Chapter 7: Let Your Master Take You Back

Yang Qiu! An Elder from the Nine Nether Demon Sect! Within the Nine Nether Demon Sect, he wielded absolute power, even contending for the position of the sect's Holy Son during his youth. Although he was defeated, his strength was never to be underestimated.

"I have not set foot in the world for a thousand years and people have already forgotten my name?" Fury erupted within Yang Qiu, akin to a volcano about to erupt, and a terrifying demonic aura shrouded the area, turning it into a demonic realm for a hundred miles.

"Someone dares to kill my beloved disciple!" Yang Qiu's anger surged. "Regardless of who you are, I will avenge this grudge!" He reached out with a large hand, distorting the space below, capturing a strand of sword intent.

The sword intent was weak, fragile in his grasp, like a candle flame in the wind, on the verge of extinction.

"Great Luo Sword Sect!" The coldness in Yang Qiu's eyes intensified as he crushed the sword intent into nothingness with a single clench of his five fingers. Then, Yang Qiu opened his eyes wide, scanning the void. Soon, he pinpointed a direction.

"Escaped to the Great Wilderness City, huh?"

…

On the other side, Liu Chengxue was in panic. She sensed the demonic intent behind her, and its owner must be a Holy Lord-level figure. Such a person possessed terrifying strength, something she couldn't contend with. The opponent could kill her with just a thought, even if they were five hundred miles apart. Such a distance meant nothing to a Holy Lord-level figure; they could cover it in the blink of an eye.

Fortunately, she had entered the Great Wilderness City. The Heavenly Secret Pavilion was close at hand.

"Senior, Senior!" Liu Chengxue rushed into the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, shouting.

"Back already?" In the main hall of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, Li Yun lay on a long bench, holding a book and reading with relish. He seemed not to have changed his position for the past two hours. He showed no surprise at Liu Chengxue's arrival.

"Senior, did you know I was coming back?" Liu Chengxue's heart was filled with joy.

The Senior was indeed a Senior! Everything unfolded just as he had anticipated. The fact that she returned was probably something the Senior had foreseen long ago. Seeing Li Yun's composed demeanor finally eased Liu Chengxue's lingering anxiety. The Senior didn't immediately cast her away, conveying a clear message—he intended to protect her!

"Besides the Great Wilderness City, where else can you go?" Li Yun casually flipped a page of the book, speaking in a calm tone. Even though his current strength was not remarkable, and his knowledge of the cultivation world was limited, it didn't take much thought to realize that Liu Chengxue, a younger generation cultivator, was not a match for Du Qianshang's master.

Though some geniuses could challenge higher levels, it was impossible to leapfrog too many realms. More importantly, Liu Chengxue wasn't the type of transcendent talent to do so. She was merely a genius, still far from reaching the level of extraordinary prodigies. Otherwise, she wouldn't be just a Third Disciple.

From all perspectives, facing Du Qianshang's master was a dead end for Liu Chengxue. If she wasn't foolish, she should understand that there was no other path for her except returning to the Great Wilderness City.

The unfolding events were exactly as Li Yun had anticipated.

"Please, Senior, save me. There will undoubtedly be generous compensation from the Great Luo Sword Sect afterward!" Liu Chengxue respectfully requested. While the Senior's willingness to help was one thing, her attitude was another. If she didn't show any inclination, it would be disheartening and might even displease Senior.

"It's a trivial matter," Li Yun said with satisfaction, glancing at Liu Chengxue, thinking, "This Liu Chengxue is quite sensible."

"As long as you don't leave the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, I guarantee your safety."

"Thank you, Senior!" Liu Chengxue was overjoyed.

"Don't celebrate too soon…" Li Yun closed the book and looked over, saying, "I have a request."

"What is it, Senior?" Liu Chengxue asked, slightly puzzled.

"Ask your master to come and take you back," Li Yun casually suggested. Liu Chengxue's status was still a bit low; relying on her reputation to establish the reputation of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion would be too slow and difficult. But her master, the Great Luo Sword Sect's Sect Master, was different.

As long as he comes, Li Yun was confident that with a few words, he could earn numerous Secret Points. Considering Liu Chengxue's status as the Third Disciple, her master should be willing to make the trip.

"Ah?" Liu Chengxue's face turned pale, feeling a bit like a student who had made a mistake and was about to be called by her parents.

"Why… why?" Liu Chengxue asked weakly.

"Have you forgotten what the Heavenly Secret Pavilion is for?" Li Yun rolled up the book, pointing outside, and explained, "This is a place for doing business. Previously, when you bought information about Du Qianshang from me, it was a transaction. Today, me saving your life is also a transaction. When your master arrives, the transaction between us will be settled."

"Understood, Senior…" Liu Chengxue replied weakly, realizing the situation. She took out a piece of jade from the storage ring, entered a message, and swiftly sent it out. However, after sending the message, an ominous feeling began to rise within her. It seemed that unfavorable events awaited her once her master arrived.