Su Han had never expected that taking Rosalyne in would come with such a bonus.
You should've said so earlier.
What followed inside the room became incredibly intense.
At first, Xi Yue was completely at a loss, but after being called by her master, she finally joined the battle.
It had to be said.
Having someone help was much easier than doing all the work yourself.
Several hours later.
Xi Yue fell into a deep sleep.
Meanwhile, Rosalyne began discussing children with Su Han.
Her hair at the temples was damp, and the sharpness that had once filled her eyes had long since disappeared. All that remained was endless tenderness.
"Do you think... we'll have twins?"
"Probably."
Su Han answered weakly.
The witch was simply too much for him to handle.
Rosalyne giggled.
"I want daughters. It'd be wonderful if there were two of them. Or one boy and one girl would be nice too."
"Mm... During this time, I'll learn embroidery. Maybe before the children are born, I can make some clothes for them."
After completely letting go of her desire for revenge.
The maternal instinct within Rosalyne began to blossom.
The two talked for a long time.
Only after the witch yawned and drifted off to sleep did Su Han leave the room.
It wasn't that he didn't want to stay with the two of them.
He simply had other matters to attend to.
Leaving the Jade Chamber, he headed straight for Mt. Yougou.
As expected, Ei was there chatting happily with her sister.
The moment she saw him appear.
Ei immediately walked over, her face full of gratitude.
"Thank you so much, Su Han..."
"No, no. Your sister is only from five hundred years ago. Whether she can remain here depends on what happens next."
Su Han's words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly calming Ei down.
She looked at her sister in confusion.
Makoto smiled apologetically.
"That's right."
The sisters had just been reunited.
Both of them had been so emotional that they hadn't gotten to the important topic yet.
When Ei learned that her sister had to return to five hundred years in the past, her expression immediately changed. Grabbing Makoto's arm tightly, she asked nervously,
"Can't you stay?"
After finally seeing her sister again.
She truly didn't want to lose her.
Feeling the fear deep within her younger sister, Makoto embraced her just as she had in the past.
"Be good and listen to your sister. Since I was able to return once, I can return countless times. We'll be reunited eventually. Besides, you should trust Su Han too. Don't forget our promise."
Standing beside them, Su Han raised an eyebrow.
A promise?
What promise?
Ei paid no attention to what her sister was saying, her arms tightening around her.
She was truly afraid.
Terrified.
Her sister was the only family she had.
No one knew the pain she had suffered after losing her.
Now that they had finally reunited, why did she have to go back?
Seeing her younger sister's emotions erupt, Makoto couldn't help sighing.
"These past five hundred years, you must have suffered so much. I understand your helplessness, and I understand your fear. But you have to believe in me, and you have to believe in Su Han."
"Do you really have to go back?"
"History has to proceed as it should. If I don't return, then how could the me in history die?"
The Sacred Sakura Tree existed to absorb Inazuma's filth.
The moment she arrived, she had already sensed the existence of her true soul.
Therefore.
She had to return.
As for how she would be revived, that would be Su Han's responsibility.
Ei held her sister for a full half hour before finally letting go with great reluctance.
Turning to Su Han, she spoke solemnly.
"I'm leaving the rest to you."
"Don't worry. I'll definitely bring her back."
With that.
The two walked toward the Sacred Sakura Tree.
Makoto and Su Han exchanged a glance.
A black vortex swallowed them both.
When they opened their eyes again.
They had returned to five hundred years ago.
Looking at the World Tree that had regained its vitality, Makoto fell into deep thought.
After a long while, she extracted her own power and began infusing it into the tree.
Su Han immediately understood what she was doing.
She was planting a backup plan for the future.
Since she already knew she would die later, why not leave herself a way out in advance?
"You plan to use this to revive yourself?"
"Yes. But I also want to deceive the Heavenly Principles and free myself from the World Tree's control..."
Makoto no longer wished to remain under the World Tree's control.
So she intended to use this opportunity to change her own history.
As more and more of her power was extracted.
The World Tree, now accepting the power of a god, gradually bloomed with cherry blossoms.
Its roots also began spreading throughout every corner of Inazuma.
Seeing Makoto's face grow increasingly pale.
Su Han asked,
"Do you want to take a break?"
"No. This is the separation of my true soul. Resting won't help. Since I already know the ending, I might as well leave behind even more of my power."
Makoto was famous for her wisdom.
Likewise, intelligent people were often even harsher on themselves than on others.
After pouring half of her strength into the tree.
Her aura became incredibly weak.
Her body immediately gave way.
