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After pouring out all her worries and obsessions, Yin Yue Rou's heartstrings, which had been taut for many years, suddenly relaxed, and a relieved and calm expression appeared on her face.

Su Mu's gaze was calm as he asked indifferently, "You've come to Tianyuan Star alone today, confessing everything. Do you really think I'll feel pity and cooperate with your absurd plan?"

Yin Yue Rou gently shook her head, her expression suddenly becoming solemn and serious, her gaze accurately seeing through many secrets: "I have had several interactions with you, and I can clearly sense your heartfelt rejection and disgust towards the eight holy clans."

"I don't know why Mu Tianshan can stay by your side and be used by you, but I'm sure you've never truly accepted him; you've only used him as a tool. When he's no longer useful, you'll certainly discard and kill him without hesitation."

Su Mu remained silent, secretly acknowledging her. This woman was meticulous, extremely shrewd, and possessed insight far beyond that of ordinary people.

"The moment Mu Tianshan sought me out, claiming he could help me get closer to you, I knew you had already harbored murderous intent towards me," Yin Yue Rou continued in a deep voice. "I know your character well; you are not the kind of reckless person who would attack a member of the Holy Clan just because of some harassment or a momentary outburst of anger. Your desire for my life is not out of personal grudge, but because my life is of great use to you."

Su Mu nodded slightly. Although Yin Yue Rou had not yet figured out the true secret of the source plunder, she was already infinitely close to the truth, and her mind was extremely terrifying.

Meeting Su Mu's calm and unwavering gaze, Yin Yuerou finally revealed her true intention in going to her death alone.

"I am willing to die quietly, without any trace, and without any involvement from you."

"I only ask that you give Mu Tianshan one chance, one chance to follow you, to be loyal to you, and to join you in destroying the eight holy clans. That's all."

Su Mu's lips curled into a faint smile, his tone carrying a hint of calm pressure: "You are now on Tianyuan Star, and your life and death are no longer in your own hands. Even if I don't agree to your conditions, you can't do anything to me, and I will suffer no loss whatsoever."

Yin Yue Rou nodded calmly, her eyes sharp and resolute: "My life is indeed not in my own hands. But if I die unwillingly and resentfully, I have my own way of letting the eight holy clans know everything, letting everyone know that I, Yin Yue Rou, died at your hands."

Su Mu's smile froze instantly, and a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes.

This woman is too dangerous, and too insightful.

He dared not gamble, nor could he afford to.

He was no longer alone and without any ties. Xiao Yunshang, his child, and the countless cultivators of the Myriad Stars Palace were all his weaknesses and burdens. Even if there was only a 10% risk of exposure, he would never take the risk lightly.

Yin Yue Rou had precisely grasped his weakness, which was why she dared to come alone, risking her life to make this doomed deal with him.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Su Mu finally spoke slowly: "I can give Mu Tianshan this opportunity. As for whether he accepts it and whether he can seize it, that's entirely up to him."

Yin Yue Rou smiled gently, her eyes filled with relief and peace of mind. She did not ask Su Mu to make a vow to Heaven; she had long since mastered the art of judging people's choices and knowing when to advance and retreat.

She slowly rose, bowed deeply to Su Mu, and performed a solemn salute. Then, with a stern expression, she spoke: "Thank you for your understanding. Will you take action, or shall I end it myself?"

"Take your own life." Su Mu said calmly, already knowing what was going on.

Yin Yue Rou completely let go of all her worries and smiled with utmost peace.

She understood Su Mu's intentions. If Su Mu were to act personally, Mu Tianshan would inevitably harbor resentment, making it difficult for him to be truly loyal in the future. Letting her die on her own was the best proof that Su Mu kept his promise and genuinely gave Mu Tianshan a chance.

After making all her final arrangements, Yin Yue Rou had no more regrets. In front of Su Mu, she resolutely committed suicide.

Su Mu raised his hand and summoned the Plague Emperor's Box, steadily collecting the remaining power of Yin Yue Rou's origin. With this, he gained another of the eight origins he controlled, bringing him one step closer to forging a supreme new world.

