Chapter 1196: Controlling the Will of Heaven and Earth

"Are you plotting something? Then you'll take me down in one fell swoop?" Chen Chuyang leaned in, smiling narrowly as he asked.

A hint of killing intent hid in his gaze; the killing intent had just surfaced, and the Will of Heaven and Earth sensed it, hurriedly denying: "No, no, absolutely not, don't spout nonsense, I never had such a thought."

I need you, you need me, we need each other; we could never attack each other, I'm not stupid, the Tianwai Strong Ones watch covetously, they could enter this world at any moment, and once they are determined to enter, we cannot stop them.

When they come in regardless of cost, even if they destroy this world, sparing no effort, do you think I can resist them? It's not otherwise; I have today only because of your help.

Chen Chuyang, don't listen to slander; I truly trust you, completely trust you, with no suspicion or calculation.

The Will of Heaven and Earth was almost swearing an oath; it still clearly understood this point.

Killing the donkey after grinding the mill cannot be done; moreover, it desperately needs Chen Chuyang—without him, it loses its chance to survive, for Chen Chuyang is the sole option to resist the Tianwai Strong Ones, with no substitute.

One can only say Chen Chuyang has become so important that the Will of Heaven and Earth cannot abandon him; conversely, Chen Chuyang could keep it or not need it—this dependency seems about to be broken, whether by Chen Chuyang himself or not—how could the Will of Heaven and Earth not be afraid? How could it not worry?

Chen Chuyang's cultivation rose too fast, exceeding its estimate, making it feel terror and despair; such a man born in this world is a good thing, yet likewise a bad thing.

The Will of Heaven and Earth clearly understands this, so it constantly emphasizes Chen Chuyang's importance—irreplaceable, impossible to substitute.

"Is that so?" Chen Chuyang leaned in, coldly saying: "How do I feel you're deceiving me?"

You know I hate being deceived by others, and you're no exception.

The Will of Heaven and Earth immediately replied: "No, I didn't deceive you—how would I dare? Even if you gave me a hundred guts, I still wouldn't dare deceive you."

Chen Chuyang, release me first; we can talk properly—tell me what you want, and I'll tell you.

Chen Chuyang didn't let go, but stared at the Will of Heaven and Earth; that gaze made it feel creepy inside.

In the next moment, numerous seals appeared on Chen Chuyang's palm, all entering the Will of Heaven and Earth's body; the seals quickly spread, covering its entire body, giving him control over everything—even life and death.

A single thought could decide its life or death; after doing all this, Chen Chuyang nodded in satisfaction: "Now I can trust you."

He released his grip, allowing the Will of Heaven and Earth to break free, yet it couldn't feel happy.

It didn't flee either, but gazed at Chen Chuyang with resentment, that look like a deeply wronged lady in seclusion.

Chen Chuyang waved his hand: "Can you stop looking at me like that? Otherwise I'd seem to have abandoned you."

The Will of Heaven and Earth roared: "What difference does it make? You've piled seals on me—clearly you don't trust me."

Those seals are extremely complex and terrifying; even a slight movement would trigger an immediate explosion.

With its tiny frame, it would explode instantly, shattering on the spot.

Chen Chuyang's move essentially gave him complete control over its vital point.

How could the Will of Heaven and Earth not be angry? This person is truly hateful, yet also genuinely cautious.

I pose no threat to you—how many times must I say it before you believe me? I really do.

If the Will of Heaven and Earth weren't unable to beat him, it would shout insults straight to his face—this person is truly hateful, utterly hateful.

After saying all this so clearly, still not trusting oneself—how unreasonable.

It made it furious to death.

"I know you pose no threat to me, but I feel uneasy inside." Chen Chuyang pointed at it and said slowly: "Only this way can I feel at ease and believe you; rest assured, I won't do anything to you—these seals are merely safety measures, you can completely ignore them."

The Will of Heaven and Earth: "……"

Can it ignore them? Can it disregard them?

Those seals cover its whole body, making it feel awful—how could it possibly not care?

Taking a deep breath, the Will of Heaven and Earth almost wanted to cry; it never expected to fall into Chen Chuyang's hands so quickly, having previously thought Chen Chuyang wouldn't raise his cultivation that fast—at least, it couldn't surpass it.

Who would have known? It underestimated Chen Chuyang and overestimated itself.

Ah.

The Will of Heaven and Earth took a deep breath and said: "You're truly disgusting, treating me like this—after all my trust and help, in the end you don't believe me."

Chen Chuyang explained: "You didn't attack me before because you lacked the confidence to overcome me."

"If you could control my life and death, would you let me grow?"

As soon as that question was raised, the Will of Heaven and Earth fell silent.

Silence is the best answer.

Chen Chuyang sneered: "Look, you think the same way, don't you? When you're strong enough to overcome me, you'll surely do that."

Their thoughts are identical, and so is their purpose.

They don't trust each other, but lacking certainty, they refrain from acting, not wanting to break ties.

But now, having been defeated and captured by Chen Chuyang with no power to resist, his strength has grown to a point it can't even aspire to; in their struggle, Chen Chuyang laughed last.

So don't blame me or feel hurt; not killing you is the best outcome—from now on, work for me in peace, you remain you, I remain I, and our relationship stays as before.

Chen Chuyang patted the Will of Heaven and Earth's shoulder and said earnestly: "From now on, serve me well—I can't promise anything else, but I can make you stronger, even become a true Heavenly Dao, which isn't impossible."

As it stands now, it's merely a Will of Heaven and Earth, not a true Heavenly Dao.

This small world wishes to give birth to a Heavenly Dao, but it's not that easy.

But it's not impossible.

It's just empty promises; Chen Chuyang can do it, and upon hearing this, the Will of Heaven and Earth gave him a white-eyed glance: "Don't try to fool me."

It wouldn't believe such nonsense.

Chen Chuyang said solemnly: "This isn't a joke—haven't you felt it these years? The Tianwai realm is vast; don't you want to go see it? Don't you want to become an existence like the Outer Heavenly Dao?"

"You can replace it, then become it."

"With my help, none of this is impossible to achieve."

The Will of Heaven and Earth fell silent, as if there might be a chance.

Chen Chuyang excels at creating miracles, turning the impossible into possible.

If one truly desires it, perhaps there is such a possibility.

This much, it still trusts Chen Chuyang's ability—he will strive to do what he says; as for whether the outcome succeeds, who knows?