Divine King of Honour Chapter 1853: Mu Yuqing’s Decision

Emerging from the dream realm, Xu Nian surveyed his surroundings to find a branch coiled tightly around his form, relentlessly siphoning his life force.

"Ten days have elapsed," Xu Nian ascertained the elapsed time within the dream realm through his avatar.

While he had lived through nearly five years within the dream, only a mere ten days had passed in reality. Nevertheless, his life energy had diminished by almost half.

This situation instilled a profound terror within Xu Nian.

Were it not for Liu Yu's unexpected arrival, he would not have found himself in such a perilous state, nor would he have contemplated the significance of this dream existence.

With this thought, Xu Nian's gaze drifted towards Mu Yuqing and Liu Yu, pondering their capability to shatter the Houtu Reincarnation Array.

His gaze lingered on Mu Yuqing with a complex mix of emotions, considering they had lived as husband and wife for close to three years in the dream realm. To claim an absence of feelings would be disingenuous, though he acknowledged these emotions might be ephemeral, never truly taking root.

"Buzz!"

Abruptly, Mu Yuqing's eyes snapped open. Xu Nian's heart surged with exhilaration at this sight.

Had Mu Yuqing succeeded in breaking the array? What of Liu Yu?

"Buzz!"

However, at that very instant, Liu Yu's form began to disintegrate into dust, his life force completely consumed by the Divine Tree in a swift, final act.

"Uh? He failed to break the array?" Xu Nian gasped in disbelief.

Did this signify Liu Yu's demise within the formation?

"Did you kill him?" Xu Nian inquired of Mu Yuqing, his voice laced with astonishment.

"Yes, after you broke the array, his mindset became instantly unstable. I seized that moment to rally the Imperial Guards and eliminate him. Within the array, he was powerless, leaving him with no recourse but death," Mu Yuqing explained.

Xu Nian was taken aback by this revelation.

He had not anticipated Mu Yuqing leveraging the dream realm's advantages to such an extent, resulting in Liu Yu's demise. Surely, among the Divine-level experts, he was the most aggrieved to meet such an end.

Xu Nian approached Liu Yu's remains. Where he once stood, only a storage ring and his Godhood remained.

"How about I give you the storage ring and keep the Godhood for myself?" Xu Nian proposed to Mu Yuqing.

"Alright!" Mu Yuqing readily agreed, not a hint of hesitation in her voice.

In truth, even if Xu Nian had offered nothing, Mu Yuqing would not have minded. Her eyes sparkled as she regarded Xu Nian, a gentle light reflecting within them, reminiscent of how Li Qingying used to look at him.

"Let us go, Xu Fenn, and retrieve the Wood Origin Heart," Mu Yuqing suddenly declared.

"Very well, but I must inform you of something; my true name is Xu Nian. Xu Fenn is merely a pseudonym I employed in the Underworld," Xu Nian stated.

"Xu Nian sounds more intimate," Mu Yuqing responded with a sweet smile, her eyes as clear and bright as a mountain stream.

An indescribable emotion stirred within Xu Nian's heart, a sudden urge to impulsively embrace Mu Yuqing.

However, Xu Nian reined in his impulse.

After all, Mu Yuqing was not Li Qingying.

"Let's proceed; the Wood Origin Heart lies ahead," Mu Yuqing urged.

Subsequently, Xu Nian and Mu Yuqing ventured deeper into the canyon.

At the canyon's deepest point, they discovered an immense wooden chest.

Employing the unique techniques of the Mu Family, Mu Yuqing unsealed the restrictions binding the wooden chest.

Indeed, two Wood Origin Hearts materialized before Xu Nian and Mu Yuqing.

"These two Wood Origin Hearts are treasures carefully preserved by our Mu Family for generations. Their existence is known only to direct descendants of the Mu Family, and only they possess the ability to bypass the box's enchantments. Thus, even if an outsider breaches the formation, they cannot access the contents," Mu Yuqing elucidated.

