Chapter 1076 [Ancient Juechen 17]
Chapter 1076 [Ancient Juechen 17]
In the God Realm, Zhi Yang said with a smile: "I heard that Shang Gu has returned. Now she is in the Immortal Realm and has a new name, called Hou Chi."
Bai Jue, who was standing by, nodded slightly when he heard this, indicating that he understood. His voice was calm and steady, as if he was not particularly surprised by the news. He just responded calmly: "If Tianqi knew this, he would definitely rush to the fairyland and bring Shanggu back."
Before he finished speaking, he heard a hearty laugh. It turned out to be Tianqi who strode in. He asked curiously, "What are you two whispering about here? I heard you mention my name from a distance."
Zhiyang smiled when he saw this and said teasingly, "Shouldn't you be in the demon world? Why are you running to the God world all day? Could it be that the demon world no longer needs a big Buddha like you to rule?"
Tianqi laughed and replied nonchalantly, "Of course I am concerned about you two, so I came here specially to visit you. You two are all alone in this God Realm, without even anyone to talk to, so I hurried over to accompany you so that you wouldn't be too bored."
Bai Jue, however, had an indifferent expression on his face, and did not seem to appreciate Tianqi's enthusiasm. He just said indifferently, "No need."
Tianqi was not angry when he saw this. Instead, he smiled and said to Bai Jue, "Your icy face has become even colder over the years. It's even colder than the ten thousand year old ice."
Bai Jue frowned slightly and retorted, "That's not the case with me."
Seeing this, Tianqi quickly changed the subject and asked what they were talking about just now: "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this for now. What on earth were you two talking about just now?"
Upon seeing this, Zhiyang told Tianqi the news of Shanggu's return, and explained that she would officially return after her tribulation was over.
"Really? Where is Shanggu? Is she doing well?" Tianqi's face was full of joy, his voice trembling a little, and it was obvious that he was extremely excited.
"In the fairy world, she is now called Hou Chi. Gu Jun is now her father, and she currently lives in Qingchi Palace." Zhi Yang answered slowly.
"What? That kid Gu Jun was the first one to know Shanggu's whereabouts. Why didn't he inform us? Shanggu is his master!" Tianqi was furious when he heard this. He widened his eyes and his face was full of disbelief.
"Don't be impulsive, listen to me." Zhiyang quickly persuaded, "If Shanggu is not yet Shanggu, she is just Houchi now, and her memory has not been restored. Only after she returns from the catastrophe can she be the real Shanggu."
"Then I will go to the fairyland to accompany Shanggu to experience the tribulation together." Tianqi said without hesitation, as if this was the most natural thing.
"Have you forgotten? We cannot leave the God Realm easily, and as the Demon Emperor, you cannot leave even more." Zhiyang reminded seriously.
"What should we do? If Shanggu never comes back, are we just going to keep waiting like this?" Tianqi frowned tightly, his anxiety evident in his words.
"Yes, so many years have passed, what's the harm in waiting a little longer? Tianqi, why do you care so much about this brief moment?" Zhiyang advised earnestly.
However, Tianqi seemed a little restless. He retorted: "Of course you are not in a hurry, but I am different! I have liked Shanggu for so long, and every moment of waiting is torture for me. Bai Jue, haven't you been waiting for Sangsang too? If you knew that Sangsang was about to return, wouldn't you be anxious?"
Bai Jue was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Sangsang asked me to wait for her for 100,000 years. Now the time has not come yet, so she naturally cannot come back." His tone was calm, but there seemed to be a hint of helplessness in it.
Seeing this, Tianqi continued, "You are just being stubborn! I heard that there was a human emperor in the human world, and he is quite powerful! The human world was in constant war and the people lived in poverty, but it was this person who killed several of the most powerful tribal leaders by himself and finally succeeded in gaining power."
After hearing this, Bai Jue responded indifferently: "What does that have to do with me?" His attitude remained cold, as if he had no interest in this so-called Human Emperor.
"Bai Jue, do you think I would talk about something irrelevant?" Tianqi said seriously, seeming a little dissatisfied with Bai Jue's questioning.
Bai Jue looked at Tianqi, thought for a moment and replied: "You don't mean to say that this Human Emperor is Sangsang." There was a hint of doubt in his tone.
