"You're asking a Nature-Connecting Cultivator to intervene in the battle of a Golden Elixir cultivator?"
Regardless of how respectful Jin Chuan's attitude was, or how tactful his words were, his meaning was crystal clear:
"You're in charge of all affairs concerning Sheer Cliff City, maintaining order and stability within. Now, are you going to handle this situation or not?"
Geng Fu felt a rush of dizziness, a cold sweat breaking out on his forehead. It's strange how the human mind works. As he agreed with Jin Chuan, he glanced at the increasingly intense scene outside, and he truly felt that the Sky Wing Tower, which he had been managing for decades, was in a precarious situation. But what was even more dangerous was his own life!
Regardless of who he had offended, he was in for a bad time today.
He was surprised that he hadn't collapsed yet. All he could do was pull out a handkerchief and wipe his sweat repeatedly, muttering, "Disaster, it's a disaster!"
Exactly what kind of disaster it was, Geng Fu couldn't quite figure out. All because Yu Ci didn't respond.
Yu Ci had been watching the battle in the void beyond the railing, even when Jin Chuan consulted him. Jin Chuan was waiting to see him make a fool of himself, but he had no idea that Yu Ci's thoughts were completely unrelated to the current situation.
At this moment, Yu Ci was wondering: what exactly was the relationship between Lu Mingyue and Monk Yi Xin? Was he just a drinking buddy of Monk Yi Xin's, or was he a key figure involved in the unrest in Sky Rift Valley?
Yu Ci believed that Monk Yi Xin had companions. Judging from his experiences in Sky Rift Valley, it was even possible that one of them was a master of the Vacuum Walking Realm. Yu Ci still remembered on the Divine Map, the wide-ranging fog that had thrown Monk Zheng Yan out, which was a rather powerful piece of evidence.
But looking at Lu Mingyue now, he didn't seem to fit the bill.
Amid his confusion, he finally heard Jin Chuan let out a heavy hum.
Turning to look, Jin Chuan's face was extremely unsightly. Anyone who was ignored to this extent wouldn't be in a good mood.
Yu Ci didn't care about the young man's internal struggle. He just thought that this guy's brain must have been fried by hatred. In the current situation, he was picking a fight again and again. Even if he could win a temporary victory, wouldn't he still have to pay back with interest later?
Speaking of which, Jin Huan had been adjusting the external attitude of White Sun Mansion during this period. Perhaps, it could be seen as a clumsy attempt at testing?
Coincidentally, Yu Ci needed such an opportunity.
So, after Jin Chuan gritted his teeth and made his "request" for the second time, he gave a clear response:
"Separate them then!"
"Separate?"
As soon as Jin Chuan's words fell, Sword Energy from the sky poured down like a waterfall, cascading a thousand feet. It stirred up a tidal wave of clouds and mist on the high cliff before the hum of sword whistles followed.
As someone with a low cultivation level like Geng Fu, all he felt was a buzzing in his ears, followed by a swaying sensation. It was only when Yu Ci next to him steadied him that he managed to keep his balance.
Looking now, Lu Mingyue and Zhao Zirui, who were fiercely battling in mid-air just moments ago, were tumbling down, their postures utterly disheveled. The overwhelming sword pressure was like the great waves of the Yangtze River, surging forth, or as if it were the boundless deep sea, locking the space around the two individuals. Only the cold sword intent, like a flood dragon, was moving around them, choosing its prey to devour.
Under such circumstances, these two Golden Elixir cultivators were even struggling to control their weapons, falling all the way down to the rocky ground of Sheer Cliff City, ending up in a complete mess.
For a moment, the Sky Wing Tower, and even the surrounding area where the two cultivators had fallen, fell into sudden silence.
Xie Yan made his move.
No one knew where this top disciple of the third generation of the Lichen Sect resided, but this sword, turbulent like a flying waterfall, clearly announced his presence.
Beside Yu Ci, Jin Chuan and Geng Fu were both dumbfounded. On the bridge, Sha Cong, supporting his companion, was also equally astonished.
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Yu Ci enjoyed gazing from the top of the Sky Wing Tower. From here, he could see the panoramic view of Sheer Cliff City, and it also allowed him, who had temporarily lost his Divine Map, to regain a sense of control over the overall situation.
After swinging his sword, Xie Yan did not appear. However, Jin Chuan could no longer stay, hastily leaving. Whether this youngster had something in his head, Yu Ci did not know, but some information was written on his ashen face, enough for certain people to understand.
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Geng Fu, who had just been caught in the middle, was also shaken. His chubby body was a bit overwhelmed, and after apologizing, he also left. As for Zhao Zirui and Lu Mingyue who had fallen, whether they had reached a resolution or were simply subdued by Xie Yan, they no longer tangled and hurriedly left. At this time, the Sky Wing Tower was exceptionally quiet.
This was the power of Xie Yan's sword, but also the result of Yu Ci's guidance.
The Fish-Dragon began to frolic again, of course, not forgetting to draw life-sustaining Primordial Qi from Yu Ci to nourish itself, living a very comfortable life. It had no awareness of being a troublemaker, and naturally did not know that it had become the absolute focus of many people's hearts.
Yu Ci had been following Xie Yan's instructions, controlling the Fish-Dragon with the Soul Controlling Method, feeding the Fish-Dragon with his own Primordial Qi, preparing for the Treasure Exchange Banquet in eight days. He did this impeccably.
