Chapter 2705: Support

The Way of Space is not something just anyone can cultivate. In this universe, the Dragon Clan controls time, and the Phoenix Clan controls space. Only those with Phoenix Clan bloodline can cultivate the Way of Space. Lu Ye, being human, could not cultivate it unless he obtained primordial Phoenix blood.

While these Harmonized Dao Masters were lost in thought, Luan Li shook his head and departed. "Fellow Daoists, some things are better believed than not."

The several Harmonized Dao Masters stood rooted to the spot, their expressions shifting.

The one who had spoken first suddenly said, "No wonder Qing Tang and Xue Ni were willing to pay such a high price. It turns out they were targeting a Phoenix Clan agent!"

"It's not confirmed yet, is it?" one Harmonized Dao Master replied, still a bit unconvinced.

"There's no smoke without fire!" the Harmonized Dao Master slowly shook his head. "This whole affair has been abnormal from the start. What status and strength do Qing Tang and Xue Ni possess? The Tower of Time holds little attraction for them. Unless there's a truly exceptional reason, they wouldn't enter the tower, let alone gather so many helpers. Don't you find it strange? So many Harmonized Dao Masters, searching like a dragnet. If the opponent were truly an ordinary cultivator, how could they possibly escape? Unless..."

"Unless Lu Ye really is a Phoenix Clan agent, only then could he escape with spatial secret arts."

"Those few over there must have gotten the news too." The speaker turned to look in a certain direction. In that direction, several powerful auras, like their own, had paused, no longer moving. Evidently, they also had reservations.

It wasn't just their two groups; more were halted at different locations on this level.

"Everyone, I'm not getting involved in this. Just as that old Daoist friend said, it's better to believe some things than not. If Lu Ye truly is a Phoenix Clan agent, then after this Tower of Time concludes, all who participated in targeting him will face dire consequences."

Outside the Tower of Time, many powerful Dragon Clan members stood guard. Once the Tower of Time closed, Qing Tang and Xue Ni would have no chance of escaping, and those who aided them would surely perish.

"Then I'm out too. The rewards promised by the Insect and Blood Clans may be acquired, but I won't live to spend them. I'd rather go back and diligently cultivate. Everyone, farewell!"

"Let's go together!"

As they spoke, several Harmonized Dao Masters formed a group and soared towards the upper levels.

They had descended from higher levels, so they naturally remembered the way back.

However, less than half a day later, as they entered the fiftieth level, they suddenly encountered another group.

Leading the group were two women in a hurry: one with white hair and white robes, petite in stature, and the other with golden hair and a graceful, slender figure.

These two women alone would have been notable, but what was truly striking was the group behind them, numbering fewer than twenty.

Yet, every single one of them exuded a profound and powerful aura, clearly indicating they were high-level Harmonized Dao Masters.

There was also a young man directly behind the two women. Although his aura wasn't particularly immense, he was exceptionally ostentatious, with a pair of exquisite feathered wings unfurled behind his back.

The Phoenix Clan aura was unmistakable.

The young man glanced at them askance and snorted, "Consider yourselves lucky you retreated early. Otherwise, when the Tower of Time closes, it would have been your death!"

The Harmonized Dao Masters instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

Now they understood that the old man's earlier words were not false. Lu Ye, the human, truly was a Phoenix Clan agent; otherwise, Phoenix Clan members would not have personally led a team to assist him.

If this young man was from the Phoenix Clan, then the two leading women must undoubtedly be of Dragon or Phoenix lineage.

The golden-haired woman spoke, "Sirs, how is Lu Ye doing now?"

The leading Harmonized Dao Master pondered for a moment, then cupped his fists and said, "We do not know the specifics, we haven't even met Daoist Lu. We only heard that he appeared on the eighteenth level, and Qing Tang and Xue Ni are currently leading a siege against him."

He clearly stated that he hadn't even seen Lu Ye, undoubtedly intending to distance himself from the matter.

To his relief, this group of cultivators had no intention of troubling them. After the golden-haired woman finished her inquiry, she led the cultivators swiftly into the next level.

As they passed, they continually encountered cultivators heading upwards. Most were traveling in groups, and Su Yan immediately realized this was Luan Li's doing.

"We need to hurry," Su Yan said with concern. From the intelligence gathered along the way, Lu Ye's whereabouts had been discovered on the eighteenth level, and his situation was certainly grim.

He would most likely continue to flee downwards, with the Insect and Blood Clans in hot pursuit. Therefore, they had to find Lu Ye before he ran out of room to escape; only then would there be a chance for rescue.

Fortunately, Su Yan knew that even if Qing Tang and Xue Ni succeeded, they wouldn't take Lu Ye's life. This was the biggest reason she dared to proceed cautiously.

If Lu Ye were truly facing a life-or-death crisis, she wouldn't have wasted any time and would have rushed there at her fastest speed.

Level by level they descended, gathering more and more information, until some definitive news reached their ears, startling the three young Dragon and Phoenix youths.

"What? Lu Ye went on a killing spree on the eighteenth level, killing at least eighty Harmonized Dao Masters, if not a hundred?"

Su Yun's jaw dropped so wide he could almost fit an egg in his mouth.

If the Harmonized Dao Master he questioned hadn't sworn to it, he would never have believed such an absurd thing.

