Cultivating Immortality: Beginning with Blessings from the Immortals

Chen Yi felt a chill run down his spine and retreated without hesitation.

The water, mixed with demonic energy, instantly scattered everyone, revealing the form of the azure shadow dragon.

It uses ice spikes to attract everyone's attention, then dives into the water at the end of its attack to launch a surprise attack.

The azure shadow dragon opened its blood-red maw and suddenly swung its body.

Deng Liangyu unleashed the full power of the Seven-Colored Lotus Talisman, protecting Chen Yi behind her.

Chen Yi activated the ancient bronze mirror with all his might, and then the night light in mid-air and the full moon shield shimmered with bursts of rosy light.

The dark blue shadow serpent's tail struck the two men suddenly, sending Deng Liangyu and Chen Yi, along with the fire lotus boat beneath them, flying backward.

Chen Yi felt his blood surging throughout his body, and a few drops of blood involuntarily trickled from the corner of his mouth.

Deng Liangyu was also feeling unwell, but he reacted quickly and immediately took the pill, then took out another golden talisman.

He channeled all his spiritual energy into the golden talisman.

Instantly, the golden talisman gradually emitted bursts of golden light, forming a flying sword beneath their feet.

"Let's go, split up and retreat," Deng Liangyu said.

If they stay together, they will likely be killed if the Azure Shadow Dragon attacks a few more times. Only by escaping separately will they have a chance of survival.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ling'er and the others immediately dispersed, while Deng Liangyu and Chen Yi retreated to the back.

The team instantly split into four groups, rushing off into the distance from different directions.

The azure shadow dragon roared, its body whipping up countless streams of water as it rushed straight toward Deng Liangyu and Chen Yi.

Chen Yi was secretly alarmed. When they were picking the white jade fruit earlier, Deng Liangyu had picked the most, and the Azure Shadow Dragon must be holding a grudge against the two of them.

He took out the Azure Nether Poison Crystal and Scale Powder from his storage bag, ready to make his move at any moment.

Deng Liangyu activated the talisman with all his might, and the surrounding scenery rapidly receded.

With the aid of the flying talisman, the two gradually shook off the Azure Shadow Dragon.

Seeing this, Chen Yi breathed a sigh of relief. He could still faintly hear the roar of the Azure Shadow Dragon.

At that moment, the flying swords beneath their feet became illusory.

Before Chen Yi could react, Deng Liangyu's body went limp and she fainted.

Chen Yi reacted quickly, immediately taking out the Fire Lotus Boat from his storage bag and carrying the two of them to continue flying forward.

He dared not linger, for the Azure Shadow Dragon was a late-stage second-tier demonic beast.

With all the advantages of timing and location, its speed far surpassed theirs. If Deng Liangyu hadn't possessed the talisman, it would have been extremely difficult for them to shake it off.

Chen Yi rushed for more than ten kilometers before slowly coming to a stop.

He immediately took out a pill and swallowed it, using his spiritual energy to neutralize the medicinal power and heal his internal injuries.

Surrounded by darkness, Chen Yi dared not be careless and immediately concealed himself.

The nights at Wanling Mountain are even more dangerous, with the occasional hissing of demonic beasts and spirit insects echoing around.

Chen Yi took out the Blazing Sun Sword and immediately chopped down the surrounding tree branches, using the lush foliage to conceal their figures, and scattered a lot of specially made medicinal powder around them.

He stared at the unconscious Deng Liangyu, at a loss for what to do.

Chen Yi had no choice but to channel pure spiritual energy into his body to help him heal his injuries, and at the same time, he fed him a few healing pills.

He didn't dare to be careless that night and stayed by Deng Liangyu's side the whole time.

The next day, early in the morning.

Sunlight filtered through the lush foliage, scattering across the two of them.

Chen Yi peered through the gaps in the branches and leaves to check the surroundings, and only after confirming that there was no danger did he lead Deng Liangyu out.

Deng Liangyu's spiritual energy was completely depleted, and his inner palace was severely damaged, so Chen Yi had no choice but to carry him forward.

