Chapter 739: Great Palace Master: You May Voice Any Requests

Lu Changsheng watched the two fleeing figures, pondered for a moment, and decided against pursuit.

On one hand, Penglai Immortal City was under attack and the situation remained unclear. If he gave chase, unforeseen complications might arise.

On the other hand, maintaining his talisman and Qian Zhuyan’s combat was constantly burning through money.

Especially Qian Zhuyan.

Normally, she could fight using energy stored in the puppet’s crystals.

But a full-power burst required consuming the high-grade Spirit Stones she was loaded with.

These high-grade Spirit Stones were what Lu Changsheng had gathered from the Mirage Domain of Vast Sands. He didn’t have many left, each one used was one less, so he needed to be frugal.

“Fellow Daoist Xu…”

Shen Yiren’s beautiful eyes widened in surprise, her gaze shifting between the refined and handsome man and the tall puppet radiating a cold metallic glint.

Lu Changsheng’s earlier display, a series of swift and powerful moves, had stunned even her, the Third Palace Master of the Divine Maiden Palace.

It felt like a tidal wave had crashed in her heart, leaving her unable to calm down for a long while.

A fourth-rank puppet! A third-rank talisman array!

In mere moments, he had suppressed the Sandsea Croc God, one of the top forty Star Sea Pirates! Such astonishing power, perhaps only her two sisters in the entire Divine Maiden Palace could subdue him.

That included her, the Third Palace Master!

Fortunately, this Fellow Daoist Xu was not from an enemy force and harbored no ill intentions, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable. Not only Shen Yiren, but the two Core Formation cultivators beside her were also stunned.

They stared at Lu Changsheng and his puppet with faces full of shock.

They didn’t complain or blame Lu Changsheng for not going all out from the beginning, which resulted in Junior Sister Huang’s severe injuries.

Their eyes held only deep reverence, a profound respect!

Previously, Fellow Daoist Xu, as a late-stage Core Formation grand cultivator, was enough for them to respectfully address him as ‘senior’.

But now, Fellow Daoist Xu, who possessed a fourth-rank puppet, mastered third-rank talisman arrays, and suppressed the Sandsea Croc God in moments, filled them with even greater awe and respect! “I came to the Starry Sea seeking an opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul stage, so I concealed some of my abilities. I hope the Third Palace Master can forgive me.”

Lu Changsheng offered Shen Yiren a wry smile and cupped his fists apologetically.

Although using a fourth-rank puppet could elevate his status and strength, it would also attract unwanted attention and wariness.

However, with his fourth-rank body refinement, the Abyssal Sea Dragon Whale, and the Sun-Moon Yin-Yang Mirror, as long as he wasn’t ambushed by multiple Nascent Soul True Lords, Lu Changsheng had confidence in his safety.

“Fellow Daoist Xu, you’re too kind.”

Shen Yiren gazed at Lu Changsheng and spoke softly.

Her clear and gentle eyes, like a winding mountain spring, seemed to ripple with a unique shimmer as if reflecting scattered starlight.

Having interacted with Lu Changsheng many times, she naturally knew he harbored feelings of admiration for her.

However, she only had a favorable impression of Lu Changsheng, a certain fondness, far from actual love.

But at this moment, his incredible display—a rogue cultivator without the backing of a Nascent Soul power, yet having grown to such a level—filled her heart with a new level of appreciation and admiration!

After speaking, Shen Yiren used her magical energy to suppress Junior Sister Huang’s injuries and the Deadly Poison within her.

Although the Divine Maiden Palace was a Nascent Soul-level power.

Regardless of the faction, every Core Formation cultivator was precious, representing its core strength and high-end combat power.

The five-colored Spirit Deer also approached, letting out a soft “Yoyo” cry as the antlers on its head formed a radiant cloud brimming with vital energy.

Lu Changsheng didn’t step forward to help. He looked at the desperately struggling Sandsea Croc God, then slapped another restraining talisman on his forehead, confiscating his Dao-Comprehending Artifact, Storage Pouch, and Storage Ring.

Working hard to earn money every day was nowhere near as easy as earning it this way.

About fifteen minutes passed.

Shen Yiren stabilized Junior Sister Huang’s condition, let out a fragrant breath with a weary expression, and then turned to Lu Changsheng, “Fellow Daoist Xu, shall we return to the Immortal City?”

As she spoke, she tossed out a pale green Spirit Boat glowing with a gentle light.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile, took the unconscious Sandsea Croc God from Qian Zhuyan, and boarded the Spirit Boat.

Shen Yiren and the others looked at the unconscious Sandsea Croc God, still feeling a bit dazed, as if in a dream.

The top forty Star Sea Pirates, besides their formidable combat prowess, each excelled in escape techniques and possessed life-saving treasures.

This made them difficult to capture unless a Nascent Soul True Lord intervened or multiple Core Formation cultivators laid an ambush.

Yet now, the infamous Sandsea Croc God had been easily captured by Lu Changsheng.

“Fellow Daoist Xu, this person is called the ‘Sandsea Croc God’, one of the top forty Star Sea Pirates.”

