Sage of Humanity

"Who is it?" Dark Butterfly asked with a face full of confusion.

"No need to ask, you'll find out in due time." Lu Ye didn't explain.

Dark Butterfly's eyes flashed, vaguely guessing that the person in question was likely a strong figure from the human race's side. After all, Lu Ye was from the human race, and now that he could take someone away from Banlan, he would naturally prioritize his own race's cultivators.

As for herself... it was likely due to the Chains of Life that she was chosen by Lu Ye.

Otherwise, within this Banlan stellar space, there are quite a number of Peak Dao Fusion cultivators, why would it be her turn?

As she pondered this, it seemed that Lu Ye valued that person greatly, should she try to foster good relations?

"Let's go!" Lu Ye called out, looking towards the direction of the altar leading to the relics, as the space around him began to distort.

Thirty breaths later, he suddenly vanished from the original spot.

"Wow!" An exclamation from within the Divine Sea, "Brother Ye, is this how you appear on various battlefields?"

Previously, she couldn't figure out how Lu Ye's whereabouts were so elusive and unpredictable, and now she finally got to witness it firsthand.

This is the convenience of being the Banlan master? It's truly convenient.

Suddenly, she felt a little downhearted because this originally belonged to her, but due to Jiu Ying's arrangements, it ended up benefiting Lu Ye.

"Aren't we going in?" Dark Butterfly couldn't help but ask, seeing Lu Ye standing on the altar without any movement.

"Wait for a moment." Lu Ye replied, as he awaited Zi Ying's message.

Soon, the authority waist tablet stirred, upon inspecting, sure enough, it was a message from Zi Ying.

She had already arrived at another relic entrance, but due to the arrangement of the relic, she couldn't get in.

Lu Ye sent a message back, advising her to try again after a while, then stepped into the relic.

Dark Butterfly, unwilling to be lonely, manifested her soul body, walking ahead with both hands behind her back, hopping and skipping like a carefree child.

It wasn't her first time entering a relic, so she was quite familiar with it.

Soon, she reached the depths of the relic.

With a glance, Dark Butterfly saw the shattered Jiu Ying statue, where a fist-sized Banlan Core lay in the pit beneath it, her eyes revealing an unmistakable greed.

If she suddenly acted now, imprisoning Lu Ye, and then refining this core herself... could she possibly reclaim Banlan?

But soon, she withdrew her gaze, pretending not to see the core, and casually looking around.

Lu Ye, of course, noted her shifting thoughts and nodded secretly, Dark Butterfly wasn't foolish after all. If she really did entertain thoughts she shouldn't have, he could easily expel her from the relic.

Just like last time.

The Banlan Core was right there; it's natural to have greed, but suppressing it is wise.

If Dark Butterfly had acted, she would have discovered that this core was merely an illusion, the real core had long been hidden away by Lu Ye.

"Brother Ye, where's the person you mentioned?" Dark Butterfly asked, puzzled at not seeing anyone else.

"They'll be here soon." Lu Ye replied casually, waiting quietly.

Having refined the Banlan Core and adjusted the arrangements or restrictions within the relic, there was no need for such troubles now, as Lu Ye could accomplish it all with a thought.

As the words fell, footsteps were heard coming from the depths of a passage, unhurriedly pacing.

Dark Butterfly blinked and suddenly huddled next to Lu Ye, grabbing his arm with a sweet smile, adopting the demeanor of a hostess awaiting her guests.

Lu Ye glanced sideways at her, knowing exactly what she was thinking.

Familiar elegance emerged from the passageway, surveying the surroundings.

Zi Ying's first time entering the relic, though through various channels had known much about it, it wasn't the same as seeing it firsthand, so her curiosity remained.

Her gaze shifted, seeing Lu Ye waiting ahead, a smile graced her face.

But the next moment, her expression turned to surprise, for beside Lu Ye stood an extremely alluring, bewitching woman, close to him.

Who was this? Zi Ying studied her seriously, unable to recognize Dark Butterfly.

"Sister Zi Ying!" Lu Ye withdrew his arm from Dark Butterfly, stepping forward to welcome her.

Zi Ying smiled and nodded, "You really got in, have you been waiting long?"

"We just arrived ourselves."

Dark Butterfly swiftly emerged from behind Lu Ye, saluting Zi Ying with a bow, mimicking Lu Ye's address, "Greetings, Elder Sister Zi Ying!"

Zi Ying looked at her, furrowing her brows again, "And you are..."

Though she hadn't seen this woman before, Zi Ying felt a sense of familiarity, speaking the words, then surprisedly realizing the other was a soul body!

Her complexion slightly startled; such a solidified soul body, she couldn't even spot the flaws, a clear indication that the other's psyche cultivation surpassed her own.

This was a Peak Dao Fusion!

Yet within the battle alliance, there was no such person, where did Lu Ye find her?

Dark Butterfly smiled and said, "I am Dark Butterfly; sister, though you haven't seen me, I've seen you many times."

Unsure why Lu Ye's relationship with Zi Ying was so intimate, but calling her sister just like Lu Ye seemed right! She couldn't recall how many times she had called Lu Ye 'husband'; indeed, the husband's sister was naturally her sister too.

