《Sky Abyss》


 Chapter 1 – Returned from the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone

    "Chen Qingyuan, I''ll give you two choices. One, become my Dao Companion; two..."


    In the depths of a restricted zone called Sky Abyss, a girl in a red dress spoke coldly.


    Her long skirt dragged behind her, adorned with several gorgeous flowers.


    She was barefoot, revealing her ankles, which were as flawless and white as jade.


    Her dark veil covered her face, with only a pair of eyes that seemed like stars visible, her willow-like eyebrows and long hair cascading down, exuding charm with every smile and frown.


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    "I choose the second option."


    Before the girl in the red dress could finish her sentence, a young man in a blue shirt made a decisive choice.


    Beautiful women are poison, especially those who have lived for countless years. Chen Qingyuan had been tormented by the girl in the red dress for a hundred years and knew how terrifying she was, not to be swayed by her appearance.


    In addition to this reason, Chen Qingyuan had made a verbal agreement with a certain girl to become Dao Companions and could not go back on his word.


    "You, don''t regret it."


    The girl in the red dress glared at Chen Qingyuan and snorted.


    "I will not regret it."


    Chen Qingyuan''s will was firm.


    "Then make nine agreements with me, and I will release you afterward, severing the karmic ties between us."


    The girl in the red dress took out a jade bracelet and handed it to Chen Qingyuan.


    Taking the jade bracelet, Chen Qingyuan set out on the road back home. He had been trapped in Sky Abyss for a hundred years and could finally leave this ghostly place, feeling extremely excited inside.


    ***


    Northern Wilderness, Flow Star Domain, Mystic Azure Dao Sect.


    "Master, the Soul Lamp of Junior Master has lit up."


    A core disciple on duty at the Soul Hall today noticed something and hurriedly ran to the Elder Council.


    Junior Master


    Inside the house, an old man was making tea and scolded loudly.


    "It''s true, you can go see for yourself."


    This was a big deal, and the core disciple had confirmed it multiple times before daring to report it.


    Hearing this, the old man choked on the tea he was drinking and stared with wide eyes.


    At the Soul Hall, a faint light lit up on a corner''s Soul Lamp, confirming the truth.


    The old man''s body trembled slightly, excited and a little apprehensive, fearing that this possibility would be shattered, and he would once again endure the pain of despair. "The Soul Lamp has been relit. Is my Junior Master really still alive?"


    "Master, what should we do?"


    The core disciple asked for instructions.


    A glimmer of hope shone in the old man''s eyes as he clenched his hands, looking serious. His name was Dong Wenjun, a high-ranking Elder who protected the Mystic Azure Dao Sect, with a distinguished status.


    Over a hundred thousand miles from the Mystic Azure Dao Sect, there was an ancient restricted zone called Sky Abyss.


    A hundred years ago, there was a phenomenon in the Sky Abyss, and someone claimed to have seen a Heaven and Earth Treasure fall into the restricted zone.


    As a result, many sects from the Northern Wilderness entered the Sky Abyss.


    The Mystic Azure Dao Sect dispatched over ten powerful Elders and dozens of core disciples.


    Among them was a newly appointed inner sect Elder named Chen Qingyuan, who was young but had a high seniority.


    Upon entering the Sky Abyss, many experts from various sects went missing and perished.


    The Mystic Azure Dao Sect suffered even more, with all its forces annihilated.


    A hundred years later, Chen Qingyuan''s Soul Lamp lit up, causing a stir among everyone in the Mystic Azure Dao Sect.


    "I finally come out."


    Outside the Sky Abyss, Chen Qingyuan stood by the lake, taking a deep breath.


    His clothes were covered in some dust, and there was no trace of spiritual energy emanating from him.


    He was the last disciple taken in by the Mystic Azure Dao Sect''s Supreme Ancestor before his passing.


    All the old men of the Mystic Azure Dao Sect had to address him as Junior Master, and the disciples below had to call him Master or even Grand Master.


    "I don''t want to go back in there for the rest of my life."


    Chen Qingyuan looked back at the dark forest, where there was an ancient abyss, a world of its own.


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    Hearing this, Chen Qingyuan shivered and quickly shut his mouth.


    The hundred years of experience in Sky Abyss made Chen Qingyuan reluctant to look back.


    What still puzzled Chen Qingyuan to this day was how he managed to escape death.


    The girl in the red dress had secretly informed him that the Mystic Azure Dao Sect would soon discover his whereabouts and send people to find him.


    "Find a shady place to rest for a while."


    As a result, Chen Qingyuan was too lazy to walk and lay down under a big tree, falling asleep contentedly.


    It had to be said that in this remote wilderness, Chen Qingyuan dared to act so arrogantly despite losing his cultivation. From this, it could be seen that Chen Qingyuan''s cultivation might have been lost, but he definitely still had hidden cards that no one knew about, or else he wouldn''t dare to act so boldly.


    An hour later, Dong Wenjun arrived with a group of people.


    When Dong Wenjun saw Chen Qingyuan lying in the shade of the tree, he trembled all over with excitement, his lips quivering, wanting to shout out loud. However, Dong Wenjun was afraid it was just his imagination, so he stood still, his eyes rippling with waves.


    "Brother, wake up."


    Some disciples hurried forward and called out.


    Chen Qingyuan slowly opened his eyes and saw the crowd.


    The next moment, Chen Qingyuan looked at Dong Wenjun, whose hair was now white, and joy spread across his face as he called out softly, "Senior Brother Dong."


    Hearing the familiar voice, Dong Wenjun seemed to snap back to reality, and he hurried over to Chen Qingyuan, carefully reaching out his hands and grabbing Chen Qingyuan''s arms.


    "It''s me." Chen Qingyuan smiled. "Senior Brother, be gentle, it hurts!"


    Then, Dong Wenjun let go of his hands and examined Chen Qingyuan closely.


    "Brother, what happened to your cultivation?"


    Dong Wenjun had not noticed this before, but now he carefully probed and found that there was no spiritual energy fluctuation in Chen Qingyuan''s body, and he had no cultivation at all.


    "It''s gone, but it''s not a big deal." Chen Qingyuan''s emotions didn''t fluctuate much, and he kept smiling.Normally, a cultivator who has become a useless person should feel worse than death.


    However, Chen Qingyuan seemed indifferent, as if it wasn''t a big deal.


    Over a hundred years of life in the Restricted Zone was not without gains.


    Dong Wenjun was quite surprised, and also felt a bit of heartache.


    "Let''s not talk about this anymore, let''s head back first!"


    Chen Qingyuan waved his hand, cutting off the conversation.


    "Alright."


    Dong Wenjun nodded heavily, this place was indeed not suitable for chatting.


    Then, Dong Wenjun took out a Dao Treasure, protected Chen Qingyuan''s physical body, and headed towards the Mystic Azure Sect.


    The Mystic Azure Sect was able to find Chen Qingyuan smoothly, guided by the light of the Soul Lamp.


    Soon, Chen Qingyuan finally returned to the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Mountains stood tall, shrouded in mist.


    Looking at this beautiful scenery, Chen Qingyuan''s face showed a deep joy.


    "I''m finally home."


    Chen Qingyuan had grown up in the Mystic Azure Sect since he was a child, but unfortunately, just after he was taken as a disciple by the Supreme Elder, his master passed away due to the end of his lifespan.


    Therefore, Chen Qingyuan cultivated under the guidance of his Senior Brothers and Sisters, with whom he had a great relationship.


    The Council Hall was filled with people, all Elders of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    This meeting was very important, and even core disciples were not qualified to attend.


    Chen Qingyuan was brought to the Council Hall, and seeing the familiar faces, he bowed and saluted: "Greetings to all Senior Brothers and Sisters."


    The Sect Master of the Mystic Azure Sect was named Lin Changsheng, Chen Qingyuan''s Big Senior Brother.


    "Brother, how did you survive?"


    Lin Changsheng sat in the main seat, already aware of the general situation.


    "Alas, it''s a long story, not easy to explain."


    Standing in the center of the hall, Chen Qingyuan felt uncomfortable under the gaze of dozens of pairs of eyes.


    "We have plenty of time, take it slow!"


    Lin Changsheng''s expression was serious.


    Seeing this, Chen Qingyuan could only slowly begin: "That day, we entered the Sky Abyss..."


    Next, Chen Qingyuan recounted the prepared story.


    In summary, a group of them entered the Sky Abyss, encountered various prohibitions and unknown dangers, and in the end, only Chen Qingyuan was left alive. It was because Chen Qingyuan used a Secret Art that he was able to fake death and escape, spending a hundred years to make his way out.


    Although he escaped from death, due to the backlash of the Secret Art, his Cultivation Level was completely destroyed, and his Spiritual Root was severed.


    The crowd listened and fell into deep thought. They were unclear about the situation inside the Sky Abyss, and naturally could not discern whether what Chen Qingyuan said was true or not.


    "Only you are left, alas."


    Lin Changsheng sighed.


    Originally, everyone still held a glimmer of hope that the others might have escaped death like Chen Qingyuan.


    "The Sky Abyss is forbidden."


    Chen Qingyuan recalled the scenes of his fellow disciples dying tragically, his face filled with sorrow.


    The laws within the Restricted Zone were extremely terrifying, and touching them meant certain death. Chen Qingyuan''s survival might have been due to luck or destiny.


    "Brother, for safety''s sake, we must check your physical condition."


    Lin Changsheng said solemnly.


    The Mystic Azure Sect was worried that Chen Qingyuan might have been subjected to Body Possession, which, if not handled cautiously, could be detrimental to the Sect.


    Generally, Body Possession could only take over the physical body, not the memories. Of course, there are very few cases where the possessor might retain the memories of their previous life.

 Chapter 2 – Regretful marriage

    After various mystical investigations, Chen Qingyuan''s body showed no abnormalities.


    Everyone still found it hard to believe that their junior martial brother, who had been dead for a hundred years, suddenly came back to life. Could it be that he was possessed by some powerful figure?


    Looking at the still doubtful expressions of the others, Chen Qingyuan turned to Dong Wenjun, the elder protecting the sect, who was sitting at the leftmost seat, and couldn''t help but say, "Senior Brother Dong, I remember 150 years ago, you took me to steal the Hundred Spirit Fruit that Senior Sister He had carefully cultivated for many years."


    At the sound of this, Senior Brother Dong''s face instantly turned red, and he avoided eye contact.


    Then, Chen Qingyuan shifted his gaze along the seats and continued, "Senior Brother Xu, did you spend all the tens of thousands of spirit stones that you hid from your sister-in-law?"


    Senior Brother Xu''s brows furrowed, his eyes widened, and he looked flustered, as if afraid of being overheard.


    "Senior Brother Wang, you told me last time that the fairies in the Eastern Joy Palace were so beautiful, much more so than my sister-in-law. Does she know about this?"


    As soon as these words were spoken, Senior Brother Wang''s ears turned bright red from being pinched by his sister-in-law sitting beside him, causing him to grimace in pain.


    "Senior Brother Ximen, you owe me 3,700 high-quality spirit stones. Isn''t it time to pay up?"


    "Senior Brother Ling, did you open the treasure box you left at home? What good things are inside?"


    Just as Chen Qingyuan was about to continue, the senior martial brothers quickly stepped forward to cover his mouth, signaling with their eyes, "Junior martial brother, stop talking."


    "I can confirm that this is indeed our junior martial brother, no doubt about it."


    "Yes, absolutely."


    "Definitely our junior martial brother."


    Everyone expressed their support, firmly believing that Chen Qingyuan had not been possessed.


    "You brat, didn''t we agree to keep these secrets forever? What are you doing?"


    The senior martial brothers secretly transmitted their voices to Chen Qingyuan, causing his ears to buzz with the commotion.


    Believing it now, everyone was convinced, and no one doubted. Only a powerful figure with the ability to take over the memories of others could have done it. However, even if memories could be taken over, one''s personality and temperament could not be replicated.


    Chen Qingyuan''s crafty personality and the faint smile at the corner of his mouth left everyone with no doubt that he was indeed their junior martial brother.


    Chen Qingyuan felt helpless, but in order to prove his innocence, he had to sacrifice his senior martial brothers.


    "Junior martial brother, continue speaking! Why did you stop?"


    On the right side, the senior sisters'' faces darkened, and their eyes sharpened.


    With the situation developing to this point, the elders temporarily lost their joy at Chen Qingyuan''s return.


    "Um, I''m a bit tired. I''ll go back and rest first."


    Chen Qingyuan coughed a few times and then quickly left.


    Afterward, the hall erupted into a commotion, and even physical altercations broke out.


    ***


    Without his cultivation, Chen Qingyuan asked the duty disciples for a favor and was escorted to a secluded cave that had been empty for a hundred years.


    After eating a little, Chen Qingyuan lay on the bed, lost in thought.


    Suddenly, a voice sounded,


    "Big Senior Brother." Chen Qingyuan quickly got up and saw Lin Changsheng, who had already walked into the room.


    Lin Changsheng was dressed in a purple Dao robe, with white temples, and an air of elegance and dignity.


    The commotion in the hall was deafening, and Lin Changsheng couldn''t be bothered with everyone''s personal affairs, so he found an excuse to leave and came straight here.


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    "Your spiritual root is broken, and I can''t help you, junior martial brother."


    Confirming that Chen Qingyuan had not been possessed, Lin Changsheng put away the stern expression he had in the hall and looked worried.


    "It''s okay. Being a mortal is not bad either."


    Chen Qingyuan smiled, showing that he didn''t mind.


    Back then, Lin Changsheng should have forcibly stopped him, and this disaster wouldn''t have happened. Sigh!


    A hundred years ago, Lin Changsheng thought that the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone was extremely dangerous and repeatedly advised Chen Qingyuan not to enter. But Chen Qingyuan was determined, and there was nothing Lin Changsheng could do but agree.


    Even now, Lin Changsheng couldn''t figure out why Chen Qingyuan was so insistent on going to the Sky Abyss. With Chen Qingyuan''s talent, even without receiving an amazing fortune, he could have soared to great heights and even reached the peak.


    "It''s not Big Senior Brother''s fault. Please don''t blame yourself."


    Chen Qingyuan poured a cup of tea for Lin Changsheng and smiled slightly.


    Back then, it seemed that Chen Qingyuan had been drawn by some kind of force and uncontrollably wanted to enter the Sky Abyss. Chen Qingyuan himself couldn''t understand this situation.


    "In the days to come, how do you plan to live?"


    Lin Changsheng had no intention of drinking tea and had been thinking about Chen Qingyuan''s situation all along.


    "I have my own arrangements, Big Senior Brother, don''t worry."


    Chen Qingyuan had already planned for his future life. Losing his cultivation and breaking his spiritual root might seem like a disaster to outsiders, but it was nothing to Chen Qingyuan.


    "Alright." Lin Changsheng knew Chen Qingyuan''s personality, and once he made up his mind, no one could change it. "Senior Brother will find a way to help you rebuild your foundation."


    Chen Qingyuan smiled and didn''t respond.


    "There''s something I don''t know how to bring up."


    Lin Changsheng had come not only to see Chen Qingyuan but also because of this matter.


    "Senior Brother, just say it." Chen Qingyuan and Lin Changsheng sat in the courtyard, enjoying the pleasant breeze."The Eastern Joy Palace and the Heavenly Jade Sect are preparing to form a marriage alliance," Lin Changsheng pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "The betrothal partner is...Bai Xixue."


    At these words, Chen Qingyuan''s eyelids twitched slightly.


    Bai Xixue of the Eastern Joy Palace had once been engaged to Chen Qingyuan.


    At that time, Chen Qingyuan was a renowned prodigy of the Northern Wilderness, and countless women were infatuated with him.


    During his previous experiences outside, Chen Qingyuan had met Bai Xixue, and they had developed feelings for each other. As a result, after both sects learned of this, they established a marriage contract, intending to marry at a suitable time in the future.


    However, after the incident in the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone, everyone believed that Chen Qingyuan had died, and the engagement was no longer mentioned.


    Now that Chen Qingyuan had returned, the situation was no longer simple.


    "Is this the decision of the two sects, or is it Xixue''s own will?" Chen Qingyuan''s expression became more serious.


    "It is said that the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Jade Sect gave Bai Xixue a spirit pill, helping her break through to the Golden Elixir Realm. In my opinion, since Bai Xixue has accepted their goodwill, she must have no intention of refusing," Lin Changsheng revealed the information he knew.


    These are the six realms of the physical body, the foundation of the path of cultivation.


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    "When will the formal marriage take place?" Chen Qingyuan''s gaze was complex as he asked softly.


    "In a year," Lin Changsheng calculated and replied.


    "I understand," Chen Qingyuan nodded lightly, saying no more.


    "Junior Martial Brother, since you are still alive, your engagement with Bai Xixue is naturally not terminated. Perhaps, the Eastern Joy Palace will send someone over, and she may also come," Lin Changsheng was worried, afraid that Chen Qingyuan would be harmed.


    "It''s fine if she comes. Let''s see how she chooses," Chen Qingyuan did not show strong emotional fluctuations, maintaining a calm and composed demeanor.


    "Perhaps..." Lin Changsheng hesitated to speak.


    "Senior Brother, I''m tired and want to rest for a while," Chen Qingyuan interrupted Lin Changsheng and rubbed his forehead.


    "Alright, then I won''t disturb you," Lin Changsheng looked deeply at Chen Qingyuan, stood up, and slowly walked out of the room.


    ***


    In a few days, the news of Chen Qingyuan''s resurrection spread far and wide, causing a sensation.


    At the same time, the news of Chen Qingyuan''s disability also spread, causing countless people to sigh and discuss.


    Naturally, this news also reached the ears of the high-level members of the Eastern Joy Palace.


    To ensure that the marriage alliance was not disrupted, the Eastern Joy Palace immediately sent someone to handle the matter.


    A few days later, a venerable female elder from the Eastern Joy Palace arrived.


    The elder''s name was Yao Susu, and she had a middle-aged appearance with lingering charm.


    The hospitality of the Mystic Azure Sect left Yao Susu with no complaints. However, she still had to say what needed to be said and couldn''t make the trip for nothing: "Sect Master, may I see Elder Chen Qingyuan?"


    "Of course," Lin Changsheng sighed inwardly, but showed no emotional fluctuations on the surface, and sent someone to inform Chen Qingyuan.


    Upon learning of this, Chen Qingyuan had the disciple who delivered the message drive the spiritual treasure and brought himself to the Council Hall.


    Inside the hall, a mist lingered, as if they were in the midst of the clouds.


    As Chen Qingyuan entered, all eyes turned to him.


    Yao Susu appraised Chen Qingyuan, secretly probing and thinking to herself, "Indeed, he is disabled. What a pity! Back then, Chen Qingyuan was so remarkable."


    At this moment, he had become a useless person, with his spiritual roots completely severed.


    "Senior Brother," Chen Qingyuan bowed to the Sect Master Lin Changsheng and then sat in an empty seat.


    Today, Chen Qingyuan was dressed in a pale white robe, and his ink-like long hair was held in place by a wooden hairpin.


    "Elder Yao, what brings you here to see me?" Chen Qingyuan asked knowingly.


    "In front of all the Dao friends, I will speak frankly. If I have offended in any way, please forgive me," Yao Susu said, as she was sent because she was Bai Xixue''s master.


    "Go ahead!" Chen Qingyuan nodded.


    The crowd fell silent, leaving the handling of this matter to Chen Qingyuan.


    No matter what Chen Qingyuan had become, he was still everyone''s Junior Martial Brother and should not be humiliated by others. If the Eastern Joy Palace dared to disrespect Chen Qingyuan, the Mystic Azure Sect would not hesitate to confront them.


    "Senior Elder Chen and his beloved disciple Xixue had a verbal engagement in the past, which was originally a joyous event for both sects. However, due to Senior Elder Chen entering the Sky Abyss a hundred years ago and his Soul Lamp extinguishing, everyone believed that he had met with misfortune. As a result, Xixue was in a daze for several years before gradually recovering," Yao Susu first placed the blame on Chen Qingyuan and then expressed Bai Xixue''s concern and longing for Chen Qingyuan.


    Following that, Yao Susu continued, "We all believed that Senior Elder Chen had met with misfortune, and I assume your sect also thought the same. Therefore, the verbal engagement from back then was considered terminated without any face-to-face discussion. Two years ago, Xixue met the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Jade Sect, and they formed a bond, setting a wedding date.""From a reasonable standpoint, Eastern Joy Palace is not at fault, and Xixue did not intentionally break the agreement. We have come here to clarify this matter to avoid any unnecessary trouble."


    Yao Susu flipped her right hand and took out a Heaven and Earth Bag, retrieving something from it: "Elder Chen''s safe return brings joy to Eastern Joy Palace. We have prepared some modest gifts as a token of our happiness, and we hope you will accept them."


    A medium quality Spirit Vein hovered above the Council Hall. It had been shrunk using the powers of Heaven and Earth; the actual Spirit Vein was a hundred miles long and could be mined for many Spirit Stones, providing for the cultivation of numerous disciples and elders.


    This is hardly a modest gift!


    Although Yao Susu did not make her point too explicitly, everyone understood her clearly, and there was no fault to be found.


    First, she explained the situation, and then she presented a generous gift, giving enough face to the Mystic Azure Sect.


    If the Mystic Azure Sect were to be unrelenting, it would instead reflect poorly on them. After all, there was no proof established for the marriage contract back then, and the fact that Eastern Joy Palace made a special trip to apologize was already quite commendable.


    Eastern Joy Palace''s apology served two purposes: one was that the Mystic Azure Sect was not to be trifled with; the other was to prevent the Mystic Azure Sect from causing trouble later on.


    "Junior Martial Brother, what do you think?"


    Lin Changsheng did not make an immediate decision but turned to look at Chen Qingyuan.

 Chapter 3 – Cut off cause and effect, do not regret

    Although reconciliation between the two families is the best outcome, Lin Changsheng is afraid of hurting Chen Qingyuan''s dignity and must handle it carefully.


    "Elder Yao, since you know it''s just a modest gift, then take it back!"


    Chen Qingyuan pondered for a moment, his face expressionless.


    Hearing this, everyone''s eyelids twitched slightly, and their hearts tightened.


    Yao Susu frowned and asked, "Elder Chen, what do you mean by this?"


    "The verbal marriage contract from back then really shouldn''t be taken too seriously. However, if you want to end this karmic relationship, let Bai Xixue come in person! As long as she comes, I guarantee I won''t pester her."


    Chen Qingyuan said seriously.


    By saying this, he wanted to see if Bai Xixue was acting of her own free will or if she was being forced by the sect.


    Before going to Sky Abyss back then, Chen Qingyuan had spoken to Bai Xixue. At that time, Bai Xixue had said that no matter what the situation, she would wait, not regretting it even after a thousand or ten thousand years.


    Furthermore, Bai Xixue was just an ordinary disciple back then, and it was because of Chen Qingyuan that she received special attention from Eastern Joy Palace. It could be said that many of the things Bai Xixue possessed were gifts from Chen Qingyuan. If she was truly acting of her own free will, Chen Qingyuan wouldn''t blame her.


    After all, in the eyes of the common people, he was already dead, and there was no one to blame. Some things are better explained face to face.


    "It should be discussed face to face." Yao Susu thought that Chen Qingyuan was trying to make a point, but it seemed that wasn''t the case. She nodded and agreed, "I''ll have Xixue come to see Elder Chen in a few days."


    "Also, if Elder Yao really wants to give a gift to celebrate my return, one medium-quality spirit vein is far from enough." Chen Qingyuan, although temporarily without cultivation, had a sharp look in his eyes, as if a knife was piercing Yao Susu, making her feel uncomfortable. "When Bai Xixue and I explored the secret realm back then, the gifts I gave her were all treasures. There were as many as three high-quality spirit veins, not to mention the medium-quality ones."


    Upon hearing this, Yao Susu awkwardly chuckled and quickly took back the medium-quality spirit vein.


    Lin Changsheng and the others looked at Chen Qingyuan with complex expressions. When Chen Qingyuan went out several times before, he always said he didn''t gain anything and returned empty-handed. It turns out he gave everything to others!


    It was only a few times, so no one asked further. After all, most of the resources Chen Qingyuan had obtained in the past were used to build the sect or secretly given to senior brothers as private stash.


    "If there''s nothing else, I''ll take my leave. Thank you for your hospitality, esteemed sect."


    After saying this, Yao Susu turned and left.


    After Yao Susu left, the sect''s elder, Dong Wenjun, couldn''t help but ask, "Junior Martial Brother, you profligate guy, you didn''t bring back the good things you got back then."


    "Senior Brother Dong, material possessions are not that important." Chen Qingyuan smiled.


    Over the years, Chen Qingyuan had indeed brought back a lot of resources to the sect, using them to build the sect and train disciples.


    "You, kid, sigh!"


    Everyone shook their heads helplessly.


    Even though Chen Qingyuan had become a mortal, everyone still treated him as family, without reproach or disregard.


    It was precisely because of this that Chen Qingyuan regarded Mystic Azure Sect as his home.


    ***


    A few days later, Eastern Joy Palace sent people again.


    Several elders and more than ten disciples, including Bai Xixue, were among them.


    Mystic Azure Sect arranged the guests from Eastern Joy Palace and allowed Bai Xixue to have a private meeting with Chen Qingyuan.


    Bai Xixue was dressed in a light pink floor-length dress, her three thousand strands of hair held in place by a jade hairpin, and a pink belt tied around her waist, with a jade pendant hanging from it.


    Her features were as if carved from jade, her skin as white as snow, and her eyes and eyebrows like a painting.


    Standing in the room, Bai Xixue''s hands were placed on her abdomen, looking somewhat nervous.


    "Why aren''t you speaking?"


    Chen Qingyuan sat to the side, looking at Bai Xixue, who dared not meet his gaze, his voice cold.


    "I''m sorry."


    Bai Xixue actually had a lot to say to Chen Qingyuan, but now it was unnecessary, so she could only apologize.


    "Is my return making you feel a bit at a loss?"


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    Chen Qingyuan''s gaze was very calm, feeling that Bai Xixue had become very unfamiliar.


    "No, I''m just glad that Big Brother Chen has returned safely." Bai Xixue tightly pursed her red lips and said with lowered eyes.


    "When the soul lamp goes out, life ends. You couldn''t possibly wait for a dead person forever. I understand. Seeing you today, I just wanted to confirm whether you were being forced by the sect. It seems like you weren''t."


    Chen Qingyuan really didn''t blame Bai Xixue, he could only say that it was fate.


    "If you had returned earlier, maybe things would be different."


    Bai Xixue said softly.


    "If I wasn''t a useless person, how would you and Eastern Joy Palace have chosen?" Chen Qingyuan shook his head gently. "It''s not about me coming back late, it''s about strength."


    Bai Xixue wanted to explain, but in the end, she didn''t say a word, remaining silent.


    "Let it go, it''s all in the past."


    Chen Qingyuan said.


    Bai Xixue''s expression changed slightly, and she didn''t answer.


    Looking at her, it seemed that she didn''t have much affection for the young sect master of Heavenly Jade Sect, but more of a relationship based on interests.


    If this time Chen Qingyuan still had enough strength and wasn''t a useless person, Bai Xixue would definitely have a different attitude.


    For cultivators, a hundred years really isn''t that long, just a flick of the fingers. If Bai Xixue truly loved Chen Qingyuan to the bone, she wouldn''t easily change her mind. And now that Chen Qingyuan had returned, they could completely continue their past relationship.


    However, Bai Xixue''s intention in coming wasn''t to talk about love with Chen Qingyuan, but to sever their relationship.


    Perhaps a hundred years ago, she really did love him!


    It''s just that everything has changed now.


    Chen Qingyuan said solemnly.


    The room fell silent, the atmosphere heavy.


    An elder from Eastern Joy Palace lightly knocked on the door to indicate that it was time to leave.


    As she was leaving, Bai Xixue looked up at Chen Qingyuan and found that he no longer had the aura he had back then, and there was no spiritual qi fluctuation in his body. She didn''t know when, but Bai Xixue''s gaze had changed from initial guilt to indifference, and her inner tension had gradually dissipated.Bai Xixue gave Chen Qingyuan a deep look without uttering a word, then pushed the door open and left.


    Although Chen Qingyuan had lost his cultivation level, he had noticed the small action Bai Xixue took with her hand. It was Bai Xixue who had crushed a jade talisman, signaling the accompanying elder to come and break the deadlock.


    "Sigh! All the hardships I''ve endured over the years have been in vain."


    Within the Restricted Zone of Sky Abyss, the Red-Dressed Girl took a liking to Chen Qingyuan and wanted to become Dao Companions with him. However, Chen Qingyuan stated that he was already bound by a marriage contract and rejected her without hesitation.


    As a result, Chen Qingyuan was subjected to various tortures, ultimately leading to the destruction of his spiritual root and the complete loss of his cultivation level.


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    Although Chen Qingyuan was highly talented, he ultimately fell short and couldn''t reach the highest position. To have infinite possibilities in the future, he must rebuild his foundation.


    "This matter is settled; it''s time to attend to my own affairs."


    Chen Qingyuan hadn''t forgotten the agreement with Sky Abyss and planned to set off in a few days.


    Recently, the news of Chen Qingyuan''s return from Sky Abyss had spread throughout the land.


    Many forces wanted to learn about the situation inside Sky Abyss and sent high-ranking members to the Mystic Azure Sect. In response, the Mystic Azure Sect stated that Chen Qingyuan was unwell and would not meet any visitors.


    Faced with the threats and temptations of various powerful factions, the Mystic Azure Sect had been protecting Chen Qingyuan, keeping him away from these troublesome matters.


    In secret, under the arrangement of his Protecting Sect Senior Brother Dong Wenjun, Chen Qingyuan quietly left the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Even though everyone was curious about Chen Qingyuan''s whereabouts, they didn''t inquire too much, only hoping that Chen Qingyuan would be safe and sound.


    With his cultivation level gone, temporarily leaving the Mystic Azure Sect was a good choice for Chen Qingyuan.


    He went to a nearby city and bought some Spirit Talismans for traveling, which could be activated with Spirit Stones and didn''t require one''s own Spiritual Qi.


    ***


    After spending an entire month, Chen Qingyuan finally arrived at his destination.


    Bright Moon City, located in a corner of the Northern Wilderness, was quite remote.


    At the end of a street within the city, there was a simple courtyard that was rarely passed by.


    "Who is it?"


    Chen Qingyuan knocked on the tightly closed courtyard door, and an elderly voice came from inside.


    "Open the door and you''ll find out."


    Chen Qingyuan said.


    The door opened, emitting a grating squeak.


    An old man with dark skin, leaning on a cane, hunched over and looking frail, sized up Chen Qingyuan a few times, then grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth: "Young Master, have you come to the wrong place?"


    "I haven''t. I''m looking for you."


    Saying this, Chen Qingyuan took out a palm-sized wooden plaque.


    The moment the old man saw the wooden plaque, his pupils dilated rapidly, and his expression changed instantly, becoming extremely serious.


    Then, the old man solemnly said, "Please come in."


    This wooden plaque was something Chen Qingyuan had brought out from Sky Abyss. It was said that the owner of the plaque once owed a great favor, and with it as a token, the owner of the plaque could be asked to do anything, including giving up his life.


    After entering, the old man seemed like a different person, his gaze sharp, and he asked in a deep voice.


    Chen Qingyuan replied candidly.


    Hearing this, the old man dropped his guard and bowed to Chen Qingyuan as a sign of respect.


    Then, the old man thought of a recent event: "Could it be that Young Master is Chen Qingyuan from the Mystic Azure Sect?"


    "Indeed," Chen Qingyuan nodded in acknowledgment.


    "Since Young Master has obtained the plaque, then I shall honor my promise. What would you have me do?"


    The old man was prepared to sacrifice his life, his demeanor utterly serious.


    "Is there any way you can help me rebuild my foundation?"


    Chen Qingyuan stated his purpose.


    "There is." The old man looked at Chen Qingyuan''s physical condition and nodded.


    Chen Qingyuan thought it would be a significant matter, but it turned out to be so simple.


    "Are you sure?" Chen Qingyuan asked doubtfully.


    "It''s not difficult," the old man said.


    "May I ask for your esteemed name, Elder?"


    All the high-ranking members of the Mystic Azure Sect combined couldn''t think of a way to help Chen Qingyuan. Yet, the old man before him found the matter trivial, which made Chen Qingyuan show his respect and ask with a fist salute.


    "Just an old man," the old man said with a self-deprecating smile.

 Chapter 4 – Reshape the foundation, mysterious Dao Bone

    "Then how should I address you, Elder?"


    Chen Qingyuan tactfully refrained from further questioning.


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    "You can just call me Lame One," the old man said calmly, pointing to his broken right leg and the crutch in his hand.


    "But how can I?" Chen Qingyuan didn''t dare to address a mysterious and unpredictable Elder as Lame One, fearing that it might offend him.


    "It''s fine," the old man didn''t mind the title, his expression indifferent.


    Next, the old man arranged a place for Chen Qingyuan to stay for a while. He had to go out to prepare something to reshape Chen Qingyuan''s spiritual root.


    "I am grateful for your help, Elder," Chen Qingyuan said with a respectful bow.


    "It''s what I should do," the old man returned the gesture and then left.


    The courtyard was messy, and Chen Qingyuan looked around, seeing spider webs in the corner, yellowing leaves in the flowerbed, and stone slabs on the yellow mud ground.


    Following the stone path under his feet, Chen Qingyuan saw a woodshed with a lot of dry firewood inside.


    Chen Qingyuan muttered to himself in confusion.


    After observing the courtyard, Chen Qingyuan found that the items in the yard were all ordinary things, wooden tables and chairs, and dust all over the floor.


    After glancing at the woodshed, Chen Qingyuan walked to the other side.


    Compared to the simple woodshed, Chen Qingyuan preferred to walk in the garden, which was more pleasing to the eye.


    As a mortal now, Chen Qingyuan needed to go out every day to buy food. After living here for ten days, he became familiar with the nearby streets.


    Feeling the chilly autumn wind, Chen Qingyuan decided to cook porridge to warm himself up.


    When he arrived at the woodshed, Chen Qingyuan prepared to light a fire and found a broken sword for chopping wood in the woodpile, which instantly piqued his interest.


    The broken sword was about two feet long, rusty, and dark in color, with the marks of time all over it. Chen Qingyuan carefully examined it and found that this broken sword was not an ordinary item, but he couldn''t pinpoint the specific issue.


    Squatting down, Chen Qingyuan reached for the black broken sword on the ground.


    As his fingertips touched it, Chen Qingyuan suddenly felt a heavy pressure, as if countless mountains were pressing on his chest, suffocating him.


    The feeling grew stronger, and cold sweat broke out on Chen Qingyuan''s forehead.


    Just as Chen Qingyuan was about to use his trump card from the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone, a gust of wind blew into the woodshed.


    Instantly, the oppressive feeling of the black broken sword disappeared without a trace, and Chen Qingyuan withdrew his hand, looking tense.


    "Young Master, I''m back," at the same time, the old man walked into the courtyard with his crutch, his hands empty.


    Chen Qingyuan walked out of the woodshed and faced the old man, speaking frankly, "Thanks to your help just now, Elder, I would have been in trouble otherwise."


    "A broken sword can''t harm the Young Master," the old man''s face was full of wrinkles, and he smiled slightly.


    although Chen Qingyuan had lost his cultivation, he could still see the terror of the black broken sword.


    "Young Master is joking," if a sword was like this, then the old man who possessed it must be extremely powerful.


    "Elder, did you gain anything from this trip?" Chen Qingyuan didn''t continue to inquire, changing the subject.


    "Young Master, rest assured, everything is in order," the old man nodded slowly.


    Years ago, in the Sky Abyss Forbidden Ground, Chen Qingyuan encountered a red-dressed girl with a mysterious background and unfathomable strength.


    The red-dressed girl severed Chen Qingyuan''s spiritual root and scattered his cultivation.


    Then, she gave Chen Qingyuan a wooden plaque, instructing him to find this old man after leaving the Forbidden Ground, so that he could reshape his spiritual root and elevate his talent.


    The old man opened a dusty secret room, where there was a bath made of ice stone, and a cold air filled every corner of the secret room.


    Taking out various herbs and necessary items, the old man asked Chen Qingyuan to take off his shirt and sit in the ice tub.


    Following the old man''s instructions, Chen Qingyuan sat in the ice tub and waited, his expression calm.


    "Recently, I heard that the Eastern Joy Palace is about to form an alliance with the Heavenly Jade Sect. Do you know about this, Young Master?" the old man said in a hoarse voice while working with the herbs.


    "I know," Chen Qingyuan nodded gently.


    "Do you need me to do anything, Young Master?" This time, the old man had thoroughly investigated Chen Qingyuan''s background. In addition, he had also made a trip to the border of the Sky Abyss Forbidden Ground.


    "No need," Chen Qingyuan shook his head. "The karma has been severed, Elder, you don''t need to worry."


    "That''s good," the old man placed various precious herbs into the ice tub, and his cloudy eyes seemed to see through everything in the world.


    Chen Qingyuan was extremely surprised to see these herbs.


    "A bit of Red Rue, Eight-sided Mystic Leaf, White Moon Vine..."


    Glancing over them, they were all that were hard to come by. There were also a few rare medicinal herbs that Chen Qingyuan couldn''t name, but their value was definitely higher.


    "Young Master, reshaping your foundation may be a bit painful," the old man kindly reminded.


    "Elder, you have already helped me, I can bear it," Chen Qingyuan nodded heavily, prepared for what was to come.


    Then, a majestic spiritual qi surged within the old man''s body, and the floor of the secret room shimmered with light, revealing an ancient array of Dao marks.


    Following that, the old man clapped his right palm on the ice tub and activated the large array with his left palm.


    It seemed as if thousands of stars appeared above the secret room, rippling like a vast and boundless starry sea. For a moment, Chen Qingyuan felt dizzy, his body imprisoned and unable to move.As time passed, Chen Qingyuan even felt as if his soul had left his body, being sliced by countless small knives, the pain was excruciating, and he couldn''t help but let out a muffled groan.


    Chen Qingyuan clenched his teeth, drenched in sweat. The pain intensified, gradually making it difficult for Chen Qingyuan to maintain his composure.


    The old man did not stop, watching indifferently as Chen Qingyuan writhed in agony.


    A full two-hour period passed, and Chen Qingyuan''s face twisted in pain, his skin split open, and his flesh blurred. Upon closer inspection, one could see his internal organs through the torn flesh, a ghastly sight.


    A strand of golden light appeared at the chest of Chen Qingyuan, resembling a seed.


    The old man''s expression changed, and he hurriedly proceeded to the next step.


    A thick chill enveloped Chen Qingyuan, as blood mingled with medicinal herbs, forming a thick, crimson mixture that was chilling to behold.


    The old man formed a seal with his hands, and a black box materialized in front of him.


    He carefully opened the box, which contained a segment of bone.


    The Black Bone, about a foot long, resembled charcoal.


    The old man glanced at Chen Qingyuan, who had fainted from the pain, and slowly shifted his gaze to the Black Bone in the box, murmuring to himself.


    According to the old man, this Black Bone was the Dao Bone of an ancient being, fallen after a world-shaking battle, leaving behind only this Broken Bone.


    Not long ago, upon visiting the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone, the old man followed the instructions of the Red-Dressed Girl and brought the Black Bone with him.


    Rebuilding the foundation was not difficult; the challenge was integrating the Black Bone into Chen Qingyuan''s body.


    At first, the old man was perplexed, unsure of what to do.


    Later, the Red-Dressed Girl used Sound Transmission to instruct the old man to simply operate the Dao Array. Once a golden seed appeared at Chen Qingyuan''s chest, the Black Bone could be taken out, as everything was predestined. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After a moment, the Black Bone began to float.


    The layer of material on the surface of the Black Bone peeled off, revealing a pure golden color, engraved with many ancient Laws, weathered by the passage of time.


    The old man''s pupils contracted, his body tensed, watching as the Black Bone settled onto Chen Qingyuan.


    Gradually, the Black Bone merged into Chen Qingyuan''s body, disappearing without a trace. No matter how the old man probed, he could not detect it.


    Initially, there was some rejection between Chen Qingyuan and the Black Bone, but this phenomenon quickly disappeared, and the compatibility was perfect, truly becoming one.


    Several days later, Chen Qingyuan awoke.


    The old man had been guarding by his side, fearing any mishaps.


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan regain consciousness, the old man could finally let go of the heavy stone in his heart.


    "My body..." Chen Qingyuan felt no pain, his body felt incredibly light, and there were no wounds.


    The next moment, Chen Qingyuan sensed the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth, his expression changed, and he quickly checked his body''s condition.


    Chen Qingyuan was astonished, both shocked and delighted, and he looked up to meet the old man''s gaze.

 Chapter 5 – Sword Immortal Changgeng, re-cultivating to the Yellow Spirit Realm

    Chen Qingyuan used to have extremely high talent, but he was only a fleshly body. According to ancient records, the golden Dao Bone symbolizes a perfect foundation, flawless, and has unimaginable benefits for future cultivation.


    In the vast territory of the Northern Wilderness, there are countless stars. Chen Qingyuan was once a well-known Heaven''s Pride in the Northern Wilderness, with a broad knowledge. Even so, he had never heard of anyone who could cultivate the rumored Golden Bone without imperfections.


    The preciousness of this golden Dao Bone was clear in Chen Qingyuan''s heart, and it could be considered priceless.


    "Elder, this..." Chen Qingyuan did not remain in a state of joy, and his expression gradually became complicated, hesitantly saying, "This is too precious, and I feel unworthy to accept it."


    "By the order of the Respected Elder of the Restricted Zone, the Dao Bone is to be given to the Young Master."


    The old man shook his head to indicate that it was not his credit, and explained the specific situation.


    "The Restricted Zone." Suddenly, Chen Qingyuan thought of the red-dressed girl, feeling a lingering fear and an inexplicable sense of longing.


    "Young Master, rest well. I will leave first."


    After saying this, the old man left the secret room.


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    In the quiet secret room, Chen Qingyuan fell into deep thought.


    After a long time, Chen Qingyuan organized his thoughts and understood his own situation, no longer indulging in random thoughts.


    With an imperfectionless Dao Bone and a perfect foundation, as long as Chen Qingyuan''s Dao Heart was firm in the future, his achievements would be immeasurable.


    Chen Qingyuan changed into a clean and neat outfit and walked into the courtyard.


    In a corner of the courtyard, the old man sat on a wooden chair, with a cane by his side, and was chopping wood with a broken sword in his hand.


    Watching the old man chop wood, Chen Qingyuan hesitated for a moment, then walked over. "Elder, why would you ruin such a good sword?"


    "The sword is broken. What use is it, no matter how good it is?" The old man said indifferently.


    "My foundation is broken, Elder,  you repair it with great supernatural power? The sword is broken, is there really no way?" Chen Qingyuan really didn''t want to see such a good sword used for chopping wood, and felt reluctant in his heart.


    "I''ve tried many times, all failed."


    The old man''s chopping action paused slightly, and a complex look flashed in the depths of his eyes.


    After hearing this, Chen Qingyuan didn''t know how to respond, and fell silent.


    "What is the name of this sword?"


    After a while, Chen Qingyuan asked.


    "Rise Sun." The old man pondered for a long time before revealing the name of the sword.


    "Rise Sun... I seem to have heard it somewhere." Chen Qingyuan muttered softly, feeling like he had heard of it, and thought deeply. After a moment, Chen Qingyuan suddenly looked up, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, then turned into awe, and exclaimed,


    Hearing this title, the old man''s body trembled slightly, his expression complex, and his voice hoarse. "It''s been many years since anyone called me that."


    Obviously, the old man admitted his identity.


    At their first meeting, the old man was unwilling to reveal his identity. However, after seeing Chen Qingyuan merge with the mysterious Dao Bone just now, the old man changed his mind.


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    Chen Qingyuan was stunned, his emotions fluctuating greatly, and he couldn''t calm down for a long time.


    Sword Immortal Changgeng, originally named Li Muyang. He was once a world-renowned powerhouse, coming from the top swordsmen of the Northern Wilderness.


    According to records, the last time Sword Immortal Changgeng appeared was ten thousand years ago. It was said that he went to the Central Province, also known as the Imperial Province. He split the symbolic Purple Cloud Mountain, representing the will of heaven and earth, with a sword, only to pursue the pinnacle of the Sword Dao.


    The sword split the Purple Cloud Mountain, provoking the wrath of the heavens, and brought down divine punishment.


    In that battle, Sword Immortal Changgeng was defeated, and everyone thought he had died and disappeared, buried by the laws of heaven.


    Since then, the life of Sword Immortal Changgeng has become a legendary story, and has been regarded as an insurmountable monument by countless Sword Cultivators.


    "It''s all just empty fame, long gone with the wind."


    Li Muyang was indifferent to these things.


    "Senior Sword Immortal is a top figure, why would you stay here?"


    Chen Qingyuan had heard the story of Sword Immortal Changgeng since he was a child and respected him greatly.


    It was no exaggeration to say that as long as Li Muyang was willing, he could easily establish a top power.


    Even though he had failed countless times, Li Muyang never gave up.


    "Sharpening the sword in this way?" Chen Qingyuan looked at the firewood all over the ground and couldn''t understand for the time being.


    "Young Master, what do you think is most important for a Sword Cultivator?"


    Li Muyang put down the broken sword in his hand and looked at Chen Qingyuan.


    "According to common sense, it is very important for a Sword Cultivator to have a sword that fits them and superior Sword Dao techniques," Chen Qingyuan continued, "But I think that no matter which path you take, the most important thing is still the Dao Heart. Cultivation starts with the heart."


    Hearing this answer, ripples appeared in Li Muyang''s eyes, and he remained silent.After a long while, Li Muyang let out a long sigh: "If in my youth I had the wisdom of the Young Master, I would never have ended up with such a fate. The principle that one must first cultivate the heart on the path of cultivation, I only truly understood it in my later years."


    Li Muyang was not honing a sword, but rather his own Dao Heart.


    In his youth, Li Muyang considered himself to be exceptionally gifted, everything going smoothly for him, pressing down his peers so that none dared to raise their heads. Later, at the height of his power, he even proclaimed himself the third in the world, making countless Sword Dao experts look up to him in admiration.


    He claimed to be the third in the world, and no one in the world dared to claim the first or second, for fear of angering the Dao of heaven and earth.


    Later on, unable to find a suitable Sword Cultivation opponent, Li Muyang believed his strength had reached an extremely high level. He went to the awe-inspiring Purple Cloud Mountain, drew his sword, and struck, wishing to compete with heaven and earth.


    Unfortunately, Li Muyang was defeated and from then on, he vanished from sight.


    "May I ask Elder, where is the other half of the treasured sword?"


    Chen Qingyuan had been looking at the rusted Broken Sword.


    Why the treasured sword rusted was because the Spiritual Wisdom was dormant, turning it into an Ordinary Soldier. One day, if Li Muyang could reforge his Sword Heart, he would be able to revive the treasured sword, revealing its former sharpness.


    "It remains on Purple Cloud Mountain."


    Li Muyang gazed into the distance, lost in a myriad of thoughts.


    The Purple Cloud Mountain in the Central Province, that was a forbidden place.


    Chen Qingyuan followed Li Muyang''s gaze, silent.


    ***


    In the days that followed, Chen Qingyuan began his cultivation.


    On the first day of re-cultivation, Chen Qingyuan stepped into the Postnatal Realm.


    The Postnatal Realm and the Prenatal Realm are the foundations of cultivation, each with nine levels.


    In just one month, with the talent of his Imperfectionless Dao Bone and his own comprehension, Chen Qingyuan broke through the ninth level of the Postnatal Realm and ascended to the Prenatal Realm.


    After stabilizing his foundation for several days, Chen Qingyuan continued to work hard to improve his Cultivation Level.


    This lifestyle continued for half a year, and Chen Qingyuan cultivated to the early stages of the Yellow Spirit Realm.


    "To establish a foundation and reach the Yellow Spirit Realm in half a year, it''s inconceivable."


    If Li Muyang had not seen it with his own eyes, he would have found it hard to believe. In his memory, without relying on Spirit Pills and the infusion of power from stronger cultivators, merely by absorbing the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth, no one could compare to Chen Qingyuan.


    Moreover, Chen Qingyuan''s foundation was extremely solid, without a single flaw.


    "I''ve finally reached the Cultivation Level of the Yellow Spirit Realm."


    Chen Qingyuan had achieved his first goal and could finally take a breather.


    Then, Chen Qingyuan stayed inside the house and took out a dark bracelet from the items he carried with him.


    The reason Chen Qingyuan was able to walk out alive from the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone was that he had made a pact with the Red-Dressed Girl. To help the Red-Dressed Girl accomplish nine tasks, and then their karma would be considered resolved.


    Chen Qingyuan had no right to refuse such a request.


    Only by re-cultivating to the Cultivation Level of the Yellow Spirit Realm could he use the special secret technique taught by the Red-Dressed Girl to unlock the Prohibition on the bracelet.


    After busying himself for half a day, Chen Qingyuan lifted the Prohibition, and a strand of consciousness entered the bracelet.

 Chapter 6 – The first agreement, to attend the marriage ceremony

    Inside the bracelet was an independent space, filled with terrifying laws in the void.


    Chen Qingyuan''s consciousness swept around, and his soul couldn''t help but tremble.


    A law surged, and a tightly closed white umbrella appeared in front of Chen Qingyuan.


    The appearance of the white umbrella triggered a prohibition inside the jade bracelet, and a cold voice came,


    Chen Qingyuan felt embarrassed. He thought the first task of the agreement would be difficult, but he didn''t expect it to be like this.


    When Chen Qingyuan entered the Sky Abyss, the woman in red wanted to form a Dao Companion with him and often teased him. In response, Chen Qingyuan stated that he already had a fianc¨¦e and directly refused.


    It wasn''t because the woman in red was ugly, but because of a promise.


    In terms of appearance, the woman in red was extremely beautiful, unlike an ordinary person, and her beauty was indescribable. Although the White Snow of the Eastern Joy Palace was stunning, she couldn''t compare to the woman in red.


    Just based on her temperament, there was a world of difference.


    Chen Qingyuan muttered under his breath.


    Originally, Chen Qingyuan had let go of everything and thought it was all in the past. Who knew that the woman in red would pull such a move, making Chen Qingyuan have to go even if he didn''t want to.


    Don''t think that leaving the restricted zone of the Sky Abyss would make him free. If Chen Qingyuan didn''t fulfill the agreement, the consequences would be very severe.


    After resting for a few days, Chen Qingyuan planned to leave Bright Moon City and return to the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Calculating the time, there was still half a year until the day of the Heavenly Jade Sect and Eastern Joy Palace''s marriage.


    "Elder, I''m leaving."


    Chen Qingyuan packed his bags and said to Li Muyang, who was sitting in the courtyard.


    "If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come here to find me."


    Li Muyang made a promise.


    "Alright." Chen Qingyuan didn''t beat around the bush. This was a life-saving talisman.


    After Chen Qingyuan left, Li Muyang looked into the distance, lost in thought.


    ***


    Mystic Azure Sect, Council Hall.


    The people were discussing the normal affairs of the sect, and when it came to the matter of the Heavenly Jade Sect and Eastern Joy Palace''s marriage, they planned to send an elder to make an appearance.


    As the day of the marriage approached, many representatives of various forces had already set off, and the Eastern Joy Palace gradually became lively.


    "The Junior Master is back!"


    Chen Qingyuan had just arrived at the gate of the Mystic Azure Sect, and the disciple guarding the gate reported the news.


    To avoid trouble, Chen Qingyuan concealed his cultivation level. As long as he had the jade bracelet on him, he could trigger the prohibition inside the jade bracelet to conceal the fluctuation of his spiritual qi.


    The Sword Immortal had repeatedly instructed that the matter of the Dao Bone couldn''t be told to anyone, or it would involve terrifying karma and harm the people around him.


    Moreover, the Sword Immortal didn''t want to expose his whereabouts. Chen Qingyuan couldn''t explain the restoration of his spiritual root and would find a suitable opportunity to tell his senior brothers later.


    "Junior martial brother, where have you been for the past half year?"


    Elder Dong Wenjun put down everything in his hands and hurried out to greet him.


    "I went out to clear my mind."


    Chen Qingyuan smiled lightly.


    The other elders also came to the backyard and chatted with Chen Qingyuan. When Chen Qingyuan had just returned last time, it caused quite a stir, and many sects wanted to see him and inquire about the news of the Sky Abyss Forbidden Ground.


    But hearing that Chen Qingyuan had become a useless person, faked his death, and escaped, coupled with the strong attitude of the Mystic Azure Sect, the various sects didn''t dare to press for answers.


    Now, with the impending marriage of the two sects, the forces in the Flow Star Domain shifted their attention away from the Mystic Azure Sect.


    In the Northern Wilderness, there were countless star domains.


    There were tens of thousands of sects in just the Flow Star Domain alone.


    The Mystic Azure Sect was considered a first-class force in this realm, with considerable prestige.


    "Junior martial brother, that woman from the Eastern Joy Palace has called off the engagement. It''s her loss, don''t worry too much about it. We will definitely come up with a plan to restore your spiritual root and bring back your former glory."


    A senior brother with a white beard thought that the engagement of the two sects had caused Chen Qingyuan to feel upset and hurriedly comforted him.


    "Thank you for your concern, senior brother."


    Chen Qingyuan felt warm in his heart and smiled.


    "Today, we rarely gather like this. Let''s not talk about these troubling matters and raise our cups to drink together."


    Sect Master Lin Changsheng sat in the middle and raised his cup.


    Everyone stood up and drank the wine or tea in their cups.


    The internal unity of the Mystic Azure Sect was not like other forces, full of scheming and seeking only profit. Of course, there were occasional minor frictions within the sect, but they were not major problems and were easily resolved.


    The unity of the sect''s high-level was all thanks to the Supreme Elder, who had put in a lot of effort. The core elders who could sit here today and drink tea and wine had all received the Supreme Elder''s favor.


    About two hundred years ago, the Supreme Elder brought back a baby in swaddling clothes and took the baby as the last disciple. Not long after, the Supreme Elder passed away.Since then, the Elders have taken great care of the male infant, ostensibly acknowledging a Junior Martial Brother, but in reality, they all treated him as a nephew, with affection as if he were their own blood kin.


    In truth, the Supreme Elder had only ever taken one disciple in his life, and that was Chen Qingyuan.


    The Elders called Chen Qingyuan Junior Martial Brother because they respectfully referred to the Supreme Elder as Grandmaster Uncle.


    "Big Senior Brother, I would like to attend the wedding ceremony of the two Sects."


    After three rounds of drinks, Chen Qingyuan revealed his thoughts.


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    Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent, and everyone''s gaze shifted to Chen Qingyuan, unsure of what to do.


    "Why?"


    Lin Changsheng asked.


    Everyone looked at Chen Qingyuan with eyes full of confusion and astonishment.


    "There''s nothing to avoid."


    Chen Qingyuan stated bluntly.


    The crowd pondered and could understand.


    "Have you really thought this through?" Lin Changsheng''s eyes were filled with concern.


    "I have." Chen Qingyuan replied with a tight-lipped smile.


    "Then you shall go with Senior Brother Yan!"


    Lin Changsheng weighed his words and then nodded in agreement.


    "Thank you, Senior Brother." Chen Qingyuan expressed his gratitude.


    The Mystic Azure Sect dispatched Seventh Elder Yan Minghai to the Heavenly Jade Sect to deliver a gift. Regardless of how awkward the relationship between the two families was, they still had to go through the motions.


    Two months later, Yan Minghai and Chen Qingyuan, along with a dozen others, set off.


    ***


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    "Junior Martial Brother, recently the Sect Master has been busy with your affairs, seeking many renowned physicians. However, as soon as your condition is mentioned, no physician is willing to take the case, all deeming it hopeless."


    Yan Minghai stood shoulder to shoulder with Chen Qingyuan, protecting him with a Mysterious Light.


    "Big Senior Brother has gone to great lengths."


    Chen Qingyuan was aware of these matters and kept them in mind.


    Yan Minghai sighed lightly, lamenting, "Back then, you were unparalleled, your name known throughout the Northern Wilderness. Now, to end up in such a state, had we known, we would have tied you up rather than let you go to the Sky Abyss."


    "Senior Brother Yan need not worry, perhaps this is my fate."


    The experiences within the Restricted Zone of Sky Abyss were something Chen Qingyuan could not share with anyone, to avoid bringing disaster upon himself. Moreover, some things were best known only to oneself.


    Before long, the Mystic Azure Sect''s warship arrived at the territory of the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    Looking around, the Void was filled with various Spiritual Ships and Treasures, and flags of different Sects fluttered impressively.


    The Heavenly Jade Sect was located amidst mountains shrouded in mist, with ancient trees rooted in the rocks, towering into the clouds, obscuring the sky.


    At the foot of the mountains stood majestic Spirit Beasts, a deep green python circling in the air, a giant bird with flames burning on its body, a white horse with wings, and more.


    Only a little over three months remained until the wedding day of the two Sects.


    Representatives of various Sects could now enter the Heavenly Jade Sect or stay within their own warships and Spiritual Treasures, waiting.


    "Junior Martial Brother, let''s just stay here for now! When the day comes, we''ll go in and make an appearance."


    Yan Minghai planned to stay on the warship for the time being to accommodate Chen Qingyuan''s feelings.


    "Senior Brother Yan, we have already entered the territory of the Heavenly Jade Sect. As a representative of the Mystic Azure Sect, it would be somewhat improper for you not to show yourself. Go and greet the Dao Friends from the various forces. I can manage on my own."


    Chen Qingyuan did not want to inconvenience Yan Minghai.


    "Is that appropriate?"


    The Mystic Azure Sect''s warship was visible to all. If Yan Minghai did not show himself, it would seem a bit presumptuous to outsiders and affect their reputation.


    "It''s fine, I know my limits, don''t worry!"


    Chen Qingyuan gave Yan Minghai a reassuring look.


    After pondering for a while, Yan Minghai nodded in agreement: "Alright, during this time, stay inside the cabin and do not go out."


    "Mhm." Chen Qingyuan watched as Yan Minghai left.


    Even though the Mystic Azure Sect was not an ordinary Sect, they still needed to maintain good relations with many top forces and try not to offend anyone.


    Thus, although this was the wedding ceremony of the Heavenly Jade Sect and the Eastern Joy Palace, it also allowed various Sects to gather together, exchange ideas, and form good connections.


    A few Time periods later, someone approached the Mystic Azure Sect''s warship, accompanied by a voice: "Chen Qingyuan, you actually came to attend the wedding of the two Sects. Aren''t you afraid of losing face?"


    The words carried a hint of mockery, deliberately coming to see Chen Qingyuan''s embarrassment.

 Chapter 7 – Whether I stay or go is none of your business

    Sitting in the cabin, Chen Qingyuan heard this and pushed the door out, seeing a young man in purple standing in the void.


    "So it''s Little Bug Xia, long time no see!"


    Chen Qingyuan''s mouth slightly raised, dressed in a light-colored long shirt, standing with his hands behind his back, elegant temperament.


    The purple-clothed young man named Xia Nanzhong, a member of the Snake Clan, was once Chen Qingyuan''s defeated subordinate: "Chen Qingyuan, you are still as unpleasant as before."


    Just now, Xia Nanzhong saw the warship of the Mystic Azure Sect and came over to take a look, only to find Chen Qingyuan''s figure and immediately walked over.


    "You are not a human being." Chen Qingyuan retorted.


    At the words, Xia Nanzhong was somewhat annoyed.


    But, thinking about it, he seemed to be really not a human being, so he held back his anger.


    However, what Chen Qingyuan said was a bit insulting, which made Xia Nanzhong coldly snort in anger:


    More than a hundred years ago, Xia Nanzhong and Chen Qingyuan had a dispute and fought each other. After that battle, Chen Qingyuan gave Xia Nanzhong a nickname, calling him Little Bug, which made many people laugh.


    Xia Nanzhong lost to Chen Qingyuan and had no power to refute, so he had to accept it.


    "Do you not know who the object of the marriage alliance is?"


    Xia Nanzhong suppressed a hint of anger and did not argue with Chen Qingyuan.


    "I know." Chen Qingyuan said indifferently.


    "Knowing that, and you still came, you have a good temperament." Xia Nanzhong gave Chen Qingyuan a thumbs up, three parts admiration, seven parts sarcasm: "You were outstanding back then, and the young sect master of the Heavenly Jade Sect, Qin Yutang, suffered a lot from you. Now Qin Yutang is going to marry Bai Xixue, aren''t you just humiliating yourself?"


    "Little Bug Xia, are you concerned about me?"


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    Chen Qingyuan said with a smile.


    "I would never be concerned about you, dream on!" Xia Nanzhong didn''t like this nickname, but coming from Chen Qingyuan, he didn''t feel too much anger, and was both an enemy and a friend: "I advise you, you are now a useless person, staying in the Mystic Azure Sect is the safest." S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Thanks for the reminder." Chen Qingyuan didn''t take it to heart.


    "I might just mock you a few times, but others might not be so forgiving."


    After saying this, Xia Nanzhong lost interest and turned to leave.


    After this meeting, Xia Nanzhong confirmed that Chen Qingyuan was really useless, feeling somewhat happy and also a little emotional.


    After walking a distance, Xia Nanzhong turned back to look in Chen Qingyuan''s direction, sighing softly:


    ***


    In just a few days, the news of Chen Qingyuan''s arrival at the Heavenly Jade Sect''s territory spread to many people''s ears.


    The cultivators of various sects looked at the warship of the Mystic Azure Sect from a distance, whispering to each other.


    "Chen Qingyuan, what is in the Sky Abyss? Have you obtained anything in the Sky Abyss?"


    A young man questioned from a high place.


    "None of your business."


    Chen Qingyuan glanced at the young man in black and answered coldly. He didn''t know this person, probably a figure who had risen to fame in the past hundred years.


    "Many powerful figures in the Divine Transformation Realm and the Body Fusion Realm died in the restricted zone of the Sky Abyss. As a cultivator in the Elemental Infant Realm, why should you be able to come out alive."


    The young man in black was relentless and didn''t put Chen Qingyuan in his eyes.


    "If it were a hundred years ago, you would definitely have been slapped against the wall by me."


    Chen Qingyuan retorted.


    The young man in black had heard of Chen Qingyuan''s achievements and knew he was not as good. But times had changed, and Chen Qingyuan had become a useless person, so there was no need to be afraid.


    Chen Qingyuan smiled and remained silent, speaking to such a fool was a waste of time.


    So, Chen Qingyuan sat at the bow of the ship, sipping fragrant tea, admiring the beautiful scenery around him, completely ignoring the chattering young man in black.


    In fact, many people wanted to figure out how Chen Qingyuan had survived, or to hear some secrets about the restricted zone from Chen Qingyuan, which might be useful in the future.


    Because of the Mystic Azure Sect, the cultivators from all sides did not use excessive means against Chen Qingyuan.


    What puzzled everyone was that Chen Qingyuan claimed to have faked his death and escaped, but what method could he have used to live in the restricted zone for over a hundred years?


    If this method could be obtained, it might be possible to try to enter the restricted zone of the Sky Abyss and seek fortune.


    ***


    Time slipped away through the fingers, and in the blink of an eye, it was the day of the two sects'' marriage alliance.


    Today, a group of elders and disciples from the Eastern Joy Palace came here, ready to enter. The bride, Bai Xixue, had not yet appeared and would only show up on the day of the formal marriage.


    The leading elder of the Eastern Joy Palace was Bai Xixue''s master, Yao Susu.


    Yao Susu was dressed in a relatively simple light-colored cloth, with a snow-white ribbon tied around her waist, her long hair held in place by a jade hairpin, her hands gently placed on her lower abdomen, dignified and classical, with an excellent temperament.


    Yao Susu heard some comments around her and looked to one side, catching sight of Chen Qingyuan hundreds of miles away, and stopped in her tracks.


    After hesitating for a moment, Yao Susu decided to go over and take a look, followed by hundreds of people.


    "How could Elder Chen be here?"


    In front of the heroes from all sides, Yao Susu was more polite to Chen Qingyuan, bowing to him.


    "Congratulations." Chen Qingyuan sat still and glanced up.


    The people from the Eastern Joy Palace felt that Chen Qingyuan was very rude and wanted to reprimand him, but Yao Susu stopped them.


    It was just a complicated etiquette, not worth paying attention to.Yao Susu was concerned about why Chen Qingyuan had come here. Was he trying to disrupt the marriage alliance between the two sects? She tentatively asked, "Are you here just to offer congratulations?"


    "Of course, I''ve even prepared a special gift for the occasion."


    Chen Qingyuan thought of the White Umbrella inside the Jade Bracelet. Although it might be somewhat offensive, it wouldn''t cause any substantial harm to either sect. Besides, this wasn''t his original intention; he was compelled by circumstances.


    Compared to the actions of Eastern Joy Palace, Chen Qingyuan was practically a living Buddha.


    Once, Chen Qingyuan had given many treasures to Eastern Joy Palace. Now that the marriage contract was void, they hadn''t returned any of them. They even tried to sever all ties with a Medium Quality Spirit Vein, which was nothing short of an insult.


    At least in Chen Qingyuan''s eyes, it was an insult.


    "What gift is it?"


    Yao Susu felt a sinking feeling in her heart, an inexplicable unease.


    "Since it''s a gift, I certainly can''t tell you."


    If it had been before, Chen Qingyuan might have given Yao Susu some face, but now he didn''t take her seriously at all.


    "Chen Qingyuan, if you dare to disrupt the marriage alliance between our families, don''t blame Eastern Joy Palace for being ungrateful."


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan''s disregard for her, Yao Susu dropped her pretense and removed her mask, warning him with a cold gaze.


    "Oh?" Chen Qingyuan remained unafraid, chuckling lightly: "Is there any old affection between Mystic Azure Sect and Eastern Joy Palace?"


    "You really are pitiful." Yao Susu heard Chen Qingyuan''s words as nothing but stubborn pride, maintaining a shred of dignity. She looked down on him with contempt and slowly shook her head: "You should be very clear about one thing, Cultivators live for tens of thousands of years, while Mortals have but a hundred years of life. Now that you''ve become a Useless person, even if Mystic Azure Sect extends your life, you won''t live much longer."


    "So what?" Chen Qingyuan''s face showed no emotional fluctuation, calm as still water.


    "It''s better for you and Mystic Azure Sect if you leave now."


    For safety''s sake, Yao Susu wanted to drive Chen Qingyuan away. As long as he left Heavenly Jade Sect, the marriage alliance would surely not be troubled.


    Chen Qingyuan''s presence here was like a ticking time bomb, liable to utter some disgraceful remarks, causing immeasurable impact.


    "My stay or departure doesn''t seem to be your decision to make, is it?"


    Chen Qingyuan laughed.


    "This is the marriage alliance between Eastern Joy Palace and Heavenly Jade Sect, naturally, I have some say in the matter."


    Seeing that Chen Qingyuan refused to leave, Yao Susu grew increasingly uneasy and bluntly issued an eviction order.


    "Mystic Azure Sect has received an invitation from Heavenly Jade Sect and has traveled thousands of miles to celebrate. Are you serious about asking me to leave?"


    How had he never noticed before how annoying this old witch Yao Susu was?


    "I only wish for Elder Chen to leave, I have no such intentions towards Mystic Azure Sect."


    As a core Elder of Eastern Joy Palace, Yao Susu knew better than to speak carelessly and quickly explained herself.


    Thousands of eyes were watching this scene, and speaking the wrong words could have serious consequences.


    Before Chen Qingyuan could speak, a burst of angry words suddenly came from the inner cabin of the warship.

 Chapter 8 – Senior Brother who protects the calf

    Dong Wenjun, dressed in a gray robe, pushed the door open with a gloomy expression.


    In an instant, the expressions of Yao Susu and the others changed, and they bowed deeply.


    Who was Dong Wenjun? He was the protecting elder of the Mystic Azure Sect, a top figure in the Tribulation Crossing stage.


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    "The protecting elder of the Mystic Azure Sect has actually come. This is a renowned figure!"


    "If the two sects are forming an alliance, it shouldn''t require the personal presence of a top figure in the Tribulation Crossing stage!"


    "It seems that he didn''t come for the alliance, otherwise he would have shown himself earlier, instead of hiding."


    The onlookers were in an uproar, astonished and envious.


    Dong Wenjun had not left the Mystic Azure Sect for many years. This time, he came secretly because he was worried that Chen Qingyuan was being bullied and had been hiding in the cabin''s planks.


    "Senior Brother Dong, why did you follow me here?"


    Chen Qingyuan was also very surprised, turning to look at Dong Wenjun, who had white hair and a majestic demeanor.


    "I came to make sure you weren''t being bullied."


    When Dong Wenjun looked at Chen Qingyuan, he immediately put away his indifferent attitude towards outsiders and showed a kind smile, speaking gently.


    He had already lost one junior martial brother and could not afford to have it happen again.


    When Chen Qingyuan''s soul lamp went out, Dong Wenjun felt as if he had been struck by lightning, filled with grief. Later, he knelt in front of the grave of the Supreme Elder, admitting that he had not taken good care of Chen Qingyuan and deeply blaming himself.


    Chen Qingyuan''s nose tingled slightly, his throat tightening.


    A protecting elder would only leave the sect in times of crisis or for important matters.


    However, in order to ensure Chen Qingyuan''s safety, Dong Wenjun violated the sect''s rules.


    When the others heard Dong Wenjun''s words, they were both surprised and envious. To have a senior brother in the Tribulation Crossing stage protecting the Dao was something that countless people wouldn''t dare to dream of.


    It would have been one thing in the past, because at that time, Chen Qingyuan had exceptional talent and was the hope of the new generation of the Mystic Azure Sect. Now, Chen Qingyuan had become a disabled mortal, and the higher-ups of the Mystic Azure Sect would not have gone to such lengths.


    "No one can bully my junior martial brother." Dong Wenjun asked Chen Qingyuan to stand aside and handle these matters himself.


    After that, Dong Wenjun stood above the nine heavens, scanning the various sect cultivators with his gaze, and finally looked at the people from the Eastern Joy Palace. "If the Mystic Azure Sect is not welcome in the alliance, then the Mystic Azure Sect can leave now."


    "Elder Dong, please calm down. We have no intention of disrespecting the sect."


    Yao Susu bent her waist even lower, the back of her clothes damp with cold sweat.


    Just now, Yao Susu dared to speak ill of Chen Qingyuan because she only saw a few inner disciples accompanying him on the warship and didn''t take it seriously. If she had known that Dong Wenjun was in the cabin, she wouldn''t have dared to say what she had just said.


    Having offended Dong Wenjun''s authority, the current sect master of the Eastern Joy Palace would have to come and apologize.


    A top figure in the Tribulation Crossing stage was also a top figure in the vast Northern Wilderness and could not be offended.


    Dong Wenjun questioned loudly.


    "Elder... Elder..."


    A terrifying pressure fell on Yao Susu, making her feel as if she were being crushed by a mountain, heavy and suffocating.


    "In the past, I chatted with you a few times out of consideration for my junior martial brother, giving you some face. But in terms of seniority and strength, you don''t even have the qualifications to see me. Today, you dare to oppress my junior martial brother, truly overstepping your bounds."


    Dong Wenjun had watched Chen Qingyuan grow up and had spoiled him since he was young, giving him whatever he wanted, whether it was delicious food or fun. He couldn''t bear to scold Chen Qingyuan, let alone allow others to bully him.


    If it weren''t for the fact that there were still a few old fellows from the Eastern Joy Palace, Dong Wenjun wouldn''t have just used pressure to intimidate, but would have directly given Yao Susu a few big slaps.


    When the younger generation came to provoke, Dong Wenjun turned a blind eye and didn''t want to get involved. But if the older generation dared to rely on their seniority, then Dong Wenjun couldn''t bear it.


    "I know my mistake."


    Yao Susu couldn''t bear the pressure of the Tribulation Crossing stage, feeling as if her bones had been crushed into pieces, and apologized through gritted teeth.


    Dong Wenjun snorted coldly, dispersing the pressure. "If there''s a next time, I will personally educate the Eastern Joy Palace."


    "Thank you for forgiving me, Elder."


    Even if Yao Susu had a thousand grievances and dissatisfaction in her heart, she couldn''t show it and had to thank him.


    With his hands behind his back, Dong Wenjun didn''t even bother to look at Yao Susu. If he wanted to, he could easily suppress her with just one finger.


    Soon after, Yao Susu and the others hurriedly left without looking back. This time, they had lost face on a grand scale and would surely become the subject of gossip for many people in the near future.


    No one had expected that this big shot from the Mystic Azure Sect would come. The young person who had just insulted Chen Qingyuan was afraid of retaliation and disappeared in the blink of an eye.


    ***


    Upon learning that it was related to Chen Qingyuan, Yan Minghai immediately rushed over."Senior Brother Dong." After making some inquiries, Yan Minghai quickly understood the whole story. Returning to the warship, he first saluted Dong Wenjun with a cupped fist, then turned his worried gaze to Chen Qingyuan. "Junior Martial Brother, are you alright?"


    Suddenly, Dong Wenjun kicked Yan Minghai, sending him flying a kilometer away.


    Yan Minghai paused in mid-air, straightened his clothes, and flashed back to his original position.


    Dong Wenjun scolded, pointing at Seventh Elder Yan Minghai''s nose.


    "It''s all my fault; I almost put Junior Martial Brother in danger."


    Yan Minghai blamed himself.


    "Senior Brother Dong, I''m fine, please don''t blame Senior Brother Yan anymore." Chen Qingyuan quickly stepped forward to mediate, pulling Dong Wenjun to sit down on a chair and pouring him a cup of tea. "Senior Brother, have some tea to calm down."


    Dong Wenjun''s kick had been too fast; Chen Qingyuan hadn''t even had time to react, only realizing what happened afterward.


    "Since Junior Martial Brother doesn''t blame you, let''s just forget about it."


    After drinking a cup of tea, Dong Wenjun''s anger dissipated significantly.


    Yan Minghai cast a grateful look at Chen Qingyuan, spared from a beating.


    The cultivators from all walks of life watched this scene in disbelief.


    They couldn''t understand why Chen Qingyuan, now a useless person, was still so cherished.


    "Elder Dong graces the Heavenly Jade Sect with his presence, please come inside for a visit."


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    Just as everyone was still puzzled over why Chen Qingyuan was so favored, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Jade Sect stepped forward with a smile and a respectful bow.


    "I''m here to play chess with Junior Martial Brother; I''m not available." Dong Wenjun had no intention of giving face to the Heavenly Jade Sect and directly refused.


    Hearing this response, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Jade Sect was stunned.


    Soon, the Grand Elder regained his composure and smiled, "Whenever Elder Dong is free, you are always welcome to come in. The Heavenly Jade Sect will ensure you are well received."


