Chapter 4631: Faster Than You Think
Chapter 4631: Faster Than You Think
At this moment, Feng Ya's expression grew increasingly savage, and killing intent filled its eyes. This was exactly why Gui Xing was so important. After several Immortal beings on their side received news that Gui Xing had stepped onto the battlefield, they had split up to search for the turtle, concealing their auras as they went along. Their goal was solely to kill Gui Xing.
Although the turtle was not a skilled combatant, it had comprehended karma. As soon as a chaotic battle broke out, it would be extremely troublesome to deal with.
Feng Ya had just experienced that for itself.
In the distance, Gui Xing smugly commented, "Little friend, how was it? Very smooth, right? The two of us can work together. Let’s keep going."
"Senior, this junior was almost killed by that last attack!" Lu Yin pretended to not understand what had happened when Gui Xing severed karma. His current identity should not be able to understand that.
The turtle grinned. "Don’t worry, it can’t chop you at all. Just attack boldly and without fear. That big fool will definitely be toyed to death by the two of us."
Feng Ya growled, "Cyclic Skyslash."
Countless blades slashed across the sky and sliced the earth apart.
"Little friend, charge!"
Lu Yin suddenly charged at Feng Ya, using the power of Return as he moved to wear down the slashing attacks. There was a bang, and Feng Ya was struck again. This time, Lu Yin attacked decisively and with even greater force than before. This attack forced Feng Ya back several steps. Around it, more blades descended. Lu Yin redirected them with the power of Return. Sparks flew, and the void contorted. Behind him, the turtle suddenly spun out and slammed into Feng Ya. "I am here too!"
Feng Ya snorted contemptuously, raised its sharp spikes, and grabbed the turtle’s shell.
The shell stopped abruptly. Lu Yin rushed out from behind the shell, stepping on it as he struck with both palms, bringing his hands straight down at Feng Ya's forehead.
Bang, bang!
Two loud, consecutive impacts rang out. Feng Ya's forehead was struck, but the blows were not as heavy as expected. Feng Ya had already covered itself with Immortal matter, and Lifeforce was also surging out from its body.
Its eyes were absolutely ferocious at this moment. "Do you really think that you can cross realms and fight an Immortal being? On what basis?"
As the spiked creature spoke, another blade swept sideways. The turtle shell moved to shield Lu Yin’s front, preventing the slash from striking him.
"Senior, I told you that my attacks are useless."
"Don’t be afraid, little friend. Let me ask you something: how is your ability to learn?"
"Pretty strong."
"How long did it take you to learn the power of Return?"
"Faster than you think."
The turtle was confused. "Huh?"
Boom.
The void shattered. Lu Yin grabbed the turtle shell and fell back, but Feng Ya followed closely. It had unleashed all of its Lifeforce. Although this combat god could not possibly injure it, the protection of Lifeforce helped Feng Ya feel more at ease.
"Little friend, I will lend you some Lifeforce. Beat him for me."
"Can that be lent to another?"
"I can do it, but it depends on whether you are able to adapt to it. That is, if you really learned the power of Return as quickly as you claim to have." After saying this, Lifeforce surged out from the turtle and connected to Lu Yin. The moment that connection was made, both Lu Yin’s and the turtle's expressions changed at the same time.
The turtle stared at Lu Yin in astonishment. What is this feeling?
There was an indescribable power within this little fellow's body, and it actually instantly adapted to the turtle's Lifeforce! This power was filled with gentleness and warmth, as well as a sense of growth.
Lu Yin's expression changed because he could sense desire. The Immortal Lord's power of growth wanted to devour this Lifeforce. It actually has this kind of effect?
He had not expected the Immortal Lord's power to be able to absorb the turtle's Lifeforce. Was it only like this because it was in Lu Yin’s body, or was the Immortal Lord capable of this as well?
As Lu Yin considered the Immortal Lord's attacks, that being was truly skilled at using Lifeforce. Their One Breath Art was able to drive a terrifying amount of Lifeforce into an enemy's body and then cause that Lifeforce to explode. The Green Stalk Realm could even cause the Immortal Lord’s Lifeforce to surge a hundredfold.
