Heaven, Earth, Me Chapter 1560. Kali’s Peculiar Situation.

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Previously on Heaven, Earth, Me...
Yasenia demonstrates her overwhelming power, creating chasms to deter future challenges to Evelyn's rule. Afterward, Yasenia and Evelyn prepare to depart, with Evelyn showing respect for Darla, prompting Yasenia's subtle encouragement. The group sets course to retrieve Cecile and Kali, discussing the fading marks Yasenia left on Angel and others. Concerned about fulfilling a promise to Angel, Yasenia prepares a special dish using her blood essence, which significantly empowers Evelyn, Andrea, and Angel.

Within a cozy wooden dwelling nestled deep in the forest, a striking fox woman with five tails rested serenely upon a cultivation cushion. Her long, luxuriant tails fanned out behind her, swaying with an air of quiet pride.

Encased in a flowing robe of green and pink, her soft, curvaceous form was accentuated. Chestnut-hued hair cascaded down, stopping just above the spread of her tails. Her face was immaculate and gentle, framed by deep, verdant green eyes, presenting an image of a kind fox mother calmly enjoying a cup of tea.

As she remained seated, a voice echoed within Kali's mind, the fox woman's name. "Why linger here, Kali? With your abilities, shouldn't departure be quite simple?"

A peaceful smile graced Kali's lips. "What is the purpose of leaving? They believe holding me as a hostage serves their aims. While I don't entirely concur, it's undeniable that the conflict ceases as long as I remain. Here, I can diligently pursue alchemy and my other disciplines while cultivating. Is there any compelling reason for me to depart, Valeria?"

Valeria let out a sigh. "This isn't about mere comfort. However, you understand this isn't a lasting solution. Wouldn't it be more prudent to venture out and subdue Leral? Furthermore, Du Yanyu must be enduring immense distress."

Kali's emerald eyes softened slightly, yet a sigh escaped her. "You are aware my presence here isn't solely due to that reason."

Valeria paused, her brow furrowing for a fleeting moment. "You know that is something you ought not to dwell upon. Moreover, Yasenia's essence still clings faintly to you."

Kali shook her head. "Why confront it? I could eliminate that man, but such an act would ignite a widespread war. It is far better to isolate myself and remain here."

Valeria materialized, her imposing three-meter stature and voluptuous curves sufficient to envelop Kali even when seated to her side. "Are you certain you do not wish to dispose of that man? Or perhaps... you are hesitant."

Kali's placid expression turned frigid as she met Valeria's gaze. "Do not even jest about such matters, Valeria. You know Yasenia is my one and only."

Valeria smiled. "I do. But he is, after all, the soulmate your bloodline has designated. Since you are unable to bear Yasenia's mark, regardless of your desires, your blood has inevitably resonated with his. Do you not concede that his demise would be for the best?"

Kali exhaled slowly. "If I were to kill him, another resonance would simply occur later, correct?"

Valeria nodded, prompting a smile from Kali. "Then, what reason is there for me to kill him? I know his identity, so I can simply disregard him and let him languish. Once I depart with Yasenia, he will fade into an insignificant, unpleasant memory."

Valeria blinked, her verdant dragon tail sweeping gently behind her. "That is... an intriguing notion. However, I suspect you may have overlooked a crucial aspect of your plan."

"Hm?" Kali tilted her head, her long fox ears playfully drooping. "What might that be?"

Valeria chuckled, posing a question. "Do you truly believe Yasenia would permit him to remain unscathed?"

Kali's response was a moment of silence.

A flicker of a headache crossed the fox woman's features, her green eyes betraying a hint of inner turmoil. Valeria leaned closer, resting her face on her palm as she reclined fully. "What occupies your thoughts?"

Kali shook her head. "Nothing of consequence. I was merely contemplating whether concealing his existence might spare him. After all, as I cannot be marked by Yasenia, my inherent nature as a Beast will inevitably select another partner against my will. Allowing him to live seems the most sensible course."

Valeria hummed in agreement but followed up with another query. "So, do you genuinely anticipate he will survive?"

