After leaving the previous world, Su Li floated in the chaotic space, quietly waiting for the emergence of the next Merit Master.

The stone bead in her sea of consciousness has completely transformed, with the Merit Golden Light obtained from many small worlds now like mist, entwining the surface of the stone column.

Inside the stone bead, the devout believers sat cross-legged with closed eyes, their expressions serene. The Sanskrit chant echoed throughout the small world, absorbing the golden merit, and in turn, feeding Faith Power back to our master Su Li.

At this moment, in this dark chaos, Su Li, like the most ancient Divine Mansion, formed hand seals with one foot bent and the tip of the other foot pointing straight downward.

Mysteriously, Su Li seemed to have an epiphany; soon, soon indeed, she would be able to restore the glory of the Ancient Su Family.

Those Divine Monarchs and Immortals who have hunted and persecuted her till now, each one counted, none of them can escape.

In Chaos, time does not exist; it’s unknown how much time has passed—perhaps a long period, or perhaps just an instant.

Suddenly, there was a violent tremor in the chaotic space, and Su Li slowly opened her eyes, looking upwards.

Above the black tranquil chaos, appeared countless flashes of lightning.

No, it wasn’t lightning, but traces torn by energy bodies within the chaotic space.

A long time ago, the chaotic space had also shown abnormalities, but it had calmly returned to peace without danger.

At that time, Su Li had her suspicions about this place.

Until now, her suspicions had gradually fallen into place.

She stood still, quietly watching the collapse from above.

Like an egg, a piece of eggshell was pecked open from outside, and before Su Li could react, a mighty Divine Axe shot forward like lightning.

Without Su Li’s summoning, the Judgement Divine Whip automatically transformed from a band into a purple whip, appearing in Su Li’s hand.

The suddenly appearing Divine Axe bore an aura that made one’s Divine Soul tremble.

Su Li had no time to think about the reasons behind all this, instantly engaging in a fierce battle with the Divine Axe.

The aura of the Divine Axe resembled the aura of the Judgement Whip, akin yet repelling each other as if from the same origin.

"Su Li...." Hao Jun holding a Nine-story Lotus Tower appeared by the wide gap in the space.

A spear of seven-colored luminous light came from behind her.

With the Divine Axe ahead and Hidden Weapons behind, Su Li twisted her body to incredible degrees, dodging attacks from tricky angles.

"Su Li...." Another Yin Yang Magic Plate resembling a swimming fish came from Hao Jun’s direction, covering Su Li’s head.

It seemed Hao Jun was coming with ferocity, not only finding her secret place but also wielding numerous divine weapons, intending to capture her all at once.

But Su Li didn’t understand why Hao Jun had to shout her name loudly every time he threw a divine artifact.

Seeing Hao Jun preparing for another shout, Su Li’s mouth twitched slightly, while her actions became increasingly harsh.

The Divine Axe, Lotus Tower, and swimming Yin Yang Plate were all shattered by Su Li’s Judgement Whip, along with the golden light of merit, leaving not even a speck.

Before Su Li could celebrate, a distant voice echoed near her ear, "Your growth is indeed rapid; I should have never allowed you to live. Now I’ve fallen into the biggest predicament of my life."

Hao Jun God spoke in a tone filled with indistinct sentiments, his eyes deep and quiet, as if looking at his most beloved lover, with intense affection towards Su Li.

Just one glance from those eyes caused goosebumps to erupt on Su Li’s arm.

"You are my tribulation; if I pass, I shall ascend to the sacred seat, if not, perish along with the path."

"Go...." A black relic instantly lodged into Su Li’s forehead, leaving her no time for reaction.

As consciousness faded into darkness, she vaguely heard Hao Jun God’s long sigh: Rest assured, I am the only one here with you.

After Su Li’s figure had scattered into stardust in the chaotic space, Hao Jun God’s expression was complex, his hand slowly loosening revealed a bloody mess.

He had exerted all his strength just now to restrain the urge to rush forward to protect Su Li.

Once hearing from fellow practitioners that among Heavenly Tribulations, emotional tribulation was the most perilous and daunting, he scoffed at it.

Maintaining his heart, remaining unmoved, succumb to emotion yet stay firm, his path can thus be safely traversed.

Once intending to use the power of Su’s daughter to kill his wife on the Righteous Path to illuminate his heart, he thought this would allow him to attain enlightenment, yet never expected himself to perpetually fall into this inextricable difficulty.

Today’s seed, tomorrow’s fruit. Cause and effect cycle: even at his level, he cannot fully comprehend.

Ever since that day, when he could no longer suppress his emotions, his cultivation stagnated, and due to his wounds, his realm deteriorated daily.

Continued like this, his position as Divine Monarch would be insecure.

The hideouts of the Su Family Remnants have long been calculated by the top figures in Divine Realm, and troops will soon besiege them. He heard this news from his Master and arrived ahead of everyone else.

Su Li became the Heart Demon at the bottom of his heart, hence, he intended to kill her first, using her to help him endure ten thousand tribulations and ascend to the sacred throne.

The divine artifacts destroyed by Su Li earlier were all his treasured possessions kept at the bottom of the chest.

The combat prowess displayed by Su Li sent chills through him.

Fortunately, he secretly brought his Master’s Demon Buddha Relics with him.

Since the heart has been stirred, and emotions are hard to suppress, let the heart and emotions move, and when the deepest emotions become uncontrollable, a sword shall sever the emotional ties.

Hao Jun God’s eye turned from profound illumination to cold detachment. If he could attain enlightenment once, he could certainly do so a second time.

His Master once said, his heart towards the path is as unyielding as a rock.

Both Hao Jun God and Su Li turned into fragmented light and vanished from the scene.

Once Hao Jun God had completely disappeared without a trace, a dark surreal relic hovered in mid-air, emitting a mysterious obscure light, flashing as if alive and breathing. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Demon Buddha Relics, absorbing worldly impure energy, accepting male and female passions.... forming an illusion of emotional barriers, smuggled out by Hao Jun God, used for removing his Heart Demon, waiting until he succeeds, to annihilate Su Family Remnants within the illusion, thus redeeming his merits.

The century spent in the emotional barrier illusion equates to only a mere moment in the outside world.

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"Have you ever doubted the reality of the world?"

"Miss, you’re hallucinating again." Xiaoqing said helplessly, while carefully wiping the glazed lantern in her hand.

Unconsciously, the picturesque beauty half-sitting on the edge of the bed showed a worried expression, filled with confusion, unknowingly spilling the words of their heart’s uncertainty over lips.

Su Li raised her head to give the maid a meaningful look, then lowered her neck, playing with the silk handkerchief without speaking further.

Xiaoqing was heartbroken by the Miss’s appearance and blurted out, "Master Zhiyu is really too excessive; this glazed lantern is Uncle Donghai’s gift to Miss as a return gift. How could she let Miss Bu Yu have it just because she likes it?"

Xiaoqing’s indignant look came to a sudden halt upon encountering Miss’s dark, black-hole-like gaze, sending chills down her spine.

How could the Miss have such a frightening expression?

Peeking carefully again, the Miss’s face remained alluring and beautiful.

With bright eyes, symmetrical cheeks, radiant elegance, calm demeanor, Miss’s beauty could move hearts with just a glance, disrupting one’s peace.

Such a beautiful and gentle lady, why wouldn’t the Master love her, but instead prefer that Miss Bu Yu who acted like a mischievous monkey all day.