EBE Chapter 12493 The price is too high
Chapter 12493 The price is too high
Chapter 12493 The price is too high
Su Yunli glanced at Ye Chen, who then took out the ice coffin and gently placed it on the ground.
The Rain Curtain Mirror, suspended above the Rain Curtain Divine Mountain, slowly rotated and reflected its image onto the ice coffin.
Then, Xi Yao's voice came again, saying, "Yan Xueci, is it her? She actually inherited the power of the Azure Silk Fairy, and died because of the Skeleton Ancestor."
"The causal relationship is too great. How could I possibly be resurrected by an existence of that level?"
Su Yunli said, "I know it will be difficult, but don't worry, Xiyao, the Lord of Reincarnation and I will cooperate with you."
“My path of transcendence, combined with the Lord of Reincarnation’s path of reincarnation and path of abundance, together we are enough to revive Xue Ci.”
"Please, please save the child."
"..." Xi Yao hesitated for a moment, then sighed and said, "I'm sorry, Sister Yun Li, I don't want to take action. The price is too high."
“Resurrecting a pillar god is a defiance of the heavens and will surely incur divine punishment. I do not wish to be condemned to eternal damnation.”
She made it clear that if she intervened, and with the combined abilities of Ye Chen and Su Yunli, there was actually a chance to revive Yan Xueci.
However, resurrecting a pillar god involves too much karma and could trigger a heavenly tribulation, bringing boundless punishment.
Xi Yao did not want to fall into disaster.
Out of respect for Su Yunli, she disregarded the feud between Ye Chen and the Eternal Emperor; however, for her own sake, she still refused.
Su Yunli raised an eyebrow, a cold glint in her eyes, and said, "So there's no room for discussion?"
Xi Yao calmly said, "You can kill me, but you absolutely cannot force me to take action."
The implication was that she would rather be killed than suffer eternal torment.
The karmic consequences of resurrecting a pillar god, especially a primordial god, are immense. If it triggers divine punishment, the eternal torment would be a fate ten thousand times worse than death.
Hearing Xi Yao's resolute tone, which clearly indicated that force could not suppress her, Su Yunli was somewhat bewildered.
Her original plan was to unleash a power beyond divinity, using its immense divine radiance to suppress everything. However, Xi Yao preferred death to taking action, which was completely unexpected.
She didn't want to kill anyone, after all, she was friends with Xi Yao and the entire Chunyu family.
"Uh, brother, what should we do? She won't make a move."
Su Yunli was at a loss, scratched her head, and looked at Ye Chen.
The divine radiance and icy aura emanating from her had completely vanished, and she now appeared to be an innocent and naive young girl.
When faced with problems that force could not solve, she was helpless, which was completely different from what was planned.
Ye Chen frowned. Xi Yao wasn't even afraid of death, so getting the other party to take action would be extremely difficult.
Xi Yao said, "Sister Yun Li, Lord of Reincarnation, you should go back. I cannot intervene."
Ye Chen and Su Yunli exchanged a glance, both of them at a loss.
This Rain Curtain Oracle is indeed a bit temperamental. Even though Su Yunli manifested the Dao of Transcendence, she did not yield in the slightest and would rather die than make a move.
"Let's go back first, and we'll think of something later."
Ye Chen couldn't think of a proper solution either, so he put away the ice coffin and said to Su Yunli.
Helpless, Su Yunli could only nod and leave with Ye Chen.
Even after the two left, the people in the Rain Curtain Mountain were still discussing it.
Someone asked, "Lady Xiyao, why don't you try to kill the Lord of Reincarnation?"
Someone else said, "Yeah, yeah, what can he do to us, the Spring Rain family, on our turf?"
"Even with the Ice Emperor protecting us, we can still kill the Lord of Reincarnation by summoning the Longevity Emperor."
Xi Yao said, "We must not act rashly. Now that the Ice Glass Emperor has attained godhood, her divinity even surpasses that of the Longevity Emperor. With her protecting the Lord of Reincarnation, we must not act rashly."
"Surpassing the Longevity Emperor?" Everyone was shocked upon hearing this.
Is this the power of the Path of Transcendence? It actually surpasses the Longevity Emperor!
Before long, another figure descended upon Rain Curtain Mountain and entered the mountain directly. It was none other than the Green-Robed True Man, the Lord of Rainbow Rain Palace.
The green-robed immortal stood in front of a cave, respectfully cupped her hands towards the cave, and called out, "Sister."