Zi Ying was momentarily stunned, then her expression gradually turned icy: "Dark Butterfly... The Insect Matriarch who sits in Huang Quan's big battle zone also seems to have that name."

A Peak Dao Fusion powerhouse she had never seen before, appearing here as a soul body, and claiming to have seen her many times...

Zi Ying had already realized Dark Butterfly's identity.

The reason she had seen her was all through the perspective of the Insect Race or stone bugs.

And the reason she had that strange feeling of familiarity was for the same reason.

Her heart was filled with doubts, how did Lu Ye appear here with Dark Butterfly, and they seemed quite intimate.

Could it be that this brother she just acknowledged not long ago had already fallen under the Matriarch's spell?

Speaking of it, after Lu Ye was captured, he was indeed taken to an insect hive.

If so, she must help him escape today.

Dark Butterfly continued to smile sweetly, as if unaware of Zi Ying's secretly emerging murderous intent: "Sister, please discern clearly, I am that Dark Butterfly!"

What a despicable wench! She just admitted it!

"Sister Zi Ying." Lu Ye quickly called out to Zi Ying, as he could already tell that she was about to act if he didn't speak up. He couldn't help but give Dark Butterfly a look, hinting at her to behave, and then gestured to Zi Ying: "Let's talk over there, the situation is a bit complicated."

Zi Ying glanced at Dark Butterfly, seeing her gentle and soft appearance, her desire to kill grew even stronger, wishing to immediately dispose of this enchanting vixen to keep Lu Ye from being further bewitched.

But ultimately, she was pulled aside by Lu Ye.

As Mental Consciousness surged, Lu Ye began to narrate the circumstances between him and Dark Butterfly.

Even someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Zi Ying was shocked.

She never would have thought that Lu Ye would have such a turbulent experience after being captured.

"So, under the effects of those Chains of Life Dao Runes, you and this... she's bound together in life and death? If she dies, you also have to accompany her in the grave?"

"That's right."

Zi Ying was disoriented, having never thought such wondrous Dao Runes could exist in this world, but after listening to Lu Ye's previous explanations, she understood that Lu Ye managing to survive was largely due to those Runes restraining Dark Butterfly.

Otherwise, after discovering Lu Ye's secrets, Dark Butterfly certainly wouldn't have spared his life.

"That poses a bit of a problem." Zi Ying frowned.

Originally, she intended to resolve Dark Butterfly here, as opportunities to face off against an Insect Matriarch alone are rare, so this was a good chance. But if she really did it, Lu Ye would also end up suffering.

No wonder that wench looked so fearless, even daring to call her sister, it was all because of this.

Zi Ying felt utterly disgusted.

"Is there no way to dissolve these Dao Runes?"

"No need to worry, Sister Zi Ying, we have discussed it, and the connection will naturally be severed when the time comes, and under the Chains of Life, I'm not entirely without benefits."

"Benefits too?" Zi Ying was astonished.

Lu Ye briefly explained, and Zi Ying listened quietly.

"If that's the case, you should take extra care of yourself." Zi Ying advised Lu Ye, "Even with the Chains of Life as leverage, the Insect Matriarch cannot be trusted lightly."

"I understand, Sister Zi Ying, don't worry." Lu Ye nodded.

"Is she going to go out with us this time?"

"There are some troubles outside." Lu Ye explained, "I was ambushed outside a few days ago, possibly by a Peak Dao Fusion, I'm afraid that guy is still lurking outside waiting for me, so this time I might need you and her to join forces to deal with that trouble."

Zi Ying raised an eyebrow: "Are you sure it's a Peak Dao Fusion?"

"Close enough!"

Zi Ying glanced at the quietly standing Dark Butterfly over there: "Does she know?"

"I've already told her."

"Interesting." Zi Ying smiled, "Never thought I'd one day have to join forces with an Insect Matriarch."

If someone had told her before today that this situation would arise, she would have scoffed.

Over the years, as a human race Dao Fusion, she's killed countless cultivators from the Insect and Blood Races, having personally witnessed the Insect and Blood Races massacre human race cultivators. The hatred towards these two races can never be reconciled.

But now, because of Lu Ye, there's a possibility of teaming up with a top-tier Insect Matriarch like Dark Butterfly to face an enemy.

After a few more words, Lu Ye beckoned: "Come over!"

Dark Butterfly obediently responded: "Coming."

Zi Ying scrutinized her from top to bottom, observing her gentle and dignified demeanor, her smiling face, silently cursing her as fake, and then averted her gaze.

A moment later, Lu Ye opened the door leading to the outside world, taking Zi Ying and Dark Butterfly to stand at the entrance.

"Are we going out together?" Zi Ying seemed eager, having been born here in Banlan, she really didn't know what the outside was like.

"No, I'll go first." Lu Ye said, "Sister Zi Ying, wait three breaths before coming out."

"No way!" Zi Ying and Dark Butterfly, as if through telepathy, spoke simultaneously, then their eyes met, and Zi Ying said, "It's too dangerous, let me go!"

If the opponent really were a Peak Dao Fusion, letting Lu Ye go first would certainly be unsafe, Zi Ying naturally wouldn't want Lu Ye taking that risk.

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