Cultivation: I Can Traverse Otherworlds

After marrying, Yann Ying had two sons and one daughter. They were all grown now and had children of their own.

Including the servants and maids...

There were nearly a hundred people in total!

’That’s too many people.’

Even without Zhu Ju’s reminder, Yann Lan knew it was impossible to evade prying eyes with such a large group.

Not even with the fog to cover them.

"Everyone but the personal maids must leave on their own."

"No!"

Yann Lan shook her head and said,

"The maids should also find places to hide. In this chaos, we won’t be able to look after so many people. It will be more dangerous for them to follow us."

"Quick!"

"Everyone, leave!"

She urged them loudly. Although the crowd of servants didn’t know what was happening, they could clearly sense that something was wrong.

In no time, they had all scattered and fled.

The group had just stepped out of the courtyard.

BOOM!

A world-shaking explosion came from the center of Yunjing Island, followed by the entire island shaking violently. Not far away, large chunks of mountain rock could be seen tumbling down.

Looking closely,

Even with the thick fog obscuring the view, flashes of various-colored Spiritual Light could still be vaguely seen.

That direction was...

"The ancestral home!"

Yann Lan cried out in shock,

"They’re really making a move on the Yann Family!"

Although she had anticipated and guessed this might happen, she still held a sliver of hope in her heart that all parties could calm down.

But alas,

what was meant to come had finally arrived.

And it had come so quickly, so fiercely. It was unknown who had launched that last attack, but it had already triggered the Tier Three Grand Array.

"Let’s go!"

Zhu Ju thought for a moment, then said,

"I have a residence in the Marketplace. It’s relatively safer than here. Let’s go there first to take shelter from the storm."

"Mm," Yann Lan nodded, her face filled with gratitude.

"Brother Zhu, thank you so much."

"This isn’t the time for that. Stay alert on the road. Let’s hope we don’t run into any trouble," Zhu Ju said, shaking his head and sighing.

’Senior Brother really knows how to give me the worst jobs.’

"AHH!"

Suddenly,

a miserable scream came from up ahead.

"It’s Nursing Director Tian."

The familiar voice made Yann Liang, Yann Ying’s son, tremble, and his expression changed drastically.

"Something’s happened to him."

’We just dismissed them, and someone is already in trouble. Doesn’t that mean someone has been secretly watching us all along?’

"Careful!"

Zhu Ju barked a low command. With a clang, the Ten Directions Sword he nurtured in his Dantian leaped out, slashing forward like a streak of white light.

"CLINK..."

The Ten Directions Sword tumbled back.

A streak of black light that had been sneaking in was also knocked away.

"Who’s there?"

Zhu Ju’s expression was grave as he waved his hand, signaling to those behind him.

"Back to the manor."

There was an Array inside the manor. It could withstand an attack or two even from a Dao Foundation Cultivator. Out here, he could hardly guarantee the safety of so many people.

"Yes!"

Yann Liang acknowledged and hastily retreated with his family.

"Since you’ve already come out, why bother going back?" The fog grew thicker, and a voice drifted from within it.

"Zhu, you’re bound to leave Yunjing Island for the Ten Thousand Mountains eventually. Why meddle in affairs that don’t concern you?"

"It’s you!" Yann Lan exclaimed, obviously recognizing the person by their voice.

"Fellow Daoist Shir, my brother-in-law treated you well. Why..."

"A mere acquaintance, that’s all," Fellow Daoist Shir’s voice turned cold.

"For generations, the Yann Family has controlled the Yunjing Commerce Association, acting perversely and inciting public outrage. I am merely acting on orders to crusade against them."

"If you surrender without a fight, for the sake of our past friendship, I can promise not to kill you."

"Shameless!" Yann Lan said angrily.

"When you first came to the island, it was my father who looked after you! For so many years, you’ve taken advantage of our Yann Family time and again, and now..."

SWISH!

Before she could finish, a streak of black light shot toward her, its sharp killing intent making her heart pound wildly.

Although Yann Lan was a Dao Foundation Cultivator, she had almost no experience in Combat with others, and her Cultivation was insufficient.

Faced with the incoming attack, her mind went completely blank.

"CLANG..."

The Ten Directions Sword flashed out like lightning, once again blocking the incoming black light.

"Don’t panic. He’s only at the Early Stage Dao Foundation."

