727: Chapter 727 Lu Xueqi and Biyao (106)

Just then, the sound of footsteps echoed from outside the Immortal Cave. Immediately after, the Grand Elder's voice drifted in: "Yuehua, Su Han, are you two awake?"

Su Han and Fairy Yuehua exchanged a glance and quickly stood up to open the door. The Grand Elder stood at the entrance, his hair and beard completely white, possessing an immortal's air. The aura about him had returned to its usual unfathomable depth, though a trace of solemnity still lingered between his brows.

"Grand Elder," Su Han and Fairy Yuehua bowed in unison.

The Grand Elder waved his hand and walked into the Immortal Cave. His gaze swept over the two of them, and he nodded. "Not bad. Yuehua, your Dao Heart is recovering quickly; it seems the dao heart restoration pill was quite effective. Su Han, your Chaos Dao Body has also stabilized significantly. It appears you have indeed put in a lot of effort during this time."

"Thank you for your concern, Grand Elder," the two said in one voice.

The Grand Elder sat down by the stone table, his expression becoming grave. "I have come this time to tell you something important. During this period, I sent people to secretly investigate the situation around the God-Burying Abyss and the Qingyun Sect, and we discovered some troubling developments."

Su Han and Fairy Yuehua felt their hearts tighten. They quickly sat down by the stone table and listened intently.

"First is the God-Burying Abyss," the Grand Elder said slowly. "My scouts discovered a powerful Yin and Yang force hidden deep within the God-Burying Abyss, along with dense Devilish Qi that is extremely similar to Elder Yin Yang's aura. It seems Elder Yin Yang has indeed been secretly plotting something within the God-Burying Abyss all this time. Even more shocking is that there appears to be an Ancient Altar deep within the abyss. The altar is covered in eerie runes and emits an ominous aura; I fear it is related to the Chaos Dao Body."

"An Ancient Altar?" Su Han was startled. "Grand Elder, what exactly is that altar used for?"

The Grand Elder shook his head. "It is not yet clear. However, I speculate that Elder Yin Yang's cultivation of the Chaos Dao Body is likely to utilize this Ancient Altar to achieve some ulterior motive. Perhaps he wants to use the power of the Chaos Dao Body to awaken some entity within the altar, or perhaps he wants to use the altar to seize the power of the Chaos Dao Body for himself."

Fairy Yuehua frowned and said, "Elder Yin Yang's strength is unfathomable, and with the help of an Ancient Altar, if he truly has a conspiracy, it might be very difficult for us to resist."

"That is not all," the Grand Elder continued. "We also discovered that the gathering Devilish Qi outside the Qingyun Sect is growing stronger, and its source has been identified. That Devilish Qi comes from the Black Demon Hall of the Demon Realm. The Black Demon Hall is one of the most powerful forces in the Demon Realm, and its Palace Master, the Black Demon Heavenly Venerate, possesses terrifying strength. For years, he has coveted the Spiritual Qi of the Human Realm and desired to invade. His deployment of Devilish Qi around the Qingyun Sect this time is likely aimed at Su Han's Chaos Dao Body as well."

"Black Demon Heavenly Venerate?" A flash of solemnity crossed Su Han's eyes. Although he had never met the Black Demon Heavenly Venerate, he had heard of his reputation. Legend had it that the Black Demon Heavenly Venerate practiced the most overbearing Cultivation Technique of the Demon Realm, the 'Black Demon Scripture.' His strength was unfathomable, and he commanded a host of experts. For years, he had been an enemy of the Human Realm's Cultivators, committing countless bloody atrocities.

"Correct, it is him," the Grand Elder said in a heavy voice. "The Black Demon Heavenly Venerate has always wanted to obtain the Chaos Dao Body because it can accommodate not only Immortal Power but also Demonic Power. If he can obtain its power, his strength will surely reach a new level. When that time comes, the Human Realm will likely face a catastrophe. And Elder Yin Yang is very likely in secret collusion with the Black Demon Heavenly Venerate. They each take what they need: Elder Yin Yang helps the Black Demon Heavenly Venerate obtain the Chaos Dao Body, while the Black Demon Heavenly Venerate helps Elder Yin Yang fulfill his conspiracy."