“Could you hand this person over to me for handling? Rest assured, I will report today’s events to my sister and ensure you receive great merit for this.”

Although Lu Changsheng was a guest elder of the Divine Maiden Palace.

Guest elders differed from direct elders in that they were rewarded based on the work they did.

“Of course.”

Lu Changsheng was experienced in such matters and readily agreed with a smile.

He also planned to clean out the Storage Ring and hand over the miscellaneous items to them.

“Boom boom boom!!!”

Just as they were rushing back to the Immortal City, another terrifying wave of magical energy erupted from the Layer of Nine Heavens’ Gale above, sweeping across heaven and earth.

“It’s my sister!”

Shen Yiren looked up at the sky where spatial rifts were appearing, sensing her sister Shen Jianjia’s magical energy.

“The Great Palace Master!?”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed, and within his pupils, golden symbols intertwined. He instantly saw four Nascent Soul True Lords engaged in battle high above in the nine heavens.

One of them had flowing hair, wore a magnificent dress that seemed to shimmer with flowing stars, and radiated a starlight-like brilliance. Her bearing was peerless, like a transcendent Nine Heavens Profound Maiden.

With every move, she exuded an overwhelming aura that could swallow mountains and rivers, suppressing heaven and earth.

Above her head, a star-studded treasure mirror radiated divine light, obliterating all techniques wherever it shone, leaving her supreme! “So this is the Great Palace Master’s strength.”

Lu Changsheng could tell that the Great Palace Master’s power was extraordinary, surpassing the other Nascent Soul cultivators.

Indeed, with the Great Palace Master’s arrival, the two attacking Nascent Soul cultivators in the nine heavens were immediately suppressed and fell into a disadvantage.

However, the two did not retreat immediately but continued to resist fiercely.

“Are they providing cover?”

Besides the Sandsea Croc God, the Ghost Boat Elder, and the Ghostly Shadow, there were other attackers.

If these two Nascent Soul True Lords retreated, the other attackers would be doomed.

So even if they had to retreat, these two Nascent Soul True Lords had to wait for the others to withdraw first.

Shen Jianjia also realized this, but battles at the Nascent Soul level were not so easily decided.

Especially since these people came prepared, with various methods at their disposal.

Lu Changsheng and Shen Yiren watched for a few moments, then quickly returned to the Immortal City.

At this moment, Penglai Immortal City was operating its fourth-rank forbidden grand array at full power.

The city walls, seemingly constructed from jade, flowed with a layer of crystalline light, revealing intricate interwoven patterns.

Four glazed light pillars soared into the sky, connecting heaven and sea, forming a white jade-like barrier that enveloped the entire Immortal City, resembling a silver moon suspended between heaven and earth.

“A fourth-rank forbidden grand array!”

Lu Changsheng could tell that Penglai Immortal City’s grand array was superior to the Yin Ghost Sect’s fourth-rank array from years ago. As Shen Yiren’s Spirit Boat approached, a powerful aura isolated them, even causing the boat to become unstable.

This was the forbidden grand array’s effect of isolating heaven and earth, prohibiting flight and techniques! Even Nascent Soul True Lords would be affected by such a forbidden grand array.

“Third Palace Master, please verify your identity!”

The cultivators in charge of Penglai Immortal City saw Shen Yiren but did not open the grand array, instead calling out.

Shen Yiren formed hand seals, activating some secret technique, and then tossed out her identity token.

Moments later, a white jade divine light shot out from the majestic city gate, guiding the Spirit Boat onto the city wall.

“This grand array is quite convenient.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself, impressed by Penglai Immortal City’s status as a fourth-rank Immortal City.

“This is… the Sandsea Croc God, one of the top forty Star Sea Pirates!?”

As soon as the Spirit Boat landed on the city wall, a cultivator saw the bound Sandsea Croc God and exclaimed in shock.

After all, the Star Sea Pirates were infamous for their plundering, and wanted by numerous forces.

The top forty pirates were practically known to everyone.

No one should use 6191 again!

Now, one of them, the Sandsea Croc God, had been captured by Shen Yiren, which was simply astonishing.

“What? The Sandsea Croc God!”

“Third Palace Master, you captured the Sandsea Croc God!”

“Those damned Star Sea Pirates, daring to provoke our Penglai Island!”

The Core Formation cultivators on the city wall gathered around to check, then looked at Shen Yiren with surprise and astonishment.

Each of the top forty Star Sea Pirates possessed formidable combat strength, and the Sandsea Croc God, who cultivated both body and magic, ranked among the strongest. It was unbelievable that he had been captured by Shen Yiren.

After all, the cultivators of Penglai Island knew that among the three Palace Masters of the Divine Maiden Palace, the Great Palace Master and the Second Palace Master were exceptionally powerful, while only the Third Palace Master, Shen Yiren, cultivated health preservation techniques and was not skilled in combat.

On the Spirit Boat earlier, Lu Changsheng had expressed his desire to keep a low profile, so Shen Yiren didn’t over-explain. She simply nodded and used Junior Nephew Huang’s serious injuries as a reason to head to the Divine Maiden Palace’s courtyard for treatment and recuperation.

