Qi Yunshu's Shock

Faced with Mu Yunxue's resentful little gaze, Lu Yang, thick-skinned as ever, chuckled and pretended not to see it.

After all, Jiang Shiqing and Lin Ying had looked at him like that before.

He chuckled and said, "Coming to discuss the Dao? I've been studying this stone tablet and have gained some new insights into the Metal Dao."

Mu Yunxue: "..."

She wanted to stay angry for a while longer, but then she reasoned...

It was too attractive to her.

She silently swallowed her resentment, her pretty face regaining its usual coolness, and nodded slightly. "Mm."

February 25th, the sky was mostly cloudy and a cool breeze was blowing.

The Nine Splendors Cloud Chariot was much faster than the Flowing Light Flying Boat.

In just three days, the Nine Splendors Cloud Chariot traversed the Heaven Severing Mountain Range and the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Territory, returning to the territory under the jurisdiction of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect.

Nine Cloud Flood Dragons rode on the clouds, their bodies swaying and casting wisps of pure white mist that left nine straight white streaks across the pale blue sky.

Lu Yang had a very comfortable three days.

During the day, he would comprehend Cultivation Method, deduce the stone tablet, or discuss the Dao with Mu Yunxue; at night, he would cultivate together with Mu Yunxue.

I haven't missed a single daily task, and my basic attributes continue to steadily improve.

It is worth mentioning that Lu Yang's basic attributes improved to some extent after breaking through from the Qi Refining Realm to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Currently, Lu Yang's physique is 20.9, his intelligence is 19.0, and his charm is 16.9.

Breakthroughs bring the greatest improvement to physical fitness, a certain improvement to intelligence, and the smallest improvement to charisma.

Now, Lu Yang's physique is probably comparable to that of a body cultivator at the Peak Foundation Establishment.

It was precisely because his physique was getting stronger and stronger that even though Mu Yunxue was Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, she found it difficult to withstand the dual cultivation process.

After three days, Mu Yunxue felt weak all over, and today she has been lying in bed the whole time, unable to even muster the energy to discuss or comprehend the Dao.

Lu Yang's waist was pinched several times by Mu Yunxue in a fit of embarrassment and anger.

Lu Yang felt that this was an innate skill of every woman.

Even someone as icy as Senior Sister Mu has mastered and skillfully utilized this ability.

It was afternoon, and the Golden Sun Mountain Range came into view.

The terrifying aura of the nine Cloud Flood Dragons, representing the Nascent Soul Realm, spread far and wide, alarming the Supreme Elders in the forbidden area from a great distance.

Within the forbidden area, several streaks of light rose into the air at an extremely fast speed, arriving in the sky above the outer edge of the Golden Sun Mountain Range.

The beam of light hovered in the air, revealing five figures.

Qi Yunshu, Lin Xuanchen, Han Qianshan, Su Jinxuan, and a beautiful female cultivator wearing a white wide-sleeved robe, with her long black hair tied up behind her head, exuding a calm and scholarly aura, were cultivating in the forbidden area.

The expressions on their faces were quite solemn, and their gazes were filled with suspicion as they looked in the direction from which the aura was coming from.

Lin Xuanchen frowned and broke the silence first. "Nine Nascent Soul Realm auras... are coming towards our sect!"

Qi Yunshu was somewhat puzzled, her tone tinged with worry. "I wonder if they are friend or foe? My Golden Rainbow Sword Sect has always kept a low profile and has never actively provoked any major trouble. Why would so many unfamiliar Nascent Soul Realm cultivators come looking for us?"

Han Qianshan grinned and said in a deep voice, "Could it be that Senior Brother Yu and Senior Sister Zhao got into trouble outside?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the others darkened slightly.

Their sect's two Grand Elders Yu Han and Zhao Lingxi, have been traveling and seeking fortuitous opportunities for several years now.

Although they would occasionally send back messages to let the sect know they were safe, those remaining in the sect had absolutely no idea what they were doing outside.

If they were to offend any powerful Immortal Sect Holy Land, the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect would truly be facing an unforeseen calamity.

Su Jinxuan shook her head, her tone firm. "Senior Brother Yu and Senior Sister Zhao are sensible in their actions; they are not the kind of people who would provoke powerful enemies."

The others nodded slightly as well.

The beautiful female cultivator with a scholarly air, who had remained silent until now, spoke up, "Jinxuan, should you activate the sect's protective formation, lest we be caught off guard if the other party is here seeking revenge?"

Her voice was soft and calm, with a hint of caution.

In her view, it's always good to be prepared when facing nine Nascent Soul Realm auras approaching simultaneously.

Su Jinxuan and the others exchanged glances. After a moment of contemplation, Qi Yunshu said, "There's no need to be so nervous. However... if the other party is hostile, we can ask Fellow Daoist Wang Liu and Fellow Daoist Shiyi to help. With their strength, we wouldn't be afraid even if they faced nine Nascent Soul Realm cultivators."

Upon hearing this, both Lin Xuanchen and Han Qianshan nodded.

They had felt the power and might of Wang Shiyi's attack before.

Even though they were thousands of miles apart, the terrifying pressure of the Law Technique still terrified them.

Their strength is far superior to theirs!

Although they had never seen Wang Liu make a move, they figured he was about the same level as Wang Shiyi.

Even if it's just the two of them, they should be able to face these nine Nascent Soul Realm cultivators.

