Chapter 441 Qiu Yuepiao, Qiu Dingyue
"Quick, don't let it escape. The blood of the Cyan Fox is something the Elder specifically needs, and it's one of the main materials for crafting the Red Blood Pill. We absolutely can't miss it."
"Don't worry, although the Cyan Fox is nimble, it won't escape my inescapable net."
"Be careful, this Cyan Fox Demon has cultivated for nearly a hundred years and is close to the Spirit Communication Realm. Its Lifebound Demon Technique is most adept at enchanting the mind. You..."
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In a secluded mountain forest, a Cyan Fox measuring about three feet in length sprinted wildly. Behind it, two cultivators chased rapidly, employing the Light Body Technique and affixed with Divine Movement Talismans.
Soon, a young cultivator quickly closed in within ten zhang of the Cyan Fox Demon. With a flick of his hand, a shimmering white net-like magical artifact flew swiftly towards the Cyan Fox Demon in midair.
The Cyan Fox Demon, startled, instantly emitted a plume of pink smoke from its body, transforming into an alluring woman dressed scantily.
The pink smoke enveloped the young cultivator, who inhaled it, causing his breathing to stall and blood to appear at the edges of his mouth and nose.
*He seemed unable to bring himself to harm the alluring woman, and the magical artifact he had just launched paused and retracted to the side.*
"Young master!"
A languid voice emanated, as the alluring woman took two quick steps to approach the young cultivator, eyes lowered with an appropriate hint of bashfulness on her face. He looked utterly infatuated.
"Little lady..."
His eyes were flushed red, appearing utterly bewitched.
"Young master... I have pain in my chest..."
The alluring woman seemed shyly to lower her head, but a cold gleam flashed through her eyes. Her lowered hand instantly transformed into a pair of furry claws.
"Brother, be careful!"
At this moment, the flowing-haired female cultivator behind was alarmed, and the knife in her hand transformed into a cold gleam, darting swiftly forward.
The young cultivator was startled awake by the voice, hurriedly retreating, but it was already too late; the furry sharp claws flashed like cold light.
*He was filled with shock and anger, a tinge of despair rising within him.*
"No..."
The female cultivator's complexion turned deathly pale, as panic enveloped her.
Just then, a figure suddenly appeared, standing behind the Cyan Fox Demon, and reached out with a hand to seize its head, instantly gripping its neck and restraining all the demon qi emanating from its body.
Swoosh!
Immediately afterwards, the female cultivator's flying knife rushed towards them.
"Careful!"
*The female cultivator's heart relaxed initially but then changed to a sense of urgency.*
*With her ability, she was unable to control the trajectory of the flying knife in such haste.*
This figure appearing out of nowhere seemed indifferent to the rapidly incoming flying knife, gently rotating his other hand and flicking the knife with his fingertips as if plucking a flower with ease.
Snap!
The flying knife was instantly flung back, lightly dropping to the ground.
"This..."
The female cultivator was left dumbfounded.
*To know that her flying knife, which she had just summoned forth, was a top-grade magical artifact. To rescue her brother, she had unleashed its power to the fullest. Even an Enlightenment Realm Cultivator would need to cautiously deal with such a forceful strike.*
*But he... simply flicked it away with a snap of his finger?*
*She hadn't even felt any spiritual power fluctuations from the other party. It meant that this finger's flick relied purely on physical strength.*
*Just the power of a finger!*
*Her pretty face immediately showed an unparalleled look of reverence.*
*The seemingly young cultivator before her was undoubtedly a formidable figure, someone with an incredibly powerful body and strength beyond the Enlightenment Realm.*
"Survived?"
The young cultivator broke out in a cold sweat on his forehead, feeling like he had narrowly escaped death.
*Then, he noticed the calm figure standing in front of him and startled, hurriedly said respectfully,* "Thank you, Elder, for saving me. Otherwise, my life would have been lost at the hands of this beast."
"Thank you, Elder, for saving us."
The comely female cultivator also hurriedly stepped forward, speaking respectfully.
"It was just a trivial effort."
Bai Ziyue smiled slightly and spoke.
The one who had come to the rescue was indeed Bai Ziyue beyond doubt.
*Earlier, while Bai Ziyue was traveling, he activated the Great Cave Observation Technique, surveying the surrounding scenery. He immediately noticed the presence of this man and woman, two immortal cultivators.*
*Both were in the Eighth and Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation, which naturally didn't concern him.*
*But unfamiliar with this place, he indeed needed to inquire about some local information. Moreover, having not seen anyone for a long time, he felt a rare moment of excitement, which prompted him to approach.*
He first observed them for a moment and confirmed that their language was largely the same as his own, though there was a significant difference in accent. The range of sounds was somewhat similar to those of Xu San from the Celestial Spirit Sect. After confirming that there was no barrier to communication and that he could easily alter his accent to match theirs, he suddenly appeared at a critical moment when they were in danger.
Naturally, with ease, he captured the Cyan Fox Demon, which had reached the peak of the Qi Refinement Stage and was almost on the verge of breaking through to the Spirit Communication Realm.
