“Master, I’m here.”
Hearing this, Lu Xuan calmly said, “Come in.”
Chen Changsheng entered Lu Xuan’s room, bringing the Silver-haired Woman with him. Lu Xuan was sprawled out casually, engrossed in a storybook.
The Silver-haired Woman immediately declared, “Lu Xuan, I need your help!”
Lu Xuan simply asked, “For what?”
She explained, “A remnant of my Supreme Fox Clan is imprisoned in Cloud City. In three days, she’ll be forced to fight in the Beast Arena, then auctioned off by Cloudrise Holy Land. I need you to rescue her.”
Lu Xuan slowly sat up. “Let me think about it.”
The Silver-haired Woman pressed, “My sister… she might even show up!”
Lu Xuan raised an eyebrow. “Are you certain?”
She shook her head. “Not entirely. But you still have to help me save this fox clan descendant. You promised me!”
Lu Xuan’s face twitched. “I only promised to help you find your sister, not to get involved in all your Supreme Fox Clan’s affairs!” After all, the Supreme Fox Clan’s enemies were Ancient Ancestor-level forces from the First Star Ring! And he was just a measly Four-star Supreme! Absolutely no match! He couldn’t get involved even if he wanted to, and besides, he didn’t really want to.
The Silver-haired Woman gritted her teeth in frustration. “You’re so incredibly powerful, why do you just lie around all day?!”
Lu Xuan remained silent.
Just then, Ji Fuyao entered from another room, a fiery red dress flowing around her. She smiled. “Third Junior Brother, you’re back.”
Chen Changsheng bowed respectfully. “Congratulations, Senior Sister, on your breakthrough and the annihilation of the Northern Plains Imperial Court!”
The Silver-haired Woman scrutinized Ji Fuyao, a flicker of astonishment in her eyes. When she’d last seen Ji Fuyao in the Bronze Ancient Palace, she was merely a One-star Great Emperor. Now, she was a Three-rotation Quasi-Dao Supreme! She was almost surpassing her own cultivation! And it was all because of Lu Xuan! Lu Xuan’s disciples were all making astonishing leaps in cultivation!
Ji Fuyao asked, “Third Junior Brother, is there something specific that brought you back this time?”
Chen Changsheng recounted the events in Cloud City.
Ji Fuyao nodded, divine radiance flickering in her eyes. She approached Lu Xuan, speaking softly. “Master, why don’t you take me to see the Starry Sky?”
Lu Xuan paused for a moment. “Alright.” He mused internally. With my Star Venerate Realm Spatial Array Patterns power, I can traverse the Fourth Star Ring and beyond in a single thought. If I encounter a powerful opponent I can’t defeat, I can simply leave instantly.
The Silver-haired Woman pouted. “Lu Xuan, you really spoil your disciples, don’t you? She had been talking for ages, and Lu Xuan hadn’t even stirred. But Ji Fuyao just casually mentioned it, and he was ready to go! It’s not fair!”
Ji Fuyao, however, simply smiled faintly, a warmth spreading through her heart. Master truly is good to me.
Lu Xuan smiled faintly. “Since we’re going, we might as well bring Baili along too.”
Chen Changsheng asked, “What about Senior Brother Ye Chen?”
Lu Xuan replied, “Let him continue his trials for now.”
Chen Changsheng was speechless.
Moments later, with a mere thought, an incredibly profound spatial energy surged around them, instantly enveloping the group. In the blink of an eye, they found themselves in the Eastern Wilds. Specifically, a strange and eerie sea within the Eastern Wilds.
There, Xuanji Holy Lord stood, clad in a purple skirt, her exquisite figure like a painting come to life. A faint divine radiance shimmered around her, making her appear like a Divine Goddess descended to the mortal realm. She was cooking, wisps of smoke curling from her makeshift stove. Not far away, a dozen or so powerful cultivators from the Eastern Wilds waited with grim expressions. Even the two great Supremes from the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone, Heavenly Fire Supreme and Heavenly Splendor Supreme, had taken their usual seats. Xuanji Holy Lord was perfect in every way, save for one glaring flaw: her cooking was notoriously terrible. This fact had spread throughout the Eastern Wilds like wildfire.
Soon, Xuanji Holy Lord approached, carrying a tray of dishes. Heavenly Fire Supreme and Heavenly Splendor Supreme braced themselves as if facing a mortal enemy! Despite having endured this many times, they still couldn't face it with composure. The numerous cultivators sat around the table.