    Dong Wenjun disliked such pomp and circumstance and couldn''t be bothered to reply.


    Due to Dong Wenjun''s appearance, many old fellows showed up, each coming over to greet him.


    Yan Minghai dealt with all these trivial matters, while Dong Wenjun sat in the cabin, playing chess with Chen Qingyuan, drinking tea, and laughing merrily.


    ***


    The day of the alliance marriage soon arrived, and the sky was adorned with auspicious and colorful clouds stretching for hundreds of thousands of miles. Many sects arrived on time, bringing grand gifts in a showy manner.


    The Heavenly Jade Sect''s wedding procession arrived punctually, full of grandeur, instantly drawing everyone''s attention.


    Seven Flood Dragons pulled a white jade war chariot, filled with cultivators of formidable strength and extraordinary aura.


    Following the white jade war chariot was a flower sedan.


    Though called a flower sedan, it actually looked like a moving miniature palace.


    Made entirely of gold and jade, many parts were engraved with dragons and phoenixes dancing. Spiritual Qi transformed into white mist that surrounded it, and inside the sedan, Bai Xixue wore a pink long dress and a Phoenix Crown.


    The mist was ethereal, and the sky was filled with colorful clouds.


    The cultivators watched from afar, unable to take their eyes off.

 Chapter 9 – White Umbrella, Make Trouble

    Bai Xixue arrived, with a cold expression, like a snow lotus at the top of an iceberg, unattainable.


    Several elders of the Heavenly Jade Sect led a hundred disciples to greet her, and red petals floated in the sky, converging to form a path leading to the gate of the Heavenly Jade Sect, like a beautiful painting.


    Bai Xixue wore a red dress, and the hem of the dress swayed in the breeze, enchanting and beautiful. She wore a phoenix crown on her head, and her fair skin was as delicate as jade, exuding grace with every move.


    The war chariot stopped, and the Flood Dragon roared, intimidating the surrounding spirit beasts, causing them to bow in submission and not dare to challenge the might of the Flood Dragon.


    Following that, Bai Xixue walked out of the Flower Bridge Palace, followed closely by a group of beautiful female disciples.


    In addition, standing beside Bai Xixue was a middle-aged woman dressed in plain light-colored clothes, simple yet dignified. This woman was Du Ruosheng, the current Holy Lord of the Eastern Joy Palace.


    For this alliance between the two sects, the Sect Masters naturally could not be absent.


    "Master Du, please come in!"


    The Sect Master of the Heavenly Jade Sect, Qin Yang, also appeared, dressed in luxurious attire, exuding an imposing aura.


    The leaders of the two sects coincidentally looked in the same direction, their gazes falling on the warship of the Mystic Azure Sect. They all knew that Dong Wenjun of the Mystic Azure Sect had arrived, but his attitude was not particularly friendly, so there was no need to go and court trouble.


    Therefore, Qin Yang, Du Ruosheng, and the others entered the main hall together, and the elders and disciples of both sects were filled with joy.


    After today, the Heavenly Jade Sect and the Eastern Joy Palace would form an alliance, gaining more influence in this star domain, and their status would be unshakable.


    Inside the warship, Chen Qingyuan looked at the bustling crowd and murmured, "Quite a grand occasion."


    "Younger Martial Brother, be careful."


    Dong Wenjun was unclear about why Chen Qingyuan insisted on attending the celebration of the alliance between the two sects, most likely up to no good.


    "I won''t cause any trouble, Senior Brother, rest assured!"


    Chen Qingyuan smiled faintly.


    "No matter what happens, Senior Brother will protect you. Since you''re here today, I must ensure your safety."


    Regardless of what Chen Qingyuan might do, Dong Wenjun had made all kinds of preparations. For this reason, Dong Wenjun even secretly brought the Protecting Sect Dao Treasure, just in case.


    "Thank you, Senior Brother."


    Chen Qingyuan felt a warm feeling in his heart and turned towards the gate of the Heavenly Jade Sect.


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    In recent years, Dong Wenjun had become increasingly unable to suppress the fluctuations of the laws within his body. It was estimated that before long, Dong Wenjun would need to face the next tribulation, a life-threatening ordeal.


    "I''m getting old, and I''m afraid I won''t survive this one." Dong Wenjun looked at Chen Qingyuan''s departing figure and muttered to himself, "Back then, my martial uncle was kind to me, and you are the only one he passed on his legacy to. Even if it costs me my life, Senior Brother will ensure your safety."


    The incident of the Sky Abyss treasure a hundred years ago resulted in the complete annihilation of the people from the Mystic Azure Sect who entered it. When Dong Wenjun learned of this news, he found it hard to accept and was heartbroken.


    Now that Chen Qingyuan had returned alive, Dong Wenjun could not allow a similar incident to happen again.


    ***


    The main hall of the Heavenly Jade Sect was packed with people.


    The high-level members of each sect could go to the inner hall to enjoy better service, while ordinary disciples could only sit in the front hall and converse with peers of the same status.


    "Chen Qingyuan, does he really dare to come in?"


    "I heard that Chen Qingyuan had a verbal marriage contract with Bai Xixue of the Eastern Joy Palace. Is he here today to make trouble?"


    "The Heavenly Jade Sect and the Eastern Joy Palace are not ordinary forces. If Chen Qingyuan dares to cause trouble, he won''t have a good end."


    "I guess there''s a good show to watch."


    The crowd saw Chen Qingyuan walking towards them from a distance, their interest piqued, not minding the trouble.


    The representatives of each sect presented their gifts, and a colorful auspicious scene appeared in the sky above the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    The Grand Elder was responsible for receiving the gifts, his face filled with joy as he thanked the guests and recorded the items given by various forces.


    Accompanied by Yan Minghai, Chen Qingyuan walked all the way to the entrance of the main hall.


    "Dao Friend from the Mystic Azure Sect, please come in," said the welcoming elder of the Heavenly Jade Sect, politely bowing.


    Regarding Chen Qingyuan''s situation, the welcoming elder had already received orders not to obstruct him.


    "This is a token of goodwill from the Mystic Azure Sect."


    Yan Minghai, the representative of the Mystic Azure Sect, took out a gift box and opened it slowly.


    A hint of green light emanated from the gift box, a green spiritual pearl that was not particularly outstanding among the many gifts, but also not shabby.


    "Thank you." The welcoming elder accepted the gift.


    Yan Minghai was about to enter the hall when Chen Qingyuan stopped him. "Senior Brother Yan, please wait."


    "What''s the matter?" Yan Minghai paused and turned back."I have prepared a gift on my own," said Chen Qingyuan as he took out a low-quality Spirit Stone to divert attention and secretly pulled out a White Umbrella from his Heaven and Earth Bag.


    Using the Spirit Stone to activate the Heaven and Earth Bag would prevent exposing his own Cultivation Level.


    If the news of Chen Qingyuan''s reconstructed Dao foundation were to spread, it would surely cause a huge uproar. Currently, Chen Qingyuan''s strength was not high, and he needed to keep it hidden as much as possible, not even informing his fellow Senior Brothers.


    The Elder in charge of receiving guests and a group of Disciples were stunned, and then a look of displeasure appeared on their faces.


    On the joyous day of the union between two sects, Chen Qingyuan actually presented a white umbrella, clearly with ill intentions.


    White objects are generally used for funerals. Upon closer reflection, the umbrella carried the connotation of dispersal.


    the receiving Elder asked with a dark expression.


    "A gift."


    If it weren''t for the agreement with Sky Abyss, Chen Qingyuan would certainly not have come to the Heavenly Jade Sect. To him, since Bai Xixue had chosen another, she was not a Good Match, and everything was in the past.


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    If Bai Xixue truly had sincere feelings for Chen Qingyuan, then upon his return, she would definitely withstand all pressure to be with him.


    But that was not the case. When Bai Xixue confirmed that Chen Qingyuan had become a Useless person, any guilt in her heart dissipated like the tide, leaving her heart undisturbed.


    "Presenting a White Umbrella on the day of a marriage alliance, isn''t this Making Trouble?"


    "How impressive Chen Qingyuan was back in the day, and now he has to use this method to maintain his so-called dignity. How pitiful!"


    "I thought there would be some excitement to watch, but it was just a letdown after all this anticipation."


    The Disciples from various sects who had been watching Chen Qingyuan all shook their heads, their interest waning. They had hoped to see Chen Qingyuan make a scene, uttering some disgraceful words.


    The material of the umbrella was very simple, merely a mundane object.


    The receiving Elder wanted to scold him, but suddenly he heard an order from the Great Elder: "Accept the item, do not create unnecessary complications."


    With the order given, the receiving Elder had no choice but to take the White Umbrella and place it aside, speaking to Chen Qingyuan with an ugly expression, "Elder Chen''s gift, the Heavenly Jade Sect has accepted it, please come in."


    It was just a White Umbrella, and the Heavenly Jade Sect did not want to make too much of a fuss, so as not to affect the overall situation.


    As long as Chen Qingyuan did not do anything excessive, the Heavenly Jade Sect would not bother with him.


    Having completed this matter, Chen Qingyuan walked shoulder to shoulder with Yan Minghai, taking their seats in a certain spot within the inner hall.


    The inner hall was furnished with thousands of tables and chairs, glittering with gold and splendor, with a thin layer of white mist flowing over the floor, and the tables were filled with precious fruits and immortal brews, the fragrant aroma of the wine drifting with the breeze to every corner.


    "Junior Martial Brother, you were too rash," Yan Minghai whispered.


    "Sorry for worrying you, Senior Brother Yan," Chen Qingyuan replied.


    "I understand you''re upset, Junior Martial Brother," Yan Minghai glanced in the direction of the people from Eastern Joy Palace and said in a deep voice, "Senior Brother isn''t blaming you, but you should have discussed it with me. If we''re going to fight, we need to be prepared in advance."


    "The Heavenly Jade Sect wouldn''t start a war over something like this," Chen Qingyuan chuckled.


    "Better safe than sorry," Yan Minghai was always cautious.


    "Alright, I understand."


    Chen Qingyuan appreciated Yan Minghai''s concern and took his advice to heart.


    On the high platform of the inner hall, the Great Elder of the Heavenly Jade Sect addressed the guests from all sides, speaking loudly.

 Chapter 10 – The demons lair, the marriage matters on hold

    Eastern Joy Palace, Bai Xixue.


    Heavenly Jade Sect, Qin Yutang.


    The two of them were dressed in red and appeared on the high platform in the inner hall, standing side by side.


    In the eyes of the crowd, Qin Yutang and Bai Xixue were a perfect match, both talented and beautiful.


    "I''ve heard that Young Lord Qin is a young talent, and today I see that his reputation is well-deserved."


    The elders of various forces began to praise.


    Qin Yutang scanned the crowd and spotted Chen Qingyuan sitting in the corner. He smirked and his eyes showed provocation, clearly mocking.


    Chen Qingyuan met Qin Yutang''s gaze without any emotional fluctuations, remaining calm and composed.


    Having spent hundreds of years in the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone, Chen Qingyuan had undergone many trials and tribulations, making it difficult for him to get angry easily.


    "Thank you, Dao Friends, for your support."


    Master Qin Yang of the Heavenly Jade Sect stood in the center, smiling and bowing in thanks.


    After a lengthy speech, Qin Yang expressed that the Heavenly Jade Sect would henceforth advance and retreat together with the Eastern Joy Palace.


    The Holy Lord of the Eastern Joy Palace, Du Ruosheng, also took the stage and said a few polite words. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After the tedious process was over, the two newcomers prepared to make offerings to the heavens. Once the ceremony was completed, the two would officially become Dao Companions, sharing both joys and sorrows.


    A ten-meter tall incense stick was lit, and the smoke rose to the sky, marking the beginning of the ceremony.


    As the ceremony was about to be completed, a hint of joy flashed in Qin Yang''s eyes, seemingly with a hint of something intriguing.


    In theory, the Heavenly Jade Sect was deeply rooted and was considered top-tier in this star domain. As the Sect Master, Qin Yang should not be so happy just because of the alliance with the Eastern Joy Palace!


    Suddenly, a cold voice came from a distance, reaching everyone''s ears.


    Because of this statement, the two newcomers who were conducting the ceremony stopped.


    "Master Du, please don''t worry about it. It must be some rogues deliberately causing trouble. I will send someone to deal with it." Qin Yang''s expression changed instantly, and he turned to Du Ruosheng with a slight smile, then transmitted his voice to the elders in the sect: "Seal off all the barriers and do not allow anyone to enter."


    Du Ruosheng frowned, feeling uneasy.


    However, Du Ruosheng did not stop the marriage ceremony for the time being, and looked in the direction of the voice to see what was going on.


    The barrier of the Heavenly Jade Sect suddenly activated, causing confusion among the crowd.


    A cultivator questioned.


    "To prevent some troublemakers. After the alliance between the two sects is completed, the barrier will open on its own. Dao Friends, please don''t worry." Qin Yang pretended to be calm, indicating that the guests should understand.


    Most people nodded in agreement after hearing this reason. A few people found it suspicious and frowned in contemplation.


    "Let''s continue!"


    Qin Yang quickly looked at the Grand Elder, urging him to complete the alliance ceremony as soon as possible.


    The Grand Elder understood and planned to have the two newcomers exchange tokens, draw blood to form a soul contract, and officially become Dao Companions.


    At this moment, there was a loud noise from the east side of the barrier.


    The barrier was torn open, and a figure in black used all his strength to shout,


    The crowd erupted in an uproar at these words.


    Countless eyes turned to Qin Yang, as if they wanted an accurate answer.


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    "Wait." Du Ruosheng, who had been silent, spoke up and stopped the ceremony: "Sect Master Qin, don''t you need to explain this matter?"


    "Nonsense," Qin Yang denied.


    "Is that so?" Du Ruosheng''s expression turned serious: "If it''s false, would Sect Master Qin dare to swear on his Dao Heart?"


    For a moment, the scene fell extremely silent, and you could hear a pin drop.


    Many elders of the Heavenly Jade Sect went to the eastern barrier, intending to kill the rogue who was causing trouble.


    The man in black had come here with no intention of leaving alive.


    "My name is Wang Ping. Five hundred years ago, I was a core disciple of the Heavenly Jade Sect. I accidentally trespassed into a forbidden area and discovered the demon''s lair, which led the higher-ups of the sect to want to kill me. But I was lucky enough to escape."


    To break open the barrier, Wang Ping used all his life-saving supernatural powers, just to humiliate the Heavenly Jade Sect and seek revenge.


    "The Heavenly Jade Sect has been suppressing the demon''s lair for resources, allowing it to grow without revealing the truth. Now, the power of the demon''s lair has become uncontrollable, and the Heavenly Jade Sect wants to ally with the Eastern Joy Palace. Once the two are allied, the Eastern Joy Palace will not be able to stay out of it and must help the Heavenly Jade Sect resolve the matter of the demon''s lair."


    "No way!"


    "I seem to remember a person named Wang Ping from before, who later disappeared inexplicably."


    "Come to think of it, the rise of the Heavenly Jade Sect does seem a bit strange, becoming a giant in the Flow Star Domain in just a few hundred years. It''s a bit odd.""If what this person says is true, and there is a Demon''s Lair beneath the Heavenly Jade Sect, the consequences of its eruption would be unimaginable."


    The crowd was in an uproar upon hearing Wang Ping''s statement.


    Chen Qingyuan, sitting to the side, hadn''t expected the situation to escalate to this point. He was intensely curious and glad he hadn''t missed it.


    "If that''s the case, things could get troublesome."


    Yan Minghai furrowed his brows, muttering to himself.


    The atmosphere grew tense, and the expressions of the guests from various factions became grave. The more they pondered, the more alarmed they became.


    Qin Yang''s face turned extremely ugly, his hands clenched tightly under his sleeves. He glared at the man in black near the eastern Barrier, wishing he could flay the man a thousand times over.


    Seeing that Qin Yang remained silent, Du Ruosheng suspected that there might be some truth to the matter. She quickly moved next to Bai Xixue, forcibly severing the karmic tie between Bai Xixue and Qin Yutang, and said coldly, "If your Sect does not provide a satisfactory explanation, I''m afraid the marriage alliance will be difficult to proceed with."


    "Master Du, after the ceremony, allow me to explain slowly," Qin Yang still wanted to hold on, hoping to form an alliance with the Eastern Joy Palace.


    Being a Sect Master herself, Du Ruosheng was not so easily fooled. She said bluntly, "If there''s something to say, say it now. Why wait until later?"


    After a battle, Wang Ping was besieged and killed by the Elders of the Heavenly Jade Sect, his body exploding into a mist of blood.


    No one felt sorry for Wang Ping''s death; their expressions were indifferent.


    The people from the Eastern Joy Palace, however, took an extra glance in the direction where Wang Ping had perished, feeling grateful. If not for Wang Ping''s deathly warning, the Eastern Joy Palace would have certainly fallen into the trap set by the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    "Master Qin, aren''t you going to explain?"


    "The matter of the Demon''s Lair is no trivial issue. If it truly exists, and the Heavenly Jade Sect has concealed it, you may become the enemy of all Sects in the Flow Star Domain."


    "Please, Master Qin, be honest with us, do not hide anything."


    "Master Qin..."


    Representatives from various Sects spoke up, putting immense pressure on Qin Yang.


    The many Elders and Disciples of the Heavenly Jade Sect were in a state of confusion, not understanding how the marriage alliance ceremony had taken such a turn.


    "No wonder the Heavenly Jade Sect was so eager to form an alliance with the Eastern Joy Palace; they had ulterior motives!"


    Judging by Qin Yang''s behavior, no one believed that the matter of the Demon''s Lair was false.


    "The Eastern Joy Palace almost fell for it."


    Many felt a chill on behalf of the Eastern Joy Palace.


    "If the alliance had really been formed, the Eastern Joy Palace would inevitably be entangled with the karma of the Demon''s Lair, unable to stay out of it."


    The Eastern Joy Palace was considered a first-rate power in the Flow Star Domain, capable of sharing the burden with the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    Originally, the Eastern Joy Palace thought that after forming an alliance with the Heavenly Jade Sect, they would strengthen their own foundation and gain more influence in this Star Domain. They never expected the Heavenly Jade Sect to have such a deep secret.


    "Given the circumstances, I invite all Dao Friends to discuss this matter in detail."


    At this point, Qin Yang knew he could no longer conceal the truth, so he decided to lay it all out in the open!

 Chapter 11 – The crowd leaves

    Qin Yang led the way, and the high-level members of various sects followed suit.


    On one side, Qin Yutang''s face was extremely ugly, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes. He was completely unaware of the situation in the Demon''s Lair.


    Becoming Dao Companions with Bai Xixue was an order from her father, Qin Yang. In addition, since Bai Xixue was once Chen Qingyuan''s confidante, Qin Yutang was very willing to pursue her, and spared no effort to do so.


    Qin Yutang had originally planned to have a good chat with Chen Qingyuan after the marriage ceremony, and say a few unpleasant words to him, which would surely make him feel happy.


    However, things took an unexpected turn, leaving Qin Yutang somewhat confused.


    Bai Xixue was also at a loss, standing in the center of the Eastern Joy Palace crowd, looking silly and seemingly not yet clear about the specific situation.


    "Senior Brother Yan, let''s go and take a look."


    Chen Qingyuan, dressed in a green robe, didn''t want to miss the opportunity to watch the excitement, so he pulled Yan Minghai along with the others.


    "Later, you must not wander around. You must stay by Senior Brother''s side."


    Yan Minghai was very worried about Chen Qingyuan''s safety. He had originally wanted to send Chen Qingyuan to the warship, but he couldn''t resist Chen Qingyuan''s stubbornness, so he had to nod in agreement.


    "Don''t worry!" Chen Qingyuan would definitely not wander around. This was not the Mystic Azure Sect, and he needed to be cautious.


    Qin Yang removed one prohibition after another, leading everyone to the forbidden area behind the mountain, a dense forest teeming with life.


    At first, some core elders wanted to argue with Qin Yang, saying that they couldn''t take people from various sects to the Demon''s Lair. However, after Qin Yang''s reasoned argument, the informed elders lost their temper and had to agree.


    If a solution to the Demon''s Lair was not found now, once it erupted, the Heavenly Jade Sect would be in danger. At that time, not only would the Heavenly Jade Sect be in trouble, but it would also affect the entire Flow Star Domain.


    After passing through the dense forest, thousands of people arrived at a desolate plain.


    Deep in the plain, there was an abyss with a diameter of about ten thousand meters, and the position of the cave entrance was shimmering with complex demonic patterns and principles, emitting dense demonic energy from the depths of the abyss.


    The Demon''s Lair was located at the bottom of the abyss, right at the core of the Heavenly Jade Sect''s underground location.


    Because the Heavenly Jade Sect had set up multiple barriers around the abyss, the demonic energy was not allowed to spread out.


    "Such a large Demon''s Lair!"


    "Where does it lead? Is it connected to the Demon Realm?"


    "If the Demon''s Lair erupts, the Heavenly Jade Sect will harm the entire Flow Star Domain. Damn it!"


    "Sect Master Qin, why didn''t you inform us of the appearance of the Demon''s Lair at the first time? Now that the situation in the Demon''s Lair has taken shape, if it erupts, the consequences will be endless."


    The elders of various sects began to question, their faces dark.


    Listening to the reprimands of the crowd, Qin Yang did not get angry and remained calm. He had long been prepared for this day.


    When everyone finished scolding, Qin Yang spoke, "Fellow Daoists, this is indeed a mistake on the part of the Heavenly Jade Sect, and we are willing to accept the punishment. However, please go back and discuss with your sects, and together find a solution to the problem of the Demon''s Lair. You should be very clear that if the Demon''s Lair erupts, it will affect every part of the Flow Star Domain, and even other star domains, and no one can stay out of it."


    "Sect Master Qin, this is a disaster caused by your Heavenly Jade Sect. Why should we be responsible for it?"


    Someone angrily questioned.


    "The Heavenly Jade Sect is willing to take out half of the treasure trove''s heritage and give it to each sect." Qin Yang rose into the air and stood high, speaking loudly to the crowd, "Once this matter is resolved, the Heavenly Jade Sect is willing to bear the responsibility of the heroes of the world."


    Then, Qin Yang looked in the direction of the Eastern Joy Palace crowd, "Master Du, if the Eastern Joy Palace is willing to continue to ally with the Heavenly Jade Sect, the other half of the heritage will be offered as well."


    Although Qin Yang felt a pang in his heart, he had to do this. If the Demon''s Lair erupted, the Heavenly Jade Sect would be the first to be destroyed.


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    For the future of the Heavenly Jade Sect, Qin Yang could only set aside his pride, exhaust the sect''s heritage, and thus gain the assistance of the various sects.


    "The Eastern Joy Palace is not fortunate enough to ally with the Heavenly Jade Sect. I think we''ll pass!"


    Du Ruosheng decisively refused, unwilling to gamble with the future of the Eastern Joy Palace.


    "Master Du, won''t you consider it?"


    Qin Yang tried to persuade her.


    In response, Du Ruosheng just looked coldly and did not answer.


    Seeing this, Qin Yang understood Du Ruosheng''s determination and did not insist any further.


    Then, Qin Yang said some grandiose words, asking the guests to take the news back to their respective sects and come up with a solution to the problem of the Demon''s Lair as soon as possible.


    "What a mess!"


    "Making us clean up after the Heavenly Jade Sect, it''s really annoying. It''s a serious matter, we need to go back and discuss a solution quickly."


    "Let''s go!"


    After a while of arguing, the crowd left in anger.


    Before leaving, the Heavenly Jade Sect returned all the gifts. Since the two sects were not going to be allied, there was no need to continue the celebration.


    "Sorry, everyone."


    It seemed that they didn''t want to offend the various sects and wanted to gain the assistance of all the sects. The elders of the Heavenly Jade Sect apologized to each sect one by one, in stark contrast to their initial arrogance.


    On the way back, Chen Qingyuan met the people from the Eastern Joy Palace at the entrance of the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    "Master Du."


    Yan Minghai, with a slightly lower status, clasped his fists in salute.


    "Elder Yan." Du Ruosheng nodded in return, her expression indifferent, and no one could tell what she was thinking. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After exchanging greetings, Du Ruosheng''s gaze fell on Chen Qingyuan.


    After taking a deep look at Chen Qingyuan, Du Ruosheng didn''t see anything strange and sighed lightly in her heart. A Heaven''s Pride had become a useless person, what a pity.


    "Here."An Elder returned the gift from the Mystic Azure Sect and left in a dejected manner.


    Chen Qingyuan looked at the White Umbrella in his hand, his expression slightly odd, and muttered to himself, "Although the gift was returned, it wasn''t because of me. The first agreement should be considered fulfilled, right?"


    The people from Eastern Joy Palace couldn''t help but notice the conspicuous White Umbrella. Previously, the Heavenly Jade Sect didn''t want to cause too much of a stir, so many were unaware of Chen Qingyuan''s gift of the White Umbrella.


    At this moment, numerous pairs of eyes converged on Chen Qingyuan, whispering among themselves.


    "Chen Qingyuan, your gift is quite clever indeed!" Du Ruosheng said with an expressionless face.


    "It''s just a coincidence." Facing the leader of Eastern Joy Palace, Chen Qingyuan was not restrained, remaining calm and composed.


    "As far as I know, you''re not someone without magnanimity."


    Du Ruosheng stood more than ten meters away from Chen Qingyuan, speaking softly.


    The Elders standing behind wore ugly expressions; this marriage alliance had turned into a joke, leaving them without any dignity!


    Bai Xixue, dressed in a red gown, glanced at Chen Qingyuan from the corner of her eye, feeling a mix of shame, embarrassment, and helplessness. Bai Xixue had no say in whether the Sect would enter into a marriage alliance.


    If possible, Bai Xixue would rather go through with the marriage to avoid being pointed at and losing face.


    Soon, Bai Xixue convinced herself, slowly lifting her head, her eyes showing a change. She had chosen this path, and there was no turning back. From now on, she would still be a cultivator with immense talent, while Chen Qingyuan at most had a lifespan of a hundred years.


    Any trace of guilt in her heart had vanished at this moment.


    "It''s nothing personal, Master Du, don''t overthink it."


    Chen Qingyuan smiled faintly and slowly put away the White Umbrella.


    "You managed to come out of Sky Abyss alive, quite lucky. Can you share what happened inside?"


    Du Ruosheng was very interested in Sky Abyss.


    As soon as these words were spoken, many heard them, stopped in their tracks, and their gazes towards Chen Qingyuan turned unfriendly.

 Chapter 12 – Canceling the alliance, all parties are shaken

    Yan Minghai felt a lot of unfriendly pressure, obviously very interested in Sky Abyss, quickly made defensive preparations, and took a few steps towards Chen Qingyuan.


    If anyone dared to lay a hand on Chen Qingyuan, Yan Minghai would protect him at the first time.


    "If Master Du is so curious, why not go in and take a look for yourself." Chen Qingyuan smiled and was not intimidated by Du Ruosheng''s momentum, casually replied.


    "If there is a chance, I will definitely go."


    In front of everyone, Du Ruosheng could not threaten or coerce Chen Qingyuan. Most importantly, not far away in the warship, there was an elder from the Mystic Azure Sect.


    A powerful figure in the Tribulation Crossing stage, Du Ruosheng did not want to offend, there was no need for that.


    "Senior Brother Yan, let''s go!"


    Chen Qingyuan ignored the people from the Eastern Joy Palace, and didn''t even look at Bai Xixue from beginning to end.


    As Chen Qingyuan said, his karmic relationship with Bai Xixue had ended.


    Perhaps, Bai Xixue had really cared about Chen Qingyuan before! But there was a premise, Chen Qingyuan had to be a world-renowned Heaven''s Pride.


    Since Chen Qingyuan returned, everyone knew that he had become a useless person, and Bai Xixue had no emotional fluctuations towards him, at most, just a little guilt.


    On the path of cultivation, it was so difficult to truly meet someone who treated you sincerely!


    Although Chen Qingyuan could understand Bai Xixue''s behavior, he would not forgive her, and from now on, they would be like strangers, owing nothing to each other.


    "This kid must be hiding a secret."


    Du Ruosheng looked at Chen Qingyuan''s departing figure and muttered to herself.


    If Chen Qingyuan had come out alive a hundred years ago, the cultivators of the world would not have any interest, they would only think of Sky Abyss as a place of great terror, not to be approached.


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    "Sect Master, is there really no room for negotiation between the Eastern Joy Palace and the Heavenly Jade Sect?" Yao Susu asked courageously.


    "What? Elder Yao wants to be a mediator?" Du Ruosheng turned to look at Yao Susu, with a cold and indifferent tone.


    "No such intention, please calm down, Sect Master."


    Yao Susu quickly bowed and admitted her mistake.


    "Hmph!" Du Ruosheng snorted and left with the people from the Eastern Joy Palace.


    If the two sects formed an alliance, under the request of a certain elder from the Heavenly Jade Sect, Yao Susu''s status as Bai Xixue''s master would naturally rise. Therefore, Yao Susu wanted to try to fight for it.


    The matter of the Demon''s Lair was very serious, and Du Ruosheng would not foolishly take responsibility for the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    An alliance?


    What a load of nonsense!


    Although many people wanted to know about Sky Abyss from Chen Qingyuan, no force dared to force him.


    Not far away, Dong Wenjun, with white hair, stood on the warship of the Mystic Azure Sect, hands behind his back, his eyes always fixed on the direction of Chen Qingyuan. If anyone dared to harm Chen Qingyuan, they had to consider whether they could win against Dong Wenjun.


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    "Why would someone protect a useless person like him?"


    Many people couldn''t understand, and were puzzled.


    If it were in other sects, becoming a useless person meant death, and they would not pay any attention to it.


    The cultivators of the world would not understand how important Chen Qingyuan was in the eyes of the high-level members of the Mystic Azure Sect, this was family affection, not just a simple business relationship.


    With Dong Wenjun''s deterrence, Chen Qingyuan safely returned to the warship. The group of people left the Heavenly Jade Sect without encountering any trouble along the way.


    Not long after, news of the cancellation of the alliance spread far and wide, including the matter of the Demon''s Lair.


    "Damn it, all the benefits have been taken by the Heavenly Jade Sect, and now they have caused a big trouble and let us take the blame. What kind of nonsense is this."


    "No wonder the Heavenly Jade Sect wants to quickly form an alliance with the Eastern Joy Palace, they want to have a scapegoat before they die!"


    "I said, how could the Heavenly Jade Sect rise in a few hundred years, it turns out they obtained a great fortune from the Demon''s Lair. Now that the Demon''s Lair has developed to an uncontrollable extent, the Heavenly Jade Sect wants us to bear the consequences, it''s really none of our business!"


    Upon learning of this, the high-level members of the sects cursed and wished to raze the Heavenly Jade Sect to the ground.


    However, after these years of development, the Heavenly Jade Sect had many strong cultivators and was not easy to deal with, so the cultivators of the various sects could only vent their anger in private.


    Mystic Azure Sect, inner hall.


    A group of people were discussing the issue of the Demon''s Lair, although Chen Qingyuan had lost his cultivation, he could still offer some advice, sitting aside and drinking tea.


    After a lot of noise, some people in the Mystic Azure Sect proposed to deal with the Demon''s Lair together with the strong cultivators of the various sects, and settle the score with the Heavenly Jade Sect. However, the other half of the people felt that this matter was caused by the Heavenly Jade Sect and should not be addressed for the time being.


    "Junior Martial Brother, what do you think?"


    Lin Changsheng raised his hand to quiet the crowd and turned to look at the relaxed and comfortable Chen Qingyuan.


    "It''s none of our business, there''s no need for us to argue." Chen Qingyuan expressed his inner thoughts, "The one who should be in a hurry is the Heavenly Jade Sect, not our Mystic Azure Sect. If the Demon''s Lair really erupts, we should destroy the Heavenly Jade Sect first, and then unite with fellow cultivators to deal with it."


    "I agree with Junior Martial Brother''s view. If we really need to take action, we should wait until the Heavenly Jade Sect is destroyed."


    Many senior brothers and sisters expressed their agreement and were extremely dissatisfied with the behavior of the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    "If that''s the case, we may miss the best opportunity to resolve the Demon''s Lair. Once it gets out of control, I don''t know how many innocent people will die."


    A certain elder frowned, full of worry.


    "In my opinion, we should wait and see."


    Chen Qingyuan understood the concerns of the people, and his expression became more serious, pondering.


    "Let''s not talk about this for now." Lin Changsheng interrupted the discussion of the crowd to avoid further disputes, "Let''s see what the Heavenly Jade Sect does first, and then we''ll discuss it."


    The meeting ended, and Lin Changsheng asked Dong Wenjun and Chen Qingyuan to stay, while the others left on their own.


    "Dong Junior Martial Brother, do you know your mistake for leaving the sect without permission?" Lin Changsheng looked younger than Dong Wenjun, but in fact, he was much older and slightly stronger.


    "I know my mistake."


    Dong Wenjun bowed his head and admitted his mistake without arguing."I know you''re worried about the safety of our Junior Martial Brother, but as an Elder tasked with Protecting the Sect, your responsibility is significant, and you cannot leave lightly. If I have to leave the Sect temporarily for some matters, and you''re not here either, should any petty thieves invade our Sect, the consequences would be unimaginable."


    Lin Changsheng and Dong Wenjun were disciples of the same lineage, both referring to Chen Qingyuan''s Master as ''Elder Uncle,'' having received his kindness.


    "Junior Brother is willing to accept the punishment."


    Dong Wenjun had anticipated the consequences before leaving.


    "You are to face the wall in penance for three months, and you are forbidden from drinking alcohol for half a year," Lin Changsheng said sternly.


    "Ah?" Dong Wenjun was startled and then gave a wry smile, "Big Senior Brother, I can face the wall, but can the alcohol ban be lifted?"


    "No," Lin Changsheng said sharply.


    "Alright then!"


    In his life, Dong Wenjun had no interest in women, only in drinking. Forbidding him from alcohol for half a year was indeed a great torment, but he had no choice but to accept the punishment.


    "Junior Martial Brother, since you''ve returned, you haven''t yet offered incense to our Master. Go and do it today!"


    Having dealt with the matter, Lin Changsheng''s stern expression softened somewhat.


    "Alright."


    Chen Qingyuan''s nominal Master, in fact, he had never met. For soon after taking Chen Qingyuan as his disciple, the Master had passed away, his body and Dao vanishing.


    The Master''s passing always felt suspicious, but since Lin Changsheng personally buried him, and many Elders witnessed it, they could only accept this fact.


    At that time, Chen Qingyuan was still in swaddling clothes, completely unaware of the outside world.


    Thanks to the favors his Master had once done, Chen Qingyuan had benefited. More than half of the high-level members of the Mystic Azure Sect had received the Master''s kindness and fortune, especially Lin Changsheng and Dong Wenjun, who had been pulled from the brink of death by the Master on numerous occasions.


    With this relationship, Chen Qingyuan had never been wronged and was even privy to many secrets of his Senior Brothers.


    The last time they checked for Body Possession, Chen Qingyuan had to sacrifice his Senior Brothers'' secrets to prove his innocence; it wasn''t that he couldn''t keep a secret.


    Chen Qingyuan and the others arrived at the cemetery behind the mountain, where the autumn wind whistled mournfully, conveying a sense of desolation.

 Chapter 13 – The Second Agreement, Traces of the Ghost Doctor

    In the southeast corner of the cemetery, there is a stele.


    The stele reads¡ªThe Grave of Shangguan Rong.


    A legendary figure of the Mystic Azure Sect, and also Chen Qingyuan''s cheap master. Since Chen Qingyuan can remember, he has never seen Shangguan Rong, only knowing that he was picked up by Shangguan Rong.


    "Master, your disciple has come to offer incense to you."


    Even though Chen Qingyuan has never met his master, he respects him very much, bowing and offering incense.


    "Master Uncle."


    Lin Changsheng and Dong Wenjun also bowed, showing their respect. If it weren''t for Shangguan Rong''s guidance and grace, they wouldn''t have become the head of a sect and the elder protecting the sect, and would probably have died in a corner long ago.


    The three of them cleaned the dust from the grave, performed some simple rituals, and then left the cemetery.


    Dong Wenjun was punished to face the wall and reflect, while Lin Changsheng stayed in a closed cultivation cave with Chen Qingyuan, saying, "Junior Martial Brother, I have been inquiring about the news of reshaping the spiritual root during this time and have gained some insights."


    "Big Senior Brother, you don''t have to worry so much. Everything has its own destiny."


    Chen Qingyuan noticed that Lin Changsheng''s complexion was a bit haggard. These days, he had been worrying a lot about his own affairs. The cultivation world is extremely dangerous, and human hearts are the most complex. It''s not that Chen Qingyuan is unwilling to talk about his own spiritual root reshaping, but he can''t.


    Once the news leaks out, not only will Chen Qingyuan face a lot of trouble, but it will also drag the entire Mystic Azure Sect into the water.


    Having survived in the Sky Abyss for a hundred years and reshaped an imperfectionless spiritual root, this news reaching the ears of some powerful figures will surely cause unimaginable shock.


    "This is what Big Senior Brother should do." Lin Changsheng shook his head gently. "I have inquired about the whereabouts of the Ghost Doctor. It is said to be located in a certain place in the Star Domain of the Northern Wilderness. This person is the most famous doctor in the Northern Wilderness, having cured many difficult diseases, and there are even rumors that he has the ability to bring the dead back to life."


    "I''ve heard of the Ghost Doctor before. He is elusive, and his true appearance is unknown."


    Chen Qingyuan had known about the Ghost Doctor since he was very young. He was the most powerful doctor in the Northern Wilderness, and it was said that even the Great Cultivators had to give him some face and dare not be disrespectful.


    "It is said that the trace of the Ghost Doctor has appeared in the Star Domain of the Northern Wilderness. I will accompany you to try our luck."


    Lin Changsheng probably spent a lot of effort and resources to find out this information. However, for the sake of curing Chen Qingyuan, all the effort was worth it.


    "Big Senior Brother, will you be very disappointed if I can''t be cured?"


    Chen Qingyuan looked up at Lin Changsheng, his expression somewhat serious.


    "Nonsense, you are a lucky star, and good people have their own fortunes. It''s impossible for you not to be cured." Lin Changsheng was afraid that Chen Qingyuan would lose hope, so he quickly comforted him.


    "Everything has exceptions. What if?"


    Chen Qingyuan wanted to hear what Lin Changsheng really thought, taking it very seriously.


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan''s serious expression, Lin Changsheng remained silent for a long time.


    After a while, Lin Changsheng said firmly, "If you really can''t be cured, Big Senior Brother will let you live the rest of your life worry-free, find a suitable marriage for you, and leave descendants. After you pass away, Big Senior Brother will bury you next to Master Uncle''s grave and visit your grave from time to time to tell you interesting things within the sect."


    In fact, Lin Changsheng had thought about the worst outcome many times in his mind, which was nothing more than watching Chen Qingyuan grow old and die with a mortal body.


    In any case, as long as Chen Qingyuan was still alive, Lin Changsheng would not let him suffer. This was not only what Lin Changsheng thought, but also the sentiment of the high-level members of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "Alright, I understand." Chen Qingyuan suddenly laughed, breaking the solemn atmosphere in the room. "I haven''t reached the point of dying yet, so don''t be so serious."


    "Didn''t you bring up this topic first? Why are you turning the tables now?" Lin Changsheng''s eyes were sharp.


    "My bad, let''s not talk about it."


    After hearing Lin Changsheng''s words just now, Chen Qingyuan felt warm in his heart. The Mystic Azure Sect was not as focused on interests as other sects, and their deep bond was the reason why Chen Qingyuan relied so much on the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "The whereabouts of the Ghost Doctor are very difficult to find. Tomorrow morning, we will set off for the Star Domain of the Northern Wilderness." Lin Changsheng said.


    "Are you in such a hurry?"


    Chen Qingyuan was surprised.


    "If we miss this opportunity, it may be very difficult to find the Ghost Doctor within a hundred years."


    In other words, Chen Qingyuan only had this one chance to reshape his spiritual root. After all, if he lived in this world with a mortal body, he only had a hundred years of life.


    "Big Senior Brother, if you accompany me, what about the family?"


    Chen Qingyuan was worried that the Mystic Azure Sect would be in trouble and didn''t want the sect to be implicated because of him.


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    "Junior Martial Brother Dong will stay at home to watch over things. There won''t be any problems, so don''t worry about these things."


    Lin Changsheng arranged these matters before being able to leave the Mystic Azure Sect. For him, repairing Chen Qingyuan''s spiritual root was very important and couldn''t be taken lightly.


    "Alright!" Chen Qingyuan had no reason to refuse, so he could only nod in agreement.


    Lin Changsheng escorted Chen Qingyuan to the cultivation cave and then left.


    Late at night, Chen Qingyuan sat on the edge of the bed and took out the jade bracelet, examining it carefully.As Chen Qingyuan''s consciousness entered, he once again felt his soul enveloped by the terrifying principles, a suffocating sensation thick in the air, his heart sinking slightly.


    "The first agreement is barely completed."


    A cold voice reached Chen Qingyuan''s ears.


    This jade bracelet contained a strange and unpredictable power, seemingly able to connect to the Sky Abyss, allowing conversation with the Red-Dressed Girl.


    "Now you must do the second thing."


    The Red-Dressed Girl spoke again.


    "What is it?"


    Chen Qingyuan asked.


    "Head to the North Cang Star Domain, there is a gift waiting for you."


    Her icy words echoed in every corner of the jade bracelet''s space.


    "What gift?"


    Chen Qingyuan was very curious.


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    With those words, Chen Qingyuan''s consciousness was ejected from the jade bracelet.


    "North Cang Star Domain..."


    Chen Qingyuan fell into deep thought, both anticipating and feeling apprehensive about the gift the Red-Dressed Girl mentioned.


    Every time he recalled his hundred years of life in the Sky Abyss, Chen Qingyuan shuddered with fear.


    The next day, Lin Changsheng arrived early at Chen Qingyuan''s door, ready to take him to the Yunhai Star Domain.


    Just as the two were about to depart, an inner sect Elder rushed over in a flurry: "Sect Master, this is a joint invitation from the eighteen sects of the Supporting Flow Star Domain, requesting your presence to discuss the matter of the Demon''s Lair."


    The Supporting Flow Star Domain had a total of nineteen first-rate and top forces, including the Mystic Azure Sect.


    The weight of a joint invitation from the eighteen sects was self-evident.


    As the Demon''s Lair grew larger, all the sacred grounds had to come up with a solution.


    "I''m not available, let the Great Elder go!"


    Lin Changsheng frowned, his first thought was to refuse the invitation, not wanting to engage in verbal sparring with the leaders of the other sects.


    "Sect Master, this matter is extremely serious. If you don''t go, it might be inappropriate."


    The Elder said with a wry smile.


    "Why should I, the Sect Master, discuss solutions to the trouble caused by the Heavenly Jade Sect?"


    Lin Changsheng snorted coldly, thinking it was already good enough that he wasn''t kicking them while they were down.


    "If the Demon''s Lair issue escalates, our Mystic Azure Sect will definitely suffer. Sect Master, you must go and see, perhaps you can secure a good deal of resources from the Heavenly Jade Sect."


    This Elder was responsible for the sect''s internal and external affairs and had some authority to oversee the Sect Master.


    "Senior Brother, you go ahead!" Chen Qingyuan understood the gravity of the situation and also understood Lin Changsheng''s desire to accompany him in search of the Ghost Doctor. But in the face of the sect''s greater good, Lin Changsheng, as the Sect Master, could not be absent: "Find someone else to accompany me."


    Lin Changsheng turned to look at Chen Qingyuan, his expression solemn, he sighed deeply: "Sigh!"


    After thinking it over, Lin Changsheng had to prioritize the bigger picture and used Sound Transmission to summon someone.


    Who could it be?

 Chapter 14 – Kind-hearted Lin Pingyan

    Lin Changsheng really didn''t want to deal with the trouble caused by the Heavenly Jade Sect, but it was a matter of great importance. If he were absent, it might lead to unfavorable results.


    "Let Pingyan accompany you on this trip!"


    After careful consideration, Lin Changsheng made a decision.


    "Okay." Chen Qingyuan nodded slightly, feeling a sense of relief. Without Lin Changsheng''s company, Chen Qingyuan could find an opportunity to act on his own without worrying about exposing his condition. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before long, a young man in white appeared. His name was Lin Pingyan, Lin Changsheng''s only son.


    Lin Pingyan was an inner disciple elder of the Mystic Azure Sect, and his cultivation had reached the peak of the Elemental Infant Realm. He was hundreds of years older than Chen Qingyuan, but in terms of seniority, he had to address Chen Qingyuan as Junior Master.


    "Dad, Junior Master."


    After receiving the sound transmission, Lin Pingyan put aside all his affairs and hurriedly came to them, bowing to the two of them.


    At first, Lin Pingyan found it difficult to address Chen Qingyuan as Junior Master.


    Later, Chen Qingyuan displayed astonishing talent, surpassing the peers of the Flow Star Domain and even gaining fame in many star domains of the Northern Wilderness. This made Lin Pingyan truly acknowledge and accept him, and any resentment in his heart disappeared.


    "Accompany Junior Master on this journey. No matter what happens, you must ensure Junior Master''s safety, understand?"


    Lin Changsheng lightly tapped Lin Pingyan''s forehead and conveyed the Ghost Doctor''s whereabouts, speaking solemnly.


    "Your child understands." Lin Pingyan nodded earnestly, thinking to himself that as long as he didn''t die, Junior Master would be safe.


    "Go!" Lin Changsheng didn''t arrange for too many people to accompany them, so as not to attract attention.


    Lin Pingyan was to escort Chen Qingyuan, and as long as they didn''t encounter a powerful figure who had cultivated for thousands of years, they could easily resolve any issues.


    So, Chen Qingyuan and Lin Pingyan set off.


    Lin Changsheng discussed with some elders and prepared to go to the Demon''s Lair to negotiate.


    A stone cart about a hundred meters long, when the spirit stones were placed in a special position, could be activated to travel at a speed of ten thousand miles a day.


    Chen Qingyuan sat inside the stone cart, feeling completely comfortable and at ease.


    "Junior Master, it will probably take about a month to reach the Yunhai Star Domain."


    Although Lin Pingyan''s talent was not as great as Chen Qingyuan''s in the past, it was still very high, and the elders of the Mystic Azure Sect had high hopes for him. If it weren''t for Chen Qingyuan''s appearance, Lin Pingyan would have become the Young Sect Master.


    A hundred years ago, the Mystic Azure Sect had decided to appoint Chen Qingyuan as the Young Sect Master, so that he could carry the burden of the sect and lead it to glory in the future.


    Unfortunately, things didn''t go as planned.


    A hundred years later, after much consideration and selection by the high-level members of the Mystic Azure Sect, they planned to officially appoint Lin Pingyan as the Young Sect Master on a good day.


    Who knew that Chen Qingyuan would appear at this time and disrupt the original plan of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Based on the elders'' behavior, they still hoped to cure Chen Qingyuan and have him take over the position of sect leader.


    "It''s okay, there''s no rush."


    Chen Qingyuan and Lin Pingyan sat in the stone cart, with some spiritual fruits and fragrant tea on the table.


    Lin Changsheng had Lin Pingyan accompany Chen Qingyuan to protect him, not on a whim, but after careful consideration. Only when the two of them were together could they resolve unnecessary troubles and even strengthen their relationship as fellow sect members.


    Lin Pingyan was raised by Lin Changsheng and believed in his character. He would never do anything against the principles of the sect, at most, he just felt a little unhappy.


    "Pingyan, I heard that the sect''s high-level members intend to make you the Young Sect Master, but my appearance has affected this matter."


    Chen Qingyuan heard about this and brought it up directly, not wanting to keep it to himself.


    In terms of seniority, even though Chen Qingyuan was much younger than Lin Pingyan, he could still speak with the tone of an elder.


    "It''s okay." Lin Pingyan smiled and seemed unaffected.


    "If it were me, I definitely wouldn''t be able to swallow this. I would have to beat up the person blocking the way, or curse them."


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    Chen Qingyuan spoke with a fierce tone, as if he were the one who had been hurt.


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan like this, Lin Pingyan''s sadness and annoyance inexplicably disappeared, and he couldn''t help but laugh, "Junior Master, it''s not that serious!"


    "It is, it really is." Chen Qingyuan spoke earnestly, "You''ve been cultivating hard for so many years to become the Young Sect Master. You missed an opportunity a hundred years ago, and now that you''ve finally waited for a new opportunity, it''s been ruined by me. Honestly, I feel sorry and angry for you. How about you vent your anger by hitting me or cursing me?"


    "..."


    Junior Master, you''re really putting on a show!


    Lin Pingyan, dressed in white, was a gentleman, gentle and reserved. He was very strict and taciturn in his daily life.


    "Junior Master, I did feel resentful in secret, but it''s a normal psychological factor. Once you look at it differently, it''s fine. And if I can cure your condition, your achievements will definitely not be lower than before. I am willing to assist you in becoming the leader of the sect."Regardless of whether it was a hundred years ago or now, the only time Lin Pingyan''s refined demeanor couldn''t hold up was when he was with Chen Qingyuan, and it would quickly crumble.


    "I can''t stand this about you the most. How can a cultivator be so reasonable?" Chen Qingyuan sighed softly. "You don''t understand me, nor do you understand Big Senior Brother and the others."


    "Junior Master, what do you mean by that?"


    Lin Pingyan furrowed his brows slightly, his expression puzzled.


    "I never thought of becoming the Young Sect Master, nor do I have the ability to shoulder the responsibility of a sect. I can only do my best to protect. I''ve said this before, the sect may be great, but it''s not where I belong. What I yearn for is a carefree life."


    There was still time, and Chen Qingyuan decided to have a good talk with Lin Pingyan.


    "Pingyan, do you know why your father and the Elders want to force me into a leadership position?"


    Chen Qingyuan asked.


    "Junior Master is exceptionally talented, suppressing his peers. Taking the position of a sect leader is well deserved."


    Lin Pingyan had great respect for the strong, and thus willingly called him Junior Master.


    "That''s one reason, but not the fundamental one," Chen Qingyuan shook his head gently.


    "Are there other reasons?" Lin Pingyan asked doubtfully: "Is it because of the Supreme Ancestor?"


    "No," Chen Qingyuan shook his head again.


    "Then what is it?"


    Lin Pingyan''s curiosity was thoroughly piqued.


    "From childhood to adulthood, whether outside or within the sect, I''ve never been at a disadvantage," Chen Qingyuan spoke slowly. "You''re different, your nature is too gentle, not ruthless enough. If you were to lead the sect, it would inevitably lead to the sect being restricted at every turn, and the disciples within would gradually lose their vigor. For a sect, this is a fatal blow."


    "Life is precious, I don''t want to become a butcher."


    Lin Pingyan had lived for over five hundred years and had killed no more than ten people, all of whom were extremely wicked. He was too benevolent and not suited to be a ruler.


    "This time Big Senior Brother has you protect the Dao for me, firstly because he trusts you, and secondly because he wants to temper your nature. Following me around might influence you to change these bad habits."


    The cultivation world''s biggest taboo is benevolence, and Lin Pingyan just happens to have the temperament of a refined scholar. If it weren''t for the fact that Lin Pingyan was born in the Mystic Azure Sect, where infighting is rare, he would not have had such an easy time in other sects.


    The kind are bullied, this is true for mortals, and so it is for cultivators.


    "Forget it!" Lin Pingyan didn''t want to be ruthless, but he couldn''t do it. In his eyes, life is priceless, unless someone is on a path of certain death, he definitely couldn''t bring himself to deal a deadly blow.


    It was precisely because of Lin Pingyan''s indecisive and overly benevolent nature that the sect''s higher-ups dared not let him become the Young Sect Master.


    As a sect leader, whose hands haven''t been stained with blood?


    For the benefit of the sect, sometimes you have to do what you know is wrong. Only in this way can the sect remain prosperous, deter the powerful, and protect the disciples.


    "Change slowly!" Chen Qingyuan lay on the rocking chair, his eyes slightly closed: "If you can change, the future position of Sect Master will surely be yours. As your Junior Master, I will definitely help you."


    Teaching someone to become better might be difficult for Chen Qingyuan, but leading them astray would be no pressure at all.


    "I don''t covet power, I just don''t want to disappoint my father."


    Lin Pingyan practiced diligently with the sole purpose of becoming the Young Sect Master, to gain Lin Changsheng''s approval.


    "According to our current direction and speed, we should pass by the Baiye Sect tomorrow. Remember to stop for a while."


    Chen Qingyuan lay on the bed, speaking softly.


    "For what?" Lin Pingyan asked.


    "Collecting debts."


    Chen Qingyuan''s lips curled up slightly, revealing a wicked smile.

 Chapter 15 – Collect payment, attitude is tough

    The next day, the war chariot stopped in the territory of the Baiye Sect.


    "Pingyan, let the steward of the Baiye Sect come out."


    Chen Qingyuan sat sipping tea.


    "Okay." Although Lin Pingyan didn''t know what account Chen Qingyuan was settling, he didn''t ask much and quickly went to the entrance of the Baiye Sect.


    Lin Pingyan was very polite in stating his identity and waited at the door for the disciple''s report.


    Seeing Lin Pingyan being so polite, Chen Qingyuan felt a bit helpless and shouted loudly, "You are an inner elder of the Mystic Azure Sect. How can you wait at the door? The gatekeeper of the Baiye Sect doesn''t understand the rules. Just kick the door open."


    Chen Qingyuan stayed in the war chariot, and his words could be heard by Lin Pingyan: "Junior Master, this is not appropriate!"


    Kicking the door without any discussion did not fit Lin Pingyan''s code of conduct.


    "Not appropriate at all. The Baiye Sect is just a second-rate sect. As an elder of the Mystic Azure Sect, if you don''t invite me in directly, it''s a disrespect to the Mystic Azure Sect. If this matter gets out, in the future, the disciples of the Mystic Azure Sect will definitely be bullied when they go out. Everyone will want to take advantage of them."


    Chen Qingyuan deliberately exaggerated the seriousness of the matter in order to put pressure on Lin Pingyan.


    "It''s not that serious!" Lin Pingyan turned and looked at the war chariot not far away, and transmitted his voice.


    "Pingyan, am I still your Junior Master?"


    Seeing Lin Pingyan still hesitating, Chen Qingyuan decided to use seniority to pressure him.


    "Yes." Lin Pingyan quickly said.


    "Then listen to your Junior Master and kick the door open." Chen Qingyuan said sternly, "If you don''t kick this door today, then I won''t go to the Yunhai Star Domain, and I won''t care if my injuries are not treated."


    Upon hearing this, Lin Pingyan became anxious.


    If Chen Qingyuan really refused to treat his injuries, Lin Pingyan would live with guilt for the rest of his life.


    Bang!


    Helpless, Lin Pingyan made a tough decision and kicked the door open directly. With a loud noise, the gate of the Baiye Sect was kicked open.


    In an instant, many figures appeared in the sky above the Baiye Sect, wanting to see who had the audacity to be so presumptuous at the Baiye Sect, creating a tense atmosphere.


    "Elder Lin, what do you mean by this?"


    An inner elder of the Baiye Sect appeared, and upon learning that Lin Pingyan had arrived, he quickly came over and happened to see the door-kicking incident, his face turning pale.


    "Nothing." Lin Pingyan felt a bit guilty in his heart, but on the surface, he still had to pretend to be calm.


    Just as both sides were at a standstill, Chen Qingyuan in the war chariot spoke up.


    Chen Qingyuan took out a common item, a sound transmission tube.


    This item could amplify the sound by tens or even hundreds of times, but it was of little use to cultivators.


    Chen Qingyuan stood at the front of the war chariot, placed the sound transmission tube in front of his mouth, and shouted loudly in the direction of the Baiye Sect, "Pingyan is an inner elder of my Mystic Azure Sect and the Sect Master''s own son. He came to visit the Baiye Sect and was actually locked out. Do you not regard my Mystic Azure Sect highly?"


    Regardless of right or wrong, first put a big hat on the Baiye Sect.


    "Chen Qingyuan, it''s him."


    Many people from the Baiye Sect recognized Chen Qingyuan at a glance, whispering to themselves and pondering.


    "The Baiye Sect has no such intention." A certain elder of the Baiye Sect quickly said, "According to the rules, after the gatekeeper disciple reports, the visitor can be allowed inside."


    "Nonsense rules." Chen Qingyuan cursed directly, "If the elders of the Heavenly Jade Sect came, would the Baiye Sect not let them in? The Baiye Sect doesn''t give face to the Mystic Azure Sect. It seems that they think my Mystic Azure Sect is declining and easy to bully, right!"


    "Elder Chen, please don''t be angry. It is indeed the Baiye Sect''s lack of courtesy and disrespect towards Elder Lin."


    The grand elder of the Baiye Sect appeared, preventing others from speaking to avoid making the situation more serious.


    "As long as you know your mistake." Chen Qingyuan''s tone softened slightly.


    "Both elders, please come in. Tea has been prepared in the hall."


    The grand elder clasped his fists in salute.


    "No need." Chen Qingyuan refused, "I came here today to settle accounts, not to drink tea."


    "Settle accounts? What accounts?"


    The grand elder felt a bit puzzled, not knowing if this expression was genuine or just a pretense. S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Ask your thirteenth elder."


    Chen Qingyuan held a sound transmission tube in his left hand and raised his voice.


    Immediately, the grand elder called the thirteenth elder, a small and thin middle-aged man. "What''s going on?"


    The thirteenth elder recounted the past events in detail.


    A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan invested in a business and opened a chamber of commerce with the thirteenth elder of the Baiye Sect, sharing the profits equally.


    However, since Chen Qingyuan had an accident in the Sky Abyss, the thirteenth elder did not fulfill his promise to share the profits of the chamber of commerce.


    Chen Qingyuan had already investigated and came to collect the debt.


    "In recent hundred years, the operation of the chamber of commerce has not been smooth, and we haven''t made much spirit stones."


    The thirteenth elder lowered his head, feeling a bit embarrassed as he spoke."I don''t care how much you''ve earned, compensate with a medium quality Spirit Vein, and we''ll call it even."


    Chen Qingyuan couldn''t be bothered to audit the Chamber of Commerce''s profit and loss accounts; he had made up his mind before coming.


    "A Spirit Vein, how is that possible!"


    Upon hearing this, the Thirteenth Elder suddenly looked up, unable to accept it.


    "For a hundred years, you''ve kept this matter from both Sects, clearly intending to monopolize the Chamber''s profits. Too bad you''re too incompetent, running it poorly, no one else to blame. Compensating with a medium quality Spirit Vein is letting you off easy. If this were a hundred years ago, I would have crippled you myself."


    Even if Chen Qingyuan was not as powerful as in the past, he had not lost his dignity, and he cursed vehemently.


    "Elder Chen, perhaps we should sit down and talk this over!"


    The Grand Elder did not want to make a big fuss and tarnish the Sect''s reputation.


    "There''s nothing to discuss. He''s from your Baiye Sect, and your Sect must take responsibility," Chen Qingyuan didn''t give the Baiye Sect any face and continued, "If he can''t produce it, then the Baiye Sect will have to settle the debt."


    "Is Elder Chen really being so unreasonable?"


    The Grand Elder''s expression darkened, clearly displeased.


    "If I were unreasonable, I wouldn''t be here to collect debts, but would have the Senior Brothers and Sisters of the Mystic Azure Sect come to discuss the matter."


    Chen Qingyuan was not afraid of threats; some Sects only respond to strength, and must be treated in this manner.


    "You..." Hearing this, a flicker of panic crossed the Grand Elder''s eyes; he had heard about how the Mystic Azure Sect treated Chen Qingyuan, with extreme favoritism, and dared not make any harsh statements.


    "Let''s be clear, I''m going to take a nap. If the Baiye Sect refuses to settle the debt in half a Time, then I''ll have a proper exchange with an Elder of the same age, and no mercy will be shown."


    After saying this, Chen Qingyuan returned to his war chariot, eating fruit and drinking tea, no longer paying attention to the people of the Baiye Sect.


    Lin Pingyan bowed in the direction of the war chariot: "Yes."


    Then, Lin Pingyan turned to face the people of the Baiye Sect, showing no fear.


    No matter how nicely the higher-ups of the Baiye Sect spoke, Lin Pingyan had only one response: "Discuss it with my Junior Master."


    Half a Time later, the Baiye Sect came to a decision.


    Give it!


    They really didn''t want to part with a medium quality Spirit Vein, but they had no choice!


    Chen Qingyuan''s temperament was well-known in the Flow Star Domain; he was ruthless and always followed through on his word.


    "Take it, after today, we''re even."


    The Grand Elder''s face was dark as he handed over the Spirit Vein to Lin Pingyan.


    Looking at the entire medium quality Spirit Vein, Lin Pingyan was somewhat stunned; he hadn''t expected the Baiye Sect to actually compromise.


    "I have many matters to attend to, I won''t invite Elder Lin in for tea."


    The Grand Elder issued an eviction order and left without looking back.


    Back in the war chariot, Lin Pingyan placed the space ring containing the Spirit Vein on the table, staring straight at Chen Qingyuan: "Junior Master, the Spirit Vein has been obtained."


    "Mhm." Chen Qingyuan stretched lazily, seemingly having anticipated this outcome, showing no joy.


    After a while, Chen Qingyuan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Comfortable?"


    "What?"


    Lin Pingyan was taken aback.

 Chapter 16 – You are suitable to be a monk

    "How does it feel to collect debts? Enjoyable?"


    Chen Qingyuan emphasized.


    "Well..." Lin Pingyan hesitated.


    "Don''t beat around the bush, just be honest," Chen Qingyuan said.


    "To be honest, Junior Master, it feels a bit strange," Lin Pingyan replied truthfully. "At first, it felt uncomfortable, too rough. But when I really obtained a Spirit Vein, I was very happy, as if I had picked it up for nothing."


    "What do you mean by ''picked it up for nothing''? This is an investment I made a hundred years ago," Chen Qingyuan said. He never suffered losses outside, sometimes as cold as ice stone, sometimes a bit crafty, with a strange personality that was hard to figure out.


    "Junior Master, is this really just collecting debts and not robbery?" Lin Pingyan still felt a bit guilty.


    "If it was robbery, do you think we could have resolved the problem so easily?" Chen Qingyuan took a sip of tea. "The Baiye Sect was disrespectful to you at first, and deliberately concealed the matter of the Chamber of Commerce, which was already wrong. A medium-quality Spirit Vein as compensation, although it''s painful, is within the Baiye Sect''s capacity to bear, and combined with the reputation of our Mystic Azure Sect, they dare not refuse."


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to ask for more, but he couldn''t. If he asked for too much, not only would he not gain any benefit, but he would also become mortal enemies with the Baiye Sect.


    The current situation was different. Although the Baiye Sect was dissatisfied with Chen Qingyuan''s behavior, they still had to thank him for not blaming them and for maintaining a good relationship with the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Demanding things was also a skill. Asking for too much would offend people, asking for too little would result in a loss. One had to carefully consider it in their heart.


    "Junior Master, this is not a long-term solution. It''s better to do less," Lin Pingyan felt that it was unfair to bully people and said seriously.


    "If everyone in the Mystic Azure Sect was like you, there would be no justice in the Flow Star Domain. There is no fair way to handle the spiritual mines in the Flow Star Domain. It''s every man for himself," Chen Qingyuan was speechless about Lin Pingyan''s character. He was so refined and kind, how could he survive in the cultivation world?


    It''s okay, he would slowly teach and guide Lin Pingyan to change his mindset.


    Shortly after, Chen Qingyuan took Lin Pingyan to collect a few more debts.


    An elder from the Youquan Mountain had borrowed over a thousand Spirit Stones from Chen Qingyuan. After a hundred years, with interest, he had to return five thousand Spirit Stones.


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    How dare he not return them?


    Chen Qingyuan directly sent Lin Pingyan to challenge him. If he refused to spar, then Chen Qingyuan would spread the matter widely and ruin his reputation. Using various methods, Chen Qingyuan got back his share of the Spirit Stones and continued on his way, feeling very pleased.


    Similar incidents occurred a dozen times. Chen Qingyuan sat inside the war chariot, while Lin Pingyan was in charge of the overall situation.


    After several debt collections, Lin Pingyan inexplicably felt a strange feeling. Looking at the table full of Spirit Stones and treasures, it was enough to match the entire fortune of a third-rate power.


    They were about to arrive at the Yunhai Star Domain. Lin Pingyan no longer let the war chariot move forward on its own, but stood in front to control it, to avoid touching the broken laws of the star domain and causing unnecessary trouble.


    "Junior Master, hold on tight," Lin Pingyan said, forming seals with both hands, crossing the starry sea between the two realms. The terrifying boundary laws pressed down on the war chariot several times, almost breaking through the protective barrier, but Lin Pingyan suppressed them.


    Chen Qingyuan sat leisurely in the war chariot, feeling no discomfort at all, thinking about how to proceed next.


    Several hours later, the war chariot left the chaotic star domain storm and stopped in a corner of the Yunhai Star Domain.


    "Have we arrived?"


    Feeling the war chariot stop, Chen Qingyuan turned to look outside.


    "We have," Lin Pingyan surveyed the surroundings and, according to the information he had received, searched for the direction where the Ghost Doctor might be located in the Yunhai Star Domain. "The Ghost Doctor may be located to the east of the Yunhai Star Domain, in a place called the Seven Dust Star."


    "Then let''s try our luck!" Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to disappoint the people of the Mystic Azure Sect, so he had to make this trip.


    When the time was right, Chen Qingyuan would find an excuse to send Lin Pingyan back, and then he could act alone. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The two continued on their way and encountered some bandits who specialized in robbing travelers. Lin Pingyan persuaded them to retreat and gave them a mild punishment, without harming their lives.


    Chen Qingyuan repeatedly emphasized that Lin Pingyan should not show mercy. However, Lin Pingyan always felt that life was precious and gave the bandits a chance.


    "You!" Chen Qingyuan was frustrated and sarcastically said, "Talking about righteousness and morality, you''re quite suitable for becoming a Buddhist. I guess the monks in the Buddhist Sect probably aren''t as generous and kind as you. You could definitely be a Sect Master."


    "Junior Master, please don''t joke," Lin Pingyan said. He was kind, not foolish, and could tell that the remark was a mockery of himself.


    "You''ve lived for so many years, don''t you understand a simple truth?" Chen Qingyuan taught, "In the cultivation world, there are often conflicts and seeking revenge. If you are bullied and don''t fight back, once you do fight back, you shouldn''t show mercy. You must put your enemies to death."


    "I understand this truth, it''s just easier said than done," Lin Pingyan accepted the lesson and sighed lightly.


    Clearly, Lin Pingyan was much older than Chen Qingyuan, but it was Chen Qingyuan who spoke this truth. "If you are kind, the people around you may suffer. Remember, don''t regret being soft-hearted for the rest of your life."


    "I will remember," Lin Pingyan had his own way of doing things, and it wasn''t something that could be changed overnight. It needed to be guided slowly.


    "I won''t say more. Call me when we arrive," Chen Qingyuan said.


    We are all a group of old foxes in the Mystic Azure Sect. How did we raise a little white rabbit? Moreover, this little white rabbit''s father is the most cunning fox, it''s really absurd.


    Could it be that Lin Pingyan isn''t the biological son of the Big Senior Brother?


    Idle thoughts led Chen Qingyuan to start thinking randomly.


    As soon as this thought came to mind, Chen Qingyuan laughed. It was impossible. With Lin Changsheng''s abilities, he could tell his own bloodline at a glance, so this situation wouldn''t occur.


    "If it really is a bloodline issue, then it can only be the Big Sister-in-law."


    Suddenly, Chen Qingyuan remembered something he had never seen before. He had never seen Lin Changsheng''s wife, and he had never heard any information about the identity of the Big Sister-in-law.


    "Never mind, I won''t think about these things."


    Chen Qingyuan closed his eyes and prepared himself.More than ten days later, the war chariot descended onto the surface of the Seven Dust Star.


    "Junior Master, we have arrived at our destination."


    Lin Pingyuan transmitted his voice into the cabin.


    "Understood." Chen Qingyuan, upon hearing this, straightened his attire and slowly stepped out.


    Not far ahead, there was a massive city, with three dark golden characters faintly flickering in the Void ¡ª Universal Void City.


    According to the information gathered by the Mystic Azure Sect, the Ghost Doctor was likely to be within Universal Void City. Rumors had it that two years ago, the Ghost Doctor had saved someone, and all clues pointed to this city.


    Many powerful figures from various forces had secretly come to Universal Void City, hoping to encounter the Ghost Doctor and seek an opportunity for his assistance.


    However, no one had discovered the Ghost Doctor''s whereabouts in the past two years.


    The Ghost Doctor''s aid was all a matter of fate.


    He did not care for fame, fortune, or power, focusing solely on the word "fate."


    If fate decreed, he would save a beggar without asking for a penny. If there was no fate, even if the Holy Lord of a top-tier force personally invited him with all sorts of promises, he would remain unmoved, turn around, and leave.


    Because of the Ghost Doctor''s peculiar character, his reputation had soared, turning him into a legendary figure.


    "Seven Dust Star, I seem to have an acquaintance here who might be able to offer some help."


    Chen Qingyuan suddenly recalled something, his eyebrows slightly raised, with a smile that was not quite a smile.


    "An acquaintance?"


    A trace of doubt appeared between Lin Pingyuan''s brows.

 Chapter 17 – Friends bound by life and death, seeking the Ghost Doctor

    The Seven Dust Star, Pu Xu City.


    Chen Qingyuan had some impression of this place and remembered a friend.


    "Pingyan, go to the nearby Sacred Ground of Qianlan and deliver this letter to a man named Han Shan."


    The letter contained some content, and Chen Qingyuan handed it to Lin Pingyan.


    "Junior Master, what about you?" Lin Pingyan''s face showed some concern. "I can''t leave you here alone, I''m worried."


    "I''ll stay here and not go anywhere. If you''re worried, then set up a few prohibitions," Chen Qingyuan said.


    "Is this letter very important?" Lin Pingyan asked.


    "As long as you find that acquaintance, it will be much more convenient to handle things here, and there will be a better chance of finding the Ghost Doctor," Chen Qingyuan nodded slowly.


    "Alright, I''ll go and come back quickly."


    When leaving, Lin Pingyan really locked Chen Qingyuan in the stone car and activated a special protection mechanism.


    After Lin Pingyan left, Chen Qingyuan''s face showed a hint of seriousness, muttering to himself, "I have to find a way to trick Xiaoyan back so I can go about my business."


    Up to now, Chen Qingyuan had not told anyone about the reconstruction of his spiritual root. Only when he became stronger would he not be targeted, and would not cause unrest.


    "Let Han Shan set up a trap, and he can definitely fool Xiaoyan."


    Chen Qingyuan made up his mind and lay in the car, closing his eyes and waiting for time to pass.


    Several days later, Lin Pingyan, dressed in white, brought back a young man in black.


    This young man in black was Han Shan, and he knew at first glance that the letter was written by Chen Qingyuan, and the content was all about the details of a past event, so it couldn''t be faked.


    Therefore, Han Shan put down all his affairs and hurried over.


    "Chen, it''s really you!"


    At the first sight of Chen Qingyuan, Han Shan was both surprised and delighted.


    The Tianyuan incident a hundred years ago caused a sensation, and even Han Shan in the distant Yunhai Star Domain heard the news. When he learned that Chen Qingyuan had died in Tianyuan, Han Shan lamented for a long time.


    When he saw the letter just now, Han Shan was dumbfounded. After Lin Pingyan''s explanation, Han Shan learned that Chen Qingyuan had faked his death and escaped, and was lucky.


    "Old Han, I saved your life back then, you should repay the favor."


    Chen Qingyuan cut to the chase, not bothering to reminisce with Han Shan.


    A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan came to a certain area of the Yunhai Star Domain and accidentally met Han Shan, and they entered a secret realm together to explore. The secret realm was very dangerous, and Han Shan almost lost his life, but Chen Qingyuan saved him.


    "Of course, I must repay the favor."


    Han Shan nodded heavily.


    "Come in and talk!" Chen Qingyuan pointed to the stone car.


    The scene changed, and the three of them sat in the stone car, drinking tea and talking in detail.


    To ensure that the conversation did not leak, Lin Pingyan added several prohibitions.


    Half a time later, Han Shan probably understood the reason for the matter.


    During the conversation, Chen Qingyuan looked at Han Shan with deep meaning in his eyes and said with emphasis, "Old Han, you are the local big shot of the Seven Dust Star, can you definitely find the Ghost Doctor?"


    "I''ll do my best." Han Shan and Chen Qingyuan locked eyes, looking serious.


    Through Chen Qingyuan''s eye signal, Han Shan seemed to understand something and tacitly agreed.


    "About the whereabouts of the Ghost Doctor, I have heard something. It is said that the person is hiding in Pu Xu City, and many powerful figures have come to visit, but unfortunately to no avail."


    Han Shan slowly said, "You can temporarily stay in the city, give me some time to inquire about the news. Once there is a clue, I will definitely inform you."


    "Alright." Chen Qingyuan nodded.


    Lin Pingyan got up and clasped his fists, "Thank you, Dao Friend."


    "Don''t be polite."


    Before leaving, Han Shan looked at Chen Qingyuan a few more times.


    After Han Shan left for a while, Lin Pingyan''s face showed a hint of worry, and he asked softly, "Junior Master, can this person be trusted?"


    "Don''t worry!" Chen Qingyuan replied, "Old Han and I have a life-and-death friendship, there won''t be a problem."


    "That''s good then."


    Lin Pingyan''s concern was normal.


    When you are away from home, you must not trust others easily, as it can easily lead to trouble.


    Lin Pingyan put the war chariot into the Heaven and Earth Bag and walked into Pu Xu City with Chen Qingyuan.


    The city was huge, accommodating tens of millions of living beings, and was very prosperous.


    It was like finding a needle in a haystack to find the Ghost Doctor in the city.


    The two found a safe cultivator inn to stay in. To take care of and protect Chen Qingyuan, they opened a larger cave dwelling with prohibitions on all sides, and no one else could enter.


    After resting for a night, Chen Qingyuan planned to take a stroll in the city. "Since we''re here, let''s have some fun!"


    "Junior Master, let''s be cautious and not go out for a stroll!" It was very far from the Mystic Azure Sect, and if any trouble arose, it could put Chen Qingyuan in danger. It was safer to stay in the cave dwelling and not go anywhere.


    "Why are you so cautious?" Chen Qingyuan laughed and scolded, "There are guards in the city, and under normal circumstances, nothing will happen. It''s very safe."


    "Don''t fear ten thousand, just fear the one unexpected. It''s always right to be cautious."


    Lin Pingyan didn''t let Chen Qingyuan go out for a walk no matter what, and directly blocked all the exits.


    "You''re going too far, Xiaoyan."


