On the back of Amber, Lu Yeâs expression was relaxed. Compared to when they had just set out from Green Cloud Mountain, he was undoubtedly much more at ease now.
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He had already gotten used to this bumpy journey, and even Amberâs galloping did not affect his cultivation. Of course, compared to his normal state, the efficiency was somewhat slower, but fortunately, the Spirit Gathering Spirit Pattern made up for it.
All thirty of his spirit apertures were enhanced with the Spirit Gathering Spirit Pattern, continuously gathering the surrounding spiritual energy. As the spiritual energy surged into his abdomen and was refined by the dantian, the spiritual energy in the newly opened thirtieth aperture steadily increased.
He did not use the Taotie Meal, mainly because switching cultivation techniques required some time. Unlike when he rested after fighting Luo Ji, where both were within sight, and any abnormality from Luo Ji could be immediately detected, allowing him to switch techniques in time.
While traveling, unexpected situations could arise. There was a risk of encountering danger during the short ten breaths it took to switch techniques.
Maintaining the operation of the Golden Cicada Freedom Technique allowed him to better handle unexpected situations, and the only sacrifice was the speed of cultivation, which was not a major issue.
He silently calculated the spirit pills he had and found that they were sufficient for him to cultivate to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Stream Realm, with some to spare. Of course, this was under the condition of no additional consumption. If another battle broke out, the spirit pills would be consumed more quickly. Additionally, Amber also consumed spirit pills daily.
A short while ago, he had left Cleft Sky Gorge. Amberâs speed was still very fast. Referring to the map and the guidance from the battlefield imprint, Lu Ye pointed a direction for Amber to gallop in.
Just as he was relaxing, Lu Ye suddenly frowned and checked the battlefield imprint.
That Chu Tian was contacting him again for some reasonâŚ
However, after Lu Ye read the message from Chu Tian, his expression changed drastically. He patted Amberâs back and shouted, "Amber, run faster! Someone is coming to kill us!"
Amberâs speed increased sharply, almost throwing Lu Ye off its back.
Yiyiâs small head popped out from Amberâs back, and she said, "Is it a message from Chu Tian of the Mystic Sect? Who is coming, and what is their cultivation level?"
"A Seventh Level Spirit Stream Realm cultivator named Dong Shunye!" Lu Ye replied.
In the days before he killed the Nine Stars Sect disciples in Cleft Sky Gorge, he hadnât even encountered a Fifth Level Spirit Stream Realm cultivator. He had thought that this was the outer area of the battlefield, where he wouldnât see cultivators of too high a level. However, when he met the woman with the double buns and the other Nine Stars Sect disciple, a burly man, he realized that they were definitely higher than the Fifth Level. At that moment, he understood that the outer area of the battlefield was not without cultivators above the Fifth Level; he hadnât encountered them because the two sects were restraining each otherâŚ
A Seventh Level Spirit Stream Realm cultivator was undoubtedly a stabilizing force for a sect. The fact that such a cultivator was personally coming to kill him showed how deeply the Nine Stars Sect hated him.
Lu Yeâs mood was heavy. Although he had fought Luo Ji evenly and was confident that he could stand a chance against a Fifth Level Spirit Stream Realm cultivator, he could not resist a Seventh Level Spirit Stream Realm cultivator.
Yiyi also knew the situation was dire and turned to urge Amber to run even faster. Amber used all its strength, racing like the wind, with the wind whistling past and the scenery rapidly receding.
Another message came from the battlefield imprint, and Lu Ye quickly checked it.
"Brother Yeye, try to hold on. Dong Shunye wonât stay with you for long!"
"How so?" Lu Ye quickly replied.
In the Mystic Sect camp, Chu Tian, who was following Wang Yang to launch a surprise attack on the Nine Stars Sectâs base, was conflicted, unsure how to explain the situation.
To put it bluntly, the Mystic Sect had used Lu Ye. The news of Lu Ye leaving Cleft Sky Gorge had been leaked, which led to Dong Shunyeâs pursuit. However, this fact was not easy to admit, as it would only make the Overmountain Tiger hostile. Given his background from a top-tier force, he would surely have a bright future as long as he didnât die. Making an enemy of him now would not be wise.
"Say what you need to say." At that moment, Wang Yangâs voice suddenly rang in his ears, "If youâve done something, you shouldnât fear others knowing. If heâs a wise person, he will know what to do."
With Wang Yangâs approval, Chu Tianâs mind was somewhat settled, and he sent a message: "My fellow disciples of the Mystic Sect are currently heading to the Nine Stars Sectâs base. Once Dong Shunye receives the news, he will definitely return as soon as possible. So, Brother Yeye, you must hold on!"
Looking at Chu Tianâs message, Lu Ye felt somewhat puzzled.
Dong Shunye, the stabilizing force of the Nine Stars Sectâs base, had just come out to pursue him, and the Mystic Sect had launched a full-scale attack on the Nine Stars Sectâs base. The timing seemed too coincidental.
It was as if the Mystic Sect had been waiting for this opportunity. Moreover, the Mystic Sect had invited him to a celebration banquet last nightâŚ
Lu Ye didnât know if the Mystic Sect had a chance to capture the Nine Stars Sectâs base, but since they had taken action, they must have had some confidence.
While he was in Cleft Sky Gorge, Dong Shunye couldnât act because it was too close to the Mystic Sectâs base, which might have triggered interference from the Mystic Sect⌠So, Dong Shunye could only wait for him to leave Cleft Sky Gorge to kill him.
But only Chu Tian knew he had left Cleft Sky Gorge. How did Dong Shunye know to come after him?
Was he being used?
Lu Ye thought of a possibility.
After some consideration, he replied to Chu Tian, "Weâre even!"
Then he decisively blocked himâŚ
Although he was almost certain he had been used, Lu Ye did not blame fate or others. After all, the conflict in Cleft Sky Gorge was initiated by him. He had killed the Nine Stars Sectâs young master and his group, which led to the confrontation between the two major sects.
Without the Mystic Sectâs intervention, given the Nine Stars Sectâs strength, Lu Ye might not have been able to hold out. At the very least, he would have faced the pursuit of many cultivators, including those at the Fifth Level.
The Mystic Sectâs involvement allowed Lu Ye to avoid fighting an entire sect alone. During the battle, he had also saved many Mystic Sect disciples, not taking any of the spoils, only asking the saved disciples for some usable spirit pills and spirit stones.
The entire process could be considered a mutual help between Lu Ye and the Mystic Sect disciples.
So even if the Mystic Sect had used him, Lu Ye would not blame them. This was a problem he had caused himself.
His interaction with the Mystic Sect would end here. In summary, the Mystic Sect had helped him, and he had helped many Mystic Sect disciples. He had also obtained a high-level cultivation technique from the Mystic Sect, which solved his immediate needs. Now, being used once, they were even. They could go their separate ways and live in peace.
In the Mystic Sect camp, Chu Tian had a bitter expression and sighed.
"How did he reply?" Wang Yangâs voice rang in his ears.
Chu Tian honestly replied, "Weâre even⌠then he erased my imprint."
This made Chu Tian somewhat disheartened. After all, it was a disciple from a top-tier force, and there were few opportunities to interact with such people under normal circumstances.
Wang Yangâs lips curled up, "Heâs a wise person, quite interesting."