Su Han's heart sank. He hadn't expected things to be so complicated. On one side was the long-secluded and scheming Elder Yin Yang; on the other was the terrifying Black Demon Heavenly Venerate who coveted the Chaos Dao Body; and then there was the gathering Devilish Qi around the Qingyun Sect. A massive crisis was quietly approaching.

"Grand Elder, what should we do now?" Fairy Yuehua asked quickly, her eyes full of worry.

The Grand Elder pondered for a moment before saying, "For now, there are three things we must do. First, Yuehua, you will remain on Yuehua Peak to heal and recover your Dao Heart and strength as quickly as possible. Your Dao Heart is pure; in the future, you may become a great help to Su Han. Second, Su Han, you must increase your strength as quickly as possible and stabilize the Chaos Dao Body. At the same time, I will teach you a set of Chaos Sword Techniques. Combined with your Chaos Dao Body, its power will be limitless, enough to deal with future crises. Third, I will unite with the experts of other Sects in the Human Realm to jointly resist the invasion of the Black Demon Hall. Meanwhile, I will send people to secretly investigate the secrets of the Ancient Altar and uncover Elder Yin Yang's true objective."

"This Disciple obeys!" Su Han bowed, his eyes filled with determination. He knew this was not the time to shrink back. He had to become strong as quickly as possible to protect those he cared about, the Qingyun Sect, and the Human Realm.

Fairy Yuehua also nodded. "Rest assured, Grand Elder. I will definitely recover my strength as quickly as possible and will not hold everyone back."

The Grand Elder nodded in satisfaction. "Good. Su Han, starting tomorrow, come to my place of secluded cultivation, and I will teach you the Chaos Sword Techniques. During this time, you must also be careful and try not to leave the Qingyun Sect to avoid being targeted by the people from the Black Demon Hall."

"This Disciple will keep that in mind," Su Han said.

The Grand Elder gave a few more instructions before turning and leaving Yuehua Peak.

Inside the Immortal Cave, Su Han looked at Fairy Yuehua beside him, his eyes full of tenderness. "Junior Martial Uncle, heal well during this time and don't worry about me. I will definitely increase my strength as quickly as possible to protect you and the Qingyun Sect."

Fairy Yuehua looked at Su Han, a smile appearing on her face. "I believe in you. Su Han, remember, no matter what difficulties we face, I will always be with you. You are not fighting alone."

Su Han felt a warmth in his heart as he tightly gripped Fairy Yuehua's hand. He knew that with Junior Martial Uncle by his side, he had infinite motivation. No matter how difficult the road ahead or how powerful the enemy, he would not back down.

Early the next morning, Su Han followed the Grand Elder's instructions and arrived at Taishang Peak, where the elder cultivated in seclusion. Taishang Peak was located at the very summit of the Qingyun Sect, shrouded in mist year-round. The Spiritual Qi there was so dense it almost condensed into water droplets, making it an excellent place for cultivation within the Qingyun Sect.

The Grand Elder was already waiting on the square at the peak. Seeing Su Han arrive, he nodded. "You've come. Follow me."

Su Han quickly followed the Grand Elder's steps to the center of the square. In the center stood a massive bluestone covered in eerie runes, emitting a faint aura of Chaos.

"This is the Chaos Stone," the Grand Elder said, pointing at the bluestone. "The Chaos Sword Technique is a Legacy Cultivation Technique of the Chaos Dao Body from the ancient era. It requires the power of the Chaos Stone to comprehend its essence. This set of sword techniques fuses the power of the Green Lotus, the power of Yin and Yang, and the power of Chaos. It balances hardness and softness with infinite power, capable of slaying demons and resisting immortal foes. It is most suitable for your current Chaos Dao Body cultivation."