The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 259

Chapter 259

The sea water, as if tainted with ink, spread towards Ling Chunann with ferocity.

Danger!

Ling Chunann became alert and decisively swam towards the surface.

The ink-like spread was fast, but Ling Chunann was faster. However, as he neared the surface, the pressure in the water increased, slowing him down. By now, the entire area was soaked in darkness, resembling gaping maws ready to swallow anyone whole.

As he was about to reach the surface, Ling Chunann's expression turned serious. "098, send me the information about the Sea of No Return."

"Yes, host."

The records of the Sea of No Return in the Immortal Realm were scant. 098 had compiled them long ago but found nothing useful. Upon hearing the command, it immediately transmitted all the information to Ling Chunann.

Ling Chunann abruptly stopped.

"Host?"

Floating in the water, Ling Chunann stared at the approaching darkness, seemingly making a decision.

Then, he dashed towards the surface at an even greater speed.

Legend had it that only one immortal had ever returned alive from the Sea of No Return, and he was an Immortal Lord. Yet, after returning, his cultivation level dropped by two ranks to Golden Immortal.

Naturally, Ling Chunann didn't believe he was more powerful than an Immortal Lord. If he didn't want to die here, he had only one option—to try and break through.

Closer, and closer.

098 was sweating bullets for Ling Chunann.

Based on the experience just now and the information provided by 098, Ling Chunann had almost confirmed that the Sea of No Return was essentially a forbidden zone. Dead objects entering had no effect, but once a living being entered, there was no leaving.

He had survived until now because he had entered a state of suspended animation due to his short awakening time before automatically entering seclusion.

The only way out now was to forcefully break through.

Of course, Ling Chunann didn't plan to break the rules of the Sea of No Return by himself. He just needed to open a small gap.

The surface of the Sea of No Return was calm at the moment, the water still clear, seemingly allowing one to see the bottom.

A few immortals stood in the air, no different from the scene a hundred years ago.

"Master, this is the place. The treasure we detected a hundred years ago disappeared here."

"Um, thank you."

"Haha, Master, you are too polite. It's our honor to be of help to you."

"Go down." The man tossed a few Xuan Stones to the speaker.

"Thank you, Master, thank you. We'll take our leave then."

This person was Yun Su, who ascended to immortality a hundred years ago. For the past century, he had been cultivating while searching for Ling Chunann's whereabouts until recently when he finally found a possible location, coincidentally meeting the immortals who had been here a hundred years ago.

As he observed the sea area, intending to search, his expression suddenly changed, and he reached out towards the calm sea surface.

Just as Ling Chunann broke through the last barrier, the layer of darkness nearly touched his body, about to invade him, when suddenly a force pulled him out of the water.

"My treasure!"

Yun Su's voice of surprise rang in Ling Chunann's ears. Ling Chunann relaxed, leaning into his embrace, and looking back at the boiling sea water, "Run."

Yun Su, adeptly scooping Ling Chunann into his arms upon hearing the word, didn't hesitate and quickly flew towards the coast. The raging waves chased after them, but Yun Su's speed was so fast that they soon left that area behind, sparing the immortals who had left earlier from being collateral damage.

The two landed in a forest full of purple fir trees.

"Treasure, are you alright?" Yun Su thoroughly checked Ling Chunann, still not reassured.

"I'm fine, just depleted of cultivation energy. It's good that Master arrived in time." Ling Chunann rubbed against Yun Su, feeling somewhat sleepy from the depletion, "How did you know I was here?"

"Just a coincidence." Yun Su smiled.

Hearing Yun Su's casual response, Ling Chunann couldn't help but roll his eyes. Knowing him well, it was clear that he must have turned the Immortal Realm upside down these days. Of course, the main reason Yun Su couldn't find him was due to the concealment charm, or more precisely, the amplifier 098 provided. Ling Chunann had no intention of revealing this.

Yun Su didn't mind being seen through by Ling Chunann, gently kissed his forehead, "If treasure is tired, rest first. I'm here."

Ling Chunann hummed, bit Yun Su's chin lightly, not using much force. Yun Su's breathing became erratic as he looked down at Ling Chunann, "Treasure?"

"Master, shall

we dual cultivate?" Ling Chunann asked with a smile.

Forced to watch the live broadcast, 098: "..." This is the Immortal Realm, is this really okay here?

Three days later, a few disheveled immortals landed outside Qi'an City.

"That was close."

"Senior brother, how could the Sea of No Return suddenly have such big waves?"

"Wasn't it caused by that plague... Master?"

"Such bad luck, barely escaped from the Sea of No Return only to be chased by a green wolf. Fortunately, that Master was generous, giving us more than a dozen top-grade Xuan Stones. By the way, senior brother, are your injuries alright?"

