Chapter 173: Rescuing Leng Yue

When Ye Liuyun settled his mind to cultivate, he found that this wilderness aura here was even more suitable for his cultivation than spiritual energy.

Most of this aura can be transmuted into mysterious Qi, and it feels less effortful than his transmutation of spiritual energy.

In one night, Ye Liuyun's realm advanced to Sea Transformation First Level Mid-stage, with a trend toward breaking into the later stage.

So Ye Liuyun told Lei Ming to find a safe area to stop, allowing him to cultivate in peace.

After another half day, Ye Liuyun's realm broke through to the First Level Late-stage, a speed far faster than his absorption of spiritual energy.

Ye Liuyun immediately brought out the Grand Hall, opened its doors, and let more wilderness aura seep in.

Soon after the aura seeped in, the Bai Hu inside broke through!

After breaking through, the Bai Hu didn't wait to consolidate its realm, but immediately rushed out and began cultivating directly inside the Secret Realm. It turns out it especially likes this aura.

"It seems the wilderness aura suits ferocious beasts and me better," Ye Liuyun thought to himself.

As he was thinking, battle ripples came from afar. Ye Liuyun projected his Divine Sense and discovered Han Feng and Leng Yue being pursued jointly by several Sea Transformation third- and fourth-level disciples.

Ye Liuyun called out to Lei Ming and rushed over; the Bai Hu had already broken through, so there would be no great danger, and with the Grand Hall nearby they could simply take shelter if needed.

Han Feng and Leng Yue had been chased by those disciples into a ragged state, running until they were nearly exhausted, while the pursuers behind them kept pressing on.

The two ran a bit further, then decisively stopped. If they kept running, they'd have no strength left to fight back!

"Why did you stop running?" a Sea Transformation fourth-level disciple immediately chased them.

A few Sea Transformation third-level disciples behind also closed in, surrounding them.

"Han Feng, hand over the Golden Soul Herb and this little girl, and get out of here. Say one more word and you'll spare your life. But the outcome won't change," a Sea Transformation third-level disciple boasted.

"Ha ha, I love this cold beauty the most! If we can't find Ye Liuyun, taking you for a little fun is fine enough!" another Sea Transformation third-level disciple said.

The Sea Transformation fourth-level disciple stepped forward and forced, "Han Feng, haven't you brought out the Golden Soul Herb yet?"

"You are far too greedy! I've already given you two pieces, and you still want more? That was painstakingly found by me and my junior sister; why should we give you everything?" Han Feng roared.

"Golden Soul Herb, your junior sister, or your own life— which do you want?" the Sea Transformation fourth-level disciple drew his long sword and pointed at Han Feng.

"Fine! I can give you the Golden Soul Herb, but not the junior sister. Otherwise, you can step over my corpse!" Han Feng gripped his long sword, ready to fight to the death.

"Senior brother, you should go! Return and tell Ye Liuyun to avenge us," Leng Yue said coldly, raising her long sword to her own throat.

She knew that in these people's hands she would meet a bad end. Han Feng certainly wasn't their match, so there was no need for her to die here with him. Better to die alone and retain a clean record.

"Junior sister, don't!" Han Feng tried to stop her, but it was too late.

At the very brink, a voice of Ye Liuyun suddenly echoed in Leng Yue's Sea of Consciousness: "Senior sister, don't act rashly, I'm coming to save you!"

She heard it, a look of joy appearing on her face, and she lowered the sword.

The few people opposite had grim faces upon seeing her attempt suicide, but when they saw her lower the sword, they thought she had changed her mind.

"That's right! Serve us brothers well, and you'll continue to enjoy benefits. When we reach the Main Institute, we'll promote you!" the Sea Transformation fourth-level disciple laughed.

"You'll never reach the Main Institute!" a cold voice said, followed by a rumbling vibration.

"Junior brother Ye!" Han Feng heard the voice and immediately showed a delighted expression.

"Junior sister, we're saved!" Han Feng shouted at Leng Yue.

Leng Yue also nodded with a face full of joy.

As the vibration drew nearer, a huge monster appeared before everyone's eyes.

"Are you looking for me?" Ye Liuyun, riding on the monster's back, looked down at the disciples.

"Ye Liuyun?" they all shouted in surprise. They had intended to kill Ye Liuyun, but didn't expect him to have subjugated a Sea Transformation eighth-level ferocious beast!

"No, no, we just had some misunderstanding with Han Feng; now it's cleared up, so we should leave," the Sea Transformation fourth-level disciple said, glowering at Han Feng as if to tell him not to speak recklessly.

"Leave? Did I let you leave?" Ye Liuyun, not wanting to waste words, gave the Sea Transformation fourth-level disciple a glance and erased his Soul.

The other disciples gasped in shock. It turned out Ye Liuyun was that powerful; good they hadn't met him before, or they'd have died early!

They immediately knelt and begged Ye Liuyun for mercy. Ye Liuyun, however, showed no mercy, looking at each of them.

When only two remained, one shouted in bitter anger, "Ye Liuyun, you're too cruel; we're all from the same sect, and you intend to slaughter us all!"

"Heh heh." Ye Liuyun smiled faintly.

"How ironic! You call me cruel now? When you forced my senior sister earlier, didn't you think you were the cruel one?" Ye Liuyun retorted.

"We've already admitted our mistake and are willing to compensate; why do you insist on killing us?" the person thought his words had effect and grew bolder.

"There's no reason, because I want to, because I'm stronger than you. Isn't that your logic? When I'm stronger, I can do as I please, right?" Ye Liuyun asked coldly.

"As long as you don't kill me, I can meet any condition! I can even let you plant a Soul Imprint on me, becoming your servant!" the disciple pleaded.

"Ha ha, you overestimate yourself! Even as my servant, you're not worthy!" Saying that, Ye Liuyun glanced at him and erased his Soul.

The last disciple, seeing he was alone, trembled and asked, "What must I do for you not to kill me?"

Ye Liuyun calmly looked at him, "Die!" and the disciple's Soul was extinguished.

"Hmph, you dare chase me and even touch my senior brothers and sisters; I cannot let you go."

Ye Liuyun said, leapt down from Lei Ming's back. Lei Ming instantly shrank and hopped onto Ye Liuyun's shoulder.

Han Feng shook his head and said, "Junior brother, you've become stronger!"

Leng Yue, looking at Lei Ming, asked in surprise, "Is this your blue pet beast?"

Ye Liuyun hadn't answered when Lei Ming nodded in acknowledgment.

"How did it change so drastically?" Leng Yue asked.

"It evolved!" Ye Liuyun couldn't elaborate further, so he changed the subject.

"These people came after me, causing my senior brothers and sisters to suffer!" Ye Liuyun bowed to the two as an apology.

"Don't listen to their nonsense. Even without you, they wouldn't spare us. They're just greedy, shameless scoundrels," Leng Yue said, not blaming Ye Liuyun.

It's true they were after Ye Liuyun, but coincidentally encountering Han Feng and Leng Yue who had found the Golden Soul Herb, they forced Han Feng to share half. Then someone harbored ulterior motives toward Leng Yue, using Ye Liuyun as an excuse, and pursued them all the way.