novel-bin Chapter 117 Old Demon Yunlu
Chapter 117 Old Demon Yunlu
Chapter 118 Old Demon Yunlu
"You're taking Xuan'er to Yan Family Fortress? The disciples of the Hehuan Sect and Wang Chan, the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, will both be going there. Are you implying that Yan Family Fortress is colluding with the two major demonic sects?"
Inside the cave, Hong Fu frowned deeply and spoke with a rather unpleasant expression upon hearing Lin Yue's words.
After all, among the many cultivation families in Yue Kingdom, Yan Family Fortress is undoubtedly the strongest, occupying a state just like the Seven Sects.
Although it's not a large place, just Linzhou, it's enough to show the strength of Yan Family Fortress. Moreover, Yan Family Fortress did not align itself with the Seven Sects, but only maintained good relations with the strongest sect, Yanyue Sect.
For this reason, they did not hesitate to send Yan Ruyan, the pride of their clan and a woman with a heavenly spiritual root, to the Hidden Moon Sect.
"It's not that there's any collusion, but rather that Yan Family Fortress itself broke away from the Ghost Spirit Sect, one of the six demonic sects of Tianluo Kingdom."
The main reason Wang Chan, the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, came was to bring the Yan Family Fort back into the Ghost Spirit Sect and to have him cultivate the Ghost Spirit Sect's premier technique, the "Blood Spirit Great Art," together with Yan Ruyan, who possesses the Heavenly Spirit Root talent. If they successfully cultivate this technique and both advance to the Nascent Soul stage, few in the entire Tiannan region would be able to harm them.
"Perhaps the Ghost Spirit Sect can also fulfill its wish of unifying the six demonic sects of the entire Tianluo Kingdom. However, now that you and I know this, we will absolutely not let it succeed. It just so happens that the Hehuan Sect has also sent people to Yan Family Fortress. Hongfen has already given instructions; all we need to do is hand Xuan'er over to that person. I'm sure you also know that even with the help of Fellow Daoist Linghu and the others, the fall of Cheqi Kingdom and Jiang Kingdom is only a matter of time. The next battlefield will be Yue Kingdom."
"Even if Xuan'er is your disciple and has a close relationship with you, she will go to the battlefield sooner or later. How can you protect her?"
The Hehuan Sect, however, possesses the strength to do so. With the protection of that old demon Yunlu, Xuan'er will surely thrive, and achieving Core Formation is only a matter of time.
Lin Yue calmly advised, "Alright, since you've put it that way, I won't say anything more. From now on, I'll trouble you to take good care of Xuan'er. As for the Yan Family Fortress matter, whether you can handle it alone is up to you. I have only one request: the Yan Family Fortress must absolutely not return to the Ghost Spirit Sect, as this would have too great an impact on the Seven Sects. If that's not possible, then we can go together."
Hong Fu said solemnly.
"Don't worry about Yan Family Fortress, I can handle it. But do you think if we capture Wang Chan, the young master of the Ghost Spirit Sect, the Ghost Spirit Sect will give up its invasion of the Yue Kingdom's cultivation world?"
Lin Yue added another question.
"Even without the Ghost Spirit Sect or other demonic sects, and if something were to happen to Wang Chan, the Ghost Spirit Sect and the Seven Sects would probably be locked in a life-or-death struggle. But since they are already locked in a life-or-death struggle, it's not a big deal."
"However, it is simply impossible to use Wang Chan to coerce the six demonic sects into withdrawing their troops and abandoning the cultivation world of Yue Kingdom."
The red-haired pheasant gently shook its head and sighed. Clearly, she saw things very clearly.
"If that's the case, then we'll have to try to get as much benefit as possible."
Lin Yue nodded in agreement.
"That's right, at most we can only ask for a little more benefit."
Hong Fu echoed this sentiment.
Afterwards, the two discussed the specific process, and as they talked, spring arrived in the cave!
Everything happened so naturally, like water flowing into a channel!
For a lively girl like Dong Xuan'er, the opportunity to go to Yanjiabao to participate in the treasure hunt was an irresistible temptation.
Not to mention, the person who took her to Yan Family Fortress was Lin Yue, a mysterious high-level cultivator, so she naturally felt very safe.
In particular, Hong Fu had once subtly mentioned the matter of dual cultivation to her, but unfortunately Lin Yue had been missing for some time, so the matter was left unresolved.
Despite being the most prominent family in the Yue Kingdom, the Yan family's roots were in Linzhou, an inconspicuous region among the thirteen prefectures of Yue. Not only was the area of the prefecture average, but its population was also only moderate, making it a rather mediocre place.
Qingliang City was an ordinary small town in Linzhou, with nothing special except for the nearby scenic Yanliang Mountain.
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These are the unique features and specialties that locals can readily describe.
The Yan family's important ancestral home, Yanling Fortress, is located within Yanliang Mountain.
"Senior brother, do you know that senior uncle in the sect who just formed his core? I have a feeling you two know each other."
