Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 233 - 230: Love’s Sorrow

Chapter 233: Chapter 230: Love’s Sorrow

Even Ling Qianxue did not expect that the heavily-guarded Central Cemetery could be so easily infiltrated by the two of them.

But this was also somewhat related to the lax defense. After all, the forces of the Wildfire Sect and the Earth Evil Sect were stationed across the sea, drawing away a considerable number of the Black Demon Sect’s troops. Otherwise, the defense would have been much tighter.

But even if it were tighter, in front of Ye Xuan, it seemed to be of little use.

The Central Cemetery was extremely vast, and once inside, there were an extraordinary number of branching paths. If it were not for following a disciple of the Black Demon Sect ahead of them, even Ye Xuan would have found it challenging to find the correct path.

After a series of left and right turns, Ye Xuan and his companion arrived at a spacious clearing. Ahead, several figures in black robes were walking towards them.

Ye Xuan lifted his head, and when his gaze landed on the figure at the front, his pupils slightly contracted. It was none other than Mu Yan, who had unexpectedly turned against him last time at the inn.

"Lady Witch."

The foremost Black Demon Sect disciple bowed to Mu Yan, his expression respectful.

"What is the situation outside?"

Mu Yan’s face was slightly wooden as she spoke coldly.

"It seems to have been leaked here. The forces of the Earth Evil Sect and the Wildfire Sect have arrived, with the Wildfire Sect’s people coming in strong. Even their Sect Leader Di Huang has come, and looking at the situation, they will probably attack soon," the Black Demon Sect disciple reported.

"All of you, go outside and stand guard. As soon as the enemy attacks, activate the defensive prohibitions, and don’t let them get onto the island," Mu Yan’s slightly chilling voice rang out again.

"Yes!"

Accompanied by a few people behind Mu Yan, more than a dozen Black Demon Sect disciples bowed and then turned towards the outside.

"You two, why haven’t you left yet?"

After the group had walked a short distance, the leading Black Demon Sect disciple looked back and saw two people still standing there without moving. He couldn’t help but shout at them.

"We were just about to leave..."

Ye Xuan smiled and turned around. However, the instant he turned, his right hand suddenly gathered Finger Light, condensing into a spiral shape that traced a burnt black line in the air before abruptly shooting towards the dozen or so Black Demon Sect disciples.

Puff puff puff!

The Black Demon Sect disciples at the back were pierced by the Finger Light, blood holes appearing in their vital parts, and they fell to the ground, dead.

Clang!

As soon as Ye Xuan’s fingers moved, Ling Qianxue next to him also drew her sword. Her treasured sword left its sheath, and a blue rainbow light sliced through the sky. The cold Sword Qi turned into a snowstorm in mid-air, sweeping out and falling upon those Black Demon Sect disciples, immediately causing a series of screams.

Seeing the situation was bad, Mu Yan also hurriedly retreated.

"Thinking of leaving?"

Ye Xuan was as if he had grown a pair of eyes in the back of his head. As Mu Yan retreated, he seemed to see her perfectly, and without looking, he rapidly pursued Mu Yan, quickly closing the distance between them. He came before Mu Yan and grabbed her neck in one fell swoop.

At the moment of contact, a current-like True Qi surged out from Ye Xuan’s hand, rapidly infiltrating Mu Yan’s body and mind. As Ye Xuan perceived, a complex rune, alternating between black and white, also emerged from Mu Yan’s forehead.

"So it is indeed!"

Seeing the alternating black and white rune, Ye Xuan’s pupils also suddenly constricted. Although he had sensed something amiss earlier, now he could be completely certain that Mu Yan was indeed being controlled. Her consciousness had been sealed away—no, there was still a tiny bit of consciousness left, but it seemed as though it had been tainted by this black and white rune, her original emotions completely gone without a trace, replaced by that small portion of mindless slaughter and hatred, utterly twisted.

