Chapter 2358 - 2356: Yin Luo Suffers Defeat in the Struggle

The Star Abyss's invasion of the stellar space has always been progressive, with the entire process often lasting hundreds or even thousands of years.

Take, for instance, the Cover Armor stellar space. It took about a millennium from invasion to destruction.

During this process, the number of loopholes in space gradually increases, and then numerous Star Abyss Gates appear.

However, this stellar space is somewhat special. It was invaded once hundreds of thousands of years ago, but the sages resolved that crisis with effort.

Yet the Star Abyss Gates that were previously opened left imprints within the stellar space.

These imprints are all loopholes in space.

Thus, the Star Abyss Gates in this stellar space open at a very fast frequency and speed.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, there should only be one Star Abyss Gate in the stellar space now, not as many as six.

Lu Ye left the stellar space more than ten years ago, and for cultivators, such a time span is actually quite short. When he left, the strongest cultivators in the stellar space were from those led into the Cover Armor stellar space by the Spectral Sedan Chair years ago. Lu Ye was unclear about how much they could have grown over a decade.

Now he can sense the Star Abyss's summon, which means Lu Ye just needs to follow the direction of the summon to reach the Star Abyss Gate.

The journey was calm, and months later, as the colorful scenery got closer to the Star Abyss Gate, Lu Ye began to slow it down, facilitating docking later.

However, just half a month's journey from the Star Abyss Gate, he suddenly felt something and turned his head to look in a direction.

In that position, a figure seemed to flash past.

Lu Ye's eagerness to return was overwhelming, and he originally did not intend to pay attention. But he couldn't shake the feeling that the figure seemed somewhat familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before.

With suspicion in his mind, he swiftly moved forward.

Soon, he blocked the path of a hurried cultivator.

The two locked eyes, and the cultivator was initially taken aback, evidently not expecting his recent actions to truly catch Lu Ye's attention and subsequently be pursued. His eyes soon filled with joy: "Fellow Daoist Lu, you really have returned!"

"You are...?" Lu Ye carefully recalled the name of the cultivator before him and finally remembered: "Yhing Hu?"

No wonder he found it familiar at first glance. Yhing Hu was one of the human race cultivators following Madam Qingyu back in the day.

"Why is it just you?" Lu Ye was somewhat puzzled. Though Madam Qingyu's group was not a large number, they were around a dozen people. What happened that only one person remained?

"Senior Sister Qingyu and the others are at the Qing Palace." Yhing Hu explained.

"You all still came." Lu Ye nodded.

Back then, when he parted with Madam Qingyu, he pointed out they could come here to take refuge with Yin Luo.

The main reason being those human race cultivators were merely at the Early Stage in a Star Abyss full of dangers and could at any time encounter a Peak Dao Fusion who would sweep them away.

So before Lu Ye left, he advised them to come here to find Yin Luo. At that time, the Star Abyss Gate had already opened, and under the guidance of the Will of the Star Abyss, the chaotic battles among the Star Abyss living creatures had subsided. Thus, they would be free of danger. Moreover, once they revealed their names, Yin Luo would definitely ensure their safety.

Lu Ye originally thought that if the Star Abyss Gate allowed these Early Stage cultivators to pass, they could also contribute to the stellar space. In the invasion's early stages, such a group of cultivators could indeed provide some help.

It seems now that Madam Qingyu and her group heeded his suggestion.

"Since you all came, why are you in this location?" Lu Ye was rather curious why Yhing Hu was here, half a month's journey from the Star Abyss Gate.

Yhing Hu smiled bitterly: "Lord Yin Luo was defeated in contention and lost control of the Star Abyss Gate, so we could only hide here. Lord said you left from this direction, so you would definitely return via the same way. I was previously responsible for observing there, and suddenly saw a patch of colorful scenery flying over. Unable to see you clearly, I mistakenly thought a strong enemy had arrived, so I quickly fled."

"Yin Luo was defeated in contention?" Lu Ye was startled, "What's going on?"

As Yin Luo had told him before, once the Star Abyss Gate fully opened, fighting was no longer allowed. Years ago, Lu Ye had considered staying behind to hunt Star Abyss living creatures to rapidly grow stronger himself, but was obligated to journey away due to this reason.

Before the Star Abyss Gate opened, the gathering of a large number of Star Abyss living creatures inevitably leads to unending conflicts and chaotic battles.

But after the Star Abyss Gate opened, the Will of the Star Abyss needed these gathered Star Abyss living creatures to invade the stellar space, so such fighting was not permitted.

All Star Abyss living creatures follow this rule, which was also the Will of the Star Abyss's guidance.

Yet now Yhing Hu tells him Yin Luo was defeated in contention!

"Let's talk while walking." Yhing Hu gestured, leading Lu Ye forward.

With his narration, Lu Ye gradually understood what had happened.

Back when Madam Qingyu took her group to take refuge with Yin Luo under Lu Ye's suggestion, everything went smoothly. But five years ago, two Peak Dao Fusion suddenly arrived to contend for control of the Star Abyss Gate and challenged Yin Luo.