Zhu Ju spoke slowly, his voice carrying a power that steadied the nerves. Yann Lan suddenly found herself calming down.

This was clearly the effect of Magic.

"Zhu, it seems you’re determined to interfere!" Having his attacks blocked repeatedly, Fellow Daoist Shir couldn’t help but roar in anger.

"Fine!"

"Since it’s come to this, don’t blame me for being merciless!"

SWISH!

Several Bone-Piercing Nails shot out like lightning, with a Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact, the Ebony Sword, mixed among them, like a cold, venomous snake baring its fangs.

At the same time,

several Spirit Talismans drifted out.

Tier Two Spirit Talismans!

Profound Ice Burst!

Streaks of thumb-thick cold Qi shot out silently. They seemed unremarkable, but they left trails in the empty air.

The air itself was frozen into a line of ice crystals.

When this cold Qi met an obstacle, it would explode on the spot, turning into Profound Ice that could freeze an area tens of meters wide.

The Combat of a Dao Foundation Cultivator might not have the overwhelming might of a Divine Treasure Martial Saint, but their methods were numerous and their lethality was high.

Even when Cultivation levels and Magical Treasures were comparable, the slightest carelessness could result in instant death. Zhu Ju naturally didn’t dare to be careless.

CLANG!

The Ten Directions Sword rang out, its Sword Light suddenly splitting into ten beams that interwove into a net to meet the incoming attack.

Ten Directions Killing Dao!

BOOM!

In an instant,

a series of deafening roars echoed endlessly.

Black light flashed and cold Qi erupted. The mere shockwaves from the collision sent trees on both sides flying.

"Brother Zhu, be careful!"

Yann Lan cried out, flicking her fair hand.

A Small Tripod spun out, growing in the wind until it was several meters tall, completely enveloping the spot where Zhu Ju stood.

Just then, a white line lunged out of the fog, crashing against the giant tripod with a dull thud.

"It’s a White Phosphorus Snake!"

Yann Lan shouted,

"It’s highly venomous! If you’re bitten, even a Late-Stage Dao Foundation Cultivator will certainly die without the antidote."

"Thanks," Zhu Ju nodded at her, then casually swung his sword and sliced the White Phosphorus Snake into several pieces.

’Even if Yann Lan hadn’t acted, I would have been fine, but it was, of course, for the best that she could help.’

’I just didn’t expect...’

A Defensive Spiritual Artifact!

’Yann Lan actually has a Top-Grade Defensive Spiritual Artifact.’

It was important to know that for Magical Artifacts of the same grade, a Defensive Spiritual Artifact was usually several times more expensive than other types.

"Miss Lann."

Taking a deep breath, Zhu Ju’s expression turned solemn.

"If we drag this on, the situation will only get worse. Act as my Guardian. We need to end this quickly!"

"Ah?" Yann Lan was taken aback for a moment, then nodded firmly.

"Okay."

VZZZNG!

Before her words had even faded, she saw a heaven-spanning blade of light burst forth, transforming into a crisscrossing net of ten swords that slashed into the fog.

Its power,

was terrifying!

The overflowing Sword Intent was like an army of ten thousand charging, their battle cries shaking the heavens. A single glance was enough to make one’s heart tremble violently.

Kill!

Kill!

Kill!

The berserk killing intent was almost tangible.

The thick fog was torn apart by the Sword Light, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi was suppressed, and the panicked figure within was revealed.

’Is this the Sword Formulas my brother-in-law mentioned?’

’It’s truly incredible!’

’No, wait!’

’Even if the Sword Formulas are amazing, Brother Zhu only reached the Dao Foundation stage less than twenty years ago. How could he unleash such power?’

Yann Lan’s eyes twitched as she whipped her head to the side to look at Zhu Ju.

Just as she thought.

She could feel his Blood Essence and Primordial Energy being consumed at a frantic pace, like dry tinder set ablaze.

That was precisely why the Sword Formulas had such immense power.

"A Forbidden Technique!"

Yann Lan covered her mouth and gasped, her face a mixture of worry and gratitude.

She had never expected Zhu Ju to be so decisive, to resolutely use a Forbidden Technique with severe after-effects just to protect her brother-in-law’s descendants.

"AHH!"

A miserable scream echoed from within the fog.

