Mortal: Fifteenth Realm Sword Cultivator

"Brother Lu, this is a formation diagram that I obtained by chance. I originally wanted to ask Miss Xin Ruyin to take a look at it, but now I can only trouble you to pass it on to her for me."

Han Li didn't offer much explanation, as if it were just a formation that needed repair.

Lu Jianghe's eyes flickered slightly, showing some surprise.

This kid actually handed over the ancient teleportation array so readily and decisively.

With a casual wave of his hand, the silk fluttered into his palm. He glanced at it briefly before putting it into his storage bag.

"it is good."

Lu Jianghe's voice was calm, neither asking about its function nor showing the slightest surprise.

The words had barely left his mouth when he moved.

Before Qi Yunxiao could fully react, a hand had already grabbed his shoulder.

The next moment, the two figures suddenly rose from the ground and soared into the air.

Han Li, who was still standing there, was instantly filled with questions.

You can fly even under a no-fly zone?!

The ban on flying in the market area is a real and undeniable fact.

Han Li was perfectly clear about this.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators would immediately feel immense, invisible pressure and obstruction if they tried to ascend into the sky using their magical artifacts here, let alone soar into the sky so effortlessly, as if the restrictions were nothing.

There was no flying sword appearing beneath Lu Jianghe's feet, nor were there any obvious fluctuations of spiritual energy around him.

He carried Qi Yunxiao in one hand, his figure leaving an almost transparent faint trace in the night sky, his speed was not slow.

Qi Yunxiao felt the scenery before his eyes blur, and the howling wind rushed towards him, choking him and leaving him speechless.

Unfortunately, Lu Jianghe had not yet condensed his golden core.

Unable to use the "Transform into a Rainbow" technique, let alone the "Innate Sword Escape" method.

This place is neither too far nor too close to Zidao Mountain.

If they were to travel at the speed of an ordinary Core Formation cultivator, by the time they arrived, their spiritual energy would likely have been completely exhausted.

Fortunately, his spiritual energy was abundant and powerful enough to withstand such a drain.

However, the Fu family had already left half a day earlier.

Even though the cultivators in the opposing team had varying levels of cultivation, which slowed them down.

If we really want to save them, we'll probably have to chase them straight to Zidao Mountain, where Fujiabao is located.

This is nothing to Lu Jianghe.

On the contrary, they were eager to try.

We should use the swordsmanship of the Dragon Gate Realm to gauge the strength of a Core Formation stage cultivator in the human realm.

Turning back to see Qi Yunxiao grinning, Lu Jianghe let go, and with a surge of spiritual energy, he carried him onward.

Suddenly, the commotion disappeared.

This was the first time Qi Yunxiao had ever truly stood so high in the clouds and looked down.

Although it was night, the moonlight poured down, like silk or gauze, spreading across the sky and earth.

With mountains and rivers stretching out beneath his feet, a feeling of insignificance mixed with awe welled up in his heart.

At the same time, I caught a glimpse of several streaks of light of different colors flashing across the distant horizon.

With his Qi Refining stage cultivation, even with his eyesight exhausted, he couldn't tell who or what was inside. He could only guess, based on his intuition, that it was other cultivators flying on their magical artifacts.

He subconsciously turned his head to look at Lu Jianghe.

This Senior Lu didn't rely on any magical artifacts, levitically passing through the air with his physical body, which seemed even more... pure? Domineering?

Qi Yunxiao couldn't find the right words to describe it.

After all, he was just a minor Qi Refining cultivator. If he wanted to fly independently, he could only rely on talismans, and he couldn't "climb" too high.

And so, the two flew for an unknown amount of time.

Qi Yunxiao's anxiety did not ease in the slightest; instead, it was replaced by another kind of worry.

He looked at Lu Jianghe's profile, which was as calm as a deep pool, and his heart was in turmoil.

Although he was only a Qi Refining stage cultivator, he was well aware of common sense. Carrying someone, especially someone with low cultivation, on a long flight would consume an enormous amount of spiritual energy.

Even if the opponent is an unfathomable Core Formation cultivator, such relentless effort will inevitably lead to a depletion of spiritual energy, like a torrent.

"Senior... Senior Lu."

Qi Yunxiao could no longer suppress his worries and cautiously spoke.

"Isn't traveling like this... is it too exhausting? Since Ruyin has been kidnapped, her life should be safe for the time being. Can we find a place to rest and recuperate for a while?"

After saying that, fearing the other party might misunderstand, I explained it again.

"It's not that I doubt your supernatural abilities, but I'm worried that if your spiritual power is depleted too much, you might not be able to handle it when you arrive at Fu Family Fort... Although I am eager to save people, I can also distinguish between what is important and what is urgent."

Lu Jianghe did not answer, but his figure suddenly stopped and hovered in the air.

Qi Yunxiao's body tilted forward uncontrollably, swaying, until he regained his balance.

Only then did a colossal fortress come into view, nestled among several verdant mountain peaks in the distance.

The outside was shrouded in a layer of light purple mist, indicating that since they had failed to obtain the Reversed Five Elements Formation, the Fu family had tried to create another protective formation for the mountain.

This giant fortress is situated surrounded by mountains on all sides, and the entrance and exit is a huge stone bridge connecting the inside and outside.

The surrounding mountains are inhabited by many ordinary servants and low-ranking disciples from other sects.

There were also servants shuttling around, busy with all sorts of chores, making it a lively and bustling place.

It seems everyone is preparing for Fu Tianhua's 200th birthday.

Lu Jianghe looked down from the air and took in all of this.

At this time, the sky was just beginning to brighten.

The sky was overcast and the air was humid, brewing an autumn rain.

Upon seeing this, Lu Jianghe slowly drew his sword from its sheath, a smile on his face.

"Killing someone is as good as rain."

There was no intention to delay, nor was there any search for a place to resume meditation.

He grabbed Qi Yunxiao with one hand and held a sword in the other, and the two of them crept down towards the Fu Family Fortress, which was shrouded in a light purple mist.

They passed through the seemingly tight barrier silently.

Lu Jianghe's divine sense, like invisible water, instantly permeated every corner—pavilions, courtyards, secret chambers…

Finding the right people is the most important thing.

Murder can be left until last.

Lu Jianghe quickly locked his divine sense onto the northwest corner.

Qi Yunxiao gritted his teeth and followed closely behind.

The two moved quickly through the corridor.

Most of the people who can move around in the inner fortress are direct descendants of the Fu family.

His eyes went from initial shock to confusion, and finally to complete numbness.

It's simply because Lu Jianghe was just too... decisive!

Everyone I met, regardless of gender.

Before the other party could even speak, a flash of sword light appeared, clean and swift.

The scene was either gruesome, with people either split in half or beheaded on the spot.

If it weren't for the burning desire to find Ruyin that held him back, Qi Yunxiao would probably have already rushed to the side and vomited uncontrollably.

Seeing the other party take out a talisman from their storage bag and erect a spiritual energy barrier.

Qi Yunxiao almost thought that Senior Lu had only killed ordinary mortals.

This pure and efficient killing sent chills down Qi Yunxiao's spine.

Around the corner, two young cultivators dressed in luxurious brocade robes approached, discussing which of the women they had brought yesterday was the most beautiful.

They became instantly alert upon catching a glimpse of the unfamiliar faces of Lu Jianghe and Qi Yunxiao.

The shorter one shouted sternly, "Halt! Who are you? How dare you trespass into the inner fortress?!"

The other person frowned, his spiritual energy surging around him.

However, in an instant.

The former had his heart pierced, while the other had his entire head shaved off.