Chapter 3057: Choosing a Tomb

"Yes."

Nü Di's mind raced with countless thoughts in an instant, yet her single word still resonated in Ye Chen's ear, filled with boundless conviction.

Ye Chen remained silent, standing tall and resolute.

Though her response was brief, to him it felt like a massive mountain weighing on his shoulders. He still did not understand where Nü Di's confidence in him came from; he only knew it was a heavy burden, and that Nü Di must have been truly driven to desperation, otherwise she would not have gambled with the fate of all living beings.

In fact, Nü Di had gambled more than once. Not to mention the past, even on the Taigu Road earlier, she had playfully forced Ye Chen into the illusory realm, which was another bold wager.

And she had won that bet.

Ye Chen had not only succeeded but had also comprehended eternity, a stroke of fortune that defied the heavens.

Now, she still firmly believed that Ye Chen could survive in the vortex and create another legend for the Cang Sheng of the myriad realms.

At his side, Ye Chen said nothing, occasionally raising his hand to take a swig of turbid wine. His deep eyes gazed quietly into the distance, where more than one vortex lay within his sight. He was choosing which one to enter.

In his view, this was no different from selecting a grave; no matter which vortex he entered, it could become his final resting place.

Nü Di was also silent, her beautiful eyes showing no trace of worry. Her faith in the Sheng Ti Supreme had long been etched into her soul.

"Keep my cauldron safe."

"Make sure not to lose these special editions."

"Da Chu specialties—good stuff."

Ye Chen finally spoke, handing his life-bound artifact to Nü Di, along with his treasures, such as pills, source stones, special editions, and specialties. He pulled out everything he could give.

Clearly, he was settling his affairs.

Nü Di accepted without refusal, sealing away everything Ye Chen gave her. As she took the special editions, she glanced inside almost imperceptibly.

The rest were unremarkable, but the special editions were covered in Ye Tian Di's concealment secrets. However, in the eyes of Huang Di, such things were mere trifles. Precisely because she could see through them, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly. She subconsciously turned her head and gave Ye Chen another serious once-over.

The Sheng Ti family's supreme being might look proper on the surface, but in reality, he had long abandoned any sense of propriety.

Unaware of Nü Di's gaze, Ye Chen handed over all his treasures and then stepped forward. He had chosen a vortex—it might be a gate to fortune or a path to the underworld.

"The Dao heart must not die, and the body must not perish."

Behind him, Nü Di's lips parted lightly.

As soon as she spoke, Ye Chen turned back, cupped Nü Di's face in his hands, and kissed her red lips fiercely.

This sudden move caught Nü Di off guard, stunning even her supreme state of mind. If the emperors of past eras had been present, they would have surely erupted in chaos, for Ye Tian Di was the first in all of history to dare kiss the flawless Nü Di so boldly across the two eras.

Nü Di did not react.

After the shock, she realized the meaning behind the kiss. Ye Chen was kissing not her, but Chu Xuan and Chu Ling, since they were one and the same. She could not exactly separate Chu Xuan and Chu Ling for him.

If she did, the first-generation Sheng Mo would likely break his seal before Ye Tian Di could act, always waiting for an opportunity.

"I'm off."

A moment later, Ye Chen released her, flicked his robes, and turned sharply, striding toward the vortex with his back straight as an arrow. His demeanor was one of noble resolve, like a man marching to the execution ground. From behind, he exuded a certain air of grandeur.

Nü Di glanced around and then followed, ultimately giving Ye Tian Di a kick as she caught up.

What can I say? I don't kick people lightly, unless I can't help it. Did you really think of me as your wife?

That kick sent Ye Chen flying far. He had intended to leave a noble and resolute silhouette for the Cang Sheng, but now it was a perfect dog-eat-dirt tumble.

"You crazy woman, no wonder no one wants to marry you."

Before entering the vortex, Ye Chen looked back and shouted the words he had always wanted to say but never dared. He yelled them with utter defiance—who knew if he would survive? He had to let loose now, or he might never get the chance.

Nü Di was amused to the point of laughter and tears. Ye Chen had taken her first kiss, and now he had given her her first scolding—all from that little Sheng Ti. If he hadn't already reached the edge of the vortex, she would have dragged him back and beaten him half to death.

