Chapter 391: Guyue's Plan

After hearing what Guyue had to say, the Queen of the Diren Tribe looked at the divine soil in Guyue's hands with an expression of excitement; one might ask, what woman in this world does not wish for eternal youth and beauty that lasts forever?

The Queen of the Diren Tribe spoke up:

"This Duan Fengyun, the next time I see him, I must thank him properly!"

Guyue nodded, then poured the magic power he had previously withdrawn back into the divine soil.

After being infused with magic power, the divine soil emitted a brilliant blue light, radiating in all directions.

The Queen of the Diren Tribe felt the strength that had already faded from her body return once more.

The Queen of the Diren Tribe looked at her hands, which had regained their vitality, then walked to the water's edge to look; sure enough, everything had returned.

Meanwhile, the members of the Diren Tribe were still looking on in confusion; just a moment ago they had all aged suddenly, and now they had regained their youth.

However, they thought at this moment that it must have something to do with the arrival of Guyue.

Two thousand years ago, Guyue allowed them to remain forever young, and now Guyue was surely continuing to cast spells so that they could continue to stay young.

Guyue handed the enchanted divine soil to the Queen of the Diren Tribe and said:

"Yuyu, this piece of divine soil has been re-enchanted by me.

Just like with the Kongtong Seal before, you must keep it safe; once the magic power on it fades, you and the Diren Tribe will instantly grow old."

The Queen of the Diren Tribe took the divine soil, performed a hand seal, and the Jingshui Liandong opened once again.

The Queen of the Diren Tribe carefully placed the divine soil inside, then closed the Jingshui Liandong.

The magic seal to open the Jingshui Liandong is known only to the Queen of the Diren Tribe in all the world, so for her, the Jingshui Liandong is the best and most secret place to store the divine soil.

After placing the divine soil securely, the Queen of the Diren Tribe was also prepared to have a good talk with Guyue about the matters between the two of them.

The Queen of the Diren Tribe cast a glance at Ran Weng, and the shrewd old man immediately understood the implication and spoke up:

"Oh my, standing here for so long, I'm actually a bit hungry.

You two go ahead and chat here slowly, I'm going to find something to eat."

Seeing Ran Weng leave, Guyue looked at the Queen of the Diren Tribe and said:

"Alright, Yuyu, now it's just the two of us left, if you have anything to say, just say it!"

The Queen of the Diren Tribe did not speak, but instead leaned directly onto Guyue's shoulder.

The Queen of the Diren Tribe had waited for this day for two thousand years; for two thousand years, she had been waiting for this very moment.

Seeing this, Guyue did not speak either, but stretched out his arm and pulled the Queen of the Diren Tribe into his embrace.

The two held each other tightly, both cherishing this happiest moment in two thousand years.

After a warm moment, Guyue loosened his arms and asked the Queen of the Diren Tribe:

"Yuyu, did you have something you wanted to say to me just now?"

The Queen of the Diren Tribe looked at Guyue, her eyes red as she asked:

"Guyue, I just want to know how long you will stay here this time?

How long will it be before we can meet again next time?

This time, without Duan Fengyun's help, I reckon you and I would never have been able to meet, so I must know this time frame."

Guyue looked at the red eyes of the Queen of the Diren Tribe and knew that she certainly did not want him to leave again.

If Duan Fengyun had not said those words earlier, Guyue would surely only be able to say sorry to the Queen of the Diren Tribe now.

But since Duan Fengyun said he would take on the protection of the Human Realm, Guyue could finally find some rare leisure.

During this free time, he wanted to properly make it up to the Queen of the Diren Tribe and compensate for all the regrets of the past two thousand years.

Guyue smiled:

"Yuyu, so that's what you were worried about.

You don't need to worry about that; when I came, I had already discussed it with Duan Fengyun. I will stay here with you for a period of time, keep you company properly, and make up for all the doubts of these two thousand years.

And during this time, Duan Fengyun will help me guard the Human Realm!"

The Queen of the Diren Tribe asked with an excited expression:

"But don't you still have some destiny to fulfill?

Aren't you still some Guardian General of the Fuxi Zither?

If you aren't there, how can Duan Fengyun stop the arrival of the Demon Realm?

You must never forget your destiny because of me.

If the Demon Realm invades because of you, the gods will not let you off."

The Queen of the Diren Tribe was, after all, the Queen of the Diren Tribe; although she hoped with all her heart to keep her beloved,

on the other hand, she also knew her beloved's responsibilities, and she did not want Guyue to be punished by the gods because of her, which would make it even more impossible for them to be together.

Guyue smiled: "This is also another agreement between me and Duan Fengyun; after he finishes his business, I will give the Fuxi Zither to him.

At that time, he will take the Fuxi Zither to help the Earth Emperor complete the mission of saving the world.

As long as no special circumstances arise, I should not need to step forward."

The Queen of the Diren Tribe nodded after hearing this, and she could not help but feel very grateful to Duan Fengyun in her heart.

After learning about her and Guyue's situation, Duan Fengyun had actually run to Tianwai Village and tricked Guyue into coming here.

And now, in order to let her be with Guyue, he had even taken on the responsibility of the Human Realm's guardian god for Guyue.

The Queen of the Diren Tribe had now listed Duan Fengyun as the best ally of the Diren Tribe; if Duan Fengyun ever had any trouble in the future, her Diren Tribe would absolutely be the first to charge forward.

In fact, the Queen of the Diren Tribe was overestimating Duan Fengyun a bit; knowing the development of the plot, Duan Fengyun had long been clear that there would be no trouble in the Human Realm during this period.

Once Yuwen Tuo returned and destroyed Yang Su, the Demon Lord, having lost his chess pieces, would then take action personally.