However, this did not mean that he was completely following Xie Yan's arrangements, ignoring all other matters and only revolving around the Fish-Dragon.
Yu Ci had his own matters, his own principles, his own pursuits. Before he came to Sheer Cliff City, he had already prioritized various matters according to their importance and urgency, and had a comprehensive plan. Even if the plan would change due to actual circumstances, it would not be thwarted by Xie Yan's dominance.
His arrival in Sheer Cliff City was ultimately to make a difference.
Yu Ci's clearest goal was to increase his Cultivation Level, to find a real opportunity for his Yin Spirit. This ran through all matters, even if it was now somewhat delayed by the Fish-Dragon, he would strive to make up for it later.
Besides this, there were three specific tasks: the first and foremost was undoubtedly to guard against Demons, to prevent Demons from causing chaos, to ensure the basic safety of the million people of Sheer Cliff City. This was the Sect's order, an inviolable bottom line. All matters must prioritize this, and it was also the fundamental principle of this trip.
Next was to lay out a plan for controlling Sheer Cliff City, to establish a channel that would be accountable to him, reporting from bottom to top. The issue of the White Sun Mansion was included in this. From what he could see now, none below Jin Huan in White Sun Mansion had any intention of cooperating with him. Therefore, he needed to establish a new channel that could both reflect the Sect's will and be smoothly controlled by him. He already had a clue on this.
Last on the list was a rather dangerous task. Yu Ci wanted to use the mighty power of the Lichen Sect to probe the strong forces behind the conspiracy of Sky Rift Valley. This force was inevitably related to Monk Yi Xin of the Pure Water Sect, and the Xuan Yin Sect was also involved.
Yu Ci was very self-aware. To achieve these three tasks, relying solely on his personal ability would be overreaching. He had to borrow the power of the Lichen Sect. How to borrow it? Naturally, it was to unite with this giant of the Cultivation World in the west, to become an inseparable whole. When he integrated into the Lichen Sect and aligned his goals with it, he would become a giant who could challenge any force. Otherwise, he would only be an ant crushed by giants.
Yu Ci had already grasped the method of integration, just as Old Daoist Yu Zhou had said: to represent the will of the Sect, and the will of the Sect should also be represented through you.
Therefore, adhering to principles, not overstepping the bottom line, and seeking as much support as possible was Yu Ci's policy in Sheer Cliff City. Under this policy, he could exert all his power.
So far, he was doing well.
Through raising the Fish-Dragon, he had won the support of Xie Yan. In Sheer Cliff City, Xie Yan was the true representative of the Lichen Sect's authority. Aligning his goals with Xie Yan's was undoubtedly the wisest choice.
And because of his connection with Yu Zhou, Yu Ci could continually test Xie Yan's bottom line and seek more and more support. Xie Yan must have understood this as clearly as a mirror. This was their tacit understanding, the support Yu Ci could borrow, and his greatest asset in Sheer Cliff City.
Hmm, why does it have a hint of the "Way of the Fish-Dragon" flavor?
The Fish-Dragon seemed to sense his subtle changes in thought, shaking its head and wagging its tail, emerging from the lush bamboo shadows, and flying towards the vast sky beyond the railing. It became the most exquisite embellishment in the panoramic view of the sheer cliff city under the afterglow of the setting sun.
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After the waterfall-like sword light during the day, the sheer cliff city had indeed become much quieter.
Different groups of people had different opinions. The majority of the city's residents had witnessed the formidable power of the Lichen Sect's Immortal Elder, which further increased their reverence; while others saw the high level of tacit understanding between the two from within the Lichen Sect. To them, this was not good news.
Regardless of the perspective, Zhao Zirui and Lu Mingyue, who were knocked to the ground by Xie Yan's sword, had lost face completely. Their embarrassing state spread throughout the city in less than half a day. Zhao Zirui became much more low-key, taking over his companion and the seven of them stayed in the inn without going out, even when the White Sun Mansion sent a stern warning from Yu Ci, it did not cause any ripples.
As for Lu Mingyue, his skin was thicker. After being quiet for half a day, and confirming that both Xie Yan and Yu Ci had left, he actually returned to the Sky Wing Tower and messed around with two popular brothel girls for most of the night before leaving in a leisurely manner, looking more spirited than ever, which was his usual style.
However, it was late at night and there was nothing much to do in the sheer cliff city, so he could only return to his residence under the east wall of New City to rest.
This was the situation seen by the city patrol team.
What they didn't know was that, just a quarter of an hour later, Lu Mingyue had used Earth Escape to leave the city, winding around in the wilderness outside the city, and finally arrived at a very secluded crevice in the mountain.
With his hand forming a seal, he passed through the Seal in the crevice and continued forward. The crevice led downward, and it was pitch dark inside. Lu Mingyue, with his night vision, walked slowly for several yards, found another entrance sealed with a Seal, broke it and used Earth Escape again to go deeper underground. He did this three times, taking almost half a quarter of an hour, before finally reaching his destination.
It was a spacious Stone Chamber. Lu Mingyue pinched his nose and went in. Inside was an extremely glaring blood-red color, and a heavy smell of blood filled his nostrils. The source was a long, thin body lying flat on a stone platform in the center of the room, with cracks all over its body, revealing the white bones inside.
In front of the stone platform, there was a Monk with half of his arm bare, holding a palm-sized golden disc, pressing it down on the crown of the head of the body on the platform.
The sound of the skull shattering was clear and distinguishable, and then, a golden light shone brightly.
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