148: We can't let Shen Lian go mad any longer.

In the battle at Tianji Mountain, Song Xiangyun died, Tianji Peak was destroyed, and countless Cultivators from various paths perished.

Such massive upheaval once again drew the attention of Old Man Tianji.

"It's Shen Lian again!"

When he saw the tragic scene unfolding at Tianji Mountain in the Northern Domain through the Heaven's Secret Mirror, his heart couldn't help but pound wildly.

"Such heavy malevolence should not exist in this world. If we don't find a way to stop it, the Primordial Continent will inevitably fall into complete imbalance."

Thinking this, Old Man Tianji stood up and walked toward the Armillary Sphere.

"Two Sons of Destiny have already been lost, and now Ren Tianxing of the Shengyun Immortal Realm has also been implicated. What should be done?"

Old Man Tianji fell into deep thought. Through deduction, he had concluded that the Primordial Continent would inevitably face an unprecedented catastrophe in the future, and only the Sons of Destiny recognized by the Heavenly Dao could save the situation.

But now, in just a few months, Ye Fan and Xie Chen, two Sons of Destiny, have been lost one after another. If Shen Lian is allowed to continue his brutal actions unchecked, how will they deal with the chaos of the future?

After a brief period of contemplation, Old Man Tianji quickly made a decision: "As things stand, the only option is to eliminate Shen Lian."

"Although the Tianji Pavilion cannot directly interfere with matters of the Mortal World, someone else can!"

Old Man Tianji quickly spun the Armillary Sphere.

Immediately, the coordinates of the Sword Realm, Shengyun Immortal Realm, Dao Domain, and Buddhist Domain all appeared simultaneously.

"Sword Emperor, will you just stand by and watch your chosen successor be killed?"

"Shengyun Immortal Realm, Ren Tianxing's death—you must want revenge, right?"

"And you, Dao Domain and Buddhist Domain, your peers have all died by Shen Lian's hand. Can you still sit idle?"

Thinking this, Old Man Tianji conjured a Cyan Scroll in his hand.

"I shall use this half-scroll of the Heaven's Secret Treasure Tome as bait, allowing the Luck of the Primordial Continent to return to normal!"

The Heaven's Secret Treasure Tome records the Cultivation Techniques of almost every Sect and school in the world, as well as Secret Methods no one has ever accessed, making it a true supreme treasure of the world.

Old Man Tianji planned to use this half-tome to stir up a storm aimed at executing Shen Lian.

"In this way, the Tianji Pavilion will not be considered to have entered the Mortal World, nor will it have violated its promise to the Heavenly Dao."

"Shen Lian, in this next game, even if you possess heaven-reaching abilities, you are bound to enter a fatal trap. Prepare to meet the end I have prepared for you."

...Meanwhile, after the battle at Tianji Mountain, the True Essence within Shen Lian's body surged ceaselessly. On his way back to Buming Mountain in the Eastern Domain, he constantly regulated his breathing inside the netherworld chariot, ready to welcome his Breakthrough at any moment.

The moment the heavy Iron Hooves crossed into the border of the Eastern Domain... "Hah..."

A thunderous roar shot straight up into the Nine Heavens.

The next moment, Vast Light flickered, and the wind and clouds changed color.

Shen Lian's figure slowly descended from the sky.

"Finally, I have stepped into the Immortal Realm!"

"Only now do I finally feel like a true powerhouse."

Feeling the boundless Inner Essence, vast as an abyss, circulating through his Meridians, Shen Lian finally revealed a long-lost smile.

"First, I'll return to Buming Mountain to check on things!"

Having confirmed his destination, Shen Lian once again drove the netherworld chariot, speeding forward rapidly.

At Buming Mountain right now, Ding Buer held a Purple Clay Teapot, sitting leisurely on a Lounge Chair, sipping Spiritual Tea while watching the two busy women.

Su Mengyao and Du Bingyan, after parting ways with Shen Lian at the Chess Sword Pavilion, relied on their unique perseverance and spent a full month finally arriving at Buming Mountain.

