507: Chapter 507 Youtan

Half a month later.

While Liu Xuan and Peach Blossom were agonizing over how many Spirit Stones they needed to prepare for the Breakthrough, an order from Daoist Lord Lihuo meant they no longer had to worry about it.

Li Xihe arrived with Daoist Lord Lihuo's token to deliver the order, commanding Peach Blossom Demon Lord to set off immediately to reinforce Biyou Pool, arriving within seven days, or it would be considered defiance.

This order completely disrupted Liu Xuan and Peach Blossom's plans; they now faced a choice: to go, or not to go?

If they went, Peach Blossom was still pregnant, and leaving the Star Academy, she would only have the combat power of a normal Peak Nascent Soul, which was highly dangerous.

If they didn't, it would be equivalent to betraying Daoist Lord Lihuo, leaving her with no place to stay in all of Southern Border, and the Liu Family would also be implicated.

"Husband, there's no need to worry. Didn't we discuss this before? Your wife is not afraid of a little danger."

Peach Blossom Demon Lord hugged Liu Xuan's arm, leaning against him like a delicate bird.

Ever since Liu Xuan's cultivation advanced to the Late Golden Core Stage, perhaps because the effect of the Love Gu had also increased, she became increasingly attached to him, wanting to accompany him in everything.

They had previously considered and discussed the possibility that Daoist Lord Lihuo might order her to the battlefield.

Peach Blossom Demon Lord had roamed the Southern Border for over a thousand years; she didn't care much about a little danger. What made her unhappy was the prospect of being separated from her husband for a long time.

"Alright, I will go with you!" Liu Xuan said after a moment of silence.

"Really?!" Peach Blossom suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with pleasant surprise.

A moment later, she gave a gentle smile. "No need, I can't bear to let my husband face danger."

Liu Xuan reached out and flicked her smooth forehead, laughing. "I'm not just going to accompany you; I have serious business to attend to!"

Biyou Pool was crucial to the course of the upcoming war. The information from spies was limited, so it would be best for him to see it for himself to better arrange the Family's development strategy.

Regardless of whether Demon Saint Xuanyu or Daoist Lord Lihuo emerged victorious, the impact on the Liu Family would be fatal!

Peach Blossom Demon Lord and the Liu Family were one; if she died, the entire Liu Family would suffer a heavy blow, and they wouldn't even be able to protect the Liu Residence in the Peach Blossom Palace.

Although Liu Xuan's cultivation was only at the Late Golden Core Stage, his strength was no less than the Early Nascent Soul Stage stage. Combined with his numerous methods and treasures, he could handle many special situations and help out to some extent.

Most importantly, Liu Xuan possessed the Divine Ability of Rebirth from a Drop of Blood. He had sleeping Essence Blood Incarnations left in the Star Secret Realm, Pingding Mountain, Great Sun City, and even the Red Pine Sect. No matter how dangerous Biyou Pool was, his life would not be in peril.

"Husband~"

Peach Blossom Demon Lord leaned against Liu Xuan, acting spoiled like a kitten. How could she know all that? She simply thought Liu Xuan was worried about her safety, and her heart was melting with emotion.

She swore in her heart that she would protect her husband, even if it meant sacrificing her life!

The next day.

A fleet consisting of twelve Third-rank High-grade great sun warships hovered above the Peach Blossom Palace.

There was not a single Liu family member on board; they were all Peach Blossom Demon Lord's subordinates and the Merchant Alliance's guard teams.

In the backyard of the Liu Residence, his wives and concubines all requested to accompany Liu Xuan, but he refused and comforted them one by one.

"I am just going to check on the situation and might be back in a few days. Why are you all making such a fuss about coming along?"

Liu Xuan looked at Yun Yao, holding her small hand while his other hand held her Revered Master, Yun Xian.

"Yaoyao, Xian'er, I'll leave the home to you. Just do as I've instructed; everyone's safety is the priority!"

Yun Xian was holding a small child in her arms; she had already given birth, but the child's Spiritual Root was only of the third grade, which was somewhat disappointing.

