128: Chapter 127 Returning to the Sect

Yun Ming pushed the Fuli Heaven-Concealing Record to its limit, his entire person like a wisp of intangible smoke, swiftly shuttling through the heavens and earth.

The Tahua Zizai Escape Technique had been pushed to its limit; the five Golden Cores in his Dantian were spinning crazily, and the spiritual liquid was being consumed at a speed visible to the naked eye. But he could not care about that; he had to catch up to Jiang Yueling as soon as possible.

If anything happened to that Young Miss, he would not be able to account for it when he returned.

About the time it takes to burn an incense stick later, a familiar figure finally appeared ahead.

Jiang Yueling was flying back with all her might, treasure light swirling around her entire body. The newly changed Dharma robe had been activated to its limit, and the anklet on her ankle jingled; every time it rang, her speed increased by three points.

But when she sensed an aura approaching from behind, her whole body stiffened abruptly.

She looked back subconsciously—and then her face turned deathly pale.

Caught up so quickly?

Could those Late Golden Core Stage demonic Cultivators be this fast?

She gritted her teeth, prepared to fight to the death.

However, that figure grew closer and clearer, and finally—

"Yun Ming?"

Jiang Yueling was stunned.

She widened her eyes, watching that figure who was covered in rags, his aura listless, yet still desperately flying toward her, and for a moment, she could not speak.

"You... how did you..."

Yun Ming rushed in front of her, panting heavily, and waved his hand, signaling her not to ask.

Jiang Yueling indeed had a stomach full of questions.

How did he escape from that Late Golden Core Stage expert? What about those demonic Cultivators? How did he catch up so fast? Was this speed something an Early Golden Core Stage Cultivator should have?

But looking at Yun Ming's exhausted state, the words on the tip of her tongue were swallowed back down.

"Don't... don't ask... I'm nearly burnt out," Yun Ming panted, "Quick... return to the Qingxuan Sect first..."

Jiang Yueling nodded, and the two changed direction, using all their strength to fly toward the Qingxuan Sect.

Along the way, Yun Ming briefly explained a few things: the Gaunt Old Man had been blown up by him, the other nine were still behind and could catch up at any time. There was a demonic Cultivator in the Ximing Continent who had achieved a Soul Transformation Breakthrough, which was the most fatal piece of news.

After hearing this, Jiang Yueling's face turned completely white.

Soul Transformation.

That was a great Cultivator at her Master's level, an existence that even if they fought with all their might, they could not contend against.

The two did not dare to delay and pushed their speed to the fastest.

The gates of the Qingxuan Sect finally appeared at the end of the horizon.

At this moment, the Qingxuan Sect was still peaceful. The mountain gates were wide open, Disciples were coming and going, some busy in the medicinal fields, some sparring on the martial arts field, and some gathered in groups of three or five chatting. The Mountain Guardian Array was also not activated; everything was the same as usual.

Yun Ming and Jiang Yueling could not care about causing a scene and flew directly toward the main peak.

"Yun Ming? Isn't that Elder Yun?"

"Who is that next to him? Looks unfamiliar..."

"Seems to be the one from the Shenduan Sect..."

The Disciples were gossiping, but the two had already disappeared into the clouds.

The Old Ancestor's retreat was in a hidden Immortal Cave behind the main peak. There was a Restriction at the entrance of the Immortal Cave, which ordinary people could not enter at all.

But at this moment, the two could not care about that much.

Yun Ming slapped the Restriction with his palm and shouted loudly: "Old Ancestor! A big incident has occurred!"

The Restriction trembled slightly, and the Old Ancestor's dissatisfied voice came from inside: "This Seat is in seclusion, why are you so panicked?"

"A demonic Cultivator in the Ximing Continent has achieved a Soul Transformation Breakthrough!"

There was a moment of silence in the Immortal Cave.

The next instant, the Restriction opened instantly, and the Old Ancestor's figure appeared at the entrance. His expression was grave, staring fixedly at Yun Ming: "What did you say?"

Yun Ming took a deep breath and quickly recounted what had just happened—ten Late Golden Core Stage demonic Cultivators ambushed them, the Gaunt Old Man personally said that there was a Late Nascent Soul Stage great Cultivator in the Ximing Continent who had just successfully achieved a Soul Transformation Breakthrough.

After hearing this, the Old Ancestor looked at Jiang Yueling.

Jiang Yueling nodded: "It's true. That demonic Cultivator also said he wanted to capture me, kill me, and said this was an order from above."

