Chapter 490: Return to the Sect, the Xuan Turtle's True Body

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Protagonist:

Yu Zhangsheng

The formation's light flared; amid the hazy glow, outside the formation Chen Yan's figure remained slightly bowed, utterly respectful.

"Mm," Yuan Menghua nodded, and through the formation cast a faint glance at Chen Yan, speaking calmly:

"A well-meant reminder: in the coming period Wuzhou will be turbulent, the situation shifting, misfortune may arise — I hope all stays well for you."

As the words fell, the teleportation array's light fully erupted, space suddenly twisted, enveloping everyone, and their figures vanished.

"Hah…"

Seeing this, Chen Yan let out a long breath, gazing at where Yuan Menghua and the others had disappeared, lightly wiped away the nonexistent cold sweat on his forehead, and gave a bitter laugh.

"Difficult. Though I don't know who that person from Wanxiang Sect is, the feeling they give me is unfathomable — I fear they've already reached the Purple Mansion Realm."

Chen Yan muttered, recalling Yuan Menghua's words just now, thoughtful.

"Wanxiang Sect people, returning to the sect in such haste… judging by the direction, they should be coming back from the Luo Ya Abyss."

"And with two armies facing off, at this critical juncture… if nothing unexpected happens, I'm afraid the front line has changed, something must have occurred at Luo Ya Abyss, and the situation is very unfavorable for Wuzhou…"

Chen Yan frowned, countless thoughts surging in his heart, his mood turning heavy.

The matter of Luo Ya Abyss hadn't yet spread so quickly to a loose cultivator like him, but based on Yuan Menghua's movements he could speculate, and adding those parting words…

"It seems, I'm afraid Wuzhou is about to change drastically."

Chen Yan murmured inwardly, slowly exhaled, shook his head, and suppressed these tidings.

"Never mind, these matters aren't for a mere Golden Core like me to ponder; even a colossus like Wanxiang Sect is powerless — what difference would my knowing make?"

"In chaotic times, I hope Qingzhou doesn't become utterly ruthless… may everything remain peaceful."

Chen Yan sighed softly; with his Golden Core cultivation he was naturally an overlord in Qingyan City, but looking across Wuzhou, what did he amount to…?

He could only struggle in the cracks; being able to settle peacefully in one place already relied on his ability to navigate all sides — if Wuzhou changes and Qingzhou invades, how long can such peaceful days last? Chen Yan had no certainty in his heart.

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Space twisted; after a bout of dizziness the world before their eyes cleared once more — heaven and earth had changed, and they had arrived at the formation on Yujian Peak of Wanxiang Sect.

"Finally back."

Yuan Menghua slowly exhaled, stepped out of the formation, and the surrounding disciples immediately bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Ancestor."

"Mm."

Yuan Menghua nodded, glanced back at the Wanxiang Sect members who had just recovered, his gaze pausing on Yu Zhangsheng, and gave a slight nod:

"Time is pressing; each of you return and rest well, await the sect's notice — do not go out during this period."

"Yes." Li Minghan and the other disciples answered in unison.

Yuan Menghua thought a moment, turned to look at Yu Zhangsheng, and added: "As for Wei Lao's side, also trouble you, Zhangsheng, to go ask if he has any thoughts."

"Mm." Yu Zhangsheng nodded, cupping his fists in a bow.

After a few brief instructions, Yuan Menghua did not linger either; he rose and flew toward the Sect Hall at full speed — the matter was urgent, and even having returned to the sect one could not say it was completely safe.

Yu Zhangsheng watched Yuan Menghua depart, then amid the other disciples' awed gazes turned and flew toward Beast Taming Peak, to Wei Lao's residence.

"Back?"

In the courtyard, Wei Lao was leisurely reclining in a chair, rocking gently; seeing the visitor, he merely showed a faint smile and spoke without turning his head.

"Master."

Yu Zhangsheng greeted with a beaming smile, his gaze warm.

"Oh, not bad — you've truly advanced to Purple Mansion. Looks like the front-line reports were right: you killed the Qingzhou Crown Prince. Heh, worthy of being my disciple — you've got the courage I had in my day."

"Just as well — a good killing to dampen Qingzhou's arrogance."

Wei Lao's eyes fell on Yu Zhangsheng, smiling as he spoke, stroking his beard, his expression carrying a trace of pride, his tone unstinting in praise.

"Haha, it's all thanks to Master's excellent teaching; your disciple merely got lucky."

Yu Zhangsheng laughed heartily, chuckling; the events at Luo Ya Abyss might not yet be known to ordinary disciples, but they had naturally been relayed to the sect's upper echelons by Yuan Menghua in advance.

"You brat, you know how to talk." Wei Lao gave a cold snort, his smile widening, stroking his beard, looking at Yu Zhangsheng with a face full of delight, his expression unconsciously turning a bit dazed.

