Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1564 - 1562: Come With Me

"Sect Master, Zhu Yue has woken up!" came the sudden exclamation from the healing cultivator nearby.

Zhu Shang quickly stepped forward to investigate and indeed saw Zhu Yue slowly opening her eyes. She didn't seem too exhausted or weak; instead, her eyes were bright and spirited.

"Yue'er, how do you feel?" Zhu Shang asked anxiously.

Zhu Yue replied, "I feel fine. Who just saved me?" Even though she was somewhat disoriented earlier, as a cultivator, she could still perceive a bit and knew that it wasn't someone from the Zhengyang Sect who saved her.

"It was this Fellow Daoist..." As Zhu Shang spoke and glanced back, Lu Ye was nowhere to be seen. No one noticed when Lu Ye disappeared, just as they hadn't sensed his sudden arrival.

In front of a street stall, Lu Ye hurried back to pay the vendor and then started to wander around leisurely with Lih Shang and Yaya.

With plenty of Spirit Stones on hand, he wasn't worried about them splurging. Walking past stalls, Lih Shang bought many trinkets for Yaya, dressing her up beautifully, and even purchased several new outfits for her. With the new clothes, Yaya looked even more adorable.

Lu Ye followed behind the two, feeling utterly bored, wishing for a Moon Jade star beast to suddenly appear in front for a grand battle.

Later that day, Lu Ye's eyes lit up, as someone blocked the way ahead—it was an elder from the Zhengyang Sect. Judging by his demeanor, he was evidently here specifically to find Lu Ye.

"What's the matter?" Lu Ye asked.

The elder first gave a respectful bow before speaking: "Pardon the interruption, Fellow Daoist. Our Sect Master is grateful for your lifesaving deed earlier and has instructed me to come find you. He cordially invites you to visit our sect's premises for a short stay."

Lu Ye felt amused. The Zhengyang Sect's people were right on time, so he nodded and said, "Since your Sect Master invites me, lead the way."

Turning to Lih Shang, he asked, "Want to come along?"

Lih Shang snorted lightly, "You go by yourself. I'll take Yaya for more wandering!" With that, she took Yaya's little hand and squeezed into the crowd.

Lu Ye couldn't understand what was so interesting to explore in a True Lake-level place!

The Zhengyang Sect elder spoke up from the side: "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist. I will immediately assign a female disciple to accompany your wife and daughter. All expenses in Qingfeng City will be covered by our Zhengyang Sect!"

Lu Ye nodded, "That's considerate."

Since they were openly extending goodwill and even helped ease the situation, Lu Ye found no reason to refuse.

The elder quickly took out a communication device to give a few instructions, then led Lu Ye to the Zhengyang Sect premises, maintaining a humble demeanor along the way.

Lu Ye estimated that they must have discerned something. Although he deliberately didn't activate his spirit force earlier to conceal his cultivation, they weren't fools and couldn't have been entirely oblivious.

Originally, upon learning that Lu Ye had agreed to the invitation, Zhu Shang immediately ordered a banquet to be prepared. However, Lu Ye had no intention of attending a banquet.

Being a Constellation, there wasn't much to discuss with a group of True Lake cultivators. It's not out of disdain; the difference in realms and experiences meant they wouldn't find common ground in conversation. Given the time, it would be better to refine a few pieces of spirit jade, so he only asked Zhengyang Sect to prepare a quiet room.

The Zhengyang Sect dared not neglect, and soon Lu Ye was led into a secluded chamber.

The people from Qingli Dao World would arrive in three days. He decided to hide here for three days for peace and quiet. As for Lih Shang and Yaya, he was entirely unworried. If he wanted to find them, he could just send a message anytime.

Refining spirit jade and deriving spirit runes made two days pass in a blink. There was no news from Lih Shang's side, she was probably having fun with Yaya.

Outside the quiet chamber, a woman hesitated, it was Zhu Yue whom Lu Ye had treated.

When she previously awoke, Lu Ye was nowhere to be found. Knowing that her savior was now here, she naturally wanted to personally express her gratitude.

However, as Lu Ye was in secluded cultivation, she didn't dare disturb and hence waited after each contest to see if there was an opportunity.

She was confused; was the person inside truly a mighty cultivator from the upper world?

The reason for such a thought wasn't because she discerned something, but due to Zhu Shang's speculation. Though Qingfeng World was only True Lake in realm level, it was a subordinate world to the Qingli Dao World. Many cultivators from their realm had been brought into the Qingli Dao World, so Qingfeng World's cultivators weren't entirely ignorant of higher realm cultivation matters.

Previously, Lu Ye had used a healing elixir pill to aid Zhu Yue's recovery, scraping off a bit of elixir powder. Zhu Shang noticed this, remaining outwardly composed but inwardly greatly shocked.

Because the elixir pill Lu Ye took out closely resembled those used by Constellation cultivators as described in rumors.

Combined with Lu Ye's incredible techniques, Zhu Shang naturally had some ideas.

Ordinarily, senior cultivators from the upper world were expected to arrive in Qingfeng World the next day, but there was no rule stating they must adhere strictly to this timing; arriving earlier or later was quite normal.