Heavenly Fire Supreme took a bite, then, as always, exclaimed, “Absolutely divine! Simply delicious!”
Heavenly Splendor Supreme chimed in, “I won’t allow you to just nibble! Such exquisite food must be savored and eaten in abundance!”
The two then frantically piled food onto the plates of the other cultivators. The cultivators’ resentment surged, a silent scream that could curdle blood.
Xuanji Holy Lord asked, “How is it?”
Gritting their teeth, they chorused, “Absolutely delicious!”
Just then, “Boom!” “Crack!” From the depths of the void, Lu Xuan appeared with his disciples.
Xuanji Holy Lord paused, then immediately offered, “Master, I’ll cook for you.”
Lu Xuan waved a dismissive hand. “Not hungry.”
Chen Changsheng quickly added, “We’ve already eaten.”
Boom! Xuanji Holy Lord immediately rose into the air, her purple skirt billowing, divine radiance surrounding her. She floated to Lu Xuan’s side. “Master.”
Lu Xuan nodded. “Come with me to Cloudrise Holy Land. It’ll be a change of scenery.”
A rare, beautiful smile touched Xuanji Holy Lord’s lips. “Yes, Master.”
Lu Xuan turned to Chen Changsheng. “Cloudrise Holy Land, Cloud City. Point the way.”
Chen Changsheng produced an Ancient Jade Slip. Lu Xuan’s divine sense probed it. Instantly, a star map of the region outside the Fourth Star Ring appeared in Lu Xuan’s mind. The vast Starry Sky was an endless expanse, filled with countless minor realms, like dust in a boundless ocean! In moments, Lu Xuan pinpointed Cloud City’s location.
With another thought, profound spatial energy surged, and the group vanished from where they stood. “Boom!” When they reappeared, they were in the Starry Sky not far from Cloud City.
Xuanji Holy Lord and Ji Fuyao curiously surveyed their surroundings. Amidst the boundless Starry Sea, they felt incredibly small. Before them, the star where Cloud City resided was colossal, easily ten times the size of the Tai Chu Realm. A supreme aura pulsed from within the entire star, manifesting Spatial Gales directly in the Starry Sky. This was Rule Power! Rule Power from true Supremes! With just a casual probe, the two women sensed the presence of numerous Supreme experts within Cloud City’s star! Their divine senses were like faint flickers of light, while those experts were like suns, moons, and stars! The disparity was immense! A wave of awe surged through the hearts of Ji Fuyao and Xuanji Holy Lord.
The Silver-haired Woman stared at Lu Xuan, utterly dumbfounded. “What kind of Star Venerate Realm Spatial Array Patterns power is this?! Chen Changsheng and I spent days traversing the Starry Sea just to return to the Tai Chu Realm, yet you arrived in the space of a single breath!”
Chen Changsheng’s face also showed profound surprise. “Master, you truly are unfathomable!”
Lu Xuan merely said, “This is my limit.”
No one believed him.
Chen Changsheng turned to Ji Fuyao and Xuanji Holy Lord. “Senior Sister, Fourth Junior Sister, I suggest you conceal your auras and mask your appearances. Otherwise, your presence alone will cause an uproar throughout the entire region outside the Fourth Star Ring!”
Ji Fuyao and Xuanji Holy Lord immediately looked to Lu Xuan. Lu Xuan casually waved his hand, and with the power of the System, instantly cloaked the two women. Immediately, both women became undetectable, their presence utterly concealed. Chen Changsheng and the Silver-haired Woman were both deeply astonished. Lu Xuan’s methods were simply too inconceivable! Powerful beyond all estimation!
Lu Xuan looked towards Cloud City. “Let’s enter the city.”
***
Cloud City, City Lord’s Mansion.
City Lord Wang Qi sat upright, an aura of a Six-star Supreme flowing around him. His hands moved through complex spiritual incantations, activating an Ancient Jade Slip to contact Liu Ruyan. Liu Ruyan was expected to descend upon Cloud City within days! This was a monumental event for Cloud City!
Soon, a profound aura flowed from the Ancient Jade Slip. City Lord Wang Qi asked, “Senior Ruyan, where are you now?”
Liu Ruyan’s languid voice drifted from the jade slip. “Come and meet me. I’m still Ten Stars Away.”