120: First sight of Yunshan

Yun Li actually wanted to speak with Lu Xingchen alone!

By what right did he have?

Yun Li was the Saintess of the Cangxuan Sect, a Martial Emperor, while Lu Xingchen was merely a Martial Spirit.

The disparity in their strength and status was simply too vast!

Lu Xingchen smiled faintly and walked to the front, next to Yun Li.

Li Gui and Li Hua at the very back had already started whispering.

“Damn, Junior Brother Lu is too fierce! He actually knows the Saintess! Could it be that the Saintess is smitten with his good looks?”

“It’s not impossible. Otherwise, I can’t think of any other reason.”

“Being able to connect with the Saintess, Lu Xingchen can now walk sideways in the Cangxuan Sect.”

“It’s truly fortunate that I can become a follower of Lu Xingchen!”

The handsome man frowned slightly and said softly, “Hua Li, is this Lu Xingchen the friend the Saintess met during her outdoor training?”

Hua Li nodded slightly.

“I’ve already warned him to keep his distance from the Saintess. Yet, I didn’t expect him to not listen to a single word of my advice.”

“No matter, he’s just a clown. I can easily deal with him without the Saint needing to act.”

Hua Li nodded slightly, showing no objection to the hostility in the handsome man’s words.

She already disliked Lu Xingchen, so if the handsome man truly intended to do something, she wouldn't stop him.

Yun Li patted Lu Xingchen’s shoulder and laughed, “Damn, Six-Star Martial Spirit! Lu Xingchen, you’ve improved so fast!”

Lu Xingchen gave a wry smile, “I really can’t hide anything from you; you saw through it with one glance.”

Yun Li said in a deep voice, “If I remember correctly, back then, with the strength of a One-Star Grand Martial Master Realm, you dared to directly withstand a Martial Spirit Realm Expert’s ultimate move. Now that your Realm is Six-Star Martial Spirit, defeating a Martial King expert shouldn’t be a big problem, right?”

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly, “I can barely defeat a low-star Martial King. But I must say, Yun Li, do you really have so much confidence in me?”

Yun Li nodded heavily, “Of course! We are comrades who have fought side by side. Your willpower and strategy are far superior to those so-called Geniuses of the Cangxuan Sect. Your rise is only a matter of time.”

Lu Xingchen cupped his hands slightly towards her and laughed, “Thank you, Miss Yun Li, for thinking so highly of me.”

Yun Li chuckled, “Why say such nonsense? Tell me, what have you been doing these days, and what interesting things have you encountered?”

“Alright! I’ll have to tell you slowly…”

After a day, the Wind Spirit Bird flew to the imperial city of the Liyun Kingdom and stopped at the city gate.

As the heart of the Liyun Kingdom, the imperial city was naturally well-guarded, not only with countless Martial Spirit Realm Experts but even a Martial Emperor Expert in charge.

That Martial Emperor Expert was no fool; he immediately recognized the extraordinary nature of the Wind Spirit Bird.

Anyone who could use a Fifth-rank Demonic Beast as a mount would not have weak strength.

After the Wind Spirit Bird landed, he stopped the soldiers from inspecting and walked forward alone.

Seeing that Yun Li and the six others were all so young, he was even more shocked. He cupped his hands slightly and said, “This old man, Li Shuangfan, is an offering of the Liyun Kingdom and the city guard. May I ask where you young friends are from and what your intentions are?”

Yun Li took a step forward and took out her Saintess token.

“Junior Cangxuan Sect Saintess Yun Li, leading Cangxuan Sect Disciples to attend the Eldest Princess’s birthday banquet. Please, Li Offering, guide us.”

Upon hearing this, Li Shuangfan’s heart trembled.

He had heard of the renown of the Cangxuan Sect Saintess.

In her early twenties, she already possessed Martial Emperor strength.

Even in the entire Qingzhou, she could be called an unrivaled Genius!