Buming Mountain, after being renovated by Ding Buer, now featured a Manor.

The Manor was neither too large nor too small, but it contained everything a Sect would have.

The backyard had Medicinal Fields, the front yard had a Combat Technique Practice Ground, and there were also the Pill Room, the Sword Forging Room, and Inner Chambers for secluded cultivation—it was fully equipped.

Currently, Su Mengyao was focused on Cultivating the Song Yue Twelve Chants, while Du Bingyan, relying on the Medical Book on Pharmacology given by Shen Lian, was diligently guarding the Pill Furnace.

After a month of refinement, the two women's comprehension of the Sword Dao and pharmacology had advanced by leaps and bounds.

Su Mengyao, needless to say, was already subtly approaching the verge of Breaking Through to the Core Building stage.

As for Du Bingyan, since studying the pharmacology in the medical book, areas she previously didn't understand suddenly became clear, and she successfully planted ten Medicinal Fields on Buming Mountain.

Both women were moving forward toward their respective goals.

Ding Buer finished a pot of Spiritual Tea and couldn't help but say to the two women, "I say, ladies, can't you take a break? If you keep pushing yourselves like this, aren't you afraid of exhausting yourselves?"

Su Mengyao stopped practicing her sword and smiled: "Uncle Ding, you don't need to worry. I know my own body very well."

Ding Buer smiled and shook his head: "Your temperament reminds me of someone. Unfortunately, I haven't seen her in a long time. Even if I saw her now, she wouldn't recognize me."

"Who is it?"

"An old friend who also happens to be named Su, just like you." Ding Buer couldn't help but reminisce about that time. "I think she must be very happy now."

Su Mengyao put away her sword and replied, "Then tell me her story?"

"Ah, her story is a long one."

Ding Buer seemed to be in high spirits, sitting up, just about to tell Su Mengyao about that experience.

"That year, at that Boxing Gym, I met that man, and instantly, a wonderful life began for me.

That year, Old Ding was seventeen, in the prime of his life, looking like a Banished Immortal.

Everywhere I went, I was like a Human Aphrodisiac, causing countless maidens to become obsessed and regretful for life.

And she was only sixteen. We..."

"Alright, stop talking! I need to practice my sword!"

Su Mengyao felt goosebumps all over, especially hearing Ding Buer claim he looked like a Banished Immortal; she simply couldn't imagine such a sight.

After all, given her experience, she absolutely could not associate Ding Buer with the words Banished Immortal, or even handsome.

Seeing his enthusiasm interrupted, Ding Buer was very upset: "Don't stop! I was just getting into it! Do you know how painful it is to hold it in?"

Du Bingyan, standing nearby, couldn't help but interject: "Alright, Uncle Ding, stop bragging. This is really too fake."

Ding Buer immediately grew anxious: "What's fake about it? Old Ding is an honest person who never brags! Back then, Old Ding was someone who had seen prosperity!

What kind of grand scene haven't I witnessed? Do you know Empress Xuantian? Have you met Empress Longhan? You little girl, how old are you to speak so carelessly?"

"Yes, yes, yes, Uncle Ding is someone who has seen great things and is not ignorant like us. So, Uncle Ding, if you're tired, why don't you go inside and lie down for a bit? Could you please not disturb my Junior Sister and me while we work?"

Ding Buer slapped his thigh, stood up, and touched his receding hairline, saying with a disgruntled expression, "Everything Old Ding said is true! Why don't you believe me?

Forget it, believe it or not. It's all in the past anyway. You will see the real side of Old Ding someday."

Having said that, he turned to enter the house.

"The real side, which side is that?"

Suddenly, a cold wind blew past, and a playful voice came from outside the door.

The three looked back simultaneously.

They saw Shen Lian standing at the courtyard entrance, having arrived unnoticed.

"Master Shen!"

"Revered Master!"

The moment they saw Shen Lian, all three stood up, each displaying a different reaction.