After Failing to Find Immortality 140

Chapter 140: Reunited Across a Thousand Miles, The Only Choice

Yun Yue couldn’t help but chuckle.

That old man, wielding lightning magic with a Yin energy body, was quite impressive. But Lin Tianlu’s power was even more unfathomable.

For a mere remnant soul to attempt a sneak attack, it was simply… wishful thinking.

She glanced at where the old man had disappeared and sighed. “Annihilated by Sir’s gaze, not even a fragment of his soul remains.”

“That’s a shame.”

Lin Tianlu shook his head.

But then he looked at Yun Yue with curious eyes. “Are you feeling alright now, Miss Yun Yue?”

“I’m mostly fine.” Yun Yue gathered her hair and chuckled. “This place is filled with Yin energy. It’s easy for me to move around in this form. But with Sir protecting us, my intervention… seems rather redundant.”

“Sister Yun!”

Mao Ruoyu exclaimed in delight. “You’ve finally returned to your true form! Are you feeling any discomfort?”

“Thank you for your concern, Ruoyu.”

Yun Yue smiled gently and embraced her affectionately. “To see you again in the outside world, to hug you in my true form, feels like a dream.”

Feeling the familiar warmth of her embrace, Mao Ruoyu smiled brightly. “Don’t worry, Sister Yun. We’ll always be together from now on. There won’t be any more conflicts. When we get home, I’ll prepare a feast to welcome you back!”

“Mm, I’ll listen to you, Ruoyu.”

Yun Yue gently stroked Mao Ruoyu’s hair, whispering in her ear, “You’ve been through a lot these past few days, Ruoyu. Those nights must have been difficult.”

“Eh?”

Mao Ruoyu was stunned.

Then, her face flushed crimson, and she let out a series of embarrassed protests.

Seeing the warm atmosphere between them, Lin Tianlu smiled and turned his attention to the carved stone pillar. With a wave of his hand, the jade flute flew into his palm.

But he let out a soft exclamation, his gaze fixed on the pillar.

…

At the bottom of the Luo Xing’s Myriad Ghost Pagoda, the air was still cold and silent, filled with a chilling aura.

Ding

A soft sound echoed through the pool.

The mysterious woman, who had been lounging on the jade throne, opened her eyes and glanced at the ripples in the water.

“There’s been a disturbance in the Path of the Netherworld secret realm. Was it the remnant soul guarding the secret realm that was destroyed?”

Her golden eyes narrowed, her gaze seeming to pierce through the distance, using the Path of the Netherworld technique to observe what was happening within.

After a moment, a beautiful smile appeared on her lips.

“Our fate is truly intertwined. We meet again so soon… interesting scholar.”

This time, she had learned her lesson. There was no hostility or killing intent in her eyes, nor did she use any Yin techniques. She simply observed the reflection in the water with pure curiosity.

“He’s quite handsome and refined, his every movement exuding a unique aura. He doesn’t look like a member of the Luo Xing. He’s more like a learned scholar, full of talent and wisdom.”

She sat up from the throne and walked gracefully to the edge of the platform, leaning against it. Her ample bosom pressed against her elaborate robes, her figure voluptuous and alluring. She crossed her legs, her flawless, jade-white feet dangling in the air, her posture relaxed and casual.

“It would be quite enjoyable to have a chat with him, to share a drink.”

She rested her chin on her hand, her eyes fixed on the ripples in the water.

“And the two women beside him, both so alluring and charming, truly stunning beauties… Hmm?”

The mysterious woman let out a soft exclamation, her eyes widening in surprise as she saw Yun Yue’s face. “Could that be… the fox from back then?”

She pondered for a moment, then chuckled. “I didn’t expect even the Netherworld to experience such a change.

The return of the Azure Fox, who knows what chaos it will bring. If she’s still as temperamental as before, this world will be thrown into turmoil once again.”

“But—”

She leaned closer to the pool, her eyes sparkling. “Her evil aura is gone, her expression gentle and calm. A thousand years of imprisonment has truly transformed her. I almost didn’t recognize her.”

Curiosity sparked within her, and she flicked her sleeve, creating more ripples in the water.

“Well, I didn’t get a good look at you before. Now, I’ll have to use this Path of the Netherworld to test you—”

“Miss, secretly peeping isn’t something a proper lady should do.”

A gentle voice suddenly sounded in her ear.

The mysterious woman was stunned, her eyes widening as she looked at the pool.

Lin Tianlu looked up at the same time.

Their gazes met across a thousand miles.

“—He… sensed me?”

A delighted smile appeared on the mysterious woman’s face, her golden eyes sparkling with curiosity and excitement.

…

Streaks of light flickered on the carved stone pillar, and a golden glow appeared in the eyes of the stone dragon.

“Sir, what’s happening?!”

Mao Ruoyu stared at the strange phenomenon, her heart filled with unease.

Yun Yue frowned and pulled her behind her protectively.

There seemed to be a consciousness within the stone dragon.

And its master… possessed unimaginable power!