The Old Ancestor's expression changed completely.

His figure swayed, and he almost could not stand firm.

Soul Transformation.

That was indeed Soul Transformation.

In a place like the Ximing Continent, a Soul Transformation actually appeared?

"Also," Yun Ming continued, "Those ten Late Golden Core Stage are aimed at the Danding Sect and our Qingxuan Sect. The goal is to disrupt the rear, especially to kill her."

He pointed at Jiang Yueling.

The Old Ancestor took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

Having lived for so many years, what kind of storms hadn't he seen? Wasn't it just a Soul Transformation? At worst...

At worst, he would just run.

But before running, he had to make preparations.

He immediately gave orders: First, immediately activate the Mountain Guardian Array, and the entire Sect enters a state of combat readiness; Second, send someone to the Danding Sect to transmit a message, asking them to also make preparations in advance; Third, all Golden Core Elders gather in the main hall to discuss countermeasures.

The orders were passed down layer by layer, and the entire Qingxuan Sect moved instantly.

The bell rang long, which was the signal for emergency assembly. The originally leisurely Disciples were stunned for a moment, then their expressions changed greatly, and they rushed to their respective positions one after another. Those in the medicinal fields dropped their medicine hoes, those on the martial arts field put away their weapons, those in their Immortal Caves rushed out, and everyone was gathering in the designated direction.

The Mountain Guardian Array began to activate, and layers of light shields rose from all directions, shrouding the entire Qingxuan Sect within. The light was sometimes bright and sometimes dim, the array patterns flowing, emitting a low humming sound.

The Old Ancestor stood on the peak of the main peak, overlooking the busy Sect below, his expression grave.

Yun Ming stood behind him, equally silent.

Jiang Yueling suddenly thought of something, and her face turned even paler.

"My Master..." she muttered, "My Master is still outside..."

She turned around abruptly and was about to rush out.

Yun Ming grabbed her.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm going to find my Master!" Jiang Yueling struggled, "She definitely doesn't know yet! What if that Soul Transformation demonic Cultivator attacks her..."

"What's the use of you going?" Yun Ming frowned, "Can you beat a Soul Transformation, or can you outrun a Soul Transformation?"

Jiang Yueling's eyes turned red: "But I can't just do nothing! My Master raised me from a young age, taught me to Cultivate, gave me the best resources, how can I..."

As she spoke, tears began to well up in her eyes.

Yun Ming looked at her appearance and sighed slightly in his heart.

This girl, although spoiled, although arrogant, although often making people want to slap her, was truly sincere toward her Master.

He softened his tone: "Don't you have a more efficient method of communication? The Old Ancestor can send a message to the Danding Sect, is it hard for you to send a message to your Master?"

Jiang Yueling was stunned.

The Old Ancestor on the side silently glared at Yun Ming.

This kid, can't he be a bit more tactful? What does "the Old Ancestor can send a message to the Danding Sect" mean? This Seat is a dignified Nascent Soul, what's wrong with sending a message to the same level?

He added another mark to Yun Ming in his heart.

Jiang Yueling came to her senses and hurriedly took out a Jade Slip from her storage ring. The Jade Slip was pale gold all over, with complicated runes carved on it, which looked like it was not an ordinary item at first glance.

"This is the Jade Slip that my Master and I use specifically for communication," she said while carving the message into it, "No matter how far apart, it can be delivered."

A moment later, the Jade Slip turned into a golden light and disappeared into the sky.

Jiang Yueling looked in that direction, still full of worry.

"Just telling your Master isn't enough," Yun Ming said, "You had better send the news that there is a Soul Transformation demonic Cultivator here back to the Shenduan Sect. I guess they want to capture you, one is to contain your Master, and the other is to prevent you from sending news back to the Sect, right?"

Jiang Yueling nodded: "Makes sense."

She thought for a while and said: "I have a special communication method with the Sect, but the one that is truly convenient is on that fourth-tier warship. The one in my hand is more troublesome, it must be activated by a special method..."

As she said this, she walked out: "I'll go try, it should be usable."

Yun Ming did not stop her.

Watching her disappear at the end of the horizon, he turned to look into the distance.

There, spiritual light was faintly flickering.

It was the light of the Mountain Guardian Array.

But shortly after Jiang Yueling left, that layer of light suddenly flickered violently.

Boom—!

A muffled, huge sound came from the direction of the mountain gate.

Someone had started attacking the Qingxuan Sect.