Chapter 555: Chapter 0550: The Holy Guard Converge

Elder’s residence, within a secluded and tranquil courtyard.

Before an aged elder stood four Holy Guards.

This aged elder was the one who had originally guided the talented youths of Yun Zhao Country into the Holy Land.

“Nine months from now on Sky Sea Mountain, you must strive to secure more ‘Sky Sea Sacred Liquid’ to enhance your cultivation strength,” the aged elder said.

“Imperial Uncle, rest assured, we will seize such an opportunity without your reminder and make good use of it,” said a dignified middle-aged man.

Beside him, the other three nodded in agreement. Among them were Yunhai Zhen and Yun Yingwu.

The other two were members of the Imperial Family. The dignified middle-aged man, the strongest among them, was a Law Enforcement Holy Guard in the Holy Land.

Another was a golden-robed woman, stunningly beautiful. At a glance, she was remarkably eye-catching. Although slender, her figure was enticing with all the right curves.

This woman, also from the Yun Zhao Imperial Family and a Golden Emblem Holy Guard, was very powerful. Combined with her beauty, her fame was great within the Kunyun Sacred Land, drawing many suitors.

“No, you must put forth your utmost effort to compete for resources,” said the aged elder, his expression stern.

The others were a bit puzzled.

“Sky Sea Mountain is opening ahead of schedule by decree of the Saint Master. While we do not know his exact intentions, you do your best to push through,” the aged elder said, glancing around before lowering his voice.

Saint Master!

The four below changed their expressions.

If the Kunyun Sacred Land is the ruler of the Kunyun Realm, then the Saint Master is said to be the strongest and the controller, a legendary invincible being.

Anything even slightly related to the Saint Master was definitely a major event.

The four regarded the early opening of Sky Sea Mountain even more importantly.

“Imperial Uncle, we won’t bring shame to the Yun Zhao Imperial Family,” the golden-robed woman said with a pleasant voice.

Nine months remained until the opening of Sky Sea Mountain, but the Kunyun Sacred Land was already shaking with activity.

All the Holy Guards were preparing for the event, engaging in closed-door cultivation to improve their combat power.

Those at the Elder level could not participate; they pondered more profound matters.

The Saint Master typically stays out of worldly affairs, yet exceptionally he had issued a command this time.

Just the early opening of Sky Sea Mountain shouldn’t have stirred the Saint Master, suggesting the matter was not as simple as it appeared.

Some elders had already started selecting individuals or those with connections to personally cultivate, aiming for them to gain ample benefits at Sky Sea Mountain in nine months.

Due to this event in the Holy Land, the rivalry with the Blood Moon Organization had to be temporarily set aside.

No prodigy was willing to perform tasks outside at such a time. Missing out on the early opening of Sky Sea Mountain would be a lifelong regret.

Therefore, in the confrontations with the Blood Moon Organization, the Holy Land chose temporary compromise.

Blood Moon Hall.

Many dressed in Blood Moon Robes gathered here.

“Ha ha ha, the Sacred Land has actually backed down,” a loud and piercing laughter erupted.

“This is strange. Given the way the Sacred Land operates, why would they open Sky Sea Mountain now and choose to back down?” another elder pondered.

“Silence,” said a dark-skinned middle-aged man sternly from above.

“According to the message from our inside source, this was commanded by the Saint Master,” the dark-skinned middle-aged man explained.

“The Saint Master? Even ‘that person’ has been roused?”

“Could this be part of some scheme?”

Hearing mention of the Saint Master, faces among the Blood Moon Organization’s powerhouses shifted, showing contemplation, solemnity, and fear.

“There’s no need for concern. Don’t we have many insiders within the Kunyun Sacred Land? Should there be any news, we will immediately be informed,” the Blood Lotus Saintess spoke in a cold, enchanting tone.

“Regardless of what the Master of Holy Land plans to do, let’s take this time to rapidly expand our influence and recruit followers. The stronger we are, the easier it will be to cope with whatever strategy the Sacred Land comes up with next,” the dark-skinned middle-aged man said in a profound voice.

Initially, they had only intended a tentative clash with the Kunyun Sacred Land.

Now the plan had changed; this rare opportunity should not be missed. They must expand their power and recruit more followers to strengthen themselves.

After the meeting ended and many left, only four people remained, including the dark-skinned middle-aged man, and the Blood Lotus Saintess.

Just then, from a shadow behind, a black figure slowly rose, turning into a skeletal old man with a withered body.

Clearly, this person had been there all along, but nobody had noticed until now.

“Protector,” the dark-skinned middle-aged man called out respectfully.

“This matter has even alarmed the Master of Holy Land, and considering the secrecy of the news, likely very few within the Sacred Land know the truth, it must be something significant,” the skeletal old man said with a raspy sigh.

“We are utterly unaware of this affair; it quite possibly involves matters beyond our realm,” speculated the Blood Lotus Saintess.

“Unfortunately, the cross-realm grand formation is in the hands of those thieves,” the skeletal old man snorted coldly, evidently annoyed.

…

After learning about the rarity of this Sky Sea Mountain opening, Chen Yu once again went into seclusion, striving to make further progress within these nine months.

Sky Sea Mountain offered rewards based on the number of challenges overcome; the more challenges one passed, the more rewards one received.

And the ability to pass these challenges was largely related to one’s strength.

Nine months passed quickly, and during this time, Chen Yu made significant improvements in all areas.

