Investment Return System, Start by taking Demon Empress as a Disciple - Chapter 168: Resolution

Seeing the four Void Refining Realm cultivators attempting to flee in different directions, Leng Yanran couldn’t help but show a disdainful expression. If the four of them joined forces, they might have a chance to survive a bit longer. But if they separated, well, she clicked her tongue in anticipation.

As of now, she had already attained a partial mastery of the Heavenly Demon Transformation into Shadow technique. While her long-distance travel speed might not necessarily surpass that of the Fusion Realm cultivators, in short-distance pursuit, she didn’t fear them!

Without any delay, her figure transformed into afterimages and disappeared from the original spot. Reappearing, she was already behind one of the Void Refining Realm cultivators, denying him the chance to react.

“Bang!”

With a spear thrust, the coffin behind the person exploded, the spear tip penetrating through his back.

Even in death, the Void Refining Realm cultivator couldn’t let out a scream of agony. As long as the God Slaying Spear pierced the opponent’s heart, the sinister energy would instantly erode their heart meridian, severing vitality in an instant.

Leng Yanran gave her long spear a swing, tossing the man on the spear like a broken sack, sending him flying towards the location where the two Fusion Realm experts lay, facilitating their collective liberation!

In the next instant, she transformed into a wisp of residual shadow—three, four, five. Soon, six bodies lay neatly on the ground.

“Tsk, although these guys are disgusting, I still need to follow Master’s instructions.”

Leng Yanran retracted her God Slaying Spear, glancing at the six Yin Corpse Sect powerhouses lying on the ground. Despite these experts having the ability to sweep through the Northern Domain and even the Eastern Domain, they were barely worth mentioning in her hands after this seclusion.

This battle helped her understand her potential strength. At the very least, she could suppress Fusion Realm experts. As for the Great Accomplishment Realm above Fusion Realm, she hadn’t encountered or fought against them. Leng Yanran couldn’t ascertain her true capabilities in dealing with them.

Reciting the scriptures, a semi-Buddha, semi-demon phantom emerged behind Leng Yanran. Before long, the scripture recitation finished. Leng Yanran waved her hand, causing strands of spirit fire to fall onto the corpses.

Even the bodies of Fusion Realm cultivators couldn’t withstand the scorching of this spirit fire once their protective aura was removed. Moments later, the ground was covered with only six piles of ashes.

Leng Yanran waved her hand again, and a gust of wind blew, scattering the ashes. However, she had prepared for this and erected a barrier using her aura to avoid a situation similar to that of an unknown person named Wang who had accidentally ingested a large mouthful of calcium supplement ashes.

With her tasks completed, Leng Yanran entered the cabin, examined it briefly, and then activated the flying boat, soaring toward the direction of the mountain.

…

At the present moment, at the front of the Heavenly Dao Hall on Illusory Void Mountain.

Chen Daoxuan gently pointed at Li Shenruo and Chi Yun. Their injuries were completely stabilized after his guidance. Then, he gradually healed over half of the damage to their meridians. Ultimately, only about ten percent of their injuries remained. They would need a few days of practicing their techniques to fully recover.

Li Shenruo felt as if she were in a dream, finding it hard to believe she had survived. With severed meridians and no vitality left, her injuries were enough to be a death sentence. Even the elixir of Immortality might not have been able to achieve healing.

Yet, under Senior Chen’s gentle guidance, her injuries had been restored to their original state?

“Shenruo thanks Senior Chen!” Li Shenruo respectfully knelt on one knee and bowed to Senior Chen.

“Chi Yun thanks Pavilion Master.” Chi Yun, who had been silent since waking up, expressed his gratitude to the Pavilion Master for saving his life.

“Sister, are you okay? I told you Master would find a way!”

Li Yourong’s eyes brightened considerably when she saw her sister stand up, looking much healthier and no longer weak. She wiped away her tears and replaced them with a smile.

