Lu Li was at a critical point in his cultivation. During the past nine months, he had been in the Wicked Bead without coming out even once.
He tried his best. Every time, he would sleep for a day when he could not stand it any longer. When he woke up, he would resume cultivation.
Admittedly, the Transcendent State was a powerful skill. In this state, Lu Li's learning speed was doubled. His mind was clear and agile. He could figure out many things that he could not understand.
During the nine months, Lu Li learned another two Profound Meanings related to earth and 10 of the 12 skills.
Lu Li could not believe it. In the old days, it would have taken him years. But now, it only took him nine months.
He had two more skills to learn. Therefore, Lu Li was working extra hard. He knew that someone was looking for him. Jiang Qiling had crushed the jade talisman, which meant that something big had happened. It was possible that … those people were here.
That being said, there were only two skills left. Lu Li wanted to learn them all at once. He was in the best condition. If everything went smoothly, in half a month at most, he could master the two skills. By then, he could make puppets that could be as powerful as Semi-God Realm warriors.
He was close to learning the 11th skill. It was a critical moment, which was why he did not stop cultivation.
He thought that even if warriors of the nine universes came, Patriarch of Law Enforcement could find a way to stall for a few days.
"Okay!"
On the third day of the invasion, Lu Li finally opened his eyes. He had finished learning the 11th skill. There was only one more to go.
"Time to finish cultivation!"
Lu Li could not afford to waste any more time. He must go out and see. If warriors of the nine universes came to the Great Land directly, then by the time he went out, he would be surrounded by rivers of blood and mountains of corpses.
He did not have time to wash up. He dashed out of the Wicked Bead.
Jiang Qiling, Bai Qiuxue, and Bai Xiashuang were all in the room. As soon as Lu Li came out, they surrounded him.
"Darling!"
Jiang Qiling said with worry, "Two days ago, Patriarch Sun and He Yue both sent a message — they are here from the Eastern Land of Oceans!"
"Okay, I understand!"
Lu Li forced a smile. He hugged his three wives and said, "You three go to the Prison of Wood. I will deal with this."
The three women did not know what had happened. Bai Xiashuang was a carefree person. She said with a smile, "Husband, you have been in seclusion for so long. You must accompany us when you come back."
Bai Qiuxue was meticulous and so was Jiang Qiling. They didn't know what was going on but they knew it must be something big.
Autumn Snow pursed her lips and asked, "Husband, is it difficult?"
Jiang Qiling said nothing but her eyes were filled with questions. Lu Li smiled, shrugged his shoulders and said, "Have faith in your husband, okay?
This time, it's just a small problem. I've been planning this for many years. Plus, I've made a huge breakthrough in my combat power. There won't be a problem. Just wait for my good news in the Prison of Wood. "
"No, we will wait for you here!"
Jiang Qiling said stubbornly, "If you don't come back, we will go find you. If …"
Jiang Qiling did not finish her sentence. Over the years, Lu Li had been planning for a long time, including moving many elite disciples to the Prison of Wood. Jiang Qiling and the others could tell that something was wrong.
Lu Li was planning a way out. Also, he told them to go to the Prison of Wood. It was more like … he was making arrangements for his funeral.
"Trust me!"
Lu Li emphasized again. Then, he looked at Jiang Qiling seriously and said, "Qiling, don't be stubborn. Don't make things difficult for me, okay?"
"Okay!"
Jiang Qiling's eyes reddened. Lu Li's words sounded more like he was entrusting his children to her. He was indirectly asking her to stabilize the rear. This time, it must be extremely dangerous.
"I will go now!"
Lu Li kissed them on their cheeks with a smile and then walked out in strides. Jiang Qiling looked at him as he left, tears gushing down her cheeks.
Bai Qiuxue's eyes were watery as well. Bai Xiashuang was the only one who asked with a frown, "Sisters, what are you doing?
It's not like my husband is not coming back. Come, let's go to the Prison of Wood. I found some good places there. "
…
Lu Li flew out. First, he went to the valley where the Dragon Demon was. He brought the Dragon Demon and Little White with him. Back at the base camp, Lu Li used psychic power to check the base camp. He found Patriarch Sun easily. While flying toward the entrance, Lu Li shouted, "Patriarch Sun, come here!"
"Whoosh ~"
Patriarch Sun came. Lu Li asked, "How is it going?"
"I don't know the details!"
Patriarch Sun explained, "Patriarch of Law Enforcement asked me to evacuate the Demon-slaying Hall and to pass a message to you. Madam Ling must have told you.
Right … I have destroyed the two entrances. Now, everyone in the Demon-slaying City is being relocated to the Inferno. "
"Okay!"
Lu Li nodded. "Send my order. Let the civilians of the Deserted World be relocated as well. Seal off the entrances and exits to the Inferno.
I will contact you through He Yue's subsidiary bodies. If there are any disturbances, ask my grandpa to take care of them. "
With that said, Lu Li teleported out from the passageway. However, when he went out, he saw someone he didn't expect. It was Zi Lian.
Zi Lian seemed to have been waiting for him. She was not surprised to see him. Lu Li threw her a glance and asked, "Zi Lian, what are you doing here?"
"Nothing!"
Zi Lian smiled. "I have been bored recently and I want to go to the Demon-slaying Battleground. Since you are going, I will go with you.
Don't overthink it. I will not bother you at the Demon-slaying Battleground. "
"Eh?"
A glint of surprise appeared in Lu Li's eyes. Two exits were destroyed. How could Zi Lian be so sure that he had other exits?
Also … she seemed to have guessed many things.
Was she going to die with him?
"Nonsense!"
Lu Li pulled a long face and scolded, "The Demon-slaying Battleground is not fun. You cannot go anywhere. Go back to the Prison of Wood and stay there. That is an order!"
"Buzzing ~"
Zi Lian took out a dagger and put it to her neck. Looking at Lu Li with determination, she said, "If you don't let me go, I will die right away. Even if you capture me, you can't stop me from dying.
Lu Li … this is my last request. Don't worry. I will not do anything rash.
Also, I have learned an ancient skill. I can protect myself even if I have to face a Semi-God Realm warrior. "
"Nonsense!"
Lu Li was enraged. But Zi Lian's eyes were filled with the desire to die. If he did not take her with him, she would seek death.
He had no time to waste on Zi Lian. Since she wanted to die with him, Lu Li didn't want to interfere. He said coldly, "Let's go. If you want to die, I will not stop you!"
"Ha, ha!"
Zi Lian grinned like a blooming flower. She put away her dagger without saying anything and followed Lu Li into the Teleportation Formation.
After several rounds of teleportation, Lu Li arrived at the hidden exit, only to see Jiang Tianshun guarding it.
"Lu Li, you have come out from cultivation."
Jiang Tianshun had been here for a day. Patriarch of Law Enforcement said that as soon as the jade talisman was broken, he would destroy the tunnel. Since the jade talisman was not broken yet, Jiang Tianshun did not do anything.
After Lu Li learned the reason, he was relieved. He said, "Grandpa Jiang, stay here. Now, listen to my orders.
When I break the jade talisman, you can destroy the tunnel.
After I tell you to destroy the tunnel, you must take care of Qiling and Qiuxue. Don't let them do anything stupid … "
With that said, Lu Li took Zi Lian into the tunnel and vanished from Jiang Tianshun's sight in a blur.
"Lu Li, you must come back alive!"
Jiang Tianshun was stunned for a moment. Then, he shouted. His voice echoed in the wilderness for a long time.
…