Chapter 756: Holy Land Pursuit

Chapter 756: Chapter 120: Holy Land Pursuit

After thoroughly probing the other party with his Divine Sense, Li Ji’an raised an eyebrow slightly; although the visitor’s Magical Power was somewhat stronger than a Core Formation Middle Stage cultivator from the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain,

it was far inferior to his own Golden Core Magical Power.

Therefore, he restrained his aura and had no intention of making an escape.

Being new here, he first needed to ascertain where exactly this place was.

Sitting high above the nine heavens, Li Ji’an quietly awaited the other party’s arrival.

Soon, the visitor was upon him.

Li Ji’an displayed a gentle smile, ready to engage.

“Zheng~”

However, in the next instant, the other person unexpectedly drew their sword from a distance.

“Hey, audacious fiend, dare you to escape the forbidden land and seek death!”

Li Ji’an’s gentle smile instantly froze on his face, his brows furrowing.

“Dang!” The sword light arrived in a flash, fierce and unmatched, without the slightest reservation or hesitation.

How could the local cultivators be so coarse?

With a swift motion, the Coiled Dragon Staff blocked the impending sword light.

“Fellow Daoist, why is this necessary?”

“Hmm?” The moment Li Ji’an spoke, the other party paused.

Soon, they furrowed their brows; a Spirit Talisman flashed, and their eyes suddenly emitted two beams of spiritual light, solemnly scanning Li Ji’an.

“Are you a Human Race cultivator?”

Even more puzzled, Li Ji’an reflected on himself; in what way did he not resemble a member of the Human Race?

At the same time, he concentrated his spirit again, scrutinizing the other party, confirming Core Formation Middle Stage.

With such cultivation, the person should be able to see through his aura, shouldn’t they?

Moreover, he was revealing his true form at this moment.

“My apologies, it was Chen’s imprudence; please forgive me.” In the next moment, the other party sheathed their sword and offered an apologetic gesture with a guilty look.

Li Ji’an’s expression darkened slightly, skeptical: “Fellow Daoist should explain clearly.”

“Of course, Chen’s Dao name is Duanyun, a True Inheritor of Cangyuan Holy Land in this era,” said True Man Duanyun.

“Cangyuan Holy Land?” Upon hearing this, Li Ji’an’s eyes narrowed instantly.

True Man Wutong had mentioned in the past that the Taihao Realm was ruled by the Immortal Dynasty, majestic and mighty, and would not allow Holy Lands to covet it.

Before Li Ji’an could speak, True Man Duanyun probed again: “Fellow Daoist doesn’t seem to be a cultivator from Cangyuan Continent?”

Li Ji’an immediately held his breath, a cold gleam in his eyes: “It’s better that fellow Daoist first explains the unprovoked attack just now.”

“Yes, yes, fellow Daoist, please don’t worry, listen as Chen recounts it one by one. This Deep Abyss Forbidden Land has been tainted by ancient demonic evil, the Demonic Qi devours souls and seizes spirits; most creatures within have been demonized. We at Cangyuan Holy Land are stationed here with the duty to slash demons and eradicate fiends.

Chen has been ordered by my master to guard this place, and unexpectedly encountered fellow Daoist emerging from the forbidden land, hence the offensive action.” True Man Duanyun explained patiently, a smile at the corners of his mouth.

“Demons? Do I look like a demon?” The explanation did not dispel Li Ji’an’s doubt.

“Fellow Daoist may not know, many Demon Beasts turn into extraordinary manifestations after being demonized in the forbidden land, and besides… some cultivators who inadvertently enter here may also be tainted by demonic nature, hence…” True Man Duanyun explained further.

“…” Li Ji’an’s Divine Sense remained firmly locked onto True Man Duanyun, finding his aura stable and emotions unperturbed, not lies.

A chill ran down his spine.

Ancient demonic evil?

Reflecting on his experience within, he did actually sense his Divine Sense being devoured.

“That indeed explains the other’s attack.”

Nodding subtly, Li Ji’an collected his aura.

“If that’s the case, let it go, farewell.” Having said that, he prepared to shift away.

As for the exact nature of this place, naturally, he couldn’t inquire from this person anymore.

The witness saw him emerge from the forbidden land, there may be unknown secrets.

“Fellow Daoist, please wait.” True Man Duanyun hurriedly spoke upon seeing Li Ji’an about to leave.

“Hmm?” Li Ji’an looked at him guardedly.

“Though unintended, I indeed attacked fellow Daoist earlier. If fellow Daoist is not offended, I sincerely invite you to my Cave Mansion as a guest as a gesture of apology.” True Man Duanyun extended a sincere invitation.

“No need, the mountains are high and rivers long, we’ll meet again someday.” Li Ji’an immediately set up the Escape Light.

“Wait, fellow Daoist, I haven’t learned your Dao name yet.” True Man Duanyun quickly blocked Li Ji’an’s path.

This action caused Li Ji’an’s expression to change instantly, realizing the issue.

He immediately changed his expression, not bothering with more words; a towering giant tree descended and directly attacked the other party.

“Fellow Daoist, what is the meaning of this?” True Man Duanyun sensed the Magical Power aura erupting from Li Ji’an and his expression tightened, while he simultaneously unleashed his power to resist and spoke again.

However, Li Ji’an ignored him, taking advantage of the distraction to swiftly fly away.

“Fellow Daoist…” With a look of urgency, True Man Duanyun attempted to speak again, trying to stall.

Yet, halfway through his speech, he suddenly wore a joyful expression.

Then he transmitted via Divine Sense to the north: “Uncle-Master, the villain is about to escape, act swiftly.”

Prior to this, Li Ji’an had already sensed the rapidly approaching Core Formation Late Period aura.

The Divine Sense perception of being locked onto prompted Li Ji’an to no longer hesitate; activating a Tier Three Teleportation Talisman.

He vanished instantly from the range of the other party’s Divine Sense lock.

The next moment, an elder’s figure appeared out of nowhere where Li Ji’an had disappeared.

“High Tier Teleportation Talisman!” The elder sensed the residual spatial fluctuations, frowning.

“Uncle-Master.” True Man Duanyun hurriedly arrived only then.

“Duanyun, are you sure that person emerged from the forbidden land?” The elder gazed in the direction Li Ji’an had left, eyes full of anticipation.

“Return Uncle-Master, the disciple saw with his own eyes that he emerged from the forbidden land, his body still carrying the forbidden land’s Demonic Qi.” True Man Duanyun affirmed.

Upon hearing, the elder turned to look at the depths where the forbidden land abyss lay, joyousness spreading across his face, muttering to himself: “The Observatory Master’s prophecy is truly about to be fulfilled?”

“Uncle-Master, what prophecy?”

The elder turned to him, his smile deepening, then suddenly raised his voice: “The violet aura of the Great Marsh traverses the gray underworld; here, the Celestial Dao determines the cosmos. Whoever harvests the violet aura shall rule over the wind and cloud, dominating the nine heavens.”