Chapter 553: Chapter 245: Immortal Ancestor of the Divine Sword Sect, Mahayana 13th Level Peak

Several months later, Lu Yi was practicing his cultivation when he suddenly heard someone calling him from outside.

“Freakish junior brother, come out for a moment.”

Lu Yi opened his eyes, which shimmered with flowing light.

He was somewhat puzzled. It had been a long time since he had seen Jian Ruyu following their dual cultivation session a while back.

As Lu Yi opened the door, he saw Jian Ruyu standing with a few unexpected guests.

The Old Master of Divine Sword Sect and Ancestor Fang Tianyao were in attendance, and leading them was a refined middle-aged man.

Dressed in a blue robe and wearing a slight smile, his presence was incredibly profound; even Lu Yi found it difficult to see through him.

At that moment, the group was staring in shock at the Immortal Tree outside the cave mansion, as well as at Little Star lying under the Heavenly Star Tree.

The things here exceeded their expectations.

Lu Yi was also stunned when he saw the three of them.

Jian Ruyu introduced, “Freakish junior brother, this is the Immortal Ancestor of our Divine Sword Sect.”

Lu Yi had a sudden realization, then smiled and said, “The younger generation, Lu Yi, greets the senior.”

The middle-aged man waved his hands repeatedly, his expression somewhat flustered, “Lu Yi, you are too courteous. You are a disciple of Miss Yu; calling me ‘senior’ is really too much for me. My name is Bu Yunjian, we can just treat each other as equals.”

Hearing this, Lu Yi didn’t decline further, and smiled, “If Mr. Bu says so, then I will take you up on that without reservation.”

Bu Yunjian chuckled and nodded, then his expression became serious as he bowed slightly to Lu Yi, “I have come to thank Lu Yi for your assistance. If it wasn’t for you, my Divine Sword Sect would have suffered immensely during the Heavenly Demon invasion.”

Lu Yi understood Bu Yunjian’s meaning and chuckled, “Mr. Bu is too polite. Divine Sword Sect and I have certain connections, and since Senior Sister Ruyu is also a disciple of the sect, naturally, I couldn’t just stand by idly.”

Bu Yunjian burst into laughter and nodded, “Lu Yi, you truly are a man of character.”

Lu Yi smiled, “Since esteemed friends have come to visit, why not come inside and sit?”

When Lu Yi extended the invitation, Ancestor Fang Tianyao began to speak cheerfully, “If Lu Yi invites us, we will not be polite.”

In the past, Ancestor Fang Tianyao would address Lu Yi as ‘young friend,’ but now that even the Immortal Ancestor of Divine Sword Sect called Lu Yi as ‘Mr.,’ it was no longer appropriate for him to do so.

The group entered Lu Yi’s cave mansion.

Lu Yi brought out a jug of Jade Spirit Wine, which still had streaks of starlight twinkling within.

This was a formula for spiritual wine called Jade Star Fall that Lu Yi acquired during the beast tide in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range.

This was a Heavenly Immortal level spiritual wine that could nourish the Immortal Body and boost the speed of cultivation for a short period.

The main ingredients were Star Marrow and Jade Flowers. Once Lu Yi knew the identity of his Master, he didn’t hesitate to ask her for materials.

The Ling Luo Peak Master was very generous, giving Lu Yi plenty of materials, which allowed him to brew this Immortal Wine.

As soon as the Jade Spirit Wine was brought out, a rich Immortal Spirit Qi infused the air, invigorating everyone present.

Especially for Bu Yunjian, an Immortal himself, his eyes lit up as he stared at the Jade Spirit Wine, astonished, “This aroma… is this Immortal Wine?!”

Lu Yi chuckled, “I came across the formula by chance and asked my Master for some materials to brew some.”

Bu Yunjian: “???”

He had a curious expression: “…You brewed this yourself?”

Lu Yi nodded uncertainly, “Yes, why?”

Bu Yunjian’s mouth twitched slightly, “I had heard of Lu Yi’s exceptional talents before, but to think you can even brew Immortal Wine… it’s truly… beyond imagination.”