Su Han reacted quickly, catching her by the waist before she could fall.
"Are you alright?"
"Mm."
Makoto continued breathing heavily.
Having lost so much power, she would remain weak for a long time.
But none of that mattered.
After all.
Before long, she would die in Khaenri'ah.
While Makoto was resting.
Kitsune Saiguu returned from outside.
Seeing the two embracing each other, she couldn't help feeling uncomfortable.
Although Su Han had always shown interest in her.
She was a proud fox.
How could she agree so easily?
She had intended to tease them.
But the moment Kitsune Saiguu noticed Makoto's weakened condition, she realized something was wrong.
"Makoto, what's wrong? What happened?"
"It's nothing. I encountered a small accident during cultivation."
Makoto had no intention of telling her the truth.
So she forced herself up and quickly left.
Once only Su Han and Kitsune Saiguu remained in the shrine.
The clever fox put on a serious expression and asked,
"What happened?"
"You'll know in the future."
Seeing that Su Han was also unwilling to explain.
Kitsune Saiguu became quite irritated.
Then she suddenly caught something unusual.
"What do you mean, 'in the future'?"
"It means I can't tell you now."
Su Han smiled gently.
Then he looked at the sky and prepared to leave.
"Alright, it's getting late. I should head back. We'll talk again tomorrow."
"Wait."
Kitsune Saiguu called out to him.
"Hm?"
"I want to talk with you. We won't discuss Makoto's matter, alright?"
"Are you treating me to a meal?"
"Of course! Do you think I'd let you go hungry?"
Kitsune Saiguu couldn't help laughing in exasperation.
This guy really was always looking for a chance to take advantage.
As if staying here would leave him starving.
Half an hour later.
The food and wine had all been prepared.
However, Su Han only ate the dishes and refused to drink.
This left Kitsune Saiguu quite dissatisfied.
"You're really an indecisive man. Why won't you drink? This is Inazuma's finest wine. Ordinary people would never get the chance to taste it."
"I'd rather not. Drinking only leads to trouble."
Su Han had already gotten himself into misunderstandings because of alcohol more times than he could count.
Now he didn't want to touch even a single drop.
Seeing that he truly wouldn't drink.
Kitsune Saiguu pouted and enjoyed the wine by herself.
After several rounds of drinks.
Night had already fallen.
Looking at the tipsy fox, Su Han asked,
"So, what did you want to talk about?"
"What? Can't I just have a meal with you for no reason?"
"That's not what I meant."
Faced with the aggressive fox, Su Han smiled awkwardly.
What was wrong with her today?
Why was she in such a fiery mood?
After eating a few pieces of tofu.
Kitsune Saiguu also put down her chopsticks.
She quietly stared at Su Han, her eyes filled with curiosity.
"Is there something on my face?"
"No."
"Then..."
"I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I always feel that you trust me and care about me unconditionally. Even though I was the one who saved you, without me, someone as strong as you would have been perfectly fine anyway."
Kitsune Saiguu's words left Su Han stunned.
She continued.
"You've been very good to Inazuma, and you've done our Hakushin Clan an enormous service. Not to mention that overwhelming aura of yours, just teaching the younger generation has made all of them adore you."
"Today, someone even came to ask me whether we'd be handing out wedding candy before long."
At that, Kitsune Saiguu burst into laughter.
"Really, those kids. Even jokes should have their limits."
"I'm the leader of the Hakushin Clan. How could I possibly fall for a human?"
"Heh..."
Looking at the smug fox.
Su Han remained expressionless.
Because he understood.
She had already fallen for him.
She simply refused to admit it to herself.
Seeing that Su Han said nothing.
A trace of disappointment flashed through Kitsune Saiguu's eyes.
Still unwilling to give up, she asked,
"Don't you have anything to say?"
"What do you want me to say?"
"For example... your women."
Only then did Su Han understand.
So that's what this was about.
During this period, he had been trying hard to win her over.
But every time, Kitsune Saiguu would remain neither distant nor close, leaving him completely unsure of what to do.
So she had noticed?
"How did you know?"
Su Han asked in surprise.
Kitsune Saiguu snorted and pointed at his clothes.
"The scent on your body can't fool a fox."
Besides her pride.
She also had feelings for Su Han.
But every time this fellow returned, he carried faint traces of other women's scents while pretending nothing had happened.
It was infuriating.
Su Han smiled bitterly.
"So that's it."
"How many?"
Su Han raised six fingers.
Kitsune Saiguu instantly snapped.
She kicked him flying with one swift kick.
