Chapter 2163 - 2159: Sang Yuan’s Plan

Pan Gu Mystic Realm, Tiancheng.

Sang Yuan gathered some of her cultivators, her face showing great concern.

"...The fourth round of heavenly tribulation is about to arrive, and the young master has not returned. If anything happens, the Pan Gu Mystic Realm may be destroyed in an instant!" Sang Yuan first spoke in a sensational tone, making her subordinates present even more worried.

A female cultivator asked, "So, Divine Envoy, what should we do now? The Divine Lord is not here, and with our strength, it’s nearly impossible to resist the power of the heavenly tribulation!"

"You think there’s no way, but in fact, the best method is to sacrifice your own life. If you die, then all wrongs will cease to exist. Life is the embodiment of your loyalty to the Divine Lord. I don’t need to explain how to proceed to you, do I?" Sang Yuan looked at the male and female cultivators.

None of the cultivators present spoke because they were, like Sang Yuan, afraid of death.

No one wanted to die amidst such a massive heavenly tribulation, and it seemed that no power could prevent the impending death unless Ye Fan appeared to save these people out of nowhere.

"You all go out first and continue to maintain the strong defense outside; the flood must not submerge the mortals!" Sang Yuan said, "Remember, the safety of these mortals is more important than your lives. If you choose to abandon them, it means you are also abandoning your life. Even if you don’t want to die, I will punish you and make you go to your death!"

It was like an order of death, and after Sang Yuan finished speaking, the cultivators present all showed worried expressions.

But Sang Yuan’s words left them with no way out, and each person could only focus on one thing: to collectively resist the disasters brought by the heavenly tribulation.

After everyone had retreated, Sang Yuan turned to the barrier behind the council hall and said, "Did you hear what I told these people? I brought you here actually to have you help me."

Out stepped a person from behind the barrier, and this person was Zhao Tianya. Zhao Tianya had been coerced into coming to the Pan Gu Mystic Realm, and she didn’t even know how to face Sang Yuan.

"What you said is just directed at those cultivators. It doesn’t bind me. The conflict between Ye Fan and me isn’t something that can be resolved in a few sentences. Remember, I have no tolerance for you. If you continue to coerce me into doing things, I’d rather die than let you succeed!" Zhao Tianya said resolutely, "I want to leave here, and if you keep blocking me, I’ll choose to end it myself!"

Sang Yuan shook her head helplessly and said, "Why resort to coercion when cooperation is possible? You know I won’t kill you, nor can I watch you die. The result of your current actions is merely being bound by me, which I fear isn’t what you want to see, right?"

Zhao Tianya gritted her teeth; she knew well that in the face of someone with Sang Yuan’s cultivation, even self-destruction might not be successful. Sang Yuan’s cultivation was much higher than ascension, and Zhao Tianya hadn’t even reached ascension, so she was not on the same level. Zhao Tianya knew she was like a child in front of Sang Yuan, utterly lacking the power to choose independently.

"What do you want?" Zhao Tianya gritted her teeth.

"You clearly know what I want!" Sang Yuan said, "Everything I do is to help you, help the young master. Do you not have a sense of responsibility for the life and death of human beings? I believe the young master wouldn’t choose a woman without a sense of responsibility. I believe you will make the right choice!"

Zhao Tianya shook her head and said, "Actually, my character is very similar to Ye Fan’s. We both just want to live ordinary lives. Back then, I was blinded internally and chose him. Now I feel regretful and chose to cut ties with him, without his interference. Do you really want to interfere?"

Sang Yuan said, "The choices you make are your own business. Indeed, I have no right to interfere in the young master’s affairs, but remember, what I’m doing now is to assist the young master in accomplishing things, to save the people. If you don’t help me, you’re opposing me, and this has nothing to do with the young master! Even if later you want the young master to back you up, that needs to be based on a harmonious relationship between you and him. Looking at it now... it seems unlikely!"

"Despicable!" Zhao Tianya said with a gaze nearly spewing fire.

"Whether or not it’s despicable depends on the methods used. Now, I’m giving you the last chance to choose. I know you won’t self-destruct, and even if you did, I believe the young master wouldn’t blame me for it. He doesn’t even remember who you are, so why would he kill me for you?" Sang Yuan’s smile was cold, "Now it’s simply about self-preservation. Humanity’s life is fragile before the tribulation, and even my own life is equally fragile. I truly don’t know what gives you the confidence to boast in front of me!"

With her teeth clenched, Zhao Tianya said, "What exactly is your purpose? You should know that my cultivation can’t really help you; my cultivation hasn’t even reached ascension. I haven’t acquired ascension’s qualification, and your cultivation is already beyond ascension. The things I can do, you can completely do on your own. Why do you need my help?"

"You are wrong. Though your cultivation isn’t high, you are the young master’s woman and hold an unshakeable status to him. The most important thing is you are human, not an ancient cultivator. According to ancient prophecy, the one who can save the common people is actually an ordinary mortal, not us ancient cultivators. Our era is indeed past!" Sang Yuan said.

Shaking her head, Zhao Tianya said, "I still don’t understand. You haven’t said how I could help you!"

"How to help specifically is not something for you to worry about. As long as you cooperate with me, I won’t harm you and there will be great benefits. You can protect those you wish to protect, and I will complete the master’s entrustment. Ultimately it becomes a joyous occasion, avoiding torn faces, and even becoming enemies!" Sang Yuan said.

Zhao Tianya said, "You mean I don’t have the qualification to oppose?"

"Indeed, you do not have the qualification to oppose. You can only protect your interests by cooperating with me. I really cannot see a reason for you to refuse since I am also helping you, after all!" Sang Yuan said.