Published: February 25, 2025
Mu Mengyi and the other two girls had just reminded Tan Yun when he was about to leave, Huangfu Yu suddenly said, “Tan, I have already reached the great perfection of the refining soul realm. Moreover, I have also made some progress in the technique you gave me. I will accompany you to Fang City.”
“You?” Tan Yun frowned, “That won't do. If there is danger, I may not be able to protect you. Besides, if something happens to you, how would I explain it to the sovereign?”
Huangfu Yu shook his head, “I understand your concern, but I’m not the same as before. I have gained strength and experience. I will not be a burden to you.”
Tan Yun hesitated for a moment, then sighed, “Fine, but you must be careful. We are not simply visiting Fang City; we may encounter unforeseen circumstances.”
“Don’t worry, I will stay by your side and follow your lead,” Huangfu Yu assured him with a confident smile.
Just as they were about to set off, they noticed the air around them growing tense. A chilling aura spread from the depths of the mountain gate.
“What’s going on?” Huangfu Yu asked, his expression turning serious.
Tan Yun narrowed his eyes, “It seems that something has happened at the mountain gate.”
Suddenly, a figure burst through the trees, landing in front of them. It was Shen Qingqiu, his face pale, clearly disturbed.
“Tan Yun, Huangfu Yu, you must return immediately! The situation is dire!” Shen Qingqiu shouted, urgency creeping into his voice.
“What happened?” Tan Yun demanded, his heart racing.
Shen Qingqiu took a deep breath, “There has been an invasion by a group of demon beasts. They are attacking the mountain gate, and the disciples are struggling to fend them off. We need to unite our strength to repel them!”
“Demon beasts?” Huangfu Yu’s expression darkened.
Tan Yun exchanged a glance with Huangfu Yu, and without further hesitation, he nodded, “Let’s go help them!”
They rushed toward the mountain gate, where the sounds of chaos echoed through the air. The sight that met their eyes was one of devastation; several disciples were injured, and the demon beasts wreaked havoc among them.
“Form a defensive line!” Shen Qingqiu shouted, rallying the remaining disciples.
Tan Yun immediately took charge, drawing upon his own power and channeling it into a Flying Sword. Huangfu Yu stood beside him, ready to fight.
Together, they charged into the fray, fighting fiercely against the demon beasts while protecting the injured disciples. Tan Yun felt the adrenaline surging through him as he wielded his sword, every strike precise and powerful.
“Keep pushing them back!” he yelled, determination blazing in his eyes.
With their combined efforts, they began to turn the tide of battle, forcing the demon beasts to retreat. As they fought side by side, Tan Yun felt a renewed sense of camaraderie with Huangfu Yu and the other disciples, united against a common enemy.
Tan Yun thought for a moment and said, “Fine, but after we leave the Meritorious Lineage, you must follow my orders.”
“Okay!” Huangfu Yu nodded vigorously.
“Brother-in-law, be careful,” Xue Ziyan, after bidding farewell to Tan Yun, left with Mu Mengyi and Shiyao, stepping on their flying swords as they departed...
Following this, Tan Yun entered the hall of Shen Qingqiu, holding him and sending him into a Supreme Time-Space Pagoda to recover from his injuries.
Shen Qingqiu handed Tan Yun two Qiankun Rings filled with Mid-Grade Spirit Stones and High-Grade Spirit Stones, instructing Tan Yun to exchange them for Supreme Spirit Stones in Fang City.
“Tan Yun, the High-Grade and Mid-Grade Spirit Stones inside were mined day and night by the disposable disciples for over half a month. You must protect them well,” Shen Qingqiu reminded him.
“Also, don’t go to the Sky-reaching Spirit Pavilion in Fang City to exchange for spirit stones. Although they have a good reputation, I always feel that the attack I suffered a month ago has something to do with them.”