Perfect Double Agent

“I am not a puppet, much less your personal property…”

At this moment, sounds came one after another from inside the room, faint and barely audible, complex and powerless. She wanted to break free from her original body, she wanted to escape her constraints, even if it meant becoming a mortal.

She would never understand that feeling if she wasn't controlled, but she was incomplete, and also nourishment for another person, a fact that was destined the moment she was separated from him.

She had also succumbed to fate, choosing to live out her life peacefully until she was completely integrated and fulfilled her master's purpose.

But then someone gave her hope.

Qingyi looked at a painting hanging on the wall. The small tree in the painting was not big and was very ordinary, but it was full of vitality and lifelike.

"A broken branch can become a tree... but can a separated primordial spirit truly be mended..."

Unaware, she stared blankly at the small tree, letting the sun rise and set outside, letting time pass day by day.

This seems to have become a daily routine for her; over the years, this painting has perhaps been her most frequent companion.

Gradually, it got dark again, so dark that there was no light at all. In the whole room, there was only a white, glowing body lying on the table, seemingly tired and fast asleep, completely unaware that a figure was gradually appearing behind her.

"She's not that cold and heartless, just a bit more pure. She pursues the Great Dao, while you pursue liberation. In fact, you've already become two different people."

A figure materialized out of thin air in the room, looking down at a strand of green hair wrapped around his finger. The green hair was a symbol of love; a single strand could seal a bond of affection, but cutting off the hair also meant severing that bond.

A single thread can have two outcomes, just as a person divided into two can also have two outcomes.

Chapter 342 Three Thousand Flowers Bloom

Today is a day that will go down in history. The Immortal Flower Bud is blooming for the last time, which also means that this era has come to an end. It is a grand feast, but also the beginning of its curtain call.

At this moment, on the edge of that no-man's-land, in the sealed land of the ancient immortal world, three thousand regions correspond to three thousand Dao states, and each region is teeming with life.

There are too many. The total number of Venerables alone exceeds fifty million, not to mention the others.

Looking at the sea of ​​people, the ancient chariots floating in the clouds, and the vast expanse of the sky, Qingyi felt a sense of disorientation.

Even everyone in this world looked up, their faces filled with awe as they gazed at the enormous petals that were blooming.

Sacred colorful clouds burst forth, soaring straight into the sky, radiant with divine light, dazzling and incomparable, flowing like a river from the heavens, accompanied by overflowing auspicious energy, as if the whole world was filled with holy energy.

"boom!"

A deep, resounding boom echoed, like the drumbeats of heaven and earth, shaking all souls and reverberating throughout the world. It was the budding of immortal flowers, accompanied by the pulsation of the Great Dao's energy, and the entire ancient land was enveloped in a dense rain of light.

Some people exclaimed in surprise, feeling a warm glow as their wounds healed; some felt their fatigue vanish; and some experienced a surge of energy and vitality.

It's so miraculous! Every time the Immortal Flower opens a petal, it sends down a dreamlike rain of light, bathing all living beings in this world and nourishing everything. Even the most important people are observing it closely, not wanting to miss a single detail.

"Two thousand nine hundred and ninety-one..."

"Two thousand nine hundred and ninety-five..."

The Great Dao Immortal Flower rustled and bloomed, petal after petal, making everyone unable to contain their excitement. This was the greatest feast in the Three Thousand Provinces. It had been open for 2,999 times since ancient times, for nearly an era. Now it was the last time, and the Great Dao would be perfected, and the ultimate creation would be born!

This was undoubtedly exciting; even the usually aloof Feng Wu seemed like a little girl full of dreams, whispering to herself.

Qingyi glanced behind her and then looked around. In the boundless sea of ​​people, she did not see the woman. After appearing from a distance that day, the woman left because the main body's realm was too high to enter. The reason she came was to give her the True Phoenix Treasure Technique, to increase her foundation and prevent her from having any accidents.

This is perhaps one of the advantages of having two bodies. Within a certain distance, the two share memories and feelings. She doesn't even need to learn the True Phoenix Treasure Technique; she has already reached the level that the main body has comprehended, although she is still quite clumsy in using it.

"If you don't give me the Azure Moon Flame... how am I supposed to ignite the divine fire... or are you afraid I'll just take the Azure Moon Flame and run away..."

Qingyi murmured, still somewhat disappointed. Although she didn't have that thought, the original owner of the body wasn't such a petty person.

