Chapter 119: I Have Ascended, Master Dao!

The medicinal pill melted the moment it touched his tongue, sending a warm current surging throughout his entire body. Li Yunji instantly felt his spiritual power swell as his meridians cleared of all obstructions.

Closing his eyes to focus, he circulated his internal energy, sensing the earth-shaking changes within him, and couldn't help but let a smile touch his lips.

"That was incredibly smooth!" Li Yunji sighed inwardly.

Icy blue true energy enveloped his body like a suit of frost-forged armor, and his presence surged abruptly.

The group who had been eavesdropping outside for a long while could no longer contain themselves and crowded to the door.

"He reached the fourth rank just like that?" Su Qingmeng stared blankly at Li Yunji, unable to believe her eyes.

She had spent ten years toiling in cultivation, day after day, only just barely breaking into the fourth rank—and even then, she had been left with the underlying ailment of energy backlash.

Li Yunji had only been on the path of martial arts for a few months, yet he had crossed this major realm so effortlessly. Su Qingmeng sighed unintentionally, her heart filled with a mix of envy and resentment.

"It truly is remarkably fast." Eleven stood with his arms crossed, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. "In this world, only the Young Master could have such an opportunity."

Su Qingmeng pushed down the complex emotions in her heart and muttered, "Where does he get all these opportunities?"

"The Young Master is the Chosen One," Eleven replied, taking up the conversation. "His luck is naturally beyond that of ordinary men."

Su Qingmeng pouted, assuming Eleven was just buttering him up.

As the two chatted, Li Yunji opened his eyes, a sharp glint flickering within them. With a sudden "swish," he vanished from the main hall, dashing into his bedchamber in the blink of an eye and slamming the door shut.

"What is he up to now?" Su Qingmeng frowned.

Everyone was bewildered, glancing at one another in confusion.

"I’ve done it! I’ve finally done it!"

Suddenly, Li Yunji's ecstatic roar erupted from the bedchamber, causing the doors and windows to tremble.

"Has he lost his mind?" Yuntian shook his head and sighed softly.

"Breaking through to the fourth rank is certainly cause for celebration, but this reaction is a bit excessive," Su Qingmeng murmured, staring blankly at the bedchamber.

Suddenly, before the eyes of the gathered crowd, Li Yunji burst through the door. His aura was as imposing as a rainbow, his brow etched with confidence and arrogance. He thrust a sword-finger toward the heavens and declared heroically:

"From this day forth, I, Li Yunji, am no longer a bird in a cage!"

"I am an eagle soaring through the heavens!"

Seeing that Li Yunji had not yet finished fastening his belt, everyone instantly understood. It seemed the Chastity Curse had been broken.

Su Qingmeng rolled her eyes. A dog can never change its habit of eating dung. A lecher today, a lecher for life.

"Have you forgotten what you're supposed to be doing now?" Su Qingmeng asked sharply.

Li Yunji slowly sheathed the Qingyuan sword. "Of course not."

With that, he fastened his belt and smiled at Yuntian. "Little kid, come with me for a moment."

Yuntian suddenly felt Li Yunji looked a bit sleazy and instinctively took half a step back. "What for?"

"To find my Second Uncle."

"What for?" Yuntian frowned. "Didn't you say he wouldn't believe it?"

"We'll try anyway," Li Yunji sighed softly. "It's better than sitting here waiting for death."

"You're going to see your Second Uncle, what do I have to do with it?" Yuntian was clearly reluctant. "I don't want to provoke that boorish martial artist..."

It seemed Li Yi's reputation outside was no better than his own. Li Yunji felt a hint of secret delight.

"If I just tell him the story plainly, how much do you think he'll believe?" Li Yunji strode toward Yuntian. "As a member of the Yun family, your words carry more weight than mine."

Yuntian sighed helplessly. Knowing he couldn't refuse, he bit the bullet and followed.

They had only taken a few steps when a sudden change occurred!

A white light formation flared into existence, and several massive boulders instantly flew out from it, smashing directly toward the entrance of the Prince's mansion!

