Legend Management Bureau Chapter 318

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“So be it,” Yan Emperor nodded slowly. “But this world does not belong to just the two of us.”

“Oh?” Yellow Emperor blinked in surprise. This was the first time he had openly discussed the ownership of the world with Yan Emperor, yet he hadn’t expected to be refuted.

“Then… what is your intention, Yan Emperor?”

“This world…” Yan Emperor offered a faint smile. “…belongs to you alone.”

“What…” Yellow Emperor’s eyes widened. He had anticipated countless scenarios, but never did he imagine that Yan Emperor would willingly hand over half the realm so easily.

And in such a decisive, unhesitating manner.

Yan Emperor continued,

“I never intended to fight for dominion over this world; I merely wanted to lead my people so they could live in peace and work happily. But in this savage era, to ‘live in peace and work happily’ is nothing but a delusion. I led my people to continuously fight back against every invasion, slaughtering our way to the present. Along the journey, we wiped out numerous tribes, while many new ones joined us out of admiration. By the time I finally realized it, a path to becoming an ‘Emperor’ had already formed before me. I merely walked down it, naturally resulting in the two of us splitting the world in half. Looking across the entire Nine Provinces, only your Xuanyuan Clan never sought to drive my Jiang Tribe to extinction. I no longer have any reason to fight. If you are willing, after this battle, my entire Jiang Tribe will merge with the Xuanyuan Clan.”

Yan Emperor’s words struck deeply into Yellow Emperor’s heart.

Thinking about it now, the only time the Yan and Yellow tribes went to war was because Yellow Emperor’s territorial expansion encroached upon Yan Emperor’s lands.

And ever since the two sides formed an alliance, Yan Emperor had never once taken the initiative to attack. Every single time, it was at Yellow Emperor’s invitation that Yan Emperor joined the fray.

Looking at it this way, Yan Emperor’s words were entirely true. Everything he did was for the sake of his people; he never possessed the ambition to conquer the world.

“I am… extremely ashamed!” Yellow Emperor said, his expression awkward. “You truly live up to your reputation as a world-renowned Patriarch, Yan Emperor…”

“Say no more.” Yan Emperor waved his hand. “Right now, as long as you give the word, I will lead my people to attack the mountain with you.”

Yellow Emperor nodded grimly, saying, “‘Attacking the mountain’ was originally just a backup plan. But now, with two more troublesome opponents joining the fray, if we all face defeat here, there will be no one left to suppress these monks. The number of people who perish in this world would likely surpass even those lost to the ‘collapsing sky’…”

Yan Emperor felt that Yellow Emperor was right. Right now, the strongest experts of the entire Nine Provinces were gathered together. Though their combat strength was overwhelmingly high, they still had to come up with a flawless plan. If they won, all would be well. But if they lost, this world would truly be destroyed.

“However…” Yellow Emperor revealed a troubled expression, continuing, “If Buzhou Mountain falls, it will definitely alarm the ‘Gods of the Upper Realm.’ After all, destroying the ‘Pillar of Heaven’ is an unforgivable sin, and we will have to bear the guilt of this crime.”

“That is easy to resolve,” Gonggong stepped forward with a laugh. “Yellow Emperor, let me deliver the final blow to shatter this ‘Pillar of Heaven.’ I am already a notorious sinner, so I do not mind adding ‘crashing into the mountain’ to my list of crimes.”

Yellow Emperor looked at Gonggong with concern. “Are you sure…?”

“You cannot… Father!” Houtu cried out anxiously. “You and I have only just reconciled, and we have spent mere months together. How can you violate the laws of heaven again?!”

“Tu’er…” Gonggong gently stroked Houtu’s head. “Your father has made far too many mistakes. Now, in the entire Jiang Tribe, you are the only one willing to call me ‘Father’. Since someone must bear the guilt of this crime no matter what, let this sinner do something for the Jiang Tribe.”

These words left everyone momentarily speechless.

“Say no more. We will follow Yellow Emperor’s arrangements,” Gonggong said, waving his hand.

Yellow Emperor nodded heavily. “Since that is the case… I understand.”

With that, he turned back and announced to the crowd, “People of our tribes, heed my command! Yan Emperor and I will hold off the two Arhats who arrived later. Houtu and Du Kang will provoke the leading black Arhat. Cangjie and the four generals will go all out to rescue our injured kin. Zhurong, Gonggong, and Gou Mang will lead the entirety of both tribes to attack the mountain!”

Yellow Emperor truly deserved his reputation as a veteran of the battlefield; his tactical orders were perfectly executed.

The thousands of tribesmen all received their orders, rising into the air and flying off in droves.

“Excellent…” A Can looked at the distant Immortal Beings, knowing that victory was almost guaranteed. “Saint! Look! We are about to succeed!”

At this moment, Saint had completely lost his soul. Although his eyes were open, they were entirely devoid of light.

“Saint…?”

High up in the sky, over a kilometer above the ground, You Si stood quietly, watching the slaughter unfolding below.

Although even she did not know what she was running from, a voice in her heart told her that she absolutely must not have any further contact with those black monks.

The current opportunity could be described as a once-in-a-century occurrence. There were actually over a thousand cultivators slaughtering each other on the battlefield.

She had a premonition that today, she would be able to find someone on the verge of death and invite them to become the new “Time”.

After all, people were most susceptible to agreeing to such a request when they were about to die.

At this thought, a relieved smile appeared on her face.

She would finally be able to complete the mission she had been executing for ten thousand years…

She could finally free the current “Time” from “eternity”…

As for those temporarily lost memories… they did not seem so important anymore.

“‘Time’… do you think all the women in this world are exactly the same?” You Si muttered to herself, her lips moving slightly. “Who would not want to grow old with the one they love? For you, I was willing to spend ten thousand years bitterly searching… Now, we can finally be together…”

Right at this moment, You Si keenly sensed something.

On the entire Battlefield, an exquisite soul seemed to be on the verge of dissipating!

This soul had to be the most special one on the entire field!

He was a “Great Pivot” born from a “Great Pivot”; he lived in the “Great Pivot” and would die in the “Great Pivot”. This bizarre closed loop made him a completely unique “Time Walker” in this world!

“Excellent!!” You Si laughed out loud. “I have walked this world for ten thousand years, yet I have never seen such a suitable soul! He is practically a natural-born ‘Time’!”

She quickly scanned her surroundings and discovered a young man with a fading consciousness, a large axe lying by his side. At this moment, his soul was scattering and his spirit was dispersing.

“Xiao Qi!!!” A Can roared. “Recall Saint immediately! The Great Limitless Creation Pill that Western Queen Mother left behind before she died is in the drawer of Saint’s room. Get it ready right now! That is the only thing in this world that can save his life now!”

Xiao Qi was so frantic that she was on the verge of tears. “I know! I know! I’ve already grabbed the immortal pill! The recall equipment still needs one minute to be fully prepped! You guys have to make sure Saint comes back safely!”

Right now, everyone was already engaged in a fierce, chaotic battle. It seemed that no one was paying attention to Saint.

You Si sneered coldly, and a massive black array descended from the sky. She intended to repeat her old trick, pausing time so she could properly ask Saint a few questions.

But just then, the Dragon-Taming Arhat on the ground noticed something amiss. He actually broke free from Houtu and Du Kang, leaping up to fly right beside You Si.

“Taming Dragon…?” You Si paused in surprise. “What are you doing?”

“I should be the one asking you, Mother… What exactly are you trying to do?”