And Su Miaoyin, gritting her teeth, directly activated the formationâs final strike.
In an instant, the Four Symbols Xuanwu Array burst forth with a terrifying brilliance, causing the two major sect cultivators to exclaim.
"Everyone, be careful!"
The Four Symbols Xuanwu Array shattered, yet the four terrifying golden Xuanwu shadows roared and directly charged towards the two flying boats.
Witnessing this scene, Huang Tianxiao was beyond both shocked and furious.
"Tier Three Demon Pill!"
This clearly was Su Miaoyin detonating the formationâs eye with a Tier Three Demon Pill at the last moment.
A Tier Three Demon Pill is incredibly precious, even Li Huo Palace scarcely possesses a few.
With a loud explosion, the four golden giant tortoise shadows all crashed into Li Huo Palaceâs flying boat.
Under the huge booming sound, black smoke billowed from the flying boat, and seeing this, Huang Tianxiao knew it was a trap but still had to grit his teeth and shout angrily:
"We canât let Divine Sword Sect get ahead, chase them!"
The alliance between the two sects was initially driven by interests, yet Su Miaoyinâs final strike caused discord between them.
Su Miaoyin is only one person, naturally, Li Huo Palace did not wish for Divine Sword Sect to get her.
...
A fortnight later.
Lin Changâan and Yun Yao had already fled early from the battlefield range of the two forces.
"Brother Lin, it seems the relic cave hasnât been discovered."
At this time, Yun Yao showed a hint of relief.
Itâs been half a month, and her other sensing jade talismans havenât reacted, proving the relic is still there.
"Nowâs not the time to talk about these things, we should hide properly. Returning to Celestial Profound City now may be extremely risky."
Lin Changâan, calmly reasoning, figured if Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect dared to act, Celestial Profound City wouldnât be much better off now.
"Exactly, Celestial Profound City has the Mountain Protection Array. As long as Master Lu is there, the city stands, but returning now would be risky for us."
When powerful figures fight, those in the lowest positions suffer first.
"Letâs head to Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market to avoid trouble."
"Alright, once this storm passes, weâll return to Celestial Profound City."
Yun Yao, decisive, headed with Lin Changâan to Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market.
Not only Lin Changâan, countless loose cultivators, noticing the upheaval, first fled Celestial Profound City, heading to the nearest few markets to evade trouble.
...
A fortnight later.
Upon arriving at Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market, this place that was once bustling due to development, then desolate after Celestial Profound City emerged.
Now once again flourished due to the cityâs turmoil.
Numerous late-stage Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators gathered.
This caused panic among the locally settled low-level cultivators who, after 20 years of peace, were suddenly alarmed.
After all, most newcomers had an aura of evil energy, and even the Foundation Establishment cultivators, rare in Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market, showed up in numbers.
"Returning to the homeland, truly feels different."
Dusty from travel, Lin Changâan and Yun Yao walked the streets of the market.
Seeing around them the market they lived in for over thirty years, familiar yet filled with melancholy.
"Homeland, eh!"
For Lin Changâan, roaming among mortals without settling anywhere, yet finding a home in the Immortal Cultivation Realm at Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market for over thirty years, naturally held a special sentiment.
However, for Yun Yao, she didnât share this feeling, instead, she felt somewhat downhearted.
She left the Prince Mansion as a child, her memories only of endless rules and raising birds, envying the freedom of flight.
Entering the Immortal Cultivation Realm, she thought Li Huo Palace was her home, only to find it a nightmare-like cage.
Later joining the Profound Yin Divine Sect, she drifted for years, upon reflection, the happiest time seemed.
Was the month when the four of them headed towards the Immortal Cultivation Realm.
Naively hopeful Erniu, from initial shyness to later becoming a skilled roaster, brought laughter to all.
Shao Houye Shen Lie naturally familiar, whether with farmer Erniu or Lin Changâan as a former chivalrous knight then a military recruit finally joining the Prince Mansion as an adept.
Under the night sky, watching the stars, enjoying the warmth of the campfire, that time was when Yun Yao truly felt free.
And was the happiest period.
"Brother Lin, it seems this wonât end anytime soon, weâll have to stay here a while longer."
Regaining her composure, Yun Yao, with an indifferent expression, looked at the somewhat chaotic market. The formidable divine sense of the Foundation Establishment cultivators allowed her to hear detailed information from outside discussions.
Now outside of Celestial Profound City, Core Formation cultivators have already had several battles.
Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect clearly aim to trap Master Lu.
"I heard the Profound Sound Pavilionâs Grand Elder has passed away."
"Thatâs impossible!"
"Itâs true, they say the two Core Formation cultivators from the Profound Sound Pavilion were intercepted on the way, and the Grand Elder hasnât been seen since."
These pieces of news reached Lin Changâanâs ears, making him ponder.
The three Core Formation cultivators of Profound Sound Pavilion, if the Grand Elder indeed passed away, it would put them at the bottom among Yue Kingdomâs Three Major Sects.
Although Fairy Ni Chang is a prodigy, she had only recently formed her core; her cultivation couldnât surpass these seasoned Golden Core cultivators.
The bustling Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market, as more cultivators flooded in, inevitably led to some conflicts.
The original rules of the Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market couldnât constrain this group of powerful cultivators.
Lin Changâan and Yun Yao eventually arrived at the Zhou Familyâs quarters.
Upon learning of their arrival, the Zhou Family steward immediately came out joyously to welcome them, even offering the best cultivation courtyard within their clan grounds.
Although the Zhou Family had moved to Celestial Profound City, they left some low-level cultivators here.