With those words, the Red Rhombus transformed back into a thorn, aimed directly at Wang Mu's heart. In the next instant, it seemed poised to strike.

Wang Mu's pupils contracted. Damn it, this Witch is serious...

At that moment, Wang Mu took a deep breath. He closed his eyes, then reopened them and said in a low voice to the crimson figure, "There's nothing to explain... Instead, there are some things I want to tell you..."

"Oh?" The crimson figure smiled. "Speak, I'm listening. Don't try to win my sympathy with insincere talk of seeking forgiveness; it's pointless! And don't tell me you still cherish old feelings, or that you only like me—that's all rubbish—or that you only loved me. Don't even bother saying you left back then because of some reason or another. It has nothing to do with me; I don't care anymore. You should know I don't believe a single word of it. Let's see what you actually have to say."

"..." Wang Mu was speechless.

She's shot down every possible thing I could say. What else can I do? Just give up, I suppose.

However... before that.

Wang Mu gently touched his storage ring with the hand that had been pierced through.

A snow-white Divine Lotus appeared in his hand. The resplendent Divine Lotus, its six petals in full bloom, was breathtakingly beautiful.

Wang Mu said softly, "That Red Rose from back then... I never gave it to you."

Saying this, Wang Mu paused and placed his pierced hand above the Heart Imprint Divine Lotus.

Six drops of blood fell, dyeing the six petals of the Divine Lotus red. The petals, originally so pure white they seemed unreal, now appeared infused with life, turning a vibrant red. The Heart Imprint Divine Lotus seemed to have gained a spirit of its own. The bloodied petals, in particular, created an intense, striking image.

Wang Mu raised the Heart Imprint Divine Lotus and handed it to the figure in the red dress, "Consider this my apology, making up for it now..."

The figure in the red dress paused, her gaze fixed on the bloodstained Divine Lotus. Its exquisite fragrance, mingled with the faint scent of blood, created an unexpectedly harmonious aroma that wafted into her nostrils, evoking a powerful surge of emotion. The red-gowned figure stared, and for a moment, seemed to be in a trance as she accepted the bloodstained Divine Lotus.

The Heart Imprint Divine Lotus...

"Do it," Wang Mu said, closing his eyes. He braced himself for the inevitable.

However, after a long while, Wang Mu did not feel the Red Rhombus piercing down. Instead, a sudden warmth spread throughout his body. When he opened his eyes, he found himself bathed in a soft, comforting light. His injuries healed in an instant.

In the distance, the figure in the red dress had disappeared.

"..." Wang Mu took a breath. Did I just escape death?

At the same time, a peculiar sensation arose in his mind as information about a mysterious Cultivation Technique flooded in. The words "Great Yin Yang Union Diagram" appeared in his consciousness.

Huh? Isn't this... the legendary Taoist Divine Scripture of the Fengyue Sect?

Nanrong Biyou had mentioned it to him before, back in the Linglong Love Abyss. She had also said this was another way to save Yan Qingwu. By practicing this technique, one could engage in Dual Cultivation with her. But since he later obtained the Elixir, naturally, he didn't need this item anymore. Moreover, this was the second part of the Great Yin Yang Joyful Map, and one of the most profound Cultivation Techniques—one that could lead to Ascension. It was in no way inferior to the Sword Sect's Dome Cauldron Sword Scripture. However, compared to the Dome Cauldron Sword Scripture of the Sword Sect, very few in the Fengyue Sect had mastered this technique.

She didn't kill me... and she even gave me a Cultivation Technique...

Wang Mu examined himself; he had no serious injuries, as if nothing had happened at all.

She even healed my wounds... It seems she really didn't intend to kill me...

Wang Mu took a deep breath. He had narrowly escaped death!

That was so close! Way too close! Truth be told, the pressure from Mu Hongyuan was far greater than that from Yan Qingwu or Nanrong Biyou...

He genuinely had no idea when this Witch might suddenly become displeased and simply eliminate him. In the game, there had been several occasions where she had beaten him so severely it was fatal; she never showed any mercy when she struck. She was, after all, one of the genuine major villains.

Right, where's Brother Qin...?

Wang Mu looked around and noticed that Qin Yuyan had disappeared.

Don't tell me he was really taken away?

Wang Mu felt heavy-hearted. This was ultimately a matter between me and Mu Hongyuan. If Brother Qin got dragged into this, it would truly be my fault... It reminded me of when Mu Hongyuan captured Yan Qingwu... No, no, I absolutely have to make a trip to the Fengyue Sect... Otherwise, I'm afraid Brother Qin is done for... Even if he really is a woman, if that great Witch gets her hands on him... he probably wouldn't survive her torments!

Wang Mu looked around. On the ground, there was a note.

"If you want your Brother Qin to live, come to the Fengyue Sect."

"If you don't come within a year, you'll never see him again."

This was Mu Hongyuan's handwriting.

Wang Mu was stunned. You can't be serious... Just the thought of that Demon Cave in the Fengyue Sect... and having to face Mu Hongyuan again... Fine, so be it! When the time comes, I'll go! It'll also be a good chance to see if I can rescue Senior Brother Su Yu and the others...

Wang Mu sighed.

The surrounding mist hadn't dissipated, yet the area had become noticeably clearer. He wasn't sure if this was a result of the recent battle.

Wang Mu continued to move forward.

With the Heart Imprint Divine Lotus gone, Wang Mu could only hope that the last Lovesickness Flower ahead had not vanished. Otherwise, if Mo Xilan came looking for him, Wang Mu truly wouldn't know how to face her.

The illusions were gone. The Big Formation returned to normal.

Wang Mu felt his strength replenished, and his Divine Sense surged.

As expected, the Big Formation is on my side... On the other hand, it must have been Mu Hongyuan. She must have tampered with the Big Formation, trying to frame me as some kind of philanderer... Heh, women... they're all the same.

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