manynovel Chapter 22: No more words, please act quickly.
Chapter 22: No more words, please act quickly.
"It's either you die... or I die?"
Lu Buyi repeated Gongsun Ling's words in a low voice, then slowly looked up at the place where the [Same Month Order] would normally appear.
However, at this moment, there was nothing there in his sight—
Without the consent of the owner of the [Same Month Order], even he could not see the scene that appeared through [Practice the False and Return to the True].
"In your current state, even if you were to team up with the nearly crippled Patriarch Canyi, what are your chances of winning against me, who is almost at my peak?"
"Not to mention I have another helper down there."
"At this moment, with Xiao Jiangzi holding back, you have already lost."
With victory virtually secured, Lü Buyi had no desire to continue this pointless battle.
"We just need to stall you; there will always be a chance to win—"
Gongsun Ling remained steadfast: "I believe in Xiao Jiangzi; he must have another way!"
"Stop struggling, Ah Ling, it's all over..."
Lü Buyi shook his head and softly voiced his guess about that thing:
"Do you think Xiao Jiangzi can deliver the thing you've been saving up for your plan?"
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Ling was stunned for a moment, a hint of confusion flashing in her jade-like eyes.
Why...
Why would Lü Buyi know this?
To ensure everything went perfectly, the three of them never revealed anything about "that" to any outsiders!
"Don't be so surprised, Ah Ling. I knew all along that you had some preparations that you were keeping from me."
Even after the brief argument.
Lü Buyi did not stray too far from Gongsun Ling.
Therefore, at this moment, Gongsun Ling could still see the same understanding and calm on his face as always.
"Although I didn't know at first that you had stored away those almost damaged magical artifacts, intending to create something using the incomplete magical souls left behind by your masters—"
"But since I started teaching Xiao Jiangzi, observing his innate supernatural powers and his talent in refining and borrowing treasures, I can more or less make some guesses about him."
Lu Buyi chuckled lightly, his imposing aura overwhelming all around.
Not only the battlefields of the powerful beings and the corpses of magic were astonished by this magical field.
Even the duel between Sanichi and Ara was somewhat affected.
If it weren't for Ara constantly engaging in combat, preventing Sanichi from breaking free no matter what,
He had already flown up to the heavens to support Gongsun Ling.
Lu Buyi gazed at Gongsun Ling, who was biting her lip not far away, and continued to reveal the trump card she had placed her hopes on.
"You should understand now that I've always held back in all our battles of wits over the years."
"So when it comes to the skill of borrowing treasures from the Three Truths, I am no less skilled than you, Ah Ling."
"You and Master Canyi probably chose to let the unparalleled Jiang Ziya repair the magical souls of those magical treasures."
"Then let's create a method to preserve those magical souls independently and intact outside of reality?"
Gongsun Ling's gaze grew increasingly serious. Since Lü Buyi had guessed this, did he also prepare a countermeasure?
Lu Buyi could tell what she was thinking and answered her concerns without any pretense.
"Don't worry, at least in this day and age, I don't have a way to deal with that thing—"
Before Gongsun Ling could even catch her breath, Lü Buyi continued:
"But my question is, Aling, did you guys finish that thing?"
"That's right. With Xiao Jiangzi's talent, he could repair these magical treasures in his spare time from a young age—or he could cultivate the Treasure Borrowing Technique by repairing the magical souls of these treasures."
"But how old is Xiao Jiangzi now?"
"He is only a little over fifty years old, and it has only been ten years since he became a great master.
"His first forty years of cultivation, when he was at the stage of minor supernatural powers to intermediate supernatural powers, was spent repairing the magical artifacts and spiritual essences left behind by those with great supernatural powers. You can imagine how inefficient that was."
"Xiao Jiangzi has only been a Great Supernatural Being for ten years. Even with his talent, how much of your planned progress can he achieve?"
"From the time of Master Canyi to the present, and from now until nearly 1,500 years later, in the era of Little Jiangzi."
Lü Buyi nodded slightly, sighing sincerely, "I'm sure our Three Truths Sect must have left behind a considerable amount of powerful magical artifacts and techniques, right?"
"So, at most, what percentage of the damage can Little Jiangzi repair now?"
"Thirty percent, forty percent? I think it's at most fifty percent—"
"Even if he could manage to send those magical souls to the present while he was distracted, let's not even talk about whether there would be any losses or whether he would be punished to death."
