135: Chapter 135 Parting Ways

At the Hour of the Rooster, the sky over Luoxuan City had not yet brightened.

In the darkness, countless blurred figures quietly and swiftly flitted through the city's streets and alleys.

As a touch of dawn rose on the horizon, they happened to arrive at the gates of Luoxuan City. They presented their passage tokens, and the thirty-meter-high city gates slowly groaned open with a heavy sound.

"As expected, we only shook off most of the Qi Refining Cultivators; those Foundation Establishment Cultivators simply cannot be shaken off."

Cheng Yue sent a Divine Sense transmission to everyone, then immediately summoned a Lotus Pedestal from his hand. It expanded to dozens of square meters, and the Su Family, along with the people from the Lingxi Sect, collectively boarded it.

Su Yang and Su Xuanxiao immediately set up Formation Flags to block outside prying eyes. Qin Jiangmei's zither notes vibrated, adding a layer of sound Formation on top of the original array.

In an instant, the Lotus Pedestal turned into a streak of green light, rapidly distancing itself from Luoxuan City.

Almost the moment they left, over a dozen streaks of light also flew out from several gates of Luoxuan City, chasing in the direction the Lotus Pedestal was escaping.

Seeing this, Xu Heyan scratched his large belly with some hesitation, then summoned a small boat and chased after them at an even faster speed.

His fingertips pinched three Second-grade Talismans, which he hurled toward the dozen or so pursuing figures.

"Who is it?!"

The pursuing Foundation Establishment Cultivators were furious and immediately unleashed Spells to blast toward Xu Heyan.

"Hey, hey, hey! Don't be so quick to start a fight!"

Xu Heyan cried out in panic, hurriedly summoning a Magical Artifact to block. The explosive sounds of colliding Dao techniques rang out in various places outside Luoxuan City.

All the visiting Cultivators had coincidentally chosen to withdraw from Luoxuan City collectively at the same time this morning, using the massive flow of people to muddy the waters even further.

Some were fleeing, some were pursuing, some were intercepting, and there were Robber Cultivators acting as the fisherman to gain the advantage, while others played the role of the oriole behind the mantis.

A bloody storm erupted outside Luoxuan City.

Xu Heyan was beaten into a wretched state by three Foundation Establishment Cultivators working together.

Seeing that Su Yang and the others had gone far enough, he decisively retreated, grumbling about suffering a huge loss.

The Lotus Pedestal sped along like a flash of lightning. The Lingxi Sect truly lived up to its reputation as a School skilled in Escape Techniques; even while carrying so many people, Cheng Yue, at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, could fly at a speed comparable to some Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

"There are people in every direction. It's impossible to tell who are Robber Cultivators and who are Cultivators fleeing for their lives."

Cheng Yue's Divine Sense swept the surroundings, and he spoke in a low voice.

Su Yang reminded him solemnly, "Do not get close to anyone. Once we enter the Ten Thousand Ravines Mountains and Rivers, we will part ways."

Cultivators were extremely insidious; some would intentionally lead Robber Cultivators toward others to divert disaster, and some Robber Cultivators would disguise themselves as the pursued, only to suddenly stab you when they got close.

Seeing Foundation Establishment Cultivators in hot pursuit behind them, Su Yang handed over several Second-grade Talismans.

Cheng Yue was momentarily stunned, then grabbed the Talismans, activated them, and threw them backward.

Rumble!

In an instant, thunder surged, light shot out, and fire dragons soared into the sky, pouncing directly toward the Foundation Establishment Cultivators chasing relentlessly behind.

At the same time, a Gale Talisman was slapped onto the Lotus Pedestal. Amidst the flickering green light, the pedestal's speed suddenly surged once more.

Before Cheng Yue could even speak, Su Yang handed over another stack of Second-grade Talismans.

The eyes of the Lingxi Sect members changed instantly, looking at the Su Family as if they were looking at the God of Wealth, their eyes filled with a mix of shock and envy.

Cheng Yue did not hesitate to take the Talismans, then threw them out in groups of three, creating a continuous series of explosions.

Even Foundation Establishment Cultivators did not dare to face so many Second-grade Talismans head-on. Their pursuit speed immediately plummeted, and the distance between the two sides widened in the blink of an eye.

