Chapter 930 360: I Am Wu Wang True Monarch! (2)

She steadied herself, saying with a fake smile, "Sister is really cute too."

Jiang Ran laughed and said, "Sister is truly perceptive, learning to act coy so quickly."

Baili Yao Yue was stunned for a moment, not understanding, then reacting, she cried out loudly,

"I'm not acting coy towards you!"

"Exactly, that's it! Sister, you've already grasped the essence!" Jiang Ran praised her with mock seriousness.

"I am not!"

It was always Baili Yao Yue who teased others, but now being teased and unable to retort, she was almost brought to tears.

Seizing the moment, Jiang Ran floated forward gently, whispering tenderly,

"Thank you, sister, for helping Wubing reclaim my destiny. When I say you're cute, I don't mean to treat you as a child, but because I truly, truly adore you."

Baili Yao Yue paused, "Is that really what you think?"

"Yes, you are a very lovable sister. Thank you for always looking after all the younger sisters. For Fan Wubing to meet you, it's the blessing he receives amidst his difficult fate," Jiang Ran said with a smile.

Baili Yao Yue tried hard to contain her joy, speaking calmly,

"It's nothing, it's just what a sister should do."

Jiang Ran laughed, "Please guide me in the days to come."

These words struck directly at the soft spot in Baili Yao Yue's heart. Her eyes were misty, nodding her head in agreement. With such a pledge for the future, does the distinction between elder and younger matter that much?

Then, the two of them continued forward hand in hand, apparently forgetting Fan Wubing behind.

Fan Wubing was left behind, stunned.

He guessed that Baili Yao Yue might suffer a loss before Jiang Ran, but he didn't expect her to be conquered in less than a quarter of an hour.

He raised his head and took a deep breath, sighing, "You're remarkable, Jiang Ran."

Give her a few words' time, and she's able to take down the Immortal Su Saintess who dominates the Path of Eternity.

This is Jiang Ran, who turns everyone around her with ease.

Fan Wubing looked back at the world, with countless Ascenders following in his steps.

He remained resolute, striding forward.

The Supreme Dharma Orbiting Device pointed the way for them, and its hundreds of thousands of eyes illuminated the path ahead... The thirty-three innate treasures, each performing its duty, guiding the Ascenders to face the Upper Immortal Realm — the Great Thousand Worlds!

...

Baili Yao Yue was already familiar with the Great Thousand Worlds, so for her, this was a journey home.

But a journey home is always harder. Because it requires knowing what form one should take to face it anew.

She became very quiet, her eyes full of contemplation.

Fan Wubing and Jiang Ran didn't disturb her.

Fan Wubing communicated with Jiang Ran via Divine Soul,

"You were truly mischievous just now, Yao Yue has never suffered such a loss."

Jiang Ran laughed, "From your stories before, I thought she was strong-willed and rebellious. But in reality, in many ways, she's quite like you."

"Quite like me?"

"Yes, equally untruthful. Equally concerned about face. Equally cute."

Fan Wubing widened his eyes, "In what way am I cute!"

Jiang Ran looked at him, "Exactly like that, very cute."

Fan Wubing raised his head, "Don't tease me."

Although Jiang Ran's Qi and Blood had recovered significantly, she was still very thin. But around her, even the tallest wouldn't appear imposing. Her eyes and brows were always surrounded by a sense of tolerance. No matter how powerful Fan Wubing became, how high and far he flew, he could rely on her without worry.

"Speaking of which, you're the only one who came," Fan Wubing said.

Jiang Ran asked, "Disappointed?"

"No…just thinking, if only everyone was here, it would be nice."

Jiang Ran laughed, "If you hoped everyone would be here, you should have told them beforehand. Suddenly talking about ascension, how could they react to that? You, already Master of All, still doing things like a child."

Only then did Fan Wubing realize, hurriedly saying,

"Right! I didn't tell Wei Yi and Gu Lan about this! They don't know what I'm doing! This won't do! I need to go back and explain this to them."

Jiang Ran pulled him along,

"You've entered the Path to Immortality, still want to turn back? So many are following your steps."

"But…" Fan Wubing fretted, "Seems like I've indeed abandoned them."

Jiang Ran tugged him onwards,

"Don't worry, I told them long ago."

"But…why didn't they come with you?"

"Because they still have their own ideals to fulfill. Wei Yi wants to rebuild Yin Yang School, Gu Lan wants to revive the farming lineage," Jiang Ran said. "If they can't go to a new world in their best form, they would leave regrets. That's their thinking." She looked at Fan Wubing and said, "I agree with their thoughts. They don't exist because of you but have become better because of you. I think this is the best way for them to interact with you."

Jiang Ran smiled and said,

"If they were to abandon their ideals and hopes just to follow your path, then in my view, it wouldn't be true love, just a castle in the sky-like desire. I won't allow anyone like that to be around you."

In this, Jiang Ran displayed a forcefulness unmatched by others.

"So, what about you? Why did you come?" Fan Wubing asked.

This was also asking what her ideal was.

Jiang Ran answered,

"Because I am the fate insect of this world."

Fan Wubing felt as though his heart had been clenched by a giant hand. He suddenly understood why Jiang Ran could do things that seemed extracted from fate. Generally, even if someone wanted to be extracted from fate, they wouldn't be able to feel it at all.