471 - Rebirth of a Star: Another Day, Another Drama

# Chapter 471: Cross This Line, Be Slain Without Mercy! Within the southernmost mountain range of Wolong Town, a group traversed the dense forests. Made up of about a dozen people, they were led by a man dressed in opulent garments, which were not only luxurious but also consisted of the finest immortal artifacts. He was somewhat handsome, but the malicious and indulgent aura between his brows significantly marred his appearance. The others appeared to be dressed as guards, mostly with cultivation levels at the Immortal Lord stage. Yet, among them, a man in a black tight-fitting outfit stood apart, his cultivation unfathomable. "Young master, do you think that innkeeper's information is reliable? Can we really find the legendary dragon corpse here?" one of the guards cautiously asked. "How should I know? If I knew everything, what would I need you useless lot for?" the man grumbled impatiently. He glanced at the map in his hand with growing frustration. "What is this rubbish map? It doesn't match at all. Did that guy deceive me with this trash?" The man's name was Fu Yuan Yi, the youngest son of the current head of the Fu family, and also Fu Chang Ming's most favored great-grandson. The map allegedly leading to the dragon's corpse was an offering from a subordinate family, aiming to curry favor, a legacy passed down through generations. While Fu Chang Ming was skeptical, he didn’t want to miss such an opportunity, given the immense value of a dragon's corpse. Thus, he sent Fu Yuan Yi to investigate. "This is an old map. It's expected for things to have changed over time," the man in black remarked. Feeling embarrassed, Fu Yuan Yi had no fondness for this protector sent by his father. He rolled his eyes and retorted, "Hmph! If you can understand it, go ahead and lead the way. Fail, and you'll face my wrath." Unperturbed, the man in black took the map and started examining it meticulously. Initially thinking the man wouldn't respond, Fu Yuan Yi’s eyes widened in anger. Yet he restrained himself, knowing that even combined with the guards, they weren't a match for him. However, he was already planning retribution once back at the Fu estate. Meanwhile, at the heart of these mountains lay a valley encircled by peaks. In this valley, a massive lake resembled a coiled dragon, tightly enclosing it. Ye Ling Long, alongside Feng Li, Dragon Soul, and Qian Jun, stood by the lake’s edge. After learning about another party, possibly Fu family members, yesterday in the tavern, they headed straight to the location the innkeeper mentioned. Though without a map, Dragon Soul, acting as a living guide, led them directly to this legendary dragon domain due to its connection with its physical form. "Is this where your original body rests?" Ye Ling Long scrutinized the lake's surface, yet saw nothing unusual. Could the Dragon Soul's body be submerged here? Just as she pondered diving in, Dragon Soul rolled its eyes and spoke, "This insignificant lake couldn't possibly contain my corporeal form. It's merely a formation eye, sealing my physical body." Ye Ling Long looked at the lake, realizing the grand scale of the formation. "What do we do now? We might not have much time. That group could arrive at any moment," she voiced her concern. Dragon Soul’s ethereal form enlarged and circled above the lake, "This is a Dragon Clan secret technique. With my body sealed, even I can't enter it immediately. I need time. Guard me while I delve into the formation. I must remain undisturbed, or I might dissipate entirely." With a solemn expression, Ye Ling Long nodded and thrust Qian Jun into the ground beside her. "Don't worry. No one will approach this lake today." Dragon Soul cast a deep glance at Ye Ling Long before plunging into the lake. As it submerged, the previously calm lake churned violently, forming a massive vortex at its center, echoes of a dragon's roar faintly discernible, emanating strands of golden light. Initially tense and curious, Ye Ling Long watched, but when no further changes occurred, she sat down, closed her eyes, and began meditating, letting her internal immortal power automatically absorb the surrounding energies. After sitting for a while, Feng Li grew bored and found a large stone to lean against comfortably, closing his eyes to rest. As time ticked by, the lake's turbulence continued ceaselessly. Suddenly, Ye Ling Long, meditating, opened her eyes sharply. The ground where Qian Jun was embedded began to shiver slightly. Qian Jun appeared beside Ye Ling Long, "Someone's coming." Ye Ling Long stood with a stern expression, "Is it that group?" Qian Jun's voice was icy, "I sense a repugnant aura; it must be Fu Chang Ming's descendants." Upon hearing this, murder flashed in Ye Ling Long's eyes. "They really are here for Dragon Soul's body." She roused Feng Li, who had dozed off while resting. Groggily, Feng Li blinked his eyes open, "What happened? Did that oversized serpent make it out?" Before he could finish, a group of over a dozen people emerged from the forest's sole path, led by Fu Yuan Yi. "Well, well, who knew there'd be such a beauty in these wilds?" Fu Yuan Yi’s voice dripped with sleaze, his gaze roving over Ye Ling Long, lingering disgustingly on her face and bosom. The man in black next to him, however, looked past Ye Ling Long at the lake behind her, excitement lighting his eyes. "This is it, the dragon corpse's descent point." His words caught Fu Yuan Yi's attention. Looking past Ye Ling Long towards the lake, he too noted the phenomena at its center, stirring him with excitement. He hurried forward to take a closer look. Just then, a sharp burst of icy sword energy cut through the air, nearly grazing Fu Yuan Yi’s face. Had the man in black not grabbed him back at the last second, that energy would have beheaded him. Ye Ling Long, who hadn’t intended to kill Fu Yuan Yi in one strike, flicked her sword, carving a long line on the ground before him, resembling a boundary. Her voice, cold and filled with lethal intent, resounded, "Cross this line today, and you will be slain without mercy!"