I started by controlling his master, and the protagonist begged me to slow down my kicking.

Asking Sword Peak, Azure Palace.

Lu Shixue's beautiful eyes were clear and bright, her green robe was like spring water, and she was wrapped in a snow-white mink coat as she quietly gazed at the aloof sword immortal in front of her.

Gong Yueli sat upright and added a touch of incense to the incense burner on the table.

She withdrew her hand and whispered:

"According to the Holy Master Nangong, if the Yin-Yang Sect reveals any weaknesses, we should send our disciples to join forces to annihilate it."

"In some situations, the three of us may even need to act together."

Lu Shixue pondered for a moment.

Looking across the entire land, there are very few situations where all three of them can act at the same time.

She speculated, "Could it be... that Lord Nangong also believes that a supreme demon has truly emerged in the Northern Territory?"

Gong Yueli nodded slightly:

"Yes, she has already sent three elders from the Yaochi Holy Land to the Northern Territory to investigate."

Lu Shixue gazed silently at the burning incense: "Then, Yue Li, what are your plans?"

"Let's go to the far north."

Gong Yueli said calmly, this was something she had planned long ago.

When she went there a hundred years ago, she didn't find anything unusual. She wondered if anything had changed in the past hundred years.

However, after a short while, she added:

"But I will be resting in the Azure Palace for a while, probably until the Secret Realm Trial is over."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shixue slightly raised her beautiful eyes.

She looked closely at Gong Yueli and noticed that her best friend's expression was somewhat different from before.

Gong Yueli's face used to be as cold and aloof as frost, but today, for some reason, it has gained a touch of charming allure.

That's really not right!

Because her complexion was like that after she drank two cans of oral liquid that day!

Lu Shixue asked curiously:

"Yue Li, you don't look well. Did something happen during your trip to Yaochi?"

"Um......"

Upon hearing this, Gong Yueli's fair cheeks instantly flushed slightly.

This trip to Yaochi almost cost her her seven-hundred-year-old life...

However, she could never admit this to Lu Shixue; she still had some pride.

Gong Yueli quickly recited the Heart-Cleansing Mantra to calm her expression, and then made up a story:

"I have recently gained some insights into the way of the sword."

"Insights?"

Lu Shixue raised her eyebrows slightly, recalling the sword intent emanating from Cheng Ran's beastly body:

"Is it related to the special physique of your disciple?"

Gong Yueli paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement with Lu Shixue's words:

"Yes, that's exactly right."

"When I was teaching him the way of the sword, I was suddenly overwhelmed by the sword intent, and now I am much closer to the origin of the way of the sword."

"I see..."

Lu Shixue's lips twitched, and she looked at Gong Yueli meaningfully.

A million thoughts of wanting to complain flashed through my mind.

My silly best friend...

You really shouldn't be teaching that beastly disciple swordsmanship anymore!

Last time he used the swordsmanship you taught him, he almost beat your sister Lu to death!

You have no idea what outrageous things that beast did, actually doing something to your master's best friend...

Ugh! So annoying!

Lu Shixue sighed inwardly, feeling a deep sense of bitterness she couldn't express.

I'm really feeling suffocated.

"Palace Master Lu."

Just then, Lu Shixue suddenly heard a teasing voice.

That was a remote telepathic message that Cheng Ran sent to her through the Palace Master's command.

"Palace Master, it seems you're not in your meditation at the Goddess Palace today. Why don't you come with me for another stroll through the Valley of the Immortals?"

Lu Shixue: Σ(;ﾟдﾟ)

It was that beast...

A look of panic appeared on the face of the Palace Mistress of the Goddess Palace.

It's obvious why Cheng Ran sought her out at this time...

With her sharp mind, she could tell that this beast had been cooped up in the Jade Pool Holy Land for a long time.

Once back in the Holy Land, he, the powerless palace master who was being manipulated, would obviously be forced to suffer!

But......

What can we do when we are at the mercy of others?

It's all for the Holy Land!

Lu Shixue took a deep breath and regained her composure.

Gong Yueli was somewhat puzzled:

"Sister Lu, what's wrong?"

"Some things."

Lu Shixue feigned composure, avoiding her best friend's gaze, and stood up, saying:

"I'm going to the Holy Land to find someone. I'm leaving now. Yue Li, you should get some rest."

That's all.

A blue lotus bloomed beneath his feet, and his figure vanished from the Azure Palace.