Although he was also in the Martial Emperor Realm, he already had one foot in the coffin and could not compare with Yun Li in terms of status and position.

Li Shuangfan’s expression became even more respectful. He bowed slightly and laughed, “So it is Saintess! Please follow me!”

The six followed Li Shuangfan into the imperial city and arrived at the imperial palace where Cloud Mountain, the ruler of the Liyun Kingdom, resided.

Lord Cloud Mountain personally came out to greet everyone.

Even Yun Li was somewhat surprised; Cloud Mountain valued her too much, actually coming to greet her personally!

What Yun Li didn’t know was that Cloud Mountain not only valued her identity as a Saintess but also her potential.

Cultivating to the Martial Emperor Realm in her early twenties could be said to be a heaven-sent Genius. As long as she didn’t die young, her future achievements would at least be at the Martial Ancestor Realm.

One must know that the entire Liyun Kingdom only had one Martial Ancestor Expert.

Even the Cangxuan Sect rarely saw a Saint.

Yet, in recent years, two Saints had appeared simultaneously: Saint Lin Yuan and Saintess Yun Li.

The rise of the Cangxuan Sect was only a matter of time!

“Greetings, Lord!”

Yun Li bowed slightly, saluting Cloud Mountain, and Lu Xingchen and the other five quickly followed her actions.

Cloud Mountain waved his hand, “Saintess, there’s no need for such formality. Your personal visit this time truly brings glory to my Liyun Kingdom!”

Yun Li said softly, “The Cangxuan Sect and the Liyun Kingdom have been friends for generations, so this is what I should do. This is the birthday gift our Cangxuan Sect has prepared for the Eldest Princess.”

With that, Yun Li touched the Storage Ring on her hand, and a large pile of treasures appeared on the open ground in front of her.

The Spiritual Artifacts and Cultivation Techniques were all Earth Rank, and the Medicinal Pills were all above fifth-grade, making Lu Xingchen’s eyes burn with desire.

One must know that the Earth Rank treasures he possessed were only the shadow sword, “Shadow Sword Art,” “Heaven Obliterating Seal,” “Spirit Burning Art,” “Heavenly Pivot Art,” and “Startling Soul Roar.”

If he could have just one more Earth Rank treasure, his strength would greatly increase.

A thought couldn't help but cross Lu Xingchen’s mind.

If he could rob Yun Li, wouldn’t he become rich overnight?

But he only thought about it.

Yun Li’s Martial Emperor cultivation was not something he could shake.

Moreover, these treasures did not belong to Yun Li alone but were provided by the Cangxuan Sect.

These were all favors, and the Liyun Kingdom would have to repay them later.

Cloud Mountain was also shocked by Yun Li’s generosity.

So many Earth Rank Spiritual Artifacts and Martial Skills were not something even he could easily acquire.

A smile bloomed on Cloud Mountain’s face, and for a moment, his goodwill towards Yun Li and the Cangxuan Sect greatly increased.

And this was what Yun Li hoped to see.

After some pleasantries, Cloud Mountain arranged elegant rooms for everyone to rest.

The birthday banquet would officially begin tomorrow.

Everyone stayed in the imperial palace, next to Cloud Mountain’s sleeping quarters, which showed his importance to the Cangxuan Sect. Each person had an independent room.

Lu Xingchen sat cross-legged on the bed, just about to circulate the “Spirit Burning Art,” when a knock sounded at the door.

Lu Xingchen was startled. He didn’t rush to open the door but asked in a deep voice, “Who is it?”

“It’s Yun Li! Lu Xingchen, I’ve come to play with you!”

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared at the corner of Lu Xingchen’s mouth. He stood up and opened the door.

Yun Li patted Lu Xingchen’s shoulder and laughed, “There were other people on the Wind Spirit Bird earlier, so it wasn’t convenient. Now, let me see how your Archery Skill practice is going and if you’ve learned my essence.”

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly.

“Alright!”