    Chen Qingyuan originally wanted to go out and use special means to pass a message to Han Shan, telling him how to proceed. However, Lin Pingyan directly blocked the gate, cutting off Chen Qingyuan''s idea.


    "For the safety of Junior Master, Pingyan had to offend."


    Lin Pingyan put on a righteous and resolute appearance.


    Seeing this, Chen Qingyuan had to give up and lay on a soft bed to rest. "Forget it, I won''t go out!"


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    The dull and boring life passed for half a month, and Han Shan finally arrived.Han Shan had exchanged Sound Transmission Jade Talismans with Lin Pingyan, so finding each other''s location was a simple matter.


    "Junior Master, there''s news."


    Lin Pingyan was quite pleased.


    "Really?" Chen Qingyuan was taken aback, his face showing a strange expression, but not much joy.


    "Brother Han is currently at East Street. Let''s go find him."


    As he spoke, Lin Pingyan lifted the Prohibition, pulling Chen Qingyuan with a gentle force, and they quickly arrived at East Street.


    At the entrance of a small alley on East Street.


    Han Shan was standing there, waiting quietly.


    "Brother Han." Lin Pingyan appeared in a flash, greeting with a fist and palm salute.


    "Brother Lin." Han Shan returned the gesture, glancing into the alley and lowering his voice: "After extensive inquiries, I''ve eliminated most of the original residents and identified suspicious individuals who have come to Puxu City in the past decade."


    "Get to the point."


    Chen Qingyuan said.


    "Currently, I have a dozen candidates, any of whom could be the Ghost Doctor. We can only try them one by one."


    Han Shan spoke earnestly. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    To be honest, Han Shan had indeed made an effort to investigate the whereabouts of the Ghost Doctor, without deceit. However, all this was to dispel Lin Pingyan''s concerns and prevent him from becoming suspicious.


    From the previous signals in Chen Qingyuan''s eyes, Han Shan roughly understood his intentions. Creating a false Ghost Doctor to fool Lin Pingyan. Although Han Shan didn''t understand the reason, he could only comply.


    Brothers who have been through life and death, even after a hundred years, would not let their feelings fade.


    Chen Qingyuan actually had multiple plans in mind. As long as he had the cover of being treated by the Ghost Doctor, he could claim to have been cured without raising any suspicions, and legitimately reveal his Cultivation Level.


    Furthermore, by sending Lin Pingyan away, he could deal with his own important matters and also seize the time to cultivate.


    To make everything reasonable, there was one prerequisite: he had to make Lin Pingyan believe that they had truly found the Ghost Doctor, and that the doctor had agreed to treat the injuries.


    "Let''s go in and take a look."


    Han Shan led the way, with Chen Qingyuan and the others following closely behind.

 Chapter 18 – The mysterious person in the bamboo house

    In a small alley lived a mysterious old man, who was said to have come to Puxu City five years ago and rarely went out, so few people had seen his true appearance.


    Han Shan revealed the general information, all of which was true, and Lin Pingyan could definitely go and investigate the truth.


    At the end of the alley, there was a thatched cottage.


    The door was tightly closed, and there were many firewood in the yard, making it look like a place where mortals lived, with no spiritual energy fluctuations.


    Could the legendary ghost doctor live in such a place?


    The people murmured in their hearts.


    When they reached the door, Han Shan bowed first and said, "Is there anyone inside?"


    Upon hearing someone coming, some random noises came from inside the house.


    An old man pushed the door open and a look of fear appeared on his face.


    Then, the old man noticed that Han Shan and the others were dressed well, and he knelt down directly and said, "Gentlemen, I am just a commoner and cannot afford spirit stones. Please don''t drive me out of the city."


    The old man thought that Han Shan and the others were guards, and he was so scared that he was trembling all over. Obviously, he was just an ordinary old man with no hint of spiritual aura.


    Seeing the old man kneeling down, Chen Qingyuan and the others twitched their mouths slightly and looked at Han Shan with strange eyes. This was really unreliable.


    "Sorry to disturb you."


    Han Shan''s face changed slightly and he turned and left.


    Even if the ghost doctor was low-key, he would not kneel down to people. Obviously, Han Shan''s first target could be crossed off.


    After leaving the alley, Chen Qingyuan joked, "Old Han, you''re really good at gathering information!"


    "Don''t be sarcastic. There are still more to come," Han Shan said with a dark expression.


    Next, Chen Qingyuan and the others met all kinds of people.


    There were strong men who forged iron, asking if they needed weapons, covered in sweat.


    There was an old lady selling spirit herbs, with an ugly face, no teeth, and dry, blackened skin.


    There were also vagrants wandering the streets, and so on.


    In short, Chen Qingyuan encountered all kinds of weird people, half of whom were illegal immigrants without identification, so they seemed mysterious. The other half were people who had just entered the city a few years ago and were relatively unfamiliar.


    Although many of these people had cultivation levels, the strongest was only at the Golden Elixir Realm, and had nothing to do with the ghost doctor.


    "Han, can you really do this?" Lin Pingyan, who had been silent, couldn''t help but ask, looking skeptical.


    "We have to screen them one by one. Don''t be impatient. There are a few more to go," Han Shan said somewhat awkwardly.


    After searching for five days, sixteen people were eliminated.


    Today, Han Shan led the way again and came to a relatively remote end of the South Street. There were very few people here, but the scenery was beautiful, with clear water, willow leaves swaying in the wind, and many fruits and vegetables planted in the courtyard of a seemingly ordinary house, like a paradise.


    On the left side of the bamboo door hung a wooden sign with a sentence written on it: "Because of the previous agreement, wait until the beam is rotten."


    Chen Qingyuan pondered for a moment and realized that this sentence was an explanation of the word "fate."


    Seeing this, Chen Qingyuan felt that Han Shan was finally a bit reliable, and it was definitely time for the main event.


    In Chen Qingyuan''s eyes, this was where Han Shan''s real layout was. Everything he had done before was just a preparation to make Lin Pingyan understand the difficulty of finding the ghost doctor, which was not an easy task.


    Whether he could deceive Lin Pingyan''s eyes depended on whether Han Shan''s layout was clever enough, at least he had to find a powerful figure with a cultivation level far higher than Lin Pingyan''s!


    Han Shan went forward and knocked on the door, saying in a loud voice, "Is there anyone inside? We mean no harm."


    After a long time, there was no response from anyone.


    "Is anyone there?" Han Shan called out again.


    The world was still silent, so Han Shan had to use his divine sense to probe.


    Probing with divine sense was very easy to offend people, so Han Shan had called out several times before, and seeing that no one responded, he could proceed with this action.


    Boom!


    Just as Han Shan''s divine sense was about to probe into the courtyard door, it was interrupted by a terrible law, causing him to take a few steps back, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, and he coughed softly, "Cough..."


    His divine sense was cut off, and Han Shan suffered some injuries from the backlash.


    "Old Han."


    "Han, are you okay!"


    Chen Qingyuan and Lin Pingyan hurried over to support him, their faces showing concern.


    Taking advantage of Lin Pingyan turning his head, Chen Qingyuan and Han Shan exchanged a glance, a look of admiration flashing in their eyes.


    Playing the whole act, willing to get injured to deceive Lin Pingyan. Old Han, you can do it!


    Han Shan was unaware of what Chen Qingyuan was thinking, and at this moment, he was confused and had not noticed the barrier around the courtyard. If he had known, he would not have dared to use divine sense to probe, as the feeling of being injured was not pleasant.


    "I''m fine." Han Shan adjusted his breath and stabilized the surging blood and energy in his body. S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Having recovered, Han Shan stared at the bamboo house, looking nervous, and said in a low voice, "There may be a powerful figure living here. Be careful not to offend."


    "Could it really be the legendary ghost doctor?" Lin Pingyan was quite excited and looked at Chen Qingyuan. As long as they found the ghost doctor, Junior Master''s injuries would have a chance to recover.


    In his heart, Chen Qingyuan muttered to himself, feeling that he had underestimated Han Shan''s abilities. After this, he would definitely treat Han Shan to a drink. "To set up such a mysterious place in less than a month is very impressive."


    With Chen Qingyuan''s keen eyes, he couldn''t see any flaws in the bamboo house.


    "Young Han Shan, a core disciple of the Qianlan Sacred Ground. I didn''t mean to offend just now, and I hope the predecessor will forgive me," Han Shan bowed towards the direction of the bamboo house, revealing his background in order to make the other party less hostile.


    "What brings you here?" A voice that had been magically processed came from inside the house, and it was impossible to tell if it was male or female.


    "A good friend has been seriously injured and wants to seek treatment from a famous doctor. I dare to ask, is the predecessor the ghost doctor?" With the voice coming out, Han Shan clearly felt a terrifying pressure that made it difficult for his body to move, as if he was being pressed down by countless mountains, and he spoke with a forced tone.


    Chen Qingyuan and Lin Pingyan bowed slightly, not daring to be disrespectful.For a long while, no sound came from within the house.


    The crowd, clueless about the reason, could only wait.


    After a full two-hour period, Han Shan lost his patience, turned his head to look at Chen Qingyuan and Lin Pingyan, and whispered, "I guess this person might be a recluse expert living here, not the Ghost Doctor. Shall we leave first? There are a few other suspicious candidates."


    Chen Qingyuan glanced at Han Shan and thought to himself, "Retreating to advance, feigning mystery, not a bad move!"


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    "It is widely known that the Ghost Doctor has a very peculiar temperament. This place is protected by such a mysterious Barrier. We can''t leave without confirming their identity."


    Lin Pingyan didn''t want to miss any possibilities and decided to wait a bit longer.


    "Are we really not leaving?"


    Han Shan kept his gaze on Chen Qingyuan as he spoke.


    "We can''t give up easily, let''s wait!"


    Chen Qingyuan said earnestly.


    "Alright then!"


    Han Shan could only grit his teeth and persist.


    After waiting for another four hours, night had fallen, and the full moon had begun to reveal its outline.


    At that moment, an indifferent voice reached everyone''s ears, accompanied by a Mysterious Light that touched Chen Qingyuan''s body: "This person stays, the rest of you leave!"


    Instantly, Han Shan and Lin Pingyan were pushed away by a relatively gentle force to a distance, unable to approach the bamboo house.

 Chapter 19 – The woman in the black dress, the legendary Ghost Doctor

    The door of the bamboo house slowly opened, and Chen Qingyuan was pulled inside by a force.


    "Junior Master!"


    Lin Pingyan''s face was worried, shouting loudly.


    Due to the activation of the barrier around the bamboo house, Lin Pingyan used all his strength but still couldn''t get close.


    "Don''t make a fuss here. If you dare to do so again, don''t blame me for being heartless."


    A reprimanding voice came.


    Suddenly, a cold wind rushed towards Lin Pingyan, pushing him back a hundred meters.


    Lin Pingyan quickly shut his mouth, not daring to speak again.


    "Is he really a ghost doctor?" Lin Pingyan had no doubt about the terrifying principles and pressure.


    On the side, Han Shan stood dumbfounded, never thinking that he could really find such a powerful figure. He appeared dazed on the surface, but in reality, his heart was shouting, "Chen, my plan wasn''t supposed to be here! The next stop is! It''s to delay time and fail a few more times, so it won''t seem false."


    Han Shan had his master pretend to be a ghost doctor in a corner of the city''s west. It took a lot of effort to get his master to pretend. However, before his master could show up, he unexpectedly encountered such a terrifying presence.


    According to Han Shan''s speculation, the person in the bamboo house was most likely the ghost doctor that various forces had been searching for in vain.


    In recent years, people entering the city were as numerous as hairs on an ox, and the more than a dozen people Han Shan had previously found were all randomly chosen, including this trip to the bamboo house. Unexpectedly, he had stumbled upon it, which was really out of the ordinary.


    "Don''t spread the news of my presence, understand?"


    Another sound transmission.


    "The junior understands."


    Lin Pingyan was convinced that the person in the bamboo house was the ghost doctor and paid his respects, "Please, Elder, save my Junior Master. If needed, just give the order."


    "Get lost!"


    The person in the bamboo house issued an order to drive them away.


    So, with mixed feelings, Lin Pingyan and Han Shan left.


    Han Shan still couldn''t believe that he had randomly chosen a place and actually encountered a ghost doctor.


    "Han, you must have put in a lot of effort this time and helped a lot. If there is a need for help from the Mystic Azure Sect in the Flow Star Domain in the future, feel free to ask."


    In Lin Pingyan''s view, Han Shan must have used a lot of resources, and he was very grateful, remembering this favor.


    "It''s... it''s nothing, no need to be so polite."


    Han Shan said absentmindedly.


    "I will report this matter to the elders of the sect and say no more. If there is a chance in the future, I will have a drink and chat with Han."


    After saying this, Lin Pingyan left in the wind, not wanting to waste time.


    Staying here was useless, so it was better to hurry back and report, let the elders come and wait, to prevent any accidents. The matter involved the ghost doctor, and with Lin Pingyan''s status and strength, he was completely out of his depth.


    After Lin Pingyan left, Han Shan looked in the direction of the bamboo house, his eyes complicated, murmuring, "Chen, don''t offend anyone with your words, take care of yourself!"


    It is said that the character of the ghost doctor is very unusual, with no joy or anger, and is very difficult to get along with. Han Shan also didn''t know what Chen Qingyuan would face, so he could only silently pray, hoping to have another chance to see Chen Qingyuan!


    At the same time, inside the mysterious bamboo house.


    Chen Qingyuan was led by a gentle force to the depths of the courtyard, where there was a clear and transparent pool, as well as a large area of bamboo forest, with green grass everywhere.


    Tap, tap, tap...


    A slight sound of footsteps came from the depths of the bamboo forest, and Chen Qingyuan looked over.


    "Old Han is playing tricks, what does he want?"


    Chen Qingyuan thought it was a trick by Han Shan, so he sat down on a chair without fear.


    Before long, a woman six feet tall appeared.


    She was dressed in a light gray long dress, wearing a dark veil, and her hair was as black as ink, tied together with a black cloth. She walked slowly, with her hands placed on her abdomen, dignified and noble.


    Because she was wearing a veil, it added a touch of mystery.


    "What is the relationship between the young lady and Han Shan?"


    Chen Qingyuan saw the woman in the black dress for the first time and thought she was brought by Han Shan, so he asked.


    "Han Shan? I don''t know him."


    The woman in the black dress did not use mystic arts to conceal her voice, revealing her true voice, clear as a oriole''s song, and as gentle as the sound of flowing water.


    "You are the only one here, so we don''t need to hide. Please find a way to let me out. I appreciate your help."


    Chen Qingyuan stood up and said with clasped hands.


    "You came to find me, and now you want to leave. What''s the reason?"


    The woman in the black dress squinted her eyes slightly, as if trying to see through Chen Qingyuan.


    Because Chen Qingyuan had the concealment of the jade bracelet principle, the woman in the black dress couldn''t see his cultivation level and dao bone, and thought Chen Qingyuan was a useless person.


    "Huh?" Chen Qingyuan was stunned, realizing that the woman in the black dress''s tone was very serious, not mocking.


    Did he make a mistake?


    This shouldn''t be happening!


    Chen Qingyuan began to think, frowning.


    At this moment, a mysterious principle emerged from the woman in the black dress.


    Whoosh¡ª


    In an instant, the bamboo forest and grassland changed.


    A common green grass turned into a nine-leaf spirit flower.


    The bamboo forest evolved into purple bamboo with flowing principles, and each bamboo leaf contained a high level of spirituality, which was rare and precious.


    The ground was covered with spiritual herbs and dao treasures, causing Chen Qingyuan''s expression to change, staring in amazement.


    This was not an ordinary grassland, but an astonishing medicine garden. Any random herb taken out could drive countless cultivators in the world crazy, willing to risk their lives for it.


    "This..." Chen Qingyuan''s mind was momentarily blank, and he turned to look at the woman in the black dress standing not far away, his eyes changing, showing a hint of surprise and respect.


    From the situation, Chen Qingyuan could guess the identity of the woman in the black dress.


    The ghost doctor!


    What kind of game is that old Han playing? Wasn''t it just a casual bluff? How did he find the real deal?


    At this moment, Chen Qingyuan really wanted to have a face-to-face conversation with Han Shan.


    Encountering the ghost doctor was troublesome and beyond Chen Qingyuan''s expectations. Originally, he planned to bluff Lin Pingyan, so he could claim to have been cured and go to the place mentioned by the Sky Abyss existence to fulfill the second appointment.


    "The junior Chen Qingyuan, a member of the Mystic Azure Sect, has met the senior Ghost Doctor."


    After being stunned for a while, Chen Qingyuan regained his composure and bowed to the woman in the black dress.I had originally thought that the legendary Ghost Doctor would be some decrepit old man, but who would have known it would be such a young woman. Although the woman in the black dress wore a veil, her figure was graceful, and her eyes were like stars, surely her appearance was not lacking.


    "Judging by your look, it seems you''re not here to seek me."


    Through Chen Qingyuan''s demeanor, the Ghost Doctor could roughly make out something, her voice indifferent.


    "This... I''ve been gravely injured, and the elders of my Sect went to great lengths to track down the Ghost Doctor''s whereabouts, hoping for me to try my luck. I didn''t expect to actually meet you, Elder, so I''m a bit flustered."


    Of course, Chen Qingyuan couldn''t reveal the whole truth.


    "Oh? Is that so?"


    The Ghost Doctor''s eyes remained fixed on Chen Qingyuan, sensing a special aura emanating from him.


    "Of course, I wouldn''t dare deceive you, Elder."


    Chen Qingyuan nodded earnestly.


    "Then let me examine your body thoroughly to see if I can treat you."


    It was that particular scent that prompted the Ghost Doctor to consider reaching out to investigate.


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 Chapter 20 – Very shameless

    With the ghost doctor''s ability, combined with some previous experiences, he could capture the remnants of the restricted zone on Chen Qingyuan''s body.


    The rules of the restricted zone are very unique, completely different from the traces of the laws of heaven and earth.


    "Young man, I know my body is already disabled, and I don''t want the elder to waste his efforts. Besides, I have nothing valuable, and I''m afraid I can''t afford the treatment. Let''s forget it!"


    Upon hearing that the ghost doctor wanted to treat him, Chen Qingyuan quickly said.


    Chen Qingyuan has too many hidden secrets and doesn''t want to expose them.


    "I only treat illnesses based on fate. Since I have chosen you, I won''t charge you a single penny." The more Chen Qingyuan insisted, the more curious the ghost doctor became, wanting to find out the truth: "Sit down."


    The ghost doctor raised his left hand and gently waved it in front of him.


    Swish!


    A stone table and two stone stools appeared in front of him.


    Helpless, Chen Qingyuan had to take a seat and think about how to proceed. If the ghost doctor had ulterior motives, Chen Qingyuan would have to use his life-saving trump card.


    When leaving Sky Abyss, the red-dressed girl gave Chen Qingyuan a life-saving talisman. If he encountered a life-threatening crisis, taking out the talisman could turn the danger into safety.


    Of course, Chen Qingyuan had never tried it and didn''t know how effective the life-saving talisman would be.


    Also, Chen Qingyuan didn''t know why the red-dressed girl was so good to him, which was a bit strange.


    Whenever he thought about this question, Chen Qingyuan would feel a bit conceited, wondering if he was too handsome and had won her admiration.


    "Give me your hand."


    The ghost doctor gestured.


    Slowly, Chen Qingyuan raised his hand and placed it on the table.


    The ghost doctor''s fingers touched Chen Qingyuan''s wrist, feeling his pulse.


    After more than ten breaths, the ghost doctor''s brow furrowed slightly, thinking to himself, "The pulse is stable, not like that of an injured person. But if he''s not injured, why would his body be like that of a mortal, with no spiritual qi fluctuations? It''s really strange."


    While checking the pulse, the ghost doctor also secretly probed Chen Qingyuan''s meridians and dantian, but found nothing.


    The more normal it was, the more eerie it seemed.


    "Are you still hiding something?"


    The ghost doctor withdrew his hand and stared deeply at Chen Qingyuan, as if he wanted to cut him open and study him thoroughly.


    "No."


    Chen Qingyuan felt secretly delighted, thinking that the ghost doctor had definitely not discovered that his body had already recovered. He showed no change in expression and shook his head.


    "You will stay here for the time being, and I will slowly treat you."


    The ghost doctor was very interested in the difficult and complicated illness.


    "It''s not appropriate!" Chen Qingyuan''s heart sank: "Maybe this is just my lifespan, and I can''t let the elder worry. It''s better to let me leave!"


    You want to leave, but I won''t let you.


    The ghost doctor''s temperament was very peculiar, and he didn''t want to chat with Chen Qingyuan. He pointed to an empty room on the left side of the bamboo house: "You will stay there!"


    After saying this, the ghost doctor turned and left, leaving Chen Qingyuan sitting there awkwardly.


    What''s going on!


    Chen Qingyuan hadn''t intended to find the ghost doctor in the first place, as his body had already recovered and he didn''t need it. But he couldn''t reveal this to the ghost doctor, or he would definitely be dissected, especially the imperfectionless dao bone inside his body.


    Old Han, I will make you pay when I find the opportunity in the future!


    We were once brothers, and I even saved your life back then. I can''t believe you would harm me like this.


    Chen Qingyuan was furious and blamed Han Shan for this incident.


    Little did he know, Han Shan was also confused. Who would have thought that they would randomly find each other in the vast sea of people? If he had known earlier, he would have sold the information about the ghost doctor and made a fortune.


    The ghost doctor currently had no ill intentions towards Chen Qingyuan, he just wanted to figure out the special traces on Chen Qingyuan''s body.


    So, the ghost doctor locked Chen Qingyuan in the bamboo house and began using various methods to investigate all the information about Chen Qingyuan.


    Living in the bamboo house, Chen Qingyuan was quite relaxed.


    "It''s a pity, none of this is mine."


    Looking at the ground covered with spiritual herbs and treasures, Chen Qingyuan could only look but not take, feeling itchy and sighing.


    "Do you want them?"


    After five days of living there, the ghost doctor finally appeared.


    "Yes." Chen Qingyuan bowed to the ghost doctor, not hiding his desire, and nodded in agreement.


    "You''re quite honest." After investigating for the past few days, the ghost doctor knew a lot about Chen Qingyuan.


    "In that case, do you want me to give you a few spiritual herbs as a gift?"


    Chen Qingyuan was very shameless.


    The ghost doctor gave Chen Qingyuan a look: "In your dreams."


    "Yes, even in my dreams, I want them."


    Most of the spiritual herbs in the medicinal garden were top-quality, and even the Mystic Azure Sect''s resources couldn''t compare.


    "..." Unexpectedly, Chen Qingyuan would respond like this. The ghost doctor was slightly stunned and quickly changed the subject: "You answer a few questions for me first, and if you''re honest, I''ll give you a few spiritual herbs."


    "What does the elder want to know?"


    Chen Qingyuan was worried.


    "A hundred years ago, you went to Sky Abyss and experienced something. What was it?"


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    The ghost doctor was extremely curious about the restricted zone and asked straightforwardly.


    "There were many terrifying laws inside. At that time, the major sacred grounds of the Flow Star Domain sent strong individuals inside, and most of them died under the laws of Sky Abyss, leaving no trace of their bodies. I narrowly escaped, lost all my cultivation, and became a mortal."


    What Chen Qingyuan said was half true and half false.


    It''s unclear whether Chen Qingyuan was pretending well enough, or if it was because of the protection of the jade bracelet, but the ghost doctor couldn''t discern whether his words were true or not. He questioned, "If you narrowly escaped, why did it take you a hundred years to come out of Sky Abyss?"


    "There are too many laws inside Sky Abyss. I accidentally triggered a mechanism and was sealed for a hundred years." Chen Qingyuan''s eyes didn''t even blink as he earnestly said, "After the seal was lifted, my cultivation was completely ruined, and I only then realized that over a hundred years had passed in the outside world." S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Kid, if you dare to deceive me, you must think carefully about the consequences."


    The ghost doctor pretended to be fierce, with a glint of blood in his eyes.


    "I dare not." Chen Qingyuan said."After that, you took another trip to Bright Moon City. What was the purpose?"


    The Ghost Doctor continued to press.


    "Just to clear my mind," Chen Qingyuan replied.


    "Bright Moon City is extremely far from the Mystic Azure Sect. You went all the way there to clear your mind, are you serious?"


    The Ghost Doctor was skeptical of this answer.


    "If the Elder has investigated me, then you should know that some time ago, the Heavenly Jade Sect and the Eastern Joy Palace decided to unite through marriage. My beloved left me, and I was feeling down. I wandered around to distract myself, and before I knew it, I had traveled that far."


    Chen Qingyuan had never thought this matter could serve as an excuse. As he spoke, a sorrowful expression appeared on his face, and he let out a long sigh.


    Hearing this, the Ghost Doctor actually found it quite reasonable and couldn''t find any fault with it.


    After a while, the Ghost Doctor mused, "According to my intuition, not a single word out of your mouth is true."


    Even though what Chen Qingyuan said seemed logical, it still couldn''t make the Ghost Doctor truly believe him.


    "Elder, what I''ve said is all true, you must believe me!"


    Chen Qingyuan earnestly insisted, asserting that every word he spoke was without a shred of falsehood.

 Chapter 21 – Sword Immortal Visits in Person

    "Speaking of so much, isn''t it just to pick a few spiritual herbs?"


    The Ghost Doctor saw through Chen Qingyuan''s thoughts and snorted coldly.


    "Hehe, Elder, I dare not refuse." Chen Qingyuan grinned foolishly. "Elder, you promised me before. If I don''t accept it, it would be disrespectful to you."


    "Your thick skin is beyond ordinary!"


    Having lived for so many years and dealt with many cunning people, the Ghost Doctor felt that few people could compare to Chen Qingyuan. Most importantly, Chen Qingyuan''s approach was moderate, making people not feel disgusted by him.


    "Alright." Chen Qingyuan''s eyes glanced at the nearby medicine garden, his intention very obvious.


    "Take it!" Reluctant to give it but unwilling to refuse due to face, the Ghost Doctor casually picked three spiritual herbs and threw them into Chen Qingyuan''s arms.


    "Thank you, Elder."


    Chen Qingyuan regarded it as a treasure and quickly put the spiritual herbs into an ordinary Heaven and Earth Bag.


    Using this simple Heaven and Earth Bag did not require the activation of spiritual qi.


    "Sly kid." The Ghost Doctor snorted lightly and turned to leave.


    Over the next ten days, the Ghost Doctor conducted multiple tests on Chen Qingyuan and found no abnormalities in his body.


    Logically speaking, if Chen Qingyuan had suffered a serious injury, there would always be scars. Strangely, Chen Qingyuan seemed to have been born as an ordinary mortal, without any traces of damage to his Dao body.


    In the Ghost Doctor''s experience, there were only two possible reasons for this situation.


    One, it was extremely terrifying to disable Chen Qingyuan''s existence, directly erasing all traces.


    Two, Chen Qingyuan used some kind of secret technique or treasure to hide the true condition of his body.


    Regardless of which possibility it was, the Ghost Doctor felt serious and could not handle it lightly.


    "I can''t use soul-searching methods, can I?"


    The Ghost Doctor dismissed the idea, considering it inappropriate.


    She was just curious about Chen Qingyuan and did not want to become mortal enemies with him. Moreover, Chen Qingyuan''s mystery made the Ghost Doctor more cautious, and she did not resort to underhanded methods.


    "Elder, since you can''t find out about my physical condition, why not let me leave?"


    Chen Qingyuan made this request again.


    "No."


    The Ghost Doctor refused without hesitation.


    Just then, a figure descended outside the bamboo house barrier and transmitted a message, "Nan, let him go!"


    At the sound of the voice, the Ghost Doctor''s delicate body trembled slightly, her eyes flashing with excitement.


    At the same time, Chen Qingyuan also showed a strange expression because the voice was too familiar.


    The Ghost Doctor quickly opened the barrier and welcomed the visitor inside.


    An old man in coarse clothes, holding a cane, limped in.


    "Sword Immortal Elder."


    At the first sight of the old man, Chen Qingyuan exclaimed and stepped forward to pay his respects.


    The visitor was none other than Sword Immortal Changgeng, Li Muyang.


    "Why are you here?"


    The Ghost Doctor was very respectful to Li Muyang because he was her savior. Thousands of years ago, the Ghost Doctor was on the brink of death, and it was Li Muyang who saved her, thus forming a bond.


    "For him." Li Muyang looked at Chen Qingyuan and stated his purpose.


    "Him?" The Ghost Doctor turned to glance at Chen Qingyuan, full of suspicion and surprise. "What''s wrong with him?"


    "He is a young friend of mine. For my sake, let him go and don''t make things difficult for him!"


    Li Muyang had been secretly protecting Chen Qingyuan and had to step in to resolve the trouble when he saw that Chen Qingyuan had encountered it, taking the opportunity to see the Ghost Doctor whom he had not seen in many years.


    "He''s actually your friend." The Ghost Doctor found it hard to believe. "Rest assured, I haven''t done anything to him."


    "Sword Immortal Elder, do you know each other?"


    Chen Qingyuan quickly walked over, surprised.


    "We do." Li Muyang grinned and looked amiable. "She is Gongsun Nan."


    "It would have been better if I had known earlier. I''ve been on edge these days because of this."


    Chen Qingyuan could finally put down the stone in his heart and let out a long sigh of relief.


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    Gongsun Nan, also known as the Ghost Doctor, glared and said.


    If she had known about the close relationship between Chen Qingyuan and Li Muyang, Gongsun Nan''s attitude would have been completely different.


    "For now, I have no problem. If Sword Immortal Elder hadn''t arrived at this moment, who knows what would have happened next."


    Since Li Muyang had arrived, Chen Qingyuan was not afraid of Gongsun Nan at all and pretended to be wronged.


    "You..." Gongsun Nan clenched her fists, wishing to beat Chen Qingyuan up, and snorted, "You''re really good at pretending. You were quite respectful to me before, but now you''re acting like you don''t know me."


    "I had no choice but to do so."


    No matter how strong the Ghost Doctor was, she could not compare to Sword Immortal Changgeng, who had once stood at the pinnacle of the world. Therefore, Chen Qingyuan spoke recklessly, unafraid of offending Gongsun Nan."Enough, no more bickering," Li Muyang halted the quarrel between the two. "Young Master, if you wish to leave, you may do so at any time. Moreover, I will have Gongsun Nan testify for you, confirming your injuries are healed, so you need not worry about exposing your cultivation level. However, regarding that matter, you must tell no one and avoid showing yourself, lest it brings disaster."


    "I understand, thank you, Elder Sword Immortal."


    Chen Qingyuan bowed in gratitude.


    Although Li Muyang''s extra care for Chen Qingyuan was out of consideration for the Red-Dressed Girl from the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone, Chen Qingyuan took this kindness to heart, intending to repay it if the opportunity arose.


    The matter Li Muyang referred to was the mysterious Dao Bone.


    Gongsun Nan, who stood by watching, couldn''t hide the shock in her eyes, thinking in astonishment, "The Sword Immortal addresses him as Young Master? To show such respect to a young man is something I''ve never seen before. Just who exactly is Chen Qingyuan?"


    "Elder Sword Immortal, Elder Ghost Doctor, this junior takes his leave."


    Chen Qingyuan had no intention of staying longer than necessary and thought it best to leave.


    After bowing, he was no longer hindered by the barrier and vanished into the sky.


    Once Chen Qingyuan had departed, Gongsun Nan withdrew her gaze, hesitating to speak, "Elder Li, why do you treat this youngster..."


    "Cause and effect," Li Muyang''s answer was enigmatic.


    "From what you just said, is there nothing wrong with the youngster''s body?"


    Gongsun Nan asked again.


    "I have reshaped his Dao Body; he is now unharmed," Li Muyang stated.


    "I see," Gongsun Nan suddenly realized, "I was wondering why his body seemed so normal; it turns out Elder Li intervened."


    Gongsun Nan thought Li Muyang had concealed Chen Qingyuan''s physical condition, which was why she couldn''t see through it.


    Li Muyang did not explain further, merely smiling without a word.


    "I know you''ve been seeking a way to heal your appearance for a long time, to no avail," Li Muyang said gravely, "If you haven''t given up, perhaps you should try to interact more with Young Master Chen. Maybe you''ll find an opportunity."


    The reason Gongsun Nan always wore a veil was due to an incident long ago that had marred her face.


    "Is there still a chance?"


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    Gongsun Nan gently touched her face, looking in the direction Chen Qingyuan had left, murmuring to herself.


    "Let''s go."


    Li Muyang had no intention of staying for tea and left.


    "Elder Li, please take care."


    Gongsun Nan bowed respectfully.


    Chen Qingyuan, what abilities do you possess to be so highly regarded by Elder Li?


    From this day on, Gongsun Nan''s interest in Chen Qingyuan deepened, certain that they would meet again.


    Meanwhile, Chen Qingyuan arrived at the borders of the Qianlan Sacred Ground, planning to catch up with Han Shan.

 Chapter 22 – Ill set you up with someone

    Qianlan Holy Land, a city.


    Chen Qingyuan used Sound Transmission to contact Han Shan.


    Han Shan, who was carefree and eating and drinking, was shocked when he heard Chen Qingyuan''s voice, and many thoughts flashed through his mind. Since Chen Qingyuan could use Sound Transmission, it proved that his foundation had been restored.


    Before long, Han Shan hurried to Chen Qingyuan''s side and carefully looked at him, with an incredulous expression. "Brother Chen, your body has really recovered!"


    With the protection of the Ghost Doctor, Chen Qingyuan didn''t have to worry about being targeted and could explain his own recovery of cultivation. Therefore, Chen Qingyuan used the law of the jade bracelet to hide his Dao Bone within his body, only revealing his ordinary spiritual root and the cultivation level of the early Yellow Spirit Realm.


    The basic cultivation levels are divided into Postnatal Realm, Prenatal Realm, Yellow Spirit Realm, Mystic Spirit Realm, Earth Spirit Realm, and Heavenly Spirit Realm.


    Above that are the Golden Elixir Realm, Elemental Infant Realm, Divine Transformation Realm, Body Fusion Realm, Tribulation Crossing Realm, and Mahayana Realm.


    With Chen Qingyuan''s current cultivation level, he was like an ant in the cultivation world, easily crushed by others.


    "Why is your cultivation level so weak?"


    After a few glances, Han Shan''s eyes showed surprise and concern.


    "Alas! It''s fate. It''s already fortunate that I was able to retain this bit of cultivation."


    Chen Qingyuan sighed lightly, pretending to be sad. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In fact, Chen Qingyuan''s original cultivation level had long been abolished, and now he was just starting over.


    According to the Red-Dressed Girl in the Sky Abyss, although Chen Qingyuan''s original foundation was relatively good, it did not reach true perfection. So, the Red-Dressed Girl slowly turned all of Chen Qingyuan''s cultivation into nothing, without harming Chen Qingyuan''s physical origin. The difficulty of this operation was quite high.


    Why was the Red-Dressed Girl so concerned about Chen Qingyuan?


    Even Chen Qingyuan himself was not clear about this. It probably had to wait until later to figure it out.


    "What a pity!" Han Shan sighed, "But it''s already good that your spiritual root has been restored. The Ghost Doctor''s intervention is truly extraordinary, worthy of being a legendary figure."


    "This is all thanks to your help, old Han!"


    Speaking of this, Chen Qingyuan felt a bit resentful, his eyes sharp. If it weren''t for the appearance of Sword Immortal Changgeng, the Ghost Doctor would definitely have slowly studied Chen Qingyuan and would not have let him leave so easily.


    "Cough..." Han Shan felt the blame in Chen Qingyuan''s eyes and coughed lightly to cover up the embarrassment. "Brother Chen, you can''t blame me. Who knew that the person I randomly found would turn out to be the Ghost Doctor."


    Han Shan continued, "If I had known earlier, I would have sold the information about the Ghost Doctor and made a big profit. Besides, if I hadn''t accidentally found the Ghost Doctor this time, your body probably wouldn''t have recovered. In the end, you can''t blame me, you should be grateful to me."


    "You dare to take credit, shameless."


    Chen Qingyuan said coldly.


    "Don''t say that. If you want to talk about shamelessness, you learned it from me. Back then, I was such an honest and kind child. Since I met you, sigh... it''s hard to explain."


    The more he talked, the sadder Han Shan became, letting out a long sigh.


    "Get lost!" Chen Qingyuan didn''t care how strong Han Shan was now, he was still the same as before, and he kicked him directly, laughing and scolding, "Old Han, have you ever suffered a loss following me?"


    "Indeed, I''ve been looked down upon easily. My reputation in the Holy Land hasn''t been good these years, and many junior sisters avoid me."


    Han Shan''s background was very rich, probably even better than many inner sect elders in the Holy Land.


    "If it were me, I definitely wouldn''t be as unpopular as you." Chen Qingyuan glanced at Han Shan, feeling a sense of superiority.


    "I believe that. You have already been abolished, but the high-level members of the Mystic Azure Sect still protect you so much. Even Lin Pingyan, the son of the sect master, respects you very much. It''s really strange." Han Shan was very curious. "Brother Chen, do you have any tricks you haven''t taught me?"


    "You can''t learn these things."


    Chen Qingyuan said.


    "You say that." Han Shan really wanted to enjoy the treatment that Chen Qingyuan had, and in the future, he wouldn''t be looked down upon in the Qianlan Holy Land. "Now that you owe me a favor, don''t be so stingy."


    "This is the charm I was born with, understand!"


    Chen Qingyuan''s mouth curled up slightly, shamelessly saying.


    "..." Han Shan was speechless, rolling his eyes.


    Then, the two found a quiet place by the mountains and water, and sat down to drink tea.


    The two brothers chatted for a while, and then got to the point.


    Han Shan''s face became more serious. "Brother Chen, do you want me to inform the Dao Friends of the Mystic Azure Sect to take you back?"


    "Not for now." Chen Qingyuan shook his head. "I have my own plans."


    "What plans?" Han Shan asked in confusion.


    "You don''t need to worry about that." Chen Qingyuan pretended to be mysterious.


    "I can ignore it, but with your current cultivation level, if you encounter bad people, the consequences will be unimaginable. If something really happens, the Mystic Azure Sect will definitely hold me responsible."


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    Han Shan shook his head vigorously, not wanting Chen Qingyuan to act alone, it was too dangerous.


    "You''ve known me for so many years, have you ever seen me suffer a loss?"


    Looking at the worry in Han Shan''s eyebrows, Chen Qingyuan''s heart warmed. This friend was not in vain.


    Having experienced life and death and conflicts of interest, Chen Qingyuan trusted Han Shan very much.


    "That''s true."


    Han Shan thought carefully and indeed, he hadn''t.


    "Although I only have the cultivation level of the Yellow Spirit Realm, I have many life-saving methods."


    Chen Qingyuan had to convince Han Shan, because he would need Han Shan to cover for him later.


    Calculating the time, the Mystic Azure Sect must have already sent experts to meet him. Once the Mystic Azure Sect''s people arrived, they would definitely take Chen Qingyuan away and not allow him to face any danger.


    Although everyone in the Mystic Azure Sect cared a lot about Chen Qingyuan, it also became a shackle for him, making it difficult for him to act.


    "That won''t work." After considering it for a while, Han Shan still couldn''t let Chen Qingyuan leave.


    "No, why are you so clueless?"


    Chen Qingyuan really wanted to beat Han Shan up, but after thinking about it, he let it go. He used to be able to bully Han Shan appropriately, but not anymore. It was easy to be taught a lesson by Han Shan.


    "No matter how much you flatter me, I won''t let you leave. When the Dao Friends of the Mystic Azure Sect arrive, no matter what happens to you, I won''t be responsible."Han Shan was genuinely concerned for Chen Qingyuan''s safety.


    Chen Qingyuan came to see Han Shan for two reasons: firstly, to catch up and reminisce about the old times; secondly, to have Han Shan deal with the people from the Mystic Azure Sect, so the elders of the Sect wouldn''t worry.


    If Chen Qingyuan slipped away without a word, he would definitely be scolded by a group of Senior Brothers and Sisters upon his return.


    "Old Han, let''s talk this over."


    Chen Qingyuan stood up, poured a cup of tea for Han Shan, his smile gentle.


    "You''ve come to me, I can''t let anything happen to you here, there''s no room for discussion."


    Han Shan still shook his head, indicating he wouldn''t drink the tea.


    "Old Han, I''ll set you up with someone."


    At this point, Chen Qingyuan had no choice but to play his trump card.


    Upon hearing this, Han Shan''s eyes involuntarily glanced at Chen Qingyuan, and his eyebrows twitched a few times, his expression turning somewhat strange.

 Chapter 23 – Easily grasp

    Han Shan pretended to be aloof, with his hands crossed in front of his chest, and snorted, "You said the same thing a hundred years ago, and then what?"


    Many years ago, Chen Qingyuan also said such things, which made Han Shan completely confused.


    "I went to the Sky Abyss and had an accident," Chen Qingyuan said helplessly. "One of the reasons I made it back alive this time is that I didn''t find a companion for you. I felt uneasy in my heart, but I persisted until the end. We are brothers, and promises must be kept."


    "Really?" Han Shan looked at Chen Qingyuan with a sincere expression, and his inner defenses were gradually being broken down. "You better not be fooling me."


    "Of course it''s true. We are blood brothers, I can''t lie to anyone, especially not to you!"


    Chen Qingyuan nodded heavily, his expression serious and his eyes sincere.


    "I don''t believe you," Han Shan remained reserved, his expression solemn. "You almost let your beloved slip away to someone else, and now you''re helping me find a partner. That''s not very reliable."


    "Hey! There were special circumstances. Don''t rub salt in the wound," Chen Qingyuan''s face darkened, and then he began to boast. "Back in the day when I roamed the land, many saintly women were smitten with me. Didn''t you see that when you were by my side?"


    "Well..." Han Shan couldn''t argue, because it was all true.


    In those days, Chen Qingyuan was very popular, and a few saintly women even wanted to drug him. Fortunately, Chen Qingyuan was quick on his feet and didn''t fall for any of them.


    With Chen Qingyuan''s talent back then, becoming Dao Companions with him would definitely be beneficial and harmless.


    "The Seven Fairies of the Flowery Hall, each as beautiful as a flower. Have you seen them?"


    Chen Qingyuan raised an eyebrow and sketched out the approximate appearance of the seven fairies in the void with his right hand.


    "The little princess of the South Sea Dragon Clan, does she move your heart?"


    "The princess of the Northern Border Royal Clan."


    "The saintly woman of the Eastern Jade Sacred Ground, it is said that her beauty is unparalleled, captivating countless young talents."


    "The... of the Ancient Clan Mo Family..."


    As he spoke, he depicted the figures of the heavenly beauties from various sacred grounds, vividly and lifelike, as if they were right in front of them.


    Han Shan was captivated and subconsciously reached out to touch them.


    But as soon as Han Shan''s fingers touched the images in the void, the pictures blurred and were then blown away by a gust of wind.


    Listening to Chen Qingyuan''s introduction, Han Shan''s heart couldn''t bear it. He lost his initial reserve and indifference, and squeezed out an awkward smile. "Brother, do you really know all these saintly women and princesses?"


    "Of course!" Chen Qingyuan nodded.


    "Can you talk to them?"


    Han Shan''s heart trembled, and the joy on his face deepened as he asked again.


    "Yes." Whether he could or not, the fact was that the mouth was on Chen Qingyuan''s face.


    "Hehe." Hearing this answer, Han Shan moved his chair a little closer to Chen Qingyuan''s position and began to pour tea for him. "Chen, I don''t ask for much. As long as I can become Dao Companions with one of those heavenly beauties, that would be the greatest blessing." S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It''s too hot." Chen Qingyuan took the tea and set the cup down, putting on airs.


    "I''ll pour you another cup."


    Han Shan quickly used his Dao Technique to adjust the temperature of the tea in the pot to a suitable level, poured another cup, and handed it to Chen Qingyuan.


    "The tea leaves are a bit off."


    After taking a sip, Chen Qingyuan began to nitpick again.


    Han Shan didn''t feel the slightest discomfort and quickly changed to a better quality of tea leaves and brewed another cup.


    Chen Qingyuan knew Han Shan''s temperament very well. If he didn''t put on airs, Han Shan would definitely become suspicious. So, the more difficult Chen Qingyuan was, the more comfortable Han Shan felt, because the matter of finding a partner was settled.


    As long as the issue of Dao Companions was resolved, I can handle anything.


    Han Shan''s reputation in the sacred ground was not very good, ordinary women were not in his eyes, and women with both ability and looks did not look at him. It was too difficult to find a suitable Dao Companion.


    "Brother Chen, for the sake of our brotherhood, you must keep your promise to me."


    Han Shan said obsequiously.


    "Alright, alright." Chen Qingyuan nodded slowly, then changed the subject. "However, there are some things I need to handle alone. If people from the Mystic Azure Sect come, you have to deal with them and let them know that I am safe. As for how to do it, that''s your problem."


    "Okay." After thinking for a moment, Han Shan gritted his teeth and agreed. "The premise is that you really don''t get into any trouble, otherwise, I''ll be in big trouble."


    "If you''re not at ease, give me a few protective treasures!"


    Chen Qingyuan took advantage of the situation.


    "You''re really shameless. Are you trying to take advantage of your brother?"


    Han Shan''s expression changed, and he became wary.


    "If you don''t want to, then forget it. I''m not interested." Chen Qingyuan clicked his tongue.


    After observing the fluctuations of spiritual qi in Chen Qingyuan''s body again, Han Shan reluctantly took out a jade talisman and placed it on the table. "This is a protective jade talisman. I went to great lengths to get it, and it can withstand a full-force attack from an expert in the Divine Transformation Realm."


    "Oh?" Being able to withstand an attack from the Divine Transformation Realm was indeed a rare treasure. Chen Qingyuan quickly took it and put it away, afraid that Han Shan would change his mind. "Old Han, you''ve been living quite comfortably these years!"


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    "It''s okay." Han Shan''s heart was bleeding, the loss was too great.


    However, if he could use this opportunity to find a suitable Dao Companion, all the sacrifices would be worth it.


    "Alright, I''ll leave the rest to you. I''m going now."


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to stay here for long, in case he ran into the elders of the Mystic Azure Sect and was forcibly taken back. It would be too troublesome to find a way to escape.


    With that, Chen Qingyuan activated the flying boat treasure he carried with him and disappeared into the clouds.


    "Brother Chen, don''t forget what you promised me. Don''t keep me waiting too long."Han Shan watched Chen Qingyuan''s departing figure and shouted loudly.


    Long after Chen Qingyuan had left, Han Shan couldn''t shake off the nagging feeling of having been duped. Yet, even with the knowledge of being tricked, he couldn''t muster any anger.


    "Could it really be personal charm?" Han Shan pondered aimlessly, even pulling out a mirror and admiring himself: "Chen Qingyuan isn''t much more handsome than me, so why?"


    The Beicang Star Domain was Chen Qingyuan''s intended destination.


    According to the hints within the Jade Bracelet, the Red-Dressed Girl had left a gift for Chen Qingyuan, prompting him to make the journey personally.


    Chen Qingyuan headed towards the Beicang Star Domain without much urgency, stopping to rest in the bustling cities he passed along the way.


    Previously, Chen Qingyuan had collected many debts, a portion of which he gifted to Lin Pingyan, while the rest he kept for himself. With so many Spirit Stones, he could afford to be extravagant for quite some time.


    Passing through a certain place, Chen Qingyuan found a blessed land of a cave heaven, paying a hefty sum of Spirit Stones to enter and commence a period of secluded cultivation. The cave dwelling was equipped with an extraordinary Spirit Gathering Array, enriching the Spiritual Qi to more than ten times that of the outside world.


    In just one month, Chen Qingyuan had significantly increased his Cultivation Level, reaching the pinnacle of the Yellow Spirit Realm.


    Chen Qingyuan paused his progress, choosing not to break through his Cultivation Level just yet.


    Starting anew, he intended to solidify his Foundation, not rushing for quick success.


    Elsewhere, the Mystic Azure Sect dispatched five Elders, including Lin Pingyan. They discovered that Chen Qingyuan''s presence was no longer on the Qichen Star, causing them great anxiety.


    Han Shan, with much difficulty, managed to contact the people from the Mystic Azure Sect. After much persuasion and a lengthy standoff, he finally sent them away.


    In short, Chen Qingyuan was very safe, preoccupied with important matters, and the Mystic Azure Sect need not worry.


    For Chen Qingyuan''s sake, Han Shan had racked his brains, which was no easy feat.


    Should the opportunity arise in the future, Chen Qingyuan would certainly play matchmaker for Han Shan, depending on whether Han Shan could wait that long.


    "Finally arrived."


    After several months, Chen Qingyuan finally reached the boundary of the Beicang Star Domain.

 Chapter 24 – North Cang Star Domain, Death Domain

    According to the prompt from the jade bracelet, Chen Qingyuan appeared in the western city of the North Cang Star Domain.


    The red-dressed girl said she left a gift here for Chen Qingyuan to come and collect in person, which counted as the second agreement.


    "There''s no specific location!" Chen Qingyuan was a little puzzled.


    The red-dressed girl didn''t specify where the gift was placed, only that it was located in the western city.


    The area of the western city was large, and Chen Qingyuan couldn''t find his way around.


    After much thought, Chen Qingyuan decided to temporarily stay in the western city and figure it out later. Perhaps, after some time, there would be new clues inside the jade bracelet.


    He entered the city and found a good inn to stay in.


    Late at night, Chen Qingyuan''s divine sense entered the jade bracelet, still the same as before.


    "Let nature take its course!"


    Chen Qingyuan withdrew his divine sense and began to meditate and cultivate.


    Now that he had an imperfectionless Dao Bone, Chen Qingyuan had to make good use of his time for cultivation and not slack off.


    And so, Chen Qingyuan lived in the western city for two months.


    During this time, Chen Qingyuan had been in seclusion, making his foundation very stable.


    Inside the closed cultivation cave, various strange colored stones grew in the corners, and a faint white mist covered the ground, moving counterclockwise around Chen Qingyuan''s position.


    Chen Qingyuan took out thousands of medium-quality spirit stones and began to refine them.


    A faint white light appeared on the surface of his body, and the golden Dao Bone inside him trembled slightly, making the vague Dao Marks on the bones clearer.


    Buzz¡ª


    After a moment, Chen Qingyuan broke through the bottleneck of his cultivation and reached the initial stage of the Mystic Spirit Realm.


    Chen Qingyuan slowly opened his eyes, which seemed like an abyss, deep and empty, with a hint of desolation. In that instant, he seemed to have experienced endless years and seen through everything in the world.


    This feeling only lasted for a moment, and Chen Qingyuan immediately returned to normal, exhaling a breath of relief.


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    As Chen Qingyuan merged with the golden Dao Bone, he felt more and more that the Dao Bone was extraordinary.


    After thinking deeply for a long time, Chen Qingyuan couldn''t figure it out and decided to put the matter aside for now and investigate it later.


    "Hmm?"


    At this moment, Chen Qingyuan noticed that the jade bracelet he carried with him was trembling, so he immediately took it out.


    Then, Chen Qingyuan''s divine sense entered it.


    "North of the western city, the Restricted Zone."


    These words appeared in front of Chen Qingyuan.


    Soon, Chen Qingyuan''s consciousness was expelled from the jade bracelet.


    "The Restricted Zone?" Chen Qingyuan muttered to himself. Having stayed in the western city for two months, he had gained some basic information and knew that this place was very strange. "It is said that the Restricted Zone is a ruin left over from a battlefield, with a history of at least a million years, and the actual age cannot be traced."


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    The Restricted Zone in the North Cang Star Domain, like the Sky Abyss in the Flow Star Domain, was a forbidden area where entering meant risking one''s life.


    The Sky Abyss was slightly more famous than the Restricted Zone, and more people paid attention to it.


    "Just out of the wolf''s den, and now I have to enter the tiger''s den?"


    To be honest, Chen Qingyuan really didn''t want to go to the Restricted Zone. But since it was a prior agreement, if he didn''t fulfill the promise, who knows what kind of trouble might arise.


    "Sigh! It''s too difficult."


    With a sigh, he could only resign himself to it.


    For countless years, countless powerful individuals had entered the Restricted Zone, but few had come out alive.


    Chen Qingyuan knew that with his current cultivation level, entering the Restricted Zone meant he basically had no chance of coming out alive. "If she wants to kill me, she doesn''t need to go to such trouble."


    Looking at the jade bracelet in his hand, Chen Qingyuan inexplicably felt a sense of security.


    Since the red-dressed girl had already indicated the location, he had to go.


    Two days later, Chen Qingyuan prepared to leave the western city and head north.


    The Restricted Zone occupied one-third of the North Cang Star Domain and was extremely vast. Due to the special laws of the Restricted Zone, it could nurture many spiritual treasures and Daoist medicines.


    As a result, many cultivators, knowing the danger of the Restricted Zone, still dared to enter it.


    Many people operated in the peripheral areas of the Restricted Zone, seeking opportunities.


    "There are quite a few people in the world who are not afraid of death."


    Chen Qingyuan arrived at the boundary of the Restricted Zone and saw many figures, gathered in groups.


    "Dao Friend, which sect or school are you a disciple of?"


    On the way, more than ten sword-flying Taoists stopped and looked at Chen Qingyuan, who was riding a flying boat, and asked with clasped hands.


    "I am a lone cultivator." Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to interact with people he didn''t know.


    Upon hearing this response, the group of Taoists with flying swords no longer hesitated and turned to leave.


    Every year, many lone cultivators came to the Restricted Zone, hoping to test their luck and rise to the top after obtaining fortune. Such things happened frequently, inspiring countless cultivators.


    "Although there are people who come to the Restricted Zone every year, why are there so many people here recently?" Chen Qingyuan had done his homework before going to the Restricted Zone and was secretly puzzled. "It doesn''t make sense!"


    To find out what was going on, Chen Qingyuan directly threw out hundreds of medium-quality spirit stones and asked a cultivator for information. "Dao Friend, why have so many people come to the Restricted Zone recently?"


    "It is rumored that the Daoist Ancestor has calculated that there is a change in the heavenly mechanism, and the source comes from the Restricted Zone. Various forces are moving, believing that something earth-shattering may be born in the Restricted Zone."


    The gray-clothed cultivator who had benefited from this information spoke truthfully.


    "Because of an uncertain rumor, various cultivators are willing to take risks, which is too reckless!"


    Chen Qingyuan complained. Most importantly, the involvement of various forces would disrupt his own plans, making it difficult to act.


    "The Daoist Ancestor is a great figure of the present age, and his calculations have never been wrong. If we can obtain fortune from the Restricted Zone, we have to take the risk, no matter how dangerous it is."


    After understanding the situation, Chen Qingyuan prepared to enter the Restricted Zone, despite the danger.The grey-clothed cultivator sized up Chen Qingyuan, who was sitting inside the flying boat, and actually doubted the calculations of the Daoist Ancestor. He must not be a local, and asked, "Dao Friend, you''re not from the Northern Cang Star Domain, are you?"


    Because the flying boat was cloaked by the barrier''s principle, ordinary cultivators couldn''t see through Chen Qingyuan''s true strength.


    "Correct," Chen Qingyuan nodded.


    "No wonder Dao Friend would say such things. The Daoist Ancestor''s supernatural powers are vast; it''s impossible for him to miscalculate."


    With that, the grey-clothed cultivator finished speaking, cupped his fists in a gesture of goodwill, and then left.


    The fiery red space ahead was the range of the Dead Zone, where many people were already using Dao Techniques, trying to find traces of fortune.


    "This is like pushing me into a pit of fire."


    Chen Qingyuan complained, but his body honestly controlled the flying boat, slowly approaching the Dead Zone.


    In order not to be oppressed by others, Chen Qingyuan had the Jade Bracelet conceal his cultivation level aura. In this way, the various strong cultivators couldn''t see through Chen Qingyuan''s depth and would certainly not dare to provoke him.


    Many people in the Flow Star Domain recognized Chen Qingyuan, but not many here. After all, a hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan was just a cultivator at the Elemental Infant Realm, not yet at the point where he was known by the whole world.


    "To actually encounter her here, it seems she truly is the Heaven''s Pride of the Northern Cang Star Domain."


    However, Chen Qingyuan did recognize many of the younger generation from the Northern Wilderness, and indeed, he saw an acquaintance in the crowd.

 Chapter 25 – Murong Wenxi

    The blood-red land stretched for countless miles, with no end in sight.


    This is the edge of the Dead Domain, where Chen Qingyuan could casually glance and see thousands of people from various forces in the North Cang Star Domain.


    Not far away, there was a woman in a light-colored long dress, with a ribbon tied around her waist and a jade pendant hanging from it. Her hair was light yellow, and her eyes were like sapphires, shining brightly and exquisitely crafted.


    Her name was Murong Wenxi, and she had crossed paths with Chen Qingyuan a hundred years ago. To be precise, she had been tricked by Chen Qingyuan.


    Once, while exploring a secret realm, Murong Wenxi was deceived by Chen Qingyuan, and all her resources were taken by him. Afterwards, although Murong Wenxi was angry, she did not retaliate against Chen Qingyuan, and even had a kind of admiration for him.


    The people of the Murong family admired the strong, and Murong Wenxi had been influenced by this since childhood, naturally inheriting the will of the family. Since Chen Qingyuan was able to deceive her of all her resources, it was his ability, and she could only blame herself for being careless.


    "Why is he here?"


    The edge of the Dead Domain was very open, and Murong Wenxi glanced casually and saw Chen Qingyuan not far away, with a look of surprise in her eyes.


    The elders of the Murong family looked over as well, not recognizing Chen Qingyuan, and asked, "Girl, who is this person?"


    "He''s from the Flow Star Domain, a member of the Mystic Azure Dao Sect," Murong Wenxi, with a face like white jade and charming red lips, said slowly. "A hundred years ago, I went to a secret realm in the Flow Star Domain, and it was this person who made me return empty-handed."


    "So it''s him, the Heaven''s Pride who was famous in various domains a hundred years ago. It is said that he entered the Sky Abyss Forbidden Ground a hundred years ago and miraculously came out alive not long ago."


    Mentioning this, everyone suddenly realized and immediately remembered the secret realm incident a hundred years ago, which had left Murong Wenxi feeling frustrated for a long time.


    Chen Qingyuan did not hide his whereabouts, deliberately exposing himself to everyone.


    Since he wanted to go deep into the Dead Domain, Chen Qingyuan wanted to follow someone familiar to save himself a lot of trouble. However, he was unsure if the familiar person would be willing to help.


    "Miss Murong, long time no see!"


    Chen Qingyuan controlled the flying boat to land on the ground, and greeted Murong Wenxi with a polite bow and a smile.


    Murong Wenxi walked a few steps towards Chen Qingyuan, her eyes looking slightly complicated as she assessed him. "I didn''t expect to meet Young Master Chen here, what a coincidence!"


    "That means we have fate," Chen Qingyuan said with a smile.


    "Even if it''s fate, it''s a doomed fate," Murong Wenxi retorted.


    "Miss Murong, your words are a bit sharp!" Chen Qingyuan didn''t get angry, his smile still bright.


    "Hmph!" Murong Wenxi couldn''t forget being tricked by Chen Qingyuan back then, and was still resentful. "I heard that you accidentally survived and became a useless person. Instead of staying in the Mystic Azure Sect, you came here. What''s the purpose?"


    "A few days ago, I found a Ghost Doctor and accidentally healed my injuries, disappointing Miss," Chen Qingyuan said.


    "A Ghost Doctor?" Upon hearing this, Murong Wenxi''s eyes lit up, slightly excited. "Do you know where the Ghost Doctor is? And he healed your injuries?"


    "Naturally," Chen Qingyuan nodded. "I''m so likable, even a strange-tempered Ghost Doctor couldn''t bear to see me become a useless person."


    To be honest, Murong Wenxi really wanted to beat Chen Qingyuan up. But she had other thoughts in mind and had to go along with Chen Qingyuan''s words, praising him. "Young Master Chen is extraordinary, and no one would dislike him."


    At the sound of this, the smile on Chen Qingyuan''s lips froze.


    There must be something fishy going on!


    This woman suddenly said I''m extraordinary, there must be a plot. Although it''s true that I am very extraordinary, many people know this, but coming from Murong Wenxi''s mouth, it''s definitely not simple.


    "Miss Murong, do you... have something to ask of me?" Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to beat around the bush and spoke directly.


    "Yes." Since the topic was brought up, Murong Wenxi didn''t conceal it either, took a deep breath, and nodded heavily. "Let''s make a deal. You tell me the specific location of the Ghost Doctor, and it will be considered a favor owed by the Murong family, or I will give you a generous gift."


    In the past few days, the Murong family had been sending elders to investigate the whereabouts of the Ghost Doctor, but to no avail. It was said that the Ghost Doctor was likely located in the Seven Dust Stars of the Yunhai Star Domain, but there was still no trace. The Murong family and various forces had searched for the Ghost Doctor at great cost, but to no avail.


    On the other hand, Han Shan, who had casually drawn a prize, had actually found the Ghost Doctor and sent Chen Qingyuan in. If it weren''t for the appearance of Sword Immortal Changgeng, Chen Qingyuan would probably still be locked up by the Ghost Doctor, or even dissected for research.


    "Why does the Murong family want to find the Ghost Doctor?" Chen Qingyuan became interested and asked.


    "No comment." It was a family secret, and Murong Wenxi couldn''t reveal it.


    Even if Murong Wenxi didn''t say it explicitly, by looking at the expressions of the strong members of the Murong family, Chen Qingyuan could guess.


    It seemed that the life of an old ancestor of the Murong family had been threatened, and they were seeking the Ghost Doctor''s help.


    If an old ancestor of the family died, it would be a huge loss.


    "How about this, I''m quite interested in the Dead Domain. If the Murong family takes care of me a little, I will definitely inform you of the specific whereabouts of the Ghost Doctor when I come out of the Dead Domain."


    A protector had come to him, and if Chen Qingyuan didn''t take advantage of it, it would be a real loss.


    "Why are you here in the Dead Domain? Is it because of the words of the Mystic Azure Dao Sect''s Ancestor?" Murong Wenxi asked curiously.


    "Hehe..." Chen Qingyuan laughed and then became very serious. "No comment."


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    Damn man!


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    "Do you agree or not?" Chen Qingyuan coughed softly.


    "If you dare to deceive me this time, don''t even think about leaving the North Cang Star Domain alive," Murong Wenxi threatened, afraid of being fooled by Chen Qingyuan again.


    "Why would I lie to you? If it weren''t for the Ghost Doctor''s help, I would still be a mortal. Do you think a mortal could come here?"Chen Qingyuan could lie without even a furrow in his brow.


    Following that, Murong Wenxi turned to consult with her clanspeople through Sound Transmission.


    A moment later, the Murong family agreed to the request.


    "Alright, as long as there is one of us Murongs still alive, we will ensure nothing happens to you in the Dead Realm," Murong Wenxi made her promise.


    "Refreshing." Chen Qingyuan greatly appreciated Murong Wenxi''s straightforward nature, efficient and trustworthy: "I also keep my word and will definitely not disappoint you."


    "The Barrier of the Dead Realm is about to weaken, let''s get ready to enter!"


    Everyone stood at the edge of the Dead Realm, waiting because a thick red mist drifted ahead, extremely dangerous. Every few months, the red mist would dissipate for a few Time periods, presenting the best opportunity to enter the Dead Realm.

 Chapter 26 – Enter the realm of death, the storm is coming

    The Murong family has a total of fifteen people, including Murong Wenxi.


    They also came this time because of the words of the Daoist Ancestor, wanting to try their luck in the Death Domain and see if they could obtain an amazing fortune.


    Chen Qingyuan reached an agreement with the Murong family and disembarked from the flying boat.


    With the concealment of the jade bracelet, Chen Qingyuan''s cultivation level did not show.


    Even the Murong family''s cultivators couldn''t see through Chen Qingyuan''s details. Through this incident, they became even more convinced of the Ghost Doctor''s abilities. He was able to heal even Chen Qingyuan, whose spiritual roots had been destroyed, showing extraordinary strength and mystery.


    "The red mist has dispersed, let''s go."


    Murong Wenxi is one of the strongest Heaven''s Pride of the Murong family, and now has reached the Elemental Infant Realm.


    A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan was a peak Elemental Infant Realm cultivator, surpassing his peers and making a name for himself in the vast Northern Wilderness. Now, those who were once defeated by Chen Qingyuan have surpassed him.


    However, with Chen Qingyuan''s spiritual roots, it won''t be long before he reaches the peak of the younger generation again.


    "Kid, keep up with us."


    An elder looked back at Chen Qingyuan and reminded him.


    Then, the group quickly entered the Death Domain, not daring to waste time.


    According to the experience summarized by the cultivators who had entered the Death Domain before, the three hours after the red mist disperses are the safest time. If they don''t come out within three hours, they will most likely be trapped in the Death Domain forever.


    "Miss Murong, why don''t you take me with you! It wouldn''t be good if I got lost."


    With Chen Qingyuan''s Mystic Spirit Realm cultivation level, he couldn''t keep up with the Murong family on foot.


    During this journey, the weakest members of the Murong family are all Golden Elixir cultivators, and the leader is a highly respected elder with Divine Transformation Realm cultivation level.


    "Grab on."


    Seeing that Chen Qingyuan knew the whereabouts of the Ghost Doctor, Murong Wenxi had no choice but to agree and threw out a light-colored cloth strip.


    As the cloth strip floated over, a faint fragrance wafted over.


    Chen Qingyuan grabbed the light-colored cloth strip, while the other end was held by Murong Wenxi.


    Sects and powerful figures from all sides set off, entering a landmass that looked like fresh blood, with no end in sight.


    As they went deeper, the land ahead became increasingly dark red, and there was an inexplicable oppressive atmosphere between heaven and earth.


    Mountains, rivers, rocks, fields, and seas were all blood-red.


    On the way, Chen Qingyuan and the others saw many cold white bones, which were likely from those who had entered the Death Domain before.


    "The Void Mirror."


    The leader of the Murong family is an old man named Murong Ping. He noticed a broken mirror inserted in a crack in the stone and recognized its origin.


    "Void Elder has disappeared for over a thousand years, and it turns out he has been sleeping in the Death Domain. What a pity!"


    Murong Ping sighed.


    Upon hearing this, everyone''s hearts trembled slightly.


    Any cultivator who can be called an elder is at least at the Tribulation Crossing Realm.


    There are nine realms of Tribulation Crossing, and each one involves facing life and death. Void Elder definitely didn''t make it to the end and wanted to take a chance in the Death Domain. However, he lost.


    The victor is king, the loser is a bandit. It has always been this way.


    Every top-notch powerful figure who can enter the realm of the Great Vehicle has experienced countless near-death situations.


    "Although the treasure mirror is broken, it still has great commemorative value, so keep it!"


    Murong Ping put the broken Void Mirror into his arms and bowed slightly in the direction of the void, showing respect for the Void Elder.


    Then, the group continued on their way.


    According to the words of the Daoist Ancestor, an amazing treasure may have been born in the Death Domain, but its specific location is unknown, so they can only encounter it by chance.


    According to the usual thinking, the deeper they go into the Death Domain, the greater the chance of finding the treasure.


    "It seems that people from the Wangbo Sect and the Yucheng Sacred Ground are fighting ahead."


    After a stick of incense, the group found that two groups of people were fighting, causing the surrounding area to collapse for thousands of miles, with a chilling murderous intent that seemed to have solidified and caused the temperature to drop sharply, as if frost had formed on the ground.


    "It seems to be for a Dao Treasure."


    Looking from afar, there was a Dao Treasure in the center of the two forces, with residual Dao rhyme on it, making it quite valuable.


    "Let''s go around and not get involved."


    Murong Ping didn''t want to cause any trouble.


    Chen Qingyuan had been silent, following the Murong family.


    With the protection of the Murong family, Chen Qingyuan didn''t encounter any trouble along the way. Not long ago, many forces saw the Murong family pick up the Void Mirror and didn''t dare to snatch it, filled with fear and caution.


    An hour had passed, and the group still hadn''t found any clues about the treasure.


    "If we still can''t find it, we can only leave temporarily and search again after the next time the red mist disperses."


    Someone suggested.


    "Let''s keep looking!"


    Murong Ping scanned the surroundings, and the world was dark red, making it difficult to discern anything.


    Behind the crowd, Chen Qingyuan noticed that the jade bracelet on him was trembling and quietly used his divine sense to probe.


    The jade bracelet trembled in the direction to the right, as if guiding Chen Qingyuan forward.


    However, Chen Qingyuan couldn''t directly go to where the jade bracelet was pointing, or it would definitely arouse suspicion among the others.


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    They were already on the edge of leaving the Death Domain, and it was difficult to see the traces of other forces.


    He needed to find a way to separate from the Murong family, or it would be difficult to act later.


    Thanks to the Murong family, Chen Qingyuan would have encountered a lot of trouble if it weren''t for them.


    Some forces entered the Death Domain to seek fortune, while others were specifically engaged in killing and looting. After killing someone, they would throw the body into the Death Domain, leaving no trace and not worrying about retaliation.


    "What is that?"


    Just as Chen Qingyuan was thinking about how to separate from the Murong family, Murong Wenxi noticed some sand and wind ahead.


    Everyone immediately looked over and saw that the sand and wind were getting stronger.


    "It may be the rumored Death Domain storm, hurry!"


    Murong Ping''s face changed, and he shouted loudly.


    As soon as he finished speaking, the group ran outside as if they were crazy, at an extremely fast speed.


    The initial storm was small, but it quickly turned into a huge storm, spreading to many areas of the Death Domain.In just half a Time, a mass of red mist mixed with a frenzied storm bore down upon Chen Qingyuan and the others.


    According to common patterns, the red mist would dissipate after about five Times. However, this time, it had only been a little over one Time when the red mist descended, bringing with it a terrifying storm.


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    "We''re done for."


    Chen Qingyuan turned to glance at the approaching red mist storm, his eyes bulging, completely powerless to resist.


    "Boom¡ª"


    As the storm swept to the fringes, countless people were devoured by the red mist, suppressed and killed by the laws of the Dead Zone. Those who were lucky managed to escape the disaster, surviving in a wretched state.


    With the storm''s arrival, the cultivators of the Murong family were too busy saving themselves to care about Chen Qingyuan.


    The red mist shrouded everything, and Chen Qingyuan found himself strangely unaffected by the laws of the Dead Zone. Then, he turned his head and saw Murong Wenxi, who had already fainted.


    Because there was a light-colored cloth strip between them, they were buried in the same place.


    "Is she dead?"


    Chen Qingyuan walked towards Murong Wenxi, a hundred meters away, as sand and wind assaulted his face, the red mist swirling with the wind.

 Chapter 27 – Maybe its because Im handsome

    Chen Qingyuan walked forward and saw that Murong Wenxi''s heart was still beating, and her breath was slightly chaotic, probably injured by the red mist storm.


    The reason why Chen Qingyuan was unharmed must be because of the protective jade bracelet.


    "If I had known that this thing could defy the laws of the death domain, I wouldn''t have needed to make a deal with the Murong family."


    Chen Qingyuan looked at the unconscious Murong Wenxi in front of him. Her light-colored long skirt was slightly wrinkled, and her light yellow hair covered half of her face. Some red soil covered her body, giving her a messy but beautiful look.


    "I can''t just leave her here!"


    If he abandoned Murong Wenxi, she would undoubtedly die.


    But if he stayed with Murong Wenxi, it would definitely have a great impact on Chen Qingyuan''s actions. Thinking of this, Chen Qingyuan felt a bit troubled. What should he do?


    "Sigh! What a hassle."


    He looked down at the light-colored cloth strip on the ground, which Murong Wenxi had used to pull him. Although they were in a trading relationship, Chen Qingyuan couldn''t just watch Murong Wenxi die.


    So, Chen Qingyuan took out a jade bottle containing precious spiritual liquid.


    Where did this thing come from?


    Of course, it came from the hands of the ghost doctor.


    Chen Qingyuan had a thick skin. Not only did he get some spiritual herbs from the ghost doctor, but he also got some healing medicine.


    "I''m letting you off cheap." Chen Qingyuan poured the spiritual liquid into Murong Wenxi''s mouth, feeling a pang in his heart. It was a real loss.


    As the spiritual liquid entered her body, Murong Wenxi''s body quickly reacted, trembling slightly and making crackling sounds of static electricity.


    After a moment, Murong Wenxi opened her eyes, her vision a bit blurry.


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    Slowly, she saw Chen Qingyuan standing not far away, and then looked around, not finding anyone from the same sect.


    Suddenly, she looked at her slightly disheveled clothes, quickly straightened them out to cover her fair shoulders, and looked at Chen Qingyuan with a cautious look.


    "Are you really going to take advantage of me in this situation?" Chen Qingyuan instantly understood the meaning in Murong Wenxi''s eyes and said, not kindly, "Besides, with your appearance, I wouldn''t be interested anyway."


    "You..." Murong Wenxi wanted to scold Chen Qingyuan, but she coughed instead, her face turning pale. "Cough, cough, cough."


    "Let''s think about how to leave this ghostly place!"


    Chen Qingyuan thought about pretending to discuss leaving the death domain with Murong Wenxi, then finding an opportunity to hide and go in the direction indicated by the jade bracelet. This way, he could get rid of Murong Wenxi and his actions wouldn''t be exposed.


    "Did you see anyone else from the Murong family?"


    Murong Wenxi adjusted her breath and recovered some strength, no longer arguing with Chen Qingyuan, her expression serious. When she was meditating just now, she found a few strands of pure spiritual qi in her body, probably from Chen Qingyuan''s help, and she glanced at him involuntarily.


    "No."


    Chen Qingyuan shook his head.


    Hearing this, Murong Wenxi''s eyes showed a hint of worry, very concerned about the safety of her fellow clan members.


    "Why weren''t you affected by the laws of the death domain?"


    At this point, Murong Wenxi carefully examined Chen Qingyuan and finally found a clue, asking in a suspicious tone.


    "Maybe I''m just too handsome!" Chen Qingyuan said shamelessly.


    "..." Murong Wenxi rolled her eyes at Chen Qingyuan. He was really asking for a beating.


    Everyone has their secrets, and Murong Wenxi didn''t ask further, but her gaze at Chen Qingyuan became more complicated.


    "The area we retreated from has been covered by a large amount of red mist. We definitely can''t get out now. If we can endure here for a few months, there might be a chance when the red mist disperses."


    Murong Wenxi looked in the direction they came from, a dense blood-red mist filling her eyes with despair.


    "You wait here!" Chen Qingyuan said, "I''ll see if there''s another way out."


    "Wait." Murong Wenxi endured the intense pain in her body, slowly got up, and stopped Chen Qingyuan, who was about to leave.


    "What''s wrong?" Chen Qingyuan frowned slightly.


    "I''ll go with you."


    Murong Wenxi''s intuition told her that she only had a chance to survive if she followed Chen Qingyuan.


