The real world, Heavenly Dao Palace.
Ye Ling, clad in black, appeared before the Heavenly Dao Palace.
"Ye Ling, why have you come?"
The Heavenly Dao, having reclaimed its authority, transformed into a young girl and asked Ye Ling.
Initially, the Heavenly Dao had summoned Shan'e and Ye Ling from the fantasy world to the real world to leverage their strength against the异神 (Yi Shen - Foreign Gods), but she never anticipated that Shan'e's growth in power would far exceed her expectations.
Not only were the 异神 (Yi Shen) easily dealt with by Shan'e, but Shan'e could now even create Heavenly Dao authority at will.
To the Heavenly Dao, her proud power and authority were akin to mass-produced industrial goods to Shan'e, utterly worthless.
The terrifying strength displayed by Shan'e made the Heavenly Dao feel a great threat.
Although Shan'e and Ye Ling currently had no interest in controlling Earth, if they were to conceive of such a thought, the Heavenly Dao would be utterly incapable of resistance.
From a certain perspective, Shan'e and Ye Ling posed an even greater threat to the world than the 异神 (Yi Shen)!
Ye Ling, unconcerned with the Heavenly Dao's thoughts, smiled and said, "Shan'e has already left Earth. I am currently responsible for dealing with the remnants of the 异神 (Yi Shen). Help me locate those remnants so I can eliminate them. This will also benefit Earth."
Upon hearing Ye Ling's words, the Heavenly Dao smiled and replied, "It's truly troublesome for you to handle these matters. However, now that I have recovered my strength, I can handle the remnants myself and don't need you to worry about it."
Hearing the Heavenly Dao's words, a flicker of amusement crossed Ye Ling's eyes. He continued, "If you could truly handle it, I wouldn't bother. After all, this real world is quite boring, and I wish to see the Primal Chaos again. It's just a pity... Master gave me an order, and I must obey."
The Heavenly Dao's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately asked, "What did Shan order?"
Ye Ling said, "Master said that the Heavenly Dao should not have consciousness or personal emotions. After all, the Heavenly Dao is related to the fate of all sentient beings. Once personal emotions arise, it's easy to misjudge, take wrong actions, and ultimately cause great disaster."
The Heavenly Dao's expression changed slightly. "Wh-what does this mean?"
Ye Ling continued with a smile, "Actually, I have no ill will towards you, and changing the Heavenly Dao would be too troublesome. So, I want to give you an opportunity."
As Ye Ling spoke, the Heavenly Dao instinctively took two steps back, trembling, "I-I don't know what you're talking about! If you want my assistance, you can just say it directly. There's no need to threaten me like this."
Hearing the Heavenly Dao's response, Ye Ling sighed slightly and shook his head, "Alas... why? I know you are wary of us, and it's normal to keep some trump cards for yourself. But what you are doing now has crossed the bottom line of the Heavenly Dao. I even suspect if you are truly the Heavenly Dao?"
The Heavenly Dao continued to feign ignorance. "I don't understand what you mean. I've only just regained the Heavenly Dao authority, and everything is in ruins. I am very busy with official duties... If you've come specifically to warn me, you don't need to go to such trouble."
"Still playing dumb?"
Ye Ling's gaze sharpened slightly. He laid his cards on the table, "After dealing with the 异神 (Yi Shen), the 异神 (Yi Shen) left behind eighteen Heavenly Dao Emissaries. But as of now, I've only dealt with fifteen, and the remaining three have vanished without a trace. I've searched all over Earth and couldn't find them."
The Heavenly Dao replied, "Perhaps those fellows, upon learning of the 异神's (Yi Shen) demise, have already fled Earth."
Ye Ling countered, "But when the 异神 (Yi Shen) died, Shan'e specifically sealed the news and created a false 异神 (Yi Shen) to stabilize the morale of the remaining remnants, precisely to prevent them from hiding due to the 异神's (Yi Shen) death."
"If no one specifically notified those Heavenly Dao Emissaries, they wouldn't have run."
The Heavenly Dao frowned. "So, you suspect I let them run? The Heavenly Dao Emissaries are criminals who invaded Earth. I can't wait to kill them, how could I possibly let them escape?"