"Let's just say one thing... With the remnants of all things in hand, and with the 'cause before effect' technique combined with my 'practicing the false to return to the true,' can you really guarantee that those things can actually kill me and that guy down there?"
Lu Buyi gently comforted her, "A-Ling, believe me, even if you do that, I will still win."
"And among you, even if Little Jiangzi survives, even if he can repair another 50% and remain until the final day—"
"Then you have no hope at all."
Watching Gongsun Ling's hand clench and then loosen, Lü Buyi gave her an explanation and an answer.
"My fellow believers and I, like you, are fully prepared for that day."
"If on the final day you are left with only half or less of what you have accumulated..."
"Then it's all over."
After all that talk and buildup, Lü Buyi finally revealed his purpose:
"So, if you, Patriarch Canyi, and Little Jiangzi truly still want a chance to overcome all obstacles—"
"Then let's abandon this battle and save it for the final day."
At least at this moment, Lü Buyi's tone was undeniably sincere.
Meeting Gongsun Ling's seemingly struggling gaze, he understood something, but only sighed softly in his heart.
But Lü Buyi still didn't give up and continued speaking.
"Give up, Ah Ling—"
Gongsun Ling's sorrow did not seem feigned, or rather, it was genuine.
"Give up?" she asked rhetorically, then looked directly into Lü Buyi's face.
"Undoubtedly, which do you think is better for me right now: to give up or to die in battle?"
You want me to give up—
"But even if I give up, and the battle of cause and effect ends, what will I have left?!"
"You still have me—"
"We can continue living the peaceful life we agreed on."
Gongsun Ling fell silent, then gave a bitter smile.
Do you think we can go back to the past?
"Of course, as long as everyone forgets everything that happened at this moment."
No longer remembering anything at this moment, a hint of "bewilderment" appeared in Gongsun Ling's eyes.
Then, in the next moment, she understood what Lü Buyi was planning to do—
"【Practicing the False to Return to the True】can…you intend to utilize the 【Cause and Effect】of the remnants of all things…"
Gongsun Ling not only found it hard to believe, but was also unwilling to accept this result.
"No, you can't..."
She loudly denied it: "No doubt about it, ever since you chose Wanye, we can never go back to the way things were!"
Even if you succeed, I will never forgive you!
"You will—" Lu Buyi's gaze and voice softened.
"Believe me, Ah Ling, I will end all of this."
"I will return us to how we were in the beginning."
At this moment, Lü Buyi finally gently raised the left hand that had been holding "Wanye Remnants".
The principle of "effect before cause" shines brightly in his hands!
"Ah Ling, promise me—"
Lu Buyi spoke softly, "Don't stop me, okay?"
Can Gongsun Ling stop it now?
—She might be able to stop it for a moment.
But just as Lü Buyi said before, she could never be Lü Buyi's match now.
Therefore, Lü Buyi's words were only to prevent her from threatening to kill herself.
For some reason, Gongsun Ling did not step forward.
It's as if, despite her struggle and hesitation, she ultimately chose to "escape"—
She seemed to want to convey her message to Lü Buyi through silence...
Deep down, she hoped to go back to how things were before with him.
so good……
If only this were true—
Lü Buyi smiled gently, seemingly pleased that he had achieved his goal.
But he knew that Gongsun Ling's actions meant his hopes had been dashed.
This means that a battle between them is inevitable!
But every play must have a beginning and an end, so Lü Buyi asked Gongsun Ling one last question:
"Ah Ling, in the end, do you have anything to say?"
Gongsun Ling closed her eyes in anguish; the deep sorrow and despair on her gentle face were no feigned.
"Nothing more to say... Please act quickly—"
However, the expected fluctuations of the "Practice Makes Perfection" and the residual magic field of Wanye did not appear the next moment.
Gongsun Ling, with her eyes closed, heard Lü Buyi's soft chuckle.
He knew, and he certainly guessed it.
Gongsun Ling opened her eyes, and Lü Buyi indeed looked up at the empty sky.
But he didn't move, nor did he show any sign of resistance...
Why?
At that moment, Lü Buyi did not look at the confusion on Gongsun Ling's face.
He didn't care that the Mingzi Sword, which suddenly appeared, instantly severed his left hand, which was holding the remnants of Wanye.
He didn't even bother to let the remnants of Wanye slip through his fingers.
He simply sighed sadly, and with his only remaining right hand, touched Gongsun Ling's forehead.
"If what you just said wasn't a lie..."
"That would be so wonderful!"