I speedrunned the Fairy Strategy Game

On the other side of the ruins.

Li Muyu was leading several women to sweep through the ruins. Under his precise guidance, various buried magical treasures and lost martial arts techniques were dug up in heaps, like picking cabbages.

"this......"

Saintess Xie Chenghuan held a stack of ancient manuals, her red lips slightly parted, her eyes filled with disbelief.

She had never seen anything like this in her life.

This isn't exploring historical sites; it's clearly bandits invading the village!

Li Muyu looked at the piles of magical treasures, but his interest remained lukewarm.

When the ruins open next time, there's no need for any sects to send disciples. I've already collected taxes for two hundred years from now.

Gu Qingxue frowned slightly, her gaze falling on a corpse whose life essence had been drained, its skin as withered as tree bark.

"This is the fifth body already."

Li Muyu nodded, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"The younger one wasn't killed, so he's seeking revenge on the older one."

He was aware of the existence of the dragon corpse, but he did not stop it because the goal of this expedition to the ruins was precisely this dragon corpse.

Dragon Blood Tempering!

This opportunity should have been available in the mid-game.

However, Li Muyu's cultivation level has now far exceeded the progress of the plot, and with the life-saving jade tablet he obtained from Xue Baining, he may not be unable to fight.

Now that we've traveled through time, we should naturally speed things up!

Xie Chenghuan narrowed her foxy eyes slightly. This Li Muyu not only knew his master's secret, but also knew everything about this ruin. He must be hiding a secret.

As his thoughts wandered, a delicate fragrance suddenly approached, and slender fingers teasingly brushed against his chest, while a soft, alluring voice seemed to drip with water.

"Now I finally understand why Master is so obsessed with Young Master."

"I'm almost reluctant to hand the young master over to his master."

Faced with the saintess's blatant seduction, Li Muyu simply chuckled.

"Senior sister, the Holy Maiden is itching for a fight again and wants to spar with you."

Gu Qingxue, who had been sharpening her knife for a while, stepped forward expressionlessly upon hearing Li Muyu's words, grabbed Xie Chenghuan's ankle, and dragged him out.

Xie Chenghuan was truly terrified of being bullied by his senior sister. His face paled instantly, and he repeatedly begged for mercy.

"I was wrong, I was just joking."

"At worst, I can just help push from behind while you're doing it, okay?"

The wails faded into the distance, gradually becoming inaudible.

-

The site is about to close.

Disciples from various sects gradually gathered at the teleportation array, discussing their respective gains.

"Weren't they saying that historical sites are full of opportunities? How come I haven't found a single one?"

A rogue cultivator rummaged through his Qiankun bag with a worried expression; it was completely empty.

The group exchanged glances, most of them bearing a similar look of disappointment.

Marquis Shen did find a treasure that, even after being lost for a thousand years, still radiates a brilliant spiritual light, which is enough to show how high the cultivation level of its owner was in his lifetime.

"Take a look at it, no one's going to steal it from you."

Amidst the urging of the crowd, Marquis Shen, a man of rugged character, hesitated for a long time before mysteriously taking something out of his bosom.

It is about the thickness of a baby's arm, meticulously carved from fine jade, with a smooth texture and flowing lines.

Perhaps due to frequent favor from its former owner, it exudes a faint, lingering fragrance.

The crowd gathered around, scrutinizing him, their expressions gradually becoming strange.

"How do you use this thing?"

Marquis Shen felt uncomfortable being stared at, so he quickly put the object back into his bosom and waved to disperse the crowd.

"Alright, alright! It's better than going home empty-handed!"

The words fell.

Suddenly a golden light flashed, and Mr. Li, the general manager of AAA Buddhist artifact wholesale, arrived!

Li Muyu and his companions strolled over, their bodies adorned with magical artifacts and surrounded by spiritual light. Xie Chenghuan even had several magical artifacts wrapped around his hair.

It wasn't a deliberate attempt to show off wealth; it was just that their storage bags were already full, and they simply couldn't fit any more.

"hiss--"

Everyone stared wide-eyed, their breathing quickened, and their palms sweated.

Evil arises from the heart, and wealth and honor are sought in danger.

Many people exchanged glances secretly, their fingers stealthily reaching for their weapons...

"What happened? Why are so many people missing?"

Just then, a leader from a second-rate sect suddenly spoke up, attracting everyone's attention.

Reminded by this, the members of the Southern Immortal Sect looked around.

"We're down three people too..."

The words had barely left his mouth.

The sky suddenly darkened!

Dark clouds, like a giant inkstone overturned, spread from the distant horizon, obscuring the sky and the sun.

A ferocious and enormous dragon shadow tore through the clouds, carrying overwhelming ferocity, and slithered across the sky before crashing to the ground with a thunderous roar, causing the rocks to tremble!

