Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 871 - 438: Favored by the Heavenly Dao, Destiny Adorns the Body_3

"If this isn't handled promptly, I fear this place will follow the same path as the Void Realm," the Human Emperor Sword spoke with a heavy tone.

A sense of dread washed over it; it sensed that this Great Thousand Worlds was destined for the same tragic end as the Void Realm. Even though this realm currently appeared to be at the peak of its prosperity, it could collapse in the blink of an eye. Much like a massive skyscraper that takes years of labor to erect, its destruction can be achieved in a mere instant. Ruining something is always far simpler than creating it.

"But why have these anomalies targeted this specific woman?" Jiang Fan mused, his eyes narrowing. "Could it be linked to the Life Chart? Can these anomalies actually detect cultivators who possess one? Do they realize that those with a Life Chart are unique talents who must be eliminated before they can grow?"

He suspected his intuition was striking close to the truth. These anomalies likely possessed a specialized technique to scout for cultivators with a Life Chart, subsequently possessing or manipulating others to assassinate these geniuses. By wiping them out one by one, they could ensure the world's downfall. If these chosen talents were to perish, the blow to this world would be catastrophic.

"Thank you, senior, for rescuing me. My name is Ye Linglong," the woman said, her voice trembling slightly. She watched Jiang Fan with a mix of caution and unease. Although he had just slaughtered the terrifying cultivators pursuing her, she couldn't be certain he had done it for her sake. If this mysterious stranger held dark intentions, she would be dead in a heartbeat. To survive, she knew she had to be proactive and leave a positive impression, hoping to avoid a grim fate today.

"There is no need for such wariness," Jiang Fan stated plainly. "I came here with the express purpose of saving you."

"Saving me? But why?" Ye Linglong was bewildered. She had never encountered this powerful senior before. Why would he go to such lengths for her? Was it because of her family lineage? Or perhaps a debt owed to her grandmother? A flurry of questions raced through her mind.

"I have no ties to your family or friends," Jiang Fan replied, choosing not to be cryptic. "I saved you simply because you are unique, and your life is worth preserving."

"I am... unique?" Ye Linglong felt more confused than ever. In her own eyes, she was merely a common female cultivator. While she possessed some beauty, it wasn't extraordinary. If she truly had great talent, she wouldn't be stuck at the Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation stage. If she failed to breakthrough soon, she would be forced to leave the Daoist academy. The true prodigies of the academy had already achieved Foundation Establishment, and the real monsters had even reached the Golden Core stage.

"Ordinary?" Jiang Fan raised an eyebrow slightly. He realized why Ye Linglong viewed herself this way; her Life Chart had yet to be awakened. Some cultivators are born with a Life Chart, but without the right catalyst, it might remain dormant throughout their entire lives. Ye Linglong was currently in this state. Her 'Only I am Venerable' Life Chart was inactive, leaving her as nothing more than an average girl with mediocre cultivation talent. Only by activating that power could she truly step onto the path of an invincible sovereign. Of course, many such geniuses were killed before their potential ever bloomed. After all, a genius who hasn't grown is still just a weakling. However, Jiang Fan considered that he might be the one to help her awaken that 'Only I am Venerable' Life Chart.