Tianqi raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a confident smile, and said: "Yes, I have a portrait, and it looks about 60% like Sangsang." Before he finished speaking, he took out a portrait from his arms and handed it to Bai Jue carefully.
Bai Jue took the portrait and slowly opened it. The woman in the picture had a pretty face and was indeed somewhat similar to Sangsang, but upon closer inspection, some differences could still be found. The woman in the portrait had a fierce expression and cold eyes, revealing a kind of majesty and indifference, which formed a sharp contrast with Sangsang's gentleness and kindness.
"That's right. Although I haven't seen it with my own eyes, I guess it must be Sangsang." Tianqi said on the side with a very certain tone.
Bai Jue stared at the portrait, and after a moment's silence, he said softly, "Thank you." Then he put the portrait away and prepared to leave.
However, Tianqi quickly stopped him and asked in confusion: "Bai Jue, what are you going to do?"
Bai Jue stopped, glanced at Tianqi, and replied calmly: "Let's go back to my underworld and see if there is any chaos. I wonder how Xue Ying is doing."
Tianqi frowned when he heard this and asked, "You are going to the underworld, shouldn't it be the human world?"
Bai Jue rolled his eyes at Tianqi and explained, "Don't you know that we immortals and gods cannot interfere in the affairs of the mortal world?" His words revealed a bit of helplessness towards Tianqi.
"Then go ahead." Tianqi said expressionlessly. His voice was calm and cold, as if he didn't care at all about Bai Jue's departure.
Bai Jue didn't say a word, but turned around and left. His steps were firm and fast, as if he had a clear destination.
Tianqi quietly watched Bai Jue's back as he walked away, and a strange feeling surged in his heart. He couldn't help but frowned and whispered to Zhiyang beside him: "I always feel that there is something wrong with him. He can't know the whereabouts of Sangsang but not go to check it out? I guess he must go."
Zhiyang nodded thoughtfully and responded, "Bai Jue has always been a sensible person. Maybe he has his own plans. But what about you? Do you want to stay in the God Realm to accompany me, or go back to your demon world?"
Tianqi thought for a moment, revealed a helpless smile, and said, "I'd better go back to the demon world. Bai Bingkuai has left, and no one is arguing with me anymore. I might as well go back to my demon world."
Zhi Yang smiled and said teasingly, "You only know how to bicker with Bai Jue. But, speaking of which, Yue Mi married the demon world to help you for so many years, didn't you show any appreciation?"
Tianqi's face darkened slightly. He was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Zhiyang, you know, if you like someone, you like them. If you don't like someone, you don't like them. I am just a friend to Yue Mi. Feelings cannot be forced."
Zhi Yang sighed and said, "Okay, but since you don't like Yue Mi, you'd better tell her directly, otherwise you will waste her youth."
"Sorry, I was distracted. I will tell Yue Mi." Tianqi said.
"Yeah, as long as you know it." Zhiyang said.
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Underworld
Xueying stood there, with a half-smile on her face, and a hint of sarcasm and dissatisfaction in her eyes. She put her hands on her hips, leaned forward slightly, and said to Bai Jue in a sarcastic tone: "Hey, look who is this? Our Lord Mingdi finally came back! You left this mess to me alone, and I don't know what you are busy with outside. If it weren't for the face of the master, I would not agree to you!"
Bai Jue didn't get angry after hearing what Xue Ying said, but instead seemed a little guilty. He walked quickly to Xue Ying and said sincerely, "Xue Ying, I'm really sorry. It's my fault for making you work so hard here alone. I should have come back earlier."
Xue Ying obviously didn't expect Bai Jue to apologize so directly. She stared at Bai Jue with wide eyes and some astonishment. For a moment, she didn't know how to respond. After a long while, she came back to her senses and stammered, "You...are you apologizing to me? Did the sun rise from the west?"
Bai Jue smiled helplessly and said, "I know I treated you badly before, but I sincerely apologize to you now. I hope you can forgive me."
Xueying's expression eased a little, but she still insisted, "Humph, do you think you can get away with just apologizing? I'm telling you, it's not that easy!"
Seeing this, Bai Jue shook his head and said, "I really can't be nice to you. If I treat you well, you will start a dyeing factory."
Xue Ying was furious when she heard this. She pointed at Bai Jue's nose and said loudly, "You...what do you mean? Who do you think I am?"
