Awakening

Inside the ice cave, Shen Ge opened his eyes, shook his still aching head, and looked around. The first thing he saw was a worried-looking woman.

"That's great, Senior Brother Shen, you're finally awake." Bai Lili's worried expression was replaced by a hint of joy, which looked somewhat contradictory.

But Shen Ge felt a warmth in his heart. He pulled Bai Lili into his arms and said in a tone of comfort and self-reproach, "Junior Sister Bai, I'm sorry to have worried you."

Bai Lili wasn't startled by this sudden action; in fact, she smiled happily. She hugged Shen Ge and scolded him, "Senior Brother Shen, don't do such dangerous things next time. You almost died this time. I was so worried. If our sect hadn't intervened and stopped those people, I really would never have seen you again."

"It's my fault, Junior Sister Bai, I'm sorry for making you worry. I promise it won't happen again." Saying this, Shen Ge grinned, "But it was worth it to get the Samsara Method this time, even with some injuries."

"Junior Sister Bai, stand still. I will pass on this Samsara Method to you."

Bai Lili was overjoyed. She had originally planned to slowly work her way up, but Shen Ge was about to pass on the Cultivation Method to her as soon as he woke up. All her preparations were truly worthwhile.

(Bai Lili didn't know the specifics of the Samsara Method. Although Shen Ge lost many memories during the Samsara, Bai Lili reinforced his memories of the Samsara Method during the final memory transfer. Shen Ge could roughly recall it with just a little thought.)

Shen Ge released Bai Lili, letting her stand properly. He then recalled his memories of the Samsara Method, and with a flick of his finger, transmitted all the memories of the Samsara Method in his mind to her.

As Bai Lili comprehended the Cultivation Method transmitted by Shen Ge, the Spiritual Qi within her body unconsciously began to circulate along the Cultivation Method's path. By the time she realized it, it was too late. Although the Samsara power cultivated by the Cultivation Method was only a few strands, it forcefully expelled the alluring energy stored within her body bit by bit, as if it disliked this aura very much.

Bai Lili looked at Shen Ge, who was enveloped in pink mist. She desperately wanted to escape, but unfortunately, she couldn't move at all until the internal Cultivation Method stopped.

"Senior Brother Shen, can you go out and protect me?" Bai Lili was still making a last-ditch effort, and she was unwilling to give up like this.

A hidden spark of light flickered briefly in Shen Ge's mind, then vanished without a trace.

Bai Lili's body trembled, and the Samsara Method within her body began to operate rapidly as if a dam had been breached. The alluring energy within her body instantly filled the entire ice cave like a geyser.

It's over, there's no chance anymore. Bai Lili immediately gave up struggling. She knew very well that Shen Ge couldn't resist the alluring aura within her.

Fine, since that's how it is, then so be it. I'll just take advantage of this opportunity to replenish Shen Ge's yang energy. Anyway, I absolutely can't just give away my first time like this.

Within the pink mist, Shen Ge's eyes were bloodshot, and a large hand pierced through the mist to grab Bai Lili.

Deep within the Ice and Snow Plateau, Meng Yan, covered in wounds, hid in a crevice, his aura completely concealed, like a lifeless object. As for the Thunder Eagle, he had put it into his spirit beast pouch.

Outside, snow and ice raged, and the wind howled. An extremely powerful aura was scanning back and forth, seemingly searching for something.

"Damn it, this Ice Crystal Bird is ridiculously strong. We tried poisoning it and using formations, but we still couldn't kill it. We almost died at its hands."

"This time we've lost everything."

Meng Yan thought to himself.

"Fellow Daoist Lü, why are you running? We meant no harm!"

Lü Yang didn't even look back, flying as fast as he could. Behind him, more than twenty streaks of light were hot on his heels, getting closer and closer.

"Fellow Daoist Lü, you only need to tell us Shen Ge's location and we will leave. Why make things like this?"

"I've already said I don't know, why should I tell you!"

"Looks like you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin!" one man said coldly. As soon as he finished speaking, he gritted his teeth, spat out a mouthful of Essence Blood, and his speed increased dramatically.

Once within attack range, he quickly launched an attack, not to injure anyone, but simply to slow down Lü Yang.

As expected, Lü Yang had no choice but to turn around and fight back in order to avoid the attack.

After blocking the attack, Lü Yang was also stopped. He looked at the people around him, remained silent for a moment, and then said kindly, "Fellow Daoists, why bother? What is destined to be yours will be yours, and what is not, you cannot force. You cannot take what is not yours."

"You're talking nonsense!" one of them shouted. "If I didn't rob this and that, why would I have cultivated to this level!"

Lü Yang had only intended to offer some advice, but since he couldn't persuade them, he gave up. He waved his hand, drew a flying sword, and said coldly, "Since you fellow Daoists are unwilling to give up, then let's fight! Fellow Daoist Shen is my friend, and a friend would not betray a friend. You think you can get any information about Fellow Daoist Shen from me? Impossible!"

"It seems Fellow Daoist Lü hasn't grasped the situation yet. Not wanting to betray a friend, are you planning to lose your own life?" one of them sneered. "Fellow Daoist Lü is from Flowing Gold Valley, isn't he? I've heard your master, Xuanfeng, died at the hands of the Corpse Soul of White Bone Mountain. If you die today, no one will avenge your master."

Lü Yang's face immediately darkened. He raised his sword and pointed it at the man, saying, "My affairs are none of your concern. Today, it's just a battle!"

"A Early Golden Core Stage cultivator dares to be so arrogant!" The man's face darkened, and he immediately attacked.

Lü Yang snorted coldly, dropped his flying sword, formed hand seals, and a fire dragon spiraled out.

"What can a mere fire dragon do to me!"

The man sneered, raised his hand, and swung his sword, cleaving Lü Yang's fire dragon in two.

Lü Yang was not discouraged, after all, his opponent was a Middle Golden Core Stage cultivator.

His body trembled, and a golden flame suddenly ignited on his body. Then Lü Yang, wielding his flying sword, engaged the man in a fierce battle, and for a time, he was not at a disadvantage.

Indeed, the fire burning on his body is the Fire of the Sun. Although it is not very pure, it is still the Fire of the Sun, a flame capable of burning mountains and boiling seas.

After twenty moves, someone grew impatient, and the three of them attacked together, severely injuring Lü Yang and sending him crashing into the air.

"Fellow Daoist Lü, why bother? Are friends more important than your own life? You must know that once your life is gone, it's gone, but if you lose one friend, you can always find another."

On the ground, Lü Yang spat out a mouthful of blood, mixed with fragments of internal organs. He grinned at the group of people in the air and said, "My master told me that this cultivation Immortal Realm is full of deceit and treachery, and that one must always put oneself first. I agree with that, but I'm different..."

"My own life is important, but my friends are important too, and they're priceless."

"Looks like you really want to die!" one of them said with a chilling expression. "However, sometimes wanting to die is a luxury. I'll see how long you can hold out."