Lu Li left, and before he left, he specifically instructed the Changming Changye Supervisors of the Dao Academy.
The two dared not make the slightest mistake in this regard.
After emerging from the underground palace, the two did not appear excited; on the contrary, they seemed somewhat dejected.
"Brother... are we going to fall behind Master?"
"It feels like our abilities are becoming increasingly useless."
Lu Changye looked somewhat dejected, his handsome face appearing somewhat listless.
Upon hearing this, Lu Changming fell silent.
Originally, their greatest pride was being able to help Lu Li with their own talents.
However, nowadays, as Lu Li's cultivation level grows stronger, their talents are becoming increasingly insufficient.
If this continues, how can they possibly achieve their dreams?
He stood in front of Lu Li.
"No!"
We cannot afford to be complacent!
Lu Changming clenched his fist, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.
He and Changye were able to survive until now and embark on their cultivation journey entirely thanks to Lu Li.
He couldn't accept watching Lu Li's figure gradually disappear from his sight!
I must find a way to enhance my talent!
Even if it involves some risks, I'm willing to take them.
Anyway, my godmother was brought back a few years ago, so she'll have someone to take care of her for the rest of her life and will surely die peacefully.
With no more worries in his heart, it was time to take a gamble!
" Aye, I'm going to disobey my master's orders this once."
"Take care of the inner courtyard. If you don't understand anything, ask Uncle Xu. I might have to go out for a while..."
"Brother, you!"
"No! Didn't Master say you shouldn't use your abilities on yourself anymore?"
"Do you realize that trying to avoid disaster will have a huge backlash? Your master isn't here; what if something happens to you outside?!"
Lu Changye's tone became anxious.
He knew his own brother best.
He had heard Lu Changming mention more than once that he wanted to leave Zongli to seek fortuitous opportunity.
With Lu Li's guidance, Lu Changming would not disobey his master's orders and would not act rashly.
Now that Lu Li is gone, Lu Changming, feeling helpless, might do something drastic.
"My mind is made up, Aye, don't try to persuade me."
"If I am unable to return to my clan after this, you will be responsible for serving my godmother and master."
Lu Changming solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lu Changye, then flew away on his sword without looking back.
He was incredibly resolute.
The usually most composed chief disciple made the most reckless decision.
Watching Lu Changming's disappearing figure.
Lu Changye hesitated.
To be honest, he really wanted to go out with him; at least with him looking after him, his brother's safety would be greatly improved.
But with his master's orders on his mind, he, who was usually the most lively and carefree, actually remembered Lu Li's instructions firmly.
"Brother, you'll definitely come back safely."
"I will take good care of the house for my master."
With a sigh, Lu Changye's expression lost its usual carefree air.
At that moment, it seemed as if a responsibility had been placed on his shoulders...
The Nether Toad hadn't left its lair for a long time.
The last time was when I went to a nearby Blessed Land to buy a Golden Core demon body.
Now that it has reappeared, its feelings are quite complex.
Despite having faith in the country and their masters.
But the thought of the brutal Prefecture-Breaking War made it feel depressed.
"Sigh... I probably won't make it through this."
"I Dao Lord will survive the Prefecture-Breaking War."
"I really want to go back to Blue Star again... to see the beautiful Great Xia, to see the outskirts of Beijing..."
The Great Xia in my memory was so beautiful.
The scenery was enticing, and the chocolate biscuits and soy milk offered by tourists were so delicious.
Hmm? Soy milk?
What does douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) taste like again?
Nether Toad always remembered drinking this stuff; it was supposedly some kind of local delicacy.
But it just couldn't remember what this thing tasted like.
Therefore, it couldn't help but miss it even more, until the Heavenly Wolf Blessed Land was right before its eyes.
Only then did Nether Toad put away her harmless appearance.
Along the way, it made its true form visible and proceeded in a high-profile manner.
Heavenly Wolf already knew the direction of their movements.
Before they even entered the Heavenly Wolf Blessed Land, a surprised voice rang out from the distant dark clouds.
" Nether Toad?!"
"What are you doing in my Blessed Land? The emperor has already issued his decree; why aren't you preparing your troops for battle?"
Heavenly Wolf's tone was slightly wary, although it was confident that Nether Toad would not disobey the Lord's orders in front of everyone.
But this old toad was said to have been severely injured more than ten years ago.
Even his brain was severely damaged. Not only did he change the name of the Blessed Land, but he also reportedly set up some kind of the Dao Academy and played house with a bunch of mortals.
It didn't want such a mad and powerful demon to enter its lair and wreak havoc.
"Me? What do you think I'm here for!"
"I'll get it... can't I just get some medicinal herbs?!"
"Back then, you and the Golden Ape repeatedly provoked me, causing me serious injuries. Now, with the Prefecture-Breaking War imminent, I'm beyond medical help—isn't that all your fault?!"
Nether Toad recalled Lu Li's instructions to make a big fuss and appear a bit crazy.
Yes, we need to portray that kind of hysterical terror in a battle of terror.
Thinking of this, the Nether Toad quickly opened its mouth, its ten-thousand-meter-long demonic body flicking out its pink tongue, Yao Qi gushing out, and saliva splashing everywhere.
The Heavenly Wolf Demon Ancestor was dumbfounded.
What the heck?
What does its serious injury have to do with me?
Among these ordinary lords of Blessed Land, who doesn't know that ten years ago, two human beings who Void Return Realm stormed into the Demon Manor and killed countless powerful demons?
Only Nether Toad was extremely lucky; not only did he encounter two Void Return, but he also miraculously survived.
There are even rumors circulating that its demonic body is incredibly resilient, able to withstand a slap from the Void Return True Lord without perishing...
Thinking about this, Heavenly Wolf began to have second thoughts.
"This old toad looks like its brain was damaged by a slap."
"If I were to defy it today and cause a conflict, leading it to go berserk, even if it were punished by the Lord of the Manor in the end, it wouldn't be worth it."
"If my cultivation is further damaged, or if I suffer losses in troops and generals, that would be extremely bad."
After a slight hesitation, the Heavenly Wolf Demon Ancestor was unwilling to clash with it.
His tone softened considerably at that moment.
"Brother Nether Toad, what you're saying is clearly a joke I was playing on you back then."
"How did this get involved with me?"
"Fine, I'll give you a top-tier third-grade spirit medicine. You can go look for something else elsewhere, how about that?"
"Give it to me?"
"I don't want to!"
"Are you trying to fob me off like a beggar?!"
Nether Toad took feigning madness to the extreme.
Its mission is to create a buzz and attract attention.
How could a mere third-tier spirit medicine possibly stop it?
The toad immediately opened its mouth wide and made a gesture.
"I'll name a number: twenty fourth-tier spirit medicine!"
"Otherwise, I could find spirit medicine to heal my injuries and serve the Lord of the Manor; surely that wouldn't be wrong!"
Having said that, Nether Toad neither cast any spells nor used any magic, and simply forced her way into the Heavenly Wolf Blessed Land.
The face of the Heavenly Wolf Demon Ancestor immediately darkened.
Twenty fourth-tier spirit medicine?!
It has never consumed so many fourth-tier spirit medicine in all these years.
That's simply impossible.
The two demons hesitated to attack Nether Toad, both fearing punishment from the Lord of the Palace.
It simply unleashed its Demon Power, causing a continuous rumbling and shaking sound.
The news spread like wildfire, quickly attracting many powerful demons to come and watch.
Only the Golden Ape Demon Ancestor was absent...