Chapter 713 - 720: Situ Yue Ran Away

"What do you mean?"

Daoqing had considered many things Song Wanning might say, but he never expected this.

Situ Yue isn’t from this world?

Song Wanning sighed softly and told Daoqing all about the conflicts in the Lower World.

When he learned of the struggle between the two worlds, a furious aura erupted from Daoqing.

He was a denizen of this world. He certainly couldn’t remain indifferent when another Heavenly Dao sought to harm his own.

"How could the Wood Sculpture Realm’s Heavenly Dao be so malicious?"

If the Heavenly Dao Rules had a problem, shouldn’t it have tried to fix itself?

How could it resort to plunder, forcibly seizing the fate and resources of other worlds?

This reminded him of the monsters at the Heavenly Abyss.

"Are the monsters at the Heavenly Abyss also related to the Wood Sculpture Realm?"

Song Wanning nodded. "The Wood Sculpture Realm’s Heavenly Dao certainly hasn’t given up yet. It might even launch a desperate, all-out assault..."

When a world is on the brink of total collapse, it’s only natural that its people would do something drastic.

After all, no one wants to perish along with it.

Therefore, this world still faced an unknown crisis.

Daoqing fell completely silent upon hearing this, his aura growing incredibly dangerous.

’I can’t believe I never knew such a crisis was lurking in the shadows.’

If that was true, then the Immortal Realm was also destined for a calamity!

"So Situ Yue... saving me was also arranged by the Wood Sculpture Realm?"

Daoqing’s hands clenched into tight fists, veins bulging on them.

He had almost died back then.

If it was all just a scheme to make him accept Situ Yue, then she was his enemy, not his savior!

Song Wanning nodded again. "The Wood Sculpture Realm’s methods are quite sinister. The Immortal Realm was less affected, but back in the Lower World..."

Song Wanning thought of those treacherous disciples of hers. The invaders had completely won them over, to the point they had forgotten what loyalty and righteousness even meant.

Hearing this, the rage in Daoqing’s heart could no longer be contained and finally ignited.

He shot to his feet, wishing he could charge out right now and demand to know if Situ Yue was aware of all this.

A Heavenly Dao from an outside world dared to include him in its schemes? This was outrageous!

"Senior, don’t get agitated. This matter can’t be rushed."

Song Wanning soothed Daoqing’s emotions and said with a solemn expression, "Right now, only you and Mo Yang Immortal Venerable know about this. But the invaders in this world likely aren’t limited to just Situ Yue."

The Immortal Realm was vast, and without the help of the Three Lives Mirror, it wouldn’t be easy for her to find other invaders.

But this matter truly shouldn’t be blown out of proportion. Even if they were to deal with Situ Yue, they had to find a justifiable reason.

After all, to outsiders, Situ Yue was Daoqing’s disciple.

She couldn’t let Daoqing’s reputation be tarnished because of this.

Daoqing had calmed down by now. At the very least, he couldn’t personally take action against Situ Yue...

"I will get to the bottom of this. If Situ Yue was truly involved, you can do whatever you see fit. I will have your back!"

He promised Song Wanning directly.

At this moment, he felt not a shred of master-disciple affection for Situ Yue.

If she hadn’t appeared, his lineage wouldn’t be in such a mess!

Song Wanning nodded. "Alright!"

She narrowed her eyes slightly, still unsure if Situ Yue had participated.

All they could do now was wait for the results of the investigation!

...

Outside the palace, Situ Yue was somewhat distracted, feeling a constant sense of unease.

She turned and walked to her courtyard, where she began packing her things, preparing to leave for a while.

Her martial brothers found her behavior strange.

"Junior Sister, what are you doing? Where are you going with all your things packed?"

"Yeah, weren’t you planning to study Alchemy?"

The martial brothers looked at her, their faces filled with confusion and a hint of worry.

Situ Yue’s hands paused for a moment before a forced smile appeared on her face.

"I suddenly felt the need to go out and gain some experience. After all, have you seen how fast Song Wanning’s cultivation is advancing?"

"Meanwhile, I’ve been stuck in the same place. It’s quite shameful, to be honest, and it’s making me anxious."

"So, I plan to go out and train for a while. It would be for the best if I could advance my cultivation!"

Her reasoning was perfectly sound, so her martial brothers didn’t press further, only reminding her to be careful.

Situ Yue was smiling on the outside, but inside, her panic grew.

’The martial brothers don’t even accompany me anymore. They’re not as concerned as they used to be.’

’Ever since Song Wanning showed up, everything has changed.’

’If I stay any longer, I’ll just be asking for trouble.’

’I have to hurry...’

Soon, Situ Yue finished packing her bags and left without a moment’s hesitation.

Lan Yue emerged from her courtyard, saw Situ Yue’s hastily departing figure, and asked in confusion, "Where is she going?"

A few junior martial brothers quickly explained the reason, which made Lan Yue frown.

"She’s in such a hurry to leave at a time like this. Don’t tell me this incident has something to do with her?"

Lan Yue said it almost subconsciously.

As soon as the words were out, she braced herself for another argument with them.

But to her surprise, the junior martial brothers didn’t clamor about her misunderstanding Situ Yue this time. Instead, with faces full of doubt and suspicion, they said, "That can’t be right..."

"Situ Yue has no grudge against our Youngest Junior Sister. Why would she try to harm her?"

But even as they said it, they lacked conviction. After all, Situ Yue’s actions were indeed rather abrupt.

But none of them had any proof, and more importantly, they didn’t want this matter to involve their own peak. So, by tacit agreement, no one said another word.

Lan Yue glanced at her junior martial brothers, her heart filled with complicated emotions.

’The junior martial brothers have changed so much recently, but I don’t feel happy about it.’

’Once some things happen, it’s impossible to go back to how they were...’

’The bond they once shared could never be the same again...’

...

Song Wanning opened the main door and walked out.

Lan Yue walked over to meet her and whispered, "Situ Yue packed her things and ran."

Song Wanning smiled, not at all surprised. ’I knew she had a guilty conscience...’

She glanced at Lan Yue coolly. "It’s fine. She won’t get away."

’The farther Situ Yue runs, the better. When she’s far away, it’ll be easier for me to make my move, won’t it?’

’And that is Situ Yue’s folly. Staying in the Wuji Sect was her safest option.’

’Yet she’s in such a rush to court death.’

She let out a soft laugh. Though she was smiling, Lan Yue felt a bone-chilling coldness from it.

In that moment, she seemed to understand something and remained silent.

’Situ Yue... I never acknowledged her.’

’She isn’t my junior sister, and I don’t care if she lives or dies.’

’If I could, I wouldn’t mind adding a few stabs myself.’

Lan Yue turned her head, looked in the direction Situ Yue had fled, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

’It’s time for Situ Yue to pay the price. Let’s hope, for her sake, she wasn’t too deeply involved.’