Fantasy: I Can Control the Script of My Life

Chentian's appearance had undoubtedly stunned everyone. Although they knew the Sishui Heavenly Palace was far from simple, Chentian's arrival was too sudden.

Gu Xiande's expression grew uglier by the second. "Everyone, do not panic!"

Just a short while ago, the righteous and evil factions had been locked in a great battle, both sides fighting to claim the treasure within the Panlong Cauldron. Who would have thought that in such a short time, the situation would change so drastically?

Ancestor Xuemi's gaze was fixed on Chentian, her expression grave. "I told you long ago, people like you cannot be trusted. Now it seems I was right."

Gu Xiande snorted but didn't know how to retort. The main cause of this incident was, after all, Lin Yun. He wanted to get to the bottom of it, but when he turned his head, he found that Lin Yun had vanished.

"That damn Lin Yun! Where did that brat run off to?" Gu Xiande grumbled angrily. It seemed that while he and Ancestor Xuemi were fighting, Lin Yun had already escaped.

Shangguan Wan glanced around but could not find any trace of him.

In truth, the very first moment Chentian appeared, Lin Yun had slipped away without a sound.

Chentian might not look like much, but Lin Yun knew its strength was immense. Forget the Crimson Ghost Sect or the Flowing Cloud Sect; even if the entire cultivation world united, they would likely have a hard time defeating Chentian. This battle was bound to be a long, drawn-out affair.

Lin Yun didn't know if Ouyang Chun was aware of all this, but there was no way he was going to let Ouyang Chun take the Ancient Soul-Returning Wood.

After leaving the central area, the Chongqing Bird was still sighing with admiration. "I have to say, boy, that move of yours was truly audacious." It had seen many gutsy individuals, but they were all minor shamans compared to the great shaman that was Lin Yun. This boy acted as if he never even considered the possibility of his plans being exposed.

"It was the only way I could convince them," Lin Yun replied. These past few days, he had been constantly showing weakness to the enemy. If he had let others know that he could still move about freely in the Sishui Heavenly Palace, he would have quickly become a public target. It had to be said, his plan had been a great success. Neither the Crimson Ghost Sect nor the Flowing Cloud Sect had seen through his true objective. And now, Chentian's appearance had bought him more than enough time.

But as he followed Ouyang Chun, Lin Yun made an unexpected discovery. The man seemed to be incredibly familiar with this place.

"Logically speaking, the possibility of this happening should be close to zero."

Trailing behind Ouyang Chun, Lin Yun's brows furrowed. The Sishui Heavenly Palace was supposed to be a place of mystery. But at this moment, Ouyang Chun was coming and going as he pleased. There wasn't the slightest trace of tension about him. The man looked as if he were taking a stroll in his own backyard.

Lin Yun cautiously followed, concealing his aura with all his might. With both of their cultivation bases suppressed, it was impossible for Ouyang Chun to discover him. He was now truly curious: why was Ouyang Chun so familiar with the Sishui Heavenly Palace?

The Chongqing Bird hadn't paid it much mind at first, but hearing Lin Yun's thoughts, it too sensed that something was wrong. If Ouyang Chun had arrived here not long ago like them, he should have been a complete stranger to this place.

But as they continued, Lin Yun grew more and more astonished. Just as he'd thought, Ouyang Chun knew this place inside and out, from its grand layout down to every blade of grass and piece of wood. It even made Lin Yun begin to suspect that Ouyang Chun had arranged all of this himself. It seemed Ouyang Chun's relationship with the Flowing Cloud Sect was rather special.

After an unknown amount of time, Ouyang Chun finally stopped before a stone wall. He stood there quietly, as if in devout prayer.

"I never thought that after all these years, I would still have to walk this path in the end." After a long pause, Ouyang Chun suddenly threw his head back and laughed. "But perhaps this is the only chance I have. So, no matter the final destination, I must give it a try."

As he spoke, he slowly placed his hands on the stone wall. Using all his strength, he managed to push it open just a crack. Behind the wall, there was indeed another space.

"It seems your guess was correct," the Chongqing Bird affirmed. Ouyang Chun definitely had a complicated, unspoken relationship with the Sishui Heavenly Palace. It was even possible that everything here was part of a setup related to him. But if these speculations were true, it meant that the power behind Ouyang Chun was intricately connected to everything they were currently facing.

"The Ancient Soul-Returning Wood is inside," Lin Yun thought with conviction. "So we are destined to snatch it." He was determined to obtain it, no matter who stood in his way.

Hearing Lin Yun's arrogant thoughts, Ezu snorted. "Don't get too happy too soon, brat. I admit you're strong. But if your physique can be so powerful, why can't his be?" They shouldn't forget that Ouyang Chun was also a renowned sword cultivator.

Lin Yun, of course, hadn't forgotten. But when two brave opponents meet on a narrow path, the more courageous one wins. As for who would ultimately obtain the Ancient Soul-Returning Wood, that would depend on their preparations.

After Ouyang Chun had walked some distance ahead, Lin Yun finally entered the secret chamber. This place was completely different from the palace outside. It looked as if a master artisan had carved out an entirely new space here. Countless passages, arranged in a complex, staggered manner, branched out within the cave. Lin Yun was certain that one wrong step here would lead to eternal doom.

But for Lin Yun, none of this was particularly difficult. Because of his panel, whenever he made a wrong decision, his "Recent Turning Point" would immediately change. Thus, these countless forks in the road were like a toy to him. After trying a dozen or so times, he finally found the correct passage and eagerly followed it.

Sure enough, he found traces of Ouyang Chun's activity here.

"Unbelievable. Just how many secrets did they bury here back then?" the Chongqing Bird muttered, annoyed. It seemed the Flowing Cloud Sect had been secretly preparing all of this for many years. All this time, the Beast Taming Sect had been constrained at every turn. At first, they had thought it was because of their own lack of strength. But now it seemed their opponent was just far too cunning.

Lin Yun also realized that the Flowing Cloud Sect was not as glamorous as it appeared on the surface. Since Ouyang Chun was connected to them, his actions were likely linked to Gu Xiande as well.

"No matter what his purpose is, I must get my hands on that wood." Thinking of his feud with the Flowing Cloud Sect, there was no way Lin Yun would back down now.

He quickened his pace, trying to catch up to Ouyang Chun.

Finally, after an unknown amount of time, a gentle voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

"You've been following for a long time, little one."