Looking at Zhang Yu's terrified expression, Zhang Lingyun felt a surge of frustration inexplicably.
Her feigned gentleness vanished instantly, her face involuntarily turning cold, and her voice regained its usual icy chill:
"What, am I that scary?"
For some reason, seeing Zhang Lingyun's murderous and cold appearance, Zhang Yu felt relieved and much more at ease.
That's right, this is the ruthless Crimson Flame Peak Master he knew.
That hesitant, affected way he spoke in that high-pitched voice was... truly terrifying.
"No, no, Master, you've misunderstood."
Zhang Yu coughed lightly and quickly changed the subject, his tone serious:
"It's Tiantian... who's caused a lot of trouble. I need to discuss it with you."
"Tiantian?"
Zhang Lingyun was taken aback, her brows furrowed slightly, and she felt a strange sense of schadenfreude.
"What trouble has that Little Girl gotten into this time?"
Zhang Yu took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"Just now, in the servants' quarters, Tiantian publicly intervened and directly raised Wu Siyuan from the Feather Transformation Early Stage to the Peak Heaven Ascension Realm."
"Moreover, his foundation is solid, his aura is stable, and his True Qi is pure, showing no signs of weakness."
"..."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lingyun froze, her face filled with disbelief, as if she had heard the most absurd joke in the world.
"Are you... talking nonsense?"
She stared at Zhang Yu, her crimson eyes filled with doubt:
"Instantly elevate a Feathered Realm to the Heaven Ascension Peak?"
Is your foundation solid and your True Qi pure?
Zhang Yu, do you think I'm a three-year-old child?
"Absolutely true."
Zhang Yu smiled wryly and recounted in detail what had just happened.
Zhang Lingyun repeatedly inquired about the details, and the more she listened, the more shocked she became. The doubt in her eyes was gradually replaced by horror.
Instantly elevating a Feathered Realm to the Heaven Ascension Peak...
That's practically impossible!
Even if there are evil arts that can temporarily boost a person's Cultivation, the aftereffects are terrifying. Most people will Cultivation their cultivation level, or even die on the spot.
But Wu Siyuan was not only unharmed, but his foundation was solid and his aura was stable.
For Zhang Lingyun, who had lived for a thousand years and was extremely knowledgeable, this was like listening to a book from heaven!
She turned her head sharply, her gaze fixed on the Grey Skirted Little Lolita behind Zhang Yu, who was clutching his clothes with an innocent and bewildered expression. A sharp glint flashed in her eyes.
This girl... is definitely not simple!
"Let me see!"
Without further hesitation, she raised her right hand, and a sharp claw formed from Blood Light appeared out of thin air, carrying a chilling aura, and rushed straight at Tiantian's face!
This claw strike, though not at full power, was still enough to capture an ordinary Heaven Ascension Realm!
"Don't want--!!"
Zhang Yu's expression changed drastically. He knew Tiantian's identity well, and he understood even more clearly that Zhang Lingyun was asking for trouble!
Zhang Lingyun, however, thought that Zhang Yu was "feeling sorry" for the Little Girl, and her resentment intensified. Not only did she not retract her claws, but she also added three more points of force.
She was determined to take this opportunity to teach this mysterious Little Girl a lesson!
However--
"Bang--!!"
With a dull thud, the Blood Claw, just three inches from Tiantian's face, seemed to have struck an invisible yet indestructible barrier, and could not advance any further!
Immediately afterwards, a terrifying backlash, as vast as the sky and as indifferent as the Dao, erupted from the barrier and slammed into the Blood Claw!
"Puff--!!"
Zhang Lingyun was struck dumb, let out a muffled groan, and flew backward.
She crashed heavily into the wall behind her, spitting out blood, her face instantly turning ashen!
"H-How is that possible?"
She struggled to her feet, her crimson eyes filled with disbelief and horror as she stared intently at Tiantian, who still looked completely innocent, as if nothing had happened, her mind a complete mess.
This Little Girl... she seems to have no Cultivation, and she doesn't make any movements. What exactly is this protective barrier that appeared out of thin air?
"Bad woman, why did you hit Tiantian?"
Tiantian, she pouted, her Glazed Glass eyes filled with grievance, and her Small Face was full of unhappiness.
"Misunderstanding! Misunderstanding!"
Zhang Yu quickly stepped forward, blocking Tiantian, and hurriedly explained:
"This is my Master. She was just curious about you and wanted to test you. She meant no harm!"
"Yeah?"
Tiantian blinked; she was exceptionally perceptive of "malice."
She indeed didn't sense any Killing Intent from Zhang Lingyun, so out of respect for Zhang Yu, she nodded and didn't pursue the matter further.
"Alright then... I forgive you, Tiantian."
"..."
Zhang Lingyun clutched her aching chest, watching the two figures, one big and one small, "singing in harmony," feeling an overwhelming sense of absurdity that seemed to burst from the top of her head.
I, the Crimson Flame Peak Master, a third- Third Rank Land Immortal, was actually severely injured by a mere Little Girl's casual attack?
No, to be precise, the other party didn't even make a move.
"Um... Tiantian, why don't you play here for a while? Brother have something to discuss with Master."
Zhang Yu quickly settled Tiantian in a chair, gave her a piece of pastry, and then pulled Zhang Lingyun, who was still in shock and stiff, into the inner room, closing the door behind them.
Zhang Lingyun was being pulled along by Zhang Yu, but she didn't resist. Her eyes, filled with surprise and uncertainty, remained fixed on Tiantian, who was taking small bites of pastries and looking completely satisfied.
Instantly boosts someone's Cultivation...
A terrifying, inexplicable protection...
Who exactly is she?!
"Just who is this girl?!"
As soon as they entered the inner room, Zhang Lingyun grabbed Zhang Yu's arm, her voice trembling slightly with excitement and shock.
"This... is a little scary, don't be frightened."
Zhang Yu pulled her to sit down on the edge of the couch, then cautiously looked around to make sure no one was listening before lowering his voice and speaking solemnly.
"What a joke! What storms haven't I weathered?"
Just say it!
Zhang Lingyun tried to remain calm, but her slightly pale face betrayed her inner turmoil.
Zhang Yu took a deep breath and slowly uttered six words, one by one, that would be unforgettable for the ruthless Crimson Flame Peak Master:
"Tiantian is the Heavenly Dao Incarnation."
"..."
Zhang Lingyun's composure froze instantly, her pupils contracted sharply, and her lips parted slightly.
She seemed to hear the most impossible, absurd, and mind-blowing answer in the world.
The Heavenly Dao... Incarnation?
That supreme Heaven and Earth Supreme Heavenly Dao, which controls the universe, disregards all All Beings—
It turns out she's just a Little Girl... munching on pastries?!
She stared intently at Zhang Yu, as if trying to find any trace of "joking" on his face.
But Zhang Yu's expression was so solemn that it chilled her to the bone.
"Are you... are you serious?"
Her voice was dry, trembling without her even realizing it.
"Absolutely true."
Zhang Yu nodded emphatically and briefly explained the system's "revelation" and Tiantian's origins.
As Zhang Lingyun listened, her expression shifted from shock to horror, then to bewilderment, and finally to an indescribable complexity.
The Heavenly Dao Incarnation...
This identity is terrifying and completely unexpected.
What Zhang Yu brought back was not a "fortuitous opportunity," but a—
It could explode at any moment, enough to obliterate the entire Soul Refining Sect, and even this world—
A terrifying existence!
But looking into Zhang Yu's calm yet determined eyes, the fear in her heart was suppressed by a strange sense of pride and madness.
What are your plans?
Suppressing her astonishment, Zhang Lingyun asked.