Xi Yao's voice came from inside the cave: "Yes, Lord Palace Master, you've arrived."
The green-robed immortal said helplessly, "Sister, my Dao heart is in turmoil, and I don't know what to do. Is it that I cannot touch the Lord of Reincarnation now?"
Xi Yao said, "Empress Bing Li has already attained godhood. With her by the side of the Lord of Reincarnation, it's not advisable to make a move."
"Unless, they can be separated."
"I received a message from the Yin Yang Divine Dao Sect via flying sword, saying that a grand gathering of ten thousand sects will be held in six months."
"At that time, the Ice Emperor and the Lord of Reincarnation will definitely be separated, and we can then make our move."
Both she and the Green-Robed Immortal harbored the desire to kill Ye Chen.
In fact, it wasn't just them; throughout the entire Rainbow Rain Realm, anyone who believed in the Eternal Emperor wanted to kill Ye Chen.
This has nothing to do with the grudges between the Four Heavenly Gates and the Nine Heavens Clan; it is purely hatred and murderous intent caused by faith.
Ye Chen was an usurper who seized the body and soul of the Longevity Emperor. He constantly wailed and let out hateful and shrill screams.
Anyone who worships the statue of the Eternal Emperor can hear this scream of hatred and anger.
Therefore, almost everyone in the entire Rainbow Rain Realm wanted to kill Ye Chen to avenge the Longevity Emperor and reclaim his remains.
Xi Yao and the Green-Robed Immortal were no exception.
"Will the Grand Assembly of Ten Thousand Sects be held in six months? How can I possibly wait that long?"
The green-robed master revealed a pained expression. Thinking of Ye Chen and Su Yunli's intimate and affectionate appearance, his heart ached as if it were about to break.
"Lord of the Palace, do you still have feelings for Emperor Bingli?"
Xi Yao asked.
The green-robed immortal said, "I have never forgotten."
Xi Yao sighed and said, "The word 'love' is the most agonizing thing for a person's life. No wonder you've aged so quickly, little brother."
After a pause, Xi Yao continued, "I've thought of a way to separate the Lord of Reincarnation from Emperor Bing Li, and then we can join forces to kill the Lord of Reincarnation."
"One reason is to avenge the Longevity Emperor and retrieve his remains."
"Secondly, the flesh and blood of the Lord of Reincarnation is a great tonic. If we can kill him and seize everything from him, our Rainbow Rain Temple can dominate the starry sky."
"Thirdly, with the death of the Lord of Reincarnation, the Ice Glass Emperor can return to your side, relieving your longing."
Upon hearing this, the Green-Robed Immortal's spirits lifted, and she hurriedly asked, "Sister, how can we separate the Lord of Reincarnation from Yun Li?"
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At this moment, Ye Chen and Su Yunli had already left Peach Blossom Spring. The two flew north on their swords, which was the direction where the territory of the Winter Family was located.
The territory of the Frostwinter Clan is called Frostwinter Ridge, which consists of ice and snow-capped mountains.
Ye Chen and Su Yunli planned to go back to the Winter Family first.
As he flew, Ye Chen suddenly sensed a murderous intent emanating from the darkness, and immediately frowned.
Seeing that Ye Chen's expression was strange, Su Yunli asked, "Brother, what's wrong?"
Ye Chen said, "It seems like someone is plotting to kill me, and it's happening right here in the Rainbow Rain Realm!"
After his breakthrough in the cycle of reincarnation, he developed a more acute and intense sensitivity to the causes and effects of fate and fortune.
At this moment, Ye Chen sensed that someone was plotting to kill him. However, the cause and effect of this killing intent were hazy and unclear, as if separated by a curtain of rain. He even thought it was his own hallucination.
Su Yunli laughed and said, "Of course, you are an overbearer. You have taken the remains of the Longevity Emperor. Now, everyone in the Rainbow Rain Realm wants to kill you."
"Hehe, but don't worry, I'll protect you."
She could transform into something beyond a goddess, enough to protect Ye Chen.
Now, she and Ye Chen are interdependent. She needs the nourishment of Ye Chen's yang energy, and Ye Chen also needs her to resist the many dangers of the Rainbow Rain Realm.
If Su Yunli could regain control of the Winter Clan, or even directly seize power in the Rainbow Rain Temple, Ye Chen would also benefit immensely.
The two flew on their swords and soon crossed many lands, arriving at the territory of the Frostwinter Clan, Frostwinter Ridge.
