Ninth In the World

“Eh? You’re Ye Yimo?” The first person Chu Manhe saw when she came out was Ye Yimo. She had seen Ye Yimo before and knew that the latter’s father was as powerful as Ning Cheng.

“Sister Manhe?’ Ye Zifeng exclaimed excitedly upon recognizing Chu Manhe. She was finally seeing an acquaintance. After all, Ye Yimo was not considered one in her opinion.

Ye Zifeng looked at Di Jiu and chuckled. “Not bad. You obtained the two Soul-Gathering Immortal Lotuses from Yi Ji for the sake of saving two women. However, Yi Ji is currently crying, as the Quintessential Essence of the Universe you gave him was fake.”

Itinerant Yi Ji, who had just arrived at the square, shuddered subconsciously when he heard Ye Zifeng’s words. In fact, he’d felt chills when he had realized that the Quintessential Essence of the Universe was fake. The first memory of him crying was a distant but distinct one.

However, Yi Ji had still come to the square immediately. He was wary of Di Jiu but he’d had no choice but to come. After all, the Quintessential Essence of the Universe would affect his Dao.

He had yet to speak with Di Jiu about the Quintessential Essence of the Universe but he was already alarmed by Ye Zifeng’s words. The fact that Ye Zifeng knew his Quintessential Essence of the Universe was fake meant that his actions were all under the surveillance of that person.

He used to be an apex expert of the universe who possessed the Golden Page World. Anyone who saw him would have to bow and respectfully address him as Saint. Now, he had failed to even sense that someone had placed him under surveillance.

What could be more sorrowful than this?

At that moment, he wished his fate would be like Xuanhuang Guyan’s. He should either die or forget everything and get reincarnated.

“I hope you still have some Quintessential Essence of the Universe on you. Otherwise, I will not let you die so easily…” Ye Zifeng threw a punch at Di Jiu.

After he said that, Ye Yimo ignored Ye Zifeng. She turned and bowed in Di Jiu’s direction. “Thank you for your help, Big Brother. My remnant soul would most likely have dissipated otherwise. May I know how I should address you?”

Di Jiu waved his hand dismissively and replied, “My name is Di Jiu. I am friends with Xiaoshuang, so it was only natural that I would help you.”

“You know Sister Xiaoshuang…” Ye Yimo was pleasantly surprised but she felt happy for Ling Xiaoshuang.

Sister Xiaoshuang had high expectations from men so she had always thought that it would not be easy for her to find a partner. Di Jiu, on the other hand, fit Sister Xiaoshuang’s expectations like a glove.

In Ye Yimo’s opinion, Di Jiu and Ling Xiaoshuang had to be cultivation partners. Otherwise, why would Di Jiu take such a huge risk to come to the Dao Abyss in search of the Soul-Gathering Immortal Lotus simply to save a stranger like her?

Ye Zifeng took a death breath and suddenly sent a voice transmission to Du Zihen. When he heard the message, Du Zihen’s expression changed. He took a step and landed in front of Ye Zifeng before he demanded coldly, “Where?”

Ye Zifeng chuckled. “Du Zihen, I know that you’re very strong. However, you’re not strong enough to deal with me. Follow me if you believe me. Otherwise, it will be your loss.”

“Alright, I’ll follow you.” Du Zihen agreed solemnly.

Then, he turned and told Di Jiu, “Ah Jiu, I must take a trip with this person…”

Du Zihen waved his hand dismissively when he saw that Di Jiu was about to speak and added, “Ah Jiu, your Dao is very impressive. Even you failed to sense that your Dao has just started to undergo some changes. It must be something great, as I guess that you have gained some new insight after attaining the Dao Integration Realm. The reason you are not this person’s match currently is because your Dao has yet to fully merge. This person will be akin to trash in front of you once your Dao truly becomes what you want it to be and merges successfully. You will feel no fear for this person even if your cultivation level remains stagnant.”

Upon saying that, Du Zihen stared at Ye Zifeng and commanded her. “Lead the way.”