251: condition

Song Yanran went straight to the point: "Our condition is very simple: use the Origin power within you to restart the Space-Time Tunnel and allow us to return to our own realm."

Shen Lian: "With your current Enlightenment Realm cultivation, can't you return to where you belong?"

Mu Qiuyuan explained: "You should know, what were the consequences when half of the Void Realm shattered five hundred years ago?"

Shen Lian closed his eyes in thought for a moment, then a slight smirk appeared on his lips: "If a realm can't withstand the Dao Rhyme fluctuations, what's the harm in its destruction? Are you trying to say that it's because of me that you're stranded here?"

Mu Qiuyuan: "To be honest, I initially didn't believe you possessed such strength, but the primal energy that erupted during your battle with Yu Xiyan,

I am certain that the power capable of breaking through the Great Dao's rules, causing the Void Realm to shatter, emanated from you."

Song Yanran continued: "Since things have come to this, we don't blame you. It's just that when the Void Realm shattered, we had to abandon our Natal Laws to survive.

Now, our cultivation has not recovered, and we are limited by the rules of this realm, unable to break through the space-time barrier. That's why we want to use the two Origin powers within you to try and break through the Void Realm and return to where we came from."

Shen Lian: "I can agree to that, but before that, I must find the other two Origins."

Mu Qiuyuan: "You lost four Origin powers?"

Shen Lian's gaze turned cold: "That's none of your business. I can help you tear through space-time to return to your own world, but you must also agree to one condition of mine."

Song Yanran: "What condition?"

"I've heard a little about Shen Zhao. After I've dealt with matters here, I want to personally have a match with him."

"No!"

To Shen Lian's surprise, Song Yanran and Mu Qiuyuan rejected him almost in unison.

"Hm?"

Shen Lian's expression instantly changed.

"Are you trying to challenge my bottom line?"

Song Yanran said: "You can ask for any other condition, but a duel with my husband, I absolutely refuse."

Mu Qiuyuan narrowed her eyes and chuckled: "Why on earth would you want to fight my Zhaozhao? Isn't it better to sit down and discuss the world? Hahahaha—"

Shen Lian: "I see, you're afraid I'll kill him? Don't worry, it's a sparring match, only to determine victory and defeat. Although Shen Lian is bloodthirsty, he can distinguish right from wrong and won't indiscriminately kill innocents."

Song Yanran: "That won't do either. He's finally living a peaceful life, and I don't want him to be disturbed again. Let's change the condition."

"Aside from fighting strong opponents, nothing else interests Shen Lian. Only through continuous sparring can the Martial Dao advance."

As he spoke, Shen Lian casually threw out a palm strike, and instantly, the entire Immortal Cave was enveloped in a chaotic mist.

"This is Guiyi Realm cultivation. You actually broke through to this level in such a short time. What Cultivation Technique are you practicing...?"

A hint of shock flashed in Song Yanran's eyes. She was now certain that the two Dao Source powers within Shen Lian had not yet fully fused, making such rapid cultivation advancement impossible.

Shen Lian, however, said: "I'm still half a step away from entering the Guiyi Realm. After my battle with Yu Xiyan, the Five Absolutes Heaven Extinguishing Force was stimulated, and combined with the partially fused Origin power, this level of cultivation is nothing to be surprised by."

Mu Qiuyuan: "Even if you're only at the Peak of the Limit-Breaking Realm right now, it shouldn't be this ridiculously fast."

Shen Lian smiled: "That's not for you to ask. Now, I'm leaving. You'd best not follow me."

Song Yanran: "Aren't you coming with us? You injured Yu Xiyan at the Liuli Holy Land, and with her personality, she definitely won't let you go. Before your strength increases enough to contend with her, it's best not to act rashly. You'll be safe with us."

“ Hahaha.”

His laughter echoed, full of disdain.

"Don't jump to conclusions if you don't understand Shen Lian's character. Even if Yu Xiyan doesn't come looking for me, I'll go find her. Our duel isn't over yet!"

With that, Shen Lian didn't linger, stepping directly out of the Immortal Cave.

"Don't follow me. I don't like being alone with strangers. I will repay the favor I owe you, but only after I defeat Yu Xiyan."

With a raised hand, a Yin and Yang pendant landed in Song Yanran's hand.

"This is a Divine Grade sound transmission stone. If you encounter Yu Xiyan, notify me immediately. No matter where I am, I will rush there at once."

After speaking, the netherworld chariot materialized from within him, enveloping Shen Lian as he swiftly sped away into the distance.

Mu Qiuyuan helplessly spread her hands: "This person is truly difficult to get along with, absolutely impossible."

Song Yanran put away the Yin and Yang pendant: "No matter what, with Shen Lian's help, our assurance has increased. We must seize this time to quickly find Sister Bai. I can sense she is in this realm."

"Alright, without further ado, let's set off quickly."

...Within the Xuan Sheng Immortal Dynasty, Fengzao Palace.

Yu Xiyan sat cross-legged on the imperial platform, her eyes tightly shut, her body radiating cold light.

"Hoo..."

Suddenly, she exhaled a mouthful of turbid Qi, then steadily concluded her cultivation.

"What a Shen Lian, what a move, Extreme Dao Heaven Concealing Palm. I truly underestimated him a bit."

"I didn't expect to be injured to this extent by just half a move from him."

Recalling the scene of her duel with Shen Lian, Yu Xiyan's jade fingers couldn't help but slowly clench.

Just then, a dark shadow flashed past the screen.

"Who dares trespass into my imperial palace? Show yourself."

With a cold shout, Yu Xiyan swiftly locked onto the target and directly struck out with a palm.

The extreme chill instantly shattered the screen, revealing a masked figure.

"This power, wait?"

The masked person countered with a palm, catching the incoming chill, but felt surprised and retreated several steps.

"Who are you?"

In a blink of an eye, Yu Xiyan appeared a step away from the masked person.

"It's you?"

When the masked person saw Yu Xiyan's appearance, a hint of shock flashed in their pupils.

"You know me? Show your true face!"

Yu Xiyan keenly captured the change in the masked person's eyes and immediately raised her hand, wanting to pull off their mask.

But just as Yu Xiyan approached, the masked person left only a solid afterimage in place.

And their true body had already retreated outside Fengzao Palace.

"Trying to escape?"

Yu Xiyan directly struck the bathing pool with a palm. The pool water instantly surged into towering waves, gradually transforming into an Ice Phoenix that pounced towards the masked person.

Feeling the surging spiritual power closing in from behind, the masked person raised an eyebrow, and with a reverse tremor, used the recoil from contact with the Ice Phoenix to swiftly fly away from the area, disappearing in a blink of an eye.

"Such a movement technique exists in this realm? Even with my Peak Enlightenment Realm strength, I couldn't determine his whereabouts?"

"Also, he took my palm strike of ice intent without any signs of injury. His cultivation must be unfathomable!"

Yu Xiyan furrowed her brows, falling into deep thought, trying to determine the masked person's identity.