"I am Qiu Yuepiao, and this is my older brother, Qiu Dingyue. We are disciples of the Qiu Family, an Immortal Cultivation Clan in Xinghe Town, eighty miles away.
This time, because our family is preparing to participate in the once-in-a-decade Qingxu Summit and needs to gather resources, I came here with my brother without permission to the outskirts of the Hundred Thousand Mountains to hunt this Cyan Fox Demon. Who knew its strength would far exceed our imagination?
If not for the elder stepping in just now, we would have truly been in grave danger.
Therefore, Elder, we are immensely grateful for your kindness."
The beautiful female cultivator Qiu Yuepiao looked sincerely at Bai Ziyue, bowed to him, and appeared deeply moved with gratitude.
"Qiu Yuepiao? Qiu Dingyue?"
Bai Ziyue was slightly stunned, feeling as if these two names had a certain significance and depth.
However, he accepted their bow with composure.
This time, it was indeed a trivial effort for him, but if he had not intervened, surely the young cultivator would have faced grave danger, and this female cultivator, alone in this perilous forest, would also be in significant danger.
*A life-saving grace, not to speak of reciprocating with a great deal, but bowing in respect is certainly quite normal.*
"How should we address you, Elder?"
Beside him, Qiu Dingyue, having also bowed, spoke with a hint of admiration.
"My name? You can call me Elder Kunlun," Bai Ziyue said, smiling slightly.
Then, he turned his gaze to the Cyan Fox Demon, motionless in his hand, and said, "This Fox Demon is of no use to me. I will return it to you as a meeting gift."
"This... Elder, you are truly too generous. We..."
Qiu Dingyue hesitated slightly, feeling somewhat excited, and became a bit incoherent.
"Elder Kunlun, we are already endlessly grateful to be saved by you. To receive something more from you..."
Beside him, Qiu Yuepiao was also a bit apprehensive.
"Accept it. I happen to have something I want to ask you." Bai Ziyue waved his hand, speaking casually yet with a hint of authority that could not be denied.
Both siblings felt a chill in their hearts and did not dare to refuse further. Only then did they accept the Cyan Fox Demon.
With Bai Ziyue's methods, the captured Cyan Fox Demon was naturally tightly locked up. Without three to five days, it could not possibly escape, so there was no need to worry about it running away.
Then, Bai Ziyue asked, "What area is this? How far is it from the Purple Cyan Mountain Range in the Heavenly Domain?"
The Purple Cyan Mountain Range was where the Celestial Spirit Sect was located.
He had once promised Fan Qingyu and Zhao Yue'er that he would meet them again in the Heavenly Domain. If possible, he naturally did not want to break his word.
In addition, the area he knew the most about outside the Desolate Ancient Realm was the Heavenly Domain, which is why he asked.
"We are also in the Heavenly Domain, but we are quite far from the Purple Cyan Mountain Range you mentioned, Elder Kunlun.
This place we are in is called the Cloud-piercing Mountain Range, located entirely in the westernmost part of the Cyan Sheep Lake region and adjacent to the Gushe Mountain Range, stretching thousands of miles. Several spiritual veins filled with Spiritual Qi here are occupied by the Four Great Immortal Sects.
Externally, they are known as the 'Cloud-piercing Four Sects.'
Right now, we are within the territory of the Qingxu Sect, one of the Cloud-piercing Four Sects."
Qiu Yuepiao did not dare to delay and quickly explained.
"So I have arrived near the Cloud-piercing Mountain Range," said Bai Ziyue, a look of realization appearing on his face.
With the collection of Master Six Extremes, from questioning Master Xu San orally, and the numerous pieces of information he had gathered about the Outer Realm… he actually had some understanding of the Heavenly Domain.
At this moment, as something stirred in his mind, he recalled the location of the Cloud-piercing Mountain Range.
Knowing that this place was at least ten thousand miles away from the Purple Cyan Mountain Range, he was slightly surprised, feeling a bit hesitant.
"Elder, didn't you enter the Hundred Thousand Mountains from nearby?"
Qiu Dingyue asked somewhat puzzled.
If one had entered the Hundred Thousand Mountains from nearby, they should not be so unfamiliar with the surrounding area.
Hearing this, Qiu Yuepiao next to him was startled and glanced cautiously at Bai Ziyue.
Bai Ziyue, however, did not mind the question. Combining what the other party said, he casually fabricated an identity and said, "I am originally a loose cultivator from the Gushe Mountain Range, with some expertise in alchemy.
Just recently, I chanced upon obtaining a pill formula that could help me break through to a higher alchemy tier, but unfortunately, a certain herb was missing and hard to find.
I heard by chance that there was word of it growing in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, so I came in to search for it immediately.
Unfortunately, my luck wasn't great. I encountered a surge of Demon Beasts, and in the ensuing panic, I lost my way.
Unknowingly, I wandered inside for almost a month before finding my way out again.
Unexpectedly, I had deviated so far off course, crossing over from the Gushe Mountain Range to the Cloud-piercing Mountain Range instead."