"Your growth speed has exceeded my imagination — in such a short time you reached Purple Mansion, and even killed the so-called Qingzhou Crown Prince. Good, good."

Wei Lao clicked his tongue in wonder, chuckling, his tone revealing a hint of emotion.

Yu Zhangsheng, from before he had even established his foundation, had been his disciple; one could say the other's every step, each footprint, had occurred under his witness.

Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and now Purple Mansion…

He had never doubted Yu Zhangsheng could cultivate to Purple Mansion; what surprised him was the speed of the advancement — for cultivators, a flick of the finger is a thousand years, a hundred years, nothing more…

In just a few years to reach this step, it truly exceeded Wei Lao's expectations.

But it's a good thing all the same.

Wei Lao thought, then chuckled, then frowned slightly and pondered:

"However, with your dazzling performance in Luo Ya Abyss, plus killing several of their princes including the Crown Prince, Qingzhou's side will surely regard you as a thorn in the eye, a splinter in the flesh."

"Immortal enmity — they'll surely pursue you with all their might; and with Wuzhou's strength, facing a Qingzhou backed by a Holy Land, the outcome, barring accident, is that we're no match…"

Wei Lao spoke, his brow growing graver, his tone pausing; after a long moment he shook his head and sighed softly.

"Never mind. Fortunately you're now Purple Mansion and have some self-protection ability; as long as a Spirit Transformation expert doesn't lightly act, safety-wise there shouldn't be major problems. Since you've also advanced to Purple Mansion, some matters can no longer be delayed — time presses, set out now, the sooner it's resolved the better, and it will add some trump cards to your strength."

Wei Lao's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Yu Zhangsheng and said this.

Yu Zhangsheng heard this and immediately raised an eyebrow, nodding lightly; he knew what Wei Lao was talking about.

"What Master speaks of, is it the matter of thoroughly contracting Turtle Senior?"

"Correct, it is exactly so. Previously your cultivation base was insufficient, so you could only contract a source Dharma Body first. Now you have arrived at the Purple Mansion, and also have the strength to bear this contract, so hurry up, lest the night be long and dreams many."

Wei Lao said with a heh-heh, his expression somewhat at a loss.

"Good," Yu Zhangsheng nodded, then a thought turned, and he said, his tone becoming slightly heavier, "However, before this, there are still some matters Changsheng needs to go handle first; otherwise, this disciple's heart holds some worry and unease."

"What you speak of, is it your clan's matter?"

Wei Lao glanced at Yu Zhangsheng and asked; though a question, his tone was affirmative.

"Correct," Yu Zhangsheng responded, deeply exhaling a breath of turbid Qi, frowning as he said, "As Master said, the Qingzhou side may thoroughly break through the defense line at any time, and with their hatred toward this disciple, I fear that when the time comes, disaster will extend to my family."

"This you can rest assured about. When I received news of the Luo Ya Shen Yuan, I already sent people in advance to bring your clan members into the Wanxiang Sect. By now they are estimated to have nearly arrived, so you don't need to specially make a trip again."

Wei Lao said with a heh-heh, then shook his head: "During this period, things are turbulent and uneasy. Inside the Sect, it is relatively still peaceful, convenient for taking care of them."

Yu Zhangsheng looked up, his heart quietly letting out a breath of relief, his face grateful as he bowed to Wei Lao and said joyfully: "Still Master considers things thoroughly."

"Just knowing you value affection and righteousness," Wei Lao said, "Alright, set off. The contract matter is major; estimated it won't be resolved in a short while. After successfully contracting Turtle Senior, some subsequent matters will then be convenient to unfold."

Wei Lao quietly swallowed a mouthful of saliva, his gaze flashing slightly, seeming to hold deep meaning.

Yu Zhangsheng nodded, the two then no longer dawdled, and flew toward the interior of Yunwu Valley.

Not long after, they entered the interior of Yunwu Mountain — at the center, a massive Yuntai.

"Still remember last time, you were on this Yuntai, borrowing Turtle Senior's power to kill Hailong Zhenjun. Unexpected, only this much time has passed, and you yourself have also advanced into the ranks of Purple Mansion True Lords."

Standing on the Yuntai, surrounding clouds and mist surging, Wei Lao heh-heh teased, fingers swiftly tracing in the Void, instantly strange Dao Wen emerged, branded on various parts of the Yuntai.

Yu Zhangsheng heard this, scratched his Hou Brain Hu, his gaze also somewhat sighing.

Counting the three months in the Wu Dao Jie, from the time he killed Hailong Zhenjun, it was only nearly half a year. At that time, he had only just advanced to Golden Core; now he had already broken through to Purple Mansion.

The opportunities and perils within, also cannot be summarized in a single sentence.

