Refining the Mountains and Rivers

In a rage, Qin Yu summoned the cultivators who refined the God Transforming Pill. His roars echoed through the hall, “What is happening here!? Give me an explanation!”

The cultivators fell to their knees. “Your Majesty, we refined the God Transforming Pill according to the recipe you gave us, and the pill was examined and shown to have no problem…we…we have no idea what happened!”

Qin Yu lifted a hand. A terrifying aura started to rapidly condense as a look of struggle flashed across his face. He clenched his teeth and roared, “Screw off! All of you screw off!”

“Yes, yes!”

The alchemist cultivators all ran away in panic.

Qin Yu paced up and down the hall, an agitated and troubled atmosphere around him. Now that the red line had grown longer, it was just a hand away from reaching her elbow.

The Buddhist Nation Sovereign had told him that once the red line reached the elbow, everything would end. This wasn’t a joke…in other words, Ning Ling could die at any moment…she might not even ever wake up again…

As he thought of this possibility, his heart almost broke to pieces. The sounds of footsteps suddenly appeared. Without even turning his head he shouted, “Leave! No one is to disturb me!”

The person who arrived paused. They spoke up, “Your Majesty Holy Monarch, it is I.”

When Yama saw Qin Yu pacing around the hall like a caged beast, she felt a little envious. To be so loved by the Demon Sovereign, even if Ning Ling died she could still be comforted by this.

Qin Yu turned around. “My apologies. I was disrespectful. I ask Yama not to blame me.”

Yama nodded. “I understand. Your Majesty the Holy Monarch need not mind me. I came here to inform you of some information related to Immortal Origin’s punishment.” She paused and continued to say, “If an attempt to resolve Immortal Origin’s punishment fails, a backlash will occur. The strength that attempts to undo it will be swallowed and the punishment’s strength will become even more terrifying.”

Qin Yu was stunned. He thought back to the consequences of the God Transforming Pill and a cold chill spread over his body.

No wonder the blood line suddenly grew…

Although there were still over ten potential methods to resolve the curse, Qin Yu didn’t dare to try any more of them. If another one failed, Ning Ling would die!

Yama had an apologetic expression. “I’m sorry. I just learned this information so I wasn’t able to inform you ahead of time.”

Qin Yu drew in a deep breath. “This has nothing to do with you. I must thank you for this reminder…perhaps this is fate.”

He was fated to be scattered from his wife and child, like yin and yang separated forever!

Yama sighed. “Your Majesty Holy Monarch, I have business to attend to so I will bid my farewells.” She turned and left, unable to look at his lost expression anymore.

Qin Yu fell quiet, not saying a single word. The hall was deathly silent, the air so thick it was almost solid.

This time he really had reached the end.

He had cultivated and struggled to reach where he was today. But so what if he was able to look down upon the world with disdain now? So what if he had strength now? In the end he couldn’t even protect his wife and child!

Qin Yu’s body shivered. He had no idea how he could face an ending where Ning Ling and the child within her died. A fear of the future rose up in his heart, overtaking his mind like black clouds in the skies.

After an unknown period of time, a weak voice rose up in his soul space. “Perhaps I have a method.”

Bang –

Like a great beast waking up, a wild aura instantly erupted and the entire hall shook. Qin Yu’s eyes brightened and he shouted out loud, “Purple Moon, are you sure of what you are saying?”

Purple Moon had a calm expression. “My method cannot undo Immortal Origin’s punishment, but it can extend her life to the longest possible degree. However, doing this isn’t simple at all.”

Qin Yu took in a deep breath. “Tell me. No matter what it is, I will definitely accomplish it!” As long as Ning Ling and his child wouldn’t die, he would not hesitate.

Purple Moon paused for a moment before saying, “Have you heard of the witch race before?”

Qin Yu nodded. “I know a little, not much.” When he was sifting through the ancient texts for information linked to Immortal Origin’s punishment, he had inadvertently glanced at some related records.

Purple Moon nodded, “The method I spoke of is related to the witch race.” She paused for a moment and then continued to say, “The witches are an outsider race. They do not fear the heavens and earth and they do not perceive the rules. They only respect the bloodline passed down from their ancestors and focus on tempering themselves. They possessed a formidable strength and slowly they were less and less tolerated by the world. The more tyrannical their strength is, the greater of a rejection they suffer.

“In the distant past when the witches were at the peak of their strength, 12 peerless Great Witches were born. Each one possessed the might to move mountains and seas. But they were far too strong; they were respectfully named the Ancestral Witches. In order to change the situation of the witch race, these 12 Ancestral Witches hatched a terrifying plan…to cut down the heavens! They wanted to kill the world’s will so that the witches would be the sole rulers of the world. These 12 Ancestral Witches were extremely strong. When they joined forces they were able to shatter the heavens and cause the earth to collapse. But in the end, they were finally defeated.

