Chapter 686: This Woman, I Must Be Your Dual Cultivation Friend

Suddenly looking back, he saw True Monarch Pu Du had appeared at some unknown time a thousand feet away.

He was dressed in a simple white Daoist robe, with Pure Qi swirling around him, seeming to merge as one with heaven and earth. Only his deep eyes, which reflected the Aitila Celestial Realm, seemed to hold swirling galaxies.

'What the fuck?!'

'How did this old dog show up in Aitira?!'

Xu Yunfan's gaze shot like lightning toward True Monarch Dong Ming, his eyes filled with a sharp glint.

Her Profound Evil Daoist Robe swayed gently, and a perfectly crafted look of innocence and alarm appeared on her exquisite face.

"Junior Brother Xu, don't be angry. When you were ambushed in the Boundary Sea by Red Sun Profound, I was grievously injured and couldn't hold on. I had no choice but to risk everything to flee back to the Taihua Spirit Ruins Realm for help.

Senior Brother Pudu is in charge of the Sect's surveillance over all the heavens. How could I dare to hide this realm's coordinates from him?"

She spoke very quickly, her voice tinged with the grievance of being misunderstood.

"If Senior Brother hadn't torn through the world barrier to descend in time, secretly intimidating the Wansheng Sword Sect and making their True Monarchs afraid to enter again, how could we have collected the Dao Fruits so leisurely?"

Xu Yunfan cursed inwardly as he listened.

'You damned bitch! You must have leaked the coordinates on purpose to bring him here for a piece of the pie. I'm going to fuck you to death later!'

Xu Yunfan forcibly suppressed the killing intent and frustration in his heart. He instantly retracted his aura, straightened his Daoist robe, and assumed a solemn expression, bowing respectfully to True Monarch Pu Du.

"Senior Brother, you speak too gravely. I have just obtained an All Things Breathing Dao Fruit. To me, this Dao Fruit is merely icing on the cake. Since it is fated to be with you, Senior Brother, I should naturally offer it up."

A flash of lightning appeared in his palm, and a crystal, so verdant it seemed about to drip, materialized. It pulsed with immense vitality, and inside, one could vaguely see a scene of knotted vines and all things coming to life.

This was precisely the All Things Breathing Dao Fruit from the Lord of Nature, Orion.

Although this item could increase one's lifespan and solidify one's foundation, it was contrary to his Divine Sky Destruction Path. It was far less compatible with him than the Supreme Yang attribute of the Great Brightness Infinite Dao Fruit.

'If he had to give up a Dao Fruit, Xu Yunfan would only ever offer this one.'

'If Pu Du had asked for the Great Brightness Infinite Dao Fruit...'

'...then there would have been a real problem.'

True Monarch Pu Du nodded with a smile, not pressing the issue. The Dao Fruit wasn't of much use to him; he had spent ten thousand years performing the Grand Circulation and had long since completed his collection of Wood Element Dao Fruits. What he wanted was merely a show of deference from Xu Yunfan.

Seeing that Xu Yunfan knew his place, he gave a light flick of his sleeve. The verdant Dao Fruit transformed into a streak of light and vanished into his palm.

His gaze swept over the ravaged battlefield before finally settling on Xu Yunfan.

"This realm's Origin is rich. Although the Three Great Main Gods have lost their authority and the Celestial Dao is wounded, its foundation remains. Now that True Monarch Tongxuan of the Wansheng Sword Sect has escaped, this realm's coordinates will inevitably be exposed. A struggle between our two Sects is imminent."

His tone was calm. "Junior Brother Xu, you have been operating in this realm for a long time, and you even have the blessing of a Celestial Dao nameplate.

From this day forward, you will command all affairs of the Primordial Sect in this realm.

All disciples of our Sect and its subordinate forces will obey your commands. You must seize the initiative and plunder its Origin before the Wansheng Sword Sect launches a full-scale invasion."

Xu Yunfan's heart tightened. He knew this was Pu Du's way of putting pressure on him.

'After all, I kept this World Heaven a secret and didn't report it, so True Monarch Pu Du is naturally a little displeased.'

'When you're under someone else's roof, you have to lower your head.'

However, his face showed no hesitation as he responded with grim determination.

"I will obey Senior Brother's decree. I will do my utmost and not fail the trust you've placed in me."

'Leading the conquest of a realm means massive resources and merit, which is exactly what I need to stabilize my Golden Core and push for the Middle Stage. Perhaps I can even maneuver things to find a way to the Sea of Suffering Reincarnation in the Taihua Spirit Ruins Realm.'

True Monarch Pu Du nodded slightly. His gaze shifted between Xu Yunfan and True Monarch Dong Ming for a moment before a meaningful smile touched his lips.