Ye Ling explained, "Before the 异神 (Yi Shen) died, the Heavenly Dao Emissaries were indeed your enemies. But after the 异神's (Yi Shen) death, they could become your hidden trump cards."
"After all, with the fall of the 异神 (Yi Shen), the only ones who can threaten your position are us outsiders from the fantasy world. And the Heavenly Dao Emissaries, being similar alien beings whose master is gone, are the most suitable to be absorbed."
As soon as Ye Ling finished speaking, the Heavenly Dao knew she could no longer conceal it. Her gentle expression instantly turned cold, and she said to Ye Ling, "Since you've already discovered it, what do you plan to do? Annihilate those Heavenly Dao Emissaries, or replace me and become the true Heavenly Dao?"
Ye Ling replied, "As I said, I have no interest in becoming the Heavenly Dao. You can occupy this position for as long as you wish. But now, Earth has become our base camp. If someone causes trouble in our rear during our expedition, it could lead to a series of unforeseeable consequences."
"I've already given you a chance to be honest, but you didn't cherish it."
"Therefore, you can continue to be the Heavenly Dao, but your self-awareness... I must erase."
"Erase my consciousness?" The Heavenly Dao's expression changed slightly. "What's the difference between that and killing me?"
The Heavenly Dao's expression turned somewhat ferocious. "Ye Ling, you are merely a being from the fantasy world. Your existence relies on the imagination of all sentient beings. Without my guidance, you would never have true life!"
"It was I who gave you new life. Instead of being grateful, you now want to kill me?"
The Heavenly Dao was enraged. The surrounding white clouds abruptly turned black, and an exceptionally powerful Heavenly Dao force emanated from within her, crushing towards Ye Ling.
The next moment, the Heavenly Dao opened a barrier, enveloping herself and Ye Ling, completely isolating them from the outside.
Seeing the barrier form around him, Ye Ling looked at the Heavenly Dao with a smile. "Clearly, you were being beaten to death by the 异神 (Yi Shen), and you had no choice but to pull us out from the fantasy world. Now we've helped you resolve the 异神 (Yi Shen) and returned the Heavenly Dao authority. We were originally in a mutually beneficial relationship, so why are you acting as if you've suffered great injustice?"
"Stop the nonsense! I was just looking for an opportunity to make a move. Since we've fallen out, I won't pretend anymore! Now that Shan'e has left Earth, once I control you, I'll deal with Shan'e slowly!"
Boom!!!
As the Heavenly Dao's voice fell, three monsters emanating terrifying auras appeared within the barrier, surrounding Ye Ling along with the Heavenly Dao.
Ye Ling scanned the three monsters around him, his smile deepening. "Exactly three... If I can resolve them all at once, I can go home sooner."
The Heavenly Dao sneered, "Ye Ling! Before this, you struggled to deal with even one Heavenly Dao Emissary. Now you face three simultaneously, plus me at full power... How can you possibly be our opponent?"
"It's very simple," Ye Ling smiled slightly.
The Heavenly Dao sneered, "Hmph! Then show me!"
"You asked for it!"
Ye Ling gathered his breath in his dantian, accumulating all his momentum, causing the Heavenly Dao and the three Heavenly Dao Emissaries to become inwardly vigilant.
The next moment, Ye Ling shouted, "Master, they've all come out!"
As Ye Ling's shout echoed, the barrier the Heavenly Dao had erected instantly cracked. Shan, without emitting any aura, slowly walked in from outside.
The Heavenly Dao was stunned at first, then saw Shan appear, her pupils contracting sharply. She exclaimed, "Didn't you hand over all Earth's affairs to Ye Ling and leave Earth with Shan'e?"
Shan chuckled, "I never said I wouldn't come back."
"You were fishing for me?"
Upon hearing Shan's words, the Heavenly Dao's face instantly turned pale. The three Heavenly Dao Emissaries also showed fear and fled without looking back.
A being capable of instantly killing the 异神 (Yi Shen) could absolutely not be their opponent!
Shan watched the three fleeing Heavenly Dao Emissaries, calmly raising her arm and opening her palm. "With this, Earth is completely safe."
Boom!
Space vibrated slightly. The three Heavenly Dao Emissaries, along with the Heavenly Dao's avatar, which was filled with fear, were instantly annihilated.
The Heavenly Dao's consciousness was erased...
The real Earth returned to normal.