Lu Yi smiled, “Mr. Bu is too kind. Please, everyone, have a try.”

With a beaming face, Bu Yunjian said, “Haha, in that case, I won’t hold back!”

He took a sip and his eyes brightened; his expression revealed excitement, “Excellent wine!”

Seeing Bu Yunjian drink, the Old Master of Divine Sword Sect and Ancestor Fang Tianyao exchanged glances before drinking as well.

The Immortal Spirit Qi contained in the wine was very mild, suitable for cultivators at the Tribulation Crossing Realm, but they could not drink much.

After just a sip, Fang Tianyao’s cheeks turned slightly red, and he showed a hint of intoxication. The Old Master was much stronger and was not affected.

Whereas Jian Ruyu remained calm; she had watched Lu Yi brewing it and had already tried it herself.

Still, seeing such dignified figures as the Immortal Ancestor of Divine Sword Sect amazed by Lu Yi’s actions filled Jian Ruyu with pride, and she smiled.

“Mr. Bu, I heard that recently many Tianming Immortals who left have returned. Is it because of the war with the Rashamon Clan?” Lu Yi voiced his curiosity.

Bu Yunjian took another sip of wine, nodded slightly, and sighed, “Yes, that’s precisely the reason we have returned. Tianming is our homeland, and we naturally cannot let it be. Moreover, in times of war, the Yu Family’s rewards for martial exploits are exceedingly generous, making it an exceptional opportunity for us.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yi became curious, “Mr. Bu, didn’t you join the Yu Family after ascending?”

Bu Yunjian showed a bitter smile, “How could that be possible? The Yu Family rules the entire Sky Falling Star Domain. Within the domain, the Yu Family has several subordinate forces, some of which are sects and clans established by powerful cultivators, and others are Outer Space Species. In the region where the Tianming Star System is located, we are under the Three-eyed Clan’s dominion. After ascending, we chose to join the Three-eyed Clan, and if you don’t wish to, then you can only remain a Loose Cultivator.”

“Three-eyed Clan?” Lu Yi recalled the three-eyed humanoid beings he had seen in the Star Realm Army, “Are they the ones with three eyes that I saw in the Star Realm Army?”

Bu Yunjian nodded, “That’s right, those are the cultivators of the Three-eyed Clan. The Star Realm Army consists not only of the Human Clan and demons but also includes members from other alien races of the Sky Falling Star Domain.”

Then, Bu Yunjian revealed a hint of envy, “The Star Realm Army is the direct legion of the Yu Family. Those who can join are truly powerful beings, even among the Three-eyed Clan, only a few talents can become a part of the Star Realm Army.”

Lu Yi was stunned, “The Star Realm Army is that powerful?”

Not only was Lu Yi surprised, but Jian Ruyu, the Old Master, and Fang Tianyao also looked at Bu Yunjian in amazement.

Bu Yunjian nodded solemnly and said, “Of course, the Tianluo Star Domain is vast beyond measure. Even for an Immortal, it is difficult to fly across even a small section in their entire life, and the number of stars that contain life is countless. There are also myriads of Immortals, yet within the Star Realm Army, the cultivators are one in a hundred, or even one in a thousand geniuses among Immortals.”

All four expressions from Lu Yi’s group were one of shock, “That strong?”

Bu Yunjian gave a wry smile, “Let me put it this way, if I were to fight a cultivator of the Star Realm Army of the same level, I would be slain within at most ten exchanges.”

Lu Yi’s pupils constricted, and Jian Ruyu, the Old Master, and Fang Tianyao found it incredible.

“Immortal Ancestor, you are being overly humble,” Fang Tianyao spoke up.

Bu Yunjian shook his head, “This is not about being humble, it is indeed the case. Cultivators of the Star Realm Army are already the strong among their peers before they join. After joining, they gain the inheritance of the Yu Family, access to the Yu Family’s resources and Immortal Artifacts. Among those of the same level, ordinary cultivators truly cannot compare.”

All four from Lu Yi’s group took a sharp intake of breath and exchanged looks.