"Wait for me."

Though it was all in jest, in the instant before being pulled into the vortex, Ye Chen's two words were deadly serious.

As soon as he entered the vortex, he felt the destructive force.

In just a moment, his emperor's body began to disintegrate—his limbs, organs, meridians, Dao foundations, bloodline, and sacred bones all crumbled inch by inch.

Next came his primordial spirit and true self—the divine sea collapsed, his thoughts turned to ash, and his primordial spirit disintegrated bit by bit. Even activating his eternal bloodline was useless. It was a complete destruction of body and soul, a total death and dissipation of the Dao.

Outside, Nü Di stepped forward, straining her vision to search for Ye Chen's shadow in the vortex.

But she was destined not to find him.

She did not realize that tears had already streamed down her cheeks—perhaps from Chu Xuan and Chu Ling, or perhaps her own. The blurred emperor's sight caused her to stagger, nearly falling. It was the sorrowful emotions of Chu Xuan and Chu Ling that disturbed her mind.

She did not know if what she had done was right. This bold gamble might truly push Ye Chen into the gates of hell.

Losing him would mean losing the Cang Sheng of the myriad realms.

Only after a long while did she steady herself, quietly gazing at the illusory vortex from afar, hoping to see that lively figure again.

Alas, there was nothing.

Boom! Rumble!

Suddenly, a thunderous boom echoed from the Taigu Honghuang, shaking the entire world. Dark demonic energy rolled in like a tidal wave, accompanied by terrifying visions intertwining and manifesting.

It was the first-generation Sheng Mo.

That fiend knew how to seize an opportunity; seeing Nü Di absent, he became restless and tried to force his way out of the seal.

"Dammit."

The emperors of past eras all rose, their aged bodies ascending to the heavens, calling out to Nü Di. In their current state of dwindling life force, they could not seal the first-generation Sheng Mo.

"Break! Let me break free!"

The first-generation Sheng Mo howled, his pitch-black eyes filled with bloodlust. He was like a mad demon, frantically assaulting the seal, desperate to escape before Nü Di returned.

Regrettably, he was doomed to disappointment. Before the seal could break, Nü Di appeared like a dream, standing at the highest peak of the ethereal realm and slamming down a palm that covered the sky.

"Ah!"

The Sheng Mo roared, but it was futile. He was suppressed once more, leaving only echoes of his howls resounding through the Taigu Honghuang.

The emperors breathed a sigh of relief, though worry lingered in their eyes. Though the first-generation Sheng Mo was sealed and the heavenly Dao restrained, Nü Di was equally bound. She had to remain in the Taigu Honghuang and could go nowhere else.

As time passed, once these emperors with their limited lifespans perished and the heavenly demons of the Seven Sha returned, the Cang Sheng would still face defeat.

"I'd like to see how long you can seal me." The first-generation Sheng Mo sneered at Nü Di, his face twisted and hideous.

Nü Di remained indifferent and silent. She had arrived quickly and left just as swiftly, standing on a mountain peak at the edge of the Taigu Honghuang. Gazing across the void at the vortex, all she could do was wait. If she entered the illusory realm again, the first-generation Sheng Mo would wreak havoc in the Taigu Honghuang. She was a Huang Di held captive by circumstances.

And so, she waited for three days.

In those three days, the Taigu Honghuang was quite lively, with emperor tribulations occurring nonstop. The Little Ape Emperor and Kui Niu finally took that step.

Following them, descendants of emperors like Xiao Chen, Long Teng, and Da Chu Huang Yan all achieved enlightenment against the heavens.

The later generations had truly risen.

For them, the Taigu Honghuang was indeed a land of fortune, free from the legendary emperor Dao suppression. With ample opportunities, they broke through one after another in defiance of the heavens.

Nü Di did not look back, only staring at the illusory realm. She waited for several days without any movement from the vortex.

It was not until the ninth day that someone arrived—Hong Yan, who seemed to have learned what had happened. Looking at Nü Di's expression, she found it hard to believe. She must have truly gone mad with this gamble; it could end in total failure.

"He can do it."

From start to finish, Nü Di said only this.