I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 673

Chapter 673: Soul Demon Cultivator, Worry and Companion

“Master, why let her go? Lu Xiaoyan has killed many of our Demon Cult members over the years. Even Elder Master Hong fell at her hands. Now that she’s alone, isn’t this the perfect opportunity to eliminate her?”

one of the figures asked, puzzled.

“It’s not that I let her go on purpose, but this little girl is truly formidable. If she wants to leave, I can’t stop her,”

the eerily handsome man shook his head.

“Even Master, you can’t stop her?”

The two figures were horrified. They knew full well the unfathomable depth of their mysterious Master.

Even beyond their realm of cultivation, even those who had reached the Second Transformation of the Golden Core Stage still couldn’t fathom their Master’s true state.

And now, such an unpredictable Master said, even he couldn’t stop Lu Xiaoyan?

“Don’t underestimate this Fairy Lu. According to the sayings of your time, although she has only just entered the fourth stage of the Golden Core Realm, the mana elixir she has condensed is very likely the most powerful, top-grade Golden Core.

Coupled with her exceptionally skilled swordsmanship, even I can only maintain my undefeated status.

If we try to keep her, and she fights for her life, the end result will likely be a mutual destruction.

We have important matters to attend to, so there’s no need to engage in a momentary emotional dispute here.”

“Fourth stage of the Golden Core, top-grade Golden Core?!”

The two figures were once again shocked upon hearing this.

Ever since Lu Qing had explained the Golden Core’s nine stages and three grades in the Holy Mountain,

this theory had slowly spread, becoming known throughout the world.

Now, the entire cultivation world has adopted this realm classification.

Hearing their master say that Lu Xiaoyan might have condensed the legendary top-grade Golden Core, and had even reached the fourth stage of the Golden Core Realm, how could the two figures not be astonished?

You know, decades have passed since the revival of spiritual energy.

There are now quite a few people in the Golden Core Realm throughout the world.

But they haven’t heard of any confirmed news of anyone condensing a top-grade Golden Core.

If this Lu Xiaoyan truly is a top-grade Golden Core, it’s no wonder even their uncle fell at her hands not long ago.

Thinking of this, the two figures couldn’t help but feel a little relieved.

They were proud of their own cultivation talent, having survived the red heavenly tribulation and five thunderbolts, ultimately condensing a mid-grade Golden Core.

But compared to Lu Xiaoyan, it was clearly far from enough.

They were afraid that even a casual blow from her would not be enough to withstand it.

“Master, is Lu Xiaoyan’s cultivation talent really that terrifying?”

One of them asked, still a little disbelieving.

“Indeed, Fairy Lu’s talent is unmatched, even in my time. Rumor has it that her brother is even more remarkable than her, already number one in the world back then. I wonder how truly stunning he was.”

The eerily handsome man couldn’t help but sigh.

“Isn’t there news that he left our world decades ago to explore the stars?” a figure asked.

If it weren’t for this, demon cultivators like them wouldn’t dare to show up so casually.

After all, that brother had already achieved Golden Core not long after the spiritual energy revived, and was known as the world’s number one.

Such a figure would be feared by everyone.

“That being said, this is ultimately just speculation. No one can be certain whether this news is true or not,” the eerie and handsome man said.

“What if he’s merely cultivating in seclusion, rather than exploring the stars?

Aren’t all our actions over the years simply to test his continued existence?

Even if he’s already left our world, he must have a backup plan, and that backup could very well be Fairy Lu.

That’s why I didn’t force her to stay. If I push her too far, and trigger that backup plan, who knows what will happen? A fight

that ends in mutual destruction would only benefit the other side.”

The eerily handsome man was deeply wary of the being who, before his own resurrection, had already achieved Golden Core and become the world’s most recognized being.

Although he was a demonic spirit who had survived the previous era, he also deeply understood the terrifying nature of such a being, blessed by the fate of heaven and earth.

They were beings that could not be treated with common sense. A single misstep could easily lead to their demise.

Therefore, without absolute certainty, the eerie and handsome man hesitated to confront them head-on.

“The best thing to do now is to quickly recover my strength. If I can re-enter the Soul Realm, even if I’m blessed by heaven and earth, my luck will still be crushed by sheer strength.

I could even unleash my magic to steal that person’s luck and bestow it upon myself.

Then, the entire world would tremble at my feet, my will at my mercy!”

A faint glint flickered in the eyes of the eerily handsome man.

