"Mereka layak mati!" Hong Ru mengertakkan gigi sambil membanjirkan air liurnya. Trio itu telah memberikan penggemar-penggemar muda dan tua Klan Tang yang menakjubkan, lalu mereka mulai berjalan menuju Kubur Berdarah bersama, meninggalkan kembaranya sejauh di belakang. Sungguh aneh melihat seorang Highlord dan Santo Bumi memFollow dengan taat di belakang tiga orang fana.
"..." Xiao Bing tak berkata apa-apa; baru saja dia memberi Hong Ru laporan kasual tentang kehidupannya setelah terpisah. Ia menggambarkan keadaan hidupnya dengan vaga, seperti ditarik oleh Bing Tian dengan janjian perlakuan yang baik, lalu disusun untuk pernikahan, ditahan setelah pemuda itu tewuh, dan perubahan sikap setelah beberapa waktu. Sesekali, ia pun melirik Wei Wuyin, yang ekspresinya tampak sedikit dingin di momen tertentu, namun segera ia terima senyum menenangkan yang halus.
Hong Ru, bagaimanapun, benar-benar emosi sekali dan tak bersembunyikan. Ia selalu jujur dan jarang menyembunyikan pikirannya, dengan jujur mengungkapkan apa yang terpikirkan: Klan Bing layak dilenyapkan seluruhnya. Mengerikan, ia tak pernah menyalahkan Wei Wuyin sekali pun.
Seperti Xiao Bing, Hong Ru telah mendalami dunia yang lebih luas, mencerna tingkat tinggi masyarakat ini, memahami bahaya yang tersembunyi, serta memahami segala kehebatan dan kemampuan luar biasa Wei Wuyin selama bertahun-tahun. Sama seperti Asosiasi Alkimia di bintang asal kami, Asosiasi Everlore saat ini sedang berkolusi dan bersaing melawan Wei Wuyin, namun di atasnya, asosiasi ini juga sudah mencoba membunuhnya.
Ia tak pernah salah mengira Wei Wuyin's strategi sembunyi selama dua puluh tahun terakhir, apalagi seiring ia terus melakukan kehebatan yang makin mengesankan dan mengarahkan masa depan Wilayah Bintang Siklis Grand Cyclic. Ia selalu yakin bahwa Wei Wuyin adalah seekor langka dari para kultivator. Sang pemuda bermata perakpun memulai era baru sebelum berusia lima puluh di bintang asal kami! Dan kini, ia nyaris melakukan hal yang sama di atas panggung yang lebih luas.
Ia tak bisa tidak teringat kelamanya pikirannya saat pertama kali tiba di sini. Ketika Bai Lin hampir ditangkap, ia memutuskan untuk masuk ke Klan Tang sebagai mata-mata. Ia akan meresapi hirarki Klan Tang, mempelajari seluk-beluk operasinya dan infrastrukturnya, lalu membantu Wei Wuyin menghancurkannya sepenuhnya.
Hong Ru kini menyadari bahwa Wei Wuyin sudah hampir bisa menghancurkan Klan Tang sendiri, namun ia tak merasa kecewa. Justru terkesan!
Rasa bangga dan kebahagiaan mengalir di hatinya setiap mendengar kesultannya. Ia juga takkan terlepas dari rasa takut dan cemas terhadap kehidupan dan kematian Wei Wuyin, sering khawatir akan yang terburuk. Saat mendengar kabar bahwa Wei Wuyin menyerang sebuah bintang yang baru terbentuk, Bintang Born True, dan diserang oleh tiga puluh Santo Bumi, ia ngeri sekaligus.
Namun, giliran cerita itu membuatnya tertawa riang.
Ia tahu bahwa segala sesuain harus sesuai standar dan harapan Wei Wuyin, untuk menjadi seorang Valkyrie yang layak mengikutinya, sehingga ia hanya fokus pada kultivasi. Dengan jumlah sumber daya yang diterimanya dari Wei Wuyin yang tak pernah tertunda, tak pernah kurang, dan tak pernah rendah atau tinggi kualitasnya, ia merasakan semua niatnya.