So seeing signs of upper world senior cultivators here already, and especially since they came to rescue Zhu Yue, led Zhu Shang to misunderstand, thinking perhaps that this senior cultivator was interested in Zhu Yue herself or her aptitude, intending to bring her to the upper world, which prompted the aid. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

But regardless of the situation, establishing a good relationship in advance was never wrong, which is why he instructed Zhu Yue to seize an opportunity to thank Lu Ye face-to-face.

Unfortunately, since Lu Ye's arrival, he remained in the quiet chamber not showing himself, leaving Zhu Yue without a means to meet him even if she wished to.

After waiting for a while, seeing that the next round of the competition was about to start, Zhu Yue was about to leave.

But at that moment, the door of the quiet room suddenly opened, and an unfamiliar young face came into view.

Zhu Yue was delighted and quickly bowed, "Zhu Yue of Zhengyang Sect greets Fellow Daoist, many thanks for your previous assistance."

Lu Ye glanced at her and said, "Come with me!"

Having said this, he stepped outside. Although Zhu Yue was somewhat confused, she quickly followed.

Soon they left the grand hall where the quiet room was located. Lu Ye activated his spirit force, enveloping Zhu Yue, and soared into the sky.

Zhu Yue let out a cry of surprise, her face showing an astonished expression. She finally determined that this young man, who appeared younger than herself, was indeed a strong cultivator from the upper world, because the spirit energy emanating from him was something she had never felt before, immensely powerful and solid. Even someone like her, a top True Lake cultivator, felt insignificant as an ant before him.

This movement also alarmed the group from the Zhengyang Sect, but by the time they came out to investigate, Lu Ye and Zhu Yue were nowhere to be seen. After some inquiries, they only learned that the two had suddenly soared into the sky for unknown reasons.

In mid-air, Lu Ye swiftly flew in a certain direction. Although Zhu Yue was not in any danger as she was protected by his spirit force, the astonishing speed still made her anxious.

"Did anything unusual happen around the location 3,500 miles away?" Lu Ye asked as he flew.

The reason he suddenly emerged from the quiet room was because he sensed some anomalies.

Just moments ago, he suddenly realized that the foundation of the entire Qingfeng World was rapidly fading! Moreover, some strange movements were emanating from the depths underground.

Due to the distance, True Lake cultivators of this domain could hardly detect it; only a Constellation like himself could sense a bit.

He couldn't understand what the situation was and happened to see Zhu Yue at the door, so he brought her along, planning to inquire. After all, Zhu Yue was a cultivator of this domain and should have some understanding of the situation.

Upon hearing his words, Zhu Yue calculated briefly and replied, "No unusual changes have occurred, but there is naturally an abyss there."

"An abyss? Anything special about it?"

"It doesn't seem particularly special. The cultivators of this domain have delved into it before but found no anomalies."

The exploration by True Lake Realm cultivators doesn't count as precise, given the limited power and the origin magnetic field wreaking havoc underground. The deeper one goes, the greater the suppression, and the depth the cultivators of this domain can explore is limited.

"Have the people from Qingli Dao World checked it?" Lu Ye asked.

"No anomalies have been found, and it doesn't dare to trouble the strong cultivators of the upper world," Zhu Yue replied.

Lu Ye nodded, asking no more questions. However, he was sure there was definitely something abnormal inside, because when he first arrived at Qingfeng World, Yaya suggested there was something at that location.

But at that time, the topic was sidetracked, and Lu Ye didn't investigate further.

Glancing at him, Zhu Yue asked cautiously, "Aren't you a Senior Cultivator of Qingli Dao World?" Lu Ye's previous inquiry made her perceive something.

"Just passing by," Lu Ye casually explained.

Within a short moment from 3,000 miles away, they arrived, indeed seeing a massive abyss that seemed like a crack extending across the earth.

Zhu Yue, still reeling from the exhilarating sensation, suddenly realized they had arrived and felt deeply the terrifying cultivation of Lu Ye.

"Wait here," Lu Ye instructed, then directly leaped into the abyss, heading downward.

Zhu Yue dared not venture inside recklessly and chose to wait patiently. At that moment, her audio talisman stirred, upon checking she found that her father, Zhu Shang, was inquiring about the situation.

Zhu Yue explained briefly, and Zhu Shang chuckled bitterly, "If that's the case, although he's a Senior Cultivator, he's not from the upper world?"

"He said he's just passing by!"

"Then it's over."

"What's the matter, Father?"

"The competition has already begun, how can you rush back in time?"

Zhu Yue froze, only then realizing she seemed to have missed the competition! She was instantly filled with grief and anxiety. For Lu Ye, 3,000 miles wasn't a problem, but for her, a True Lake cultivator, it's a considerable distance. Even if she rushed back now, she wouldn't make it in time for the event.

Within the abyss, Lu Ye continued downward, gradually losing sight of any light. The origin magnetic field, however, grew more intense. But Qingfeng World's foundation was limited, so the origin magnetic field here wasn't very strong. Even a typical Constellation wouldn't be suppressed too severely, let alone him being protected by his Talent Tree.

The sounds emanating from below became increasingly pronounced, seemingly like drums, yet upon careful listening, they seemed to be a peculiar heartbeat, pounding with a rhythmic thump, thump, thump.