Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 128 She's not really your niece!

The man wore a ferocious smile, his long knife gleaming coldly, and he charged menacingly toward Chen Ye, who seemed completely unprepared!

"Old man, your guards are gone, now it's your turn!"

He's just a mere Qi Refining mid-stage Spirit Plant Cultivator...

However, things didn't go as the tall man expected.

He had expected the plant grower to be flustered, but instead, he looked at him expressionlessly.

He neither dodged nor evaded, but just as the long blade was about to strike, his figure shifted half a step to the left like a ghost, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow!
Chasing Clouds Step!
The Body Regeneration Technique, which allowed him to break through the limits of cultivation, granted him agility and reflexes far exceeding those of other cultivators at the same level!

"Hmm?" The tall man's knife missed its mark, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He never expected that this seemingly frail old man would have such strange movements.

Before he could change his move, Chen Ye's fingertips were already shining with golden light!

"Shhhhhh!"

Three beams of Geng metal energy, condensed to the extreme, pierced the tall man's face, throat, and heart—three vital points!
"A mere trick! A plant-based technique to kill insects, yet you think you can kill people? How laughable..."

The tall man snorted coldly and summoned a small, jet-black shield, which effortlessly blocked all three streams of Geng metal energy.

But just when he thought he had neutralized Chen Ye's offensive, his expression suddenly changed drastically!

"Shhhhhhhhhh..."

A dozen or so beams of Geng metal energy appeared out of thin air and instantly condensed into shape.

From all directions, from all sorts of tricky and unpredictable angles, they enveloped him!

"How can it be?!"

The tall man was horrified. He never imagined that a Qi Refining stage cultivator could unleash so much Geng Metal Qi in an instant!

Such speed of spiritual power manipulation and condensation is simply unheard of!

In his haste, he had no choice but to desperately raise his small shield in an attempt to block.

However, the number of Geng metal auras was too great, and the angles were too tricky, so even if he had three heads and six arms, he would not be able to defend against them all!

"Pfft! Pfft! Sizzle!"

A flash of golden light, and blood splattered everywhere!
Despite the tall man's best efforts to resist, several streams of Geng metal energy still pierced through his body!
Left shoulder, right arm, thigh... Blood instantly stained his robes!
The intense pain caused him to groan in pain, halting his offensive and leaving him in a sorry state.

"How can insecticides not kill people?"

Chen Ye sneered, thinking to himself.

It seems the small shield is his protective magic weapon; perhaps it's time to try the third level of the Azure Wave Sword Control Technique...

With a thought, the dark iron sword behind him was suddenly drawn!
"Qiang!"

The sword rang out clearly and melodiously. Under the precise control of his divine sense, the iron sword transformed into a streak of blue light, carrying the sound of air being torn apart, and went straight for the already injured tall man!

The sword light was like raging waves crashing against the shore, the sword momentum was continuous and unending. It seemed light and agile, but at the extreme speed, hundreds of pounds of weight were concentrated into a single point.

"boom!"

Even with the small shield protecting him, the immense impact still caused the tall man to bleed profusely.

Is this supposed to be a flying sword known for its unpredictable and nimble movements?

The tall man looked horrified.

If we don't fight with all our might, we might really fail here!
There was a gleam of ruthlessness in his eyes.

"Old man, you forced me to do this!" the tall man roared, suddenly pulling something from his storage bag and throwing it hard on the ground.

"Oh!"

A cloud of smoke rose up, and when it cleared, a puppet about half the height of a person appeared in the scene!

The puppet was made entirely of dark metal, with its joints gleaming with a cold light. It had thick arms, one holding a shield and the other a short axe.

The puppet's eyes flashed red, and as soon as it appeared, it let out a deep roar and stood in front of the tall man.

"People from the Wan Kui Sect?" Chen Ye's pupils contracted slightly.

The tall man sneered, "Old man, you've got quite the experience! Today I'll let you taste the power of my Myriad Puppet Sect's puppets!"

He made a hand seal, and the metal puppet immediately took heavy steps, its short axe whistling as it slashed towards Chen Ye's iron sword, while the shield on its left arm protected its vitals.

"clang!"

