Chapter 1193: Peak of the Cloud Sea, The Wind Stirs (Apology)

After rushing out of the Chaotic Beast Mist Realm, Wang Lin stepped into the eighth-rank Star Domain. Upon entering, joy appeared in Wang Lin's eyes. He glanced back at the Chaotic Beast Mist Realm; just moments ago, he had sensed the aura of a thirteenth-rank Vicious Beast.

It was precisely this aura that made him abandon the pursuit of the Centipede. After all, the most important matter right now was heading to the Wind Immortal Realm!

"The Chaotic Beast Mist Realm is truly famous for a reason!" After a brief contemplation, Wang Lin flashed and sped toward the distance.

After stepping into the eighth-rank Star Domain, Wang Lin no longer charged recklessly as before. He knew that there must be many Old Monsters with great Divine Abilities in this eighth-rank Star Domain, such as the elder who had just been observing his battle with the Centipede from within the mist.

Given Wang Lin's cultivation, although he had not fully recovered, relying on his various Divine Abilities and Magic Treasures, it was fine for him to act arrogantly in the sixth and seventh-rank Star Domainshe certainly had the qualifications. But in this eighth-rank Star Domain, he needed to be cautious.

Therefore, Wang Lin restrained his presence. While slightly slowing his speed, he meticulously studied the route to the Wind Immortal Realm. Instead of recklessly rushing through Sects, he avoided them, heading straight for the Wind Realm.

Compared to the vast eighth-rank Star Domain, Wang Lin's figure was like a fish in the sea. Under his deliberate concealment, he gradually proceeded according to the acquired location of the Wind Immortal Realm.

Several days passed consecutively. Nearly a month had elapsed since Wang Lin set out from the fifth-rank Star Domain until now. The eighth-rank Star Domain was thick with mist. Under Wang Lin's cautious advancement, on this day, he approached the ruined entrance of the Wind Immortal Realm, which existed within the eighth-rank Star Domain, without anyone knowing.

The Wind Immortal Realm in the Cloud Sea Star Domain was severely damaged back then, but due to the occupation by Mosquito Beasts, the ruins within were preserved extremely well. Few Cultivators came here, but it wasn't empty. Almost every so often, Cultivators would come in groups, attempting to capture solitary Mosquito Beasts on the outskirts of the Wind Immortal Realm.

To enter the Wind Realm, one did not need the Wind Cauldron. The entrance to the Wind Realm was like a massive, torn rift. As long as one had the courage to charge through the dense swarm of Mosquito Beasts inside, they could enter.

However, very few could actually achieve this. Only when there were many people, including Cultivators with great Divine Abilities, could one attempt to break into the Wind Realm. Alternatively, several Old Monsters with great Divine Abilities could go together. Therefore, most Cultivators who came here only operated on the periphery, as Vicious Beasts occasionally appeared outside the rift entrance to the Wind Realm. These Vicious Beasts contained rare Immortal Qi, and over time, some crystals containing Immortal Qi could be born.

Although not much, it was better than nothing.

At this moment, outside the Wind Realm rift, a dozen or so Cultivators seemed to be waiting for someone, preparing to enter the Wind Realm rift together. From afar, Wang Lin gradually walked out of the mist. His white hair was extremely conspicuous, and the moment he appeared, he immediately drew the focused gazes of the dozen Cultivators present.

Meanwhile, in the fifth-rank Star Domain, within the Guiyuan Sect on the Moruo Continent, Lü Yanfei stood on the mountain peak where she first spoke with Wang Lin. Facing the wind, her black hair fluttered, and she looked like an Immortal Maiden.

A hint of melancholy appeared on her exquisite face.

The Main Sect Grand Ceremony and the Great Competition among the Branch Sects were approaching. Currently, those from the Guiyuan Sect participating in the competition were fully prepared, waiting for the Main Sect's Teleportation Formation to open so they could step in and be transported to the Main Sect.

The Teleportation Formations established in the various Branch Sects could not be used unless the Main Sect actively activated them.

Lü Yanfei had been standing here for two hours. She constantly watched the sky, hoping to see that figure from a century ago appear. However, she waited ten years, fifty years, a hundred years, and even now, that figure had never shown up.

After a long time, the ground trembled slightly, and a blinding light emanated from within the Guiyuan Sect. Simultaneously, the power of heaven and earth surged forth, gathering over the Guiyuan Sect. Yet, none of this caught Lü Yanfei's attention. Biting her lower lip, she stared blankly at the sky, her eyes filled with sorrow.

"Why… you once promised, you said you would come…"

"Master, the Main Sect has activated the Teleportation Formation. Junior Martial Uncle asked me to invite you over… We… we have to go." Behind Lü Yanfei, Xu Yun arrived, stepping lightly on the wind. Looking at her Master, she remained silent for a moment before speaking softly.

With a soft sigh, Lü Yanfei withdrew her gaze from the sky. The melancholy on her face vanished, replaced by a look of determination. She looked at Xu Yun and said gently, "After this journey, you and I will no longer be Master and Disciple. Your talent is excellent, and I believe you will quickly become a Core Disciple in any Branch Sect…"

"Master!" Tears streamed down Xu Yun's eyes, and she was about to speak.

"No need to say more, my mind is made up!" Lü Yanfei gave Xu Yun a deep look and walked down the mountain peak.

Outside the Guiyuan Sect's Teleportation Formation, Lü Yanfei's three Senior Brothers stood there in silence. A repressive atmosphere lingered around them. They gazed lingeringly at their surroundings, wanting one last look.

As Lü Yanfei arrived, everyone stepped into the Formation. The moment the Formation's teleportation activated, and their figures vanished, heading to the Main Sect of the eighth-rank Star Domain, the Wuji Sect, crystalline tears flowed from the corner of Lü Yanfei's eyes inside the Formation.

