Chu Tianyao looked at Shao Lingyun in the distance and recalled what had happened at Tiandu Peak.

He couldn't help but laugh. "Fairy Shao, I still remember what you said that day... I, Chu, am here to take you down."

Chu Tianyao walked towards Shao Lingyun's direction, wanting to give his old friend a surprise.

Suddenly, he sensed Shao Lingyun's aura erupting, and she began to flee rapidly into the distance...

Meanwhile, another powerful aura at the Golden Immortal level is rapidly approaching!

"This is... Shao Lingyun is being chased?!"

Chu Tianyao stopped in his tracks, his expression somewhat complicated.

"The immortal who is chasing Shao Lingyun is a Golden Immortal Realm expert... With my current strength, I'm afraid I'm not capable of matching him."

"But Shao Lingyun and I are acquaintances... not to mention, her relationship with Xiao Ruoli is complicated. If I don't step in to help... it seems unreasonable."

Chu Tianyao frowned slightly, pondering a way to deal with the situation.

Duanmu Shisi had already transformed into a rainbow and was chasing after Shao Lingyun!

Chu Tianyao gritted his teeth, "I'll follow them secretly first... and then act according to the situation."

With that thought in mind, he rushed towards Shao Lingyun's direction.

Shao Lingyun pushed her speed to the limit, but she could still feel Duanmu Shisi getting closer and closer to her!

"Damn it! I just activated the Star River Boundless Boat, and now I can't activate it again... My own speed is no match for Duanmu Shisi."

"Am I really going to fail here?"

Looking at the distant Azure Sea, Shao Lingyun gritted her teeth and fled towards the sea.

Duanmu Shisi transformed into a long rainbow and was rapidly approaching Shao Lingyun.

At the same time, the Disc of Insight in his arms emitted a faint light.

A slight smile appeared on Duanmu Shisi's lips. "Heh... Someone's been following me in the shadows. Just a mere ant in the Celestial Realm, trying to play the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind?"

"Hmm? This person actually possesses a Golden Immortal-level immortal artifact... Heh, it seems today is going to be a very fruitful day."

"First kill Shao Lingyun and seize the Immortal King-level Immortal Artifact, then kill this person and seize the Golden Immortal-level Immortal Artifact... Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant..."

Duanmu Shisi remained calm and continued to flee towards Shao Lingyun's direction.

Chu Tianyao followed behind him, maintaining a certain distance...

And so, Shao Lingyun, Duanmu Shisi, and Chu Tianyao pursued each other all the way to the Azure Sea.

A resolute glint flashed in Shao Lingyun's eyes.

Faced with an almost insurmountable gap in their cultivation levels, Shao Lingyun had no way out but to gamble everything and choose to escape into the unknown realm of the Azure Sea.

Since this Celestial King-level artifact—the Boundless Star River Boat—is a small boat, it can only unleash its full power in the sea.

With no way to avoid it now, Shao Lingyun decided to fight to the death!

Shao Lingyun was dressed in flowing cloud-patterned robes, her hair fluttering lightly, and her eyes sparkling with an indomitable light.

Although she was only at the sixth level of the Celestial Immortal Realm, her extraordinary and refined temperament seemed to transcend the limitations of her realm and approach the level of even stronger beings.

However, the expert Duanmu Shisi, who was at the third level of the Golden Immortal Realm, was clearly much stronger than her at this moment.

Shao Lingyun turned to Duanmu Shisi and said, "Duanmu Shisi, you have been relentlessly pressuring me all this way. Today I will fight to the death, and perhaps we can perish together."

Duanmu Shisi, dressed in black robes, with a cold and stern face, gripped a long sword that flashed with golden lightning. Every step he took seemed to be accompanied by thunderous roars, exuding an imposing aura.

"The gap between you and me is like an insurmountable chasm. If you fight to the death, all you'll gain is your own life."

"Shao Lingyun, it's time to end this three-month chase game again."

The waves surged and roared, as if even the heavens and earth changed color.

At this critical moment of life and death, Shao Lingyun suppressed her fear, formed hand seals, and forcefully activated the only Immortal King-level artifact she possessed—the Star River Boundless Boat.

This ship is said to be able to traverse galaxies and cross the void, and its power is enough to shake the heavens and the earth.

As Shao Lingyun's thoughts stirred, the Star River Boundless Boat shone brightly, transforming into a dazzling radiance. It intended to use the complex and ever-changing terrain of the Azure Sea to lay a net of heaven and earth, aiming to kill Duanmu Shisi in one fell swoop.

However, there is always a gap that is difficult to cross between ideals and reality.

Despite Shao Lingyun's best efforts, her Celestial Immortal realm cultivation ultimately made it difficult to perfectly control such a Celestial King-level artifact. While the power released by the Star River Boundless Boat was strong, it was difficult to condense it to its peak...

Duanmu Shisi radiated golden light as he activated the indestructible golden body of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

The Boundless Star River Boat ultimately transformed into dazzling yet somewhat weak starlight, unable to penetrate the indestructible golden body of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

"To attempt to activate a Celestial King-level immortal artifact with the cultivation of a Celestial Immortal is truly laughable and presumptuous!"

Duanmu Shisi unleashed a sword strike with terrifying killing power, as if it would slice the Azure Sea in two!

Shao Lingyun had just tried her best to activate the Immortal King Artifact, but she was no longer able to resist.

Just as she was about to be killed, at this critical moment, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the sky. A figure broke through the air, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, and landed between Shao Lingyun and Duanmu Shisi.

The newcomer was Chu Tianyao. He was tall and elegant, with a handsome face, and surrounded by a faint celestial aura, making him appear exceptionally otherworldly.

"Stop!" Chu Tianyao's voice was deep and powerful, echoing across the sea like thunder.

Without saying much, he made his move directly. With a flick of his wrist, the dazzling sword light transformed into a stream of light, colliding with Duanmu Shisi's golden lightning sword light and unleashing a deafening roar.

"Hmph..." Duanmu Shisi raised his hand and dispersed the aftershocks of the sword light collision.

Chu Tianyao protected Shao Lingyun, his body swayed slightly, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth!

Even though his cultivation has now reached the peak of the ninth level of the Celestial Immortal Realm, there is still a considerable gap between him and a true Golden Immortal Realm expert.

Shao Lingyun looked at the newcomer, her heart filled with astonishment.

"Young Master Chu! You...you really did ascend to the Immortal Realm successfully...not only that, you've actually advanced to the ninth level of the Celestial Immortal Realm?!"

Shao Lingyun looked on in disbelief, “I had a great opportunity and found a Celestial King-level artifact, which is why I was able to advance to the Celestial Immortal Realm so quickly.”

"How could Chu Tianyao break through to the next realm so quickly... Not only that, he could even withstand an attack from Duanmu Shisi! This is clearly the strength of the peak of the ninth level of the Heavenly Immortal Realm!"

Duanmu Shisi smiled calmly, "Junior... you think you can play the hero and save the damsel in distress? So what if you're at the peak of the ninth level of the Celestial Immortal Realm? In front of a Golden Core Realm immortal, what difference is there between you and an ant?"

"Young man, you actually possess a Golden Immortal-level immortal artifact; that's quite an incredible stroke of luck..."

"Hehe...but this magical artifact will be mine in a moment!"