To merge two radically different flames, even flame types that negate each other, is extremely difficult.
Lu Changsheng was attempting to integrate the Cultivation Technique with the Magical Treasure when, in the forbidden area of the Immortal Realm, Sword Tomb, Yun Qianyue and Xu Jing stood in front of a stone stele that had broken into two halves.
This stone stele seemed to have endured endless ages, covered with the vicissitudes of sword marks.
On the stone stele, only a large character “Sect” remained.
However, Xu Jing didn’t need to think too much to realize that when intact, the stone stele would bear the two characters “Heavenly Sect.”
This stone stele was the mountain gate stele of the super Sect from Ancient Times, Heavenly Sect.
Yun Qianyue gazed at the thousand-zhang tall stele, her clear eyes filled with a hint of mystification.
The sect where she grew up, now only ruins remained, even the mountain gate’s stele had cracked into two pieces.
Yun Qianyue and Xu Jing had come to the Sword Tomb for cultivation.
The Yin Sha Qi of the Sword Tomb was beneficial for their cultivation practices.
Yun Qianyue and Xu Jing could cultivate the techniques from the Netherworld, and although they were from the Human Race, they could also be considered cultivators from the Netherworld.
The Yin Sha Qi of the Sword Tomb was undoubtedly a great supplement for the two of them.
Yun Qianyue, coming to the ruined site of her old sect, often fell into a daze.
“With your achievements in your previous life, coupled with the Netherworld cultivation techniques, you can surely surpass your former self.”
Xu Jing knew Yun Qianyue was a very powerful Great Expert in the Ancient Times; even the founder of Mount Taihua Sacred Land, Taihua Sword Maiden, was no match for Yun Qianyue.
The Heavenly Sect Leader, Yun Qianyue’s master, alone killed the Devouring Demon Worm and had an unfathomably deep cultivation path.
Yun Qianyue, resurrected from death and having acquired the Netherworld Spirit Body along with her Chaotic Sword Body, her second life could even be stronger than her former life.
Yun Qianyue sighed, “Even if I surpass my former self, it’s hard to be eternal and unchanging. Moreover, everything has changed. It’s like a mirage.”
“…”
Her little junior sister really was sentimental.
Xu Jing set up the Ghost King Banner and formation, beginning to gather the Yin Sha Qi from the Sword Tomb for cultivation.
Suddenly, Yun Qianyue, as if sensing something, said, “Not good, someone’s coming.”
“Could it be them?”
Xu Jing’s expression changed immediately.
Ever since digging Yun Qianyue out from beneath the Sword Tomb, Xu Jing had been targeted by a force from the Immortal Realm.
Only after Lu Changsheng gifted him the qi-concealing Magical Treasure “Fourth Realm Robe” did Xu Jing escape their pursuit.
Could it be because Yun Qianyue lacked a corresponding treasure, which was why she had been targeted?
Thinking this, Xu Jing pulled Yun Qianyue into his embrace.
“You, what are you doing?”
Yun Qianyue did not expect Xu Jing to grab her; after all, she was a figure from the Ancient Times.
Wait…
It was said that Xu Jing’s previous incarnation was also a Human Race Great Expert who fell in the Netherworld and was reborn with a new spirit in his flesh. Strictly speaking, Xu Jing was also a figure from the Ancient Times.
Even so, he should not be so out of tune with the times.
“This Daoist Robe can conceal our qi.”
Xu Jing embraced Yun Qianyue in his arms. With this, the effect of the Magical Treasure “Fourth Realm Robe” could cover them both.
“So that’s why.”
Yun Qianyue breathed a sigh of relief, but her cheeks were still blushing.
She grew up in Heavenly Sect, always aiming to reach her master’s level, deeply immersed in cultivation and inexperienced in romantic matters. Now being embraced by Xu Jing, she could even hear his breathing.
Xu Jing, carrying Yun Qianyue, dived beneath the ground where the stele stood, hiding their traces.
Not long after, several dark figures appeared, their aura immensely strong, their Divine Sense sweeping over the Sword Tomb repeatedly.
“It’s strange, her presence has suddenly disappeared.”
“The master sent us to check things out, and now with the person gone, we will surely be punished for returning without success.”
“Could there have been any that slipped through the net back then?”
“In those days, how terrifying the Demon God was, leading many Demon Kings to massacre the Heavenly Sect, even the Heavenly Sect Leader was killed by the Demon God and a group of Demon Kings until he was completely annihilated. There couldn’t have been any that slipped through the net.”
“The death of the Heavenly Sect Leader was truly tragic.”