Kali pouted, her plush fox tails brushing against Valeria's face. "He most certainly will not! I simply..." Kali's cheeks flushed slightly. "I wish for Yasenia to vanquish him before my very eyes as she claims me."

Valeria burst into laughter. "Your fox tail is showing, Kali. It appears your beastly bloodline is beginning to influence you."

Kali rolled her emerald eyes. "Whatever... Still, your words regarding Du Yanyu ring true. That girl must be causing considerable disruption due to my sealing."

"So... will you depart?"

Kali shook her head once more. "Let us bide our time a little longer. I truly, truly, profoundly wish to avoid dealing with that irritating snake-man..." Her gaze darkened with annoyance as she continued. "Speaking of which, why would my bloodline even select someone as lowly as him?"

It was Valeria's turn to roll her eyes. "Lowly? He possesses the [Seven Reincarnation Source Snake] bloodline. It represents an ideal complement to any tailed beast possessing a life attribute. Only a bloodline as dominant as Yasenia's possesses the might to overcome this pairing through sheer, draconic supremacy."

Upon hearing these words, Kali glanced at Valeria's countenance, her lips curving upward in a subtle smile. "You speak of her bloodline as if it reigns supreme beneath the heavens. Your tone suggests... a certain infatuation."

Valeria blinked her green, draconic eyes, tilting her head inquisitively. "Does it indeed?"

{p}Kali’s smirk tugged downward as she sighed with exaggerated weariness. "Such a block of wood," she muttered.{/p} {p}Valeria, feeling suddenly insulted, could only blink in bewilderment.{/p} {p}***{/p} {p}Meanwhile, Yasenia's group entered Kali's world, and their exclamations were immediate. This was a spherical world. While its size was comparable to rather large stars, the sheer amount of "greenery" elicited their awe.{/p} {p}Yasenia murmured in surprise, "So many forests! This world is practically 80% forests, with the remaining 20% being other biomes."{/p} {p}Her keen eyes observed that even the bodies of water were overgrown with towering trees, effectively blanketing most of the oceans in verdant forests.{/p} {p}Tatyana, on the other hand, gazed upon the world with a hint of wicked anticipation. "Chaos! I wonder just how much this world's landscape will transform with Yasenia's arrival~."{/p} {p}"Mom, why are your lips twitching like that?"{/p} {p}Tatyana blinked her crimson eyes. "Nothing, Little Treasure. I was just contemplating how deliciously delightful you are."{/p} {p}With a smile, Yasenia sighed and embraced her daughter, bestowing a kiss upon her lips. "Silly. Now, tell me, where has Kali gone?"{/p} {p}"I don't know."{/p} {p}"Huh?"{/p} {p}Tatyana smiled and offered a brief explanation. "Kali is currently sealed away by some of the major powers. Therefore, I'm uncertain of her exact location. However, the seal is gentle, so Kali is not in any danger."{/p} {p}"...Sealed?" Yasenia's relaxed expression dissolved, and her hand squeezed Tatyana's posterior firmly. "Is this your idea of safety, Mom?"{/p} {p}Tatyana flushed from the firm squeeze, leaning into Yasenia's embrace with her red eyes blinking innocently. "Isn't she safe? She is completely free from any threat. No one can even reach her. No one is more protected than she is!"{/p} {p}Yasenia was rendered speechless by her mother's distorted reasoning and felt a strong urge to reprimand her. "Sigh... You truly are something else."{/p} {p}Tatyana chuckled and rose on her tiptoes to kiss Yasenia's lips. "Don't worry, Flora is positioned near the seal's vicinity. So, if anyone harbored ill intentions, they would have to contend with her first."{/p} {p}While those words were factually correct, they caused Yasenia to narrow her eyes. "Then... where is Flora?"{/p} {p}Tatyana smiled sweetly. "Near the seal."{/p} {p}"..."{/p} {p}Understanding that her mother relished the prospect of ensuing chaos, Yasenia let the matter drop. Instead, she delivered a passionate kiss, so fierce it filled her mouth entirely with her tongue. Tatyana's knees weakened, her mouth yielding as her tongue tingled with pleasure from the intense sensation.{/p} {p}Upon parting, Yasenia gave her a final, gentle pat and shook her head. "Alright. Let's descend. At the very least, tell me the general area where she is located. This world is immense."{/p} {p}Tatyana smiled. "Circle around it. It's situated in the central region of the largest continent on the far side.{/p} {p}"Largest continent... From here, everything appears overwhelmingly green."{/p} {p}"It's more discernible on the other side. This world boasts a rich history, and it even contains certain mystical barriers. Honestly, had you been born here, you would have ascended quite rapidly as well. It's brimming with fascinating treasures for beings below the Transcendence Realm."{/p} {p}Yasenia raised an eyebrow. "What is this world's name?"{/p} {p}Tatyana rested her cheek on Yasenia's shoulder. "Its name is [Skyria]."{/p} {p}Yasenia nodded, and they proceeded in unison. Soon, they reached the opposite side, where the continents became faintly distinguishable, just as Tatyana had stated. Yasenia then guided their vessel into the world.{/p} {p}The Heaven of this World sensed Yasenia's arrival and rumbled a warning, but Yasenia silenced it with a single, commanding glare.{/p} {p}As they hovered above the sea of trees, Yasenia felt a slight sense of disorientation for the first time. "How does one... navigate here? Everywhere you look, it's just trees upon trees. There are hardly any Brefmarks."{/p} {p}Tatyana concurred with an agreement. "Cities are difficult to discern initially. It's only after you begin noticing the distinctions between wild trees and the architectural trees that you become accustomed to differentiating them."{/p} {p}"Well then... Lead the way to a nearby city. We can commence our search from there."{/p} {p}Evelyn, standing nearby, inquired with curiosity. "Is this how you found all of us?"{/p} {p}"No." Yasenia laughed, embracing her mischievous child and bestowing a kiss upon her forehead. "For you, knowing you were wandering, I simply organized high-tier tournaments. Eventually, we were bound to meet. As for Angel, I could sense her location immediately. For Andrea, I scanned her continent and located her directly as well."{/p} {p}"Oh." Evelyn hummed thoughtfully. "But Kali is sealed. So, what is your plan to locate her?"{/p} {p}"First, we shall make our presence known to such an extent that Flora becomes aware of our existence. Then, once we ascertain the seal's location, we shall shatter it. Following that, we will eliminate whoever sealed my Honey."{/p} {p}Evelyn queried with a smirk. "What if the entity that sealed her is a coalition of all the world's major powers?"{/p} {p}Yasenia's smile turned icy. "In that case, they had better offer fervent prayers to their ancestors that Kali has no desire for vengeance."{/p} {p}"Hahaha. I knew it."{/p}

