Chapter 423

As Lu Xun's words fell, soon, Ran Bing's facial expression changed.

Junior.

Ran Bing came out.

Senior sister, she wants to negotiate.

Hmm, I know.

What does the senior think, should we talk to her?

Lu Xun asked.

Hearing that, Ran Bing's expression became somewhat complex.

Junior, I'll listen to you.

Ran Bing said softly.

Usually opinionated, she fell into confusion over this matter.

Over these years, Ran Bing, because of her past life, can be said to be mentally and physically exhausted.

Although she faced it positively, she couldn't withstand how terrifying her past life was.

A demon immortal's reincarnation.

In her past life, she was a demon immortal.

That is an existence above the Tenth Realm.

She had no chance of winning.

As a result, she met Lu Xun, who brought her a turning point and helped her achieve her present success.

In fact,

Being able to negotiate with Gu Yao is already a very good result in Ran Bing's mind.

She once thought her chances of winning were low, and had once wanted to negotiate with Gu Yao.

Let Gu Yao retain a bit of her consciousness, so she wouldn't become merely a memory of Gu Yao.

But Gu Yao ignored her.

Now then,

Lu Xun let Ran Bing regain the initiative.

Finally,

Gu Yao took the initiative to propose negotiations.

So, Ran Bing decided to listen to Lu Xun.

She trusted Lu Xun.

Alright, let's first hear what she has to say.

Lu Xun said.

Hmm!

After Ran Bing's words fell, Gu Yao's will surfaced again.

Speak, say how you want to negotiate.

Lu Xun said in a low voice.

Two plans.

Gu Yao, without nonsense, went straight to the point.

Lu Xun didn't respond, calmly waiting for what came next.

The first plan: I will use the Twin Soul Derivation Technique to separate us, splitting one into two, each growing independently, but our souls are originally one, and we need to remerge into one before attaining the Dao and becoming immortals.

Gu Yao paused, then said: "At that time, we will decide the victor."

After speaking, she paused for a long while, seemingly giving Lu Xun time to digest.

Your calculations are not bad.

Lu Xun said lightly.

He saw through Gu Yao's plan.

Split one into two, each grow, then remerge into one before becoming immortals.

This plan is merely Gu Yao's delaying tactic.

After the split, what Gu Yao takes will definitely be the demon bloodline and demon cultivation.

Ran Bing will be the human side.

One can imagine how fast Gu Yao, possessing the Nuwa bloodline and the reincarnation mark, will grow.

Even if Ran Bing is a peerless genius, she could never catch up to Gu Yao.

The Nuwa bloodline is a top-tier bloodline that can rival the Chaos Divine Body.

Ran Bing's human-side genius level is equivalent to that of the top ten innate physiques.

It is far from being comparable to the Nuwa bloodline.

So, if they truly split, Gu Yao's cultivation progress would likely advance by leaps and bounds.

Not long after, she could return to the Tenth Realm.

By then, if Lu Xun's cultivation can't keep up, she could completely change her mind.

Ran Bing would then have no chance of winning.

I know what you're thinking, but it's not what you imagine.

Lu Xun's words, however, made Gu Yao shake her head in denial.

Oh?

She takes the demon bloodline and cultivation, while I gain the human side—how about that?

Gu Yao said.

Huh?

Lu Xun raised his eyebrows.

Obviously.

Gu Yao's plan was beyond Lu Xun's expectations.

She actually let Ran Bing obtain the demon side, while she gained the human side.

Isn't that just handing over her greatest reliance?

No,

This doesn't feel right.

Surely something is off.

Ah,

Ran Bing has been human since birth.

All her notions are human; even if she gains the demon side, her progress could never surpass Gu Yao's.

I could even give her all the demon cultivation methods and memories, helping her break through the Tenth Realm as fast as possible and take control of that demon star.

Gu Yao upped the ante again.

She actually wants to give the demon cultivation methods and memories to Ran Bing.

Isn't that just giving Ran Bing a boost?

The more she said that, the more Lu Xun felt something was off.

If we follow this plan, the one whose cultivation advances a thousand miles a day will become Ran Bing.

As for Gu Yao,

Even if she was once an immortal, she was a demon immortal.

A demon immortal and a human immortal are different.

If she gains the human side, her cultivation speed could not possibly exceed Ran Bing's.

By then, when they face off, how could Gu Yao possibly surpass Ran Bing?

I know what you're worried about.

Gu Yao seemed to see through Lu Xun's thoughts.

Oh?

No one would just hand over their advantage, and neither would I; therefore, this plan has only one condition for me.

What condition?

When we decide the victor, you must not interfere!

Gu Yao stated her condition.

This must be your ultimate goal!

Lu Xun suddenly understood.

Gu Yao probably left a psychological scar on Lu Xun.

She would rather hand over her greatest reliance to Ran Bing than have Lu Xun intervene.

Is there another plan?

Lu Xun asked.

Let's hear Gu Yao's other plan first.

The second plan is for us to merge normally.

Normal merge? How does that work?

Our souls and memories would blend, rather than one devouring the other, so there would be no issue of who dominates, and both past and present lives could be preserved.

Gu Yao presented the second plan.

Indeed, but with this merger you would still have the advantage.

Lu Xun saw the drawback.

Gu Yao has lived for several thousand to tens of thousands of years, while Ran Bing has only lived a few dozen years.

In the end, Gu Yao would still be dominant.

It's like talking ice to a summer insect; we were originally one entity—what's there to discuss between you and me?

Gu Yao shook her head slightly, as if feeling she was playing music to a cow.

Given your talent, if you cannot break through the heavenly chasm or the chaotic sea in the future, you might have no choice but to reincarnate; I ask you, what would you do after reincarnation?

Gu Yao's sharp gaze fixed on Lu Xun as she coldly asked.

Why would I need to reincarnate?

Lu Xun replied lightly.

That question is indeed hard to answer.

But Lu Xun didn't think that someone with a system like himself would choose reincarnation.

If you don't reincarnate, you can only choose to slumber.

Gu Yao declared.

Oh? What if I become an immortal?

Becoming an immortal would also be useless; an immortal in the mortal realm remains only there, and instead would be rejected by heaven and earth, having one's lifespan taken away.

Gu Yao's voice carried a hint of mockery and a hint of sigh.

An immortal in the mortal world?

Her words let Lu Xun faintly grasp some truths of this world.

Lu Xun didn't press further; now is not the time to investigate these.

"Is there a third option?"

He asked.

"With these two options, if you choose neither and insist, I can only perish together with her, jade and stone burning, descending to the Yellow Springs."

Gu Yao's voice turned cold again.

She was not joking.

"After great difficulty reincarnating and obtaining such top-tier bloodline, are you willing to give it up?"

Lu Xun asked.

"Everyone must die someday; why not let go?"

Gu Yao was very resolute.

Lu Xun fell silent.

Lu Xun was weighing the pros and cons of the two options.

"No matter which you choose, I can grant you an opportunity."

One minute later, Gu Yao spoke again.

"Oh?"

Lu Xun looked at her.

"The Ancient Immortal's Cave Dwelling holds an Ancient Immortal's inheritance; with your talent, if you obtain that inheritance, becoming immortal is a foregone conclusion."

"You would treat me this well?"

Lu Xun didn't believe it.

"Of course."

Gu Yao slightly lifted her chin, a simple gesture that revealed an innate air of disdain.

"You are my man; I don't want you to die weakly at my hands someday, for that would bore me!"