Chapter 740

Chapter 740: Reunion

Ye Yun gazed at the unchanged Head of the Vicious Beast. The demonic energy within showed no signs of weakening, still radiating fierce flames. He shifted his attention to the ground thousands of meters below. Through the dark clouds, he discerned faint movements beneath.

"Finally, a pure land below. Though not as pristine as the outside world, it surpasses most regions of this Celestial-Demon battlefield," the Ancestor of the Sword Path remarked with a faint smile. "Proceed once you’re ready for the final two trials."

"The Heavenly Immortal inheritance… Truly more arduous than expected." The chaotic Thunder Spirit Qi churned within him. Ye Yun landed beside Shui Yingying and Shui Lingling, deliberately slowing his descent.

"Are we jumping off this cliff ahead?" Shui Lingling sighed after hearing Ye Yun. "Controlling true qi here will be tricky. I wonder if winds await below."

"Ling’er, you’re being foolish. How could winds exist this deep underground?" Shui Yingying chuckled softly.

"But we’re breathing air! If air flows here, there must be vegetation below. Winds aren’t impossible," Shui Lingling countered.

As the sisters debated, Ye Yun closed his eyes to stabilize his condition. The demonic energy threatened to overwhelm him—even expending more top-tier Immortal Spirit Stones might prove futile.

This was Heavenly Immortal-level demonic energy. Though he’d anticipated the strain, facing it directly still drew a bitter smile. To think he’d be suffocated by such power! Sealed within the controlling magic disk, the demon spirit mirrored his own state. Though the disk’s intelligence remained nascent, he knew it comprehended their shared predicament.

"The lower region likely holds abundant spiritual power—unlike this barren place." Temporarily stabilizing his injuries, Ye Yun eyed the looming beast head. Extracting its demonic energy tempted him, but his demon spirit had reached its limit. Greed would only court disaster.

"Let’s hurry down! I’ve burned through Immortal Spirit Stones nonstop here. Top-tier ones are scarce!" Shui Lingling peered nervously at the abyss. "Ye Yun should lead. I’ll watch for dangers from behind."

"My spiritual power remains unstable, and Yingying approaches her Earth Immortal realm breakthrough. Who else but you?" Ye Yun smiled at her pouting face. "Don’t fret. I’ll use spatial laws to whisk you away if danger strikes."

"Fine! But stay alert!" Resigned, Shui Lingling summoned azure stars behind her. The starry robe shifted as she channeled star power into it.

"Starry Moon Robe, protect me if trouble comes!" she urged her top-quality Immortal artifact. Lacking enough top-tier Immortal Spirit Stones to activate her Deceptive Array, she relied on this garment.

Noticing Shui Yingying’s sudden focus, Shui Lingling froze. Her sister’s spirit perception probed the depths below, sensing something.

"Sister, what’s wrong?" Shui Lingling asked, noting her grim expression.

"Food Spirit Bugs. The sect leader warned us to avoid them," Shui Yingying replied, Cold Aura swirling around her. "They’ll frenzy upon detecting our spiritual power."

"I remember! An extraordinary genius from Immortal Dao Sect once fell into a swarm. By the time the leader exterminated them, he barely survived," Shui Lingling recalled, chin resting on her hands.

"Surprised you paid attention," Ye Yun chuckled before growing serious. "Did your leader mention countermeasures?"

"Only that they counter Dao technique users. Physical cultivators fare better," Shui Yingying sighed.

"Tell me—how did your leader react after losing that genius?" Ye Yun asked, unfazed by the bugs.

"He hunted their ancestral brood for years, destroying even their eggs," Shui Lingling answered brightly. "Rarely seen him so enraged!"

"Odd for a Heavenly Immortal to cultivate such creatures," the Ancestor of the Sword Path mused internally. "Ye Yun, use the Purple Shadow Divine Sword. Target the crimson-winged bug in swarms—killing it drives the rest to suicidal frenzy."

"You’d have me commit suicide?" Ye Yun retorted.

"They’ll detect any array. Survive one incense stick’s time after killing it, and they’ll retreat," the Ancestor insisted.

Before Ye Yun could argue, the Ancestor warned of approaching figures. Shadows emerged—Mo Wenxian’s group.

"Blood Robe, we’re spotted," a resigned voice called out.

"Impossible! My Deceptive Array fools Earth Immortals!" Blood Robe protested, crimson robes fluttering as she glared at Ye Yun.

San Ying nodded approvingly at Ye Yun before recoiling from the beast head. Childhood memories flooded her—how different her path might’ve been without Mo Wenxian, now Nine Palaces Heaven’s top disciple.

"He’ll ascend to rule the Immortal Realm," she thought, eyeing his companion. "When will he notice me?"

"Jealous again?" Blood Robe whispered to Mo Wenxian, noting San Ying’s gaze.

"Enough. She’s young," he chided gently.

Nearby, a burly disciple stifled a scoff. None dared cross Blood Robe, whose Killing Immortal Classic demanded bloodshed.

Mo Wenxian turned to Ye Yun with a relaxed smile. "Brother Ye. We meet again."