Chapter 291: The Whereabouts of Wei Kang, Mid Grade Postnatal Spirit Treasure_2
"The Yu Family?!" Their faces changed instantly.
The Yu Family was the most powerful family in the Sky Falling Star Domain, equivalent to an emperor of a nation.
The young lady of the Yu Family was akin to a princess.
Their expressions immediately became much more respectful.
"So, it's Young Master Lu Yi, our apologies, our apologies," the leading member of the Three-eyed Clan said bitterly. "Due to the Jiuyou Storm, we had to return early. However, en route, we encountered an ambush by the Jiuyou Demons. Brother Wei Kang and two others were separated from us during the fight and were likely devoured by the Jiuyou Storm."
Hearing this, Lu Yi's mouth twitched, and his face turned pitch black.
This is just... really unlucky, isn't it?
Devoured, really?
"Devoured by the Jiuyou Storm, can they survive?" Lu Yi asked the Ling Luo Peak Master.
Ling Luo Peak Master rolled her eyes, "Based on the intensity of the storm we encountered earlier, there's basically no hope for Heavenly Immortals."
Lu Yi tugged at the corner of his mouth, how was he going to explain this when he got back?
Jian Ruyu next to him also showed a hint of complexity.
After all, she was a disciple of the Divine Sword Sect, and according to lineage, Wei Kang was her Immortal Ancestor. She hadn't expected him to die.
"Young Master Lu Yi, please accept my condolences," the Three-eyed Clan cultivator comforted.
Lu Yi shook his head and departed with Ling Luo Peak Master and the others.
...…
Before long, the Jiuyou Storm neared their base.
However, to fend off the Jiuyou Demons, the Jiuyou base had an extremely powerful formation, which even Golden Immortals would struggle to break through.
The Jiuyou Storm, though formidable, was only a threat to Heavenly and True Immortals. Even for Peak Profound Immortals, the actual danger came only from the influence of the internal Jiuyou Qi.
The Jiuyou Storm naturally couldn't break through the Defense Array.
Golden array patterns flickered uncertainly above the base, forming a golden light shield.
Outside the shield, the pitch-black storm howled, its eerie sounds emanating like those from an abyss, unceasing.
Lu Yi and his companions had already returned to their provided lodgings at the base to rest, waiting for the storm to dissipate.
...…
Half a month later, Lu Yi, Ling Luo Peak Master, and others stood with Song Daheng and other powerhouses of the Star Realm Army on the high balcony of the base, looking at the surging black eerie wind outside the formation. Their expressions were not very optimistic.
"This Jiuyou Storm has lasted too long," Song Daheng frowned.
"According to the information returned by Luo Yi and others, there has been an anomaly in the depths of the Jiuyou Battlefield. The longer we delay, the worse the situation becomes. And at this crucial moment, this damn storm won't disperse. Alas…" another captain from the Three-eyed Clan named Joyce frowned and sighed.
"If it doesn't disperse soon, who knows if there will be a situation with the Jiuyou Demons that cannot be dealt with."
Everyone was somewhat worried.
Years of experience told them that if Jiuyou Demons gathered, the situation generally wouldn't be good.
And now, they were obstructed by the Jiuyou Storm, unable to go and investigate properly.
By the time the Jiuyou Storm dissipated, it was uncertain whether the situation could still be salvaged.
Ling Luo Peak Master furrowed her brows: "Contact the Star Realm Army's high command, see if someone can spare the time to come and take a look."
Song Daheng gave a rueful smile: "We've already reported the situation up the chain. However, not being able to understand the specifics makes it difficult to know how to report properly."
Lu Yi stared at the distant storm, eyes reflecting a thoughtful expression.
So much time had passed, and the intensity of the Jiuyou Storm had weakened compared to before.
Lu Yi had previously felt the Jiuyou Storm was very dangerous, but now, he no longer had such feelings.
With his current situation, the Jiuyou Qi should be difficult to affect him, perhaps he could pass through the Jiuyou Storm and check the situation?
If there really was an irreversible calamity, discovering it early was always a good thing.
Lu Yi thought it over and felt that in his current state, if it was just him alone, even facing a Golden Immortal, he could possibly make a run for it.
Of course, he wouldn't really provoke a Golden Immortal.
Facing a Profound Immortal, if he went all out, he should probably not be caught.
Lu Yi thought to himself, "I need to investigate the cause of the Jiuyou Demons' gathering."
[Task]
Investigate the cause behind the Jiuyou Demons gathering
Reward: Mid Grade Postnatal Spirit Treasure Eternal Light Shield, designated law improvement by 30%*3.