"You bastard!"
After that.
Su Han was driven off Mt. Yougou.
He was even expressly forbidden from coming back.
Su Han didn't argue.
After that.
Whenever he came, he could only see Kitsune Saiguu from afar atop the mountain.
Before their eyes could even meet.
She would turn around and leave.
The days passed one after another.
One day.
Takuno came to find Su Han and berated him furiously.
Calling him a heartless scumbag who toyed with women's feelings.
The other foxes also became extremely cold toward Su Han.
Whenever he passed Mt. Yougou.
Someone would mysteriously throw stones at him.
Of course.
Those fluffy pink tails never escaped Su Han's perception.
One month later.
Seven rays of light flashed across the sky.
Sensing that something had changed, Su Han immediately went to find Kitsune Saiguu.
Lying beside her, Yae Miko bared her fangs the moment she saw him arrive.
But before she could pounce.
Su Han tossed her into the room.
"What happened?"
Seeing the serious look on Su Han's face, Kitsune Saiguu immediately realized that something major had happened.
But she never imagined.
The great calamity had arrived.
"The situation is urgent, and I can't explain much. This is a Serenitea Pot. It contains a large amount of supplies. Go seal all of the young and talented members of the yokai race inside it."
"Why?"
"The end has come."
Almost the instant those words left his mouth.
Endless black clouds engulfed the whole of Inazuma.
Black rain poured down continuously.
The malice contained within it sent chills through Kitsune Saiguu's body.
"I understand."
Although she didn't know what Su Han intended to do.
She understood that this was not something she could resist alone.
Perhaps.
The entire nation of Inazuma was about to face disaster.
The two split up.
One went to seal away the yokai.
The other headed toward the coast.
By the time Su Han arrived.
Takuno was already there.
"What in the world are these things?"
In the sea.
Countless monsters emerged from the ocean depths.
Some of them were as massive as mountains.
Holding Tessaiga, Su Han casually destroyed one with a single strike before ordering the Heavenly Fox Clan,
"Fall back to Mt. Yougou. Leave this place to me."
"What are you waiting for? Retreat!"
Takuno cursed loudly.
This level of battle.
Wasn't something they could take part in.
An endless tide of monsters surged ashore.
Su Han unleashed his full strength.
Almost every swing of his sword killed another monster.
Even so.
Some still slipped through.
Whenever that happened.
Takuno stepped in.
After the first wave ended.
Takuno panted heavily.
"These monsters are terrifying. Their blood is like poison. Look, even the coastline has been corroded."
Are they really sea beasts?
Their blood was black.
After spilling onto the ground, it even corroded rock and earth.
What exactly are these creatures?
Su Han looked at Takuno and asked,
"Will you trust me?"
Takuno froze for a moment before nodding immediately.
"Of course."
Although things between him and the clan leader hadn't been going particularly well.
When it came to the bigger picture, Takuno respected Su Han greatly.
"Then go protect the forest. Leave this place to me."
"Hey..."
"Listen to me."
Su Han's face became stern, his tone almost sounding like an order.
Today.
He had come prepared to risk his life.
It was obvious he intended to die.
If anyone stayed beside him.
It would only prevent him from fighting freely.
Takuno hesitated for a moment.
Then gritted his teeth and left.
The Chinju Forest.
That was the homeland of the yokai.
After Takuno withdrew.
Golden ripples spread across Su Han's eyes as he directly activated Six Paths Mode.
"Witness my power."
A gigantic golden avatar appeared upon the coastline.
Terrifying slashes.
Swept across the entire ocean.
Hearing the commotion from behind.
Takuno couldn't help turning around.
The moment he saw the enormous golden giant.
He froze completely.
"That's... Su Han?"
Such overwhelming power.
He was practically a god.
But the situation was too urgent for him to linger.
He quickly continued toward the forest.
On the coast.
Su Han unleashed one ultimate attack after another.
Countless sea beasts perished.
However.
The other battlefronts were struggling immensely.
For example.
Chiyo was locked in a fierce battle against a terrifying monster.
But Su Han had no time to spare.
Using the power of the Six Paths, he directly pulled a gigantic octopus from the ocean depths.
"Slash."
One strike through the air.
The several-hundred-meter-tall monster instantly dissolved into black blood, polluting the entire sea.
At that moment.
The abyss-corrupted monsters in the sea greedily devoured the remains.
After encountering creatures transformed by the Abyss for the first time, Su Han gained a deeper understanding of them.
They possessed no reason.
They would even devour weakened members of their own kind.