The improved female villains regained their memories.

Meng Tian shouted, "Young Master, don't say that these scoundrels are just talking nonsense. Even if... even if His Majesty really issued such an edict, it could be a treacherous scheme by villains. You can't believe it, Young Master!"

“I know, I understand, Meng Qing. Of course I know my father would not issue such an order to me.”

Fusu smiled faintly: "There is a Fusu tree on the mountain. He gave me a name like Fusu, so how could he want me to die?"

"Since that's the case, young master..."

Fusu stopped speaking, slowly got up, and walked step by step toward those people.

He stood there straight, like a towering mountain: "I will not commit suicide. If you want my life, come and take it yourselves."

These dozen or so people all used various magical techniques to target Fusu.

One of them stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with green: "Then we will respectfully see you off, young master."

Countless deadly attacks rained down on Fusu.

Blood splattered, and the spiritual light obscured his vision. In his final moments, he saw a sky full of stars through the sandstorm.

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"There are lush hibiscus trees on the mountain and beautiful lotus flowers in the pond. I didn't see the handsome Zidu, but I ran into you, you little madman."

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"Fusu, what path do you think the world should take?"

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"Brother Fusu, with you, the world is governed by the Way."

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Fusu struggled to open his eyes. At that moment, the countless stars in the sky transformed into the ants from his memories. They gathered together and burst forth with dazzling light.

The wind and sand swirled, the heavens and earth howled, and the people stopped what they were doing, looking at the figure that stood there.

"do you died?"

"His face was completely unrecognizable; he must be dead."

"Continue to use soul-based killing moves to decompose his soul. The original body said that using his soul to nourish the dragon vein is effective."

"Row."

These people then took action again.

Seeing that these people were about to desecrate Fusu's corpse, Meng Tian suddenly stepped forward. This big man let out a tiger-like roar and charged forward without hesitation.

What should we do with this person?

"Kill them all."

The immortal's killing move engulfed both him and Fusu simultaneously, without making a sound.

The light stopped, and Fusu and Meng Tian both died.

Ye Buxin, who was in the capital, received the message and her hand holding the teacup froze in mid-air.

"Senior Brother, may you rest in peace."

She said it calmly, without any emotion.

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Li Zhujun stood in the courtyard.

He saw a shooting star streak across the night sky.

Those cynical, squinty eyes widened for the first time, revealing trembling pupils within.

He coughed and hunched over as he went back to his room.

"From now on, no one will ever call me a gentleman again, Senior Brother, Senior Brother..."

He was trembling, and his hand, which was gripping the door frame, was covered in blood.

He smiled, but it also sounded like he was crying, and he said the same words as Ye Buxin.

"Senior Brother, may you rest in peace."

Chapter 649 Heartbreak

Green is her garment, green with a yellow lining. My heart is filled with sorrow; when will it end?

Green is my garment, green robe and yellow skirt. My heart is filled with sorrow; when will it end? — "The Green Robe" from the Book of Songs (Bei Feng)

Fusu died.

Upon receiving the message, Yang Pingsheng sat quietly on the rock, watching the afterglow of the setting sun fade into darkness, the horizon swallowed by darkness, with not a single ray of light in sight.

He recalled that when he first entered the Guigu Sect, the first person he befriended was his senior brother. Back then, his senior brother would tell him many stories, some about the Qin state, and some about his travels. He used his charming voice and captivating eloquence to recount his experiences in various places, along with his own philosophy.

"Pingsheng, what path do you think the world should take?" he asked Yang Pingsheng.

“Senior Brother, this is a question Master asked us in the first lesson,” Yang Pingsheng replied.

"Haha, you're not willing to tell the truth, fine, then you can keep it to yourself." He laughed and patted Yang Pingsheng on the shoulder.

As the sun completely set and night engulfed everything, shadows obscured the light in the eyes of this prince of Qin.

“I’m also searching for this answer, but I really like the people who have come together to pursue it, no matter what the answer is.” He patted Yang Pingsheng on the shoulder and said.

Yang Pingsheng looked at Fusu, puzzled. At this moment, he couldn't understand Fusu's feelings at all.

“They can find the answer, and you are among them,” Fusu said.

Yang Pingsheng felt himself being swallowed by darkness. He got up from the stone and felt his whole body become stiff.

Looking back on Fusu's words now, it seems as if they were prophesied long ago.

“They…” Yang Pingsheng murmured, “Now, someone is standing in their way.”

