490 Qiu Sheng, Sword Cultivator

Xiao Yu's condition is getting better and better, and her dragon blood has also helped him a lot. Lu Li is in a very good mood with a smile.

They were on their way back at this moment. Xing Ru slowed down, her lips moving slightly as if she had something to say.

Lu Li looked at her and asked, "What's wrong?"

"You will next face Izumo Emperor..."

Xing Ru pleaded in a low, desperate voice, "I want to see him die with my own eyes, okay?"

"I've done my best."

Lu Li said sincerely:

"If everything goes smoothly, crippling him and letting you finish him off yourself wouldn't be out of the question; at the very least, I'll imbue your magical artifact with my spirit and use [Sense Transmission] to let you witness it firsthand."

Thank you so much!

Xing Ru quickly performed a Wanfu Ceremony and said:

"That bastard defiled my mother, driving her insane. I wish I could tear him to pieces... but I dare not ask for too much. I would be content just to see him die with my own eyes."

"You're welcome, I'd be happy to help you."

Lu Li's expression was gentle, showing no airs of a Heavenly Monarch whatsoever.

Xing Ru blushed and lowered her head, saying:

"Well, we're not husband and wife, so we can't project our minds into magical artifacts... Come over tonight if you're free, my sister and I will be waiting for you."

"Sure, I'll go."

Lu Li pinched the other's engorged cat ears, then slid his hand down to reach inside the collar and grab and pry them.

Xing Ru's face grew even redder, and she lowered her head even further, her cat ears sticking flat against her skin like "airplane ears".

It's adorable, and the feel is absolutely wonderful—it's incredibly round and full.

Lu Li was delighted with the item and was about to offer some praise when he suddenly turned his head to look in the direction of Qixia Mountain.

At the same time, the sounds of Dark Matter being released and a mild fusion reaction could be heard from that side.

"It's about breaking through the Manifestation and igniting the Fusion Acupoint!"

Lu Li immediately understood what was going on and guessed who it was, so he quickly pulled Xing Ru back.

On the main peak, "Sanmao Peak," a giant, translucent egg that was constantly expanding appeared; it was none other than the "Spiritual Ear."

The one who made the breakthrough was naturally Li Yuanzhong.

Zhenyangzi was also standing nearby, his lower abdomen's "Dantian" acupoint was bright red, surging with powerful fusion energy, already ignited.

Xia Weijun and the others bowed and Hou Shaoyi and his monkey were also there, all with joyful expressions.

Seeing Lu Li, Li Yuanzhong, supported by the "Spiritual Ear," found it inconvenient to speak, so Zhenyangzi stepped forward and said:

"Having received so many benefits from you, we two old folks Heart Blood decided to take a gamble."

He possessed the ingenuity and secret techniques passed down by Xia Weijun, and Lu Li had already grown up.

With no worries about the future, the two Daoist Priest decided to take this step as soon as possible.

Lu Li clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "I eagerly await your good news!"

Zhenyangzi chuckled and nodded, intending to advance to Martial Saint first and pave the way for a group of young people.

Not wanting to disturb them further, Lu Li and his group quickly took their leave after exchanging a few words.

Before leaving, Lu Li set up a "divine sense barrier" for Li Yuanzhong, both for protection and to ensure some peace and quiet.

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Once the two Daoist Daoist Priest also break through to the next level, our strength will only increase.

Lu Li thought of another elder who had helped him and asked:

"Where did Grandpa Nan go? I haven't seen him lately."

Nan Jinping is old and frail, and his health was damaged in his youth; his lifespan is coming to an end.

Lu Li pondered using spiritual energy and Spirit Fruit to help the old man prolong his life... In reality, it wouldn't extend it for long, but reducing some of his illnesses would be good.

Hou Shaoyi happened to know about his problem.

"The old man distributed his wealth to the widows of the Righteous Warrior of the Killing for Benevolence Society, and then set sail for Izumo."

"Wouldn't that be like walking into a trap!"

Xia Weijun has been busy with her spiritual practice lately, even eating and drinking on time, so she is unaware of this matter.

Nan Jinping's trip to Izumo was undoubtedly for the sake of Eunuch Hua. While everyone was worried, they couldn't help but admire the friendship between the two.

Hou Shaoyi said helplessly:

"The old man deliberately concealed his whereabouts. If we hadn't discovered his purchase of a boat from fishermen, we would have had no way of knowing."