The iron sword and the short axe collided violently, and the sword was sent flying backward by the impact!

Chen Ye was shocked. The puppet's power was so great that it far exceeded that of an ordinary late-stage Body Refinement cultivator!

Moreover, its metallic body is incredibly hard, and ordinary flying swords would probably be unable to damage it in the slightest.

The tall man saw that the puppet had gained the upper hand, and a smug look appeared on his face.

He himself hid behind the puppet, preparing to launch a sneak attack.

Chen Ye's eyes narrowed slightly. If he couldn't quickly deal with this puppet, and Li Qiuyun suffered a loss, he would be in danger of being attacked from both sides.

Without further hesitation, he activated his divine sense to the fullest extent, and the iron sword that was suspended in mid-air suddenly shone with a bright blue light!
"The Azure Sky Line!"

The iron sword transformed into a highly refined azure sword light, carrying an indomitable momentum, and its brilliant azure light suddenly intensified!
With this sword strike, Chen Ye had already used the killing move of the Azure Wave Sword Control Technique, and its power was astonishing!

Upon seeing this, the tall man's expression changed drastically. He never expected that Chen Ye's flying sword could unleash such terrifying power!

He hurriedly tried to control the puppet to defend, but it was too late.
"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the iron sword, carrying unparalleled power, slammed into the head of the Gold-Splitting Puppet!

The seemingly indestructible metal head shattered like fragile porcelain under this thunderous blow, with countless metal fragments flying everywhere!

"No! My Golden Splitter Puppet!"

The tall man let out a shrill scream. This Golden Rift Puppet had cost him most of his fortune and was his greatest asset, but now it had been destroyed by Chen Ye with a single sword strike!
His mind was caught in the crossfire, and he suffered a severe backlash, spitting out a mouthful of blood and his aura instantly weakening considerably.

Chen Ye struck successfully, but did not stop.

"Boo! Hah! Hah!"

Several more beams of Geng metal energy shot out from the sky, like death warrants, heading straight for the already heavily injured tall man!

The tall man was in a state of mental confusion and was also suffering from the backlash. How could he possibly withstand this relentless attack?
He only had time to let out a desperate roar before he was sliced ​​into several pieces by several streams of Geng metal energy. Blood spurted out, he convulsed a few times, and then fell silent.

Chen Ye slowly sheathed his iron sword, his chest heaving slightly, his face pale, and his head throbbing with pain.

The continuous use of the Azure Wave Line and a large amount of Geng Metal Qi also greatly depleted his spiritual power and consciousness.

However, the power of the Azure Wave Line far exceeded Chen Ye's expectations!
Chen Ye glanced at the damaged iron sword in his hand and felt a pang of heartache.

The sword's blue light had dimmed, and it was covered with fine cracks. A small hole had even broken off at the tip, indicating severe damage.

If it weren't for the dozen or so pieces of heavy gold serving as a framework, the iron sword would probably have perished along with the puppet!
"No... I wonder how Qiu Yun is doing." Chen Ye was worried. He had lost sight of the situation in the dense forest during the intense battle.

Although the burly woman seemed no match for Li Qiuyun, her moves were ruthless and she deliberately lured him, clearly indicating that she had come prepared.

Li Qiuyun is inexperienced; what if she falls into an ambush...?

He dared not think any further, and with a burst of spiritual energy, he discerned the direction Li Qiuyun had gone. With a swift movement, he followed the faint traces of a fight left in the forest.

……

In the dense forest, the light was dim, and the shadows of the trees swayed.

Li Qiuyun's pretty face was filled with murderous intent, her flying sword flashing with blue light as she fought fiercely with the burly woman.

Her swordsmanship was agile and swift, with each move aimed at the opponent's vital points.

The wound on the burly woman's arm had already been stopped by her secret technique. Although her whip skills were still ruthless, she had a mocking smile on her face. She was not in a hurry to win, but deliberately delayed the time.

"Little wench, your swordsmanship is not bad, but unfortunately, you're still a bit green!"

The burly woman blocked Li Qiuyun's attacks while making provocative remarks.

Although she appeared relaxed, she was inwardly terrified.

He had already reached the seventh level of Qi Refining long ago, but he was fighting this little vixen to a standstill!

