The Task Remains Unfinished (Continued)

"I know, but even the greatest wisdom needs the protection of force. My master once mentioned to me that there are several places in the Barbarian Continent that are very beneficial for cultivating poison arts, and there are some Gu worms that are not available in the Sea Continent. I originally planned to go there to train, and now I'm just moving it forward a little."

Then Yu Shuying glanced at Murong Qing not far away and said, "Most importantly, I don't want to fall too far behind others."

Si Ming never stopped the girls around him from striving for success, so he nodded and said, "Alright, but since you've gone to the Barbarian Continent, why not help me out a bit? Keep an eye on the Heavenly Martial Alliance, see if there's any trouble, and also those heroes who sacrificed themselves to help us. We can't let their families suffer both bloodshed and tears. You can use the name of the Heavenly Martial Alliance to provide compensation to their families."

"You really know how to order people around," Yu Shuying shook her head helplessly. "Then I need proof. Even if I claim to be your wife, I need a token that they can believe."

Si Ming thought for a moment, then handed the Wheel-Turning King Sword to Yu Shuying: "Perfect timing. I've depleted some of the Buddhist Power in this sword. After you go to the Glazed Temple, ask the monks to help infuse it with more Buddhist Power. Besides, this sword is more convincing proof of our relationship than any other evidence."

For a martial artist, a sword is like the imperial seal in the emperor's hand or the tiger tally in the general's hand—enough to dispel all doubts.

"Is this considered an imperial sword?" Yu Shuying took the sword and clicked her tongue. "It seems you cherish this sword very much. It's been well-maintained and looks shiny. I rarely see you use it."

"In the Barbarian Continent, it might be considered a royal sword, but if you want to kill someone, you still have to rely on yourself. Don't expect the other party to stretch out their neck for you to cut."

Yu Shuying smiled and then said, "The Flesh and Blood Wormhole is about to reach its limit; I have to leave."

Si Ming cupped his hands and said, "We are men of the martial world, no need for formalities. I wish you a speedy return."

Yu Shuying blinked and suddenly leaned her face closer. Although Si Ming noticed her action, he wasn't foolish enough to tilt his face back at this moment.

So, after a fleeting touch, Yu Shuying immediately retreated like a startled rabbit, turned around so that Si Ming wouldn't see her face, and then pulled Hualiu into the Flesh and Blood Wormhole.

Seeing this, Si Huaruo blushed slightly and murmured in a voice only she could hear, "To do such a thing in front of everyone, how audacious... It seems I've been too passive. You can't wait for these things to happen; you have to take the initiative." At the same time, she secretly clenched her fist.

After watching Yu Shuying leave, Si Ming turned around and met Murong Qing's gaze. He felt a sudden pang of guilt, as if he had been caught red-handed having an affair. At the same time, he suddenly realized that this was probably one of Yu Shuying's purposes—to do it in public so that Murong Qing could see it and make him angry.

However, from Si Ming's perspective, he couldn't accuse Yu Shuying of scheming against him, otherwise he would be suspected of being hypocritical after gaining an advantage.

However, Murong Qing said nothing, simply shifting her gaze calmly as if she hadn't seen anything, which made Si Ming even more uneasy.

Ji Shichen suddenly walked over and teased, "Junior nephew, indecisive men are the most despised. When it comes to matters of the heart, you have to act decisively and without hesitation, otherwise things will only get more complicated. So you need to make a decision soon."

Si Ming replied without hesitation, "I've already made my decision."

"Oh, which one do you choose?" Ji Shichen asked curiously.

"Only children make choices; adults want it all!"

Ji Shichen nodded and said, "If you could shout it out loud and clearly without using Secret Voice Transmission, I would admire you even more."

"Some things can only be done, not said; some things can only be said, not done. I'm not stupid, why make things harder for myself?"

"While it's in my opinion that I shouldn't interfere in the romantic relationships of younger generations, haven't you ever considered the saying 'of all the waters in the world, I only drink from one's own cup'?"

"I am a person with very complex emotions. If a person with complex emotions only loves one person, they will become emotionally flawed. And a person with emotional flaws, even if they possess that person forever, will not find happiness."

Does sharing a man with other women guarantee happiness?

"Of course, it's truly good when everyone is doing well."

