Chapter 868 - 244: Southern Dipper

Chapter 868: Chapter 244: Southern Dipper

As she spoke, the Firefly Demon seemed unwilling to play around further. Instead, she rose respectfully and said, "Please forgive my rudeness, but my master once said that you might be the Southern Dipper."

When she mentioned "Southern Dipper," her voice became somewhat stiff and trembled, clearly indicating the extreme terror these words represented.

The Firefly Demon took a deep breath, forcibly calming her trembling voice, and said, "The awakening of the Southern Dipper in this world must mean its intentions align with yours.

So, while it seems I am collaborating with the East Sea, in truth... I will only heed you."

Southern Dipper?

Li Yuan’s expression remained unchanged, but his thoughts swiftly unfolded.

He glanced at the Beidou Hammer in the "Equipment Bar."

Beidou Master dies, Southern Dipper Master lives, both relating to longevity.

He recalled the words of the Artifact Spirit within the Red Sleeve Blade.

The Artifact Spirit, claiming to be Yan Hongxiu, professed to be a Divine Spirit, but who knows what methods a Divine Spirit might have. However, her mention of the "unanswerable cosmos" seemed to signify an "Extraterrestrial Star."

It was only after openly displaying the horror of longevity that the Firefly Demon spoke with candidness.

Longevity, this was his greatest secret.

Yet now, it had also become his greatest disguise.

Suddenly, an idea came to him.

Beidou may not necessarily mean master’s death, but rather the master’s "deprivation."

Because only "deprivation" can extract those many memories, those many souls.

From this perspective, it could be seen as the "ultimate version" of the "flower shop."

Li Yuan suddenly said, "I want to speak with it in person."

The Firefly Demon smiled wryly and responded, "My master is currently in the Underworld, and the connection between the Underworld and the Human World seems temporarily severed. I can’t go either..."

Li Yuan suddenly changed the subject and asked, "How did you discover me?"

The Firefly Demon continued systematically, "Was it not you, Senior, who let me discover you?"

Li Yuan quietly watched her.

The Firefly Demon said, "To be honest with you, Senior, this is the Memory Skill.

Everyone’s memory possesses stability.

Even if it changes, it only adds upon the original foundation, which may not be noticed during intense changes, but becomes clear once the changes settle.

This skill originates from my master, which I couldn’t use before, but now can."

Li Yuan chuckled and said, "At the year’s end, on the last day, at midnight, Star Sea Dao, Moon River Beach... I will bring many friends."

The Firefly Demon’s expression brightened.

Li Yuan said, "I have long admired the cultivation skills of the Immortal Realm and wish to join a sect to learn cultivation skills."

If he had said this before, the Firefly Demon might have immediately assumed it was his desire and then made some deductions based on that information.

But now, she thought no further and instead felt that "Longevity Species have unpredictable behavior, and his words could be a jest, so there’s no need to take it seriously."

Thus, she directly responded, "Alright, the Supreme Profound Sect and the Five Spirits Alliance will accept you and your friends.

In the past, there were few Spirit Towns and caves in the Immortal Realm, but now there are no such concerns."

Li Yuan felt inside his pocket, took out the remaining silver coin, placed it in the Firefly Demon’s hand, and said, "Your sell-off money, half for each."

The Firefly Demon accepted it.

Li Yuan suddenly fixed his gaze on her and said, "Look at me."

With that, he began to walk away slowly.

After walking a hundred meters away, Li Yuan glanced at the "Remaining Points: 84395" in the status bar, then thought for a moment and swung his fist, only to see a new entry appear in the "Skills."

[Skills]

[Skill: Iron Bull Fist (Ninth Grade) (1/10)]

This was an impromptu act in line with his martial arts intent.

With his current realm, an impromptu act had already become systematic, so just a thought, a move of his fist, directly and forcibly acquired a skill.

Li Yuan originally intended to add points, but with a single thought and a movement of his muscles, the Iron Bull Fist forcibly changed from "(1/10)" to "(9/10)."

The reason he left "1" was intentional.

The next moment, he casually pushed "1 Remaining Point" into the "(9/10)."

Instantly, new memories came flooding.

They were segments of relentless, diligent training memories.

In these memories, Li Yuan was no longer Li Yuan but a rural boy living near a martial arts school.

The boy lived frugally, and his parents also saved diligently, managing to gather enough money for him to learn martial arts at the school.

He joined the martial school, knowing the opportunity was rare, hence he trained arduously, sweating profusely each day, with the thought of making something of himself to repay his parents.

Li Yuan immersed himself in these memories, continuing to walk further away.

Meanwhile, not far off, the Firefly Demon stood up in shock.

She could see Li Yuan, but her Memory Skill to perceive Li Yuan’s methods had failed.

With each step Li Yuan took away, the Firefly Demon couldn’t see him.

She hurried to chase after him.

But Li Yuan cloaked his presence and casually leapt onto a lush ancient tree.

Running around, searching everywhere, even though Li Yuan was actually right above her in the tree, she could no longer find Li Yuan.

The Sect Leader of the Cyan Lotus Sect stood bewildered at the spot, and despite her exceptional composure, she couldn’t help but mutter, "How is this possible? Memory doesn’t change, the Master’s power doesn’t fail, how is this possible"...

Yet, soon she recalled that person’s identity and couldn’t help but smile wryly.

After all, he is an equal to her master; such methods were beyond her comprehension... Never mind.

Year-end, then we meet at year-end.

The ragged blind beauty reflected on the recent events, finding the behavior of the Longevity Species beyond words.

In all, this was her first encounter with a living Extraterrestrial Star and also her first time accompanying one.