191: Shen Chuyun was robbed

In the Eastern Region, on Qingzhu Peak, a familiar figure stood alone before a bamboo house, gently playing a jade flute.

The sound of the jade flute was filled with longing, seemingly narrating the loneliness of a lover who had gone far and not yet returned.

As the melody ended, the beautiful woman slowly opened her eyes.

Falling bamboo leaves fluttered, blending with the surrounding scenery.

"Alas~"

The peerless beauty sighed softly, as if endless feelings of lovesickness were about to burst forth.

"Shen Lian, are you doing well recently?"

Holding the jade flute, Shen Chuyun walked alone to the highest point of Qingzhu Peak, gazing at the rolling clouds, her heart full of emotion.

Since being driven off the netherworld chariot by Shen Lian that day, Shen Chuyun was heartbroken, so she concealed her Aura and came to Qingzhu Peak for secluded cultivation.

During this time, she was well aware of everything that had happened on the Primordial Continent.

The destruction of Heavenly Feather Sect, the annihilation of Flower Language Sect, the collapse of Tianji Mountain, and the deaths of six former Disciples—Shen Chuyun knew it all clearly.

Shen Lian's revenge was like a thunderous storm, giving no one a moment to breathe.

This was the Shen Lian Shen Chuyun was familiar with, the Human Emperor Shen Lian who looked down on all beings, regarded the Heavenly Dao as an ant, and dared to challenge the injustice of fate.

Several times, she wanted to step forward and advance or retreat with Shen Lian.

But she understood Shen Lian's personality very well and was afraid that her appearance would make Shen Lian dislike her even more, so she had been hiding on Qingzhu Peak, not daring to act rashly.

She only wanted to reappear after Shen Lian's anger for revenge had subsided, to claim the happiness that rightfully belonged to her.

But... did Shen Lian truly have her in his heart?

Recalling those happy times, Shen Chuyun asked herself more than once if she could have been with him if Shen Lian's memory hadn't recovered, or if the Heavenly Dao had been willing to let him go.

Shen Chuyun could never find the answer to this question, nor did she dare to ask Shen Lian.

"Perhaps, when I become as strong as him, he will be able to accept me?"

This was the reason Shen Chuyun used to convince herself and soothe her heart.

"Immortal Aunt, may I ask for directions down the mountain?"

Just as Shen Chuyun was lost in contemplation over love, a voice suddenly sounded behind her.

Turning back, she saw a handsome young man in white, looking at her gently.

"I didn't even notice when this person appeared behind me. Was I too focused just now?"

Shen Chuyun frowned, then pointed to the path down the mountain: "Go straight down this path, and you can leave Qingzhu Peak."

Unexpectedly, the white-clothed man made another invitation: "If Immortal Aunt doesn't mind, could you accompany me down the mountain? I'm afraid I might get lost again in this unfamiliar place."

Shen Chuyun glanced at him, ignored him, and turned to leave.

"Immortal Aunt, please stay!"

The next moment, the white-clothed man flashed, blocking Shen Chuyun's path.

Shen Chuyun's expression instantly turned cold, and a chill spread through the air.

"Immortal Aunt, meeting is fate. I am Yi Hanying, and I invite Immortal Aunt to share a cup of fragrant tea with me."

"Move aside."

Shen Chuyun's cold words were Yi Hanying's reply.

Yi Hanying: "Why does Immortal Aunt keep such a distance? I have no ill intentions at all, please..."

Whoosh—

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Chuyun unleashed a Sword Qi directly from her body, striking at Yi Hanying.

Clang—

Yi Hanying was prepared; he raised his palm bare-handed to deflect it, retreating three steps.

"Why is Immortal Aunt angry? I merely found Immortal Aunt beautiful and specifically wanted to invite you to my humble abode as a guest."

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh—

The next moment, a green-glowing Spirit Sword already swirled beside Shen Chuyun, and the unleashed Sword Qi forced Yi Hanying back another two steps.

