Wu Shattered Star River

Ling Shiyu had been in secluded cultivation for several years. Initially, she didn't want to enter, because according to the clan rules, it required a ten-year commitment.

Ling Shiyu was only in her early twenties, the prime of her youth. Ten years felt like an eternity to her.

She feared that when she emerged after ten years, everything would have changed. She worried that the great war would be over, and the Spirit Clan would have suffered a crushing defeat, even before her seclusion ended.

Even more, she feared Jiang Han's death, and that upon her return, she would only receive devastating news.

Ultimately, she chose to enter because she realized her combat strength was too weak to help the Spirit Clan or change the overall situation.

Outside, she could only helplessly watch Jiang Han being hunted, unable to do anything.

Furthermore, her feelings for Jiang Han were complex. Undoubtedly, she liked him. Compared to the Spirit Clan's top young masters, she felt the difference was too vast.

As the Spirit Clan's little princess with exceptional talent, pride ran in her bones, and she looked down on ordinary young men.

She had known Jiang Han for a long time, fighting alongside him on many occasions. She developed feelings for this human man, planting a seed in her heart that had already taken root and sprouted.

It was precisely her innate pride that made her so conflicted.

She knew Jiang Han would not marry her as his primary wife. As the Spirit Clan's little princess and one of the most beautiful women of her time, she didn't want to be a concubine.

Therefore, she ultimately chose to enter Spirit Immortal Valley, opting for ten years of secluded cultivation.

She wanted to forget everything outside, to try and erase Jiang Han from her memory, and focus solely on cultivation, becoming the strongest expert of her time.

In the past few years, her heart had settled down. The image of that human youth in her mind had become somewhat blurred.

But at this moment!

When she met Jiang Han's gaze across the small lake, she realized she was wrong, terribly wrong!

She had never forgotten this man. Her Dao heart, which had been stable for years, was shattered the moment this man appeared.

Surprise, joy, resentment, grievance, a desire to cry…

Countless emotions swirled in Ling Shiyu's eyes. She desperately wanted to stand up, leap across the lake, and stand before Jiang Han.

But she felt as if her body was unable to move, only able to gaze at Jiang Han from afar.

After a full dozen breaths, a faint smile appeared on Jiang Han's face. Then, his body rose into the air, slowly flying towards the island in the center of the lake.

The island in the center of the lake was protected by an invisible barrier. When Ling Shiyu saw Jiang Han flying over, she finally moved, casually sending out a stream of light.

The transparent barrier vanished, and Jiang Han landed on the island, standing beside Ling Shiyu.

"Whoosh!"

There were some caves and large trees by the lake, where many of the Spirit Clan's young elites were cultivating in seclusion, naturally because they could watch Ling Shiyu from afar.

When they discovered that Jiang Han had actually flown directly to the island in the center of the lake, many young Spirit Clan members revealed anger in their eyes, burning with jealousy.

The island in the center of the lake was Ling Shiyu's solitary cultivation ground. The Hedao Realm expert guarding this place had declared that no Spirit Clan member was allowed to step onto the island or disturb Ling Shiyu.

In the hearts of many Spirit Clan men, the island in the center of the lake was a forbidden ground, a sacred place, like Ling Shiyu's boudoir.

Now, this boudoir had been entered by a man, and a human man at that.

The key was that the Hedao Realm expert guarding this place didn't stop him, and Ling Shiyu didn't say anything either, instead actively opening the barrier to let Jiang Han in…

This made many Spirit Clan men feel as sick as if they had swallowed a fly. They felt as if the goddess in their hearts had been defiled by a beast…

What followed nearly caused countless Spirit Clan men to go berserk.

Seeing that many Spirit Clan members were looking towards the island in the center of the lake, Ling Shiyu sent out a stream of light. A faint purple罩 appeared around the island, blocking the view of the Spirit Clan members outside and preventing them from seeing inside.

It was as if Jiang Han had entered Ling Shiyu's boudoir, and Ling Shiyu had not only opened the door but also drawn the gauze curtains…

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!"

