One of Immortal Lord Yun Lu's incarnations, Chen Jing, was still cultivating at Phoenix Perch Mountain in the Chiqing Realm.
Because of Chen Jing's connection to her true body, she was secretly protected by immortal fate, with exceptional opportunities and aptitude. But upon reaching the True Immortal Realm, the effects of that blessing greatly diminished, and Immortal Lord Yun Lu herself had to devote resources to helping her.
Yet at Phoenix Perch Mountain, the benefits Chen Jing received had actually surpassed what Immortal Lord Yun Lu could provide.
Moreover, Chen Jing herself was inclined to remain at Phoenix Perch Mountain and wished to join the Taihao Sacred Dynasty, repaying Su Hao for his support over the years.
She simply had never found an opportunity to discuss the matter with Su Hao.
Immortal Lord Yun Lu had followed the descent to the lower realm back then and met Su Hao once.
He had been graceful and unrestrained in bearing, peerlessly elegant—a complete model among sword immortals.
But after Immortal Lord Yun Lu took the initiative to greet him, her expression suddenly turned strange.
Leaving aside how Su Hao had suddenly arrived in the Heavenly Court, the person before her wore black robes, with an eerie smile and a trace of viciousness between his brows.
Immortal Qi nurtured people, and the Immortal Realm was pure, yang, and vast. Even among immortals who also cultivated certain secret demonic arts, few possessed such a complexion in such an environment.
Immortal Lord Yun Lu instinctively sensed that something was wrong and asked warily, "You... how did you come to be here?"
"Su Hao's" sinister smile abruptly widened. Black Qi emanated from his body, and the instant his hands moved, his entire person was wrapped in black Qi.
He transformed into a streak of black sword