Li Yunji flashed aside, nimbly dodging the boulders, and drew his Qingyuan sword in one motion. Icy blue sword energy sliced through the air, aimed directly at the core of the formation.

*Crack—*

The formation shattered in response.

"Not bad~" A familiar figure appeared behind the shattered formation.

It was Ruyue!

No, Li Yunji suddenly grew alert. Under Ruyue's feet was clearly a teleportation formation. The man in the black robe that Eleven had mentioned was also here!

"Only a month apart, and His Highness the Heir has already broken through to the fourth rank?" Ruyue spoke faintly, her tone as bewitching as ever.

"Since you know, you still dare to come here to seek death?" Li Yunji sneered, his sword tip trembling slightly.

The biting sword energy struck directly at Ruyue's throat, but it was effortlessly deflected by the man in the black robe who had suddenly appeared.

"It's you!" When Yuntian saw the black-robed man, a flash of surprise crossed his eyes.

"Who is he?" Li Yunji asked, turning to the side.

"He is the traitor," Yuntian said, his youthful voice filled with rage. "Tuoba Mu."

Tuoba Mu scanned the group with cold eyes, his gaze locking onto Li Yunji as his lips curled into a mocking smirk. "It seems you already know the secret behind the tax silver case."

"I know it like the back of my hand," Li Yunji said calmly.

Tuoba Mu gave a cold hum and laughed loudly. "And what if you do?"

"Everything is prepared, and now the east wind has arrived. Li Yunji, you cannot stop me."

Li Yunji said coldly, "Have you forgotten?"

"The last time, Eleven nearly took your life?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Eleven. He saw that his brows were tightly locked, his expression solemn, staring at Tuoba Mu as if facing a great enemy.

A sense of foreboding rose in Li Yunji's heart; he had never seen such an expression on Eleven's face before!

"Times have changed," Tuoba Mu grinned, revealing a wicked smile. "My trip to Mount Shu was not in vain."

"I know the weaknesses of your attendant inside and out!"

As his voice fell, a dazzling white light erupted. Eleven was instantly frozen in place, unable to move! Immediately, the formation shot out countless light needles as fine as ox hair, raining down upon Eleven in an overwhelming torrent!

Li Yunji’s brows knitted together. He flicked the Qingyuan sword, releasing a point of cold light, and flashed in front of Eleven to block the attack. Su Qingmeng followed right behind him!

Red and blue sword energies intertwined, weaving a tapestry of cold light that intercepted all the needles.

"Eleven, what's going on?" Li Yunji asked in a low voice.

Eleven kept his eyes fixed on Tuoba Mu and said in a deep voice, "These two have no murderous intent toward the Young Master."

Li Yunji instantly recalled Eleven's programming. Eleven's combat power only increased when an enemy posed a direct threat to Li Yunji. Under normal circumstances, he only possessed the strength of the fourth or fifth rank.

*What a damn scam of a system!* Li Yunji cursed inwardly.

But this was no time for complaints; Li Yunji dared not let his guard down even slightly. After all, he was facing a third-rank expert!

Tuoba Mu sneered, his hand seals changing, and the light of the formation grew more intense. Li Yunji adjusted his stance, shielding Eleven firmly behind him, not daring to leave the slightest gap!

However, the pressure of a third-rank expert bore down like a mountain; with Li Yunji's current realm, he wouldn't be able to hold out for long.

"Qingyuan!"

Li Yunji channeled his true energy into the blade. The cyan sword energy soared like a dragon, forcibly pushing back the pressure. The Qingyuan sword let out a dragon's roar, and the sword energy surged, actually holding its own against the formation's attack!

Li Yunji's heart had just filled with joy when it was instantly extinguished. The Qingyuan sword shuddered for a moment, then lost all of its previous imposing momentum!

"Damn it!" Li Yunji roared. "What the hell kind of time is this! Are you still sleeping?!"

Tuoba Mu paused slightly, muttering to himself, "A sword spirit..."

"What a pity, you aren't yet capable of wielding it!"