Legend Management Bureau Chapter 340

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The subsequent scenes showed Nüwa discovering that the final rift in the sky could not be sealed, so she transformed into a rainbow, sacrificing herself to mend the heavens.

“There is no need to watch any further,” Du Yu said. “I have no interest in the rest of the plot.”

Dong Qianqiu nodded silently and closed the projection.

“Sister Qianqiu, destroy all the equipment as quickly as possible,” Du Yu urged. “Remember, not a single machine can be left intact. Those black monks working under Mahakala are all Great Pivots. We cannot give them any chances.”

“I… I understand…”

Right at that moment, Master Shen, the head of the Legend Management Bureau’s Props Department, hurried over. He bumped hard into Du Yu, seamlessly and inconspicuously slipping an object into Du Yu’s pocket.

Du Yu was nearly knocked over. He shot him an annoyed look. “Master Shen, where are you rushing off to in such a hurry?”

“Brother Du!” Master Shen panted heavily. “I heard the Legend Management Bureau is being disbanded, so I have to pack my things immediately… I have way too much stuff!”

Dong Qianqiu chimed in from the side to correct him, “Master Shen, it is not a ‘disbandment,’ it is an ‘evacuation.'”

“Master Shen, you…”

“You what?!” Master Shen interrupted angrily. “I quit my job in Heaven to follow you down to the Underworld, and now you want to shut us down without a word of explanation! This is going to seriously affect my income!”

Du Yu could not help but laugh. “That is so like you… This makes things much easier, then… Do not worry, I will definitely compensate you.”

“Hmph.” Master Shen snorted coldly and stomped off impatiently.

Du Yu prepared to leave as well.

“Du Yu, where are you going?” Dong Qianqiu asked.

“I am just going for a walk around.”

Dong Qianqiu stared at Du Yu’s retreating back, unable to speak for a long while.

It took her quite some time to collect herself, after which she began instructing the Legend Management Bureau staff to destroy the equipment.

Although everyone was deeply confused, under Dong Qianqiu’s earnest and tireless persuasion, the task gradually progressed.

Watching the equipment that Du Yu and Zhan Qisheng had painstakingly built get smashed to pieces left a bitter taste in Dong Qianqiu’s mouth.

Du Yu’s arrival had elevated the Legend Management Bureau to unprecedented heights, but naturally, it had also brought about unprecedented destruction.

She could not help but wonder what would become of the Legend Management Bureau once this storm passed…

The sounds of smashing and hammering echoed all around. The stone equipment, while sturdy, was by no means indestructible. Staff members with even a modicum of cultivation could shatter it with just a bit of effort.

Before long, the Legend Management Bureau was reduced to an utter mess of debris.

“Sister Qianqiu,” a staff member holding a heavy hammer walked over. “The one in front of you is the only one left. Please step aside so I can smash it.”

Dong Qianqiu froze for a moment, looking at the machine right in front of her.

Displayed on it was the “Legend of the Legend Management Bureau.”

Rather than calling it a piece of equipment, it was more like a diary.

It recorded every little detail of Du Yu’s journey, from the very first day he appeared up until now.

For Dong Qianqiu, memories were the only things she truly had left.

“This one…” Dong Qianqiu bit her lip. “You all go ahead and clear out the wreckage. I will handle this machine myself.”

“Oh, alright…”

The rest of the staff began gathering the shattered remains and carrying them out the front doors of the Legend Management Bureau.

Meanwhile, Dong Qianqiu silently caressed the machine in front of her.

On its display, it showed the moment Du Yu returned from a legend for the very first time, excitedly asking her, “Sister Qianqiu, should we go grab a cup of coffee?”

Dong Qianqiu’s heart ached fiercely.

She made a decision.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, she pushed the machine into a hidden corner in the basement of the Legend Management Bureau and locked the doors tight, layer by layer.

No matter what Du Yu was planning, she was deeply worried.

If all the equipment was destroyed, how would they be able to change the past?

It was better to leave just this one intact…

Taking a huge step back, even if Du Yu ended up with his soul scattered and spirit dispersed, as long as this machine remained, there would still be hope for everything.

“Du Yu, I really do not want anything bad to happen to you…” Dong Qianqiu murmured slowly through gritted teeth. “Even if I have to personally become a Great Pivot one day, I will find a way to save you.”

…

Du Yu arrived at Mount Bugui, at the Cave Dwelling of Goddess Houtu.

To Du Yu’s surprise, there were two other guests present.

One was Zhang Youren, the Great Emperor of Eastern Mount Tai, and the other was a young man he had never seen before.

This stranger had a deathly pale complexion, his entire body wreathed in a dark, ominous aura.

“Uh…” Du Yu paused, realizing that barging in so carelessly might have been inappropriate. “Leaders… are you in the middle of a meeting? I will wait outside…”

Houtu waved her hand dismissively. “Young Kid, come here.”

Du Yu hesitated for a second before walking over to them.

Goddess Houtu sat at a stone table laden with all sorts of exotic delicacies.

Three figures stood behind her. Unsurprisingly, these three were likely the Monsters and Demons.

Mei Ghost and Wang Liang had not changed much, but Chi Ghost looked completely different. Originally, he had two long antlers and his body was covered in strange markings, but now he had taken on a fully human form.

Du Yu figured this must be a transformation caused by the “Demon Blood” from earlier. He didn’t ask any further questions and simply took a seat next to the Great Emperor of Eastern Mount Tai.

As soon as he sat down, the Great Emperor of Eastern Mount Tai spoke up. “Oh, Old North, let me introduce you. This is the young man who thwarted He Suoyi’s treacherous schemes and restored peace to the Underworld. He is that Operator.”

The pale young man cast a brief glance at Du Yu and gave a slight nod. “A pleasure. I am Youming, known to others as the Great Emperor of Fengdu.”

“Good heavens… The Great Emperor of Beiyin Fengdu?” Du Yu hurriedly bowed to him. “Greetings, Leader.”

He had to admit, this Northern Emperor was completely different from the Great Emperor of Eastern Mount Tai. The oppressive, dark aura radiating from him was enough to drive a person mad.

Goddess Houtu interjected at that moment, “Young Kid, I was just telling the two of them about your plan—the plan to evacuate everyone from the Underworld.”

“Oh, how did it go?” Du Yu asked.

The Northern Emperor tapped his slender fingers lightly on the table before speaking. “Operator, I did not know you previously, so I did not care whether you lived or died. But this claim of yours… that numerous immortal beings will also perish. Is it true?”

Du Yu felt the Northern Emperor’s words were a bit harsh, but since it was the truth, he could only nod in agreement. “It is true.”

“In that case, I will naturally lead the Ghost Emperors of the Ten Directions and the Underworld Soldiers and Ghost Generals to leave.” The Northern Emperor paused for a moment before adding, “This is a feud between you and He Suoyi. You cannot drag us into it.”

Du Yu nodded and said, “Yes, that was my intention all along. There is no need for you to repeat it.”

Sensing the tension in the air, the Great Emperor of Eastern Mount Tai quickly chimed in. “Young Friend, I will also take the Kings of Hell, the Judges, and the Reapers away. However, the moment we leave, there will be a fatal problem…”

“What problem?”

The Great Emperor of Eastern Mount Tai stroked his beard and explained, “If we leave, there will be no one left to process the deceased mortals.”