sinovels Chapter 194 Killing Six Paths
Chapter 194 Killing Six Paths
Chapter 195 Killing the Six Paths
However, this brief period of stability in the fluctuations lasted only a moment.
Soon, a large burst of dazzling spiritual light erupted from the center of the array plate. Accompanied by a "sizzling" sound, the chaotic flow of spiritual energy, like sparks, instantly shattered the entire array plate, splitting it in two from the middle.
Xin Ruyin, however, seemed quite used to it.
She casually tossed the shattered fragments of the array plate aside, exhaled a soft breath, and leaned back slightly in her chair.
"You seem so restless; is something troubling you?"
Upon hearing the voice, Xin Ruyin's fingertips trembled, and she stood up, turned towards the source of the sound, and curtsied.
"When did Senior Lu arrive? Why didn't you inform me beforehand so that Ruyin could be prepared and avoid being impolite?"
Lu Jianghe naturally noticed the deliberate coldness in her words, which sounded like a silent complaint.
"I apologize for being presumptuous."
After Xin Ruyin stood up, her voice was calm and even: "Senior Lu's skill is beyond compare. I, a mere woman, would not dare to have any criticism. I hope you will not misunderstand."
Lu Jianghe shook his head upon hearing this, and said helplessly, "Just say what you have to say. It's not like I can't listen to good or bad advice."
I thought Xin Ruyin would just give me a few perfunctory words and let it go.
Unexpectedly, after she returned, she directly said, "Senior Lu, we met in Tiannan. Initially, it was because of Brother Qi that we became acquainted. I am deeply grateful for everything you have done since then."
Xin Ruyin's voice trembled slightly.
"If in the past I could still deceive myself and think that the senior treated me differently because of my meager talent in array formations, and that all I wanted was to come to the Chaotic Star Sea, then it could be considered a transaction. Ru Yin understood this and had no complaints."
Xin Ruyin raised her head and looked directly at Lu Jianghe. Deep within her gentle eyes, however, surged a courage that was almost self-mocking.
"But now, what the senior has done and given, whether it's bestowing upon me a cave dwelling or giving me spirit stones, has long exceeded the boundaries of a mere transaction, far surpassing the usual care a senior can give to a junior. Even direct blood relatives wouldn't go this far."
She took a deep breath, as if she had used all her strength, to finally utter the most secret and "transgressive" thought in her heart.
"To the point that—to the point that a somewhat unrealistic, even delusional, thought arose in Ruyin's heart—"
Could it be that you, senior, also have some affection for me? If not, why would things have come to this?
Her voice grew softer and softer, carrying a resolute yet fragile quality, like a moth drawn to a flame.
"Ruyin really can't understand how her meager array formation talent is worthy of such a generous treatment from Senior Lu."
Or has this lavish treatment led me to misunderstand?
Xin Ruyin stared intently at Lu Jianghe, as if trying to etch his expression into her heart.
"Now that I have the chance, I dare to ask you, senior, what are your true thoughts? And how can I possibly repay you?"
"We don't talk about repaying each other."
"Then what should I say?"
"May Fellow Daoist Ruyin reach even greater heights on her path of cultivation."
Xin Ruyin was stunned.
Lu Jianghe smiled, finished speaking, and turned to leave.
Xin Ruyin remained rooted to the spot, still reeling from the shock of the conversation.
She watched his departing figure, unconsciously raising her finger and gently tracing lines in the air, one step, then another—
After Lu Jianghe left, he quickly arrived at Yan Ruyan's quiet room and released his breath.
Soon the person inside noticed and awoke from their meditation. Dressed in an elegant dress, they quickly came out to greet them.
"Senior Lu!"
Lu Jianghe nodded and smiled, "There are some things I need to confirm and explain to you again."
Yan Ruyan then gestured for her to proceed.
After the two sat down, Lu Jianghe asked, "Are you sure you want to wait until you've formed your Nascent Soul before returning to Tiannan?"
Yan Ruyan nodded firmly without the slightest hesitation: "Yes."
"Okay, I understand."
Lu Jianghe understood and continued, "As for your natal flying sword, after careful consideration, I don't think it's necessary to bother searching for those exquisite spiritual materials to repair the damage. Later, you can go to the thirty-ninth level of the cave to find Han Li and ask him for the incantation for 'Great Refining Natal Magic Treasures.' Just say it's my idea, and he will give it to you. After you learn this method, you can also pass it on to Xin Ruyin, Zhuang Huayi, and others."
Upon hearing this, Yan Ruyan, being an exceptionally intelligent person, immediately understood.
She paused for a moment, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. After much hesitation, she finally couldn't help but ask softly, "Senior Lu, are you leaving the Chaotic Star Sea?"
Lu Jianghe looked at her, smiled knowingly, and did not answer directly.
