Great Elder Yun Leng took a deep breath and pulled a cloud-white flute from his storage ring. As his Dou Qi flowed, a stream of air flowed into the flute, and suddenly, a strange, sharp tone slowly emanated from the flute.
The muffled flute sound lingered on the top of Yunlan Mountain, lingering for a long time, echoing far away. The expressions of some elders who heard it changed drastically.
Deep within Yunlan Mountain, a vast and majestic aura, like a dragon awakened from ancient times, enveloped the entire Yunlan Sect.
A white figure suddenly emerged from the depths of Yunlan Sect, then stepped into the void, strolling leisurely towards the peak of Yunlan Mountain, where the flute sound originated.
With each footstep, ripples rippled through the void. The ripples dissipated, and the figure had already appeared a hundred meters away, a truly mysterious sight.
In a moment, the figure appeared at the top of Yunlan Mountain. With a calm glance, he saw Liu Yu and was surprised. With his Dou Zong strength, how could he not see through a young man?
In the distant void, five figures, concealing their auras, watched silently.
Jia Xingtian's expression was calm, but a flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes. This old man was not dead and had even broken through to the Dou Zong level.
Although surprised, Jia Xingtian did not feel too much fear. After all, the royal family had formed an alliance with the Serpent People. A Dou Zong who looked like he had just broken through did not pose a great threat to the royal family.
Silently sensing the four obscure auras around him, Jia Xingtian still felt incredible. Four Dou Zong-level powerhouses! This was a terrifying force that could easily destroy the Jia Ma Empire!
Even though this was undoubtedly connected to Elder Liu, Jia Xingtian was still astounded by the Snake People's formidable strength. He was also incredibly grateful for his decision. He was thankful they had agreed to the alliance, otherwise...
Meanwhile, Liu Yu was observing Yun Yun's teacher. He wore a simple white robe, which fluttered in the breeze, lending him a ethereal and elegant demeanor. His hair
was long, snow-white, but his face lacked the wrinkles expected of an elderly person. Instead, it resembled a piece of warm jade, radiating a gentle glow.
Yun Shan glanced at Yun Yun, then turned his gaze to the Great Elder, Yun Leng, and said calmly, "Yun Leng, give me an explanation. You know, I once said that unless it's a matter of utmost importance, don't disturb my quiet retreat."
"Old Sect Master, I summoned you this time because Elder Liu has a method to help you achieve a Dou Zong breakthrough. I didn't expect..." Yun Leng hurriedly explained, delighted that the old Sect Master had successfully reached the Dou Zong realm.
"Elder Liu?" Yun Shan couldn't help but glance at Liu Yu, a flicker of confusion crossing his face.
Sensing his teacher's Dou Zong breakthrough, Yun Yun felt a sense of relief. He took over and outlined Liu Yu's identity and the current situation.
"A sixth-rank alchemist... the Grand Elder of the Mitel Family and the Alchemist Guild... the ruler of the Serpent People... have formed an alliance..." Yun Shan muttered. Though his expression remained calm, his heart was roiled. He hadn't expected the outside world to undergo such significant changes during his years of seclusion.
"Elder Liu, you're truly a young talent. I'm relieved to have Yun'er under your care,"
Yun Shan said kindly, looking at Liu Yu. He knew his disciple well.
The fact that he had brought him before him, the way he'd addressed Liu Yu, and the way he'd practically clung to him, meant he couldn't be unaware of their relationship. He was naturally pleased that his disciple had found a good home.
"Master Yun, Yun'er is my beloved woman, and I will protect her for the rest of her life. Please rest assured." Liu Yu replied solemnly and seriously, which instantly warmed Yun Yun's heart. Her eyes were like water, and she looked at Liu Yu with tenderness.
"But I came here this time to discuss something with you. It's about your breakthrough to the Dou Zong realm, for example, the Soul Palace!" Liu Yu turned his gaze to Yun Shan.
When Yun Shan heard Liu Yu say the word "Soul Palace," his expression suddenly changed. He stared at Liu Yu intently and asked in a condensed voice, "You know the Soul Palace?!"
"Soul Palace? It's a notorious force on the continent, so I naturally know something about it. The people in the Soul Palace always like to 'help' others, secretly inflicting poisonous attacks on their souls so that they can harvest their souls in the future." Liu Yu said with a smile, his expression inexplicable.
Yunshan's expression shifted. He didn't quite believe Liu Yu's words, but he also had a certain amount of faith. The way the Wu Protector appeared, with the black mist surging and his eerie laughter, didn't look like a good person.
