14: Immortal descends the mountain

After Wang Desheng exited the room, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, no longer having to worry about the exposure of the second-rank Martial Artist's death.

He had relied on his caution and loyalty to serve as the steward of the Wang Manor for so many years.

Otherwise, the servants in the manor would have been replaced again and again, but he alone had managed to stay in this position for twenty years and even trained his two sons to become Martial Artists!

If he were to be implicated because of a mere second-rank Martial Artist, he would truly have no one to cry to.

*

At the same time, Lin Chuping stood in an open field on the outskirts of the city, looking at the somewhat dry wheat fields, taking a deep breath, and silently chanting in his heart:

"Clouds gather in the sky, water spirits heed my call, by my will, nourish the four directions, Rain Summoning Technique!"

In an instant, the originally clear night sky suddenly became overcast with dark clouds, and thunder rumbled.

Immediately after, large raindrops fell from the sky, pattering on the ground.

The rain grew heavier and heavier, turning into a downpour in the blink of an eye.

With a thought from Lin Chuping, the rain gradually lessened until it disappeared.

"Tong Ge truly did not deceive me."

"This Rain Summoning Technique is too amazing; it's practically a Sharp Weapon for winning over people's hearts!"

"With this, will I still worry about not having Incense Value?"

"Even without upgrading, it possesses such power. Not only can it control the intensity of the rain, but it can also precisely control the range of the rainfall. Who knows, it might prove to be of great use in the future."

After experimenting with the Rain Summoning Technique, Lin Chuping was visibly happy.

Just as Lin Chuping was continuing to experiment with divine techniques, on a mountain path less than a hundred miles from Chang Sheng Village, three young people dressed in Qingyun Immortal Sect attire were walking towards Da Li Village.

These three were Lu Ming, Lin Yao, and Shen Feng, Outer Sect Disciples of the Qingyun Immortal Sect.

"Senior Brother Lu Ming, the outside of the Sect is truly filled with turbid Qi. After descending the mountain, my Cultivation speed has slowed by more than two times. If it weren't for the mission points, I wouldn't have taken on this lousy mission!"

"Junior Sister Yao Yao, please bear with it a little longer. Once we have enough mission points, we can use the Cultivation chamber."

The Cultivation chamber of the Qingyun Immortal Sect was a treasure trove. Once inside, the Cultivation speed was ten times that of the outside, and everyone in the Sect yearned for it.

"Junior Sister Yao Yao, we're almost at Da Li Village. Just hold on a little longer."

Saying that, Lu Ming took out a pot of spirit water from his backpack and carefully handed it to Lin Yao.

Shen Feng was annoyed by Lu Ming's fawning behavior, and his tone of voice unconsciously became somewhat Yin and Yang.

"Junior Sister Yao Yao, I heard that the Naked Ghost is extremely vicious, specializing in sucking the life essence of living people. It might even specifically target beautiful girls!"

"What's there to be afraid of! We are Disciples of the Qingyun Immortal Sect, bearing the responsibility of subduing demons and eliminating evil. If you're scared, then go back. I trust Senior Brother Lu Ming."

Lin Yao glared at Shen Feng with a fierce look in her beautiful eyes.

"With Senior Brother Lu Ming here, you just need to follow."

"Me, scared?! I think you're the one who's scared!" Shen Feng retorted, unwilling to show weakness, but all three of them felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

As the three walked, they had been chatting and laughing, but gradually, an indescribable, strange atmosphere enveloped them.

They didn't know when it started, but the surroundings became unusually quiet, so quiet that it made their hearts pound.

The entire world was left with only their faint footsteps and breathing.

"Senior Brother Lu, something's not right."

"Junior Sister Yao Yao, don't be afraid!"

Lu Ming and Shen Feng, one holding a sword and the other a Talismanic Incantation, stood on either side of Lin Yao, alert to their surroundings.

The opponent, having managed to lead them into its territory without their knowledge, was clearly more powerful than them.

"Here it comes!"