But she didn't know—or perhaps she knew but didn't care—and still loved her child dearly.

Following that, Liu Xuan comforted the women of higher status in the backyard one by one.

First Madam Lin Xue'er, Lin Anqi, Lin Yiyi, Yan Qingyao, Zhang Kexin, Zi Lan, Zi Ling, An Yunxi, Yue Li, Shen Yunshu...

There were truly quite a lot!

Liu Xuan tried to keep his words to a minimum, but it still took nearly half an hour before they departed.

Just before departing, Liu Xuan looked at Li Xihe, who was watching the scene, and asked, "True Lord Li, as the Dao Lord's successor, are you not going together?"

Li Xihe slowly shook her head. "I don't have to. Revered Master ordered me to properly cultivate my Disciples; there's no rush to get involved in the war."

She pointed towards the Liu Clan School. "I'll stay at your house for a few days, and then return to the Sect with my Disciples."

Li Xihe had come this time to deliver the order and also to bring Liu Daodan and the other Disciples back to collect their Family stipends.

Not long ago, another Liu Family Disciple under her had broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. The talent and potential of the Liu Family Disciples were exaggeratedly good, and they didn't even cost anything to cultivate—they were simply the most perfect successors for her lineage!

She was now too lazy to go out and pick Genius Disciples elsewhere. From time to time, she would visit the Liu Residence to see Liu Xuan's children who were about to begin their cultivation; as long as they studied Fire-attribute cultivation techniques, she would take them all as Disciples.

'No rush to get involved in the war!'

Liu Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly. Li Xihe was Daoist Lord Lihuo's only Nascent Soul stage successor, yet she was in no hurry to go to such a critical spiritual land as Biyou Pool.

'It seems Daoist Lord Lihuo has also noticed something is wrong; he is being very cautious!'

Daoist Lord Lihuo's sudden forced order, disregarding Peach Blossom Demon Lord's injuries, was on one hand to see if Peach Blossom was loyal, and on the other hand, he likely intended to use her to test Demon Saint Xuanyu's intentions.

Although Peach Blossom Demon Lord's combat power would be reduced after leaving the Star Academy, with the blood fiend tree heart, she could still exert extremely strong combat power. Combined with Demon Lord Chixia, True Lord Guanxin from the academy, and a massive army of Cultivators, as long as Demon Saint Xuanyu didn't personally intervene, controlling Biyou Pool would be more than enough.

With Daoist Lord Lihuo backed by the Beast Taming Sect's Main Mountain, he could have as many low-level Cultivator armies as he wanted. What did a conspiracy matter? It was just a deathbed struggle!

Thinking no more of it, Liu Xuan ordered the fleet to slowly set off, flying towards Biyou Pool in the south.

On the leading great sun warship, Liu Xuan stood at the edge of the deck's palace, looking down at the magnificent scenery below.

One had to admit that the scenery in the Cultivation World was truly good, especially in the Yao Race's territory south of the Southern Border; without many human buildings, it was pure natural scenery, which had a unique flavor.

Seeing Liu Xuan's interest in the scenery, Peach Blossom Demon Lord pointed out some distinctive places and introduced them, occasionally mentioning memories from many years ago.

Behind the two, a group of maids waited to serve them, and there were also over a dozen young female students from the academy dressed in plain white Confucian robes, all excitedly discussing the scenery below.

They were young female students from the academy who had just been sent by Song Shulian, and Liu Xuan happened to give them an opportunity.

The group didn't have the slightest atmosphere of tension about going to a battlefield, with laughter and chatter continuing throughout.

Three days later.

The moisture in the air significantly increased, and a massive river several thousand meters wide appeared in everyone's sight.

Two more days passed, and a straight horizon appeared ahead. Upon approaching, they realized it was an extremely long cliff, as if the entire southern land had collapsed there.

"We're here!"

Liu Xuan's Divine Sense pierced through the mist; the great river formed a waterfall here, and below was a vast, giant pool—Biyou Pool.

The waterfall plunged down from a height of a thousand zhang, yet it didn't make a single sound, which was quite strange.