Past life sage: This life a dual cultivator

"Begone", Zhan Chen uttered only a single world in response to the charging Winged devil. He pushed his hand and a glowing beam of sword light pierced the heart of the female devil.

Zhan Chen stepped away slightly and the winged devil missed her target. There was look of shock and fear in her eyes as she looked towards Zhan Chen. Lines of blood came out from her mouth and she finally crashed on the ground with a look of terror in her eyes.

Zhan Chen decided to kill more. So, he picked up a sword from a fallen Xuantian sect cultivator. He could have proceeded without his sword but that would have exposed more of his secret. The fact that he could kill so many devils without a sword was a miracle in itself. Many experts who were watching from the city wall had their eyes on him. So, he decided to be slightly cautious.

Sword energy came out from the sword as soon as Zhan Chen picked up a sword. He waved it towards a nearby devil and the devil was cut in half. The cultivator who was fighting the devil, immediately thanked Zhan Chen. Without Zhan Chen's intervention, he would have died.

"Boom", suddenly a loud explosion came from the distance. Zhan Chen spread his soul consciousness and his facial expression changed. There was a small crater where the explosion took place. Body parts of three Xuantian sect cultivators and a devil was lying in that small crater. There was hands, legs and all sorts of body parts but not an intact corpse. Zhan Chen observed for few more seconds and finally came to a conclusion.

Three Xuantian sect cultivators were hanging up on a Core condensation realm devil and the devil decided to blew his core. It was a brutal move which ensured the death of three of his opponents in exchange to his death.

'How decisive! These devils are really ruthless and mad when it comes to battle", Zhan Chen thought to himself. The battle became more bloody and chaotic, the more time passed. Both sides had lost many of their warriors but the lose from devil side was more compared to the Xuantian sect cultivators.

Zhan Chen took a look at the group of young devils and the intimidating looking devil who were standing close to the spatial crack. It has been an hour since the battle had began but all of them had yet to life a muscle. They were watching the battle in a carefree manner while subordinates under them were getting slaughtered by the Xuantian sect cultivators.

'There is something fishy. These devils shouldn't be so carefree considering the situation they are in. Looking at their behaviour, they are not worried at all. So, shall I assume, they are sure that the Xuantian sect cultivators can't harm them?', Zhan Chen thought to himself. He looked towards the large spatial crack behind the devils and his eyes flickered.

"These devils are very crafty. It seems like help is coming their way. We need to kill as much as we can before the devils organize themselves", Zhan Chen thought to himself. He walked forward and slaughtered devils who were blocking his path.

The battle was progressing in a predictable manner where the Xuantian sect cultivators had the upper hand. If nothing extraordinary happened, then devils were bound to be doomed. Zhan Chen was targeting the peak Core condensation devils when he sensed something. He raised his head and looked towards the large spatial crack before him.

There was faint spatial fluctuation coming from the spatial crack and the fluctuation gradually became intesense within the lapse of moments. The experts of the Xuantian sect sensed the changes as well. So, they released the signal for retreat.

A Xuantian sect elder threw a tailsman and a yellow cloud mushroomed in the middle of the battle field. Every group captain commanded their groups and fell back like a receding tide. Zhan Chen also landed a final blow and retreated along with other cultivators. The performance of the Xuantian sect was satisfactory. So, the elders didn't hesitate to call back the disciples when they sensed the changes in the spatial crack.

The gate closed as soon as the final group of disciples entered inside the city gate. There were cultivators waiting who immediately assisted the injured and started their treatments.

"Senior brother Chen, thank you for your help. I could not have survived without your assistance", a cultivator approached Zhan Chen from his left side. There was a fire symbol embroided on his robe. So, Zhan Chen could immediately identify the new comer as a disciple from the Crimson blaze peak.

"There is no need to say thanks. We are fellow cultivators from the Xuantian sect. So, it is only natural that I will assist you at the time of peril", Zhan Chen replied. Few more disciples came forward to greet him and Zhan Chen received them with courtesy.

He was pleased to see the unity in the Xuantian sect. He didn't find any troublemakers during the battle and that impressed him very much. "With a group of cultivators with such integrity, Xuantian sect will definitely remain strong", he thought to himself.

'Now the question is why no power is coming to help the Xuantian sect. I have received the news that Xuantian sect has sent letters of request to prominent sects of the Earth province to assist them in battle. But it seems like none of them are interested', he thought to himself.

'Young master Chen", suddenly an oriole like voice entered his ears when he was contemplating about the matter of the battle. He turned his head and found Zi Ningxi walking towards him from a distance. The was a look of surprise and happiness on her face as she walked towards him.

"Princess", a smile appeared on Zhan Chen's face after seeing her. He checked her with his soul consciousness and found her cultivation base had improved. She was at peak of True essence realm when they had last met. Now, she was at second stage of Core condensation realm within few months. 

"Looks like, Serene bamboo peak is treating you well", he spoke with a smile on his face. "Mmm, my master is very generous. She told me that if I cultivate obediently then she will provide me with as much cultivation treasures as I want", Zi Ningxi replied.

"Princess, you have taken a master already?", Zhan Chen became surprised for a moment. He felt curious about which elder had taken Zi Ningxi as his or her disciple.

Yes, master picks me as a disciple as soon as I enter the Serene wood peak. She is the peak master. So, I have no trouble in living in the Serene wood peak. Other elder sisters are also good. They always treat me and my aunt well", Zi Ningxi replied. Zhan Chen felt relived after seeing how content she was. He was slightly weary after the battle but the princess lit up his mood with her cheerful personality.

"Young master, what have you been doing in these days? My master tells me that you are an enigmatic person. It is best to stay away from you to avoid trouble", Zi Ningxi spoke. There was a curious expression on her face as she looked towards Zhan Chen.

"Your master is right. You will face trouble if you stay with me. So, what have you decided?", Zhan Chen asked with a smile on his face. He would be happy whatever decision she would take. She was yet to completely become his woman. Her life was also vastly different than before. From a small princess from a remote kingdom, she had come a long way. She was already the personal disciple of a peak master of the Xuantian sect. So, he would not think much if she changed her mind and stepped away from the arranged marrage decided by their families.

"Young master, you are my fiancee. I told her. I would not consider anyone to marry if she stops me from getting married with you", Zi Ningxi spoke. There was a look of determination on her face as she looked towards Zhan Chen. 

Zhan Chen could see the expectation and love of a young girl from her eyes. For a moment, he thought about holding her and sealing her lips but he resisted his urge. It would be too much of a hassle if he lost control in such a public place.

"Princess, what are you doing here in the Yellow stone city? Has your master gone senile to allow you to come to such a dangerous place?", Zhan Chen looked towards Zi Ningxi. He was really irritated with her peak master. So, he didn't mince his words while talking about the peak master of the Serene wood peak.

"Young master, please don't bad mouth teacher. She was completely agaist my idea to come to the Yellow stone city. It is elder sister Yiyi who has brought me along", Zi Ningxi replied.