Chapter 621 - 434: Apologize? Nine Dragon Cave Mansion

But Lin Chang’sheng couldn’t just leave even if he wanted to right now!

The overwhelming aura emanating from the other side was already pressing Lin Chang’sheng to the point he almost collapsed to his knees.

The newcomer’s cultivation had clearly surpassed the Tribulation Crossing Stage.

"Yu Qianxue?"

Lin Chang’sheng muttered to himself; apart from her, he couldn’t think of anyone else with such a formidable presence.

Sure enough, in the next instant, a graceful figure appeared in the sky.

This person was astonishingly beautiful; her posture flawless in every way.

She looked like a fairy stepping out of an ancient painting—ethereal and peerless, her brows gentle as distant mountains, her eyes like clear streams running down a hillside, radiating an agile, enchanting beauty, yet every movement revealed strength and authority.

Lin Chang’sheng never imagined Yu Qianxue would be so stunningly mesmerizing.

Back then, they’d only met once, separated by a hanging curtain.

A woman this beautiful—there’s no man in the world who could remain unmoved.

When Yu Qianxue spotted Liu Jianxing, her face was filled with shock.

She hadn’t expected to see Liu Jianxing after three thousand years.

"Jianxing, since you’ve come back, why didn’t you come see me?"

Yu Qianxue looked at Liu Jianxing with something like indignance.

She was like a wife complaining about her husband being absent for years.

Hearing this, Lin Chang’sheng realized there was definitely something complicated between Yu Qianxue and Liu Jianxing!

Then he thought about how three thousand years ago, Sword Elder’s cultivation had reached the peak of Mahayana Stage. If he hadn’t perished in all that time, odds were he’d broken through into the Immortal Realm by now.

Besides, he’d been suppressed by the Heaven-Reaching Immortal Treasure Sea God Tower; clearly, killing him wasn’t easy, and they could only trap him inside the immortal treasure, to prevent him from seizing another body and being reborn.

"Qianxue, three thousand years have passed; everything’s changed. That you broke through to the Immortal Realm and became Sect Leader—I, Liu Jianxing, am proud of you!"

Liu Jianxing replied, his expression as calm as still water, but Lin Chang’sheng could still see a flicker of yearning in his eyes.

If he could, Liu Jianxing probably wouldn’t refuse such a charming woman.

But alas, everything had changed long ago.

"Proud?"

Yu Qianxue didn’t look pleased when she heard Liu Jianxing’s words.

"Why did you suddenly disappear all those years ago? If you hadn’t—this position of Sect Leader would surely have—"

"Qianxue, let’s not talk about the past any more. Today, I have just one request."

Yu Qianxue wanted to say more, but Liu Jianxing interrupted her.

"You want me to let Lin Chang’sheng go?"

Yu Qianxue responded.

That had to be it; she doubted he’d ask for anything else.

"I wanted to bring Lin Chang’sheng here so he could cultivate in the Immortal Palace. Unfortunately, things have already turned out this way. If you do not wish to keep him, please let him leave!"

Liu Jianxing laid out his thoughts.

Liu Jianxing understood Lin Chang’sheng like the back of his hand—even though Lin practiced evil techniques, Sword Elder knew his character well and was certain he wasn’t a ruthless evil cultivator.

Practicing evil techniques doesn’t mean much!

"You guided him here to cultivate in the Immortal Palace? No wonder!"

Yu Qianxue seemed to have put it all together.

Lin Chang’sheng’s dazzling performance on the Celestial Pride List, but instead of joining the Heaven-Suppressing Sect or the Immortal Martial Hall, he chose their Immortal Palace.

It must have been Liu Jianxing’s secret guidance.

"It’s not hard for me to let him go. I have one condition—and if you agree, not only will I spare Lin Chang’sheng, I’ll give him the best cultivation resources!"

Yu Qianxue locked eyes with Liu Jianxing as she spoke.

"Please, say it."

Liu Jianxing replied.

"Since you brought Lin Chang’sheng here to cultivate at the Immortal Palace, I have faith in his character—and your judgment. If you agree to stay in the Immortal Palace, even if all the major sects bear down on us, I won’t be afraid!"

Yu Qianxue revealed what she had in mind.

"And if I refuse?"

But Liu Jianxing didn’t hesitate; he answered bluntly.

"Then don’t blame me. Lin Chang’sheng is a peerless talent—there’s no way I can let him fall into another sect’s hands. If he grows stronger, he’ll be a disaster someday!"

Yu Qianxue replied coolly.

She could see Lin Chang’sheng’s talent; the speed of his cultivation advancement meant he might very well attain an Immortal Body within a thousand years.

Now that she and Lin Chang’sheng had fallen out, once he achieved his Immortal Body, there’s no way he’d be friendly with her.

So why should she keep him around? Just to make herself an enemy?

"Senior, why not just sacrifice yourself a little?"

Hou Shaojie shouted.

After all, Yu Qianxue was so beautiful—no loss there!

"Enough!"

Sword Elder barked, making Hou Shaojie jump in fright.

"Senior Brother Liu, just stay!"

Zhou Tong, Cao Yu, and the other Elders all tried to persuade him.

Evidently, Liu Jianxing’s prestige was still high in their eyes.

Sword Elder could only glance at Lin Chang’sheng, seeming to ask for his opinion.

"I’m not against staying, but only if those who attacked me just now apologize!"

Lin Chang’sheng answered.

This infuriated Zhou Tong and the others.

He wanted the mighty Grand Elders to apologize to a disciple?

That had never happened before.

Lin Chang’sheng wanted to leave the Immortal Palace too, but now that Yu Qianxue had caught up, if they insisted on going, she really might strike to kill.

Obviously, that wasn’t worth it—his life came first.

And besides, Sword Elder’s status seemed special; maybe the treatment ahead would be even better.

"Lin Chang’sheng, you’re taking it too far—we suffered plenty because of the Grand Array you set up. If it weren’t for the Second Elder getting here in time, we’d have—now you want us to apologize?"

Cao Yu barked. Lin Chang’sheng daring to demand an apology was simply outrageous.