Meanwhile.
Martial Tomb, Stone Chamber.
Lu Yanwu was practicing on the open ground outside the small room.
She held a heavy spear in both hands, slowly advancing. Although extremely slow, it exuded an unstoppable momentum. This was not only because she had broken through to the Celestial Venerable Ninth Layer but also because she found a spear technique among a pile of Jade Pupil Scrolls.
"Sky Gun Technique"
Heavenly Grade Top!
As the spear tip slowly advanced, even the surrounding air began to distort.
"Youâve finally mastered the Sky Gun Technique!"
Outside the small room.
The Three-tailed Fox slowly opened its eyes while continuously absorbing Spiritual Qi.
After a month of cultivation, it had also reached the Celestial Venerable Ninth Layer. Its fur became even more snow-white, without any impurities, clearly indicating it wasnât an ordinary demon beast.
"Mr. Ye has been cultivating for a month. Why hasnât he broken through yet?"
Lu Yanwu slowly withdrew the spear, looking worriedly at the stone chamber.
In her view.
Ye Qingchen should be the first to break through among the three of them. After all, Ye Qingchen has been assisted by the Creation Lotus Seed all along, then constantly refined pills in the Martial City to temper the True Qi within, and now he has so many Spiritual Treasures from the Southern Kingâs Treasure Vault to aid him; he should have broken through long ago.
Yet, in reality, he is the slowest.
So even Lu Yanwu couldnât help but worry.
"No need to worry; that boyâs cultivation technique is somewhat different. Both his True Qi and Qi Blood far exceed the norm, naturally requiring more time."
The Three-tailed Fox said flatly.
Though she spoke this way, she was puzzled in her heart. With her insight, no cultivation technique in the Kunlun Realm could escape her eyes. If there were unknown ones, thereâs only one possibility!
âThe boy has more secrets than I imagined!â
As the Three-tailed Fox was pondering secretly.
"Boom!"
A violent explosion sounded.
Lu Yanwu and the Three-tailed Fox immediately looked forward to see that the Guard Array they had originally set up had been forcibly broken open, and a group of people had aggressively stormed in on the turbulent airwaves.
"Lu Yanwu!"
"Since sheâs here, Ye Qingchen must be here too!"
"Looks like we didnât find the wrong place!"
Seeing Lu Yanwu, these people immediately brightened.
They had learned long ago that Lu Yanwu followed Ye Qingchen into the Human Immortal Martial Tomb. Originally, they should have charged directly into the Martial Tomb Palace like everyone else.
But the City Lord of Black Stone, one of the Six City Lords, was adept at tracking, and he had found some remnants of their aura, eventually tracing them here and indeed finding Lu Yanwu!
Lu Yanwuâs expression changed as she recognized the visitors were none other than the Six City Lords. "Itâs you? How did you find this place?"
However.
The people did not answer, and the City Lord of Haoran fiercely stepped forward impatiently, raised his hand, and waved. A gust of wind swept through with a âchirp,â and the stone chamber behind them was completely torn apart.
The entire treasure vault was thoroughly exposed.
Inside the vault, Ye Qingchen was sitting cross-legged, his breath steadily rising with each inhale and exhale, clearly still in a deep state.
"Indeed!"
"This boy is right here!"
"My child died at this boyâs hands, and he even found the Southern Kingâs Treasure Vault, hiding here to cultivate... utterly despicable!"
The six city lords completely ignored Lu Yanwu and the Three-tailed Fox, fixating on Ye Qingchen.
Itâs known.
Since they learned that their offspring died at Ye Qingchenâs hand, they rushed toward Lintian City non-stop. Without avenging themselves, without personally killing Ye Qingchen, how could they swallow this grievance?
"Whatâs the matter with these people? Are they targeting this boy?" The Three-tailed Fox asked perplexed.
Lu Yanwu whispered and explained to the Three-tailed Fox while her heart couldnât help but sink into despair. These city lords had undefined Celestial Venerable Ninth Layer cultivation for years, and compared to her, a recent entrant into the Celestial Venerable Ninth Layer, their Qi Blood and True Qiâs thickness was unknown!
Even battling one among them would be difficult, let alone when six came at once?
But glancing at Ye Qingchen behind her, she tried to suppress her fear, speaking coldly: "What do you want? Ye Qingchen is protected by our Lu Family, you better withdraw quickly!"
"Haha!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
The City Lord of Xuanjian shook his head as he laughed:
"Little girl, do you really think we would act without proper investigation? Youâve already fallen out with your family, havenât you? Will the Lu Family really protect this boy?"
"Besides, this is the Human Immortal Martial Tomb, where so many Celestial Venerable cultivators have died. Even if we kill you here, who would know?"
Lu Yanwu turned pale upon hearing this.
Her biggest reliance was the family, and being exposed, she felt like a rabbit facing a pack of wolves.
The City Lord of Black Stone glanced at Lu Yanwu, intimidating her further, making her face even paler. "Right, this wench protecting Ye Qingchen must mean they have an affair. Might as well kill her here!"
The voice fell.
He had already taken a step forward, charging directly at Lu Yanwu and fiercely striking out with his massive hand, as if grasping the sky. Even before his palm arrived, it had already stirred up a terrifying gust of wind, relentlessly attacking!