Gong Yueli lowered her gaze slightly.

For some reason, she felt that Sister Lu was just as strange as herself today.

Especially his appearance just now...

"Searching for someone in the sacred land...who will Sister Lu be looking for?"

Gong Yueli murmured to herself.

......

......

Primordial Sacred Land, Valley of the Immortals.

Lu Shixue removed her veil, revealing her stunningly beautiful face, untouched by the mortal world.

Strolling through the sea of ​​flowers, she looked around at the vibrant blooms, with a cool night breeze blowing by from time to time.

To be honest, she really enjoys coming to the Valley of the Immortals to relax when she's alone.

The place was extremely peaceful, allowing her to briefly clear her mind.

only......

But she doesn't feel that way today.

"Greetings, Palace Master Lu."

Amidst the sea of ​​flowers, Cheng Ran leisurely walked up to her and bowed to her.

Lu Shixue ignored this solicitation, her beautiful eyes instead drawn to a white flower in Cheng Ran's hand:

Why are you holding flowers?

Cheng Ran smiled calmly, then tucked the bouquet of flowers into Lu Shixue's hair.

"Of course it's a gift for you. Flowers have always been paired with beautiful women, especially a beauty like you, Palace Master Lu, who is both aloof and peerless."

"Avoid clever words and flattery."

Lu Shixue neither picked the flower nor seemed pleased with herself.

"You beast, is there something you want to say to me?"

"Your Majesty is wise."

Cheng Ran nodded, then spoke frankly:

"Palace Master, I'd like to discuss the rewards for this Holy Land Secret Realm. Do you feel that the rewards for this secret realm were a bit insufficient?"

Lu Shixue frowned slightly, and said unhappily:

"The rewards for this Holy Land Secret Realm are far more generous than ever before. You still think the rewards aren't enough?"

There's nothing we can do about it.

Cheng Ran shook his head, looking calmly at Lu Shixue:

"After all, the reward for a top-tier trial is only a local-level cultivation technique; but my master passed on the Return to the Void Sword Technique to me."

What?!

The Return to Nothingness Sword Technique?!

Lu Shixue's beautiful eyes trembled slightly.

That's a Heavenly-level sword technique, Gong Yueli's signature skill.

Its learning difficulty is extremely high. Looking at the history of Kyushu, only Gong Yueli and the Sword Emperor have been able to master this sword technique to a high degree!

Let alone ordinary people, even some so-called sword geniuses can't master this sword technique even if they practice for a lifetime!

Lu Shixue said with some doubt:

"Did your master really pass on the Returning Void Sword Technique to you?"

"yes."

Cheng Ran remained expressionless and said sincerely:

"My relationship with my master is close, just like my relationship with you, Palace Master Lu. Naturally, she is willing to pass on this sword technique to me."

After saying that, he winked at Lu Shixue.

Lu Shixue now understood what it meant:

"What do you mean... you want to learn my martial arts?"

Cheng Ran, having been exposed, smiled and simply admitted it without any shame:

"You can't hide it from Palace Master Lu. I don't want much. All I want is for you to pass on the 'Primordial Azure Profound Technique' that you have cultivated after I receive the first-class rating."

Haha! How shameless!

Lu Shixue inwardly spat and resolutely refused:

"You wish! Do you think I'm like your master, easily fooled by a beast like you...?"

but.

He was only halfway through his sentence.

Lu Shixue was suddenly taken aback.

Logically speaking, Cheng Ran now possesses the Emperor's Jade Pendant and carries the fortune of the Holy Land.

In fact, cultivating the "Primordial Azure Mystery Technique" is indeed a good path.

Moreover, while being forced to cultivate with this beast, she had a vague feeling that this beast was not only suited for sword cultivation...

The golden core within his body seemed to possess extraordinary phenomena, making it very suitable for cultivating Taoist arts...

Thinking back to this point.

Lu Shixue changed the subject, her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed, and said:

"But then again, if you can truly prove your strength to me, I might consider teaching you this technique for the sake of the Holy Land."

Oh? There's potential!

Cheng Ran raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

After pondering for a while, he suddenly spoke seriously:

"Palace Master Lu, I can actually prove my strength to you right now."

What does this mean?

Lu Shixue was somewhat puzzled.

However, the next moment, she suddenly noticed something.

Cheng Ran gripped the Emperor's Jade Pendant tightly in his hand!