"So many years have passed, and this fake face has become something even I have gotten used to."

Lv Yingyue sighed softly, spreading her hands and curiously glancing at the bewildered faces around her: "Well? This small truth, can it possibly be worth a look for all of you?"

"Such demeanor, after all, is that of a hero. What does appearance have to do with it?"

The contemporary white-haired Gao Qing lowered his eyes, giving a light sigh: "It's much better than the likes of me, an old man still fussing and worrying. It's just a shame... circumstances force us, and we are not masters of our own fate."

"Why waste words with this monster at this point?" Lv Zong's expression was dark as he urged, "Let's finish this—don't let her stall for time!"

"I don't think so."

Lv Yingyue shook her head, her scar-laden face showing a more mocking smile: "Someone as hypocritical as myself wouldn't dare claim magnanimity, but at least I recognize the times. Though my life is cheap, I still wish to live a few more days.

If all of you could stop and leave, the four families withdraw from the Federation's south, I swear to Tian Yuan that bygones will be bygones."

Bygones be bygones?

What a joke!

At this point, it's all-or-nothing! With Lv Yingyue fanning the flames till now, everyone has made their bets; can it possibly end in a draw?!

"There's no need for more talk, Guardian Lv." Li Yucheng shook his head: "If you must blame, blame your insatiable greed."

Boom!!!

Shang Jiu remained indifferent, surrounded by flashing lightning. The Heavenly People rank Matrix Holy Relics within him radiated brightly, endlessly responding to the vast clouded skies and infinite thunderstorm brewing for a long time.

At this moment, an endless stream of lightning turned into a torrent, wreaking havoc, descending from the sky.

In that instant, all the attackers didn't hesitate, striking with ferocity.

Regrettably, it wasn't four against one.

But... two against two!

Boom!!!

A phantom shattered, and Gao Qing, who controlled space and wielded power, suddenly shuddered, only to see a hand appear from his chest, without knowing when.

Five fingers transformed sharply, revealing the essence of the Ruins Path, static frozen!

In that moment earlier, an inexplicable trance and sluggishness engulfed him, as if an Invisible Hand that had waited for long blocked the changes in the white chariot.

Only an instant, but one instant later, everything was already different.

Between the fingers, a wisp of darkness appeared out of nowhere, expanding massively—it was in the moment he longed to turn back, but before that, he had already been swallowed completely by a terrifying black hole of matter annihilation, body and soul extinguished!

In an instant, the Heavenly People scattered, without even a sign.

All changes had already been engulfed by an illusion covering hundreds of miles, like a silent, transforming sea and land behind the stage's curtain.

When that silhouette turned to dust, the person behind finally unveiled themselves to everyone's eyes.

It was actually Li Yucheng, who had grown impatient and urged everyone to act!

In the instant of action, he disappeared from the original spot.

Or rather, he had never been there from the beginning; he had been covered by an illusion, vanishing from everyone's perception.

In an instant of betrayal, the strange black box he held disappeared, engulfing the unprepared Lv Zong, layer by layer.

And then, the world tipped—

When Lv Yingyue finally rose from the sofa, rain, thunder, torrents, flames, and everything else vanished, or perhaps they had been nothing but illusions from the start.

All phenomena rotated and reassembled; reality and illusion swapped places.

In the moment of realization, the sky full of dark clouds went underfoot, and the endless mountains extended from the earth above towards the distance.

Meanwhile, the grand and vast endless thunderbolts lost control and dispersed, losing all targets, splitting from Lv Yingyue's surroundings to an unknown place.

Heavenly Origin Path's Circle Realm·[Reversed Action], not just that, there was the Mirror system's [Irrevocable]?!

Shang Jiu had already broken into cold sweat—two Circle Realms, appearing from one person's hands. No, not just that, what's still hidden behind...

But in the moment of bewilderment and reflection, he couldn't help but laugh.

Mocking himself.

What significance does thinking about these have at this point?!

