Ye Yun slowly looked up, a dejected expression on his face.
"So, from beginning to end, the way to leave here is to absorb this Sword Godhead?"
"Yes, what's the problem?"
"Then, what is the connection between the three conditions I fulfilled and my leaving here?"
"If you put it that way, there really isn't any."
"Damn it…"
Looking at the smile on the other's face, Ye Yun felt an urge to grab them and shake them.
"Then why did I do all this?"
Hearing this, Ning Qianqin said with a smile.
"Naturally, it was to test if you were worthy of obtaining this Sword Godhead."
"..."
Ye Yun was speechless for a long time. All of this was just a test, and it had kept him trapped on Moon Island for over two years.
But since he was already trapped, he had nothing more to say.
"Alright, so now I'm qualified to get it?"
"Precisely."
"Can I take it out and absorb it?"
"Whatever you wish."
Ye Yun nodded.
Then, an idea formed in his mind.
After a moment of thought, he immediately asked.
"By the way, according to you, are there any strict requirements for absorbing a Godhead? For example, cultivation limitations or something."
"Not really, generally anyone above the Saint Realm can absorb it."
Ning Qianqin didn't question why he was asking and merely replied with a faint smile.
"However, whether the Godhead is compatible with the absorber will affect the outcome and future achievements."
"Is that so..."
Ye Yun nodded, understanding the situation.
If that was the case, why should he absorb it himself?
In Ye Yun's heart, a plan was forming. He intended to give this powerful Sword Godhead to Lin Xueyan to absorb.
Then, he wondered if it could even return a more precious Godhead!
"By the way, Miss Ning, after the spatial seal here is lifted, would you like to leave with us?"
Ye Yun suddenly asked. If he could bring her along, he wouldn't have to worry about encountering any enemies in the Celestial Realm.
However, Ning Qianqin gently shook her head.
"Don't even think about it. Once I leave here, my divine soul will dissipate."
"Ah? Why is that?"
Ye Yun was somewhat taken aback, not expecting such a result.
Ning Qianqin did not hide anything and said with a faint smile.
"You have interacted with the Sea Goddess. You should know she died in the catastrophe of that year, right?"
"Yes, what's the problem?"
"Let's put it this way, she and I coexisted on this island and sea. But she, as a deity, perished, while I am still alive. Naturally, I had to pay some special price."
"This..."
Ye Yun was shocked. Although he had long suspected that Ning Qianqin had lived for a very long time, he never expected her to be from the same era as the Sea Goddess. She must be tens of thousands of years old, right? After all, the legends say the end of the Divine Era was more than twenty thousand years ago.
Seeing Ye Yun's troubled expression, Ning Qianqin chuckled softly.
"Don't worry about it. After so long, I've grown accustomed to living here."
"This... Alright."
Ye Yun sighed. He had originally hoped to find an opportunity to take her away later.
Finally, he looked at Ning Qianqin and couldn't help but ask.
"Miss Ning, about that catastrophe back then, you..."
Before he could finish, Ning Qianqin stopped him.
She gently shook her head and sighed, saying.
"These things, I cannot tell you. You need to find the answer yourself."
In fact, this answer did not surprise Ye Yun. After all, she had no intention of revealing anything related to the Divine City. How could she reveal something that was clearly of great importance to the Divine City?
Ye Yun could only sigh and say helplessly.
"Fine, then I won't ask anymore."
After speaking, he took a deep breath.
"Since that's the case, I will leave first?"
Ye Yun was quite eager to leave. Especially thinking about the rewards he would receive after bestowing the Black Jade Sword and the Sword Godhead upon Lin Xueyan, his heart was filled with excitement.
However, before he left, Ning Qianqin called out to him.
"Wait..."
"Hmm? Is there something else?"
Ye Yun looked at her curiously. He saw that she had a pensive look, as if contemplating something. But soon, her expression became resolute, and she looked at Ye Yun, saying.
"Before you leave, there is something you need to return to me first."
"Huh? What thing?"
Ye Yun looked utterly bewildered. He didn't recall taking anything from her.
However, Ning Qianqin didn't explain. Instead, she slowly approached him, step by step, until she was right in front of him, standing at an extremely close distance. Normally, at this distance, it was either a kiss or a fight.
Then, Ning Qianqin proved with her actions which one it was this time...
Ning Qianqin leaned forward, her red lips parting, and before Ye Yun could react, she kissed him directly.
The warm touch and the intoxicating fragrance emanating from her caused Ye Yun's mind to go blank for a moment.
What's happening? Who am I? Where am I?
Ye Yun was completely dazed. It wasn't until Ning Qianqin pulled away that he finally reacted with astonishment.
"You...?"
Ning Qianqin offered no explanation, simply smiling faintly.
"Alright, now we are quits. You may go."
"Uh..."
This statement made Ye Yun frown slightly.
"Miss Ning, if that's the case, did we know each other before?"
"Do you want to know?"
"Of course!"
Ye Yun nodded heavily. At this point, if he couldn't see her special feelings for him, he would truly be an idiot. The problem was, Ye Yun had no memory of this. Could it be some melodramatic plot of past and present lives? That shouldn't be right, and besides, he was a transmigrationer. If there was reincarnation, how could she remember, and with this strength? At the very least, she didn't seem like someone from a reincarnation trope...
But Ning Qianqin's answer made Ye Yun want to laugh and cry.
"In a few days, when you step through that door and enter the Divine City, you will understand everything."
"Damn..."
Ye Yun's mouth twitched, but then he remembered something and asked.
"Speaking of which, I never asked, since that is the entrance to the Divine City, how is it activated?"
From the outside, although it looked like a door, it was more like a hollow landmark, with no concept of inside or outside. He figured it must be related to spatial abilities.
Ning Qianqin pondered for a moment, then smiled and said.
"No need to rush. In about another year, you should be able to open that door."
"Still so long..."
Ye Yun smiled wryly and sighed.
"Miss Ning, you've really piqued my appetite."
Then, he pondered for a moment, his expression becoming more serious.
"By the way, regardless of what happened between us before, I thank you here."
Ye Yun clasped his fists towards her, his attitude extremely respectful. Although her three conditions had kept him trapped here for a long time, compared to the enormous gains, it was truly nothing.
Ning Qianqin smiled faintly, her tone becoming a bit more gentle.
"Don't delay. Your disciples and your lover outside are waiting for you. Go out as soon as possible."
Ye Yun nodded and clasped his fists again.
"Then, we'll meet again if fate allows, Miss Ning!"
"Yes, goodbye."
Ning Qianqin smiled slightly.
Then, Ye Yun no longer delayed and turned away. This time, Ning Qianqin did not throw him out. She silently watched his retreating back, growing smaller and smaller, until he disappeared from view. She murmured to herself.
"I truly envy her, his lover, to be loved so deeply by this fellow..."