Chapter 2240 - 2238: Do You Want to Leave Banlan?

As soon as Lu Ye walked out of the ruins, he saw a figure standing there waiting for him.

It was an Insect Race Dao Fusion cultivator, though Lu Ye wasn't sure of his strength.

This guy's gaze was somewhat gloomy, clearly having heard about Lu Ye's previous actions.

"What are you looking at?" Lu Ye stood on the altar, looking down at him.

The Insect Race Dao Fusion snorted coldly: "Come with me, the Insect Matriarch Dark Butterfly is waiting for you!"

As he spoke, regardless of Lu Ye's willingness, he wrapped him in power and flew directly towards the Yinshuo Battle Planet.

Lu Ye did not resist.

Dark Butterfly could sense his approximate location and naturally knew he had entered the ruins. Even without communication, even from afar, she had Insight into Lu Ye's intentions. This was obviously a sign of submission and readiness to return, so she arranged for an Insect Race Dao Fusion to wait here for him.

On the way back, Lu Ye examined himself.

The Talent Tree had accumulated some Dao force again, which was gained after slaying those two Dao Fusion cultivators. The Dao force contained in the Dao Bones of Dao Fusion was much more abundant than that of Entering the Path.

Besides that, he could also feel a latent peculiarity within his body.

This was a benefit from the Star Abyss Blessing he received after slaying that Insect Race Dao Fusion. This time, the Star Abyss Blessing wasn't going to enhance his physical body, nor was it a one-shot success marvel. This was evidently something Lu Ye had never encountered before.

He was very curious about what it was, but unfortunately, he had no time to investigate.

On the Talent Tree, black smoke billowed, more spectacular than ever before.

During this trip, he had killed four Dao Fusion cultivators, each with a Star Abyss Blessing. Abnormalities accumulated heavily within him, and in addition to burning away the constraints of the previous oath with Jiu Ying, it created such a situation.

Under such circumstances, Lu Ye indeed needed to go dormant for a while until the Talent Tree could completely burn away these things. Otherwise, with the accumulation of more and more abnormalities, he didn't know what consequences might ensue.

When Lu Ye was brought back to the Yinshuo Battle Planet by that Insect Race Dao Fusion, a day had already passed.

The familiar insect hive, just as he stepped inside, his vision blurred.

Immediately, he found himself in the scene of the first cycle of reincarnation, with Dark Butterfly still dressed in that coarse cloth robe, carrying a basket in her hands as if she was going somewhere. Yet, the gentle and serene demeanor was long gone, she glanced at Lu Ye sideways and teased, "Isn't this the husband of mine who forgot home as soon as he went out? Finally willing to come back? Was it fun outside?"

"Ugh!" Lu Ye had a headache.

Dark Butterfly's prowess in the psyche was terrifying, and even though his strength had improved again, he was still dragged into this Illusory Realm by her without any defense.

He skillfully stepped forward, intending to take the basket from her.

But unexpectedly, Dark Butterfly turned her head aside, showing him the back of it, and walked straight ahead.

Lu Ye was helpless, quickened his pace to catch up, struggled a few times, and finally managed to seize the basket: "You've misunderstood me!"

Dark Butterfly stopped, looked at him leisurely, and said with a grin, "Misunderstood what? Didn't you want to run away?"

Lu Ye pointed at her with his hand: "Look at you, I knew this is what you thought. What kind of relationship do we have now? Where can I escape from your control? Why would I want to run? Half of my fortune and life are in your hands."

Dark Butterfly smiled, seemingly sincere: "Then I'd like to ask you, husband, why haven't you come back for so long? What were you doing outside?"

Lu Ye wore an inscrutable expression: "Wanted to verify something."

"Verify how to escape?" Dark Butterfly interjected, relentlessly.

"I said I didn't plan to escape, why don't you believe me? Under the Chains of Life, you should sense if I'm lying!"

Dark Butterfly stared deeply at him and indeed sensed no signs of Lu Ye lying.

"Then you just dislike me!" She suddenly looked as if she was about to cry, her eyes reddened, "So you want to stay away from me!"

"Absolutely not!" Lu Ye quickly shook his head.

Then both he and Dark Butterfly paused for a moment.

"So that's it!" Dark Butterfly pounced on him with a barrage of punches and kicks, making Lu Ye grimace in pain while he couldn't fight back.

The main thing was, in this Illusory Realm, he wasn't Dark Butterfly's match. Even though she now appeared like a tantrum-throwing ordinary woman, if Lu Ye retaliated, Dark Butterfly could, in the blink of an eye, show him why the flowers were so red.

Lu Ye was knocked to the ground, looking disheveled, and Dark Butterfly resentfully said, "You just stay here and reflect properly. When you realize your mistake, I'll let you out!"

"Don't..." Lu Ye hurriedly reached out to grasp, but caught nothing.

Dark Butterfly had already disappeared.

Slowly getting up, Lu Ye frowned.

Being weaker than others at every turn, truly left room for control everywhere.

After Dark Butterfly disappeared, she never appeared again, and Lu Ye returned to the grass hut to stay for several days.

He felt somewhat distressed. Yan Hong handed him a lot of Dao Bones, which even if stored in the storage ring, couldn't be kept for too long, or the Dao force within would dissipate.

