Chapter 2247: Helping You Achieve Your Ambition

Li Zhaojun initially wanted to keep Lan Jing, but at this moment she seemed to have changed her mind.

She felt that if there were more Lan Jings on Earth, it wouldn’t be of much help to the planet. On the contrary, the Pan Gu Secret Realm would lack the assistance of the Chosen One.

“Lan Jing, my sister, you should return to the Pan Gu Secret Realm. As I think about it, your staying on Earth is a dangerous signal for the Pan Gu Secret Realm. After all, you are the Chosen One, and the Pan Gu Secret Realm will appear safer with you. We have me, Sister Shang, and help from outside on Earth; it’s already enough!” Li Zhaojun said.

Lan Jing appeared even more confused and said, “But if I go back… I understand nothing.”

“You should return; no matter what, you should be on the front lines against the Heavenly Tribulation, not staying here!” Li Zhaojun seemed to be very determined.

Lan Jing found it difficult to resist Li Zhaojun’s words, and finally, she nodded and said, “Then, Sister Zhao Jun, I’ll first return to the Pan Gu Secret Realm and wait for Ye Fan there!”

With a great sense of helplessness, Lan Jing returned to the Pan Gu Secret Realm.

After Lan Jing left, Min Shang was also a bit puzzled and asked, “Sister, why didn’t you let her stay? I feel that even if she goes back, she won’t be much help to the Pan Gu Secret Realm. But if she stays here, at least we can consult on some matters. Even if someone withdraws from this array, we have someone to fill in.”

“No, that’s not the case!” Li Zhaojun shook her head and said, “At first, I thought the same as you, but I quickly realized that if a Heavenly Tribulation occurs, we cannot rely on Lan Jing to help us. In the Heavenly Tribulation, her role is far more significant than ours, isn’t it?”

After thinking about it, Min Shang finally nodded, as if she had no opinion on the matter and would rather let Li Zhaojun handle everything for her.

Li Zhaojun gazed out at the night, sighing lightly, “Now we can confirm that Ye Fan is missing. If we can find further news about Ye Fan, we might have a chance to fight against the Heavenly Tribulation. Otherwise, our strength alone is not enough to change anything!”

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On Earth, Xi He remained in the ancient ruins of the Arctic, saying nothing, which greatly annoyed Lei Zu, who was watching beside her.

“What exactly is your plan? Are we going to wait here endlessly until Ye Fan returns? We don’t even know when the next round of Heavenly Tribulation will occur. Waiting like this is tormenting us!” Lei Zu said.

Xi He remained unmoved, seemingly too lazy to even open her eyes.

After a long time, Lei Zu finally couldn’t bear it. She struck Xi He with her palm, seemingly intending to kill her, but this time Xi He did not yield and caught the attack with her hand.

“What, afraid of death?” Lei Zu spoke with a sarcastic tone.

“Do you think with your cultivation, you can break through my defenses? I find you increasingly unreasonable, Lei Zu, oh Lei Zu. Haven’t you thought about what the meaning of your existence in this world is? Right now, besides showing off here, what else can you do? You can gain no pity from the master, and in the Cosmic Order, despite your great ambitions, you seem to be able to do nothing other than find your daughter!” Xi He replied with a few mocking words.

“Shut up!” Lei Zu was somewhat angry.

Xi He laughed coldly, shaking her head, “I know you don’t want to hear these words because your heart also carries some fear. Let me tell you, if you awaken now, perhaps there’s still a chance to gain something. I will help you obtain it. Otherwise, you will end up like the Mysterious Woman, merely with an immortal body, and perhaps the master will imprison you until the sea runs dry and the rocks crumble!”

“I don’t need your scare tactics. You once promised to find my daughter. You should know she has extraordinary significance in the Cosmic Order!” Lei Zu said.

“What the value of your daughter is beyond my concern. Even if she has value, how does that aid you in achieving anything? I know what you’re thinking. You want to use your daughter to accomplish some unbelievable things in your eyes. But let me tell you, you have no such opportunity because I’ll show you that your so-called ambition is confined to a small level, and you’ll never pose any threat to the master!” Xi He said.

After staring at each other for a long time, Lei Zu finally seemed to soften. She glanced aside and said, “Then what can you do to help me?”

“I can help you gain power, and… the master will eventually withdraw from dominating the Cosmic Order. What is already known is that the master has obtained the power of Pan Gu. Perhaps… the master will bestow this power upon someone…”

Xi He’s tone seemed to hint at something, while Lei Zu seemed completely disbelieving of Xi He’s words.

“Even if Ye Fan grants this power to someone, so what? He certainly wouldn’t give it to me because, in Ye Fan’s eyes, I’m insignificant. The ones Ye Fan truly wants to empower might be those women he knows on Earth, right? Do you think we, whom he sees as old monsters, stand any chance?” Lei Zu expressed incredulously.

Xi He said, “Whether there’s a chance or not is not for you to say. When Nu Ying sees that power, I know she desires it more than anyone else. And you… you simply hope your daughter can help you gain some power beyond the universe, so you can challenge the master. But do you have that qualification? Wouldn’t it be more realistic to gain Pan Gu’s power, which is something you can actually achieve…”

“You won’t help me!” Lei Zu shook her head and said, “Your words are not worth believing!”

“I will help you because I have no such ambitions. For me, gaining this power is meaningless. If the master retires in the future, I’d rather retire with him. As for who wants to vie for control of the Order, that’s not my task. Regarding what you said about the master intending to support the women around him… you’re mistaken. The master’s plan is to let these women retire with him. To him, managing the universe is a thankless task, so why would he entrust such a responsibility to the women around him?” Xi He said, “No matter what, even if the master did it himself, he wouldn’t let his women toil with the hardship!”

Lei Zu seemed moved by Xi He’s words. After pondering for a moment, she nodded and said, “If you’re willing to help me, then I can forgive you for your past offenses and mistakes against me!”