This is clearly because they don't want to cause trouble for outsiders... On the other hand, it's not appropriate for others to pry into the old man's private affairs.

Lu Li sighed, and had no choice but to put his mind at ease.

Xia Weiyin also said, "The old man has seen many storms and can still Izumo Language; he will surely return safely."

"That's absolutely right!"

Hou Shaoyi continued, "There is one more matter. Qiu Yan, the newly appointed leader of the Huashan Sect, requests an audience with the Heavenly Monarch."

Remembering this, Lu Li said, "Let her come over and hear what she has to say."

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Qiu Yan, dressed in a long, deep purple dress, was elegant and graceful, bathed in rosy light, exuding an ethereal beauty.

Hou Shaoyi led her to the sect's main hall and then immediately withdrew.

Enemies meeting are bound to be filled with hatred. Qiu Yan looked at Lu Li and, thinking of the humiliation she had suffered not long ago, immediately felt a burning hatred in her teeth.

She bowed deeply, gritting her teeth as she said, "Greetings, Heavenly Monarch."

Lu Li glanced up and saw that golden light occasionally flashed across the woman's body, which was clearly Indestructible Will. He then said:

"You've advanced to the Golden Body realm and become the head of the Huashan Sect?"

"I must Heavenly Monarch for making this possible!"

Lu Li wiped out the Huashan Sect's high-ranking members, which led to Qiu Yan, a junior member, being given an important position, much like Su Qing's situation.

That violent harvesting allowed Qiu Yan to recuperate for several days before breaking through to the Golden Body realm, thus avoiding that battle.

Qiu Yan's feelings were quite complicated, but she quickly straightened her expression and explained the purpose of her visit.

"On behalf of Qiu Sheng Heavenly Monarch, I have a few words to convey to you. First of all—dare to come down and you will die!"

Lu Li raised an eyebrow. "You sent me to deliver a message, but your Heavenly Monarch doesn't have an avatar or divine sense?"

Qiu Yan said sternly, "My Heavenly Monarch is supreme in swordsmanship and in the Dao, and disdains petty tricks."

Lu Li stirred; this must be the cultivation path of Qiu Sheng Heavenly Monarch... Sword Cultivator?

Qiu Yan, with an arrogant expression, continued:

"My Heavenly Monarch said that you are an outsider and have no right to interfere in the affairs of this realm. Leave quickly, and you may save your life."

Lu Li sneered, "This is truly arrogance inherited from the same lineage. I wonder where they get their confidence?"

Qiu Yan pointed to the ground beneath her feet and said, "My Heavenly Monarch said you'll know if you look down."

Lu Li's eyes narrowed, and his divine sense swept out in an overwhelming manner, converging on "Hengshan".

Its Heavenly Monarch is dead, and the Spiritual Vein that lead directly to the Earth Core are left unsuppressed.

Lu Li's divine sense easily penetrated the Earth Core.

The Earth's Earth Core in this other world is also a massive, reddish sphere, 6,000 kilometers in diameter, radiating terrifying high-energy radiation.

However, according to the divine sense, this enormous sphere had already been tainted and occupied by several forces!

It was the divine thoughts of nine Tribulation Heavenly Monarch wrestling and vying for control of the Earth Core.

Their cultivation levels varied, with the weakest occupying only 5% of the territory.

The largest single category accounted for 40%!

This most dominant divine sense swept over directly, making contact with Lu Li's divine sense.

The figure of a woman in palace attire immediately appeared before Lu Li's eyes.

This woman, nearing forty, possessed fierce phoenix eyes and an imposing jade-like face; she was none other than Qiu Sheng.

She held an absolute advantage within the Earth Core and was on the verge of final victory.

Through the connection of divine thoughts, Qiu Sheng moved her lips and uttered a word, which should be "Get lost".

In the next instant, Lu Li's divine sense was ejected from the Earth Core.

The gap in strength is obvious!

Seeing Lu Li's solemn expression, Qiu Yan asked with a smile, "What did the Heavenly Monarch think?"

"I see, your Heavenly Monarch has a significant advantage."

Lu Li raised his hand and clenched it, and a giant hand of lightning simultaneously formed, grabbing Qiu Yan.

"But that's her business. Do you think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

"Your Heavenly Monarch, please calm your anger. You cannot afford to make any more enemies now."

Qiu Yan remained calm and smiled, "I have some intelligence here, about Izumo Emperor is planning to do to you. Would you like to hear it?"