Both Nalan Qianqiu and Mo Ruyi knew that before this, there had been a group of Ancestral Patriarchs within the Nine Heavens who were desperately trying to erase Emperor Jiuyou. It was precisely this group of patriarchs who secretly colluded and conspired with the Great Wasteland magnates and the Grotto-Heavens and Blessed Lands, jointly planning today's events.
However, later on, a certain individual went to the Nine Heavens and suppressed this matter. It was only then that the group of patriarchs within the Nine Heavens who were desperately trying to erase Emperor Jiuyou failed to achieve their goal.
The one who suppressed this matter was none other than Empress Celestial Secrets, hailed as the embodiment of Karma and the Messenger of Fate — Genggu Wuming.
As for why Empress Celestial Secrets had stepped forward to suppress this matter, Nalan Qianqiu was not entirely clear at the moment, and neither was Mo Ruyi.
In their thoughts, if there was anyone who could stop today's events, that person would undoubtedly be Empress Celestial Secrets.
They had originally thought Empress Celestial Secrets would appear to halt this matter today, but after waiting and waiting, she never showed her face.
Even now, as the situation had spiraled out of control and its continued evolution could very well turn into a calamity for the Current Ancient Era, Empress Celestial Secrets still had not appeared.
Neither of them could figure out why this was.
Watching as one World Paradise after another exploded in succession, and countless people perished in droves, Nalan Qianqiu and Mo Ruyi were anxious but powerless. Especially as the blood sea of the Great Way Hell grew increasingly turbulent, Gu Qingfeng became more violent, more frenzied, more demonic.
Both Nalan Qianqiu and Mo Ruyi felt that if they continued to stay here, not only would they be unable to save anyone or change anything, but their own lives would likely be forfeited.
Just as both were preparing to leave, a figure suddenly shot out, charging towards the rampaging Gu Qingfeng.
It was a white figure.
To be precise, it was a figure entirely wrapped in white cloth. No one knew who this person was, only that their strength was astonishing — they actually managed to block Gu Qingfeng.
"Emperor Jiuyou, stop killing! Your consciousness is already being affected. If you keep killing, you'll fall into demonic madness!"
"Whether this old man goes mad or not is none of your business!"
Gu Qingfeng leaped up, swinging a fist that blasted towards the figure wrapped in white cloth.
The white-cloth-wrapped figure did not dodge. Instead, they spread their hands and blocked in front of their chest, forcibly taking Gu Qingfeng's punch.
With a deafening explosion, the white-cloth figure groaned, forced back several steps. Staring at Gu Qingfeng, they said gravely, "Can't you calm down? You are truly in danger right now."
"Get lost!"
Gu Qingfeng exerted force abruptly. With a *bang*, the white-cloth figure was sent flying sideways. Pointing a finger at them, Gu Qingfeng roared, "Bai Chou! If you dare block me again, I'll slaughter you!"
"I..." Bai Chou stood there dumbfounded, at a loss for what to do.
She understood clearly. Gu Qingfeng's soul was that of the Avici Endless Malevolent Asura. Originally, his soul had been dormant, but after Gu Qingfeng unleashed this blood sea hell, the Avici Endless Malevolent Asura seemed to have been summoned and was gradually awakening. Gu Qingfeng's descent into demonic madness was also influenced by the Avici Endless Malevolent Asura.
If Gu Qingfeng were to transform into the Avici Endless Malevolent Asura, that would be truly terrifying.
What was even more terrifying was that Bai Chou also knew an even more dreadful taboo was hidden within Gu Qingfeng's body — the taboo of Ascending to the Azure Vault and Descending to the Yellow Springs.
However... that wasn't what worried Bai Chou the most. What truly worried her was that she could clearly sense the Original Sin blood within Gu Qingfeng's body also showing signs of awakening.
If Gu Qingfeng transforming into the Avici Endless Malevolent Asura was merely terrifying, then transforming into the Ascending to the Azure Vault and Descending to the Yellow Springs would be horrifying.
But if the Original Sin blood within Gu Qingfeng's body were to awaken... that would be beyond terrifying or horrifying...
She hadn't wanted to step forward, knowing she couldn't stop Gu Qingfeng. But watching as Gu Qingfeng grew increasingly frenzied and demonic, with no one coming to stop him, she could only grit her teeth and come out.
What to do now?
Fight or not?
If she fought, it would likely only enrage Gu Qingfeng.
When that time came, she wouldn't be able to withstand him at all.
Outside the Heavenly Domain.
Although Lady Blackwater and the Old Beggar had left the Lingluo Heavenly Domain, they had only left the domain itself. Currently, the two were lurking outside the Heavenly Domain, still observing the scene unfolding within.
"Who is this fellow wrapped all over in white cloth?"
The Old Beggar scrutinized Bai Chou carefully. "Looks like an Original Sin person... and... seems to be an Original Sin person like that kid."
"She is not only an Original Sin person like Emperor Jiuyou," Lady Blackwater nodded. "Moreover... although she hasn't sunk as deep on the path of Original Sin as Emperor Jiuyou, she is definitely not shallow. If my guess is correct, she has already awakened the Original Sin blood within her body."
"Oh?" The Old Beggar said, "No wonder she dared to come out and block the kid. But... she didn't seem to use Original Sin power just now."
"She came out only to persuade Emperor Jiuyou, not to make an enemy of him. What's more... she probably doesn't dare to provoke Emperor Jiuyou's anger."
"Sister Blackwater, why don't you tell this old man, just how many secrets does this kid still have inside him?"
Lady Blackwater shook her head, saying nothing.
Just then, an ethereal, faintly discernible voice drifted from the heavens. "Don't... kill anymore... okay..." The voice was somewhat ethereally cold, intermittent, as if filled with endless hesitation and confusion.
Hearing this voice, Bai Chou's heart tightened. Lady Blackwater and the Old Beggar, far outside the Heavenly Domain, also felt their hearts tighten. Especially the Old Beggar — upon hearing the voice, he trembled involuntarily as if by reflex, seeming very fearful. He swallowed unnaturally and whispered, "Is it... her?"
Lady Blackwater slightly closed her eyes, as if sensing something. After a moment, she spoke with particular complexity. "It should be... her."
"She knows this kid?"
The Old Beggar hunched his shoulders, his throat tight, as if afraid someone might hear.
"It's more than just knowing... Between them, there was once a world-shaking, passionate and fiery tale of love and hate!"
"What!"
The Old Beggar was so shocked his eyes nearly popped out of his skull. He was truly too shocked, more shocked and disbelieving than when he witnessed Gu Qingfeng unleash the Great Way Hell with his own eyes.
No! It wasn't just disbelief — it was even more that he couldn't accept it.
"Sister Blackwater, are you telling the truth or not? How could she possibly... have some love-hate entanglement with this kid? That's simply impossible, right? Are you joking with this old man?"
"At first... I didn't believe it either, but the facts indeed are so. If you don't believe it, you can take some time later to inquire about it."
"This is simply... simply..."