’s.

"Moreover, I discovered something particularly strange within those ruins. Could Pavilion Master enlighten me?"

As she finished, light, steady footsteps accompanied Lady Wen’s figure as she gradually approached Tian Yuan:

"Feng Jiuxuan seemed to have arrived late and did not clash with the Jiatiange’s forces, yet his sword marks remain in the ruins of Huizhou County. Pavilion Master, may I ask with whom the Sword Saint was engaged in battle? Surely not Lou Ji?"

Tian Yuan’s golden eyes glistened brilliantly in the darkness as she replied truthfully:

"Mr. Wen, your guess is correct. Feng Jiuxuan’s opponent was indeed Xu Changtian. At the time, the Jiatiange had identified him as the origin of the calamity."

With that said,

silence fell within the cavern. After a moment, Lady Wen’s sigh-laden voice gradually arose:

"So, does that mean there are two millennial calamities? Or should I say, between Mu Nuo and Xu Changtian, the one who survives is the true calamity?

"Originally, to stay focused on the bigger picture, I had no intention of killing Xu Changtian here. But now it seems there’s no longer a reason to hold back.

"Pavilion Master, rest assured, I will assist your Jiatiange in eradicating this calamity’s origin once more."

"No, Mr. Wen, you misunderstand my intentions."

But to Lady Wen’s surprise, the Jiantian Pavilion Master, after hearing these words, shook her head:

"I am not here to advocate for Xu Changtian’s destruction; instead, I’m here to inform you that the Jiatiange hopes your side will remain uninvolved in the matter of the millennial calamity."

With this statement, silence reigned again.

Lady Wen, whose build was comparatively petite, raised her eyes slightly, half-squinting as she stared at the golden eyes of the woman before her, as if trying to discern her true intentions.

But the Jiantian Pavilion Master was like a formation device imbued with human thought, devoid of any discernible emotion, let alone revealing any information.

Turning away, with her face in profile, Lady Wen’s voice remained soft, though her tone dropped slightly:

"There is an old record within the clan stating that the Saintess of your Pavilion holds an equal status to the Pavilion Master. I thought it was merely a joke, but now it seems those words hold truth. The Saintess, who was possessed, has managed to change even your decision."

Tian Yuan held her gaze, asking calmly:

"Mr. Wen, are you refusing?"

Lady Wen withdrew her gaze and began walking deeper into the cave, responding with a question of her own instead of a direct answer:

"May I ask how much effort Pavilion Master believes Jiatiange has contributed during this journey to Zhenxi Prefecture? And how much convenience has your Pavilion provided for your Saintess? For a Sect, constantly shifting positions is not a commendable trait."

Her steps remained light, her voice unchanged:

"Pavilion Master,

"While Mu Nuo’s Ghost Domain has not yet been deconstructed and its mechanisms remain unknown, its performances suggest that any Human Race individual below the Fusion Realm within the prefecture’s boundaries keeps reincarnating endlessly. You must realize what would result if Xu Changtian or the Prime Minister’s Mansion were to gain control over such a Ghost Domain. They would possess an entirely immortal elite force."

"When major interests align, I’ve always been averse to meddling too much with allies. I hope your Pavilion can adhere to this principle as well."

Tian Yuan slowly closed her golden eyes and asked:

"Mr. Wen, are you planning to employ that final measure?"

Lady Wen did not deny it. Her gentle voice carried a trace of mockery:

"Do we have any other choice? Because of infighting and the schemes of your Jiatiange, Xu Changtian has already turned our absolute advantage in Zhenxi Prefecture City to dust."

"Of course, if Pavilion Master is willing to personally act to eliminate Xu Changtian, I could still honor the original promise of handing over that heart to Jiatiange, allowing you better control over the Tartar People. Unfortunately, it seems you have no such intention.

"In fact,

"It seems you intend to stand in my way instead."

"..."

The cavern grew utterly silent, the atmosphere thick with killing intent.

Tian Yuan kept her eyes closed and remained silent.

From the very beginning, the Jiatiange had acted with the impending calamity in mind. Tian Ye’s appearance had given her an alternative solution to the disaster, rendering her stance throughout the journey to Zhenxi Prefecture ambiguous.

But now, the moment for a final decision had arrived. She needed to weigh the pros and cons and evaluate whether the solution proposed by this "Tianyan" from two millennia ago could truly be trusted.

Amid the oppressive silence, Tian Yuan dispersed the Qi Mechanism gathered around her body. Her tall figure turned slowly, her golden eyes like stars fixing on the woman in the darkness:

"I will assist Qin Ke in holding off Feng Jiuxuan and the Saintess for you, Mr. Wen. There is no need to rush. Mu Nuo is currently very strong. Wait until the battle between Emperor Bai and Mu Nuo concludes, and then act—leave the Lord of the Ancient Abyss here in the Western Desert as well."