Bu Yunjian looked towards Lu Yi, a hint of envy on his face, and chuckled, “Mr. Lu Yi, none of this matters to you. After all, your talent is extremely powerful, even among Immortals, a monstrous figure. Looking across the entire Star Domain, you are among the very top. What’s more, you are the disciple of the Second Lady of the Yu Family. It truly makes others envious.”

Hearing these words, Lu Yi understood even more the formidable strength of the Yu Family across the entire Star Domain.

Even a common cultivator from the Yu Family’s Star Realm Army was so envied by the Immortal Ancestor of the Divine Sword Sect, who stood high above the entire Tianming cultivators.

If ordinary cultivators heard these words, wouldn’t their worldview collapse?

It was not only ordinary cultivators who found it difficult to accept, even both the Old Master and Fang Tianyao had expressions of disbelief at this moment.

Even for the two Tribulation Crossing Ancestors, it was hard to accept the information Bu Yunjian had shared.

Lu Yi smiled and said, “Mr. Bu exaggerates, I haven’t even ascended yet.”

Bu Yunjian laughed, “Mr. Lu Yi, you are like a hidden dragon in the abyss. When the time comes for your ascension, it will be the moment when the hidden dragon leaves the abyss.”

Lu Yi felt pleased hearing this, his face full of smiles.

Afterwards, Lu Yi asked about what he was most concerned with, “By the way, Mr. Bu, do you know when the Rashamon Clan cultivators will arrive? When will the great battle begin?”

Upon hearing this, Jian Ruyu and the others also shook and looked towards Bu Yunjian.

Bu Yunjian wore a grave expression and said, “If nothing unexpected happens, they will arrive in about a hundred years at the earliest, and it won’t be more than three hundred years at the latest.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yi and the others felt their hearts sink.

“That soon?” the Old Master showed a troubled expression.

“Alas… who knows what will become of Tianming by then?” Fang Tianyao sighed deeply.

Bu Yunjian shook his head, “In the face of such a war, our Tianming is like ants, even I cannot guarantee my survival.”

Everyone fell silent for a time.

In the vast universe, cultivators, even if they ascend, are merely ants.

Lu Yi shook his head, “Let’s just focus on cultivation during these days. When the time comes, even if there’s danger, the more strength we have, the better we can protect ourselves.”

Bu Yunjian nodded, smiling, then said, “Tianming is bound to become lively in the coming days.”

Hearing this, Lu Yi was somewhat puzzled, “Why so?”

“This place will be one of the significant supply points on the front line. Fortresses will be established on nearby planets. Many loose cultivators and cultivators from other forces will come here to join in the great battle and earn merits,” Bu Yunjian explained.

“Won’t it mean that many Immortals will come here?” Jian Ruyu said, astonished.

“Naturally,” Bu Yunjian nodded.

Their expressions were all bizarre.

“It’s unexpected, considering Tianming used to be a place where even seeing one Immortal was rare. Now, so many Immortals are going to descend here,” Fang Tianyao was speechless for a moment.

Not just him, the others were also speechless.

Afterward, they discussed some matters, and the three visitors from Bu Yunjian’s group took their leave.

But this was just the beginning. Over the following period, Immortals from other Immortal Sect Holy Lands who had arrived continued to visit the White Cloud Sect.

The Heavenly Dragon Holy Land, Taiyi Holy Land, Thunder Sound Holy Land, and other Immortal Sect Holy Lands familiar to Lu Yi all sent emissaries and Immortal Ancestors to converse with him.

There were also a few Immortal Ancestors from Immortal Sect Holy Lands who were not familiar with Lu Yi and wanted to meet the Ling Luo Peak Master, but without exception, they were all turned away at the door.

This visitation lasted for several months before it gradually quieted down.

Lu Yi then returned to his state of cultivation.

Twenty-seven years later, Lu Yi reached the twelfth layer of Great Mahayana. Thirty-two years later, he reached the thirteenth layer of Great Mahayana.

After another thirty-nine years, Lu Yi reached the peak of the Great Mahayana Thirteen Layer, only one step away from the Tribulation Transcendence Realm.

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