    "I don''t agree."


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    "We agreed to enter the death domain together. Are you going to abandon me now?"


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan shaking his head in refusal, Murong Wenxi bit her lip and made a pitiful look, her eyes shimmering with tears, evoking pity.


    "Hey! We don''t have anything between us. Don''t act like I''ve led you on and abandoned you."


    Chen Qingyuan couldn''t stand Murong Wenxi''s expression. Clearly, she was a fierce tigress, but now she looked so gentle, giving him goosebumps.


    "A hundred years ago, you deceived me, not only taking all the fortune but also putting me in danger. Are you going to do the same thing now?"


    Murong Wenxi had interacted with Chen Qingyuan before and knew that he didn''t respond well to force, so she pretended to be pitiful.


    "To stabilize the injury in your body, I''ve already lost a lot of blood. Now you want me to take you with me, which is not worth it." Chen Qingyuan said, feeling troubled. "You should know my character. I never make a bad deal."


    "As long as I can survive and get out, the Murong family is willing to offer a great reward."


    Murong Wenxi said seriously."Empty words, no substantial benefits," Chen Qingyuan said indifferently.


    For others, a favor from the Murong family would be a tremendous stroke of fortune. Unfortunately, Chen Qingyuan cared not for nebulous promises; only tangible gold and silver were of use to him.


    Moreover, although the Murong family was not weak, they were just so-so. A promise from a Sword Immortal, now that would be a true and significant fortune.


    "What do you want?"


    Left with no choice, Murong Wenxi had to lower her stance to survive.


    Chen Qingyuan looked Murong Wenxi up and down, his gaze scrutinizing her.


    Feeling uncomfortable under Chen Qingyuan''s intense gaze, Murong Wenxi clenched her teeth and said, "If you can truly protect me, we could try to get along, and perhaps we might become Dao Companions."


    She thought Chen Qingyuan had ulterior motives, not knowing that he had no such thoughts at all. He quickly said, "Stop right there! I''ve said it before, I have no interest in you, don''t flatter yourself."


    Hearing this, Murong Wenxi''s cheeks flushed with a mix of shame and anger, and the rest was dissatisfaction. After all, she was a princess of the Murong family, with both looks and figure; was she not good enough for Chen Qingyuan?


    "Then why are you looking at me?"


    Murong Wenxi''s tone carried a mix of questioning and anger.


    "That jade pendant on your waist looks pretty good."


    Chen Qingyuan gave a meaningful look.


    "Take it!" Murong Wenxi understood what Chen Qingyuan meant and took off the white jade from her waist, tossing it to him.


    Chen Qingyuan quickly caught it, examined it, and smiled with satisfaction, "Top-grade White Spirit Jade, a rare treasure indeed!"


    "And your jade bracelet on your hand."


    After putting away the white jade, Chen Qingyuan spoke again.


    "There are personal items inside, it''s inconvenient."


    The jade bracelet was Murong Wenxi''s spatial treasure, containing many resources and personal items.

 Chapter 28 – Do you, as a person like this, have any friends?

    "Who asked for your personal items? Take them all out, and the rest belongs to me."


    Chen Qingyuan spoke bluntly.


    "..." For some reason, Murong Wenxi felt that her appearance had been greatly insulted, and her eyes were about to burst into flames.


    If it weren''t for the sake of survival, Murong Wenxi would have drawn her sword and beaten Chen Qingyuan to vent her anger.


    After hesitating for a moment, Murong Wenxi used an ordinary Heaven and Earth Bag to collect her personal items, and then handed the jade bracelet and all the resources inside to Chen Qingyuan.


    Chen Qingyuan was very satisfied, like a cunning merchant.


    "Is this enough?"


    Murong Wenxi gritted her teeth and said sullenly.


    "I''ll do my best to protect you during this time, and you owe me a favor."


    The things you need cannot be missing, and naturally, neither can the favor.


    "You took all my belongings and now you want me to remember your favor. What kind of reasoning is this?"


    Murong Wenxi questioned loudly.


    "You can''t say that. Let me explain." Chen Qingyuan said earnestly, "If I hadn''t saved you just now, you would probably be dead by now, and these resources would definitely belong to me. But I am kind-hearted. I used extremely precious spirit medicine on you, and these resources put together are not worth as much. In the days to come, you will have to follow me, which has had a significant impact on my personal safety. Don''t you think you owe me a favor?"


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    For some reason, listening to Chen Qingyuan''s twisted reasoning, Murong Wenxi actually felt that there was some truth to it.


    Taking a deep breath, Murong Wenxi compromised again, "Fine, consider this lady owing you a big favor, and I will repay it in the future."


    "Very sensible." Chen Qingyuan grinned and couldn''t help but praise, "A smart and beautiful woman like Miss Murong is truly rare!"


    "Hmph!" Murong Wenxi snorted and gave Chen Qingyuan a disdainful look, mocking, "I rarely see someone as greedy as you."


    "I can''t help it. I''ve been poor since I was young. How can I compare with Miss Murong?"


    Chen Qingyuan sighed lightly.


    "You''re poor? The Mystic Azure Sect has pampered you so much. How can you still cry poverty?"


    This remark made Murong Wenxi very unhappy, and she questioned, "You don''t understand. Although the sect has been very good to me, the resources are limited, and they only give me a little each month, which is not enough! For self-development, I can only expand my business outside."


    To this day, Chen Qingyuan has only suffered a loss once, and that was with Bai Xixue of the Eastern Joy Palace.


    At that time, Chen Qingyuan was moved by Bai Xixue''s persistence and developed feelings for her, willing to become Dao Companions with her. Many of the resources he received at the time were given to Bai Xixue.


    Unfortunately, things change.


    "Few people in the world are as shameless as you."


    Murong Wenxi scolded.


    "Thank you for the compliment."


    However, Chen Qingyuan always played by his own rules. Instead of getting angry, he felt quite comfortable.


    At this point, Murong Wenxi had completely given up and didn''t say a word.


    The two walked side by side and arrived at a nearby mountain range, finding a safe cave.


    Staying here meant they didn''t have to endure the cold wind of the death domain and could be a little more at peace.


    Along the way, they saw many corpses, all of them freshly dead, probably wiped out by the red mist storm.


    Looking at these bodies, Murong Wenxi''s worries deepened, and she didn''t know the current situation of her people, whether they were still alive.


    Hiding in the cave, they lit a fire to dispel the darkness.


    Murong Wenxi recalled everything that had happened just now. A few strands of red mist had drifted with the cold wind, mysteriously avoiding Chen Qingyuan''s position and heading in other directions.


    If they had been touched by the red mist, their fate would have been miserable.


    "It''s really strange."


    Murong Wenxi muttered to herself, curious as she was, she didn''t ask.


    "Let''s stay here for a few months until the red mist disperses, then we can leave."


    After thinking it over, Chen Qingyuan planned to safely send Murong Wenxi away and then sneak back to the death domain. Since he wouldn''t be affected by the death domain''s law, he had no worries. By then, he could disguise himself, and no one would recognize him.


    "Thanks." Being near Chen Qingyuan, Murong Wenxi didn''t feel the oppression of the death domain''s law, and she felt very relaxed.


    "If you really want to thank me, just save some good things for me and give them to me when we meet again."


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t need verbal thanks, as they had no practical meaning.


    Indeed, there was no need to be polite with this guy; he was too shameless.


    Murong Wenxi wanted to meditate and heal, but she found that she didn''t have a single spirit stone on her, which made her feel uncomfortable.


    After hesitating for a long time, Murong Wenxi looked at Chen Qingyuan, who was sitting next to her with his eyes closed, and whispered, "Hey!"


    "What''s up?" Chen Qingyuan didn''t open his eyes, looking lazy.


    "I gave you all my spirit stones. Can you lend me some?"


    If possible, Murong Wenxi really didn''t want to ask.


    "Lend you spirit stones? We can discuss it."


    Chen Qingyuan slowly opened his eyes, ready to do business!


    This was the reason why Chen Qingyuan could collect so many debts. He wasn''t a cunning merchant, but rather someone who enjoyed helping others while earning some hard-earned fees.


    "How much do you want to borrow?"


    Chen Qingyuan asked.


    "A thousand medium-quality spirit stones."


    Murong Wenxi calculated the time and realized that she might have to stay for a while, so she asked for more.


    "Okay." Chen Qingyuan nodded. "Let''s make it clear. If you borrow a thousand, you''ll have to repay three thousand later."


    "You''re a swindler!" Murong Wenxi was not happy.


    "Then do you want to borrow or not?"


    Chen Qingyuan had Murong Wenxi figured out and acted as if he was doing her a favor.


    "I do!" Taking a deep breath, Murong Wenxi suppressed the restless emotions in her heart and gritted her teeth as she nodded.


    "Words are wind. Let''s put it in writing!"


    Saying that, Chen Qingyuan took out paper, a pen, and red ink for handprints.


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan take out this familiar set of procedures, Murong Wenxi was stunned, "Do you have any friends like this?""Sure!" Chen Qingyuan immediately thought of a few mischievous friends and said with a grin, "Do you want me to introduce you to them?"


    "Forget it, there''s no need."


    Murong Wenxi signed her name and pressed her handprint with a sense of grievance. She certainly did not wish to make the acquaintance of someone like Chen Qingyuan again.


    "From now on, I am your creditor, Miss Murong. You''d better stay alive and remember to repay the debt once you have the money."


    Chen Qingyuan carefully stored the written IOU, which served as proof, leaving no room for denial.


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    Looking at the thousand pieces of medium quality Spirit Stones before her, Murong Wenxi felt like crying but had no tears. Her emotions were incredibly complex, especially since these Spirit Stones still bore the Murong family''s seal and were originally hers.


    To use her own Spirit Stones, she had to sign an IOU, and the interest had tripled.


    Chen Qingyuan, having made your acquaintance has truly been my misfortune for eight lifetimes.


    With this anger, Murong Wenxi began to refine the Spirit Stones, striving to heal her injuries.


    "With nothing better to do, why not have something to eat?"


    Chen Qingyuan knew how to enjoy life. He set up a grill over the fire, sliced some Spirit Beast meat, and started barbecuing.

 Chapter 29 – Damned man

    Chen Qingyuan was enjoying a delicious meal, as if he was on vacation in the death domain.


    On one side, Murong Wenxi was meditating to heal her injuries. The pieces of spirit stone in front of her were being absorbed, their light dimming as they turned into ordinary stones.


    A month later, Murong Wenxi''s injuries had greatly improved, so she temporarily stopped healing and opened her eyes to see Chen Qingyuan leaning against a stone with his eyes closed.


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan so relaxed, Murong Wenxi felt inexplicably annoyed. She picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at Chen Qingyuan.


    Crack!


    The stone hit Chen Qingyuan''s leg, and he lazily glanced at Murong Wenxi. "What are you doing?"


    "Nothing," Murong Wenxi snorted. "Just don''t like the look of you."


    "Plenty of people don''t like me, you''re not the first."


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t care.


    If he had been greatly affected by others'' words, Chen Qingyuan would probably have died of anger long ago and wouldn''t have lived to this day.


    "I''m really curious, have you never suffered any setbacks in your life?" Murong Wenxi asked.


    "If you don''t count special circumstances, then no."


    For a moment, Chen Qingyuan remembered the many resources he had given to Bai Xixue back then, and it was a real loss. Apart from that, Chen Qingyuan had never made a bad deal.


    "What special circumstances? Tell me about it."


    Murong Wenxi was curious.


    "Why should I tell you?" Chen Qingyuan rolled his eyes, then suddenly changed his tone and joked, "If you''re willing to pay a fee to hear my story, I might reluctantly chat with you."


    "Why are you acting like a rascal? How did the Mystic Azure Sect raise you?" Murong Wenxi asked.


    Unable to leave here for a short time, Murong Wenxi was a little bored and wanted to know more about Chen Qingyuan''s past. After all, Chen Qingyuan used to be a very famous figure in the Northern Wilderness.


    "Raised like a wild animal," Chen Qingyuan answered truthfully.


    "Are you a cow that''s been let loose?"


    Hearing this, Murong Wenxi couldn''t help but laugh.


    The two sat ten meters apart, facing each other. The fire in the stone cave had long since gone out, and a dark white spiritual pearl was floating in mid-air, illuminating every corner of the cave.


    "If you''re free, just close your eyes and meditate. Don''t disturb my sleep."


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    The spiritual pearl naturally belonged to Chen Qingyuan. He had forgotten where he had obtained the small object and didn''t care to remember.


    "I won''t listen to you. What can you do to me?" Murong Wenxi pouted.


    Suddenly, Chen Qingyuan stood up and walked slowly towards Murong Wenxi.


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan approaching, Murong Wenxi instinctively leaned back and prepared to defend herself, her eyes sharp and her expression serious. "What do you want?"


    Suddenly, Chen Qingyuan reached over Murong Wenxi and picked up a long, flat stone behind her. Then he returned to his original position, leaning his head against the stone in a very comfortable manner. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After lying down, Chen Qingyuan couldn''t help but mock, "What''s with the big reaction?"


    "You..." Murong Wenxi was once again fooled by Chen Qingyuan. She thought he was going to do something to her, and she was so angry that her cheeks turned red and she was a little annoyed.


    It was just a stone, couldn''t he have taken it from a distance? He had to make such a big fuss, it was definitely intentional.


    "Let me remind you, even though I''m handsome and charming, don''t fall for me, or you''ll definitely be unlucky."


    As he said this, Chen Qingyuan turned to look at Murong Wenxi, raising an eyebrow and smiling.


    "..." Murong Wenxi said angrily, "How can you be so narcissistic?"


    "It''s a fact, and you can''t change it."


    Chen Qingyuan''s ears seemed to automatically filter out any sarcastic remarks and turn them into praise.


    "Don''t worry, even if I fell in love with a pig, I wouldn''t have any thoughts about you."


    In Murong Wenxi''s words, Chen Qingyuan was not even as good as a pig.


    "That''s good." Chen Qingyuan didn''t care about the sarcastic words, and a faint smile remained on his lips.


    "By the way, if you''re so charming, why did Bai Xixue leave you?" Suddenly, Murong Wenxi thought of this and used it as a way to counter Chen Qingyuan.


    At the sound of this, the smile on Chen Qingyuan''s lips slowly disappeared, and his expression became somewhat complicated. After a long silence, he said, "It''s fate without destiny!"


    "If she really loved you, even if something happened to you in the Sky Abyss, she shouldn''t have found a new love within a short hundred years. Perhaps, from the beginning, she didn''t admire you much, it was more about self-interest."


    Murong Wenxi had finally found a topic to deal with Chen Qingyuan and couldn''t stop now, so she continued to press on."I know." Chen Qingyuan slowly sat up, turning his head to lock eyes with Murong Wenxi, his gaze profound as if it came from the very end of the river of time, carrying an inscrutable sense of vicissitude.


    In that moment of eye contact with Chen Qingyuan, Murong Wenxi felt as if her consciousness was dragged into a tumultuous river of yellow sand, somewhat blurred, her mood inexplicably heavy.


    The mocking expression on Murong Wenxi''s face had disappeared at some point, replaced by a look of solemnity, curiosity, and confusion.


    This was the first time she had seen another side of Chen Qingyuan, his eyes filled with stories, weathered by time. The Chen Qingyuan she knew was cheeky, extremely narcissistic, and somewhat crafty.


    "Do you know why you still decided to become Dao Companions with her back then?"


    At this moment, Chen Qingyuan seemed like a completely different person, making Murong Wenxi feel a sense of unfamiliarity.


    "She looks a lot like someone from my past." Chen Qingyuan turned his head to look at the sky outside the cave, dark and oppressive.


    "A person from the past?" Curiosity sparkled in Murong Wenxi''s eyes.


    "She''s the beauty of my dreams, so real, yet so illusory. Sometimes I let my thoughts wander, unsure if the experiences in my dreams ever truly existed." Chen Qingyuan murmured.


    "What are you talking about?"


    Murong Wenxi was utterly confused.


    "Do you believe in past and present lives?"


    Chen Qingyuan suddenly asked very seriously.


    "I do." Murong Wenxi nodded: "Powerful figures with immense strength can live a second life, reincarnate, and cultivate anew. Such events are rare, but they are recorded in ancient texts. However, looking at you, you don''t seem like a reincarnation of a Powerful Figure! Don''t think about fooling me, that trick won''t work anymore."


    "If I were a reincarnation of a Powerful Figure, would I have ended up in such a state today?"


    Chen Qingyuan said with self-deprecating humor.


    "That''s true." Murong Wenxi replied: "From what you''re saying, Bai Xixue looks a lot like the beauty from your past life, and that''s why you treat her so well?"


    "Something like that." Chen Qingyuan hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "It''s just a pity that they are ultimately not the same person, only similar in appearance. My karmic bond with Bai Xixue has already ended."


    Memories from the dream were like bubbles, easily shattered with a touch.


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t dwell on these thoughts. When he first learned that Bai Xixue was to marry someone else, he didn''t feel much anger or sadness, but rather a strange sense of relief.


    From the beginning, Chen Qingyuan should not have agreed to Bai Xixue. However, since he had made a promise, he intended to stick to it, even daring to offend the Red-Dressed Girl from the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone.


    But in the end, it wasn''t Chen Qingyuan who didn''t hold on, it was Bai Xixue.


    "I''m sorry." Seeing Chen Qingyuan''s sorrowful appearance, Murong Wenxi expressed her apology.


    "Apologies with just words have no sincerity. If you really feel sorry, give me something to show for it!"


    Suddenly, Chen Qingyuan''s expression changed, his smile ambiguous.


    "..." Murong Wenxi''s sympathy vanished in an instant, and she cursed inwardly: "Damned man."

 Chapter 30 – Delve into the realm of death, and walk alone

    Just now, Chen Qingyuan still had a look of desolation and sadness, but without any warning, he returned to his original appearance and kept asking for benefits. It really left people speechless.


    In that instant, Murong Wenxi actually felt a hint of sympathy for Chen Qingyuan, silently scolding herself for almost being deceived by Chen Qingyuan''s appearance.


    In the following months, Chen Qingyuan and Murong Wenxi rarely chatted and focused on their own cultivation.


    Time passed quickly, and it was time for the red mist to disperse.


    Watching the red mist dissipate towards the depths of the Death Domain, Murong Wenxi''s face lit up with joy. "Finally, the time has come."


    "Let''s go!"


    After a moment, Chen Qingyuan confirmed that the red mist had dissipated and the barrier had loosened. He turned to Murong Wenxi and said, "Let''s go."


    After about two hours, Chen Qingyuan and Murong Wenxi arrived at the edge of the Death Domain.


    As they stepped out of the Death Domain, Murong Wenxi felt that her body had become much lighter, and the inexplicable pressure suddenly disappeared. Then, she quickly contacted her clan members.


    Chen Qingyuan, who was standing aside, remained silent, seeing a hint of sorrow on Murong Wenxi''s face.


    After finishing the conversation with the clan elders, Murong Wenxi looked in the direction of the Death Domain and said, "During the last Death Domain storm, more than half of our companions died."


    "Bad luck, it''s a pity," Chen Qingyuan lamented.


    "Perhaps there really is some treasure in the Death Domain! But my Murong family has no chance, so I can only give up."


    Having encountered the Death Domain storm this time, the Murong family lost several elders, which didn''t cause serious injuries, but it did affect morale, so they had to give up.


    "You''re injured, you''d better go back quickly and don''t let the crafty and cunning people take advantage of you. After all, the cultivation world is chaotic, not everyone is as kind as me."


    The first half of Chen Qingyuan''s statement was polite, but the second half made Murong Wenxi laugh and cry.


    To say that Chen Qingyuan was kind, he was indeed okay. He didn''t take advantage of Murong Wenxi and was willing to help. However, the word "kind" didn''t really apply to Chen Qingyuan, but "greedy" and "narcissistic" were more appropriate.


    If Murong Wenxi had to evaluate Chen Qingyuan, he was a crafty and narcissistic person with a bottom line, and he also had a curious past hidden within him.


    "Hey! Although my Murong family didn''t protect you, but you ended up protecting me. However, I really want to know the whereabouts of the Ghost Doctor. Name your price!" Murong Wenxi didn''t forget the main purpose, speaking solemnly.


    "In consideration of our acquaintance, I''ll tell you for free!" After thinking for a moment, Chen Qingyuan said, "Yunhai Star Domain, Seven Dust Star."


    Then, Chen Qingyuan drew the specific location of the Ghost Doctor in the air.


    "Thank you." Murong Wenxi quickly noted it down, feeling grateful.


    "Whether you can persuade the Ghost Doctor is your Murong family''s business. And I can''t guarantee if the Ghost Doctor is still there, it depends on fate!"


    Chen Qingyuan said.


    "Having such detailed information is already very good."


    This time, the Murong family entered the Death Domain in hopes of obtaining some fortune and then treating an elder in the clan. Since the path through the Death Domain was difficult, they could only seek the Ghost Doctor.


    "Let''s part ways here!"


    Chen Qingyuan left a word and turned to leave without looking back.


    Watching Chen Qingyuan''s departure, Murong Wenxi didn''t take her eyes off him for a long time, murmuring to herself, "Chen Qingyuan, can you still stand in the center of the world''s stage and show your former glory?"


    A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan was so strong that Murong Wenxi felt inferior, single-handedly suppressing more than ten peers in the surrounding star domains.


    At that time, someone listed the strongest young evildoers in the Northern Wilderness, called the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness. The people on the list were not ranked, and Chen Qingyuan was among them.


    The title of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness was not simple, and each evildoer on the list was terrifying.


    Unfortunately, shortly after Chen Qingyuan was selected as one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, he encountered the disaster of the Sky Abyss. It was rumored that many evildoers wanted to challenge Chen Qingyuan to rise in status.


    After a hundred years, how many of the younger generation still remembered Chen Qingyuan?


    After parting ways with Murong Wenxi, Chen Qingyuan pretended to go to other places, but actually circled back to the Death Domain.


    This time, Chen Qingyuan disguised himself and used the power of the jade bracelet to conceal his whereabouts. He made sure that there was no one around and then plunged into the Death Domain.


    By this time, the red mist had spread to various parts of the boundary once again.


    However, Chen Qingyuan didn''t plan to wait for the red mist to disperse before entering. With the protection of the jade bracelet, he could avoid encountering others by entering at this time, saving a lot of trouble.


    If he had known earlier that the jade bracelet could protect him from the laws of the Death Domain, Chen Qingyuan wouldn''t have had to deal with the Murong family.


    As he re-entered the Death Domain, Chen Qingyuan felt the guidance of the jade bracelet and headed deeper into the domain.


    Along the way, Chen Qingyuan saw many corpses and some remnants of Dao treasures or Heaven and Earth Bags.


    "I''m going to strike it rich!" Chen Qingyuan collected all these items with a brilliant smile, never closing his mouth.In the perilous Dead Realm, where countless powerful figures tread with utmost fear, Chen Qingyuan moved as if he were returning home, unobstructed and without feeling any pressure.


    After a leisurely journey of several months, not only had Chen Qingyuan picked up many treasures, but he had also advanced his cultivation level to the pinnacle of the Mystic Spirit Realm.


    Possessing an Imperfectionless foundation, Chen Qingyuan''s cultivation speed was swift, and his foundation was solid.


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    The most important factor was that Chen Qingyuan originally possessed the cultivation level of the Elemental Infant Realm, so nothing hindered him.


    When the Red-Dressed Girl crippled Chen Qingyuan''s cultivation, she did not harm his body. Now, re-cultivating was extremely easy for Chen Qingyuan.


    "This should already be beyond the edge of the Dead Realm, right?"


    Chen Qingyuan looked at the dark red land, glanced back, and muttered to himself.


    Reaching this point, it became difficult for Chen Qingyuan to see any corpses or Dao Treasures, for no one could make it here, not even those who sought death.


    The silence here was abnormal, the land desolate everywhere, devoid of any sign of life.


    Chen Qingyuan felt as if he could hear his own heartbeat, even the pulsing of every vein in his body.


    As he ventured deeper, the pressure in Chen Qingyuan''s heart surged, and he proceeded with extreme caution.


    "Are you still in there?"


    Taking out the Jade Bracelet, Chen Qingyuan looked in the direction it pointed and gazed into the distance, his brows tightly furrowed.


    Having come this far, it made no sense for Chen Qingyuan to return empty-handed. Moreover, this was his second agreement with the Red-Dressed Girl; he had to fulfill it no matter what.


    "If she asked me to come here, she surely wouldn''t harm me. If she wanted to kill me, a mere breath would suffice; there''s no need for such trouble."


    Chen Qingyuan trusted that the Red-Dressed Girl wouldn''t set a trap for him; there was simply no need.


    Another two months passed, and Chen Qingyuan''s eyes brightened as he finally made a new discovery. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 31 – Graveyard, silver gun

    What did you find?


    The land not far ahead is no longer dark red, but pitch black.


    Chen Qingyuan moved forward slowly and found that the sky was covered with a layer of dark gauze, and an invisible pressure fell on him.


    "A tombstone?"


    After walking for a while, Chen Qingyuan saw a cemetery and was stunned.


    Looking around, there were countless tombstones of different sizes, some tall and some short. The tombstones were all deep black, with a faint taste of killing and a sense of desolation that was hard to be buried by the years.


    Some tombstones were upright, some were slanted, and some had fallen to the ground, buried by black soil and yellow sand.


    For some reason, when Chen Qingyuan saw these tombstones, he was not only shocked, but also more sad.


    Yes, it''s sad.


    "Why do I feel uncomfortable?"


    Chen Qingyuan covered his chest, frowned slightly, not knowing the reason.


    Drip¡ª


    Suddenly, a tear fell from Chen Qingyuan''s eyes for no reason.


    Feeling the taste of the tears running down his cheeks, Chen Qingyuan''s vision became somewhat blurred, and he saw many figures and an extremely tragic battlefield in this cemetery.


    With a blink of Chen Qingyuan''s eyes, the blurry scene just now disappeared.


    Buzz¡ª


    The jade bracelet trembled slightly, freeing Chen Qingyuan from his complex thoughts.


    Following the guidance of the jade bracelet, Chen Qingyuan walked towards the depths of the cemetery.


    After walking for a long time, the number of tombstones became fewer and fewer.


    Until the end of the cemetery, there were no ordinary tombstones within a radius of ten thousand meters. At the end, there was a dark red coffin, with traces of the years remaining in every part, as if it had gone through an unimaginable great battle.


    Next to the dark red coffin, there was a stone pillar about three meters high.


    "Coffin? Pillar?"


    Chen Qingyuan stood on one side, as if petrified, staring.


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    Perhaps because of endless years, or perhaps because of Chen Qingyuan''s arrival, the stone pillar began to crack, and the cracks spread to every part of the pillar.


    Seeing this, Chen Qingyuan took a few steps back, tense and somewhat worried.


    "Bang... Clatter..."


    The stone pillar turned into countless small pieces, and something inside the pillar came into Chen Qingyuan''s sight.


    "This is..." Chen Qingyuan opened his mouth slightly, wanting to speak but stopped, extremely surprised.


    A silver-white long spear, about nine feet long, with a sharp dragon-shaped head and a smooth and flawless body. The end of the spear was a round ball, like a snow lotus about to bloom.


    The moment Chen Qingyuan saw this silver spear, he was stunned.


    In his memory, there was no Dao Treasure that could compare to the silver spear, and the invisible aura it emitted stirred up a gust of wind, making the originally quiet and eerie cemetery lively, with the sound of wind whistling, like the neighing of a battlefield.


    The jade bracelet in Chen Qingyuan''s hand suddenly floated up and drifted to the side of the silver spear.


    The meaning of the jade bracelet was clear: the gift mentioned by the Red-Dressed Girl was this silver spear.


    "Is this really the gift for me?"


    Chen Qingyuan, who had always been greedy, hesitated at this moment and hesitated.


    "Buzz¡ª"


    The jade bracelet emitted a gentle Dao Mark wave, as if answering Chen Qingyuan''s question.


    Steadying his mind, Chen Qingyuan slowly approached the silver spear, only half a meter away from it.


    After a long struggle in his mind, Chen Qingyuan tentatively reached out his right hand and grabbed the silver spear.


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    The moment Chen Qingyuan grabbed the silver spear, a terrible force burst out from the spear, surging in all directions. Such a terrifying pressure had exceeded the range known to Chen Qingyuan. Even a powerful figure at the Golden Elixir Realm would probably kneel under this pressure.


    Strangely, the pressure from the silver spear did not harm Chen Qingyuan at all.


    After several breaths, the cemetery became unusually quiet.


    Chen Qingyuan exerted force slowly and found that he could lift the silver spear effortlessly, without much pressure.


    Chen Qingyuan was puzzled and very excited about this.


    In theory, such a divine weapon should have developed spiritual wisdom and could not be wielded by an ordinary cultivator. However, Chen Qingyuan not only easily grasped the silver spear, but also wielded it effortlessly.


    "Feels good." Chen Qingyuan had been staring at the silver spear in his hand and, after holding back for a long time, uttered two words.


    Since the silver spear did not reject him, Chen Qingyuan relaxed his vigilance slightly and decided to communicate with the spiritual wisdom of the silver spear.


    So, a strand of his spiritual wisdom penetrated into the silver spear.


    At this moment, Chen Qingyuan discovered that the spiritual wisdom of the silver spear had been shattered into dozens of pieces and was impossible to communicate with.


    "The spiritual wisdom is destroyed, yet the body of the spear remains intact. Unbelievable." Chen Qingyuan exclaimed.


    Then, Chen Qingyuan lamented, "What a pity!"


    The shattered spiritual wisdom meant that the power that the silver spear could exert was less than one percent of its original power. Even so, it still greatly shocked Chen Qingyuan.


    "I don''t have the ability to repair you. Whether there will be a chance in the future depends on fate."


    After studying the silver spear for a long time, Chen Qingyuan tried to activate the prohibition of the jade bracelet and put the silver spear into the jade bracelet.


    With this silver spear, he had fulfilled the second agreement with the Red-Dressed Girl.


    Chen Qingyuan wanted to resolve the cause and effect with the Red-Dressed Girl as soon as possible and contacted the Dao through the jade bracelet: "What is the third agreement?"


    Getting rid of the Red-Dressed Girl as soon as possible was Chen Qingyuan''s greatest wish.


    "Let''s talk about it after you have restored the Golden Elixir Realm!"


    A mysterious space within the jade bracelet pieced together a sentence.


    Seeing this, Chen Qingyuan could only temporarily put aside thoughts of the agreement.


    "Never mind, let''s go home first!"Having left the Mystic Azure Sect for some time, Chen Qingyuan planned to return for a visit. After all, the issue of the Demon''s Lair in the Flow Star Domain was still unresolved, and the experts of various sects were surely overwhelmed with the crisis.


    Chen Qingyuan retraced his steps and left along the original route. Before departing, he turned to glance at the desolate graveyard, bowing deeply with a heavy heart.


    Afterward, Chen Qingyuan embarked on the journey home.


    Half a year of relentless travel later, Chen Qingyuan finally emerged from the Dead Zone. On his way back, he took a slight detour and stumbled upon many treasures, which made him exceedingly happy.


    Finding treasures by chance was indeed one of life''s great joys.


    Upon leaving the Dead Zone, Chen Qingyuan was still in disguise, careful not to reveal his true appearance.


    Once he reached a safe place, Chen Qingyuan shed his disguise, revealing his true face, and took out his spiritual treasure flying boat, heading in the direction of the Flow Star Domain.


    What was the deal with the graveyard deep in the Dead Zone? And that coffin? Whose weapon was the silver spear?


    Sitting in the flying boat, Chen Qingyuan couldn''t help but ponder these questions, his brows furrowed with a look of deep confusion and doubt.


    "Who''s there?"


    Days later, Chen Qingyuan noticed someone appearing in front of his flying boat, blocking his path.

 Chapter 32 – Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, Wu Junyan

    Chen Qingyuan walked to the front of the flying boat and saw the appearance of the person who had arrived. His expression changed slightly: "It''s you."


    The person was wearing a purple brocade robe, eight feet tall, with long hair tied up, and had an extraordinary and heroic appearance.


    "I heard that you are still alive, come and take a look."


    His name was Wu Junyan, the number one evildoer in the Northern Star Domain.


    Wu Junyan also had another identity, one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness.


    "After looking, it''s time to make way!"


    Chen Qingyuan gestured for Wu Junyan to clear the way and not block the path.


    Among the peers in the nearby star domains, only Chen Qingyuan dared to speak to Wu Junyan in this way. If it were someone else, Wu Junyan would have definitely suppressed them without hesitation.


    "Back then, we made a promise to have a battle, but you broke your word."


    As one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, Wu Junyan wanted to determine who was superior between him and Chen Qingyuan. A hundred years ago, the two of them met, had a few drinks, and had some conversation.


    When they parted, Wu Junyan requested a battle.


    To get rid of Wu Junyan, Chen Qingyuan casually set a time to dismiss him.


    "Brother, I almost lost my life back then. How could I fulfill the agreement to battle with you?"


    Little did he know, Chen Qingyuan soon encountered trouble in the Sky Abyss, and their battle agreement naturally became void.


    "A promise is worth a thousand pieces of gold. As long as you''re not dead, you must fulfill it no matter what happens. You didn''t show up back then, so that''s your problem."


    Wu Junyan placed great importance on promises, even more so than his own life.


    "Why are you being unreasonable?" Chen Qingyuan complained.


    "I can understand you, but you have to fulfill the battle agreement from back then. You can''t make me wait for so many years in vain."


    Wu Junyan''s expression was cold, as if someone owed him money.


    "I just had my spiritual root treated by the Ghost Doctor, and now you want to bully me?" Chen Qingyuan said impatiently. "Fine, I admit defeat, okay?"


    "No." Wu Junyan shook his head. "I won''t bully you. I must have a fair battle with you."


    "There''s not so much fairness in this world," Chen Qingyuan said.


    "You choose a time, and I will suppress my realm to battle with you."


    The battle agreement from a hundred years ago had always been on Wu Junyan''s mind. If he didn''t determine the outcome with Chen Qingyuan, it would definitely turn into a mental demon over time.


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    "Is it necessary?" Chen Qingyuan couldn''t understand Wu Junyan''s way of thinking. What''s the point of all this?


    "Yes." Wu Junyan spoke sparingly, nodding slowly.


    "A battle at the same realm. If you win, it''s fine. But if you lose, it''s very embarrassing! Listen to me, the battle agreement from back then has passed. Let''s not dwell on it, okay?"


    Chen Qingyuan advised.


    "A promise is not a joke."


    Wu Junyan snorted lightly, his gaze sharp. "Those who violate their promises deserve death."


    With that, Wu Junyan''s breath locked onto Chen Qingyuan.


    With the conversation reaching this point, Chen Qingyuan didn''t dare to refuse. He quickly said, "Okay, it''s up to you." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Good." Wu Junyan nodded in satisfaction. "When is the next battle?"


    "Ten years from now, how does that sound to you?" Chen Qingyuan said.


    Originally, Chen Qingyuan planned to say a hundred years, but he thought that would make Wu Junyan think too much. Ten years would buy him some time!


    "Okay." After considering it, Wu Junyan agreed with a nod. "When the time comes, I will come looking for you."


    "You''re really stubborn," Chen Qingyuan said helplessly.


    It''s just a battle agreement, why make it so serious?


    "You don''t understand," Wu Junyan said, standing by his principles, which ordinary people wouldn''t understand.


    "Indeed," Chen Qingyuan sighed lightly and took out two pots of good wine, gesturing, "Do you want to come in for a drink?"


    "Sure." Wu Junyan didn''t stand on ceremony and walked directly into the flying boat.


    The two of them faced each other and drank, chatting about past events.


    Suddenly, Wu Junyan brought up the matter of Chen Qingyuan being dumped, speaking frankly: "I heard you were dumped."


    "..." Chen Qingyuan had been annoyed by people mentioning this recently, it was like adding fuel to the fire. "It''s none of your business."


    "Just asking." Wu Junyan''s personality was cold and aloof, as if he had never had a deep relationship with anyone.


    First, his personality made it difficult for people to get along with him; second, he was one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, so ordinary geniuses had no qualifications to sit on an equal footing with him, let alone be friends.


    "She will regret it," Wu Junyan referred to Bai Xixue, who had abandoned Chen Qingyuan.


    "I have lost the charm I had back then, what is there for her to regret?" Chen Qingyuan laughed at himself.


    "No." Although Wu Junyan couldn''t see the Dao Bone in Chen Qingyuan''s body, with the perception that an evildoer should have, he could be certain and said, "In my opinion, you just went down the mountain for a trip and will soon return to the mountaintop, overlooking the mountains and rivers."


    "Why are you so confident in me?" Chen Qingyuan was puzzled.


    "If you didn''t have the ability, you wouldn''t be worthy of being my opponent."


    Wu Junyan took a sip of wine and pondered.


    "Are you praising me, or yourself?" Chen Qingyuan continued to steer the flying boat forward, and the rich aroma of wine spread to every corner of the boat.


    "Both." Wu Junyan answered honestly.


    "Speaking of the battle agreement with me, have you encountered any other of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness in recent years?" Chen Qingyuan was very interested in this matter.


    "I have," Wu Junyan nodded.


    "Have you fought them?" Chen Qingyuan stared straight at Wu Junyan and asked.


    "I haven''t had the chance."


    Wu Junyan felt a little regretful about this.


    "With so many evildoers in the world, why are you fixated on me?" Chen Qingyuan''s eyes were a bit resentful.


    "If I were to battle with them, it would be a matter of life and death. With you, it''s not necessary."


    In Wu Junyan''s mind, although Chen Qingyuan loved money and had many tricks up his sleeve, he was a principled person and worth dealing with.


    Most importantly, when Wu Junyan was with Chen Qingyuan, he could take off his mask and relax. This was a feeling that Wu Junyan had never experienced before.


    "Are you afraid of death?" Chen Qingyuan was surprised. "That''s impossible!"


    "Death is nothing to fear, it''s just not time for a life-and-death battle yet."


    Wu Junyan said in a deep voice."Indeed! The future holds endless possibilities. When the time comes for a do-or-die battle, we must step onto the grand stage of the world and not halt our progress here."


    The Northern Wilderness is vast, yet it is not the end. Legend has it that in the distant Imperial Province lies the center of the world, teeming with countless powerhouses and a gathering of evildoers.


    Only by reaching the Imperial Province can one truly witness the colors of the world''s stage and not live in vain.


    "Chen Qingyuan, I heard you made it out of the Sky Abyss alive. Won''t you meet an old acquaintance?"


    As Chen Qingyuan and Wu Junyan were discussing the future, a malicious voice came from afar.


    Previously, Chen Qingyuan had revealed himself in the realm of death and had dealings with the Murong family. The news of his arrival in the Northern Cang Star Domain had reached many acquaintances, and naturally, they wanted to come and see for themselves.


    The person who came this time was probably not as easy to talk to as Wu Junyan, most likely here to kick someone when they''re down.

 Chapter 33 – Get lost!

    Who''s the bastard blocking the way?


    Chen Qingyuan cursed in his heart and looked outside.


    At a glance, Chen Qingyuan''s expression changed slightly, and he sat still, saying loudly, "I thought who it was, turns out it''s the substitute Holy Son of the Lianyou Sacred Ground!"


    When he said this, Chen Qingyuan deliberately emphasized the word "substitute."


    Lianyou Sacred Ground has a total of four substitute Holy Sons, one of whom is named Li Jinqing.


    A hundred years ago, Li Jinqing had a conflict with Chen Qingyuan and fought. As for the result, Chen Qingyuan naturally won.


    Because of this battle, the matter of Li Jinqing being officially appointed as the Holy Son was indefinitely postponed. After all, Lianyou Sacred Ground did not want a loser to lead the younger generation, which would damage their reputation.


    A hundred years later, Li Jinqing''s strength has improved a lot, stronger than the other three substitute Holy Sons. According to many people''s speculation, Li Jinqing might be able to get rid of the word "substitute" in the next few years.


    "Chen Qingyuan, don''t you have the guts to come out and see me?"


    Looking at the barrier-closed flying boat, Li Jinqing, dressed in a dark brocade robe, sneered.


    "I am indeed timid, I never do dangerous things. Today, you came here, do you want to take advantage of my weakness and make a move to regain the scene of the past?"


    Chen Qingyuan chuckled.


    "Are you still timid?" Li Jinqing snorted, "How many people did you offend in the past, and I didn''t see you being timid! And, you dared to step into the Sky Abyss, an extraordinary feat."


    "Don''t talk nonsense, just say why you''re blocking my way?"


    Chen Qingyuan and Li Jinqing were not friends, and he didn''t have the time to entangle with him.


    "I want to invite you to visit the Lianyou Sacred Ground and will definitely treat you well."


    Perhaps to regain the lost face from a hundred years ago, or perhaps out of curiosity about the situation inside the Sky Abyss, Li Jinqing sealed the surrounding void, preventing the flying boat from breaking through the void.


    "I won''t go." Chen Qingyuan refused outright.


    "Whether you go or not, it''s not up to you."


    Since Li Jinqing came, he definitely wouldn''t give up easily.


    "Are you serious about attacking me?"


    Chen Qingyuan put down the wine glass, and his voice spread out.


    "You have lost your former elegance, don''t show off in front of me. Chen Qingyuan, Lianyou Sacred Ground won''t take your life, I''m just inviting you to have a cup of tea, come out!"


    In the past, Li Jinqing didn''t dare to be an enemy of Chen Qingyuan, avoiding him at all costs. Now, Chen Qingyuan has fallen from grace, and it seems like anyone can come over and trample on him.


    "You''re so arrogant, have you asked my friend?"


    Chen Qingyuan was not afraid at all, and spoke up.


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    "Friend?" Li Jinqing laughed, "A person like you, do you have any friends in the North Cang Star Domain? Even if you do, I don''t care."


    After more than a hundred years of operation, Li Jinqing''s authority in the Lianyou Sacred Ground has increased a lot, and he considers himself a top figure in the North Cang Star Domain.


    Inside the flying boat, Chen Qingyuan deliberately lowered his voice, "Lao Wu, it''s your turn."


    Wu Junyan stared straight at Chen Qingyuan, not saying a word.


    "Don''t look at me like that, it''s scary." Chen Qingyuan pointed to the fine wine on the table and said seriously, "This wine was brewed with countless efforts. If you drink my wine, shouldn''t you help me out?"


    "Five-spice mixed brew, many taverns sell it."


    Wu Junyan said indifferently.


    Although Wu Junyan revealed the origin of the wine, Chen Qingyuan did not feel embarrassed. Instead, he spoke confidently, "Wine is easy to get, but sincerity is hard to come by. Lao Wu, if it weren''t for drinking with you and wasting some time, I would have left the North Cang Star Domain by now and wouldn''t have encountered this guy Li Jinqing. Now that I''m in trouble, shouldn''t you step up?"


    "It''s none of my business." Wu Junyan couldn''t be bothered to get involved.


    "Alright, sigh!" Chen Qingyuan sighed, pretending to be sorrowful, "If I had known you were so heartless and unfaithful, why would I have a drink and chat with you? If I die today, our agreement for a duel will be void. I only have one request, if I die, don''t dig up my grave and complain that I didn''t fulfill my promise."


    With the conversation reaching this point, Wu Junyan couldn''t take it anymore.


    So, Wu Junyan put down the wine glass and stood up slowly.


    "Lao Wu, I knew you were a helpful young man."


    Seeing this, Chen Qingyuan was delighted and praised.


    "Knowing you is beyond words."


    Wu Junyan turned to look at Chen Qingyuan, his eyes complex, cold, and ruthless.


    No matter what Wu Junyan said, Chen Qingyuan smiled. In any case, as long as Wu Junyan was willing to take action, everything he said was right.


    "Hey! Why no movement?" Outside, Li Jinqing had not heard Chen Qingyuan''s voice, and was getting impatient, saying loudly, "Chen Qingyuan, have you made up your mind? If you don''t come out, don''t blame me for being impolite."


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    At this moment, the barrier of the flying boat loosened.


    A smug smile appeared on Li Jinqing''s face, as if he saw Chen Qingyuan being defeated and felt relieved.


    However, things did not develop as Li Jinqing had expected.


    The person who walked out of the flying boat was not Chen Qingyuan, but Wu Junyan.


    When Li Jinqing saw Wu Junyan for the first time, the smile on his face stiffened, his pupils gradually dilated, and he was dumbfounded.


    "Wu...Young Master Wu, how can you be here?"


    Li Jinqing was extremely surprised, and never expected to see Wu Junyan here.


    "Do I need to report my whereabouts to you?"


    Wu Junyan said coldly.


    "No need." Even though Li Jinqing''s face was dark, he didn''t dare to show his anger.


    "Get lost!" Looking around the nearby star domain, the only one who Wu Junyan valued among his peers was Chen Qingyuan. For other people, Wu Junyan was very cold and arrogant, not putting them in his eyes at all.


    "I came here to invite Chen Qingyuan to visit the Lianyou Sacred Ground."


    Leaving in a huff, Li Jinqing was very unwilling and directly used the name of the Sacred Ground.


    "Don''t think I don''t know what you''re thinking. Even if it''s you, not even the Holy Lord of the Lianyou Sacred Ground dares to threaten me."


    The Lianyou Sacred Ground is a very powerful force in the North Cang Star Domain, but Wu Junyan is not afraid at all, and dares to say such things, full of confidence.Upon hearing this, Li Jinqing gazed deeply at the flying boat, clenched his teeth, and bowed with his fists: "I take my leave."


    Li Jinqing lacked the courage to confront Wu Junyan and turned to leave.


    No matter how hard he racked his brain, he never expected Wu Junyan to stay by Chen Qingyuan''s side, even willing to stand up for him.


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    Leaders of various Sacred Grounds had once told their disciples that if they encountered Wu Junyan outside, they should not make an enemy of him, lest they bring trouble to their Sect.


    Wu Junyan''s background was extremely mysterious, known to very few.


    Chen Qingyuan was also not very clear about this matter.


    "Old Wu, you''re something else, scaring the kid away with just a few words."


    Chen Qingyuan praised.

 Chapter 34 – Return to the Mystic Azure Sect, Dao Yi Academy

    Wu Junyan did not respond, his attitude was indifferent.


    "Are you coming in to sit for a while?" Chen Qingyuan walked outside.


    "Forget it." Wu Junyan didn''t want to be ordered around by Chen Qingyuan, and refused without hesitation: "You are too cunning, and spending too much time with you is easy to be fooled."


    "I''m not that kind of person." Chen Qingyuan pretended to be angry.


    This was not the first time Wu Junyan had met Chen Qingyuan, and he was already familiar with Chen Qingyuan''s temperament, not to be deceived by his appearance: "I''m leaving."


    With these words, Wu Junyan left in the wind.


    "So free-spirited! It''s enviable." Chen Qingyuan muttered quietly as he watched Wu Junyan leave.


    After that, Chen Qingyuan set out on the journey back to the Flow Star Domain, picking up the pace.


    This time, Chen Qingyuan concealed his breath with a jade bracelet to prevent being stopped on the road. As long as he wasn''t particularly unlucky, he shouldn''t run into trouble.


    After several months, Chen Qingyuan finally stood on the land of the Flow Star Domain, feeling relaxed.


    "I''ll go home first."


    Before long, Chen Qingyuan arrived at the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Upon learning of Chen Qingyuan''s return, the elders appeared one after another, overjoyed.


    "Qingyuan, where have you been sneaking off to?"


    "Hey! Your body... there''s a fluctuation of spiritual energy, did you really restore your spiritual root?"


    "You brat, you finally know to come back!"


    "If it weren''t for the sake of our deceased senior brother, I would beat you up properly today. It''s so dangerous outside now, and you''re running around blindly without telling us." sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Dozens of people spoke to Chen Qingyuan, their words full of concern.


    After the senior brothers and sisters had vented their anger and calmed down, Chen Qingyuan finally told the fabricated story he had prepared in advance.


    The ghost doctor had healed him and needed him to do something, but he couldn''t tell anyone.


    Chen Qingyuan pushed this blame onto the ghost doctor, knowing that it couldn''t be verified face to face.


    "Is the task the ghost doctor gave you difficult?"


    A senior sister was worried and approached Chen Qingyuan to check if he was injured.


    "It''s fine, not difficult, and it''s already done."


    Chen Qingyuan now looked like a well-behaved child, with a bright smile that was very healing.


    "It''s good that you''re back safely." Everyone no longer scolded Chen Qingyuan, after all, it wasn''t his fault, but the price for the ghost doctor''s treatment.


    "Junior Brother, what is your current cultivation level after the recovery?"


    Everyone respected Chen Qingyuan and didn''t use Dao techniques to check.


    "I can''t recover my previous cultivation level, so I have to start over."


    Chen Qingyuan revealed his cultivation level of the Earth Spirit Realm.


    "As long as your spiritual root is restored, your former glory will soon be regained. Don''t be impatient."


    Although it was a bit regrettable, everyone didn''t feel too sad, but rather happy. With Chen Qingyuan''s abilities, even if he started over, he could still reach a high position.


    After chatting for a long time, the elders left one after another.


    Through the conversation, Chen Qingyuan had a general understanding of the situation in the Demon''s Lair.


    The Heavenly Jade Sect was willing to bring out all the resources and invite various sects to suppress the Demon''s Lair together. Originally, the Mystic Azure Sect didn''t want to help, but many sects had already agreed, leaving the Mystic Azure Sect with no choice but to assist.


    After much deliberation, the Mystic Azure Sect agreed to help.


    The various sects received benefits and were willing to help wholeheartedly, reducing the complaints against the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    The Mystic Azure Sect alone received a top-quality spiritual vein, more than ten medium-quality spiritual veins, as well as many spiritual medicines and Dao treasures.


    There were a total of nineteen first-class forces in the Flow Star Domain, and the other sects definitely received no less than the Mystic Azure Sect.


    It was easy to imagine how much wealth the Heavenly Jade Sect had gained from the Demon''s Lair over the years.


    "When will the Demon''s Lair be resolved?"


    In a courtyard shrouded in mist, Chen Qingyuan and his big senior brother Lin Changsheng sat drinking tea.


    "It is said that the Heavenly Jade Sect has invited a grandmaster of formations. After the formation is set up, we will all take action to fill the Demon''s Lair. According to the time given by the Heavenly Jade Sect, it should not exceed ten years."


    For cultivators, ten years was really not a long time, just a flick of the fingers. Some powerful figures would need hundreds or thousands of years to close a single session.


    "Do you have confidence in resolving it?"


    Chen Qingyuan had read ancient texts and knew how terrible the Demon''s Lair was. The Demon''s Lair under the Heavenly Jade Sect''s ground had reached an irreparable state after many years of nurturing.


    "It''s hard to say." Lin Changsheng''s face was solemn as he shook his head slowly. "Once the Demon''s Lair erupts, it will surely affect every part of the Flow Star Domain, and the trouble will be endless."


    "Senior Brother, don''t worry too much. Since it''s here, we''ll deal with it."


    In Chen Qingyuan''s view, the real concern should be the Heavenly Jade Sect. If something went wrong with the Demon''s Lair, the first to suffer would be the Heavenly Jade Sect, and there would be no escape.


    "Yeah, let''s not talk about these troubling matters." Lin Changsheng temporarily stopped thinking about these things and turned the topic to Chen Qingyuan: "Junior Brother, there''s something I need to tell you."


    "What is it?" Chen Qingyuan noticed that Lin Changsheng looked serious and felt a sudden tightness in his heart.


    "Now that you have restored your spiritual root, I can''t keep you locked in the Mystic Azure Sect forever. Your future path has to be walked by you. However, I took the liberty of making a decision for you, and I hope you won''t be angry."


    Lin Changsheng looked into Chen Qingyuan''s eyes and said thoughtfully.


    "A decision?" Chen Qingyuan looked puzzled.


    "To participate in the assessment of the Dao One Academy."


    Lin Changsheng said.


    "The Dao One Academy, what is that place?"


    After thinking for a long time, Chen Qingyuan asked a question. In his mind, there were no memory fragments about the Dao One Academy.


    "It''s a very mysterious place. I''ve only heard about it before and never been there. There is not much information about the Dao One Academy in the ancient texts, so we can only speculate that its heritage is quite ancient."


    Lin Changsheng had previously gone out to gain experience and had heard of the Dao One Academy''s reputation, which was mysterious and hard to find.


    "Senior Brother, why didn''t you tell me about it before?" Chen Qingyuan smiled bitterly.


    "To be honest, I didn''t even know where the Dao One Academy was before, so how could I tell you?" Lin Changsheng said helplessly."What''s going on today?"


    Chen Qingyuan was utterly astonished.


    "Some days ago, an abnormal fluctuation of the Law was detected in the cave dwelling where my master once cultivated. I went to take a look and found a box containing a letter and what appeared to be an ordinary wooden plaque."


    Lin Changsheng''s thoughts drifted back to the past as he slowly recounted, "The box was left by my master before he passed away. The letter was simple, expressing the hope that you would take the wooden plaque to the Dao Academy. If you can secure a position there, it would be greatly beneficial to both yourself and the Mystic Azure Sect."


    "The box had my master''s sealing Law on it, which is why it went unnoticed in a corner. It was only when the Law loosened recently that I became aware of these things."


    The wooden plaque was a token of the Dao Academy, and only with it could one find the location of the Academy.


    As for how the Supreme Ancestor came by the wooden plaque, that remains a mystery.


    Lin Changsheng found it strange when he spoke of this. After the master passed away and entered meditation, he had clearly cleaned out the master''s cultivation cave and hadn''t found this box. How could it have suddenly appeared?


    Although it was mysterious, Lin Changsheng was certain that the handwriting on the envelope was indeed his master''s, and it still bore the traces of the unique Dao Technique of the Mystic Azure Sect, making it impossible to fake.


    "So that''s how it is. Where is the wooden plaque now?"


    Chen Qingyuan understood.


    "I crushed it."


    Lin Changsheng answered truthfully.


    "......"


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    Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyuan''s expression of surprise froze.

 Chapter 35 – At a glance, five years, the cultivation level has reached the Heavenly Spirit Realm

    Lin Changsheng hurriedly said, "According to the letter left by Senior Brother, as long as you crush the wooden tablet, you can carve your name on it and send a message to Dao Yi Academy."


    "Senior Brother, at least ask me about it!"


    This matter came quite suddenly, leaving Chen Qingyuan at a loss.


    "I was planning to wait for you to come back before saying anything, but who knew that the moment I took out the wooden tablet, I accidentally crushed it."


    Speaking of this matter, it was quite strange. It was estimated that Senior Brother had set a prohibition a long time ago, so once the box was opened, the prohibition would be activated, causing the wooden tablet to shatter.


    In this way, even if Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to go to Dao Yi Academy, there was no way to refuse.


    Lin Changsheng told Chen Qingyuan the whole story, expressing his own helplessness.


    "The shattered wooden tablet represents that you have become a candidate for Dao Yi Academy. When the time comes, people from Dao Yi Academy will come to find you and take you to participate in the assessment. Junior Brother, do you have any questions?"


    Lin Changsheng said.


    "At this point, what can I say."


    Chen Qingyuan smiled bitterly.


    "This is Senior Brother''s last wish, hoping that you won''t disappoint him."


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    No one knows the true origin of Dao Yi Academy. Lin Changsheng believes that Senior Brother would not harm Chen Qingyuan, so he doesn''t have too many worries.


    "I understand." Chen Qingyuan nodded slightly, with a complex expression.


    His cheap master really knows how to cause trouble!


    The so-called Dao Yi Academy might come at any time.


    "Your body has just recovered, so rest well!" Lin Changsheng advised, "The Flow Star Domain is becoming more and more unstable. Stay at home for the next few days and don''t go out."


    "Okay."


    Chen Qingyuan returned to his cave, pondering the recent events. It seemed as if an invisible force was pushing everything, leading him onto a new path.


    The carefree days at the Mystic Azure Sect probably won''t last much longer.


    And so, Chen Qingyuan lived quietly for five years.


    In these five years, Chen Qingyuan''s cultivation level has soared, reaching the peak of the Heavenly Spirit Realm. Just one step more, and he would enter the Golden Elixir Realm.


    Once he reaches that stage, it won''t be easy to further advance his cultivation.


    The further he goes, the more difficult it becomes.


    Countless cultivators in the world have spent hundreds of years to reach the Golden Elixir Realm, but Chen Qingyuan, who rebuilt his Dao Bone, has only taken less than ten years.


    This step shouldn''t take too long for Chen Qingyuan.


    During this time, apart from cultivating, Chen Qingyuan would drink tea and chat with his senior brothers. Wherever he went, the junior disciples in the sect showed him great respect, calling him "Junior Master."


    "Junior Master, these are the accounts that were just collected. Take a look."


    Lin Pingyan entered and placed a high-quality Heaven and Earth Bag on the table.


    In order to change Lin Pingyan''s indecisive nature, Chen Qingyuan brought out many old accounts and sent Lin Pingyan out to collect them.


    At first, Lin Pingyan was very reluctant, thinking that he wouldn''t be able to handle it. But under Chen Qingyuan''s pressure as "Junior Master," Lin Pingyan had no choice but to do it.


    Sometimes, Lin Pingyan couldn''t collect some debts, and he would come back to tell Chen Qingyuan. Then, Chen Qingyuan would guide Lin Pingyan on what to do, such as challenging people at their door, hiring people to curse, or blocking the entrance, and so on.


    After a while, Lin Pingyan gradually became familiar with this process. After a few years, Chen Qingyuan didn''t need to intervene at all, and Lin Pingyan could easily handle these matters.


    "Little Ping, it''s all yours, take it!"


    In order to make Lin Pingyan deeply aware of his past mistakes, Chen Qingyuan gave all the resources he obtained to Lin Pingyan.


    At first, Lin Pingyan was hesitant and refused. But under Chen Qingyuan''s insistence, he was forced to accept the resources.


    "Thank you, Junior Master."


    Looking at so many resources, Lin Pingyan suddenly felt like a nouveau riche.


    "Don''t be polite, we''re in this together."


    Chen Qingyuan patted Lin Pingyan on the shoulder and said with great emphasis, "I have high hopes for you, and your future is promising."


    Through Lin Pingyan''s eyes, Chen Qingyuan knew that his years of nurturing had not been in vain. The gentle and refined Lin Pingyan of the past was gone, and his temperament had changed significantly.


    Han Shan was also a good young man back then, but after getting to know Chen Qingyuan, he gradually became greedy and stingy. Today''s Lin Pingyan was the same.


    However, Chen Qingyuan always had his bottom line in doing things. Greed and character are two different things and should not be confused.


    Moreover, the resources Chen Qingyuan obtained were all debts released many years ago, with only slightly higher interest. When he lent them out, he had already made it clear to the borrowers, and it was their choice to accept it.


    "Junior Master, I''ll take my leave."


    Lin Pingyan left with a heart full of joy.


    After these days of spreading the news, many people knew about Chen Qingyuan''s restoration of his Spiritual Root, finding it unbelievable.


    Having been tainted by the laws of the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone and being a waste body, how could he suddenly cultivate?


    Although the Ghost Doctor''s medical skills were superb, it was still unreasonable to think that he could resolve the residual prohibition laws on Chen Qingyuan''s body!


    Many powerful individuals felt that this matter was suspicious and repeatedly lurked around the Mystic Azure Sect, wanting to figure out the specific reasons. They believed that this was a deliberate act by the Mystic Azure Sect to cover up what Chen Qingyuan had gained from the Sky Abyss.


    As long as Chen Qingyuan didn''t go out, these powerful individuals wouldn''t dare to act openly, even if they had suspicions.


    On this day, the leaders of various sects in the Flow Star Domain discussed the matter of Chen Qingyuan and made a decision.


    They would go to the Mystic Azure Sect and question him face to face!


    The mysterious light that appeared in the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone a hundred years ago must have been some kind of Heaven and Earth Treasure descending. Chen Qingyuan had been in the Sky Abyss for a hundred years, so he must know many secrets.On this day, a total of ten first-rate sects dispatched their powerful beings, amounting to over a hundred core Elders of the Divine Transformation Realm, all gathered together. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Sect Master, something major has happened!"


    An Elder who was gathering intelligence reported the matter immediately upon discovery.


    Hearing this, Lin Changsheng''s expression turned grave, his right hand tightly gripping the armrest of his chair as he pondered, "Summon all the Elders to the Council Hall, and have all the disciples who are out return."


    After issuing this command, Lin Changsheng turned his head to an Elder beside him: "Prepare tea, welcome the guests."


    "Yes."


    The entire Mystic Azure Sect was on high alert, ready to face any potential situation.


    Chen Qingyuan, who was inside his dwelling, was naturally aware of the situation and muttered to himself, "When I first returned, the various sects already harbored thoughts of pressing me for answers. Back then, my Spiritual Root was severed, and with the protection of my sect, other forces dared not take any excessive actions. Now that I am able to cultivate again, they all believe that the great fortune of Sky Abyss has fallen into my hands, or that I am privy to insider information."


    "Those who come are up to no good!"


    Chen Qingyuan stepped out of his cave abode and stood atop a mountain peak, gazing into the distance with furrowed brows.


    Two hours later, the powerful beings from the various sects made their appearance.

 Chapter 36 – All the heroes arrived, pressing for information about the Sky Abyss

    The weakest among the attendees were the great cultivators of the Divine Transformation Realm, and there were even a few old fogeys at the Tribulation Crossing stage.


    The Heavenly Jade Sect, Eastern Joy Palace, Great Enlightenment Monastery of Southern Brightness, Myriad Spiritual Gate, and the Northern Sea Flood Dragon Clan, and so on.


    More than half of the top forces in the Flow Star Domain have come, and they have already reached an agreement in secret to jointly pressure the Mystic Azure Sect, forcing Chen Qingyuan to reveal all the information about the Sky Abyss.


    "Dao friends, please come in!"


    Elder Dong Wenjun, the sect protector, personally went out to greet them, dressed in a black brocade robe. Although he was old, he was extraordinary and valiant.


    To protect Chen Qingyuan, Lin Changsheng sent Lin Pingyan to watch over him and not let Chen Qingyuan leave the cave.


    Hundreds of great cultivators slowly walked into the gate of the Mystic Azure Sect, passing by disciples on both sides, all of them holding sharp blades with a stern expression.


    These disciples knew that the attendees were all big shots they didn''t usually see, but they showed no fear, with a strong spirit and unwavering bodies.


    If the sect were in trouble, the disciples would be willing to fight to the death, without regret.


    Seeing the spirited appearance of the Mystic Azure Sect''s disciples, the hearts of the powerful figures couldn''t help but admire them, and there was even a hint of envy.


    On the main hall, the powerful figures sat on the right, while the elders of the Mystic Azure Sect sat on the left.


    Outside the hall, tens of thousands of disciples in white clothes stood in formation, waiting quietly without whispering to each other.


    "What brings you all here today?"


    Lin Changsheng sat high up, looking down at the powerful figures of the various sects with an expressionless face. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Master Lin is a wise man and should know the purpose of our visit."


    The leader of the elders was named Shen Shijie, the Supreme Ancestor of the Heavenly Jade Sect, a genuine powerful figure at the Tribulation Crossing stage.


    "I don''t know, so please speak."


    Lin Changsheng pretended to be puzzled, wanting to keep the initiative in his own hands and not be led by the nose by the cultivators of the various sects.


    "Since that''s the case, then I''ll speak. If I have offended in any way, please forgive me." Shen Shijie stroked his white beard and said, "I heard that Elder Chen Qingyuan of your sect has restored his spiritual root, and we offer our blessings. In addition, we also want to know about the situation in the Sky Abyss from Elder Chen."


    "So that''s it. I remember that the Mystic Azure Sect had already given an answer back then. The junior brother was sealed in a barrier and barely escaped after enduring a hundred years."


    Lin Changsheng said.


    "Master Lin, do you think we will believe such words?"


    Shen Shijie smiled.


    "Believe it or not, it''s up to you. In any case, I''ve said all I have to say."


    Lin Changsheng''s expression was indifferent, and his tone was flat.


    The elders sitting on the left side had sharp eyes, always staring at the powerful figures of the various sects opposite them, with a serious expression.


    "Why don''t we invite Elder Chen out and clarify everything before we leave, so as not to damage the friendship between the sects."


    Shen Shijie suggested.


    "Shen, I advise you to take care of your own affairs first and not let the Demon''s Lair erupt. Otherwise, the Heavenly Jade Sect may find it difficult to survive in this world."


    If it weren''t for Lin Changsheng representing the face of the Mystic Azure Sect, he wouldn''t be so polite and would have cursed directly.


    "The matter of the Demon''s Lair will naturally be resolved. Don''t worry about it, Master Lin." Shen Shijie said with a smile, "Today, let''s just talk about Elder Chen and the Sky Abyss. The rest can be discussed later."


    "Yes! Let''s have Elder Chen come out and meet us!"


    The person speaking was sitting next to Shen Shijie, the sect protector elder of the Eastern Joy Palace, named Liu Ruoyi, a middle-aged woman dressed in light-colored clothes, still charming.


    "Our sects suffered heavy losses in the Sky Abyss back then, and now we want to know the situation inside the Sky Abyss, which is reasonable and fair."


    Someone else spoke up.


    The three powerful figures at the Tribulation Crossing stage all looked at Lin Changsheng, increasing the pressure on him.


    If it were an ordinary sect leader, they would probably have been frightened and at a loss long ago, and most likely would have agreed in order not to offend these powerful figures.


    But Lin Changsheng was not an ordinary person. He stood up directly, his eyes as sharp as swords, and said in a low and deep voice, "My junior brother barely escaped death and was able to return to the path of cultivation after being healed by a Ghost Doctor. Whether you choose to believe it or not, that is the fact."


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    Dong Wenjun and the others all stood up, their momentum surging. As long as Lin Changsheng gave the order, they would dare to drive the guests away.


    As for the consequences, who cares.


    If others bully you to your doorstep, if you still hesitate, you might as well dig a hole and bury yourself, so as not to be bothered by these annoying people.


    "Master Lin, don''t be agitated. We have no intention of disrespecting the Mystic Azure Sect. As long as Elder Chen Qingyuan opens his mind and lets us probe his soul, it won''t harm him fundamentally. Once this matter is settled, we will leave immediately."


    The soul-probing technique can reveal the life experiences of others and can cause considerable impact on the person being probed. Of course, if a cultivator with strong abilities takes action and the person being probed does not resist, there will be no harm to the body.


    Cultivators all have secrets, and under normal circumstances, no one would willingly allow others to probe their soul.


    "How dare you!"


    Dong Wenjun couldn''t help it, and a powerful aura burst out, directly overturning the table in front of the powerful figures and shattering the teacups on the table.


    Seeing Dong Wenjun''s strong reaction, the others were slightly surprised, but quickly returned to a calm appearance. Hearing the proposal of soul probing, Dong Wenjun, who had always had a hot temper, reacted normally."Dao Friend Dong, if Chen Qingyuan is indeed sealed in a mystic realm for a hundred years as previously stated, it would prove that the Mystic Azure Sect has not deceived us, and we will surely apologize. However, if Chen Qingyuan has hidden anything, many from our sects have perished in the Sky Abyss, and we have the right to know."


    Shen Shijie''s cultivation level was not weaker than Dong Wenjun''s, and with a laugh, he dissolved Dong Wenjun''s oppressive aura.


    "So the Mystic Azure Sect has given you face, huh!" Dong Wenjun pointed at the noses of those present and cursed foully.


    Lin Changsheng turned his head to glance at Dong Wenjun, prompting him to swallow the rest of his crude words.


    Following that, Lin Changsheng stood on high ground, hands behind his back, eyes gazing outside the hall, his voice ringing like a bell: "Disciples of the Mystic Azure Sect, listen! If anyone dares to bully our Junior Master, do you agree or not?"


    "We do not agree!"


    Tens of thousands of disciples spoke in unison, their voices spreading far and wide, shaking the heavens and the earth.


    In the past, whenever Chen Qingyuan made a fortune, he would share many benefits with the disciples of the sect, building good relationships.


    He also contributed to the sect by constructing useful things, such as improving the living conditions in the Servants'' Quarters, increasing the monthly supply of Spirit Stones needed for the inner disciples'' cultivation, and giving gifts to outstanding disciples each year, among other things.


    Therefore, the disciples of the Mystic Azure Sect held great affection for Chen Qingyuan, and their calls of "Junior Master" came sincerely from the heart.


    Earning money is not easy; it''s all for the sake of family.


    Chen Qingyuan rarely had an abundance of resources on him, as they were all allocated for specific purposes. Han Shan of the Yunhai Star Domain only learned of Chen Qingyuan''s greed for wealth but failed to see his contributions, thus tarnishing his own reputation within the sect.


    In contrast, even though the sect''s disciples all knew of Chen Qingyuan''s greed, not a single one would speak ill of him behind his back.


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    "You do not agree, good," Lin Changsheng shifted his gaze to the powerful figures of the various sects, pausing in his tone before he rebuked loudly: "Because I, too, do not agree!"


    As his words fell, Lin Changsheng''s anger surged, and he emitted the terrifying pressure of a Tribulation Crossing Powerful Figure, shattering the floor of the hall, changing the color of the skies, and forming a massive vortex above the nine heavens.

 Chapter 37 – Chen Qingyuan appeared, the situation became tense

    Lin Changsheng suddenly challenged, catching everyone off guard. The crowd tensed up, their faces changing color.


    "Sect Master Lin, what are you trying to do?" Shen Shijie from the Heavenly Jade Sect asked hoarsely.


    "It''s not about what I want to do, it''s about what you want to do," Lin Changsheng said solemnly, refuting, "Don''t think that just because you''ve gathered here, you can make the people of the Mystic Azure Sect afraid. If you don''t know when to back down, then let''s fight!"


    "We just want to find out the truth. If Chen Qingyuan cooperates, we won''t harm his foundation with a soul search. Why escalate things to this point?" Shen Shijie and the others frowned, not expecting the Mystic Azure Sect to be so stubborn and difficult to deal with.


    "If my master and senior brothers were still alive, if you dared to act so arrogantly in the Mystic Azure Sect, they would have suppressed you with a single slap," Lin Changsheng reminisced. Back then, the Mystic Azure Sect was extremely powerful, the strongest force in the Flow Star Domain. The Mystic Azure Sect did not like to fight for power, never cared about reputation, and did not encroach on the resources and territories of others.


    Moreover, the Mystic Azure Sect trained its disciples to be united and helpful from a young age, not to harm the bonds of brotherhood for the sake of personal gain. This was the principle of the Mystic Azure Sect, and no one was allowed to violate it.


    If it had been in the past, the leaders of the Mystic Azure Sect would have kicked Shen Shijie and his people out without hesitation. They would not tolerate their arrogance.


    "Is there no room for negotiation?" Shen Shijie, as the representative, asked with a serious expression.


    "If Shen Lao is willing to let me perform a soul search, then I might consider it," Lin Changsheng sneered.


    At this point, Shen Shijie understood Lin Changsheng''s meaning. His expression turned dark, and the spiritual energy within him began to flow rapidly.


    How could Shen Shijie agree?


    He had too many secrets, not just the demon''s lair under the Heavenly Jade Sect, but also many things he had done in the past. He did not want to be subjected to a soul search, yet he was trying every means to search Chen Qingyuan''s soul memories. It was ridiculous.


    With a "swoosh," everyone stood up, and both sides faced off, ready to start a battle at any moment.


    Once the battle started, the Mystic Azure Sect would be in great danger. sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, the Mystic Azure Sect remained undaunted, and its disciples had already formed a battle formation, ready to fight.


    The strong figures of the various sects could not understand how things had escalated to this point over Chen Qingyuan. If this had happened in any other sect, the disciples would have been handed over for the greater good.


    In fact, even if it had not been Chen Qingyuan who caused trouble this time, but any other disciple of the sect, the Mystic Azure Sect would not have compromised.


    People could die, but their dignity could not be trampled.


    The previous generations of the Mystic Azure Sect had passed on their will through practical actions, doing their best to make the sect a haven for all disciples, a place where they belonged. Without faith, the sect would collapse in an instant when faced with difficulties.


    "Activate the Sect-Protecting Grand Array!" Lin Changsheng ordered.


    Elder Dong Wenjun raised his hand and activated the grand array of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    The array''s principles locked Shen Shijie and the others in place, and a battle was about to break out.


    Although the overall strength of the strong figures of the various sects was higher than that of the Mystic Azure Sect, this was the Mystic Azure Sect''s home ground. If an uncontrollable battle broke out, the final result would definitely be mutual destruction, with countless casualties.


    Even the powerful figures at the Tribulation Crossing level would find it difficult to ensure their own safety.


    The situation was at a standstill, and no one dared to make the first move to avoid causing a disaster.


    "What should we do?"


    "We thought that by pressuring the Mystic Azure Sect, they would definitely compromise. But how did things develop to this point?"


    "The Mystic Azure Sect is really stubborn and difficult to deal with!"


    "To be honest, becoming a disciple of the Mystic Azure Sect is indeed a very fortunate thing. You won''t be bullied when you''re outside."


    The strong figures of the various sects communicated with familiar people through sound transmission, their eyes fixed on the people of the Mystic Azure Sect, their bodies tense. At this moment, many people felt a hint of envy in their hearts, recalling the intrigue within their own sects when they were young.


    Lin Changsheng slowly descended from a high place, staring at Shen Shijie, standing with his hands behind his back, and calling out his name directly, "Shen Shijie, when you were young, you were suppressed by my master and senior brothers for a lifetime. Now, I want to give it a try."


    "What''s the use of your master being strong? He still died in front of me," Shen Shijie was already very old and probably didn''t have many years left. Therefore, he hoped to gain an opportunity from Chen Qingyuan to improve his cultivation and extend his life.


    "At least he lived a more fulfilling life than you, a hundred times more fulfilling," Lin Changsheng said.


    "I want to see if your fists are as tough as your mouth," Shen Shijie said, taking a step forward, preparing to have a good fight with Lin Changsheng.


    At this time, as the leader, Shen Shijie could not retreat, otherwise the strong figures of the various sects would definitely lose confidence, and it would be easy to fall into the hands of the Mystic Azure Sect.


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    "Wow, it''s quite lively here!"


    Just as the two sides were about to start a battle, Chen Qingyuan walked slowly into the hall from outside.


    Beside Chen Qingyuan was Lin Pingyan, who looked down at the ground, afraid to make eye contact with the elders.


    Chen Qingyuan had gone to great lengths to persuade Lin Pingyan to let him come out. After some entanglement, Chen Qingyuan finally succeeded.


    In an instant, everyone''s gaze converged on Chen Qingyuan.


    "Junior Master!" The tens of thousands of disciples outside the door bowed and saluted, dressed in white, standing in neat rows.


    "Hello, everyone," Chen Qingyuan turned his head to look at the disciples, smiling and nodding.