Not long after, the Nascent Soul battle in the sky concluded, and the terrifying pressure dissipated.

“Greetings, True Lord Tianhe!”

“Greetings, Great Palace Master!”

“Greetings, Palace Master Shen!”

Seeing Shen Jianjia and True Lord Tianhe descend, all the cultivators in the Immortal City bowed respectfully.

Some Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators even prostrated themselves in worship.

“Great Palace Master.”

Many people looked at Shen Jianjia with excited and reverent gazes.

After all, for most low-level cultivators, they might go decades or even a lifetime without seeing a Nascent Soul True Lord.

Let alone the most renowned cultivator of Penglai Island, whose beauty was famed throughout the Starry Sea!

“Hiss…”

However, Shen Jianjia’s peerless beauty and figure were shrouded in a starry glow, making it difficult to see clearly, even causing one’s eyes to sting and head to spin.

Nascent Soul True Lords were so far above that ordinary cultivators lacked the ability to even look directly at them. Only upon reaching the Core Formation stage did one have the qualifications to witness the Great Palace Master’s peerless beauty!

“Great Palace Master.”

A Divine Maiden Palace cultivator immediately stepped forward to report to Shen Jianjia about the Third Palace Master, Shen Yiren.

“Yes, I know.”

Shen Jianjia was naturally very concerned about her sister. Upon arriving, she had immediately checked on her sister’s condition and saw that she was unharmed.

As for capturing the Sandsea Croc God, her sister did indeed have the ability to do so, but based on her understanding, she judged that it was likely not her sister’s doing.

Fellow Daoist Xu, she thought of the other four people on the Spirit Boat at the time.

Without thinking further, after giving some instructions, Shen Jianjia took a gentle step, and spatial ripples formed around her as her graceful and beautiful figure vanished.

Although flying was prohibited within the Immortal City, let alone such spatial techniques.

As the master of Penglai Island and the Divine Maiden Palace, her strength within this Immortal City was even greater than usual, naturally ignoring all restrictions and moving as if on flat ground!

The next moment.

Shen Yiren, in the Divine Maiden Palace courtyard, sensed something and turned her head towards the door.

The door opened, and a graceful, elegant, and peerlessly beautiful woman walked in.

“Sister.”

Shen Yiren immediately called out happily, a dimpled smile appearing on her face, like a young girl with her family.

“Little Sister.”

A gentle smile graced Shen Jianjia’s noble and elegant face. Seeing that her sister had suffered minor injuries, she stepped forward, took her fair hand, and inquired about the situation.

“It was Elder Xu, he has a fourth-rank puppet, so…”

Shen Yiren did not hide anything from her sister and truthfully recounted the events.

“A fourth-rank puppet!?”

Even Shen Jianjia couldn’t help but be surprised and moved upon hearing that Lu Changsheng possessed a fourth-rank puppet.

After all, such a thing was too incredible.

Even more astonishing than a Core Formation cultivator possessing a Spirit Treasure.

“Yes, thanks to Fellow Daoist Xu, otherwise Junior Nephew Huang would have been in mortal danger.”

Shen Yiren looked at her sister, putting in a good word for Lu Changsheng.

Shen Jianjia pondered for a moment, then said with a light smile, “Let’s go meet Elder Xu.”

“Greetings, Great Palace Master, Third Palace Master!”

Lu Changsheng saw Shen Yiren and Shen Jianjia approaching and quickly bowed in greeting.

He had to admit, this Great Palace Master was truly beautiful!

Her looks, figure, temperament, and charm were all top-notch, truly peerless! Even though this was their second meeting, Lu Changsheng still couldn’t help but feel his heart stir, an inexplicable flutter.

“There’s no need for such formality, Elder Xu. My Little Sister was rash today, thank you for your assistance.”

Shen Jianjia smiled faintly, her white sleeve lifting gently, forming an invisible force that supported Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng felt a jolt, knowing that this was Shen Jianjia showing goodwill after learning he possessed a fourth-rank puppet and third-rank talisman arrays.

“As a guest elder of the Divine Maiden Palace, I naturally couldn’t stand idly by when encountering such a situation.”

Lu Changsheng offered a wry smile.

As he finished speaking, he subconsciously glanced at Shen Yiren.

Such a subtle movement naturally couldn’t escape Shen Jianjia’s notice.

Even the involved party, Shen Yiren herself, felt a strange blush creep into her heart.

Why would Fellow Daoist Xu act this way in front of my sister? But facing my sister, he still focused his attention on me. At this thought, a peculiar joy welled up in Shen Yiren’s heart.

It wasn’t jealousy towards her sister.

Since childhood, she had regarded her sister Shen Jianjia as her idol, deeply admiring her.

She knew that in terms of talent, temperament, ability, and even looks, she was inferior to her sister.

In hundreds of years of cultivation, she had never encountered anyone who could resist her sister’s charm and place their attention on her.

“The Divine Maiden Palace will record a great merit for you today, convertible to contribution points. If Elder Xu has any needs or requests, you may also tell this Palace Master.”

Shen Jianjia spoke, her clear and flawless eyes shimmering, exuding an indescribable air of seductive nobility and dignity.