Chapter 739: Found You!
"Heh, Qin Yuan. I've been waiting for you for a long time."
A chilling glint flickered in Shen Anyu's eyes. A man who ambushed him would not be getting away without paying a steep price. That sudden, lethal strike when he first encountered Yu Guannan had been the first time Shen Anyu had been injured, and he intended to repay that debt a thousand times over.
'Although I don't understand these methods of corpse puppetry, to make one so lifelike and realistic must require a connection via spiritual sense or mental power for precise control,'Shen Anyu mused.'This means Qin Yuan must be nearby. He can't be far at all.'
With his current mental power, which was comparable to the early or mid-Foundation Establishment stage, he could scan an area of five or six li and notice something as small as a dropped needle. Any farther, and he couldn't guarantee the same level of detail.
And Qin Yuan's strength would certainly not exceed his own. If it did, he wouldn't be hiding in the shadows, resorting to such furtive tactics. Even if Qin Yuan possessed some special trump card, he couldn't be too far away. After all, he hadn't reached a level that transcended the mortal coil.
'This little game of cat and mouse... we'll play it out slowly.'
Shen Anyu sneered inwardly. He cautiously began to spread his spiritual sense, searching the surrounding area with a delicate touch, ensuring Qin Yuan wouldn't notice the probe as he hunted for his enemy's true location.
…
"I underestimated the Southern Border Goddess, Wu Shenyun. I never expected her to possess such strength. I fear it won't be long before she breaks through to the Land Immortal realm!"
Hidden in the darkness, Qin Yuan, who was controlling the corpse puppet with his spiritual sense, stared at the peerless Goddess not far away. His expression was one of genuine surprise, quickly followed by a flicker of excitement and anticipation.
The stronger Wu Shenyun was, the more likely he would succeed in recruiting her to deal with Shen Anyu.
Wu Ming had been far too cautious, refusing to leave the safety of his blessed land and secret realm even on pain of death. Qin Yuan had found himself helpless against such stubbornness and had given up on persuading him to come out.
Originally, Qin Yuan had planned to find Zhang Zhiyun, the Young Sect Leader of the Tianshi Sect. Anyone capable of wiping out Yanxia's Yu Clan must possess extraordinary strength, and he also held a grudge against Shen Anyu. But after a fruitless search, he had found no trace of the man.
Not wanting to waste any more time, Qin Yuan had come to find the Southern Border Goddess, Wu Shenyun, who had a fixed territory. Afterward, he would seek out the Immortal Doctor, Lu Ran, and Jiangbei Master Chen.
Now, it seemed his decision was paying off. Wu Shenyun had not disappointed him; her strength and talent were both of the highest caliber.
As for Wu Shenyun's beauty, while it made Qin Yuan's eyes light up, he didn't dwell on it. Ever since he was betrayed by his ex-girlfriend, he had lost all interest in women. It was far better to turn them into beautiful corpse puppets for his own pleasure—they could never betray him.
So, how would he persuade Wu Shenyun to move against Shen Anyu?
Qin Yuan was brimming with confidence.
What were martial arts and witch arts? They were all just incomplete, fractured versions of the true Immortal Dao. He, on the other hand, was a true Cultivator who had obtained the legacy of an ancient Immortal Dao Sect and had unearthed countless other inheritances through his grave robbing. Anything he casually tossed out would be a treasure that so-called Heavenly Human giants could only dream of.
At this moment, Qin Yuan was remotely controlling the corpse puppet to converse with Wu Shenyun.
The green-robed, middle-aged corpse puppet shook its head at Wu Shenyun, its voice tinged with manufactured regret.
"What a pity, what a pity…"
"What's a pity?" Wu Shenyun's phoenix eyes were sharp, her voice as cold as ice.
If Shen Anyu hadn't instructed her not to expose her Land Immortal strength for the time being, she would have already acted, suppressing this riddle-spouting puppet on the spot. Although this green-robed man was a Land Immortal, and she had only recently broken through to that realm herself, Wu Shenyun possessed the self-confidence and arrogance to believe she could win.
How could she allow herself to be toyed with by someone who hid their face and name?