"Head of the Su Family, you are truly wealthy and influential to carry so many Second-grade Talismans with you. My Lingxi Sect has never been so extravagant."

Cheng Yue couldn't help but remark with emotion, and the members of the Lingxi Sect subconsciously nodded.

No wonder the Su Family dared to suggest parting ways; their foundation was simply too thick. Just by throwing Talismans, they could blow a group of Robber Cultivators to bits.

"It's just that my Family specializes in the Dao of Talismans," Su Yang said modestly.

Cheng Yue laughed heartily, not believing his nonsense at all.

These Formations on the Lotus Pedestal were all set up by the Su Family, and their movements were incredibly practiced. You call this specializing in the Dao of Talismans?

...

The Lotus Pedestal, glowing with green light and accompanied by the sound of breaking air, moved like a swimming dragon through the clouds under the cover of the Formation barrier. When the outline of the Ten Thousand Ravines Mountains and Rivers came into view, the tense atmosphere finally eased slightly.

The terrain of the Ten Thousand Ravines Mountains and Rivers was complex, with rising peaks and giant rocks reaching into the clouds. Towering trees that blotted out the sun were everywhere, and due to the extreme height differences in the terrain, flying Yao Beasts often appeared in the sky. Therefore, even Foundation Establishment Cultivators only dared to fly at low altitudes here.

With this geographical advantage, it was difficult for Foundation Establishment Cultivators to look down from high altitudes; they could only rely on their Divine Sense to scan the mountain forests.

At this point, if they pulled away or used Formations to hide, even if Foundation Establishment Cultivators pursued them, they would only be able to search aimlessly like headless flies.

"Head of the Su Family!"

Seeing the Lotus Pedestal fly into the mountains, Cheng Yue turned his gaze to Su Yang and said solemnly, "How about I accompany you for another stretch of the journey?"

"No need," Su Yang shook his head. "Continuing forward would play right into their hands. I plan to hide near the entrance for a while before leaving."

How far could they really run by just escaping?

Although they had Song Baiqing as a Foundation Establishment trump card, two fists could not fight four hands. The journey back to Qingyuan was very long; even for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator flying on a sword, it would take several months.

Therefore, Su Yang planned to hide within the Ten Thousand Ravines Mountains and Rivers for a period of time, waiting for the trouble outside to pass before returning to Qingyuan.

And the best place to hide was not deep inside the Ten Thousand Ravines Mountains and Rivers, but rather in the outer regions.

As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest place.

Most people would subconsciously think the prey must have hidden deep in the mountains, thus often overlooking potential hiding spots near the entrance.

Cheng Yue knew that further words were useless. After maneuvering the Lotus Pedestal to land in a hidden Qingyuan, he said with a solemn expression, "Head of the Su Family, in some time, I will bring Ningxiang to pay a visit!"

Su Yang jumped off the Lotus Pedestal and replied with a smile, "At that time, I will certainly come out to welcome you."

"The Head of the Su Family must keep his word!"

"Of course!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Lotus Pedestal suddenly took flight. It was still blocked by a Formation, making it impossible to see the figures on it, but this time its flight path was completely undisguised.

Cheng Yue deliberately exposed a flaw, wanting to lure more people away for the Su Family and buy them a little more time.

Cheng Ningxiang looked at the rapidly shrinking figures of the Su Family below, a look of worry flashing in her eyes.

Su Xuanxiao nodded slightly to her with a faint smile on his face, before being nudged by Zhao Wanyi's elbow beside him.

Song Baiqing raised his hand and cast a Spell, quietly excavating a cave entrance.

Su Yang and Su Xuanxiao simultaneously threw out dozens of Formation Flags. Qin Jiangmei lightly plucked the zither strings, and the sound waves transformed into intricate Formation patterns that connected together.

A Second-grade Isolation Array quickly took shape!

The Su Family quickly hid inside the cave, continuing to dig deeper and set up multiple Formations to ensure everything was foolproof.

At this moment, the sound of breaking air came from above the cave as over a dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivators swept past in the sky.

"I've found them, chase!"

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator suddenly spoke, his Divine Sense having locked onto the escaping Lotus Pedestal, and he immediately sped off on his Magical Artifact to pursue.