    Then, Chen Qingyuan stepped into the hall.


    "Young Junior Brother, why are you here?" Lin Changsheng and the others looked worried. If a battle broke out at this moment, they might not be able to protect Chen Qingyuan.


    "I came to see Senior Sister," a wrinkled-faced female elder looked at Chen Qingyuan and said through sound transmission.


    Chen Qingyuan did not go over, but instead reassured Lin Changsheng and the others, "Don''t be so nervous, let me handle this!"


    Lin Changsheng frowned and looked at Lin Pingyan, questioning, "Lin Pingyan, I told you to watch over your Junior Master. Why did you disobey?"


    "Father, I''m sorry," Lin Pingyan apologized first, preparing to explain.


    Before Lin Pingyan could explain the reason, Lin Changsheng burst out, "What''s the use of apologizing?"In such close proximity, once the powerhouses of the various sects were determined to make a move against Chen Qingyuan, even with the Protecting Sect formation as cover, Lin Changsheng found it difficult to ensure that no accidents would occur, his heart filled with anxiety.


    "Big Senior Brother, don''t scold Xiaoyanzi, this is my issue." Today, Chen Qingyuan was dressed in a light-colored long robe, his ink-black hair tightly bound with a wooden hairpin, exuding an elegant and scholarly charm: "Trust me."


    Lin Changsheng and Chen Qingyuan exchanged a deep look, unable to refuse, he slowly nodded: "Hmm."


    Then, Chen Qingyuan turned to face the strong practitioners from the various sects, his face showing not the slightest hint of timidity, calm and composed, with an air of serene confidence.

 Chapter 38 – Even robbing money isnt this outrageous

    Just now, when Chen Qingyuan walked in, Shen Shijie and others immediately noticed the spiritual energy flowing in his body, which meant that Chen Qingyuan could start practicing again.


    Shen Shijie was overjoyed, thinking that Chen Qingyuan might have obtained some amazing fortune in the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone. If he could make this fortune his own, there would be endless possibilities in the future.


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    "You''ve come all the way to our Mystic Azure Sect to find out about my experience in the Sky Abyss, right!"


    Chen Qingyuan pulled up a chair and sat in the center of the hall, with his back to his senior brothers and sisters, facing the strong figures of various sects.


    "Yes."


    An elder of a certain sect admitted.


    "I said it before, but you didn''t believe me. What should I do?"


    Chen Qingyuan sighed with some annoyance.


    "If Elder Chen is willing to open his mind and let me search his soul, all the questions will be answered."


    Shen Shijie made this request.


    When the elders heard this again, their faces were full of anger, wishing to fight directly. If they were afraid of death, they wouldn''t be considered part of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    However, since Chen Qingyuan had already come forward, the elders were willing to trust him and remained silent.


    "Searching the soul, no problem."


    Chen Qingyuan waved his hand, indicating that it wasn''t a big issue.


    "Young Junior Brother!"


    Dong Wenjun couldn''t help but speak, signaling to Chen Qingyuan not to do anything foolish.


    The matter of searching the soul could be big or small. If Chen Qingyuan really had any secrets, it would not be appropriate to expose them to everyone.


    Even if Chen Qingyuan had no secrets, he couldn''t let people search his soul. Not only would it damage the sect''s reputation, but the process of searching the soul might plant poisonous insects, or harm his origin, which would not be conducive to Chen Qingyuan''s future development.


    "Elder Chen, I admire your righteousness."


    Shen Shijie smiled, pretending to be admiring, and said with clasped hands.


    "You didn''t come to the Mystic Azure Sect as guests today, but to pressure us. In that case, let''s settle the score!"


    Chen Qingyuan said.


    "Settle the score, what do you mean?"


    People from various sects looked at each other, puzzled.


    "Look at the spilled tea on the ground, which was brewed with the top-grade tea leaves of our Mystic Azure Sect. You are not guests here, but have other intentions, so this tea is not free. After all, no one would invite ill-intentioned people to drink tea!"


    Chen Qingyuan pointed to the tea on the ground, showing a pained expression.


    "I should understand now. The Mystic Azure Sect wants to collect tea money."


    Shen Shijie said.


    "This old man is really smart."


    Chen Qingyuan actually recognized Shen Shijie, but did not address him with respect.


    Upon hearing Chen Qingyuan''s praise, Shen Shijie felt uncomfortable all over, as if he had been bitten by an ant.


    However, in order to obtain useful information from the Sky Abyss in a peaceful manner, Shen Shijie could only endure it: "The Mystic Azure Sect is a big family, is it still short of tea money?"


    "Yes, of course we are short." Chen Qingyuan emphasized, "The Mystic Azure Sect is not as wealthy as the Heavenly Jade Sect, and can only maintain its livelihood through careful budgeting. Just this cup of tea requires one hundred top-grade spirit stones, which is very precious."


    "Kid, are you kidding? A cup of water costs one hundred top-grade spirit stones, are you kidding?"


    A senior cultivator from a certain sect frowned and sneered.


    The ratio between the quality of spirit stones is one to one hundred, with one top-grade spirit stone equivalent to one hundred medium-grade spirit stones.


    In other words, a cup of tea would require ten thousand medium-grade spirit stones, equivalent to the annual income of many third-rate forces.


    With over a hundred senior cultivators present, if they all drank over a hundred cups of tea, it would be over ten thousand top-grade spirit stones.


    This is simply robbing money!


    The real price of the tea is probably not even one top-grade spirit stone!


    Upon hearing Chen Qingyuan''s words, Lin Changsheng and others remained calm, with a slight twitch at the corners of their mouths. In this situation, Junior Brother was still thinking about deceiving people and doing business. It''s really hard to change his nature!


    "I''m not kidding, this is true." Chen Qingyuan continued to lie without blushing or skipping a beat, "In the tea tree forest behind the Mystic Azure Sect, someone goes there every day to fertilize and water it, carefully take care of it, nourish it with spiritual water every month, and occasionally grind top-grade spiritual herbs into powder to apply to each bud. It takes a thousand years to bloom, a thousand years to bear fruit, and a thousand years to mature..."


    When Chen Qingyuan wanted to continue his nonsense, Shen Shijie couldn''t take it anymore and directly called a halt: "Stop."


    "I haven''t finished yet." Chen Qingyuan was getting into it, "And I haven''t calculated the broken tables, chairs, and benches, as well as the cracked floor."


    "Kid, these things were not done by us, but by the sect''s protecting elder."


    Someone said angrily.


    "Although that''s the case, would these things have happened if you hadn''t come?"


    Chen Qingyuan pushed all the responsibility onto the sect''s cultivators.


    "Ten thousand top-grade spirit stones is too much, this old man can''t agree to it."


    Everyone knew in their hearts that Chen Qingyuan was trying to leverage the situation to gain benefits for himself.


    "In that case, forget it." Chen Qingyuan sighed lightly, "Oh well! You have no sincerity, you''re not guests, and you won''t even pay for the tea. Forget it, let''s fight!"


    With that, Chen Qingyuan stood up and "kindly" warned, "After today, the Mystic Azure Sect will probably become a ruin, and few of you here will survive. You are all influential figures in the Flow Star Domain, yet you refuse to pay for the tea. How can I believe that you won''t tamper with the soul-searching process?"


    After some consideration, Shen Shijie gritted his teeth and agreed, "Elder Chen, it''s just tea money, I''ll give it to you."


    In fact, it wasn''t about the tea money, but knowing that this was Chen Qingyuan''s deception, but having to give in.The sensation was akin to Chen Qingyuan extending a foot, only to have a crowd desperately clinging to the sole, allowing him to mock their intelligence, which was deeply uncomfortable.


    Thus, under Shen Shijie''s signal, each person took out hundreds of high-quality spirit stones.


    Upon receiving the spirit stones, Chen Qingyuan immediately switched to a smiling face, "Elders are too kind, thank you."


    Then, Chen Qingyuan turned to Lin Pingyan, who was standing outside the door: "Xiao Yanzi, what are you dazing for? Didn''t you see the tea spilled all over the floor? Hurry up and serve fresh tea to the elders."


    "No, no, no, the tea from your sect is a rare treasure, we can''t afford to drink it."


    Everyone hurriedly waved their hands in refusal, their words laced with mockery.


    Although Chen Qingyuan detected the sarcasm, he pretended to be oblivious: "While the tea is precious, in light of the elders'' generosity, I can offer a fifty percent discount later."


    "No, thanks."


    The crowd was infuriated, their faces flushed with anger. Was this kid truly foolish, or was he deliberately being disgusting? S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Then forget it!"


    Chen Qingyuan had hoped to exploit these wealthy landowners a bit more, but it seemed the opportunity was lost.


    Witnessing Chen Qingyuan making a fortune, Lin Pingyan''s eyes filled with deep admiration, realizing that his own understanding of making money was far too shallow, not even one percent of what Junior Master knew.


    He had to learn, and learn well.


    Lin Pingyan had lived a restrained life since birth, only after being taught by Chen Qingyuan did he realize how comfortable it was to be wealthy.


    "It''s time we discussed serious matters."


    Shen Shijie''s expression turned grave as he spoke in a low voice.


    If Chen Qingyuan dared any more tricks, Shen Shijie wouldn''t be able to tolerate it any longer.


    "Indeed." Chen Qingyuan''s smile faded, his expression solemn: "Now we need to talk about compensation for emotional distress."


    "What?"


    Upon hearing this, Shen Shijie and the others were filled with question marks, nearly dying of anger.


    If it weren''t for the deterrence of Lin Changsheng and others, not wanting to trigger a major battle, the powerful figures from various sects would have already taken action.

 Chapter 39 – Sympathetic glances

    Spiritual loss fee, what is this?


    Not only Shen Shijie and others were confused, but even the people of the Mystic Azure Sect were dumbfounded.


    Countless pairs of eyes were fixed on Chen Qingyuan, and the scene was awkward and extremely silent.


    After a long time, an elder of a certain sect broke the deadlock and said, "Chen Qingyuan, are you saying that we still have to give you money?"


    "Yeah, that''s what I mean. After all, you all wanted to search my soul, which has affected my personal safety. If you can''t compensate for my spiritual loss, it won''t be justifiable!" Chen Qingyuan gave the elder a satisfied look and said with a smile.


    "Wasn''t that what I gave you just now?"


    At this moment, Shen Shijie didn''t have much anger, and his mind was still not turning.


    "Old man, you''re getting forgetful!" Chen Qingyuan hurriedly explained, "What you just gave me was the money for the tea."


    Everyone was in chaos.


    You''re too greedy!


    "Chen Qingyuan, don''t go too far."


    Liu Ruoyi of the Eastern Joy Palace said angrily.


    "Old lady, a large group of you came to the Mystic Azure Sect to pressure us. Who''s really going too far?" Chen Qingyuan put away his smile and said coldly.


    Chen Qingyuan was not polite to the people of the Eastern Joy Palace. For the sake of Bai Xixue, he had been very considerate of the Eastern Joy Palace, sending so many resources that they were countless.


    However, how did the Eastern Joy Palace treat Chen Qingyuan?


    The last time Chen Qingyuan had just returned, the Eastern Joy Palace was afraid that the marriage would be affected because of Chen Qingyuan, so they sent Yao Susu to bring a medium-quality spirit vein to send him away, which was disgusting.


    If Chen Qingyuan hadn''t been well-mannered, he would have cursed them out right then and there.


    "The so-called spiritual loss fee, I absolutely refuse to agree."


    Hearing the term "old lady," Liu Ruoyi''s anger intensified. Although she was indeed very old, she had taken good care of herself and still had a middle-aged appearance and charm.


    "You refuse?" Chen Qingyuan turned to Lin Changsheng and said very seriously, "Big Senior Brother, if we really start fighting, can we handle it?"


    "If my Mystic Azure Sect is destroyed today, there won''t be many people here who can leave alive. I guarantee that no one from the Eastern Joy Palace will survive." Lin Changsheng instantly understood Chen Qingyuan''s meaning and said loudly.


    "Good, if we start fighting later, don''t worry about my life. If the sect is destroyed, it''s meaningless for me to live. Senior Brothers and Sisters, when we start, don''t show mercy to the old witch of the Eastern Joy Palace. Even if she''s a powerful figure in the Tribulation Crossing stage, we can drown her with our spit." Chen Qingyuan turned to Dong Wenjun and the others and said.


    "Good! I''ve long been displeased with the Eastern Joy Palace."


    A fiery-tempered Senior Sister stepped forward, glaring.


    "If they want to take a bite out of my Mystic Azure Sect, they must make most of the forces in the Flow Star Domain regret it."


    Dong Wenjun, as an elder protecting the sect, was second only to the Sect Master Lin Changsheng in strength, and he had the qualifications to say this.


    "If it weren''t for our Master and his generation all dying, even if all the forces in the Flow Star Domain gathered together, they wouldn''t be able to shake the foundation of the Mystic Azure Sect."


    Listening to the words of the Mystic Azure Sect''s elders, one was more impulsive than the next, and one elder even shattered a white jade pillar behind him, with a fierce momentum.


    Looking at this scene, the strong from various sects felt slightly apprehensive. They had thought this trip would be very easy, and they would definitely make the Mystic Azure Sect bow down, but the people of the Mystic Azure Sect were tougher than they had expected.


    The disciples of the Mystic Azure Sect outside the hall had already set up a killing formation. Seeing this situation, they were not afraid to fight against the old fellows who had been cultivating for thousands of years, and they were not afraid of death at all.


    The various sect elders came here only to inquire about the news of the Sky Abyss, and they didn''t really intend to fight. If they started fighting without a word and thus sacrificed their lives, wouldn''t that be a loss?


    "Damn! Martial Senior Brother, we haven''t even started fighting yet, and you''ve already destroyed a spirit pillar. What a waste!" Chen Qingyuan felt like his heart was bleeding as he accused the Senior Brother. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Sorry, I got carried away just now."


    The Martial Senior Brother, who was accused by his Junior Brother, didn''t feel embarrassed, but rather awkwardly rubbed the back of his head and smiled.


    "If we survive this fight, you''ll have to use your private stash to repair the pillar."


    Since childhood, Chen Qingyuan had been doing a lot of business and had earned a lot of family property for the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "I''m afraid the Senior Brother''s private stash won''t be enough to repair it. Can you owe a little bit then?" The Martial Senior Brother''s momentum instantly dissipated, and he whispered, ignoring Shen Shijie and the others.


    "I remember you had a lot of private stash, didn''t you?" Chen Qingyuan asked in surprise.


    "Don''t mention it, it was all taken by your sister-in-law two years ago."


    Speaking of this, the Martial Senior Brother, who was burly and strong, looked aggrieved.


    The male elders of the Mystic Azure Sect who heard this all looked at the Martial Senior Brother, casting sympathetic glances. After hiding their private stash for thousands of years, it was all looted in one go, truly miserable!


    The Senior Sisters snorted lightly, thinking that it served him right. They had already formed Dao Companions, yet they dared to hide private stash, and it was even for thousands of years.


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t feel like getting angry anymore, and instead said sympathetically, "Martial Senior Brother, in the future, you can follow Little Yanzhi to make money. This kid has barely completed his apprenticeship and will definitely make you a big profit."


    "Really! Thank you, Little Junior Brother."


    The Martial Senior Brother''s eyes lit up, as if he saw a lot of spirit stones coming towards him.


    Just as the bond between the Senior Brothers was slowly rising, the strong from various sects were all livid and couldn''t bear it any longer: "Hey! We''re still here, do you really not care about us?""We''re all in for a bloody fight, who cares about you guys!" Chen Qingyuan glanced back at Shen Shijie and the others, rolled his eyes, and said irritably, "Can''t I have a few words with my Senior Brother before we face death?"


    Truth be told, many of the strong ones felt panic in their hearts, really not wanting to gamble with their lives. The people from Mystic Azure Sect were too fierce, none of them afraid to die. In a fight, they would surely be extremely ferocious, the unstoppable kind.


    "Young Friend, do not be rash, I and the others have not said we won''t compensate for the mental distress!"


    Shen Shijie suppressed his anger and squeezed out a smile.


    "Didn''t this old witch say she wouldn''t pay?"


    Chen Qingyuan glanced at Liu Ruoyi from Eastern Joy Palace, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly.


    Liu Ruoyi had been gripping the armrest of her chair, leaving deep palm prints on it. She was the Protecting Sect Elder of Eastern Joy Palace, a position of high esteem, respected by all. She never expected to be humiliated by Chen Qingyuan multiple times in front of the Elders from various sects.


    Liu Ruoyi really wanted to explode, but she was advised against it through Sound Transmission by others.


    For the greater good, Liu Ruoyi had to suppress her rage, trying her best not to let the situation escalate.


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    Kid, you better not fall into my hands. Otherwise, you''ll find it hard even to wish for death!


    Liu Ruoyi held a grudge against Chen Qingyuan, wishing she could tear him to pieces.

 Chapter 40 – Playing around with a group of Big Bosses, tensions rise

    "Elder Liu was just venting his anger, it wasn''t the result of our discussion."


    Shen Shijie thought to himself, "When I get the information from the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone, I can turn the tables. For now, avoiding a fight is the best choice. After all, no amount of resources will matter if we''re dead."


    Most importantly, if he really wanted to kill, Shen Shijie wasn''t absolutely sure he could leave the Mystic Azure Sect alive.


    "So, in other words, the seniors are actually willing to compensate me for my mental distress!"


    Chen Qingyuan''s face changed instantly, from cold and indifferent to warm and smiling.


    "Yes," Shen Shijie tightly pursed his chapped lips and nodded. "How much do you want?"


    "It depends on the sincerity of the seniors."


    Chen Qingyuan had to keep the initiative in his own hands and not reveal his bottom line.


    After a moment, the strong members of each sect gathered a total of twenty thousand high-quality spirit stones through sound transmission.


    "Is this all?" Chen Qingyuan looked at the large pile of spirit stones in front of him, not showing much smile. "You are all big shots from the Flow Star Domain, how can you be so stingy?"


    "What do you mean?"


    Shen Shijie endured and asked in a low voice.


    "At least ten times more, otherwise, forget it."


    Chen Qingyuan pretended to think, and said seriously.


    Since the money had already been given, adding a little more was no harm.


    So, everyone gathered some more, a total of twenty-two thousand high-quality spirit stones, all placed in front of Chen Qingyuan.


    After filling the spirit stones, Chen Qingyuan put them in a large Heaven and Earth Bag, which could only hold one-tenth.


    "Senior Sister, can I borrow your Heaven and Earth Bag?"


    Chen Qingyuan turned to a senior sister.


    "Take it all!"


    The senior sister threw out all the Heaven and Earth Bags without hesitation.


    "Junior Brother, use mine."


    "And mine."


    "Junior Brother, if I lend you my Heaven and Earth Bag, there will be interest, and you can''t default on it later."


    With so many spirit stones, the martial brothers and others were stunned, taking out their own spatial items one after another, and even started doing business.


    Lin Changsheng, as the Sect Master, couldn''t help but twitch his mouth. He really couldn''t stand these unruly kids, none of them were well-behaved. What kind of scene was this? How could they be so greedy for money? They were all like a bunch of inexperienced guys.


    But then again, Lin Changsheng was also slightly moved. So many spirit stones were enough to buy several second-rate forces.


    One spirit vein was completely mined, and it was worth a hundred thousand pieces at most.


    Here was the total output of two high-quality spirit veins, which was astonishing.


    After packing the spirit stones, Chen Qingyuan put them on his body, and his clothes bulged.


    "Can I search your soul now?"


    Shen Shijie''s face was solemn, and his patience had reached its limit.


    The main event was coming, and it had finally reached this point.


    The people of the Mystic Azure Sect immediately became alert and prepared for a bloody battle.


    Lin Changsheng sighed inwardly. Even though Chen Qingyuan had fooled so many resources, it couldn''t change the final outcome. No matter how many resources, it would be in vain without life. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At the beginning, Chen Qingyuan deliberately threw out a smokescreen, causing the strong members of each sect to think that they could achieve their goals without fighting.


    Then, Chen Qingyuan slowly began to fish, pulling the spirit stones out of their pockets. Those who were willing to fight would fight, after all, the overall strength of the Mystic Azure Sect was here, and their attitude was tough. No one wanted to fight to the death.


    At this point, what should Chen Qingyuan do?


    It seemed that Chen Qingyuan had long prepared a way to deal with it. He cleared his throat and said seriously, "I did say before that the matter of soul searching could be discussed and negotiated."


    "Chen, you just need to keep your promise, otherwise, the consequences will be very serious."


    Hearing this, Shen Shijie and the others thought that Chen Qingyuan had agreed and were very satisfied.


    Lin Changsheng and the others felt a little anxious. Could they really let their junior brother be soul searched?


    We promised our senior brother to take good care of our junior brother, how could we push him into the fire?


    Although the soul-searching technique wouldn''t harm others'' lives, it was difficult to guarantee that someone with ulterior motives wouldn''t secretly use it. Moreover, this not only involved Chen Qingyuan''s safety, but also the dignity of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    If this matter were to continue, Lin Changsheng felt that he wouldn''t be able to face his seniors even after his death, and he wouldn''t be qualified to be buried in the sect''s cemetery.


    Lin Changsheng and Dong Wenjun exchanged a glance and decided to take action to protect Chen Qingyuan at the first opportunity.


    "After considering it, I have decided to refuse the soul-searching."


    The situation on both sides was very tense, and Chen Qingyuan said seriously.


    "Boom¡ª"


    A terrible force erupted from Shen Shijie and the others, and he growled, "Chen Qingyuan, are you playing with us?"


    At the same time, Dong Wenjun appeared in front of Chen Qingyuan, blocking the terrible pressure.


    "I''m not." Chen Qingyuan was not affected at all. "From start to finish, I never promised to let you search my soul. I just said it could be discussed and negotiated. After considering the mental distress fee you gave me, I think it''s too little, so after some thought, I decided to refuse your rude request."


    "No one has ever dared to play with us. Chen Qingyuan, do you really think we won''t dare to act here?"Shen Shijie took a step forward, the oppressive might of the Tribulation Crossing stage sweeping through every corner of the Mystic Azure Sect, its sound deafening, like thunder that shocks the world.


    "Brat, I won''t let you die; I will make you wish you were dead, filled with regret."


    Liu Ruoyi stood shoulder to shoulder with Shen Shijie, her tolerance already at its limit, her expression slightly ferocious, her eyes fixed on Chen Qingyuan.


    The others were all hastily invoking their Dao Techniques, ready for battle.


    At this moment, Chen Qingyuan received a Sound Transmission, took a deep breath, and finally managed to drag out the time to this moment.


    Immediately after, Chen Qingyuan turned his head towards the outside of the hall and shouted loudly, "Old Han, over here!"


    Not long ago, upon learning that powerful individuals from various sects were coming, the Mystic Azure Sect immediately secluded Chen Qingyuan to protect him.


    Chen Qingyuan immediately used the extremely precious Two-Realm Sound Transmission Stone to have his good brother Han Shan, who was far away in the Yunhai Star Domain, go and seek out the Ghost Doctor.


    To make Han Shan take it more seriously, Chen Qingyuan explained the importance of the matter and promised that he had already found a match for Han Shan.


    Thus, Han Shan exerted tremendous effort and went to the location of the Ghost Doctor.


    Han Shan didn''t know if the Ghost Doctor would help, he could only mention Chen Qingyuan''s name.


    Given Chen Qingyuan''s past experiences and his connection with Sword Immortal Changgeng, he believed the Ghost Doctor would definitely help.


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    Therefore, everything Chen Qingyuan had done just now was mainly to buy time, and incidentally make some extra money. Since they were all enemies, there was no need to be soft-hearted.


    "Who?"


    At this time, everyone turned their gaze towards the Void outside the hall, where two figures were rapidly approaching.

 Chapter 41 – Ghost Doctor Appears

    For the sake of his own happiness and the safety of his brothers, Han Shan spared no effort on this trip, greatly reducing the time. He used more than a dozen large teleportation symbols for escape, and used many other treasures for the journey.


    After more than ten breaths, the ghost doctor in a black long dress appeared, wearing a dark veil, with only her eyes and forehead exposed, looking very mysterious.


    Han Shan followed the ghost doctor, panting like a dog, which greatly contrasted with the noble temperament of the ghost doctor.


    "Sister Ghost Doctor, you finally came!" Chen Qingyuan quickly walked to the ghost doctor standing at the door of the hall and began to complain, "I have told these people many times that my injuries were treated by Sister Ghost Doctor. But they don''t believe it! They even want to search my soul, it''s really too much!"


    The ghost doctor and Chen Qingyuan glanced at each other, and hearing him call her "sister" repeatedly, she was slightly stunned, full of question marks in her mind.


    "Do I know you well, Chen Qingyuan?"


    The ghost doctor remembered that when Sword Immortal Changgeng was present, Chen Qingyuan''s attitude was not like this. But now? Chen Qingyuan called her "sister" one after another, as if he wanted everyone to know how close he was to the ghost doctor, clearly taking advantage of her reputation.


    This kid is really shameless!


    The ghost doctor thought she had a good temperament, but when facing Chen Qingyuan, she was easily provoked.


    "Is she the ghost doctor? A woman?"


    Everyone kept staring at the ghost doctor, full of doubt and shock.


    "Isn''t the rumored ghost doctor supposed to be an old man?"


    No one has seen the true appearance of the ghost doctor. It is said that she never reveals her true appearance when treating people, using mystic arts to conceal her figure and appearance, which is very mysterious.


    "Maybe this kid Chen Qingyuan found a fake, don''t be fooled."


    In the hearts of the common people, the ghost doctor is believed to be a capricious and ugly old man. After all, the reputation of the ghost doctor is not very good in the outside world.


    Chen Qingyuan has many tricks and likes to deceive people. No one will easily believe that the person in front of them is the ghost doctor.


    Not only did Shen Shijie and others have doubts, but even a group of people from the Mystic Azure Sect also expressed disbelief, thinking that this was a fake person created by Junior Brother to intimidate the various sects.


    Elder Dong Wenjun of the Protecting Sect secretly said to himself, "Junior Brother is too careless. Even if he wants to intimidate the various sacred grounds, he shouldn''t let a delicate woman play the role of the ghost doctor!"


    At the very least, it should be an old man who looks very old, so that people will be wary.


    A woman with a great figure is very hard to believe.


    "Chen Qingyuan, do we know each other so well?"


    The ghost doctor, named Gongsun Nan, directly ignored everyone present and kept staring at Chen Qingyuan, speaking coldly.


    "We''re very familiar." Chen Qingyuan was shameless, not caring about his image, and grinned.


    "Hmph!" Gongsun Nan snorted, unable to bear Chen Qingyuan''s shameless appearance. "If you want me to testify for you, then shut up and stop talking, your voice is annoying."


    If it weren''t for the face of Sword Immortal Changgeng and what the Sword Immortal said at the time, Gongsun Nan would never have come all the way here.


    Who is Gongsun Nan? She is quite famous in the various star domains of the Northern Wilderness. It is rumored that even the elusive Great Vehicle cultivators have to give her some face.


    For the sake of Chen Qingyuan''s trivial matters, Gongsun Nan had to come and testify in person. Unbelievable.


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    With Gongsun Nan present, Chen Qingyuan''s heart finally relaxed. He confidently addressed the strong figures of the various sects, "I went to great lengths to invite Sister Ghost Doctor to testify, and I feel a bit embarrassed to take your spiritual loss fee. So let''s make it clear all at once, you can ask any questions. But I may not answer."


    The crowd''s faces turned red with anger, unable to bear Chen Qingyuan''s crafty and contemptuous expression, wanting to slap him.


    "A little girl who is still wet behind the ears, I don''t believe she is the ghost doctor."


    An old man sneered, directly expressing his thoughts.


    "Daring to impersonate the ghost doctor to fool us, how audacious."


    The crowd did not believe it and looked at Chen Qingyuan with hatred.


    Not long ago, Chen Qingyuan had rubbed their intelligence raw, and now he wanted to deceive them again, which was intolerable.


    "Although I can''t see the depth of your cultivation, you must have used some kind of secret technique or treasure. How much benefit did Chen Qingyuan give you, to dare to deceive us? Have you thought about the consequences?"


    Liu Ruoyi of the Eastern Joy Palace slammed the armrest of her chair heavily, stood up, and a chilling coldness emanated from her eyes, her expression icy.


    Chen Qingyuan showed a mocking expression. This time, he really didn''t deceive anyone. He really brought the real ghost doctor. If you don''t want to believe it, whatever friction and disputes arise later will have nothing to do with him, as he has made it very clear.


    "What consequences?" Gongsun Nan took a few steps towards Liu Ruoyi, gently placing her hands in front of her, and an invisible force shattered Liu Ruoyi''s coercion. "I''d like to hear it."


    Strange!


    Liu Ruoyi found that her coercion was inexplicably dispelled, her heart tightened, and her eyes narrowed.


    "Now, if you tell us about your collusion with Chen Qingyuan, we might forgive your ignorance. If you persist in your delusion, it may be difficult to live until tomorrow."


    However, Liu Ruoyi still did not believe that Gongsun Nan was the ghost doctor, only thinking that all of this was Chen Qingyuan''s scheme.


    The strong figures of the various sects were watching closely. They didn''t want to be played by Chen Qingyuan over and over again.


    This farce was about to end.


    They were just very wary of starting a war with the Mystic Azure Sect, but that didn''t mean they didn''t have the guts.Before, everyone thought that the issue could be resolved with Spirit Stones, so they swallowed their anger and let Chen Qingyuan make a fuss. Little did they know that Chen Qingyuan would be so shameless, igniting the fury in everyone''s hearts.


    "It''s been many years since anyone dared to threaten me."


    Gongsun Nan laughed, perhaps finding the people before her somewhat ignorant, or perhaps a hint of anger was budding within her.


    "Ghost Doctor Sister, they are truly foolish, refusing to believe anything," Chen Qingyuan said in a low voice, standing slightly behind Gongsun Nan. "Teach them a lesson, let them understand that there are heavens beyond this heaven, and people beyond these people."


    "You want to use me as your gun, huh?"


    Gongsun Nan turned her head to glance at Chen Qingyuan, her eyes cold.


    "Of course not!"


    Chen Qingyuan quickly shook his head, loudly denying it.


    "If it weren''t for the sake of that person, I would have dealt with you too," Gongsun Nan whispered, issuing a warning.


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 Chapter 42 – The terrifying strength, everyone trembles

    "Hehe, if the Ghost Doctor Sister wants to teach me a lesson, I won''t resist, I''ll accept any punishment."


    Chen Qingyuan seemed like a rascal.


    "..." Gongsun Nan silently recited the calming mantra several times, not letting herself be influenced by Chen Qingyuan. This kid''s shamelessness has surpassed everything in the world, and no divine weapon can break through it.


    "If you think this is a threat, then it''s a threat!"


    Just as Gongsun Nan was getting more and more angry, Liu Ruoyi jumped out.


    "Then you can try."


    A punching bag delivered to her doorstep, Gongsun Nan wouldn''t let go.


    "No tears until you see the coffin."


    Up to now, Liu Ruoyi still believed that all of this was Chen Qingyuan''s plan, to intimidate the powerful figures present. Her face had been stepped on by Chen Qingyuan several times, but she refused to believe it and was determined to expose Chen Qingyuan''s tricks and torture him severely.


    As she spoke, Liu Ruoyi slapped Gongsun Nan, and a chilling air froze the surrounding void directly.


    Seeing Liu Ruoyi make a move, Chen Qingyuan''s joy was hard to conceal on his face, thinking to himself, "This old witch has finally fallen for it, she''s asking for trouble, but it''s not my problem."


    The next moment, the icy palm was in front of Gongsun Nan, and a cold wind blew, overturning many tables, chairs, and pillars in the hall.


    The people of the Mystic Azure Sect were ready to fight, summoning their own Dao soldiers one after another.


    Just as Lin Changsheng and the others were about to make a move, Gongsun Nan waved her sleeve, shattering Liu Ruoyi''s icy palm, and then, like a ghost, appeared in front of Liu Ruoyi, gripping her neck at a speed that the naked eye couldn''t catch.


    With a slight force from Gongsun Nan''s right hand, Liu Ruoyi''s body was lifted into the air.


    Sixteen silver needles appeared on Liu Ruoyi''s body, sealing her meridians and preventing her from moving or mobilizing the spiritual qi in her body. In other words, at this moment, Liu Ruoyi, even if an ordinary person with a knife could kill her.


    Gongsun Nan''s speed was so fast that no one present could see it clearly.


    When Liu Ruoyi was lifted by Gongsun Nan by the neck, everyone was shocked, their hearts stopping like thunder.


    Everyone present was horrified, their bodies stiffening for a moment, finding it hard to believe what they were seeing. Liu Ruoyi, a powerful figure in the Tribulation Crossing stage, had been instantly suppressed, and her life and death were at the mercy of others, which was hard for anyone to accept.


    However, this was an undeniable fact.


    "Sixteen Silver Soul Needles, the Ghost Doctor''s ultimate skill!"


    Shen Shijie, with his broad knowledge, just took one look at the silver needles inserted in Liu Ruoyi''s body and knew their origin, exclaiming in surprise.


    The Ghost Doctor''s Silver Soul Needles could save lives, but they could also take lives.


    She really is the legendary Ghost Doctor!


    Everyone suddenly realized, dumbfounded.


    At this moment, no one dared to disrespect Gongsun Nan, and they were filled with awe and fear, trembling all over.


    "Mystic Azure Sect''s Chief Lin Changsheng, pays respects to the Respected Elder Ghost Doctor."


    Lin Changsheng was the first to come to his senses, walking down from the platform and bowing to Gongsun Nan.


    "Respects to the Respected Elder."


    Dong Wenjun and the others were stunned for a moment, forcibly suppressing their inner shock, and quickly saluted.


    No one knew exactly what level of cultivation the Ghost Doctor had reached, but there was a rumor that some powerful cultivators had to give the Ghost Doctor some face, unwilling to offend her.


    Plus, the fact that the Ghost Doctor had subdued Liu Ruoyi with lightning speed was enough to prove how terrifying the Ghost Doctor was.


    "Respected Elder, please forgive us for our lack of courtesy in not welcoming you in time."


    Shen Shijie lost his initial air of authority and bowed his head.


    The powerful figures of each sect also quickly saluted, not daring to have any doubts.


    The situation had changed so suddenly that no one had expected Chen Qingyuan to really be able to invite the Ghost Doctor, and their relationship seemed very close. Otherwise, if someone else called the Ghost Doctor "sister," they might be beaten to death.


    The elusive Ghost Doctor really knew Chen Qingyuan, how did this kid have such ability?


    Everyone was at a loss, occasionally glancing at Chen Qingyuan with the corner of their eyes, unable to understand.


    "No need for so much courtesy."


    Gongsun Nan''s tone was cold.


    Everyone stood up, watching Gongsun Nan cautiously, not daring to scrutinize her as boldly as they had at first. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Why does this little scoundrel Chen Qingyuan have such a big face that he can invite the Ghost Doctor in person?


    Today''s trip is probably going to be a big trouble.


    The powerful figures of each sect cursed in their hearts, wishing they could chop Chen Qingyuan into pieces and feed him to the dogs.


    Since you like to deceive people, then deceive them to the end! Why did you suddenly become serious and really invite the Ghost Doctor''s true identity? How are we supposed to deal with this?


    Everyone was at a loss, not knowing what to do.


    Shen Shijie really wanted to speak up for Liu Ruoyi, but he didn''t want to provoke the Ghost Doctor, so he had to keep quiet, his forehead covered in cold sweat. Moreover, if the Ghost Doctor took offense, his own situation would be in trouble, and he wouldn''t be able to care about others.


    Liu Ruoyi was being strangled and couldn''t use Dao techniques, unable to say a word.


    Her face was red, her blood and qi blocked, her expression slightly fierce, her eyes full of fear. If she had known that the person in front of her was not pretending, she wouldn''t have dared to speak so disrespectfully!


    Liu Ruoyi felt like crying, she had been so thoroughly deceived by Chen Qingyuan this time.


    "Threaten me? Who gave you the courage?"


    Gongsun Nan stared into Liu Ruoyi''s eyes, making the fear in her heart even heavier.


    Liu Ruoyi tried to speak, but couldn''t make a sound.


    With a "thud," Gongsun Nan threw Liu Ruoyi to the ground.


    "Cough, cough, cough..."


    Liu Ruoyi started coughing, her hands covering her neck, clearing the blocked meridians.


    Immediately after, Liu Ruoyi put aside her dignity and knelt down to beg for mercy: "I didn''t know it was the Respected Elder Ghost Doctor, please forgive my rudeness, Respected Elder."


    With the Silver Soul Needle still inserted in her body, Liu Ruoyi didn''t dare to make any big movements, afraid of pushing the needle in further, which could be life-threatening.


    Liu Ruoyi''s life and death were at the mercy of Gongsun Nan. As long as she wanted to, she could take Liu Ruoyi''s life in an instant.


    Shen Shijie and the others didn''t want to help, but they couldn''t.


    The Ghost Doctor''s strength surpassed everyone present, and even if they all made a move, they wouldn''t be able to change anything, and would only make the situation worse.


    The only way at the moment was to bow their heads and admit their mistakes.Gongsun Nan glanced at Liu Ruoyi, choosing to ignore her.


    Then, Gongsun Nan turned to look at Chen Qingyuan by her side and said coldly, "Boy, what do you think should be done with her?"


    "I don''t know, Ghost Doctor Sister should decide."


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to take the blame, although he really wanted to kill Liu Ruoyi, he couldn''t say it out loud in front of so many people; it was too easy to make enemies that way.


    "Oh, is that so?"


    Gongsun Nan''s eyes narrowed slightly.


    "Mhm." Chen Qingyuan nodded lightly.


    Gongsun Nan was all too aware of Chen Qingyuan''s little schemes, unwilling to be used as a pawn: "Then let''s forgive her for her disrespect!"


    "Ah? That doesn''t seem right!" Chen Qingyuan urged, "She was so disrespectful to you just now, if you forgive her like this, it won''t look good if word gets out."


    Liu Ruoyi glared at Chen Qingyuan, as if she wanted to tear him apart.


    "This kid''s heart is too dark, trying to use someone else to do his dirty work."


    The crowd thought to themselves.

 Chapter 43 – Dig a hole for Chen Qingyuan

    Gongsun Nan didn''t know Chen Qingyuan''s thoughts, so she didn''t mention it.


    Although Chen Qingyuan''s words carried some personal grievances, they were not unreasonable.


    If Gongsun Nan let go of Liu Ruoyi so easily, where would she put her face in the future?


    After much thought, Gongsun Nan decided to punish her, and with a snap of her fingers, she said, "I won''t kill you, but I''ll make you suffer."


    A mysterious light emerged from Gongsun Nan''s fingertips and landed on a silver spirit needle, causing the needle to vibrate slightly.


    "Ah..." Suddenly, Liu Ruoyi let out a heart-wrenching scream that struck at the soul, making it unbearable for her to endure.


    Listening to the screams, everyone''s scalp tingled, and goosebumps rose all over their bodies. They didn''t want to experience the methods of the Ghost Doctor.


    For a full fifteen minutes, Gongsun Nan extended her left hand and opened her palm.


    Swish!


    The spirit needle inserted into Liu Ruoyi''s body was completely removed and flew back into Gongsun Nan''s hand, disappearing.


    Liu Ruoyi''s body was still trembling lightly, immersed in the pain she had just experienced and unable to free herself. However, after taking a moment to catch her breath, she soon regained her senses.


    Even after such torture and humiliation, Liu Ruoyi did not show any anger or resentment. Instead, she respectfully bowed to Gongsun Nan and weakly said, "Thank you for sparing me, Respected Elder."


    Gongsun Nan narrowed her eyes slightly and thought to herself that Liu Ruoyi was indeed not a simple woman.


    "This kid has a connection with me and has cost me a lot of effort to reshape his Dao body. If you all disable him, it would be like slapping my face."


    Gongsun Nan looked at the strong members of the sects and said slowly.


    "We have no intention of doing so," Shen Shijie and the others bowed.


    "We are all old fellows with one foot in the grave. Don''t bully the young people and leave some face for yourselves. Of course, if this kid is trampled on by his peers, it''s his own fault, and I won''t interfere."


    Gongsun Nan warned the others and then proceeded to roast Chen Qingyuan over the fire.


    The older generation cannot touch you, Chen Qingyuan, but the younger generation can!


    Today, the elders of the sects lost a lot of face, and they dared not blame Gongsun Nan for it, so they could only settle the score with Chen Qingyuan.


    "Respected Elder, are you serious about what you said?" a certain elder of a sect dared to ask.


    "Absolutely," Gongsun Nan nodded.


    "If Chen Qingyuan falls at the hands of his peers, whether alive or dead, will Respected Elder not interfere?" the elder took the opportunity to ask.


    "Competing with peers, if he''s not as skilled, it''s his own fault if he dies. I have no intention of seeking justice for a useless person," Gongsun Nan said, glancing at Chen Qingyuan with a hint of provocation in her eyes.


    It was obvious that Gongsun Nan was retaliating against Chen Qingyuan, making his future days not so easy.


    Listening to this conversation, Chen Qingyuan''s face became ugly.


    "Respected Elder understands the righteousness, we are far from it," Shen Shijie flattered.


    "Let''s go."


    Afterward, the strong members of the sects left the Mystic Azure Sect in a dejected manner.


    As they left, Liu Ruoyi gave Chen Qingyuan a fierce look, blaming all the humiliation of today on him alone.


    Chen Qingyuan was actually very aggrieved. It wasn''t his doing, so why should it concern him? He just slightly influenced the development of the situation.


    Moreover, Chen Qingyuan clearly spoke the truth. The one who came was the Ghost Doctor, but none of these people believed it.


    Now that he had lost face, it was his fault!


    After the strong members of the sects left, Lin Changsheng walked up to Gongsun Nan and invited her with a cupped hand, "Respected Elder, you''ve come from afar. Why not sit down and rest for a while? I''ve already prepared fragrant tea and rare fruits."


    "No need," Gongsun Nan coldly refused.


    With that, Gongsun Nan walked out of the hall.


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    At this moment, Chen Qingyuan quickly caught up and glanced back at Lin Changsheng and the others, giving a reassuring look.


    "Ghost Doctor Sister, let''s discuss something!" Chen Qingyuan said with a flattering look.


    "Speak," Gongsun Nan was sparing with her words, not wanting to have too much interaction with Chen Qingyuan to avoid affecting her state of mind.


    "How about you become an Elder in my Mystic Azure Sect!" Chen Qingyuan stated his thoughts directly.


    "Elder?" Gongsun Nan''s footsteps paused, and she looked at Chen Qingyuan, sneering, "Although the Mystic Azure Sect has some reputation in the Flow Star Domain, it''s not enough to move me. If you give me a top-grade spirit vein every year, then I might consider it."


    The two hadn''t even left the main hall, but Lin Changsheng and the others could hear their conversation.Upon hearing the word "patronage," everyone''s hearts skipped a beat, their eyes flickering with excitement and anticipation. If they could truly invite the Ghost Doctor to serve as a patron Elder, it would be immensely beneficial to the Mystic Azure Sect.


    However, Gongsun Nan''s response sent everyone''s hearts plummeting, their insides wryly smiling. A High Quality Spirit Vein per year, who could afford that!


    High Quality Spirit Veins were a rare find. The vast Mystic Azure Sect had only one, and it was the foundation of the Sect, only to be mined every few years to avoid damaging the vein''s source.


    A single High Quality Spirit Stone was equivalent to a hundred Medium Quality Spirit Stones, ten thousand Medium Quality Spirit Stones, and a million Low Quality Spirit Stones. Its preciousness was self-evident.


    "Meeting is fate; let''s not discuss such worldly matters."


    Chen Qingyuan said with a beaming smile. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Then why are you being so worldly?"


    Listening to Chen Qingyuan''s words, wanting Gongsun Nan to be a patron without paying a hefty price, was the epitome of trying to get something for nothing!


    "I am a worldly man, so naturally I cannot avoid being worldly. But Ghost Doctor Sister is different, you are a Heavenly Immortal descended to earth, pure and unstained by the mire, clear and untainted by the mundane. If we were to discuss Spirit Stone resources, it would be a desecration to Ghost Doctor Sister."


    Chen Qingyuan flattered earnestly.


    "Hmph!" Gongsun Nan was inwardly pleased, but she couldn''t show it, snorting coldly: "Flattery is meaningless."


    "Ghost Doctor Sister, please consider it."


    Chen Qingyuan persistently followed Gongsun Nan.


    It wasn''t until Gongsun Nan quickened her pace and disappeared into the horizon that Chen Qingyuan stopped, sighing softly as he looked into the distance.


    "She came all this way and didn''t even leave me any precious medicine, how stingy."


    Chen Qingyuan muttered under his breath.


    For Chen Qingyuan''s trivial matters, Gongsun Nan had rushed to the Two Realms Star Domain, and it was already good enough that she didn''t ask for a hardship fee, yet she still had to contribute quite a bit. If she heard these words, she would definitely not be able to suppress her inner fury and would have slapped him.


    Returning to the Mystic Azure Sect, Chen Qingyuan found Han Shan still standing in the same spot, looking at him with hopeful eyes: "Old Han, is everything alright at home? Why haven''t you left yet?"

 Chapter 44 – We are brothers, we wont deceive you

    Han Shan''s mouth twitched slightly, his face darkening.


    "You ungrateful bastard! I went through so much trouble to save you, and now that it''s all over, you don''t even have the decency to thank me. Instead, you''re giving me that look of disdain," Han Shan muttered under his breath.


    Taking a deep breath, Han Shan suppressed the urge to punch Chen Qingyuan and forced a smile. "Brother Chen, won''t you invite me for a cup of tea?"


    "Of course, please." Chen Qingyuan called out to Lin Pingyan beside him. "Xiaoyan, hurry and serve Old Han some tea."


    The Council Hall was in a bit of a mess, and the few of them sat in a side hall.


    Before long, Lin Pingyan walked over with a cup of tea. "Brother Han, please enjoy."


    "Thank you." Han Shan politely replied, taking a sip of the tea.


    After Han Shan finished the tea, Chen Qingyuan asked, "Did you like it?"


    "It''s alright," Han Shan replied instinctively.


    "Of course, this tea is worth a hundred high-quality spirit stones," Chen Qingyuan raised an eyebrow.


    At this, Han Shan subconsciously clutched his throat and quickly spat out the tea. "A hundred high-quality spirit stones? Why don''t you just rob someone for it?"


    "What are you doing?" Chen Qingyuan looked at Han Shan, a look of disdain on his face.


    "This tea is too expensive, I can''t afford it. I''ll give it back to you," Han Shan said, being unusually stingy despite his family''s wealth.


    "I never said you had to pay for it. Stop being disgusting and spit it out," Chen Qingyuan said, disgusted.


    "Fine, you''re so stingy. But your tea is way too expensive!" Han Shan retorted.


    After receiving confirmation that it was free, Han Shan asked Lin Pingyan to prepare ten more cups of the same tea.


    "What? It''s free, isn''t it?" Han Shan stopped Lin Pingyan, who was about to leave, and asked.


    "It''s free. Look at you being so stingy," Chen Qingyuan almost visibly displayed his disdain.


    "Save where you can. But your tea is really too expensive!" Han Shan said, leaning back in his chair.


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    Upon hearing this, Han Shan was amazed and deeply impressed. "You truly live up to your reputation. You can still pull off a stunt like this at a time like this."


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    "What do you mean by ''stunt''? This is the tea fee," Chen Qingyuan gave Han Shan a look.


    "Alright, whatever you say," Han Shan knew his place and couldn''t argue with Chen Qingyuan. He didn''t want to make things difficult.


    "After you finish your tea, you can leave as you see fit. I have a lot of things to do and don''t have the time to entertain you," Chen Qingyuan said as he got up to leave.


    "Wait!" Han Shan quickly grabbed Chen Qingyuan, squinting his eyes. "Brother Chen, did you forget something?"


    "What?" Chen Qingyuan pretended to be puzzled.


    "Weren''t you going to introduce me to a Dao Companion?" Han Shan asked directly.


    "Oh, that! I was so scared by those old fellows just now that I almost forgot," Chen Qingyuan said, slapping his forehead as if he had just realized.


    "It''s not too late to remember now."


    If it weren''t for finding a suitable Dao Companion, Han Shan wouldn''t have been so diligent. In order to travel, he had used quite a few large teleportation symbols that others would consider life-saving.


    As long as he could find a wife, he could bear these costs.


    Han Shan didn''t want to end up alone; it would be too painful.


    "Brother Han, please enjoy," Lin Pingyan said as he brought over ten cups of tea and placed them on the table.


    Han Shan stared straight at Chen Qingyuan and asked, "Chen Qingyuan, are you trying to trick me again?"


    "No," Chen Qingyuan quickly denied. If he kept deceiving Han Shan, it would be difficult to ask for his help in the future. "We are sworn brothers. How could I deceive you?"


    "Then where is the Dao Companion you promised to introduce me to? Where is she?" Han Shan drank all ten cups of tea first to prevent a falling out with Chen Qingyuan, then burped and stood up, pointing at Chen Qingyuan.


    Chen Qingyuan immediately slapped Han Shan''s finger away and said sternly, "I''ll have her come see you later. I won''t let you down. But you need to take care of your own appearance. If you mess it up, it''s your problem."


    "Is she really... real?" Han Shan was taken aback. He hadn''t held out much hope before.


    "Of course. Do you think I''m lying to you?" Chen Qingyuan snorted.


    "No, of course not." Han Shan had been watching Chen Qingyuan the whole time and found him to be serious and not pretending. He smiled flatteringly. "Brother Chen is so good to me. If I were to have any doubts, what kind of person would I be?"


    "Just wait!" Chen Qingyuan said.


    "How long do I have to wait?" Han Shan was getting impatient. "Which sect is she from?"


    "Stop talking nonsense. Just wait," Chen Qingyuan said, turning and leaving.


    This time, Han Shan didn''t stop him. His eyes sparkled with anticipation.


    "Old Chen is so resolute in his words. It must be real," Han Shan thought to himself, taking out a mirror to tidy up his appearance, looking extremely flashy.


    After leaving the side hall, Chen Qingyuan headed straight for the Mystic Azure Sect''s western mountain.


    The Jade Bamboo Peak on the western mountain was where the female disciples lived.


    In his haste earlier, Chen Qingyuan thought of someone.The Senior Sister of Jade Bamboo Peak, known as one of the three beauties of the Flow Star Domain, possessed both beauty and talent.


    "Greetings, Junior Master."


    More than ten female disciples dressed in white skirts stood at the foot of Jade Bamboo Peak, bowing to Chen Qingyuan who had just appeared.


    "Dispense with the formalities." Chen Qingyuan put on the air of an elder and nodded: "I have matters to discuss with Lingran, take me to her."


    "Yes." A female disciple took the command and led the way.


    Passing through the dense jungle and crossing a clear lake via a jade bridge, they arrived at the summit of Jade Bamboo Peak, where a palace made of jade stood, shrouded in mist, seemingly real and illusory, containing mysteries and exuding a spiritual brilliance.


    The Senior Sister of Jade Bamboo Peak was named Liu Lingran, and knowing of Chen Qingyuan''s arrival, she stood at the entrance of the jade palace waiting.


    Liu Lingran wore a light white dress, with a silk belt tightly tied around her waist, falling to the side, fluttering in the wind. She was 1.7 meters tall, with her long hair neatly tied back, a delicate face with finely arched eyebrows, red lips and white teeth, every move she made could captivate hearts and turn the world upside down.


    "Why has Junior Master come to Jade Bamboo Peak?"


    Liu Lingran asked with a bow.


    "I have matters to discuss with you."


    Chen Qingyuan said, hands behind his back.


    "Please come in." Liu Lingran gestured towards the open doors of the jade palace.


    The two sat inside the palace, and Liu Lingran personally poured tea for Chen Qingyuan, her eyes fixed on him.


    Chen Qingyuan signaled for all the female disciples around to leave, as this matter was not suitable for others to hear.


    Soon, only Chen Qingyuan and Liu Lingran were left in the hall.


    "Junior Master, please speak your mind."


    Liu Lingran was puzzled, unsure of Chen Qingyuan''s intentions for this visit.


    "This..." Chen Qingyuan was somewhat embarrassed, hesitating for a while before saying: "Lingran, has Junior Master treated you well?"


    "Not bad." When Liu Lingran had first joined the Sect, she had received guidance from Chen Qingyuan, and the rewards for completing missions were also distributed by him, benefiting many within the Sect.


    "Junior Master is in trouble now, can you help me out?"


    Chen Qingyuan whispered.


    "What kind of help?"


    Intuition told Liu Lingran that this favor might not be simple, her brows furrowed.


    "Help me deal with someone, go on a blind date with him, get to know him."


    Chen Qingyuan said with a smile.


    "Huh?"


    Upon hearing this, Liu Lingran''s expression immediately changed.

 Chapter 45 – Junior Master, youre such a dog, your change of face is too fast

    "Junior Master, isn''t this matchmaking a bit inappropriate?"


    When she said this, Liu Lingran''s eyes narrowed and her tone was unfriendly.


    "Don''t worry, it''s just a pretense, it won''t damage your reputation. Besides, Little Ran is so beautiful, gentle, and understanding. It''s not right to let that jerk take advantage of her."


    Chen Qingyuan knew that this was not quite right, but in order to avoid damaging their brotherly bond and becoming a disloyal person, he had to resort to this plan.


    "If it''s a matchmaking with Junior Master, I might consider it. But not with anyone else."


    Liu Lingran said with a smile that was hard to read, leaving the truth of her words uncertain.


    "Um, don''t tease me, just do me a favor! Please."


    Chen Qingyuan put aside his own dignity and pleaded softly.


    "Junior Master, do you think Little Ran is beautiful?"


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan''s anxious look, Liu Lingran''s anger dissipated by half.


    "Of course she''s beautiful, there''s no one in the world who can compare to you."


    Guilty, guilty, Chen Qingyuan prayed in his heart, hoping that this insincere statement wouldn''t bring disaster upon him.


    Although Liu Lingran was indeed stunning, she was still a step below the most beautiful. At least in Chen Qingyuan''s memory, there were a few people who were stronger than Liu Lingran in various aspects.


    "Why would you let Little Ran go on a blind date with someone else?"


    Liu Lingran pressed.


    "It''s just acting, don''t take it seriously."


    Chen Qingyuan emphasized.


    "Even if it''s acting, it shouldn''t be like this. I heard that men are possessive, even if it''s not theirs, they shouldn''t let others take advantage. If you really think Little Ran is beautiful, you wouldn''t do such a thing. Unless..."


    At this point, Liu Lingran deliberately paused, her lips slightly upturned, her eyes playful. "Unless Junior Master''s nature has changed and he''s no longer a normal man."


    "What are you trying to say?"


    The more Chen Qingyuan listened, the more strange it sounded.


    "Junior Master, is it because of Bai Xixue that you''ve changed, and you''re no longer interested in women?" Liu Lingran deliberately looked surprised. "No wonder you''ve been getting so close to Senior Brother Lin Pingyan recently, is there something going on between you two?"


    At the sound of this, Chen Qingyuan''s face changed instantly, and he shouted angrily, "Nonsense, you brat, stop talking nonsense, or I''ll beat you."


    "Junior Master, you can''t beat me now, so drop the idea!"


    Liu Lingran was fearless, her red lips smiling like a hundred flowers in bloom.


    "You..." Chen Qingyuan was speechless.


    As it turned out, it''s best to discipline a child early, or else they''ll grow up in the blink of an eye and it''ll be too late to discipline them.


    After drinking a cup of tea, Chen Qingyuan calmed down and decided to make a big sacrifice.


    Originally, Chen Qingyuan planned to have Liu Lingran act as a favor, while he earned a commission, but Liu Lingran didn''t fall for it. So, Chen Qingyuan had to come clean. "Little Ran, I promise this won''t damage your reputation, and you can even make a big profit from it."


    "Oh? Tell me about it."


    It seemed that all of this was under Liu Lingran''s control, and there were no surprises. With her understanding of her Junior Master, she was never at a disadvantage and must have something to gain.


    "When you meet Han Shan, he should give you a gift for the meeting! I worked so hard to find a suitable blind date for him, so I should get a commission!"


    Chen Qingyuan said bluntly.


    "It''s just a gift for the meeting, I''m not a money-grubber."


    Liu Lingran was unimpressed.


    "This kid is like a rich man from the countryside. If I persuade him a little, the gift for the meeting will definitely be generous."


    Chen Qingyuan had long set his sights on Han Shan''s wealth and had to exploit it to help the poor.


    "I can consider it, but I want half of your commission."


    Liu Lingran made a bold demand.


    ..." Hearing this, Chen Qingyuan was not happy, and brought up old stories, saying, "Little Ran, you''ve changed. Back when you first joined, Junior Master gave you the Jade Bamboo Peak token, guided you in your cultivation, and told you about the rules of the Mystic Azure Sect, and even gave you some resources for cultivation..."


    "Junior Master, stop pretending," Liu Lingran quickly interrupted, feeling amused by her Junior Master''s seriousness. She was just teasing, was it really that serious? "I won''t be greedy for the commission, okay?"


    "Agreed." Chen Qingyuan''s face changed instantly, serious and sincere.


    You''re a dog! You change so quickly!


    Liu Lingran was speechless.


    "Little Ran, I''m taking care of you, don''t think I''m taking advantage of you." Chen Qingyuan put on a thoughtful look, speaking earnestly. "Our Mystic Azure Sect is big, and there are talented female disciples everywhere. For example, Sun Lan from the Azure Mist Peak, and Gu Yuxiao from the Flowing Melody Peak, they may not be as beautiful as you, or as understanding, gentle, and charming, but they are enough to make Han Shan admire them."


    "I''m taking care of you, helping you earn some resources for cultivation. Little Ran, you should thank me, you know?"


    Chen Qingyuan became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he was really praising Liu Lingran.


    On the surface, Chen Qingyuan''s words were a warning to Liu Lingran not to feel wronged, that there were many options for a blind date, but in reality, he was praising Liu Lingran.


    Liu Lingran was amused, "Okay, thank you for taking care of me, Junior Master."


    "Good to know." Chen Qingyuan had used up all the words he could think of to praise a woman in his lifetime, but fortunately, he had sincerely moved Liu Lingran and she was willing to act.


    The only downside was that Liu Lingran wasn''t acting out of friendship, which was a pity!


    "Junior Master, isn''t Han Shan your brother? Why would you treat him like this?"


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    Liu Lingran couldn''t understand this.


    How could you treat your brother like this?


    "This kid is a rich man, and we''re poor. We have to find a way to make money for our livelihood."


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t know how rich Han Shan''s family was, but he knew that this kid was so rich that he could use money to control his old man and make his Master cooperate in acting as a Ghost Doctor to deceive others.


    However, no one expected that the person they casually found for the setup would actually find the Ghost Doctor.


    Knocking out the Master with money, and making the Master put aside his pride to act. Just from this incident, it was clear that Han Shan was as rich as Croesus, a walking treasure trove!"Junior Master, didn''t you just swindle the Elders of various Sects and make a fortune? Aren''t all these Spirit Stones enough for you?" Liu Lingran said.


    "Spirit Stones, nobody ever complains about having too many. Besides, the money I made isn''t just for me; it''s all for the Sect," Chen Qingyuan declared righteously.


    Liu Lingran actually believed him, because many of the Mystic Azure Sect''s buildings and rules were established by Chen Qingyuan, benefiting all the Disciples and ensuring a fair distribution of resources.


    "Fair-weather brother," Liu Lingran teased.


    "Nonsense, Brother Han and I are brothers in life and death," Chen Qingyuan glared at Liu Lingran. "This matter will not only allow you and me to earn some Spirit Stones, but it will also give Brother Han a taste of what matchmaking feels like. He''s delighted about it. It''s a win-win-win situation; no one loses out."


    Liu Lingran looked at Chen Qingyuan with a peculiar gaze, thinking that if she believed his words, she''d be a fool.


    "Get ready, it''s almost time for your performance."


    Chen Qingyuan prepared to leave; he needed to discuss the matter of a hardship fee with Han Shan.


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 Chapter 46 – The mysterious origin of Han Shan, a true local tycoon

    "Junior Master, you are so naughty."


    Thinking of the trick played on Han Shan, Liu Lingran couldn''t help but smile.


    "I am an upright person, don''t make random judgments," Chen Qingyuan said, walking confidently towards the reception hall.


    Having promised Chen Qingyuan to handle the matter, Liu Lingran couldn''t slack off. She had to think carefully about what to say and prepare herself mentally.


    As time passed in the Mystic Azure Sect''s reception hall, Han Shan became increasingly excited and couldn''t sit still.


    Looking up, Han Shan saw Chen Qingyuan arriving on a cloud, and exclaimed, "Brother Chen!"


    Having settled things with Liu Lingran, Chen Qingyuan walked over confidently.


    "Brother Chen, when will the Fairy arrive?" Han Shan asked with a flattering smile.


    "Wait and see!" Chen Qingyuan walked into the reception hall and sat down on a nearby chair.


    Han Shan followed eagerly and sat down beside him. "You have to tell me who it is! Otherwise, I won''t be at ease."


    "Have you heard of the three fairies of the Flow Star Domain?" Chen Qingyuan hinted instead of directly revealing.


    "I''ve heard of them. It is said that the three fairies of the Flow Star Domain are all beautiful women, with unparalleled looks," Han Shan joined in on the topic of beautiful women.


    "This time, I''m introducing you to the Fairy Lingran of the Mystic Azure Sect. She is the goddess in the hearts of countless young talents, unattainable," Chen Qingyuan praised.


    "This..." Han Shan was so excited that he couldn''t speak for a long time. He then grabbed Chen Qingyuan''s hand and said, "Brother Chen, I misunderstood you! You really went all out for me and didn''t just find someone to deceive me."


    "Let go." Chen Qingyuan shook off Han Shan''s hand, showing a look of disdain on his face. "We are half-brothers with different mothers. I can''t deceive you."


    "You''re right," Han Shan nodded heavily.


    "Although I introduced you to Fairy Lingran, whether there will be any results depends on your own abilities. Don''t be too stingy on your first meeting. Prepare a decent gift," Chen Qingyuan encouraged.


    "Yes, the gift for the first meeting must be generous. The first impression is very important," Han Shan agreed wholeheartedly.


    "And one more thing," Chen Qingyuan cleared his throat and hinted with his eyes. "I''ve been running around for you and it''s been exhausting."


    Han Shan instantly understood and took out a Heaven and Earth Bag, generously handing it to Chen Qingyuan. "Brother Chen, take it!"


    Since the hardship fee was delivered to him, Chen Qingyuan had no reason to refuse. He took the bag and said politely, "This is too much trouble, it''s just a token of appreciation. Please don''t give too much."


    Then, Chen Qingyuan opened the Heaven and Earth Bag and probed it with his divine sense.


    At first glance, he was shocked. "A medium-quality Spirit Vein!"


    If fully developed, there would probably be ten thousand medium-quality Spirit Stones. As long as the source of the Spirit Vein was not damaged, it could continue to produce endlessly over time.


    What a generous gift!


    When the Eastern Joy Palace sent Chen Qingyuan away, they only gave him a medium-quality Spirit Vein. Compared to Han Shan, the Eastern Joy Palace, as a first-class power, was really stingy.


    Chen Qingyuan suddenly looked up at Han Shan with a look of shock and disbelief. "Old Han, when did you become so wealthy? Although we are greedy for money, a gentleman knows the proper way to acquire it and wouldn''t resort to dishonest means."


    "Where do you think I got it from? This is all my own money, and it''s clean, at least a hundred times cleaner than yours," Han Shan snorted.


    "I''ve been trapped in the Sky Abyss for over a hundred years. What have you been up to?" Chen Qingyuan asked.


    To be honest, if it was a legitimate business, Chen Qingyuan really wanted to get involved. After all, earning money with his brother was not a bad idea.


    "It''s complicated," Han Shan recalled and sighed.


    "Tell me!" Chen Qingyuan couldn''t wait.


    "In short," Han Shan didn''t want to hide anything, as he prepared the gift with his back to Chen Qingyuan. "I was picked up and raised by my master since I was young. A hundred years ago, I suddenly encountered a group of mysterious people who said I was the young master of a certain power and had accidentally ended up here."


    "I thought they were too ugly, at least not as handsome as me, so they must have had ulterior motives. I didn''t go back with them. Then, they said the family could understand and gave me a few businesses to manage, as a kind of test."


    "If I fail the test, I have to go back and inherit part of the family business. They said a lot, but I didn''t pay much attention. Later, those people introduced me to the managers of the businesses, and it was a great opportunity that I couldn''t miss."


    "..." Chen Qingyuan listened to this and felt a bit confused.


    If the business failed, he had to go home and inherit the family business. What kind of nonsense was this!


    Was this guy learning a few tricks from me and trying to deceive me?


    Chen Qingyuan looked at Han Shan with a hint of suspicion, constantly assessing him.


    On second thought, if it wasn''t as Han Shan said, how could he be so wealthy?


    However, what Han Shan said was too far-fetched! It was hard to believe!


    "Old Han, what kind of businesses are they?" Chen Qingyuan asked in a low voice."According to the rules they set, I can''t disclose anything, otherwise, I''ll be deemed a failure and they''ll forcibly take me somewhere. At that time, I was too busy looking at the ledger and all the treasures in the room, I didn''t listen carefully, but it was something like that!"


    Han Shan replied.


    "You little rascal... you''ve suddenly become so asking for a beating!"


    Chen Qingyuan''s curiosity was piqued, yet he couldn''t get an answer, which was truly frustrating.


    "You can''t beat me now, if you try to make a move, I''ll end up giving you a beating instead." Han Shan turned his head to lock eyes with Chen Qingyuan, revealing a smile that was just asking for a punch: "If things work out between me and Fairy Liu Lingran, I''ll give you a big red envelope."


    "Get lost!" Chen Qingyuan kicked Han Shan.


    Han Shan lightly dusted off his clothes, not caring in the least.


    An hour later, dusk fell.


    Liu Lingran came walking over from Jade Bamboo Peak, dressed in a snow-white long dress with a hem about three meters long, fluttering gracefully. She wore a plain veil and had her long hair tied behind her, with strands falling along her waist against the white dress.


    Seeing Liu Lingran approaching with lotuses blooming at her every step, Han Shan''s eyes nearly popped out, each step touching his heart.


    Truly worthy of being one of the three Fairies of the Flow Star Domain, her reputation was well-deserved.


    "What are you looking at? Go over and show some courtesy."


    When Liu Lingran reached the entrance of the side hall, Han Shan was still dazed, so Chen Qingyuan, standing by, hurriedly spoke up.


    Han Shan snapped back to reality, suppressed the excitement in his heart, and with a polite bow, smiled and said: "Greetings, Fairy Liu Lingran. I am Han Shan, I believe Brother Chen has already mentioned me to you."


    "Dao Friend Han Shan, you are too kind."


    Liu Lingran bowed slightly in return, as a sign of respect.


    "This is a token of my appreciation, please accept it."


    Han Shan took out an exquisitely crafted Heaven and Earth Bag, his heart pounding nonstop.


    "Thank you." Liu Lingran accepted it without any pretense.


    "Let''s go inside and talk!"


    Han Shan gestured towards the hall, making an inviting gesture.


    "Alright."


    Liu Lingran walked in and winked at Chen Qingyuan inside the room. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Brother, it''s not that I''m betraying you, it''s just that I really have no choice!


    Chen Qingyuan made up an excuse and quickly slipped away. Inside the side hall, only Liu Lingran and Han Shan were left chatting.


    "Junior Brother, stop right there!"


    Just as Chen Qingyuan was about to head back, many Senior Brothers, having finished cleaning the main hall, started to appear.

 Chapter 47 – I look down on your nouveau riche face

    The senior brothers blocked Chen Qingyuan, who stood awkwardly in place. "Senior brothers, is there something you need?"


    "You made a big profit, don''t you think you should share some with your senior brothers?"


    The senior brothers were straightforward in stating their intentions.


    "Oh, I see. No problem."


    Chen Qingyuan pretended to suddenly understand.


    "We all lent you our Heaven and Earth Bags, so we expect some interest in return."


    It''s not that the senior brothers were stingy, they really didn''t have any money!


    The senior brothers present had lived for thousands of years, but they were short on resources and always seemed to be struggling. If it weren''t for their tight financial situation, they wouldn''t have asked Chen Qingyuan for spirit stones.


    Glancing at the senior brothers, most of them had families and it wasn''t easy for them to save up some private stash.


    One of the senior brothers was wearing a Dao robe with a patch on it, which made Chen Qingyuan shudder inwardly and think, "I''m an elder of the Mystic Azure Sect, a powerful figure in the Divine Transformation Realm. I shouldn''t be in such a sorry state."


    The Mystic Azure Sect didn''t encroach on the resources of other sects, nor did they engage in theft and robbery. Despite the high cultivation levels of these senior brothers, they didn''t have much to their name.


    The Flow Star Domain''s secret realm had been almost completely mined, and there were rarely any new secret realms appearing, which made life difficult for the senior brothers.


    Fortunately, the sisters-in-law were in charge of the finances and seemed to have foreseen this day. They provided the senior brothers with enough resources for cultivation at regular intervals. However, they absolutely refused to provide spirit stones for drinking and revelry.


    "Take it!"


    Chen Qingyuan had just made a fortune from Han Shan and all the senior brothers present received a share.


    One of the senior brothers looked at the medium-quality spirit stones in his hand and then at the generous Chen Qingyuan, saying in a fierce tone, "Junior brother, I can''t stand your nouveau riche attitude. If you have the guts, give me more spirit stones to death."


    "..."


    Everyone glanced at the senior brother and cursed him for being shameless.


    "It''s not that I''m bragging, but a thousand years ago, I wouldn''t even bother looking at your measly spirit stones. Even if they fell on the ground, I wouldn''t bother picking them up because it''s too much effort."


    "We''ve been consuming a lot of resources in recent years, and there''s nowhere to earn money. Our monthly salary is so little, it''s really tough!"


    "In fact, our Mystic Azure Sect isn''t poor. The treasure trove is full of good things. However, we need to maintain the spirit formations and be prepared for any eventuality, so we can only live frugally."


    "Junior brother, how about I act as your protector for a while, and you can pay me a hardship fee every month."


    The senior brothers spoke one after another, expressing their hardships in recent years.


    In fact, as cultivators with high cultivation levels, they had many ways to earn spirit stones. However, they didn''t want to leave the Mystic Azure Sect or become offerings to certain commercial associations. They relied on their monthly salary to make a living, which made them look so destitute.


    In summary, they were lazy!


    They wouldn''t go out to earn money unless absolutely necessary.


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    Chen Qingyuan wasn''t worried about the senior brothers'' cultivation resources, as the sisters-in-law knew what they needed. When they received spirit stones, they would use them to buy fine wine or visit lively places.


    "How stingy."


    After receiving benefits from Chen Qingyuan, everyone left but not without grumbling a bit.


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t mind and just shook his head with a smile.


    Afterward, Chen Qingyuan gave some spirit stones to his senior sister, kept some for himself, and put the rest in the mission hall to increase the rewards for sect disciples after completing missions.


    The missions in the hall were quite normal, such as dealing with robbers who were killing and looting in a certain area, with the disciples who were confident in their abilities taking on the tasks.


    This not only enhanced the reputation of the Mystic Azure Sect but also allowed the disciples to gain practical combat experience and earn additional resources for their cultivation. It was a win-win situation.


    Chen Qingyuan had established this mission hall, greatly improving the overall level of the sect''s disciples.


    In addition, Chen Qingyuan had also created many things to gradually increase the sense of belonging among the disciples.


    An hour later, Han Shan arrived at Chen Qingyuan''s cultivation cave.


    "How did it go?"


    Chen Qingyuan poured a cup of tea for Han Shan and asked with a smile.


    "Sigh! It''s not quite right."


    Han Shan sighed lightly.


    "What''s wrong?" Chen Qingyuan was curious.


    "Fairy Lingran is excellent in every way, but there''s one regret." Han Shan sighed, "I wanted to find a Dao companion who likes jasmine flowers, but Fairy Lingran doesn''t like jasmine, she prefers roses."


    "And then?" Chen Qingyuan asked.


    "Then I left. It ended this destined but unfulfilled relationship."


    Han Shan felt it was a pity, but he had no regrets.


    "You''re something else."


    Chen Qingyuan gave him a thumbs up, admiring him.


    "A Dao companion is a lifelong partner, and it can''t be taken lightly. If two people''s interests don''t align, their future life won''t be happy."


    At first, Liu Lingran didn''t know how to refuse, but Han Shan took the initiative to say that they weren''t quite suitable, apologized, and left, leaving Liu Lingran sitting in the room looking confused.


    Han Shan had high requirements for a Dao companion, not only in terms of talent and appearance but also in terms of shared interests.


    "Old Han, I hope you find the right Dao companion in your heart."


    Chen Qingyuan patted Han Shan on the shoulder, feeling sincere.


    "Fate is something that can''t be forced. Let it be natural!"


    In fact, Han Shan felt that Liu Lingran was excellent in every way, but he couldn''t muster the kind of love at first sight feeling. At most, it was just an appreciation of a beautiful woman.


    "Good point," Chen Qingyuan said.


    "I came to say goodbye, I''m going back."


    After saying this, Han Shan waved his hand and left.


    "I won''t see you off."


    Watching Han Shan leave, Chen Qingyuan felt a little guilty, after all, he had taken advantage of his own brother.


    Not long after, Chen Qingyuan''s mood improved considerably.Occasionally pranking a brother is no big deal; Han Shan isn''t someone who hasn''t pranked Chen Qingyuan before. They understand each other. When it comes to dangerous matters, both sides know their limits and wouldn''t joke around recklessly.


    Meanwhile, as the powerful figures from various Sects returned to their respective forces, the news of the Ghost Doctor''s personal visit to the Mystic Azure Sect spread to every corner of the Flow Star Domain, causing a stir.


    "The Ghost Doctor, rumored to be a woman?"


    "It''s said that the Ghost Doctor has a peculiar temperament. Why would she take such a special interest in Chen Qingyuan and personally come to the Mystic Azure Sect to support him?"


    "It is rumored that Chen Qingyuan calls the Ghost Doctor ''sister,'' and she has tacitly agreed. To deter the heroes, the Ghost Doctor effortlessly suppressed the Protecting Sect Elder of the Eastern Joy Palace, forcing her to kneel and beg for mercy, narrowly escaping with her life."


    "This time, the pressure from the various Sects on the Mystic Azure Sect not only failed to extract useful information about the Sky Abyss but also resulted in a complete loss of face."


    The matter was the talk of the town everywhere, creating quite a buzz.


    The revelation that Chen Qingyuan could cultivate also suddenly came to light, sending a shiver through the hearts of many Cultivators. Bai Xixue of the Eastern Joy Palace, dressed in a plain long dress, gazed into the distance, lost in thought.

