Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 689: An Ambush!

The Celestial Jade Lion vanished into thin air.

Hua Jin the True One’s desperate lunge met nothing but empty space.

As she attempted to peer into the spatial rift, the jagged tear in reality snapped shut, sealing itself perfectly before she could investigate.

Standing motionless, Hua Jin the True One immediately unleashed her Divine Sense to scan the surroundings.

Yet, there was nothing.

Absolutely nothing remained.

The lingering scent of spatial energy had been completely erased.

Probing that mysterious, unknown void with her Divine Sense felt like reaching into a bottomless black hole.

Only a sense of pure emptiness greeted her efforts. "It fled! That strange girl escaped once again!" Hua Jin the True One felt like she was losing her mind.

She was a powerful expert at the Void Shattering realm, a figure who could walk with pride across the entirety of Earth Star.

Nevertheless, she had faced constant humiliation while trying to secure the Celestial Jade Marrow.

Whether she was being slapped by one person or struck by another, she had been tossed through the air like a ragdoll.

When the dust settled, she had managed to claim only a single fragment of the treasure.

Fists clenched in a silent rage, Hua Jin the True One stomped the ground in a fit of fury before collapsing right there, wailing at the top of her lungs.

Luckily, the other Ascenders had either run for their lives or perished in the chaos.

The only ones left were the debt-ridden new disciples of the Kunlun Immortal Palace and the core Elders: Zhang Yibai, Wang Shouyi, and Gu Changsheng.

"This is..." Zhang Yibai watched the sobbing Hua Jin the True One, accidentally yanking a strand of hair from his beard in his shock.

Gu Changsheng could only shake his head in disbelief.

It was evident that Hua Jin the True One had suffered a complete psychological collapse.

"Ancestor, perhaps we should speak with Elder Chen and leave the remaining Celestial Jade Marrow for her?

The Celestial Jade Lion consumed one piece of the premium Celestial Jade Marrow, and there is still one final top-grade piece forming. Hua Jin the True One only has two premium pieces, while our side has already secured seven." 

With Li Qingran taking two and Lin Fan claiming five, they held exactly seven pieces.

Zhang Yibai let out a sigh: "I have no personal objections, but this is a conversation for your Elder Chen... On that note, where exactly is Elder Chen?"

The two scanned the area, but Chen Huaian’s presence was nowhere to be found.

Chen Huaian had certainly been acting quite mysterious today.

"We shall wait a while longer." Zhang Yibai resumed his seat at the center of the magic formation and projected his Divine Soul outward, his eyebrows knitting together in concern.

That malevolent entity that had taken over Muscle Tyrant had returned.

One didn't need to be a genius to know that the evil creature was planning something nefarious during its absence.

Until Chen Huaian returned, he and Gu Changsheng had to remain vigilant.

...

Ten minutes prior, within the Cangyun Realm.

Chen Huaian had stepped back into the realm with a single mission—to call upon every Void Refinement Old Monster in the Sect.

He included everyone at the Great Perfection of the Unity Realm as well, with the sole exception of Su Qinian.

"Ancestor!"

Chen Huaian’s lips curved into a faint smile as he looked upon the group of elders. They bowed with deep respect, their bodies radiating overwhelming cultivation fluctuations.

The Celestial Jade Lion was a spirit creature of Earth Star, and Chen Huaian preferred not to interfere directly to avoid unnecessary karma.

However, such concerns were irrelevant to these Void Refinement Old Monsters.

A lone Celestial Jade Lion would be no match for a group of such powerful cultivators.

"I have gathered you all here because This Venerable One has located an Auspicious Beast for our Sect! This creature can provide a constant supply of Spirit Jade for our Moon Shadow Sect. I am certain you are all aware of how Spirit Jade can accelerate the gathering of Spiritual Energy... This is a massive opportunity we cannot afford to miss!"

Chen Huaian’s explanation was full of logical gaps.

For instance, the Cangyun Realm had never possessed spirit creatures that produced such resources.

Furthermore, why would an Ancestor at the Great Ascension Stage need their assistance for such a task?

