Chapter 522: [ Sect Leader comes to visit ]

Lan Ling ‘er left, beset with anxious and premonitory thoughts.

She had never considered looking in this kind aspect before… her family clan was just preparing for everything, anxious and feared that the Emperor will try to erase them for fear of someone challenging his authority.

However, what if Allen said right?

The Jade Emperor, besotted by great danger and crisis undertook this hateful path of becoming a villain just to protect the entire mainland?

—if he did because of this sole reason, Lan Ling ‘er would surely understand why he did it. Any Emperor would do it, sacrificing hundreds of lives to save millions of his people—

After all, if all his enemies would use this Demon Invasion as an opportunity, he would be like a sitting duck with a tiger in front and a wolf in back. Even if he managed to repel the Demons, the hungry hyenas of the court, only waiting for him to be exhausted would surely pounce on him without mercy. Thus, he did it—the Tyrant’s Path of Life…!

If he managed to win, then, all his sacrifices would blossom into a beautiful flower that his many people would surely appreciate and love. However, if he loses, he will then lose everything—thus, he took a gamble!

If that is the case, can anyone blame him…?

If that is the reason, does anyone have the right to curse him…?

Lan Ling ‘er believes, no, everyone believes that the current Jade Emperor is very wise, indeed, no one would disagree with that. He purges corruption and poverty in just a few years after he had ascended to the throne, giving many people happiness they deserve to have. He was loved and respected—an Emperor with a great heart!

But, if one point out his flaws—without hesitation, they would surely point out that one his few undeniable faults are that he’s too suspicious…

He would never let someone as powerful as the great clans exist in the Imperial Capital unless they showed absolute obedience. This garnered him the displeasure of the ancient clans and great families—these families had already gotten used to the great life left by their ancestors and they would surely not give it up just for the sake of justice!

But if that is the case…

What should I do…?

What should we do ah?

Lan Ling ‘er wanted to cry and turn back, ask Allen what she should do… but she knows it was inappropriate. Allen would never help her… this is her and her family’s decision alone. Furthermore, Allen didn’t have the complete understanding of ins and outs of the Imperial Court or government of the Divine Martial Continent. Thus, he wouldn’t be able to give a correct answer even if he was asked. And even if he did, does it really matters…?

Other than her, who would obey what outsider would say. He would only be seen as a busybody…!

I’m tired… Lan Ling ‘er bit her lips and tears slowly roll down her cheeks. Her jade-white smooth face was tinged with a slight red haze, her head trying to shrink into her chest and her hands constantly tugging on the hems of her shirt.

Help me… anyone… Lan Ling ‘er said with her eyes shut and tears streaming down her cheeks.

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Back in the Ruinos Castle…

Allen lay on the couch with his head on Laura’s lap. His eyes closed and his expression, solemn as if in deep thought. Lan Ling ‘er’s fate, in fact, he wanted to at least offer his hand. But how…?

He doesn’t know what he could do or be allowed to do. If he dives into this kind of trouble senselessly, who knows how deep he would end up going. Furthermore, the issues regarding the Divine Martial Continent were something he shouldn’t be allowed to be involved with.

Although he could be said to be cultivating to be an immortal, he was still an outsider. Most of all, he was a God—a Mid God of the God Continent at that. If he involved himself in this, he would only make things worse!

However, Allen didn’t like to leave Lan Ling ‘er to her fate as she was still considered to be his servant, his person. But what should he do exactly…?

Lan Ling ‘er, and Si Mulan, both bear such burden and heavy responsibility—however, unlike Lan Ling ‘er, Si Mulan was quite fortunate as most of Si Mulan’s responsibility was then carried alone by her sister—that’s how she was so loved by her. Thus, although she was worrying, Si Mulan’s burden is not as heavy as Lan Ling ‘er—what a pitiful child…

… …

The Throne Hall was shadow filled, quiet except for the sound of his even breathing as he dozed off, the faint rustling of the silk curtains place to liven up the dull windows, and the ticking of the Analog Clock was like a lullaby soothing child to sleep. With Laura’s gentle caressing, like coaxing a baby, Allen was struck by drowsiness he found himself hard to extricate. ‘Yawn’ he opened his mouth slightly and let out a light yawn, moving slightly, he moved his head, looking for a better spot within Laura’s soft thighs…

The weather was somewhat mild, spring-like almost, and because of the massive hole on the collapsed wall, now the air was blowing it was fresh and cool, laden with the freshness of nature. The scent of nature was soothing to calm one’s mind and tout nerves.