"He only entered the sect two years earlier than me, and he was able to join the sect and obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill thanks to the Ascension Token. I never expected that he would successfully form his core in less than ten years. It's truly enviable."
From the moment Lin Yue and Dong Xuan'er left Huangfeng Valley, Dong Xuan'er only had this one topic on her mind, and she kept bringing it up and asking about it.
After all, the shock that Lin Yue brought to the seven sects was too great. Even the cultivation world of Yuanwu Kingdom and Zijin Kingdom, which are adjacent to Yue Kingdom, felt incredible.
Having successfully formed a core from the Qi Refining stage in less than ten years of cultivation, such a feat is unparalleled in the tens of thousands of years of history of cultivation in the entire Tiannan region.
Most cultivators with Heavenly Spiritual Roots are able to form their Core before the age of one hundred, because those with Heavenly Spiritual Roots face no bottlenecks before Core Formation.
Lin Yue only has dual-attribute spiritual roots, but after inquiring, he found out that he has an unknown special physique.
"Senior brother, what kind of special physique do you think that Uncle Lin, who just formed his core, possesses? It allows him to cultivate so quickly. Could it be one of those legendary immortal bodies?"
Dong Xuan'er's soft and sweet voice was chattering away, which made Lin Yue quite helpless, and he didn't say anything more.
The reason Dong Xuan'er was asked to address him as "senior brother" was to avoid any issues regarding their status.
After all, the entry of a Core Formation stage cultivator into Yan Family Fortress would inevitably attract the attention of the entire Yan Family Fortress.
Therefore, he came as a disciple of Huangfeng Valley.
Dong Xuan'er happily called Lin Yue "Senior Brother," and the two became much less reserved with each other.
Meanwhile, Hong Fu had given Dong Xuan'er a heads-up about her upcoming trip to the Hehuan Sect, and Dong Xuan'er had already guessed what was going on.
There was no real resistance, after all, although Hong Fu was strict, she would never harm her.
Dong Xuan'er was confident enough about this.
"A celestial body? You're overthinking it. How could a celestial body possibly appear in the mortal realm? It would have to be in the spirit realm at the very least. As for why your cultivation is so rapid, it's naturally because you've obtained an incredible opportunity."
Lin Yue spoke the truth.
He was telling the truth; it was truly an incredible stroke of luck.
"An immense opportunity, a divine inheritance?"
Seeing that Lin Yue was finally willing to speak, Dong Xuan'er blinked her bright eyes and tentatively asked in a low voice.
"Perhaps! Who knows? In any case, being able to form a core is a good thing for any cultivator. Don't overthink it, just focus on your cultivation."
Lin Yue shook his head and gave a gentle reminder.
"Yes, Senior Brother is right. However, Senior Brother, who do you intend to entrust my younger sister to this time?"
Dong Xuan'er's expression turned serious, and she inquired about the important matter.
"Your master has an old friend in the Hehuan Sect, and you are a descendant of that friend. Before you were born, you were implanted with the Dream-Illusioning Technique, a secret technique that only Nascent Soul cultivators of the Hehuan Sect can painstakingly perform. It allows the implanted person to cultivate seductive arts with twice the results with half the effort, which is very beneficial. You know your aptitude. If you cultivate step by step, even with your master's full assistance, you will at most reach the late Foundation Establishment stage, and the chance of advancing to the Core Formation stage is extremely slim. You also know the situation that the cultivation world of Yue Kingdom is about to face. Therefore, no matter how unwilling you are, your master has decided to send you to the Hehuan Sect."
"I know you're thinking, 'Impossible. Your master has always been fiercely opposed to evil and slayed demons.' But this is a jade slip your master asked me to give you. Take a look!"
Lin Yue flipped his hand and took out a red jade slip, handing it to Dong Xuan'er, whose face had turned pale and who was shocked with a complex expression.
Dong Xuan'er silently took the jade slip and began to examine it.
After a long while, he asked with a complex expression and an undisguised tone of shock.
"My master's jade slip says that I am a direct descendant of the Hehuan Sect's Old Demon Yunlu. Is this true, senior?"
"Of course I know, and I also have an old friend in the Hehuan Sect. You will get to know her when you enter the Hehuan Sect. If you have any questions then, just ask her."
Lin Yue nodded in reminder.
"It seems that Master's decision to send me to the Hehuan Sect is also closely related to the senior."
Upon hearing this, Dong Xuan'er's bright eyes flickered a few times before she suddenly spoke.
"Clever, yes, it is indeed related to me. If you are unwilling, I will not force you."
Lin Yue nodded and smiled.
"Thank you, senior. Xuan'er is willing. Just as you and Master said, Yue Kingdom is about to become a place of trouble. After all, Hehuan Sect is the number one sect of the demonic path. As long as I keep my true heart, it doesn't matter where I cultivate."
Dong Xuan'er bowed solemnly and thanked her.
"It's good that you figured it out so quickly. It saves me the trouble of explaining."
