MTLNOVEL Chapter 780 - 389 Sun Daoyuan's Good Intentions_2
Chapter 780: Chapter 389 Sun Daoyuan’s Good Intentions_2
This is precisely the flaw of demon beasts. Without the support of surrounding demonic Qi, their enormous bodies simply cannot sustain for long. Therefore, when the Dark Abyss closed and the demonic Qi receded, the combat power of those demon beasts weakened significantly.
Suddenly, two human cultivators appeared in front, seemingly aware of the situation behind them, also frantically controlling their swords to fly. However, their cultivation levels were only at the Refining Void stage, which under normal circumstances, would not be fast enough to escape the pursuing Tribulation Fiends.
Lin Yi had also taken notice of this and was prepared to intervene and save the two human cultivators at any moment.
Just then, Sun Daoyuan also spotted the duo. He glanced at the Tribulation Fiends rapidly approaching from behind, cursed under his breath, and with a wave of his hand, he pulled the two onto his flying sword, fleeing with them.
This scene left Lin Yi with a look of surprise on his face; he had assumed that Sun Daoyuan would throw the two human cultivators to the demon beasts behind them to buy some time by letting the beasts devour them.
If it were one of the enemy organizations from the Spirit Profound Realm that practised the Creation Method, like the Fusion stage elder Xu Fenghai, who didn’t hesitate to sacrifice human cultivators’ blood to use the Flying Spirit Platform, then in the face of such a situation, this person would definitely have thrown the two human cultivators behind.
Sun Daoyuan, who appeared grim, turned out to have a kind heart, while the righteously featured Xu Fenghai was a cruel and ruthless person. It really goes to show that one cannot judge by appearances.
Looking back at the huge demon beasts gradually catching up, Lin Yi smiled and, without hesitation, revealed himself, “Do not panic, my fellow Daoists, I have arrived.”
He then waved his hand lightly, exterminating all the demon race in pursuit.
The two human cultivators showed expressions of excitement and hastily bowed with clasped hands, “We thank Senior Long Ao for saving our lives.”
Upon seeing Lin Yi, as well as the effortless extermination of the demon beasts with just a wave, Sun Daoyuan stood frozen in shock, the profound impact on his heart not subsiding for a long time. The instant Lin Yi revealed himself, he recognized him as the very individual he had been ordered to kill.
Such immense power, obliterating formidable Tribulation Fiends in a flick of the fingers, was this really the man he was supposed to kill?
Let alone the fact that he had not fully healed from his injuries, even if he were in perfect health, he would be no match for this person.
He was now certain that the higher-ups of the organization had definitely concealed some matters.
“My fellow Daoist, do not be lost in thought. Let’s hurry on, or else those demon beasts will catch up again,” Lin Yi said, gently patting Sun Daoyuan on the shoulder and smiling as a reminder.
Being in a vigilant state, Sun Daoyuan, without hesitation, retaliated against the unexpected tap on his shoulder, only to be effortlessly neutralized by Lin Yi, “Do not be tense, I am here to save you.”
At that moment, Sun Daoyuan also regained his composure and quickly bowed to Lin Yi, “I thank you, fellow Daoist, I was just too nervous earlier.”
Lin Yi nodded slightly, “It’s no trouble, let’s be on our way.” Afterward, he led the three towards Demonfall City, which had now reverted to its former name, Demon Control Spirit City, and had become very prosperous. The Flying Spirit Platform and the Teleportation Array had been reactivated.
Moreover, around the city, Lin Yi had set up a City Protection Array strong enough to withstand the attacks of Tribulation Fiends.
These demon beasts were now overly fixated on capturing Sun Daoyuan for his Immortal Body, wanting to devour his flesh and blood, which is why they were acting so crazily. Without the lure of Immortal blood, these demon beasts would not expand their territory as quickly.
Even with human manipulation, it would take at least a hundred years to reach Demonfall City.
During the flight, Lin Yi couldn’t help but ask, “My three fellow Daoists, during my retreat within the Demon Tribe, I sensed that the seal of the Dark Abyss would unravel soon and had forewarned the human race in advance. Why were you still active outside Demonfall City?”
“Ahem, Senior Long Ao, we hoped to seize the opportunity while others had left, to find more treasures. We apologize for causing you trouble,” the two Void Refinement cultivators said guiltily with clasped hands.
Lin Yi nodded, looked at Sun Daoyuan and asked, “And what about you, fellow Daoist?”