He took out a map and began to determine their location. After a while, Chen Yi realized that they had long since deviated from the planned route and could only proceed in the general direction.

Piloting a flying magical artifact consumes a great deal of spiritual energy, and Chen Yi had been taking care of Deng Liangyu so that her spiritual energy had not yet recovered.

Chen Yi took a Qi Condensation Pill to secretly restore his spiritual energy, and carried Deng Liangyu as they quickly traversed between the giant trees.

He felt the soft touch on his back, and a ripple of emotion stirred within him.

"Is it just my imagination? Why does Brother Deng sound so soft and fragrant?!" Chen Yi felt a little strange. His sexual orientation was definitely not a problem, so he had to forcefully suppress his discomfort.

Fortunately, Chen Yi also practiced body-strengthening techniques, making his physique extremely strong. He was able to travel quickly using his movement skills.

Chen Yi sped along all morning, only stopping near noon.

Just as he was about to put Deng Liangyu down, he heard a weak voice in his ear.

"Did we escape?" Deng Liangyu asked weakly.

Upon seeing Deng Liangyu awaken, Chen Yi's face lit up with joy, and he said:

"Brother Deng, you're finally awake!"

He quickly put Deng Liangyu down and let him lean against the tree trunk.

Deng Liangyu took out a pill from her storage bag, and a fragrant aroma instantly spread out. She swallowed the pill in one gulp and immediately sat down to meditate and regulate her breathing.

Chen Yi stood guard from the side, and even took out the array plate and array flags to cast the Yin-Yang Wind and Thunder Array.

In an instant, a protective array enveloped the two of them.

As dusk approached, Deng Liangyu slowly opened her eyes, and some color returned to her pale face.

"Brother Chen, thank you so much for saving me. Otherwise..." Deng Liangyu said gratefully.

Chen Yi waved his hand and said:

"If you hadn't activated the talisman, I probably would have been dead long ago. I didn't expect there to be a second-tier demon beast here."

Deng Liangyu looked somewhat helpless and immediately stood up, saying:

"This place is full of lakes and swamps, which is perfect for the Azure Shadow Dragon. It must have been attracted here by the White Jade Fruit."

Chen Yi sighed. Mount Wanling was extremely dangerous; who could have predicted such a turn of events?

Aside from him and Brother Deng, probably only Elder Qin and Lin Ling'er, and a handful of others, were able to escape.

This made Chen Yi think of Zhang Yuting. He had a feeling that this man would not die easily here.

"Brother Deng, your injuries..." Chen Yi asked with concern.

Deng Liangyu smiled calmly and replied:

"He still needs a few more days to recover, but he should be able to move around normally without any problems."

After resting for a while, the two continued their journey, intending to find a secluded place before nightfall.

Deng Liangyu, with Chen Yi in tow, charged out again, one after the other.

"Brother Deng, how about I carry you on my back?"

"I cultivate a body-strengthening method, so my physique is very strong," Chen Yi said.

He could sense that Deng Liangyu's breathing was unstable and that he was not as fast as Deng Liangyu.

Upon hearing this, Deng Liangyu blushed slightly for some reason, displaying a somewhat girlish demeanor.

Seeing his hesitation, Chen Yi disregarded Deng Liangyu's objections and carried him on his back. With a powerful leap, he charged forward again.

As night fell, the two stopped.

Chen Yi specifically chose a giant tree, its massive trunk large enough for them to rest on.

He specially set up a tent and used lush branches and leaves to block out the surroundings, forming a barrier.

Chen Yi and Deng Liangyu rested inside the tent, and he continued to protect Deng Liangyu as she meditated and regulated her breathing.

Just as the two relaxed, a dark figure silently lurked around the perimeter of the branches and leaves.

Chen Yi sat on the ground, holding the ancient bronze mirror in his hand, and leaned against the tree trunk, wanting to rest for a while.

Just then, the sound of several copper bells suddenly rang out outside the tent.

Chen Yi felt a chill and immediately called out to wake Deng Liangyu.

Before they could even leave the tent, several strong gusts of wind suddenly came from outside.