The sun and moon are both wrong: Starting with marrying Gongsun Ling

Chapter 40: My suffering surpasses that of all living beings!

Even among all known causal supernatural powers, Gongsun Ling's [Simultaneous Change of Fate] is unparalleled.

It is undeniable that it may lack in the ability to kill.

However, in terms of direct attrition warfare, even if Jiang Mingzi, who is unparalleled throughout history, came, he would still be destined to lose.

Sharing cause and effect, changing destiny, transferring injuries, altering fortune—

In a war of attrition, the advantage of [Simultaneous Life-Changing] is too great.

So, what would it be like if two people with the same "Fate-Changing" ability faced off?

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that a fight between two powerful beings of the highest rank, who held nothing back, could cause the heavens and earth to shatter.

But Lü Buyi and Gongsun Ling were exactly the opposite at this moment.

Their moves did not unleash terrifying aftershocks like in the previous battles.

On the contrary, their battlefield was confined to a very small area.

Why?

Because when two people use the same skill, they can only compare the precision of their abilities and their current state.

Although Lü Buyi knew Gongsun Ling inside and out, his ability to use this supernatural power was ultimately inferior to that of its original owner.

Fortunately, he was in much better condition than Gongsun Ling.

Therefore, even though the "True or False, False or True" ability consumes several times more magical power when using someone else's supernatural abilities than the original owner's, it is still a form of magic.

But Lü Buyi still held the advantage.

Another round, and in the blink of an eye, one hundred and thirty-one exchanges had taken place.

Without exception, Gongsun Ling was sent flying backwards once again.

By this point, her right arm was slightly bent, and half of her face was covered in scattered bloodstains.

She had no chance of winning at all, but she just refused to give up or back down.

She's practically begging to die.

Lu Buyi gazed at Gongsun Ling, who was always so stubborn.

He couldn't bear to look at the injuries he had inflicted on her body.

Witnessing the miserable state of Ah Ling before him, he clenched his fist, then released it, then clenched it again.

"Now that things have come to this, you've lost everything—"

"Why are you so stubborn? Why do you have to push me so hard?!"

"Do you really want me to kill you with my own hands before you can be satisfied and die in peace?"

Gongsun Ling simply raised her head, looked at Lü Buyi, and spoke with bitterness in her voice.

Why?

"Because I care!"

"I care about the Lü Buyi I once knew, and I care about a future where all living beings can laugh heartily!"

"And now, both have been transformed by you, whom I don't know, into flowers in the mist, and the moon in the water—"

"How can you expect me to accept that after doing all this, you've erased my memories, forcing me to live as if nothing ever happened, deceiving myself into submission!"

Gongsun Ling closed her eyes and softly asked the person before her:

"Compared to this, wouldn't death be the best option?"

Then, before Lü Buyi could say anything...

Gongsun Ling opened her eyes and continued to ask, "And you asked me why I did this..."

"And you, Bu Yi, why did you go to such lengths?"

Her gaze met Lü Buyi's eyes.

"At all costs, regardless of conscience or the well-being of all living beings, we must help the Corpse Immortal of Ten Thousand Causes—"

"Even if you did have ulterior motives from the beginning, haven't the past hundred years changed you?"

"Are you doing this truly for some so-called great favor, or are you unable to relinquish the near-eternal life that comes with all your deeds?"

After saying this, Gongsun Ling shook his head first, rejecting Lü Buyi's reasons.

"I don't think so—"

"Identities can be deceiving, words can be lies, and even one's conduct can be entirely a facade..."

"But one cannot deceive oneself, much less one can deceive the law!"

"Without a doubt, if you are truly devoted to all endeavors or eternal life, you are perfectly free to not suppress the life force that your physical body craves!"

"Just as you would initially try to go against the tide and save the Shang Dynasty because of the suffering of mortals—"

"What exactly made you go against your own compassionate heart and embark on this path to help the Corpse Immortal of Ten Thousand Causes?"

Gongsun Ling's questioning did not elicit any surprise or other reaction from Lü Buyi.

On the contrary, he has now calmed down.

Lü Buyi was not surprised that Gongsun Ling overturned the first two reasons.

Therefore, he delivered the prepared statement.

He asked instead of answering: "Ah Ling, I'm going to ask you a question that's extremely simple for you."

"Tell me, what were your initial reasons for harboring such a resolute determination to punish Wanye?"

Gongsun Ling was momentarily stunned; she hadn't expected this answer—

"revenge?"

The Lord of Life and Death was astonished and couldn't understand why this was the answer.

Only now did something completely unexpected happen to Gongsun Ling.

"Ah Ling, do you know why I never expected your understanding or forgiveness from the very beginning?"

"Because I am also a hater, I understand how cheap those things are."

"Repay kindness with kindness, avenge wrongs with revenge, repay kindness with good, and repay injustice with justice."

"This is the way of Heaven and the principle of Earth."