It was a withered dragon corpse, with most of its scales and armor fallen off, its bones jagged. The putrid smell carried a suffocating sense of oppression, like an invisible mountain pressing down on them. The terrifying pressure made everyone's knees go weak, and they almost knelt on the ground!

"Thump..."

Several disciples with weaker cultivation levels had their knees buckle and collapsed to their knees.

"This aura... it's from the Celestial Realm!"

"No, I haven't reached that level yet."

The Southern Immortal Sect and others had personally witnessed the battle between Celestial Masters and could sense that although this dragon corpse was powerful, it was still far from reaching the Celestial Master realm.

The crowd stared at the shriveled body of the dragon's corpse, where several bright red lines of blood shimmered. These were still fresh bloodstains, wriggling as if they were alive.

They now knew perfectly well where the missing disciples had gone.

"Xu Zhengyang!"

Marquis Shen stared at the figure beside the dragon's corpse and roared like thunder.

"How dare you collude with demons and harm your fellow disciples!"

Xu Zhengyang ignored him, his sinister gaze fixed on Li Muyu, his voice hoarse as if tearing silk.

"Don't forget our agreement, help me kill Li Muyu!"

Jiao Lin's low laughter came from within the dragon's corpse.

"Of course."

The next moment, something unexpected happened!

The enormous dragon corpse suddenly opened its mouth, its menacing teeth snapping shut like sharp blades, and bit down on half of Xu Zhengyang's body!

"you--!"

Xu Zhengyang's pupils contracted sharply, and blood gushed from his mouth as he twisted his neck in disbelief.

"Jiaolin...how dare you break your promise?!"

"Betrayal?"

Jiao Lin's sinister laugh echoed in the wind, carrying a cruel mockery.

"You betrayed me first... how dare you talk about loyalty and integrity?"

The sight before them sent chills down everyone's spines.

After devouring Xu Zhengyang's flesh and blood, the flesh and bones on the withered dragon corpse began to wriggle and coalesce.

Before long, Jiao Lin completely merged with the remains of the half-step Celestial Realm cultivator, transforming into a ferocious dragon demon over three zhang tall, with a human head and a dragon body, covered in green scales.

Jiao Lin slowly raised his head, his scarlet vertical pupils locking onto Li Muyu, filled with boundless hatred.

This is the same person who, not long ago, personally beheaded it.

It opened its massive jaws, revealing sharp, menacing teeth, and its voice was filled with madness.

"Li Muyu, now you have the upper hand in both offense and defense!"

Mount Nainai.

Warm room.

Pei Yourong held the needle and thread in her hand, her fingertips lightly stroking her robe, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling with an unusual light.

"It's almost finished sewing. I really want to see Mu'er wearing it soon."

This way, I can collect another 'original' item.

suddenly--

The Bodhi seed bracelet on my wrist suddenly jolted!

Pei Yourong's fingertips trembled, and her almond-shaped eyes flickered slightly.

When Li Muyu first became her disciple, she specially took a Bodhi seed from her bracelet and crafted it into a talisman for him.

No matter how far apart they are, the Bodhi bracelet can immediately sense if he encounters danger.

"Mu'er...!"

As the needle and thread touched the ground, her figure, like a rainbow, vanished instantly from the mountaintop.

at the same time.

Zheyun Mountain.

Xue Baining sat quietly on the lotus platform.

Since the last desensitization training with Li Muyu, the karmic fire has not flared up for a long time.

His cultivation level also slowly recovered, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

Even now, when Xue Baining recalls the desensitization process, the tips of her ears still flush slightly.

As the leader of the demonic path, when had he ever been so humiliated, to be done in front of a junior...?

How utterly useless!

Moreover, he is Pei Yourong's apprentice. If she finds out, he will really lose face.

Whenever Xue Baining thought of this, she would feel a headache.

"No, we must bring him to Jade Void Palace..."

Her eyes darkened as she pondered a solution, when suddenly her heart skipped a beat.

It's that jade pendant!

Li Muyu triggered the mark she left behind!

"Your Excellency, you..."

Hearing the sound, the maid pushed open the door and entered, only to find the hall empty except for a lingering fragrance.

At the entrance to the ruins, the elders of each sect looked solemn.

"This relic is clearly restricted to those below the fourth realm, so why is it emanating such oppressive power?!"

Before the words were finished—

Two figures arrived almost simultaneously!

"Greetings, Palace Master!" The old woman from Jade Void Palace hurriedly knelt down.

Xue Baining didn't look at her; her gaze fell on the aloof and peerless figure on the other side.

What brings you here?

Pei Yourong's almond-shaped eyes turned slightly cold: "Where did you take Mu'er after the competition that day?"

"What's it to you?"

"Xue Baining!" Pei Yourong warned coldly, "Don't even think about making a move on Mu'er!"

Xue Bai Ning curled her red lips, a wisp of solidified demonic energy swirling around her fingertips, and said deliberately.

"Not only have I taken a liking to him, but I'm also going to poach him and bring him to the Jade Void Palace right in front of you."