But suddenly, that feeling of resonance returned, though the main body was on the periphery, too far away for her to sense clearly.

However, immediately afterward, an unprecedentedly loud roar suddenly erupted from the sky, interrupting her thoughts. Accompanied by an incomparably dazzling burst of immortal light, the last petal of the Immortal Path Flower Bud finally unfolded, blooming completely.

In an instant, auspicious clouds filled the sky, and a rich fragrance spread in all directions, permeating every corner, so magnificent that it dazzled the eyes.

At the same time, three thousand golden avenues stretched out from the petals, descending upon three thousand regions.

"The battle for supremacy has begun, for the last supreme ruler!"

A cult leader was shouting loudly, and ancient dragon horns were blown, their mournful sounds echoing across heaven and earth, resounding throughout the world, as if trying to reverberate into the ages.

At this moment, tens of millions of Venerables went mad, surging from their respective regions toward the Immortal Path, trying to rush into the petals.

Three thousand petals extend into three thousand avenues, falling upon three thousand regions. Each petal seems to carry a great avenue, radiating a hazy hue and sprinkling the dew of the Dao. Just standing on those avenues is enough to make many people unable to resist breaking through their limits.

"Where's Feng Wu!" Qingyi turned around, but her familiar best friend was no longer there. There were too many people, shouts everywhere, and rainbow lights everywhere. Everyone was rushing to the petals, trying to enter the light gate above and enter the ancient land that was faintly visible.

However, many unlucky ones broke through before even entering, while others were swept away by the divine light and unable to enter.

This is a normal phenomenon. Of the more than 50 million Venerables, only about one-tenth can ultimately enter. However, what Qingyi found very strange was that just as she was about to rush into the gate, a kind of rule-like immortal light swept back and forth over her body, as if conducting a kind of screening. This caused a hazy halo to appear inside her sleeve, which was a power that surpassed that of a Venerable.

Immediately afterwards, the halo was shattered by the rules, revealing a small boy sitting cross-legged, holding a tiny, shimmering white bone cauldron, no bigger than the palm of his hand, who was looking up at her...

"You...how did you get on me!"

Qingyi screamed, almost throwing the little figure away, but at the last moment, she missed her footing and fell onto a set of bluestone steps.

She was truly shocked, her mind was in complete disarray, she was dazed, and even her forehead was throbbing wildly.

When did this guy get on her, and how did he evade the ancient immortal rules?

"With no woman in your heart, your cultivation will naturally reach godhood. The first step to transcendence is to kill your beloved." The child spoke leisurely, his lips red and teeth white, his body spotless, like a natural celestial child, yet his appearance was prematurely aged. "So, I've come!"

"Bah! Who's your sweetheart? Go find the original owner of this body!"

Qingyi rolled her eyes, gradually calmed down, and regained her holy and hazy demeanor, carrying a sense of distance as she put Baiye down.

Her heart was already in turmoil, but now it was even more so. The actions of the original body made it impossible for her to face this person calmly as before.

"Are you really going to leave me here?"

Qingyi paused in her steps, without turning back, and whispered, "Since you dared to come in, you must have a way to undo your supernatural powers."

She really left, or even fled, flying rapidly forward. Around her, there were many creatures on the bluestone path, and cultivators were rushing around everywhere. Some even started a great battle on the bluestone steps.

"Are we really going to abandon him...?" After walking for half a day, Qingyi stopped and looked back. The bluestone steps were shrouded in mist, but the child's figure was nowhere to be seen.

She wanted to throw him away, but anyone here could kill him.

The two peerless talents of their generation lost all their strength after entering the Immortal Ancient Realm. It would be too humiliating for them to die here, and she couldn't bear to do so.

"He must have a way to undo it... but what if the backup plan he left behind was suppressed by the rules of the Immortal Ancient..."

For a moment, Qingyi's heart was in turmoil. She didn't want to face that person, but her body turned back. "I didn't do this to save you. I just wasn't as cold-hearted as the original body..."

Chapter 343 Ten Thousand Paths Burn as Fire, Creating a Beautiful Scene

The ancient and weathered stone steps are steeped in the passage of time. Few people stop here now; most are wounded who have chosen to rest and recover along the way.

Qingyi rushed back at an extremely fast speed, startling many people who turned their heads to look at her. However, she did not stop, but instead headed towards the starting point of the bluestone steps.

