readytorunbook Chapter 82 Memories of the Past (Part 2)
Chapter 82 Memories of the Past (Part 2)
Ye Xiling could see that Ye Ling had little strength left, and smiled. "She can't hold on much longer, Second Brother, let's go together. We must bring her back today."
They cannot kill Ye Ling here, otherwise the true spirit's essence and blood will be damaged, and taking it back will inevitably affect Ye Lan.
"I'd rather die than let you, or my sister, succeed!"
Having come to this point, Ye Ling knew she couldn't go on living. Since she was doomed no matter what, why should she let Ye Lan get all the benefits?
As she said this, she held her hands out to the side, and the Purple Gold Acacia Bell rang out. A purple light burst forth from her palms, instantly severing the surrounding green vines and creating a path.
"Oh no! She's trying to jump into the ravine! Stop her!"
Ye Wenbo realized Ye Ling's purpose and sped up, but it was too late. He couldn't even reach a single piece of her clothing.
Just as Ye Ling was about to fall into the dark ravine, a clear chime suddenly rang out, followed by a beam of azure light that shot down and swept up Ye Ling, bringing her to the ground.
"Father..." Seeing Ye Zhenlin transformed into human form, a tear slid down Ye Ling's cheek. The last line of defense in her heart finally broke down. Her father, like these people, had never intended to let her live.
"Don't I even have the right to choose to die?"
Ye Ling gritted her teeth. Surrounded by the crowd, she had nowhere to retreat. She had thought that she could end it all by dying, but who knew that they wouldn't even give her the right to die.
After all, she was his own daughter, and Ye Zhenlin felt a little reluctant, but he had to do it for the sake of the family's cause. So he controlled Ye Ling from a distance and planned to take her away. But a green light flashed and a small green sword pierced through Ye Ling's heart from behind.
Upon seeing this, Ye Zhenlin was shocked. How could he not recognize this magical artifact? Wasn't it the jade butterfly sword he had given to Ye Lan on her birthday?
"Lan'er, you..."
"Father, I can't wait any longer. If I don't get my sister's life essence soon, not only will I fail to break through, but I'll also burn out completely..."
"Lan'er!"
Seeing Ye Lan's weak and powerless appearance, Ye Xiling was very worried and took a step forward, but Ye Lan stopped her, saying, "Aunt, leave this to me. It's between her and me, and I should settle it myself."
Ye Lan released her hand and slowly walked to Ye Ling. Looking at her sister, whose face was as pale as paper, she felt a surge of pleasure. Over the years, what she feared most was that Ye Ling's cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds and surpass hers.
That way, the old folks in the family might choose another Spirit Master. She's had everything since she was little, and she doesn't want to lose it all overnight. She has to be ruthless; one hope for the Ye family is enough.
"Why aren't you saying anything?" Ye Lan looked at her younger sister and noticed that she was half-lying there, struggling to support herself with one hand. She was already extremely weak, and her body would not be able to hold on for long if she suffered another serious injury. However, she was unusually calm at this moment. Facing a life-or-death situation, she was not afraid at all.
Ye Lan hated her like this. She was clearly just a stepping stone for Ye Lan to break through to the True Spirit realm, yet she always wanted to turn around and surpass her. Why should she?
Ye Ling smiled faintly. She had nothing to say to the older sister in front of her. Ever since she was old enough to understand, she had clearly felt that Ye Lan regarded her as a thorn in her side and wished she could get rid of her as soon as possible. The reason she had waited until now was only because Ye Lan's cultivation breakthrough was too slow and she had no choice but to slow down.
Sometimes, whether you fight or not is unimportant to others, because your very existence is the biggest threat.
Ye Ling treated Ye Lan the same way; even though they were sisters, she wouldn't show any affection for her.
"Let's do it, what are we waiting for? Haven't you been looking forward to this moment for a long time?"
"You don't think I'm heartless, do you?"
Ye Lan sneered and slapped Ye Ling's chest with her palm. The Jade Butterfly Sword slowly disappeared, replaced by a blade pierced through by her hand. She watched helplessly as Ye Ling screamed in agony, while she laughed as she forcibly pulled out her essence blood.
"Quickly, protect Lan'er!"
Knowing what Ye Lan was about to do, Ye Zhenlin disregarded the shock of his two daughters fighting each other and quickly shouted. Ye Xiling and the others rushed forward to protect Ye Lan and help her break through.
The pain was a deep, soul-piercing pain that wouldn't disappear anytime soon, relentlessly tormenting Ye Ling. Every meridian in her body was severed, and spiritual energy began to run rampant within her, shattering her body into pieces.
The blood had already congealed in her body, and her spiritual power, soul, and even essence blood were being continuously refined and absorbed.
She didn't know how much time had passed when Ye Ling slowly opened her eyes. Her dear sister had even left her with her last breath.
“Good sister, since you like jumping into the dark ravine so much, then I might as well give you a ride.”
Ye Ling felt her body being lifted up, her feet floating, her eyes half-open but she couldn't see anything, she could only vaguely hear Ye Lan's voice.
After all, having absorbed her divine soul and essence, it was easy for him to communicate with her in her sea of consciousness.
Ye Ling opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end all the words got stuck in her throat. She hated it so much, she was so unwilling. Fate was predetermined from the beginning, but she didn't believe in fate and wanted to change it, but in the end, it was all in vain.
No one in the Ye family truly cared for her, including her father and mother. Her life and death were decided by them; perhaps she shouldn't have been born in the first place.
"Look, this is the fate you were meant to have. From birth, we were destined to be different. Trying to replace me is just wishful thinking."
As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Ling was violently pushed away. Her body fell from the bottomless abyss and eventually disappeared into the boundless miasma.
What kind of place is the Dark Abyss? Anyone who falls into it will surely be annihilated. Ye Lan didn't leave her even a sliver of hope; she truly is her good sister...
"Don't let those memories control you. They're all in the past. If you can't let go of them, they'll take over your mind and turn you into a walking corpse."
Bai Yan's cold voice came, instantly waking Tao Tao up.
More and more memories flooded in, and she couldn't forget them even if she wanted to. She would take back all the hatred that had seeped into her bones one day.
"Ayan, I hate them so much, I hate the Ye family, I hate Ye Lan, I hate my parents..."
Tao Tao gritted her teeth and almost choked up as she said those words. She had always been carefree and playful, like an innocent child, but she never expected that her past memories would be so profound and painful.
Connected to her soul, Bai Yan could clearly feel her pain. He couldn't comfort her about the past, but he could help her settle accounts for the future.
He said, "Since they hate us, then we should take revenge. They have to pay the price."
"Okay." Tao Tao nodded, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and began to blend again, this time much more seriously than before.
Because she now truly realized that without powerful forces, those people would never know their mistakes, correct them, or admit their errors, and the entire Ye family would have to repay what they owed her!