Lu Changming's voice trembled with excitement, yet also carried a hint of doubt.
Dongfang Jiangxue's appearance remained as pure and ethereal as ever.
His posture was upright, like a lone bamboo in the snow.
He exuded an aura of majesty that was utterly unfamiliar.
His gaze was cold and indifferent, looking down upon the mortal world.
The overwhelming sense of alienation sent a jolt through Lu Changming's heart, making him hesitant to acknowledge her.
Full of surprise and doubt.
" Xue'er, is that you?"
"You... don't you recognize me?"
Lu Changming's voice trembled as he continued to ask questions.
This time, Dongfang Jiangxue finally shifted her gaze away from Lu Li.
His gaze fell upon Lu Changming.
His gaze was initially cold and disdainful, then abruptly shifted to one of urgent concern.
The voice was agitated.
" Changming! You... how did you get here!"
Are you injured? Who injured you?
Gentle yet anxious words came from Dongfang Jiangxue's mouth.
Lu Changming finally confirmed the identity of the person who came.
Without a second thought, he sped off.
It flew towards Dongfang Jiangxue.
Before he could get close, Dongfang Jiangxue's voice suddenly turned cold and furious.
"Get out of here!"
"How dare a mere Golden Core cultivator covet my position?"
"Roll!"
With a roar, a powerful aura of cultivation suddenly surged forth.
This sent Lu Changming flying.
This scene made Lu Li's eyes narrow instantly.
In his line of sight, there were two lines of energy above Dongfang Jiangxue's head.
A dish that looks a bit old is still acceptable.
The other one was a swirling black and white, exuding an eerie aura.
It exudes a sense of being unlike any creature from the Western Continent.
With just one glance, Lu Li could almost guess the identity of the person who came.
"My apprentice's wife... she's truly extraordinary!"
"It seems she is the one who will slay the dragon in the Central Continent ten thousand years from now."
"No, no, it's not 'her,' it should be 'she'!"
Lu Li a deep breath; his hands and feet felt a little numb.
The thought that the person in front of him might be Venerable One was quite daunting.
He became somewhat numb.
It's just that they gathered Dragon Qi and obtained the Dragon Fate.
Is it really necessary to encounter a final boss right from the start?
Mahayana Realm and was called the Venerable.
It is estimated that only someone of this level could kill Ao Qing, who had proven his dragon status.
Although Dongfang Jiangxue's aura was not very strong.
He appears to be at most at the Nascent Soul stage.
But Lu Li knew that the other party definitely possessed combat power and methods comparable to Venerable!
"Disciple, hurry and leave, your master..."
How dare you hurt him!
Lu Li hadn't finished speaking.
The aura of coldness and majesty emanating from Dongfang Jiangxue suddenly fluctuated violently.
A gentle, delicate voice resounded once more.
With a hint of shock and anger.
Her stunningly beautiful face displayed ever-changing expressions.
Sometimes it is eternally cold.
Sometimes I feel urgent and heartbroken.
She suddenly covered her forehead.
He angrily rebuked himself with a clear voice.
"Stop! What are you doing?!"
"Why did you hurt Changming? How could you hurt him!"
"Presumptuous!"
"How dare you, a mere ant from the Savage Wilderness, obstruct my actions?!"
"Don't forget, you were originally a vessel gifted by the Dongfang Household, you must..."
"Shut up!"
Dongfang Jiangxue's voice forcefully regained control once again.
With a hint of determination.
"This is my body! My... Changming is still here!"
"If you dare to harm him even a little, I would rather destroy my Divine Soul than let you and I perish forever!"
Dongfang Jiangxue roared in fury.
It even actually mobilized Spiritual Qi, displaying a self-destructive force.
The chilling voice abruptly stopped.
He hurriedly tried to forcefully regain control of Dongfang Jiangxue's body.
Two wills clashed fiercely within her.
His expression shifted between surprise and anger, and then to a blank stare.
This scene left Lu Li and his apprentice Changming stunned.
" Changming, your Fu Hao... to have some skills."
Lu Li was stunned.
He never imagined that one day he would benefit from his apprentice's wife's fame.
Dongfang Jiangxue's own condition appeared noticeably strange.
Although another one might be comparable to the Venerable.
However, the two were evenly matched in their struggle for control of the body.
The two wills switched back and forth.
Dongfang Jiangxue's face was sometimes ferocious, sometimes filled with grief and anger.
It took a full half hour to figure it out.
Lu Li and Lu Changming stood there watching for half an hour.
For safety reasons.
Lu Li ordered the other six to quickly clean up the mess left by the Dao Academy fleet.
We drove away from Dongting.
With only the two of them remaining, Lu Li knew that running away was pointless.
Let's see if there's any chance to avert this trouble.
Half an hour later, Dongfang Jiangxue's movements suddenly stopped.
That cold will seemed powerless against Dongfang Jiangxue.
Dongfang Jiangxue finally had a moment to look at Lu Changming with a mixture of surprise and sorrow.
" Changming... it's been so long, Xue'er misses you so much."
" Xue'er! Why did you leave the Dongfang Household? What happened? How can I help you?"
Lu Changming's voice was urgent.
Her face was full of heartache.
Dongfang Jiangxue shook her head, biting her red lips tightly.
A hint of indescribable sorrow appeared in his eyes.
"It's no use, Changming, you can't help me."
"I'm already so happy to see you again in this life. Don't worry, Changming, Xue'er 'm here for you... She won't hurt you, don't worry."
Dongfang Jiangxue raised her voice, as if trying to make herself appear less distressed.
Her eyes swept over Lu Changming with adoration.
Only then did they realize that there was another person beside Lu Changming.
Recalling Lu Li's words, Dongfang Jiangxue suddenly became a little shy.
" Changming, is this Master...?"
"Yes, it is my master Lu Li. He taught me cultivation and protected me on my Dao Path."
Suppressing his sadness and unease, Lu Changming clasped his hands in a deep fist salute to Lu Li.
"Master, she is Dongfang Jiangxue, she is my..."
Lu Changming's voice trailed off.
It is a fact that he and Dongfang Jiangxue admired each other.
However, the two had no official status, and they didn't even know how to introduce themselves.
Making unauthorized statements can be disrespectful to the other party.
Before Lu Changming could figure it out, a slightly shy voice suddenly rang in Lu Li and Lu Changming's ears.
" Changming's wife greets Master!"
"Please forgive me for not being able to offer wine or tea to my master!"
Dongfang Jiangxue's voice trembled with shyness, yet was unusually firm.
He bowed respectfully to Lu Li afar, offering a curtsy.
Upon hearing this, Lu Li and his apprentice were stunned.
Lu Changming clearly hadn't expected Dongfang Jiangxue to have such deep feelings for him.
I never expected things to turn out this way.
Despite believing that there was no possibility of a future with Lu Changming, she still accepted her identity.
This friendship is too profound.
The weight was so heavy that even Lu Changming and Lu Li found it hard to accept.
His own wife, his own apprentice's wife.
I lack the ability to protect them, while others possess such courage.
Lu Li looked at Dongfang Jiangxue but didn't say anything.
But a promise echoed in my heart, a promise that only I could hear.
" Jiangxue, don't worry... Master will definitely have a chance to drink your toast!"
------(Divider for familiar faces)
Happy New Year, fellow Daoists!
I'm adding an extra chapter today. It's not much, just something to cheer you all up. I'm short on manuscripts during the Chinese New Year, so please forgive me.
An extra chapter to wish everyone a Happy New Year and prosperity!!
(By the way, there's a power-up event at the end of the chapter, fellow cultivators, let's go!)