Chapter 942: The Promise from Western Mother Divine Venerable

Seeing Ling Yu's soul-shaken expression, the woman's expression softened slightly as she suggested calmly:

"Since the matter is already beyond repair, do not act like a mantis trying to stop a carriage."

"Now, the only way for you and your Master to survive is to seek refuge here. Although I am no match for Tai Hao, as the Lord of the Yuan Realm, I do not need to follow his orders and can ensure your safety."

Hearing this, Ling Yu trembled all over. Forcing down the despair and fear in her heart, she said gratefully:

"Thank you for your kindness, Divine Venerable. This Junior is beyond grateful. However, this matter is too significant; it requires Master to make the decision…"

At this point, she could no longer afford to hide anything. After a brief hesitation, she confessed cautiously:

"But Master hasn't yet awakened his previous memories, so he might not be able to give you a reply right away. Please forgive us, Divine Venerable."

She was not someone who couldn't tell good from bad; she could naturally sense the Western Mother Divine Venerable's goodwill.

If Tai Hao truly ascended to the Immortal Emperor Realm, she and her fellow disciples would be like fish on a chopping block. Once discovered, they would surely Face death, and no amount of struggling would help.

Now that the Lord of the Yuan Realm was willing to provide protection, she had done everything possible; it was even their only life-saving straw at the moment.

In this world, perhaps only this Western Mother Divine Venerable was qualified not to give Face to an Immortal Emperor, because the Yuan Realm itself was an exclusive divine domain created by her.

Within this divine domain, the Western Mother Divine Venerable possessed an unparalleled home-field advantage. Even if an Immortal Emperor were to attack, they might not necessarily gain the upper hand.

This was the source of the Yuan Realm's confidence in maintaining its transcendent status before the Immortal Court. Facing the Western Mother Divine Venerable on her home turf, even if Tai Hao became an Immortal Emperor and acted insufferably arrogant, he would still have to be somewhat wary.

Once outside the Yuan Realm, the Western Mother Divine Venerable's strength could barely be considered Half-step Immortal Emperor Realm, making her no match for a true Immortal Emperor.

Therefore, in the current situation, even a power as strong as the Yuan Realm could only close its doors for self-preservation while trying to avoid conflict with Tai Hao's side.

Now that the Western Mother Divine Venerable was willing to risk offending the new Immortal Emperor to take them in, Ling Yu was deeply grateful.

On the other side, hearing Ling Yu's reply, the Western Mother Divine Venerable didn't seem surprised and nodded.

"It matters not. This promise of mine will remain valid indefinitely, but it is limited only to the Yuan Realm…"

Saying this, the Western Mother Divine Venerable restrained her emotions and spoke indifferently:

"Outside the boundaries of the Yuan Realm, even if you are swallowed whole or flayed alive by Tai Hao, I will not intervene to save you."

Suddenly sensing a hint of resentment, Ling Yu's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly lowered her head in response:

"This Junior understands."

"Very well."

Seemingly very satisfied with Ling Yu's attitude, the Western Mother Divine Venerable nodded slightly. Then, with a reach of her slender hand, an ancient-looking Token suddenly appeared in her palm.

"Since you have been honest this time, I shall grant you an Opportunity."

"With this Token, you may enter the Divine Palace's Library and browse the many ancient texts within…"

As she spoke, the Token in her hand flew out on its own and floated quietly before Ling Yu.

"With this Token, you can enter the Library of this Divine Palace and browse the many ancient texts within."

Seeing the Token before her, Ling Yu was first stunned, then her beautiful eyes widened, her Face showing intense joy.

It was said that the Western Mother Divine Venerable was a top-tier powerhouse who had lived through the Primordial Calamity. Her collection of books was bound to be extraordinary, likely containing countless long-lost Secret techniques of the Dao of Talismans—it was practically a priceless treasure trove.

To be able to enter and browse through all the books was an Opportunity that any Cultivator would find hard to come by.

Especially now, when she was desperate for power, she had to seize anything that could enhance her strength!

Thinking of this, Ling Yu immediately reached out to take the Token and bowed deeply toward the Western Mother Divine Venerable:

"Thank you, Divine Venerable, for the grace of bestowing these methods. This Junior is deeply grateful and will never forget it!"

"You may leave."

The Western Mother Divine Venerable lightly waved her sleeve, and a soft divine light burst forth, instantly teleporting the grateful Ling Yu out of the hall.

After Ling Yu left, the Void Realm within the hall suddenly twisted, and a beautiful woman dressed in magnificent attire and wearing a Phoenix crown stepped out. It was none other than the Holy Empress, Shui Yunshan.

Gazing at the Western Mother Divine Venerable in the hall, Shui Yunshan hesitated for a moment but couldn't help but ask:

"Sister, that person treated you like that, yet you still want to protect them. Is it worth it?"

The Western Mother Divine Venerable replied expressionlessly:

"Shan'er, I only did what I wanted to do. As for whether it's worth it, sometimes that isn't important."

"The reason the Yuan Realm exists is to protect the world as much as possible during the Primordial Calamity, save all living beings, and provide refuge for those who suffer."

At this point, the Western Mother Divine Venerable's gaze swept toward Shui Yunshan nearby as she slowly spoke:

"Allowing a Chaos Demon God with deep-seated malice to become the Dominator of the Era is a calamity, not a blessing, for all living things."

"Although I cannot stop all this from happening, I must at least save what I can within my power, even if it's just a drop in the bucket."

"From the beginning, we and Tai Hao were destined to be enemies, so the question of whether we offend him or not is irrelevant…"

Hearing this, Shui Yunshan fell silent for a moment before suddenly breaking into a smile. "Sister is right. I was being narrow-minded just now."

Then, she clenched her fists and said with a determined expression:

"If it weren't for Sister helping me reshape my divine body, I would have died in that calamity long ago. No matter what you do, I will support you without reservation!"

Feeling gratified, the corners of the Western Mother Divine Venerable's mouth gradually curved up as she said softly:

"Speaking of which, you are still Tai Hao's wife in name. Now that your husband has attained the Dao of the Immortal Emperor, won't you become the Immortal Emperor's wife?"

Hearing this, Shui Yunshan curled her lips in disdain, clearly loathing the title:

"Even if Xuanyuan Hao has become an Immortal Emperor, in my heart, he is still that fool who ate feces in public. He is not worthy of being my husband at all."

"Back then, if it weren't to make our Yuan Realm less of a target for the Immortal Court, I wouldn't have bothered to act with him. Now, we have completely parted ways and have no connection whatsoever!"

Seemingly recalling a certain past event, the Western Mother Divine Venerable couldn't help but chuckle and shook her head, saying:

"Alright, go and call Xiao Hei over. I have matters to instruct him on…"