 Chapter 48 – Bai Xixue stepped into Goose Snow City, so confused

    Bai Xixue heard that Chen Qingyuan had once again embarked on the path of cultivation, and her heart was filled with mixed emotions.


    Since the cancellation of the marriage alliance between the Eastern Joy Palace and the Heavenly Jade Sect, Bai Xixue''s situation had become awkward, and she often heard rumors that made her feel uncomfortable.


    Even so, Bai Xixue had no regrets about her decision, because she believed that even without the appearance of Qin Yutang from the Heavenly Jade Sect, she and Chen Qingyuan would have had a difficult future.


    Although Bai Xixue was not the top Heaven''s Pride of the current generation, she still had a bright future ahead of her. As for Chen Qingyuan, who had become a useless person, his life was already doomed.


    Having thought this through, Bai Xixue refused to dwell on the past with Chen Qingyuan, insisting on her choice with a heart as firm as iron and no regrets.


    However, at this moment, Bai Xixue''s heart was filled with different emotions as she looked into the distance with a complex glint in her eyes.


    She remained silent, tightly gripping her clothes, revealing her inner turmoil.


    She bit her red lips, refusing to release her teeth even after they drew blood.


    After some time, she finally averted her gaze, her eyes becoming more resolute as she murmured to herself, "Even if he can embark on the path of cultivation again, he definitely won''t reach the heights of the past. The Heaven''s Prides who were once trampled under his feet have already left him far behind."


    Bai Xixue still refused to back down, not believing that she had made a mistake.


    "I will reach a higher position and watch you climb step by step. Even without your help, I can still carve out a place for myself and see a more beautiful world."


    Bai Xixue could not deny her choice, as it would affect her Dao Heart and cause her soul to be in turmoil. No matter what, she could not admit to this mistake and would see it through to the end.


    She understood Chen Qingyuan''s temperament very well, and their cause and effect had already been severed, never to return to the past. Since she couldn''t go back, she could only make herself even more outstanding to avoid feeling regret and self-abandonment.


    "You already know about the recent events in the Mystic Azure Sect, right?"


    At this moment, Yao Susu arrived, landing beside Bai Xixue.


    "Master," Bai Xixue bowed and said as she stood up, "Disciple is already aware."


    "Chen Qingyuan has joined forces with the Ghost Doctor, and his Spiritual Root has been restored. His luck is truly extraordinary. If you still have lingering feelings for him, you can try to reconnect with him," Yao Susu said softly.


    Upon hearing this, Bai Xixue did not hesitate at all and firmly refused, "Please refrain from speaking about this again, Master. I have no connection with Chen Qingyuan anymore."


    "Alright!" Seeing Bai Xixue''s resolute appearance, Yao Susu was taken aback, not expecting such a strong reaction from Bai Xixue.


    "Master, I want to enter the Goose Snow City."


    Following this, Bai Xixue made a decision.


    "Are you out of your mind?" Yao Susu frowned, surprised.


    "Disciple is not out of her mind, she just wants to give it a try," Bai Xixue wanted to make herself stronger, and this was the only path to take.


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    The Goose Snow City was a secret place within the Eastern Joy Palace, filled with numerous traps and extreme danger. Since the establishment of the Eastern Joy Palace, the founding ancestor had set a rule that only those who passed the test of the Goose Snow City could become the Holy Son or Holy Daughter of the Eastern Joy Palace.


    Calculating the time, it had been over three thousand years since the last Holy Son and Holy Daughter were established in the Eastern Joy Palace.


    Many core disciples'' bodies were piled up inside the Goose Snow City, and very few managed to walk out alive.


    "It''s not that I look down on you, but the Goose Snow City is extremely dangerous, not a place to be taken lightly!" Yao Susu advised.


    "I have made up my mind. Please help me report to the sect, Master," Bai Xixue''s gaze was resolute.


    Rather than enduring the whispers and gossip of others in secret, she would rather risk her life and make a bet. Either she would overcome all the difficulties and ascend to the position of Holy Daughter, or she would die in the Goose Snow City, which was better than enduring the torment in her heart.


    Bai Xixue had finally stabilized her Dao Heart, not allowing herself to feel regret. However, she was afraid that if this continued for too long, she would not be able to bear it and would ultimately become the laughingstock of others.


    "Alright."


    Looking at Bai Xixue''s determined eyes, Yao Susu seemed to understand why Bai Xixue was like this and did not try to dissuade her any longer, nodding heavily.


    Several days later, under the watchful eyes of the high-level members, Bai Xixue stepped into the secret Goose Snow City.


    "One wrong step, and it''s all over."


    The Holy Lord of the Eastern Joy Palace, Du Ruosheng, who had once broken out of the Goose Snow City, had a deep understanding of the level of danger in the Goose Snow City and believed that Bai Xixue''s chances of survival were slim.


    "No one expected that Chen Qingyuan would be able to embark on the path of cultivation again. Not only that, but he also gained the favor of the Ghost Doctor and is willing to protect the Dao for him," a senior elder sighed, causing a sense of regret.


    "Without my orders, no one is allowed to deal with the Mystic Azure Sect and Chen Qingyuan. Those who violate this order will be punished according to the sect''s rules," Du Ruosheng sensed a hint of unease, fearing that the elder Lui Ruoyi, who was protecting the sect, would be humiliated and seek revenge on Chen Qingyuan, causing trouble for the Eastern Joy Palace.


    "Yes!" Everyone accepted the order and dared not go against the will of the Holy Lord.


    In a certain place in the Flow Star Domain, after the Ghost Doctor left the Mystic Azure Sect, he did not immediately return to the Melody Sea Domain, but instead went to a more remote city.


    Sword Immortal Changgeng was in seclusion here, and the Ghost Doctor came to pay his respects.


    The last time they met, Sword Immortal Changgeng had told the Ghost Doctor about his place of residence, allowing the Ghost Doctor to come find him if necessary.


    "Knock, knock, knock."


    The Ghost Doctor stood outside the door, feeling slightly excited, and gently knocked.


    "Come in!"


    Sword Immortal Changgeng knew that the visitor was the Ghost Doctor and opened the door with a single thought. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Entering the courtyard, the Ghost Doctor saw Sword Immortal Changgeng, dressed in simple clothes, holding a rusty broken sword and chopping dried wood.


    "Elder." The Ghost Doctor bowed.


    "Do you have something to discuss?" Sword Immortal Changgeng did not look up, continuing with his work."I''ve helped Chen Qingyuan with a problem before, and since I''ve come to the Flow Star Domain, I thought I should pay my respects to the Elder."


    The Ghost Doctor had nothing much to do.


    "Has Young Master Chen encountered any trouble?"


    Sword Immortal Changgeng had been locking himself in his room, not making any effort to inquire about the outside world. Unless Chen Qingyuan was in life-threatening danger, Sword Immortal Changgeng would not be aware of it.


    "It''s like this..."


    Next, the Ghost Doctor briefly explained the situation and also mentioned the invitation Chen Qingyuan had extended to him to become an Elder.


    "You refused?"


    From the way the Ghost Doctor spoke about the "Elder" position, Sword Immortal Changgeng deduced this point.


    "Mm." The Ghost Doctor nodded.


    "Foolish." Sword Immortal Changgeng put down what he was working on, slowly lifted his head, exchanged a glance with the Ghost Doctor, and sighed lightly.

 Chapter 49 – The ancient history of the Mystic Azure Sect

    "Ah?" The Ghost Doctor was puzzled, "Why would it be inappropriate to refuse the invitation from the Elder of the Mystic Azure Sect? Besides, I am used to being alone and do not like to be bound."


    "If Young Master Chen invites me to be the Elder, I will definitely accept," Sword Immortal Changgeng said after a long silence.


    "What?" The Ghost Doctor''s delicate body trembled slightly at the words, staring in disbelief, "Senior Sword Immortal, are you joking with me?"


    "Do you think I need to make such a joke?" Sword Immortal Changgeng asked in return.


    "But you were once the Respected Elder who suppressed countless strong people in the Imperial Province, the third best swordsman in the world. A figure like you, even if your strength is not what it used to be, is not someone the Mystic Azure Sect can afford to worship!"


    Sword Immortal Changgeng was officially the third best in the world, but in reality, he was the strongest swordsman of that era, unmatched by anyone.


    Because he called himself the third in the world, after Heaven and Earth.


    That year, Sword Immortal Changgeng wanted to take a step forward and become the true number one in the world, challenging the path of Heaven and Earth. Unfortunately, Sword Immortal Changgeng failed, causing damage to his foundation and his sword to break.


    Since then, everyone thought that Sword Immortal Changgeng was dead, leaving behind a legendary story.


    Even after tens of thousands of years, there was no swordsman in the world who dared to call themselves the third in the world, let alone the first or second. All of this was attributed to Sword Immortal Changgeng, whose influence was too great.


    "You don''t understand," Sword Immortal Changgeng looked up at the sky, his voice hoarse, "You haven''t reached that level. If I tell you, it will only harm you."


    "Senior, I..."


    The Ghost Doctor''s mind was in chaos, speaking incoherently, not knowing what to say.


    "Whether for you or for me, becoming the Elder of the Mystic Azure Sect is definitely a great fortune. Unfortunately, you have pushed away the fortune that was within your grasp. Now that I have pointed it out, if Young Master Chen does not invite you again, you must not bring it up on your own. Otherwise, a great opportunity may turn into a disaster."


    Sword Immortal Changgeng warned solemnly.


    "If you say this is a great opportunity, why can''t I take the initiative?"


    The Ghost Doctor was temporarily not thinking about why it was a great opportunity, but rather did not understand how a great opportunity could turn into a disaster. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "The matter of cause and effect, if it comes naturally, it is safe, but if it goes against the flow, it is dangerous. I have already pointed out this great opportunity, so you cannot bring it up on your own, otherwise you will incur a great karmic debt that you cannot bear."


    Sword Immortal Changgeng said with a serious expression.


    "What if Young Master Chen invites me again?"


    A quick look at " will leave you more fulfilled.


    Even Sword Immortal Changgeng called Chen Qingyuan "Young Master," so the Ghost Doctor had to ask.


    "Then you can agree, without any danger."


    Sword Immortal Changgeng nodded.


    "Is there a big difference in this?"


    The matter of cause and effect was elusive, and the Ghost Doctor could not see it clearly for the time being.


    "The difference is significant," Sword Immortal Changgeng said, "When Young Master Chen invites you, it is a good cause and effect. If you only go for the opportunity, your purpose is too obvious, and you may encounter many troubles in the future."


    "I don''t understand." The Ghost Doctor stood there like a trained child, at a loss.


    "It''s okay, you''ll understand in the future," Sword Immortal Changgeng smiled slightly.


    "Isn''t the Mystic Azure Sect just a force in the Flow Star Domain? How can it involve such a great cause and effect?"


    The Ghost Doctor expressed deep doubts about this.


    Silly girl, the greatest cause and effect is not the Mystic Azure Sect, but Chen Qingyuan.


    However, Sword Immortal Changgeng did not say this.


    Let the Ghost Doctor misunderstand!


    Because the Mystic Azure Sect is indeed not as simple as it seems on the surface.


    "Do you know Master Cangxuan?" Sword Immortal Changgeng changed the subject.


    "Of course I know, he was a strong figure in the Imperial Province thousands of years ago, forcing many ancient sacred sites to apologize," the Ghost Doctor said, having heard about it when she went to the Imperial Province.


    "Do you know the origin of Master Cangxuan?"


    Sword Immortal Changgeng continued to guide the conversation.


    "I don''t know," the Ghost Doctor shook her head, "Please tell me."


    "Master Cangxuan was the former Holy Lord of the Mystic Azure Sect."


    "What?"


    At the words, the Ghost Doctor was directly stunned, her mind blank.


    After being stunned for a long time, the Ghost Doctor asked in shock, "How is that possible? If the Mystic Azure Sect has such a background, why stay in the Flow Star Domain?"


    "This is a very long story. I only found out about it by chance and deeply admire the Mystic Azure Sect," Sword Immortal Changgeng said.


    The former Holy Lord of the Mystic Azure Sect was named Feng Changxuan, and his direct disciple was Lin Changsheng.


    A long time ago, Feng Changxuan suddenly left, and not long after, news of his passing spread. The Mystic Azure Sect was without a leader, and people were in a panic.


    Following that, only Shangguan Rong was left in the older generation of the Mystic Azure Sect, stabilizing the situation and lifting Lin Changsheng to the position of Holy Lord, instructing the disciples to harmonize and help each other, not to be blinded by self-interest.


    He was also Chen Qingyuan''s Master.


    However, not long after Shangguan Rong took Chen Qingyuan as his disciple, it was rumored that he had gone astray in his cultivation and perished. From then on, all the strong elders of the older generation passed away, and the heavy burden of the Mystic Azure Sect fell on the shoulders of Lin Changsheng and others.


    "As far as I know, the former Holy Lord of the Mystic Azure Sect was named Feng Changxuan, and has nothing to do with the famous Master Cangxuan, right?"


    The Ghost Doctor inquired about Chen Qingyuan''s background and also learned about the history of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "Master Cangxuan is just an alias, unwilling to reveal his true identity, to avoid endless cause and effect for the younger generations of the sect," Sword Immortal Changgeng deliberately pointed out, explaining in detail, "The Mystic Azure Sect has a long heritage, with its ancestral land located in the Imperial Province and a deep foundation. Once, the ancestors of the Mystic Azure Sect discovered a demonic abyss and, in conjunction with the forces of the Imperial Province, decided to suppress it. However..."


    In a corner of the Imperial Province, there was a demonic abyss whose terror far exceeded the imagination of the common people.Approximately three hundred thousand years ago, the founding ancestor of the Mystic Azure Sect, along with hundreds of powerful experts, joined forces to finally seal the Demon Abyss. Due to the founding ancestor bearing the greatest karmic burden, he perished just a few years after the event.


    Before his passing, the ancestor left a will stating that the issue of the Demon Abyss had not been truly resolved, and that the seal must be reinforced every ten thousand years. Initially, all the major powers of the Imperial Province naturally agreed, as an outbreak from the Demon Abyss would threaten everyone''s safety.


    However, as time passed, aside from the Mystic Azure Sect, which continued to fulfill this responsibility, the other powers gradually stopped paying attention.


    The reason was that the powerful experts from those forces were unwilling to risk their lives for this task. They had cultivated arduously for a lifetime to reach the pinnacle of the great world, and before they could properly enjoy a carefree and joyful life, they were expected to head towards the Demon Abyss, which was something they could not accept in their hearts.


    Although the top experts of the Mystic Azure Sect were furious, they were helpless. Since the other Sect powers did not want to take the risk, the Mystic Azure Sect would go on their own.


    The descendants would surely fulfill the last words left by the founding ancestor.


    Gradually, all the leading figures of the Mystic Azure Sect went to the Demon Abyss, with very few returning alive, greatly diminishing the Sect''s strength.


    A hundred thousand years ago, a Holy Lord of the Mystic Azure Sect made a decision to move away from the Imperial Province and find a new suitable place to settle.


    If possible, the Mystic Azure Sect would certainly not wish to leave the Imperial Province, rich in Spiritual Qi.


    "Will the Mystic Azure Sect ever return to the Imperial Province?"


    The Holy Lord looked up to the sky and sighed deeply, carrying with him reluctance and regret as he headed towards the Northern Wilderness.


    Under such circumstances, this was the only way to preserve a glimmer of lineage for the Sect.

 Chapter 50 – Old lady wants to strangle you

    The former Mystic Azure Sect once had many resources, but after losing its top combat power, countless forces in the Imperial Province swarmed toward the Mystic Azure Sect like tigers and wolves.


    If the Mystic Azure Sect does not leave, I''m afraid even the foundation of the sect cannot be preserved.


    Ten thousand years ago, Cangxuan Daoist broke through the Mahayana Realm, inherited the will of his ancestors, and his strength soared in a short period of time. At the same time, he also learned about the history of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Upon entering the Imperial Province, Cangxuan Daoist provoked various forces, suppressed many renowned strong individuals one by one.


    Perhaps the various forces were in the wrong, perhaps they were unwilling to confront Cangxuan Daoist like a madman, or perhaps they wanted to use Cangxuan Daoist to continue guarding the Abyss of Demons, so they did not resort to force.


    Having vented his anger, Cangxuan Daoist still did not forget the teachings of the ancestors and headed towards the Abyss of Demons.


    Since then, Cangxuan Daoist has never appeared again.


    "The Mystic Azure Sect actually has such a great background."


    The Ghost Doctor had no doubt about the history that Sword Immortal Changgeng had mentioned, because the Sword Immortal had no reason to deceive her.


    "The current Mystic Azure Sect is no longer what it used to be!" Sword Immortal Changgeng sighed, "I once discussed this matter with Cangxuan Daoist over tea. Cangxuan Daoist disappeared without appointing a successor Holy Lord, deliberately so, not wanting the future generations to bear this responsibility."


    According to the ancestral teachings of the Mystic Azure Sect, the matter of the Abyss of Demons cannot be spread, and can only be passed on to the next Holy Lord through a special inheritance method.


    Cangxuan Daoist had selfish motives and did not want the declining Mystic Azure Sect to sever this bloodline, wanting to stop all cause and effect here. Therefore, when he left, he did not pass on the memory inheritance to Lin Changsheng.


    "Do the forces in the Imperial Province really not care?"


    After listening to Sword Immortal Changgeng, the Ghost Doctor felt a deep sense of admiration for the previous sages of the Mystic Azure Sect and felt that they were not worthy of it.


    "If you were asked to go to your death, would you go?"


    Sword Immortal Changgeng asked in return.


    The Ghost Doctor fell silent, unable to give a definite answer.


    "The human heart is treacherous, and there are not many who can stick to their original intentions."


    Deep in his heart, Sword Immortal Changgeng believed that he was not as good as the previous sages of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "Are those people from the Mystic Azure Sect still alive?"


    The Ghost Doctor asked softly.


    "I don''t know." Sword Immortal Changgeng shook his head gently. "I have never been to the Abyss of Demons, so I am not clear about the specific situation there."


    "To guard the Abyss of Demons for more than thirty thousand years is truly admirable and worthy of respect."


    The once prosperous forces of the Imperial Province can now only become a first-class sect in a star domain in the Northern Wilderness, which is truly thought-provoking.


    "This merit, the old heavens should be able to see it!"


    Sword Immortal Changgeng looked at the boundless sky and thought to himself.


    After the conversation with the Sword Immortal, the Ghost Doctor no longer looked down on the Mystic Azure Sect. She thought that the Sword Immortal was being so polite to Chen Qingyuan out of respect for the previous sages of the Mystic Azure Sect, but in reality, it was not the case.


    The various forces in the Flow Star Domain have already issued a notice that people of the same age can go and cause trouble for Chen Qingyuan, to save face.


    Chen Qingyuan will not leave the Mystic Azure Sect for the time being, not giving those people a chance to bully him.


    In his cultivation cave, Chen Qingyuan had been thinking about one thing: "What is the origin of the Dao One Academy? When will they come looking for me?"


    According to Lin Changsheng, the Dao One Academy is an extremely mysterious force in the Northern Wilderness, with ancient heritage and unfathomable depth.


    "How did my cheap master get involved with the Dao One Academy?"


    It''s really strange.


    Chen Qingyuan couldn''t figure out this problem. If the Dao One Academy really had a great background, then with the abilities of the Mystic Azure Sect, they should not be able to qualify for enrollment!


    This was all done by Shangguan Rong. He had dealings with the Dao One Academy and secured an opportunity for Chen Qingyuan to enroll.


    As long as Chen Qingyuan can establish himself in the Dao One Academy, even if the historical heritage of the Mystic Azure Sect is exposed, they will not be afraid of being attacked by the top forces in the Imperial Province.


    Moreover, Shangguan Rong and the current Holy Lord, Feng Changxuan, discussed and decided to end this responsibility of the Mystic Azure Sect in their generation and not let it continue to spread.


    If the Dao One Academy is willing to take action, they should be able to sever the relationship between the Mystic Azure Sect and the Abyss of Demons, in order to continue the bloodline of the sect.


    "The letter left by my master clearly stated that after crushing the wooden tablet, people from the Dao One Academy will come to the Mystic Azure Sect in about ten years. It has been five years now, so it looks like I need to be mentally prepared."


    Chen Qingyuan couldn''t figure out these questions, so he stopped thinking about them and decided to try to break through to the Golden Elixir Realm.


    One day, while Chen Qingyuan was meditating, he suddenly felt a slight movement in the room, and immediately opened his eyes, startled.


    He saw the Ghost Doctor Gongsun Nan pouring tea for himself and placing the tea beside the red lips under her veil.


    Taking a sip of tea, Gongsun Nan smiled slightly at Chen Qingyuan.


    "Ghost Doctor Sister, how did you come here?"


    Chen Qingyuan exclaimed.


    "Just came to see you."


    Gongsun Nan wore a veil, making her true appearance invisible, and appeared particularly mysterious.


    "How did you get in?"


    Faced with Gongsun Nan''s visit, Chen Qingyuan was more surprised and cautious, with little joy.This old witch couldn''t possibly be looking for trouble with me, right?


    Chen Qingyuan muttered to himself.


    "Do you think the Protecting Sect Grand Formation of the Mystic Azure Sect can stop me?"


    Gongsun Nan said with a smile.


    "That''s true." Chen Qingyuan suddenly understood and asked tentatively, "Ghost Doctor Sister, are you looking for me for something? I am an upright person, kind and charitable, and I detest evil. Surely, I haven''t offended you in any way, have I?"


    "You told the Murong family of the Northern Cang Star Domain about me, didn''t you?"


    Gongsun Nan revealed the matter.


    "I have never disclosed anything about Ghost Doctor Sister''s whereabouts."


    Chen Qingyuan vehemently denied, with a righteous tone.


    "Out of consideration for you, I helped the Murong family."


    Initially, when the Murong family approached Gongsun Nan, she was reluctant to lend a hand. However, after hearing the name Chen Qingyuan from the Murong family, she decided to help after some thought.


    Later on, Gongsun Nan learned the reason.


    An Old Ancestor of the Murong family had made a mistake in his cultivation and was on the brink of death.


    Thanks to Gongsun Nan''s rescue, the Old Ancestor''s life was saved, and his injuries were stabilized.


    The Murong family was very grateful to Gongsun Nan and presented her with many gifts. Gongsun Nan did not refuse, as it had taken a lot of her energy to save the person.


    "It has nothing to do with me."


    Chen Qingyuan was curious about the Murong family''s situation but couldn''t ask directly, so he had to play dumb.


    "Aren''t you going to thank me, kid?"


    Gongsun Nan narrowed her eyes.


    "Ghost Doctor Sister, I''m so poor I''m practically clinking when I walk, I really have no money!"


    Hearing this, Chen Qingyuan became anxious.


    "I don''t need Spirit Stones."


    Gongsun Nan gave Chen Qingyuan a disdainful look.


    "Don''t get any ideas about me; I prefer to keep to myself."


    If she didn''t want Spirit Stones, then what did she want?


    "......"


    I want to strangle you.


    Now you''re inviting me to be an Elder of the sect! Of course, I would agree. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Why didn''t you invite me, kid?


    However, Gongsun Nan couldn''t make this clear, or it would no longer be a fortunate encounter.


    "Get lost!" Gongsun Nan''s face darkened.


    "Sister, this is my place. If I ''get lost,'' wouldn''t that be a bit inappropriate?"


    Chen Qingyuan muttered under his breath.


    "So you''re saying I should get lost?!"


    Gongsun Nan, sitting in the chair, gave Chen Qingyuan a fierce look.


    "I wouldn''t dare. I''ll get lost right away."


    Fearing persecution from Gongsun Nan, Chen Qingyuan scurried out the door in a flash.

 Chapter 51 – Shameless, truly invincible under the heavens!

    Gongsun Nan''s visit made Chen Qingyuan feel a lot of pressure.


    After wandering around the sect for several hours, Chen Qingyuan returned to the house and muttered to himself, "It''s been so long, she should have left by now!"


    To his surprise, Gongsun Nan was still sitting in the courtyard, enjoying the breeze and sipping tea.


    "Sister, you haven''t left yet?" sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Chen Qingyuan''s body trembled.


    "I have some things to take care of recently, and I need to visit Elder Li occasionally, so I will stay in the Flow Star Domain for the time being."


    Gongsun Nan made up an excuse, and the Elder Li she mentioned was Sword Immortal Changgeng, whose real name was Li Muyang.


    "Oh, I see." Chen Qingyuan understood and nodded gently. "Sister Ghost Doctor, do you want to use the Mystic Azure Sect as a place to stay?"


    "I have a peculiar personality and don''t like to interact with strangers. Since I know you, it''s more suitable for me to stay here for the time being."


    Gongsun Nan appeared calm on the surface, but she was actually slightly pleased in her heart.


    You brat, my intentions should be clear enough! Why aren''t you taking the opportunity to invite me to be a respected Elder? When are you going to do it?


    Looking into Chen Qingyuan''s eyes, Gongsun Nan was filled with a hint of anticipation.


    This time, as long as Chen Qingyuan extended the invitation, Gongsun Nan would definitely accept without hesitation.


    On that day, Sword Immortal Changgeng had said that if Chen Qingyuan took the initiative to invite him, he would be willing to become a respected Elder of the Mystic Azure Sect and establish this good relationship.


    If Chen Qingyuan knew, he would definitely invite Sword Immortal Changgeng with great fanfare, fearing that others wouldn''t know.


    However, this kind of karmic relationship should not be forced, or it will backfire.


    In the world, everything revolves around the concept of "fate," and it cannot be forced.


    "This is easy to handle."


    Chen Qingyuan mistakenly thought that Gongsun Nan wanted to stay at the Mystic Azure Sect and did not think of other aspects. He said with a smile, "Sister, I can arrange a quiet place for you to stay. What do you think?"


    "Okay."


    The young can be taught.


    Gongsun Nan was very satisfied and a faint smile appeared on her lips.


    However, the next words from Chen Qingyuan directly caught Gongsun Nan off guard, and she couldn''t help but give him a slap.


    "Since we have a destined relationship, I will charge you a service fee of one hundred medium-quality spirit stones per day. This price is already very cheap. Of course, if Sister Ghost Doctor doesn''t have spirit stones, I can also accept spiritual herbs and grass."


    Clearly, Chen Qingyuan had set his sights on the spiritual herbs in Gongsun Nan''s hands.


    "..." The smile under Gongsun Nan''s veil froze, and she tightened her hand slightly, glaring angrily. "What did you say? You want me to pay?"


    "Cough." Chen Qingyuan took a step back, ready to flee at any moment after being glared at by Gongsun Nan. "Sister, I''m short of money! You definitely don''t want others to know your whereabouts and don''t want to be disturbed. Although the Mystic Azure Sect has many empty halls, you need to pay a certain amount of spirit stones to stay!"


    "This time, you were surrounded by various forces in the Flow Star Domain. Wasn''t it me who helped you out?"


    Gongsun Nan snorted coldly.


    "Thank you for helping, and I will definitely repay you if I become wealthy in the future."


    Chen Qingyuan said solemnly, clasping his hands together.


    "By the time you get rich, the daylilies will have gone cold." Gongsun Nan said unkindly, "Arrange a suitable place for me to stay, but I won''t give you any money, don''t even think about it."


    "Alright." Chen Qingyuan looked helpless. He could only pay the rent himself.


    If the Mystic Azure Sect knew that Gongsun Nan was staying, they would definitely not charge a single penny and would take good care of her. The key was that Chen Qingyuan couldn''t figure out Gongsun Nan''s intentions, so he couldn''t reveal her whereabouts and had to handle it discreetly.


    Therefore, the required spirit stones had to be paid.


    "Look at how stingy you are. Do I really have to pay? Isn''t there any other way?"


    Gongsun Nan probed.


    "Sister, you sneaked in here secretly and definitely don''t want to be found by others. I want to arrange a good place for you to stay, but I can''t use your name, so I have to pay for it myself."


    Chen Qingyuan sighed lightly. "Alas! If Sister could become a respected Elder of the Mystic Azure Sect, everything would be easy. As long as the requests are not too excessive, the Mystic Azure Sect will do its best to satisfy you. It''s a pity that the temple of the Mystic Azure Sect is too small to accommodate Sister. Let''s not talk about the matter of becoming a respected Elder, or else it would make you angry."


    After that, Chen Qingyuan bowed to Gongsun Nan and said a few words before leaving. "Sister, I will go arrange a place for you to stay."


    When he heard the mention of becoming a respected Elder, Gongsun Nan''s eyes lit up, and her mouth was already open, waiting for Chen Qingyuan to extend the invitation. However, Chen Qingyuan didn''t play by the rules, leaving Gongsun Nan feeling disoriented.


    Looking in the direction Chen Qingyuan had left, Gongsun Nan crushed a teacup on the table, muttering sullenly, "Chen Qingyuan, you brat really deserves a beating."


    Chen Qingyuan had no idea about the thoughts in Gongsun Nan''s heart and truly believed Gongsun Nan''s excuse, thinking that she just wanted to find a place to stay so she could visit the Elder Sword Immortal.Last time Chen Qingyuan brazenly invited her, Gongsun Nan said she would consider it if she was provided with a top-grade Spirit Vein every year.


    The Mystic Azure Sect was too poor to afford the great Buddha that was Gongsun Nan. To avoid humiliating himself, Chen Qingyuan naturally wouldn''t invite her over and over again, lest Gongsun Nan grow to despise him.


    Chen Qingyuan was very efficient in handling matters. In just a short Time, he had arranged for Gongsun Nan to secretly move into a tranquil cultivation palace, surrounded by a Barrier to prevent disturbances.


    Moreover, Chen Qingyuan had left many precious fruits and fragrant teas for Gongsun Nan.


    "Sister, you can stay here for now! If there''s nothing else, I''ll be taking my leave."


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to stay with Gongsun Nan any longer; the pressure was too great.


    "Don''t you have anything you want to tell me?"


    Gongsun Nan, dressed in a black dress, squinted her eyes meaningfully.


    After thinking for a long time, Chen Qingyuan didn''t feel there was any issue and shook his head: "Nothing to tell, I guess!"


    "Fine then!" Gongsun Nan felt tired.


    Had she known the Mystic Azure Sect had such a significant background, she would have agreed that day to become an offering Elder. Unfortunately, the opportunity was missed, and who knows how long she would have to wait.


    Gongsun Nan decided to stay at the Mystic Azure Sect for a long time, believing that an opportunity would surely come.


    "Then I''m off." Before leaving, Chen Qingyuan added, "Sister, if you think I handled things efficiently, you might consider rewarding me a little."


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    Hearing this, Gongsun Nan''s face darkened: "Get lost."


    "Alright!" Chen Qingyuan didn''t feel ashamed and turned to run.


    Just as Chen Qingyuan reached the doorway, Gongsun Nan casually tossed a jade box at him: "This can help you build a better Foundation and aid in cultivation. Take it and get lost quickly."


    "Thank you, Ghost Doctor Sister, you are truly too beautiful, like a fairy descended to earth!"


    Chen Qingyuan was overjoyed, took the jade box, offered a compliment, and left.

 Chapter 52 – Dont come looking for a fight if you dont have money

    Dealing with this kid is really a headache.


    Gongsun Nan covered her forehead, looking helpless.


    Not long after, Gongsun Nan suddenly let out a soft laugh, her eyes softened a bit.


    For many years, she had been reclusive and her mood had remained unchanged. Since meeting Chen Qingyuan, Gongsun Nan seemed to have rediscovered the rhythm of life, experiencing joy and sorrow, and complex emotions.


    Back in the cave, Chen Qingyuan carefully opened the jade box, inside of which was a white-bearded jade spiritual root, the root of a top-grade Dao medicine, containing all the essence of the entire precious medicine.


    "I''m going to make a fortune!" Chen Qingyuan exclaimed, "A complete and flawless top-grade jade spiritual root, the treasure house of the Mystic Azure Sect doesn''t have this."


    "Why is she so generous?"


    After feeling happy, Chen Qingyuan became somewhat cautious and secretly said, "Could there be some ulterior motive?"


    As he spoke, Chen Qingyuan took out the jade bracelet and used its special law to inspect the jade spiritual root.


    After careful examination, the jade spiritual root had not been tampered with, everything was normal.


    "It''s really strange," Chen Qingyuan frowned slightly, "Could it be because of the Sword Immortal predecessor? Or is it because I''m too handsome, and the Ghost Doctor also had some ulterior motive?"


    Why use "also"?


    The red-dressed girl in the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone immediately proposed to become Dao Companions with Chen Qingyuan as soon as she saw him, which made Chen Qingyuan still feel lingering fear.


    "Who cares, if there''s a bargain, take it."


    Chen Qingyuan no longer thought about these issues, feeling a bit of a headache.


    If he successfully refines the jade spiritual root, Chen Qingyuan will definitely be able to step into the Golden Elixir Realm in one fell swoop and stand on the stage of the world again.


    However, Chen Qingyuan did not do so for the time being, intending to stabilize his cultivation for a period of time and lay a solid foundation. There was no need to rush to break through the Golden Elixir Realm, it could be done in a few years.


    Putting away the jade spiritual root, Chen Qingyuan prepared to meditate.


    "Junior Master, there are many people looking for you outside, you should come out and take a look!"


    Suddenly, an anxious voice came from outside the cave.


    Can''t they just calm down a bit!


    Chen Qingyuan felt annoyed.


    Walking outside, Chen Qingyuan saw an inner disciple and asked, "What''s going on?"


    "There are hundreds of people outside the mountain gate challenging you, they are all the Heaven''s Pride of various major sacred grounds, wanting to compare notes with Junior Master."


    The inner disciple reported truthfully.


    "Who are they?"


    Chen Qingyuan continued to inquire.


    "The Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Jade Sect, the Venerable Pu Xing of the Great Enlightenment Monastery in Southern Brightness, and the Three Saints Mountain..."


    The disciple listed more than a dozen names.


    "They are just former defeated subordinates."


    Back then, Chen Qingyuan suppressed his peers in the Flow Star Domain, pressing them so hard that they didn''t dare to raise their heads. Now they actually dared to come and challenge him.


    "The situation is quite complicated, we can''t directly drive them away, we can only have Junior Master come out to resolve it."


    The elders of the Mystic Azure Sect tried to drive these people away, but to no avail. They couldn''t bully the small with the big, and if it spread, the Mystic Azure Sect would definitely be laughed at.


    Moreover, when the various sects visited that day, it was made very clear that if peers challenged Chen Qingyuan, the older generation would not stop them, and it would be up to each person''s ability. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Alright!" Chen Qingyuan said impatiently.


    On the cliff of a certain mountain peak, a group of senior brothers with white hair stood, gazing at the mountain gate.


    "Can Junior Brother solve this trouble?"


    "Although Junior Brother is focusing on cultivation, don''t underestimate him. If he can''t even suppress his former defeated subordinates, he wouldn''t be called Chen Qingyuan."


    "Junior Brother has a lot of tricks up his sleeve, he won''t suffer a loss."


    "Let''s just enjoy the show!"


    The elders watched with interest, not worried at all that something might go wrong.


    At the mountain gate of the Mystic Azure Sect, hundreds of elegantly dressed young people stood in the air, constantly cursing and wanting to force Chen Qingyuan to show up, in order to regain the lost face of their elders.


    In addition, they had been stepped on by Chen Qingyuan in the past, and this grudge had been kept in their hearts. Now that they had such a good opportunity, they naturally couldn''t miss it.


    "Chen Qingyuan, do you want to be a coward for the rest of your life?"


    "In my opinion, if you come out and bow and apologize to us, we might consider leaving."


    "Back then, you were full of spirit, but now you''re hiding in the sect and dare not show your face. Do you not even have the courage to face us?"


    As they taunted, they let out a piercing laughter.


    Chen Qingyuan arrived at the mountain gate, looked up at this group of familiar faces, and felt quite bored.


    Whether in the past or now, Chen Qingyuan had never regarded these people as opponents, they were just stepping stones on the path of cultivation.


    "Forgive me for being blunt, even if you can resume cultivation, you are no longer worthy of the title of one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness."


    Qin Yutang was wearing a dark brocade robe, and he had almost become Dao Companions with Bai Xixue back then. He didn''t have much affection for Bai Xixue, one was for the sake of marrying the Eastern Joy Palace, and the other was to disgust Chen Qingyuan.


    A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan swept through his peers in the Flow Star Domain, including Qin Yutang.


    However, Qin Yutang was not willing to admit defeat, and was repeatedly defeated by Chen Qingyuan. Over time, Qin Yutang not only did not strive to improve, but also developed a grudge against Chen Qingyuan.


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    "You''ve been cursing for many days, aren''t you tired?"


    Chen Qingyuan remained calm and unaffected by the words of others.


    "You finally show up."


    The crowd saw Chen Qingyuan, their eyes narrowed, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.


    "How could cursing you ever be tiring, it''s a delightful thing."


    Qin Yutang sneered.


    "You''ve come all the way to the Mystic Azure Sect to cause trouble for me, you must be a little crazy."


    Chen Qingyuan sat down on a chair, looked up at Qin Yutang and the others in the void, and said loudly.


    "We came here to challenge the former Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, are you willing to accept the challenge?"


    At that time, Chen Qingyuan''s reputation was well known, envied and feared by many. After his death, only nine heroes were recognized in the Northern Wilderness.


    When Qin Yutang mentioned the "Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness," it was only mocking, not admiring.


    "Why should I accept the challenge?" Chen Qingyuan asked in return."Sparring among peers, contending in the way of the Dao."


    Qin Yutang declared.


    "And then?" Chen Qingyuan took out some tea from his Heaven and Earth Bag and took a sip.


    "Do you dare or not?"


    Qin Yutang loudly challenged.


    "You must have a problem in your head." In front of many people, Chen Qingyuan pointed at Qin Yutang and scolded: "Is this your first day meeting me? Don''t you know my rules? If you want to challenge me, coming empty-handed won''t do; you have to put down a wager."


    "Your greed will lead you to a heart demon sooner or later."


    Listening to Chen Qingyuan''s scolding, Qin Yutang''s face turned ashen as he cursed.


    "That''s my business, none of your concern." Chen Qingyuan retorted: "I can''t be bothered with your nonsense, a bunch of paupers."


    "What do you want to bet?"


    A young man couldn''t stand Chen Qingyuan''s attitude and was eager to step forward and fight.


    "At least ten thousand Medium Quality Spirit Stones to start, no cap."


    A hint of mockery flashed in Chen Qingyuan''s eyes; the fish had bitten the hook, and he was about to make a big profit again.


    There sure are a lot of fools in the Flow Star Domain!


    Upon hearing this, everyone''s expression changed. That many Spirit Stones was no small sum!


    "Indeed, all paupers. If you don''t have the money, don''t come looking for a fight."


    Seeing the troubled look on everyone''s faces, Chen Qingyuan deliberately taunted them, employing reverse psychology.

 Chapter 53 – Prepare to battle Qin Yutang

    In the face of Chen Qingyuan''s sarcasm, Qin Yutang and others were livid with anger.


    This is the territory of the Mystic Azure Sect, and no one dared to act directly. After discussing, they made a decision. No one wanted to bear the entire cost of the bet alone, so each person contributed a portion to gather ten thousand pieces of medium-quality spirit stones.


    "Who will fight?"


    Hundreds of people looked at each other, and only one person could be chosen to compete with Chen Qingyuan, taking this opportunity to teach him a lesson.


    "I''ll go!"


    Qin Yutang volunteered, holding a grudge against Chen Qingyuan for a long time.


    "We won''t doubt the strength of Sect Master Qin, but Chen Qingyuan is not a simple character. We must not be careless."


    Someone glanced at Chen Qingyuan, feeling a bit uneasy.


    Chen Qingyuan was so confident, perhaps hiding some trump cards. Moreover, as everyone observed Chen Qingyuan, they did not discover his specific level of cultivation, causing them to feel apprehensive.


    With the protection of the jade bracelet, Chen Qingyuan''s body was shrouded in a layer of white mist, making it impossible for anyone to see through.


    "I understand everyone''s concerns. This time, I will definitely suppress Chen Qingyuan."


    As the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Jade Sect, Qin Yutang''s talent was naturally exceptional. A hundred years ago, he encountered the extremely abnormal Chen Qingyuan and was suppressed at every turn, finding it difficult to display the brilliance he should have as a Heaven''s Pride.


    In fact, a hundred years ago, Qin Yutang had already reached the Golden Elixir Realm, and he was currently at the peak of the Golden Elixir Realm. He had not advanced to the Elemental Infant Realm not because of insufficient resources and talent, but because of unresolved issues in his Dao Heart.


    Only by defeating Chen Qingyuan could Qin Yutang achieve clarity in his Dao Heart and step into the Elemental Infant Realm.


    Today was a rare opportunity, and Qin Yutang had to seize it.


    "In that case, we entrust this battle to Sect Master Qin."


    After some consideration, everyone agreed.


    Among this group of people, Qin Yutang''s strength was considered top-notch, and it was believed that he would not lose to Chen Qingyuan, who had just re-cultivated his Dao Body.


    Even if Chen Qingyuan was an evildoer, it was impossible for him to cultivate to the Elemental Infant Realm in just a few years!


    Qin Yutang threw a Heaven and Earth Bag filled with over ten thousand pieces of medium-quality spirit stones at Chen Qingyuan, his eyes sharp as a knife: "Take it!"


    Chen Qingyuan also took out an equal amount of spirit stones and placed the two Heaven and Earth Bags to the side: "Whoever wins can take them."


    "Now, are you ready to fight?"


    Qin Yutang was indifferent to the spirit stones. His only concern now was to defeat Chen Qingyuan with all his might and humiliate him by trampling him underfoot.


    "First, I want to ask, is this a no-rules fight to the death, or a fair fight at the same level of cultivation?"


    Chen Qingyuan could feel the hostility in Qin Yutang''s eyes.


    "The cultivation world is extremely cruel, where is there any fairness to speak of?"


    The implication was that in an unregulated fight to the death, it was only natural to die.


    Qin Yutang would rather lose face than fight Chen Qingyuan at the same level, as it would be easy to capsize. He could use the advantage of his cultivation to crush his opponent, so there was no need to suppress his level of cultivation.


    If it was a friendly sparring match between friends, it would be understandable.


    However, Qin Yutang and Chen Qingyuan were enemies, and suppressing his level of cultivation would be foolish.


    "I understand your meaning."


    Chen Qingyuan did not show much emotional change, a meaningful smile lingering on his lips.


    Regardless of the method Qin Yutang chose, it would not affect Chen Qingyuan.


    A fight at the same level of cultivation would mean that Qin Yutang had no chance of winning. That was why he did not make this foolish choice.


    However, did Qin Yutang really think that he could defeat Chen Qingyuan by relying on the advantage of his cultivation level?


    Chen Qingyuan dared to accept the challenge today because he had confidence and would not rashly agree.


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    Qin Yutang sneered.


    Everyone stared at Chen Qingyuan, their faces filled with the joy of victory, as if they had already seen Chen Qingyuan defeated.


    "Qin Yutang, you were defeated by me many times in the past, and you still haven''t learned your lesson!" Chen Qingyuan lightly shook his head, sighing, "Alas! You''ve brought this upon yourself for me to slap you in the face."


    "Everyone, please step back."


    Qin Yutang turned to the young people of the various sects, and a sword appeared in his hand.


    As the battle was about to begin, everyone immediately stepped back, standing in the void, watching intently without turning away.


    Chen Qingyuan slowly walked out, dressed in a green robe, his ink-black hair tied back with a thick rope, and his slender fingers lightly touched the void at his side.


    Hum!


    The void twisted slightly, like ripples on water, extending all the way to Qin Yutang.


    With each step Chen Qingyuan took forward, his momentum changed, and his level of cultivation gradually became apparent.


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    Until he reached the peak of the Heavenly Spirit Realm, his cultivation level no longer changed.


    Everyone was shocked to feel Chen Qingyuan''s fluctuating level of cultivation.


    "Calculating the time, Chen Qingyuan''s injuries were healed by the Ghost Doctor Predecessor, and yet, in just five or six years, why has he already re-cultivated to the Heavenly Spirit Realm?"


    Not only were the Heaven''s Pride of the various sects astonished, but even the people of the Mystic Azure Sect were also taken aback, their expressions changing suddenly.


    "Junior Brother, when did you cultivate to this level? Does anyone know?"


    In a certain palace of the Mystic Azure Sect, Lin Changsheng looked at a group of Elders, hoping someone could give him an answer.


    "I don''t know."


    The Elders all shook their heads.


    Five years ago, when Chen Qingyuan returned, he displayed the level of the Earth Spirit Realm. Later, Chen Qingyuan continued to hide his growth with special means, not allowing others to discover his rate of progress.In just five short years, Chen Qingyuan had leaped from the Earth Spirit Realm to the pinnacle of the Heavenly Spirit Realm, which truly astonished Sect Master Lin Changsheng and the others.


    "Junior Brother''s cultivation speed is even faster than in the past, it''s terrifying!"


    The Elders secretly marveled.


    At the sect''s gate, after the initial surprise, the Heaven''s Prides of various sects came up with a reasonable explanation: "Chen Qingyuan''s talent was extraordinary to begin with, and he already had a foundation, so it''s not difficult for him to recover to this step in a short time."


    Qin Yutang, with a stern face, stood high above, looking down at Chen Qingyuan, who was slowly approaching, as if everything was under his control.


    Qin Yutang was a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Golden Elixir Realm, and no matter how exceptional Chen Qingyuan''s methods were, he couldn''t escape the palm of his hand.


    "The humiliation of the past must be cleansed today."


    After glancing at Chen Qingyuan, Qin Yutang thought to himself, gripping the treasure sword in his hand. The sword''s momentum whipped up a fierce wind, heading straight for Chen Qingyuan.


    The sword''s force was immense, bearing down on him.


    Chen Qingyuan did not dodge or retreat, but kept moving forward.


    "Disperse!"


    With a flick of his sleeve, Chen Qingyuan directly blasted away Qin Yutang''s powerful sword momentum.


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    Seeing this, many changed their expressions dramatically, disbelieving.


    Although no one had thought that Chen Qingyuan would be suppressed by a mere sword force, he was only a cultivator of the Heavenly Spirit Realm. How could he so easily dispel the pressure of a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Golden Elixir Realm!

 Chapter 54 – Amazing strength

    Chen Qingyuan lightly dispelled the sword''s might, leaving many people feeling shocked and astonished.


    Many had thought that Chen Qingyuan would struggle, but who knew it would be so effortless.


    Qin Yutang''s eyes narrowed slightly, not daring to underestimate Chen Qingyuan, planning to go all out and not give any chance.


    "You think this kind of pressure can harm me? Ridiculous."


    Inadvertently, Chen Qingyuan thought of his hundred years in the Sky Abyss, which truly felt like an eternity!


    The red-dressed girl often threw Chen Qingyuan into terrifying secret realms, tempering his character and overcoming fear. Or she made Chen Qingyuan endure an unknown and terrifying pressure with his physical body, training his endurance.


    In short, despite leaving the Sky Abyss in a disabled state, Chen Qingyuan''s gains were indescribable.


    "Though tricky, it''s not enough to give me a headache."


    Since Chen Qingyuan fused with that golden Dao Bone, he had never truly made a move. This time, he planned to battle Qin Yutang, not only to deter various small factions, but also to verify his true strength.


    In the death domain of the Northern Cang Star Domain, Chen Qingyuan obtained a silver spear, which he had been studying for days without any clue.


    The only thing he was certain of was that the silver spear was an unparalleled Dao Treasure, not to be easily revealed unless absolutely necessary, to avoid attracting others'' covetousness.


    In the battle against Qin Yutang, Chen Qingyuan didn''t plan to use all his trump cards, just a slight display.


    "Everyone''s watching the excitement. Whoever is convenient, lend me a weapon."


    Chen Qingyuan turned to look at the fellow disciples standing near the mountain gate and said loudly.


    "Junior Master, this is my sword, you can use it!"


    "This is the Profound Ice Blade, a spiritual treasure I obtained in a secret realm."


    "Use mine!"


    "......"


    The core disciples and inner disciples threw their weapons into the air, competing to offer them.


    The battle between Junior Master and the Young Sect Master of the Heavenly Jade Sect attracted everyone from the Mystic Azure Sect. Except for those elders and disciples who had to be on duty, everyone was watching eagerly.


    "Junior Master and Qin Yutang can be considered rivals! Many people will definitely pay attention to today''s battle."


    "Our Junior Master, apart from being a bit greedy and sharp-tongued, is simply perfect!"


    "Bai Xixue of the Eastern Joy Palace is blind to not appreciate our Junior Master. If Junior Master wins this time, he will definitely be able to hold his head high and make the Eastern Joy Palace regret it!"


    "I heard that when the Heavenly Jade Sect and the Eastern Joy Palace were engaged, Junior Master gave a white umbrella. Do you think Junior Master still likes Bai Xixue?"


    "Impossible, Junior Master is not a bootlicker, he wouldn''t waste his time for an ungrateful woman."


    No matter where, there was no shortage of people who liked to gossip.


    The disciples of the Mystic Azure Sect used to discuss in secret, but now they were discussing openly. Even some elders joined in, starting to gossip. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Looking at the thousands of spiritual treasures in the void, Chen Qingyuan glanced over them and selected a jade sword, about three feet long, crystal clear, like a perfect work of art.


    "It''s my sword! Yes!"


    A certain inner disciple was overjoyed.


    "Junior Master, beat up Qin Yutang without mercy."


    Everyone shouted loudly.


    "Yes! Junior Master, let the world know how formidable you are."


    Surprisingly, Chen Qingyuan''s reputation in the Mystic Azure Sect was quite significant, and everyone was looking forward to seeing him display his skills.


    The disciples of the Mystic Azure Sect looked excited, but deep down, they were somewhat worried.


    Even if Chen Qingyuan was so extraordinary, he was still just a cultivator in the Heavenly Spirit Realm for the time being. Could he really win against Qin Yutang, who was at the peak of the Golden Elixir Realm?


    Chen Qingyuan held the jade sword and faced off against Qin Yutang.


    "Let''s change the location, don''t disturb the Mystic Azure Sect''s mountain gate."


    After a moment of stalemate, Chen Qingyuan said this and ran towards a nearby open space.


    Qin Yutang immediately chased after, afraid that Chen Qingyuan would slip away.


    Everyone''s eyes were fixed on them. Some people used Dao techniques to watch, while others took out spirit mirrors to project the battlefield''s image.


    "Chen Qingyuan, you''re as good as dead."


    Suddenly, Qin Yutang let out a cold laugh.


    "Blather."


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t tolerate Qin Yutang, and directly slashed with his sword.


    Swish¡ª


    A sword light emerged from the jade sword and fell to where Qin Yutang was standing.


    Qin Yutang blocked with his sword, unscathed.


    "You''re using someone else''s sword to fight me, unable to fully unleash the power of this sword. You''re seeking death."


    Weapons have spirits, and Chen Qingyuan and this jade sword had no soul contract, equivalent to holding a rather sharp ordinary soldier, with little killing power.Chen Qingyuan smiled without a word, deliberately doing so to let Qin Yutang taste true despair, to make him regret being his enemy for the rest of his life.


    Clang¡ª¡ª


    Qin Yutang''s sword thrust forth like a dragon, tearing a long gash in the void before him, as the sea of clouds churned, spreading for ten thousand miles.


    Chen Qingyuan defended in the simplest of ways, effortlessly blocking Qin Yutang''s powerful strike without sustaining any damage.


    "How can this be!"


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan standing with his sword, Qin Yutang was shocked. He had channeled all his Spiritual Qi into that strike, believing that even the Heaven''s Prides of the same realm would struggle to withstand it.


    "Too weak."


    Chen Qingyuan sneered with contempt.


    "Could it be that his cultivation level is beyond the Heavenly Spirit Realm?"


    Qin Yutang couldn''t help but speculate.


    However, when Chen Qingyuan made his move, he exuded the genuine aura of the Heavenly Spirit Realm, which shouldn''t be possible to fake!


    "I didn''t understand her meaning before, but now I might have some clue."


    As if in a trance, the words of the Red-Dressed Girl echoed in Chen Qingyuan''s ears. Shattering his Foundation, dispersing his Cultivation Level, all was for Chen Qingyuan''s sake, to lay down a new, Imperfectionless Foundation.


    A towering building rises from the ground; to reach greater heights in the future, the foundation must be solid, without any flaws.


    "It must be an illusion."


    Qin Yutang steadied his heart and attacked once more.


    "Boom¡ª¡ª"


    Suddenly, the battle intensified, with Qin Yutang on the offensive and Chen Qingyuan on the defensive.


    No matter how fierce Qin Yutang''s attacks were, Chen Qingyuan could handle them with ease.


    After half a Time, Qin Yutang had used most of his trump cards and still couldn''t suppress Chen Qingyuan, causing some panic in his heart.


    From beginning to end, Chen Qingyuan maintained a calm and collected demeanor.


    "You''re forcing my hand."


    Qin Yutang had initially only wanted to teach Chen Qingyuan a lesson, but now he changed his mind, pouring out all his strength without reservation.


    Hum¡ª¡ª


    A resonant Dao melody echoed through the heavens.


    Qin Yutang''s body radiated golden light, with the phantom of a Golden Elixir hovering above his head, dazzlingly bright.

 Chapter 55 – Chen Qingyuan began to take it seriously, and the battle intensified

    The golden elixir phenomenon, like a scorching sun, with a diameter of about ten miles, the golden lines flow, dazzling.


    Qin Yutang no longer concealed his own golden elixir, so that everyone could see his true strength. Most importantly, if the golden elixir phenomenon is damaged, it will damage Qin Yutang''s foundation.


    At this moment of battle, Qin Yutang only wanted to kill Chen Qingyuan, willing to bear the risk of damaging his foundation.


    "Is Sect Master Qin going to fight him to the death!"


    The geniuses of various sects instantly understood, their hearts tightening.


    "The undamaged golden elixir is a superior foundation. Sect Master Qin''s strength is indeed terrifying, far beyond my own."


    A young man felt inferior, his eyes filled with astonishment.


    "Chen Qingyuan is ultimately just a cultivator in the Heavenly Spirit Realm, and will not be able to withstand Sect Master Qin''s next attack."


    Postnatal Realm, Prenatal Realm, Yellow Spirit Realm, Mystic Spirit Realm, Earth Spirit Realm, Heavenly Spirit Realm.


    These are the six realms of the physical body, laying the foundation.


    The later realms of the Golden Elixir Realm and Elemental Infant Realm are the path to transcendence, capable of changing fate and possessing mysterious and unpredictable power.


    Entering the Golden Elixir Realm can extend life by a thousand years. Entering the Elemental Infant Realm can extend life for tens of thousands of years.


    If one can cultivate to the realm of great achievement, with many treasures and resources, one might live for thirty thousand years.


    "Do you want my life?"


    Chen Qingyuan felt the killing intent in Qin Yutang''s eyes, unable to hide it.


    Inside the Mystic Azure Sect, a group of elders looked solemn, not wanting the situation to get out of control.


    "Sect Master, let me stop this battle!"


    A female elder looked at Lin Changsheng, hoping that Chen Qingyuan would not come to any harm.


    "Qin Yutang is going all out, clearly intending to kill Junior Brother. With Junior Brother''s current cultivation level, it''s probably difficult to resist."


    The elders all expressed their concerns.


    Lin Changsheng had been observing Chen Qingyuan''s changing expression, pondering for a long time: "Junior Brother is not an ordinary person, let him handle it himself! If he can''t even handle this little trouble, how can he reach greater heights in the future."


    In fact, Lin Changsheng was also very worried, but he just didn''t show it.


    For the past few years, Lin Changsheng had been concerned about the matters of the Dao Companion Academy. If Chen Qingyuan couldn''t withstand the pressure brought by Qin Yutang, it would be even more difficult for him to go to the Dao Companion Academy in the future.


    It''s not that Lin Changsheng is heartless, but he can only trust Chen Qingyuan.


    In addition, Lin Changsheng also had a guess that the envoy of the Dao Companion Academy might have already come to the territory of the Mystic Azure Sect, secretly observing Chen Qingyuan''s performance.


    If Chen Qingyuan''s performance was too poor, it might affect his chances of becoming a student of the Dao Companion Academy.


    With Lin Changsheng''s words, the elders, even if they wanted to stop the battle, could not take any action.


    In an elegant hall, Gongsun Nan used a secret method to project the battlefield scene in front of her.


    "A contest that spans a great realm, how will you handle it?"


    Gongsun Nan was very interested in Chen Qingyuan''s talent and strength, secretly paying attention.


    In the battlefield, Qin Yutang made another move.


    The sharp edge of the sword, like a thunderbolt, tore through the sky, slashing towards Chen Qingyuan''s Heavenly Spirit.


    The power of the golden elixir phenomenon continued to assail, distorting the void around Chen Qingyuan, creating a heavy atmosphere.


    Facing Qin Yutang''s attack, Chen Qingyuan tightened his grip on the jade sword in his hand and lightly swung it.


    "Clang¡ª"


    The sword light flickered, and the residual force spread in all directions.


    "I originally wanted to play with you, but it''s a pity you''ve gone too far."


    Chen Qingyuan''s expression became unusually serious, a rare sight.


    All along, Chen Qingyuan gave the impression of being crafty and carefree, like a naive playboy. But when he got serious, he was ruthless and unforgiving.


    It was clear that Qin Yutang intended to take Chen Qingyuan''s life, full of killing intent. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In response, Chen Qingyuan would no longer toy with Qin Yutang, wanting to make him understand what true despair and the gap between them meant.


    "Swords are not used like this."


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    Chen Qingyuan murmured, his eyes extremely sharp.


    Suddenly, Chen Qingyuan no longer focused on defense, but took a step towards Qin Yutang, and the sword intent flooded the space like a tide.


    For over a hundred years, the red-dressed girl forced Chen Qingyuan to read countless ancient texts and secret techniques, making him familiar with all kinds of weapons, even reaching the level of mastery.


    If Chen Qingyuan did not fulfill the red-dressed girl''s requirements, he would be thrown to the bottom of a bottomless abyss, shrouded in endless darkness and loneliness, to reflect and contemplate. Or he would have his meridians broken by the red-dressed girl, reconnected, and endure inhuman pain.


    Because Chen Qingyuan had suffered for many years, when the red-dressed girl said she wanted to become Dao Companions with him, he was terrified. A hundred years of torment was long enough, and the thought of becoming Dao Companions was terrifying.


    So, under the "kind" request of the red-dressed girl, Chen Qingyuan had to fulfill nine agreements in order to resolve the karma between them.


    "To control the sword with the heart is the superior way."


    Although Chen Qingyuan couldn''t communicate with the jade sword in his hand, he could sense the path of the sword''s Dao Mark, and then magnify it, displaying a special sword technique.


    Swish¡ª


    At that moment, Chen Qingyuan appeared in front of Qin Yutang, only a kilometer away.


    Chen Qingyuan thrust his sword, without any flashy sword techniques or oppressive momentum.


    A simple move, like an ordinary person wielding a sword.


    Qin Yutang had fought Chen Qingyuan many times and knew that Chen Qingyuan was not as simple as he appeared on the surface. He didn''t dare to be careless, switching from offense to defense and raising his sword to block.


    In the blink of an eye, Chen Qingyuan''s sword pierced Qin Yutang''s chest. Fortunately, Qin Yutang had prepared for the defense in advance and blocked the blow with his sword.


    At the moment when the two swords touched, Qin Yutang realized how correct his decision was.


    "Boom"


    What seemed like a simple attack was actually the true essence of swordsmanship. When it touched a physical object, it would unleash its rightful brilliance.


    The jade sword in Chen Qingyuan''s hand erupted with a terrifying sword intent, like a mountain exploding, overturning the void and pushing Qin Yutang back dozens of miles.


    "Junior Brother''s swordsmanship has reached the realm of returning to the basics, this..."


    "In my impression, Junior Brother is not a sword cultivator!"


    "Don''t look at me, I don''t know either."The Elders were all dumbfounded, with no one clear about the current situation.


    Under normal circumstances, only sword cultivators who have practiced for over a thousand years and possess extremely high talent could reach such a realm.


    However, Chen Qingyuan was previously a cultivator proficient in magical techniques, with little exposure to the Sword Dao.


    "Could it be..."


    Everyone suddenly thought of the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone, exchanging glances with each other, hesitant to speak.


    "Don''t say what shouldn''t be said, just watch carefully!"


    Lin Changsheng warned.


    The crowd understood the importance of this matter, their expressions solemn. If the outside world were to learn that Chen Qingyuan had previously been ignorant of the Sword Dao, it would certainly lead to much speculation and endless trouble.

 Chapter 56 – Stand at a high place and overlook peers

    "When my junior brother was young, he followed me to practice swordsmanship for several months. He is truly a rare talent, and his achievements today have not disappointed me."


    A senior sword cultivator, who had practiced swordsmanship for many years, began to fabricate stories, stroking his beard with a look of contentment.


    "Mm." The other elders nodded knowingly.


    Outside, the various sects'' Heaven''s Pride watched in shock as Chen Qingyuan earnestly wielded his sword, their faces turning pale.


    "Chen Qingyuan is actually a top-notch sword cultivator. Why have we never heard of him before?"


    Everyone was astonished, seeing this for the first time.


    Naturally, all of these abilities were forced upon Chen Qingyuan.


    Back then, Chen Qingyuan was on the verge of collapse. Why?


    The red-dressed girl made him learn so many things, so much that he couldn''t even list them all. Then one day, the red-dressed girl suddenly made a move and slowly abolished Chen Qingyuan''s cultivation, leaving him in despair.


    "I don''t believe it!"


    Qin Yutang had staked his own foundation and still couldn''t crush Chen Qingyuan. His emotions fluctuated greatly as he muttered under his breath.


    "Ignorant." Chen Qingyuan''s expression was indifferent as he released the jade sword in his hand, allowing it to move freely and exude a terrifying sword aura.


    Both sides fought without backing down. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A round of golden elixir visions, like a scorching sun, flickered, causing Qin Yutang''s strength to gradually increase, and also making Chen Qingyuan keenly feel a significant pressure, as if his soul was suffocating.


    "Go!"


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to delay any longer. He manipulated the jade sword, causing it to stab towards Qin Yutang.


    "Ding, dong, long..."


    Qin Yutang was temporarily held back by the jade sword, unable to approach Chen Qingyuan. His golden elixir''s might had little effect on Chen Qingyuan, as if it didn''t exist at all.


    Little did he know, Chen Qingyuan had been mobilizing the power of the hidden golden dao bone in his body all along, in order to bridge the gap in their realms.


    The golden dao bone was covered with extremely complex ancient patterns, with a large part of the dao marks concealed by a layer of white mist, only a few lines flashing with golden light, nourishing Chen Qingyuan''s body and making the spiritual qi inside him become exceptionally pure, naturally enhancing his strength by a lot.


    "If it were the previous body, it would have been impossible."


    Chen Qingyuan sighed in his heart, marveling at the benefits of rebuilding his foundation.


    Although the former Chen Qingyuan was an evildoer, the gap between him and the various Heaven''s Pride was not too large, making it difficult to cross a major realm and fight.


    "The appearance of the golden elixir can be shattered with a snap of the fingers."


    Chen Qingyuan controlled the sword with his mind, putting Qin Yutang in a defensive state for a short time.


    Following that, Chen Qingyuan circulated the spiritual qi in his body, silently reciting a mantra, gathering the power at the tip of his right index finger.


    "Bang!"


    After a moment, Qin Yutang''s jade sword was knocked away, and he found a dense spiritual qi vortex under Chen Qingyuan''s feet, feeling uneasy.


    Qin Yutang quickly rushed towards Chen Qingyuan, not wanting any accidents to happen.


    As Qin Yutang approached, a terrifying aura had already covered the space where Chen Qingyuan was, and the ground below had cracked like a spider web, extending up to hundreds of miles, resembling a ruin.


    "Without the sword in his hand, he''s like a lamb to the slaughter."


    Many people were watching this battle, believing that Chen Qingyuan would definitely not be able to confront Qin Yutang head-on after losing his precious sword.


    Just as Qin Yutang was about to reach Chen Qingyuan, Chen Qingyuan suddenly looked up at the golden elixir sun hanging in the sky.


    It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from ".


    Swish!


    Chen Qingyuan snapped his fingers, and a white light flashed, landing on the golden elixir sun at an imperceptible speed.


    "Just with you, you want to harm my foundation? Dream on!"


    Qin Yutang didn''t feel anything unusual for the time being, and he sneered loudly.


    Clang!


    A sharp sound of a sword rang out, particularly piercing.


    Qin Yutang didn''t stop, and a sword pierced towards Chen Qingyuan''s forehead.


    "Clang!"


    At the critical moment, Chen Qingyuan''s body leaned to the side, avoiding the sword while reaching out his right hand, pinching the incoming sword between his index and middle fingers.


    Just as Qin Yutang was about to use another sword move and cut off Chen Qingyuan''s right hand, an anomaly occurred.


    The scene of the golden elixir sun hanging high in the sky actually cracked.


    Qin Yutang''s body suddenly sank, and when he turned around, his face turned pale, his eyes wide open in disbelief. "No... it''s impossible."


    Just now, Chen Qingyuan''s finger clearly struck the barrier of the golden elixir vision, so how could it have harmed the vision?


    Qin Yutang couldn''t accept this.


    Seeing the crack becoming longer and spreading to many parts of the golden elixir vision, Qin Yutang clearly felt that something was wrong with his body and began to panic.


    "Ding!"


    Chen Qingyuan pinched the sword and gave it a slight flick, causing the sword to emit a trembling sound.


    Qin Yutang immediately let go of the sword in his hand, afraid that the residual force would harm himself.


    Seizing this opportunity, Chen Qingyuan slapped Qin Yutang with his left hand.Qin Yutang did not hesitate and threw a punch as well.


    At first, the two were at a stalemate, but as the cracks in the Golden Elixir''s manifestation grew more numerous, it directly affected Qin Yutang''s foundation. He spat out blood, his breath became erratic, and he was sent flying tens of thousands of meters, crashing heavily into the ground.


    With a "thud," a deep pit appeared, and Qin Yutang lay in the crater, his body riddled with numerous wounds, bleeding profusely.


    The Golden Elixir''s manifestation in the void began to wobble and gradually became blurry.


    In just a few breaths, the vision disappeared.


    Qin Yutang''s foundation was damaged, his face deathly pale.


    From above, Chen Qingyuan tossed the treasured sword he had seized towards the ground, where it stabbed into the earth beside Qin Yutang. He looked down from his elevated position, his gaze cold and detached, exuding a chilling aura that caused the surrounding temperature to plummet.


    Qin Yutang had lost.


    He was defeated by Chen Qingyuan, whose cultivation level was only at the Heavenly Spirit Realm, and moreover, his Golden Elixir had cracked, damaging his foundation.


    Everyone witnessed this scene, dumbstruck.


    "Young Sect Master Qin actually lost."


    The Heaven''s Prides of various sects couldn''t believe it, their expressions rich with emotion.


    "Why did this happen?"


    Many found it hard to accept, looking up at Chen Qingyuan, who stood high above the clouds. His silhouette seemed particularly glaring, too harsh to look at directly.


    "It''s impossible to lose, impossible..."


    Qin Yutang had lost all face, repeating this sentence over and over, unable to bear it in his heart.


    Previously, Qin Yutang had lost to Chen Qingyuan, which had created a mental block. This time, losing to Chen Qingyuan, whose cultivation level was far inferior to his own, transformed that block into a demon in his heart.


    If Qin Yutang did not eliminate this inner demon in the future, he would never be able to take another step forward in his life; his cultivation level would be stuck here forever.


    "The Junior Brother, when serious, is really handsome!"


    The Elders of the Mystic Azure Sect were also shocked; they had never imagined that the battle would end in such a manner.


    They thought that even if Chen Qingyuan had used his strongest trump card, at best he would only be able to fight Qin Yutang to a draw. They never expected Chen Qingyuan to dominate Qin Yutang throughout the fight, his strength far exceeding the scope of his cultivation realm.


    "Do any of you still want to try?"


    Chen Qingyuan turned his gaze to the Heaven''s Prides of the various sects. Wherever his gaze went, no one dared to meet his eyes.


    The people of the various sects bowed their heads, overwhelmed by Chen Qingyuan''s aura, and remained silent.

 Chapter 57 – Unrivaled elegance, shocking the world

    Chen Qingyuan''s strength amazed everyone.


    Qin Yutang used all his tricks, but still couldn''t defeat Chen Qingyuan. Naturally, no one else dared to fight him.


    In the deep pit below, Qin Yutang''s eyes were dull, his Golden Elixir shattered, and he developed a heart demon. Today''s battle completely shattered his pride, leaving him deeply feeling the taste of despair.


    "Chen Qingyuan, you are ruthless!"


    At this time, an old man appeared, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    The Grand Elder had been hiding in the rear to watch the battle, thinking that Qin Yutang''s full force would surely defeat Chen Qingyuan. However, the situation developed in the opposite direction, leaving the Grand Elder confused for a long time.


    Chen Qingyuan''s finger shattered Qin Yutang''s Golden Elixir foundation, and his speed was too fast for anyone to stop.


    "What?" Chen Qingyuan fearlessly confronted the Grand Elder, indifferently saying, "Is it only allowed for your Heavenly Jade Sect to kill, while others cannot resist?"


    This was the territory of the Mystic Azure Sect, and the Grand Elder dared not speak harshly. He deeply looked at Chen Qingyuan and, with the already dull and numb Qin Yutang, left the area.


    "You all still here, do you want me to invite you for tea?" Chen Qingyuan glanced at the talented individuals of each sect, saying coldly, "The tea of the Mystic Azure Sect is not cheap. Can you afford it?"


    This sentence from Chen Qingyuan not only disgusted hundreds of talented individuals with ill intentions, but also once again trampled the faces of the strong from each sect on the ground.


    "Let''s go!"


    The crowd''s faces turned pale, and they left without daring to be as arrogant as before.


    After everyone left, Chen Qingyuan immediately collected the two Heaven and Earth Bags near the mountain gate, and his cold and indifferent expression disappeared in an instant, replaced by a satisfied smile.


    Then, Chen Qingyuan picked up the jade sword that had fallen to the battlefield and returned it to its original owner, giving some spirit stones as a gift. "Thank you."


    "Junior Master, you were so cool just now."


    Taking the jade sword, this female disciple looked at Chen Qingyuan with admiration, her eyes shining with starlight.


    "Speaking the truth." Chen Qingyuan was happy in his heart and gave her some more spirit stones as a reward. "For you."


    "Junior Master, I want some too."


    Some exceptionally beautiful female disciples ran over, smiling and reaching out their hands.


    "What? What sound? I can''t hear it."


    Chen Qingyuan quickly pretended to be deaf and looked up at the sky.


    "With the cultivation level of the Heavenly Spirit Realm, you crippled the peak of the Golden Elixir Realm of Qin Yutang. Junior Master, you are really abnormal!"


    The disciples of the Mystic Azure Sect exclaimed in admiration, their awe of Chen Qingyuan growing even stronger.


    "Junior Master..."


    Many people called out to Chen Qingyuan, chattering and lively.


    Chen Qingyuan couldn''t stand this kind of scene, so he found an excuse and slipped away.


    Most importantly, Chen Qingyuan was afraid that the spirit stones he had just earned would be divided among a group of girls. Just thinking about it gave him a headache, so it was better to leave first.


    "As expected, the only direct disciple accepted by Senior Brother before his death, with such high talent, none of us can compare!"


    An inner sect elder sighed.


    "As long as we can protect Junior Brother and help him grow, the future of the Mystic Azure Sect will surely be renowned and prosperous."


    The elders began to fantasize about the future, full of anticipation.


    "This kid has many secrets!"


    Lin Changsheng thought to himself.


    Whether it was the sword intent displayed by Chen Qingyuan or the finger technique that destroyed Qin Yutang''s foundation, these were all means that had never been shown before.


    According to Lin Changsheng''s speculation, these abilities should be closely related to the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone.


    However, in order to protect Chen Qingyuan''s safety, Lin Changsheng and the others fabricated many lies to deceive the world.


    A certain elder of the Sword Pavilion intentionally or unintentionally boasted to his disciples that Chen Qingyuan had practiced swordsmanship with him for several months when he was young, and his talent in the Sword Dao was extraordinary, astonishing everyone.


    As he spoke, the elder of the Sword Pavilion even believed it himself, taking pride in it.


    In order to cover up the fact that Chen Qingyuan had mastered so many Dao techniques, the first thing to do was to deceive their own people.


    As a result, many disciples of the Mystic Azure Sect were instilled with the story of Chen Qingyuan''s hard training from a young age, and they worked hard with Chen Qingyuan as their goal.


    In reality?


    Chen Qingyuan had never really practiced when he was young, often pulling the beard of the elder of the Protecting Sect, Dong Wenjun, or stealing the spiritual fruits of the senior sisters from the medicine garden, or making slingshots to shoot the windows of the senior brothers'' houses.


    In short, Chen Qingyuan had nothing to do with diligent study and practice.


    Because Chen Qingyuan was the only disciple left by the Supreme Ancestor, and he was cute, the senior brothers and sisters doted on him and rarely hit him, at most scolding him. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If it were someone else, their butt would probably have been beaten black and blue, how could they be so mischievous.


    In the Flow Star Domain, various sects.


    "Chen Qingyuan is so terrifying, it''s unbelievable."


    "Even if the Ghost Doctor cured him, I heard he had to re-cultivate. But, it''s only been a few years! Why can he display such terrifying strength and directly cripple the young master of the Heavenly Jade Sect?"


    "Back then, Chen Qingyuan was hailed as one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, and his reputation was well-deserved!"


    This battle had a great impact, causing a storm and sparking countless discussions.


    Chen Qingyuan, who had been ignored by the world, once again stepped onto the stage, showing signs of regaining his former glory.


    Looking across the Flow Star Domain, among his peers, there were probably few who could match Chen Qingyuan in battle.


    "He''s really a freak."


    The cultivators who had once competed with Chen Qingyuan heard about this battle, and after being stunned for a long time, they sighed deeply.


    Even though Qin Yutang was crippled, the Heavenly Jade Sect did not send anyone to cause trouble at the Mystic Azure Sect.


    First, in a battle among peers, if you lose, you lose. There''s no reason to go looking for trouble. Second, the matter of the Demon''s Lair underground has not been resolved, and the Heavenly Jade Sect dare not cause trouble with the Mystic Azure Sect.


    In order to solve the problem of the Demon''s Lair underground, the Heavenly Jade Sect not only invited a very famous master of the Formation Dao, but also went to other star domains for help, spending all their savings.Although the foundation has been depleted, if the Heavenly Jade Sect can survive this crisis, there are ways to acquire resources.