General fighting is not allowed, but these challenges are.

Yin Luo had no choice but to accept because the Will of the Star Abyss also favors the stronger controlling the Star Abyss Gate.

In a battle, Yin Luo was defeated.

In general circumstances, Yin Luo would have already left, but stationing here was something Yang Qing asked her to do, so she couldn't leave.

In these years, she has repeatedly gone to challenge them voluntarily, each time returning defeated and seriously injured several times.

Lu Ye frowned deeply, "So, Yin Luo is not weak, but someone else has two?"

Yhing Hu nodded, "Twins Demon Race, one Red Demon, one Green Demon, this race is extremely special. They are always twins as one, so although they are two individuals, fighting two against one does not break the rules and will not be punished by the Will of the Star Abyss."

Lu Ye understood.

He thought Yin Luo's strength wasn't weak, how could she so casually be defeated by someone else?

Facing two at once, and the enemies are all at Peak Dao Fusion, Yin Luo's strength indeed falls short.

While speaking, Lu Ye saw the familiar short-stay palace ahead.

It was the long-lost Qing Palace!

A sense of closeness swept over him.

As if sensing Lu Ye's aura approaching, before he arrived, a petite figure dashed out from the Qing Palace, holding a ragged doll.

Who else but Yin Luo?

Her injuries were clearly not healed; her face was still a bit pale, yet she joyfully shouted, "Lu Ye, you're back?"

As she spoke, she crashed into Lu Ye's embrace.

Behind Yin Luo, Uncle Duan followed quietly like a ghost. A casual look from him sent a gleaming light into his eyes as he stared at Lu Ye, as if trying to peer into Lu Ye's soul.

Following behind Uncle Duan, a group of human race cultivators emerged from the Qing Palace, led by Qing Yu.

Lu Ye had just caught the crashing Yin Luo, and she immediately sniffed around him like a little dog. Then, looking up, she gazed pitifully at him, "Lu Ye, I'm so hungry!"

Lu Ye's face darkened, suddenly reminded of some unpleasant experiences from the past.

He raised his hand and pinched her neck. Yin Luo instinctively wanted to resist, but before she knew what was happening, she was lifted to the side, blinking widely and looking at Lu Ye in confusion.

She felt that upon this reunion, Lu Ye had changed significantly.

"Greetings, Fellow Daoist!" Qing Yu led the crowd in greeting.

Lu Ye returned the courtesy, "It's been years since we parted, Madam's grace remains unchanged. Congratulations to Madam on advancing to Dao Fusion!"

He immediately noticed that Qing Yu had advanced to Dao Fusion.

Years ago, Qing Yu would have had the qualifications to attempt Dao Fusion if not for tending to Yhing Wu and others. She obtained great rewards from the Dao Pool, but without inheritance, she couldn't advance Dao Fusion.

The reason she brought Yhing Wu to seek refuge with Yin Luo was partly due to Lu Ye's suggestion, and partly because Qing Yu wanted to consult Yin Luo on the method of advancing Dao Fusion.

After arriving, with Uncle Duan's guidance, she succeeded in advancing; there were no disruptions, one might say it was extremely smooth.

However, Qing Yu should only be at the 1st Order Dao Fusion, as her strength hadn't changed much over the years.

"Thanks to Fellow Daoist's blessing, I owe much to your guidance." Qing Yu smiled softly.

As they spoke, Yin Luo ran over again, clutching Lu Ye's leg, looking up with puppy eyes, her mouth pouting, visibly unhappy.

Lu Ye glanced down, feeling somewhat helpless.

Ten years have passed, the world changed, back then, those formidable enough to make him look up to, now have begun clinging to his legs.

"Two choices." Lu Ye held up two fingers before Yin Luo.

"What, what?" Yin Luo was taken aback.

"I fill you up!" Lu Ye lowered one finger, "Or I help you teach those two guys a lesson, beat them up thoroughly, and help you take back control of the Star Abyss Gate!"

Before Yin Luo could react, Uncle Duan's eyes gleamed, he chuckled, "Young man, quite a bold claim after years apart? Do you know what power the two who defeated the young mistress hold?"

"I've heard, two Peak Dao Fusions, Twins Demon Race."

Uncle Duan instantly became unsure and bewildered.

He previously saw vaguely that Lu Ye had advanced to Dao Fusion, but in his thoughts, even if Lu Ye had truly advanced Dao Fusion, his power could only have increased so much in a short time.

But what is happening now?

Two Peak Dao Fusions, he claims he can chase them off just like that?

Where did this young man get such confidence?

Yin Luo was still considering Lu Ye's words; the idea of being full was undeniably tempting to her, but keeping the Star Abyss Gate was Yang Qing's instruction, something she must hold fast to, causing her expression to be conflicted, unsure of the choice.

Yet the hesitation lasted only a moment, soon she expressed determination, "Then you help me drive them away!"

She truly didn't doubt whether Lu Ye had the power, despite Yang Qing enlightening her, hailing from star beast heritage, her mindset was still simple.