"Old Sect Master Yun, I know you think that even if Soul Palace has a conspiracy, with its current Dou Zong strength and home field advantage, it can control everything. But didn't the Wu Protector foresee all this? When he helped you break through, he probably already placed restrictions on you. By then, your life and death will not be in your own hands."
Liu Yu's calm tone made Yunshan's heart sink, especially since Liu Yu actually knew that person's identity!
"You know the Wu Protector?" Yunshan asked in a deep voice.
"Of course. As a ground-level guardian of the Soul Palace, Guardian Wu is famous for his cruel methods. I have seen it with my own eyes before. The soul of the Dou Zong expert who was harmed by him was forcibly extracted without any resistance. You must know that he was a Dou Zong expert. His soul body should have a certain combat power. But in the end..."
Liu Yu sighed lightly and raised his hand slightly. A ball of green flame containing the breath of destruction jumped at his fingertips. There was also a trace of relief in his beautiful eyes for surviving the disaster.
He then continued, "Well, by then, Guardian Wu had naturally discovered me and wanted to silence me. If it weren't for my agility and fighting skills and the powerful alien fire that protected me, I would have been killed by him! Although I escaped his clutches, I also witnessed him chasing me to the Jia Ma Empire. Later, I received news that Guardian Wu seemed to have come to the Yun Lan Sect..." (Guardian Wu: ...)
Looking at Liu Yu's expression, Yun Shan believed it to be about 70%. He could tell the details of Guardian Wu's identity and he indeed possessed a powerful alien fire, so what he said must be true.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for unlocking the new achievement "Actor". The reward has been sent to the system space, please check it yourself."
At this moment, a mechanical sound suddenly rang in Liu Yu's mind.
This time, Liu Yu's heart did not fluctuate much. After all, this was also the system's recognition of his acting skills.
"Elder Sect Master Yun, you might want to explore your sea of consciousness, but observe carefully and slowly,
so as not to alert the Guardian Wu." Liu Yu offered another shocking revelation, based on his own speculation. After all, after Xiao Yan had beaten Yunshan nearly to death, Guardian Wu had quite easily extracted Yunshan's soul and devoured it. How could a Dou Zong's soul be devoured
so unrestrained without some covert manipulation? Devouring a soul is no small matter, especially since the victim was recently deceased, their soul and consciousness still at their most unwilling and resentful. To be devoured so easily, it must have been a trick.
Yunshan, already largely trusting Liu Yu, tried Liu Yu's method again.
A moment later, Yunshan's expression darkened. That damned Guardian Wu had actually tampered with him!
He was certain that this strange power, so deeply rooted in his soul that it had become one with him, had never existed in his soul before he broke through to Dou Zong!
Yunshan, who had completely believed what Liu Yu had said, took a deep breath and looked at Liu Yu with a heavy expression. He asked, "Does Elder Liu have any good ideas?"
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"Master Yun, I've come to you this time with a foolproof plan. Furthermore, I have an irreconcilable feud with that Dharma Protector Wu!" When mentioning Dharma Protector Wu, Liu Yu's tone suddenly turned icy, and a chilling murderous glint flashed in his red eyes.
The so-called highest realm of acting is "the unity of person and performance," where even the fake becomes real! (Dharma Protector Wu:?!)
Hearing Liu Yu's words, Yunshan's heavy heart relaxed considerably. He asked, "Do you know what this foolproof plan is?"
"Elders and Elder Jia, you may come out!"
As Liu Yu finished speaking, five figures with profound auras suddenly appeared on the top of Yunlan Mountain!
"Dou Zong! Jia Xingtian!" Yunshan was speechless. Five Dou Zongs?! This old man, Jia Xingtian, had actually broken through to the Dou Zong realm!
"Yunshan, what's with that expression on your face? You, an old immortal, can break through to the Dou Zong realm, but why can't I?" Jia Xingtian looked at the shocked Yunshan and teased with a smile.
Yunshan remained silent, feeling rather bitter. He had achieved a Dou Zong breakthrough, yet this was a hidden danger. This old fellow…
Compared to Yun Leng, whose face was frozen with shock, Yun Yun remained composed, clearly aware of the existence of these Dou Zongs. What truly worried Yun Yun was the Soul Palace and the Wu Guardian. Even Liu Yu, who seemed so mysterious to her, had nearly fallen victim to a murderous attack, and his teacher's situation was even more dire, bearing a hidden weapon left behind by the Wu Guardian.
