Published: February 26, 2025
“Saintess Shangguan, don’t panic.” The masked old man said, “This elixir is called the Forgetfulness Elixir. After taking it, you will forget everything you saw today.”
“As long as you forget that it was Tan Yun who was killed by Chu Heng and the others, I will naturally let you go.”
Saintess Shangguan Yuxin furrowed her delicate brows and said, “Let me think for a moment.”
“Alright, take your time,” the masked old man smiled.
In the blink of an eye, a moment had passed, and Shangguan Yuxin still appeared hesitant.
Soon, half an hour passed, and she still looked indecisive.
Was it really like that?
No!
Of course not!
She was buying time for Tan Yun to escape.
“Saintess Shangguan, it has been over half an hour. Have you made up your mind?” The masked old man’s tone became somewhat displeased, more so impatient.
Shangguan Yuxin coldly replied, “Tan Yun is probably already dead. Why are you in such a hurry? Erasing my memory is such a major matter; I should at least think for three days and nights, right?”
“Bullshit!” The masked old man was instantly displeased and said undoubtedly, “I give you one night’s time. By tomorrow noon, if you do not take the elixir, I will take your life!”
After saying this, the old man ignored Shangguan Yuxin.
“By tomorrow, Tan Yun's speed won’t be enough to reach the Four Arts Star Domain. It seems there will be a battle tomorrow,” Shangguan Yuxin thought firmly, “No matter what, I must hold him back!”
……
Four hours later, as night enveloped the world.
In the forest beneath the sword formation where Shangguan Yuxin was located, a pair of eyes emerged as the surface soil slightly trembled.
The person lying underground was none other than Tan Yun, who had returned!
In Tan Yun's heart, Shangguan Yuxin was in danger to protect herself, and he could not let her leave.
Even if he remained and couldn’t help, and even if there was a risk of revealing his whereabouts, the sentimental Tan Yun still chose to stay!
Because leaving and disregarding Shangguan Yuxin's safety was not his style.
What he could do now was to hide himself and watch over Shangguan Yuxin until she was safe without exposing his own location.
Time passed second by second, and soon, the night faded, and dawn arrived.
When noon arrived, Tan Yun was still holding his breath, observing the situation in the sword formation above.
“Saintess Shangguan, the time has come.” The masked old man with white hair looked at Shangguan Yuxin and said lightly, “Have you made your decision?”
“I have decided.” Shangguan Yuxin said, “I will not take the Forgetfulness Elixir.”
“You…” The masked old man took a deep breath, a glimmer of killing intent flashing in his eyes, “Don’t force me!”
“Now I give you one last chance. If you do not take the Forgetfulness Elixir, then swear not to speak of seeing Tan Yun being hunted.”
“You must choose one of the two options; otherwise, you will leave your life behind today!”
“Whoosh!”
Sitting cross-legged, Shangguan Yuxin abruptly stood up, immense power of time and space surged within her. As her red lips parted, a crystal-clear Supreme Dao Divine Artifact Sword shot out and landed in her hand.
Shangguan Yuxin pointed the sword at the masked old man, her demeanor as cold as ice. “I don’t care who you are, I will never compromise. If you want to kill me, let’s see if you have the ability!”
“Shangguan Yuxin, are you sure you want to do this?” The masked old man spoke solemnly.
“Of course.” Shangguan Yuxin’s tone was resolute.
“Since you seek death, don’t blame me!” The masked old man’s eyes glinted coldly as vast ancient Dao divine power erupted from within him!
The milky-white ancient Dao divine power coiled around the old man like long giant dragons, creating a spectacular sight.
“Buzz——”
Amidst the violent trembling of the void, a divine artifact sword of ancient attributes manifested in the old man's right hand!
“Shangguan Yuxin, I will kill you today!” The masked old man’s gaze was sinister.