Chapter 59: The Relic Appears, Underlying Currents Stir!

“Stop!”

Just this single word had the terrifying power to suppress all beings, making countless creatures bow down in submission.

Even a glimpse of the speaker’s figure, though unseen, accelerated the heartbeats of all sage realm cultivators, as if their hearts might explode any moment.

Their bodies trembled, scalp tingling with fear.

They dared not meet the figure’s gaze.

Those who tore through space to arrive, the celestial realm saint lords, all displayed expressions of terror.

“This is… the will of an Ancient Emperor!”

“Could it be, this relic was left by an Ancient Emperor?”

“Hiss… An Ancient Emperor, who could it be from ancient times!”

“There must be immense opportunity here!”

However, within the relic.

In a certain Heavenly Dao cave dwelling.

A dog larger than a tiger, as strong as a bull, with a square head, big ears, and snow-white canine teeth, the big yellow dog bared its fangs.

“Damn!”

“What’s with this seal?”

“Didn’t I reinforce it several times?”

“Could it be this emperor made a mistake?”

“No, impossible! How could this emperor make a mistake?”

“Sigh… If that guy from Wu Shi sees this, won’t he laugh his head off?”

“No, no!”

The dog’s brown pupils held a glint of tearful light, and its voice grew plaintive.

“Eighty thousand years… You sealed me with divine essence, lied about finding me after reincarnation? Why did you lie to me!”

“Is there really such a thing as reincarnation in this world…”

Just then.

Ling Feng’s agile figure appeared outside The heavenly Dao cave dwelling.

Familiar with the place, he approached it, puzzled.

Why is the seal broken?

Didn’t that dog say it had a century left?

Behind him, the Nine Heavens Profound Woman—Ye Qingcheng silently observed, saying nothing, just watching the space.

…

“You are now cutting off my worldly ties, having a natural affinity with Heaven and Earth’s Dao. I’ve recently hit a bottleneck in the Dao of nature, so yes, you are qualified!” Liu Ruyan said gravely.

“Rest assured, I won’t take advantage of you. The Immortal artifacts are just gifts; I have even better things for you…”

As she spoke, Liu Ruyan’s heartbeat quickened, and her blushing face grew hot, but it quickly faded.

No matter what, I must interact with him more.

Even if I can’t be as shameless as the other two, I have my ways!

I refuse to believe he’s disinterested in immortality!

Looking at Liu Ruyan’s back, Lin Ao Tian sighed inwardly.

Sigh~

Alright, alright, since you put it that way, how can I refuse?

You’re my respected Liu Ruyan after all.

Besides, she’s just being nice to me, her character hasn’t collapsed yet!

But even so, if Ling Feng saw this, he’d probably give in to despair.

I worry he couldn’t handle it, and then I’d lose my green onions!

Thinking so, Lin Ao Tian finally nodded slightly.

“Alright~”

Behind him, Ji Yue’er trembled.

“It’s over!”

“Ao Tian brother is falling…”

***

Jiang Clan.

Goddess Of War Palace.

In an ancient courtyard.

Lin Ao Tian had switched back to his moon-white robe, exuding immortality.

In front of him stood Liu Ruyan, hands behind her back.

Jiang Luoli had left for the Jiang Clan’s meeting hall due to Jiang Tai’s summons. It seemed something major had happened in Tianxuan Continent, causing turbulence across the three thousand lands.

Ji Yue’er said she had to return to the Ji Clan briefly but would be quick. She needed to focus on cultivating, as the competition was too intense; she was the weakest, with limited ability to aid Lin Ao Tian!

Lin Ao Tian didn’t say much about this.

At that moment.

Liu Ruyan felt slightly nervous. When the other two women announced their departure, she was secretly pleased.

But being alone with Lin Ao Tian, she found herself lost for words.

Seeing Liu Ruyan silent, Lin Ao Tian remained silent too.

He had yet to grasp Liu Ruyan’s intentions.

Is she like Ji Yue’er, her character collapsing… or something else?

Acting rashly might end badly.

After a pause.

Liu Ruyan hesitated, finally speaking softly.

“What do you think of Ling Feng?”

It seemed Ling Feng harbored great hatred for Lin Ao Tian. She wondered if Lin Ao Tian cared about it.

After all, twice before, Ling Feng had spoken disrespectfully to Lin Ao Tian. Were it not for the large gap in strength, a battle would have been inevitable.

She had watched Ling Feng grow up and had some affection for him, seeing him as a junior.

They truly become enemies, it would be troublesome for her.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ao Tian smiled gently, thinking: As expected!

Could she be here to cause trouble for Ling Feng?

But it doesn’t seem so!

“Ling Feng?”

Then, Lin Ao Tian feigned seriousness, “This boy is extremely talented, the first combat body of the human race, with a firm Dao heart.”

“He does have the potential of an Emperor!”

Turning calm, Lin Ao Tian added, “Hmm… He’s a decent person. I can see he is kind-hearted, maybe he just holds some preconceived notions about me…”

“But I believe that in the face of the greater good of the human race, all personal grudges are insignificant. He should understand that!”

Indeed!

A very good friend.

Between good friends, what is yours is mine, and what is mine is still mine, right?!

Hearing this, Liu Ruyan was shocked, eyes sparkling.

He actually thinks this way…

Yes!

Ling Feng is talented, has great fortune, and, like Lin Ao Tian now, even she couldn’t predict his future, but that’s not the most critical point.

The important thing is that Ling Feng has decent character!

Historically, most cultivators are selfish and ruthless, and no matter how monstrous one is, if their character is flawed, it’s questionable if they’re a savior or a disaster…

Otherwise, why would she choose Ling Feng initially?

“Oh?”

“I didn’t expect Young Master Lin to think so, given Ling Feng’s many times of disrespect, could he still become a friend?”

Liu Ruyan smiled as she spoke.

In this harsh world, there are no saints.

Even she wouldn’t tolerate repeated provocations without reacting.

Only to see.

Lin Ao Tian walked to the window, standing shoulder to shoulder with Liu Ruyan. Gazing at the clear sky, he said faintly.

“If people disrespect me, it’s my lack of talent. If I disrespect others, it’s my lack of virtue. If people exclude me, it’s my incompetence. If I exclude others, it’s my lack of magnanimity.”

“The ground is broad, and a gentleman should carry himself with great virtue.”

“This is a lesson taught to me by a revered senior!”

As he spoke, Dao charm surrounded Lin Ao Tian. Having integrated with the Innate Holy Body, his every move exuded a natural grace, even Liu Ruyan couldn’t help but glance numerous times.

A breeze from the heavens.

Ruffling Lin Ao Tian’s black hair, his face serene.

At this moment, Liu Ruyan’s face reflected shock, his words echoed in her mind, her face also feeling the gentle breeze.

This breeze…

It contained a kind of Dao essence!

This…

What Dao is this?

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