Andrea let out a sigh, her voice tinged with weariness. "Truly, every world we've journeyed to has been precariously balanced. Angel was fortunate to be largely detached from it all. But these people... I can't fathom their motivations."

In the distance, Yasenia observed what could only be called a 'city.' The only discernible distinction from the surrounding wilderness was a man-made clearing and the bustle of activity within its confines.

"Indeed," Yasenia responded, her eyes alight with curiosity. "Did Kali employ her parasites in this world, Mom?"

"She did," Andrea confirmed.

"That simplifies matters," Yasenia declared with a smile.

***

Not far from Yasenia's position, Du Yanyu stood with a stern countenance amidst a throng of followers. These individuals belonged to Kali's sect, who now found themselves under considerable persecution. The potent nature of Kali's parasites had led to a recent prohibition, resulting in their current plight.

Du Yanyu addressed the crowd, his voice ringing with conviction. "Mistress Kali is presently sealed. This is a self-imposed confinement, mind you. However, it is not a permanent state. Soon, we shall launch an assault on that irritating blonde woman's stronghold and raze it to the ground. Once Leral is in our grasp, we can leverage her as a bargaining chip to secure Mistress Kali's release. No more will we be forced to skulk in the shadows! Soon, our Mistress Kali will stand tall and unafraid!"

"For Mistress Kali!" the crowd roared in unison.

"For Mistress Kali!" they echoed again, their voices filled with fervor.