Chapter 279: Forcibly Taking the Heavenly Dao Lord, Stealing Immortality Flow, Third Nirvana (1)
"I understand what you mean. Since you've already failed, there's nothing worth lingering here for."
"Let's go. Open the passage and take us back."
Su Qing nodded as he spoke.
He didn't seem to doubt her explanation at all, looking very eager.
The Heavenly Dao Lord walked toward the altar.
She could clearly feel both his and his disciple's eyes fixed on her.
That kind of surveillance didn't really bother her mentally.
But... doubt definitely lingered.
For example, everything was going way too smoothly.
If the enemy were an ordinary person, she wouldn't overthink it.
But facing this boy, she truly didn't feel confident.
Did he really fall for her trap and believe she had no backup plan?
"What's the hold-up? Get on with it already!"
Su Qing's urging brought her focus back.
She knew there was no more time to hesitate—once the bow is drawn, there's no turning back.
No matter what, she couldn't give up this opportunity!
The altar had been found, and the seal could now be fully lifted.
Once that was done, she'd definitely be able to reclaim her dignity!
She quickly climbed the altar in a few swift steps, her gaze scanning the surroundings.
Everything on top was simple. She spotted a stone tray sitting on the pedestal.
The Heavenly Dao Lord wasn't surprised.
She calmly extended her hand and slit her own arm.
Then, bright red blood dripped out, vivid against the white stone.
As the blood landed, it seemed to evaporate instantly, leaving no trace.
The previously still altar began to tremble lightly.
A white silhouette suddenly appeared atop the altar in the blink of an eye.
Before anyone could get a clear look, it rushed into the Heavenly Dao Lord's body.
In the next moment, faint white light burst from her.
Under the glow of that light, she looked even more divine—and even more unapproachable.
Her flawless face no longer expressionless, now held a trace of coldness.
That cold look made it clear she had no intention of holding back.
Having inherited immortal techniques, she seemed to return to her peak.
Her previous weakness vanished almost instantly.
"Why hasn't the space passage appeared yet?"
Ye Xueyi gently tugged Su Qing's sleeve, asking.
She felt like her master was about to do something terrible.
Su Qing gave her a reassuring look.
Of course he had expected all this—otherwise, he wouldn't have come!
"Little thief, are you ready?!"
The Heavenly Dao Lord slowly descended from the altar, eyes locked onto Su Qing.
This was the moment of revenge!
"Looks like you achieved your goal."
Su Qing glanced at the altar.
Once brimming with mystical energy, it now looked dull and gray.
Its divine aura had completely vanished, leaving it ordinary.
"That's right, you scoundrel. Today is the day you die. If you still can, run now."
She stood still, voice icy.
"You're not worried about your disciple?"
Su Qing smiled and asked.
"No matter what tricks you used on her, she'll be fine as long as I'm here."
The Heavenly Dao Lord glanced at the silent Ye Xueyi.
She had strong confidence in her past life's power.
Once the fusion succeeded, removing some parasite's influence would be easy.
"Pretty confident, aren't you? You're probably still digesting what you just took in, right?"
Su Qing spoke while slowly testing his steps forward.
"Yes. So what? Try to stop me."
Her tone was calm.
After two steps, Su Qing was met with invisible resistance.
That force clearly prevented him from moving any further.
Ye Xueyi watched her master, eyes full of unconcealed disappointment.
Just last night, they'd been getting along so well.
Now it had come to this—ready to fight and kill again.
She knew her master's nature well:
Decisive in killing, and skilled at nipping danger in the bud.
Once she regained her strength, she definitely wouldn't let him go!
The goddess instinctively looked at Su Qing—and saw his calm, unbothered expression.
Not a trace of panic, as if everything was within his control.
That look instantly eased her anxiety.
"You'd better keep your mental state steady. Don't mess up during fusion."
Su Qing kindly reminded her.
Despite the killing intent she exuded, he stayed composed as ever.
The Heavenly Dao Lord didn't reply. But confusion showed in her eyes.
Yet as she stared at his expression, a sense of unease crept over her.
She ramped up her core energy generation, eager to finish the fusion.
With him watching, she felt like a thorn was pressed to her back.
As long as he lived, her Dao heart could never be at peace!
Time passed slowly.
The fusion grew more complete, and she grew more anxious.
Once fully fused, she would strike immediately, giving him no chance to speak!
The humiliation he gave her—only blood could repay it.
However, it was precisely this intense emotion that caused the fusion to suddenly stall.
No—more precisely, it instantly reversed.
The power she had just regained vanished in a blink.
She was now even weaker than before!
No doubt—the reason was that her past self was rejecting her!
Su Qing lightly leapt onto the now-unsealed altar, watching her with amusement.
The elder sister's face had gone pale, her eyes empty, clearly shaken.
She couldn't understand it. This was her past self—how could it go wrong?
Fusion wasn't supposed to fail!
"Your mindset is far inferior to your past self."
"Back then, maybe you had a shot. But now, it's completely hopeless."
Su Qing cheerfully answered her inner question.
"It's all... because of you!"
Her once vacant eyes focused sharply, locking onto Su Qing.
The hatred in her eyes could no longer be concealed.
"That's just how it is. We're enemies—scheming against each other is normal."
"But you let emotions cloud your judgment and made me your target. That's where you went wrong."
"Striking at me again and again, with no sense of honor... where's your so-called saintly mindset now?"
Su Qing shook his head with mock regret.
Honestly, he was pretty thrilled when she targeted him.
If she didn't take him seriously, he might've been in real trouble.