“I…I had the same idea,” Sun Daoyuan pondered. Given his current predicament, claiming he had descended from the Immortal Realm would only invite ridicule. An Immortal being hunted down by demon beasts to such a degree was truly an embarrassment to speak of.
Originally, he had planned to announce his arrival to the human race with his formidable strength after his wounds had healed, but who could have known, by arbitrarily choosing a mountain range, he would find himself concealing the Dark Abyss.
Moreover, listening to Long Ao’s words, it seemed that the Dark Abyss had been sealed, and this person could also sense the dissolution of the seal, likely being the one who implemented it. To be able to seal the Dark Abyss, such strength was beyond imagination.
“Luckily, I sensed the invasion of Demonic Qi during my meditation and decided to check on the situation near the Dark Abyss; otherwise, the three of you would have ended up as blood food for the demon beasts,” Lin Yi said with a smile.
Sun Daoyuan also relaxed; it seemed that Long Ao, his fellow Daoist, would not be able to extend his Primordial Spirit across the entire Spirit Profound Realm and thus was unaware of his arrival.
“Many thanks for your lifesaving grace,” the two Void Refinement Immortal Cultivators also said, bowing with fist in hand once again.
Sun Daoyuan followed suit with a bow and fist, “Many thanks, Daoist friend, for your lifesaving grace.”
If it weren’t for Long Ao’s timely arrival, he would certainly have been pursued and wounded further by the demon beasts, eventually being forced to use various means ahead of time.
However, now it seemed that these means would be of no use. Long Ao’s strength was extraordinarily mysterious, absolutely more formidable than one could imagine. Why would such a person exist in the Spirit Profound Realm? It was utterly illogical.
Even if the higher-ups of the organization guessed correctly that this person practiced Creation Method, he should not have become so powerful. In the Immortal Realm, he had met some who practiced Creation Method; mostly they were just a little stronger than others at the same realm, with some profound techniques.
“No need for courtesy, I will first take you to Demon Control Spirit City, then come back to observe the situation at the Dark Abyss,” Lin Yi said, waving his hand lightly as he led the three of them swiftly in flight.
Sun Daoyuan exclaimed, “True to your reputation, Daoist friend Long Ao, your strength is truly amazing.”
He did not know much about Long Ao, only having a portrait and being told that this person was in the Spirit Profound Realm, suspected to be a Practitioner of Creation Arts. Previously, the organization below had messaged that Long Ao might be a descendant from the Immortal Realm, a True Dragon Descendant.
According to the high-level judgment of the organization, it could be a fabricated identity; therefore, they sent him to investigate and to eliminate directly if it was confirmed that Long Ao practiced Creation Method.
But with such formidable strength, how could he possibly eliminate him? He dared not even reveal his own identity now.
He couldn’t help but curse the organization’s higher-ups internally; they had sent him on a suicide mission.
Having witnessed Long Ao’s powerful strength, he now truly believed that Long Ao might indeed be from the Immortal Realm. Otherwise, no matter how strong the Creation Method was, it could not give someone in the Spirit Profound Realm such overpowering strength, above that of an Immortal.
“Elder Long Ao, you say that the demon race’s offensive will grow stronger; will the Immortal Realm come to assist us?” The other two Cultivators asked with concern.
“Tai Xuan Dao Palace has already sent a distress message to the Immortal Realm, and the Immortal Realm has replied that assistance will be coming before long,” Lin Yi said with a smile.
Previously, Tai Xuan Dao Palace had sent a message to the Immortal Realm requesting assistance, and the Immortal Realm had responded that they would commence the support operation soon.
But as for how soon that “soon” would be, it remained unknown, perhaps in dozens of years or even hundreds.
After reaching Demon Control Spirit City, the other two Cultivators provided their Identity Jade, but Sun Daoyuan couldn’t produce his, so he claimed he had been cultivating outside all this time and had not managed to obtain one.
However, since Sun Daoyuan was brought back by Lin Yi, it was naturally impossible for him to be disguised as a demon beast. Hence, after being inspected by the Tai Xuan Mirror, he was allowed to enter the city.
Before entering the city, Sun Daoyuan and the two other Cultivators once again bowed towards Lin Yi to thank him for their salvation.
Lin Yi waved his hand lightly, and his figure instantly vanished from Demon Control Spirit City, heading towards the direction of the Dark Abyss.