Keep in mind, she's still an outer disciple!
Yet this swordsmanship is in no way inferior to that of an inner disciple!

As a rogue cultivator, I really can't handle her; I can only wait for the Myriad Puppet Sect to come and help... "Boom!"

A loud bang was heard on the official road.

Li Qiuyun's face turned pale instantly: "You...you despicable person!"

That's Uncle Chen's voice! He must have encountered a formidable enemy!

Uncle Chen is just a spiritual plant grower...

In that instant, Li Qiuyun felt a pang of pain in her heart.

His swordplay became increasingly fierce, his only thought being to finish off the vixen before him as quickly as possible.

But concern can cloud judgment, and he lost some of his usual composure.

The burly woman was incredibly shrewd; she immediately sensed that Li Qiuyun was unsettled, and although her attacks were fierce, her strategy was chaotic.

A glint flashed in her eyes as she seized upon Li Qiuyun's eagerness to launch a counterattack, and suddenly began to form a hand seal.

"Blood Curse!"

A strange, dark red rune materialized in the air, carrying a strong aura of blood and corrosive power, and struck Li Qiuyun's left shoulder with lightning speed!
Li Qiuyun felt a chilling and vicious aura rushing towards her, and was terrified. She hurriedly tried to dodge, but the distance was too close and it was too late!
"puff!"

The Blood Fiend Curse Seal struck Li Qiuyun's shoulder solidly.

The Taoist robe on her shoulder was instantly corroded, leaving a large hole and the flesh peeling off.

She groaned in pain, staggered, and the flying sword in the air immediately lost its balance.

"Little beauty, being distracted comes at a price!" The burly woman sneered, and her long whip lashed out again like a venomous snake, aimed straight for her face!

Li Qiuyun's face turned deathly pale, filled with grief and indignation.

If she hadn't been so greedy and reckless, she wouldn't have... killed Uncle Chen.

She stared blankly as the long whip drew ever closer in her pupils, her eyes filled with despair.

Just at this critical moment, a streak of green light shot out from the side of the dense forest like a meteor, and with a "clang", it struck the whistling whip shadow squarely!
"Om-!"

The azure light suddenly burst forth, revealing an ancient jade pendant. Runes flowed across the surface of the pendant, instantly forming a solid spiritual energy shield that forcefully deflected the powerful whip several inches away!

The burly woman's attack failed, and a look of astonishment and greed flashed in her eyes: "A high-grade first-tier protective magic artifact?"

Li Qiuyun, having narrowly escaped death, stared in disbelief at the jade pendant floating before her, emitting a faint blue light, her mind blank.

Where did this jade pendant come from?

"Tsk, there's a time and place for daydreaming, my dear niece."

From not far away, a familiar voice, tinged with a hint of teasing, could be heard.
"If you keep staring blankly, your beautiful little face will start to bloom."

Chen Ye had appeared behind her without her noticing, the nearly broken iron sword in his hand pointing diagonally at the ground.

Although his face was somewhat pale, he still had a slight smile on his face, as if the life-or-death situation before him was nothing more than a casual conversation.

"Uncle Chen!" Li Qiuyun was both surprised and delighted, her eyes gleaming with intense excitement.

She quickly regained her composure, covering the wound on her shoulder from the Blood Curse with her left hand, gripping her flying sword tightly with her right, and staring sharply at the burly woman.

Unexpectedly, upon seeing Chen Ye appear, the burly woman turned around without hesitation and fled for her life into the depths of the dense forest!
"Want to escape?!"

Seeing this, how could Li Qiuyun let her have her way?

She let out a sharp cry, ignoring her shoulder injury, and urged her flying sword to give chase.

"Qiu Yun, this fiend is cunning, don't be careless! Let's chase after him together!" Chen Ye shouted in a deep voice.

He was severely exhausted and no longer had the strength to unleash such a subtle killing move as "Azure Wave Line," but with the help of Li Qiuyun, they should be able to kill this fiend!

The two men followed closely behind the burly woman.

The trees cast dappled shadows within the dense forest, dappling the sunlight.

"Blood Shadow Escape Technique!"