    Relying on the resources within the Demon''s Lair, the overall strength of the Heavenly Jade Sect has rapidly improved. As long as the people are still there, there is always hope.


    "Sigh!"


    Many people from the Eastern Joy Palace, upon hearing the news of Chen Qingyuan''s resurgence, fell silent for a very long time, their silence turning into a long sigh.


    "Fortunately, Xixue has already stepped into the secret realm. Otherwise, hearing this news, I''m afraid her Dao Heart might be disturbed, with unpredictable consequences."


    Yao Susu is Bai Xixue''s Master and was the one who wholeheartedly arranged the marriage alliance between the Heavenly Jade Sect and the Eastern Joy Palace.


    However, due to the incident in the Demon''s Lair, the marriage alliance between the two sects failed.


    Bai Xixue entered Goose Snow City and there has been no news from her since. If she can return alive from the secret realm of Goose Snow City, she will be the holy maiden of the Eastern Joy Palace, eligible to receive the inheritance and her status will soar.


    In fact, Chen Qingyuan has never hated Bai Xixue. At that time, the common people all thought that Chen Qingyuan had died in the Sky Abyss; one couldn''t expect Bai Xixue to remain alone for life!


    It can only be said that they were fated but not destined, and the love was not deep enough.


    Having severed the karma with Bai Xixue, Chen Qingyuan felt much more relaxed, free from a troubling matter.


    However, Chen Qingyuan still had a worried and pained expression, feeling quite a headache.


    The matter of the Dao Yi Academy and the challenge from Wu Junyan.


    Wu Junyan, one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, the number one evildoer of the Northern Cang Star Domain.


    The last time Chen Qingyuan encountered Wu Junyan, they agreed to a contest of equal realms in ten years'' time, determined to settle the outcome.


    "Sigh! Why bother fighting, I am a person who truly loves peace!"


    Chen Qingyuan sat inside the house, emitting a series of light sighs.


    Thump, thump, thump!


    Suddenly, there was a knocking sound outside the cave dwelling.

 Chapter 59 – Revenge is never too late

    "I advise you to be cautious. The list of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness has been around since ancient times, and the forces behind it have extraordinary abilities."


    So far, no one knows who issued the list of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness. The power behind it is extremely mysterious. What terrifies people is that in every era, there is a similar list, all from the same force, with ancient heritage and unfathomable depth.


    "My life is just too difficult!"


    Chen Qingyuan wanted to live a peaceful life for a few years, but why is it so difficult?


    "I heard that many people want to come to the Flow Star Domain to find you and have a battle with you. If they can defeat you, they can step on you as a stepping stone to the list of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness."


    This time, when Murong Wenxi rushed to the Flow Star Domain, it was to express gratitude and to remind Chen Qingyuan to be careful and be prepared in advance.


    "Why do they want to challenge me?"


    Chen Qingyuan couldn''t help but ask in dissatisfaction.


    "What do you think?" Murong Wenxi gave Chen Qingyuan a meaningful look.


    Except for Chen Qingyuan, all the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness are top evildoers, none of them are good people, which is convincing.


    Only Chen Qingyuan, who used to be an evildoer, is now just a useless person, not even qualified in the eyes of the geniuses of the major star domains.


    Many people want to teach Chen Qingyuan a lesson and gain fame at the same time. After all, anyone with talent is young and arrogant, unwilling to admit defeat. They fear the other members of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, but they are not afraid of Chen Qingyuan at all.


    "My life is too tragic, and even the simplest peaceful life is out of reach."


    Chen Qingyuan complained.


    "Chen Qingyuan, in a while, many evildoers will definitely come looking for you. Take care of yourself!"


    Murong Wenxi couldn''t help Chen Qingyuan, so she could only silently pray.


    During these days, Chen Qingyuan had not left the Mystic Azure Sect, so he naturally didn''t know the latest news from the outside world.


    However, according to the investigation of the Mystic Azure Sect, they should know about the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, but it is estimated that Lin Changsheng and the others are unwilling to inform Chen Qingyuan to avoid causing him distress.


    "Can I remove myself from the list of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness?"


    Chen Qingyuan really didn''t want to be chased by a group of people. Just thinking about it made his scalp tingle.


    "Do you know who made the list?" Murong Wenxi asked.


    To this, Chen Qingyuan shook his head, indicating that he didn''t know.


    "If you don''t even know who is behind it, how can you remove yourself?"


    Seeing Chen Qingyuan''s frustrated look, Murong Wenxi''s mouth slightly curled up, feeling a bit of schadenfreude.


    This is retribution for arguing with me just now.


    In her heart, Murong Wenxi hummed proudly, but the worry between her eyebrows became more intense. If something really happened to Chen Qingyuan, Murong Wenxi would definitely feel uneasy.


    "No, I have to leave quickly. I can''t stay in the Mystic Azure Sect."


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to sit and wait for death. When in a difficult situation, it''s best to leave.


    "Hey! Why are you so cowardly!" Murong Wenxi was speechless. "You can defeat an enemy across a major realm. Can''t you have a little dignity?"


    "It''s easy for you to say. At this point, what dignity do I have left? When a group of evildoers beat me up, will I have dignity then?"


    Chen Qingyuan rolled his eyes.


    "Although that''s true, but you are now one of the newly appointed Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness. If you retreat without a fight, it will be very embarrassing."


    Murong Wenxi said.


    "Embarrassment is not scary. Being beaten up by others is scary."


    If Chen Qingyuan had the cultivation level of the Elemental Infant Realm now, he would be able to suppress all of them without retreating. However, he only has the cultivation level of the Heavenly Spirit Realm, and he has no chance of winning against the group of top evildoers from the Northern Wilderness.


    A hundred years ago, many of those top evildoers had already stepped into the Elemental Infant Realm. After a hundred years, who knows how much their strength has increased. They are countless times stronger than Qin Yutang of the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    "You''re right. It''s better to avoid the limelight for now and show up again when you''re stronger."


    After thinking about it, Murong Wenxi felt that Chen Qingyuan''s words made sense. If he didn''t leave now, it would be too late when he was surrounded and attacked.


    "Quickly pack up and run away. Revenge is never too late."


    Chen Qingyuan said fiercely.


    After saying that, Chen Qingyuan ran back to his cave like a wisp of smoke, leaving Murong Wenxi standing under the tree in a daze.


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    Murong Wenxi muttered to herself as she watched Chen Qingyuan leave.


    Then, Murong Wenxi looked down at the spot where she was sitting, lightly touched it with her fingertips, and her cheeks turned red. At first, she didn''t think much and sat in the place where Chen Qingyuan had been, feeling the warmth from his body.


    "What''s wrong with me?"


    After a while, a gust of wind blew on her face, waking Murong Wenxi from her daze. She shook her head slightly, no longer indulging in wild thoughts.


    At this moment, inside the cave.


    Chen Qingyuan packed up all his belongings and prepared to leave.


    As soon as he pushed the door open, he bumped into Lin Changsheng who had come to see him. "Big Senior Brother."


    "Junior Brother, what are you doing?"


    Looking inside through the open door and seeing that it was empty, Lin Changsheng immediately asked.


    "I''m going out to experience for a while."


    Chen Qingyuan lied.


    "Right now?" Lin Changsheng frowned and lowered his voice. "Have you forgotten about the matter of the Dao One Academy?"


    "I haven''t forgotten. When the time is right, I will come back."


    Things were urgent, and Chen Qingyuan didn''t want to deal with this matter now. He would deal with it later.


    "Nonsense." Lin Changsheng reprimanded sternly. "This is the wish of our Master. If you leave, and the envoy of the academy arrives, how can I explain?"


    "This... Big Senior Brother, you said that the Dao One Academy has great supernatural powers. When the time comes, they will definitely be able to find my whereabouts."


    Chen Qingyuan forced a smile.


    "Even so, I can''t let anything go wrong with this matter."Lin Changsheng shook his head, rejecting the proposal.


    "Big Senior Brother, have you heard about the recent list of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness?"


    With no other choice, Chen Qingyuan had to tell the truth.


    "I just found out not long ago."


    Since Chen Qingyuan had made it clear, Lin Changsheng could no longer hide it and nodded slightly.


    "I don''t know which bastard made the list, pushing me into the fire pit. If I don''t slip away quickly, I reckon there won''t be any peaceful days ahead."


    Chen Qingyuan loathed the person who had made the list.


    It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from ".


    "So it''s because of this." Lin Changsheng actually knew the reason, but pretended to have an epiphany.


    The credibility of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness was extremely strong. Young people were proud and arrogant, especially those with extraordinary talents, the so-called evildoers, who did not want to be seen as weaker than others.


    Looking at the entire list of heroes, only Chen Qingyuan was easy to bully, someone they could step on to climb higher.


    Such an opportunity was coveted by many.


    "Big Senior Brother, you wouldn''t want to see me get beaten up by others, right?"


    Chen Qingyuan gave a wry smile.


    "To be honest, I''m actually quite looking forward to it."


    Lin Changsheng coughed softly and muttered under his breath.


    "Huh?" Chen Qingyuan was confused, staring with wide eyes.

 Chapter 60 – Girl, never fall in love with me

    "Is this something a senior brother should say? Do you really want me to jump into the fire pit like this?"


    The top evildoers of the Northern Wilderness are not comparable to those in the Flow Star Domain. There are many Elemental Infant Realm cultivators among them. It''s not an exaggeration to say that Chen Qingyuan''s current cultivation level is too weak. Others can easily suppress him.


    "Don''t worry, as long as you don''t leave the Mystic Azure Sect, those people can''t just barge in, right?"


    Lin Changsheng couldn''t let Chen Qingyuan go. If an envoy from the Daoist Academy came, he wouldn''t be able to explain it.


    "That''s what you say, but it''s still too dangerous. Let me go out and cultivate for a few hundred years, then come back and suppress them all." S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Chen Qingyuan wasn''t afraid of losing face in the short term, he was just afraid of not having the chance to turn things around.


    Cultivators shouldn''t care about current honor and dignity, they should have a longer-term perspective.


    "No."


    After thinking for a moment, Lin Changsheng shook his head and refused again.


    "Senior brother, don''t force me."


    There was a hint of threat in Chen Qingyuan''s words.


    "Oh? What do you want to do?"


    Lin Changsheng was not afraid at all, provocatively asking.


    "If you don''t let me go, I''ll pester Xiaoyanzi every day and corrupt your precious son."


    Chen Qingyuan thought for a long time, and it seemed like this was the only way.


    "Fine, go ahead!"


    What did I expect? Is that all?


    Lin Changsheng''s heart just "clanged" a moment ago, thinking he had done something that Chen Qingyuan had caught onto.


    "Don''t regret it," Chen Qingyuan said.


    "I won''t regret it," Lin Changsheng nodded.


    "Good!"


    After that, Chen Qingyuan turned and stepped into the house, closing the door heavily and shutting Lin Changsheng out.


    Many years later, Lin Changsheng often regretted the events of today, and even began to miss the kind and gentle Lin Pingyan.


    In the following days, Chen Qingyuan often played with Lin Pingyan, imparting his money-making experience without reservation.


    Lin Pingyan was no longer the kind boy he used to be, he became more calculating and cunning.


    Many elders noticed Lin Pingyan''s change in character and found it hard to believe.


    For many years, the high-level members of the Mystic Azure Sect repeatedly taught Lin Pingyan not to be soft-hearted and to have a certain means in order to become a leader and lead the Mystic Azure Sect forward.


    However, at that time, Lin Pingyan was unyielding and couldn''t change.


    Following Chen Qingyuan over the years, Lin Pingyan seemed to have changed, fooling some of the elders.


    "We can''t let Pingyan follow the junior brother all the time, it''s easy to corrupt the child."


    A certain elder suggested.


    "It shouldn''t be necessary!"


    Most of the elders didn''t believe that Lin Pingyan would go bad, after all, Lin Pingyan''s image as a good boy had already taken root in people''s hearts.


    "In my opinion, it would be a good thing if Pingyan really went bad. When the time is right, we can assess Pingyan and let him take on the position of the Young Sect Master."


    Elder Dong Wenjun, the sect''s protector, stroked his beard and expressed his opinion.


    "Although the junior brother is greedy, he never does anything out of line. Even if Pingyan follows him and goes bad, he won''t cross the line, so there''s no need to worry too much."


    For the matter of Lin Pingyan and Chen Qingyuan, the elders held a meeting that lasted for three two-hour sessions.


    The guests from the Murong family stayed in the Mystic Azure Sect for half a month and were preparing to leave.


    Before leaving, Murong Wenxi came to Chen Qingyuan''s residence.


    "Hey! I''m about to leave, aren''t you going to come out and see me off?"


    Murong Wenxi looked at the tightly closed cave door and called out loudly.


    "You''re not without legs, do you need me to see you off?"


    Chen Qingyuan''s voice came faintly.


    "Chen Qingyuan, if you dare to talk to me like that again, I won''t tell you any news in the future."


    Honestly, if it were someone else, Murong Wenxi would have already taken action. Sometimes she was also unclear, clearly finding Chen Qingyuan very annoying, but she found it hard to feel disgust, at most just a little annoyed.


    "Clang"


    The door opened.


    Chen Qingyuan walked out slowly. "Do you have any new information?"


    "Hmph!" Murong Wenxi gave Chen Qingyuan a cold look, very unhappy, and snorted without speaking.


    "We''ve been through life and death together, can''t we even make a joke?"


    Seeing Murong Wenxi getting angry, Chen Qingyuan had to give her a way out, smiling and saying.


    "Wang Choushan of the Tianxi Star Domain, and Yan Qianling of the Moxu Star Domain, they were both part of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness a hundred years ago. Because of the appearance of the new list, they were removed. If someone really wants to deal with you, these two are definitely your big enemies."


    Don''t hold grudges against small people, Murong Wenxi no longer remained silent, speaking seriously.


    "Why didn''t you tell me about such an important matter last time?"


    Chen Qingyuan knew these two people, both of them were well-known evildoers in the Northern Wilderness, and their cultivation levels were at least at the Elemental Infant Realm."Last time I hadn''t finished speaking and you ran off, and now you have the nerve to blame me."


    Murong Wenxi glared at Chen Qingyuan with annoyance and pouted.


    "Is there any other important news?"


    Due to Lin Changsheng''s intervention, Chen Qingyuan couldn''t leave the Mystic Azure Sect, otherwise he would have slipped away long ago.


    "No more."


    Murong Wenxi said.


    "Alright then!" Chen Qingyuan turned and walked towards the house.


    "You..." Watching Chen Qingyuan turn so decisively, Murong Wenxi kicked a pebble on the ground, flicking it onto Chen Qingyuan''s back.


    "What''s the matter?" Chen Qingyuan turned his head to look at Murong Wenxi, feigning confusion.


    "It''s nothing."


    Murong Wenxi bit her red lip, her expression cold, and turned to leave.


    After Murong Wenxi had left, Chen Qingyuan dropped his indifferent facade and muttered to himself, "Girl, you better not fall for me, it won''t be good for you."


    The reason Chen Qingyuan treated Murong Wenxi this way was precisely to avoid her developing feelings for him, to maintain a certain distance.


    At least Chen Qingyuan was clear about this point; he couldn''t delay her life.


    After pondering for a long time, Chen Qingyuan stepped into the secluded and quiet palace, where Gongsun Nan resided.


    Only Chen Qingyuan knew about Gongsun Nan staying in the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "Ghost Doctor Sister, have you been living comfortably lately?"


    Chen Qingyuan said with a sycophantic smile.


    "You wouldn''t come to the Three Treasures Hall without a reason. Spit it out, what do you want from me?"


    Gongsun Nan, sitting in the courtyard with her eyes closed in meditation, slightly curved her lips upward, teasing.


    "Truly worthy of the Ghost Doctor whose fame spreads across realms, you saw right through me. I''m impressed."


    Chen Qingyuan smoothly delivered a compliment.


    "You want me to help you leave the Mystic Azure Sect, no way."


    Before Chen Qingyuan could state his purpose, Gongsun Nan bluntly pointed it out.


    With Gongsun Nan''s strength, it was too easy to know about the recent events.


    "Don''t be like that!" Chen Qingyuan became somewhat anxious, stepping forward a few paces: "Sister, do you really want to see me get bullied?"


    "Yes."


    Gongsun Nan nodded.


    "..." Chen Qingyuan.


    Just as Chen Qingyuan was about to plead further, Gongsun Nan suddenly opened her eyes and said with a light laugh, "Kid, it''s too late for you to want to leave now."


    In that instant, Gongsun Nan had sensed many extraordinary presences appearing near the Mystic Azure Sect, and nine times out of ten, they were coming for Chen Qingyuan.

 Chapter 62 – Wu Junyan appeared, are you trying to cause trouble?

    The list has been changed, but Wu Junyan''s name still remains, without any movement.


    The Northern Cang Star Domain was not very famous in the Northern Wilderness, but because of Wu Junyan, the two characters "Northern Cang" caught the attention of many people.


    Wu Junyan''s life is extremely legendary, like a myth.


    It is rumored that when he was young, he was carried away by a fairy crane and disappeared for three whole years.


    Three years later, Wu Junyan returned to the Northern Cang Star Domain, leaving his peers far behind. His strength was so strong that his peers looked up to him and admired him.


    "You''re here too."


    Yan Qianling, who had been meditating with closed eyes, opened his eyes and looked at Wu Junyan not far away, with a complex expression in his eyes.


    Wu Junyan turned his head and glanced at Yan Qianling, remaining silent.


    Yan Qianling had heard of Wu Junyan''s aloofness and did not feel any resentment. Moreover, Wu Junyan had the qualifications to be proud, which made people not feel any anger, thinking it was only natural.


    "I can''t believe that even Wu Junyan has come. Is he here at the Mystic Azure Sect for Chen Qingyuan?"


    "When did Chen Qingyuan offend Wu Junyan? This is going to be interesting."


    "It is said that Wu Junyan obtained the inheritance of an ancient powerhouse and has never been defeated since he entered the world."


    "He is one of the real Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, incredibly strong."


    The onlookers were shocked and dumbfounded as they looked at Wu Junyan''s figure.


    The high-level members of the Mystic Azure Sect learned of the news and felt that the situation was getting out of hand and becoming difficult to handle.


    A monster like Wu Junyan would be a distinguished guest in any sect and needed to be treated well.


    As long as Wu Junyan did not die, he would definitely become one of the top powerful figures in the Mahayana Realm in the future, free and at ease between heaven and earth.


    "What should we do?"


    The high-level members of the sect were discussing, and if they were to reject him, it would be very disrespectful.


    "I''ll handle it!"


    The Grand Elder volunteered.


    "Okay, it''s up to you."


    Lin Changsheng nodded in agreement.


    So, the Grand Elder, dressed in plain clothes, walked to the entrance of the sect and greeted Wu Junyan with clasped hands, "Wu young friend, what brings you to our Mystic Azure Sect?"


    "To have a battle with Chen Qingyuan."


    Wu Junyan''s expression was indifferent, and he spoke sparingly.


    As expected!


    The hearts of many cultivators who were watching tightened, guessing correctly.


    Trouble!


    The Grand Elder felt anxious and had a headache.


    After pondering for a moment, the Grand Elder said, "Since Wu young friend is not here as a guest, then there is nothing special that our Mystic Azure Sect can offer."


    Wu Junyan remained silent, standing aloof in the sky like an unattainable snow-capped mountain.


    Although the Mystic Azure Sect did not want to offend a future top powerhouse, compared to Chen Qingyuan''s safety, these things were not important.


    With Wu Junyan''s arrival, the Mystic Azure Sect became a focus of the world, attracting countless gazes.


    Chen Qingyuan, who was still unaware of the situation as he was sealed in the cave by the barrier, was meditating to stabilize his foundation and break through to the Golden Elixir Realm at the right opportunity.


    "Kid, Wu Junyan, one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, has come. You have another opponent."


    Gongsun Nan ignored the power of the barrier and transmitted her voice, with a hint of schadenfreude in her tone.


    Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyuan suddenly opened his eyes and smiled slightly. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If it were any other of the Ten Heroes, Chen Qingyuan would definitely feel uncomfortable.


    But since it was Wu Junyan, things would be much easier.


    Hmm!


    Chen Qingyuan directly lifted the barrier and stepped out of the cave.


    Before long, Chen Qingyuan stood at the entrance of the Mystic Azure Sect, where many people saw him.


    "It''s him!"


    "Chen Qingyuan has actually shown up. Is he planning to accept the challenge?"


    "The show is about to begin. It''s really exciting!"


    "This guy only has the cultivation level of the Heavenly Spirit Realm. Why is he ranked as one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness? I really don''t understand."


    Since his own cultivation level had already been exposed, Chen Qingyuan no longer concealed the power of the law of the jade bracelet and displayed it openly.


    Many people were excited to see Chen Qingyuan''s appearance and sat on small stools to watch.


    Yan Qianling''s expression was cold, and his eyes shot out sharp glints, full of fighting spirit. "Chen Qingyuan, do you dare to fight me?"


    Chen Qingyuan directly ignored Yan Qianling''s invitation to battle.


    You say fight, then let''s fight. What a joke.


    Of course, Chen Qingyuan only muttered this in his heart and did not say it out loud.


    "Hey, old Wu, you''re really here to join in the fun."


    Chen Qingyuan looked at Wu Junyan and greeted him with great joy.


    "In a few years, it will be the time for our battle. I came early to wait for you, so you wouldn''t run away."


    The last time Chen Qingyuan went to the Death Domain, he was blocked by Wu Junyan on his way back. Then, under Wu Junyan''s coercion, the two of them set a ten-year deadline for a battle.


    Because Chen Qingyuan was currently in the limelight, Wu Junyan was worried that Chen Qingyuan would run away or be defeated by someone else. So, Wu Junyan came a few years early to prevent any mistakes.


    For Wu Junyan, this was an extremely important battle and there could be no room for error. He had wanted to battle Chen Qingyuan for many years, but unfortunately, Chen Qingyuan had gone to the Sky Abyss at the time and missed the appointment.


    "I am a very trustworthy person."


    Chen Qingyuan said.


    "Is that so?" Wu Junyan had a somewhat skeptical attitude towards this statement.


    "Don''t look at me with that suspicious look. We''ve known each other for so many years. If it weren''t for an accident, I definitely wouldn''t break my word."


    Under Wu Junyan''s gaze, Chen Qingyuan felt a little uneasy.


    "Okay." Wu Junyan chose to believe and nodded slowly."A few more years until the day of our agreed battle. Come in for a drink and a chat."


    Chen Qingyuan extended the invitation.


    Upon hearing this, Wu Junyan fell silent, pondering.


    "What''s the matter, afraid I''ll drug your drink?" Chen Qingyuan taunted, "Come or not, just say the word."


    "Lead the way." Wu Junyan let down his guard and took a step forward.


    According to the intelligence gathered by various forces, Wu Junyan was a loner with no friends.


    Yet, in front of countless onlookers, Wu Junyan was not only willing to engage in normal conversation with Chen Qingyuan but also seemed ready to drink and chat like friends.


    Many were dumbfounded, unable to grasp the situation.


    Listening to their recent exchange, they were supposed to be opponents with a battle arranged. Why then did they seem so amiable, not at all like adversaries locked in competition?


    From the beginning to the end, Chen Qingyuan paid no attention to Yan Qianling and the throng of Heaven''s Pride that had come from all over.


    As long as he stayed indoors, those Heaven''s Pride could do nothing to him.


    As for reputation, what use was it? Could it be eaten like food?


    Chen Qingyuan never cared for empty fame; if he could choose, he would have long since discarded the title of one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness.


    In the courtyard of the mansion, Chen Qingyuan took out some fine liquor and personally poured a drink for Wu Junyan: "Old Wu, this is a treasured brew from my Mystic Azure Sect. Give it a taste."


    "Chen Qingyuan, are you up to no good?"


    Wu Junyan felt that Chen Qingyuan was overly enthusiastic, his eyes narrowing slightly as he questioned.

 Chapter 63 – Should anyone refuse to comply, they may challenge me instead

    "Rubbish, am I that kind of person?"


    Chen Qingyuan''s face turned serious.


    "Aren''t you?"


    Wu Junyan looked at the drinks on the table and temporarily refrained from drinking, his questioning coming from the depths of his soul.


    "Brother Wu, even though we are opponents, we are also friends. There''s no need to be so confrontational!" Chen Qingyuan said.


    "Wait, when did we become friends?" Wu Junyan furrowed his brow slightly. "Our relationship hasn''t reached that point yet!"


    "The last time we met, we drank and chatted together."


    After thinking for a moment, Chen Qingyuan replied.


    "You''re thinking too much. I don''t have any friends."


    Wu Junyan said coldly.


    "Really? If you don''t even have a friend, that''s too pitiful." Chen Qingyuan seemed to have not understood the meaning behind Wu Junyan''s words, and instead put on a sympathetic look. "It''s okay, from now on we are friends."


    "My intention was to keep my distance from you, to treat you as a strong opponent and make you understand the relationship between us. It hasn''t reached the point of being friends."


    Why are you pitying me instead? Can''t you understand human speech?


    Wu Junyan was slightly stunned, staring straight at Chen Qingyuan, silent.


    "Come on, drink up."


    Without waiting for Wu Junyan to speak, Chen Qingyuan picked up the drink on the table and finished it in one go.


    Seeing that Wu Junyan didn''t make any move, Chen Qingyuan gestured and said, "Drink up! Don''t worry, it''s not poisoned."


    After a while, Wu Junyan withdrew his gaze from Chen Qingyuan and looked down at the drink in front of him.


    After hesitating for a moment, Wu Junyan picked up the glass and took a sip.


    For some reason, when he heard Chen Qingyuan say "we are friends from now on," Wu Junyan felt a strange feeling in his heart that was hard to describe.


    Since Wu Junyan was born, he rarely talked to people, even his own relatives. He was like an unattainable ice lotus on a high mountain.


    "Old Wu, we need to talk about business."


    Chen Qingyuan grinned.


    "Speak." Wu Junyan was sparing with his words, his eyes alert.


    "In four years, it will be the time for our agreed battle. If I am defeated by someone before that, and then you and I fight at the same level, if you accidentally lose or we end up in a draw, won''t it be a disgrace for both of us?"


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    Chen Qingyuan pulled a chair closer to Wu Junyan.


    "So what?" Wu Junyan wanted to see what Chen Qingyuan was up to, with an indifferent expression.


    "So you have to go out and deal with those people. At the very least, you can''t let them run wild for the next few years."


    Chen Qingyuan voiced his thoughts.


    "No." Wu Junyan refused.


    "Don''t! Those guys won''t fight me at the same level, that''s just bullying. If they block my door, and if I can''t control my temper and go out to fight, I probably won''t win. Do you still need to spar with me then?"


    "I don''t care about these things. Overpowering others in cultivation is the behavior of the weak. For me, only by defeating you at the same level can it be considered a true victory, stabilizing the Dao Heart, and aspiring to the peak."


    Wu Junyan didn''t care about fame and fortune, only seeking to understand his thoughts and step by step towards the pinnacle of the Dao.


    "Ah! Because of this, I am mentally exhausted. When we fight, my condition will definitely deteriorate a lot, and your chances of winning will probably increase a lot."


    Faced with this unyielding person, Chen Qingyuan had to hit him where it hurt.


    Upon hearing this, Wu Junyan''s face became serious.


    Even if he won, it would be meaningless if it wasn''t a fair fight.


    He valued promises the most, and as long as he made a promise, he would fulfill it even if it cost him his life. That''s why he and Chen Qingyuan had set a ten-year deadline for their battle, and he had not yet initiated the challenge, willing to wait until the appointed day.


    The battle that took place a hundred years ago was invalidated because Chen Qingyuan entered the Sky Abyss.


    This time, Wu Junyan didn''t want any more accidents.


    Speaking of the matter of the Sky Abyss, it wasn''t that Chen Qingyuan wanted to take the risk, but that he had to. During that time, he felt as if he were in a daze, as if some invisible force was guiding him, compelling him to go.


    "Before our battle, no one will disturb you."


    Wu Junyan pondered for a moment and made a promise.


    "That''s right, that''s what friends do."


    Chen Qingyuan smiled happily.


    "Tastes bad."


    After taking another sip of the drink, Wu Junyan said seriously, as if expressing his dissatisfaction. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This is the best brew of my Mystic Azure Sect."


    Chen Qingyuan said.


    "It was okay just now, but not anymore."


    The implication was that it wasn''t the drink that tasted bad, but that you, Chen Qingyuan, had made it taste bad.


    Wu Junyan''s insults were relatively mild, leaving Chen Qingyuan stunned for a moment.


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t take such words to heart at all, as long as Wu Junyan could solve these problems.


    "Leaving already?"


    Seeing Wu Junyan getting up to leave, Chen Qingyuan asked.


    "I won''t go back on my word."


    Leaving behind these words, Wu Junyan stepped out of the courtyard and left gracefully.


    "So handsome."


    Chen Qingyuan praised.


    To be honest, when he was with Wu Junyan, Chen Qingyuan felt more at ease, without having to think about scheming. If he had to deal with a sly old fox, he would have to tread carefully.


    "Fighting him at the same level, at the very least, I won''t be tortured, and there''s a good chance of winning. If I were to fight those unfair guys, with a huge gap in cultivation level, I would just be beaten up."


    Chen Qingyuan was prepared to have a fair fight with Wu Junyan. Since neither of them would go all out, as long as the outcome was determined, there wouldn''t be a problem.Outside the gates of Mystic Azure Sect, Wu Junyan stood amidst the clouds, casting a glance in all directions with an indifferent expression. His voice carried across realms, "From this moment on, peers shall not challenge Chen Qingyuan, nor block the gates of Mystic Azure Sect. Should anyone refuse to comply, they may challenge me instead."


    Whoosh¡ª


    As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar, and exclamations thundered like a storm.


    "What''s going on?"


    Heaven''s Pride from all corners were dumbfounded.


    "Is Wu Junyan backing Chen Qingyuan? What''s their relationship?"


    Those Heaven''s Pride who had hoped to rise above by stepping on Chen Qingyuan were filled with question marks.


    "In my memory, Wu Junyan rarely stands up for others."


    A cultivator from the Northern Cang Star Domain, who was quite familiar with Wu Junyan, knew well that he was a loner by nature, preferring solitude and reluctant to associate with anyone.


    The most outrageous incident, it was rumored, involved a sect''s saintess from the Northern Cang Star Domain who had gone to great lengths to trap herself and Wu Junyan in a secret chamber, lighting an enchanting incense to stir up the primal instincts of a man.


    The saintess had no ill intentions; she merely wished to share a fleeting union with Wu Junyan, hoping at best to become Dao Companions. If Wu Junyan reached the pinnacle in the future, she hoped he would remember her, given their spiritual connection that day.


    However, contrary to the saintess''s expectations, Wu Junyan resisted and remained clear-headed.


    Looking at the saintess before him, who was not wearing a thread, Wu Junyan did not utter a word, his eyes clear and lucid. Then, he walked to the entrance of the secret chamber and began to punch it, over and over again.


    Knowing full well that the chamber was extremely sturdy, engraved with countless ancient laws and principles, Wu Junyan did not stop.


    With his hands bloodied and flesh blurred, his vital energy churning within, Wu Junyan forcefully broke through the stone door of the secret chamber, leaving behind a solitary and desolate silhouette.


    There are no walls that do not let the wind pass through, and this incident reached the ears of many. From then on, the news of Wu Junyan''s indifference to women spread far and wide, causing quite a stir.


    A powerful figure exclaimed, "If this young man does not die prematurely, he is destined to stand at the pinnacle of this era."


    It was evident that Wu Junyan was famously aloof, paying little attention to anyone in the world.


    Yet, Wu Junyan''s current actions overturned countless people''s perceptions.


    "What the hell is going on?!"


    Many were even driven to madness, utterly baffled.


    In the void, Yan Qianling, who was once among the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, furrowed his brows, turned to Wu Junyan, and asked, "What do you mean by saying that peers cannot challenge him?"

 Chapter 65 – The scheduled battle is forced to be delayed, heading to the Academy of Dao Yi

    The young man in white looked at Chen Qingyuan with a calm gaze, temporarily stopping his steps and shaking his head slowly. "The time for the assessment has come, and you cannot be late."


    "Can''t you make an exception?" Chen Qingyuan pleaded again.


    "The rules of the academy cannot be broken. If you are even a moment late, you will lose your qualification for the entrance assessment."


    The young man in white refused Chen Qingyuan''s request and explained the seriousness of the situation.


    "But..." Chen Qingyuan hesitated, not knowing what to do.


    After thinking for a while, Chen Qingyuan tried a different approach. "Elder, can I speak to a friend for a moment? It won''t take up much time, I promise."


    "Alright."


    If Chen Qingyuan passed the assessment, he would become a member of the Dao Yi Academy. Considering the possibility of being fellow disciples, the young man in white nodded in agreement.


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    As long as it didn''t delay the main business, it was okay for Chen Qingyuan to bid farewell to his friend.


    "Please allow me to restore my mobility."


    A hint of joy appeared on Chen Qingyuan''s face.


    Buzz!


    The young man in white flicked his finger at Chen Qingyuan''s body, releasing the prohibition.


    Immediately after, Chen Qingyuan took out the sound transmission law that he had with Wu Junyan and said to him, "Lao Wu, come over here."


    Wu Junyan, who was standing at the foot of the Mystic Azure Sect, heard the familiar voice and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.


    Chen Qingyuan''s voice? Why was it not within the Mystic Azure Sect?


    With this doubt, Wu Junyan followed the guidance of the sound transmission and headed to a deep mountain near the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "Where did Wu Junyan go?"


    The cultivators surrounding them began to stir, noticing Wu Junyan suddenly heading in a certain direction without knowing the situation.


    After entering the deep mountain, the young man in white closed off the void, preventing outsiders from using their divine sense to probe.


    "Why are you here?"


    Wu Junyan saw Chen Qingyuan standing under a big tree, frowned, and questioned.


    "This... it''s a long story. We''ll talk slowly in the future. I''m here to tell you that our battle will probably be postponed."


    As he said this, Chen Qingyuan smiled awkwardly.


    It wasn''t that he wanted to stand Wu Junyan up, but he had no choice!


    For years, Chen Qingyuan had been preparing diligently, never expecting the situation to turn out like this. It was really a coincidence that a member of the Dao Yi Academy appeared just two days before their scheduled battle.


    "What did you say?"


    Upon hearing this, Wu Junyan''s eyes narrowed, emitting a chilling light that caused the temperature around them to drop.


    "Lao Wu, I''m really sorry about this. I plan to have a good fight with you in the future. If you''re not satisfied, we can fight a few more times until you are." Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In fact, Chen Qingyuan also wanted to have a battle with Wu Junyan at the same realm to fulfill this wish. Unfortunately, things didn''t go as planned, and it was really unfortunate.


    "Chen Qingyuan, you should know my character. Promises are more important than life."


    Wu Junyan''s expression became extremely stern, and his tone was filled with sharpness, exuding a strong pressure.


    Last time, Chen Qingyuan couldn''t fulfill the agreement due to being in a dangerous situation, and Wu Junyan could understand, so he forgave him. This time, however, Wu Junyan couldn''t tolerate Chen Qingyuan standing him up again, and his anger soared.


    "I understand, so I plan to have a good fight with you. But then, something unexpected happened. Sigh!"


    To be honest, Chen Qingyuan also felt uncomfortable, feeling guilty in his heart.


    "Unexpected? Is that your excuse?"


    Wu Junyan didn''t believe it.


    "Really, I have no reason to lie to you!"


    Chen Qingyuan nodded heavily, indicating that his words were absolutely true.


    "Hmph." Wu Junyan sneered.


    "If I wanted to escape, why would I still transmit my voice to you?"


    Hearing that Chen Qingyuan had no chance to fulfill the agreement this time, Wu Junyan was directly angered and didn''t believe a word of what Chen Qingyuan said.


    Just as Chen Qingyuan was about to explain, a cold voice came from not far away. "Time''s up, it''s time to go."


    Who?


    When he came just now, Wu Junyan didn''t notice the trace of a third person, only seeing Chen Qingyuan. The sudden voice made Wu Junyan''s heart sink, and he tensed up, becoming extremely vigilant.


    The young man in white had been standing by Chen Qingyuan''s side all along, using a mysterious technique to conceal his body and hide his aura.


    "Elder, can you give us a little more time?"


    Chen Qingyuan turned to look at the young man in white.


    "There''s no time, we can''t."


    It wasn''t that the young man in white lacked compassion, but there really wasn''t much time left, and they had to go to the Dao Yi Academy as soon as possible to avoid delaying important matters.


    As he said this, the young man in white revealed his true form, finally letting Wu Junyan see him.


    "Who are you?"


    Wu Junyan looked at the suddenly appearing young man in white, and his soul trembled inexplicably, giving off an extremely dangerous signal. Even so, Wu Junyan remained calm, showing no sign of fear on his face.


    The young man in white glanced at Wu Junyan but did not answer.


    Just a glance made Wu Junyan''s body suddenly sink, as if it was being pressed down by countless mountains, almost falling to the ground.


    "Lao Wu, can you understand my difficulties now?"


    Chen Qingyuan smiled bitterly, feeling helpless.


    How could such a terrifying figure appear in the Flow Star Domain?


    Wu Junyan struggled to lift his head with all his might, imprinting the rough figure of the young man in white in his mind, and waves of shock surged in his heart.


    "I can understand, but you still broke your promise."


    The first half of Wu Junyan''s words touched Chen Qingyuan, thinking that the matter could be resolved peacefully.The latter half of the sentence made Chen Qingyuan''s heart tighten, giving rise to a trace of unease: "The next time we meet, I will not give you any excuse to quibble. The day we encounter each other will be the time for battle."


    "You can''t blame me for this! Don''t hold a grudge against me."


    Chen Qingyuan was quite helpless.


    Staring deeply at Chen Qingyuan, Wu Junyan remained silent.


    Whoosh!


    The young man in white didn''t want to waste time; with a point of his finger towards Chen Qingyuan, he vanished.


    In the depths of the mountains, only Wu Junyan was left, and that inexplicable, terrifying pressure slowly dissipated.


    After catching his breath a few times, Wu Junyan looked into the distance, his eyes resolute: "Upon our next meeting, a battle is inevitable."


    Such a terrifying existence, Chen Qingyuan indeed had no power to resist.


    However, Wu Junyan understood, but he was still angry.


    A promise, no matter what, must not be broken.


    This was the belief Wu Junyan held for his entire life.


    After resting for a while, Wu Junyan silently left the Flow Star Domain, his destination unknown.


    Cultivators from various Star Domains were still waiting for Chen Qingyuan to show up, looking forward to his battle with Wu Junyan.


    However, when the day of the agreed battle arrived, both of them were nowhere to be seen, leaving countless people baffled and at a loss.


    "Senior Brother, where has Junior Brother gone?"


    The Elders looked at Lin Changsheng, their faces filled with concern.

 Chapter 66 – Go through the back door? No need for assessment?

    Lin Changsheng sighed and, after careful consideration, decided to reveal the matter of Dao Yi Academy.


    This matter was extremely important, so Lin Changsheng sealed off the surrounding void and only allowed the core figures of the sect to enter, to prevent certain forces from eavesdropping.


    "Do you know about Dao Yi Academy?" Lin Changsheng scanned the crowd, his expression serious.


    The elders looked at each other and shook their heads one after another.


    Then, Lin Changsheng began to explain the ins and outs of the matter.


    At the same time, many foreign cultivators appeared within the territory of the Mystic Azure Sect, all wanting to cause trouble for Chen Qingyuan and make a name for themselves.


    Despite spending a great deal of effort to investigate, they still couldn''t figure out why Chen Qingyuan didn''t fight Wu Junyan.


    After much thought, they decided to wait a while longer.


    However, even if they waited for another two years, it would be useless, because Chen Qingyuan had already left the Flow Star Domain.


    ...


    Chen Qingyuan''s body was out of control, being taken by the white-clothed youth to a broken void fissure, using extremely powerful strength to cross the starry sea, advancing at a speed faster than many top forces'' large teleportation arrays.


    Three hours later, Chen Qingyuan arrived at a place that was like a fairyland.


    Here, countless towering mountains were connected, with a faint mist drifting in every corner, adding a sense of mystery to the place. The land was lush green, the lakes were clear, and occasionally, spirit fish leaped out of the water, leaving behind a beautiful arc in mid-air.


    Looking into the distance, it seemed that there was a huge palace suspended in the center surrounded by the mountains, indestructible.


    "Don''t just stand there, let''s go!" The white-clothed youth released the prohibition on Chen Qingyuan and took a step forward.


    "Oh." Chen Qingyuan came to his senses and followed the white-clothed youth''s footsteps.


    As they walked, Chen Qingyuan admired the scenery of this mysterious space, as if it were a paradise.


    "Old Wu, it''s really not that I want to break my promise. I will definitely have a good fight with you next time we meet."


    Thinking of Wu Junyan''s extremely serious gaze, Chen Qingyuan sighed deeply in his heart and said to himself.


    Chen Qingyuan knew that Wu Junyan valued promises more than life itself, so he never thought of running away and was prepared to fight with all his might. What he never expected was that the people from Dao Yi Academy suddenly arrived, once again missing the showdown.


    At the foot of the mountain, there was a jade stone staircase leading to a high place, each step floating independently in mid-air, surrounded by thick fog, as if stepping on clouds, straight to the sky.


    The white-clothed youth walked ahead, leading Chen Qingyuan to the top.


    From a close distance, a huge palace came into Chen Qingyuan''s view, leaving him in awe.


    Above the palace, there were faintly carved two large characters¡ªDao Yi.


    Whether it was the palace or the buildings inside, most of them were made of precious white jade.


    The entrance to the academy gate was about thirty meters high, and there was a transparent barrier at the entrance, occasionally with a few strands of faint golden Dao marks flowing, mysterious and profound.


    At the entrance, there were hundreds of young people with extremely high talent, half of them male and half female.


    These people came from various places, and Chen Qingyuan didn''t know any of them, so they definitely weren''t from the Flow Star Domain or its surroundings.


    These people were destined to Dao Yi Academy and had obtained the qualifications for the entrance examination.


    Every thousand years, Dao Yi Academy would select suitable candidates, and only the top ten would be chosen to enter the academy, making the competition extremely fierce.


    Just as Chen Qingyuan arrived here, he heard an ancient voice echoing throughout the void: "Time''s up, the examination officially begins."


    The white-clothed youth leaped to a high place, hands behind his back, overlooking the hundreds of examinees.


    Then, the white-clothed youth flicked his finger to the side, and a dark vortex appeared, leading to an unknown secret realm.


    "Enter the secret realm and begin the examination."


    The white-clothed youth was the examiner for this entrance test, and with a flick of his finger, a bright light appeared on the foreheads of the examinees, instantly understanding the specific rules of the examination.


    This examination could test each person''s nature, talent, perseverance, character, and so on.


    The secret realm contained many trials, and rankings were based on points.


    The top ten with the highest points would eventually become students of Dao Yi Academy, and the examination would last for five years.


    Swish¡ª


    Some people didn''t hesitate at all and plunged into the secret realm, looking forward to the upcoming examination content.


    When Chen Qingyuan was about to enter, he was suddenly blocked by a gentle force: "What''s wrong?"


    "Little guy, you don''t need to take the examination."


    A kind voice reached Chen Qingyuan''s ears, unheard by others.


    "Hmm? Why not?"


    Chen Qingyuan was slightly startled and guessed that this voice definitely came from a powerful figure in Dao Yi Academy, asking softly.


    In the void, the white-clothed youth had already sent the other examinees into the secret realm, leaving only Chen Qingyuan.


    When the white-clothed youth saw the Dao marks floating around Chen Qingyuan, he immediately understood who was intervening and looked towards the depths of the academy, as if questioning.


    "Yi Chuan, this person doesn''t need to take the examination."


    A sentence echoed in the white-clothed youth''s ear.


    "Why?"Zhao Yichuan, the name of the young man in white. His status in the Academy was not low; otherwise, he wouldn''t have been able to serve as an examiner.


    "He is from the Mystic Azure Sect of the Imperial Province, is that reason enough?"


    An old one from the Academy transmitted his voice.


    Hearing this, Zhao Yichuan''s pupils dilated slightly, and a trace of undisguised astonishment appeared between his brows. Then, looking down at Chen Qingyuan, his gaze softened a bit. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It''s enough."


    Having received the answer, Zhao Yichuan agreed that Chen Qingyuan need not participate in the assessment, and he harbored no doubts in his heart.


    The Mystic Azure Sect of the Imperial Province had fallen and become the Mystic Azure Sect of the Northern Wilderness'' Flow Star Domain.


    The higher-ups of the Academy were all well aware of the great contributions the Mystic Azure Sect had made for the peace of the world in the past.


    Long ago, as the Mystic Azure Sect gradually declined, the Holy Lord of that era did not wish for the sect''s legacy to end. He made a choice, abandoning all resources in the Imperial Province, gathering the sect''s remaining foundation, severing the causal ties with the world, and making the Mystic Azure Sect vanish from the eyes of the people. No one could know the whereabouts of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Years passed, and countless people in the Imperial Province believed the Mystic Azure Sect had perished, with only a very few top powers aware that it still existed, just without the fetters of causal laws, unable to locate the sect''s current position.


    Little did they know, the Mystic Azure Sect had been renamed and was located in a rather remote Star Domain of the Northern Wilderness.


    "No wonder you wanted me to personally receive this lad; so that''s how it is."


    All the doubts in Zhao Yichuan''s mind dissipated. He gave Chen Qingyuan a deep look and turned to head towards the assessment secret realm to prevent any accidents.


    Chen Qingyuan stood in place, his face full of confusion. What''s going on?


    "Little fellow, follow this road and come inside!"


    The voice of the old one once again reached Chen Qingyuan''s ears.


    As soon as the words were spoken, the clouds and mist parted to both sides, forming a white cloud path leading deep into the Academy.

 Chapter 67 – The old one in black clothes, with a mysterious identity

    Chen Qingyuan hesitated for a moment, and walked through the barrier of the Yumen Road, slowly making his way to the depths of the Dao Yi Academy.


    Along the way, Chen Qingyuan didn''t encounter anyone, and the thick fog on both sides only allowed him to see the road ahead.


    After walking for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, Chen Qingyuan still hadn''t reached the end of the road.


    The Old One was a little impatient with Chen Qingyuan''s slow speed, so he used a secret art to make Chen Qingyuan break through the space and land in a courtyard with beautiful scenery.


    There was a small bridge over flowing water, and the flowers were in full bloom.


    Sometimes the gentle breeze brushed his face, and sometimes the birds chirped.


    On the lakeside, there were hundreds of willow trees, and countless willow branches hung over the water. The gentle breeze moved the willow branches, causing countless ripples on the water''s surface.


    There was an ancient pavilion by the lake, and an old man in black cloth sat there, savoring the fragrance of strong tea, looking very content.


    Chen Qingyuan suddenly appeared outside the ancient pavilion, and after a moment of surprise, he bowed to the old man in black inside the pavilion, "Junior Chen Qingyuan pays his respects to Elder."


    "Come in and sit down!"


    The old man in black was very kind, and turned to Chen Qingyuan with a slight smile.


    "Yes."


    Chen Qingyuan did not refuse, and slowly walked into the ancient pavilion, carefully sitting opposite the old man in black.


    After sitting down, Chen Qingyuan dared to look directly at the old man in black and asked softly, "Elder, why don''t I have to take the assessment? Do you not intend to let me become a student of the Dao Yi Academy, or is there another reason?"


    "From the moment you broke that token, you became a student of the Dao Yi Academy."


    The old man in black did not act like a top powerful figure, but rather like a kind elder. He personally poured a cup of tea for Chen Qingyuan and gently pushed it in front of him.


    "Huh?"


    Chen Qingyuan was surprised, with an incredulous look in his eyes.


    He became a student of the Dao Yi Academy for no reason? Wasn''t he supposed to take the assessment? What''s going on?


    Chen Qingyuan was dumbfounded, and it took him a while to calm down a bit and say, "Elder, are you joking with me?"


    "What do you think?"


    The corners of the old man''s mouth turned up, and his eyes were as deep as an abyss as he asked. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "A powerful figure like Elder has no reason to joke with a junior like me. It''s just..." Chen Qingyuan paused, deciding to voice all his doubts: "It''s just that I became a student without doing anything, and I feel a little uneasy."


    "You indeed didn''t do anything, but someone did it for you."


    The old man in black smiled meaningfully.


    "Someone did it for me?"


    Upon hearing this, the look of doubt on Chen Qingyuan''s face deepened.


    Suddenly, Chen Qingyuan thought of his cheap Master.


    The token and the letter about the Dao Yi Academy were left by his cheap Master.


    Could this have something to do with his Master?


    In fact, Chen Qingyuan had never truly met his Master in his life, only seen his portrait.


    "Please enlighten me, Elder."


    Chen Qingyuan immediately got up and respectfully asked for guidance.


    "No need for formalities!" The old man in black pressed down from a distance, letting Chen Qingyuan sit back in his original place. "First, bow to me as your Master, and then I will enlighten you."


    "Bow to you?" Chen Qingyuan''s pupils dilated, his body trembling slightly, and he stammered, "Elder, you should be well aware of my background. I already have a Master."


    "I know." The old man in black chuckled, "Two hundred years ago, I met your Master and talked about you. At that time, I already explained that if I had a connection with you, I could take you as my disciple, and your Master would not object."


    "You met my Master?"


    Chen Qingyuan was very surprised. Two hundred years ago was just when he was born and he didn''t remember anything.


    "Of course, that was the first and last time I met him."


    Speaking of this, the old man in black sighed deeply, feeling a sense of regret and a hint of pity and sigh.


    "You''re not lying to me, are you?"


    Chen Qingyuan muttered quietly.


    "I''m old enough, is there a need to lie to you?"


    The old man in black snorted lightly.


    That''s hard to say. The older you get, the more cunning you become, and it''s impossible to find any flaws in your lies.


    Chen Qingyuan only dared to think this in his heart and wouldn''t say it out loud.


    "That makes sense." Chen Qingyuan said something against his will.


    From the subtle changes in Chen Qingyuan''s expression, the old man in black could tell that Chen Qingyuan definitely didn''t believe it, and continued, "Your Master came to the Dao Yi Academy once and took away a token. When the token is broken, it''s time for you to go to the Dao Yi Academy."


    "I see." Chen Qingyuan didn''t doubt this point, because it was a fact.


    "This is the letter and the special Dao imprint of the Mystic Azure Sect left by your Master. Take a look!"


    The old man in black took out a jade slip and a letter.


    With a curious and doubtful heart, Chen Qingyuan first opened the letter, and the handwriting was indeed that of his Master, exactly the same. Chen Qingyuan had seen his cheap Master''s portrait and calligraphy, so he could tell.


    Then, a wisp of his thoughts entered the jade slip, where the Dao imprint of the core secret art of the Mystic Azure Sect was depicted. That was the great supernatural power of the former Mystic Azure Sect, and even the Dao Yi Academy couldn''t fake it.


    The content of the letter was very simple: if a powerful figure of the Dao Yi Academy wants to take you as a disciple, agree to it, it''s harmless.


    "Have you finished reading?"


    The old man in black looked at Chen Qingyuan, his voice hoarse.


    "I have."


    Chen Qingyuan came to his senses and nodded gently.


    Could it be fake?


    Looking at the letter and the jade slip in front of him, Chen Qingyuan had thought about it more than once.


    However, Chen Qingyuan thought again, the old man in front of him had no need to deceive him. If he really wanted to deceive him, there was no need to go to such lengths.


    "If you don''t mind my dull aptitude, then I am willing to bow to you as my Master."


    With that, Chen Qingyuan performed the ritual of kneeling and bowing.


    Thud!


    After bowing, Chen Qingyuan waited for the old man in black''s response.


    "From today, you are my disciple."


    The old man in black stroked his beard and smiled with satisfaction.Subsequently, the black-robed Old One reached out through the air to help Chen Qingyuan to his feet, finding him more and more pleasing to the eye.


    "Master."


    Chen Qingyuan bowed slightly, calling out in a soft voice.


    "Mm." A look of gratification appeared in the eyes of the black-robed Old One.


    At that moment, the black-robed Old One thought back to the events of years past, as vivid as if they had occurred only yesterday.


    Two hundred years ago, Shangguan Rong arrived at the Dao One Academy, exuding a terrifying pressure that forced the black-robed Old One to reveal himself.


    "Who might Dao Friend be?"


    The black-robed Old One inquired.


    "Let''s fight first, talk later."


    As soon as the words were spoken, Shangguan Rong made his move.


    To avoid causing too much of a stir, the two went to a secret realm to duel, battling for a full three days.


    As for the outcome, it was a draw.


    Exhausted, Shangguan Rong revealed his name and his affiliation with the Mystic Azure Sect from the Flow Star Domain.


    "Why have I never heard of Dao Friend''s formidable strength before?"


    The black-robed Old One was puzzled. With the capabilities of the Dao One Academy, it was surprising that they had not detected such a powerful presence in a remote Star Domain of the Northern Wilderness.


    "You may not know of the Mystic Azure Sect, but have you heard of the Mystic Azure of the Imperial Province?"


    Shangguan Rong had no intention of concealing his identity and spoke frankly.


    "You are a descendant of the Imperial Province''s Mystic Azure!"


    Upon hearing this, the black-robed Old One was shocked, immediately filling in the blanks of that forgotten history in his mind.


    After some conversation, the black-robed Old One confirmed Shangguan Rong''s identity and treated him with great respect.


    "Dao Friend must have come here for a reason!"


    The black-robed Old One said.


    "I wish for the Dao One Academy to protect someone."


    Shangguan Rong, dressed in light-colored clothes, with white hair and a youthful face, exuded the aura of an immortal Dao Bone.


    "Who?"


    The two looked at each other, the black-robed Old One''s expression turning solemn and serious.

 Chapter 68 – The Vice Dean of the Academy, A Promise from Two Hundred Years Ago

    "I just took in a disciple."


    When he said this, a complex expression appeared in Shangguan Rong''s eyes.


    "Dao Friend, why do you want me to come to the Dao Yi Academy to protect your disciple? Can you explain?"


    The black-clothed old man had fought with Shangguan Rong and knew how terrifying his strength was. If even Shangguan Rong couldn''t solve the trouble, then the Dao Yi Academy would be in trouble too.


    "I am going to the Abyss of Devils."


    Originally, Shangguan Rong didn''t want to get involved in this matter, but he already knew the belief that the previous generations of the Mystic Azure Sect had carried. He couldn''t just sit back and do nothing, so he ultimately set foot on the same path as his junior brother.


    Shangguan Rong''s junior brother was the current Holy Lord of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    One hundred thousand years ago, the Holy Lord of the Mystic Azure Sect had exhausted all of its heritage. Not only did he sever the karmic ties with the Imperial Province, but he also moved the sect to the Flow Star Domain and sealed the sect''s inheritance technique. This way, the descendants wouldn''t have to inherit the wishes of their ancestors and could live in peace.


    Although this move was somewhat selfish, the previous Holy Lord had no choice. If he didn''t do this, the Mystic Azure Sect would probably not even be able to preserve a single drop of bloodline.


    However, the situation that followed was completely different from what the previous Holy Lord had predicted.


    Perhaps the heavens were unwilling to let go of the Mystic Azure Sect, or perhaps the sect''s disciples in the past were too extraordinary.


    Every ten thousand years or so, the Mystic Azure Sect would produce disciples with extremely high talent, who would break through the invisible seal with their own strength and activate the memories of the inheritance.


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    After receiving the baptism of the inheritance memories, they would be able to rapidly increase their cultivation level and comprehend the myriad of laws.


    In the previous era, the Holy Lord of the Mystic Azure Sect, Feng Changxuan, had activated the inheritance memories and in just a hundred years, had reached an astonishing level of cultivation.


    So, Feng Changxuan faked his death and distanced himself from the Mystic Azure Sect, going to the Imperial Province under the alias of Cang Xuan Daoist. Before suppressing the Abyss of Devils, Cang Xuan Daoist first dealt with many forces in the Imperial Province, feeling that it was not worth it for the ancestors of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Finally, he discovered that the seal of the Abyss of Devils was somewhat loose and rushed over without hesitation.


    Now, Shangguan Rong, like Feng Changxuan, had awakened the inheritance memories and chosen this path.


    Before leaving, what Shangguan Rong was most worried about was the Mystic Azure Sect.


    So, Shangguan Rong came to the Dao Yi Academy, hoping that the academy could protect the Mystic Azure Sect based on the merits accumulated over countless years.


    "I guarantee that I will not let the Mystic Azure Sect decline, and I will take good care of your disciple."


    The black-clothed old man understood the ins and outs of the matter and his respect for the Mystic Azure Sect increased even more.


    In endless years, how many forces could achieve what the Mystic Azure Sect had done?


    At the beginning, the Abyss of Devils was suppressed by the top sects of the Imperial Province. As time passed, the leaders of the various sects refused to sacrifice themselves, and all the pressure fell on the Mystic Azure Sect.


    If it weren''t for the ancestors of the Mystic Azure Sect, the seal of the Abyss of Devils would have been broken long ago, and countless living beings would have died.


    "In the future, if that child enters the academy, let him cultivate on his own, and do not interfere with his path of cultivation. Also, the karmic ties of that child are very frightening."


    Shangguan Rong kindly reminded.


    "The Dao Yi Academy has been in existence for a longer time than the Mystic Azure Sect where Dao Friend is, and we are not afraid of any karmic ties."


    The black-clothed old man said confidently.


    "Believe it or not."


    There were some things that Shangguan Rong couldn''t say.


    "According to the rules of the Dao Yi Academy, those who enter the academy must study under a teacher. If Dao Friend''s disciple comes to the Dao Yi Academy in the future, it will be the same."


    The black-clothed old man stated in advance that this was not poaching a disciple, but following the rules.


    "If you are not afraid of bearing the karmic ties, then take him in! I have no objections." Shangguan Rong said, "Although this karmic tie is frightening, there is a possibility that it could turn into a great fortune."


    "Oh? Then I am looking forward to meeting your disciple."


    The black-clothed old man''s interest was piqued.


    Later, the black-clothed old man and Shangguan Rong chatted for a while, and Shangguan Rong left behind a letter and a jade slip before leaving.


    After waiting for two hundred years, the token finally broke, and the black-clothed old man was quite looking forward to it.


    When he saw Chen Qingyuan for the first time, the black-clothed old man began to observe, trying to figure him out.


    For some reason, every time the black-clothed old man felt that he had seen through Chen Qingyuan''s details, a layer of impenetrable mist would appear before his eyes, which was very strange.


    This kid is indeed extraordinary!


    The black-clothed old man thought to himself, looking forward to Chen Qingyuan''s future.


    Back in reality, Chen Qingyuan had gained another cheap master and asked somewhat uncomfortably, "Master, I still don''t know how to address you."


    "I am called Yu Chenran, the vice dean of the Dao Yi Academy."


    The black-clothed old man introduced himself.


    "You are the vice dean of the academy."


    Chen Qingyuan was taken aback, realizing that the teacher he had just worshipped had such a terrifying background!


    Vice dean, just this title alone was very impressive.


    "Keep a low profile, keep a low profile."Yu Chenran stroked his beard while looking at Chen Qingyuan''s surprised expression, feigning modesty.


    "Master, can you now resolve the doubts for your disciple?"


    Chen Qingyuan bowed with his hands clasped and asked.


    "Back then, your master... that is, Shangguan Rong, came to the Dao Yi Academy two hundred years ago."


    Yu Chenran then roughly explained the events of that year.


    However, he did not mention anything about the Mystic Azure Sect''s predecessor, the Imperial Province Qing Sect. The Qing Sect''s entanglements were vast, and telling Chen Qingyuan now would only add to his burdens.


    For countless years, although the Mystic Azure Sect had suppressed the Demon Abyss, it had also offended many forces, especially the Demon Race. If the specific origins of the Mystic Azure Sect were to be exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.


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    Chen Qingyuan understood the ins and outs of the matter. It turned out that his grandmaster, Shangguan Rong, had forcefully taken a token wooden plaque and then left it to him.


    "Eh? What do you mean by ''Second Master''?"


    Yu Chenran''s face was stern.


    "Well, I have two masters, so it''s easier to distinguish by calling you that."


    Chen Qingyuan grinned and explained.


    "It''s awkward, drop the ''Second''."


    Yu Chenran said seriously.


    "Yes, Master."


    Chen Qingyuan dared not argue.


    "Let''s sit and talk!" Yu Chenran nodded in satisfaction.


    Yu Chenran was actually a mischievous old man. Initially, he wasn''t too interested in Chen Qingyuan, but Shangguan Rong repeatedly emphasized that Chen Qingyuan had a great destiny, which piqued Yu Chenran''s interest, and he was determined to take him as a disciple.


    The things you don''t allow me to do, I insist on doing.


    Just that capricious.


    Sitting on the stool, Chen Qingyuan slowly relaxed and took a sip of the tea in front of him.


    Suddenly having an additional master, life is indeed unpredictable!


    "Master, is my grandmaster still alive?"


    This question had always troubled Chen Qingyuan. He couldn''t believe that Shangguan Rong had just passed away so suddenly; it was too strange.


    Yu Chenran looked into the distance, his expression solemn, his eyes revealing complex emotions, including admiration, self-reproach, a hint of worry, and more.

 Chapter 69 – The profound heritage of the Academy is unfathomable

    "I don''t know."


    After a long pause, Yu Chenran answered softly.


    Once you enter the Abyss of Demons, life and death are uncertain.


    Yu Chenran greatly admired the past sages of the Mystic Azure Sect. They knew that it was a dead end ahead, but still adhered to the ancestral legacy and willingly faced death.


    "Master, is the Mystic Azure Sect hiding a secret? Do you know?"


    Chen Qingyuan always felt that there was something unusual about the sect. For example, other sects have retired ancestors who hide in the dark, but the older generation of the Mystic Azure Sect has all disappeared, leaving only graves behind.


    As the new generation of disciples grew up, the older generation all perished in a short period of time. Why is that so coincidental?


    "You are not qualified to know these things yet."


    Yu Chenran did not reveal the history of the Mystic Azure Sect, and pondered, "When you reach that step, you will understand everything. Even if I tell you now, you won''t comprehend it."


    The founding ancestor of the Mystic Azure Sect created a secret art. If a person with exceptional talent appears later, it will activate the inherited memories, revealing everything about the Abyss of Demons and the location of the formation eye.


    Moreover, the will of the past sages will instill spiritual qi in the inheritor, allowing them to grow rapidly in a very short time.


    Most of the inheritors of the Mystic Azure Sect can only perceive the ancestral pulse of the sect and comprehend everything when they reach the later stage of the Tribulation Crossing Realm.


    "What step do I need to take?"


    Chen Qingyuan was very interested in the secrets of the Mystic Azure Sect and also wanted to know where his grandmaster Shangguan Rong had gone, and whether he was still in the world.


    "At the very least, you need to step into the Tribulation Crossing Realm!"


    Yu Chenran had chatted with Shangguan Rong for a while and roughly knew these things.


    "I understand. Thank you for guiding me, Master."


    At present, Chen Qingyuan''s cultivation level is only at the Heavenly Spirit Realm, still a far cry from the Tribulation Crossing Realm.


    "Let''s not talk about these things." Yu Chenran changed the subject, and with a flip of his hand, a dark ring appeared in his palm, which he handed to Chen Qingyuan. "This is a gift from me to you. Keep it!" S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Thank you, Master."


    Chen Qingyuan accepted the ring without hesitation, smiling and thanking him profusely.


    "In the future, don''t disgrace me, or else I''ll break your legs."


    This was the first time Yu Chenran had taken on a disciple. If this matter spread, it would definitely shake the entire Dao Yi Academy.


    Over the years, Yu Chenran had seen countless top evildoers and had never entertained the idea of taking on a disciple. Only this time did he make an exception.


    Only by becoming Chen Qingyuan''s master could Yu Chenran have enough reason to protect him in the future.


    Yu Chenran considered himself inferior to the countless heroes of the Mystic Azure Sect, but he couldn''t let the sect''s descendants suffer humiliation.


    This era was subtly different from the past, and it was very likely that the secrets of the Mystic Azure Sect would be uncovered.


    By then, countless forces that the Mystic Azure Sect had offended would come seeking revenge.


    Although the Mystic Azure Sect had suppressed the Abyss of Demons for countless years and performed immeasurable merits, when everything was exposed, how many people would truly appreciate the Mystic Azure Sect?


    Most of the top forces in the Imperial Province treated the Mystic Azure Sect as a useful plaything, sending the sect''s strongmen to suppress the Abyss of Demons and reaping the benefits.


    It was already good enough that these forces didn''t trample over the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "Yes, disciple will definitely not disgrace Master."


    Chen Qingyuan clasped his fists.


    "Go away!" Yu Chenran waved his hand, indicating that Chen Qingyuan could leave.


    "Master, where should I go?"


    Chen Qingyuan had just arrived at the Dao Yi Academy and was completely unfamiliar with the place, so he had nowhere to go and could only stand still.


    "I almost forgot." Yu Chenran suddenly realized, and pointed his index finger at the empty space beside him, creating a passage to an unknown destination. "You can go now."


    "Alright, you take your time to enjoy your tea, old man."


    With that, Chen Qingyuan stepped into the circular passage and arrived at a very elegant place.


    This was an estate, with a three-meter-high wall built of white stones and coated with a smooth layer of white paint, without any gaps.


    Through the open gate, one could see more than ten bamboo houses inside, with a clear pool on one side, several willow trees by the water, and stone tables and chairs underneath.


    The deepest bamboo house had three floors and should be the resting place, while the other bamboo houses each had their own uses.


    "Residence of Yun Xi."


    Above the gate hung an exquisite plaque.


    Every corner here seemed to be filled with the refined atmosphere of a scholar, isolated from the world, like a paradise.


    "Kid, you will live here from now on, and in five years, I will assign you a duty position."


    Yu Chenran''s voice reached Chen Qingyuan''s ears, reminding him to quickly improve his strength in the near future, or he would definitely be beaten later.


    If the other examinees of the same period found out that Chen Qingyuan had taken a shortcut, they would definitely come to demand an explanation.


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    As for the squabbles between the younger generation, as long as they didn''t cause too much trouble, the higher-ups of the academy would not interfere.


    "Yes, Master." Chen Qingyuan walked into the Residence of Yun Xi.


    Swish!


    Suddenly, a token appeared in Chen Qingyuan''s hand, engraved with the words "Yun Xi."


    The moment he grasped the token, Chen Qingyuan bound the rules of the token, understanding its usage and the purpose of each bamboo house in the Residence of Yun Xi.


    "Seal!" Holding the token in his hand, Chen Qingyuan''s thoughts moved, and an invisible barrier sealed the Residence of Yun Xi, preventing outsiders from entering.


    Each bamboo house seemed ordinary, but as long as one entered, they would step into a mysterious space.


    Every cultivation cave in the Dao Yi Academy was like this, with mysterious rules that ordinary people couldn''t comprehend."Scripture Pavilion, let''s take a look inside."


    Walking along the cobblestone path, Chen Qingyuan arrived at the entrance of a simple thatched bamboo hut. He used his token to unlock the prohibition and pushed the door open.


    Buzz!


    As the door opened, a white vortex appeared before him.


    Chen Qingyuan hesitated for a moment, then took a step forward.


    Instantly, an unforgettable scene unfolded before Chen Qingyuan''s eyes.


    Looking ahead, it seemed like an endless corridor, three meters wide, with towering bookshelves on both sides. One level of shelves held yellowed ancient tomes, another was filled with jade slips, and yet another contained fragments and broken pieces.


    The books here encompassed the history of the Northern Wilderness and other Star Domains, including the Imperial Province, ranging from the life stories of powerful figures to the extraordinary deeds of ordinary cultivators.


    Tomes on weapon forging, jade slips of Dao Law, insights on array formations, techniques for puppet crafting, methods of pill concoction, and so on.


    With a cursory glance, Chen Qingyuan estimated that the total number of books and jade slips here would not be less than a million.


    Moreover, this was only the collection that Chen Qingyuan was free to browse. The core materials were certainly located in another part of the Academy.


    "Is this the foundation of the Academy?" Chen Qingyuan''s throat tightened, hardly able to believe it.


    Even with a photographic memory, watching day and night, it would take hundreds of years to finish reading all these books!


    To deeply understand and integrate the knowledge, one could only choose a small portion to study.


    "What about the other bamboo huts?"


    Chen Qingyuan, for the time being, did not continue to browse the books. He exited the Scripture Pavilion, his gaze filled with curiosity as he looked towards the other huts nearby.

 Chapter 70 – Two vice deans, prepare to break through the Cultivation Level

    On the left side of the book pavilion, there was a simple plaque hanging¡ªTraining Hall.


    Chen Qingyuan used the same method to enter the Training Hall and went to a small space where various spiritual treasures and weapons were placed, each inscribed with special prohibitions against taking them out.


    In addition, there were special buttons in the space that could be used to select puppets of different cultivation levels for sparring, enhancing combat abilities. These puppets were created by an old teacher from the academy, and their strength was top-notch at the same realm, not to be underestimated.


    "To think that even puppets at the Tribulation Crossing level are available, this is really unbelievable!"


    Chen Qingyuan looked at the sealed button in front of him, dumbfounded.


    With his current cultivation level, he was not qualified to activate all the puppets temporarily, only the button for the "Heavenly Spirit Realm" was lit.


    "The existence that can refine puppets at the Tribulation Crossing level, that means..."


    Chen Qingyuan hesitated, his eyes filled with astonishment.


    The foundation of Dao Yi Academy is truly unfathomable.


    Following that, Chen Qingyuan went to look at the layout of the other bamboo houses.


    The Tranquil Heart Hall contained special principles that could stabilize one''s Dao Heart if one''s mind was disturbed. Meditating in the Tranquil Heart Hall for a few hours regularly had great benefits for the Dao Heart, and could even enhance the power of the divine soul.


    The Cultivation Hall had rich spiritual energy and a very strong defensive barrier, undisturbed by outside forces.


    The Refining Hall contained many precious ores and tools for refining weapons such as knives and swords.


    After walking all the way, Chen Qingyuan was truly shocked.


    "This is what true wealth and power look like. I used to be too narrow-minded."


    When Chen Qingyuan entered the Cultivation Hall, there was a transparent barrier below, through which he could clearly see a top-quality spiritual vein, which explained the pure spiritual energy inside the hall.


    Not only that, there was also a powerful Gathering Spirit Array inscribed in the Cultivation Hall, greatly increasing the speed at which practitioners absorbed spiritual energy.


    "What''s this?" Finally, Chen Qingyuan walked into the only three-story attic. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Finally, something normal.


    A simple tea room and kitchen, as well as a wardrobe and wooden bed.


    The room also had some flowers and plants, emitting a fragrant smell from time to time.


    "Even a pig living here could easily develop spiritual wisdom and embark on the path of cultivation."


    Chen Qingyuan sighed.


    After resting for a few hours, Chen Qingyuan entered the Cultivation Hall and began seclusion.


    The talented individuals selected from various places in the Northern Wilderness were currently fighting in the assessment secret realm, including young Heaven''s Pride at the Elemental Infant Realm.


    At the ancient pavilion by the lake.


    Yu Chenran was drinking tea when an old man in purple clothes walked on water and sat directly in front of Yu Chenran, taking out a pot of fine wine and drinking it.


    The old man in purple clothes was named Lin Wenchou, and he was the vice dean of Dao Yi Academy, on the same level as Yu Chenran. The two of them had been managing Dao Yi Academy for many years, ensuring that the academy did not encounter any trouble.


    As for the dean, he had disappeared for many years, and his whereabouts were unknown.


    "You old man actually took in a disciple, that''s really strange."


    Lin Wenchou liked to drink, while Yu Chenran liked to drink tea. Sometimes they talked like good friends, and sometimes they fought like enemies, unable to agree on anything.


    The relationship between the two of them couldn''t be explained in a few words.


    "Why do you care?"


    Yu Chenran retorted.


    "What''s the background of this kid? Why don''t you tell me?"


    Lin Wenchou temporarily didn''t know about the matters of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "See for yourself!"


    Yu Chenran couldn''t be bothered to explain, taking out a jade slip and throwing it over.


    The jade slip recorded most of the information about Chen Qingyuan, such as at what age he cultivated to what realm, and his battles with other people, and so on.


    It even recorded the Ghost Doctor and Sword Immortal Changgeng.


    The only thing it didn''t investigate was the situation inside Sky Abyss, and everything else was basically correct.


    "To think that he has formed a good relationship with Sword Immortal Changgeng, this kid''s luck is extraordinary!"


    Lin Wenchou didn''t care about the Ghost Doctor, just a small local doctor, not worth mentioning. But when he saw Sword Immortal Changgeng, Lin Wenchou was indeed taken aback.


    Sword Immortal Changgeng was a top figure from ten thousand years ago, a fierce man who dared to draw his sword and fight against the heavens.


    It was no exaggeration to say that even if Lin Wenchou and Yu Chenran joined forces, they probably wouldn''t be able to win against the peak period Sword Immortal Changgeng.


    "He is the successor of the Mystic Azure Sect."


    Yu Chenran said in a plain tone.


    "What did you say?" At these words, Lin Wenchou was choked by the wine, dumbfounded, suspecting that he had misheard.


    When he saw Yu Chenran''s unusually serious gaze, Lin Wenchou couldn''t muster any doubt and muttered, "I see, so that''s why you, old fellow, suddenly took in a disciple."


    "This kid must not have any accidents."


    When Yu Chenran said this, his expression was stern and unquestionable.


    "The successor of the Mystic Azure Sect indeed cannot have any problems." Lin Wenchou''s face turned serious, suddenly thinking of something. "What happened when this kid went to Sky Abyss?"


    "Who should I ask if you ask me?"


    Yu Chenran also wanted to know about the situation inside Sky Abyss, but unfortunately, there was no way to investigate. Should he go to Sky Abyss? That was no different from seeking death.


    Ordinary people didn''t know how terrifying the Restricted Zone of Sky Abyss was, but as a high-ranking member of Dao Yi Academy, of course, he had some understanding. It was said that a powerful figure who had lived for many years resided in Sky Abyss.


    "For this kid to come out alive from Sky Abyss, there must be a secret."


    Lin Wenchou frowned.


    "I advise you, some things are better left uninvestigated, be careful not to stir up trouble."


    Although Yu Chenran was also curious, he wouldn''t deliberately investigate the news about the inside of Sky Abyss.


    "I know, I''m not stupid."


    Lin Wenchou in purple clothes said.


    "You''re not stupid? Huh."


    Yu Chenran gave him a look and sneered.


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    "Speak plainly, don''t beat around the bush."


    Lin Wenchou got angry and pointed at Yu Chenran''s nose.


