Chapter 23
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Chapter 23: The Qiongming Peak Is Saved, and the Duxian Sect Is Hopeful!
The birds flew back one after another.
After a long time, all that remained in Bai Lian’s eyes were swaying branches and resting birds. A faint sadness filled her heart.
No Si Yunshang, no Zhi He.
Actually, only three days had passed.
What a sin!
Bai Lian looked sadly at her sinful hands, her flexible fingers trembling slightly. She began to feel afraid. Zhi He already knew her nature. As a demonic practitioner of the demon sect, if she disclosed this matter…
No, no. She’s not so bad, is she?
Bai Lian thought calmly, and after much deliberation, she managed to calm herself completely.
“Don’t be afraid; it’s just a technical adjustment!”
When in trouble, what she needed to do was trust the abilities of her teammates.
In fact, her teammates had surprisingly strong combat power. Before the two Martial Sisters arrived at the Qiongming Peak, all kinds of rumors about her had never stopped.
Although flattery dominated the narrative, many people still sought to discredit her.
Some said she bullied her Martial Brothers and Sisters.
Some claimed she looked kind-hearted but was actually a vicious woman.
Others whispered that she was wealthy and had bought a group of followers to sing her praises daily.
Before Bai Lian could respond to these accusations, they were crushed by Tong Yao and her supporters.
Over time, these rumors no longer angered Bai Lian. Unless the enemy managed to tear down her facade and strike directly at her fragile heart, her resolve would remain intact.
“So, improving my strength is the most important thing!”
Bai Lian stretched out her five fingers. Lying in her palm was a white medicinal pill with ripples surrounding it.
This was the Supreme Real Elixir rewarded by the system—a small pill brimming with infinite energy.
Today, Zhi He walked the path of the Demon Woman once again.
And today, Bai Lian, too, would reach the peak of the Golden Core Stage, living up to the expectations of everyone in the Duxian Sect!
With so many skill points added, her body was now incredibly strong, and her spirit was exceptionally vigorous.
If she returned to the Foundation Establishment Stage, she was confident she could defeat even her two younger Martial Sisters. In this state, not only could she withstand one Supreme Real Elixir—she could endure one more!
“Only with a strong body can we cope with the complex and ever-changing conditions on the cultivation road!”
Bai Lian went to a secluded area and swallowed the medicinal pill.
This was a rare opportunity. Once she returned to the Aurora Boat and was surrounded by others, it would be much harder to improve her cultivation base.
A sense of fulfillment instantly filled her heart.
The medicine burst within her body, and it felt as though she had been set ablaze. The overwhelming stimulation left her no time to focus on her surroundings. She had to settle down and fully concentrate on her cultivation method.
This would undoubtedly be a long tug-of-war.
Unbeknownst to her, in the area where Bai Lian couldn’t see, colorful water rhyme began to surge like a tidal wave. The abundant spiritual Qi transformed the open space in the forest into a scene reminiscent of an Immortal World on Earth.
…
Gasp!
He Yurou’s legs gave out, and she sat on the ground.
“Too… too strong!”
She had worried that the person who triggered the power of the Soul Changing Stage might have been sent by hostile forces to assassinate Martial Sister Bai Lian.
Fortunately, she no longer needed to guess!
Who else could emit such gentle power except Martial Sister Bai Lian?
The rumors in the sect were true. Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian was truly only one step away from the Soul Changing Stage.
She must be breaking through to the Soul Changing Stage now, which explained the commotion.
The Soul Changing Stage!
From now on, Martial Sister Bai Lian would officially step into the high ranks of the sect.
That’s great!
He Yurou was excited at the thought of this. The reason she was recognized by the Taixuan Needle was that she had the kindness of a doctor. She wanted to treat everyone who was tormented by illness.
But her strength alone was still limited, after all.
Learning medicine alone couldn’t save the Duxian Sect, let alone the East Divine Land!
But Martial Sister Bai Lian is different. She has both strength and kindness.
Under her leadership, the Duxian Sect will become a paradise.
With her guiding the way, the chaos in the East Divine Land will be greatly reduced.
This is truly saving the people of the world!
He Yurou immediately stood up. She had to tell Elder Gaoyi about it.
The next moment, she flew toward the Aurora Boat in the distance.
…
The upper level of the Golden Core Stage.
The peak of the Golden Core Stage.
Yes!
Bai Lian was ecstatic. Now, she was only a short step away from reaching the Nascent Soul Stage.
As soon as the time came, her Nascent Soul, “Little Bai Lian,” would emerge on its own.
In fact, the improvement in her cultivation was merely a side effect of the Supreme Real Elixir. The real change came from the substantial improvement of her Focus.
Before taking the medicinal pill, her Focus was 257 points. After taking it, her Focus rose directly to 386 points.
According to Bai Lian’s conjecture, even many cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage wouldn’t possess such a strong divine sense as hers.
Of course, compared to cultivators at the Soul Changing Stage, her Focus was still insufficient.
After all, her soul couldn’t leave her body yet.
Bai Lian stood up from the ground.
Her current strength should be enough to defeat most cultivators at the later stages of the Nascent Soul Stage and some cultivators at the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage.
“My strength can barely keep up with the rumors spread by the outside world.”
Bai Lian was moved to tears.
The sadness in her heart suddenly disappeared.
The crisis was over, and she no longer had to worry about anyone stepping forward to expose her lies!
Want to expose me?
I’ll beat you to death!
(╬￣皿￣)＝○ORAORAORAORAORAORAORA！
At that moment, she took out the jade slip. Elder Gaoyi had sent a message, asking her to hurry back to the Aurora Boat.
“Is there an accident in the trial?”
Bai Lian frowned and tucked the jade slip away.
She rose into the air and flew toward the Aurora Boat.
Half an hour after Bai Lian left, someone landed in the woods, looking dignified.
“The fluctuation of the Soul Changing Stage?”
“Someone broke through to the Soul Changing Stage here!”
“Who could it be?”
“What do you think?”
The two men who spoke fell silent.
That name…
It’s terrifying to even think about!
…
People came and went on the Aurora Boat. The disciples of the Duxian Sect were happy and gathered in groups to discuss their gains in the trial.
To the reassured Bai Lian, it didn’t seem like a big deal.
She took a step forward, and Tong Yao suddenly jumped out from the side of the road. “Martial Sister Bai Lian, you are so awesome!”
Bai Lian?
She took another two steps forward, and this time, Chen Yizhi appeared. “Compared to Martial Sister Bai Lian, I’m like the fluorescence of rotten grass. Thanks to Martial Sister Bai Lian, my restless heart will never expand.”
Bai Lian: “??”
She walked on and found Qing Luan standing at the door, staring at her with sparkling eyes. As she approached, Qing Luan arched her hands and said, “Congratulations, Martial Sister Bai Lian, on breaking through to the Soul Changing Stage!”
Bai Lian: “???”
What are you saying?
Bai Lian was confused.
When did I break through to the Soul Changing Stage?
Don’t talk nonsense!
She walked into the room with a bewildered expression, and Elder Gaoyi came over, laughing.
“The Qiongming Peak is saved, and the Duxian Sect has hope, hahaha…”
Can somebody tell me what happened?
Zhu Xian
So sad Bai Lian..