Chapter 2254 - 2250: Inviting the Matriarch to Emerge

Leizu adopted a stance of determination to fight Li Yunhuo to the death. Li Yunhuo sneered, "Leizu, I’m giving you face now by not arguing over this. If you continue to persist in your delusion, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

"Fine, I want to see how ruthless you can be! Let’s fight!" Leizu felt she had acquired Pan Gu’s power and believed she could battle Li Yunhuo. To her, Li Yunhuo’s cultivation was insignificant.

But unfortunately, she still underestimated Li Yunhuo’s cultivation level. After Li Yunhuo attacked, she began to regret her actions.

A powerful force, like tides of the sea, surged continuously toward Leizu, attacking her. In an instant, Leizu felt overwhelmed; one thought raced through her mind: "How is this possible?"

Based on her understanding of Li Yunhuo, even Xi He and other individuals had been able to defeat Li Yunhuo in the past, so why couldn’t she? Especially when she had acquired boundless power.

"Whoosh!" A sound like the wind echoed, and Leizu was knocked flying. As she landed, her expression showed some confusion.

Li Yunhuo did not kill Leizu. Approaching her, he said mockingly, "If you want to kill me, it’s best that you first fully absorb Pan Gu’s power. Otherwise, don’t show up in front of me embarrassing yourself. I have important matters to attend to; if you obstruct me again, then I won’t consider past relationships... Last time, you thought it was your skill that let you escape? I allowed you to flee!"

Leizu gritted her teeth and said, "You’ve enhanced your cultivation because Nuwa’s avatar helped you, right?"

"I owe you no explanation regarding my cultivation!" Li Yunhuo retorted, and with that, he disappeared, leaving Leizu annoyed.

Leizu muttered to herself, "Had I known, I should have absorbed more power. No one helps me find my daughter; who else will?"

At that moment, a figure appeared behind Leizu, making her tense. When she realized who it was, her expression relaxed slightly, and she scrutinized the arriving Xi He, asking, "What, are you planning to imprison me again?"

"I just wanted to see what you were doing back on Earth." Xi He’s tone was calm, "Turns out you rescued Li Yunhuo. Do you comprehend the consequences of this act?"

Leizu answered, "I don’t need to know. I am doing what I want..."

"Alas! I didn’t expect you to be so foolish. Your actions are clearly against the master; if the master finds out, would he let you off? So obstinate and unenlightened, the result should not be pleasant... Leizu, Leizu, I gave you so many chances, why are you still stubbornly ignorant?"

"Are you threatening me? How Ye Fan treats me is not your concern. I also don’t owe you explanations!" Leizu snapped.

Xi He sighed helplessly, "Then do what you will. Releasing Li Yunhuo now, it’s an exceptionally ill-timed move, though everything seems predestined. Li Yunhuo’s appearance might signal the impending arrival of the fifth heavenly tribulation!"

"What do you mean?" Leizu seemed unable to grasp Xi He’s statement.

Xi He explained patiently, "Don’t you understand by now? The master imprisoned but did not kill Li Yunhuo not out of sentiment, but because Li Yunhuo harbors secrets related to the tribulation. Li Yunhuo is aligned with the forces of the tribulation; hence the master simply imprisoned him. With Li Yunhuo’s emergence, can the fifth heavenly tribulation be far off?"

"That has nothing to do with me!" Leizu denied emphatically.

"Whether you admit it or not, enough said. I have no desire to further argue with you. Stay on Earth as you please; I’m leaving!" After finishing, Xi He didn’t listen to Leizu anymore and left.

Leizu clenched her fists and declared, "One day, I’ll make you pay for what you’ve done today. Then, you will all bow to me!"

...

...

Xi He headed to Hua Hai City to meet Li Zhaojun.

After Ye Fan’s disappearance, Xi He seemed to regard Li Zhaojun as his mistress, consulting her on various matters.

"... Mistress, I have fully explained the master’s situation. If you return to the Pan Gu Realm now, it might be best; only mistress can preside over the situation!" Xi He urged.

Li Zhaojun shook her head, "Why must I go? Compared to Ye Fan, I lack the capability; I can’t bear the responsibility of protecting the Pan Gu Realm!"

"Mistress, you’re too modest. You possess the energy and charisma yet have not demonstrated them!" Xi He countered, "Besides mistress, there’s no one else to rally the people."

"Impossible, I need to stay here and protect Earth; this is my mission," Li Zhaojun insisted.

Xi He explained, "Mistress may be unaware; before leaving, the master implemented protective measures ensuring Earth remains safe from the tribulation..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lina interjected, "See, we lack such abilities; it was Ye Fan who did all this. So why stay here? Better we return."

Everyone glanced at Zhao Lina, seemingly feeling her retreat was inappropriate.

"No way!" Li Zhaojun declared, "In the face of tribulation, everyone has their mission. Mine isn’t protecting the realm; that’s Lan Jing’s responsibility. She is the chosen one. If Elder Xi He feels someone should lead, it should be Lan Jing!"

Xi He shook his head, "Clearly, Lan Jing doesn’t have the insight or ability, while mistress is the best candidate!"

Min Shang showed some hostility, "Why does my sister have to go? She has clearly explained the issue... Since you consider her mistress, you should adhere to her decisions!"

"Shang sister, don’t be disrespectful to Elder Xi He!" Li Zhaojun reprimanded.

Min Shang stepped back, and Xi He, undisturbed, smiled, "I speak earnestly; if mistress returns, it benefits the entire Pan Gu Realm, especially with the imminent fifth heavenly tribulation. This time, the master likely won’t return, requiring us to handle it ourselves!"

"What are you saying?" Li Zhaojun exclaimed in astonishment, "Ye Fan won’t return? How... do you know?"

Xi He replied, "This is foretold in ancient prophecy... The master’s inability to return is fate, and this tribulation may be even stronger than the third and fourth ones!"