Bai Jue looked at Xue Ying expressionlessly and said calmly, "Nothing, it just means what it says."
Xue Ying was so angry that she was shaking all over. She glared at Bai Jue and said through gritted teeth, "Okay, Bai Jue, since you said so, I will challenge you in a duel today!"
Bai Jue raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a confident smile. He said slowly, "You can't beat me, don't waste your energy."
"You... when the master comes back, I will definitely report you in front of him and tell him how you bullied me and exploited me all day long!" Xue Ying said with resentment on her face.
Bai Jue raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looked at Xue Ying with a half-smile, and said slowly: "You should handle your work first, and don't complain here. Oh, by the way, there is something I forgot to tell you. In the next tens of thousands of years, I'm afraid you will have to handle these complicated government affairs alone."
Xue Ying was struck by lightning when she heard this. She widened her eyes and looked at Bai Jue in disbelief. "What did you say? Tens of thousands of years? You're going to be gone for tens of thousands of years?"
Bai Jue nodded slightly, "That's right."
Xue Ying became increasingly anxious and asked, "What about the master? When will the master return?"
Bai Jue replied expressionlessly: "When I come back, your master will naturally come back as well."
Xue Ying frowned and stared at Bai Jue, as if trying to find out something from his calm face. "Do you know something? Where is the master?"
Bai Jue was unmoved, and simply said, "You should focus on handling the affairs of the underworld and stop meddling in other people's business."
Xue Ying saw this and knew that it would be difficult to get the whereabouts of the master from Bai Jue. However, she was really worried and couldn't help but ask, "No, tell me where the master is?"
Bai Jue was silent for a moment, and finally said, "The human world."
Xue Ying was stunned when she heard this, "Human world? Are you going to the human world to look for the master? However, the human world is a forbidden place for immortals and gods, and immortals and gods are not allowed to enter."
Bai Jue smiled slightly and said slowly, "Xue Ying, don't forget that the reincarnation pool in the underworld can lead to the human world."
Xue Ying heard this as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world, "Are you crazy? The immortal is not dead yet, how can he jump into the reincarnation pool?"
"I will go to the human world to experience hardships and come back with Sangsang." Bai Jue's voice was calm and firm, as if this was not a difficult decision.
Xueying widened her eyes and looked at Bai Jue in disbelief, "You know, if you jump down, you can't predict whether you will live or die. The master will definitely not agree with you doing this!" There was a hint of anxiety and worry in her tone.
However, Bai Jue was not shaken by Xueying's words. He smiled and said, "Xueying, even if it is just to simply accompany her, it is a kind of happiness for me."
Xue Ying sighed helplessly. She knew that once Bai Jue made up his mind, it would be difficult to change his mind. "No wonder the master likes you so much. You are willing to risk your life just to accompany the master through the ordeal."
After that, Xueying took out a small bead from her bosom and handed it to Baijue, "This is for you."
Bai Jue took the bead curiously and examined it carefully, "What is this?"
Xueying explained, "This was given to me by the master before she left. She said she would give it to you one day. I think now is the time. The master said this is the Chaos Pearl, which can help you find her. It contains the master's blood essence. If you carry it with you, when you meet the master, you will be able to feel her presence."
Bai Jue looked at Xue Ying gratefully, "Thank you."
Xueying waved her hands and said, "I am not doing this for you, but for the master. I am worried that you will never come back. The master will be sad if he knows."
"Thank you for that. I'll leave the next tens of thousands of years to you, Xueying." Bai Jue looked at Xue Ying solemnly, gratitude in his eyes.
Xueying smiled and comforted him, "Okay, go ahead and don't worry. I will take good care of the underworld. Leave everything here to me. You just need to complete your mission with peace of mind."
Bai Jue nodded. He knew Xue Ying's ability and had full trust in her. "Remember to bring my master back safely." Xue Ying reminded him, with a hint of worry in her voice.
Bai Jue took a deep breath and said firmly: "Don't worry, I will. No matter how many difficulties and challenges I encounter, I will do my best to protect Sangsang."
After saying that, Bai Jue turned and walked towards the Samsara Pond. He stood by the pond, staring at the mysterious waters, silently praying in his heart that this reincarnation would be smooth.
Bai Jue took a deep breath, then jumped into the Samsara Pool. As his body gradually disappeared under the water, ripples appeared in the Samsara Pool, as if seeing him off.
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