68: God’s blessing, news about my sister!

“Finally, I’ve saved enough.”

The news of Vivian’s capture and impending public immolation had not yet reached Meng Yun.

At this moment, he looked at the thousands of large, excellent elemental crystals before him, a satisfied smile on his face.

As long as he could successfully transform them into living beings, then transforming his sister, Vivian, into a human would no longer be a fantasy.

Vivian would finally gain true freedom.

“I can’t be disturbed,” Meng Yun thought, raising his hand to cast a Counter-Attack Spell on himself.

You have begun Life Alchemy.

With the experience you've accumulated from many past attempts, you skillfully and fluidly melted and shaped the crystals.

But strangely, the crystals seemed to have a mind of their own; no matter how you molded them, they refused to take human form.

You decided to let it be; under your whim, its appearance transformed into an unknown creature that looked like a mix of a cat and a tiger, and you thought this was also quite good.

This time, you directly sacrificed ten years of your lifespan, which is one-twentieth of your total lifespan.

Under such a massive life sacrifice, the cat-tiger creature opened its eyes amidst the raging flames. It met your gaze and then leaped directly from the air, opening its gaping maw and pouncing towards you.

“Meow~”

A large red cat, weighing over a hundred pounds and at least one and a half meters long, crashed straight into Meng Yun’s embrace.

Knowing it had no ill intent, Meng Yun didn't resist, letting the inertia knock him to the ground, accepting the big cat's licking and rubbing.

The big cat scurried about, fully expressing its nature. Born from elemental power, it was carefree and full of vitality.

If Meng Yun's body hadn't been tempered through endless suffering, he might not have been able to withstand it.

“Good, good~” Meng Yun patiently soothed it.

“Purrr… purrr…”

Under Meng Yun’s right hand stroking, the big cat narrowed its eyes in satisfaction, purring contentedly.

The big cat finally quieted down.

Meng Yun seized the opportunity to finally get a good look at the big cat.

He didn't notice it at first, but when he did, he was startled.

The strength of this big cat was actually at the Arcane Envoy level!

One must know that Meng Yun himself still had a long way to go before reaching the Arcane Envoy level!

Was this the creature refined by the forbidden Arcane art, Life Alchemy, from the essence of heaven and earth—elemental crystals—combined with his own life sacrifice?

Truly terrifying!

Upon closer inspection, Meng Yun discovered that the big cat’s most affinity was with the fire element.

This meant that if fire-attribute Arcane arts were cast through it, they could display even greater power.

“Seeing how red you are, and you’re a cat…”

“How about I call you Rainbow Cat!”

Just kidding.

Meng Yun finally decided to name it Ruyi.

Prosperity and good fortune, may all your wishes come true.

“Ruyi? How about I call you Ruyi?”

“Meow?”

The big cat looked confused, and in a very human-like gesture, pointed at itself with its paw.

Ruyi?

Me?

Then it pointed at Meng Yun, its meaning clear.

I’m called Ruyi, so what are you called?

Meng Yun looked at it with amusement, as if talking to a real person, and explained seriously, “My name is Meng Yun, and I am your creator. For some reasons, I am currently using the alias Eastern Abyss.”

“Meow~”

Ruyi nodded, seemingly understanding but not fully.

Anyway, it couldn't speak, and whether it was Meng Yun or Eastern Abyss, it made no difference to him.

“Let’s go, Ruyi, let’s find a place to test your strength!”

Meng Yun waved his hand, dispelling the Counter-Attack Spell, and the man and cat soared directly into the air, flying towards the mountains and forests outside.

In the mountains and forests, a man and a cat were moving rapidly. Thanks to the natural jumping ability of felines, Meng Yun found that even when using Levitation, he had difficulty shaking him off.

“Roar-ha—!” A bush blocked their way ahead. Ruyi’s throat swelled, and his mouth opened.

A scorching red fireball spewed forth, instantly incinerating it.

Meng Yun carefully sensed that the fireball contained various types of spells such as fire, explosion, and annihilation, which were by no means something ordinary people could master.

He couldn't help but pay more attention to Ruyi's strength.

Meng Yun casually cast a Thunderstorm spell to extinguish the flames:

“Remember to put out fires promptly.”

You and Ruyi engaged in a thrilling battle in a deserted area.

You were surprised to find that without using Hellfire Arcane arts, you were no match for Ruyi. Creatures born from crystal bodies possess unparalleled Arcane control.

“Now, the chances of defeating the Demonic Seed have increased significantly.” Meng Yun was satisfied, patting Ruyi’s head.

“Grrr…”

After the intense battle, Ruyi’s stomach rumbled with hunger.

“What do you want to eat? Wild boar or wild chicken?”

Ruyi shook his head.

“You don't want to eat any of this? My barbecue skills are excellent!”

Ruyi blinked, extended his paw, and pointed at the stones on the ground.

Silly boy! I'm an elemental crystal transformed, I eat crystals!

Meng Yun suddenly understood.

Damn it.

He had raised a money-devouring beast!

However, given its formidable strength, Meng Yun quickly felt relieved.

He took out a pile of crystals from the space ring that came with the massive crystal purchase and placed them in front of Ruyi.

Ruyi’s eyes instantly turned into stars, drooling as he bit into a crystal and began to chew.

Crunchy!

Thunder-attribute crystals were soft and tingly, delicious!

Fire-attribute crystals were hot and spicy, delicious!

Water-attribute crystals were refreshing and sweet, delicious!

Delicious, all delicious!

Little Meng Yun, don’t just stand there, eat with me!

Ruyi wagged his tail and patted a crystal towards Meng Yun with his paw.

Meng Yun looked at the ice-elemental crystal in his hand, then at Ruyi’s expectant gaze, momentarily speechless.

How to eat it?

Just… eat it?

Meng Yun tentatively bit a small corner with his teeth, applying a little force—

Icy!

The dense ice element instantly covered his face with a layer of frost.

Meng Yun: “…”

It didn't taste good at all, okay?

He casually threw the crystal to Ruyi, then started a fire, dispelling the cold while barbecuing meat for himself.

The meat was quickly cooked, and the man and cat ate their own food, each looking down on the other.

That stuff, is it something a human (cat) can eat?

After eating their fill, Meng Yun took Ruyi and returned to the city.

You and Ruyi had an exceptionally pleasant time, leisurely returning to the city.

Upon entering the city, you sensed an unusual aura.

Notices were posted at the city gate entrance, with countless commoners stopping to read, and even Arcane Association personnel kindly explaining them.

Vaguely hearing words like 'Saintess Church,' and already knowing that Vivian was the Saintess of the Saintess Church, Meng Yun immediately pushed forward.

“Excuse me.”

“Pardon me.”

“Sorry for the intrusion.”

Many people were about to glare angrily at Meng Yun, but upon seeing his refined white robe, they all restrained their gazes.

When traveling, people are judged by their clothes, and horses by their saddles.

Of course, the most crucial thing was the small tiger closely following him, which looked very intimidating.

A big shot, not to be provoked.

Meng Yun finally squeezed to the front.

He looked at the notice on the wall, his originally indifferent expression suddenly turning grim.

“It is hereby decreed that at noon on December 1st, at Reed Plaza in Reed City, the so-called Saintess of the Saintess Church, Vivian, will be publicly judged.”

“The Calamity Witch from Hell shall be executed by Hellfire.”

December 1st.

Today was November 30th, evening.

And the small city where Meng Yun was located was thousands of kilometers from Reed City.

Using conventional means, it would be impossible to arrive by noon tomorrow!

Except for one way.

That is—

Break through to a Fallen Arcane Envoy!