Indeed, Lu Ye's strength was considerable, but not to this extent. Surrounded by so many enemies, how could he achieve such a feat? Was he still human?

"He exchanged blows with Qing Tang multiple times and escaped unscathed each time?" Zhu Yin was also stunned.

What kind of powerhouse was Qing Tang? He was a Zenith-level City Lord, arguably among the strongest echelon in the entire Inner Realm, second only to the Ten Great City Lords.

Lu Ye could exchange blows with such a powerful figure? And multiple times, escaping unharmed?

How was that even possible?

Compared to Su Yun, Zhu Yin understood Lu Ye's strengths and weaknesses better, making it truly difficult for her to believe.

"He also went in and out of the eighteenth and seventeenth levels four times?" Su Yan's brows furrowed deeply.

This didn't sound like the Insect and Blood Clans were besieging Lu Ye; it sounded more like they were being tormented by Lu Ye.

"Interesting!" Xuan Wuji's eyes behind Su Yan burst with light.

He had been invited primarily to deal with Qing Tang. He was the only expert Su Yan and Zhu Yin could find in the Tower of Time capable of contending with a Zenith-level City Lord.

Xuan Wuji had initially thought the matter might be difficult, as he would have to face not just Qing Tang but also Xue Ni.

But now, it seemed things might not be so tough?

"Faster!" Su Yan shouted, her figure darting forward.

Although more and more good news reached them, the more they heard, the harder it was for her to believe. She felt something was amiss.

After two more levels, they finally reached the entrance to the eighteenth level.

"I'll go first!" Xuan Wuji stepped forward, activating his Dao power to protect himself, and rushed downwards.

The three Dragon and Phoenix youths had only recently advanced to the Harmonized Dao realm. While their strength was considerable, they were still far inferior to seasoned Harmonized Dao Masters. Since Xuan Wuji had accepted this task, he had the obligation and responsibility to protect them.

The others followed closely behind.

Su Yan and the two others were at the very back.

The moment she entered the eighteenth level, Su Yan immediately felt an extremely sharp Dao intent freely manifesting in the distance. The sounds of conflict emanated from that direction, occasionally interspersed with shouts.

"He's advanced to the Harmonized Dao realm!" Su Yan's beautiful eyes lit up.

Although she had suspected this from the information gathered on their way, only now was it confirmed: Lu Ye had indeed advanced to the Harmonized Dao realm, right here in the Tower of Time.

His unrestrained Dao intent was the best proof.

"Greetings, young friends," a voice said.

Su Yan turned to see that it was Luan Li.

He had evidently been waiting there.

"Daoist Luan Li, you've worked hard. Thank you for your efforts in this matter," Su Yan returned a bow. Along the way, they had encountered many Harmonized Dao Masters who had been persuaded to withdraw, which was undoubtedly all thanks to Luan Li.

"May I also ask, Daoist Luan Li, what is the current situation?" Su Yan urgently asked.

Luan Li replied, "Daoist Lu is currently clashing with Qing Tang. Occasionally, he also takes out stragglers. However, from previous encounters, though Daoist Lu is not Qing Tang's equal, Qing Tang also seems to have no way to deal with him. I originally intended to assist him secretly, but after observing for a while, I found it unnecessary."

Su Yan gazed intently in that direction. Due to obstructions, she couldn't see clearly, but Lu Ye was indeed clashing with a powerful expert over there.

In addition, dozens of other powerful auras from all directions were converging towards that location.

At this moment, Qing Tang wielded his four battle blades, striking furiously.

After suffering a setback once, he had been avoiding direct clashes between his Dao weapons and Lu Ye's long blade. This, however, constrained him somewhat, preventing him from unleashing his full strength.

If that were all, it would be fine, but Lu Ye's other identity was incredibly vexing.

Just now, he had unleashed his full power to suppress Lu Ye, bringing down a fierce blow.

If nothing unexpected happened, Lu Ye would be unable to withstand this strike. The difference in their strengths was too great. Although Lu Ye met it with his black long blade, Qing Tang could have abandoned his own blade to heavily injure Lu Ye, guaranteeing an injury.

However, at that very moment, the surrounding Star Abyss aura suddenly became chaotic. The destructive power of his descending strike was instantly reduced by thirty percent.

It was as if, in that instant, someone had snatched away the external power he had borrowed!

Son of Star Abyss!

Before arriving, he had learned from the Blood Lord that Lu Ye held the identity of a Son of Star Abyss.

He had also heard that a Son of Star Abyss, during conflict, could not only gain more external power augmentation through this identity but also suppress enemies to a certain extent.

Because the surrounding free-floating Dao power was more aligned with the Son of Star Abyss, a Son of Star Abyss could achieve such suppression. No one else could.

But he had never imagined that Lu Ye's suppression could be this strong.

That was thirty percent of his power.

This guy... actually had the blessing of a Triple Son of Star Abyss!

Therefore, when that blade descended, its power was greatly diminished, yet Lu Ye's long blade had already come to meet it.

Qing Tang had no choice but to forcefully retract his strike, causing his vital energy to surge back, making him feel as though he was about to vomit blood.

He could have continued with the attack, using the sacrifice of his battle blade to exert some pressure on Lu Ye, but it would no longer be enough to seriously injure him.

Thus, it seemed highly uneconomical.