Chapter 913: 913.Chapter 911 Hope is Slim

913. Chapter 911 Hope is Slim

The door burst open, several figures rushed in, standing before the bed and bowing respectfully.

「No need for courtesy。」

……

On Lu Yuan's side, he did not immediately set off to return to Cangjing; instead, he temporarily stayed in this remote mountain villa, continuing his arduous cultivation.

Over the past half month, aside from cultivation, he spent all his remaining time studying the Nine Heavens Dragon Roar Blade and the Five Slaughters Annihilate Origin Palm.

It's a pity that, even though he had fully derived the technique, he still could not grasp its essence.

Moreover, he could clearly sense that both the Five Slaughters Annihilate Origin Palm and the Nine Heavens Dragon Roar Blade seemed to have flaws, as if they were incomplete versions.

This situation left him extremely troubled, even somewhat regretful.

He knew he had wasted too much time, and if he did not quickly increase his strength, even the chance for revenge would be slim.

Moreover, during this long wait, he did not forget to cultivate, completely absorbing that monster beast pill.

Although it was only a single monster beast pill, its help to him was not insignificant.

Especially the vast bloodline essence contained within benefited him greatly!

Besides that, while in secluded cultivation, he also quietly studied that jade slip, hoping to find a new breakthrough opportunity.

Yet the result still left him helplessly shaking his head and sighing, filled with emotion.

Although this sword technique is exquisitely marvelous, he truly feels at a loss regarding the issues of bloodline fusion and spiritual power communication.

「Alas! This sword technique is profound, but I simply have no spare energy to divert to its practice—what should I do」

Lu Yuan frowned and let out a soft sigh, thoughts surging in his mind, his thoughts becoming increasingly chaotic.

Over these past few days, he had tried three or four attempts, each ending in failure.

Such a situation truly dealt him a heavy blow, making him somewhat anxious.

「Forget it; it seems that to practice this sword technique we need to find another proper method, otherwise even if we master it we would struggle to exert its full effect」

Lu Yuan slowly exhaled a muffled breath, secretly pondering.

But this time, he did not rush to leave the detached residence; instead, he planned to stay here a few more days, and incidentally observe the internal martial arts manuals of the Cangyun Sect.

He knew that in such a large sect as the Cangyun Sect, the Library Pavilion would surely house a rich collection of texts, with many high-level cultivation secret arts and original sword techniques, fist and foot techniques, and blade arts—everything one could expect.

Such a place is something the Canglanguo Royal Family could only dream of; any martial artist who enters to cultivate martial arts there...

They are the direct-line successors of the sect's high-ranking elders, and the resources they enjoy are naturally beyond the reach of ordinary disciples.

Although Lu Yuan's aptitude is limited, he does not want to give up any chance of improvement, even if it is just a tiny change.

……

In the northeast corner of Cangjingcheng lies a long, narrow alley.

At this time, nearing dawn, the streets had no foot traffic; only the dim yellow lights illuminated the long alley.

This is one of the properties of the Cangjing Royal Family in Cangjing, and also the headquarters of the Cangyun Sect within the territory of the Canglanguo Royal Family.

Yet at this moment, in the spacious and solemn courtyard, a man in blue robes stood silently, his gaze deep, his face bearing sorrow.

This person is none other than the Inner Sect Grand Elder of the Cangyun Sect, Lu Tianfeng!

He has countless ties to the Canglanguo Royal Family, being the person dispatched by the Canglanguo Imperial Household to take charge in Cangjing.

Although he is not of royal blood, due to his close relationship with the royal family, his status and position are even slightly higher than those of true princes and dukes.

But he clearly knows that the royal family's utility has basically been exhausted; in the coming time, he is destined to be cast aside.

「Alas! 」

Watching the dawn gradually turn pale, Lu Tianfeng drew a deep breath, his eyes filled with complex emotion.

Just as he raised his hand to rub his brows, a sudden rush of footsteps sounded; immediately, a person in gray servant attire hurried over. "Greetings, Master Lu!" the gray-clad servant knelt on the ground and performed a respectful salute.

「Hmph! 」 Lu Tianfeng slightly furrowed his brows, coldly glanced at the other party, a hint of contempt flickering in his eyes, the corner of his mouth curling with disdain.

He had long known that the person dispatched by the Cangyun Sect to the Canglanguo Royal Family was merely an ordinary martial artist.

Moreover, this fellow's cultivation is not insignificant; among the many martial artists of the Canglanguo Royal Family, he can be considered a top-tier existence.

But to Lu Tianfeng, the other's cultivation is utterly insignificant, failing to arouse his interest at all.

「What's the matter? 」

「Mister Lu Yuan has already been settled; he can set out at any time! 」 the gray-clad servant nodded heavily and reported in a low voice.

「Oh? 」 Upon hearing this, Lu Tianfeng's face suddenly froze! Originally according to plan, he would have taken Lu Yuan to set out early tomorrow morning for the Gold Ingots Mine west of Cangjingcheng, but now……

How could they suddenly change their itinerary?

Lu Tianfeng's eyebrows twitched, a strange color flashing in his eyes and then vanishing! Although he did not understand, he did not hesitate, immediately waving his hand.

「Let's go! 」

Lu Tianfeng swept his wide sleeves and strode straight out of the manor.

Upon hearing this, the gray-clad servant immediately stepped back and followed Lu Tianfeng's footsteps.

「Lu Yuan! Hmph! 」

Lu Tianfeng let out a cold snort, a chill appearing between his brows, a flash of ruthlessness crossing his eyes.

Not long ago, because of Lu Yuan, he suffered a dumb loss in front of Jiang Tian, even nearly losing his life.

Now, the other party actually dares to leave the Cangyun Sect alone; to him, this is simply a heaven-sent opportunity!

……

Rumble rumble rumble! Accompanied by a fierce roar, more than ten carriages drove up to the Lu Family manor's exterior and stopped in front of its gate in an instant.

「Young Master, you have finally returned! 」

「Hahaha! I knew it, the Young Master's blessings are deep; he surely won't meet with mishap! 」

Numerous martial artists, one after another, bowed with clasped hands to congratulate Lu Yuan, their eyes filled with awe.

These people, most of them are martial artists he usually befriends.

"Brother Lu, you've finally come back!"

A young man in a brocade robe stood beside the carriage, greeting him with a smiling face, his enthusiasm evident.

This young man in brocade is named Yang Kun, an outer disciple of the Cangyun Sect, whose cultivation has reached the peak of the Reincarnation Realm.

They once met during a training expedition, left a good impression on each other, and later interacted many times, becoming good friends.

As for Lu Yuan, Yang Kun is also considered a formidable rival, given his astonishing talent and extraordinary potential.

Their cultivation levels are roughly comparable; if they were to compete, the chance of winning would hardly exceed fifty percent.

But Lu Yuan, after all, is a heaven‑chosen genius of the Cangyun Sect, exposed from childhood to various techniques and extraordinary arts; his combat ability far surpasses that of ordinary martial artists.

"Junior Brother Yang, you're being too polite!"

Lu Yuan returned the salute with clasped hands, his expression still cold and aloof as before, showing none of his usual warmth.

This contrast fell into Yang Kun's eyes, instantly making him a bit embarrassed, yet he showed no oddness and soon relaxed.

This Senior Brother Lu has always been like that; he's long grown accustomed to it, and if one constantly flatters, it would seem insincere and affected.

"Hehe, since Brother Lu has returned, shall we set off?" (End of chapter)