Within the Frosty Winter Ridge stand fortress-like buildings, the residences of the various clans of the Frosty Winter Family. Amidst the icy mountains and snow-capped peaks, numerous ferocious beasts roam, making this a treacherous environment unlike the tranquil and peaceful Peach Blossom Spring.
Only the most treacherous environments can cultivate the most formidable martial artists.
Therefore, among the four major families in the Rainbow Rain Realm, the Frost Winter Family is the most powerful overall, with a fierce martial style and a reverence for the strong.
Ye Chen and Su Yunli have been in the Rainbow Rain Realm for some time now. The secrets of heaven and earth have spread, so even before the two of them stepped into the Frost Winter Ridge, many people in the Frost Winter Ridge already knew that they had arrived.
The two entered the Frosty Winter Ridge and encountered several hunters dressed in animal skins on the snow-covered mountain paths.
"Lord of Reincarnation, Ice... Granny Ice."
The hunters were taken aback when they saw the two.
Su Yunli smiled slightly and said, "Very good, very good. You little kids know that Grandma has returned, so Grandma doesn't need to explain anymore. Is Yan Family Fort still in the same place as before? Take me there."
"Yes, yes, yes!" The hunters hurriedly led the way, looking at Ye Chen with somewhat complicated expressions.
Their eyes held a mixture of hatred, resentment, and wariness, yet also a sense of helplessness.
Ye Chen seized the remains of the Longevity Emperor, so naturally he became their enemy.
But Ye Chen is now Su Yunli's "Daoist partner," so even if they want revenge, they cannot make a move in front of Su Yunli.
Su Yunli said, "You little brats, do you want to kill the Lord of Reincarnation and avenge the Longevity Emperor? Then draw your swords and let me see what you're capable of."
The hunters were startled, but they dared not draw their knives.
Ye Chen is too powerful. Even if they wanted revenge, it wouldn't be their turn to take action.
Su Yunli smiled slightly and said, "Let me tell you, the Lord of Reincarnation is the Child of Light, or even the new Primordial One. Even the Eternal Emperor would have to kneel before him."
"From now on, we in Cold Winter Ridge will no longer worship the Emperor of Longevity. You should inform all the fortresses to remove all the statues of the Emperor of Longevity and replace them with the statue of the Lord of Reincarnation."
The hunters trembled upon hearing these outrageous words and dared not respond.
With a smug smile on her lips, Su Yunli made her way to Yan Family Fortress, the stronghold of the Yan Xueci family.
Upon arriving at Yan Family Fortress, Su Yunli's smile faded, and her expression turned somewhat serious. She waved to the hunters and said, "You can go back now."
Those few, as if granted a pardon, fled in panic.
It was already night. Su Yunli looked at the candlelight in Yan Family Fortress and was a little worried. She said to Ye Chen, "Brother, if Xi Yao still refuses to make a move, are we really going to watch Xue Ci die?"
Ye Chen thought for a moment, a cold glint in his eyes, and said, "If there really is no other way, then we can try to summon the soul of the Longevity Emperor to descend, and I will devour the soul of the Longevity Emperor."
"If I possess the complete power of immortality, perhaps I can bring the dead back to life and revive Miss Yan Xueci!"
"Hiss..." Su Yunli gasped, "Devouring the soul of the Longevity Emperor?"
"Although I wield the Dao of Transcendence, I cannot act recklessly within the Rainbow Rain Realm."
If they were outside, she and Ye Chen, working together, would be confident they could suppress the soul of the Eternal Emperor.
But she wasn't confident about the Rainbow Rain Realm.
This is the territory of the Eternal Emperor, an impregnable stronghold. Everyone here worships the Eternal Emperor; the power of their faith is incredibly profound and terrifying.
The soul of the Eternal Emperor can unleash astonishing power here.
"This is the last resort. If all else fails, we can take the risk and try it."
Ye Chen said.
He is currently fused with the remains of the Eternal Emperor, who harbors immense hatred for him. If he were to call out, the Eternal Emperor's soul would surely descend.
However, in the Rainbow Rain Realm, fighting against the Eternal Emperor is indeed too dangerous.
Ye Chen wouldn't do this unless absolutely necessary.
Moreover, unlike ordinary pillar gods, the Longevity Emperor is the deity behind the Heavenly Gate.
The deities behind the Four Heavenly Gates possess incredibly powerful and terrifying soul energies. Devouring them is no easy task, and even Ye Chen might not be able to digest them.
If the Rain Curtain Oracle Xi Yao were willing to revive Yan Xueci, that would be the best outcome.
