Chapter 9

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Chapter 9: Qi Qingsi

\"I’ve gained another three hundred heavenly secrets points.\"

Ye Xu lay on the recliner, his index finger tapping rhythmically on the armrest as he contemplated the use of these heavenly secrets points.

Three hundred points could propel him to the Divine Spring Realm, or purchase weapons and divine abilities.

\"Weapons and divine abilities aren\’t immediately crucial for me.\" After some deliberation, Ye Xu made his decision. \"I\’ll use them to boost my strength!\"

\"System, consume three hundred heavenly secrets points to enhance my cultivation.\"

Ding!

The command executed. Torrents of magic power materialized within Ye Xu\’s body as the barrier between the True Spirit realm and the Divine Spring Realm shattered instantly.

His aura surged explosively.

To Ye Xian\’er’s eyes, an entirely different spectacle unfolded.

As Ye Xu broke through, the Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion resonated. Divine patterns manifested like chains of godhood in the void, accompanied by a majestic sound of the Dao. The aura of the Great Dao boiled ceaselessly, seeming to breathe life into the entire pavilion.

Ye Xu was enveloped in purple mist, his presence shifting—like an emperor and immortal, a god and demon, a buddha and a fiend.

In that fleeting moment, he seemed to experience countless reincarnations.

Ye Xian\’er was stunned.

This transformation was profoundly mystical.

Merely a glance plunged her into intoxication from the sound of the Dao. Mysterious divine patterns reflected in her pupils, her profound cultivation technique activating spontaneously. Her aura climbed in successive surges.

Ye Xian\’er had achieved enlightenment.

It might have been an instant, or perhaps an eternity. Her cultivation soared from the early stage to the late stage of the Divine Spring Realm, finally stabilizing only then.

Ye Xian\’er regained consciousness. All the grand illusions of the great Dao vanished without a trace, fleeting as a dream.

Yet the advancement in her cultivation confirmed it was real.

\"Esteemed senior, are you a Great Emperor?\" Ye Xian\’er inquired with reverence.

In her understanding, only a Great Emperor could possess such awe-inspiring presence.

Ye Xu smiled mysteriously and spoke lightly, \"Little girl, your talent is indeed remarkable. You achieved enlightenment twice in just a few days. Such insight is uncommon.\"

Praised by Ye Xu, Ye Xian\’er felt both flustered and thrilled, an overwhelming mix of excitement and joy.

\"You flatter me, senior,\" Ye Xian\’er replied modestly.

Everything she had gained these past few days surpassed years of arduous cultivation.

\"Little girl,\" Ye Xu asked, \"who stands as the strongest among the younger generation in the Southern Wilderness?\"

Ye Xian\’er frowned thoughtfully. \"Brother Yu Qingge of our Tianxin Sect, though only twenty-three, has already reached the Duke rank of the Dao Palace stage.\"

\"Among the ten great powers of the Southern Wilderness, the younger generation’s strength should be on par with Brother Yu.\"

Ye Xu chuckled.

It seemed these major sects hid their depths well.

If I could create a ranking, listing the young talents of the Southern Wilderness, he mused, that would be a most interesting endeavor.

Of course, it was merely a flight of fancy at the moment.

To investigate the younger generation across the entire Southern Wilderness and uncover specific details would likely require a staggering amount of heavenly secrets points – currently, an impossible feat for Ye Xu.

Yet once an idea takes root, it inevitably sprouts.

Achieving this was only a matter of time.

\"Little girl,\" Ye Xu patted Ye Xian\’er\’s thin shoulder, a mysterious glint in his eyes, \"Train well. There will be a place for you on the future ranking.\"

\"Ranking?\"

Ye Xian\’er was utterly confused.

Ding!

Suddenly, the communication jade talisman at her breast lit up. With a thought, Ye Xian\’er received its message.

\"Your Master approaches.\"

Nothing within the Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion escaped Ye Xu. He perceived the information before Ye Xian\’er could speak.

\"Senior, you are truly insightful,\" Ye Xian\’er said respectfully. \"Having taken the Nine-Grade Golden Lotus, Master has fully recovered. He and my teacher are currently journeying to Linglong City to thank you personally.\"

Ye Xu\’s smile remained, but different thoughts stirred within.

Another big fish arrives.

This time, he would demand a hefty price.

Over eight thousand miles away from Linglong City,

A golden boat sailed through the air. Carved with dragons and phoenixes, adorned with intricate runic patterns, it was unmistakably a second-tier divine weapon.

