"You, you, you... What did you just say? That junior actually has cultivation methods and martial skills? No, you gave that kid cultivation methods? And they’re to be kept with me, for me to safeguard? Then where are you going?" Liu Wuxie spoke a long string of words as if spitting out beans.

Wang Yufan shook his head after hearing him, saying:

"Oh, old man, Ye Lingtian is my subordinate now. Are you unhappy just because I took on someone of similar strength to you? You’re a senior, after all. Although this junior is a bit mischievous, he’s still under your control. I gave him cultivation methods to appease him; it’s just an exchange.

These cultivation methods will stay with you. When his strength drops to the mid-stage God King realm later, he will come to you for the first part of the cultivation method. Just give it to him then.

Didn’t he practice that Heavenly Dao cultivation method? The main reason I gave him this cultivation method is to suppress that more sinister cultivation method of his. As for Ye Xiu, that depends on his own fortune; you don’t need to worry about him. That’s pretty much it."

After listening to Wang Yufan, Liu Wuxie said with some doubt:

"Kid, I feel like you’re arranging your affairs, as if you don’t have much time left?"

When Wang Yufan heard Liu Wuxie’s words, he was stunned and said:

"What are you talking about? You’re the one who doesn’t have much time left! I’m just leaving here soon, that’s all. What are you saying to me? You’re an old man who’s so old you can’t help but curse me."

Hearing Wang Yufan’s words, Liu Wuxie’s eyes lit up, and his hands rubbed together repeatedly, saying, "Little friend, can you let me go with you to a higher plane? I’ve had enough of the Dao Realm."

Wang Yufan was speechless and shook his head, saying, "This cannot be. Your fate with this Dao Realm has not yet been severed. Moreover, the Dao Realm will face a great calamity because of you, and you will need to quell this calamity."

"What? Calamity? I can quell it? Little friend, are you not joking? What calamity could our Dao Realm possibly have?" Liu Wuxie said disbelievingly.

"It’s because you’ve lived for so long; this is your calamity. As the saying goes, ’you reap what you sow,’ do you understand?" Hearing Wang Yufan say this, Liu Wuxie suddenly remembered.

"Little friend, are you referring to that Soul Demon?" Liu Wuxie whispered.

Wang Yufan merely glanced at Liu Wuxie, and Liu Wuxie became even more certain that he was not mistaken.

"Then, what if I can’t defeat it after you leave, little friend? I’ve witnessed how terrifying that Soul Demon is. If there are other races as well, then our Dao Realm is finished." Liu Wuxie said solemnly.

Wang Yufan smiled and said:

"It’s alright. There should be less than a year until that calamity. Within this year, a disciple of mine named Xu Changqing might arrive in this plane. When he does, remember to find him. Although his cultivation realm might not be very high, he possesses methods to restrain the Demon race. Of course, that’s also the last hope. One must be strong oneself. My disciple, I don’t know when he’ll come up.

However, you all still need to cultivate diligently. In this Dao Realm, currently, your and Ye Lingtian’s strengths are the highest. Soon, his strength will experience a half-year low point, and as for you, within this year, if you cultivate well, you can fully recover to your peak and even possibly break through."

After listening to Wang Yufan, Liu Wuxie took a deep breath.

"Alright, little friend, I’ll listen to you. We will cultivate twice as hard."

Seeing Liu Wuxie take on this great responsibility, Wang Yufan also smiled.

Finally, Wang Yufan said again:

"Oh, by the way, where is the Demon Domain?"

Hearing Wang Yufan ask about the Demon Domain, Liu Wuxie shook his head and said:

"You can ask Changtian about that. The Demon Domain probably hadn’t formed yet when I was around."

Having received Liu Wuxie’s answer, Wang Yufan then summoned Changtian, inquired about the location of the Demon Domain, and planned to set off the next day with Little Black, Mo Dao, and Li Qiye. As for Li Meng’er, she would stay in the Jidao Imperial Court as a Saintess and be taught the Rakshasa Body cultivation method by Liu Wuxie.

The night before their departure, Wang Yufan’s door was knocked upon. Wang Yufan already knew who the visitor was.

Li Meng’er, dressed in a simple white dress, had changed her usual style. This time, she didn’t even wear her mask. Wang Yufan could see that she had meticulously dressed up. It had to be said, Li Meng’er was truly a peerless beauty; any man would find it hard to maintain composure. However, Wang Yufan still coughed and said:

"Why are you here? It’s so late? Let’s talk tomorrow if there’s something."

Hearing Wang Yufan’s words, Li Meng’er said nothing. She just stared at Wang Yufan quietly, a feeling that made Ni Chang feel very uncomfortable.

"Alright, I’m preparing to depart tomorrow. You’ll be staying here. This is what I promised you initially: to help you find a good sect. Now that a sect has been found, you can rest assured and do what you need to do," Wang Yufan said.

At this moment, Li Meng’er spoke.

"My master has already told me everything. I know. But I just want to ask you one thing: Do you truly not like me at all, or did you not feel anything for me during this time? Although I wear a ghost mask, you’ve seen it before, and besides, for you, whether I wear my mask or not doesn’t matter."

After Li Meng’er finished speaking, Wang Yufan remained silent.

Wang Yufan didn’t know what to say. Li Meng’er looked at Wang Yufan’s expression and knew that she was not mistaken at all.

"Alright, I understand now. I also know the answer I wanted. I, Li Meng’er, will only ever like one person in this life. Since I don’t have that fortune, I will never think about this matter again. I know you’re leaving tomorrow. Don’t worry, I will cultivate diligently in the Jidao Imperial Court. With my talent, I will catch up to you someday."

After Li Meng’er finished speaking, she turned and left. Looking at Li Meng’er’s retreating figure, Wang Yufan sighed, then murmured to himself:

"Ah, it seems I shouldn’t provoke women in the future. Fortunately, no one else has seen my true face except for Little Black and Liu Wuxie so far. If they all became infatuated with me, that would truly be a headache." Wang Yufan shook his head, amused by his own narcissistic thoughts.

The next day at noon.

The people of the Jidao Imperial Court, led by Liu Wuxie, came to see Wang Yufan and the others off. However, Li Meng’er was nowhere to be seen.

Wang Yufan had anticipated this scene; it must be because of him. If she didn’t show up, then so be it; it was all fate. After all, he was different from others and could not have love or even family affection.

After bidding farewell to the Jidao Imperial Court’s people, Wang Yufan left with Li Qiye and the others, disappearing from everyone’s sight.

"Old Ancestor, why didn’t Saintess Li Meng’er come?" Changtian asked.