Di dalam hatinya, ia tak pernah mengharapkan bertemu dengannya atau Xiao Bing hingga menjadi seorang Ascended dan karakter utama di Wilayah Bintang Siklis Grand Cyclic. Melihat mereka begitu awal terasa agak tidak proporsional, namun tetap menjadi peristiwa yang menyenangkan.
"Jadi, apa kamu datang untuk berkultivasi bersama kami? Atau, mungkin lebih tepat disebutkan sebagai sesi kultivasi berdua... atau tiga." Hong Ru mencemprot senyum jahil, lalu kulit Xiao Bing membekemer meradang. Putri salji dari Sekte Myriad Monarch benar-benar tampak memerah!
Wei Wuyin tak mundur dari saran itu, "Aku tidak keberatan."
"..." Xiao Bing.
"Ah? Aku pikir kamu sedang menunggu kami untuk naik, memperoleh manfaat terbaik untuk diri sendiri, dan tidak menghalangi kultivasi kami." Hong Ru mencurigai Wei Wuyin, tak mampu memahami maksudnya. Primal Yin para kultivator wanita bakat itu penting untuk mengisi mereka. Apalagi, Wei Wuyin baru saja memberikannya sejumlah produk pemurnian Yin Energy, yang secara mengejutkan meningkatkan kultivasinya menuju fondasi yang sangat luar biasa.
Pikirannya awalnya, produk-produk itu disiapkan untuk kehidupan kultivasi berdua di kemudian hari. Tak sadar bahwa metode kultivasinya terlalu fokus pada Yang, sehingga memperkokoh Yin menciptakan keseimbangan yang memungkinkan kultivasinya jauh lebih cepat dibandingkan kebanyakan orang. Walaupun belum menyelesaikan masalah Kenaikan Eartly secara keseluruhan, bantuan ini tak bisa diremehkan. Dalam beberapa tahun terakhir, ia menjadi paling mungkin untuk meraih posisi Chosen di antara Klan Tang.
Xiao Bing lalu menggambarkan apa yang terjadi setelah Klan Bing berubah sikap, hampir kehancuran Ice Jade, dan bagaimana ia diserang oleh pelakunya. Wei Wuyin tepat waktu menyelamatkannya, mengirimkannya pergi, lalu menyelesaikan masalah sebelum bertemu dengannya. Ia unggah sedikit pemikirannya, sehingga Hong Ru mengerti bahwa perasaannya terhadap Wei Wuyin telah berubah.
"Terima kasih," Hong Ru tak berkata hal seratus enam, langsung mengucapkan terima kasih tulus kepada Wei Wuyin karena telah menyelamatkan Xiao Bing. Ia seperti seorang istri yang bersyukur, dan Wei Wuyin kagum dengan perubahan sikapnya.
"Kamu tak perlu mengatakan kata-kata itu lagi; kalian berdua adalah wanita-wanita berharga dalam hidupku, yang telah memilih untuk berada di sisinku; bahkan jika langit runtuh, aku akan tetap berdiri di sana menopangnya hingga kalian kuat cukup untuk menyisihkan semua cobaan yang kalian hadapi!" Kata Wei Wuyin mengirimkan kilat ke pikiran mereka, membuat mereka menyadari bahwa pemikirannya tak seperti tipikal seorang lelaki. Ia ingin mereka sukses mencapai yang tertinggi, membangun kekuatan, dan tumbuh untuk menghancurkan segala cobaan yang mereka hadapi dengan sendiri!
"Baiklah,"
Hong Ru tersenyum ceria bersama Xiao Bing. Kedua wanita ini menciptakan pemandangan yang menyelahtkan warna dan sepenuhnya layak untuk ditiru. Mereka selalu jadi kecantikan, terkenal meski di Sekte Myriad Monarch, kini jauh lebih hebat lagi.
Trio ini ngobrol lebih dari satu jam, membahas berbagai hal, tertawa, bermain kata, atau mengingat peristiwa masa lalu. Ada keharmonian yang unik, dan dinamika Hong Ru dan Xiao Bing saling melengkapi, benar-benar pasangan yang diciptakan di surgawi.
"Bolehkah aku tinggal di Klan Tang?" Kemudian, topik masa depan muncul, dan Hong Ru penasaran bertanya.
