Chapter 708: Chapter 708
This power conjured a flame giant palm of infinite might, even space itself shattered under the immense pressure.
The flames burned in the Netherworld, bringing with it an unbearable heat.
Yet Yu Yuan showed not a trace of fear.
Above his head, the Chaos Bell circled, ringing continuously. Each ring of the Chaos Bell carried the endless power of chaos, instantly dissipating the flame giant palm that lunged at him.
It must be known that the Chaos Bell, as an Innate Treasure, could withstand the assault of the Power of Saint. Naturally, it was more than enough to block the attacks of Great Witch Jiu Feng.
A resonant bell sound.
Great Witch Jiu Feng felt the space-time around her instantly freeze, pressing in on her from all directions, rendering her immobile.
At this moment, her heart sank.
After a brief confrontation, she had already felt the gulf in power that spanned ages, clear in the knowledge that today she could not escape, only waiting for the judgment of her opponent.
Yu Yuan's gaze was piercing, staring at the Great Witch Jiu Feng, who closed her eyes in front of him, awaiting the judgment of fate. With the ringing of the Chaos Bell subsiding, Yu Yuan stretched out his hand, and a tremendous force suspended the Great Witch Jiu Feng in midair, subjecting her to the whims of fate.
Confronting the despair of Great Witch Jiu Feng, Yu Yuan slightly shook his head, fully aware that entangled grievances were not the reason for his visit.
The Chaos Bell was enveloped in a light elusive and ethereal, Yu Yuan slowly spoke, "Great Witch Jiu Feng, I understand your hatred, but clinging to the past is not my desire. Today, I will not take your life, but I hope you can let go of this bitterness and no longer indulge in endless vengeance."
Yu Yuan's voice was like a wind from ancient times, carrying a cold baptism that gradually cooled the burning passions of Great Witch Jiu Feng, turning them into calm ashes that drifted away with the wind. She opened her eyes, her gaze no longer filled with resentment and fury but a kind of inner perplexity and loss.
"Why do you not kill me?" the voice of Great Witch Jiu Feng was weak, yet carried an uncontrollable curiosity and confusion.
She did not understand why this "great enemy" in front of her would spare such a foe. Was it really as he said, no longer entangled with the past?
Or did he simply not regard her as worth concerning?
Or thought she was not a worthy opponent at all?
Yu Yuan did not know her thoughts, calmly retracting the Chaos Bell, surveying the grim depths of the Underworld, his tone firm: "I came here to meet with Saint Houtu, not to engage in battle.
I do not wish for the Underworld to be thrown into unnecessary turmoil because of me. Besides, you have mistaken your target for revenge... the death of Ancestor Witch has nothing to do with me, and this Chaos Bell was also taken by me.
You should seek those remnants of the Demon Clan if you wish for revenge; why come after me?
Who doesn't know that the Demon Clan Heavenly Court once saw me as a thorn in their side?"
Hearing this, Great Witch Jiu Feng's eyes showed an incredulous look.
Was she too obsessed?
After all, so much time has passed.
Yu Yuan, unaware of her thoughts, slowly walked towards Great Witch Jiu Feng, the Chaos Bell quietly rotating above his head, its ringing as soothing and profound as a lullaby.
The fury of Great Witch Jiu Feng was gradually calmed, her passionate gaze becoming blurred.
"The era of Witch Demons has ended, and the resentments of the Ancestor Witches should have dissipated; you survivors of the Witch Clan should also let go of the past," Yu Yuan's voice was low and enchanting, as if directly soothing the other's wounds.
Great Witch Jiu Feng's face flickered in the dancing firelight, showing hesitation and struggle. Today's Yu Yuan was no longer the same person he had been, and she should not spend her remaining life consumed by long-sealed hatred. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝔫𝔢𝔱
"Why did you come to the Underworld?" she finally relaxed her clenched fists, her tone slightly eased.
Yu Yuan looked towards the deeper parts of the Underworld, his voice firm: "I came here to resolve a matter of the heart; I believe Saint Houtu can help me."
Great Witch Jiu Feng stood silently, watching Yu Yuan's retreating figure.
She did not know whether he could meet Saint Houtu, nor whether he could resolve his heart's issues, but she knew that with her abilities, she could no longer hinder his progress.
Perhaps this was fate.
Great Witch Jiu Feng took a deep breath, calmed her emotions, and then asked, "Then what significant matter do you have with Saint Houtu?"
Yu Yuan calmly responded with composure, "I seek the Saint's help... Before Houtu Ancestor Witch attained sainthood, she had promised to help me with three things."
"Houtu Ancestor Witch promised you?"
Great Witch Jiu Feng's expression briefly stiffened, then her gaze grew complicated.
"Since it was Houtu Ancestor Witch who promised you, will it be useful to find Saint Houtu?"
She understood the laws of the Underworld; naturally, she knew that although Saint Houtu was born from the reincarnated Houtu Ancestor Witch, she was not Houtu Ancestor Witch herself!
Thus, in her eyes, Yu Yuan's journey seemed bound to fail.
"In that case, I will not make it difficult for you anymore."
Great Witch Jiu Feng's volume grew softer, eventually turning into a light sigh.
She waved her hand to clear the mist ahead, opening a path for Yu Yuan: "Go then, I hope your journey bears fruit."
Yu Yuan nodded silently, stepping forward onto the path that unveiled the mists of fate, while Great Witch Jiu Feng quietly watched his departing figure, her heart filled with contemplation about the future and letting go of the past.
After some time, Yu Yuan arrived at the abode of Saint Houtu—outside the Reincarnation Hall.
There stood an ancient pavilion, its columns engraved with all sorts of exquisite patterns and texts, seemingly narrating the many years of baptism and vicissitudes it had undergone. The setting within was elegantly arranged, even the stone steps and the paved blue brick floor revealed a refreshingly refined atmosphere. Several tranquil plants adorned the courtyard, brimming with vitality.