Acting decisively, a strand of Molten Lava Earth Core Fire surged from Ye Xuan’s palm, wrapped in True Qi, towards Mu Yan’s mind. Under Ye Xuan’s careful control, he attempted to forcibly erase this strange black and white rune.

Hiss hiss hiss...

The process went smoother than Ye Xuan had expected. The black and white rune ultimately couldn’t withstand the scorching of the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire and began to slowly melt away, seemingly without the need to exert too much effort.

The black and white rune dissolved and dispersed at a speed visible to the naked eye, delight surfacing on Ye Xuan’s face. However, the next instant, this delight was replaced by a look of shock because, as the black and white rune was erased, Mu Yan’s life force was weakening at an astounding rate! By the time Ye Xuan was about to completely erase the black and white rune, the vital fluctuations on Mu Yan’s body had nearly vanished completely!

"Damn it!"

His expression changing dramatically, Ye Xuan also hurriedly retracted the True Qi containing the Molten Lava Earth Core Fire, but in that instant, a strong burst of spiritual power suddenly erupted from Mu Yan’s mind. Like a tide, it clashed with Ye Xuan’s retreating force, ultimately erasing the remaining black and white rune completely!

"No!"

Ye Xuan’s body violently shook as he shouted out, his expression then turning to one of pain.

Only at the end did he realize that this black and white rune was actually sealing away most of Mu Yan’s soul. Once the rune was completely erased, it would mean pushing her into a corner of no return! The tiny bit of remaining soul power was not sufficient for Mu Yan to continue living! And just as he was prepared to stop, Mu Yan used the remaining part of her soul power to forcefully erase the rune.

Why would she do such a thing?

A wave of inexplicable sadness and disorientation flooded Ye Xuan’s heart. It was the first time he had felt this way since he had started to speak.

And Mu Yan, who was now lying in his arms, slightly opened her eyes at this moment. Although her life force was extremely weak, like a flickering candle in the wind, prone to being extinguished at any moment, the smile on her face was exceptionally radiant, like a flower blooming in the dark, fully blossomed.

"I’m sorry, I don’t want to be controlled anymore."

Mu Yan’s face was pale to the extreme, with each word spoken as if her life force weakened further. Those originally captivating pupils no longer showed any sparkle, but her smile was curiously serene. Her pale hand reached up to Ye Xuan’s cheek, yet it trembled without strength, always quivering in front of Ye Xuan’s face.

Seeing this, Ye Xuan couldn’t help but choke up, he took Mu Yan’s jade hand and placed it on his own cheek, "Don’t talk anymore, I’ll take you away from here, you’ll be alright."

At this time, Ling Qianxue also walked over. However, she stood at a distance, not saying a word. She did not want to disturb the final moments of these two. For now, she would just quietly disappear.

"Don’t be foolish,"

Mu Yan’s eyes revealed a confused expression, but her face was softer than ever, "I know my own condition, and I don’t regret my choice. Being struck by the Bright and Dark Ming King’s Yin Yang Life and Death Talisman means there’s no way to break free, only to be controlled by him for eternity. Ye Xuan, I don’t want to live in such a daze anymore, thank you for letting me be free."

Hearing these words, Ye Xuan gently nodded, holding tightly to Mu Yan’s hand that was becoming colder and colder.

Mu Yan struggled to raise her hand, caressing Ye Xuan’s face, smiling as she said, "Do you know? After poisoning you last time, I regretted it so much I almost went mad. I truly wanted to kill myself, but I couldn’t do it. Do you understand how painful that feels?"

"Thank you for coming. It’s the best ending for me to die because I don’t want to hurt you anymore..."

As her soft words fell, Mu Yan’s eyes darkened further, but her gaze towards Ye Xuan was warmer than ever, unprecedentedly peaceful.

At this moment, Ye Xuan could no longer contain the sorrow in his heart and hugged the icy body in front of him.

To rather die than to harm the one she loves, what a heart-wrenchingly profound affection...