Chapter 696 - 293: Ancient Perilous Land, Killing with Telekinesis

Chapter 696: Chapter 293: Ancient Perilous Land, Killing with Telekinesis

BOOM!

The days passed, one after another.

Explosions echoed from within the cave dwelling every few days. Yang Rong grew increasingly irritable, but thankfully, she didn’t take it out on Chu Lingguang.

Those who came to see her on business, however, were not so lucky.

Chu Lingguang personally witnessed Steward Zhou being sent flying by Yang Rong’s Telekinesis, all for asking a single extra question while delivering an elixir formula.

A few Pharmacists from Spirit Valley who entered the cave dwelling to refine Elixir Pills with Yang Rong met a similar fate. After yet another explosion, Yang Rong’s Telekinesis tossed them right out.

Over the next few months, Chu Lingguang saw Steward Zhou twice.

He used these opportunities to ask about Guo Wei. Upon learning that Guo Wei was doing well, that his strength had improved significantly, and that he had even moved into Chen Liang’s courtyard, Chu Lingguang breathed a secret sigh of relief.

「In the blink of an eye, another three months passed.」

「Early this morning.」

Chu Lingguang saw a worried-looking Old Liu appear at the cave entrance. He was summoned inside by Yang Rong. When Old Liu saw Chu Lingguang also residing there and practicing Telekinesis, he was incredibly surprised and bewildered.

It wasn’t that he was surprised Chu Lingguang had the talent for Telekinesis.

Rather, it was because Chu Lingguang seemed completely unharmed. The area where he was staying was fully furnished with daily necessities, making it obvious he had been living in the cave dwelling for a long time.

For the past few months, not even a single Pharmacist from the Spirit Valley had managed to leave Yang Rong’s cave dwelling in one piece. It was hard to imagine how Chu Lingguang could be living here unscathed, focused solely on cultivating his Telekinesis.

"Greetings, Elder Liu."

Chu Lingguang rose and bowed to Old Liu.

Old Liu’s expression was stiff. He gave a curt nod before walking into the depths of Yang Rong’s cave dwelling.

「Ten days passed just like that.」

HUMMM.

Chu Lingguang discovered that his Telekinesis could finally switch freely between solid and liquid states.

His Telekinesis had finally advanced from the fourth to the fifth rank.

This was a milestone breakthrough.

According to Yang Rong’s requirements, he could finally leave the cave dwelling.

BOOM!

Just then, another explosion rocked the cave dwelling.

"AAAAH!"

Yang Rong’s shriek followed.

"Why is it still not working? Why?!"

"What on earth went wrong?"

"This is all your fault."

"You useless old man."

"Scram!"

A moment later, Chu Lingguang saw Old Liu emerge from the cave dwelling, covered in soot and looking dejected. He was, surprisingly, the first person to walk out of there unharmed, a testament to his high status within the Profound Celestial Sect.

"Elder Liu."

Chu Lingguang stood up to see him off.

Old Liu looked like he wanted to say something, but held his tongue.

He walked out of the cave dwelling and slowly vanished from Chu Lingguang’s line of sight.

"Elder Yang, my Telekinesis has reached the fifth rank."

About an hour later, Chu Lingguang noticed it had gone quiet inside. Figuring Yang Rong must have cooled down, he mustered his courage and spoke.

SWOOSH!

A crimson flash shot out from within the cave dwelling.

It was Yang Rong.

"Say that again," Yang Rong demanded.

"My Telekinesis has reached the fifth rank," Chu Lingguang said calmly, instinctively releasing his Telekinesis for her to see. Yang Rong immediately saw his Telekinesis shift from a solid to a liquid state, freely molding itself into various shapes.

"You... HAHAHAHA!"

Yang Rong was stunned for a moment, then burst into uncontrollable laughter. The crimson light within the cave dwelling flickered erratically, casting the scene in a strange, eerie glow.

"Elder Yang, could you let me go back and see my master?" Chu Lingguang asked apprehensively.

’This woman is not only unhinged, her Divine Abilities are immense. Even Steward Zhou, a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, couldn’t withstand a single wave of her Telekinesis. If she really wanted to keep me here, I’d be powerless.’

"Go. I’ll find you if I need anything."

Surprisingly, however, Yang Rong didn’t stop him this time. Instead, she waved her hand, dispelling the Barrier at the cave’s entrance and letting him pass.

"Thank you, Elder Yang."

Overjoyed, Chu Lingguang bowed deeply to Yang Rong.

"Keep practicing the Telekinesis Evolution Method. The moment your Telekinesis advances to the sixth rank, notify me," Yang Rong instructed.

"I understand."

Chu Lingguang bowed again.

As he left the cave dwelling, the whole experience felt surreal.

He hurriedly flew toward the location of Chen Liang’s former residence.

While in Yang Rong’s cave dwelling, Chu Lingguang hadn’t neglected his Spiritual Power cultivation, either. Without even realizing it, his strength had advanced from the sixth to the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining. His progress had been remarkably fast.

And he’d achieved this while dividing his focus on the Telekinesis Evolution Method.

’I’m sure of it now. With the help of Favor Points, once a Skill reaches Perfection, my cultivation speed leaps forward, far surpassing the norm.’

"Master!"

Chu Lingguang soon arrived at Guo Wei’s courtyard.

He called out into the courtyard.

There was no response. He couldn’t help but release a Spiritual Sense Fluctuation, but he found no trace of Guo Wei inside. Unable to restrain himself, he barged in. Thankfully, there were signs that Guo Wei had been living there.

Many of the belongings were familiar, and nothing seemed out of place.

’Master must be somewhere else in the sect. Maybe he went to see Jiang Ruhong.’

Chu Lingguang started looking for Guo Wei within the sect.

But to his dismay, Guo Wei was nowhere to be found. Neither was Jiang Ruhong. In fact, many familiar faces were missing. The abnormality filled Chu Lingguang with an ominous premonition.

"Steward Zhou."

Just then, he saw Steward Zhou speeding past overhead on his Flying Sword, seemingly on his way to deliver something to the sect leaders.

Unable to restrain himself, Chu Lingguang shot into the sky, blocking Steward Zhou’s path.

"How dare... Chu Lingguang."

Steward Zhou was wondering who would be so bold—an Outer Disciple daring to block his path. But when he took a closer look, he saw it was Chu Lingguang.