Eternal Life through Drawing Lots

Chapter 346: Chapter 338: Impossible to Have Both

The Carp Eagle’s Dreamscape.

Fang Yang’s consciousness gradually cleared.

The phantom of the Dream Emperor shimmered as the Red Gold Divine Sword revealed its might.

At that moment, Fang Yang realized he was observing things from a third-person perspective.

Moreover, he caught sight of the previous matriarch of the Sen family and Sen Yuanyuan.

The previous matriarch of the Sen family’s true name was unknown.

She was the mother of Han Wu the Sub-Venerable, Sen Yuanyuan, and Saint Fan Liu, as well as the grandmother of Sen Yue, Sen Wei, and Sen Hui.

「In the early morning.」

In the Yin Yang Dao Bamboo forest, waves of leaves rippled and swayed in the wind.

Mrs. Sen’s face was grim as she stared coldly at Sen Yuanyuan.

Sen Yuanyuan was slender, tall, and strikingly beautiful, but at this moment, she resembled a plum blossom in a cold wind—weather-beaten, evoking a sense of pity.

Disappointed by her daughter’s lack of resolve, Mrs. Sen said angrily:

"The matter between Fang Nian and Qing Rushang is right in front of your eyes. Can you still not see reality for what it is?"

"To think that you are well-read, raised in luxury since childhood, the eldest daughter of the main lineage of our Sen family’s generation."

"Do you have any idea how many of your younger brothers and sisters are looking up to you, waiting for you to set an example?"

"How can a daughter of the Sen family’s main line be an equal-status wife?!"

"Allowing that scoundrel Fang Nian to even visit was the biggest concession I could make. Don’t make things difficult for me and for your father!"

As she finished speaking, the temperature in the air dropped, and snowflakes began to fall.

Sen Yuanyuan remained silent, her small, fair face streaked with tears, but she stubbornly bit her lip.

In the Xuan Domain, the Golden Clan had long been revered, but it was also governed by strict rules.

And among them, the Sen family lineage of the Changkong Clan was a powerful force, firmly ranked among the top three clans.

One could only imagine how many eyes in this world were fixed on the Sen lineage, on people like Han Wu the Sub-Venerable.

Therefore, this generation’s matriarch of the Sen family simply could not accept that her own daughter—the eldest and most noble daughter of the Sen family’s main line...

...would be entangled with a libertine like Fang Nian!

But once children grow up, they are bound to have their own ideas.

Sen Yuanyuan resisted silently, and although her brother, Han Wu the Sub-Venerable, was still training in Longevity Heaven, he stood by her side.

"Sigh..."

Mrs. Sen’s eyes reddened slightly as she let out a heavy sigh.

"It’s not that I want to force you, but you should know that our Sen family has been accumulating power for a long time. We absolutely cannot let it all drain away because of you."

"If, within half a year, Fang Nian returns from the Desolate Realm and successfully passes through our Sen family’s Seven-Star Pagoda..."

"...then I will shield you from all the ensuing storms."

"But if Fang Nian cannot... you must shoulder your responsibility as the eldest daughter and serve as an example. You will follow my arrangements and find another suitable husband!"

Her tone grew severe as she reached the end of her speech.

A moment later, she pulled her daughter, Sen Yuanyuan, into her arms, and for a time, neither spoke.

Sen Yuanyuan recalled all the little moments she had shared with Fang Nian. Even though he had let her down, she was unwilling to let him down.

’It has always been impossible to have the best of both worlds, but must I really... take my own life?’

Sen Yuanyuan did not say these words aloud.

But her peach-blossom eyes revealed a complex mix of emotions: pain, struggle, and more.

She was unwilling to break her promise to Fang Nian, yet she didn’t want to make things difficult for her parents and family.

Surprisingly, Fang Yang, who was observing, was actually able to hear her thoughts.

Fang Yang mused, ’So, this must be the "Carp Eagle’s Repentance." In other words, this is that scoundrel Fang Nian’s... greatest regret?’

Indeed, if a girl who thought of you with her whole heart was hurt, or even died, because of you, anyone would be filled with remorse.

Unless...

"SPLASH."

The sound of rushing water arose.

The scene changed, and Fang Yang’s perspective shifted.

Before long, he found himself in a valley.

He was still an observer from a third-person perspective!

And this time, the people before him were Fang Nian, Qing Rushang, and... Lan Jianxin.

’Lan Jianxin?’ Fang Yang took a second look.

Only after sensing the familiar aura of the "Tribulation-Transcending Divine Lotus" could he be sure.

Fang Nian was tall and slim, dressed in a black robe, with a handsome face.

Qing Rushang had a clear and lovely face. With the Ten Thousand Years Peach Wood Sword at her waist, she looked every bit the young Daoist priestess who slays demons and exorcises evil.

Lan Jianxin was tall and imposing with a serious expression, his Daoist robe washed-out and faded.