From afar, she saw a solitary figure. The person was wearing a thin rune robe, holding a small cauldron, standing at the end of the bluestone steps, letting the wind blow through their hair, like a poor, homeless, abandoned child.

At that moment, even Qingyi's heart couldn't help but clench, and she felt a pang of pity.

She suddenly remembered that the other person seemed to have been abandoned by the main body. The main body had always been like this since childhood, single-mindedly pursuing the Dao. Even if this guy could touch the main body's heart, the main body was willing to present itself to the other person without reservation, but it would not stop because of this.

It's not that I'm heartless; it's just that everyone has different pursuits.

“I don’t know how to take care of people or children… Even if the Lord has broken your heart, you shouldn’t give up on yourself and risk your life.”

Qingyi arrived, bringing with her a delicate fragrance. She stood high above, her entire body radiating a holy glow, yet her words were gentle, carrying a hint of concern and reproach.

“I will keep you by my side until you recover. Let’s go.” Qingyi extended her hand.

"Am I sad...am I giving up on myself?" Bai Ye was speechless, but did not explain.

But if Qingyi misunderstands because of this, that's fine too. In the end, he benefited. He and Yuechan were honest with each other, and Qingyi could truly empathize with him. It's good enough that he didn't actually draw his sword to kill anyone.

Bai Ye nodded, placed his hand on Qingyi's cold palm, and Qingyi took it away.

"I need to find the spark to ignite the divine fire. You should recover as soon as possible. Once others become gods, I won't be able to protect you."

But at that moment, Qingyi suddenly turned around and saw that there was hardly anyone left in the original place. Looking around, all the blue stone steps in the distance were empty, and only here did life still exist.

However, above a distant bluestone path, an ordinary-looking boy let out a cry of surprise and fell from the sky. Then, he calmly turned around and began to squat on the steps, prying open the foundation stones.

Even the other person saw her, looked up and greeted her warmly, then buried themselves in prying again.

"Huang? Why is he coming in so late?"

Qingyi left without lingering, and then explained on her own, "He is a rising star, but also a troublemaker. He defeated Di Chong's secondary body, killed many first generation members, and was wanted by many major sects. He has a good relationship with Feng Wu and is known as the current successor of the Supreme Hall."

"Does he still have a big appetite?" Bai Ye asked from inside his sleeve, his gaze fixed on the boy who was still studying the bluestone steps in the distance.

"He certainly has a big appetite. It seems he often eats his rivals. I heard that once he cut off his rival's wing and immediately started cooking it..."

"Don't you think he looks like Little Naihao?"

"Little Milk Hao? Huang is him?" Qingyi exclaimed in surprise.

"Has he done many other shocking things? He must be more hated than me."

"Do you know you're hated?" Qingyi rolled her beautiful eyes. "However, he is indeed like that little guy from before, a bit like you. Wherever he goes, he causes chaos. But he doesn't have a powerful sect behind him, and he's often hunted down."

Qingyi gradually became more talkative, recounting one interesting story after another, some about Xiao Naihao, some about Tianxian Academy, some about other major states, and even some of her own experiences.

She didn't even realize that her tense face had involuntarily relaxed, and she was even smiling.

It was as if the other person's words contained magic, making her feel very relaxed.

……

Several days passed, and everyone rushed out of the end of the bluestone road, left the place of origin, and searched for their own destiny.

At the end of the bluestone road, two figures stood still. One of them took out a small tree from the cauldron and placed it on the steps. In an instant, the small tree swayed in the wind and rapidly expanded, making this world seem to be filled with the laws of the universe.

"Could it be... the legendary Tree of Ten Thousand Paths?"

"It seems so..."

"If the main body knew you had this tree, she definitely wouldn't avoid you." Qingyi exclaimed in amazement, looking at the towering tree. Only this guy could possess so many incredible things.

"Then will you avoid me?" Bai Ye looked up, a half-smile on his face, which made Qing Yi freeze in place.

“You don’t have a tinderbox, so for now use its Myriad Flames to light it, but control the amount you absorb.” Bai Ye pointed to the Myriad Flames Tree, not giving Qingyi a chance to refuse.

"Isn't this setting too high? If I fuse seeds later, won't I have no seeds left to use?"

"Let's talk about the future later. Maybe in a few years, this tree will be useless to me. Then I'll give it to you as a token of our love."