320: Chapter 320 Fairy Yunxi, Lu Li Makes His Move!

From time to time, he stopped to pick a shimmering spiritual flower by the roadside and brought it to his nose to sniff.

At other times, he chased a few colorful spiritual butterflies condensed from Spiritual Qi, letting out silver-bell-like laughter and playing to his heart's content.

This innocent and defenseless appearance further solidified his identity as a "fat sheep who had wandered into a dangerous place."

In a deep, dark canyon.

"Do it!"

The Myriad Immortals Alliance Master, who had been following behind and could no longer restrain himself, finally gave the order.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh—

Over a dozen figures instantly rushed out from the dense forests on both sides of the canyon. Each held a Magic Treasure, their faces contorted with ferocity as they surrounded Lu Li, who was still chasing butterflies.

The Myriad Immortals Alliance Master stepped forward with a sinister grin, carrying a Ghost-head greatsword as wide as a door. The blade was shrouded in a dense aura of bloodlust, having clearly tasted the blood of many powerful experts.

"Little brat, this is no place for you to play."

"If you know what's good for you, hand over all the treasures on your person, or... let this Alliance Leader refine you into a Human Pill. Choose for yourself!"

"Amitabha."

Just then, a Buddhist chant rang out.

The Holy Master of Yaoguang also emerged with several white-robed attendants. Wearing a look of compassion for all living beings, he blocked one side of the Myriad Immortals Alliance Master. He appeared to be protecting the child, but in reality, he wanted a share of the spoils.

"Fellow Daoists, the heavens have the virtue of loving life. Do not take this child's life."

"In my view, this child shares a destiny with my Yaoguang Holy Land. Why not hand him over to me so I can take him back for conversion, washing away his 'sins' so he doesn't go astray?"

While he spoke of conversion, his eyes were fixed on the small brocade robe on Lu Li's body that radiated a precious glow, as well as his irrepressible, boundless vitality. His greed was completely unconcealed.

Lu Li stopped in his tracks, blinking his large eyes as he looked at this group of ferocious adults.

His face showed no fear at all; instead, it held a hint of "innocence" and confusion that was utterly inconsistent with his age.

"But... Daddy said if you want my things, you have to take them by your own ability."

He spoke in a childish, milky voice that was crisp and pleasant to the ear.

He even held out the small yellow flower he had just picked and asked earnestly, "Do you want this? This flower is very pretty."

"Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit!"

The Myriad Immortals Alliance Master lost his patience, a murderous glint appearing in his eyes. "Since you won't choose, I'll choose for you! Move! Capture him alive! Anyone who dares stop me will be an enemy of my Myriad Immortals Alliance!"

"Attack!"

Over a dozen evil cultivator subordinates at the Early Mahayana Stage swarmed forward, their various Magic Treasures flashing with light as they tried to strike first.

Seeing this, the Holy Master of Yaoguang dropped his facade. Snapping his folding fan shut, it transformed into a sharp sword as he prepared to snatch the child.

Just then.

"Stop!"

A feminine shout descended from the sky.

Immediately after, a soft yet resilient white light transformed into a massive light shield, instantly blocking the way in front of Lu Li.

Bang, bang, bang—

The evil cultivators' Magic Treasures slammed into the light shield, stirring up layers of Lianyi, yet they failed to break through.

A stunning woman dressed in a pale green gown, with a temperament as gentle as water but a hint of heroism between her brows, drifted down and stood before Lu Li.

She was none other than the Saintess of the hidden Sect "Butian Pavilion," Fairy Yun Xi.

Her slender brows furrowed, and her beautiful eyes held a hint of anger as she scanned the surrounding crowd. Her voice was cold: "You are all long-famed Seniors and renowned figures, overlords of your respective regions, yet now you join forces to bully a defenseless child. Isn't this beneath your dignity?!"

Fairy Yun Xi was not the type of person to be blindly kind.

She practiced the Creation Heaven-Mending Scripture of the Butian Pavilion and was extremely sensitive to life force.

She could clearly feel that the child behind her radiated an ultimate purity and holiness; he was certainly no evil creature, but more like an unpolished piece of fine jade.

Meanwhile, the group before her was covered in bloodlust, clearly harboring ill intentions.

"Butian Pavilion?"

The Myriad Immortals Alliance Master sneered upon recognizing the newcomer. "Little girl, mind your own business! This brat is covered in treasures, and anyone who sees him gets a share! Your Butian Pavilion might be a hidden Sect, but don't get too arrogant! If you leave now, this Alliance Leader might spare your life. Otherwise... heh heh, I'll refine you along with him! I just happen to be short of a Cauldron!"

"Shameless!"

Fairy Yun Xi's face flushed with anger. She summoned a green willow branch Magic Treasure, which flowed with the endless power of creation. Clearly, she intended to stand her ground to the end: "Today, this child is under the protection of the Butian Pavilion! Anyone who wants to touch him must go through me first!"

"Since you seek death, I shall grant it! Kill!"

The Myriad Immortals Alliance Master shouted and was the first to strike.

His Mahayana Middle Stage cultivation instantly erupted. His Ghost-head greatsword slashed out a hundred-zhang-long pitch-black saber light, carrying a nauseating scent of blood, aiming straight for Fairy Yun Xi's head.

The Holy Master of Yaoguang also dropped his disguise. Waving his folding fan, several beams of Holy Light transformed into chains, sealing off Fairy Yun Xi's path of retreat. He smiled sinisterly: "Fairy Yun Xi, why bother? Is it worth risking your life for an unrelated brat?"

The other dozen or so evil cultivators swarmed forward, their Magic Treasures all out, completely submerging the canyon in their attacks.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Although Fairy Yun Xi was also at the Early Mahayana Stage and possessed extraordinary Magic Treasures, she instantly fell into a disadvantageous position when faced with so many opponents of the same rank, her situation becoming precarious.

Under the violent assault, the light shield teetered, its glow rapidly dimming.

In just a few breaths, she was injured by the shock of the Alliance Leader's Saber Qi. A trace of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth, and her face turned pale.

"Quick, run!"

Fairy Yun Xi gritted her teeth and held on, turning back to shout anxiously at Lu Li, "Run toward the Secret Realm's exit! I'll hold them off for you!"

However, she was surprised to find that the little brat had not run away. Instead, he stood there, looking at her calmly, his large eyes showing no hint of panic.

"Pretty sister."

Lu Li reached out his fair, tender hand and gently tugged on Yun Xi's sleeve. His voice was childish yet held an inexplicable steadiness, as if he were a little adult.

"Step aside a bit. Don't let the blood splash on you; it won't look good if these clothes get dirty."

"Wh... what?"

Fairy Yun Xi was stunned, thinking she had misheard or that the child was scared witless.

Before she could react, an irresistible, gentle force emanated from that small hand, pushing her softly to a safe spot a hundred zhang away.

Immediately after.

That small figure, who had been regarded as a "fat sheep" all along, took a step forward.

This step seemed to shatter the Void Realm.

Boom—!!!

A terrifying, world-suppressing pressure erupted from that tiny body without any warning.

It wasn't just the fluctuations of Mahayana-level power; it also carried a supreme, pure Dragon's Might originating from the primordial wilderness!

Under this pressure, the surrounding space instantly solidified, and even the wind stopped flowing.