“It’s an ‘old friend.’”

Lin Tianlu smiled faintly and bowed slightly. “Miss, you’ve been watching for a while. Aren’t you going to say hello?”

“You’re not a member of the Luo Xing, yet you possess a Luo Xing Path of the Netherworld token. Could it be that some righteous sect was careless and lost this little trinket?”

A deep and heavy voice echoed from the stone dragon’s mouth.

Lin Tianlu’s lips twitched.

Well, this girl’s voice was quite “rough.”

“It was a gift from a friend. Is the Luo Xing forbidding outsiders from using it?”

“Naturally.”

The stone dragon chuckled. “In that case, shouldn’t I punish you for trespassing in our secret realm?”

“How do you intend to punish us, Miss?”

“I’ll give you a trial.” The stone dragon’s voice turned cold. “If you fail, you three will be buried here as punishment!”

Lin Tianlu smiled helplessly. “What kind of trial?”

“If you refuse, I can offer you another option.”

The stone dragon’s eyes sparkled mischievously. “Pin that delicate Azure Fox to the ground, lift her skirt, and spank her until I tell you to stop.”

“If I’m amused, I’ll forgive your transgression.”

“This—”

Yun Yue was stunned.

Why was she suddenly the target? And why was this “opportunity” so…

“Miss, jokes should have their limits.” Lin Tianlu’s smile disappeared.

“…It seems I need to teach you a lesson, so you understand the dangers of the Path of the Netherworld.”

The stone dragon’s tone changed, and she roared, “You were able to injure me with a single glance from a thousand miles away. Now that you’re within the Path of the Netherworld, it’s my turn to teach you a lesson!”

Golden light erupted from the stone dragon, spreading rapidly throughout the cave!

A lotus flower bloomed on the dragon’s claw, lifelike and radiant. A profound and terrifying aura surged within it.

“Don’t be ridiculous, Miss.”

Slap!

With a wave of Lin Tianlu’s hand, the dazzling golden lotus shattered into countless fragments.

“Ugh?!”

Cracks appeared on the stone dragon’s body, and the glow faded.

Soon, it fell silent.

Mao Ruoyu, who had been hiding behind him, blinked her beautiful eyes and whispered, “Who was that speaking just now…?”

“Probably a high-ranking member of the Luo Xing?”

Lin Tianlu shrugged casually. “But probably just a girl who likes to peep.”

Yun Yue chuckled. “If she recognizes me, she must have existed a thousand years ago. She’s not a ‘girl’ anymore.”

“Then a ‘woman,’ to be polite. Besides, you’re still quite young, Miss Yun Yue.”

Rumble!

They felt the ground beneath their feet tremble.

At the same time, a faint voice came from the shattered stone dragon. “You… You can’t even take a joke. You’re so rough.”

Lin Tianlu looked back and said casually, “We’re not familiar, Miss. Be careful with your jokes. They might cause unnecessary trouble.”

“Hehe… You’re right.”

The stone dragon’s laughter became distorted. “The secret realm is closing. You’ll soon be entering the Land of Wandering Souls… But the Path of the Netherworld ritual has been disrupted… If you enter the Land of Wandering Souls… many people in that town will be caught in the crossfire and die…”

Lin Tianlu’s expression turned serious. “What do you mean, Miss?”

“How about… making a choice?”

“Either you say a few nice words to me, and I’ll help you… overcome this obstacle. Or you continue forward… sacrificing some lives and souls to forcefully open the Land of Wandering Souls… There might be many treasures within…”

“Or perhaps you have another brilliant idea… to find a way out of this predicament?”

The opening of the Netherworld had actually affected the Path of the Netherworld ritual to such an extent?

Lin Tianlu was surprised.

Then he shook his head with a wry smile. “Thank you for the warning, Miss. But I’m not choosing any of your options.”

“Then what—”

Lin Tianlu smiled and clenched his fist.

“I’ll just destroy this place.”

…

Boom!

The previously calm pool exploded, water spraying everywhere.

The mysterious woman, who had been lounging on the edge of the platform, was thrown back by the shockwave, drenched from head to toe. She blinked her eyes in shock.

Cold water dripped from her hair. She looked down at her soaked robes, her expression blank for a moment, then she burst into laughter.

“…Pfft, haha, hahahaha!”

Her laughter grew louder and louder, filled with joy and amusement. She didn’t care that her hair was disheveled and her clothes were wet. She laughed uncontrollably, clutching her stomach.

“Interesting, truly interesting! I didn’t expect such an interesting man to exist in this world—”

She writhed on the ground, her laughter echoing through the chamber.

When she finally calmed down, her face flushed, her body trembling slightly, she wiped the tears from her eyes and lay back on the ground, ignoring her exposed body, her gaze fixed on the Luo Xing’s Myriad Ghost Pagoda above.

Her golden eyes seemed to pierce through the layers of the pagoda, reaching for the sky.

A domineering smile appeared on her lips, and she clenched her hand tightly. “It won’t be long before we meet again!”