Chapter 1086: She is doing very well here with me

Lu Yang froze on the spot, his forehead covered in tiny beads of sweat. How could Grey Bean be here, and why was she directly confronting him?

Lu Yang noticed that the passersby were oblivious to Grey Bean's presence, and by extension, his own. Was this what Senior Sister and the Immortal had spoken of – Grey Bean's proximity to transcending existence? He suspected that if Grey Bean weren't searching for the Immortal of Immortality's whereabouts, she would have killed him the moment they met! Grey Bean had always been able to sense his presence, so why was she only now seeking him out? Had something changed, or did she suddenly have a compelling reason to find him?

Lu Yang met Grey Bean's gaze; her eyes were as calm as an ancient well. Despite looking identical to the Immortal of Immortality, she gave Lu Yang an entirely different feeling. Grey Bean had no interest in Lu Yang. Whether he was the foremost prodigy of his time or had defeated the Celestial Lord Si Chen with an immortal physique, none of it mattered to her. She only wanted to know the whereabouts of the Immortal of Immortality. Her intuition told Grey Bean that finding Lu Yang would lead her to the Immortal of Immortality. Ever since Lu Yang arrived in Demon City, she had been conflicted about whether to ask about the Immortal of Immortality's whereabouts. Today, she finally made up her mind to bring closure to her relationship with the Immortal of Immortality!

"Senior, perhaps we should find a more private place..." Lu Yang tried to speak, hoping to ease the tension, but Grey Bean cut him off with a cold voice.

"Enough talk. Where is she?" The aura of death and destruction enveloped Lu Yang. With a single thought, she could crush him into dust!

"That's enough!" A beautiful figure floated out of Lu Yang's body, dispelling the destructive aura surrounding him, and glared angrily at Grey Bean. Looking at Grey Bean, who was her exact likeness, she couldn't help but be surprised, despite having mentally prepared herself.

"Immortal of Immortality, so you've been in this boy's spiritual space all along." The moment she saw the Immortal of Immortality, Grey Bean clenched her fists as if ready to lash out, but ultimately, she released her grip, powerless. Grey Bean, who had been overwhelmed by a mix of emotions and inexplicable feelings, finally relaxed, and her aggressive demeanor softened.

"Walk with me." The Immortal of Immortality stared silently at Grey Bean for a moment, then nodded and replied, "Alright."

The two women walked side by side down the street, like twins with distinct styles, forming a striking sight. However, this striking sight was visible only to Lu Yang, who followed behind them. Grey Bean's threat was undeniably terrifying. The four ancient immortals were no match for her. Among all the enemies Lu Yang knew, she was second only to the mastermind behind everything. Lu Yang had intended to call upon his Senior Sister, but the Immortal of Immortality stopped him, stating she wanted to deal with Grey Bean personally.

"I never expected you, Immortal of Immortality, to revive in this era. If Immortal Ying Tian and Immortal Qilin knew of your existence, they would surely be overjoyed." Grey Bean looked at her other self, filled with emotion. "Immortal of Immortality, do you know how much I envy you? After your death, Xiao He, Lian Yi, Xiao Ling, Ying Tian, Qilin, Sui Yue, Jiu Chong... so many people cared about you and wanted to revive you. For this, they researched the power of incense, established the Tinder Dynasty, founded the Heavenly Court, and created the Underworld, exhausting every possible method. It's just a pity that they ended up reviving me instead."

"You must know my origins, right?" The Immortal of Immortality stared at Grey Bean. She had taken a path entirely different from her own: "The Underworld's reincarnation revived me during my embryonic state as the Dao Fruit of Annihilation."

"Yes, I am another you." Grey Bean let out a self-deprecating laugh, her smile tinged with an indescribable melancholy. "After Ying Tian and the others revived me, they constantly surrounded me, telling me your stories. They said I would surely abandon the embryonic Dao Fruit of Annihilation, form the embryonic Dao Fruit of Immortality, then the complete Dao Fruit of Immortality, and become the true you. Can you imagine how I felt then? One moment I was a half-immortal on the verge of becoming the first immortal in history, and the next, I was transported a hundred thousand years into the future, possessing an immortal physique, and becoming the supreme ruler of the Heavenly Court."

Lu Yang imagined Grey Bean's feelings at the time; perhaps describing it as "the world changed beyond recognition" wouldn't be an exaggeration.

Grey Bean continued, "Although all the faces around me were familiar, Immortal Ying Tian and the others were vastly different from how I remembered them. They possessed many memories I didn't, and when they looked at me, they weren't seeing me, but you. Among all the old acquaintances, only Xiao He treated me as myself, not as the Immortal of Immortality."

"Xiao He?" Hearing the familiar name, the Immortal of Immortality's expression shifted. She had been closest to Xiao Ling, Lian Yi, and Xiao He. Among these three, only Xiao He's whereabouts were unknown; even Immortal Ying Tian didn't know where she was now.

"Yes, Xiao He." At the mention of Qing He, a soft smile briefly appeared on Grey Bean's tense face before she reverted to her usual expression. "After I was revived, she noticed my unease with the unfamiliar environment. She willingly stayed by my side, asked nothing of me, and simply told me not to overthink things, but to learn to go with the flow. Although my soul is your past self, I also originate from the power of incense and faith, influenced by it. I needed to become the Immortal of Immortality they envisioned and defeat the mastermind behind everything. I also wanted to form the Dao Fruit of Immortality, but I couldn't. I couldn't abandon my painful past or let go of the destruction of my tribe."

At this point, Grey Bean's expression grew agitated, and for the first time, she made a physical gesture, spreading her arms as if proclaiming her sovereignty to the Immortal of Immortality: "But what does it matter? Even if I don't form the Dao Fruit of Immortality, I am still you, and I can still defeat the mastermind!"

"You are not me." The Immortal of Immortality stared into Grey Bean's eyes, her own reflection visible in the pupils.

"Truly worthy of being the 'Lord' Xiao He held dear," Grey Bean scoffed, a sarcastic smile playing on her lips, though it was unclear whom she mocked. "You told her the exact same thing."

"Where is Xiao He?!" The Immortal of Immortality suddenly seized Grey Bean's collar, realizing something. Grey Bean's tone was off, as if she had just had contact with Xiao He! If Grey Bean had seen Xiao He, then Xiao He was likely in grave danger!

Grey Bean swatted away the Immortal of Immortality's hands. "Xiao He is perfectly fine with me; you don't need to worry about her!"

"Xiao He is with you?!"

"Yes."

"What have you done to her?!"

"As I said, she's perfectly fine with me. You're simply redundant." Grey Bean watched the Immortal of Immortality's anxious face with interest. It turned out that making another version of herself anxious was quite amusing.

Suddenly, the expressions of both women changed. They simultaneously looked up, sensing an immortal-level formation gradually enveloping Demon City. This formation could block external perception, effectively turning Demon City into a pocket dimension. Grey Bean's expression shifted as she looked in the direction of the small shop, her face showing disbelief. How could Immortal Zuo Shi be here? Ignoring the Immortal of Immortality, she swiftly returned to the small shop.

"Let's go!" The Immortal of Immortality pulled Lu Yang along as they chased after Grey Bean.