In the ancient era of immortal cultivation, he had been a supremely gifted demon cultivator.

Having achieved the Soul Realm at a young age, he was one of the most remarkable figures in the demonic realm.

However, due to his unfortunate birthdate, not long after his Soul Realm achievement, the world’s spiritual energy was nearing depletion.

The righteous united forces, plundering the world and refining boundary-breaking flying boats while simultaneously annihilating these demonic cultivators.

This forced the remaining Soul Demon cultivators to flee to the Arctic Desert, where they ultimately sealed themselves in a demonic cave within the desert, thus escaping their pursuit.

But because of this, they missed their last chance to leave this world.

The era of spiritual energy depletion arrived, and the catastrophe of the Five Decays of Heaven and Man descended upon them. For tens of thousands of years, countless calamities had befallen

them. Back then, the group of demon cultivators, sealed away in the desolate demon cave, were forced

to devour each other to survive. By the time the spiritual energy finally revived, only a handful of them remained.

However, it was precisely by devouring the spirits of other demon cultivators that the enchantingly handsome man’s foundation deepened.

He believed that once he had regained his spiritual power, even the so-called “Child of Fortune” would be no match for him.

By then…

“Fairy Lu? It must be quite pleasant to take such a cold and aloof fairy as a concubine, right?”

The enchantingly handsome man looked in the direction Xiaoyan had left, a sinister smile on his face.

The two figures nearby, observing their master’s smile, felt a chill in their hearts.

“Let’s go! The Ten Thousand Demons Secret Realm is about to be revealed. This secret realm is the key to restoring my cultivation. We can’t afford to lose it. If you make a mistake, you know the consequences.”

The two figures trembled and quickly responded in unison, “Understood, Master!”

…

High in the sky, Xiaoyan transformed into a sword of light, piercing the sky, flying all the way, finally returning to the sky above the Holy Mountain, landing, and entering the cave where Lu Qing had been in seclusion.

Her return was also witnessed by many disciples and elders on the Holy Mountain.

“Fairy Lu is back!”

“Fairy Lu is still as charming as ever. If she could just look at me, my life would be worth it.”

“A toad dreams of eating swan flesh! Fairy Lu, what do you think? Your appearance will only taint her eyes!”

“How dare you insult me? Go to the duel arena and fight!”

“I’m not afraid of you!”

“Ever since that master went into seclusion, Fairy Lu has become the most powerful person in our Holy Mountain. Over the years, she has killed more than ten Jindan-level demons, right?”

“Didn’t Fairy Lu say she was going to investigate the demonic presence in the Guiyuan Sect? How’s the situation?”

…

Seeing the sword light transformed by Xiaoyan, the disciples and elders on the Holy Mountain began to discuss the matter.

Countless young disciples’ eyes were filled with admiration and yearning.

It was clear that during Lu Qing’s absence, Xiaoyan had held immense prestige within the Holy Mountain.

“Fairy Lu is back?”

Atop the Holy Mountain, the three Holy Lords had sensed Xiaoyan’s arrival and arrived in front of the cave.

Just as they were about to send a message, the cave’s formation trembled, and the cave’s gate opened.

Xiaoyan’s calm voice rang out from within: “Three Lords, I assume it’s time for you to arrive. Please come in.”

The three Lords glanced at each other and entered the cave.

They found Xiaoyan sitting cross-legged within, a sword resting before her, her expression calm.

“Fairy Lu, did you discover anything during your investigation of the Guiyuan Sect’s demonic cultivators?”

The First Lord thought for a moment before speaking.

“Yes, and it’s quite a discovery,” Xiaoyan said calmly. “Xie Guang, a true disciple of the Guiyuan Sect, had long been possessed by the spirit of a demonic cultivator from the ancient times of immortal cultivation, secretly restoring his powers.

Upon discovering him, he immediately fled. Unfortunately, although I caught up with him, the demonic cultivator’s methods were cunning, and neither of us could defeat the other.

Eventually, his helpers arrived, forcing me to temporarily evacuate.”

“A demonic cultivator’s spirit from the ancient times of immortal cultivation!”

The three Lords were stunned by Xiaoyan’s words.

Although they had long suspected the resurgence and rapid growth of the demonic path in recent years, they

were still shocked when Xiaoyan confirmed it.

“Fairy Lu, since he’s an ancient Primordial Spirit demon cultivator, you shouldn’t chase him. It’s too risky,”

the First Saint said with a touch of trepidation after the shock.