“Yes, I’m fine.”

Seeing her sister no longer heartbroken made Li Shenruo feel relieved as well. In the moments before she had almost lost consciousness, her only regret had not been not accepting Senior Chen’s invitation to the Heavenly Dao Hall. What she regretted most wasn’t the occasional thoughts of refusing the invitation from Senior Chen. It was the fact that over the years, she had focused solely on cultivation and revenge, neglecting her younger sister.

After passing through the gates of death, she suddenly realized that the most important thing was to be alive. She shouldn’t have neglected her sister due to cultivation.

“Tsk, the meal is still warm. Come and sit down.”

Seeing that the matter was resolved, and Li Yourong had regained her cheerful disposition, Chen Daoxuan smiled, stretched lazily, and returned to the small pavilion.

Hearing his words, Yu Youwei naturally came over to stand beside her master.

Although Li Shenruo felt a bit awkward, she still sat down in the small pavilion under her sister’s insistence. However, in the presence of Senior Chen, she couldn’t help but feel a bit reserved.

Only Chi Yun, with a bitter smile on his face, remained standing, seemingly lost in thought.

“Why are you standing there? Must this Pavilion Master personally invite you?”

Seeing his reaction, Chen Daoxuan couldn’t help but ask curiously.

“Pavilion Master, maybe it’s better for me to leave. Through today’s events, I’ve come to realize how weak I am, like an ant. Although I’m at the Boundless Realm, I’m just a stronger ant at best. How can I be worthy of serving under the esteemed Pavilion Master?

“Please don’t misunderstand, Pavilion Master. It’s not that I fear encountering strong enemies in the future. It’s more that I, Chi Yun, only belong to the Boundless Realm. It’s an affront to the esteemed Pavilion Master to remain in the Heavenly Dao Hall.

“I’m willing to withdraw from the Heavenly Dao Hall and stay in the Northern Domain, adopting the identity of a rogue cultivator. If the Pavilion Master gives an order, I will still follow it without fail. In this way, I won’t bring any disgrace to the Pavilion Master, nor to the Heavenly Dao Pavilion.”

Chi Yun’s face was filled with bitterness as he finally expressed his thoughts. In the Northern Domain, he had never felt weak as a Boundless Realm expert. However, today’s events had made him realize that he was akin to a frog at the bottom of a well.

Even at the Boundless Realm, he was just a slightly more robust ant. How could he deserve to serve under the great Pavilion Master? In that case, he might as well be free.

“Hmm? Your words do hold some truth, alas, it’s a pity.” Chen Daoxuan shook his head inwardly upon hearing his words.

“Ah? Pavilion Master, what’s the pity?” Chi Yun was taken aback, somewhat puzzled. Perhaps he meant he didn’t appreciate the opportunity he was being offered?

“I had planned to transmit my cultivation technique to you, but since you wish to withdraw, so be it. It’s a shame to miss out on the cultivation technique of this Pavilion Master.”

Chen Daoxuan’s words were not without merit. After Emperor’s Seal was accepted by Leng Yanran, activating the power of the faction, a special feature was unveiled. Apart from disciples, with the expenditure of ten thousand system points, one could exchange for a unique cultivation technique.

Its name was “Dao Canon.”

In practicing the Dao Canon, each individual could find the most suitable path for their cultivation. Although it paled in comparison to personally tailored techniques practiced by direct disciples, its grade far exceeded that of ordinary Immortal-ranked techniques.

“Hmm? Aren’t you supposed to leave the mountain? Why linger?”

Chen Daoxuan casually took out a Dao Canon and placed it on the table, looking at Chi Yun with some confusion.

“Hehe, hehe… Pavilion Master, actually, upon reflection, I realize I don’t necessarily have to leave the Heavenly Dao Pavilion to uphold its reputation. How about… I don’t leave after all? Is it not too late now?

“Pavilion Master, please don’t look at me like that, it’s frightening…”