Ia tahu bahwa kedatangan Wei Wuyin berarti perubahan, namun tak yakin apa artinya. Ia tak keberatan mengikuti aturannya, namun ia memiliki ikatan emosional dengan sebagian orang di sini. Berbeda dengan Xiao Bing yang pengalamannya dipenuhi dengan ketidaknyaman, pengalamannya lebih ringan dan penuh tantangan untuk menjadi Chosen.
Ia memiliki junior dan senior yang menjengkelkan dan hebat, sehingga sulit baginya untuk hanya pergi. Setidaknya, ia ingin mengucapkan selamat tinggal.
"Di Klan Tang? Tidak. Klan Tang hampir runtuh. Tapi di sini, bisa. Aku akan mendirikan sebuah Gerbang Void terhubung ke Bulan Keseimbangan Dunia Domain Penggugah Abadi. Kamu bisa memilih mana tempat yang ingin dikultivasi kapan saja."
Wei Wuyin tak ingin menghalangi kultivasi Hong Ru dengan mengganti lingkungan kultivasi yang ideal.
"A-Engkau bisa melakukan itu?" Hong Ru terkejut.
Wei Wuyin hanya tersenyum, lalu melanjutkan: "Realm ini sangat terpencil. Kecuali ada ahli luar biasa yang menguasai Hukum Ruang Minor, memasuki tanpa Aura Burung Vermilion hampir mustahil, sehingga keselamatanmu relatif terjamin. Hal ini juga memungkinkanku mengirimkan sumber daya kepadamu tanpa harus keluar. Di samping itu, aku bisa mengumpulkan sebagian Energi Vermilion ini untuk menciptakan beberapa produk yang berguna bagi pembentukan fisikmu, pemurnian Astral Core, dan kultivasi umum."
"Oh!" Hong Ru benar-benar kagum hingga jantungnya berdebar kencang.
Xiao Bing senang untuk Hong Ru.
Wei Wuyin meregangkan tangan Xiao Bing, "Juga, kamu harus tinggal di sini juga. Energi Vermilion di sini bisa membantu menyeimbangkan dan meningkatkan Fisik Esensi Es Abadimu, memperkuatnya dengan setiap aliran napas."
"Memperkuat?" Xiao Bing tertarik.
Wei Wuyin menganggung kepalanya, "Fisik Esensi Es Abadi milikmu juga memiliki kekurangan. Aku menyadarinya setelah kita bersentuh, tetapi sepertinya kurangnya komponen Yang yang kuat. Namun, Energi Yang tidak boleh terlalu mendominasi, dan Energi Vermilion di sini bisa diluluhkan dengan lembut untuk memecahkan sebagian dari masalah ini. Mungkin bukan solusi lengkap, tapi akan memungkinkan fondasi kultivasimu melompat ke depan secara signifikan."
"...!" Mereka berdua terguncang dengan informasi baru ini. Tapi lalu, gelora kebahagiaan melebihi batas yang sama sekali tiba-tiba muncul di mata mereka. Mereka bisa berkultivasi bersama? Ketika mereka saling melihat dan melihat kegembiraan yang sama, keduanya memerah kencang.
Wei Wuyin tertawa melihat betapa imutnya mereka. Namun, dalam hatinya, ia sedikit serius. Dao Surgawi itu teliti, dan koneksi antara Xiao Bing dan Hong Ru memang sesuai dengan niat aslinya. Ia sudah bisa menembus ke dalam niat asli Dao Surgawi untuk dua teman sekalibnya.
Sejak saat itulah, paling baik jika mereka berkultivasi bersama, dan ketika mereka naik, dia pasti akan mendapatkan manfaat yang meledak melalui dual kultivasi.
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Wei Wuyin menempatkan Ancora Void di Kubur Berdarah, meninggalkan Xiao Bing dan Hong Ru untuk sementara waktu. Ia berjanji akan kembali setelah menyelesaikan kultivasinya, namun kedua wanita itu seolah-olah tidak terlalu terganggu dengan pemisahan mendadak itu, seolah-olah mereka mengapaikannya. Wei Wuyin hanya bisa tersenyum lebar kepala, namun ia mengerti bahwa pemikiran mereka tak lagi terbatas, dan mereka sangat bahagia untuk bertemu lagi
"Aku akan meminta Golden Life Pavilion untuk membangun sebuah Gerbang Void di sini," Wei Wuyin dengan tenang memberi tahu si kembar. Tonenya tak memberi ruang untuk pertentangan. Kuburmu? Bukan, kuburku sendiri.
