Master of Heaven and Earth - Chapter 107 - The Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell

Just as he was about to step out of the door, Leng Yan suddenly halted and waved his hand to summon Fake Leng Yan into the immortal land. Only then did he follow behind the two individuals.

The two were dressed in blue robes, and just by their attire, it was clear they were merely disciples from a small sect affiliated with the Yuntian Sect.

Following them closely, Leng Yan, being in the later stage of the unification realm, possessed formidable mental power! On the other hand, the two were only in the initial stage of the unification realm, making it difficult for them to notice Leng Yan as he concealed his presence.

After traveling a few dozen li, the two arrived at the outskirts of Tianlong City, where the population was sparse. Additionally, Leng Yan scanned the area with his spiritual awareness and found no other cultivators nearby.

This was indeed the perfect spot for Leng Yan to execute his plan!

Keeping his distance from the two, Leng Yan summoned Fake Leng Yan and controlled him to sprint forward at full speed.

Like the wind, the rapid movement of Fake Leng Yan created a “whoosh” sound around him. However, Leng Yan controlled the situation so that he appeared in the line of sight of the two before darting to the side.

“That’s him! The wanted man!”

“Chase him, quick! If we kill him, we’ll be rich!”

With that, the two summoned their flying swords and pursued him…

Seeing that they were hot on his heels, Leng Yan turned around and pointed ahead, instantly transforming into a cloud dragon that surged forward.

“Yuntian Transformation Technique! You actually learned the techniques of the Yuntian Sect! You are doomed today!” one of the men shouted fiercely upon seeing the magical technique Leng Yan used.

In the distance, Leng Yan smiled slightly; he couldn’t use the Five Elements Sect’s techniques or the Demon God Technique, as the Five Elements Emperor Technique would reveal his sect affiliation, while the Demon God Technique was currently associated with the Demon Child persona. Thus, he could only rely on his physical prowess and the freshly learned “Illusory Cloud Technique” to conceal himself.

The two each unleashed a beam of light, shattering the cloud dragon that Leng Yan had conjured. They then rushed towards him, attacking!

“You want to kill me? Bring it on!” Fake Leng Yan exuded an extraordinary aura, moving like lightning, with golden light shimmering around him, charging fiercely at the two!

With a single punch, thunder roared, and the sound of breaking air rang in their ears! The two men were taken aback by the formidable might of Fake Leng Yan, but the promise of a hefty reward fueled their fearlessness!

The clash between fists and magical techniques erupted in a series of thunderous roars. From a distance, Leng Yan used the immortal land to channel essence power and support Fake Leng Yan in the battle.

They exchanged blows back and forth, the dazzling lights of magical techniques soaring like fireworks. Leng Yan sensed that the moment had come, so he began to feign weakness, slowly retreating and pretending to be on the verge of escape.

“Thinking about running? Dream on! Second Brother, trap him with the Demon Confinement Array!” said the older cultivator with a laugh.

The one referred to as “Second Brother” chuckled and replied, “He won’t get away, just watch me!”

Second Brother made a few hand gestures and recited, “Heavenly King covers the Earth Tiger, the pagoda pins down the river demon, Confinement Technique, release!”

Before Leng Yan could be entrapped by the magical treasure, he was already shaken by the incantation, nearly spilling his guts; it sounded less like a spell and more like the secret code of a bandit.

As Second Brother finished the chant, a pagoda truly appeared in his hands. This pagoda was seven stories tall, surrounded by auspicious light. It suddenly flew up, growing larger as it soared into the air, descending toward Leng Yan.

Fake Leng Yan looked shocked and quickly threw several punches, but none could counter the pagoda’s downward momentum.

With a loud “bang!” the pagoda landed, trapping Fake Leng Yan inside, rendering escape impossible.

“Big Boss, hurry and report to the Yuntian Sect! We’ve captured the wanted man, ha ha…”

“This is our ticket to riches!” Big Boss grinned widely and took out a jade slip, executing a technique that transformed it into a streak of light and vanished.

From a distance, Leng Yan observed it all unfold. Seeing that his objective was accomplished, he controlled Fake Leng Yan to shout, “You think you can take credit for me? In your dreams! I wouldn’t let you succeed even in death!”

With a loud explosion, the pagoda leaped into the air, but it remained intact!

“Damn it! That kid actually self-destructed! What now? Are we losing our reward?” Second Brother swore angrily upon seeing Fake Leng Yan self-destruct.

“Second Brother, don’t worry! The people from the Yuntian Sect can see everything that happened through the Cloud Mirror! Even if this kid self-destructs, the reward won’t be decreased! Ha ha!” Big Boss calmly reassured.

