" Late Golden Core... How is that possible?!"
In contrast to Ye Chenfeng's blank voice, Elder Jian emitted a sharp, violent roar from his Dantian.
He seemed unable to believe his own Divine Sense.
In my perception, Lu Li's cultivation level was shockingly high, reaching the Late Golden Core.
Moreover, the intensity of its aura far surpassed that of Golden Core of the same level. Even though Lu Li deliberately concealed it, he still sensed an extremely subtle and fierce feeling.
Terrifying, absolutely terrifying.
It wasn't just the aura of cultivation; the reality before my eyes was terrifying.
He remembered that it had only been about ten years.
Why, why could someone with Five Spirit Roots break through to such a level in just over ten years?
Could it be that he relied solely on his comprehension of the Cultivation Method?
"Wrong!"
"He ate the Dao Fruit Dao Fruit; could it be because of its effects?"
"That shouldn't be the case. A mere Nascent Soul demon shouldn't be able to propel a cultivator with Five Spirit Roots to the Late Golden Core."
"If it had that effect, all the Lineage in the Central Continent would have to come and capture this toad demon."
"What other reason could there be?"
"Could it be that the toad demon has been nurturing this child with all its might these past two years?"
Elder Jian frantically speculated and racked his brains.
They seemed to want to know exactly how Lu Li got to this point.
As for Ye Chenfeng, his breathing gradually became heavier.
"Huff... huff... huff huff huff huff huff..."
Late Golden Core...
Is it really you?
His brain wasn't quite functioning properly at that moment.
In his understanding, Lu Li had been consuming Dao Fruit over the years, and was now perhaps refining weapons for the Great Demon day and night.
His foundation was also damaged, and his cultivation level was forcibly increased.
The Late Golden Core realm was completely unexpected for him.
He was even momentarily at a loss for what to call Lu Li.
The familiar Junior Brother Lu of the past could no longer be called out to.
Even if someone's cultivation level is two minor ranks higher than his, no matter how thick-skinned they are, they still wouldn't call him "Junior Brother."
In contrast, Lu Li's breathing was equally heavy.
Compared to Ye Chenfeng's haste, he seemed much more flustered.
He subconsciously took two steps back.
He stared blankly at the person in front of him.
"Ye... Chenfeng???"
"You!"
Lu Li was speechless, unsure of what to say.
He never imagined that he would see his Senior Brother Ye here again in this lifetime.
Honestly.
Is the other person addicted?
Didn't they all leave? Why are they back?
Is this how you play the protagonist in Heavenly Fate novel?
The moment this thought crossed Lu Li's mind, his scalp tingled.
Now the entire Litian Blessed Land is his territory.
We managed to bring one back.
His territory will be turned upside down!
For a moment, I didn't know what to say.
But the scene of two old acquaintances of the Golden Core stage recognizing each other on the streets of the market was a bit melodramatic.
Standing here like this isn't a good idea.
He gritted his teeth and silently transmitted his message.
" Senior Brother Ye, please come with me."
"Let's have a chat."
"Whoosh!"
Having said that, Lu Li's figure was the first to break through the air.
Preserve its breath so it can follow.
Ye Chenfeng took a deep breath, his gaze complex.
Watching Lu Li's retreating figure, he followed him.
A moment later, in the outer courtyard's main hall, the two sat facing each other.
Despite feeling awkward, Lu Li poured two cups of spiritual tea.
To be honest, regarding Ye Chenfeng...
The two of them did not have much of a relationship before. They had briefly met outside the sect and worked together to kill a Rogue Cultivator.
Later, within the sect's secret realm, the two truly experienced a life-and-death struggle together.
The two fought side by side, each battling numerous Foundation Establishment.
That time, we forged a bond that transcended life and death.
Only once, after Ye Chenfeng left Azure Pool and the matter was settled, did Lu Li finally have some free time.
Unexpectedly, we met again today.
Pour the spiritual tea into the cup.
The rising heat obscured their faces.
Ye Chenfeng slowly raised his cup.
Before Lu Li could ask any questions, she began to recount her experiences over the years.
"That Azure Pool underwent a dramatic change. I used my own methods to leave Azure Pool."
"I didn't bring you because I couldn't. Later, after learning about the situation in the Western Continent, I ended up in Jingxi Prefecture."
"I was thinking of coming back to rescue you from this demonic abyss once I had the chance to improve my cultivation."
"I've been slaying demons in the Hanging Blade Pass for ten years. A few years ago, a massive wave of Demon Beast broke through my defenses."
" The Hanging Blade Pass collapsed. I thought the Prefecture-Breaking War had begun... I wanted to take this opportunity to return..."
"But unexpectedly, it seemed like it hadn't even begun... and then later..."
"..."
Ye Chenfeng spoke slowly, recounting the general events of the past few years in detail.
By the end, even I felt a lump in my throat.
He seemed somewhat confused as to why he was so stubborn.
Lu Li grew increasingly alarmed as he listened.
After leaving Azure Pool, they entered Jingxi Prefecture and joined Hanging Blade Pass, Hanging Blade Pass then collapsed.
Now the other party has returned to Azure Pool.
Doesn't that mean...?
"Gulp!"
A difficult glide of the throat.
Lu Li felt increasingly agitated.
I didn't know how to explain it to Ye Chenfeng.
Is he going to kick them out directly?
Absolutely not! If we offend this Heavenly Fate protagonist like this, things will get interesting.
But if I were to be honest, would I be telling them that the former Azure Pool was already my territory?
While Lu Li was still lost in thought, Ye Chenfeng's expression had already hardened.
Suppressing his Divine Sense, he silently transmitted his voice.
" Junior Brother Lu, tell me honestly, did that great demon use resources to infuse your cultivation, damaging your foundation?"
"Is this a case of forcing growth, making you forge weapons for it?"
"How about we sneak back to Jingxi Prefecture together once the Prefecture-Breaking War begins?"
"Don't worry, I obtained a fourth-tier soul treasure on my way back. It's said that when fully nurtured, it can conceal one's aura."
"Even if you consume the Dao Fruit, you can still leave the Demon Manor!"
After saying that, Ye Chenfeng flipped his wrist and took out the grayish-white magic bead from his hand.
Place it on the table.
She looked at Lu Li with sincere concern.
It seems that Lu Li's improved cultivation level has already sown the seeds of major drawbacks.
Elder Jian, seeing this scene from within his Dantian, also perked up his ears, his Divine Soul trembling.
It seemed she wanted to know how Lu Li would respond.
It must be said that Ye Chenfeng truly regarded Lu Li as a true friend, a sworn brother.
He raised his hand and summoned a Tier 1 or Tier 4 Soul Treasure.
Lu Li didn't know what a Soul Treasure was, but he clearly understood the words "fourth tier".
Add to that his warm and sincere eyes, and his worried expression.
It was as if Lu Li been transported back to many years ago, to the time when he and Ye Chenfeng fought side by side in the secret realm.
Time suddenly seemed to stretch on endlessly.
" Junior Brother Lu, I'm here to help you!"
"It's alright, Junior Brother Lu."
"Today, I will see you off on your final journey..."
"..."
The angry roars still seemed to echo in my ears.
After all, we've been through life and death together.
Lu Li shook his head, ultimately unwilling to hide it from Ye Chenfeng any longer.
After organizing his thoughts, Lu Li slowly began to speak.
" Senior Brother Ye, I'm doing quite well now."
No one forced me, so you don't need to worry.
"This Azure Pool is no longer called Azure Pool; this place is now called... Litian Blessed Land."