Yet, the Void Refinement Old Monsters didn't dream of questioning him—where the Ancestor pointed, they followed without hesitation.

If the Ancestor claimed that Daha, the mountain-guarding beast, was a pig instead of a wolf, they would shout in unison: "The Ancestor is absolutely correct!"

"Ancestor, to think such a wondrous Auspicious Beast exists! We must definitely bring it under our control!"

An elder stepped forward, his expression solemn as he cupped his hands: "Might I ask where this beast is located? This junior is eager to lead the charge in capturing it! My only request..." He paused, looking slightly bashful before continuing: "I only humbly ask that if the Ancestor has future plans to send disciples to Earth Star, please keep this junior in mind."

The moment those words were uttered, the previously quiet Void Refinement Old Monsters broke into an uproar.

"Ancestor, this disciple is also prepared to go and subdue it!"

"Me too, Ancestor! I only ask for more opportunities in the future!"

Chen Huaian beamed with satisfaction as he looked at the group of 'eager' old monsters.

These were the pillars of the Moon Shadow Sect, yet they were lining up like workhorses ready for the plow.

Suddenly, the sound of ten thousand swords rang out as Lin Fan emerged from the crowd, 'carrying' over nine thousand Top-tier Spiritual Artifacts.

"None of you better try to compete with this old man!"

With a grand sweep of his hand, Lin Fan commanded the nine thousand Top-tier Spiritual Artifact flying swords to split into groups, forming cages that 'trapped' the other Void Refinement Old Monsters in place. He then slid forward on his knees to bow before Chen Huaian.

"Hehehe!" Lin Fan let out a brief chuckle before quickly covering his mouth and speaking seriously: "Ancestor, this junior has already visited Earth Star and possesses a deep understanding of its laws. I am clearly the best choice for this mission."

Chen Huaian’s mouth twitched. He could already feel the spatial ripples of Divine Wandering in the Void.

The fluctuations were far stronger than before, signaling that something massive was about to arrive!

Realizing Li Qingran had succeeded, he quickly announced: "Enough, enough! There is no need to fight! Everyone will have their chance!"

Just as he spoke, the air around them warped violently.

A gigantic dark shadow plummeted from the sky immediately afterward.

Dust exploded into the air and debris rained down.

Li Qingran bolted from the cloud of dust like a frightened deer, throwing herself into Chen Huaian’s arms. She clung to his waist, burying her face in his chest as her shoulders shook with dramatic sobs: "Wuwuwu... Master, help me! I was terrified! That giant purple-gold dog is terrifying! It tried to eat me!"

Her voice was laced with tears, sounding heart-wrenching.

However, hidden against Chen Huaian’s chest, her lips were curved into a mischievous grin.

She even peeked through one eye, stealing a quick glance at the center of the settling dust.

Chen Huaian’s body went rigid for a moment before he sighed and gently patted her back to soothe her.

This young disciple was becoming quite the actress.

In that instant!

"ROAR——!!!"

A deafening roar of shock and primal fury erupted from the dust cloud like a sudden thunderclap.

A massive purple-gold silhouette charged out with violent intent.

The Celestial Jade Lion looked a mess; its once-pristine crystal mane was covered in dirt, and its giant purple-gold eyes burned with the rage of a creature that had been tricked.

It fixed its sights on Li Qingran, who was still huddled in Chen Huaian’s embrace.

It was this puny human who had baited it to this gods-forsaken place with that wretched Spirit Jade!

She had even dared to touch its sacred nose!

It slammed its claws into the earth, crushing the solid rock as if it were soft clay. Its massive frame carried the momentum of a falling mountain as it barreled toward Li Qingran.

Its jaws swung open, and purple-gold energy swirled in its maw, coalescing into a sphere of pure destruction.

Today, it would make this little thief pay!

But its roar was cut short, and the energy sphere in its throat never had the chance to fire...

An incomprehensible, bone-chilling cold—colder than ten-thousand-year-old profound ice—instantly locked onto it from every direction, paralyzing it completely.

The Celestial Jade Lion’s massive body froze mid-leap.

Its giant, flaming purple-gold pupils shrunk to the size of needles.

Something was wrong!

It was a trap!