These experts did not conceal their words at all, discussing openly as if without any restraint.
Upon hearing this, Yun Qianyue’s expression became agitated.
She could never forget the scene before her master’s death, as he took the Demon God’s attack for her—blood raining torrentially, his tall figure holding the Immortal Sword standing between heaven and earth, blood flowing down his injured arm, dripping into a pool of blood…
“This is their way of provoking, don’t fall for it.”
Xu Jing stroked Yun Qianyue’s hair, hinting at her to calm down.
The opponents were not whispering, but deliberately speaking openly, most likely in order to anger Yun Qianyue and expose her hidden position.
In Yun Qianyue’s eyes, Xu Jing saw grief and unwillingness, her eyes brimming with gleaming tears.
The sad demise of the Heavenly Sect, and the tragic death of her master, still greatly affected her.
The group of outside searchers found nothing and could only leave in frustration.
“Could they be cultivators from the Human Race serving the Demon God?”
Xu Jing recalled what his master Lu Changsheng had said about the first great war between the Human Race and the Demon Race in Ancient Times, wherein the Human Race grew from weak to strong. The Demon God, knowing he couldn’t suppress the rise of the Human Race, brought over some human cultivators to divide the Human Race from within.
Some cultivators, for the sake of benefits, willingly served the Demon God.
The Heavenly Sect Leader was among the leaders who led the Human Race to resist the Demon Race in Ancient Times. He killed many of Demon King Level beings.
It is said that it was this that enraged the Demon God, who personally led more than a dozen Demon Kings to massacre the Heavenly Sect.
Only Yun Qianyue, a disciple, survived and knew the detailed circumstances of the demise of the Heavenly Sect.
Xu Jing looked at Yun Qianyue, hoping to get some answers from her.
Yun Qianyue shook her head: “This is something you’re not yet capable of meddling in. Knowing too much could lead to your utter doom.”
Knowing the matter of the Heavenly Sect might be deeply entangled, Xu Jing thus did not inquire further.
After these people left, Xu Jing and Yun Qianyue returned to Mount Taihua.
The fact that Yun Qianyue came back to life had already been noticed by some forces. Xu Jing needed to inform his master Lu Changsheng about this.
Yun Qianyue also needed a magical treasure like the “Fourth Realm Robe” to shield her presence and venture outside the Holy Land.
Throughout the journey, Yun Qianyue was heavily preoccupied.
Lu Changsheng had attempted countless times and had finally managed to barely merge the Ziwei Celestial Flame with the Netherworld Prison Fire, creating a dark purple Sword Qi.
Even without relying on the Storm Pear Flower Needles, Lu Changsheng, with his own strength, was a match for a seventh-level Divine King and even some weaker sixth-level Divine Kings.
“I have obtained a treasure trove of magical items from the Carefree Old Man and several elders of the Han Family, including several Dao-level Immortal Swords, enough to cultivate the Divine-level fifth-rank Sword Array ‘Eternal Sorrow’.”
Lu Changsheng obtained the Sword Array Cultivation Technique “Eternal Sorrow”.
Although this technique was not as profound as the Taihua Sword Maiden’s “One Sword Across Ages”, it could be achieved quickly. However, it required nine Dao-level Divine Swords to form the Sword Array.
With Divine Swords like the Nether Flame and Purple Lightning Clear Frost, given time, Lu Changsheng could reach Great Perfection.
“Master, we are back.”
Upon returning, Xu Jing recounted the experience at the Sword Tomb.
“Regardless of which power these people belong to, try not to provoke them for the time being. Once our master and disciples are immortal, we will have all the time in the world to wear them down.”
Lu Changsheng did not know which formidable powers were after Xu Jing and Yun Qianyue. But having already offended figures like Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable, Cold Bone Demon Venerable, and Emperor Ku, he was not worried about making one more enemy.
Both he and his disciples held immense potential, poised to achieve immortality.
When the time came, they would seek revenge together.
Besides these direct disciples, Shangguan Zhao’er, Tang Ling’er, Wu Wan’er, Li Jianfei, Luo Xintang, Huo Wen, Si Ruyu, and others related to Lu Changsheng also had promising potential.
Even the Daoist Earth Hound guarding the gate, was a Three-Eyed Divine Canine.
Wait, could Daoist Earth Hound also cultivate the Heavenly Eye Divine Ability like Yang Qing?
Lu Changsheng had somehow overlooked this big yellow dog that had followed him since the Mortal Realm.
Perhaps when he had time, he should cultivate Daoist Earth Hound to quickly master the Heavenly Eye Divine Ability.