His figure vanished silently, like a wisp of mist blown away by the wind, disappearing without a trace, like a mountain breeze that comes and goes without a trace.
Yan Ruyan stared at the empty seat and murmured, "Why won't they chat a little longer?"
Miaoyin Sect's headquarters.
An ancient fringe tree with gnarled branches casts its swaying green shade, sheltering the exquisite pavilions.
Zi Ling sat upright behind her desk under the shade of a tree, intently reviewing the Chamber of Commerce's recent trade documents.
Since her return from the Void Heaven Palace, the Miaoyin Sect's business expansion and revenue have reached a new level.
Only after the last stroke of vermilion annotation was finished did she put down her jade pen and gently stretch her somewhat stiff waist.
She got up and moved to a large Xiangfei bamboo recliner next to her, where she relaxed and leaned back, her graceful figure naturally conforming to the soft curves of the bamboo.
The hem of Yunxiu Luoqun cascaded down like water, piling up beside the chair.
She waved away the maidservant standing beside her, took off her shoes and socks, and casually placed her small feet on the back of the recliner, her toes wobbling slightly unconsciously.
An unprecedented sense of relaxation enveloped her.
He finally lived up to his parents' expectations, not only regaining control of the Miaoyin Sect, but also successfully forming his Golden Core.
The sect is thriving, and everything seems to be developing in the best direction.
This rare moment of tranquility made her gently close her eyes, enjoying the peace and quiet.
Just as she was completely relaxed and out of sight, Lu Jianghe's figure quietly appeared on another empty chair next to her.
He also closed his eyes to rest, his posture relaxed, like someone taking a nap in their own backyard, with a few steps between the two.
Not long after, when Zi Ling opened her eyes from the recliner, a familiar scent filled the attic.
She straightened up instantly, her gaze shooting like lightning to a certain spot, a strange sense of disorientation washing over her, as if she had bumped into an invisible wall.
An indescribable sense of emptiness and sorrow spread through my heart without warning.
Meanwhile, in the Yuanci Divine Mountain above Tianxing City.
Ling Yuling made a sword incantation with her hands. In an instant, the long sword in her hand multiplied into three, and then the three transformed into more than a dozen sharp sword lights, demonstrating exquisite sword moves.
The surrounding spiritual energy surged and billowed, and the sword light flashed and crackled as it darted around her, dancing and flowing like a dragon.
"Not bad, the foundation is very solid."
A voice suddenly rang out.
Ling Yuling was startled, and her sword technique changed subconsciously. Several sword energies shot towards the source of the sound like a torrent!
However, the sword energy melted away silently just three feet from Lu Jianghe, like ice and snow falling into a deep pool, without even causing a ripple.
In that instant, Wen Qing and Ling Xiaofeng appeared in the arena like ghosts.
"Ling'er, don't be rude!"
Wen Qing spoke up with a soft rebuke.
Before Lin Yuling could recover from her shock, her mind raced, and the white longsword, as thin as a cicada's wing, flew back instantly, hovering uncertainly in front of and behind her, its sword light flickering, poised to strike.
"Senior Lu? What brings you here all of a sudden? Why is the barrier not responding at all?"
She asked, her voice filled with surprise and uncertainty.
Before she could finish speaking, Ling Xiaofeng shook his head and chuckled, his gaze fixed intently on Lu Jianghe, his tone filled with understanding and undisguised amazement: "I had some doubts before, but now it seems that Fellow Daoist Lu has truly reached the Nascent Soul stage."
Ling Yuling's face was filled with astonishment upon hearing this.
Even a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator is already a towering figure, but she never expected to meet a Deity Transformation cultivator in her lifetime.
After all, she knew her parents very well, and they weren't the kind of people who spoke carelessly. Since they had mentioned the words "transformation into a god," it must be true.
Lu Jianghe neither confirmed nor denied this, and went straight to the point: "I hope you two fellow Daoists will not take offense at my unauthorized visit."
"I've come here to make a deal with you two."
Upon hearing this, both Wen Qing and Ling Xiaofeng frowned.
"trade?"
The Nascent Soul cultivator is undoubtedly the pinnacle of this realm.
They didn't think there was anything else in Xinggong that the other party would care about.
Does he want to become the master of this star palace?
The thought flashed through their minds instantly.
If that's the case, will they agree or disagree?
This is a genuine Nascent Soul cultivator!
Although the couple were both at the late Nascent Soul stage and possessed the powerful weapon, the Primordial Magnetic Divine Mountain, which provided them with significant advantages within its range, it was virtually impossible for them to contend against a Nascent Soul cultivator. Maintaining a stalemate for even a short time was already their limit.
Lu Jianghe nodded. "That's right."
