Chapter 496: To Bury Immortals (1/2)

“That’s right. It’s dangerous outside the city, and absolutely deadly if you approach the tomb. If you intend to head there, young man, you should have people along to protect you!” Many immortals clamored in agreement with the sentiment.

They understood the timeline of events now.

First, these two youths had hurried here to inform the Azure governor about the incoming tide. If not for that, every city in the province would have fallen in the first couple of seconds. They of Azure Province were at the end of the line. They’d have to rely on him even if he were an ordinary mortal, much less a void realm cultivator.

“No need. Too many people will attract unwanted attention from the yin spirits. Qing Long and I are enough.” The Feng arcane dao immortal had dragged a fellow Qing along for the ride.

Both were seven-fruit arcane dao experts, and it’d be a tall order to find many better in Nephrite Major.

Qing Long and Feng Xiao descended from the sky, landing at Lu Yun and Qing Han’s side.

“You stay here,” said Lu Yun.

Qing Han shook her head. “When push comes to shove, I’ll be able to help.”

Her resolute look compelled a very slow nod from Lu Yun.

“Alright then. Let’s go.” He saw no reason to refuse the Feng and Qing immortals, either. He did indeed need protectors and experts to accompany him. Even if they hadn’t come on their own, he would’ve sought them out.

……

Zoom!

The white Path of Ingress carried Lu Yun and company out of the Azure capital toward the ancient tomb.

Over the land outside, the color of blood filled the air. Brandishing a bamboo staff, Wayfarer struck down exceptionally powerful spirits while beating back the bloody aura.

Upon the group's arrival, Qing Long and Feng Xiao produced powerful dao-grade treasures that drew enormous energy from heaven and earth. For a time, they were able to hold off the scarlet tide.

”Whatever you're going to do, be quick about it. We can't hold on for too long.” Feng Xiao looked at Lu Yun with unconcealed bloodthirst, a glint of sardonic humor in his eyes as if he were watching a clown perform.

The defense he coordinated with Qing Long seemed to take no toll on him. A strange, bloody light flared upon them, sealing off their signs of life to evade the yin spirits. However, the light barrier they set up was a bit crumblier. It appeared liable to fall at any moment against the sustained attack.

”Senior.” Lu Yun and Qing Han ignored them, and instead raised a cupped fist salute toward a different direction. ”We have brought the sacrifices. Let us begin.”

His words chilled the two dao immortals to the bone.

”Lu Yun! You were the one who brought the tide, after all…” Feng Qing shrieked.

Before he could finish, an emerald staff struck him down to the ground. Qing Long wanted to flee, but the same fate awaited him.

A black flame ignited upon Lu Yun's body, its protective aura covering both Qing Han and himself. Because the fire blotted out their aura of life, the scarlet spirits simply ignored them.

Outside the cities, arcane dao immortal protectors were focused on the tomb as well. When they saw Wayfarer take down Qing Long and Feng Xiao, the shrieking of the latter drained the blood from their faces.