"..." Tang Baibai diam saja menyaksioner ulahnya. Perasaan yang menggema menggerakkan jiwa; Wei Wuyin telah sendiri membuka salah satu lokasi paling terbatas di Bintang Aeternal Sky dengan mudah. Ia tidak hanya masuk, namun juga membiarkan dirinya, Xiao Bing, dan Tuo Bihan masuk tanpa kendala apapun.
Apalagi, ia secara langsung merebut Kubur Vermilion itu dan menghubungkan sebuah Gerbang Void terpisah. Ia hanya pernah mendengar rumor dan gosip belaka tentang kehebatan, kekuatannya, dan caranya, namun kebenarannya jauh lebih gila dibandingkan apa yang pernah di dengarnya!
"Aku tidak keberatan hal ini, Alkemis Sovereign Wei. Namun, bolehkah kukatakan...bagaimana kamu berniat menangani kekacauan di luar sana?" Tang Heihei mencurigai niat Wei Wuyin, apalagi ia belum pernah menyatakan posisinya secara resmi.
"Hm? Kamu ingin aku memimpin itu?" Wei Wuyin menunjukkan sedikit kejutan dalam tonenya. Bagi Matriark Klan Kekaisaran untuk berkata ini, situasinya tentu sulit. Pasalnya, ia pernah memerintahkan penangkapan Bai Lin, yang menyebabkan luka parah pada dirinya. Untungnya Wei Wuyin tak membantu musuhnya, apalagi Hong Ru's niat awal untuk menjadi tokoh tinggi di Klan Tang adalah untuk bertindak sebagai mata-mata untuk menghancurkannya.
"Jika kamu ingin," Tang Heihei tahu bahwa konspirasi ini coup d'état lebih besar dari Klan Tang, mungkin disetujui diam-diam oleh Klan Kekais
"They deserve death!" Hong Ru gnashed her teeth as she spat. The trio had given the juniors and seniors of the Tang Clan an astonishing show, and they began to walk the Vermilion Graveyard together, leaving the twins trailing a far distance behind. It was an odd sight to see a Highlord and Earthly Saint following obediently behind three mortals.
"..." Xiao Bing remained silent; she had just given Hong Ru a rough account of her life after their separation. She faintly described her circumstances, such as being lured by Bing Tian on the promise of excellent treatment, then being arranged a marriage, her imprisonment after the young master's death, and their change of attitude after a while. At times, she would glance at Wei Wuyin, whose handsome expression was a little icy at certain points, but she would soon receive a slight comforting smile.
Hong Ru, however, was absolutely livid and did little to hide it. She had always been outspoken and rarely hid her inner thoughts, wearing her heart on her sleeve, so she quickly said what she thought: the Bing Clan deserved total eradication. Shockingly, she hadn't placed the slightest blame on Wei Wuyin.
Like Xiao Bing, Hong Ru had deeply experienced the greater world, grasped the high level of this society, understood the peril that remained hidden, and learned of all the exceptional and godlike feats that Wei Wuyin had accomplished throughout these years. Just like the Alchemic Association of their home starfield, the current Everlore Association was scheming and competing against Wei Wuyin, but on top of that, this association had also already made an attempt on his life.
She hadn't misunderstood in the slightest Wei Wuyin's two decades of being in strategic hiding, especially as he kept performing increasingly impressive feats and directed the future of the Grand Cyclic Stellar Region. She always knew that Wei Wuyin was of a different breed of cultivator. The silver-eyed youth initiated the beginnings of a new era before he was fifty in their home starfield! And now, he had essentially done the same on a greater stage.
She couldn't help but recall her naive thoughts when she first arrived here. When Bai Lin was nearly captured, she decided that her induction into the Tang Clan would become an act of espionage. She would infiltrate the Tang Clan's hierarchy, learn all about its operations and infrastructures, and then assist Wei Wuyin in bringing it down completely.
Hong Ru now realized that Wei Wuyin was growing to the point where he could eliminate the Tang Clan on his own, but she wasn't depressed. Instead, she was very impressed!
