Chapter 211: Going to Their Doorstep
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With a light flick of the jade pendant, Su Cheng retrieved a necklace from within. Without a word, he slipped it around Yu Lan's neck.
"What is this?"
Yu Lan lowered her head, examining the necklace while discreetly wiping away her tears.
"It's a protective artifact. It can generate a barrier."
Yu Lan examined the seemingly ordinary necklace with great curiosity, detecting no aura of divine power or immortal arts.
In truth, it was one of the magical treasures Ye Qinghan had carried during the annihilation of the Yun Sect. It could teleport her back to Lingxian Hall.
Should danger arise, Su Cheng could activate immortal arts to teleport Yu Lan back to Lingxian Hall.
"A barrier?"
Su Cheng always had all sorts of strange and wondrous things—some could even suppress her cultivation or block her senses. It was truly remarkable.
But this necklace before her eyes was something she had never seen before. She had no idea what its purpose was.
"Yes, but it can only be used once, and only by me."
"Then it's useless, isn't it?"
"Just wear it. Are you worried I'll harm you?"
"Not that…"
Yu Lan nodded. She was actually quite pleased that Su Cheng worried about her. As for magical artifacts and such, she didn't really care.
"First, you must never remove this necklace without my permission, no matter what."
"Two, you may not leave my side without my permission."
"Third, you must tell me before doing anything."
Upon hearing this, Yulan wondered what purpose he served then?
Wouldn't that just make him a burden?
But she had her own plans. Laying down the law with her?
I'll abide by them only when I'm in a good mood. When I'm not, screw your three rules!
"Fine, I agree."
"You can go prepare. We'll leave tonight while Qinghan and the others aren't back yet."
Only after Yu Lan left to prepare dinner did Su Cheng breathe a sigh of relief.
"Steward Xu, is there anything else you need to prepare?"
"Nothing else. Following the Master's plan, I'll depart an hour early. That should be more than enough time."
Su Cheng nodded and offered a reminder.
"This mission is no ordinary affair. I cannot accurately gauge the immortal's strength. Steward Xu, you must proceed with caution."
Xu Zhanfeng nodded. Though the Grand Master had said the immortal was merely a lowly figure in the Immortal Realm,
But he was still an immortal. Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. The gap between humans and immortals was like heaven and earth.
Once one reached the Soul Transformation Stage, it became clear that the gap between the Fusion Stage and the Great Perfection Stage was not something that could be bridged by sheer numbers.
In truth, even a mere three minor realms apart represented an abysmal chasm. This was especially true when attempting to challenge a true immortal as a mere mortal.
However, in Su City's Contingency Plan One, there was no strategy for engaging an immortal. The plan was to overwhelm him with concentrated firepower—one volley to eliminate the immortal before he could even raise a hand!
Just like with Shi Yao back then—a single combo sequence would be enough. Even if he were within the Lingxian Hall, bolstered by the Ling Shuang Sword Art, he wouldn't even get a chance to strike back.
Time flew by, and dinner was soon served. The two humans and one dragon ate in silence, not a word spoken.
"Not to your liking?"
"It's good."
"Are you scared?"
Su Cheng chuckled. This Yu Lan sure knew how to lighten the mood, whether day or night.
"Blah, what am I afraid of?"
The three had little to pack. Su Cheng merely washed his face before setting off.
Su Cheng and Xu Zhanfeng had already scouted the area. The remaining Sovereign of the Sacred Realm had fled to the Immortal's side. Su Cheng's mission was to eliminate them all.
In Su Cheng's eyes, this actually saved him the trouble of seeking out the immortal.
It wasn't as resplendent as imagined, resembling a separate thirteenth Sacred Domain. Beneath snow-capped peaks lay the immortal's dwelling.
From a great distance, Xu Zhanfeng activated Su Cheng's Plan One: sealing the space while preparing countless offensive artifacts.
At the same moment, Su Cheng seized Yulan's wrist, as if afraid she might slip away.
He then drew forth the artifact borrowed from Dongfang Jue—a scroll-like object.
The scroll bore the name [Map of the Realm], Dongfang Jue's innate artifact!
As its name implied, this map had come into existence alongside Dongfang Jue since his birth.
"Chengcheng, what is this?"
Su Cheng held the scroll, which was about as long as his arm, and grinned.
"This is a magical artifact I borrowed from Jue'er. It's called the Map of the Realm. It's used for one-on-one duels."
"One-on-one?"
"It pulls both opponents and yourself into a unique combat space."
A hint of mischief flashed in Yu Lan's eyes. This kind of artifact…
If it fell into her hands, wouldn't she be able to duel Chengcheng every single day?
Su Cheng observed Yu Lan's expression and sensed something was off…
"What are you thinking about?"
"Nothing." Yulan tilted her head, glancing around in all directions…
"…You…"
Su Cheng was starting to lose his cool. He knew dragons were inherently lustful, but was Yu Lan taking it a bit too far?
She was simply insatiable!
No sooner had she been fed than she was hungry again!
"So you plan to take on that immortal alone?"
Su Cheng gazed toward the distant "mountain of immortals." "I hope we won't have to resort to this."
With that, he led Yu Lan toward the small hill.
As they advanced, Xu Zhanfeng's side also commenced their assault. The relentless barrage of firepower continued for a full hour.
The so-called mountain had long ceased to exist, unable to withstand even the first wave of the Demon-Suppressing Stele.
Su Cheng and Yu Lan waited until the smoke cleared before entering the fray, hoping to find some lucky survivors.
In an instant, that person arrived uninvited.
"Master of Lingxian Hall? You're more formidable than they described."
In the blink of an eye, a man in white appeared before them, clad in azure robes with flowing hair.
It must be said, if one were to speak of immortals, the man before them looked more like one. Yu Lan still felt Su Cheng resembled a schoolteacher more.
"Thanks for the compliment, but you're more talkative than I expected."
As the words fell, so did the massive black sword. Ordinary blades felt light and imprecise in his hands.
"You seem quite confident. Do you truly believe you can defeat an immortal?"
"Hmph. Only trash like you would call yourself an immortal, thinking you're powerful when you're nothing but garbage."
Truth be told, the man was handsome—a different style from Xu Zhanfeng. His robes billowed gracefully, radiating an ethereal aura!
"You seem to know me well?"
Su Cheng opened his mouth as well. Psychological warfare could also determine the outcome, greatly influencing the odds of victory in combat.
Glancing at Yu Lan, Su Cheng feigned utter disdain for the man as he spoke.
"You? Unable to win the woman you desire, you sleep with another's partner, get hunted down, and still expect respect?"
"Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if you got beaten to death. I just never bothered with you before."
The man's expression remained unchanged as he spoke softly, "You're trying to provoke me?"
"Hah. You think too highly of yourself."
"You're nothing but a skeleton in a tomb. You exploited a loophole in the Dao to prolong your life by a mere decade or so. Now, your time is finally up."
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