The battle had reached this point, Shanshan shouted as she ran towards Lu Ping, attempting to get close to Lu Ping to slow down his attacks.
Initially, she was very confident, thinking that with her own defenses, against a magical artifact like the flying sword, it couldnât possibly break through, right?
She admitted Lu Pingâs strength was formidable, but no matter how strong he was, he shouldnât surpass the Golden Core Stage.
How could the strength at the Golden Core Stage injure her?
But now, upon seeing, she realized she had underestimated Lu Ping.
"Master, wa wa wa, please stop, Iâm about to crack open!"
Shanshanâs voice carried a trace of panic, fearful that if she took a few more hits, her shell would burst apart, and then a few more strikes would come, and she would be finished.
Swish!
Shanshan acted quickly, simply transformed into a maiden form, and hopped over to Lu Pingâs side.
That agile body technique, just like a little rabbit.
Seeing Shanshan in such a state, frantically pleading for mercy, asking him to show leniency, Lu Ping naturally would not continue to attack.
"How many swords was that?"
He asked with a smile, controlling the Cyan Thunder Sword Array, slowing down the speed of the nine Cyan Thunder Swords as they hovered in the air.
"Enough, enough!"
Close to Lu Ping, Shanshan swivelled quickly, spreading her arms, clinging to Lu Pingâs left thigh like an octopus, holding tightly.
Feeling a weight on his foot, seeing Shanshan clinging to his leg, Lu Ping couldnât help but show a wry smile.
"Wa wa wa, worthy of being the ancestor, even the Golden Core Demon Beast is begging for mercy."
"Is this still a Golden Core Stage Demon Beast? She seems so cute, just like a little girl."
"Envious, envious, if only I had such a spirit pet."
With a thud, Liiu Shiyaoâs slender jade hand flicked the forehead of the little junior sister.
"If youâre envious, you must work hard in cultivation, youâve been slacking these days!"
While the disciples of the Cyan Mountain Sect were speaking, over here, Lu Pingâs hand waved, and the sword array beneath his feet began to shrink, the array power pulling the nine Cyan Thunder Swords.
The nine Cyan Thunder Swords buzzed as they hovered in the space around Shanshan, then they seemed to have spirituality, swarming into Lu Pingâs storage bag.
"Master, your Cyan Thunder Sword Array is formidable."
Seeing the Cyan Thunder Sword disappear, with no more threat, Shanshan finally slowly got down from Lu Pingâs leg, glancing at the storage bag on Lu Pingâs waist.
...
The beginning of spring, everything revives.
The disciples within the Cyan Mountain Sect continued to increase, the sect prospered more, and had become the number one sect in the Chu Kingdom, even the major sect Heaven-Facing Sect of the Chu Kingdom considered themselves inferior, placing themselves as the second sect in the Chu Kingdom.
On this day, a piece of news spread throughout various places in the Chu Kingdom and quickly spread to the Qi and Jiang Kingdoms, attracting the attention of many Foundation Establishment and Crystallization cultivators.
"Father, news from Elder Jiangâs side, recently, Lingxi State seems unlikely to be peaceful."
Lu Yuanshan and Lu Ping stood shoulder to shoulder, standing in front of the palace square, their eyes gazing at the scenery below Cyan Lotus Mountain, seeing the layers of mountains, the flowing Lingxi River, the rich and prosperous city.
"Iâve been traveling outside recently, heard some situations."
Lu Ping slowly said.
The matter Lu Yuanshan wanted to mention was news coming from the Qi Kingdom.
The Jiuhua Sectâs Jiuhua True Monarch, that Nascent Soul Great Cultivator, more than a month ago, accompanied a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Dubhe Institute and the Purple Jade Demon Emperor from the Southern Wilderness Forest, the three of them went to the Demon Abyss together.
Regarding the location of this Demon Abyss, actually many cultivators do not know, not even understanding what kind of existence the Demon Abyss is.
However, seeing Jiuhua True Monarch teaming up with a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator from the Dubhe Institute and bringing along that Nascent Soul Stage Demon Beast, the Purple Jade Demon Emperor from the Southern Wilderness, made everyone realize the Demon Abyss is not a good place.
The question of what exactly this Demon Abyss is, sparked discussion among many cultivators.
As for what Jiuhua True Monarch and the other two went to the Demon Abyss for, it wasnât revealed to the public, nor do these cultivators know.
"Father, Jiuhua True Monarch, the great master from the Dubhe Institute, and the Purple Jade Demon Emperor from the Southern Wilderness, they are all Nascent Soul Stage cultivators!"
"With such level cultivators entering the Demon Abyss, there must be something major happening within."
Lu Yuanshan speculated.
"I am also not clear on this matter."
Lu Ping pondered for a moment, shaking his head.
He was aware of what kind of existence the Demon Abyss was.
But how the recent situation within the Demon Abyss is, he indeed hasnât paid attention to.
Just as Lu Yuanshan stated, if it could draw three Nascent Soul Stage cultivators together, there must be some hidden story within.
For this matter, perhaps one could take the opportunity to inquire about the Jiuhua Sect or the Dubhe Institute.
As for the Southern Wilderness Forest, Lu Ping considered it better to stay out of it.
That gathering place of demon race, it wouldnât be good to visit.
In the coming days, this matter sparked widespread discussion among cultivators in various places.
An unseen crisis seemed to loom, causing Heaven-Facing Sect, Celestial Saint Palace, Nine Cold Mountain, and other forces to feel anxious, while Lu Ping also felt a sense of crisis, desiring to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage even more swiftly.
As the sun rose and set, as spring ended and autumn came, three years passed in the blink of an eye.
There was now less than a month left until the opening of the Void Heaven Secret Realm.
On this day, Elder Jiang left Nine Cold Mountain, arriving at Cyan Lotus Mountain, deciding to join Lu Ping on the journey to the Void Heaven Secret Realm.
After Elder Jiangâs arrival, another Golden Core cultivator also came to Cyan Lotus Mountain.
This person was Sect Leader Tai Qi Peak from the Heaven-Facing Sect.
Upon arriving at the Cyan Mountain Sect, Tai Qi Peak immediately met Lu Ping and Elder Jiang.
"Hahaha, itâs been three years, Lu Daoist friend, still as graceful as ever!"
Tai Qi Peak laughed heartily, his demeanor extremely warm, his gaze first falling on Lu Ping, exchanging pleasantries.
"Sect Leader Tai."
Lu Ping smiled faintly, standing shoulder to shoulder with Elder Jiang, looking at this Sect Leader of the Heaven-Facing Sect.
This visit of Tai Qi Peak to the Cyan Mountain Sect wasnât a leisurely visit but was for the upcoming journey to the Void Heaven Secret Realm.
As early as three years ago, he agreed with Lu Ping and Elder Jiang that they would gather at the Cyan Mountain Sect when the Void Heaven Secret Realm was about to open and go to the destination together.
And so, thatâs why he came.
"Jiang Daoist, itâs been a while."
After greeting Lu Ping, Tai Qi Peak turned his gaze towards Elder Jiang, smiling politely.
If he didnât know Lu Ping had children, Tai Qi Peak would have certainly jested that Lu Ping and Elder Jiang were a pair of celestial couple, a match made in heaven.
The three exchanged a few simple pleasantries.
Elder Jiang inquired Tai Qi Peak about the progress of the Immortal Slaying Curse.
Back then, to obtain the Void Celestial Immortal Sword, Tai Qi Peak promised to write a recommendation letter to the Heaven Mending Saint Realm for Shen Linglong in order to seek a method to dispel the Immortal Slaying Curse and assist Shen Linglong.