In an instant.

The two terrifying pressures of the Celestial Realm collided violently!

The air was almost frozen, and even the light was distorted!

The elder in charge of law enforcement was sweating profusely. There was no protective barrier here. If a fight really broke out, the area within a hundred miles would be reduced to ruins!

"Sect Leader Pei, a sudden change has occurred within the ruins, and the disciples have not yet emerged!"

Seeing this, the old woman quickly added her own words.

"Palace Master! The Holy Maiden is among them!"

The two women exchanged a glance and temporarily concealed their presence.

The elders from the surrounding second-rate sects were already dumbfounded.

Xue Baining, the Palace Master of Jade Void Palace, is the leader of the demonic path, a figure who stands like a cloud!

As for the woman from the Southern Immortal Sect, her entire being exuded a chilling sword aura. Could she be the legendary number one female sword immortal of the Great Qian Dynasty, Pei Yourong?

Within the remains of a severed pulse.

Jiao Lin was entrenched in front of the teleportation array, its scales gleaming with a chilling light. Its scarlet vertical pupils greedily swept over the crowd, and a low, violent dragon roar emanated from its throat.

Although the physical bodies have merged, its cultivation level is far inferior to that of its ancestor. The essence, blood, and soul of these cultivators are the nourishment for it to restore its vitality.

"So what if you're a half-step Celestial? If we join forces, we might just be able to put up a fight!"

A young disciple, his blood boiling, drew his longsword, his true energy surging.

Marquis Shen roared, his muscular arms bulging with veins, and he gripped the unknown 'jade carving magic weapon' in his hand before charging forward fiercely.

Inspired by this fighting spirit, several cultivators unleashed their magical treasures and burst forth with true essence, launching a combined attack on the dragon corpse.

"Ants."

Jiao Lin's sneer was chilling.

The next instant, its figure vanished from its spot, leaving only a blurry blue afterimage.

puff,

The first few people who rushed out were like a burst of blood mist, with severed limbs and organs scattered all over the ground.

The overwhelming stench of blood filled the air, instantly extinguishing the fighting spirit that had just been ignited in everyone.

The remaining disciples' faces drained of color, and they staggered backward, their eyes filled with the deepest fear and despair.

Li Muyu knew that the dragon corpse was targeting him, so he lowered his voice and said to Xie Chenghuan.

"I'll keep it occupied for a bit, and you seize the opportunity to rush out with Ji Yudie immediately."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingxue suddenly looked up.

She didn't speak, but the stubbornness in her clear, cold eyes was clearer than any words.

Li Muyu chuckled softly and spoke gently.

"Don't worry, I won't kick you out."

Just as a smile appeared on Gu Qingxue's beautiful face, Li Muyu pointed his fingers like a sword and precisely struck the back of her neck.

Gu Qingxue's body suddenly went limp, her clear, spring-like eyes filled with astonishment, and she slowly lost consciousness.

Li Muyu reached out and steadily supported her, placing her in Xie Chenghuan's arms.

"They're in your care."

"And you?" Xie Chenghuan's voice was a little hurried.

Li Muyu's gaze had already turned to the terrifying dragon demon licking the blood from its claws, his voice calm and undisturbed.

"It came for me."

"Between us, it's destined to come to an end."

Before Xie Chenghuan could speak again, Li Muyu's figure shot out like an arrow!

He transformed into a golden meteor, neither dodging nor avoiding, and slammed into Jiao Lin with the most powerful and domineering posture!

Boom—

Amidst the deafening roar, the man and the dragon, entangled together, crashed into the mountainside like two meteorites.

In the instant the dust and smoke filled the air, Li Muyu's stern shout came from afar.

"Now's the time—run!!"

Xie Chenghuan gritted his teeth, glanced deeply at the direction of the billowing dust on the mountainside, and dared not hesitate for a moment longer.

His body erupted with spiritual light, enveloping the two women in his arms, and he transformed into a streak of light, heading towards the teleportation array.

On the other side, seeing this scene, Marquis Shen was filled with righteous indignation and wanted to rush to help, but his calm fellow disciple held his arm tightly.

"Senior Brother Shen! Calm down!"

"Junior Brother Li is fighting for our lives. Even if you go now, it will only add another pointless life to our list!"

Marquis Shen gritted his teeth, his muscles bulging, and all his strength turned into a heavy breath as he bowed deeply towards the mountain wall.

"Junior Brother Li, you must come back!"

The smoke and dust gradually dissipated.

Li Muyu stood amidst the ruins, his body shimmering with golden light, confronting the three-zhang-tall dragon demon across the void.

Jiao Lin grinned, his face full of sarcasm.

"Are you willing to sacrifice yourself to give them a chance to survive?"

"That's so touching!"

Li Muyu met his gaze calmly, his expression unwavering, and simply said indifferently.

"Don't get me wrong, I just want to stay and kill you!"