Seeing this, Lin Yue chuckled, his eyes revealing a hint of appreciation.
"Don't worry, senior, Xuan'er understands."
Dong Xuan'er nodded slightly and said with a smile.
"Okay! That's good."
Lin Yue's smile deepened. Just as he was about to say something more, he looked up and saw two black dots suddenly appear in the western sky, followed by two huge two-headed eagles that gradually flew closer.
It is the famous mythical beast of Yanjiabao, the two-headed eagle.
"I'm so sorry to have kept you both waiting. My name is Yan Yu, and this is my younger sister, Yan Ling. We've come to take you to Yanling Fortress."
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As soon as the two-headed vulture reached the mountain peak, the man and woman immediately jumped down. The young man, barely regaining his footing, said apologetically.
"It's alright, we'll be fine once we arrive. Here's the invitation, please take a look. If there are no problems, just take us to your castle."
Seeing this, Lin Yue calmly and skillfully took out the invitation from his pocket and handed it to Yan Yu, which made Yan Ling, who was standing to the side, look at him with a strange light.
"That's natural."
Yan Yu naturally had no objections and took the invitation to examine it.
"So it's Senior Brother Li Feiyu and Junior Sister Dong Xuan'er from Huangfeng Valley. No problem, please come with us."
Yan Yu checked the invitations and quickly extended the invitation.
"Okay! Thank you, Xuan'er, let's go!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yue put his arm around Dong Xuan'er's slender waist and laughed.
Seeing the two so intimately close, and with half of her body pressed against Lin Yue, Dong Xuan'er's cheeks flushed and her beauty captivating, Yan Yu felt a pang of envy.
Yanling, on the other hand, chattered on like Dong Xuan'er, asking about Lin Yue's Core Formation.
"Senior Brother Li, I've heard that your sect has a senior uncle who has successfully formed his core after only ten years of training. Do you know that senior uncle, senior brother, or senior sister?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Yu also looked at Lin Yue and Dong Xuan'er.
"This person always keeps things simple and unassuming. Apart from two close friends, he rarely has any contact with his fellow disciples. I really don't know him. Please forgive me, Junior Sister Yanling."
Lin Yue shook his head and explained.
"Indeed, only a senior who focuses solely on cultivation and explains things in a simple and easy-to-understand way could achieve core formation so quickly!"
Yan Yu, filled with envy, found an excuse to say...
As for the veracity of these words, he himself did not believe a single word of them.
"Perhaps!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yue chuckled lightly, neither confirming nor denying.
Seeing that Lin Yue didn't intend to talk much, Yan Yu didn't say anything more and led the way without asking any questions.
After flying for several dozen miles, the group stopped between two small mountain peaks.
At this moment, Yan Yu took out a token-like object from her body, then gripped it tightly with both hands and poured all her spiritual power into it. Instantly, a large patch of hazy yellow light shot out from the token and shot straight into the void in front of her.
The previously empty sky was swept by the yellow light, and instantly five-colored rays of light appeared! Then, as the five-colored light dissipated...
Suddenly, an extremely magnificent ancient castle appeared between the previously empty mountain ridges.
Looking at the massive city wall, which was thirty or forty feet high, and the countless tall, ancient buildings inside, Dong Xuan'er felt a surge of beauty.
"This is Yanling Fortress, one of the most important places in our Yan family. Welcome, Senior Brother Li and Junior Sister Dong!" Yan Yu's expression suddenly turned serious as he spoke solemnly.
Thank you.
Lin Yue smiled slightly, then looked down at a platform resembling a martial arts arena at the corner of the castle.
On the arena, two men dressed differently were floating in a standoff.
One was a burly man with a fierce appearance, dressed in the brown clothing of the Yan family; the other had a curly beard, gray eyes, blond hair, dark skin, and wore a green robe, looking very strange!
"Cultivators from Tianluo Kingdom, your esteemed fortress certainly has a wide circle of friends, even managing to invite cultivators from Tianluo Kingdom. May I ask which faction you belong to in Tianluo Kingdom?"
Lin Yue said with a smile.
"What do you mean by having a wide circle of friends? They clearly showed up uninvited, and upon arrival, they injured the brothers Xiao Shiliu and Xiao Shiwu, who were there to greet the guests. They even insisted on participating in the treasure hunt. I don't know what the elders were thinking, but they actually agreed. It's infuriating."
Upon hearing Lin Yue's words, Yan Ling exploded, chattering away like a torrent of beans, displaying a girlish temper that Lin Yue found quite amusing, while Yan Yu looked embarrassed.
"Senior Brother Li seems to have met cultivators from the Tianluo Kingdom before. Do you know their origins?"
Whether Yan Yu was genuinely unaware of the Ghost Spirit Sect's arrival or was testing them, she stared at Lin Yue and asked.
"Brother Yanyu, you should ask the noble elders; they should know more about this than I do."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yue chuckled.
"yes!
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"But they didn't say anything, they didn't tell us, they just told us not to mess with these guys."
Yanling said angrily.