In the past, Lu Yin had always believed that the Immortal Lord possessed that much Lifeforce because of their Green Stalk Realm, but it suddenly seemed that that might not be the case.
The Immortal Lord’s vast Lifeforce most likely did not come from the Green Stalk Realm. Rather, the vast amount of Lifeforce had likely generated the Green Stalk Realm.
At the same time, Lu Yin also considered the Immortal Lord's clones. Could they also be related to Lifeforce? The Nest civilization’s characteristics were utterly terrifying. When he had first learned about the Nest civilization, that knowledge had caused the Tianyuan to panic. If the Immortal Lord could become a peak two-law Immortal, Lu Yin could not imagine just how powerful the Nest civilization would become.
The Nest civilization unquestionably had the potential to become a fishing civilization, and this was very likely related to the Immortal Lord's Lifeforce.
Clang.
Another loud impact pulled Lu Yin's thoughts back.
"Little friend, you can use my Lifeforce, right?" the turtle shouted.
Lu Yin did not try to hide it. "I can."
"Good! Come then, let’s beat up this big fool." The turtle then turned around, its shell spinning as it carried Lu Yin. The turtle changed directions and severed karma again. Lu Yin used the momentum of the turtle’s shell to launch himself forward. Lifeforce coiled around him, and he struck down with one palm.
Bang!
Another impact rang out, and Feng Ya retreated. Again, its head had been struck, but unlike before, this attack not only dispersed its protective Lifeforce, but it also pierced its Immortal matter, causing the beast’s vision to blur.
"Good. Again!" the turtle shouted excitedly.
Lu Yin instantly dodged and continued his frantic assault. As he attacked, the turtle continued to sever karma, which resulted in Feng Ya being struck again and again like a sandbag. The turtle's Lifeforce was stronger than Feng Ya's, and it flowed endlessly, surging into Lu Yin's body.
Not even the turtle had expected Lu Yin to be able to use its Lifeforce this deftly.
As for Lu Yin, he had not expected this turtle’s Lifeforce to be so abundant. This far outmatched what Feng Ya possessed.
As time passed, Lu Yin and the turtle remained untouched while Feng Ya had suffered multiple heavy injuries. It shot a vicious glare at Lu Yin and the turtle, turned, and then fled.
The turtle shouted, "Kill it! Chase after it, little friend."
Lu Yin did not move. "I have no strength left."
"Don’t you have Lifeforce?"
"That is yours, not mine. I have no strength left," Lu Yin repeated.
The turtle was unwilling to accept this, but it could not chase after Feng Ya on its own, so it could only let out a sigh. "Little friend, you missed a chance to become a divine envoy. Do you realize that, if you had killed Feng Ya, when you returned to the Divine Palace, countless beings would have looked up to you, and you would have received extremely generous rewards? You missed out on all of that. What a pity, what a pity."
Lu Yin shrugged. "If it is not mine, trying to force things is useless. Right now, I am not qualified to receive those things."
The turtle blinked. "That’s a good mindset, little friend. You will definitely become a divine envoy in the future."
Lu Yin looked at it. "In the future?"
"Yes. Don’t worry, I think very highly of you."
"Senior, did you not say that you would help me become a divine envoy when we return?"
The turtle casually replied, "But you did not kill Feng Ya. The merit of killing that one naturally would have allowed you to do that, but you gave that up on your own. Little friend, do not be greedy. Greed will make you fall. You young little fellows are so impatient and restless. Look at me; it is better to be steady."
Shameless! Lu Yin stared at the turtle. "You really have a way with words, Senior."
"Of course, haha!" The turtle was quite pleased with itself, though it suddenly seemed to remember something. "Little friend, we should leave quickly. We don’t want to draw the others over here. Being able to repel one does not mean that we can repel a second. Although this divine envoy is not afraid, you, little friend, can be considered extraordinarily gifted. I need to protect you and get you away."