"Not good!"
Seeing this scene, Lu Yanwu could only brace himself and raise his spear, striking toward the City Lord of Black Stone.
Crack!
It was as if a lightning bolt was unleashed in the void, instantly striking the City Lord of Black Stoneâs big hand.
Boom!
The City Lord of Black Stoneâs figure shuddered, but Lu Yanwu was forced back several steps.
With one blow, the outcome was clear.
"Oh? Youâve actually reached the Celestial Venerable Ninth Layer? But what of it?" A hint of surprise appeared in the City Lord of Black Stoneâs eyes, but he quickly sneered and pressed forward again.
With every movement, he exuded immense power, even using his physical body to counter Lu Yanwuâs spear. With every clash, Lu Yanwuâs body trembled violently, whereas the City Lord of Black Stone showed no signs of stopping, his attacks raining down like a violent storm.
For a moment, Lu Yanwu could only retreat repeatedly.
"This isnât good!"
Seeing the situation, the Three-tailed Fox gritted its sharp teeth, fur bristling as its overwhelming demon power surged out. Countless flying swords hovered in mid-air, formed rapidly, then shot toward the front at lightning speed!
"Get lost!"
The City Lord of Black Stone didnât even look, directly raising his palm, crushing the incoming flying swords into dust.
Seeing this, the Three-tailed Fox could only channel its demon power once more, instantly transforming into a giant long blade, striking toward the City Lord of Black Stone.
From a distance, several City Lords watching the battle showed an intrigued expression as they watched the scene unfold.
Upon seeing the Three-tailed Fox launch its attack, they all uttered sounds of surprise.
"This demon beast is quite interesting!" The City Lord of Celestial Cloud remarked with interest.
"Haha, just a beast that recently entered the Celestial Venerable Ninth Layer." The City Lord of Xuanjian crossed his arms, sweeping his gaze over the battlefield and seeing the stalemate, he couldnât help but frown and shout, "City Lord of Black Stone, this isnât the time for messing around..."
Hearing the voice from behind, the City Lord of Black Stone looked at the Three-tailed Fox and Lu Yanwu, who continued resisting his attacks, with a mocking expression:
"Even if youâve reached the Celestial Venerable Ninth Layer, youâre far inferior compared to me!"
The City Lord of Black Stoneâs smile suddenly vanished, his gaze turning sharp and cold:
"Get lost!"
Having said that.
The City Lord of Black Stone slowly pushed with his hands, though he seemingly held nothing, it felt immensely heavy, as if pushing a mountain. This scene caused the Three-tailed Fox and Lu Yanwuâs faces to change dramatically.
"Not good!"
The two exclaimed in shock.
Yet, as the opponentâs palm pushed forward, they only managed to retract their attacks, circulating True Qi and demon power as protection, before forcibly enduring the City Lord of Black Stoneâs strike!
Thud!
A muffled loud noise suddenly erupted.
The two simultaneously trembled, faces flushed, spraying a mouthful of blood, flying backward like kites with broken strings, hurtling across the sky and crashing heavily onto the ground!
"Do you dare to block me?" The City Lord of Black Stone glanced at Lu Yanwu, then directed his gaze at Ye Qingchen, still meditating and unaware of the external events. "Since you care so much for this boy, Iâll kill him right before your eyes!"
Having said that.
He strode towards the treasure vault, and in the despairing gazes of Lu Yanwu and the Three-tailed Fox, he directly approached Ye Qingchen!
"Ye Qingchen!"
The City Lord of Black Stone looked at the green-clothed boy in front of him still in meditation, completely unaware of the happenings outside, his gaze chilling to the extreme. "Iâve finally found you! A Celestial Venerable Fourth Layer kid dares to be so audacious!"
"What if you cultivate both pills and martial arts? What if youâre renowned among those top geniuses? A dead genius is no longer a genius!"
"Today, Iâll use your blood to mourn for my sonâs spirit in heaven!"
Having said that.
He suddenly raised his palm, and True Qi surged like a tide, sweeping across, as flames burned furiously all over his body, soaring into the sky. As this aura reached its peak, he fiercely struck towards Ye Qingchenâs head!
"No!"
Seeing this scene.
Lu Yanwu couldnât help but cry out.
"Wake up!"
The Three-tailed Fox also hurriedly called out.
Only the City Lord of Black Stone remained cold-faced; how could a Celestial Venerable Fourth Layer boy possibly withstand his palm, even if he did wake up?
The other City Lords present showed a trace of pleasure, seeming excited to see the downfall of Ye Qingchen, their nemesis, before them. Only the City Lord of Xuanjian frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with simply resolving Ye Qingchen:
"Just killing this boy is too easy! Crush his bones to dust and bind his soul afterward..."
"Okay!"
The City Lord of Black Stone, hearing this, showed a vicious smile. Yet, as his smile just surfaced on his face, it abruptly froze!
In the incredulous eyes of the onlookers.
The seated Ye Qingchen suddenly opened his eyes at this moment, simultaneously flipping his right hand, fiercely aiming to counter the overwhelming palm of the City Lord of Black Stone!