At this moment, Lan Jianxin was looking at Fang Nian expressionlessly.

Lan Jianxin spoke:

"Fang Nian, are you aware that Sen Yuanyuan has been placed under house arrest because of you?"

"The Sen family has sent a message for me to deliver to you. If, within half a year, you do not return from the Desolate Realm..."

"...and if you cannot pass through the Sen family’s Seven-Star Pagoda, then Sen Yuanyuan will sever all worldly ties with you!"

"I know you want to have both women, enjoying the best of both worlds, but you had better make a choice."

"Otherwise, you will end up with nothing!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qing Rushang abruptly lifted her beautiful head, staring at Fang Nian in utter shock.

Clearly, Qing Rushang had never imagined that this man, Fang Nian, would dare to two-time her and Sen Yuanyuan!

"Ah Nian, is... is this true?" Qing Rushang’s voice was faint, her body swaying slightly.

Fang Nian’s mouth opened slightly, but he dodged the question. "Back then, it was indeed Yuanyuan who helped me. If not for her, I’m afraid I would have died in the Battle of Xuan Imperial."

Qing Rushang’s small face turned deathly pale. She pointed at Fang Nian, but couldn’t find any words to say.

Overcome with distress, tears of grievance welled up in her eyes.

Lan Jianxin decisively broke the deadlock, saying, "My Junior Sister and I will wait for you at Tongtian Peak for half a year. By then, you had better have made your choice!"

Tongtian Peak was a joint outpost for the Daoist Mansion of Eternal Life and the Golden Clan.

There, multiple Teleportation Arrays were located.

One could travel to the Tian Domain, where the Daoist Mansion of Eternal Life was, or to the Xuan Domain, where the Golden Clan resided.

Evidently, Lan Jianxin was forcing Fang Nian to choose between Qing Rushang and Sen Yuanyuan!

"Junior Sister, let’s go." Lan Jianxin said, then turned away without another glance at Fang Nian.

At the last moment, Qing Rushang, her heart broken, looked back at Fang Nian one more time.

The next instant, she gritted her teeth, lightly patting her Ten Thousand Years Peach Wood Sword and sending it to help Fang Nian.

Because under normal circumstances, with Fang Nian’s strength, it would take him at least four months to travel from here to Tongtian Peak!

In other words, her Senior Brother was actually already secretly siding with her.

But she was unwilling to take advantage of the situation.

She knew of Sen Yuanyuan.

She was a very, very good girl, who had long held a reputation for being virtuous within her clan.

Therefore, she sent her Demon-slaying Sword, the [Ten Thousand Years Peach Wood Sword], to aid Fang Nian.

’Ah Nian, if by the end of the second month, you still haven’t reached Tongtian Peak...’

’...then I will ask Senior Brother to let me out, so I can come and help you.’

’Don’t worry. I will make sure you can return to the Xuan Domain before the beginning of the fourth month.’

Such were the thoughts flowing through Qing Rushang’s heart.

Fang Nian and Lan Jianxin were completely unaware of this.

But Fang Yang, from his third-person perspective, heard it all.

At this moment, Fang Yang narrowed his eyes. ’So, the "Carp Eagle’s Repentance" is about regretting what he did to two girls?’

Thoughts raced through Fang Yang’s mind.

Not only that, but with the help of the Dream Emperor’s phantom and the Red Gold Divine Sword, he quickly obtained the information he needed.

The Carp Eagle’s Repentance referred to that scoundrel Fang Nian’s regrets!

Fang Nian had two great regrets that he, Fang Yang, needed to fix. Only then would he have successfully passed the trial of this dreamscape.

First, he had to become Fang Nian, reach Tongtian Peak within two months, get to Qing Rushang’s side, and then return to the Xuan Domain.

Second, after fulfilling the first regret, he had to become Fang Nian again, return to the Changkong Clan, and arrive at the Sen family’s territory.

Within four months, he had to challenge the Sen lineage’s Seven-Star Pagoda, pass through it completely, and win the Sen family’s approval.

In short, he could not let Qing Rushang leave Tongtian Peak, nor could he let Sen Yuanyuan be trapped in an impossible dilemma.

He had to save both girls!

It was clear that scoundrel Fang Nian had been blessed with immense good fortune, but his destiny wasn’t strong enough to bear it, and it had accumulated into a disaster.

And the difficulty of passing this trial of the bloodline dreamscape, the pressure was indeed immense.

An ordinary young Great Saint would have no chance of passing.

But Fang Yang wasn’t flustered at all.

Even in the Dream World, without the guidance of his [Seek Fortune, Avoid Calamity] talent...

...he still had small "cheats" like the [Dream Emperor’s Phantom] and the [Profound and Mysterious Realm].

Of course, given the special nature of the Dream World, he still had to take it seriously.

Otherwise, if he "crashed and burned" here, it would be a major disaster.

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