Chapter 228 - 154: Return to Celestial Profound City

Cloud Mist Mountain Range, a fierce battle erupted.

In the midst of the chaotic battle, no cultivator along the way discovered Su Miaoyin’s identity.

But due to the small-scale beast tide, many demon beasts were attracted, and some tribulation cultivators also targeted us, which was indeed the case.

As the battle concluded, three Foundation Establishment tribulation cultivators lay on the ground, unable to rest in peace.

They thought it would be easy, never expecting to hit a solid wall.

"Brother Lin, are you alright?"

As the battle ended, Yun Yao’s gaze ignored the weak Su Miaoyin nearby and instead focused on Lin Chang’an.

From what she knew, although the Evil Essence Sword Formulas were powerful, the more frequently they were used, the more harm they caused to oneself.

Especially in the recent battle, the sword aura released by Lin Chang’an had begun to show a faint blood color.

Clearly, he had reached his physical limit.

"It’s nothing, I can still hold on."

Facing Yun Yao’s concern, Lin Chang’an nodded slightly.

The two of them had been cautious all the way; after all, a Core Formation spiritual object could tempt them both to greed.

If not for their respective reasons, both might have been tempted.

The three of them continued to advance towards Celestial Profound City.

Through Yun Yao, he also learned some information about Su Miaoyin.

"Mr. Su possesses dual souls, her family was annihilated, and she almost lost her life. She then forcibly cultivated a cultivation technique, which led to her inner demons, consequently awakening her second divine soul..."

Upon hearing Yun Yao’s explanation, Lin Chang’an was enlightened, and he silently marveled; in the vast Immortal Cultivation Realm, indeed nothing is impossible.

Dual souls have been rumored in the Immortal Cultivation Realm and are not uncommon.

There are even more bizarre constitutions, where anomalous spirit roots are considered ordinary.

But all this is predicated on one condition—that one must be strong to continue writing one’s legend.

The three continued in the direction of Celestial Profound City, with the biggest change along the way being the rampant demon beasts.

...

Under the bright moonlight, the battles among Core Formation cultivators outside Celestial Profound City had long ceased.

It seemed that the Core Formation cultivators had reached some agreement to stop fighting and to first locate Su Miaoyin.

After all, the four Core Formation cultivators from Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect were somewhat apprehensive; Master Lu’s strength was astonishing. If he were to be accompanied by a late-stage tier three Profound Water Turtle...

Should he go berserk with no restraints, not only the three major sects of the Yue Kingdom but even no one within the Seven Kingdoms would dare to provoke such a crazed old man.

On the mountain top.

"That old turtle has too many tricks. We can’t fight head-on."

"Indeed, I say we wait until Master Lu’s life force is exhausted. Let Su Miaoyin achieve Core Formation. At that time, a newly-formed Core Formation junior is easier to deal with than this old turtle."

"Makes sense. Let’s target the Profound Sound Pavilion first. After this old turtle passes away, what if Celestial Profound City has Core Formation cultivators? A single tree cannot support a tottering building!"

The four Core Formation cultivators from Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect nodded with a look of grave solemnity after their discussion.

The Golden Core Grand Elder of Li Huo Palace, with some reluctance, realized that despite repeated attempts and joint efforts against Master Lu, they couldn’t bring him down, and could only leave it at that.

In the end, the unwilling Grand Elder snorted coldly, "I’d like to see how long Celestial Profound City can hold out."

"Although not a total success this time, as Mr. Huang mentioned, the Grand Elder of Profound Sound Pavilion might have already passed away. Now only two Core Formation cultivators oversee it, one of whom recently achieved Core Formation."

Just then, a figure from Li Huo Palace appeared in disarray.

"Patriarch! It’s not good!"

This disheveled figure turned out to be Li Huo Palace’s prodigy, Huang Tianxiao.

"Patriarch, it turns out Su Miaoyin was hiding a tier three early-stage demon beast Gold-Eating Rat. Our and Divine Sword Sect’s warships suffered significant damage, and two Fake Pill Elders were seriously injured."

"What!"

After receiving this information from a narrowly escaped Huang Tianxiao, the four Core Formation cultivators from Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect had their expressions dramatically change.

"Wasn’t she earlier being chased by you without issue..."

One of the quick-tongued Divine Sword Sect Core Formation cultivators exclaimed without finishing, seemingly realizing something. The four Core Formation cultivators exchanged glances, showing a bitter, clenched teeth expression.

"Ha! That old turtle Lu is truly cunning beyond measure!"

"He is definitely untrustworthy, even hiding a tier three Spirit Pet."

"Hidden so deeply, nothing has been revealed all these years."

"We’ve searched for so long with no trace; that girl must have returned to Celestial Profound City already!"

The four Core Formation cultivators cursed Master Lu’s treachery with clenched teeth, realizing why he agreed so readily.

Among them, Li Huo Palace’s Grand Elder Huang the Ghost steadfastly gazed toward Celestial Profound City’s direction.

"Fellow cultivators, since this old fool is so shameless and cunning, it just so happens Cloud Mist Mountain Range is in turmoil with traces of a few Tier Three demon beasts.

Let’s join forces and lure them out, and see how long this old turtle can hold on."

The other three were also full of anger, feeling all their efforts were in vain with such heavy losses.

...

Celestial Profound City.

As the four Core Formation cultivators from Li Huo Palace and Divine Sword Sect had predicted, Su Miaoyin had safely returned to Celestial Profound City.

Under the bright moonlight, walking through the bustling streets of Celestial Profound City, Lin Chang’an quietly let out a sigh of relief.

Truly, not everything happens as feared; after all, he hadn’t encountered anything happened to him.

"Brother Lin, we’ve finally arrived."

Lin Chang’an exchanged a glance with Yun Yao, both showcasing smiles.

However, upon entering Celestial Profound City, Su Miaoyin, seated on the Cyan-Horned Bull, displayed a hint of regret.