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Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus was in a state of shock as Ye Chuanze stared at the fallen Rahul, unable to regain composure for a long time. A large patch of bright red blood flowed from the wound in Rahul's chest, soaking through his clothes.
It wasn't until Hongjun called out, “Black Lotus...” that Ye Chuanze snapped back to reality. Without hesitation, Ye Chuanze fled, and Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus vanished in an instant.
Watching Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus retreat into the distance, Hongjun shook his head helplessly and muttered to himself, “I wanted to ask... if you would be willing to follow me. If not, I wouldn’t force you.” He stood there for a moment before turning to leave.
With a surge of energy, Ye Chuanze ran far away before finally stopping. After a brief moment of shock, Ye Chuanze gradually calmed down and began to contemplate Rahul's death. While he had anticipated Rahul's demise, witnessing it firsthand affected him more deeply than he had imagined. Especially since he bore a significant part of the responsibility for Rahul's death; if it weren't for his leniency towards Hongjun, Rahul would not have died. Had he even entertained the slightest thought of protecting his master at that moment, Rahul would still be alive. Unfortunately, Ye Chuanze had never considered himself a treasure and had never felt the duty to protect his master.
His feelings towards Rahul were complex; at times he wished for his death, yet at other times he felt a pang of sympathy. Rahul was the type of person he greatly admired—clear in his likes and dislikes, ruthless yet not despicable, acting freely in pursuit of greater power. Essentially, Ye Chuanze was similar in nature. Thus, he truly appreciated Rahul, whose style resonated with him. Had their roles been reversed and they met as equals among immortals, Ye Chuanze believed they would have become good friends.
Regrettably, from the very beginning, Ye Chuanze and Rahul stood on unequal ground; their flawed start doomed them to an ending filled with regret. Rahul was an extremely domineering individual who never let go of what he claimed as his own. He had already determined that Ye Chuanze was his treasure and belonged to him. For things that belonged to him, he would never relinquish them. Even if one day Ye Chuanze transformed into human form, Rahul would still not let go. To Rahul, it was merely a change in appearance—from a lotus to a human form—yet fundamentally it remained his treasure.
Understanding this clearly, Ye Chuanze firmly resolved that Rahul must die; only then could he truly attain freedom. Alone, he could not defeat Rahul, but the appearance of Hongjun provided him with a glimmer of hope. The rivalry between Hongjun and Rahul revealed an opportunity for escape; their strengths were evenly matched. In battle, circumstances could change unpredictably; if... as the treasured artifact valued by Rahul, if Ye Chuanze slightly held back during the fight, ultimately it would be Hongjun who emerged victorious.
Thus, his leniency towards Hongjun was not a spur-of-the-moment decision but rather something he had long since resolved. Everything unfolded as he had anticipated: with Rahul dead, he regained the long-lost freedom he yearned for; even the complex emotions swirling within him were expected. Causing the death of someone who wasn’t inherently evil—someone who had wronged him yet treated him well—would naturally evoke mixed feelings in any normal person unless they were born with a heart of stone.
However, Ye Chuanze did not regret it! To live better and more comfortably for himself, he could harden his heart against anyone. Human emotions are unpredictable; the only constant is one's own sincere heart towards oneself—the most unlikely betrayal comes from within oneself. Therefore, in this world, he trusted only himself and loved himself most.
As thoughts swirled in his mind, the obscure emotions stirred by Rahul's death gradually faded away. Suddenly, he recalled how Rahul, half-jokingly, once said, “If I die, Black Lotus, you’ll help me collect my body!”
Turning back mid-air, Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus flew back toward him. Thinking that since you are already dead, I will do one last thing for you—collect your body!
When Ye Chuanze returned to the Peach Blossom Forest, Hongjun had already left, which was not surprising. Since the outcome had been determined, there was no need for him to stay. However, Rahul's body was missing. This made Ye Chuanze uneasy; how could a corpse simply vanish in such a short time?
In the soul state of the Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus, Ye Chuanze's expression changed unpredictably. Once he calmed down, he began to recall Rahul's unusual behavior over the past few days. It seemed that Rahul had known he would die all along. If he knew he was going to die, why did he insist on fighting Hongjun? What had happened? What did Rahul know?
Upon reflection, Rahul had been unexpectedly kind to him these days, so much so that it made him feel uneasy. Now that he thought about it, it was likely that Rahul had experienced a moment of conscience before his death. Ye Chuanze suddenly felt immensely relieved that he had firmly rejected any thoughts of betrayal and ultimately teamed up with Hongjun to kill Rahul. Otherwise, if Rahul had escaped the threat of death and reverted to his previous cruel and tyrannical self, Ye Chuanze would have had nowhere to cry.