Following Lu Ming's low shout, aThe fishy wind blows in my face came, a snake demon as thick as a water bucket sprang out from the bushes, its triangular head held high, flicking its tongue, and its crimson vertical pupils glowing with a bloodthirsty light.

"You beast! You've come at just the right time. Today, I'll use you to consecrate my sword!"

Lu Ming roared, his longsword unsheathed, its cry like a Dragon, and he charged towards the snake demon first.

Lin Yao quickly formed hand seals, and ice shards appeared out of thin air, shooting towards the snake demon's vital spot like Sharp Weapons.

Shen Feng was not to be outdone, summoning the Talismanic Incantation in his hand, igniting a raging flame, forming a curtain of fire, attempting to trap the snake demon.

However, the snake demon was exceptionally agile, its massive body weaving freely between the curtain of fire and the ice shards. With a sweep of its long tail, it shattered a huge rock, sending stone fragments flying.

Lu Ming's figure flickered, stepping onto the shattered rock fragments, using the momentum to leap up, and thrusting his sword directly at the snake demon's eyes.

The snake demon tilted its head to dodge, its mouth wide open, spewing a stream of dark green venom.

"Ah! Be careful!" Lin Yao exclaimed, her hands rapidly changing incantations, building an ice wall in front of her.

The venom splashed onto the ice wall, sizzling, and the ice wall rapidly melted.

Seeing this, Shen Feng hurriedly mobilized more flames, trying to dispel the venom.

But the snake demon seized this opening, lunging at Shen Feng with lightning speed.

"Shen Feng!"

"Junior Brother!"

Just as the snake demon's sharp claws were about to touch Shen Feng, Lu Ming, with all his might, pushed Shen Feng aside, but he himself was too late to dodge and was severely struck by the snake demon's tail, spitting blood and crashing into a tree.

"Senior Brother Lu Ming!"

Lin Yao's eyes reddened, and the incantations in her hands became even more fierce. Ice shards and flames intertwined, furiously attacking the snake demon, trying to force it back.

Shen Feng got up, his face full of guilt and determination.

"Senior Sister, if this continues, we'll all die. I'll hold it off; you take Great Master Lu Ming and go!"

With that, he disregarded their pleas and charged towards the snake demon, his spiritual power surging violently around him, as if he was about to unleash some desperate Move.

"Shen Feng, don't be foolish!"

Lin Yao shouted.

But Shen Feng's mind was made up. He bit the tip of his tongue hard, spitting out a mouthful of vital blood, which merged with his spiritual power. In an instant, he transformed into a dazzling fireball, rushing towards the snake demon with a destructive aura.

"Junior Brother—"

Although Lin Yao and Lin Yao were heartbroken, they had no choice but to leave in disarray.

*

The next morning.

The villagers of Chang Sheng Village finished their incense offerings and went to the river to fetch water together.

This world was divided by demons, and the climate was also very strange.

Various natural disasters occurred endlessly, either wildfires or floods.

Chang Sheng Village, which hadn't seen rain for a long time, actually had a heavy rain last night.

The earth was thoroughly soaked, and even the perennially dry river had accumulated a little water.

In the fields, the villagers were busy tilling the land and fertilizing.

They worked until noon, when family members gradually came to deliver meals.

San Wazi and Li Deshou carried lunchboxes, preparing to go down to the fields.

However, as soon as he lifted his foot, Li Deshou nearly screamed in fright.

"At the foot of the mountain... there are dead people at the foot of the mountain!"

"Dead people!"

"Who's dead?!"

A cry of alarm attracted the attention of the other villagers, who all looked towards the foot of the mountain.

They saw two bodies lying side by side at the foot of the mountain.

The bodies were dressed in white robes of excellent material, clearly incomparable to the coarse linen worn by the villagers.

"Oh my! There really are two dead people!"

"Are they really dead? Are they still breathing?"

"Let's go, let's take a look!"

The two bodies, one male and one female, both had bluish-black faces and tightly closed eyes.