No Era of Ye Tian

Purple Cloud Immortal Realm

Amidst ancient trees and blooming flowers, the Purple Cloud Immortal Palace remains a breathtaking wonderland. The damage from Luo Li's previous fury has mostly been restored.

Between the sea of blossoms, where the wind carries the fragrance of flowers and rain, Luo Li steps onto the void, her jade-like feet barely touching the air. Her flowing skirt sways naturally, blending with the fluttering petals.

Her beauty is enough to captivate all beings, yet at this moment, a trace of contemplation lingers on her face.

Ye Tian's return is drawing closer. The decisive battle is imminent.

But what will be the outcome?

And more importantly… what outcome does she truly desire?

Luo Li's brows knit slightly. This rare moment of melancholy only enhances her charm.

Just then, a voice sounds from behind.

"Palace Master!"

A graceful figure approaches from afar, stopping just behind Luo Li.

She is a veiled woman, her delicate features half-concealed, like a flower glimpsed through mist. Though slightly inferior to Luo Li in beauty, she is still among the finest in the entire Purple Cloud Immortal Realm.

In terms of appearance, temperament, and strength, she is second only to Luo Li.

She is Xun Lingyue, the first among the forty-nine Female Emperors of Purple Cloud Immortal Palace, Luo Li's closest confidante, and the second-in-command of the Purple Cloud Immortal Realm.

Luo Li does not turn around but speaks in her usual cold yet mesmerizing voice.

"How is the situation outside?"

She has sent people to secretly monitor the Chaos Universe, keeping track of both Ling Ye and Ye Tian over the past half-month. Despite her refusal to take sides, she cannot help but care about the final battle between them.

"The Heaven and Earth Alliance is continuously recruiting forces from all realms," Xun Lingyue reports. "Strong warriors are gathering under Ye Tian, including some at the Extreme God Realm."

"Meanwhile, the Blood Shadow Demon Army has remained strangely quiet."

Xun Lingyue pauses before adding, "It seems the tides of fate have shifted. The entire world now favors the Heaven and Earth Alliance… and Ye Tian."

"Everyone desires the downfall of the Blood Shadow Demon Lord."

As Luo Li listens, a trace of complexity flashes across her face.

She doesn't know whether she wants to hear this or not.

She desires Ling Ye's death. And yet… she does not wish for Ye Tian's victory either.

She does not want anyone to defeat Ling Ye.

Her emotions remain tangled—contradictory, conflicted.

"Palace Master," Xun Lingyue continues. "With the way things are going, the heavens and all realms will soon belong to Ye Tian's era."

"Should the Purple Cloud Immortal Palace take action? Should we align with the Heaven and Earth Alliance?"

Luo Li's expression turns cold in an instant.

"Align with them?"

A ridiculous notion.

She would never lower herself, nor the status of the Purple Cloud Immortal Palace, by forming alliances.

Her voice is firm. "The Purple Cloud Immortal Palace will not align with anyone."

"And let me be clear—this is not Ye Tian's era.

There is no 'Era of Ye Tian'—only Ye Tian in this era."

"No matter who wins or loses, it has nothing to do with us. The Purple Cloud Immortal Palace will never interfere."

Her words leave no room for argument.

In her eyes, the Heaven and Earth Alliance is unworthy of her attention.

As for the Blood Shadow Demon Army… she harbors only hatred.

Thus, she will remain neutral.

She will not act.

"Understood." Xun Lingyue nods, acknowledging the finality of her decision.

The Purple Cloud Immortal Palace will always stand independent.

No allegiances. No involvement.

Still…

She can't help but notice the weight behind Luo Li's words.

"There is no Era of Ye Tian."

Her tone alone suggests that she does not believe in Ye Tian's rule.

Then whose era is this?

From time immemorial, only one man has ruled the heavens and myriad worlds.

Only Ling Ye.

The universe has always belonged to him.

And now, Luo Li's words have drawn a stark contrast between Ling Ye and Ye Tian.

It is clear—Ling Ye is the only man she acknowledges.

"You may leave," Luo Li orders softly.

"Yes." Xun Lingyue bows slightly before turning away.

She wonders…

The Palace Master refuses to take sides, yet she watches over this battle with such concern.

What is she truly thinking?

—

As the wind carries away Xun Lingyue's departing figure, Luo Li remains standing among the sea of flowers.

Her expression remains unreadable.

After a while, she exhales softly. Her body floats downward, landing gracefully on the soft ground.

She walks toward the depths of the Purple Sea Immortal Palace, where a hidden sanctuary awaits.

Here, nestled in tranquility, lies a crystal-clear spring.

This sacred water absorbs the essence of heaven and earth, blending with the fragrant rain of Purple Cloud Immortal Realm.

It is pristine, emitting a delicate fragrance that calms the soul.

Luo Li steps closer, gazing at her reflection in the rippling water.

She lifts her hand…

And slowly begins to undo the clasps of her flowing robe.