Su Jinxuan had already gone to the Mystic Mystery Palace at that time, so she did not feel the pressure from Wang Shiyi's attack.

However, she understood Qi Yunshu. Since Qi Yunshu said so, and Lin Xuanchen and Han Qianshan did not refute it.

These two must be extremely powerful.

Only Baili Qiushui felt a little surprised.

She came to the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect to set up an array at the invitation of her friend Su Jinxuan. She had only arrived at the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect yesterday and hadn't even gone to the forbidden area where the array needed to be set up yet to conduct an on-site inspection.

She had never heard of the so-called Fellow Daoist Wang Liu and Fellow Daoist Shiyi.

Because of his close friendship with Su Jinxuan, Baili Qiushui also knew something about the Supreme Elder of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, but he had never heard of these two people.

She secretly transmitted her voice to Su Jinxuan, her tone tinged with curiosity. "Jinxuan, who are these Fellow Daoist Wang Liu and Fellow Daoist Shiyi? Are they the newly promoted Supreme Elders of your Golden Rainbow Sword Sect?"

Su Jinxuan glanced at Baili Qiushui, a mysterious smile playing on her bright, pretty face. "Our Golden Rainbow Sword Sect doesn't have that kind of ability to invite these two to be Supreme Elders. Their identities... are still a secret, related to the forbidden area where we need you to set up the formation. You'll find out in a few days."

Upon hearing this, Baili Qiushui immediately retorted, somewhat annoyed, "You, Su Jinxuan! I traveled all this way to help you set up the formation, and I didn't even charge you a handling fee, and you still kept it from me?"

A look of guilt appeared on Su Jinxuan's face as she gently Sound Dao, "Qiushui, this matter is of great importance and cannot be decided by me alone. Please forgive me."

Upon hearing Su Jinxuan's words, Baili Qiushui immediately understood that this forbidden area was probably no ordinary place.

Otherwise, given Su Jinxuan's status and position within the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, she wouldn't be so secretive and tight-lipped.

She didn't press further, but simply Sound Dao, "Alright, then I won't make things difficult for you."

Su Jinxuan immediately chuckled and said, "Thank you for your understanding, Qiushui. Today I'd like to give you a gift."

The array she needed to set up was quite rare and precious. Out of consideration for her, Baili Qiushui only charged her for the cost of the materials used in setting up the array, without including her own labor costs.

It's important to know that the labor cost of a Formation Dao master is not much cheaper than the cost of materials!

Even if they were close friends, she didn't want to take advantage of the other person.

Therefore, Su Jinxuan planned to give Baili Qiushui a few Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves tonight.

Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves is incredibly precious; there are probably very few people in the entire Canglan Realm who possess it.

Even those powerful beings at the Spirit Transformation Realm would find it difficult to obtain.

Such heavenly materials and earthly treasures are more than enough to cover the cost of setting up the formation, and there would even be some to spare.

Baili Qiushui's curiosity was piqued again. "A gift? What gift?"

"It's a secret," Su Jinxuan Sound Dao.

Baili Qiushui: "..."

She couldn't help but grind her teeth. This guy... how come everything is a secret?

Just as the group was talking, nine white lines of clouds rapidly approached from the horizon.

Soon, they could see what the newcomer looked like.

Those were nine Cloud Flood Dragons, each fifty feet long.

Most importantly, these nine Nascent Soul Realm stage Cloud Flood Dragons were actually dragging an ancient and noble bronze chariot!

On the ancient chariot, nine layers of canopies unfolded, each layer covered with dense array patterns, flowing with a mysterious pale golden light.

Everyone present was stunned by what they saw.

Han Qianshan's pupils contracted slightly, his rugged face filled with shock as he exclaimed, "Nine Nascent Soul Realm stage dragons pulling a carriage?! Who's inside that carriage?!"

That's the Nascent Soul Realm!

Even within the entire Eastern Domain, they are top-tier experts!

Even Nascent Soul Realm demon is a regional overlord!

Such a creature was actually used to pull a cart?!

And there were a full nine dragons!

This kind of spectacle is terrifying.

Lin Xuanchen took a deep breath and decisively said, "No, we must notify Fellow Daoist Wang Liu and Fellow Daoist Shiyi! I'm afraid only Young Master Lu's identity could possibly make the owner of this ancient carriage hesitate!"

Qi Yunshu nodded immediately, then glanced at Su Jinxuan and said, "Jinxuan, you and Young Master Lu are the closest. Why don't you go and invite him?"

Su Jinxuan's expression was solemn, and she nodded slightly. "Okay!"

Just as Su Jinxuan was about to go over, the group suddenly sensed three familiar Spiritual Qi fluctuations emanating from the ancient bronze chariot.

Su Jinxuan stood there, stunned, her phoenix eyes widening slightly.

Lin Xuanchen and the other two were even more astonished.

Seeing Su Jinxuan standing there motionless, Baili Qiushui said nervously, "Jinxuan?! What are you waiting for? Hurry up and go get some help!"

Even she felt a chill run down her spine.

Having nine Nascent Soul Realm Cloud Flood Dragons as mounts—this status is probably far superior to that of ordinary Immortal Sect Holy Lands, right?

She felt a little uneasy standing there.

As it turns out, Su Jinxuan has let us down at this crucial moment!

Are you crazy?!