"And coincidentally, the Corpse Immortal of Ten Thousand Industries is my best ally in every way."

"So I will do anything to help Him. Are you satisfied with this answer?"

Needless to say, it was crystal clear who Lü Buyi wanted to take revenge on.

"Causality?" Gongsun Ling was even more puzzled.

Why would the law of cause and effect have a grudge against Lü Buyi, and why is it a hatred that is no less than that between her and Mingzi?

but--

"Without a doubt..."

"Even if it's revenge, the common people are innocent. They did nothing wrong, and they shouldn't have to bear the consequences of your wrath and the future brought about by the Corpse Immortal of Ten Thousand Karmas!"

Lü Buyi's tone began to turn cold.

"Well said, Ah Ling, that's the point of what I'm doing—I want to make all of you think about this issue!"

"Innocent?" Lü Buyi retorted, his anger surging. "Am I not innocent?!"

"The suffering of ordinary people can be seen, but what about my suffering? Who can see my suffering?!"

This was a scene that Gongsun Ling had never anticipated.

In a hundred years, this was the first time she had ever seen Lü Buyi show such a vulnerable expression.

But Lü Buyi's words didn't stop there; the hatred emanating from him was almost unbelievable to Gongsun Ling.

He asked softly, "When they are unwilling to accept pain and torment, are there still people like you, Master Canyi, and Little Jiangzi to save and protect them?"

"And me?"

"When I was in so much pain and torment that even begging for mercy was a luxury, when even breathing and existing were considered wrong, who among you ever helped me!"

"Only the Corpse Immortal of Ten Thousand Affairs reached out to me; only He, who was also considered unworthy of living, was willing to help me!"

"So, is there anything wrong with me helping Him and seeking revenge?"

"He wants a world of order and reason; He wants everything to operate according to His rules—"

"Then I will repay Him with a world where cause and effect have collapsed, a future dominated by the Corpse Immortal of Myriad Karmas!"

What kind of unknown past could give rise to such overwhelming hatred?

Gongsun Ling didn't know, but revenge was never wrong.

"I don't know what kind of past you've been hiding from me, I have no doubt—"

"There's nothing wrong with seeking revenge, but your method is definitely wrong. Revenge should never involve others!"

"Moreover, the pain between people cannot be compared, much less imposed upon them..."

"No!" Lu Buyi interrupted her loudly for the first time.

"Pain can certainly be compared, and pain should certainly be attributed to us—"

Yes, the masses are innocent.

From their perspective, the actions of the Three Truths School can be considered righteous and recognized.

The law of causality simply operates according to its own rules.

However, Lü Buyi is also innocent, and it is an indisputable fact that he was saved by the Corpse Immortal of Ten Thousand Industries.

The agony of being tormented by endless causal punishment until not even an atom remains is absolutely true!

Therefore, Lü Buyi could understand them, but he would never choose to forgive them, much less regret his actions.

Therefore, he said this to Gongsun Ling.

"My suffering surpasses that of all other living beings!"

"Of course I will make all living beings feel my pain when the law of causality collapses on this earth!"

Something's wrong. Lü Buyi's current state is very strange.

Gongsun Ling had no idea what his eyes, which were now being covered in darkness, meant.

But she knew that Lü Buyi's hatred might not be wrong, but it was definitely not right either.

So whether it's for him, for yourself, or for all living beings.

Gongsun Ling will not back down or compromise even a single step!

"Ah Ling, this is the last time, please stop pushing me!"

"I have no doubt that you have gone astray because of hatred..."

boom--

At this moment, Lü Buyi's overwhelming magical power field covered the entire sky above the Earth.

His anger could be felt even from as far away as Antarctica.

He didn't listen to anything; he simply raised his hand, and the unclaimed power of the [Same Moment, Same Fate] dissipated from his body.

Instead, scarlet branches began to slowly emerge and climb from behind him—

Until a scarlet figure exactly like his appeared on the branch.

Then, two suns, one blood-red and one pitch-black, rose one after the other behind them.

"Good, good, good—"

"So what if all this effort was in vain? So what if more than a hundred years have passed like smoke in the wind?!"

"Since you insist on doing this..."

"Then you might as well die here!"

What is true may be false, and what is false may also be self-evident—[Unwavering in all endeavors!]

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In the distance, at the site where the Corpse Immortal of Myriad Industries was shattered, the two bodies, who were preparing to modify reality, sensed this aura and turned around simultaneously.

Their eyes were filled with astonishment, and...pity—

"The state of the main body is not right—" The 'true body' has always been outspoken.

"Even if one can suppress the thirst for life after being in the form of a corpse for a long time, there are still many side effects."

The term "false body" is debatable; how could a mere physical corpse possibly manifest such a state?

The true form is probably...

"How long has he suppressed this anger and pain?" the 'fake body' asked in a low voice.

The "true form" sighed. He actually understood that the body of the Dharma Corpse was just a fuse.

"It's been a long time..."

He responded softly, "It really has been a long time—"