"It's nothing, let's go into the city."

"Plague god?" Seeing the few entering the city, Ling Chunann withdrew his gaze towards Yun Su.

Yun Su smiled, not minding the nickname, "Treasure, do you want to go in and see?"

"Yes."

After paying two low-grade Xuan Stones, they smoothly entered the city.

The Immortal Realm and the cultivation world's cities were largely similar, bustling streets filled with immortals. Ling Chunann noticed that most people were at the level of human immortals, with some being earth immortals and fewer heaven immortals. The goods sold here were also different, with various immortal herbs and pills abundant, along with many novelties Ling Chunann had never seen before.

Noticing Ling Chunann's interest in the stalls, Yun Su whispered, "These are the lowest grade items. If treasure likes, I have much better things. I'll organize them for you when we get back."

"Thank you, Master."

Yun Su touched Ling Chunann's head, then took his hand, "Let's find an inn first."

"Okay." As they walked, Ling Chunann subtly glanced back. It was a restaurant's second-floor window, slightly ajar. From Ling Chunann's angle, the person inside was invisible, but he distinctly felt a burning gaze fixed on him.

"098, report on the male lead's current situation." Taking advantage of Yun Su checking them into the inn, Ling Chunann spoke to 098.

"Replying to the host, the male lead is also in the Immortal Realm now. He has joined the Jing Tian Sect, becoming one of the personal disciples of an elder, currently at the third level of human immortal."

Compared to Ling Chunann's struggles, the male lead's luck was much better. He had attracted tribulation lightning during his cultivation, successfully transcended it, and directly entered the Immortal Realm, where he fortuitously became a disciple of a sect.

098 reported the male lead's status to Ling Chunann, "Host, any questions?"

"Nothing." Ling Chunann shook his head.

"Treasure, let's go up." Yun Su came back with a room key.

"Okay."

The enthusiastic innkeeper bowed to them, "Dear guests, please follow me."

"You two seem new here, first time in Qi'an City, right?" The innkeeper chatted while leading the way, "Don't misunderstand, I've been in Qi'an City for over ten thousand years. I can recognize every chicken in the city, but I've never seen two as handsome as you before."

Ling Chunann glanced at Yun Su, who naturally had a cool demeanor, and replied, "Yes."

"That's lucky. In five days, it's the once-in-a-millennium Flower Morning Festival. The city will celebrate, and you two shouldn't miss it." The innkeeper was proud of his accurate judgment, becoming even more enthusiastic.

Back in the room, Ling Chunann looked at Yun Su, who had set up several layers of protections, "Master?"

"The Flower Morning Festival is akin to New Year's Eve in the mortal realm, a unique celebration in Qi'an City, held once every thousand years." Yun Su sat beside Ling Chunann, "They have a tradition never disclosed to outsiders; on the day of the Flower Morning Festival, they select ten immortals with the best potential to sacrifice to the sea, usually foreigners. Sorry, treasure, I was careless."

"It was my choice to come in; how can I blame you?" Ling Chunann wasn't too nervous, leaning back on Yun Su, thinking about the gaze he felt on the street. Clearly, they had been noticed by some from the moment they entered the city, making leaving now probably not so simple, "When in Rome."

Yun Su smiled at that, kissed the corner of Ling Chunann's lips, "Treasure, I will protect you."

Yun Su, although only ascended for a hundred years, had made rapid progress in his cultivation, surpassing Ling Chunann and reaching the Golden Immortal realm. Ling Chunann had been somewhat worried about his unstable realm, but those concerns disappeared after their dual cultivation.

Yun Su's cultivation not only stabilized but also grew at an

alarming rate. It wouldn't be long before he advanced to the True Immortal realm.

"Master, do you know where the Spirit Realm is?" After thinking, Ling Chunann still asked.

"The Spirit Realm?" Yun Su's expression became a bit odd.

"What's wrong?" Ling Chunann could naturally feel Yun Su's change.

"It's nothing. I know where it is, but if treasure wants to go to the Spirit Realm, you need to practice harder." Yun Su softened his tone, smilingly said, "When you reach the Immortal Emperor realm, I'll take you there. So, shall we continue our dual cultivation?"

Ling Chunann: "..." This man's skin seemed to have thickened a lot.

Coincidentally, on the third day Ling Chunann went out, he encountered those immortals again. He had seen them once in the records passed by 098, and including the encounter a few days ago, that made it twice.

However, Ling Chunann didn't plan to interact with them. Just as he was about to bypass them, he was stopped.

"This immortal friend, are you here in Qi'an City for the Flower Morning Festival?" asked the only female immortal among them.

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