"If you don't leave now, don't blame my sword for being merciless."

Yi Hanying: "Immortal Aunt, are you truly unwilling to come to my humble abode as a guest?"

Shen Chuyun directly grasped the green sword, and immediately, sword hums resounded. In their interplay, an Immortal Realm Aura Pressure was instantly released.

Yi Hanying's face immediately changed: "Immortal Realm Fifth Level? You, weren't you only Immortal Realm Second Level?"

Shen Chuyun's eyes narrowed slightly: "It seems you came prepared. Tell me, who sent you?"

Yi Hanying: "Immortal Aunt, I don't know what you're talking about..."

Whoosh whoosh—

Before Yi Hanying could finish speaking, the green glow surged, and thirteen Sword Qi streaks were instantly shot out.

Yi Hanying immediately flipped his hands, forming a defensive sphere, and managed to block the sharp Sword Qi.

"If you don't speak, then never speak again."

Her patience lost, Shen Chuyun directly raised her hand and sword, aiming straight for Yi Hanying's vital point.

Just then, Shen Chuyun felt a powerful force approaching from behind.

As she withdrew her sword and turned, an iron hand directly slammed onto the green-glowing sword.

"Ugh~"

This punch was so powerful that it made the caught-off-guard Shen Chuyun retreat several steps.

Standing before her was a young black-clothed Cultivator, wearing an iron gauntlet on his right hand that emitted a domineering Spiritual Pressure.

"This is the Aura Pressure of the Soul Shaker. You, are you from South Sea Penglai Island?"

"Why bother with words!"

The black-clothed man was utterly cold.

"Shen Chuyun, the Island Master invites you as a guest. If you know what's good for you, then obediently come with us, otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite."

Shen Chuyun smiled: "Why doesn't Xu Feifei come to see me personally? It seems she knows everything that has happened on the Primordial Continent these past few months. Is she afraid?"

"You must not blaspheme our Island Master, even if you are her Revered Master, you must not!"

The black-clothed Cultivator roared, raising his fist again to strike Shen Chuyun.

Shen Chuyun's sword stance shifted, just as she was about to defend, Yi Hanying suddenly moved.

"Beautiful Immortal Aunt, I apologize for the offense!"

Yi Hanying suddenly conjured a thin sword, which whistled through the air as it struck towards Shen Chuyun.

"One of them is at Immortal Realm Third Level, and the other is at Immortal Realm Fourth Level, but their weapons greatly amplify their strength, making them truly troublesome."

After more than ten moves, Shen Chuyun, understanding her opponents' cultivation, knew that a prolonged battle would be disadvantageous and began to consider an escape route.

Heavy fists were like collapsing mountains, and the thin sword was like a phantom companion.

Trapped in the battle, Shen Chuyun was completely suppressed by the two divine weapons, unable to unleash her full potential.

The battle was deadlocked for a time.

Just then, countless star-like points shot from the shadows, breaking this delicate balance.

A grey-robed figure quickly attacked through the air. As Shen Chuyun swung her sword to block all incoming hidden weapons, another flying dagger was unleashed.

Clang—

The moment Shen Chuyun parried, the green-glowing sword in her hand shattered with a clang.

As she was surprised, the grey-robed figure nimbly appeared before her.

"You..."

Before Shen Chuyun could speak, the handsome grey-robed youth pointed a finger, instantly plunging her consciousness into darkness.

"Tang Jue, your movement technique is becoming more refined."

Yi Hanying couldn't help but praise.

Tang Jue said: "Quickly take her back to Penglai Island, don't make the Island Master impatient."

Yi Hanying: "What about Shen Lian?"

"Ji Yun and Huo Jie will go negotiate with him. Return quickly."

"Let's go."

After speaking, the three took Shen Chuyun and transformed into light, disappearing at the end of Qingzhu Peak.