Now, Ye Chen can only take things one step at a time.
He and Su Yunli arrived at Yanjiabao.
At this moment, the people of Yanjiabao were preparing dinner. When they saw Ye Chen and Su Yunli arrive, they were all stunned.
A middle-aged woman looked at Su Yunli and said in a trembling voice, "Is...is it Granny Bing?"
Ye Chen noticed that the middle-aged woman looked somewhat similar to Yan Xueci, so he assumed she was Yan Xueci's mother.
Su Yunli looked at Mother Yan, then at the group from Yan Family Fortress, and nodded slightly.
"Well, it's me."
"I have returned. Kneel down to greet me."
As she spoke, she released a wisp of deep, cold spiritual energy, and a transcendent divine light emanated from her body, making her appear noble and majestic like a supreme deity, her crystalline skin glowing.
Facing the group from Yan Family Fortress, she exuded the aura of a superior, as if she had reverted to her former icy beauty.
The Frostwinter Clan reveres the strong; if she still looked like an innocent young girl, she wouldn't be able to command respect.
Everyone was shocked when they saw the divine light emanating from Su Yunli.
That was a divine radiance that transcended everything, a radiance that surpassed everything, the light of the pillar god!
The Winter Family has produced a Pillar God!
This is truly shocking.
The people of Yanjiabao hurriedly came out, knelt before Su Yunli, and respectfully greeted her.
Su Yunli nodded, then saw a statue of the Eternal Emperor standing in the open space in front of the fortress. She walked over, kicked the statue over, and clapped her hands, saying:
"From this day forward, only statues of this Emperor and the Lord of Reincarnation will be enshrined here."
"I have surpassed the Longevity Emperor, and the Lord of Reincarnation is my Daoist partner, who is even more powerful than me. You must offer incense day and night without interruption."
As she spoke, she used her ice magic to create two ice sculptures on the open ground, which were statues of her and Ye Chen.
The two statues were holding hands, looking incredibly affectionate. Su Yunli smiled with great satisfaction upon seeing this.
The people of Yanjiabao were all shocked to see her kick over the statue of the Longevity Emperor and then erect a new one for herself.
Seeing the divine light emanating from Su Yunli, which was indeed incredibly pure and holy, everyone bowed down in submission, daring not to disobey.
Su Yunli looked at Yan's mother and said, "I have brought bad news with me on my return. I apologize."
Mother Yan seemed to have seen the secret of heaven, and her body trembled.
Su Yunli gave Ye Chen a look, and Ye Chen remained silent, then took out the ice coffin and gently placed it on the ground.
When Madam Yan saw Yan Xueci in the ice coffin, her body trembled even more. She forced back her tears and even managed a slight smile, saying:
"Xue Ci was forced to death by the Qiu Ming family a hundred years ago. Today, her soul has been able to return to her hometown. We are grateful to Granny Bing and the Lord of Reincarnation for their help."
A hundred years ago, Yan Xueci and Su Wujiu of the Qiu Ming family were severely injured and forced to fall into a spatial storm, eventually crashing into the Ghostly Corpse Sea.
She was already dead by then.
It was because the Green Silk Fairy accidentally parasitized her that a series of events followed.
The cause and effect involved with the Fairy of Green Silk is far too complicated and significant for Yan Family Fortress, and they do not want to get involved.
Mother Yan gently stroked the ice coffin and said, "Let's bury this child under the icefall in the dead of winter."
Su Yunli shook her head and said, "They can't be buried yet; there's still a chance for them to be resurrected."
Mother Yan was stunned, and asked, "Resurrected?"
Although she wasn't a powerful figure, she still possessed the necessary insight. She could see that Yan Xueci's original Dao had perished, leaving only a trace of the laws of light—the laws that belonged to the Azure Silk Fairy.
To be honest, Yan's mother still preferred to bury Yan Xueci properly to avoid getting involved in more complicated causes and effects.
"In short, Xueci has fallen into a vortex she shouldn't have. Alas, in this world, we are always powerless to control our own destiny."
"She cannot die now; even if she dies, she must be resurrected."
"Rest assured, the Lord of Reincarnation and I will handle all matters."
Su Yunli said.
The people of Yanjiabao dared not have any objections in front of Su Yunli, and they all nodded in agreement.
They also knew that Su Yunli would definitely protect the interests of the Winter Family, so they didn't need to worry about it.
Mother Yan said, "Then I'll have to trouble Granny Bing."