Xu Nian nodded in understanding.

He gazed upon the Wood Origin Hearts before him.

An incredibly potent energy radiated from them, a fluctuation so unique that Xu Nian had never encountered anything similar.

He sensed that absorbing a Wood Origin Heart would not only elevate his cultivation but also trigger a qualitative transformation.

The precise nature of this change remained elusive to Xu Nian.

Only through absorption would the truth be revealed.

"Xu Nian, this Wood Origin Heart is for you." Mu Yuqing extended one of the Wood Origin Hearts towards Xu Nian.

Xu Nian expressed his surprise.

"You are simply handing this Wood Origin Heart to me? Logically, shouldn't it be shared or absorbable by multiple individuals?" Xu Nian jested lightly.

He knew that with Mu Yuqing's current cultivation, if she had harbored any intention of harm or withholding the treasure, he would likely be powerless to resist. After all, Mu Yuqing was a Divine-level expert, seemingly having recently achieved a breakthrough.

It was nearly impossible for Xu Nian to make a move against her.

"I might not hand it over easily to just anyone, but you're different. After all, didn't we live as husband and wife for three years?" Mu Yuqing inquired with a chuckle.

Xu Nian was taken aback, not anticipating Mu Yuqing would broach such a subject.

Could it be that she harbored feelings for him?

"Do you truly consider our time together as living as husband and wife for three years?" Xu Nian asked, a hint of uncertainty in his voice.

From his perspective, it had all felt like a mere dream.

If it was indeed a dream, it couldn't be considered substantial.

"Yes, even if it was a dream, it was an experience we shared. Deep within my heart, it remains a cherished memory. Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean I'll be with you," Mu Yuqing stated with a smile.

"Uh?" Xu Nian was somewhat bewildered.

He couldn't quite grasp Mu Yuqing's true intentions.

Mu Yuqing offered him a smile as she gazed at Xu Nian, remarking, "Xu Nian, given our fated connection, I believe we can preserve this bond. To be truthful, it won't be long before I return to the Divine World. If, at that time, we happen to meet again, I will be with you, irrespective of any circumstances."

Xu Nian was slightly taken aback by her words.

"Are you departing for the Divine World? The Underworld seems to have no direct passage to the Divine World," Xu Nian inquired with surprise.

"I possess my own methods. There are still numerous crucial matters awaiting my attention in the Divine World, which is why I cannot commit to being with you at this moment. However, I can assure you with certainty that you already hold a special place in my heart," Mu Yuqing confessed earnestly.

Xu Nian was quite amazed by her declaration.

He hadn't expected Mu Yuqing to confess her feelings to him.

"Rest assured, I will undoubtedly find you in the Divine World and seek out experts at the God Emperor Level to aid in unlocking your physical seal," Xu Nian vowed.

"I shall await that day," Mu Yuqing replied with a smile.

A radiant smile also spread across Xu Nian's face.

He held the conviction that he would one day stand before Mu Yuqing once more.

No matter the magnitude of the challenges that lay ahead on his path.

"Xu Nian, I must take my leave now. Refrain from venturing into the deeper parts of the Asura Forest. Should you enter beyond a certain point, escape becomes impossible. At the forest's deepest reaches lies the resting place of a God King Level expert from before hell's demise. After his passing, a formidable domain was established there, making it perilous even for those at the Daluo God level to return."

"Take this talisman. It will grant you passage out of the domain formed by the Asura Forest."

Mu Yuqing presented a talisman to Xu Nian before transforming into a streak of light and vanishing from sight.

Xu Nian watched the direction Mu Yuqing had disappeared toward but did not pursue.

He understood that Mu Yuqing had her own reasons for not agreeing to be with him at present.

Without any hesitation, Xu Nian turned and exited the Asura Forest.

Regarding the grand opportunity that Emperor Ye Tian had mentioned, it likely remained within the innermost depths of the Asura Forest. For the time being, he lacked the power to claim it, but he could always return at a later time.