During the escape, the burly woman suddenly slapped her chest and spat out a cloud of blood.

The blood mist exploded, transforming into three blood-red figures identical to her, each fleeing in a different direction!

"Little tricks!"

Li Qiuyun snorted coldly; as a disciple of a sect, she still had some discernment.

She could tell at a glance that two of the blood-red figures had weak auras and were obviously illusions.

She spun her flying sword, and a burst of azure light shot out, heading straight for the figure with the most solid aura!

"Boo! Hah! Hah!"

Several streaks of azure sword energy shot out from the sky, weaving through the forest like fish, blocking the burly woman's escape route.

The burly woman's eyes flashed with ruthlessness when she realized her whereabouts had been exposed.

She abruptly stopped, her long whip swirling in her hand once more. A surge of crimson killing intent erupted, transforming into streaks of blood-red light that clashed fiercely with Li Qiuyun's sword energy!
"Boom! Boom!"

The spiritual energy surged, and the trees were destroyed!

A glint flashed in Chen Ye's eyes as he forcefully suppressed the fatigue and stinging in his consciousness, gathering all the remaining spiritual power in his body into his fingertips!

Ten more strands of Geng metal energy!
"Geng metal energy?"

The burly woman was locked in a fierce battle with Li Qiuyun when her gaze shifted, and she was filled with astonishment.

He focused his mind and condensed a spiritual shield.

Unexpectedly, the golden aura pierced through the spirit shield without any hindrance!
Ugh—!

The burly woman let out an extremely shrill scream, and several bloody holes suddenly appeared on her body!
Li Qiuyun was incredibly quick-witted and immediately seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

She endured the pain, let out a sharp cry, and the flying sword in her hand shone brightly with azure light, transforming into a stunning swan, carrying a resolute killing intent, instantly piercing the strong woman's throat!

"Uh……"

The burly woman let out a series of unintelligible hoarse sounds, the life in her eyes quickly fading away. Finally, filled with resentment and malice, she collapsed heavily into a pool of blood.

"Huh...huh..."

Li Qiuyun leaned on her flying sword, panting heavily, her body drenched in sweat.

She looked at the corpse of the traitor on the ground, then at Chen Ye beside her, whose face was as pale as paper and whose breath was weak, and felt a mix of emotions in her heart.

Uncle Chen... is he even so skilled in magical combat?
She's not stupid.
When the burly woman saw that Uncle Chen was still alive, even though he was barely breathing, she turned and ran away.

This is enough to show that the cultivator who attacked Uncle Chen from the outside world was far stronger than the strong woman!

Seeing Chen Ye swaying slightly, Li Qiuyun quickly stepped forward to support him, saying worriedly:
"Uncle Chen, are you...are you alright?"

Chen Ye waved his hand and smiled easily:
"I won't die... it's just that... I'm a little missing the dry rations my two disciples make. When we get back, I'll let you try their cooking."

The faint sunlight filtering through the trees fell on the man's sharply defined face.

Li Qiuyun suddenly froze.

"Huh? What are you standing there for? Hurry up and pick up the loot!"

Chen Ye raised an eyebrow, full of anticipation.
"These two are no ordinary people... One is a disciple of the Myriad Puppet Sect, and although the other's fighting style seems unorthodox, he actually knows some demonic techniques, and has most likely had dealings with the demonic cultivators of the Crossing Love Sect. They must have something of value on them..."

"I...I wasn't stunned!"

The spirited young girl blushed inexplicably, and angrily twisted Chen Ye's arm.
"I just...I just...Uncle Chen, why are you calling me your niece! I'm not really your niece! Humph!"

"Oh... okay, okay, it was just a joke."

Chen Ye sighed.

He only mentioned niece, and Li Qiuyun got so angry she turned red!
It seems that

Not only is a young girl's heart unfathomable, but a teenage girl's heart is even more so...

　The author is warming up; updates have been increasing these past few days, and today's update will be around 8,000 words.

　　I will quickly finish the Moon Rhinoceros Pavilion storyline in the near future so that I can go back and continue to be affectionate with my apprentice.

　　(We can't let Qingjun suffer, so let Chen Ye work harder... and improve himself while we're at it)
　　
　
(End of this chapter)