His dearest friend, his confidant, everything about him.

A sinister, fearful laugh echoed as he held the dark hand and looked at Yang Pingsheng.

He hung his head, like a child who had done something wrong.

He was captivated by the monster's emotions, but he never imagined that the monster would destroy his true feelings.

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The oppressive atmosphere, fear, and dread emanating from the imperial court gradually began to bother Ye Buxin.

After Fusu died and Huhai ascended the throne, she still held the reins of power in the court. As long as she didn't pressure the nobles too much, they would eventually turn a blind eye.

But she was getting annoyed; another year was almost over, and there was still no news from Yang Pingsheng.

Feeling annoyed, she waved her hand, letting Hu Hai decide the content of the court meeting himself, and walked out amidst the fearful gazes of the officials, heading straight back to the Prime Minister's residence.

Things are different now. She has long since become the most powerful person. She has also planned out the Prime Minister's Mansion. Yang Pingsheng likes cultivation, so the huge cultivation ground inside is prepared for him. She even specially commissioned someone to dig out a spirit pool so that Yang Pingsheng can recuperate his body at any time.

Now, she has obtained the Wuhe Flower from her master, the Taixu Soil from the mausoleum that the First Emperor is building, and the Tongchen Light from the body of the deceased Liu Ji. She has already obtained three of the four great treasures of heaven and earth. If she can obtain the Sword Soul Heart, then she can start to solve the problem of Yang Pingsheng's physical defects.

She looked up, and the glaring sunlight shone on her face, making her slightly annoyed.

She admitted that it was wrong to lie to her confidante, but Yang Pingsheng had been angry for far too long. So much time had passed, yet he hadn't even said a word or left a trace.

She wanted to apologize, but Yang Pingsheng didn't give her the chance.

She and Li Zhujun searched, and the Destiny Bureau's effects were maximized, but they still couldn't find any information about Yang Pingsheng.

What a hassle. She smacked her lips, thinking that if Yang Pingsheng came back this time, she would definitely have to discuss with him about having the Bureau of Fate record his fate, so that he wouldn't leave in a fit of anger and she wouldn't even have a chance to apologize.

At this point, all she could do was wait.

Tonight, a heavy rain fell in the capital. Ye Buxin stayed in her room, watching the Fate Bureau as usual.

The threads of fate flowed, shimmering with golden light. Outside, the rain pattered. Unbeknownst to her, she fell asleep on the table.

She dreamt that she returned to her room at the Ghost Valley Sect in Yunmeng Mountain. She sat there, and as before, there was a knock on the door.

She coughed and said, "Come in yourself. How many times have you come in? Do you still need to knock?"

The door creaked open, and a cold glint of light stepped in, accompanied by moonlight.

Ye Buxin looked up and saw the figure stepping in with a knife in hand. He instinctively exclaimed in surprise, "Pingsheng, what are you doing?"

Boom!

A clap of thunder startled her awake from where she was lying on the table.

The golden threads gently touched her face, waking her up like a child.

She turned her head blankly, watching the torrential rain fall outside the window.

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She has already embarked on this path, and there is no turning back.

Now that we've embarked on this journey, then it's only right that we encounter mountains of corpses, seas of blood, and desolate graves of white bones.

She still firmly believed that Yang Pingsheng would leave with her.

They were so in sync, so in harmony, and their rendition of "Song to the Sky" perfectly captured the spirit of this path.

As long as they can reach the summit, they don't need to care about national stability, national interests, the pain of the dead, or the blood and tears of those people.

As the future Taixu approaches, saving humanity will depend on absolute powerhouses like her and Yang Pingsheng.

Only they can overthrow the Heavenly Dao and contend with the Great Void.

Therefore, she firmly believed that this path was the right one, and she was also certain that Yang Pingsheng would walk with her.

Because this is the path she believes to be absolutely correct.

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With Qin's use of both soft and hard tactics, the situation in various places was quickly calmed down, and the arrogance of the rebel army was also suppressed.

Baiyue was originally Ye Buxin's territory. Now that Ye Buxin has come to power, Baiyue has surrendered and been incorporated into the Qin Empire.

The original burning of books and burying of scholars alive did not occur. Under the control of fate, these people began to change their stance and praise the Qin state.

The Jixia Academy became an organization universally reviled, and the remnants of the Six States Alliance fled in all directions to evade Qin's pursuit.