When it came to shamelessness, Lu Yin had seen very few beings who could compare to this damned turtle. A dignified Immortal actually had the nerve to say such things when it was clearly the one that was absolutely terrified.
Next, with the turtle leading the way, they quickly left the battlefield.
"All right, you are safe now." The turtle breathed a sigh of relief. They were back in their own Divine Palace’s territory. Even if an enemy Immortal pursued them, there would be allied Immortals to deal with it.
Lu Yin said, "Then this junior will take his leave."
"Wait!" the turtle called out and stared studiously at Lu Yin. "Little friend, what is that power inside your body?"
"This junior was born with it."
"An innate gift of your species? Where is the rest of your kind?"
"I was separated."
"If you don’t want to say, then forget it. I merely wanted to help you. After all, that power in your body is quite good. Right, what is your name?"
"Nie."
"Have you taken a master? With your talent, cultivating the power of Void would be very simple. Actually, you do not even need to cultivate that thing—it is useless. The power of Return is enough for you," the turtle said, its little eyes locked onto Lu Yin.
Lu Yin calmly replied, "I have not taken a master, nor do I plan to."
The turtle grew puzzled. "Why is that?"
"I cannot kneel or bow."
"Then don’t kneel or bow."
"Senior, do you want to accept this junior as a disciple?"
"Cough, cough. Not exactly. It is just that, if you begged, it would not be impossible."
"Then forget it."
"Hm? Do not be like that. Consider it a bit more. I, Gui Xing, am a divine envoy! My status in the Divine Palace is second only to that Temporal Sequence. You should reconsider."
Lu Yin's heart stirred, and he asked in confusion, "Temporal Sequence?"
Gui Xing rolled its eyes. "I misspoke. Well, have you really never thought of accepting a master? I have comprehended karma. Karma! Throughout the entire history of the Divine Palace, have you ever seen anyone else who has comprehended karma? This is not a simple matter, and I think that you have potential."
Lu Yin acted tempted. "Karma? Does this junior have a chance to comprehend it?"
Gui Xing slapped its chest hard. "Of course! If I think you can, then you can. Even if you can’t, you still can."
Lu Yin said, "Then we should talk after this junior cultivates the power of Void."
Gui Xing shook its head. "You just missed out on another opportunity, little friend... I have realized that you always miss out on opportunities. That will not do. On the path of cultivation, while talent is important, opportunities are even more important."
How could Lu Yin possibly accept this damned turtle as his master? It had neither virtue nor character. While it was certainly not at all weak, it would rather hide and cause the deaths of so many rather than expose itself. This damned turtle definitely had some scheme in mind. Lu Yin could follow it, but accepting it as his master was out of the question.
Long ago, when Greater Sancte Green Lotus had tried to accept Lu Yin as a disciple, he had refused as well.
Lu Yin wanted to leave the battlefield, and Gui Xing followed him the entire way, chatting nonstop as it tried to convince Lu Yin to take it as his master.
Lu Yin was perfectly clear on the fact that what the turtle valued was not him, but rather the Immortal Lord's power that was inside of him.
"Senior, what were you searching for on the battlefield?" Lu Yin asked.
Gui Xing smiled and said, "Points where karma can be severed."
"What does that mean?"
"Do you think that severing karma is only like what happened earlier? Wrong. What this divine envoy cultivates is calculating karma. While I may not have much combat ability, if I find a point where karma can be severed, it can shift the overall situation. It is an extremely powerful ability. Why was Feng Ya chasing me? Do you think that it was the only one hunting me?"
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"What enemies are we actually at war with?"
"There are far too many. The battlefield is vast, extremely vast. It can even be said to be larger than anything in your common understanding. There are all kinds of enemies."
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"There is one thing that this junior does not understand. Since our Divine Palace requires time to be offered, why have I never seen anyone comprehend a power related to time?"
"Little friend, have you only just joined the Divine Palace?"
"Yes."
"No wonder. That has a very simple answer. If your time often disappears, with one chunk missing today and another bit gone tomorrow, could you still cultivate it?"