All kinds, ultimately transformed into Yu Zhangsheng grinning a smile, feeling the surrounding surging clouds and mist, like unloading a heavy burden he exhaled a breath.

Wei Lao smiled and shook his head, also didn't say more, just wholeheartedly struck out Dao Dao Dao Wen branded into the Yuntai. Not long after, when the Dao Wen filled the entire Yuntai, in a Cha Na, the surrounding clouds and mist suddenly gathered into a vortex, thunder rumbling as it rotated, surrounding Qi frantically surging in.

The Yuntai instantly erupted with crystalline jade-colored light, the Formation's fluctuations rippling open, the light submerging the two within. The next moment, yet heard Wei Lao lightly shout: "Open!"

In a Cha Na, the clouds and mist condensed into a mass, a point of dim light scattered from within, tearing open a crack, enveloping Yu Zhangsheng and Wei Lao both.

After a bout of heaven-spinning earth-turning, when Yu Zhangsheng once again opened his eyes, the scene before him had heaven and earth transformed, entering into the Formation Core.

The sky, a boundless starry sky, within stars twinkling, under the dark night sky especially twinkling, myriad stars suspended, narrating this place's stillness and mystery, a piece of splendor, ultimate beauty.

Underfoot, a calm water surface, like a mirror, reflecting the Tian Qiong starry sky, occasionally a bit of ripples rippling open, circle after circle rippling open, the stars in the water surface also following blurred, light twisting.

"Here……"

Yu Zhangsheng softly murmured, feeling the surrounding rich Qi, his eyes revealing a trace of strange color.

"Here, is the place where we first met, and also where my True Body resides."

The next moment, a ray of light floated out from Yu Zhangsheng's Inner Landscape, transforming into Turtle Senior emerging. He spoke in a deep voice, his tone revealing a trace of incredulity.

"Heh-heh, old friend, didn't expect it, right? My persuasion back then was correct, right? I said contracting with my disciple, you absolutely cannot lose out."

"Look, only how many years have passed, this isn't coming to fulfill the promise?"

Wei Lao heh-heh laughed, stroking his beard, raising an eyebrow at Turtle Senior and saying, his words revealing pride.

"Count as being spoken correctly by you."

Turtle Senior slightly smiled, nodded, did not deny this. His turbid gaze revealed a trace of clarity, turned his turtle head, looked toward the front, four limbs on the starry sky water surface, fiercely stamped once.

"Humming……"

Under one stamp, instantly circle after circle of ripples rapidly rippled open, sweeping the starry sky, a wave of invisible fluctuations sweeping, under the frantic surging of surrounding Qi, it actually gradually condensed into mist. The mist more and more, a great wind from unknown place suddenly howled over, driving clouds and mist surging, sweeping together.

"Boom——!!"

Within the mist, suddenly rang violent rumbling sounds. This sound at first slight, then vast, like Heaven and Earth Torrent, wave after wave shaking. Besides this, even more the sounds of chains being pulled, rustling echoing, like heavenly thunder exploding one after another.

"Sha……sha……sha……"

Sound vast, mist surging hazy, naked eye cannot see, can only by feeling, seemingly within the mist, there is a colossal thing, dragging chains, slowly advancing.

Yu Zhangsheng's eyes brightened, Wei Lao's face anticipation even more. Even Turtle Senior also somewhat excited, raised head and lightly cried once, instantly strange cry rippling, sweeping up more ripples, flashing more stars, resonating with the colossal thing in the mist.

"Sizzling……"

Suddenly, within the mist, a pair of giant Beast Eyes suddenly opened, gaze dark red, revealing turbidity and vicissitudes, as if experienced countless years of baptism, deep and making one sink. These Beast Eyes so large, like two hundred-meter giant lanterns, horizontally appearing under the night sky.

The next moment, the mist slowly rippled open, revealing more things. Appearing before Yu Zhangsheng and Wei Lao's eyes, was precisely Turtle Senior's true True Body!

Appearance, not two kinds different from the source Dharma Body Yu Zhangsheng contracted. Only in Qi, more ancient and vast, unfathomable. More reflected in body size, enlarged countless times, like giant Shan Luan, only piercing the starry sky.

Yu Zhangsheng's breathing instantly stagnated, expression dazed, looking up at this Turtle Senior True Body, a sense of insignificance arose spontaneously. The two and this Turtle Senior True Body compared, the body size difference, was like a sky-piercing great mountain and an ant compared.

Turtle Senior giant beast, in his eyes, covering sky and earth. In his eyes, the starry sky, also no longer unreachable high, but more like, being dragged forward by Turtle Senior, stars twinkling, Dao Dao thick chains, law power permeating, piercing from within stars, fiercely locking Turtle Senior all over, dense and numerous, is the Yu Shi Tong Shou Zhen!

Precisely, the Yu Shi Tong Shou Zhen! (Chapter End)