But these days, no matter how he called for Dark Butterfly, there was no response at all.

This incident evidently angered Dark Butterfly; she had chosen this way to punish Lu Ye, letting him know the consequences of being disobedient.

For Dark Butterfly, maintaining such punishment for three to five years was no issue, but it was troublesome for Lu Ye.

He must find a way to leave here as soon as possible.

In front of the grass hut, on the wicker chair, Lu Ye lay leisurely, suddenly speaking softly: "Do you want to leave Banlan?"

In just one breath, Dark Butterfly, who had never responded to Lu Ye, suddenly appeared in front of him. She gazed at Lu Ye intently: "What did you say?"

Lu Ye smiled but said nothing.

"Stop bluffing me!" Dark Butterfly snorted coldly, looking somewhat annoyed.

She had previously decided to leave Lu Ye here for several years to wear down his sharpness and prevent him from devising any devious schemes.

But hearing Lu Ye's words, she couldn't help but appear, even though she said so, she still didn't leave.

"Yes, I'm bluffing you, suit yourself." Lu Ye closed his eyes, leisurely rocking the wicker chair.

Dark Butterfly gritted her teeth, staring at him.

Although all three major forces within Banlan are searching for a way to leave Banlan, if there is anyone who most desires to leave, it would be only one group of people.

Peak Dao Fusion!

Their cultivation had reached its limit within Banlan, but they still couldn't glimpse the secret of Dao Harmony. The entire Banlan seemed to have an invisible constraint, preventing them from progressing further.

The words Jiu Ying said to Dark Butterfly that day were very tempting. If it weren't for the Chains of Life binding her and Lu Ye, she wouldn't care about Lu Ye's life or death.

She also wanted to ask Jiu Ying more things; if Jiu Ying truly were the master of Banlan, he would surely know the way out.

But the battle was too intense; she couldn't afford any distraction.

In the end, Jiu Ying self-destructed, and the way to leave Banlan became a complete mystery.

Indeed, before she arrived, Lu Ye had direct contact with Jiu Ying for quite a long time. He might have obtained some intelligence from him. Yet it was infuriating that this kid never mentioned it; if not forced this time, he might never bring it up.

She was initially curious about why Lu Ye wanted to return to the ruins in such a short time. Upon reflection, he must have known some secrets unknown to others. His earlier mention of verification might not have been mere nonsense.

"Do you really know?" Dark Butterfly asked.

"I don't know, and I never said I did." Lu Ye kept his eyes closed.

Dark Butterfly shook her fist at him, looking as if she wanted to punch him to death.

Lu Ye sensed something, suddenly opening his eyes to look at her.

Dark Butterfly had already changed to a smiling face, taking tiny steps to squat in front of Lu Ye, gently tapping his thigh with her fists, coquettishly saying: "Husband, you can tell Little Butterfly anything, we've gone through ten lifetimes, life and death together, why hide from me."

Even as a soul body, Lu Ye got goosebumps all over.

He suppressed the discomfort in his heart, displaying an expression of enjoyment: "A bit more strength."

Dark Butterfly increased the force slightly: "Is this okay?"

"Almost." Lu Ye had a casual attitude.

After a while, he spoke again: "The shoulders are a bit sore."

Dark Butterfly waved a hand, and a secondary soul appeared beside him, starting to massage behind Lu Ye.

"And the arms." Lu Ye stretched out his two arms.

Moments later, six Dark Butterflies were bustling around Lu Ye, each as gentle as water, doing their utmost, akin to maidservants attending to their master.

In such a scene, if those Insect Race Dao Fusion saw it, they wouldn't let Lu Ye off so easily.

"Husband, do tell us the way to leave Banlan..." Dark Butterfly caressing Lu Ye's arm gently swayed him, acting coquettishly.

Lu Ye felt miserable, yet he had to put on an appearance of enjoyment.

He secretly decided never to do such a self-damaging act again.

"I don't know, how could I say?" His eyes remained closed.

The eyes of the six Dark Butterflies all lit up simultaneously, their expressions excited.

Because Dark Butterfly sensed that Lu Ye was lying!

This meant he truly knew the way to leave Banlan! He hadn't been deceiving her!

Lu Ye also furrowed his brows at this moment, realizing he had misspoken. But he had brought up the topic himself, and in his plan, Dark Butterfly would eventually find out about this, just a bit earlier now.

In the silent atmosphere, no more exchanges occurred.

Lu Ye didn't speak, and Dark Butterfly didn't ask further.

Her mood was undoubtedly very excited. After so many years, someone finally told her they had found the way to leave Banlan, and she could confirm this was true.

She no longer asked, not because she didn't want to know, but because she understood that even if she asked, Lu Ye wouldn't say.

This matter couldn't be rushed; it needed to be planned carefully!

Initially, she had wanted to question Lu Ye about killing the Insect and Blood Race Dao Fusions, who dared give him the guts! The deaths of the two Dao Fusions weren't trivial, and the Insect and Blood Races now knew Lu Ye was her man, leading many strong men to demand an explanation from her these days. But now, this was no longer an issue.

Compared to leaving Banlan, everything else was secondary. Even if Lu Ye wanted her to defy the Insect and Blood Races' camp now, as long as she could get the way to leave Banlan, she would have no hesitation.