"Seeing the way your auras mingle and your Yin and Yang aid one another, it is clear your path of Dual Cultivation has progressed quite well.

Fellow disciples helping one another and walking the path of the Dao together—it truly is a fine story.

Why don't I take charge and forge a Daoist companion contract between you two, so you may pursue the Great Dao of Longevity together? How about it?"

The moment he spoke, the atmosphere froze.

Xu Yunfan's brow furrowed instantly. Before True Monarch Dong Ming could react, he spoke, his voice firm and decisive.

"Senior Brother, I appreciate the kind intention. However, a Daoist companion contract involves karma and Destiny; it is no laughing matter."

His gaze turned to Dongming, his words as sharp as a blade.

"Senior Sister Dongming is an expert in the Wonderful Technique of Dual Cultivation. The number of men who have fallen for her charms is likely beyond count. All I seek is to use her Nine Nether Profound Evil to balance my Divine Sky Supreme Yang. We are simply taking what we each need. Friends for Dual Cultivation is acceptable, but becoming Daoist companions? I'm afraid I must refuse!"

'Fucking is fine, but marriage is out of the question.'

'If I actually agreed to that, I'd probably be a cuckold in no time.'

"Xu Yunfan!"

True Monarch Dong Ming's willow-like brows shot up. Her Profound Evil Daoist Robe billowed without any wind as the Nine Nether Evil Mist surged violently, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet.

To be fair, his words were like a stab to the gut. No woman could accept that.

Her exquisite face flushed red with shame and anger, and a cold light, like an ice pick, shot from her eyes toward Xu Yunfan.

"Fine! A 'friend for Dual Cultivation,' is it? If you have the nerve, don't you dare lay a single finger on me ever again!"

Facing the overwhelming Evil Qi, Xu Yunfan instead broke into a roguish grin, Purple Gold Thunder Light crackling around his body in direct opposition.

"Oh, I'll be touching you, naturally. Senior Sister's Nine Nether Profound Evil is of the Supreme Yin and Cold, while my Divine Sky Thunderbolt is of the ultimate hard and Yang. It's a complementary path made in heaven.

How could I give up such a great Dao opportunity just because of your... extensive past experience, Senior Sister? As they say, Celestial Thunder stirs the Earth Fire. This is a matter of mutual consent. Can you really stop it?"

His last few words were laced with blatant provocation as his searing gaze swept over her heaving chest.

Xu Yunfan truly wasn't afraid that True Monarch Dong Ming wouldn't come on to him. With the Thunder and Fire Dual Dao Fruit now in his possession, his Yang Qi was practically soaring to the heavens. For True Monarch Dong Ming, he was practically a natural, top-grade supplement.

Although the Great Brightness Infinite Dao Fruit was from an Outer Dao Fruit Position and couldn't be inherited through the orthodox line, he genuinely held the Light Leaving Flame Burning Red Sun Dao Fruit in his hands. He just had to refine it, and his Daoist Cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds.

'She'd have to come to him even if she had to hold her nose.'

True Monarch Dong Ming trembled with rage, the Evil Mist around her flickering erratically.

True Monarch Pu Du took in both of their reactions. The smile on his face didn't change, but a flicker of understanding and indifference, almost imperceptible, passed through the depths of his eyes.

He had only said it casually and had no intention of forcing the issue.

Trying to change a True Monarch's mind was an incredibly difficult task.

And it wasn't appropriate to resolve this with his fists.

He said no more. His figure slowly dissipated like a gentle breeze, leaving only a lingering echo.

"The conflict in this realm is now entrusted to you, Divine Sky True Monarch. The majesty of the Primordial Sect must not be tarnished."

The instant True Monarch Pu Du's aura vanished completely, a fierce glint flashed in Xu Yunfan's eyes.

His figure moved like lightning, instantly closing the distance to True Monarch Dong Ming. The Purple Gold Thunder Light formed into chains that wrapped around her pale wrists, and without a word, he pulled her into his embrace.

Dongming was shocked and enraged. The Nine Nether Evil Mist instinctively counterattacked but was forcefully suppressed by the berserk Divine Sky Thunderbolt.

"Xu Yunfan! You're outrageous!"

True Monarch Dong Ming struggled and cursed.

"Shut up!"

Xu Yunfan barked, one arm locking around her slender waist while he formed a sword-finger with his other hand and pointed it at her heart.

"Since you just obtained the Eternal Night Dao Fruit, isn't this the perfect time to borrow my Thunder Fire to stabilize the authority you just seized? I'll take a small loss and add some fuel to your fire. This is the duty of a 'friend for Dual Cultivation.'"

Before his words had even faded, the immense Purple Gold Thunderbolt, carrying the Pure Yang Fire Power of the Red Sun Dao Fruit, surged tyrannically into Dongming's body.