“The witch race suffered a backlash from the heavens and earth. From their golden era when they stood at the pinnacle, they came toppling down. In order to continue surviving and to undo the killing tribulation cast upon them by the heavens and earth, the 12 Ancestral Witches sacrificed hundreds of millions of lives and obtained a method to extend their lives from the outside abyss. They crazily hunted down gods, and they were able to exchange these godheads for the power of darkness. Beneath the asylum of the power of darkness, they fell into a deep slumber, waiting for the day when they would recover and could reawaken.”

Qin Yu’s eyes brightened. “Purple Moon, do you know the method that the Ancestral Witches used to extend their lives? Are you sure it can withstand Immortal Origin’s strength?”

Purple Moon said, “The witches called it the Witchlife Continuance. What it resisted was the annihilating attack that came from the heavens and earth. I have no idea what exactly Immortal Origin is, but its punishment is similar in that it borrows the strength of the heavens and earth to lower destruction upon someone. The Witchlife Continuance should have an effect.”

With the cautiousness shown by Purple Moon, if she said this then she shouldn’t be wrong.

“Godhead?”

Qin Yu mumbled, drawing in a deep breath.

In the world of his mind, at the summit of the golden altar that stood upon the vast earth, the god there suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze seeming to pierce through all. There was a brief struggle in the depths of his eyes before he composed himself. “Your Majesty Demon Sovereign, I am willing to offer my godhead to complete the Witchlife Continuance.”

In making this decision, the main reason was that Qin Yu knew his true name, so it would have been difficult for him to refuse in any situation. The second reason was that…this was an all-out bet. He bet that before Qin Yu exhausted the strength of his godhead he would gain enough strength to revive Ning Ling and also to free him.

The little blue lamp’s existence caused the god to feel fully confident in Qin Yu’s abilities. The God of Frozen Ice believed that as long as he survived, he would receive sufficient repayment for everything he gave. At that time, not only would he obtain freedom, he would gain even more.

“Thank you!” Qin Yu drew in a deep breath, “Purple Moon, the God of Frozen Ice has already agreed to offer his godhead. When can the Witchlife Continuance be completed?”

Purple Moon said, “Besides the godhead, there are also some auxiliary items needed. I will give you a list of the necessary materials. Once everything is prepared, we may begin.”

Information appeared directly in his mind, slowly shuffling into a list. Qin Yu glanced over it and his heart relaxed. Although there were many precious and valuable items on the list, the Demonic Path had a deep background. Even if the treasury lacked any of the materials, they could obtain them from other sources without problem.

“I will immediately have people make preparations. Purple Moon, you rest first. After everything is gathered I will call you again.”

Purple Moon nodded. Then she said, “Once the Witchlife Continuance is completed, Ning Ling’s consciousness will fall into darkness and she will enter a deep slumber. I have no idea when she will reawaken. Before beginning, perhaps you should find a way to spend more time with her.”

Qin Yu’s eyes darkened. “Thank you for the reminder. I will.”

Qin Yu summoned the Demon Envoy and passed him the list. “Collect everything in this jade slip as soon as possible. Remember, be discreet in doing so.”

The Immortal Sect killing off the First Life Clan had caused Qin Yu to feel both anger and dread. The Witchlife Continuance was his final hope; he couldn’t allow any mistakes to occur.

The Demon Envoy received the jade slip and swept through it with his divine sense. “Your Majesty, do not worry. Most of the materials in this jade slip can be gathered from the Demonic Path’s treasury. As for the rest, they will be found in at most three days.”

He bowed and left.

Qin Yu stood up and walked out. He soon reached the palace courtyard where Ning Ling stayed. You Qi was personally caring for her. When she saw him arrive, an anxious expression crossed her face.

Qin Yu squeezed out a smile and patted her hand. “I’ve exhausted you recently. I’ve already found another method. Although it cannot cure Ning Ling immediately, it can extend her life for a long time so we can find other ways to save her.”

“Really?” You Qi’s eyes brightened.

Qin Yu nodded. “Really. I wouldn’t lie to you.” He walked next to the bed and said to the sleeping Ning Ling. “Don’t worry, I will save you and our child.”

You Qi walked over. Not feeling relieved, she asked a few questions. Qin Yu explained the general details of the Witchlife Continuance to her. Although this matter had to be kept secret, this didn’t include You Qi.

You Qi said, “This…once the Witchlife Continuance is completed, Ning Ling will fall asleep and there is no knowing how many years will pass before she wakes up…or when Your Majesty will be able to see her again…” Although she was happy, she also couldn’t help but feel sad. Qin Yu and Ning Ling had gone through so much to finally be together, and now they would be parted before spending enough time with each other.

Qin Yu had a calm expression. “I will find a way to treat Ning Ling as soon as possible so that she can wake up even a single day earlier. But, I’m not ready to say goodbye to Ning Ling yet. Since she is asleep, I will meet with her in her dreams.”