Laura stroke Allen’s hair with a faint gentle smile, while enjoying the gentle silence that pervaded the entire castle. When suddenly, while staring at Allen’s face Laura’s mouth started opening unmeant—

“…When the rain is blowing in your face, and the whole world is on your case,” She began to sing. Her voice soft, gentle like a lover’s whisper and yet it carried a beautiful melody that can cause one’s heartstrings to move, “—I could offer you a warm embrace, to make you feel my love…”

Allen didn’t wake up but his lips arched upwards, a faint gentle smile appeared on his face as Laura continued to sing. Her voice expressed her emotions and feelings so well Allen felt listening to the original singer— ADELE - 'Make You Feel My Love'

“When the evening shadows and the stars…~ appear

And there is no one there to dry your tears~

I could hold you for a million years

To make you feel my love

I know you haven't made your mind up yet

But I will never do you wrong

I've known it from the moment that we met

No doubt in my mind where you belong,”

Laura loved Allen, she loves him so much it hurts her sometimes. The urge to feel him, the urge to embrace him, the urge to kiss him so deeply—she wanted to feel him all the time if possible. See him smile, laugh, acting cool, and say ‘I love you’ was the greatest time of her life.

However, sadly for her most beloved master, the world wanted him to undergo tribulations, to make him suffer. And she hates this world for this—why? Why does the world make him experience this hell? Suffer these tribulations?

The world can go to hell for all she cares…!

Just leave her master alone! Just leave them alone!

Misty-eyed. Laura’s eyes turned moist as the hand stroking Allen trembled slightly but she bit her lips and calmed down. Her voice didn’t waver the least bit due to emotions but as she continued to sing for her master in this perfect day…

“… I'd go hungry, I'd go black and blue

I'd go crawling down the a~ve~nue~

No, there's nothing that I would~n't do~

To make you feel my love,”

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While singing, she continued to caress and stroke Allen’s hair, her expression so gentle, like an angel.

The time seemed to have stopped. Only the two of them in the world, even the birds stops chirping and the trees stopped swaying as Laura’s voice lingered with a fascinating feels on it.

“—the storms are raging on the rolling sea

And on the highway of regret

The winds of change are blowing wild and free

You ain't seen nothing like me yet,”

“… I could make you happy, make your dreams come true

Nothing that I wouldn't do

Go to the ends of the Earth for you,”

Laura lifted her eyes, stared through the direction where Lan Ling ‘er left and a chill flashed across her eyes. Chilly cold murderous intent that would make even the strongest people in the world trembled.

If Lan Ling ‘er was proven to be an obstacle to Allen’s plans, Laura wouldn’t hesitate to kill her even without Allen’s permission. Even if she incurred Allen’s displeasure, Laura would do it as long as she can protect Allen’s safety… that was her purpose and mission in life.

Her Raison d'être.

For Allen, Laura would be the worst demon in the world!

Even if she kills one of their own, and commit the greatest taboo that Allen despised, the murder of a family—Laura wouldn’t hesitate to do it! For her, nothing is important compared to Allen, all hell breaks loose for all she cares, as long as Allen was safe and sound, she would abandon this world…!

“To make you feel my love…”

She stared at the sky that was colored with an oceanic blue, some cotton-like clouds floating freely and unfettered. The sky resembled a canopy of satin blue, high flung like a great arc above the earth. This peace, if only it would last for a long time…

“… To make you feel my love…~~” the singing suddenly became speaking. Laura was speaking the lyrics using the most gentle and loving voice she could muster. She rubs Allen’s cheeks with her thumb while smiling. “…I love you, Master…”

“…I know that long ago…” Allen responded with his eyes closed. His lips wearing a smile, “…and I love you too, Laura… I love you…”

“Haa~” A long sigh of contentment trickled through Laura, especially after hearing those words. She wished from the deepest part of her heart and being that this kind of moment would last for eternity… and that she would exchange everything she had just to stop time right now.