Ji Shichen gave a thumbs up and said, "Impressive! Although shameless, at least you have a sense of responsibility in your shamelessness. You're much better than those who turn their backs on you after you've done your thing and waver between the two sides."

Si Ming laughed and said, "Anyway, it's mutual affection, not a forced marriage. There's no deception involved, so I don't think I'm shameless. But you're right, senior. When it comes to feelings, you have to be decisive. I wholeheartedly agree. Either reject them decisively, leaving no room for hope, or accept them gladly. Don't be indecisive and keep agonizing over it. Those who claim to be devoted in love but flirt around everywhere, touching other people's hearts but not intending to acknowledge it, are the most shameful."

"Then you'd better work hard. You have two disciples at the Spirit Transformation, one of whom has become the youngest Spirit Transformation Grandmaster in history. It's not an easy thing to have the blessing of having two wives."

Two? That's nothing! Si Ming expressed his disdain for Ji Shichen's imagination. "You've read so many books, yet you don't even understand men's ambitions. You probably don't read any harem novels with Long Aotian protagonists."

However, this was clearly not the time to discuss such matters, especially since it would be even more awkward to discuss it with a female elder. Si Ming quickly changed the subject. "Although the Divine Pillar was not severed, it was still severely damaged. I wonder if you have any way to repair it?"

"No need. The Divine Pillar possesses the Divine Ability to regenerate itself. As long as it is not completely severed, it will eventually return to its original state."

According to Ji Shichen's judgment, as long as it is left alone, the Divine Pillar will be restored to its original state in a few years. In fact, the Eternal Barrier was not weakened by the damage to the Divine Pillar. However, everyone knows very well that the Heaven-Defying Society not sit idly by and do nothing, and will not really leave it unattended.

"Since it doesn't need manual repair, let's send it back quickly. Although the Remote Heaven Society retreated and the Monster Race is extinct, and no one should dare to harm the Divine Pillar anymore, we should still drive it away as soon as possible to avoid any accidents. I don't want to taste the bitterness of failing at the last moment."

Ji Shichen did not refuse and quickly used Divine Arts to summon the God of Wisdom, sending the Divine Pillar back to the Imaginary Number Space.

However, as soon as the Divine Pillar disappeared, the earth began to tremble violently, as if an earth dragon were turning over.

This earthquake was completely different from the celestial phenomena caused when a powerful expert unleashed their ultimate move, and it was also different from ordinary earthquakes. It was not a tremor limited to a certain area, but a tremor that shook the entire Sea Continent.

Si Ming asked in surprise, "What's going on? Is it dangerous to send the Divine Pillar back? Did the Remote Heaven Society plan this all along, waiting for us to send the Divine Pillar back?"

"Impossible, no living thing can survive in the Imaginary Number Space."

Ji Shichen quickly used her Divine Arts again, but instead of summoning the Divine Pillar, she made it appear. The result was exactly the same as before; it was not damaged.

"That's strange, could it just be a regular major earthquake?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Si Ming suddenly felt something strange. He instinctively looked up and saw a terrifying crack in the sky, as if the heavens had been cleaved in two. At the same time, he felt a certain pressure that had been binding him disappear.

This feeling was all too familiar; he had experienced it once before, a feeling that Si Ming remembered vividly. He immediately blurted out, "Divine Pillar has been severed!"

He quickly turned to look at the Divine Pillar and found that it was still standing there at an angle, not collapsed. Although it didn't look very reliable, it was indeed playing a supporting role and hadn't been replaced by someone else.

Murong Qing asked, "Is it just an illusion?"

"Just verify it and you'll know."

A flash of inspiration struck Si Ming, and he immediately began to perform the ritualistic steps, forming hand Law Seals and activating the Technique Method from the "Taiyi Scripture of Deliverance from Sin".

"He manipulates the ways of Heavenly Dao, transforms Yin and Yang, generates yin and yang, and turns the universe around; thus, the amnesty is hereby granted!"

With a flick of the fingertip, a yin-yang pattern appeared and slowly rotated, like two black and white fish chasing each other, while simultaneously mobilizing the yin and yang energies.

"We can use Technique Method to prove that the Eternal Barrier has been weakened again, that Divine Pillar have indeed been severed, and that the Divine Pillar before us can still hold, proving that the other two were the ones that were severed..."