A mortal cultivating immortality can nurture spirit beasts.

Chapter 155 Stepping into the Sky

On Lihuo Island, at the Taiyang Sect, an old man in a blue robe was frowning and looked like he had lost his appetite.

At this moment, a burly man stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Sect Master, we have inquired thoroughly. A few days ago, the Sea Sand Gang did indeed have a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator join them."

This old man in green robes was none other than Bu Diankong, the sect leader of Taiyang Sect and a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator.

Upon hearing this, Bu Diankong sighed and said, "The Hai Sha Gang has been fighting against our Taiyang Sect for so many years. Elder Xiao, you are at the early stage of Core Formation, while I am at the middle stage of Core Formation. We have always been able to suppress the two early stage Core Formation cultivators of the Hai Sha Gang. However, with the sudden addition of this middle stage Core Formation cultivator, our Taiyang Sect is now at a disadvantage."

Elder Xiao's expression was also grim. Although he found it difficult to speak, he gritted his teeth and said, "Sect Master, since we are no match for them, why don't we retreat before the Sea Sand Gang launches a full-scale attack?"

Bu Diankong sighed and said, "This Li Huo Island is very suitable for planting Li Huo Trees. The fruits on the Li Huo Trees can be used to refine Li Huo Pills, which are of great help to our cultivation of Taiyang Sect's techniques. But once we leave, where will we find such a suitable environment?"

Elder Xiao had no choice but to look at the sect leader with pleading eyes. The latter shook his head and said, "Let's go, let's go. Before the Sea Sand Gang arrives, let's retreat first."

Soon the entire Taiyang Sect began to move. Bu Diankong had anticipated this and therefore made many arrangements in advance. Before long, all the disciples had gathered and were preparing to leave under the leadership of Elder Xiao.

Just then, a blinding blue light flew over and quickly stopped above the Taiyang Sect. Then, a handsome young man in blue appeared in front of everyone. It was Lin He, who had been on his way.

"Mid-stage Core Formation!"

Upon sensing Lin He's cultivation level, Bu Diankong immediately flew into the air. "I'll hold this person off. Elder Xiao, you take them and leave quickly!"

Elder Xiao frowned, but still sighed and obeyed the order. He quickly led everyone away, but just as they reached the door, a broadsword suddenly attacked. Elder Xiao was furious and hurriedly manipulated a flying sword magic weapon to defend himself, but he quickly saw the empty eyes of the opponent and couldn't help but frown, "A Core Formation early stage puppet!"

Without hesitation, the broadsword warrior puppet swung its broadsword and attacked. Elder Xiao had no choice but to parry, while telling his disciples to leave first. However, the disciples could not leave because, in addition to the broadsword warrior puppet, there was also a giant tortoise puppet at the entrance. Its enormous size blocked the entrance, making the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators dare not leave at will.

In mid-air, Bu Diankong's figure transformed into afterimages, demonstrating his exceptional skill in movement techniques.

"Your movement technique is quite good, but—"

Lin He praised him, then moved like a ghost and appeared behind Bu Diankong. He raised his hand and threw a punch. Bu Diankong had no chance to dodge and could only immediately spit out a round magic bead to defend himself.

However, at that moment, Lin He suddenly changed his fist into a claw and grabbed the magic bead in his hand. No matter how the magic bead struggled, it could not break free.

Upon seeing this, Bu Diankong was greatly alarmed. This bead was his natal magic weapon and could not be lost. He immediately took out a flying sword and prepared to attack again.

"If you continue, I will destroy this bead."

Lin He picked up the bead, making a gesture as if to destroy it. Bu Diankong quickly said, "Does your Hai Sha Gang really intend to wipe us out? Our Taiyang Sect clearly planned to retreat and give you Li Huo Island. Aren't you satisfied yet?"

"The Sea Sand Gang?" Lin He looked bewildered. "You attacked me the moment we met? You must have mistaken me for someone else. I am not a member of the Sea Sand Gang."

