Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 116 So Long

"Miss Liu, you continue forward, leave these puppets to me!"

Min Rui and Lu Danshi also intensified their attacks on the other puppets, trying to buy time for Liu Sijun and Ye Ying.

With all their might, Liu Sijun and Ye Ying pulled the ball of light, and under the cover of the others, they finally arrived at the entrance to the light cave.

She took a deep breath, enduring the excruciating pain that felt like her meridians were about to burst, and channeled her spiritual energy into the light spheres once more, guiding them into the light cave simultaneously.

As the sphere of light fell into the hole of light, the entire space trembled violently.

The five spiritual puppets vanished instantly, and the spiritual energy interference waves that had been surging out gradually subsided.

The jade box's light softened, and the illusory figure reappeared.

"You have passed the test, and this treasure is yours!"

After the illusory figure finished speaking, it completely vanished.

The group clasped their hands in a gesture of respect and said, "Thank you, seniors."

Gu Changzhou and the others gathered around, looking at the five-colored pills in the jade box, their hearts filled with curiosity and awe.

Gu Changzhou gently picked up the jade box. The multicolored light of the pills shone on his resolute face, making them all unable to resist moving closer, wanting to find out more.

However, by this time, the pills that Liu Sijun had taken had already lost their effect.

His spiritual energy dissipated rapidly, his face turned as pale as paper, and his body swayed precariously.

Gu Changzhou quickly helped her up, his face full of anxiety: "Master Lu, please take a look at her."

Master Lu's expression changed, and he took Liu Sijun's wrist: "You forcibly increased your spiritual power, which has caused considerable side effects, but fortunately it was the Five Elements Gathering Spirit Pill, so it didn't damage your foundation."

Liu Sijun smiled weakly and said in a barely audible voice, "Master, I... I'm fine, it just feels like my meridians are being pierced by thousands of needles at the same time, and my spiritual energy is running around in all directions. It's very uncomfortable."

Master Lu's eyes widened: "This is nothing... what would constitute something?"

Gu Changzhou was anxious and looked at Master Lu: "Master Lu, you are her master, you must have a way to make her feel better."

Master Lu snorted and took out a pill from his container.

"I really owe you."

Although Master Lu said this, his actions were decisive. After feeding Liu Sijun the pill, her complexion became rosy at a speed visible to the naked eye, and her breathing became steady.

Seeing Liu Sijun's condition improve, Gu Changzhou finally felt relieved.

"As long as you're okay."

Liu Sijun shifted her body slightly: "I'm fine now, you don't need to hold me like this."

It was only then that she noticed that, due to nervousness, Gu Changzhou had almost embedded Liu Sijun in his arms, and she could even hear Gu Changzhou's heart beating too fast.

And then there were the earlobes and neck that were gradually turning red.

Gu Changzhou then realized his lapse in composure, his face flushed slightly, and he quickly and gently helped Liu Sijun sit up straight, but couldn't help but remind her, "Miss Liu, you just took the pill, so you should rest more."

Min Rui, watching this scene from the side, couldn't help but tease, "Oh, Lord Gu, you usually seem so calm and composed, but today I've finally seen you so anxious. It seems that Master Liu holds a very important place in your heart."

Gu Changzhou looked uneasy, but did not refute it.

Master Lu watched from the side, secretly amused, but said aloud, "Alright, alright, let's think about what to do with this pill first." Only then did everyone turn their attention back to the five-colored pill.

Master Lu stared at the pill with a solemn expression and said, "In my opinion, this pill is very likely the 'Chaos Gathering Pill'. This pill gathers the primordial power of the beginning of chaos in the world, and it is a treasure that evil cultivators dream of."

"Once they obtain and successfully refine it, they can use the power of the pill to fuse their own evil spiritual power with the power of chaos, thereby breaking through their own realm limitations, greatly increasing their strength, and also gaining some strange and unpredictable abilities."

"At that time, not only Zhongzhou City, but the entire continent of Dayu will probably be plunged into endless darkness."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned solemn.

Gu Changzhou gripped the jade box tightly and said, "No matter what, we must not let this pill fall into the hands of evil cultivators. However, this pill is so dangerous, what should we do with it?"

Min Rui pondered for a moment and suggested, "Why don't we take the pills back to the palace first, explain the situation to His Majesty in detail, and then summon all the alchemy masters and immortal cultivators in the land to discuss countermeasures together? Perhaps we can find a way to use the power of these pills to our advantage and strengthen our ability to fight against evil cultivators."

Alchemy master...

All the world's top alchemists are gathered at Yougu Palace.

As for powerful cultivators, both the palace masters of Yaohua Palace and Piaomiao Palace are at the Venerable Monarch level.

However, these three palaces may not be willing to get involved in the affairs of Zhongzhou City.

Neither Lu Danshi nor Liu Sijun spoke.

After some thought, Gu Changzhou said, "Regardless of the circumstances, let's take the pills back first. As for how to dispose of them, that's up to His Majesty to decide."

The group then got up and returned the way they came.

After an unknown amount of time, they emerged from the secret realm. The Longevity Palace had been restored to its original state, but with many more guards and several experts stationed there.

Everyone was overjoyed to see them return safely. One of the men, who looked to be about the same age as Min Rui and wore a dark blue robe, quickly stepped forward and said, "You're finally back. Do you know that you've been gone for half a month?"

Liu Sijun has been in the palace for more than four months and has never seen this person before.

Nightshade: "So long?"

They felt it would only take a day or two.

"In the past two weeks, several groups of evil cultivators have come, and the Shadow Guards have suffered heavy casualties."

Fortunately, the defenses were not breached.

You could tell he breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Gu Changzhou said, "We will go see His Majesty now."

They went straight to the Imperial Study.

After listening to everyone's reports, Bei Chenyao's expression grew increasingly solemn.

Bei Chenyao paced back and forth in the imperial study, his expression grave. After a long while, he stopped, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and slowly said, "This elixir is of great importance. If, as Alchemist Lu says, it falls into the hands of evil cultivators, the consequences will be unimaginable. Gathering the world's top alchemists and powerful cultivators is imperative. However, the Yougu Palace, Yaohua Palace, and Piaomiao Palace have always been aloof from worldly affairs, so persuading them will not be easy."

Min Rui pondered for a moment, then clasped his hands and said, “Your Majesty, things have come to this point, and even the slightest hope is worth a try. Yougu Palace is skilled in alchemy, and if we can invite them to come out of seclusion, it will surely be of great benefit to our research on the ‘Chaos Gathering Pill’. The two palace masters of Yaohua Palace and Piaomiao Palace are highly accomplished, and with their assistance, we will definitely be able to strengthen our ability to fight against the evil cultivators.”

Gu Changzhou nodded slightly and continued, "Your Majesty, I am willing to personally go to the Three Palaces to explain the advantages and disadvantages to the three Palace Masters and earnestly request their assistance."

Bei Chenyao looked at Gu Changzhou, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes: "Lord Molin, this journey carries great responsibility and is fraught with peril. You must proceed with utmost care. If you can persuade the Three Palaces, that would be ideal. If not, do not force it, lest you anger them."