Many Spirit Clan youths shot out from the tree houses and caves, including some Dao Entry Realm prodigies. They flew angrily towards the island in the center of the lake.

"Humph!"

A cold snort rang out, followed by an old voice that echoed in the ears of the Spirit Clan members: "All of you, get back where you belong. If you don't want to cultivate properly, then get out of Spirit Immortal Valley."

The old voice belonged to the Hedao Realm expert stationed here, who held a high position in the Spirit Clan. Even Ling Su respected him greatly.

The group of Spirit Clan youths didn't dare to act rashly and retreated resentfully.

It wasn't easy to get into this place, and being expelled would be useless no matter who they complained to. This opportunity would be wasted.

"Hehe!"

Although the protective barrier around the island in the center of the lake was activated, preventing those outside from seeing the scenery inside, those inside could see the scenery outside.

Seeing the group of youths retreating resentfully, Jiang Han smiled and said, "Shiyu, it seems you have quite a few admirers in the clan."

A faint blush appeared on Ling Shiyu's face. She shot a glance at Jiang Han, exuding natural charm, and said, "Stop teasing me. What's the situation outside?"

Jiang Han's expression turned solemn as he began to tell Ling Shiyu about the events that had occurred outside during this time.

Ling Shiyu listened intently, her expression changing for the better and worse.

When she heard about the first great battle and how Jiang Han had coordinated to kill many Hedao Realm experts, she was elated.

When she heard that the Peace Alliance had used a divisive tactic, causing the Silver Clan and Scorpion Clan to betray them, she couldn't help but applaud.

Finally, when she heard that Jiang Han and the Heavenly Elephant King had been ambushed, and that Huang Xiao himself had come to suppress Ling Su, Yan Qin, and King Bian Cheng, preventing them from acting rashly, her heart clenched.

Beautiful women are beautiful no matter what. Even with a furrowed brow and a solemn expression, she was still pitiful and lovable, and could even arouse a man's desire to protect her.

Seeing her silent and sullen, Jiang Han assumed she was blaming herself for not going out to help. He smiled and comforted her, "You don't need to worry too much. Huang Xiao shouldn't have mastered the Four Daos Fusion. We still have hope of turning the tables in this battle. Your grandmother and my mother are both in secluded cultivation. Perhaps they will greatly increase their strength after they emerge."

"I've also been moving around, exploring hidden realms and seeking secrets, to see if I can find an opportunity for Hedao Realm. If I can reach Hedao Realm… our chances of winning should be higher."

Ling Shiyu nodded slightly. After a moment of silence, she looked up and asked, "Then are you confident in reaching Hedao Realm?"

"No…"

Jiang Han didn't hide anything. He said with a wry smile, "My Four Daos Fusion makes it too difficult to reach Hedao Realm. I've visited many treasures and secret realms recently, and I've comprehended many laws, but I don't feel it's been very helpful."

"This Dao… how can one reach it? I wonder if there are any natural treasures that can increase the probability of reaching Hedao Realm?"

"Natural treasures? Increase the probability of reaching Hedao Realm?"

Ling Shiyu seemed lost in thought. Suddenly, her pretty face turned slightly red, and she murmured softly, "I did hear a rumor that can increase… the probability of reaching Hedao Realm."

"Oh?"

A flash of light appeared in Jiang Han's eyes as he asked, "What rumor?"

If he could increase the probability even a little, Jiang Han would spare no expense. Spending a lot of money wouldn't matter. Reaching Hedao Realm was the most important thing; everything else was secondary.

"No, it's nothing…"

Ling Shiyu's pretty face turned even redder as she lowered her head and said, "That's just a rumor. It should be false. It's best not to talk about it."

"Well… Jiang Han, there are many mysterious places in Spirit Immortal Valley. You can try to comprehend them. Perhaps you can reach Hedao Realm within Spirit Immortal Valley?"

"Oh, okay!"

Jiang Han glanced at Ling Shiyu suspiciously, not pressing further. He said, "Then I'll go comprehend things during this time, hoping to find an opportunity to reach Hedao Realm."