One morning, nearly all the Holy Guards emerged from their caves and ascended.

Chen Yu waited a bit and then saw Yuan Chen, Yu Bu Yu, and Ye Luofeng approaching together.

“We ran into Miss Ye on the way, so we came over together.”

Yuan Chen explained.

Ye Luofeng’s expression was slightly unnatural, for she had guessed that Chen Yu would be with his fellow disciples and had actively sought them out.

“Let’s go together then.”

Chen Yu didn’t think much of it, and the four of them headed upwards.

At the peak of the Holy Land, numerous Holy Guards had all gathered together.

Among them were Bronze Emblem, Silver Emblem, Golden Emblem, and even Law Enforcement Holy Guards, making the mountaintop extraordinarily bustling.

When Chen Yu and his group arrived, the scene before them was astounding.

It is known that Holy Guards are the talented powerhouses of the Guiyuan Realm, and now he was witnessing so many strong individuals convening in one place, an occasion that was rarely seen.

Most Holy Guards were oftentimes abroad on missions.

But with the opening of Sky Sea Mountain, even at the risk of punishment, they would abandon their assignments to give it a try.

Swoosh!

From afar, an overwhelming Sword Intent approached like a tempest, with deep blue brilliance illuminating a part of the sky.

A handsome man with eyes sharp as lightning and feet atop a sword radiating blue light, with streaks of electricity moving along it, reached the mountaintop in an instant, leaping down with a fierce glint in his eyes, looking down upon the crowd.

Whoosh!

The blue sword spun in the air, creating a dazzling streak of blue-water electricity before automatically returning to the man’s sheath.

Nearby, many Holy Guards looked towards this man with respect and admiration, and plenty of female Holy Guards had affectionate gazes, as if they had seen their prince.

“Brother Bai, you’ve arrived.”

“Without you guarding Feishuang Realm, it must be in chaos now.”

A group of Law Enforcement Holy Guards exchanged pleasantries, and the Silver Emblem Holy Guards couldn’t even approach within fifteen feet of this man.

“Such a strong aura of Sword Dao, could this be ‘Little Sword Master Bai Yang’ from the Holy Land, known as ‘Little Sword Venerate’?”

Chen Yu felt a sting in his eyes the moment his gaze fell upon this person.

Little Sword Master Bai Yang was the foremost among the Law Enforcement Holy Guards of Kunyun Sacred Land!

Venerable is an honorary title for strong individuals in the Sky Sea Realm.

And though this person had yet to reach the Sky Sea Realm, the word ‘Venerate’ in his title indicated that he certainly had the ability to break through.

Yuan Chen pointed to Sun Wuhai, saying, “Look, our eldest senior brother is over there.”

Sun Wuhai had also noticed Yuan Chen, Chen Yu, and Yu Bu Yu, but he showed no intention of greeting them, being surrounded by the circle of Law Enforcement Holy Guards; naturally, Chen Yu and the others felt it inappropriate to approach.

Though the eldest senior brother Sun Wuhai didn’t pay them any mind, two men walked straight over towards Ye Luofeng.

“I am Shen Han; it seems to be the first time I’ve seen the lady in the Holy Land. Could it be that Miss has only recently joined?”

One of the long-faced men said in a refined manner.

“Shen Han! Law Enforcement Holy Guard.”

Yuan Chen muttered something as if remembering something.

Shen Han, overhearing this, slightly lifted his head with a proud smile.

“Yes.”

Ye Luofeng nodded.

Though Shen Han had introduced himself, Ye Luofeng did not offer her name, which slightly displeased the long-faced man.

“The moment we saw Miss, we felt a sense of familiarity; it seems we are quite fated. May I ask your name?”

The short-haired man next to him, smiling broadly, looked Ye Luofeng up and down.

In response to their brazenness, Ye Luofeng only had to give her name: “Ye Luofeng.”

“Ye Luofeng, a beautiful name. Miss Luo Feng must be challenging Sky Sea Mountain for the first time. If there is anything you don’t understand, feel free to ask me.”

Shen Han proudly offered his help.

“Why don’t you join us in challenging Sky Sea Mountain later, Miss Luo Feng? We’ll guide you on the spot, ensuring you perform well,” the short-haired man eagerly invited.

“I’ll be with my friends.”

Ye Luofeng declined.

Shen Han was a Law Enforcement Holy Guard, and the short-haired man next to him, “Deng Kuan,” was a Golden Emblem Holy Guard; both had been in the Holy Land for fifty years, and now they were being refused by the newcomer Ye Luofeng, which darkened their expressions instantly.

“The three of you, are you Miss Ye’s friends? Now that Brother Shen has invited her to join us in challenging Sky Sea Mountain, you have no objections, do you?”

Short-haired Deng Kuan looked at Chen Yu and the others with a vicious glint in his eye, releasing a powerful aura.

Shen Han also gave them a cold glance, with a hint of warning.

At this moment, if Chen Yu and his companions chose to retreat, acknowledging the challenge, and left on their own, then Ye Luofeng would have no reason to refuse Shen Han’s invite.

Facing the intimidation of the Golden Emblem Holy Guard and Law Enforcement Holy Guard, Yu Bu Yu, who had not yet reached the Guiyuan Realm, shrank back, unable to speak.

Yuan Chen, a steady and non-impulsive person, also seemed troubled.

“Whether we have objections or not isn’t really the issue.”

Chen Yu turned to Ye Luofeng and said, “She doesn’t agree, so why should you insist?”