"Zhu, they’re just a few Mortals! Are they worth you risking your life like this?"

"I..."

"I’ll fight you to the death!"

BOOM!

RUMBLE...

Along with a deafening series of rumbles, a dozen or so dark orbs flew out from the fog.

Thunder Pearls!

Yann Lan’s pretty face changed slightly.

She subconsciously looked behind her.

Yann Liang and the others, caught in the shockwaves of the Combat, were stumbling about and had not yet made it back to the manor.

The power of the Thunder Pearls was immense. Protected by the Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact, she and Zhu Ju would likely be fine, but she feared the others couldn’t withstand it.

With a bite of her Silver Fang, she frantically channeled the True Essence Magical Power in her body. The One Qi Tripod released a ray of rosy light, swallowing all the Thunder Pearls into the tripod.

The next moment.

BOOM!

The giant tripod trembled violently. Lightning flared within it, as if a dozen Dao Foundation Cultivators were attacking with all their might.

PFFT!

Yann Lan abruptly spat out a mouthful of blood, her spirit wilting. The giant tripod also turned into a stream of light and retreated into her Dantian.

"Miss Lann," Zhu Ju turned back.

"Are you alright?"

"No," Yann Lan said, her face pale as she gently waved her hand.

"I’m fine."

"That Shir..."

"Is he dead?"

Her gaze fell on Zhu Ju’s hand, only to see that Fellow Daoist Shir’s Ebony Sword was now in his grasp.

To have even one’s personal Magical Artifact taken away meant that he was, of course, already dead.

"Yes."

Zhu Ju nodded.

"I was fortunate not to fail my mission. The one named Shi is dead."

"Then..." Yann Lan felt a surge of joy and forced herself to rally.

"Let’s leave this place quickly."

"It’s too late," Zhu Ju shook his head, his gaze piercing into the depths of the thick fog, his face growing solemn.

"Let’s go back first and assess the situation."

’Someone else is coming.’

And,

’this time, it’s not just one person.’

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「At some point.」

Yunjing Island, which had been roaming the East Sea Territory, slowly ground to a halt. A faint mist began to spread across the entire island.

The island, peaceful for hundreds of years, was once again plunged into chaos, driven by the desires of human hearts.

"What’s going on?"

"What happened?"

"..."

「Marketplace.」

Everyone stopped in their tracks. Shopkeepers with no customers to attend to also walked out of their shops to look into the distance.

No one knew exactly what was happening.

But they vaguely...

had their suspicions.

All sorts of rumors had been flying around recently; they were by no means baseless.

A huge noise came from the center of Yunjing Island, and then the whole island began to shake, with flashes of various-colored Spiritual Light.

"Looks like something’s happening over there?"

"It’s the Yann Family’s ancestral home!"

"Someone’s actually making a move on the Yann Family?"

"..."

The sound of whispers was incessant.

Suddenly,

BOOM!

Several fireballs, each about a meter in diameter, fell from the sky and landed on the long street. The Fierce Flames that erupted after they exploded swept through half the street.

One building after another burst into flames. Cultivators who couldn’t dodge in time were engulfed by the Fierce Flame, turning to charcoal in the blink of an eye.

Screams and wails followed.

Chaos,

began to spread.

"Run!"

Someone roared.

"Get out of here!"

’This is bad.’

With Yunjing Island in chaos, the Marketplace was the first to bear the brunt.

At the same time, some people’s eyes glinted, their breathing quickening as they stared at the surrounding shops, their fists clenching tighter and tighter.

Spirit Stones, Elixirs, Magical Artifacts, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures...

Getting their hands on any one of those things would be worth ten days’ or even half a month’s hard work.

’Screw it, I’m going for it!’

’If you die, you die. But if you survive, you’ll live for ten thousand years!’

’If I miss this chance, who knows when the next one will come? If I don’t risk it all, I’ll never amount to anything in this life.’

BANG!

A shop was broken into, and several Innate Qi Refiners ran out, carrying large and small bundles.

"The Yann Family is finished!"

"No one’s in charge of the Marketplace anymore!"

"Everyone, start looting!"

"..."

There was a moment of silence, then, infected by the strange atmosphere, countless people charged toward the various shops.

The chaos,

began to grow.

It wasn’t just the Marketplace.

All of the Yann Family’s strongholds and posts on the island were under fierce attack.

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