"Perhaps when you return, you will discover that the Guiyuan Sect… is already gone…"

At the same time, in the ninth-rank Star Domain, within the strange Rift Battlefield outside the Demon Sect, as waves of Vicious Beasts were slaughtered and kept outside, the Beast Tide seemed to have paused, allowing the Cultivators of the Cloud Sea Star Domain a brief rest.

Among these Cultivators, Li Qianmei, with her blue hair, was the focus of everyone's attention. She wiped the beast blood from her sword, her expression showing fatigue, yet remaining tranquil.

Gazing into the distance, Li Qianmei silently left the battlefield at the rift and headed toward the mountain gate of the Demon Sect's Branch Sect here.

"I need to leave for three months." Inside the main hall of the Demon Sect's mountain gate, Li Qianmei looked at the blurry figure sitting cross-legged in the depths of the hall and spoke softly. Her voice was faint but conveyed a sense of determination.

The hall was silent. The blurry figure slowly lifted its head, and two beams of sharp light emanated from within, falling upon Li Qianmei.

Li Qianmei's expression was tranquil, showing no change.

Few could remain so composed under such soul-stirring gazes, and even the owner of the gaze couldn't help but show appreciation.

"No!"

"I am merely informing you." Li Qianmei turned and walked toward the outside of the hall.

"A larger-scale Beast Tide is imminent. Your departure now would be a disgrace to your Potian Sect!" The blurry figure seemed to frown, emitting an unsteady voice.

Li Qianmei did not speak and walked out of the hall.

"If you take even half a step further, you will be judged guilty of defection!" The voice remained unsteady, yet subtly caused the world to become chillingly cold.

Li Qianmei stopped. After a moment of silence, she did not turn around, but only whispered, "I need to leave for three months."

After speaking, she lifted her foot and walked forward without hesitation.

The hall fell silent.

"Why are you so determined! Is there something more important than resisting the Beast Tide and preventing the Cloud Sea Star Domain from being poisoned?" The voice carried a hint of anger.

"There is one thing that is more important to me than what you speak of!" Li Qianmei gradually walked away.

It wasn't until Li Qianmei had been gone for a long time that a sigh emerged from the hall. The unsteady voice no longer held any trace of coldness or anger.

"Since you are so determined, take my Jade Pendant and use the Teleportation Formation to leave. This will also save you time." Along with the voice came a soft beam of light that shot forward, landing in Li Qianmei's hand as she walked out of the Demon Sect's mountain gate.

Holding the Jade Slip, Li Qianmei looked into the distance and whispered, "Having disappeared for a century, he should be helping the Guiyuan Sect participate in the Great Competition among the Branch Sects this time… Will he go…"

Within the Cloud Sea Star Domain, on a Desolate Continent floating in the mist, severe cold permeated the area. It seemed all living creatures here would have their bodies frozen stiff.

To the east of this Desolate Continent was a mountain Immortal Cave. Mu Bingmei sat there cross-legged, occasionally opening her eyes to silently look outside, swallowing the loneliness and solitude by herself in this foreign land.

Her injuries were severe, and Physical Body recovery was impossible in a short time. She was waiting for the Jade Slip she had thrown out when she arrived in the Cloud Sea Star Domainthe ancient Legacy of Kunxu, which only successive Saintesses could possess.

While meditating, Mu Bingmei often reflected on her life. Her life was very monotonous, having been spent almost entirely in Kunxu. It seemed the happiest things were the experiences of her various Clones, which she would frequently delve into, as if watching her other lives.

Liu Mei was the most special of her Clones, special because of one person. At that moment, it made Mu Bingmei somewhat unable to distinguish whether she was Liu Mei or Mu Bingmei… She was like an outsider, watching scene after scene of Liu Mei, gradually becoming lost, as if she had walked from outside the game into the game itself.

As she thought, tears flowed from the corner of her Primordial Spirit's eyes. However, these tears were not real; rather, her heart was wracked with pain.

After an unknown amount of time, a soft voice came from outside the Immortal Cave and landed on Mu Bingmei's mind, causing her to immediately awaken. Yet, her expression showed no surprise, as if she had expected it long ago.

"Is the Kunxu Saintess Mu Bingmei, Sister Mu, inside the Immortal Cave?"

"Please enter," Mu Bingmei said softly.

A woman wearing a goose-yellow dress walked in from outside the Immortal Cave. This woman had a very delicate appearance. Although she could not compare to Mu Bingmei's peerless beauty, standing next to her, she did not seem mediocre at all.

The woman looked at Mu Bingmei and apologized, saying, "After receiving the Jade Slip, my Master originally intended to rush here personally, but some unexpected matter arose. Therefore, she sent this junior sister to bring Sister Mu back to the Divine Sect. I haven't introduced myself yet. I am Wang Shanshan."

"Surname Wang…" A hint of loneliness appeared in Mu Bingmei's eyes. She nodded and said softly, "Thank you, Sister Shanshan."

This woman named Wang Shanshan was very delicate. After taking out some Medicinal Pills, she chuckled, "Sister Mu is truly beautiful. I have never seen such a beautiful woman in my entire life."

Mu Bingmei's smile was somewhat bitter, and she remained silent.

"Sister Mu, this trip back to the Divine Sect coincides with the eighth-rank Sect Grand Ceremony and Great Competition in our Cloud Sea Star Domain. How about we stop and watch it on the way? I don't want to go back so quickly after finally getting out."

Mu Bingmei looked at the woman before her and nodded.

I have an urgent matter, so only one chapter will be updated today. But please rest assured, four chapters will be released tomorrow to compensate everyone. Thank you for your understanding and patience.