Chapter 19: Breaking Up

I knew this was coming but now seeing how serious the eyes of Luo sisters was, it was definitely a grave subject.

Presently, we were inside Xiurong's house.

Taking a deep breath, Zongying began, "can you tell us what you did that time?" Her voice didn't contain that same frosty tone, it was a bit soft but still somber nonetheless.

I contemplated internally and finally came to a decision. "I can't tell you that."

Her eyes narrowed but she didn't persist on the question, rather it seemed like she was expecting this response. After a brief pause, in a heavy tone, she asked, "you are a devil, aren't you?"

So it was that after all. In that mysterious state during fighting, I had somehow invoked the forbidden stage of Rampage, which probably revealed my identity. The first two stages of Rampage were safe to use, unless someone actually know this technique, they couldn't tell if this was a devilish technique or not based on first two arts. But forbidden stage was different.

By the look on the faces, I knew lying won't get me anywhere.

"Yes, I am."

Xiurong's expression paled a little with my acknowledgment. Devils were the most taboo existences in Gods Realm, if they knew she had a relation with a Devil, even her Cherry Heaven Realm would be involved and probably be destroyed.

I was actually curious about what her next move would be. If I was exposed, I can only run to Devil Realm, which was quite similar to Gods Realm but I had no way to enter there, nor do I have system for help. But whatever they do, I won't hold it against them and move on.

Zongying looked down at the floor, deep in thinking. After five minutes, she opened her eyes again, resoluteness passing inside them. "Don't reveal it in front of anyone and also," she looked at shaken Xiurong, "I had previously allowed your relationship with him since you were so persistent but now you are not allowed to meet him."

Xiurong snapped out of daze, unwaveringly looking at Zongying, she denied, "No! I still love him. No matter what, I won't leave him. Even if he is a... devil."

Rather than getting angry as I had expected, Zongying sighed softly. "Xiurong, your path on cultivation has just started, do you want to end it so soon? Did you forget why you came here already? It was to get powerful enough and avenge out mother. I had previously allowed it since it was just love, but now it is something entirely different. If his identity as a devil somehow leaks, even Gods will start acting themselves. Our Realm or family cannot afford that. Your life is very long, it's not like I am telling you to stop loving him... just wait till he becomes strong enough to be not afraid of Gods anymore."

Zongying had seen how with my meagre strength, I was able to five late stages Immortal Kings. A mortal killing an immortal was unheard of. She seemed to believe that I will reach heights no other did.

Their argument went back and forth till I finally said, "Xiurong."

Seeing the look in my eyes, she bit her lips desperately. "Not you too."

Hardening my voice, I said, "Your sister is correct, you shouldn't be with me anymore."

"Do you hate me I didn't hold you quickly?" Tears started falling down her cheek, soaking her wet.

"Yes." Her body shuddered listening to my cold tone. I then gave a cruel smirk. "Actually, from the start I used devil technique on you. Your love towards me was never real. I just wanted to use you for your beauty and status, nothing more." Each words made tears on her cheeks thicker, my heart pained too but it was something that should be done. She had already become someone special to me, I can't let her become involved anymore.

How could she not understand why I was saying such cruel things. Instead of lashing out on me, she came running and hugged me tightly. "Don't say that. Don't say anymore... I understand... I will wait."

God damnit! So much emotion, it feels like I am going through my teenage years once again.

Patting her back slowly, I let her rest on my chest. After ten whole minutes, she backed away.

"While it may seem cruel of me, I have my responsibility as an elder sister. Xiao Bai, I hope you will not let it weigh you down and push through." Suddenly she stood up and gave a light bow. "I also give you my thanks for saving me and Xiurong's life. Take this, you may need this someday."

Taking the bright-pink jade which I think is some kind of insignia, I said with a downcast smile, "Its alright, sister Zongying. I will see you guys later."

I then began walking toward the door, I felt my footsteps getting increasingly heavy with each step. Resting my restless heart, I resolutely took the final step and went away without turning back under the weeping sounds of Xiurong.

...

Getting inside my cold house, I just slumped down on my bed. It felt lonely without her. I really fell for her. What started as an object for sexual pleasure had somehow managed to occupy a large piece of my heart in just three months.

"Aah! Guess I should train." Finally after two hours of brooding, I snapped and slapped my cheeks in order to wake me up from this depressing mood.

Since I didn't have system for a year anymore, I could only cultivate by myself. The examination was in two days, I wanted to train as much as in my new techniques.

The sword was still with me, I had decided to name it 'Heaven Perishing Sword'. I didn't know it's mysteries but I discovered that it was completely dull, even more so than before. I remember the howling of ancient beast at the time I used Ancient Desolateness, guess it was using the remaining bit of strength it held.

Ancient Desolateness was the special ability of this sword that could gather Qi form surrounding. If I use it within limits, then I wouldn't experience any repercussion other than light-headedness but I obviously pushed far more than I could handle during that fight, resulting me in almost blasting myself into smithereens.