"It's a pity that the Southern Border Goddess's talent is unmatched, yet she lacks the proper cultivation methods. To break into the Land Immortal realm will be difficult for you—as difficult as ascending to the heavens," Qin Yuan said faintly, his voice channeled through the puppet.
"Oh? And then?" Wu Shenyun replied coldly.
'This reaction isn't right,'Qin Yuan thought, a flicker of confusion in his mind.'Doesn't she understand the subtext? All she has to do is ask, and I can give her the method to break through to the Land Immortal realm. Why is she so indifferent?'
However, this was the first time Qin Yuan had interacted with Wu Shenyun in either of his lives. He simply chalked it up to her personality being naturally cold and didn't give it much more thought.
The green-robed puppet, under Qin Yuan's control, spoke again in a leisurely tone. "The Land Immortal realm... how difficult it is to break through. A one-in-ten-million chance. Even if the Goddess is exceptionally talented, without proper guidance and cultivation methods, it will be exceedingly difficult."
"But I have always admired talent, and I intend to offer you some guidance."
"Southern Border Goddess, you wouldn't want to be stuck before the chasm of the Land Immortal realm for your entire life, would you?"
Qin Yuan, through the puppet's eyes, stared intently at Wu Shenyun. To his disappointment, her expression remained cold, indifferent, and utterly calm, as if she were completely unmoved.
Wu Shenyun sneered inwardly. Never mind that she had already received the Martial God Art from Shen Anyu and broken through to the Land Immortal realm. Even before she met him, she had possessed absolute confidence in her ability to achieve the breakthrough on her own.
This green-robed man was clearly not acting out of benevolence.
'Just what is Shen Anyu trying to do?' Wu Shenyun's delicate brows furrowed slightly, her phoenix eyes narrowing.
With her strong personality, if not for Shen Anyu's request, she would have long since lost patience with this man's veiled words and nonsense. She would have already fought and suppressed him.
It was all because of her master's command!
'Hmph. Shen Anyu, I've noted this grudge.'
Wu Shenyun snorted softly to herself. She would get it all back from Shen Anyu, principal and interest, sooner or later. She was not content to be a mere Yun Slave; she wanted to turn the tables and become Shen Anyu's master, to be the one standing above him!
The image of Shen Anyu kneeling before her, holding her beautiful feet and calling her 'Master,' flashed through her mind. A faint, pleased arc curved her exquisite lips.
She was very pleased indeed.
Facing the green-robed man, Wu Shenyun's voice remained frigid. "Why would I need external guidance to break through to the Land Immortal realm?"
[Ding! Child of Destiny Qin Yuan feels disheartened. Plundering +6666 Destiny Value!]
"This Southern Border Goddess… she doesn't even care about the opportunity to become a Land Immortal?!"
Qin Yuan was shocked. He had intended to use this ultimate prize to sway Wu Shenyun, but she didn't care in the slightest. She didn't even seem to register its importance.
This was a Land Immortal! If Heavenly Humans were martial arts giants who dominated entire regions, then Land Immortals were unattainable celestials walking among men. Such existences, even in the modern era with its powerful and terrifying thermal weapons, could roam the world freely. Unless a superpower launched an all-out encirclement, who could possibly threaten a Land Immortal?
In Qin Yuan's view, a powerful expert like Wu Shenyun, standing on the very precipice of that realm, should be dreaming of nothing else. Yet, she was so cold, so confident, so arrogant.
Qin Yuan frowned. It seemed he would have to bring out some real treasures to move her.
'If I really can't sway Wu Shenyun, then I'll just kill her and refine her into a corpse puppet. Although her combat power and potential will be damaged, she'll be far more loyal and trustworthy.''With enough resources and cultivation, even a corpse puppet can advance.'
A cold sneer spread across Qin Yuan's hidden face. He was not a kind man and had already prepared for both outcomes. Either Wu Shenyun would agree to his terms and join forces to deal with Shen Anyu, or he would kill her and turn her into his puppet.
Just then, a faint smile appeared on Shen Anyu's handsome face, his eyes sparkling with predatory light.
"I found you!"
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