Indeed, hoping for kindness and understanding from a demon like Rahul was nothing but wishful thinking!
Since Rahul's body had disappeared, Ye Chuanze saw no reason to linger and decided to leave as well.
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The Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus plunged into Buzhou Mountain and took root in a lake within a valley there. In an instant, the previously empty lake blossomed with countless white lotus flowers, and green lotus leaves gradually spread out, covering the entire lake. The Twelfth-Grade Annihilation Black Lotus carefully concealed itself within, remaining undetected.
Having left Rahul behind, Ye Chuanze's first priority was to find a safe and hidden place to hide so he wouldn't be captured again. Learning from his previous experience, Ye Chuanze was particularly cautious in choosing a location this time. He reflected on the reasons for his earlier failure and concluded that it was due to his overconfidence. After all, his strength alone was limited; the Primordial immortals saw him merely as a treasure and relentlessly pursued him without hesitation.
Ye Chuanze considered that since he couldn't manage alone, he should find a powerful neighbor who would instill fear in others! Rahul had repeatedly advised him to stick with Hongjun and make Hongjun his new master. To this, Ye Chuanze scoffed; he didn't need a master—masters could go die! Hongjun was even more intimidating than Rahul; Hongjun was too unfathomable for Ye Chuanze to grasp his thoughts. The more inscrutable a person is, the more terrifying they become because you never know what they are thinking, and in the end, you might not even understand how you died.
Although Ye Chuanze called Hongjun "Master," it was merely a formality. He had only met Hongjun once; Hongjun hadn't even acknowledged him as a disciple! He wouldn't shamelessly cling to someone like that; he wasn't desperate enough to fall to such depths.
With the idea of finding a strong and reliable neighbor in mind, Ye Chuanze began sifting through the list of immortals known from Primordial times. Kunlun Mountain's Three Pure Ones? Forget it; those three were similar to Hongjun—deeply unfathomable and deadly. The Witch Clan? No way; they seemed to be part of the demon race. The Lich tribes? Better not provoke them too much. Speaking of which, since they were demons, wasn't there a good candidate available right now?
As a member of the demon race, what could be better than relying on another demon? The sense of kinship among Primordial races was particularly strong; they generally got along well with their own kind. Since he was part of the demon race, seeking out another powerful demon as a neighbor seemed like a good idea. At least among fellow demons, he wouldn't have to worry about being attacked by someone who had developed intelligence and hoped to cultivate into human form. Furthermore, if Ye Chuanze were attacked, he wouldn't stand idly by while his own kin were harmed.
When it comes to the demon race, who could be more suitable and reliable than Fuxi and Nüwa? Both in character and strength, the Human Emperor Fuxi and Sage Nüwa are trustworthy figures. With their identities and powers, they would not harm their own kind, even if the opponent possesses an exceptional innate treasure. The reason Ye Chuanze is so certain of this is due to his confidence in his own strength; even Rahul could not affect him or erase his consciousness, so naturally, Fuxi and Nüwa cannot either. An innate treasure that cannot be controlled and a powerful ally from the same race—it's clear how Fuxi and Nüwa would choose.
An uncontrollable treasure is essentially a Useless Item; even an exceptional innate treasure falls into this category. No one wishes to wield a treasure that lacks freedom and can be manipulated at will. Therefore, treasures that awaken consciousness instill fear in people's hearts, as they worry about being devoured by them. One must either erase its consciousness to revert it into a mindless object or allow the treasure to exist as it is. Otherwise, if it turns against its wielder during battle, danger ensues—Rahul is a living example of this.
Fuxi and Nüwa's Cave is located in Buzhou Mountain, which is also a renowned place. It was formed from the back of Pangu the Great, serving as a pillar supporting heaven and earth. Buzhou Mountain is blessed with outstanding people and fertile land, giving rise to Fuxi and Nüwa, two immortals who achieved greatness. The environment is impeccable, and the neighbors are easy to get along with. Considering all these factors, Ye Chuanze increasingly feels that Buzhou Mountain is a great place.
Ultimately, Ye Chuanze flew all the way to Mount Buzhou and settled in a lake within a valley on Buzhou Mountain.
Due to Ye Chuanze's influence, this ordinary lake on Buzhou Mountain instantly became enveloped in mist and filled with spiritual energy, benefiting other Sentient Beings in the valley. The two immortals of Buzhou Mountain, Fuxi and Nüwa, also sensed his arrival immediately; after all, it was their own Cave, making them very sensitive to unfamiliar intruders.
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