… …

Almost two months already since they stopped in this place. And Laura was certain that once again, Allen’s time here was already ticking like a clock. As soon as he finished what he was doing, learning about basic knowledge of cultivation, advancing his power, Allen would once again stand up and walk away to who knows which part of the world. Like the hand of a clock, he would continue walking forward without stopping till the ends of time.

But Laura didn’t complain, no, she doesn’t care. As long as she can be with him, then, what matters?

What he does, she would support him without hesitation—!!

Ever since they had stopped in his place, they did very little except love each other, sleep, study, go for walks in the Sect and close up to cultivate. They had spent most of their time in the Ruinos Castle—sometimes, Rebellion and the others would appear, cheerfully have fun together and play. However, most of the time, Laura stays with Allen, taking care of him since it was her own duty and purpose.

Away from bloodshed and battles, a special tranquility abounded here at the Ruinos Castle, just as it did in the mortal world, and she drew enormous strength and pleasure, from the quietness and satisfaction of the peace they acquired.

But even with this beautiful tranquility, Laura felt pain from the fact that she was the only one feeling satisfied because of this. After all, she knew that Allen, her beloved master was at a lost, full of sorrow and sadness. Allen’s connection towards the mortal world was severed. She knew that Allen was worried about the people back in the mortal realm feeling worried and full of anxiety from his sudden disappearance. Accompanied by endless longing, oh how painful for it for her master…?

If she could she would surely bear that sadness and pain instead… truly…

If only she can ease his worries…

Seeing him often wearing a melancholic expression, pained her greatly. She loved him… loved him so much it seemed almost unbearable at times. When Allen feel this kind of longing and sadness, she would feel an enormous sense of loss and experienced genuine physical pain, a tightness across her chest that only went away when he would show her his usual warm smile.

Fortunately, these past few days, Allen was quite busy in other things that it robs him of his attention from worrying about these matters. But that wouldn’t last long! Furthermore, it also gave Laura another kind of worries—Allen’s body and health, he’s pushing it too much even for an immortal, a God like him…!

Stroking Allen’s hair lovingly, Laura was filled with sorrow and worries when suddenly, Allen’s eyes abruptly opened.

“Master?” Laura called out bewildered, why did Allen wake up?

“Truthfully, I still want to listen to Laura’s song but too bad…” Allen smiled faintly. “Some people came,”

“Really?”

“Young Lord, Venerable Passing and Grand Flower Spirit ask for an audience!”

From outside a respectful voice called.

“See?”

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Allen revealed a faint smile and said, “Aiyo! I was wondering why my right eyelid was jumping constantly as soon as I got out of bed! This is surely unexpected visitors… How may I help you?”

"Honored brother Ye," the moment Allen entered the guest room of the Ruinos Castle, Venerable Passing appeared extremely warm and friendly, immediately addressing him as honored brother the moment they met, "… to be so familiar with each other at first sight, that must be fate!"

“Venerable is too polite… though this little brother felt the same as well,” Allen cupped his fist with a faint smile. He responded in kind.

Allen roamed his gaze and found out that aside from the Venerable Passing, Grand Flower Spirit and two other Elders came as well.

“Gu Tiangxun greets little brother Ye!”

“Li Feng greets little brother Ye!” The two Elders greeted with utmost respect.

“Greetings,” Allen smiled warmly but his gaze paused momentarily on the white robe before swiftly shifting up. A gorgeous beauty was reflected in his eyes. A face as if delicately sculpted, beautiful emerald hair, a high nose, and eyes like black pearls. Just a glance could send anyone’s imagination running wild.