There was a heavy degree of pride and happiness growing in her heart every time she learned of Wei Wuyin's antics. She also grew terrified and anxious about Wei Wuyin's life and death, fearing the worst at times. When she heard the news that Wei Wuyin had attacked a recently established starfield, the Born True Starfield, and was besieged by thirty Earthly Saints, she was horrified.
Yet the turn of that story left her laughing heartedly.
She knew that her only goal was to live by the standards and hopes of Wei Wuyin, to become a Valkyrie worthy of following him, so she focused solely on cultivation. Given the immense amount of resources she received from Wei Wuyin that were never late, never lacking, and never low or high grade, she felt all of Wei Wuyin's intentions.
In her heart, she hadn't expected to see him or Xiao Bing until she became an Ascended being and a prominent character within the Grand Cyclic Stellar Region. Seeing them so soon felt a little premature but was nevertheless a joyful event worth celebrating.
"So, did you come here to dual cultivate with us? Or, I guess it'd probably be a cultivation threesome. Hehe," Hong Ru snickered mischievously, and Xiao Bing's complexion turned a shade pinker from ear to ear. The ice princess of the Myriad Monarch Sect was fiercely blushing!
Wei Wuyin didn't shrink back at the suggestion, "I wouldn't mind."
"..." Xiao Bing.
"Oh? Here I thought you were waiting for us to ascend, gain the greatest benefit for yourself, and not hinder our cultivation." Hong Ru eyed Wei Wuyin suspiciously, unable to comprehend his intentions. The Primal Yin of talented female cultivators was essential in fueling their cultivation. This was even more so given how Wei Wuyin had recently given her a variety of Yin Energy refining products, which had explosively increased her cultivation toward an exceedingly grand foundation.
Her initial thoughts were that the products were in preparation for their dual cultivation life in the future. She was unaware that her cultivation method was too yang-focused, so bolstering her Yin had created a type of balance that allowed her to cultivate at a far faster pace than most. While it wouldn't solve the overarching issue of the Earthly Ascension, the assistance was not to be understated. In these recent years, she had become the most likely to seize a Chosen spot among the Tang Clan.
Xiao Bing then described what happened after the Bing Clan changed their tune, the near-destruction of Ice Jade, and how she was attacked by the perpetrator. Wei Wuyin had timely swooped in and saved her life, sending her away, and then settled the issue before meeting her. She leaked a little bit of her thoughts as well, allowing Hong Ru to understand that her feelings toward Wei Wuyin had changed.
"Thank you," Hong Ru didn't say any superfluous words as she earnestly thanked Wei Wuyin for saving Xiao Bing's life. She was like a wife giving thanks, and Wei Wuyin was stunned at the change of demeanor.
"You never have to say those words again; you're both precious women in my life, those who've chosen to stay by my side; even if the sky collapsed, I'd be there holding it until you become strong enough to shatter it." Wei Wuyin's words sent lightning through their minds, allowing them to realize that his thoughts weren't that of a typical man. He wanted them to succeed the most, establish their power, and grow to shatter all calamities they faced themselves!
"Okay," Hong Ru brightly smiled alongside Xiao Bing. The two created a color-siphoning scene of picturesque and enviable beauty. They had both always been beauties, famous figures even in the Myriad Monarch Sect, and now they were far more outstanding than ever before.
The trio talked for over an hour, discussing various matters, laughing, snickering, or reminiscing about past events. There was a unique harmony, and the dynamic of Hong Ru and Xiao Bing was perfectly balanced, truly a match made in heaven.
"Can I stay in the Tang Clan?" Soon, the matters of the future came about, and Hong Ru curiously asked. She knew that Wei Wuyin's arrival meant a change, but she was unsure of what that change meant. She wasn't against following his arrangements, but she did have some emotional attachments to some of the people here. Unlike Xiao Bing whose experience was littered with discomforting experiences, her experiences were mostly mild and filled with challenges to become Chosen.
She had juniors and seniors who were both annoying and great, so it was hard for her to simply leave. At the very least, she wanted to say goodbye.
"In the Tang Clan? No. The Tang Clan is on the verge of collapse. But here, sure. I'll establish a separate Void Gate tethered to the Endless Prosperity Domain's Worldly Equilibrium Moon. You can choose where you wish to cultivate at any time." Wei Wuyin didn't want to hinder Hong Ru's cultivation by shifting her from an ideal cultivation environment.