It's merely life and death in victory or defeat.

Boom!!!

Shang Jiu's body suddenly swelled and expanded, turning into boundless lightning, flames, frost, and infinite change. The titan manifested from the infinite radiance...

From beginning to end, Lv Yingyue remained unresponsive, merely smiling.

With a wave of her hand.

A layer of gentle, illusory curtain materialized from her fingertips, re-covering a thousand miles, transforming into rolling dark clouds that concealed all prying eyes.

Behind that endless curtain of illusions, no sound could be heard, no light seen; all spectators were excluded from the stage, unable to interfere.

Behind the curtain, all things rotated, seas turned into lands.

When the curtains rose again, it had already ended.

Under the torrential rain, Shang Jiu's battered remains fell into the mud, already pierced, and shackled by spears gleaming with a golden radiance.

On the verge of death.

"You worked hard."

Lv Yingyue nodded, expressing thanks to Li Yucheng, whose body still bore scars of flame and burns.

However, Li Yucheng seemed unimpressed, casting her a nonchalant glance: "Get it over with sooner, save me the embarrassment."

In the mire, the lingering heat spread, evaporating the rainwater, turning the mud into scorched earth. Under the spears' piercing, Shang Jiu struggled, opened his mouth, and vomited blood.

Yet his hollow eyes remained fixedly locked on Li Yucheng, filled with venom and hatred.

"Actually, it's true to say, I was indeed stalling for time."

The curtain of shadows once again covered Lv Yingyue's face, masking the original scars, returning to her graceful and elegant appearance.

She lowered her gaze, looking down at Shang Jiu regretfully sighing: "In case you didn't know... half an hour ago, the Federation Supreme Court announced an investigation into the Northern Realm's military corruption case. By dawn, a large number of individuals receiving the news would be preparing to resign to bear the responsibility or make a shift in direction.

Rebirth and New Yuan, for self-preservation, will surely sell out Sky City—while the Li family, to save itself, can only choose to jump ship. It's predictable that from here on, the People's Party is as good as done."

Lv Yingyue paused, her smile growing more cheerful: "Looking at things now, it seems like I gambled and won, even serving as a bridge, offering help when needed... Thanks to everyone's assistance, achieving great merit."

In the rain's washing, Shang Jiu's expression twitched slightly, attempting to say something.

But there was no longer an opportunity.

Lv Yingyue stood up, casting one last glance at the silent Li Yucheng: "The rest is up to you."

Snap!

A shattering sound rang.

In Li Yucheng's hand, Shang Jiu's final remnant turned to dust.

And amidst the torrential rain, Lv Yingyue's silhouette was no longer visible.

It was as if time reversed, the surging flames folded back, shattered frameworks rebirthed, the falling rain soared into the sky, the broken Flying Airship once again returned to wholesomeness.

Flying once more above the storm and gale.

Progress remaining unchanged.

A crisp tap sounded in the cabin.

A pen fell to the ground.

The dozing assistant abruptly woke up, instinctively wiping his drool, taking a look around, "Did... did I fall asleep?"

"Yes, quite soundly. We didn't wake you."

Lv Yingyue turned back, observing his drowsiness with comfort: "No rush for work, be mindful of your health, take a bit more rest."

"I..."

The assistant hesitated a moment, feeling embarrassment as he sighed, hurriedly tidying up the scattered items on the desk, starting work anew. Yet, when he intermittently lifted his coffee cup intending for another dose of espresso, he noticed Lv Yingyue still sitting by the window.

Lost in contemplation, staring out at the gloomy clouds and sky.

He hesitated a bit, curiously asking, "What are you looking at, ma'am?"

"Hmm..."

Lv Yingyue thought for a moment, a self-mocking smile: "If I had to say, probably... the future?"

The future?

The assistant curiously peeked over, taking a glance.

Darkness all around, nothing to be seen.

"The future is truly bleak." He lightly sighed.

"Who says it isn't?"

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