Chapter 481 - 435: Life Decree Golden Scroll

Chapter 481: Chapter 435: Life Decree Golden Scroll

Lu Qian raised his eyes to look, and at this moment the sun was setting in the west, casting a golden glow over the land. A few figures stood under a barren hill.

A slightly aged voice chuckled: "Fairy Ye, you lost this bet to me, don’t renege."

Master Cangfeng, accompanied by Lu Qian and Yan Beixing, landed in front of the group with a flash of escape light.

At this moment, the clear female voice said nonchalantly: "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Zhang, Ye Xiao always honors her bets."

Guided by the voice, Lu Qian looked over and his eyes lit up involuntarily.

In the golden-red twilight, a tall and beautiful woman stood proudly.

She was unlike any female cultivator Lu Qian had seen until now, and for a moment, Lu Qian thought he was seeing a modern mature woman.

She wore a long golden velvet dress with a tight waist, making her long legs appear slender and her curves enchanting. Her pretty face boasted a high-bridged nose, full red lips, brows like new moons, and deep-set eyes.

What was more striking was her rare wheat-colored skin among female cultivators, delicate and enticing like honey under the golden sun, exuding a fiery vitality.

Her wavy curls cascaded over her shoulders, gently swaying with her movements, complementing her honeyed skin and showcasing her charming allure.

The legendary Mother Yaksha was actually a sizzling and charismatic woman!

Startled, Lu Qian couldn’t help but take a few more glances. The golden core divine sense of the mature woman was extremely sharp, and her delicate brows furrowed slightly, with an even stronger spiritual pressure.

She hadn’t said anything yet when a burly man behind her shouted: "Insolence!"

With a rumble, the ground shook, and a giant hand wrapped in ore suddenly burst from the ground, slamming down at Lu Qian.

Lu Qian frowned slightly, a five-colored light flickering in his chest. Amidst a low, heavy hum, the Gui Water Divine Thunder exploded into a blaze of lightning, devouring the giant hand without leaving a trace of ore.

Ye Xiao’s eyes brightened slightly. How quick the array transformation!

The mid-stage Foundation Establishment burly man was stunned, embarrassed and furious, about to make another move when Master Cangfeng stepped forward with a smile: "Fairy Ye, don’t be angry. This is the array-breaking expert I brought, Sect Leader Lu Qian of Yunshan Sect. Everyone, let’s keep the peace."

He turned his head slightly: "Lu Qian, how could you be so reckless?"

Lu Qian quickly bowed: "I meant no offense, Fairy, please forgive me."

The mature fairy suddenly smiled: "Sect Leader of Yunshan, I’ve heard your name before, and meeting you today, your array transformations are indeed impressive. I admire talented individuals the most. If an incapable person dared to look at me, I would punish him, but since you are a young hero, what’s wrong with a few glances?"

Is this perhaps a self-centered person? While pondering her personality, Lu Qian performed another bow: "Thank you for your magnanimity, Fairy."

Master Cangfeng changed the topic: "What did Fairy Ye and Master Kan Yuan wager on just now?"

Another Golden Core Master laughed: "Earlier, I sat in Fairy Ye’s mountain gate and used a sleeve divination to predict your arrival at eighth quarter of the hour, planning to rest longer. But Fairy Ye didn’t trust me and insisted on setting off, so I made a small bet with her. Now the result is clear, at exactly eighth quarter of the hour, it made this old man wait here for another hour."

This cultivator, with voluminous robes, a long beard covering his chest, and hair speckled with silver, looked to be in his fifties or sixties, with an aura reminiscent of an immortal.

Standing quietly behind him was a tall and thin late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, presumably his attendant.

Lu Qian glanced over and lowered his eyes.

He had seen this Golden Core image many times before, recognizing it at a glance.

The master of Xinghu County, controller of Jiyang Manor, Master Kan Yuan, Zhang Fusheng.

He was also at mid-stage Golden Core cultivation, highly skilled in divination techniques. But legend had it that in his youth, he presumptuously peered into the Celestial Dao, trying to change his fate, but suffered backlash and injured his origin, making further progress difficult.

Perhaps disheartened, or maybe the lesson from that experience was too severe, Master Kan Yuan stayed in Xinghu County ever since, studying fate and rarely venturing out or taking action.

The few times he did, he claimed it was predestined, guided by the Celestial Dao, becoming a joke for a while.

Why did he come here today?

While Lu Qian was pondering, Master Cangfeng smiled wryly: "I inadvertently made Fairy Ye lose her bet, but what was wagered? I’ll compensate."

Master Kan Yuan waved it off: "It was just fun, no need to take it seriously. I came to Tieyuan County through divination, discovering an opportunity here. The auspicious time for array breaking is at eighth quarter of the hour, so we should hurry."

As he spoke, his look turned towards Lu Qian: "Is this Sect Leader Lu Qian of Yunshan Sect? Truly heroic and extraordinary. Your reputation is widespread; I’ve heard much even in Xinghu County..."

Lu Qian bowed and modestly thanked him repeatedly. As he looked up, their eyes met directly.

Master Kan Yuan’s eyes suddenly widened.

A burst of blue light shot up above his head!

The blue light undulated like ripples on water, with rows of mysterious runes flickering within, and in mid-air, the sounds of chimes, strings, and harps resounded.

In the blue light, the runes spun and collided rapidly. Originally illusory, they now sounded like pearls dropping into a jade plate, emitting a clear and pleasing chime.

Amid this mystical scene, Master Kan Yuan stared intently at Lu Qian, blue light also shining in his eyes. His lips moved, chanting, long beard trembling, as his fingers pinched rapidly within his wide sleeves.