“He’s just an old fellow who’s endured the hardships of the ancient immortal cultivation era. His cultivation hasn’t fully recovered yet, so it’s no big deal.

If I hadn’t just achieved a breakthrough and hadn’t had time to consolidate my cultivation, I would have killed him with my sword long ago,”

Xiaoyan said nonchalantly.

“That being said, Fairy Lu, we all know you’re a highly skilled cultivator, but as the saying goes, two fists can’t beat four, and it’s easier to dodge an attack than to defend against an arrow. It

‘s still too risky for you to explore the demonic cultivator’s tracks alone.

Why not select some disciples from the Holy Mountain to accompany you when you travel in the future, so you can have someone to look after you,”

the First Saint suggested.

“That’s not necessary,” Xiaoyan shook her head. “With their cultivation level, they can’t help me much. I’m afraid I’ll have to take care of them later.”

“But…”

The First Saint Lord was about to say something, but Xiaoyan interrupted him: “Alright, Master Saint, I’m going to begin my cultivation. Please return.”

Seeing the cold expression on Xiaoyan’s face, the First Saint Lord paused for a moment, then finally sighed and left the cave with the other two Saint Lords.

Returning to the place where his three brothers were cultivating, the First Saint Lord’s face was still filled with worry.

“Brother, are you worried about Fairy Lu?” the Third Saint Lord asked.

“Yes,” the First Saint Lord sighed. “Over the years, Fairy Lu has traveled the world, slaying demonic cultivators everywhere. Her cultivation has become increasingly profound, but at the same time, her temperament seems to have become increasingly cold.”

“Fairy Lu cultivates an icy technique. It’s not surprising that her temperament has become colder,” the Second Saint Lord said.

“That’s true, but I don’t know if this change is good or bad. Have you ever considered what Young Master Lu Qing would think if he returned someday and saw Fairy Lu transformed into this?”

The Second and Third Saint Lords fell silent.

Unlike everyone else in the world, Lu Qing’s silence had been subject to numerous speculations and speculations over the years.

However, they knew that Lu Qing had left this world decades ago to explore the stars.

They didn’t know when Lu Qing would return, but they could foresee that upon his return, he would be furious to see his beloved sister’s drastic change in temperament.

No one knew what he would do.

“Fairy Lu’s temperament has turned cold. Besides her cultivation, it’s primarily because she’s always been solitary and unwilling to socialize. Over time, she’s naturally withdrawn. We need to find someone to spend more time with her and help her relax,”

the First Saint Lord pondered for a moment before suddenly speaking.

“But who should we turn to? No disciple in our Holy Mountain catches her eye. Only Zhirui has some acquaintance with her, but he’s a man and already married.”

“Of course, Zhirui can’t do it. Besides that old doctor, the only person Fairy Lu could get close to right now is the Palace Master of Hanshui Palace.

I’ll write two letters and send them to these two to see if they can come up with a solution.”

“That’s the only way.”

Immediately, the First Saint Lord wrote two letters, explaining the situation. Then, he summoned two elders and sent them to Jiuli Village and Hanshui Palace with the letters.

Demonic activity was rampant these days, and even jade talismans carrying letters carried the risk of being intercepted.

Therefore, sending someone to deliver the letters in person was the safest option.

The two elders chosen by the First Saint Lord were also Golden Core Realm powerhouses.

They traveled with the letter, and within a few days, one of the elders had arrived at Hanshui Palace.

The arrival of the Saint Mountain Elder naturally captured the attention of Hanshui Palace, and Palace Master Han Lingshuang, already a Golden Core Realm master, personally came out to greet him.

When the Saint Mountain Elder announced a personal letter from the First Saint Lord, addressed to her, Han Lingshuang’s expression grew even more serious, suspecting another major event.

After opening the letter and reading the message, she felt a sense of relief, yet also a surge of worry.

She pondered for a moment, then summoned her subordinates, arranged some matters, and then accompanied the Saint Mountain Elder to the Holy Mountain. From

that day on, Han Lingshuang resided permanently on the Holy Mountain, only occasionally returning to Hanshui Palace to handle matters.

Unbeknownst to Lu Qing, Xiaoyan’s temperament had become colder after his departure, for various reasons.

He had been in seclusion for over a decade, and finally, after more than a decade, he opened his eyes again. (End of Chapter)