LRAB 760. Chapter Returns to the Starfall
760. Chapter Returns to the Starfall
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The group, in a grand and imposing manner, tore open the spatial rift and arrived outside the Starfall Pavilion. After Xiao Yan arrived, the many Dou Zun powerhouses left behind by the Starfall Pavilion also quickly appeared.
Upon closer inspection, everyone recognized the figures as Venerable Feng, the Pavilion Master who had remained at the Starfall Pavilion, along with several Dou Zun-level beings from the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. Due to their limited strength, they were not suited to accompany the Ancient Clan. However, knowing of the fierce battle between Xiao Yan and the Ancient Clan, they were equally anxious and had been awaiting news.
Now that everyone saw Xiao Yan, Little Fairy Doctor, and Mu Yaoyin had all returned safely, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
With his sharp eyes, Venerable Feng spotted the special figure in the crowd immediately—Elder Yao!
"Yao Chen!!!" A cry of surprise, far exceeding his usual calm and composure, was enough to prove Venerable Feng's excitement at this moment. He even subconsciously used his battle qi, and when he saw his old friend, his excitement was no less than that of Xuan Yi.
"Feng Xian!" Yao Lao looked at the rapidly approaching figure, his eyes also filled with an uncontrollable sigh. After so many years, seeing his old friend again, the emotional turmoil was something outsiders could not truly understand.
"You old codger! You've suffered all these years! How are you feeling now? Are you alright? Does your injury mean it's completely healed?"
In the years since Yao Lao's "death," Venerable Feng has never believed that he has truly perished and has tried his best to find out about him.
When Xiao Yan delivered Yao Chen's message, Venerable Feng was overjoyed, having long anticipated meeting his old friend. However, he never expected that Xiao Yan, merely attending a pill gathering at the Pill Tower, would not only become involved in the conflict between the Pill Tower and the Spirit Clan, but would ultimately perish.
Upon hearing this news, Venerable Feng's grief was no less than that of others. Xiao Yan was a promising young talent whom he greatly admired, and Xiao Yan was a disciple of Yao Chen, so Venerable Feng truly regarded Xiao Yan as his own son. Furthermore, Xiao Yan's death meant that his old friend could not return.
If it weren't for the Heavenly Phoenix Clan Ancestor constantly stopping him, Venerable Feng would have truly joined forces with the Pill Tower to find a way to fight the Spirit Clan to the death.
He was already overjoyed to learn that Xiao Yan had come back to life, but now that he saw Yao Chen in front of him, he was even more excited. He had been waiting for his old friend for far too long.
The old doctor smiled calmly: "Don't worry, no problem. I've survived the days of a remnant soul barely clinging to life. My old bones aren't going to fall apart so easily."
On the way back, Xiao Yan had already told him many things, and Yao Lao was now certain that his judgment was actually quite good. Whether it was Xuan Yi, Feng Xian, or Xiao Yan, they were all truly loyal and righteous people. The only person he had ever misjudged in his life was Han Feng, whom he regarded as his own son.
Venerable Feng glanced around and, confirming that Elder Yao was still a soul and didn't have a physical body, immediately asked, "What's wrong? Still no body. What else do you need? Just say it!"
At this moment, the old alchemist stretched out his illusory arm and placed it on Venerable Feng's arm, saying in a deep voice, "No rush, it's only a matter of time before he's resurrected. Besides, my good disciple is already an eighth-grade alchemist, so I'm not in a hurry."
Following Yao Lao's gaze, Venerable Feng looked at Xiao Yan and then commented with great appreciation, "You've really struck gold."
Seeing all this, Mu Zier, who had come out with Venerable Feng, reminded everyone, "Alright, let's take our time catching up. We should all go home now. What's the point of standing around outside like this?"
Venerable Feng then realized that in his excitement he had overlooked the large group of people who had come with Xiao Yan and Yao Lao. He then warmly said, "Alright, everyone, please come in. Old man, the Starfall Pavilion today will definitely exceed your expectations!"
Venerable Feng led the way, bringing everyone into the grand formation of the Starfall Pavilion.
Upon entering the Starfall Pavilion, Xiao Yan immediately sensed something different. A surge of energy swept over his body, and a feeling of sluggishness enveloped him—a sensation he had never experienced before when visiting the Starfall Pavilion.
The Starfall Pavilion's protective array wasn't bad in the past, but it relied heavily on the strength of its maintainers, and its defenses weren't particularly comprehensive. When forces like the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, the Yellow Springs Pavilion, or the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan attacked, the Starfall Pavilion's protective array became less effective.
However, at this moment, the energy flow of this grand formation was perfectly smooth, forming strong and resilient battle qi barriers that were imperceptible to the naked eye yet omnipresent. These barriers could not only resist battle qi attacks, but Xiao Yan also felt a devouring and absorbing effect, as if the grand formation could directly absorb battle qi attacks and soul impacts and feed them back into the formation.
Even for a Dou Zun level being, breaking through this great formation in a short time would be virtually impossible. Xiao Yan himself felt that without the Fire Lotus, he wouldn't be able to break through quickly either. The protective power was worlds apart from what it was when he left more than four years ago.
Seeing the surprise in Xiao Yan's eyes, Venerable Feng's smug smile deepened. He then looked at Yao Lao, the true "pavilion master" of the Starfall Pavilion.
"How is it?" Venerable Feng looked at Elder Yao with great pride.
Although Yao Lao was a pure soul being, his soul realm surpassed that of everyone present. Therefore, the scene he saw was different from that of the others. He could sense the precision of the formation and could somewhat predict its defensive capabilities.
More importantly, the entire Starfall Pavilion is more rationally planned, with pavilions, cultivation areas, and herb gardens arranged in a well-organized manner. It is not only fully functional but also exudes a vibrant and thriving atmosphere.
Looking at everything in the Starfall Pavilion, Yao Lao felt a sense of familiarity mixed with strangeness. He nodded in admiration and said, "Now it seems that everything has indeed undergone earth-shattering changes since I left."
Having gained his old friend's approval, Venerable Feng straightened his back with great pride and said, "Of course. In all these years of managing the Starfall Pavilion, I have never been idle, unlike some people who just sit back and do nothing."
"Not to boast, but while the Starfall Pavilion can't directly challenge the Pill Tower and the Soul Palace, I'm quite confident in its position as the third strongest power after these two!"
"Pfft."
A clear laugh rang out, and Mu Qingluan covered her mouth and laughed, "Teacher, you should stop patting yourself on the back. Our Starfall Pavilion wasn't like this three years ago."
"Oh?" The old apothecary looked at Mu Qingluan with great interest.