“Right! How could I forget that? Ha ha…”

Leng Yan had no time to waste listening to their banter. With his goal achieved, he quickly made his way toward Tianlong City, eager to avoid any further complications!

The Red Leaf Alliance served as the headquarters of the Red Leaf faction in Tianlong City. From a distance, it resembled a royal palace, resplendent in gold and splendor, with cultivators standing on either side-each one at the Heavenly Realm.

The Red Leaf Alliance was divided into the inner court and the outer court. The inner court was the trading place for cultivators, while the outer court was for those in the physical body realm of the mortal world.

Dressed in a black robe that fluttered in the wind, Leng Yan approached the Red Leaf Alliance. At the entrance, two cultivators stepped forward and asked politely, “Senior, may I ask if you are looking to buy or sell something?”

Leng Yan produced the Elder’s token and said quietly, “Take me to see Sudan!”

Seeing the token, the two cultivators were immediately taken aback, bending slightly at the waist as they said, “We did not realize the Elder was present. If we overstepped, we ask for your forgiveness!”

Waving his hand, Leng Yan replied, “Enough, just take me to Sudan!”

“Please follow me, Elder!” One of them exchanged glances with the other, leaving one to stand guard while the other escorted Leng Yan into the courtyard.

After passing through several courtyards, they finally entered the inner court. The cultivator led Leng Yan into a guest room and respectfully said, “Elder, please rest here for now. Director Sudan went to the outskirts and is on her way back!”

Upon hearing this, Leng Yan tossed a primordial spirit elixir worth ten thousand to the cultivator, nodding, “Understood. You can go now.”

The cultivator’s face lit up with joy. “Farewell!” he said and left the room, closing the door behind him before happily returning to the entrance.

A smile crept across Leng Yan’s lips. Sudan had gone to the outskirts for his matter, and upon her return, he would know the outcome. With this thought, he closed his eyes to rest. Right now, every second was crucial; he needed to gather essence power to prepare for his breakthrough in closed-door cultivation.

Half an hour later, a series of knocks resounded at the door. Leng Yan opened his eyes and said, “Come in!”

The door swung open, and Sudan’s graceful figure walked in, a strand of her hair flowing gently in the breeze.

“I just heard the news that the Yuntian Sect’s wanted man has been captured, which startled me. Now it seems this was all part of your golden cicada shedding its shell scheme, Elder!” Sudan said with a smile as she looked at Leng Yan.

“It’s just a minor tactic. So, what is the Yuntian Sect’s attitude?” Leng Yan rose and smiled back.

Sudan absentmindedly played with a strand of hair in front of her chest and said, “What attitude could they possibly have? They believed it and immediately rewarded those two, then withdrew the wanted notice for you, Elder!”

“Good, that’s a relief,” Leng Yan replied, feeling a bit more at ease, though he didn’t let his guard down. He looked at Sudan and asked, “Were the items sold? And what about the two drops of wine-any conclusions on that?”

“The items have been sold. Here’s all the profit-120 million!” Sudan handed a storage bag to Leng Yan and continued, “As for the two drops of wine, the Elders have yet to reach a conclusion!”

“No conclusion is a good sign! Can you take me to meet these Elders?” The lack of a conclusion suggested that the wine indeed had something special about it; otherwise, there would have been a resolution much sooner!

“Let me check!” Sudan paused for a moment before saying, “Please wait here for a bit, Elder!”

Leng Yan nodded with a smile, indicating his agreement. Sudan then nodded back and fell silent, seemingly using sound transmission.

After a few breaths, Sudan smiled and said, “The Elders are eager to meet you. Please follow me!”

Sudan led the way while Leng Yan followed closely behind. Before long, they arrived at a courtyard filled with various spirit herbs. Inside the courtyard emanated several powerful auras.

Sudan approached the door and gently knocked a few times. A deep voice came from within, saying, “There’s no need for formalities. Bring Elder Leng inside!”

Sudan respectfully replied, “Yes,” and then opened the door for Leng Yan, saying, “Please go in, Elder. I will wait out here.”

“Very well!” Leng Yan stepped through the door, while Sudan closed it quietly behind him.

Inside the room, he found four meditation mats arranged around a central area where the two drops of wine floated in mid-air. Among those seated were two men and two women, all Elders with profound cultivation levels, having already entered the void tribulation realm. Still, they stood up upon Leng Yan’s entrance. Although they were high-ranking cultivators, as fellow Elders of the Red Leaf, it was fitting for them to rise as a sign of respect for his equal status.