Chapter 139: A Tacit Understanding
Yu Linglong continued her attacks relentlessly, replying crisply, "This is called the Six-Finger Binding Technique, a move specifically designed to bind a person's hands and feet." With that, Shen Qianjueying was caught off guard, his foot seized by Yu Linglong.
Seizing the opportunity, Yu Linglong unleashed two bursts of energy, locking Shen Qianjueying's other foot in mid-air. As their swords clashed, Yu Linglong's purple sword was already poised at Shen Qianjueying's throat. "What else do you have to say?" Yu Linglong asked crisply.
Upon seeing this, Shen Qian Jueying withdrew her true energy, her protective armor vanished, and the green sword in her hand transformed into the Judge's Jade Pen. The arrogant and domineering Shen Qian Jueying instantly transformed back into the gentle and refined Shen Qianying, and she replied calmly, "I have lost this battle. Do as you wish."
Upon seeing this, Yu Linglong immediately withdrew all her true energy. The purple glazed sword in her hand instantly transformed into energy that flowed into her body, and the dragon energy armor on her body also disappeared.
The spirited and dashing Yu Linglong instantly transformed back into her gentle and refined demeanor. She turned around, placed her hands on her chest, and said, "I won't do anything to you, but I'd like to know why you suddenly attacked my Heavenly Pole Palace?"
Shen Qianying lightly waved the jade pen in her hand and said in a crisp voice, "The reason I came to you is because it is related to your cultivation level."
"Oh?" Yu Linglong turned around and asked gently, "What do you mean by that?"
Shen Qianying took two steps and said, "Before that, I'd like to ask you a question."
"Excuse me," Yu Linglong replied immediately.
Shen Qianying said crisply, "You are obsessed with Xuan cultivation, what is your purpose?"
Yu Linglong lowered her gaze slightly, put her left hand behind her back, and replied in a crisp voice, "Of course, dreams are meant to exist forever in this world, immortal and indestructible."
Shen Qianying nodded slightly and said loudly, "It's rare to see someone so sincere! My thoughts are the same as yours. However, there's one thing I don't understand; it seems we will ultimately not be able to achieve our goals." As he spoke, his gaze was fixed on Yu Linglong.
Yu Linglong frowned upon hearing this, and immediately gestured with her right hand, asking, "What is it?"
As Shen Qianying walked, he said, "My cultivation reached the Saint level sixty years ago, and ascending to immortality is merely a matter of perfecting my merits. However, I risked my physical body to suffer a calamity and hid my identity to wait patiently for many years. Do you know why?"
Yu Linglong listened thoughtfully, but remained silent. Shen Qianying continued, "Because the realm we inhabit was sealed by gods long ago. If we cannot break this seal, even if we achieve perfect merit and ascend to immortality, our souls will be absorbed into the seal, forever imprisoned." With that, he pointed his jade pen directly at Yu Linglong.
Yu Linglong listened and said calmly, "How do you know about such an ancient and miraculous matter? And yet you still make such a judgment?"
Shen Qianying lowered his gaze slightly, then turned around and pondered: Although she and I are both at the Saintly level, our cultivation roots are different. This is a matter of heavenly secrets, which we can and cannot comprehend on our own. I'm afraid it's not convenient to reveal it to her.
"Well? You can't provide any evidence to support your fabricated lies?" Yu Linglong asked when she saw that she hadn't spoken for a long time.
Shen Qianying chuckled softly upon hearing this, then turned and immediately replied, "I can only apologize to you! This is a secret of heaven, and cannot be revealed. Of course, you are free to disregard what I just said, but do you have the courage to take the gamble?" With that, she pointed her jade pen at Yu Linglong again, her gaze mirroring the same.
Upon hearing this, Yu Linglong thought to herself: "It seems my enlightenment in my dream was not in vain; this world is indeed a sealed corner! But how does Xiaoyao Lang know about the sealing process? Could it be that he is not from this world…?"
"Well? Have you thought it through?" Shen Qianying asked again when he saw that Yu Linglong had been deep in thought for a long time without saying anything.
Yu Linglong snapped out of her daze, gazed at the vast sky, and said calmly, "As you say, this realm has such a seal. How can it be broken?"
Shen Qianying's interest was piqued, and he immediately declared loudly, "This is why I came to you! I already have a way to break this seal!"
"Is that so? Then let me tell you," Yu Linglong immediately suggested.
Shen Qianying immediately chuckled and said, "Heh, you're quite forthright! But I don't have your magnanimity!"
"Hmm?" Yu Linglong asked in confusion. Shen Qianying spoke again in a loud voice: "The method to break the seal is currently known only to me. And some of you are more capable than me. For your own safety, I will only reveal it when the conditions are met."
Yu Linglong lowered her eyes and thought for a moment before saying, "Since you have such thoughts, I will not ask any further questions. But if your seeking me is related to the seal, I will certainly lend you a hand."
Shen Qianying's face lit up with joy upon hearing this. "Good! Since you've expressed your opinion, I'll reveal a thing or two to you. To break the seal on the barrier, I need nine people with cultivation levels reaching the Saint realm, all of whom must serve me simultaneously."
Yu Linglong raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, "Nine people who have reached the Saint level! This is probably no easy task." She looked slightly disappointed as she spoke.
Shen Qianying strolled along and said softly, "I know you don't want to get too involved in worldly affairs, and I feel the same way. I'm afraid that if I'm not careful, I might suffer a calamity in the mortal world and all my hard work in cultivation would be ruined." As she spoke, her gaze swept across the vast landscape, revealing nothing but reluctance and longing. Suddenly, she turned to Yu Linglong and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of contacting the rest of them. However, you must keep my safety in mind from now on!" A hint of wisdom appeared in her eyes.
Yu Linglong immediately replied, "Don't worry! Until the seal is broken, I'm on your side." Her eyes revealed sincerity and determination.
Shen Qianying immediately nodded: "In that case, we shall take our leave."
Yu Linglong nodded and said, "Please."
Shen Qianying turned and took two steps, then suddenly stopped and said crisply, "By the way, Murong Hanchan is one of my chosen ones. Please." With that, she transformed into a ray of light and disappeared.
Yu Linglong lowered her gaze slightly upon hearing this and murmured, "Murong Hanchan, you are still destined to be with me after all." Then, she transformed into a white light and instantly entered the Heavenly Palace.
Cai'er stood alone in the courtyard, her slightly worried gaze fixed on the empty mansion. Suddenly, her face lit up with joy as she saw Shen Qianying return. She immediately rushed forward and hugged him, saying, "Master, you're finally back! Cai'er was so worried about you." As she spoke, she buried her head in his arms and nuzzled against his shoulder.
Shen Qianying helped her up and said gently, "Alright, spring comes and goes, spring returns to the garden once more. From now on, I will be going out more often, so you'll have to get used to it." As she spoke, she raised her hand and stroked Cai'er's cheek.
Hearing this, Cai'er said sadly, "It's all my fault for being too slow to learn and not skilled enough to share my master's burdens." Her face was full of sorrow.
Shen Qianying said crisply, "What nonsense are you talking about! I don't need your help. You just need to take good care of this Four-Colored Pavilion for me, that would be the greatest help you can give me." As she spoke, she strolled forward and picked up the tea on the stone table to take a small sip.
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