Chapter 281

Chapter 281: Entering Burial Spirit Valley

“Young Master!”

Mu Wan called out in extreme surprise, turning around to see the face she had been longing to see day and night.

Chen Ansheng smiled broadly, leaning down to whisper in her ear, “Haven’t seen you in a long time; you’ve become even more radiant.”

“Heehee.” Mu Wan blushed and giggled, saying, “It’s really you, Young Master; you scared me just now.”

Chen Ansheng looked at her spring-like smile and held her even tighter.

“Let me see if your skills have improved over the years.”

“I’m overjoyed, hoping for your guidance, Young Master.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Ansheng turned her around, carefully examining her celestial body. Before long, they engaged in combat, intertwined in a grappling match where neither side could gain the upper hand, making it difficult to determine a victor.

About two hours later, after several rounds of fighting, Mu Wan ultimately could not withstand it and surrendered.

“How about it? Do you give in?”

Chen Ansheng held the smooth-skinned Mu Wan close, asking with a smile.

“I concede; I concede! But… it’s the kind of concede that’s enjoyable, heehee.”

Chen Ansheng’s heart stirred; this girl was truly mischievous.

He wanted to press her further, but recalling that he had other matters to attend to, he decided to let it go for now.

After some time, the two tidied up their appearances and sat by the verdant lakeside, drinking tea.

“Young Master, please stay a little longer this time.”

Mu Wan, having thought of him for hundreds of years, feared that if they met again, he might leave, and she wouldn’t know when they’d see each other next.

“I can’t stay long.”

Chen Ansheng took a sip of tea.

Mu Wan’s eyes fell, showing her disappointment. As a loyal servant, she was perceptive enough not to act spoiled or insist on keeping him.

“You’ve reached a sufficient level; come with me in a few days.”

Chen Ansheng added casually.

Hearing this, Mu Wan froze, her mind felt as if it had been struck by thunder.

The Young Master wanted to take her with him?

Joy surged in her heart, and tears could not help but stream down her cheeks.

Finally, she could serve the Young Master anytime, which was exactly what she had always dreamed of.

“Stop that; you know I don’t like those crying and whining women.”

Chen Ansheng said lightly.

“I understand my mistake; I’m just too happy.”

“You don’t need to call yourself a servant anymore. When have I ever treated you like one?” Chen Ansheng smiled.

Mu Wan felt immensely delighted and looked up at Chen Ansheng: “Then… can I call myself your concubine?”

“Sure!”

Chen Ansheng agreed directly.

Just a change of address made Mu Wan feel as if she might faint from happiness.

“Afterward, come with me to handle some matters. Once we’re done, you can ascend with the Long Family, and I’ll be there to guide you in the Immortal Realm.”

Chen Ansheng instructed.

“Mm, I understand.”

Mu Wan nodded gently, her heart filled with many questions, but she would not ask recklessly. Whatever the Young Master arranged, she would do as he said.

“Black Dragon, come see me quickly!”

“Xuanyuan Lie, come meet with your Master!”

Chen Ansheng used his celestial consciousness to convey messages to the two.

Boom!

In an instant, the Dragon Bone Abyss was filled with sword energy soaring into the sky, as a figure transformed into a sword, piercing the heavens, swiftly flying toward the Holy Land.

On the other side, in the Black Water Gorge, a hundred-foot-long giant dragon also took to the skies, fearing to pause for even a moment, seeking the guidance of that Immortal Sound.

A moment later, Black Dragon and Xuanyuan Lie both landed before Chen Ansheng, bowing respectfully.

“Get up.”

Chen Ansheng beckoned them to rise and instructed, “Come with me to Burial Spirit Valley.”

Black Dragon respectfully accepted the order, though he had doubts in his heart and did not dare to voice them.

Xuanyuan Lie hesitated momentarily before clasping his hands and saying, “Master, Burial Spirit Valley is very dangerous; please reconsider.”

Chen Ansheng asked, “What makes it dangerous?”

Xuanyuan Lie replied, “Master, ever since you and the Master left, I’ve immersed myself in cultivation and broke through to Celestial Nine, gaining substantial strength. I thought back to my previous battle with the Purple Demon, which didn’t end well, so I sought the edge of Burial Spirit Valley to challenge it again. Who would have thought that… I was nearly done in by just a vine, barely managing to escape with my life.

“I know your cultivation is extraordinary, Master, but I sense that the taboo demon deep within Burial Spirit Valley is likely far beyond the level of True Immortals.”

Chen Ansheng had once used a king-level talisman to let Xuanyuan Lie briefly experience the combat power of True Immortals, hence in his recognition, his master, Chen Ansheng, was indeed a True Immortal.

Upon hearing Xuanyuan Lie’s caution, Black Dragon quickly chimed in, “Yes, my Lord, anyone who comes out of Burial Spirit Valley, even a Purple Demon, can easily overpower us. What Young Master Xuanyuan said is not false; I urge you to think carefully.”

“Haha, your understanding is too shallow.”

Chen Ansheng shook his head and laughed.

This could not be blamed on them; typically, only cultivators at the level of Celestial Nine were allowed to exist in the lower realms, with not a single True Immortal present. This limited their perception.

Now, Chen Ansheng was in the mid-stage of Celestial Immortal, a formidable figure even in the Immortal Realm.

Even if the danger in Burial Spirit Valley originated from antiquity, Chen Ansheng felt confident about venturing in; after all, even in danger, he had ample means to escape.

Moreover, Chen Ansheng had his own Ascension Pool, which could control the ascension laws without forcibly calling him into the Immortal Realm, allowing him to freely utilize mid-stage Celestial Immortal power—what was there to fear?

“Let’s go; come with me to see what exactly is unique about Burial Spirit Valley!”

After giving the order, Chen Ansheng took the lead, stepping into the air.

Xuanyuan Lie, Black Dragon, and Mu Wan felt trepidation in their hearts but were powerless to disobey; they could only follow.

As for why Chen Ansheng wanted to bring them along?

It’s simple; he wanted to test the power of the talisman. If four mid-stage Celestial Immortals couldn’t take Burial Spirit Valley, then something was truly amiss.

Before long, under Chen Ansheng’s lead, the group arrived at the edge of Burial Spirit Valley.

A purple mist covered the land, resembling chaos, and celestial senses could not penetrate it.

“Follow me in.”

Chen Ansheng paused only a moment at the edge before stepping into the dense purple mist.

As soon as he entered, whispers filled the air.

“Master, be careful!”

Xuanyuan Lie was so tense that he broke out in a sweat, immediately unleashing sword energy, preparing for defense and counterattack.

“Don’t be so dramatic.”

Chen Ansheng chided lightly.

Vines of purple swiftly raced across the ground.

“Ah!”

In an instant, a purple vine wrapped tightly around Mu Wan’s ankle.

Clang!

The sound of a sword echoed as countless sword energies extended along the ground.

Everywhere they passed, the purple vines were obliterated, turning to ash.

“Young Master, I’m… I’m really a bit scared.”

Mu Wan trembled, clutching Chen Ansheng’s arm tightly.

“With me here, what is there to fear from evil demons?”

Chen Ansheng reassured gently, leading the group forward.

Along the way, numerous unseen and bizarre entities came to harass them, but they were all crushed by Chen Ansheng’s sword energy, with no exceptions.

Finally, half an hour later, Chen Ansheng and the others reached the core area.