……

Several days later, following Su Mu's instructions, Mu Tianshan arrived at Tianyuan Star alone.

At this moment, he was still completely unaware of the situation and believed that the plan had failed. With a helpless expression, he reported, "Father, Yin Yuerou's plan has failed. I have been sending messages and searching for her for many days, but I cannot find any trace of her."

Upon hearing this, Su Mu raised his hand and sent the ancient storage treasure out into the air, where it landed steadily in Mu Tianshan's hand.

"She had already visited Tianyuan Star and willingly faced death before me. This is her keepsake for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Mu turned and left, leaving Mu Tianshan standing there dumbfounded, clutching the cold storage treasure, his mind trembling and his body stiff.

After a long while, Mu Tianshan slowly came back to his senses.

He was very familiar with this storage treasure; it was a low-level magic weapon that he had personally refined for Yin Yue Rou when he was young.

With Yin Yue Rou's current cultivation level and status, she could have already acquired countless top-tier spiritual treasures, but for years she has always kept this old magic artifact close to her body and never replaced it.

The hidden meaning within was clear to Mu Tianshan.

He carefully cradled the storage treasure in both hands, slowly lowered his head, and gently pressed his cheek against it, greedily savoring the lingering warmth that had long since dissipated.

For a full day and night, Mu Tianshan remained inside his room, keeping himself locked up.

Within the storage treasure, a jade slip containing soul power was quietly stored.

As the jade slip was crushed, the image of Yin Yue Rou's remaining soul power slowly emerged, recounting her lifelong forbearance, all her obsessions, her ultimate plan, and the true reason for rejecting Mu Tian Shan.

After seeing the whole truth, Mu Tianshan finally understood completely.

I understand now how much humiliation, resentment, and despair were hidden in that resolute slap; I understand now that her years of depravity and absurdity were all forced upon her and beyond her control; I understand now that she risked her life just to fight for a chance to change her fate.

For a moment, I was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

Regret?

He couldn't explain it. Even knowing the whole truth, he still couldn't fully agree with Yin Yue Rou's actions over the years, nor could he forgive her choice to willingly degenerate and depend on others.

Do you resent it?

There's no way to even talk about it. She was the white moonlight he loved sincerely in his youth, the deepest obsession in his heart. Even after experiencing vicissitudes and becoming covered in filth, he still couldn't bring himself to hate her.

Moreover, she ultimately gave her life to pave the way for him, risking everything, all to secure for him an opportunity to follow a wise ruler and overthrow the Holy Clan. This affection weighs a thousand pounds.

After a full day of contemplation, Mu Tianshan finally felt completely at ease and made his final decision.

"Silly girl, you are still too naive."

"The eight great holy clans have been passed down for thousands of years and have a profound foundation. How can they be overthrown by one's own bloodline? The path you chose was a dead end from the very beginning."

He sighed softly, his eyes filled with helplessness and regret.

She is gone, but her wishes remain. The path she couldn't finish, the obsession she couldn't fulfill, will now be taken over by him.

After calming himself down, Mu Tianshan pushed open the door and went out, asking the guard outside to lead the way so he could pay his respects to Su Mu once more.

Upon seeing Su Mu again, he didn't utter a single superfluous word. He knelt down on both knees, his expression solemn and his eyes sincere. He raised his hand, held up two fingers, and made an unparalleled oath to the heavens.

"I, Mu Tianshan, swear! From this day forward, I will serve Su Mu to the death, and follow him to destroy the eight holy clans! I will be a slave or servant for life, without regret, and even if my soul perishes, I will never betray him!"

The oath of a cultivator to the Heavenly Dao is connected to the very origin of their soul and is the most solemn and inviolable promise in the world.

Su Mu smiled slightly, raised his hand, and unleashed a gentle yet powerful force, steadily lifting Mu Tianshan up.

"Although I didn't kill Yin Yuerou with my own hands, she died because of me. Do you truly feel no hatred in your heart?"