"These four are the four great elders of my Serpent People, and Elder Jia, Sect Master Yun must know them. Six Dou Zongs, plus I possess the means to restrain the Wu Guardian. If Sect Master Yun can summon the Wu Guardian, he will be unable to escape! And I have a way to address the abnormality in Sect Master Yun's soul, but it's best not to alert them now."
Liu Yu expressed confidence, as if the Wu Guardian were merely a dying man.
"It's a pity that the Guardian Wu didn't leave any way to contact him. But after helping me break through to the Dou Zong realm, he usually comes once every six months to urge me to expand my influence. I imagine he'll be looking for me soon," Yunshan said solemnly, looking at Liuyu.
"In that case, the elders, I, and Elder Jia will stay in your sect for now. When the Guardian Wu comes looking for you, we can quickly come to your aid," Liuyu said.
Yunshan nodded and thanked Liuyu, "Thank you, Elder Liu, for this time. Otherwise..."
"Haha, what are you talking about, Elder Yun? Anyone in the Soul Palace is free to kill, not to mention that the Guardian Wu and I have a life-and-death feud!" Liuyu chuckled.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Liuyu, the four elders, and Elder Jia left the summit of Yunlan Mountain, led by Grand Elder Yun Leng. Yun Yun, having not seen her teacher for so long, stayed behind.
On the way, Jia Xingtian couldn't help but ask Liu Yu, "Is the Soul Palace really that terrifying?"
"It's arguably the most powerful force on the continent, its tentacles spread across every corner. Its methods are brutal, specializing in the collection of souls, especially those of alchemists. To gather enough souls, the Soul Palace will do whatever it takes to provoke war between the major factions. This time, they've approached Elder Yun, presumably to leverage the power of the Yunlan Sect to stir up conflict and reap the benefits!"
Liu Yu briefly outlined the Soul Palace's strength, but there was no need to delve into further details.
Jia Xingtian remained silent, but didn't ask further. Sometimes, knowing too much only adds to one's troubles. His only desire was simple: to preserve the imperial legacy...
The four elders felt the same way. They didn't want to delve into Liu Yu's knowledge of so much. In their eyes, Liu Yu had always been a mysterious being. The presence of strange fire in his dantian, his Qi training at the age of zero, his powerful alchemy skills... too many incredible things!
At times, they even suspected Liu Yu wasn't human at all, but rather some unknown, powerful race, or a special creature nurtured by nature. Their alchemy skills and techniques were all inherited from their memories...
But ultimately, they let it go. They only knew that Liu Yu was now a member of the Serpent People, their king's husband!
The Great Elder Yun Leng, who led the way, was secretly horrified. He was shocked by the power of the Soul Palace and curious about Liu Yu's true identity.
He couldn't believe such a person could exist among the Serpent People. Not only did Liu Yu's appearance seem unremarkable, but his extraordinary strength and powerful alchemy skills were simply beyond the reach of Serpent People!
...
On a moonlit night, in an elegant room, Liu Yu surveyed it. It wasn't luxurious, but rather simple and comfortable, a style that truly suited Yun Yun.
The Great Elder Yun Leng had taken him to Yun Yun's room and kindly reminded him. His slightly "sleazy" smile left Liu Yu in a state of confusion. Yun Leng was truly an interesting person!
Immediately, Liu Yu also checked the rewards for this new achievement. The
Blood Thunder Sky Wings possess the world's fastest speed. When fully exerted, it can achieve space jumps, the distance of which depends on one's own strength. It can also release blood-red thunder equal to one's own strength.
Liu Yu silently chanted "extract" in his heart, and suddenly a flash of blood flashed behind him. Three pairs of blood-red wings covered with strange patterns and runes gradually appeared. As the blood wings stretched out, the massive six wings slowly occupied the entire room.
Six wings? Liu Yu felt like a six-winged blood angel. The first impression of the Blood Thunder Sky Wings on him was Yamato's coolness!
Moreover, these six wings seemed to have grown from his body. After they appeared, they did not consume his fighting spirit. Especially with the blessing of these blood wings, he seemed to have become the master of the wind energy between heaven and earth!
However, releasing blood thunder and performing space jumps should consume fighting spirit.
With a thought, the six wings behind him disappeared. With the help of his soul perception, Liu Yu could sense the blood-red six-winged tattoo on his back. In fact, he thought that this tattoo could be hidden, but Liu Yu thought it was pretty good this way.
As for the ability of the Blood Thunder Sky Wing, Liu Yu planned to try it later, no rush.
At this moment, there was suddenly some movement outside the room. If nothing unexpected happened, it should be Yun Yun coming back.