Investment Return System, Start by taking Demon Empress as a Disciple

Chapter 139: He's Lying

At first, Leng Yanran was still hesitating about whether to use the teleportation array her master had given her to take her and her junior sister back to the Illusory Void Peak. After all, there were three Void Refining Realm experts outside, eyeing them like tigers stalking their prey. The moment she stepped out of the Tower of Enlightenment, they would definitely come after her.

However, the situation had changed. Inside the Tower of Enlightenment, she had unexpectedly discovered three attacks from Ninth Heaven Fusion Realm experts. This alone was enough to wipe out those three Void Refining Realm experts outside.

After all, her current strength was merely at the First Heaven of the Unity Realm. Whether facing the Annihilation realm or the Boundless realm, she had confidence in easily suppressing and defeating them. Even confronting the Divinity Separation realm, she had a chance at victory, especially with her two divine abilities and the God Slaying Spear her master had bestowed upon her. But that didn't necessarily guarantee a kill.

Yet, if she crossed the boundary of four major realms and faced Void Refining Realm powerhouses, Leng Yanran had no assurance of winning. Escape would be difficult as well. She had only recently cultivated the second chapter of the Chaos Heavenly Demon Technique. Even so, it was already astonishing enough.

It was worth noting that a little over half a year ago, she was just at the Void Sky realm, a Northern Region genius hunted down by the Profound Sky realm assassins. Yet now, she had the confidence to overcome Divinity Separation Realm experts. How terrifying was this progress?

But she was well aware that all this was thanks to her master. Without her master, she would never have the strength she possessed now, and she might have lost her life long ago.

"Huh? Master, these are the trump cards left by the previous owner. Using them now might not be appropriate…

"Indeed, there are three Void Refining Realm experts guarding outside. However, with the Tower of Enlightenment's strong defense, I believe Master can escape unscathed. Even if pushed to the limit, you can use them later!"

At this moment, the Tower of Enlightenment had a new master, and the Tower Spirits could sense the outside situation, so they were well-informed. Nevertheless, they did not approve of Leng Yanran's plan.

"Hmm? Are you questioning my decision?"

Upon hearing the Tower Spirit's suggestion, Leng Yanran furrowed her brows and questioned with an unquestionable tone.

"No, not at all."

Several Tower Spirits quickly knelt down on one knee, not daring to speak further. At the same time, they were amazed. Although the new master's strength was only at the First Heaven of the Unity Realm, they had sensed an overwhelming aura of superiority from her just now!

It was as if, from beginning to end, she had always been looking down on all living beings. Whether it was the Tower Spirits themselves, the Tower of Enlightenment, or the three Void Refining Realm experts outside, in her eyes, they were all ants beneath her gaze.

"Wow… Senior Sister is so cool!"

Several Tower Spirits trembled as they knelt down, but Li Yourong stared at her senior sister in admiration, blinking her eyes.

"… Yourong, you stay here obediently. Senior Sister will deal with the troubles outside and bring you back to the mountain."

Leng Yanran gazed at her junior sister's adoring eyes with a hint of helplessness. In her perspective, as fellow disciples under the same master, her own potential was something her junior sister would undoubtedly achieve as well. There was no need for her to be admired to such an extent.

"In the past, Master had to save me multiple times. This time, Yanran can't trouble Master any further!"

The image of her master's gentle figure appeared in Leng Yanran's mind, and she was eager to return to the mountain to meet her master. Each time she left the mountain before, it ended with her master reluctantly intervening to save her. In Leng Yanran's eyes, this was a display of her own inadequacy.

As the chief disciple of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion, Leng Yanran was determined to personally quell any challenges this time. She wanted her master to see that she, his senior disciple, had grown strong enough to stand alone.

Regarding the use of the three attacks left by the Tower of Enlightenment's previous master, Leng Yanran considered it inconsequential. They were nothing more than Fusion Realm attacks, at most capable of suppressing Void Refining Realm opponents.

With some more time and diligent cultivation after returning to the mountain this time, she could elevate herself to the Annihilation realm. By then, her strength would be sufficient to transcend realms and defeat even Void Refining opponents.

If she refrained from using these attacks now, they would become as pointless as tasteless chicken ribs when the time came. They would have no effect.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, a frown appeared on Leng Yanran's brow. Within her senses, there was another figure present on the third level. It was none other than Jiang Du, the demon clan member who had entered the Tower of Enlightenment with her.

With this realization, Leng Yanran immediately opened the staircase leading to the third level and strode toward it. Following closely were Li Yourong, as well as the multitude of tower spirits.

In a moment, the group's figures had already emerged within the third level. Jiang Du, who had been meditating cross-legged, sensed the approaching presence and quickly regained his awareness.

"Where's my reward?"

Jiang Du, upon waking up, was the first to see the elderly tower spirit from the third level following behind Leng Yanran. He was immediately filled with anger and prepared to demand why his reward had not been given.

"Master, how should we deal with this individual?" The elder didn't respond to Jiang Du's words but respectfully inquired of Leng Yanran.

"Are you from the demon clan of the Western Region? Speak up about everything you know," Leng Yanran calmly gazed at Jiang Du and asked casually.

Before entering the Tower of Enlightenment, Jiang Du had inquired about her name, likely having discerned some clues from her.

Since childhood, Leng Yanran had known that she was of the demon clan, not truly a member of the Leng family. As for the demon clan, they were now all confined to the Western Region. Jiang Du, being a member of the demon clan, might just hold knowledge about her true identity.

"Hehe, I indeed hail from the Western Region. I am Jiang Du, the young master of the Jiang Clan! Just now, I merely saw that Miss is also a member of the demon clan, and I was a bit curious. Furthermore, I, as the young master, have never met Miss before. We have no grievances or conflicts. What could I possibly know?"

Upon hearing the tower spirit address Leng Yanran as "Master," Jiang Du was momentarily taken aback. Without hesitation, he naturally answered Leng Yanran's question.

"Senior Sister, I think he's lying."

Before Leng Yanran could say anything, Li Yourong, who was beside her, furrowed her brow and voiced her doubt.

Hearing this, Leng Yanran couldn't help but give her sister a sidelong glance. It seemed like her junior sister had started to use her brain as she cultivated under their master's guidance!

After all, the first time they met, it took nearly half an hour for her just to explain the concepts of a master and disciple relationship to her sister. Her mouth had gone dry from talking before she could make things clear.

But now, her junior sister could actually distinguish between truth and falsehood?

"Tch, since you're not being honest. Then, get ready to meet your end."

If even her junior sister could see through his lies, how could Leng Yanran possibly believe his words? As she spoke, Leng Yanran pointed casually, and a surge of malevolent energy shot directly towards Jiang Du's right leg.

"Plurp—" a sound rang out. A large hole appeared in his right leg, and the malevolent energy continued to spread. In no time, that leg was on the verge of being rendered useless!