1011 Rediscover Yourself
"What opportunity? We are already on thin ice with him. Do you want to destroy our race?"
"I'm not telling you to attack him. But we can do something."
"..."
"The sea has been our domain since the beginning of time. We stayed outside the affairs of the Earth-dwellers, and they ignored us - that's how things have always been. But now, they have invaded our domain. Can we just accept this?"
"I'm not happy about this situation either. But once again, what can we do? You saw his power."
"Now that he's weakened, isn't it an opportunity?"
"You're not stupid enough not to see this as bait, right?"
"Of course, but this does not change the situation.
We can act in the shadows, preparing a sacrificial pawn if things go wrong."
"...I still think we're playing with fire."
"Like I said, we do not need to act directly and use a proxy. As long as we prepare for plausible deniability, we will be fine. Anyway, he won't detect anything for a while in his current state."
"...Alright, let's do it."
A few days later:
Wang Wei received an unexpected visitor to the court. He walked out of his room to see someone waiting for him.
"Mom?"
"What's this I hear that you're injured?" asked Yu Yan.
"What are you talking about?"
"News has spread to the entire world that you're severely injured. Some rumors even say you might not survive for long and might enter limbo. Wait, you didn't know? Can anything escape your eyes in this world? So, you're really injured?"
She rushed to hold him.
"I'm indeed injured, but you don't have to worry."
"I thought nothing could happen to you in the lower dimension."
"The world is so vast and full of wonders. Even my strength cannot be said to be invincible," replied Wang Wei calmly.
"How can you do something so dangerous? You have responsibilities; you can't act recklessly anymore," Yu Yan warned. "Do you need anything to heal?"
"Don't worry, I already prepared everything beforehand," replied Wang Wei as he locked arms with her. "Let's go on a walk. I have something to say to you."
"Why so serious?"
Wang Wei did not explain and led her to the Star Sky Universe above the court. A golden light served as their pathway, leading them past countless planets and stars. As they passed countless wonders of the cosmos, the sight was otherworldly.
"I'm going to be rude and blunt, so I apologize beforehand," said Wang Wei.
"Now, you're scaring me."
Wang Wei locked his palm with hers, "You need to rediscover yourself."
"What are you talking about?"
"For a long time, your life was evolving around me or father. Your entire role or personality was that of a proud mother and dutiful wife. As a result, you've forgotten or placed your dreams or goals at the back of the line."
Yu Yan suddenly stopped, and Wang Wei followed too.
"It's time to think about yourself first, be selfish, and consider what you want for the future."
"Is there anything wrong with wanting to protect our family? To ensure that we're always together?" she asked in a low voice.
"Of course not. But you have to understand the concept of balance. I have my pursuit of absolute freedom. Father wants to see the pinnacle of swordsmanship and beyond, and Grandfather has his own aspirations and drive. Only yours revolved around the family."
Wang Wei paused and gave her some time to process the news.
"I always wanted to prove the Dao and revive the Yu Clan."
"That's a good starting point, but it's not enough.
By the next generation, you can accomplish this goal. What will you do next? Our family will be separated for some time, and I fear something might happen to you if you don't have spiritual sustenance."
Yu Yan has been worrying about this, too. Soon, her son will ascend and fight in a terrible war in the upper dimension; she won't be able to see, speak, or know any information about him.
Grandpa will reincarnate, leaving only her and her husband.
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