Chapter 86: Star Cliff, Mu Han'yu!

Soon another several days passed; after continuously practicing dual cultivation, Lu Chen's cultivation increased somewhat.

He also specially trained some orthodox techniques for his subsequent plans.

Su Qian and the five others' realms also grew successively.

Su Qian broke through to Condensed Spirit Perfection; the Gu sisters both reached late Embryonic Dan; Chu Lian's breakthrough was the greatest, advancing from late Embryonic Dan to initial Spirit Transformation.

Qin Yan's cultivation also improved somewhat, but after reaching the Cave Heaven Realm, making further progress in a short time is truly difficult.

That day at noon, Lu Chen and the five women came to the air above a low hill outside the town, intending to test their recent cultivation results.

"Master, I'm ready."

Although Su Qian had already broken through to Condensed Spirit Perfection, she still showed no slackness when facing Lu Chen, employing every defensive means she could.

If not for the fact that her killing qi had almost been exhausted these past days, she would definitely have unleashed all of it to form a stronger shield.

"Hmm."

Lu Chen nodded slightly, then circulated his killing qi.

Black qi coiled around his right arm; he clenched it fiercely, and instantly a pressure bearing strong oppression surged outward.

Qin Yan and Su Qian were fine, but Gu Xiangxiang and the two others were affected by this aura, their figures retreating several steps in succession.

The next moment, Lu Chen's figure vanished from the spot; feeling a flash of purple light, he had already arrived before Su Qian.

"Boom!"

A loud bang shook and twisted space; although the strike did not completely break Su Qian's defense, it shattered the several demonic artifacts in front of her.

Although they were only fourth-rank demonic artifacts, with her killing qi bolstering them, ordinary Condensed Spirit cultivators would find it hard to break them.

At the moment the remaining four women witnessed this scene, they simultaneously had the same thought.

"So strong!"

If it were Gu Xiangxiang and the two others, they definitely wouldn't even have the thought to act.

After the strike, Lu Chen withdrew his killing qi and lowered his head to look at his fist.

"It seems my current strength is roughly enough to match an early Condensed Spirit cultivator, and moreover, one without any trump cards."

"The strength is still not enough."

He slightly clenched his fist, forming a rough estimate of his overall ability in his mind.

In two days will be the Star Cliff Grand Selection; he likely has no more time to grow.

However, being merely late Embryonic Dan is fine, after all, a realm too high would be too conspicuous.

"You have all cultivated the Soul Concealment Technique; when you go to Star Cliff, find a hidden cave dwelling nearby."

"Wait for my voice transmission, then make your plans."

Hearing Lu Chen's words, the five each gave their own replies.

"Hmm."

"Yes, Master."

"Okay."

"Alright."

"......"

These past days, Lu Chen not only cultivated techniques and raised his realm, but also used the Blood Burning Puppet Technique to refine several flesh-and-blood puppets.

He used the fleshly bodies of those who had occupied Lingxi Town initially.

Although he didn't know what use they'd have, having more methods is never wrong.

After tidying up his belongings, Lu Chen completely erased all traces left by himself and the few women during these days.

Then he summoned Wang Cai and swiftly fled toward the direction of Star Cliff.

Two days later, Star Cliff Sect, sect main gate.

Several sect elders stood with hands behind their backs, releasing the aura of the Condensed Spirit Realm without reservation.

Outside the mountain gate before them, many loose cultivators and various personnel were gathering here.

"This year's participants are especially numerous; preliminary estimates say at least sixty percent more than previous years."

A gray-haired elder stroked his beard, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below.

"Hmm, not bad; this year's competition will be fierce."

"In recent years, conflicts with demonic cultivators have become ever more frequent; the situation of small sects and loose cultivators is perilous."

"Only a great sect like our Star Cliff will not be infiltrated by demonic cultivators."

A purple-robed elder snorted, his eyes carrying a hint of contempt.

"Two elders, do not underestimate the enemy! Demonic cultivators are numerous; how can you speak recklessly?"

As the two chatted, before their words faded, several streaks of starlight suddenly blazed in the sky; the next moment, the current sect master of Star Cliff, Mo Tiancheng, stepped upon the starlight and walked out of the void.

Mo Tiancheng wore a black robe, his expression indifferent.

Behind him followed Mu Han'yu, who held a seventh-rank jade whip.

Mu Han'yu had a head of white hair, with a special dark red hidden within.

She moved with lotus steps; the jade whip, under her manipulation, twined like a living creature.

Beneath her semi-transparent crimson gauze robe, a hint of mystery could be faintly seen.

Her brows and eyes held a smile, adding further charm to her already exquisite figure.

Her appearance instantly drew the gazes and cheers of many below.

"It's actually Elder Mu! So beautiful, so alluring, so pure!"

"They say Elder Mu's relationship with the sect master is not ordinary; I don't know if it's true or false."

"What happened? After the former sect master of Star Cliff, Mo Xuan, was framed and killed, she, a lone woman without support, surely needs someone to rely on?"

Keep it down, I heard Elder Mu has a bad temper.

Before the few people's words had finished, Mu Hanyu's expression above changed slightly.

Although still filled with a smile, one could see she was somewhat displeased.

However, at this moment there are many sect disciples, so she also couldn't say much.

When many people were discussing, in the corner of the crowd, Lu Chen's figure slowly appeared.

He operated the Soul Concealment Technique, appearing completely unnoticeable among the numerous participants.

"Is she Mu Hanyu?"

Lu Chen's gaze slightly lifted, and he saw Mu Hanyu's figure clearly.

Previously, in Mo Xuan's memory, he had seen some aspect of the other's appearance.

At that time, on the contrary, his facial features were not seen clearly.

"Hmm......"

The Empress beside him had already flown over and told him the cultivation levels of the several elders above.

Listening to the Empress's description, Lu Chen couldn't help but furrow his brows.

"Two at Mid Condensing Spirit, three at Late Condensing Spirit, one at Peak Condensing Spirit, one at Early Cave Heaven, one at Mid Cave Heaven."

"Mu Hanyu is at Peak Condensing Spirit... just one step away from Cave Heaven."

"This Mo Tiancheng... actually is Peak Cave Heaven?"

The Pulling Technique can only be used once in a short time, and unless he also reaches the Cave Heaven realm, otherwise the Pulling Technique is only useful for cultivators below Cave Heaven.

"Good thing, otherwise it would have been a wasted trip."

Lu Chen's gaze was fixed on Mu Hanyu.

She stood in the high sky, her originally calm expression suddenly changed slightly.

She suddenly had a strange feeling in her heart, as if a very familiar gaze was staring at her.

But, she glanced at the several elders nearby, and it wasn't their gaze.

"Could it be those disciples? But how would I know these people?"

Mu Hanyu quickly denied her guess.

She glanced at Mo Tiancheng beside her, came to his side, and slowly spoke:

"I'll go back to handle the matter headed by Elder Yunshu; today's grand selection will be handled by you."

After she said that, the Mo Sect Master beside her nodded slightly.

Just as she was about to leave, she again sensed that familiar gaze.

"What a familiar gaze... could it be Mo Xuan? But hasn't he been dead for many years?"