"Y-you can do that?" Hong Ru was stunned.
Wei Wuyin merely smiled, continuing: "This realm is extremely isolated. Unless an exceptional expert who grasped the Minor Space Law came, entering without the Vermilion Bird's Aura is nigh-impossible, so your safety is more or less secured. This will also allow me to deliver resources to you without you needing to exit. Moreover, I can gather some of this Vermilion Energy to concoct a few products beneficial to your physique establishment, Astral Core refinement, and general cultivation."
"Oh!" Hong Ru was deeply astonished that her heart began to race wildly.
Xiao Bing was happy for Hong Ru.
Wei Wuyin grabbed Xiao Bing's hand, "Also, you should stay here too. The Vermilion Energy here can help balance and improve your Everlasting Ice Essence Physique, tempering it with every breath."
"Temper?" Xiao Bing was taken aback.
Wei Wuyin nodded, "Your Everlasting Ice Essence Physique has flaws as well. I noticed after we kissed, but it seems to be lacking a strong Yang component. However, the Yang Energy can't be too overpowering, and the Vermilion Energy here can be refined gently to help solve some of these issues. It might not be a complete solution, but it'll allow your cultivation foundation to rise by leaps and bounds."
"...!" They were both shaken by this new information. But then, a surge of unbridled joy flashed in both of their eyes simultaneously. They could cultivate together?! When they looked at each other and saw the same elation, they both blushed fiercely.
Wei Wuyin laughed at how cute they were. But within his mind, he was slightly solemn. The Heavenly Daos was meticulous, and this connection between Xiao Bing and Hong Ru was genuinely a match made in heaven. He could already pierce into the Heavenly Daos' original intentions for these two Blessed-companions.
From henceforth, it was best that they cultivated together, and when they ascended, he would certainly gain an explosive benefit through dual cultivation.
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Wei Wuyin established a Void Anchor in the Vermilion Graveyard, leaving behind Xiao Bing and Hong Ru for now. He promised to return after he finished his cultivation, but they seemed unbothered by the abrupt separation as if they expected it. Wei Wuyin could only bitterly smile at their attitudes, but he understood that their breadth of knowledge was no longer restrained, and they were extremely happy to be together again.
"I'll have the Golden Life Pavilion construct a Void Gate here," Wei Wuyin calmly informed the twins. His tone left no room for arguments. Your graveyard? No, my graveyard.
"..." Tang Baibai silently watched all this unfold. She felt heart-pulsating emotions stirring in her soul; Wei Wuyin had single-handedly opened one of the most restrictive locations in the Aeternal Sky Starfield with absolute ease. He didn't just enter but allowed her, Xiao Bing, and Tuo Bihan to enter without any issue.
Moreover, he was directly seizing the Vermilion Graveyard and connecting a separate Void Gate within. She had only heard rumors and second-hand gossip of his feats, power, and means, but the actual truth was even more insane to witness!
"I have no objections to this, Alchemic Sovereign Wei. However, may I ask…what do you intend to do about the chaos outside?" Tang Heihei probed Wei Wuyin's intentions, especially considering he hadn't stated any official position yet.
"Hm? You want me to take the lead on that?" Wei Wuyin revealed a hint of surprise in his tone. For the Tang Clan's Matriarch to say this, her situation was certainly a desperate one. After all, she had ordered the capture of Bai Lin, which left her severely injured. It was already lucky Wei Wuyin wasn't assisting her enemies, especially since Hong Ru's original intention of becoming a high-level figure in the Tang Clan was to act as a spy to bring about its demise.
"If you want," Tang Heihei knew that the conspiracy of this coup d'état was greater than the Tang Clan, likely tacitly agreed upon by the Imperial Clan and who knows what other organizations, and while risky, this was her best option. The earlier words of Tang Baibai only confirmed her suspicions, and given the knowledge of Tang Xingyun's infidelity being revealed, this only exacerbated the situation. The only way to survive…
Tang Baibai glanced at this stubborn sister of hers. What was she scheming in that conniving mind of hers? Despite knowing the truth of the situation, she was still taking the initiative to plot away. How foolish! A flash of killing intent flickered in her eyes.
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