This beauty was in no way inferior to his women, perhaps even a bit superior to most of them. Wearing tight-fitting leather clothes, this was exactly Ouyang Yishuang—his self-proclaimed Grand disciple. Unfortunately, if he laid a hand on her, Maria Makiling would surely dig his heart out… though not like he was planning to—just a thought…~

“Ouyang Yishuang greets grandmaster,” Ouyang Yishuang opened her sleek, red, small mouth as she looked at the young face, feeling somewhat absent-minded. Allen’s attractive face was extremely difficult to ignore even for someone like her. He possesses a kind of demonic charm that attracted everyone’s attention whether it was a child or an elderly…

“Yishuang, and everyone please sit down…” Allen said as he gestured at the sofa in front of him. “Do you need anything from me…?”

“Little Brother truly is frank, then, I guess we won’t beat around the bush then,” Venerable Passing opened his mouth. “It’s about your before request…”

“Oh, that…? So?” Allen smiled faintly.

“Actually, we have already made our decision. You want to enter the Passing Cloud Scripture Library, we don’t have a problem with that. Since you’re an Honorary Elder of the Passing Cloud Sect, we obviously wouldn’t be stingy. However, the 3rd level of the library held very important secretive manuals and techniques above Saint Level… as long as Little Brother wouldn’t agree to become a permanent Elder of the Sect, we couldn’t let you enter it. The Scriptures there was the lifeblood of the Passing Cloud Sect… I hope little brother understands,” Venerable Passing showed a bitter smile.

“Even if I take out several magic treasures…?” Allen proposed.

“That’s… I apologize little brother…” Venerable Passing sent out an apologetic gaze. It seems like it would be impossible… Venerable Passing should know that Allen’s treasures are one of a kind, something even the weakest would be desirable by thousands of people—

Hm…wait…

Allen nodded his head. However, suddenly he thought about an idea, “How about this… aside from giving you three magic treasures, I can exchange the technique I wanted to learn with the same value, a scripture of the same level… how about it?”

“…?!!” Almost all, including Venerable Passing’s eyes, narrowed. “Little brother means… that you had manuals above saint level…?” Now, he was surely surprised. Saint level manuals, how rare were that?

Even in the entire Divine Martial Continent, ordinary families even among the great clans, having two to three Saint Level Manuals was considered a very powerful Clan. And within powerful Sects, their Saint level Manuals were no more than above ten while Deity level manuals can be counted with one hand.

For Allen to have such Manuals when he was not a native of the Divine Martial Continent, such thing was surely above their expectation!

If the Jade Court knows about him possessing such things… wouldn’t he be hunted down?

Allen grinned. “Of course, I have several of them…” Allen wasn’t bluffing. He indeed has, though most of them were evil cultivation scriptures but the number of those not can already let him build a powerful Sect like the Passing Cloud Sect.

However, aside from making his Dawn stronger, he wasn’t interested in making a large Sect like this.

After hearing Allen’s words, Venerable Passing and the others immediately started discussing things. As for Ouyang Yishuang, she didn’t care about it. She stood up and walks towards Allen and sat not so far away from him.

Taking a glass of iced tea on the table served by Laura who was currently standing behind Allen, Ouyang Yishuang took a liking to the cool feeling in her throat after drinking it. She had never drunk it before, thus, she surmised it must be from the God Continent…!

“Grand Master, I have a feeling that you won’t take root here… where are you headed, actually?” She inquired, her face revealed curiosity and interest.

Allen grinned; “Is this question have some ulterior motives behind it or just personal curiosity…?”

“… I actually wanted to say just personal curiosity… too bad, lying to the Grand Master is a grave sin, so, it’s both…” Ouyang Yishuang smiled sweetly.

“Ha ha ha, I see… then, I guess it would be wicked of me if I don’t answer you honestly. Actually, I am on a journey, where I go, where I stop, all rely on fate and destiny…”

“Journey?”

“That’s right. A journey to prominence—it can be called as that but I’m not that ambitious nor do I have an interest in conquest. I’m just seeking the truth…” Allen’s smile turned melancholic.

“… …”

“Walk the lands with my sword; rid the world of evil…” Allen muttered softly. Looking solemn; “This place was just my temporary stop… after this, I will once again leave to somewhere I still don’t know…only the wind knows…”

“But Grand Master, if I’m not wrong, wasn’t Grand Master, a God member and not a cultivator? Why does Grand Master able to cultivate two systems of a different kind?”

“That is my own secret…”

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