Two women stood at the bow of the ship, their sleeves fluttering in the wind.

One of them was Qi Hongchou, standing respectfully beside a woman in green.

The woman in green had a delicate face, appearing like a girl of sixteen, yet her eyes held a depth as if weathered by time, deep as a starry sky, occasionally flickering with cold light.

Her fair face was also ice-cold, radiating an aura that warned others to stay away.

Suddenly, the woman in green trembled slightly.

She felt as if she was being watched by someone, an inexplicable sensation.

\"Master, after another eight thousand li, we’ll reach Linglong City. At the pace of the Dragon and Phoenix Golden Ship, it won’t take longer than the time it takes a stick of incense to burn,\" Qi Hongchou reported.

\"Is the master of Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion truly that formidable?\" Qi Qingsi asked coolly, her voice pleasing to the ear but devoid of emotion.

Qi Hongchou was long accustomed to it.

Ever since she had become Qi Qingsi’s disciple over a century ago, her master had remained like an unyielding iceberg, never showing a hint of gentleness, even in her presence.

All of this stemmed from the techniques Qi Qingsi cultivated.

\"In reply to Master, the master of Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion can deduce everything. He is at least at the sage level. Even just the information gathered here about what it takes to become a deity would make this journey worthwhile,\" Qi Hongchou answered.

\"Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion?\"

Qi Qingsi murmured the three words, her expression unchanging.

Whoosh!

A stick of incense later, the Dragon and Phoenix Golden Ship descended upon Linglong City. Its vast pressure suppressed the void. The City Lord of Linglong looked on from a distance, feeling his scalp tingle once more.

The Dragon and Phoenix Golden Ship—this was the personal conveyance of that woman from the Tianxin Sect.

Recalling Qi Hongchou\’s previous visit to Linglong City, the City Lord understood instantly.

This woman was a ruthless figure.

While he might have dared to approach Qin Haishan when the latter visited, he couldn\’t muster an ounce of courage to face Qi Qingsi.

She was an emotionless madwoman.

\"Hmm?\"

Qi Qingsi’s cold gaze swept over Linglong City. Her expression remained frosty, yet a trace of surprise colored her tone.

\"This Linglong City is actually constructing an array formation?\"

Qi Hongchou also noticed the unusual activity in Linglong City.

Cultivators carried refining materials and array disks, toiling with bustling energy.

The City Lord of Linglong was directing the operations.

\"This formation is extraordinary.\" Qi Qingsi possessed discerning insight. A single glance revealed the power of the Great Five Elements Sword Formation. \"Once fully constructed, even I would not dare enter lightly.\"

\"Master, should we summon the City Lord of Linglong for questioning?\" Qi Hongchou asked.

\"Unnecessary.\"

She held no interest in formations.

Her attention was solely on the master of Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion.

The two landed before Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion. The Dragon and Phoenix Golden Ship transformed into a golden streak of light and flew into Qi Qingsi\’s sleeve.

Qi Qingsi did not enter Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion immediately.

Her gaze wandered over the building. A flicker of astonishment surfaced in her beautiful eyes.

The aura of Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion was utterly unique.

It stood apart, like a separate realm, completely severed from the surrounding world.

The divine patterns on its pillars and beams seemed naturally formed. A single glance made one yearn to delve deeper, lost in their unfathomable mysteries and profound profundities, difficult to break free from.

\"The master of Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion is indeed no ordinary figure.\"

A trace of solemnity entered Qi Qingsi’s eyes.

\"Master, please do not underestimate him,\" Qi Hongchou warned.

Having once looked down upon the master of Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion and ended up utterly terrified and flustered, she hoped her master would avoid repeating her mistake.

\"Let us enter.\"

Qi Qingsi walked towards Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion.

\"So they\’ve come for the Senior.\"

Witnessing this scene from afar, the City Lord of Linglong wore a complex expression.

Within just a few days, two semi-gods had descended upon the city.

In time, the renown of Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion would inevitably spread throughout the Southern Wilderness.

Then, masters would likely begin arriving in an endless stream.

\"It could be fortune. It could also be disaster,\"

the City Lord of Linglong pondered silently.

Linglong City was too weak. If they inadvertently angered some powerful expert, it could lead to the massacre of the entire city.

However.

It was also an opportunity for growth.

With Heaven\’s Secret Pavilion as an anchor, Linglong City could become a hub that drew powerful cultivators, ensuring its development soared.

Only, striking the right balance would be exceedingly difficult to achieve.