abnabooks Chapter 2482 You just don't want me to leave, do you?
Chapter 2482 You just don't want me to leave, do you?
Chapter 2482 You just don't want me to leave, do you?
The Earth Mother said, “I can trace back to the events that happened in the secret realm of Duzhi Mountain. When you faced the past Shangguan Biao, you gave him two choices instead of holding a knife to his throat and forcing him to collect the Golden Lotus. Ha, anyone else would have done that, but you still wanted to point out a way out for the past Shangguan Biao.”
"Furthermore, in Shangguan Biao's Void Land, when the heavenly lightning struck, you even allowed the spirits behind you to hide under your helmet! Therefore, you are at least much more reliable, much more trustworthy, and... much more benevolent than Shangguan Biao."
Huh? The Blood Demon pointed to himself. "The 'spirit behind you' refers to it?"
Having lived for so many years, Mother Earth knows one thing very well:
To judge a person's character, one must base it on facts, not just listen to what they say, but look at what they have done in the past.
Words can deceive, but facts cannot.
Actually, there's one more crucial point that Mother Earth didn't reveal.
The person Shangguan Biao was willing to join forces with the Great Demon King to kill must be a true powerhouse!
After entering the Void, Jia Loutian only glanced at the Earth Mother a few times before focusing all his attention on Jiu You, indicating that he truly regarded this person as a formidable opponent.
Rather than saying that Mother Earth believed in He Lingchuan's integrity, it would be more accurate to say that she was more convinced of his strength.
Strong people are always more trustworthy and reliable.
"All things strive for freedom; this is the way of Heaven. You were first controlled by Changfeng Valley, and then imprisoned by Shangguan Biao, unable to be free for thousands of years. This has already violated the principles of Heaven, and I cannot bear to keep you imprisoned any longer. Besides, I promised you that as long as you work with me to kill Shangguan Biao, I will give you your freedom."
Mother Earth blinked, trying to process what he had said.
When fighting Shangguan Biao, the Nine Nether Emperor did make such a promise, but the pace of the battle was intense at the time, and he did not make the oath.
He can now renege on his debt and is not bound by the oath at all.
So, he can regain his freedom, really?
He Lingchuan held the stone heart in front of him and waved it a few times, then said clearly, "I can return the stone heart to you. However, my Panlong Ancient City has been merged into Yujing City, so you have to return it to me first."
The Earth Mother waited for a long time, but received no further comment. She then asked blankly, "That's it?"
Is this person willing to return the stone heart to it without attaching any other conditions?
This is unreasonable.
The humans it knows are not like that.
“Yes, that’s it. You also have to promise me that you will never invade Cangyan’s land and people again.” He Lingchuan continued, “Also, through the battle in the secret realm just now, Panlong Ancient City and Yujing City are now deeply bound together, and it will not be easy to separate them.”
Without hesitation, Mother Earth said, "The entire Jade Capital is yours."
“Isn’t Jade Capital City built from your body? For the past few thousand years, Shangguan Biao has been doing the same thing, deeply binding your body to Jade Capital City,” Aunt Zhu interjected. “If you were to separate it, you would inevitably suffer a great loss of vitality. It would be like a human cutting off their own hands and legs; who knows how long it would take to recover.”
Mother Earth looked at the forest where red mist drifted: "If I could gain my freedom in return, any price would be worth it."
It has been imprisoned for far too long and can no longer resist the temptation of freedom.
The Blood Demon emerged and immediately struck at its weak point: "You can dismantle Jade Capital City and leave on your own, but your power will be severely weakened, and it won't recover in three to five hundred years. During this time, you will be very vulnerable, like a turtle that has been stripped of its shell. Even if you survive, you will stagger. Let alone another Shangguan Biao, even if several Heavenly Demons come, you won't be able to withstand it."
“Possessing a treasure is a crime; they will chase you to the ends of the earth, and you will lose the freedom you have finally gained.” Aunt Zhu also warned, “Never underestimate the power of the Heavenly Demons.”
Dong Rui listened quietly, thinking to himself that one is influenced by one's surroundings, and even the old lady had become corrupted: If the Earth Mother becomes weak and is no longer bound to Panlong Ancient City and Dafanghu, why would the Heavenly Demon still chase after her? Doesn't she have more important things to do?
But the Earth Mother clearly hadn't considered this. She remained silent for a long while, glancing at the Spider Queen, then at the Blood Demon, before her gaze returned to He Lingchuan:
"You just don't want me to leave, do you?"
The great demons and monsters take turns appearing, just to accompany the Nine Nether Emperor in his performance.
This stone-headed fellow wasn't entirely stupid. Since it understood the unspoken meaning, He Lingchuan generously said, "I'll give you two choices too, okay?"
Why use "also"? Because Mother Earth knows very well what has happened within the secret realm of Duzhi Mountain.
The Nine Nether Emperor showed considerable mercy to Shangguan Biao during his time as a servant, which piqued the Earth Mother's interest as well.
"Oh? Tell me."
"The first option is for you to leave Panlong Ancient City behind, and then we'll go our separate ways, forget each other in the world, and each accept our fate."
He Lingchuan then raised his second finger:
"The second option is that you don't have to abandon Panlong Ancient City or Yujing City. You can retain your strength to the greatest extent, and you can even roam the world and go anywhere in the future."
Huh? The second option is this flexible too? Then who would choose the first one?
Mother Earth asked blankly, "You're not going to restrict my movements?"
“If I summon you, you must come,” He Lingchuan said solemnly. “But you can rest assured that I will not summon you more than three times a year, and I will only ask you to come for major events. Moreover, the Cangyan Empire will bear the costs incurred during your journey.”
Such lenient conditions! Mother Earth could hardly believe it.
"Another point is that my Panlong Secret Realm is attached to the ruins, which means it is attached to you. It may devour other secret realms and become the only secret realm on your back."
Mother Earth thought for a moment and said, "Oh, okay."
It doesn't matter, it can carry it.
“As you know, I am actually the guardian spirit of the new Panlong Secret Realm, but unlike Shangguan Biao, I can return to the secret realm instantly even if I am thousands of miles away.” He Lingchuan wanted to make these things clear. “In other words, I may appear on your back at any time in the ancient Panlong city.”
The Earth Mother asked in surprise, "Why can't Shangguan Biao?"
If Shangguan Biao had been able to stay away from the Flowing Light Secret Realm and the Jade Capital City, how could he have met his end at the hands of He Lingchuan?
"Because the foundation for constructing the secret realm is different, and he did not receive the help of the Great Pot."
The foundation of the Panlong New Secret Realm is the Great Evolution Heavenly Pearl, which does not require He Lingchuan, the guardian spirit, to be by its side at all times.
Once the new secret realm is fully constructed, the new guardian spirit He Lingchuan will be able to take a shortcut and return to his new secret realm through the Void.
Of course, this was thanks to the Great Square Pot acting as a bridge, allowing him to traverse thousands of miles in an instant. If Shangguan Biao knew he had such assistance, he would probably be so envious he'd shed tears.
(End of this chapter)