Do you accept the task: Yes/No
Lu Yi's eyes lit up, revealing a hint of surprise.
The rewards, so generous? There's even an Acquired Spirit Treasure!
And it's a mid-grade one at that.
If the Jiuyou Demons really pose a problem, then the situation might become even more severe later on. It might be better to go and check it out now.
Lu Yi immediately accepted the task.
He looked at the Ling Luo Peak Master and said, "Master, it's probably because of the Taoist Energy, but I feel that the Jiuyou Qi doesn't affect me much. I should be able to get through this Jiuyou Storm."
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned and stared at Lu Yi with wide eyes.
Song Daheng and the others from the Star Realm Army, who deal with the Jiuyou Demons all year round, were so shocked that their eyes nearly popped out of their heads.
Song Daheng stuttered, "Wait, wait! Young Master Lu Yi, what did you say? The Jiuyou Qi doesn't affect you?!"
The others were equally dumbfounded.
Even the Ling Luo Peak Master, who was familiar with Lu Yi, was astonished. She looked at him seriously and said, "You rascal, this isn't a small matter, are you sure?!"
Lu Yi nodded lightly: "Yes, didn't I help Junior Sister and Yun Xi dispel the influence of the Jiuyou Qi before?"
Yun Xi and Donggong Ming Yue exchanged glances, a hint of realization dawning in their eyes.
At this, Song Daheng and the others became even more agitated, their eyes turning green as they fixed their gaze on Lu Yi.
Knowing what it meant to dispel Jiuyou Qi held significant implications.
On the Jiuyou Battlefield, the impact of Jiuyou Qi was enormous. Being able to dispel even a part of Jiuyou Qi could significantly reduce the losses of the Star Realm Army!
And now, Lu Yi was able to do just that!
Even Golden Immortal level cultivators found this difficult to accomplish!
How could the Star Realm Army not be astonished and driven mad by this revelation?
The Ling Luo Peak Master looked at Lu Yi pensively, "You rascal, are you planning to go out there?"
Lu Yi grinned broadly, "Yes, didn't you say the situation is a bit troublesome now? If we can't understand what's happening, we can only wait here. If a real problem arises, it'll be troublesome to handle. I might as well go and take a look now."
The Ling Luo Peak Master frowned and said, "No! I don't agree! Even if there are no other issues, the Peak of Profound Immortal Jiuyou Demons are extremely powerful. You're undoubtedly talented and powerful, but facing such a level of adversary, even escaping would be difficult!"
Lu Yi immediately became indignant, "Master, you're underestimating me too much. When I helped those two brothers from the Star Realm Army escape earlier, my speed was not slow."
Ling Luo Peak Master: "???"
Her mind was filled with question marks. How could he insist on doing such a dangerous thing?
What would Ningshuang and the others do if something really happened?
What was he thinking?
Song Daheng and the others at this point also understood Lu Yi's thoughts.
They exchanged looks, astonishment evident in their eyes.
At the same time, they were also filled with admiration.
To think of passing through the terrifying Jiuyou Storm, a feat difficult even for Profound Immortals, and yet here was Young Master Lu Yi, merely a Heavenly Immortal, yet possessing such courage.
Moreover, for Young Master Lu Yi, with Heavenly Immortal cultivation base, to consider investigating the Jiuyou Demons on his own?
Such an action earned nothing but their admiration.
However, Song Daheng still tried to persuade him, "Young Master Lu Yi, I think Miss Second is right, you should not go out there, it's too dangerous. Even if an accident happens, our station should be able to hold off for a while, long enough for reinforcements to arrive."
Truth be told, even Song Daheng wasn't very confident in these words.
After all, on the numerous Jiuyou battlefields, there have been more than one or two instances where stations were breached.
Lu Yi had heard about various situations before and naturally also understood the real dangers if an accident really occurred.
He shook his head, "I am confident."
Hearing this, everyone looked at each other and fell silent.
Liu Ningshuang looked at Lu Yi and asked, "Junior Brother, do you really want to go?"
Lu Yi smiled and nodded, "Yes."
Jian Ruyu and the others exchanged glances, and Jian Ruyu smiled, "Then let's go together, shall we? The cultivation technique we practiced together should be able to help you now, right?"
Hearing this, Lu Yi was startled, then seeing their determined expressions, he smiled helplessly: "Alright then, let's go together."
Indeed, the four who had cultivated the Tao Yin Yang Immortal Scripture and used the Yin Yang Tao Seal could indeed enhance Lu Yi's strength substantially, serving as an extremely powerful trump card.