The strange phenomenon around Lin Yun instantly attracted everyone's attention.
"This child's innate talent is terrifying indeed!"
Elder Ming Xi looked at the phenomenon around Lin Yun with a face that flickered between hope and fear.
Initially, knowing only that Lin Yun possessed an Innate Sword Body, he was already concerned that allowing him to stay in the Sword Sect could become a disaster.
The son of Sword Sect Leader Baili Liuyun, Baili Shouxin, was practically destined to become the next leader of the Sword Sect, and his cultivation talent was indeed excellent, but compared to the Innate Sword Body, it fell far short.
As a supporter of Baili Shouxin, Elder Ming Xi naturally could not allow the emergence of a disciple who could potentially threaten his position as the leader.
But since Lin Yun had already been accepted into his sect, it was inappropriate to expel him without a good reason. Therefore, he came up with an excellent plan to banish Lin Yun under the pretext of being an undercover operative.
Unexpectedly, he encountered Lin Yun here, and furthermore, it seemed Lin Yun was not just an Innate Sword Body.
Elder Ming Xi's heart was also filled with jealousy.
To possess one Immortal Body in the Mortal Realm was luck enough, yet this fellow had two!
You Ye and You Xuan, the two Elders, were practically glowing with greed. This was the stuff of golden legends!
After killing Honglian, they were determined to bring this kid back to Li Fire God Palace for a thorough indoctrination.
Monk Ci Xin from Eight Tones Temple was no exception. According to legend, anyone with a Heavenly Dragon protecting them must be the reincarnation of a highly virtuous monk. This child is fated with Buddhism!
For a moment, everyone's eyes shone brightly, while Dongfang Hongyue was the quickest to act. Seizing the moment when no one was paying attention, she transformed into a streak of firelight. When she reappeared, she was already by Lin Yun's side.
"I've always known you were no ordinary person, but I never imagined you were even more extraordinary than I thought."
"Dongfang Hongyue, put down that man!"
You Ye and You Xuan did not expect that a moment's negligence would give Dongfang Hongyue the opportunity to act first. They immediately followed suit, intent on snatching Lin Yun away.
"You're already on a path to certain death. Give him to me, and we can leave this instant—you might still have a chance to survive."
Monk Ci Xin also hurriedly said, "Give him to this humble monk, and I can help you heal your injuries and lift the curse of Soul Sever."
"Shameless old monk!"
Hong Rui felt that this monk seemed more like a member of the Demon Sect.
Are all these people from the Orthodox Sects so unreliable?
"Fellow Daoists, now is not the time to fight over the disciple. Let's wait until Dongfang Hongyue is dead before we compete for him."
Hong Rui saw the weakened Baili Liuyun standing up again and couldn't help feeling relieved.
There was finally someone sensible from the Righteous Path here.
Dongfang Hongyue paid no attention to what the others said, and without another word, she picked up Lin Yun and kissed him.
Lin Yun was dumbfounded on the spot.
At first, I thought this was an undercover drama. Unexpectedly, it mixed in elements of a Qiong Yao series, then evolved into an auction. And now, it has turned into a scene not suitable for viewers under the age of eighteen.
Inside, Lin Yun was resistant when Dongfang Hongyue kissed him.
Yi yi yi, I'm not pure anymore...
Hong Rui was also stunned and angrily said, "Dongfang Hongyue, are you so desperate, wanting to kiss a handsome man before you die?"
But Baili Liuyun's face was grave.
How could Dongfang Hongyue, even if she were fond of beautiful men, act like this?
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He had a vague sense of foreboding, as if the word "danger" was written on his forehead.
At this moment, Lin Yun felt something being drawn out of him by Dongfang Hongyue, and at the same time, a different aura was entering his body from Dongfang's direction.
His cultivation level shot up like a rocket, starting from zero and advancing through the first level of Qi Cultivation, the second level… and then, in one fell swoop, reaching Foundation Establishment.
Honglian's changes were even more pronounced. The flames around her, originally a singular eerie red, now carried hints of gold, seemingly merging with Lin Yun's golden flames.
"Fellow Daoists, act quickly, they are dual cultivating!"
Baili Liuyun was the first to react. Although weakened from using a sacrificial technique, he was still capable of giving commands from the side.
Upon hearing this, everyone launched their attacks toward Honglian, with the sole exception of Ming Xi, whose sword thrust was aimed at Lin Yun.
This boy must not be allowed to survive!
Dongfang Hongyue showed no reaction, but as the myriad of spells approached, the golden-red flames enveloping her and Lin Yun exploded in size, forming a barrier that protected them both within.
All attacks were rendered ineffective. You Ye and You Xuan's expressions changed drastically, as they recalled an ancient text that mentioned the Fire Spirit Fairy Body had both Yin and Yang aspects. Though powerful, this body had side effects: excessive Yang Fire could lead to impulsiveness, anger, and a drop in intelligence, which was detrimental to cultivating the Dao.
Excessive Yin Fire, on the other hand, would lead to a predilection for beauty, as seen in Dongfang Hongyue.
However, dual cultivation between the two types of fairy bodies could remedy these flaws.
That is to say, Dongfang Hongyue's excess Yin Fire would now be neutralized by Lin Yun's Yang Fire. Their previous plan had been to provoke Dongfang into losing control of her Yin Fire, thereby weakening her cultivation level.
But with Lin Yun's assistance, Dongfang Hongyue would only become stronger than before.
The two Icy Ghostly Springs were given away in vain.
Now that Dongfang Hongyue has only raised a protective barrier, which they cannot break through, once she frees herself, none of them will be able to escape.
What baffled them was why Dongfang Hongyue could convert Yin and Yang so quickly. It was too eerie!
"Quick, leave, the witch's aura has stabilized, this place is no longer safe."
It wasn't just the two fire manipulators who sensed the dire situation. Monk Ci Xin was the first to feel the threat of death, and without a second word, he slipped away!
Zi Yue and Qing Shuang also commanded their Immortal Swords to scoop up Baili Liuyun and, with a whoosh, they flew far away.
A sword cultivator's Sword Flight is the fastest for short bursts of speed and they disappeared without a trace in an instant.
You Ye and You Xuan simultaneously used Fire Escape, and Ming Xi, seeing that his strike had not succeeded, could only regretfully fly away on his sword.
In the vast ruins, only Elder Hong Rui was left questioning her life choices.
After all the effort I've put in, scheming for years for a chance and even involving the Orthodox Sects for support, and now, you've fixed everything just by kissing some pretty boy?
Elder Hong Rui spat out yet another mouthful of old blood, and a gust of wind blew by, stirring up some ashes.
Wang Wanqiu was also doubting her life. Her mood was like a roller coaster, full of twists and turns that almost gave her a heart attack. She had thought the Demon Lord was a goner, but soon after she concluded that, the situation reversed. The seniors fled one after the other, leaving her at a loss.
What on earth should she do now?
Lin Yun and Dongfang Hongyue were now enveloped in the golden-red flames, their figures no longer visible, only a massive ball of fire was seen, and it was spreading outwards.
Elder Hong Rui initially prepared for death, believing that Dongfang Hongyue would never spare her, so she didn't bother running.
However…
As the fires kept spreading and Dongfang Hongyue yet to emerge, could it be that the situation was no longer under Dongfang's control?
If that's the case, then I'm getting out of here!
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