"Don't try to fool me. Your Sea Sand Gang recently gained a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator. That person is you, isn't it? Take this!"

Bu Diankong maneuvered his flying sword to attack, but as soon as it left his hand, it was firmly grasped by a large golden hand.

Bu Diankong panicked and hurriedly tried to retrieve his flying sword. However, a strange scene unfolded: the golden hand suddenly released the sword, allowing Bu Diankong to easily retrieve it. This surprised him for a moment before he asked with some doubt, "Are you really not a member of the Sea Sand Gang?"

"If I were truly the person you described, you would probably be severely injured by now. You're so concerned about this magical bead; it must be your natal magic weapon. Here, take it back."

As soon as Lin He let go, the magic bead immediately flew back into Bu Diankong's hand. At this moment, he was already mostly convinced and was just about to say something.

Just then, three streaks of light arrived together. The leader was a bald, burly man who laughed loudly, "Bu Diankong, our Hai Sha Gang has gained a new elder in the mid-stage of the Core Formation realm. This time, you are doomed."

As they were talking, a middle-aged man with a square face stepped out, making no attempt to conceal his mid-stage Core Formation cultivation.

"Who exactly are you? And why are you interfering in the affairs between our Taiyang Sect and the Haisha Gang?"

Bu Diankong couldn't help but ask, but the middle-aged man shook his head and said, "This is not something you should be asking about, Fellow Daoist Bu. A wise man submits to circumstances. You should just surrender."

Upon hearing this, Bu Diankong frowned. "Our Taiyang Sect and the Haisha Gang have been fighting for many years. The two sides are already deeply antagonistic, and there is absolutely no possibility of reconciliation."

"Then don't blame us for being impolite!" The middle-aged man shook his head in disappointment, while the bald leader laughed wildly and said, "Disciples, listen to my command! Kill them all!"

"Wait!" A blue figure suddenly blocked the way for the bald man and his group; it was Lin He.

"Please wait a moment! I have something to ask this fellow Daoist Bu. You can make your move after I've finished asking."

Lin He glanced at the Taiyang Sect members, all of whom wore expressions of terror. He frowned and thought to himself, "If I hadn't held them back for a moment, they would probably have already escaped from Li Huo Island by now."

"Who do you think you are? You think we're just going to wait because you tell us to?"

The bald, burly man was extremely arrogant, but the middle-aged man beside him quickly pulled him back and gestured for him to ask, "Fellow Daoist, please ask as you wish. We can wait a short while."

The bald, burly man frowned, but seemed quite wary of the square-faced middle-aged man, and didn't say anything more.

Lin He stepped forward, walked up to Bu Diankong and the others, and said loudly, "Fellow Daoist Bu, does your sect have a fellow Daoist named Zhao Qiao?"

"Zhao Qiao?" Bu Diankong now realized that he had mistaken the person for someone else, and said with a guilty expression, "It was my fault for mistaking the person for someone else and rashly attacking you. I have called him here to answer your question."

Soon, a young cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Establishment walked over. Lin He was stunned when he saw this, and then he remembered that the time had been advanced quite a bit.

"This is troublesome. I wonder if Zhao Qiao still recognizes the Mei siblings?"

Lin He still tried asking, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, do you know the Mei siblings?"

Lin He added, "By the way, her younger sister's name is Mei Ning."

"The Mei siblings?" Zhao Qiao looked bewildered. Lin He's heart skipped a beat, but the burly man beside him had a fleeting expression before returning to normal.

But Lin He's divine sense was extremely sharp, and he quickly noticed it. He immediately asked, "Fellow Daoist, I have an important matter to discuss with the Mei siblings. If you know where they live, please let me know. I will be very grateful!"

The middle-aged man glanced at Bu Diankong, who gave him a meaningful look. He then nodded and said, "I do know the whereabouts of the Mei siblings. There's no need for any reward from you, fellow Daoist. Just help us drive these people away."

Lin He nodded without hesitation, then looked at the bald man and the others, saying in an unquestionable tone, "You all heard that, right? Now you can leave!"