203: Merit Purple Qi

The Water Eye subsided after raging for a day, but the torrential rain in the sky did not stop for several days, causing the Han River's water level to continue rising slowly.

The murky river water, carrying broken wood and debris, swallowed the villages and towns along the banks.

On the shaky city tower of a massive city by the Han River, Lin Yan stood against the wind, his green robes fluttering.

For several days, he had been traveling around, helping the disaster-stricken people.

"If this continues, this city will completely fall within six hours."

With a thought, his Divine Sense spread out like a tide, instantly covering a dozen miles around.

Countless images flooded into his mind.

Houses and streets submerged by the flood, women and children climbing to the treetops, animal carcasses floating on the water surface... "Sword Pavilion Disciples, hear my command! Move immediately to rescue the people in the city!"

Lin Yan shouted and took out his identity jade token.

In such a large-scale city, there would always be a Sword Pavilion outpost.

As a top-tier lineage, the Sword Pavilion needed a constant supply of fresh blood.

In a world like the Canglan Realm without technology, it was not easy to recruit talents from all over the world.

Therefore, the Sword Pavilion had many outposts, spread across the three Mortal kingdoms under its jurisdiction.

As an Outer Sect Elder of the Sword Pavilion, he had the authority to mobilize the forces of ordinary outposts.

Hearing this, the Sword Pavilion Disciples stationed there flew out from their residence and rushed toward Lin Yan.

The Disciples stationed outside by the Sword Pavilion were at least in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Seeing the identity Waist Token in Lin Yan's hand, they were all somewhat incredulous.

"Your Excellency is an Elder of our Sword Pavilion?" the middle-aged Purple Mansion Realm Cultivator leading them asked.

There was no other reason for asking this; Lin Yan looked even younger than him.

"I am the newly appointed Elder of the Spirit Herb Hall of the Sword Pavilion's Wood Lineage, Lin Yan!"

As Lin Yan spoke, he lightly swiped his finger over the identity jade token.

A faint light flickered, and the jade tokens at the waists of the surrounding Sword Pavilion Cultivators emitted a crisp resonance.

"This is... identity Waist Token resonance."

"This is the effect of our Sword Pavilion's secret Magical Techniques; it cannot be faked!"

"Greetings, Elder Lin!"

... "No need for formalities!" Lin Yan said solemnly.

"The Han River area is flooded; hurry and activate the outpost's defensive Formation to protect the Mortals!"

"Elder Lin... activating the Formation requires consuming a significant amount of Spirit Stone inventory..."

"Moreover, there are so many Mortals in the city; I'm afraid we won't be able to save them all."

"Even if we save people, isn't it too late now?"

"Yes, the flood has already submerged the entire city. Opening the Formation now won't help."

Several people all looked troubled.

"Just do as I command; save as many as you can!" Lin Yan frowned.

Seeing Lin Yan's firm attitude, they didn't say anything more.

"By your command, Elder!"

The leading middle-aged Cultivator left with a few others.

Soon, the protective Formation of the Sword Pavilion outpost in the city was activated, covering nearly half the city.

Within the range of the Formation, the external flood no longer poured in, and the water level stopped rising.

At the same time, all the Sword Pavilion Disciples dispersed to rescue the Mortals in peril in the flood.

One by one, Foundation Establishment Cultivators either steered flying boats or flew on swords, bringing Mortals back into the protective Formation.

"It's no use, Elder. The flood is too great, and there aren't many places to stand within the Formation's range," a young Foundation Establishment Cultivator said to Lin Yan.

"Go ahead and help the Mortals; leave this to me," Lin Yan said.

After saying that, Lin Yan flew and stood at the very center of the Formation.

His hands slowly rose, palms facing each other, as if holding an invisible lake.

He shouted softly: "Water Stabilization!"

In the center of the water surface, a huge vortex slowly emerged, like a miniature "Water Eye."

"Go!"

He gave a soft cry, and the vortex suddenly accelerated, emitting a low roar.

The smooth water surface began to sink slowly, revealing the submerged streets and houses.

At the same time, an invisible force pulled the accumulated water, following the channel opened by the Formation, and re-merged it into the Han River channel outside the city.

The accumulated water in the city dropped rapidly, revealing the wet ground and the survivors.

People watched this scene dumbfounded, as if witnessing a miracle.

"This... this is an Immortal spell!"

"Thanks to the Immortal Revered Masters of the Sword Pavilion!"

Lin Yan stood in mid-air, his robes rustling, and his heart was inexplicably peaceful... After stabilizing the situation in this city, Lin Yan did not stop.

His figure appeared in every corner affected by the flood.

Above a city half-destroyed by the flood, Lin Yan and the Sword Pavilion Disciples formed a Formation to hold up a massive green light screen, temporarily blocking the towering waves.

Under the guidance of the soldiers, the people in the city swarmed toward the high ground under the protection of the light screen... In their moment of despair, the crews of several merchant ships scattered by the flood saw a young Cultivator flying on a sword; he rescued them one by one and guided them to the nearest Sword Pavilion outpost... While passing a small town, he used his own cultivation to forcibly stabilize a dam that was about to collapse... His figure was like a beacon, guiding the way for Mortals in the desperate flood.

After an unknown amount of time, the sky finally cleared.

The dark clouds dispersed, and a long-awaited ray of sunlight pierced through the clouds, shining on the scarred land.

The water level of the Han River began to drop slowly, revealing the submerged fields and houses.

The survivors walked out of the temporary thatched huts, looking at their homes washed by the flood, their faces filled with both sadness and the joy of surviving.

"The Immortals have manifested!"

"The Immortal Revered Masters saved us!"

"I wonder where that Immortal Revered Master is. We, the people of Qingtian Town, really need to thank him properly!"

A group of simply dressed people were discussing heatedly... "Old Man Wang, your child has joined the Immortals' sect. Do you know who the Immortal Revered Master who saved our Yutan Village is?"

"Village Chief, wait until my son returns, then ask him."

Under a thatched hut, two old men recalled the young Immortal who saved them three days ago... "Immortal brother, when I grow up, I want to be just like you!"

"I want to cultivate immortality too!"

Several children looked at Lin Yan's receding back and secretly made vows... In a city inhabited by Mortals, Lin Yan led the Sword Pavilion Disciples to settle the people who had just escaped danger.

"The Immortal's great kindness! We will never forget it in this life!"

"Thank you for saving our lives, Immortal!"

In the crowd, someone shouted.

Instantly, countless people knelt on the ground toward Lin Yan, weeping with gratitude.

Lin Yan stood on the city wall, quietly watching all this.

He did not take credit, only saying calmly:

"It was just a small effort, not worth mentioning. In the future, if we have the strength, the Sword Pavilion will naturally protect you all."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth suddenly trembled slightly.

Deep in the sky, a faint purple glow quietly emerged.

It was just a speck at first, then quickly spread, turning into a cloud of pure purple qi, slowly flying toward Lin Yan.

"This is... purple qi of merit?!"

Lin Yan's heart jolted.

His Revered Master, Bai He, had told him that when heaven and earth were moved by acts of great virtue and kindness, they would bestow purple qi of merit as a reward.

This was also what he urgently needed right now.

He didn't expect to obtain it unintentionally this time.

The purple qi came closer and closer, finally descending from the sky and enveloping Lin Yan.