And by that time, the Demon Lord's attention would have long been focused on the Five Divine Artifacts and the Nine-Five Array, so how would he have any interest in the Human Realm?

Therefore, Duan Fengyun was currently happy to wander around at his leisure.

The Queen of the Diren Tribe asked the last question in her heart:

"Duan Fengyun will leave sooner or later; when that time comes, will you leave me to continue being your Guyue Xianren, your Renshan Shouhuzhe!"

The Queen of the Diren Tribe worried that everything now was just a reflection in a mirror or the moon in the water; she had to know Guyue's plans.

Guyue looked at the Queen of the Diren Tribe; in fact, before coming here, Guyue already had a plan in his heart.

He had been this Renshan Shouhuzhe for several thousand years, and it was time for him to lay down this responsibility.

Upon seeing the Queen of the Diren Tribe, Guyue became even more firm in this idea.

He protected the Human Realm and guarded the happiness of the people, but if he could not even provide happiness for the woman he loved, would he not be very derelict in his duty?

As for the next Renshan Shouhuzhe, Guyue already had choices in his heart: Yuwen Tuo and Jing Chou.

Although Yuwen Tuo's hands were stained with blood, this was all because he was forced into it, and Yuwen Tuo was also a Kunlun Divine General, possessing the same conviction to protect the Human Realm as he did.

As for Jing Chou, since his Destiny had already been tampered with by the Demon Lord, he had become this generation's Earth Emperor.

Then he should shoulder the mission of the Earth Emperor and protect this land.

Regarding these two, Guyue was very satisfied; ultimately, it would depend on which of the two was willing to become the new Renshan Shouhuzhe.

Guyue also spoke of his own plans:

"Yuyu, actually, after these few thousand years, I am already exhausted in body and soul.

Perhaps in your eyes, as the protector of the Human Realm, the dignified Guyue Xianren, I should be very proud and enjoying it.

In fact, it is not so; to wear the crown, one must bear its weight.

While I enjoy the glory this status brings me, I am also experiencing the pain it brings me.

Thousands of years of longing, thousands of years of loneliness—you don't know how I have made it through.

Before coming here, I actually already had a plan.

I have decided that after assisting Duan Fengyun and the others in repelling the Demon Realm again and sealing the Scar of the Sky, I will resign to the Heavenly Emperor.

I want to lay down this status of Renshan Shouhuzhe and share the prosperity of the human world with the one I love.

Yuyu, are you willing to travel the Human Realm with me and share the prosperity of the human world together?"

The Queen of the Diren Tribe nodded excitedly; she had not expected that Guyue would actually be willing to put down being the Renshan Shouhuzhe, give up everything he had, and be with her.

The Queen of the Diren Tribe nodded excitedly and replied:

"Of course I am willing; I am willing to go to the ends of the earth with you."

The Queen of the Diren Tribe suddenly thought that the position of Renshan Shouhuzhe was not something he, Guyue, could just give up if he wanted to; if there were no suitable candidate, the Heavenly Emperor would certainly not agree.

If the Heavenly Emperor did not agree, then no matter what Guyue said, it would certainly be useless.

The Queen of the Diren Tribe voiced her concerns:

"But Guyue, the Heavenly Destiny upon you is not something you can just give up if you want to.

If there is no suitable successor, the Heavenly Emperor will certainly not agree to let you step down.

Then everything you just said would be nothing but empty talk."

Guyue stroked the face of the Queen of the Diren Tribe and smiled slightly:

"Silly, when have you ever seen me fight a battle without certainty?

Regarding the choice of successor, I already have the answer in my heart.

I have two choices now; one is Yuwen Tuo. As the master of the Kunlun Mirror, he has the same sense of mission to protect the Human Realm as I do; he is one of my choices.

The other is the Jing Chou you just saw; he is my second choice."

When the Queen of the Diren Tribe heard the name Yuwen Tuo, she nodded slightly; although she had not met Yuwen Tuo, just from the status of being a descendant of Xuanyuan Huangdi, Yuwen Tuo was qualified to be the new generation of Renshan Shouhuzhe.

But as for that Jing Chou, the Queen of the Diren Tribe truly could not understand why Guyue would take him as the second choice for Renshan Shouhuzhe.

The Queen of the Diren Tribe asked suspiciously:

"Guyue, I have no problem with you choosing Yuwen Tuo.

But that Jing Chou looks so spineless; how could you take him as your second choice?"

Guyue smiled:

"You do not know, that Jing Chou is this generation's Earth Emperor!"

The Queen of the Diren Tribe said in shock:

"What did you say?

That Jing Chou is this generation's Earth Emperor!"

Guyue nodded and said:

"This is all a coincidence of fate.

Actually, this generation's Earth Emperor should have been Yuwen Tuo.

But because of the Demon Realm's interference, they made Yuwen Tuo stained with blood while he was still young, causing him to lose the qualifications of the Earth Emperor.

Then the Demon Lord used a method to deceive the heavens and passed the Earth Emperor Destiny onto Jing Chou.

The Demon Lord saw Jing Chou's cowardice and incompetence, which is why he deliberately gave the Earth Emperor Destiny to Jing Chou.

Unfortunately, he did not expect that although Jing Chou is cowardly and incompetent, he has a passionate heart and a bunch of friends who help him.

With this group of people and Jing Chou's own efforts, he will ultimately reach the requirements of the Earth Emperor.

The Demon Lord calculated everything, but he did not calculate the human heart.

So this is also the reason why I have taken Jing Chou as my second choice.

I was once the Earth Emperor, and also a Fuxi Divine General.

Now that I am giving the status of Renshan Shouhuzhe to the Earth Emperor or a Kunlun Divine General, the Heavenly Emperor will not say anything about it."