The couple exchanged a solemn glance. Wen Qing spoke first, "Fellow Daoist Lu, please speak frankly. Anything that my Star Palace can provide, we will not refuse."
Lu Jianghe explained, "It's not a request or demand, but a transaction. I will kill the Six Paths Supreme Saints for you, and in return, you must ensure that the people in Tianxing City who are associated with me are not coveted or disturbed by other forces."
Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing were visibly stunned when they heard the details of the deal, their faces showing disbelief.
This is like a windfall!
The Six Paths Supreme Saint was a major threat to the couple and the Star Palace, and one of the behind-the-scenes forces of the Reverse Star Alliance.
If this person could be eliminated, his value to the Star Palace would far surpass that of the Void Heaven Cauldron. The other party's request was merely to protect the safety of a few people in Tianxing City who were related to him. This was simply the Star Palace's duty to maintain order and deter villains within its sphere of influence, and it didn't even require any additional resources.
Ling Xiaofeng took a deep breath, suppressing the shock and joy in his heart, and asked in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Lu, is what you say true? You will take action to deal with the Six Paths Supreme Saint as long as those few people are safe?"
Wen Qing also stared intently at Lu Jianghe, waiting for his answer.
The terms of the deal were so attractive that they were momentarily hesitant to believe it.
Lu Jianghe smiled and said, "Making jokes like this is meaningless to us."
Aside from the fact that he had long harbored this idea, what truly solidified his resolve was that the forces of the Reverse Star Alliance had already infiltrated Tianxing City.
To make four or five Core Formation cultivators risk their lives for such a perilous task, aside from a force like the Reverse Star Alliance, probably no one else has the courage and means to do so.
Moreover, the pure demonic energy he had noticed earlier had a similar aura to the demonic arts cultivated by Liu Dao.
Even if it wasn't done by the person in question, it must have originated from a branch of the same lineage.
Upon hearing this, Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing's gazes unconsciously met, then fell on their daughter. Ling Xiaofeng said in a deep voice, "Ling'er, Mr. Lu and I have important matters to discuss. You go and attend to your business."
Ling Yuling exclaimed, a hint of curiosity and reluctance flashing in her eyes, but knowing the matter was of great importance and could not be disturbed, she immediately replied respectfully, "Yes."
His figure instantly transformed into a streak of light and left the Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain.
Ling Xiaofeng led Lu Jianghe to sit down under the peach tree in the courtyard.
He personally took out a set of antique tea utensils, poured a cup of spiritual tea for Lu Jianghe, and gently pushed the jade cup in front of him.
"This is the 'Cloud Leaf Dew,' a delicacy I myself am reluctant to drink often. Mr. Lu, please try it and see how it tastes."
Lu Jianghe took a small sip, letting the tea aroma instantly permeate his entire body.
A sweet and refreshing sensation rose from my throat, reaching straight to my mind.
In an instant, it was as if my thoughts were cleansed, and I felt refreshed and relaxed all over. Even my perception of the spiritual energy in the outside world seemed to become more acute and clear.
"Good tea."
Lu Jianghe praised sincerely.
Seeing the other person put down their teacup, Wen Qing asked softly, "So simple?"
Lu Jianghe's expression remained calm, a faint smile playing on his lips. "It's that simple."
As soon as he finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent.
The couple didn't doubt each other's ability to accomplish the task. Given Lu Jianghe's current level of cultivation, slaying a Six Paths Supreme Saint was by no means an exaggeration.
What made them hesitate was the "deal" itself.
The Star Palace has ruled the chaotic star sea for millennia and deeply understands the principles of cause and effect in the universe.
Every seemingly easy gift has already come with a price tag attached.
Lu Jianghe, a Nascent Soul cultivator, offered to eliminate their most trusted enemy, but his only request was to protect the safety of a few Core Formation cultivators. Such a generous offer was almost unreal, which aroused their suspicion and doubt.
Lu Jianghe, seeing through their thoughts, spoke up and said, "With the Star Palace's extensive intelligence network and resources throughout the Inner Sea, the veracity of the news about killing Liu Dao should be confirmed very soon."
He glanced at Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing, and finally asked, "If you two have no objections, then I will consider this agreement to be settled."
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Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing exchanged another glance, both seeing resolve in each other's eyes.
Despite the doubts, how could we let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, which could turn the tide of the world, slip by?
"good!"
Ling Xiaofeng spoke first, "Fellow Daoist Lu is a man of few words. Our Star Palace accepts this agreement! Regardless of whether the matter succeeds or not, as long as the person you entrusted is in Tianxing City or within the reach of our Star Palace's influence, my husband and I swear on our Dao hearts that we will ensure their safety."
Wen Qing nodded and added, "Fellow Daoist Lu, rest assured, my wife and I will share this responsibility."