Ying Qianqian obviously also knew Fu Chao, and she spoke softly.

"Yes! Senior Sister Ying, I will certainly remember your teachings and cultivate diligently!"

Fu Chao felt a sudden shock in his heart; despite Ying Qianqian’s soft tone, she carried an aura of a Divine Maiden that made her seem unattainable.

This wasn’t deliberate!

But rather an intrinsic temperament!

Natural beauty!

Standing next to Ying Qianqian, even someone as bold as Fu Chao felt a sense of apprehension and inferiority.

He was truly scared!

One word from Ying Qianqian could override even the orders of the Fu Family patriarch!

If Fu Chao really entered the "Black Tortoise Army," he would definitely be sent to the front lines; if he died on the battlefield, none of the Fu Family members would dare utter a complaint!

Fu Chao knew his own capabilities well.

If he went to the front lines, unless luck was on his side, the odds of him falling in battle weren’t low!

Fu Chao was accustomed to a comfortable life; he wasn’t someone who could risk everything.

Now, with just a word from Ying Qianqian, Fu Chao felt like a mouse faced with a cat.

"Hehe! Interesting! Truly, there is always one thing to overcome another!"

Seeing this scene, Li Yunjing’s lips curled into a slight smile.

Fu Chao, that fellow, really needed some discipline!

Seeing Fu Chao so embarrassed for the first time made Li Yunjing quite pleased.

Ying Qianqian’s gaze moved away from Fu Chao and fell upon Li Yunjing.

Her eyes were still indifferent, but deep within, a barely noticeable profound meaning flashed by.

"Junior Brother Li, how have you been lately?"

Ying Qianqian asked softly, with a hint of faint concern in her tone.

Li Yunjing smiled slightly and replied respectfully, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Sister Ying, all is well. I just didn’t expect Senior Sister Ying to be a Commander in the ’Black Tortoise Army’ now."

"There’s much to do on the front lines! As a disciple of the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect,’ I naturally must give it my all!"

Ying Qianqian nodded and said blandly.

Li Yunjing felt a chill in his heart, surprised by Ying Qianqian’s words; was this meant to provoke him?

But he had too many matters at hand and temporarily no energy to spare for the front lines!

This Provocation Technique really had no effect on him anymore.

Seeing that Li Yunjing did not respond, Ying Qianqian said nothing more, turned and instructed the high-ranking members of the "Black Tortoise Army," then led the group towards the direction of the underground rift.

"Old Li, what should we do next?"

Fu Chao sidled up to Li Yunjing and asked in a low voice.

His tone bore a trace of nervousness, clearly uneasy about Ying Qianqian’s presence.

"Since Senior Sister Ying is here, we’ll follow the ’Black Tortoise Army’s’ lead! With them, our safety is guaranteed."

Li Yunjing withdrew from his thoughts and said blandly.

Li Yunjing’s words were not just out of politeness!

The "Black Tortoise Army" was no group of amateurs; it was full of experts!

Nearly everyone there was just short of being True Disciples, and through years of battles, they were experienced. With the battle array’s coordination, even Li Yunjing dared not be careless.

What’s more, Ying Qianqian was not just any expert!

This woman had left a profound impression on Li Yunjing in the past!

By Li Yunjing’s estimation, wasn’t she recognized as the top figure among this generation’s Ten True Disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"?

Such an expert was formidable enough to overpower many Golden Core Realm Cultivators.

Ying Qianqian and Li Yunjing joining forces had the potential to decisively defeat Golden Core Realm Eighth Heaven Cultivators!

With Li Yunjing acting along with the "Black Tortoise Army," there was indeed potential for mutual assistance to enhance safety.

"But... wasn’t Senior Sister Ying’s earlier comment a warning to us?"

Fu Chao nodded, but his face still showed a trace of worry.

"Don’t overthink. Senior Sister Ying is merely concerned for fellow sect members. As long as you don’t cause trouble, she won’t give you a hard time."

Li Yunjing chuckled, patting Fu Chao’s shoulder.

"How could I dare to cause trouble? One word from Senior Sister Ying, and I’d have to go to the front line and risk my life. I certainly don’t want to die young."

Fu Chao sighed a chuckle and said softly.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing couldn’t help but laugh aloud: "You have moments of fear too?"

"Old Li, please don’t make fun of me. Characters like Senior Sister Ying, who wouldn’t fear them?"

Fu Chao rolled his eyes and said helplessly.

Their conversation was interrupted as a disturbance suddenly erupted ahead.

It turned out the "Black Tortoise Army" had stopped, seemingly having discovered something.

"Let’s go and take a look."

Li Yunjing furrowed his brows and said softly.

"Junior Brother Li, we are finding it difficult to probe the situation inside the rift. Do you think we should go in?"

Ying Qianqian spoke to Li Yunjing upon spotting him.

In this place, even Ying Qianqian’s "Celestial Secret Technique" was unable to predict fortune or misfortune; it was exceedingly eerie here, seemingly holding a force that blocked everything.

"Fellow Daoist Ying, what are you discussing with this little brat?"

Before Li Yunjing could respond, Master Zhu Yang from the "Primordial Yang Dao Sect" glanced at Li Yunjing with disdain and spoke.

Evidently, he believed Li Yunjing, a mere Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivator, lacked any notable capability.

Not having prior experience slaughtering Loose Cultivators, Demon Cultivators, or Demon Beasts, Master Zhu Yang naturally hadn’t witnessed Li Yunjing’s prowess.

"Hehe!"

Li Yunjing looked at the middle-aged man clad in a fiery Daoist Robe, none other than the expert from the "Primordial Yang Dao Sect," Master Zhu Yang!

He was likewise a formidable True Disciple of the "Primordial Yang Dao Sect"!

Potentially one day capable of competing for the position of Sect Leader Venerable!

"Since Fellow Daoist Zhu is so capable, why not venture inside for a look?"

Li Yunjing chuckled lightly.

"Hmph! Youngster, do you think I’m joking? Do you truly believe I wouldn’t dare?"

Master Zhu Yang glared disdainfully, then turned and issued an order to those beside him. The people of the "Primordial Yang Dao Sect" banded together, and burning flames transformed into a massive Flaming Red Lotus.

Everyone boarded the Flaming Red Lotus, and the enormous Lotus Platform flew into the pitch-black rift!

"Wow..."

Every force present was taken aback.

No one had expected the people of the "Primordial Yang Dao Sect" to be this fierce!