Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

”Guard!”

Duanmu Hong’s face appeared somewhat pale as he spit out a mouthful of blood essence. In the end, the Great Seal swelled once more, dropping a waterfall-like brilliance that sheltered the cultivators beneath it.

”Bang!”

The dark light surged forth, causing the light curtain to distort, and the cracks on the Great Seal continued to expand visibly, on the verge of shattering.

”Lord Flame Guard, please, lend a hand!”

Duanmu Hong finally looked toward Yan Yu’s direction.

Yan Yu had not acted, intentionally drawing out the Ruins Beast hidden in this region.

Several years without closure was not something an ordinary fourth-level Ruins Beast could achieve.

Duanmu Hong’s actions did not expose his identity. After all, once he took action, his identity would naturally be revealed.

”Lord Flame Guard?”

Upon hearing this title, many cultivators looked at each other in astonishment.

They are in the Great Yan Immortal Country; to be called Flame Guard, could it be...

Moreover, even the Hall Master used this respectful title, which clearly aligns with their speculation.

While they were searching, they noticed that a slender figure had appeared in the air ahead, as if stepping out of nothingness, leaving only a hazy silhouette that obscured its true features.

”Roar—!”

The massive fourth-level Ruins Beast let out a deafening roar that seemed to tear the air itself.

Then, several tentacles lashed fiercely towards the solitary figure, with such mighty momentum that it sent chills down their spines, as if any creature touched by it would be pulverized into dust, ceasing to exist.

The hearts of the cultivators couldn’t help but tighten.

”Bang!”

However, the worrying scene did not occur. They didn’t even see how the person acted, as the fourth-level Ruins Beast’s body suddenly exploded.

The rancid flesh failed to approach within ten feet of the figure before cascading down.

”So strong!”

Qin Yu’s pupils contracted. Having not restored his spiritual power and without activating the Celestial Eye, he vaguely saw the figure merely wave its hand, and the fourth-level Ruins Beast that even Hall Master Duanmu Hong struggled to subdue shattered into pieces?!

”Yan Yu is the Flame Guard?”

It was then Qin Yu noticed that Yan Yu, who had been standing behind, had disappeared, and the figure was extremely familiar, seamlessly merging with his impression of Yan Yu.

This seemingly scatterbrained Guardian, that little rabbit officer...

Turns out to be the Flame Guard?!

And so powerful?!

Something’s not right, something’s not right...

Such a powerful being, why does she keep muttering that she’s too young to breed offspring with herself?

Qin Yu suddenly felt a surge of conquest when faced with strength.

However, this thought was quickly extinguished as soon as it emerged.

Cyan Mist Hall is established by the Great Yan Immortal Country, and Yan Yu called by the Hall Master as Flame Guard, her identity becomes clear...

She’s the Sovereign’s Personal Guard of the Immortal Country!

Leaving aside Yan Yu’s status, just based on the power she displayed, if she is unwilling, if he dares to use force, she could probably suppress him with a single delicate jade toe.

Hiss!...

Terrifying to such an extent.

However.

Thinking about it, it seems...[?] Pretty good?

Hmm.

”Roar—!”

The giant rhinoceros Ruins Beast, as if the king of beasts, seemed to sense some lurking threat, letting out a deep, reverberating growl from its throat.

Immediately after, a lethal black column of light, like lightning in the dark, screamed through the air directly at Yan Yu.

Simultaneously, the giant rhinoceros Ruins Beast’s huge body suddenly turned, retreating towards the deep fissure at the rear.

Every movement it made revealed deep fear and dread of that slender figure, seeming unwilling to battle with it.

”Humph!”

The black beam that even the Hall Master dread would shatter before approaching Yan Yu, dispersing into specks of black light.

Subsequently, Yan Yu’s figure faintly moved, stepping forward as if crossing the boundaries of time and space.

Then, a foot landed on the ground...

”Boom—!”

In the distance, the earth around the altar seemed to come alive at that moment, rolling like waves as the bottomless fissure slowly closed under the pressure.

Inside, countless unknown Ruins Beasts were crushed in the process of closing.

The rhinoceros Ruins Beast still tried to escape.

But the earth turned into a giant hand, capturing it, then gripping forcefully.

”Bang!”

Its gigantic body exploded like a fragile clay pot under the vast hand, blood and ashes scattering with only one solitary rhinoceros horn glowing in the dark, falling alone.

Yan Yu’s face was expressionless, her hand glided as the rhinoceros horn seemed drawn, landing in her hand while the fissure at the altar was fully closed.

”Solved already?!”

Qin Yu found it unbelievable; the being even the Hall Master couldn’t resist was dealt with by his seemingly dim-witted Guardian in just one step?!

Recalling earlier, when he thought of enduring a kick, Qin Yu began doubting himself.

With such terrifying strength, could his small physique truly withstand it?!

However...

Challenge enhances the desire to conquer!

”Hiss...”

As Qin Yu was lost in thought, a sharp pain came from his foot.

He then noticed the Sect Leader was glaring at him angrily.

”Don’t think a bit of skill allows for such recklessness!”

Su Xihe transmitted that with a stomp to his disciple’s foot. How could she not see Qin Yu’s little thoughts?

The disciple once looked at her own jade foot the same way, didn’t he?

Dared to have designs even on the Flame Guard?!

Does he not fear death?

When he first joined Cyan Mountain Sect, was it not the same facing her?

Really, where did he get that courage!

”Master, you’re jealous?”

Qin Yu hadn’t expected the proud Lord of the Immortal Sect would display such an expression.

”Tch, don’t speak nonsense.”

Su Xihe proudly withdrew her Jade Foot, turned her head away, seemingly disdainful of debating with this disciple.

Would the Sect Leader be so petty, letting jealousy arise over small matters?!

Ridiculous!

”Lord Flame Guard, my deepest gratitude!”

Duanmu Hong’s tightly wound nerves finally relaxed, resembling a life-or-death cycle; had Flame Guard not acted timely, the severe consequences would be unimaginable.

Needless to imagine.

Should so many Golden Core Realm cultivators fall here, the area under Cyan Mist Hall’s jurisdiction would enter a state of broken lineage and face impossible strife.

”Thank you, Lord Flame Guard!”

The Immortal Sect cultivators collectively bowed, their words filled with sincerity and reverence.

The beautiful figure did not linger, simply stepping lightly towards the altar.

She was to ensure no lurking hazards remained.