    "I''m feeling annoyed right now, I have nothing to say to you. You''re really getting on my nerves, just leave!"


    When talking to an old friend, Yu Chenran was not polite at all."I refuse to leave; let''s see what you can do about it," I declared defiantly.


    Lin Wen Chou puffed his beard and glared angrily.


    At Yun Xi Residence, in the Cultivation Hall.


    Chen Qingyuan sat cross-legged in mid-air, taking out the precious medicine gifted by the Ghost Doctor, determined to advance his Cultivation Level further.


    Countless strands of pure Spiritual Qi wafted around Chen Qingyuan, ready to enter his body whenever he required.


    "My Foundation is already very solid; it''s time to take the next step forward."


    The supreme Dao Bone within his body trembled slightly, causing Chen Qingyuan to feel the agonizing pain of flesh being torn apart.


    Refining the precious medicine, absorbing the Spiritual Qi.


    Chen Qingyuan''s body was undergoing a transformation, and the aura he emitted was gradually changing.

 Chapter 71 – Three golden pills, unparalleled suffering

    Not long after, a bright moon appeared behind Chen Qingyuan, gradually becoming substantial.


    After a few hours, the moon began to shrink, forming a golden elixir the size of a fist.


    Obviously, Chen Qingyuan had already condensed a golden elixir, greatly enhancing his strength. However, Chen Qingyuan did not stop and continued to cultivate.


    Buzz¡ª


    The golden Dao Bone in his body seemed to emit a very strong power of law, enveloping Chen Qingyuan''s body, creating a layer of mysterious Dao Marks on the surface.


    "This is not my limit."


    Chen Qingyuan could clearly sense that his body still contained great potential, specifically coming from that mysterious Dao Bone.


    So, Chen Qingyuan continued to stabilize his foundation, deducing a path of the golden elixir that he had never understood before.


    A month later, a slightly dark red bead manifested at the position of Chen Qingyuan''s brow. Slowly, the red bead floated to his back and emitted the aura of the realm of the golden elixir.


    Two golden elixirs!


    However, this was not yet Chen Qingyuan''s limit.


    According to ancient records, when a great evildoer breaks through, it is very likely to form two golden elixirs in the body. However, such evildoers are extremely rare, difficult to find among millions of cultivators.


    Golden elixirs represent the foundation of the Dao of Heaven, generally divided into low, medium, and high quality.


    It is widely recognized that ordinary Heaven''s Pride can easily condense a high-quality golden elixir. Qin Yutang, who fought against Chen Qingyuan in the past, had this kind of talent.


    In addition, there are Earth-grade, Heaven-grade, and Divine-grade.


    To shape a golden elixir foundation of Earth-grade or higher is extremely difficult, not only strict in personal talent requirements, but also testing one''s character, perseverance, and fortune.


    A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan had a Divine-grade level golden elixir foundation, with hopes of breaking through to the Great Vehicle Realm in the future.


    Unfortunately, in the eyes of the red-dressed girl in the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone, the Divine-grade foundation still had some flaws, directly crippling Chen Qingyuan and forcing him to rebuild without any hidden dangers.


    The two golden elixirs that Chen Qingyuan had just condensed were currently in a strange state, not yet formed, and it was unknown what level they would ultimately reach.


    When Chen Qingyuan felt that this was already his limit, something strange happened.


    The golden Dao Bone seemed to be activated, causing Chen Qingyuan''s body to tremble slightly, and a powerful force swept through his body.


    Clang¡ª


    A faint sound of the Dao emanated from within his bones, echoing in Chen Qingyuan''s ears.


    Suddenly, Chen Qingyuan opened his eyes, and there seemed to be something deep in his eyes, the Dao Marks from the end of time.


    Buzz!


    Immediately after, the golden Dao Bone raised Chen Qingyuan''s talent to a higher level, allowing him to break through his own limits.


    Several days later, the third golden elixir was formed, shimmering and flowing on its surface.


    In total, three golden elixirs floated above Chen Qingyuan''s back.


    "Return!"


    Chen Qingyuan formed hand seals and spoke softly.


    The golden elixirs all returned to his body, becoming a part of his body that could not be separated.


    At the same time, the vague laws on the golden elixirs became clearer and clearer. Chen Qingyuan was working hard to resist the pressure of the golden elixir''s laws, not allowing his Dao Heart to waver in the slightest.


    This was the final stage of shaping the quality of the golden elixirs. If he made a wrong move, the torment he had endured in the Sky Abyss for a hundred years would be in vain.


    The red-dressed girl had initially taught Chen Qingyuan many Dao techniques and supernatural powers, guiding him on the true path of the golden elixir.


    When Chen Qingyuan comprehended these, the red-dressed girl erased his cultivation, but did not harm his physical foundation, and did not let his body age.


    "If you do not meet my requirements, I will cripple you again," the red-dressed girl had said.


    Whenever Chen Qingyuan recalled these things, he felt as if countless ants were crawling on his body, feeling very uncomfortable. The thought of being crippled again was painful to even think about.


    At that time, Chen Qingyuan had asked the red-dressed girl, "Why do I have to shape a perfect and flawless foundation for the golden elixir?"


    The red-dressed girl did not give a direct answer to this question, but looked into the distance, her eyes full of stories. "You will understand in the future."


    Alright!


    Chen Qingyuan stopped asking and could only go with the flow.


    Countless pressures pressed down on Chen Qingyuan, making him feel suffocated. Many parts of his body had bloodstains, with cuts and blood flowing from the wounds, staining his clothes red.


    Shaping three golden elixirs made it difficult for Chen Qingyuan to bear.


    Get through it, and all will be well!


    Gritting his teeth, Chen Qingyuan persisted, absorbing the pure spiritual Qi from the void and performing the foundational techniques of the golden elixir path.


    This technique was taught to him by the red-dressed girl, and it took Chen Qingyuan a full year to learn it.


    In his memory, the hundred years of life in the Sky Abyss, the first ninety years were spent in arduous cultivation, and the latter ten years were spent in cultivating his character and letting what he had learned become instinctual.


    In short, the cultivation in the Sky Abyss was too cruel, and if possible, he never wanted to go back there in his lifetime.


    "Buzz buzz buzz¡ª"


    The three golden elixirs in his body trembled incessantly, emitting the sound of the Dao.


    The physical pain, the tearing sensation of the soul, and various flavors mixed together, causing Chen Qingyuan to break out in large beads of sweat, gritting his teeth and persisting.


    The higher Chen Qingyuan''s talent and character, the better the quality of the golden elixirs.


    The quality of the three golden elixirs was breaking through the shackles, from low to medium, and quickly rising to high quality.


    To make all the golden elixirs leap to the Earth-grade, Chen Qingyuan still needed to endure slowly, without the slightest slack. If his spirit relaxed for a moment, all his previous efforts would be in vain.And so, Chen Qingyuan endured through three grueling months, elevating the quality of his Golden Elixir to that of the Earth grade. In the process, he ground two of his teeth to bits, having become numb to the physical pain, as if he had lost all sensation.


    "Can''t hold on any longer?"


    Chen Qingyuan''s consciousness was somewhat blurred, yet he did not relax his mental grip.


    The Chen Qingyuan of the past possessed but a single Golden Elixir, and with his own strength, he had broken through to the Heavenly grade level. Now, with three Golden Elixirs, the difficulty had multiplied countless times.


    At least, within the ancient texts recorded to this day, there had never been an evildoer with three Golden Elixirs. Moreover, these were of exceptionally high quality.


    "No way, I don''t want to deal with that woman again, it''s too painful."


    It seemed as if countless voices were urging Chen Qingyuan to give up. In a fleeting moment, he suddenly thought of the Red-Dressed Girl, and his mind cleared up a bit, allowing him to shoulder the burden once more.


    Despite the Red-Dressed Girl''s enchanting figure and world-shaking charm, her ruthlessness chilled Chen Qingyuan to the core.


    At that time, the Red-Dressed Girl had given him two choices: whether to become her Dao Companion or not.


    Chen Qingyuan decisively chose the latter, reasoning that only someone with a screw loose would become Dao Companions with the Red-Dressed Girl.


    "I want to see if forcing myself to endure will cost me my life."


    If he couldn''t withstand it, Chen Qingyuan was certain that the Red-Dressed Girl would drag him back to the Sky Abyss and subject him to another round of torment. Rather than going through it all again, he might as well gamble with his life and endure to the end.


    Three Earth grade Golden Elixirs¡ªif word of this got out, it would surely shake the world.


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    According to the Red-Dressed Girl, anything less than the Saint grade was trash.


    Chen Qingyuan had to press on, to seize even the slightest chance, even if it meant risking his life to attempt reaching the level of the Saint grade Golden Elixir.


    As for whether he would succeed, that would depend on his own fortune.

 Chapter 72 – I am not worthy of being the Holy Maiden

    The Northern Wilderness, Flow Star Domain.


    After the battle between Chen Qingyuan and Wu Junyan, countless people were left confused.


    After some investigation, it was discovered that Wu Junyan had long left the Flow Star Domain, and the various geniuses no longer had any scruples and began to provoke.


    "Chen Qingyuan, are you afraid to fight?"


    "The Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness are nothing special."


    "Someone as timid as you, how can you qualify to be one of the Ten Heroes?"


    Many people began to loudly discuss, and all kinds of unpleasant remarks reached the ears of the higher-ups of the Mystic Azure Sect.


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    Some disciples of the Mystic Azure Sect were angry and wanted to step forward to resolve the matter.


    However, this behavior was suppressed by the elders: "They are all the top figures of the younger generation, and you are not their match."


    Although the disciples were angry, it was a fact, and they hated themselves for being so weak.


    "Work hard in your cultivation! One day, you will surpass those guys and stand in a higher position."


    With the pressure from the outside world, the elders encouraged the disciples within the sect, making them deeply aware of the importance of strength.


    Of course, the Mystic Azure Sect still had a few outstanding disciples who were not sent out to fight.


    Because it was unnecessary, those people were here for Chen Qingyuan, and if the young disciples of the Mystic Azure Sect were not capable of suppressing all of them, winning one or two would be useless, and the final result would be nothing but humiliation.


    "Chen Qingyuan is not in the Mystic Azure Sect, everyone, please leave!"


    An elder stepped out and said.


    As for whether the geniuses of various forces would believe it, that was up to them.


    "Wu Junyan suddenly left, maybe Chen Qingyuan has really left. But, we have been surrounding the Mystic Azure Sect, when did Chen Qingyuan run away?"


    In secret, Yan Qianling pondered this matter. Based on his understanding of Wu Junyan, it was impossible for him to disappear without a word, there must have been an accident.


    After thinking it through, Yan Qianling left the Flow Star Domain, ready to go to a suitable place to seclude himself and further improve his strength.


    "Chen Qingyuan, you may be able to hide for a while, but can you hide for a lifetime?" Before leaving, Yan Qianling deeply gazed in the direction of the Mystic Azure Sect and murmured, "We will meet one day, and then I will see the ability of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness."


    At the same time, at the Heavenly Jade Sect.


    Since the battle between Qin Yutang and Chen Qingyuan, Qin Yutang''s Golden Elixir foundation was destroyed, and he was completely disheartened, without his former vigor.


    "How is he?"


    The Sect Master Qin Yang looked at the dozen or so physicians in front of him and asked in a deep voice.


    "The young sect master''s Golden Elixir has been shattered, and there is a demon in his heart. We are powerless."


    A physician sighed lightly and stepped forward to speak.


    "Is there no chance at all?"


    Qin Yang had cultivated Qin Yutang for many years, and who knew that Qin Yutang would die before he matured, he couldn''t accept it.


    "If the Ghost Doctor takes action, there is definitely a chance to turn things around."


    The physicians all agreed with this view.


    Qin Yang fell silent. It was said that the Ghost Doctor had a good relationship with the Mystic Azure Sect, and had even come forward to help Chen Qingyuan last time. If they wanted the Ghost Doctor to take action, the hope was slim.


    "Damn it!"


    Qin Yang dismissed the group of physicians and looked at Qin Yutang lying on the bed, full of anger, muttering under his breath.


    When Qin Yutang caused trouble for Chen Qingyuan, Qin Yang did not stop him, because he thought that with Qin Yutang''s strength, nothing would happen, but who knew the result would be like this.


    On the other side, at the Eastern Joy Palace.


    The high-level members of the sect were discussing important matters when suddenly they heard a bell ringing. Everyone stood up and looked in the same direction, their eyes filled with surprise.


    "The bell of Goose Snow City."


    "Our Eastern Joy Palace finally has someone who has passed the test of Goose Snow City, is it that girl Xixue?"


    "The ancient bell rings, indicating that the will of the ancestors has been recognized."


    Bai Xixue had entered Goose Snow City for a long time, and if it weren''t for her Soul Lamp still being lit, the people in the sect would have thought she was dead long ago.


    "Go and take a look!"


    The Sect Master Du Ruosheng, dressed in a blue long dress, covered a hundred miles in one step and headed straight for the secret realm of Goose Snow City.


    At the end of Goose Snow City stood a black ancient bell.


    Bai Xixue stood there in a white dress, her face showing no joy, her eyes very complex, filled with shame, regret, pain, and a hint of longing.


    During the test, Bai Xixue had actually been in danger several times and had a hard time escaping. With her talent, she could at most be considered outstanding, and she couldn''t even reach the level of an ordinary genius.


    After cultivating for hundreds of years, Bai Xixue had not been able to break through to the Golden Elixir Realm with her own strength, and still needed the help of elixirs.


    When facing death, a mysterious light surged out from within Bai Xixue, protecting her Dao foundation and saving her from disaster.


    She smelled a familiar scent, it was the aura of Chen Qingyuan''s Dao Law.


    At that moment, the memories that she had forcibly sealed flooded into her mind.


    "I left a Dao imprint in your body, which will gradually change your physique and protect you once."


    A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan said this in a calm tone, but in reality, it cost him a great deal.


    Another scene appeared in Bai Xixue''s mind, it was a conversation between her and Chen Qingyuan.


    "Qingyuan, why won''t you help me improve my cultivation?"


    "Your talent has not reached an excellent level, you need to spend more time stabilizing your foundation. Blindly pursuing the speed of breakthroughs is not good for the future."


    "Qingyuan, you are the top evildoer of this generation, and I am just an ordinary disciple. Are you really willing to become Dao companions with me?"


    "Yes."


    "Why?"


    "Fate!"


    At first, Chen Qingyuan only saw Bai Xixue as a stranger who resembled someone he knew. Later, Bai Xixue developed an admiration for Chen Qingyuan and followed him closely.


    The two gradually became familiar with each other and developed a romantic relationship.


    Not long after, Bai Xixue was taken in as a direct disciple by an elder named Yao Susu. With Bai Xixue''s talent, she didn''t have the qualifications for this at all.


    Yao Susu''s willingness to take her as a disciple was entirely due to Chen Qingyuan''s face.


    The two sects were aware of the relationship between the two, and a verbal marriage contract was made, waiting for a suitable day to get married."Xixue, I might have to go to a dangerous place, and I don''t know if I can come back alive."


    "Must you go?"


    "Yes, I must."


    "I''ll wait for your return."


    "If I happen to die by accident, you must live well."


    "Don''t talk nonsense, no matter what happens, I will wait for you. A thousand years, ten thousand years, until death."


    A hundred years ago, when Chen Qingyuan was preparing to go to Sky Abyss, he met with Bai Xixue.


    "When I come back, let''s get married officially! If I can''t return, you should find a good match and live a good life."


    Chen Qingyuan was drawn by an inexplicable force and had to make a trip to Sky Abyss.


    Without becoming Dao Companions, naturally, they did not consummate the relationship.


    When Chen Qingyuan was with Bai Xixue, he often used spiritual medicine to lay her Foundation, forcibly elevating her talent by several levels.


    "If you die, I will guard your grave, never leaving your side."


    At that time, Bai Xixue said with teary eyes.


    However, when it came time to face the test, Bai Xixue went back on her word.


    After Chen Qingyuan returned, he did not blame her. He could understand, but not forgive.


    This marriage was destined to be fated but not meant to be!


    "All that I have is given by him."


    Looking back at the perilous trials, Bai Xixue''s eyes shimmered with tears, and her heart ached.


    That year, when the news of Chen Qingyuan''s demise came, she was devastated. Her Master, Yao Susu, couldn''t bear to see her in such pain and forcibly sealed a part of her memories, which slowly helped her recover.


    Only with a solid Foundation can one qualify to strive for higher Realms and see more beautiful scenery.


    It was only now that Bai Xixue understood the meaning of this phrase.


    Without Chen Qingyuan''s help, Bai Xixue''s Foundation would have had many flaws, and she could not have passed this trial.


    "Xixue, you really succeeded!"


    At this moment, the higher-ups of Eastern Joy Palace arrived.


    Seeing Bai Xixue with tears in her eyes, everyone was puzzled, but their faces were still filled with joy that they could not hide. Especially her Master, Yao Susu.


    "According to ancestral rules, those who pass the Goose Snow City trial will become the Holy Maiden of Eastern Joy Palace!"


    Yao Susu was very excited. Once Bai Xixue became the Holy Maiden, her status as a Master would surely rise.


    "Sect Master, Master, I am not worthy of being the Holy Maiden."


    Looking at the high-ranking officials, Bai Xixue recognized her own abilities and laughed at herself.


    "What?"


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 Chapter 73 – The matter of the Demons Lair is not yet resolved, a strange dream

    "Girl, do you know what you''re talking about?"


    Yao Susu walked up to Bai Xixue, looking worried and asked anxiously.


    "I know." Bai Xixue nodded slowly, at a loss: "Being able to pass this test is not due to my ability, but luck."


    "In this world, luck is also part of one''s strength," Yao Susu said.


    Bai Xixue did not answer, she turned to look into the distance, in the direction of the Mystic Azure Sect. Her eyes shimmered with tears, and her heart felt like it was being pricked by needles.


    Perhaps, she really admired him!


    Perhaps, she had hoped that he would come back alive!


    In the past, she was an inconspicuous ordinary woman. After meeting Chen Qingyuan, she became the darling of the heavens in people''s eyes, attracting the attention of many.


    "I was wrong, I didn''t fulfill my promise to you. There is probably no fate between us in this lifetime."


    Could it be that Bai Xixue''s memory was flawed, so she didn''t react much to Chen Qingyuan''s return?


    No.


    It can only be said that Bai Xixue''s love for Chen Qingyuan was mixed with too many interests.


    That day, when Bai Xixue met the returned Chen Qingyuan, she was still a little ashamed and self-blaming. But when she confirmed that Chen Qingyuan had become a useless person, the guilt in her eyes disappeared in an instant, becoming very plain, as if he were a stranger.


    Were all the memories of Bai Xixue and Chen Qingyuan sealed by Yao Susu?


    How is that possible?


    To seal the memories of a specific person without harming the sealed person''s body and foundation, if Yao Susu had this ability, she wouldn''t just be an inner sect elder, she would probably be able to dominate the world.


    In other words, it was because of Bai Xixue, not the fault of others.


    She knew that Qin Yutang did not treat her sincerely, but she still agreed to the marriage for the sake of climbing up the Heavenly Jade Sect and gaining benefits from it.


    "Master, have you heard any news about Chen Qingyuan recently?"


    Bai Xixue turned to look at Yao Susu, and her voice trembled slightly when she mentioned his name.


    "Well..." Yao Susu hesitated, not knowing how to speak.


    The sect master Du Ruosheng stepped forward to answer: "According to reliable sources, Chen Qingyuan is still one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness. Not long ago, he fought with Qin Yutang and used his cultivation level in the Heavenly Spirit Realm to defeat Qin Yutang, who is still recovering from his injuries."


    Upon hearing this, Bai Xixue''s delicate body trembled slightly.


    Sure enough, he was still as outstanding as he was back then, and ordinary mortals could not compete with him.


    I have severed the karmic ties with him, perhaps it was destined!


    Someone like me is not qualified to accompany him. Moreover, it''s my own fault for not holding on, I deserve this outcome.


    Thinking of this, Bai Xixue smiled, laughing at her own ignorance and lack of loyalty.


    After enduring countless hardships and suffering, Bai Xixue couldn''t bear it anymore. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Take her down to rest, she must not suffer any harm."


    Du Ruosheng looked at the fallen Bai Xixue and gave the order.


    Immediately, an elder went to check Bai Xixue''s body and took her back to the sect for treatment.


    From this day on, Bai Xixue became the saintess of the Eastern Joy Palace, with a noble status, surpassing many elders.


    The disciples who had entered the sect with Bai Xixue were all surprised to hear this news.


    Back then, Bai Xixue was just an ordinary inner sect disciple, and in the blink of an eye, she had become a saintess. It was unbelievable!


    In recent days, the situation in the Demon''s Lair in the Flow Star Domain had become extremely tense. There were clear signs of demonic energy emanating from the depths of the Demon''s Lair, causing dozens of disciples of the Heavenly Jade Sect to be demonized, neither human nor ghost.


    The Heavenly Jade Sect mercilessly wiped out all the demonized disciples to prevent a catastrophe.


    "Quickly inform the sect masters of all sects to come to the Heavenly Jade Sect immediately to discuss the matter of the Demon''s Lair."


    Sect Master Qin Yang issued the order, feeling extremely anxious.


    At this rate, the Demon''s Lair would erupt in a few years, and the consequences would be unimaginable.


    About ten years ago, the Heavenly Jade Sect invited a formation master and powerful individuals from various sects to solve the problem of the Demon''s Lair. They set up various large formations, thinking that these formations could effectively suppress the laws of the Demon''s Lair, but they had little effect.


    Now, the interior of the Demon''s Lair was undergoing significant changes, and there were several cracks in the surrounding large formations, with a crisis looming.


    A few days later, the top forces of the Flow Star Domain were discussing the matter of the Demon''s Lair, and the air was filled with a heavy and oppressive atmosphere.


    "Once the Demon''s Lair erupts, it is very likely that a vast amount of demonic energy will surge out, causing countless creatures to become demons. If that''s all, I''m worried... that there is a terrifying demon lord hidden inside the Demon''s Lair."


    A senior elder of the Mystic Azure Sect expressed his opinion with a worried look on his face.


    "If we want to truly solve the problem of the Demon''s Lair, we must enter the depths of the Demon''s Lair and destroy its interior. However, the danger of doing so is too great. Not to mention whether it will be successful, entering it is likely to be a one-way trip."


    In fact, many people were well aware of this. If they wanted to completely solve the problem of the Demon''s Lair, they could only enter the tiger''s den, there was no other way.


    "We thought that the large formation we set up last time could temporarily suppress the Demon''s Lair, but who knew that it would become turbulent after just ten years. A great disaster is imminent!"


    However, the experts of the Heavenly Jade Sect were unwilling to risk their lives to deal with this matter, and the other sects were even less likely to do so.


    Sacrificing oneself for the greater good sounds good, but after actually doing it, who knows how many people would secretly curse the fool.


    "Senior Brother, what do you think we should do?"


    Dong Wenjun looked up at Lin Changsheng, who was sitting in a high place.


    All the senior elders turned their heads, hoping that Lin Changsheng could come up with a reasonable solution.


    Once the Demon''s Lair erupts, it will inevitably affect everyone in the Flow Star Domain, and the Mystic Azure Sect cannot avoid it.


    "Let''s see what the Heavenly Jade Sect plans to do first!"


    Lin Changsheng did not voice his thoughts.If it really came to the point where one must venture into the tiger''s den, and others were unwilling to court death, Lin Changsheng was willing to stake his life on a gamble. He did it not for the Heavenly Jade Sect, but for the Mystic Azure Sect and the innocent beings of the Flow Star Domain.


    In recent years, Lin Changsheng often felt drowsy and would start to dream. He dreamed of a place countless times larger than the Demon''s Lair of the Heavenly Jade Sect, where cultivators clad in Mystic Azure Sect garb bravely charged into that place, one after another.


    The scenes in the dream were blurry, making it difficult for Lin Changsheng to see clearly.


    Every time Lin Changsheng awoke, he would inexplicably shed two lines of tears.


    He didn''t understand what was happening to him. Was he possessed by a demon? Or had something gone awry in his cultivation?


    Lin Changsheng was a cultivator at the fifth realm of Tribulation Crossing, with the highest talent among his peers in the Mystic Azure Sect. As his cultivation level slowly increased, the frequency of his dreams also grew.


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    No matter what method Lin Changsheng used, he couldn''t prevent the dreams from coming.


    At first, he thought he was going mad, but gradually he realized something was amiss. Because in his dreams, he saw a rather vague figure, unclear though it was, he was certain that person was an ancestor of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Because he had seen a portrait of this ancestor in the ancestral hall, there was absolutely no mistake.


    "Master, Uncle-Master, have you truly passed away?"


    One day, Lin Changsheng had the same dream again, but this time the images were a bit clearer. Upon waking, he began to harbor doubts about the sudden passing of his Master and Uncle-Master.


    Thus, after much turmoil, Lin Changsheng made a bold decision.

 Chapter 74 – Digging graves and digging tombs, sacred golden elixir

    Lin Changsheng went to the ancestral cemetery and set up a special barrier to prevent anyone from discovering it.


    Then, Lin Changsheng knocked three times in front of his master Feng Changxuan''s grave: "Master, please don''t blame me. If I guessed wrong and disturbed your rest, I will kneel in front of your grave for a hundred years."


    After saying that, Lin Changsheng took a deep breath and waved his sleeve.


    Whoosh¡ª


    A huge force lifted the tombstone, revealing a black and gold coffin.


    Then, Lin Changsheng reached out and unlocked the mysterious seal on the coffin, opening it.


    With a loud thud, the coffin lid flew to the side.


    Looking at what was inside the coffin, Lin Changsheng was stunned.


    It was not a corpse at all, but a decaying straw man.


    "The art of faking death and escaping!"


    After being stunned for a long time, Lin Changsheng''s eyes flickered with excitement, hesitation, and a hint of worry.


    So, it is possible that his master, by faking his death with a special method, extinguished the soul lamp of the Soul Hall and may still be alive.


    Thinking of this, Lin Changsheng looked at the grave of his senior brother Shangguan Rong: "Senior Brother, I have offended you."


    Opening the coffin, it was indeed as he suspected, not a body, but a dry straw.


    For the next two hours, Lin Changsheng opened the tombs of the ancestors in the sect''s history.


    Out of ten coffins, nine were empty, and one contained the remains of a real body.


    Lin Changsheng put the remains of the real ancestor back, knocked three times to show his apology.


    "What on earth is going on?"


    After tidying up the cemetery and restoring it to its original state, Lin Changsheng sat on the ground, unable to understand these things.


    Well, since the Mystic Azure Sect moved to the Flow Star Domain ten thousand years ago, this was the first time someone had dug up the graves of the elders to verify the authenticity of their remains. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    At the beginning, the avatars had strong mystic art principles, so the people in the sect naturally couldn''t tell and gave the elders a proper burial. Many years later, the power of the principles diminished, and the avatars revealed their original appearance.


    Some ancestors used stones as avatars, some used wild grass, and some even used fish bones, probably leftovers from a meal.


    "Is this related to the dream I had?"


    Lin Changsheng often dreamed and would probably receive the will of the sect''s ancestors in a few years. By then, he would understand everything.


    For now, Lin Changsheng looked up at the sky with a bewildered expression, sighing deeply.


    He hoped that his senior brother and master were still alive, silently praying.


    ...


    In a mysterious space in the Northern Wilderness, the Dao One Academy.


    Chen Qingyuan was still suffering, enduring intense pain every moment, with his body and soul never getting a moment''s rest.


    At this point, Chen Qingyuan looked like a bloodied man, with his flesh and skin all torn open, revealing his pale bones, a horrifying sight.


    Three Golden Elixirs had reached the Earth Grade and were advancing towards the Heaven Grade.


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    Apart from enduring, Chen Qingyuan had no other way.


    The Dao Bone in his body was slowly improving Chen Qingyuan''s body and the three Golden Elixirs. As long as Chen Qingyuan could withstand the pressure, everything would be fine.


    Whenever Chen Qingyuan couldn''t bear it, he immediately recalled the years of torment by the red-dressed girl, boosting his fighting spirit and enduring a little longer.


    I would rather die on the path of creating the Golden Elixir than go back to that woman.


    With this belief, Chen Qingyuan persisted in enduring for more than five months.


    Then, a mysterious light surged out of Chen Qingyuan''s body, and the three Golden Elixirs were promoted to the Heaven Grade, emitting an extremely powerful aura of the Golden Elixir, causing a slight distortion in the void of the secret chamber.


    "Heaven Grade Golden Elixir, not enough."


    In the past, Chen Qingyuan would have stopped at this point.


    The red-dressed girl''s requirements were very strict. If it didn''t reach the Sacred Grade, it would be considered a waste. Chen Qingyuan had to raise the quality of the Golden Elixir to the Sacred Grade to avoid being dragged back to the Sky Abyss.


    If he were to be crippled again, Chen Qingyuan would want to die.


    "If you are reliable, then don''t let me die. Leave the rest to me."


    Chen Qingyuan tried to communicate with the golden Dao Bone in his body, intending to make a desperate effort.


    The Dao Marks on the golden Dao Bone flickered a few times, as if responding to Chen Qingyuan.


    Then, Chen Qingyuan took out a large number of high-quality spirit stones and absorbed the pure spiritual Qi floating in the void.


    "I''m betting!"


    With that, Chen Qingyuan spat out blood, forcibly raising the quality of the Golden Elixir.


    Hum¡ª


    For a moment, terrifying phantoms and ancient Dao diagrams appeared behind Chen Qingyuan, and at one moment, he felt his soul being pushed out by the power of the Golden Elixir, floating outside his body, extremely weak.


    The next moment, the golden Dao Bone played a crucial role, pulling his soul back into his body and stabilizing his foundation.


    At the Dao One Academy, by the ancient pavilion on the lake.


    Two deputy deans who were drinking tea and wine at the same time suddenly sensed changes in the laws of heaven and earth, and they looked at each other, their faces extremely serious, then began to calculate with their fingers.


    "Have you found anything?"


    After a long time, Yu Chenran looked at his old friend and asked solemnly.


    "No trace."


    The old friend replied.The man in purple robes, Lin Wenchou, shook his head, his gaze deep and tinged with a hint of worry.


    "The Laws of Heaven and Earth are changing, and the specific cause is still unknown. This is not good news."


    "Let''s hope it doesn''t lead to great chaos!"


    Yu Chenran let out a long sigh.


    "The Academy''s Dean has been missing for five thousand years, and who knows when he will return, alas!"


    Lin Wenchou pondered.


    "The storm is coming, and this era is different from the past. Our Dao Yi Academy might not be able to hide in the shadows any longer."


    Five thousand years ago, the Dean of the Academy had detected a trace of anomaly and instructed the two Vice Deans to ensure the Academy''s safety before he vanished without a trace.


    During this period, the Vice Deans and some lecturers had ventured out multiple times to seek the Dean''s whereabouts, to no avail.


    With the Dean''s abilities, there should be no one under the heavens capable of killing him. However, the fear was that the Dean might have encountered some forbidden causality.


    "Let''s not think about these things anymore. What''s here is here; let''s just accept it."


    The two Vice Deans ceased discussing these matters, gazing at the reflection of the setting sun in the lake, lost in their thoughts.


    More than a year passed, and Chen Qingyuan had been in seclusion for two years. His body was not intact, with flesh fallen off in places and bones exposed, while his golden Dao Bones emitted a faint glow, enveloping his internal organs.


    Chen Qingyuan could no longer feel the pain in his body, with only a vague consciousness persisting.


    Every second felt incredibly long.


    "Thump! Thump! Thump..."


    At this moment, the beating of his heart intensified significantly, like the sound of drums echoing.


    Chen Qingyuan''s eyes seemed to be baptized by a rainbow, bursting with radiant light.


    Boom!


    A surge of warmth started from his heart and flowed throughout his body. At the same time, three Golden Elixirs within his dantian underwent a transformation, spinning as their quality ascended.


    He had stepped into the realm of the Sacred Grade!

 Chapter 75 – A vision appears, the world is shocked

    Three golden elixirs, all of them are sacred items.


    This situation has never been recorded in ancient books, unprecedented.


    Having one body and two golden elixirs is already a very rare occurrence, let alone someone like Chen Qingyuan.


    If this news were to be exposed, it would surely cause a sensation throughout the world. Cultivators from the Imperial Province, Northern Wilderness, Western Border, Southern Region, and Eastern Land would all focus their attention on Chen Qingyuan.


    At that time, Chen Qingyuan would probably have no peace, standing at the center of the great world''s vortex. Any slight mistake would lead to being devoured by the terrifying vortex, leaving no trace behind.


    There are many evil methods in this world that can graft other people''s golden elixirs onto oneself.


    Once Chen Qingyuan''s three sacred golden elixirs are exposed, although he would have unparalleled prestige and pressure among his peers, it would also come with great danger.


    "It''s really... successful."


    Looking inward at the three golden elixirs, a hint of excitement and joy gradually appeared in Chen Qingyuan''s eyes.


    At this moment, he was covered in blood, with hideous wounds and slightly disordered breath.


    With the foundation of a Heavenly Elixir, Chen Qingyuan had already swept through the Flow Star Domain and the surrounding Heaven''s Pride of the same generation, making it difficult to find an opponent, and was hailed as one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness.


    Now, Chen Qingyuan has rebuilt his foundation and condensed three sacred golden elixirs, and his future achievements are unimaginable.


    In Chen Qingyuan''s memory, he had never seen a similar situation in ancient books.


    This world is vast, and even the top powerful figures find it difficult to see the full picture of the world.


    The five provinces are vast, each occupying thousands of star domains, and each star domain contains countless stars.


    Even so, the foundation of sacred golden elixirs is extremely rare, with basically no more than a hundred people in a generation.


    Those with such a foundation, as long as they do not die halfway, will surely become a peak figure in the future, living for thirty thousand years and enjoying freedom in the world.


    With the formation of the golden elixirs, his cultivation level naturally improved.


    Golden Elixir Realm, initial stage!


    Chen Qingyuan didn''t have time to ponder the three golden elixirs in his body, and quickly repaired his injuries.


    More than half of the spirit stones surrounding Chen Qingyuan had been consumed. If it weren''t for the pure spiritual energy in this closed-off secret room, the resources consumed would have been several times greater.


    The moment the sacred golden elixirs were formed, many anomalies appeared between heaven and earth, shocking countless living beings.


    In a large part of the Northern Wilderness, golden light shimmered in the sky, as if there were auspicious things soaring in the clouds, and the brilliant light of the Milky Way pierced through the endless void, descending to the place where mortals lived, with colorful auroras, stunning the common people.


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    "The anomalies in the heavens and the earth have spread to various star domains. What is the reason?"


    Those with profound cultivation levels faintly heard the sound of ancient bells coming from the depths of the starry sky, and each sound penetrated the soul, causing their bodies to tremble involuntarily.


    "Are those three suns in the sky?"


    Not long after, the phenomenon of three days of the same brilliance appeared in a certain star domain in the Northern Wilderness, shocking countless people, their expressions full of fear and astonishment.


    "Spirit vein disturbances, law disruptions, in that direction..."


    Dao Yi Academy''s Yu Chenran sensed the changes in the Northern Wilderness and was very surprised.


    Then, he actually found that this independent space of Dao Yi Academy also had abnormal conditions. Using a great supernatural power to calculate, he followed an invisible trace of the law and fixed his gaze on the direction of Yunxi''s residence.


    Immediately, Yu Chenran flashed to Yunxi''s residence and immediately sealed off this space, not allowing anyone to discover the abnormal situation here. Even the other vice dean, Lin Wenchou, would not be able to find out.


    "It''s not that I want to steal your secrets, but you have caused too much commotion, I''m sorry."


    Yu Chenran sensed that Chen Qingyuan was in the practice hall and thought to himself, using mystic arts to observe.


    He was shocked when he saw it.


    At this moment, Chen Qingyuan was repairing his injuries and stabilizing the foundation of the golden elixirs, so he did not use the special jade bracelet to conceal them.


    Yu Chenran easily saw the three golden elixirs in Chen Qingyuan''s body, and said in a trembling voice, "Three elixirs stand together, sacred and imperfectionless!"


    Even though Yu Chenran had experienced many storms, he was still shocked by the scene before him.


    The heritage of Dao Yi Academy is very profound, and the books in the library record many historical events. However, Yu Chenran had never seen a record of three sacred golden elixirs in any of the important ancient books.


    "Is this kid... still human?"


    Yu Chenran was stunned for a long time, at a loss.


    In that moment, Yu Chenran''s eyes were filled with shock and envy.


    If it were someone else, upon seeing that Chen Qingyuan had not completely stabilized the sacred golden elixirs in his body, they would surely have had ulterior motives, and no matter the cost, they would have tried to make the elixirs their own.


    "The merits of the Qing Sect have fallen on you?"


    Yu Chenran secretly speculated, full of anticipation for the future of his disciple Chen Qingyuan.


    In order to keep Chen Qingyuan''s secret, Yu Chenran lied and said that he had caused a disturbance during his own cultivation, leading to signs of law disruption in the space of Dao Yi Academy.


    As for the anomalies occurring in various places in the Northern Wilderness, perhaps it was due to the appearance of some rare treasures!


    The people in the academy did not doubt what Yu Chenran said.


    Three sacred elixirs, extremely rare throughout the ages. Until Chen Qingyuan truly grows up, Yu Chenran will do everything possible to keep this secret hidden in order to ensure Chen Qingyuan''s safety.


    If certain old fellows who want to go further find out about this, Chen Qingyuan''s future will be in danger.


    For this reason, Yu Chenran didn''t even tell his old friend Lin Wenchou. The fewer people who know, the less danger there is.


    At the same time, in the Northern Wilderness, the Sky Abyss Restricted Zone. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    This is a strange space, with an extremely vast land where a simple bamboo house is built. Next to it is a slowly flowing blue stream, with no end in sight.


    In the courtyard of the bamboo house, there are some strange flowers and plants that are not found in the human world.The sun in the sky, somehow illuminating this land, was peculiar. No matter how much time passed, the sun never set, as if it were forever suspended in the air.


    Upon closer inspection, one could discern that this sun was not real, but an illusion created by a spiritual treasure.


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    At that moment, the tightly shut bamboo door opened, and a woman dressed in a red gown stepped out from the house.


    She was the master of Sky Abyss, the Red-Dressed Girl who had been guiding Chen Qingyuan all along.


    She was tall and slender, with brows and eyes like a painting. Only because she wore a dark veil, her full face could not be seen. Despite the veil''s concealment, her prominent nose and eyes, sparkling like stars, were enough to suggest that the beauty beneath the veil must be absolutely stunning.


    Her red gown trailed behind her, the tightly fitted dress accentuating her perfect figure and her noble aura.


    Around her waist, she wore an exquisite jade pendant, with red ribbons hanging by her side, fluttering occasionally, as whimsical as the wind.


    The Red-Dressed Girl''s black hair was secured with a wooden hairpin, and it was this very hairpin that seemed to pull her down from the heavens to the mortal realm, touching her with a hint of worldly charm.


    She walked barefoot, her jade feet touching the ground, where no dirt or filth could adhere, as if afraid to tarnish such a sacred object.


    "Was it a success?"


    The Red-Dressed Girl gazed at the artificial sun in the sky, as if piercing through this illusory Restricted Zone world, seeing the scenery of the outside world, and murmured to herself. A smile couldn''t help but appear on her lips, and a trace of longing shone in her eyes.

 Chapter 76 – Chen Qingyuans true origin, the longing of the Red-Dressed Girl

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    "Until we meet again, I don''t know when that will be."


    If she could, the red-dressed girl would want to stay by Chen Qingyuan''s side at all times. But she couldn''t, so she could only stay in the Sky Abyss, hoping that her longing would slowly drift into Chen Qingyuan''s heart along with the gentle breeze.


    "In this lifetime, your smile is more frequent than before. Take off your mask and live without such hardship. This is one of the few things I can do to help you. I hope you won''t blame me in the future." S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Every time the red-dressed girl thought of the smile on Chen Qingyuan''s face, her heart warmed, and she felt less lonely and cold in the desolate Restricted Zone of the Sky Abyss.


    Her thoughts drifted back to over two hundred years ago, and the red-dressed girl remembered the sight of the sleeping baby in her arms, tears in her eyes.


    "Let me take charge in this lifetime!"


    Later, the red-dressed girl transmitted her thoughts to Shangguan Rong of the Mystic Azure Sect, asking him to come to the outskirts of the Sky Abyss.


    As Shangguan Rong awakened to the inherited memories, a voice suddenly appeared in his mind, surprising and piquing his curiosity.


    When Shangguan Rong arrived at a certain place in the Sky Abyss, he saw the red-dressed girl carrying the baby towards him. "Who are you?" he asked.


    "You don''t need to know," the red-dressed girl replied, not revealing her identity. She placed the baby on a nearby rock next to Shangguan Rong. "Take this child and leave. He will fulfill the will of the Azure Sect in the future."


    Hearing "Azure Sect," Shangguan Rong tensed. He had just learned about the history of the Mystic Azure Sect, and it was a top-secret matter. He didn''t expect it to be revealed by the mysterious woman in front of him.


    "What about this child?"


    However, Shangguan Rong thought that the Restricted Zone of the Sky Abyss was a place of great terror, and the mysterious woman in front of him was definitely not simple. Knowing about the Azure Sect didn''t need to be too surprising.


    "The merits of the Azure Sect are ignored by the heavens. When the time is right, he will seek justice for the Azure Sect."


    The red-dressed woman''s eyes remained fixed on the sleeping baby, filled with reluctance but also the necessity of parting ways. The Sky Abyss was too dangerous, and she was afraid she wouldn''t be able to take care of the baby properly. She didn''t want the baby to grow up without happiness.


    Sending the child to the mortal realm to live a normal life was the red-dressed woman''s hope.


    At least, she didn''t want him to suffer so much in this lifetime.


    "May I ask, how should I take care of him, Elder?"


    Shangguan Rong dared not refuse, only looking into the red-dressed girl''s eyes, feeling his soul inexplicably trembling. Even though he had awakened to the inherited memories, he didn''t have the courage to show any disrespect.


    Moreover, Shangguan Rong wanted to speak out for the sect, but his own strength was too weak. Learning from the red-dressed girl that the baby could seek justice for the Azure Sect in the future gave him hope.


    "Everything is up to you," the red-dressed woman said.


    "Do you have any other requests?"


    Shangguan Rong asked again.


    "Be good to him."


    The red-dressed woman believed in the character of the inheritor of the Azure Sect.


    Handing the child over to the people of the Azure Sect, she was at ease. This would allow the child to live carefree in the Azure Sect and bring a bit of good fortune to the sect.


    "Yes," Shangguan Rong nodded heavily, making a promise.


    Then, Shangguan Rong carefully picked up the baby and left.


    The red-dressed woman looked into the distance, reluctant to part. Her eyes were moist.


    Would she be able to see it through to the end this time?


    The red-dressed woman''s emotions were complex, and she couldn''t recover her gaze for a long time.


    She would never forget the first lifetime of Chen Qingyuan, with his silver armor and silver spear. At that time, Chen Qingyuan was cold and had rarely smiled in his entire life.


    To break free from the confines of this world and repel the creatures from the foreign land, he had never rested a day.


    In that battle, he lost.


    Soon after, the Abyss appeared in the Imperial Province, seeking to devour everything. Fortunately, the ancestors of the Azure Sect set up a tremendous array, sealing the Abyss and preventing the situation from getting out of control.


    It was for this reason that the red-dressed girl decided to send Chen Qingyuan to the Mystic Azure Sect.


    Without the protection of the Mystic Azure Sect for over thirty thousand years, the disaster of the Abyss would have erupted long ago, and Chen Qingyuan''s remnant soul would not have survived to this day, let alone have another chance.


    After eight lifetimes of reincarnation, Chen Qingyuan''s remnant soul gradually recovered. The red-dressed girl spent a long, long time shaping his flesh and blood, welcoming the ninth lifetime.


    This body was too fragile, and the red-dressed girl had to let Chen Qingyuan grow for a while.


    When the time was right, she would use a special method to call Chen Qingyuan back to the Sky Abyss.


    First, the red-dressed girl could finally spend time alone with Chen Qingyuan, the happiest time she had experienced in countless years. Second, she had to do her best to help Chen Qingyuan rebuild his foundation so that he would have the ability to accomplish what he had failed to do before.


    As for bullying Chen Qingyuan, that was purely a matter of personal revenge.


    "If I don''t bully you now, I won''t have the chance later!"


    Every time she bullied Chen Qingyuan, the red-dressed girl''s heart was filled with joy. Outwardly, she was like an ice lotus, unapproachable, but secretly, she laughed and blossomed.


    "I don''t know if I can ever leave the Sky Abyss in this lifetime."


    Inside the Sky Abyss, the red-dressed girl slowly closed her eyes, looking forward to the next time she would meet Chen Qingyuan.


    Having lived for so many years, the red-dressed girl had merged with the laws of the Sky Abyss and couldn''t take a single step away. If she forcefully left, she would trigger the laws of time and face the wrath of the heavens, leading to her demise.


    "It doesn''t matter, as long as you''re still alive, there is hope for everything."


    The red-dressed girl''s eyes were filled with hope as she turned and returned to the bamboo house.


    The abnormal signs in the Northern Wilderness had continued for several days, causing a great impact.Many forces believed that some extraordinary treasure had descended upon the world, dispatching numerous experts to investigate, but to no avail. Others thought that an evildoer blessed by the heavens had been born, searching for individuals who met the specific criteria.


    In short, the Northern Wilderness was becoming increasingly chaotic, and the competition among the younger generation was on the rise.


    Chen Qingyuan, the person in question, was completely oblivious to these matters.


    Time continued to pass, and his nominal Master, Yu Chenran, had been quietly waiting outside Yunxi Residence.


    It wasn''t until the fourth year of Chen Qingyuan''s seclusion that he finally stabilized his Dao body and Cultivation Level.


    Chen Qingyuan was well aware of the importance of the three Golden Elixirs of the highest grade, so he immediately used the Jade Bracelet to conceal the true appearance of his Golden Elixir, fabricating the appearance of a top-grade Golden Elixir.


    After emerging from seclusion, Chen Qingyuan saw Yu Chenran standing at the entrance of Yunxi Residence and exclaimed, "Master, what are you doing here?"


    "Let''s talk inside!"


    Yu Chenran sized up Chen Qingyuan and noticed the aura of a top-grade Golden Elixir, thinking to himself that this young man had quite a few secrets, even capable of deceiving his own eyes.


    Seeing the solemn expression on Yu Chenran''s face, Chen Qingyuan slowly nodded and respectfully welcomed him in.

 Chapter 77 – The third agreement, never regret

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    Inside the room, Chen Qingyuan poured a cup of tea for his master, Yu Chenran, and asked softly, "Master, do you have something to tell me?"


    "People''s hearts are unpredictable. Don''t reveal your true self unless absolutely necessary," Yu Chenran advised cryptically, not elaborating further.


    Chen Qingyuan''s eyelids twitched slightly at these words.


    He wasn''t foolish and could decipher the hidden meaning in Yu Chenran''s words. A wave of unease washed over him ¨C surely his master wouldn''t harm him, would he?


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    "Don''t let your imagination run wild, boy. If I wanted to harm you, would I have waited until now?" Yu Chenran guessed what was on Chen Qingyuan''s mind, gave him a light kick, and chided with a laugh.


    "Heh, I wasn''t thinking anything of the sort," Chen Qingyuan replied, now feeling much relieved, and grinned broadly.


    "Hum!" Yu Chenran rolled his eyes at him and huffed, "I see right through you, boy. But honestly, when I first saw... that, I was startled and envious." S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "If Master desires it, this disciple will dig it out for you," Chen Qingyuan joked.


    "Get lost, don''t disgust me with such talk," Yu Chenran retorted.


    With Chen Qingyuan''s jest, the bond between master and disciple grew stronger, and the atmosphere lightened considerably.


    "Please keep this a secret for me, Master," Chen Qingyuan requested.


    "Nonsense, do you think your master is foolish?" Yu Chenran said, crossing his legs and sipping his tea, "I am personally protecting you , fearing any mishap."


    Yu Chenran had no intention of revealing the secret of the three sacred elixirs inside Chen Qingyuan to even his closest confidants at the Academy. He planned to keep it to himself.


    "Thank you, Master," Chen Qingyuan expressed his gratitude with a bow, feeling a warmth in his heart.


    "Enough with the formalities. If you really want to thank me, bring me some better tea next time ¨C this one is dreadful," Yu Chenran complained, deciding to leave.


    Chen Qingyuan was smart enough not to make foolish moves, so Yu Chenran felt there was no need for further advice.


    "Yes, Master," Chen Qingyuan replied with a wry smile, escorting Yu Chenran out, "Take care, Master."


    After Yu Chenran left, Chen Qingyuan sat back down, feeling a wave of relief. It was indeed a narrow escape. He was fortunate to have made his breakthrough at the Dao Yi Academy. Had it been elsewhere, it would have attracted considerable trouble.


    He took a deep breath, easing his spirit.


    Then, a strand of Chen Qingyuan''s consciousness entered the space within his jade bracelet. He hadn''t forgotten his agreement with the Red-Dressed Girl. She had said that once he reached the Golden Elixir Realm, he could know the third agreement.


    Now was the time. With curiosity and trepidation, his consciousness entered.


    Inside the mysterious space of the jade bracelet, a line of text appeared -


    Chen Qingyuan exclaimed in shock.


    This task seemed overly demanding. The Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness were the strongest among their peers. Asking Chen Qingyuan to suppress them all was tantamount to dominating the entire younger generation of cultivators in the Northern Wilderness.


    "Can we negotiate another agreement?" Chen Qingyuan whispered.


    "Yes, we can revoke this agreement. Marry me, and everything is negotiable," the Red-Dressed Girl replied through the bracelet, able to converse briefly with Chen Qingyuan whenever he activated its prohibition.


    "Suddenly, I think the original agreement is quite appropriate. No need to discuss further," Chen Qingyuan quickly changed his mind, fearing he might walk into another trap.


    What a joke£¡Becoming Dao Companions with this woman would mean no peace for the rest of his life.


    Chen Qingyuan''s consciousness swiftly exited the bracelet''s space and sealed its prohibition, afraid of hearing the Red-Dressed Girl''s voice again.


    "Suppressing the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness is not an easy task!" Chen Qingyuan sighed, feeling a headache coming on. "Ah well!"


    Despite having formed the foundation of the three sacred elixirs, Chen Qingyuan''s Cultivation Level was still relatively weak. He couldn''t hope to confront those top evildoers anytime soon£¬unless revealing all his Golden Elixirs, which would bring endless trouble.


    "Anyway, she didn''t set a deadline. I can just drag it out," he thought to himself.


    Chen Qingyuan had always preferred a low-profile life, earning Spirit Stones through legitimate means. He didn''t care about worldly fame or titles.


    "The Dao Yi Academy''s assessment must be ending soon," he thought, calculating the time.


    If others knew that Chen Qingyuan had entered the Academy without undergoing the assessment, they would likely view it as unfair and be hostile towards him. In this world, respect was reserved only for the strong. Without demonstrating his true capabilities, Chen Qingyuan would struggle to gain acceptance.


    Moreover, the two vice-principals wouldn''t disclose that Chen Qingyuan was the inheritor of the Qing Sect. He had to face everything himself.


    "If he couldn''t handle these troubles, he wasn''t fit to inherit the Qing Sect''s legacy."


    "Counter soldiers with arms, water with an earth weir," Chen Qingyuan decided to put these worries aside and continued his meditation and cultivation, consolidating his Cultivation Level and exploring the wonders of the sacred Golden Elixirs.


    ***


    Time flew by quickly, and a year passed in the blink of an eye.


    Over a hundred people participated in the assessment, but only the top ten were selected as Academy disciples. The rest were sent back to their original places. Since the Dao Yi Academy was in a separate, mysterious space, those who wished to find the Academy again would be unsuccessful.


    The assessment was now over. Hundreds of participants stood at the Academy''s entrance. Their injuries healed visibly fast, and their chaotic energies stabilized.


    Some faces showed joy, others despair and frustration, fists clenched, eyes filled with unwillingness.


    The most painful position was the eleventh, missing the tenth by just a few points. A little more attention to detail, one less mistake, and he could have made it into the top ten.


    Unfortunately, opportunities don''t come twice.


    "The first place, Song Ningyan."


    Zhao Yichuan, dressed in white and serving as the examiner, announced the final results.


    Standing in the void, Zhao Yichuan looked down at the young woman at the front.


    Song Ningyan, at the Elemental Infant stage of Cultivation, wore a dark long dress, beautiful and cold, reclusive, and not keen on conversation.


    "You have the right to choose your own teacher," Zhao Yichuan said, offering Song Ningyan some privileges as the first-place winner and providing information about several instructors for her to choose from.


    Unexpectedly, Song Ningyan looked up and said coldly, "I choose you."


    Taken aback by her response, Zhao Yichuan quickly regained his composure, smiling slightly, "Alright, but don''t regret it later."

 Chapter 78 – The assessment is over, Chen Qingyuan has become the target of public criticism

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    Zhao Yichuan was known for his strictness at the Dao Yi Academy; many had become his students before, only to be driven away later.


    On the day Chen Qingyuan arrived at the Academy, Yu Chenran, the vice dean, allowed him to skip the assessment.


    Zhao Yichuan was displeased and directly questioned Yu Chenran. Only when he learned that Chen Qingyuan was the heir to the Mystic Azure Sect did Zhao Yichuan relent, deeming it reasonable.


    Had it not been for this cause and effect, Zhao Yichuan would never have agreed, and might have even clashed with the vice dean.


    "I won''t regret it."


    Song Ningyan, who had secured first place in the assessment, was naturally very strong, towering above her peers with pride and arrogance.


    "Hopefully!"


    Zhao Yichuan''s stern demeanor faded, and he chuckled lightly.


    ***


    At this moment, in Yunxi Residence.


    Yu Chenran''s sound transmission reached Chen Qingyuan''s ears: "Brat, the entrance assessment is over, you need to come over."


    "Master, what for?"


    Chen Qingyuan asked, facing the void.


    "You may have joined the Academy, but there are still many procedures to complete. When I say go, just go, no dawdling."


    Now that Yu Chenran had tricked Chen Qingyuan into becoming his disciple, he certainly wouldn''t be polite. No matter if he was the heir to the Mystic Azure Sect, he was still my disciple ¨C deserving of scolding and punishment without mercy.


    "Yes."


    Chen Qingyuan chuckled bitterly, changed into a clean, light-colored outfit, and headed towards the gate.


    Before long, Chen Qingyuan arrived at the gate.


    Seeing Zhao Yichuan standing in the void, Chen Qingyuan bowed respectfully to show his reverence. Sear?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Zhao Yichuan nodded in return, his cold eyes flashing with a hint of softness.


    He''s treating me much better; must be out of respect for my master!


    Chen Qingyuan mused to himself.


    Little did he know, Zhao Yichuan didn''t care about the vice dean''s face at all; it was all because of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "Fall in!"


    Zhao Yichuan gestured to Chen Qingyuan, signaling him to stand in the first row.


    On Chen Qingyuan''s way there, Zhao Yichuan had already announced the top ten names from the assessment and had them stand at the front.


    With Chen Qingyuan, there were eleven people in the first row.


    All eyes were on Chen Qingyuan, filled with curiosity.


    "Who is this guy?"


    "I''ve seen him before; he was standing next to me before the assessment, but it seems he didn''t participate."


    "Why is he standing in the line of those who passed the assessment?"


    "Does anyone know him?"


    The crowd murmured in confusion, frowning.


    The Northern Wilderness was vast, and although Chen Qingyuan was not without fame, there were still many who had not seen him.


    "Hey! Who are you? What''s your name?"


    Wang Qing, ranked eleventh among the chosen, asked loudly, unwilling to accept the situation.


    Zhao Yichuan watched from above, amused, with no intention of intervening.


    "Me?" Chen Qingyuan, realizing all eyes were on him, did not hide and answered truthfully: "I''m from the Mystic Azure Sect, my name is Chen Qingyuan."


    At these words, many showed surprised expressions.


    Wang Qing''s gaze sharpened as he exclaimed: "One of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, Chen Qingyuan."


    Chen Qingyuan smiled, acknowledging it.


    The woman in black standing to Chen Qingyuan''s right was Song Ningyan, who frowned and asked coldly, "According to the rules of Dao Yi Academy, those who enter the assessment cannot be named among the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness and must act with discretion. What''s your situation?"


    "Is there such a rule? I wasn''t aware."


    Chen Qingyuan was genuinely surprised, hearing this for the first time.


    "You didn''t know?"


    The crowd looked at Chen Qingyuan strangely, puzzled as to why he was unaware of the Academy''s rules and exempt from the assessment.


    It had always been a rule for many years that students and candidates of Dao Yi Academy could not participate in the selection of the Ten Heroes. Given the remote location of the Mystic Azure Sect, it was indeed unclear.


    Moreover, Master Yu Chenran had not mentioned this to Chen Qingyuan either!


    "Really didn''t know." Chen Qingyuan looked bewildered and complained: "I was also wondering who the hell nominated me as one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, depriving me of a few days of peace. But what does being one of the Ten Heroes have to do with the Academy''s candidates?"


    Hearing Chen Qingyuan''s complaints, the crowd truly believed he was unaware, and many looked at him with admiration and a hint of sympathy.


    "You''re done for."


    Song Ningyan sized up Chen Qingyuan, her lips curling into a cold smile.


    "What do you mean?"


    Hearing this, Chen Qingyuan was even more confused.


    I just complained about the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness, how am I done for? Can''t you woman speak clearly?


    Just as Chen Qingyuan was about to ask further, Zhao Yichuan, standing above, suddenly spoke: "The bastard you''re talking about, is me."


    Huh?


    The moment Chen Qingyuan heard this, he stiffened.


    Then, his expression became incredibly animated as he looked up at Zhao Yichuan, his voice trembling slightly: "Predecessor, what did you say?"


    "I''ve selected the recent lists of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness."


    Zhao Yichuan stated indifferently.


    With confirmation, Chen Qingyuan felt thunderstruck, his mind went blank, and he stood petrified, struggling to recover.


    Since ancient times, the list of the Northern Wilderness chosen had been announced by Dao Yi Academy to inspire the new generation to grow quickly.


    Those fated with Dao Yi Academy were eligible to participate in the assessments of each session, hence they could not be included in the list.


    Dao Yi Academy had always operated in the shadows, unknown to the common people, naturally not wanting its students to be high-profile, to avoid violating the ancestral teachings.


    For countless years, Chen Qingyuan was an exception, being both one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness and a student of the Academy.


    Two hundred years ago, Yu Chenran knew that the Mystic Azure Sect in the Flow Star Domain was the long-lost Mystic Azure Sect. However, he told no one and did not reveal the connection between the Mystic Azure Sect and Dao Yi Academy.


    Therefore, Zhao Yichuan thought highly of Chen Qingyuan''s talent a hundred years ago and selected him as one of the Ten Heroes.


    As for the newly announced list of the Ten Heroes, Zhao Yichuan initially did not consider Chen Qingyuan, but Yu Chenran forcibly added him.


    Thus, Chen Qingyuan, who was still in the Heavenly Spirit Realm at the time, inexplicably became one of the Ten Heroes again, causing countless people to want to use him as a stepping stone.


    Such was the fiery love from his master.


    Yu Chenran wanted to give Chen Qingyuan enough pressure to grow quickly and shoulder the responsibilities of the Mystic Azure Sect.


    "So it turns out..."


    After pondering for a while, Chen Qingyuan had an epiphany.


    "Predecessor, I''m sorry, I didn''t mean it that way."


    Regaining his senses, Chen Qingyuan quickly apologized.


    "It''s fine, many have cursed me before."


    Zhao Yichuan smiled at Chen Qingyuan, sending shivers down his spine with a foreboding feeling.


    Then, Zhao Yichuan called some people over, intending to send the eliminated candidates back to where they came from.


    Once they left Dao Yi Academy, they would never have the chance to become its disciples again.


    Wang Qing mustered his courage and spoke out loudly.


    "Hmm?" Zhao Yichuan glanced at Wang Qing, his presence commanding.


    "Why does he not need to participate in the assessment? Moreover, according to the Academy''s rules, the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness are not fated with the Academy and cannot be admitted."


    Wang Qing pointed at Chen Qingyuan, venting his dissatisfaction.


    All those who participated in the assessment were highly talented and strong, many not weaker than the Ten Heroes, with the top few even stronger.


    Only because they were fated with the Academy, they could not participate in the selection of the Ten Heroes.


    "Does Dao Yi Academy need to explain its actions to you?"


    Zhao Yichuan looked down from his position, his tone brooking no argument.


    "No need." Wang Qing dared not confront Zhao Yichuan head-on, instead turning his frustration towards Chen Qingyuan: "I just feel that it''s unfair for this person to not participate in the assessment."


    Chen Qingyuan felt aggrieved under the scrutiny of over a hundred hostile gazes.

 Chapter 79 – Can face be eaten as a meal?

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    Chen Qingyuan became a student at Dao Yi Academy without any assessment, which was quite unfair to the others.


    Those who didn''t make the cut had no complaints losing to the top ten; they accepted defeat wholeheartedly. But to acknowledge Chen Qingyuan''s superiority was something they couldn''t bring themselves to do.


    Wang Qing was bold enough to voice everyone''s thoughts, his piercing gaze fixed on Chen Qingyuan, making him feel uneasy.


    "What do you want?"


    Zhao Yichuan asked in a calm tone.


    "I want to spar with him. If he beats me, I''ll concede willingly."


    This was Wang Qing''s only chance, and he had to fight for himself.


    He couldn''t accept being passed over and saw Chen Qingyuan as his last lifeline.


    If Chen Qingyuan lost to Wang Qing, Dao Yi Academy had no reason to expel Wang Qing, unless the Academy was willing to throw away its years of reputation.


    Even if Wang Qing lost, he had nothing to lose. But if he won, even if he couldn''t become a student at Dao Yi Academy, he could still claim to have bested Chen Qingyuan.


    In any case, Wang Qing had calculated his moves well; regardless of the outcome, there was no downside for him.


    "Chen Qingyuan, what''s your take?"


    Zhao Yichuan didn''t reject the proposal but instead left the decision to Chen Qingyuan.


    It''s not bad for young people to be competitive, as long as they don''t cross the line.


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    Chen Qingyuan was indifferent.


    "Are you scared?"


    Wang Qing mocked.


    "Humph!!" Chen Qingyuan shot Wang Qing a look and disdainfully said, "Why should I fight you? Give me one good reason."


    "Prove you''re worthy of being a Dao Yi Academy student and earn our respect."


    Wang Qing knew he couldn''t bear the consequences alone; he needed everyone''s support to put significant pressure on Chen Qingyuan.


    "Yes!"


    "You got in without an assessment; we''re not convinced!"


    "Chen Qingyuan, you''re listed as one of the Ten Heroes of the Northern Wilderness and got into Dao Yi Academy, which is against the rules. However, if you''re truly capable, we''ll have nothing to say."


    Those pride who had lost were already feeling down, and now they vented all their frustrations because of Chen Qingyuan.


    Suddenly, all the pressure was on Chen Qingyuan.


    Despite this, Chen Qingyuan remained nonchalant, clearly not the least bit angry.


    "I don''t need to prove myself. I''m already enrolled. If you''re unhappy, go talk to the higher-ups at Dao Yi Academy."


    Chen Qingyuan wasn''t going to be easily provoked into a foolish fight.


    What''s the point of proving myself? As for pride, can it be eaten?


    "You..." Wang Qing was dumbfounded, not knowing what to say.


    By all logic, shouldn''t Chen Qingyuan be eager to prove himself and fight Wang Qing? Why wasn''t he playing by the rules?


    After a long pause, Wang Qing said again, "You don''t even have the courage to fight me; what makes you worthy of being a Dao Yi Academy disciple?"


    "Do you think I''m as stupid as you?" Chen Qingyuan couldn''t take it anymore and spoke his mind, "What good does beating you do for me? Fighting you would be giving you a chance, but I don''t want to give you that chance. What can you do about it?"


    Many instructors from Dao Yi Academy were watching the drama unfold in secret, noting how different Chen Qingyuan was from past disciples. Any other student would have rolled up their sleeves and fought in the face of such provocation.


    Wang Qing was at a loss for words, unable to come up with a rebuttal.


    "You think a few words will make me want to fight you? Are you out of your mind? And with so many people behind you, if everyone who dislikes me wants a fight, I''d be exhausted. Besides, if you beat me, that means you can step on me to get into Dao Yi Academy. Do you think such an opportunity comes for free?"


    Chen Qingyuan revealed his true colors; it was time to make some money.


    If possible, Chen Qingyuan wouldn''t want to go through the trouble of making money. But there was no choice; the Mystic Azure Sect was too poor, at least on the surface.


    The mission hall and various buildings within the Sect were all funded by Chen Qingyuan, who also occasionally gave his Senior Brothers some pocket money. Supporting a whole family wasn''t easy!


    Most of the money Chen Qingyuan had earned over the years went into building the Sect.


    Back when the powerful figures from various Sects wanted to force Chen Qingyuan to reveal the secrets of Sky Abyss, the Mystic Azure Sect was furious, ready to fight to the death.


    After all, everyone in the Mystic Azure Sect had benefited from Chen Qingyuan''s generosity, especially the new disciples who received additional cultivation resources each month, all gifts from Chen Qingyuan.


    "What do you mean by that?"


    Wang Qing, half-understanding, asked with a serious expression.


    "Are you really that dumb, or just pretending? I''m giving you another chance to enter the Academy, but you''ve got to pay a price. If I lose, I''ll give you my spot and get something to console myself."


    Chen Qingyuan laid it out plainly.


    His words made so much sense that Wang Qing found himself unable to argue.


    Wang Qing blinked, pondered for a long time, and couldn''t muster any resentment towards Chen Qingyuan.


    Not just Wang Qing, but the other defeated pride felt the same. If it were them, they certainly wouldn''t give up the chance to enroll.


    If Chen Qingyuan was willing to fight, it was like becoming a stepping stone, and taking some benefits seemed understandable.


    "How much do you want?"


    Wang Qing didn''t want to miss this opportunity.


    "That''s up to you. This is a chance to enter Dao Yi Academy, so it depends on how much you value it."


    Chen Qingyuan couldn''t name a specific amount; after all, they were on Dao Yi Academy''s territory, and it wouldn''t do to be too greedy.


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    Hearing this, Wang Qing fell silent, contemplating.


    In the void, Zhao Yichuan watched as the situation suddenly changed. On the surface, he was calm, but inside, ripples stirred as he thought, "Chen Qingyuan, this kid, is as sly as an old fox, lacking the fiery spirit of youth."


    "I like this kid; he''s not foolish."


    "No wonder Vice Dean Yu took him as a disciple ahead of time; at least he''s not someone who suffers losses."


    "But can this kid win? If he loses, not only will he lose face for himself and Vice Dean Yu, but it will also affect Dao Yi Academy''s reputation."


    In secret, a group of instructors discussed the matter with interest and a hint of concern.


    If Chen Qingyuan won, all would be well, but if he lost, things could get complicated.


    "Have you decided yet? I don''t have all day to wait for you."


    Seeing Wang Qing still in a daze, Chen Qingyuan urged him.


    "This is all I have. Take it, and grant me the chance to challenge you."


    If he gave too little, it would show he didn''t take the opportunity to enroll seriously.


    After much thought, Wang Qing took out all the Spirit Stones he had, placed them in a Heaven and Earth Bag, and threw it to Chen Qingyuan.

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    Chen Qingyuan accepted the Heaven and Earth Bag, sending a thread of divine consciousness into it, and was slightly surprised.


    Thousands of high-quality Spirit Stones, over a hundred thousand upper-quality Spirit Stones, and so on.


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    Wang Qing''s background must be extraordinary; otherwise, where would all this wealth come from?


    The Flow Star Domain is indeed a bit remote, not comparable to those living in the central area of the Northern Wilderness.


    Honestly, when Wang Qing threw out all his wealth, it pained him greatly. However, for a chance to enter the Academy, the price was worth it.


    "Quite sincere," Chen Qingyuan said seriously as he put away the Heaven and Earth Bag. "You wish to battle me to prove your worth and gain entry to the Dao One Academy, correct?"


    "Correct," Wang Qing nodded after a moment''s thought.


    "Since it''s about proving oneself, you must perform exceptionally. Thus, a battle at the same realm is the only way to truly show who is stronger."


    Chen Qingyuan had set a trap for Wang Qing, labeling him first.


    Wang Qing was a cultivator in the Elemental Infant Realm, while Chen Qingyuan had just stepped into the Golden Elixir Realm. If Chen Qingyuan didn''t reveal the foundation of his saintly Golden Elixir, he would certainly be no match.


    But a battle at the same realm would be easy to handle.


    "As you say."


    In front of everyone, Wang Qing cared about his face and didn''t dare to oppress Chen Qingyuan with his higher cultivation level. Moreover, he felt that if he won by relying on his cultivation advantage, Chen Qingyuan might renege.


    "Truly a pride, so magnanimous!"


    Chen Qingyuan praised with a slight smile.


    Chen Qingyuan praised outwardly, but inwardly he thought this person was a bit simple-minded.


    The world of cultivation is cruel, with people dying every moment. Those with simple minds have little chance of making it to the end, even living peacefully is a luxury.


    "Got fooled," a hidden instructor muttered about Wang Qing''s actions, finding it nonsensical to talk about battling at the same realm in a non-friendly sparring. Such an act was just giving the opponent an opportunity, too foolish.


    "It seems the Wang family has pampered him too much. After hundreds of years of cultivation, he still has the naivety of a newcomer, unaware of the world''s dangers."


    Many from the Academy shook their heads secretly; this battle had lost its appeal.


    "If he had relied on his cultivation advantage, Wang Qing might have been triumphant, but now it''s hard to say."


    It seemed that Wang Qing was too eager to prove himself, hence he didn''t reject Chen Qingyuan''s suggestion.


    Zhao Yichuan also wanted to enjoy the spectacle, waving his hand to construct a platform in the void for the two to spar.


    The platform was vast, like a miniature space world.


    "Come on!"


    Chen Qingyuan exuded the cultivation level of the early Golden Elixir Realm, readying himself for battle.


    Wang Qing was an honest man, truly suppressing his own cultivation level.


    Then, Wang Qing turned into a streak of light, flashing before Chen Qingyuan and launching a punch.


    Chen Qingyuan immediately dodged, pointing a finger that struck Wang Qing''s side.


    Wang Qing was repelled by the finger strike, a blood hole appearing on his shoulder.


    Just a probing move, and Wang Qing was already at a disadvantage, finding it unbelievable.


    Both at the early stage of the Golden Elixir Realm, why was the gap in strength so vast?


    "Appear!"


    Without time to think, Wang Qing immediately revealed his Golden Elixir foundation, determined to fight with all his might.


    Behind him shone a dazzling Golden Elixir light, like a sun descending to earth, covered with the traces of top-grade Golden Elixir laws.


    Qualified to participate in the Dao One Academy''s assessment, Wang Qing naturally had high talent.


    A top-grade Golden Elixir surpassed countless cultivators in the world.


    Immediately after, Chen Qingyuan also displayed the phenomenon of a top-grade Golden Elixir, engaging in close combat with Wang Qing.


    With the Jade Bracelet given by the Red-Dressed Girl, Chen Qingyuan concealed his true condition, imperceptible even to the world''s most powerful figures.


    After dozens of exchanges, Wang Qing found an opportunity and unleashed a supernatural power.


    The Great Profound Cangshan Seal!


    Wang Qing struck with his palm, a Dao pattern appearing in his hand, depicting a mountain peak. After activating the Dao Technique, the palm seal projected into the void, merging with the top-grade Golden Elixir phenomenon, like a towering mountain, smashing down on Chen Qingyuan.


    The massive mountain fell rapidly, leaving Chen Qingyuan no place to hide.


    In an instant, the space around Chen Qingyuan darkened, a terrifying pressure striking his soul.


    "I was going to play with you a bit longer, but you''re in such a hurry."


    Chen Qingyuan thought to himself, deciding to stop fooling around and get serious.


    On the surface, Chen Qingyuan had the foundation of a top-grade Golden Elixir, but in reality, he possessed a saintly Triple Elixir! Even without displaying the phenomenon of the Triple Elixir, he could exert strength far beyond the top-grade level.


    With a solid foundation, the power of the Dao Techniques he used was also enhanced. Moreover, his body''s functions had greatly improved, including the use of Spiritual Qi, the speed of absorbing Spiritual Qi from the environment, and higher comprehension.


    "Break!"


    Chen Qingyuan''s right hand formed a sword with two fingers, thrusting upwards.


    A sword stroke as swift as a startled swan shattered the Great Profound Cangshan Seal into dust.


    Wang Qing suffered a backlash from the Dao Technique, retreating several steps, his internal energy surging uncontrollably.


    Seizing the opportunity, Chen Qingyuan appeared before Wang Qing like a specter, an invisible sword pressing against his forehead.


    Everything happened too quickly for Wang Qing to think or dodge.


    "I... I''ve lost."


    Wang Qing felt the cold sword intent at his brow, and though reluctant, he conceded defeat with respect.


    Chen Qingyuan relaxed his right hand, and the condensed three-foot sword naturally dissipated.


    With a smile, Chen Qingyuan stepped down from the platform.


    After this battle, those who were dissatisfied with Chen Qingyuan closed their mouths. Being exceptionally accepted as a disciple by the Dao One Academy was indeed no simple feat.


    The crowd was shocked, expecting a fierce battle, but it ended so quickly. Their gaze towards Chen Qingyuan became wary, with a hint of concealed amazement.


    "Is there anyone else who wishes to try?"


    If there was money to be made, Chen Qingyuan was certainly eager for more fights, smilingly looking at the group of those who had failed to qualify.


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    The crowd was silent, none daring to challenge Chen Qingyuan.


    "If we don''t have to fight at the same realm, I''d be willing to try."


    Someone in the crowd spoke up.


    "That won''t do. You''re trying to prove you''re not weaker than others; how can you take advantage of a higher cultivation level?"


    Chen Qingyuan immediately rejected the suggestion without hesitation.


    Letting you bully me with your Elemental Infant Realm cultivation, what''s the fun in that?


    Although Chen Qingyuan''s current cultivation level was indeed inferior to those present, after that battle, they no longer underestimated him.


    Wang Qing, who had returned to the crowd, kept watching Chen Qingyuan, with no hatred, only reluctance. If he could encounter Chen Qingyuan again, he would definitely seek another battle.


    Even now, Wang Qing didn''t understand where he had lost. Both had the same cultivation level, so why did he lose so easily?


    Wang Qing didn''t understand this, and neither did those present, including the old fellows from the Academy.


    Zhao Yichuan took a few glances at Chen Qingyuan, thinking to himself.