CHAPTER 281: CHAPTER 280: CONTINUE CULTIVATION_1

"The Elder of Myriad Beasts didn’t catch up?" Ling Chen couldn’t help but look back. To his surprise, there was no sign of the Elder of Myriad Beasts. With the Elder’s strength, he should have easily caught up if he truly intended to pursue us.

"I don’t know. Maybe you have someone powerful helping you?" Liu Feiyue also wore an incredibly puzzled expression. The Cyan-robed Guest had instructed her not to reveal his existence to anyone. Therefore, even if Ling Chen asked, she wouldn’t say anything.

"What kind of powerful benefactor could I possibly have? We’re talking about the Elder of Myriad Beasts here." Ling Chen shook his head. I don’t believe I have any powerful benefactor who could help me against a Top Sky Apex Strong.

"Don’t worry about it; just know that you have a powerful ally. It might even be your father," Liu Feiyue said, trying to change the subject.

"My father?" A serious expression appeared on Ling Chen’s face.

Indeed, with his father’s strength, dealing with a mere Elder of Myriad Beasts would be effortless. But hadn’t Great Elder Shangguan Hong said he personally witnessed Ling Tianyu’s murder? Moreover, his mother, Liu Xiling, had even admitted to him that she personally killed Ling Tianyu. He wished Ling Tianyu were still alive. But if he were alive, why hadn’t he appeared for so long? Even if he had been recuperating, he should have recovered by now. With Ling Tianyu’s strength, dominating the Martial World was a simple matter; there was no reason for him to hide his identity. Therefore, based on his understanding of his father, Ling Chen was more inclined to believe that Ling Tianyu was dead.

"You should be safe now that I’ve escorted you here." While Ling Chen was lost in thought, the group had arrived before a small town.

"Miss Liu Feiyue, you’ve saved me again." Ling Chen looked curiously at the veiled woman before him, unable to see her true face.

He was puzzled. Why had Liu Feiyue saved him multiple times? The Elder of Myriad Beasts hadn’t caught up, surely because an expert had intercepted him, and this expert was undoubtedly connected to Liu Feiyue.

"Why have you saved me twice? Miss Liu, could it be that we’re related by blood?" Ling Chen couldn’t help but ask.

The idea that she fancied him was purely his own delusion. Who was Liu Feiyue? One of the Four Outstanding Talents, a pinnacle expert of the younger generation. Why would she be interested in him? Besides, Liu Feiyue was much older than him. Women generally didn’t prefer younger men, viewing them as immature, unsophisticated, and lacking appeal. Liu Feiyue’s surname was Liu, and his mother, Liu Xiling, also shared the surname Liu. Could it be...

"I’m sorry, but we have no relationship." Just as Ling Chen was nearly convinced of his own speculation, Liu Feiyue’s words were like a splash of cold water. "I saved you because your father once did me a great favor. He guided my Martial Arts. I couldn’t bear to see his lineage end, so I extended a helping hand." Liu Feiyue spun a tale she herself almost believed. Her earnest expression made Ling Chen somewhat believe her, as this explanation seemed plausible.

"Alright, since you’re safe now, we’re even. Continue onward, and you’ll reach the Thunder Country. It should be safe there. Farewell." Seeing Ling Chen was about to ask more, Liu Feiyue quickly cupped her fists in a salute, then turned and used her Light Skill to depart from the small town.

She felt a surge of anxiety. Although Liu Feiyue had complete confidence in the Cyan-robed Guest’s strength, her opponent, the Elder of Myriad Beasts, was no weakling. He too was a Top Sky Apex Strong. If they truly fought, it would be a battle where both sides suffered; the Cyan-robed Guest would likely sustain considerable injuries.

"Fei Yue, is that boy safe?" Just as Liu Feiyue was worrying about the Cyan-robed Guest, a cyan figure suddenly appeared like a phantom not far behind her. A faint voice drifted from behind.

"He’s safe." Liu Feiyue’s expression changed slightly. She immediately stopped and bowed to the Cyan-robed Guest. She sneaked a glance at him, her astonishment intensifying. To think he fought the Elder of Myriad Beasts and emerged completely unscathed! Her master’s strength is truly unfathomable.

Actually, a year ago, she rarely had the chance to see her master. He had always been elusive, rarely showing his face, much like the entire Cyan Robe Association, which had remained dormant. Very few in the Martial World knew of their existence. It was only starting a year ago that she began to see her master frequently, and the Cyan Robe Association started to make its mark in the Martial World, becoming known to some of its major powers. Especially after the great battle at the Tienzong Ruins, many prominent figures in the Martial World learned of the Cyan-robed Guest.

"Master, what about the Elder of Myriad Beasts?" Liu Feiyue asked, looking around.

"He has likely returned to the Myriad Beasts Sect," the Cyan-robed Guest replied indifferently.

Hearing his nonchalant tone, Liu Feiyue’s astonishment grew. Forcing the Elder of Myriad Beasts to retreat obediently was not as easy as her master made it sound. After all, it was a feud over a murdered disciple. Judging from the Elder of Myriad Beasts’ earlier demeanor, he wasn’t someone who could be dissuaded with just a few words. A heaven-shaking battle must have occurred.

"Master, do I still need to follow that boy, Ling Chen? I’ve helped him multiple times, and he seems to have grown suspicious of me," Liu Feiyue asked respectfully.

"There’s no need. The debt I owed his father has been repaid. His life or death is no longer my concern." The Cyan-robed Guest shook his head, then with a flick of his sleeve, he soared into the air and landed on a high point. "Let’s go."

"Yes."

Liu Feiyue sighed in relief. All this time, she had been tailing and protecting Ling Chen. He had frequently encountered danger, which had thoroughly exhausted her as well.

Kid, you better watch out for yourself. The Martial Arts Competition hasn’t even started. Don’t go dying on the way. After all, having saved Ling Chen twice, Liu Feiyue felt a certain degree of concern for him. If Ling Chen were to fall so easily, she would indeed feel it was a great pity.

「...」

For the next month, Ling Chen engaged in cultivation in the forests along the border of Aqua Country and Thunder Country.

The main purpose of this cultivation was to temper his body. Currently, his Swordsmanship and True Qi were both strong points; only his physical body remained a weak link. Furthermore, physical tempering was crucial for warriors. This didn’t mean his body had to become incredibly powerful, but at the very least, his physical fitness needed to match his True Qi and Swordsmanship, integrating them seamlessly so it wouldn’t hold him back.

Simultaneously, Ling Chen did not neglect his Martial Arts cultivation. He had just absorbed the cultivation power of the black-robed elder. The elder’s power was exceptionally profound, stabilizing Ling Chen’s realm at the Ninth-level Martial Master.

As for Swordsmanship, comprehending it was a continuous process. Ling Chen practiced his Swordsmanship daily, fully aware that Swordsmanship and Sword Intent were inextricably linked. The greater one’s achievements in Swordsmanship, the more stable their Sword Intent became, making it easier to advance. Conversely, among the swordsmen in the world, most who comprehended Sword Intent were masters of Swordsmanship; very few with mediocre skills possessed Sword Intent.