Yun Youyue’s words prompted Liu Tianyun to intensify his attacks without hesitation.
Countless crimson lotuses bloomed in succession, their frigid, low, blood-red hues like spreading stains, interweaving with the ominous black and gold radiance of their surroundings.
Qingguang, caught within this maelstrom, seemed so faint it could extinguish at any moment, yet it stubbornly persisted.
"With your talent, if you cultivate diligently, you might have a chance to achieve sainthood within ten thousand years." Daojun Qinglan truly couldn't understand why Liu Tianyun was acting this way, even listening to Yun Youyue.
He formed a hand seal, and a pale green spiritual light shot out, transforming into a dense mist that tore through the encroaching crimson lotuses.
The azure mist swirled outwards, and in the next instant, Daojun Qinglan appeared before Liu Tianyun. However, Liu Tianyun, with his cunning mind, had long sensed something was amiss. The figure left behind was merely a puppet, absorbing Daojun Qinglan’s killing blow.
Liu Tianyun reappeared not far away, chuckling, "Daojun Qinglan was born with everything he desired, favored by the Heavenly Dao. Naturally, he wouldn't understand how luxurious achieving sainthood is for someone like us."
Moreover, he knew his place. Given the things he had done in the Divine Revelation minor world, the Heavenly Dao would never permit him to become a saint.
Regardless of whether Yun Youyue was deceiving him, he would not abandon even the slightest possibility.
With this thought, Liu Tianyun's attacks became even more ferocious.
Daojun Qinglan was naturally indifferent and possessed extraordinary cultivation, but in terms of cunning, he was far inferior to Liu Tianyun. Therefore, despite the difference in their cultivation levels, facing an all-out, ruthlessly insidious Liu Tianyun, he found himself struggling to cope.
Not to mention the constant surprise attacks from Yun Youyue by his side.
Seeing Daojun Qinglan on the defensive, Yun Youyue curved her lips into a cold smile. "I do wonder, if I kill you today, what will the Heavenly Dao do?"
"Tell me, will Bai Shengyi and Qin Si be plunged into unbearable pain?"
She twirled the bone ring on her hand and murmured a few words. A seemingly insignificant shadow emerged from the ring.
The moment this shadow appeared, the ground around Yun Youyue turned black, as if poisoned. The black and gold radiance converged into a stream, surging towards the shadow.
However, no matter how much flowed into it, the shadow remained as thin and harmless as ever.
Yet, the shadow suddenly spoke.
"Little girl, is this the body you chose for me?"
Yun Youyue curved her lips into a smile. "Yes, senior. Do you like it?"
Though the shadow had no discernible features, Daojun Qinglan immediately sensed a possessive gaze upon him. He turned to look.
The shadow drifted behind Yun Youyue, appearing as if it were merely a part of her shadow. Daojun Qinglan detected nothing unusual.
"Very good." The shadow’s voice was hoarse, dry, and grating. He cackled several times before speaking again, "A natural spiritual entity, favored by destiny, and a male at that. He is indeed much better than you."
Yun Youyue's expression contorted for a moment.
She said languidly, "As long as Senior likes it. If Senior can be revived within his body, it won't have been in vain for me to traverse through Divine Revelation and Chongyuan to scheme for Senior."
Yun Youyue obtained the bone ring when she left the chaotic currents of the Heavenly Dao Ravine in Divine Revelation.
At that time, the black python she had subdued died in her stead within the spatial turbulence. Although she survived by chance, she was pulled into a realm of darkness.
That darkness was boundless, as if it would never end. Yun Youyue was almost driven mad within it.
Just as she wished she could end her own life, she stumbled upon this bone ring.
Initially, Yun Youyue didn't think the bone ring was anything special. It wasn't until she accidentally opened it and met the senior within that she realized how fortunate she truly was.
In the beginning, the senior within the bone ring intended to possess her. But how could Yun Youyue resign herself to fate? She used all her means, even going so far as to swallow a狱魅 into her body, and promised to help the senior find someone favored by heaven and destiny to possess, only then did the senior spare her.
It was also thanks to the senior's guidance that Yun Youyue learned when and where the Universe Secret Realm would appear, that the Black Obsidian Jade was a crucial medium for plundering destiny, and that she advanced to the Saint realm.
"Senior, since you like this body so much, then after a while, when Liu Tianyun and I force him into the formation, you can make your move, how about it?"
Yun Youyue suggested with a laugh.
Although a portion of the formation's power might be lost, it wouldn't affect her. After all, she didn't want to let Ying Wuxiong enjoy the benefits of this formation, nor did she want Liu Tianyun to gain this advantage for nothing. Using it for her senior was perfectly fine.
The shadow looked at Daojun Qinglan with increasing fondness. It meticulously examined Daojun Qinglan's features and nodded in satisfaction. "Go ahead."
Yun Youyue was also quite pleased.
She let out a laugh, flashed forward, and appeared between Daojun Qinglan and Liu Tianyun. A dagger, emitting a dark, chilling radiance, suddenly materialized in her hand, and she lunged it towards Daojun Qinglan!
Daojun Qinglan sensed the ominous, obscure aura emanating from the dagger. As he prepared to evade with disgust, his retreat was cut off by Liu Tianyun, forcing him to move towards the formation on his left.
"Liu Tianyun, why haven't you acted yet!" Yun Youyue shouted.
Liu Tianyun flicked his robe, and the crimson lotus on his brow immediately burst forth with a scorching black and red lotus flower, tightly enveloping Daojun Qinglan within the formation. Yun Youyue's dagger also flew towards Daojun Qinglan's vital point.
"Senior, you can begin now!"
The shadow drifted over and entwined itself with Daojun Qinglan's robes.
Daojun Qinglan's robes were a manifestation of his spiritual body. The moment the shadow touched them, he sensed it and tried to quickly separate himself. However, he had no idea what this thing was. No matter how many methods he tried, the black shadow remained unmoving.
Seeing the shadow spreading like ink, Daojun Qinglan's expression changed slightly. He ceased maintaining his human form and spun, transforming into scattered wisps of smoke.
The shadow pursued relentlessly. The smoke attempted to escape but was confined within the black and gold formation.
Liu Tianyun watched as the formidable Daojun Qinglan was chased so miserably by a mere shadow. He felt a mix of curiosity and growing apprehension towards Yun Youyue.
Liu Tianyun retreated to Yun Youyue's side. "Miss Yun truly possesses extraordinary means. Daojun Qinglan is in danger now."
Yun Youyue snorted, "Dying like this is too good for him."
A dark glint flashed across Liu Tianyun's eyes.
Just as he was about to say something, he saw Yun Youyue suddenly lift her head.
"What is it?"
"Someone is coming!" Yun Youyue's face turned extremely grim.
Liu Tianyun followed her gaze. "It's Bai Shengyi!"
Yun Youyue, her face dark, immediately stepped forward, intending to intercept them.