abnabooks Chapter 233 The Storm Is Coming! Preparations Begin! (8000 Words)
Chapter 233 The Storm Is Coming! Preparations Begin! (8000 Words)
Chapter 233: The Storm is Coming! Preparations Begin! (8000 words)
Upon hearing Ji Zidian's words, Lin Yuyi was stunned.
What the hell?
She, who had always been dignified and gentle, felt the urge to curse for the first time!
Was she small?
No, she wasn't!
Lin Yuyi was very confident. She didn't mind Ji Yan's shortcomings, so how could he dare to find fault with her?
Soon, she realized another question.
Why did Ji Zidian suddenly think of asking this?
She knew her daughter too well. If she hadn't encountered any problems, she would never ask such an embarrassing question.
Suddenly, she remembered that at the end of the banquet today, Wang Xiu and Ji Zidian went out alone.
Could it be...
Lin Yuyi's heart skipped a beat. Did these two develop so quickly?
Although she was genuinely satisfied with Wang Xiu as her son-in-law, this kind of thing was still disadvantageous for girls. As a mother, she still hoped that the two children could be more stable.
After pondering for a long time, Lin Yuyi organized her words: "Be careful, don't cause any casualties. Even if you can't control yourselves, at least wait until the wedding is settled!"
When Ji Zidian saw the message, she was immediately embarrassed: Mom, what are you talking about?
Soon, she explained the situation roughly.
Only then did Lin Yuyi understand.
So that's how it is.
She also breathed a sigh of relief.
As someone who had gone through it herself, she could understand Ji Zidian's current anxiety and unease about love.
Then, from a broad perspective, she gave Ji Zidian some advice.
Finally, she thought for a moment and said, "If you're really worried, Mom will go find someone tomorrow and ask. Mom knows someone who is very experienced in this area!"
Ji Zidian was excited: Really? Thank you, Mom!
The mother and daughter chatted for a long time and didn't sleep all night.
For the Ji family, tonight was definitely special, especially for Ji Zidian.
The two talked from the past to the future.
After a long time, they finally finished their conversation.
...
The next day.
Sword Lineage.
"Master, Lady Thunder Sound Peak is here to visit and wants to see you!" Li Zuoyue reported to Dugu Qingqian.
"Lady? Lin Yuyi?" Dugu Qingqian raised an eyebrow. She wasn't very familiar with Lin Yuyi, but they knew each other after all. It had been many years since they last met. What was she here for today?
"Please let her in!" Dugu Qingqian said.
After all, she was Ji Yan's first wife, so she had to give her face.
"Sister Dugu, it's been many years. You are still so beautiful and enchanting. It's truly admirable... The reputation of a Saint Manifestation expert is well-deserved!" Lin Yuyi gracefully walked in with a dignified and warm smile on her face.
"Sister Lin, you flatter me. I wonder why you suddenly came to visit today?" Dugu Qingqian smiled faintly and got straight to the point.
"Well, it's a bit embarrassing to say, it's a private matter for a girl..." Lin Yuyi smiled awkwardly.
Private matter?
What private matter could we have to discuss?
Dugu Qingqian was confused, but she still sensed the hidden meaning in Lin Yuyi's words and dismissed Li Zuoyue and the other disciples.
"Is it convenient to talk now?"
"Well, it's nothing much... Sister should have heard about it. My family's Zidian and Wang Xiu from the Divination Lineage are now together and have reached the stage of discussing marriage!" Lin Yuyi said.
"I've heard about it. Congratulations to Lin younger sister and Ji senior brother on finding a good husband!" Dugu Qingqian paused for a moment, then politely said.
The news of Wang Xiu and Ji Zidian spread throughout the Three Purities Immortal Gate overnight.
After all, with such a big commotion from the Thunder Lineage, it was hard not to attract attention.
The union of an upcoming Three Purities Saint Child and a princess from the Thunder Lineage fulfilled the fantasies of countless people.
Even Dugu Qingqian, who had never been fond of the Divination Lineage.
After returning this time, she did not express any dissatisfaction with the Divination Lineage.
Especially after hearing about what happened in the Holy Realm from her disciple Li Zuoyue, her desire to compete with Luo Binglan instantly diminished.
Hmm...
It wasn't that she was afraid of Luo Binglan herself, but rather that the people below were not competent.
The gap between disciples was too big.
Li Zuoyue had just entered the Nascent Soul stage, and although she had condensed a seven-colored Nascent Soul, which was quite remarkable, she was no match for Wang Xiu, who could kill Astral Projection stage demonic cultivators as soon as he entered the Nascent Soul stage. They were not in the same league at all!
How could they compare?
They couldn't compare at all!
People are different, and some people are just born to lose!
"But, is sister here today because of this?" Dugu Qingqian asked, puzzled.
The relationship between the Sword Lineage and the Thunder Lineage was relatively harmonious, so even if Lin Yuyi wanted to show off, she wouldn't come to her!
"Ah, it's a bit embarrassing to say! Isn't it my daughter? Because Wang Xiu said he doesn't like girls with small chests, she couldn't sleep all night and wanted to ask me for a remedy..." Lin Yuyi straightened her back and sighed. "But you see, do I need that kind of thing?"
As the mother of several children, Lin Yuyi had a full and charming figure, much more mature than a young girl. Dugu Qingqian didn't dare to look too much, as it made her uncomfortable.
"So, what did you come to me for?" Dugu Qingqian already had a premonition of what was coming and her expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
"I heard that Sister Dugu used many strange methods to solve this problem when she was young. I just wanted to learn from you..." Lin Yuyi said.
Dugu Qingqian: "!!!"
Is this politeness?
Are you being polite?
"You misunderstood, sister. I am devoted to the Dao and have never cared much about appearances. How could I seek such remedies?" Dugu Qingqian's voice turned cold as she suppressed her anger.
She really had the urge to curse. Why did she have to bring up this topic with Lin Yuyi, who had no grudges against her? She even suspected that someone had sent her to deliberately disgust her!
"No... Well, I think so too! If Sister Dugu had used any methods, how could it still be like this? It seems that it was indeed an unreliable piece of news..." Lin Yuyi apologized.
As soon as these words were spoken, Dugu Qingqian felt as if her heart had been stabbed again!
Not for any other reason.
When she was young and ignorant, she had indeed tried some remedies!
Unfortunately, they didn't work!
It had troubled her for a long time, and she had hidden this scar for many years. Today, it was exposed again, and even chili water was poured on it.
"Lin younger sister, as the daughter of the Thunder Lineage, possessing the Innate Thunder Sacred Body, which is one in a million, you should focus more on cultivation and not be confined to superficial beauty. I think you should advise her more..." Dugu Qingqian took a deep breath and said.
"Sister Dugu is right! But young people have abundant energy, and it's normal for them to think about those things! As parents, we also hope that the young couple can live harmoniously..." Lin Yuyi nodded. "This child Wang Xiu is actually good in every aspect, but he has seen too much of the world at a young age and is never satisfied! Actually, our Zidian is already good enough. Give it a few more years... and have another child, I guess he won't be younger than me! If he really finds someone who can run horses on her chest, then he's the one who will suffer! Don't you think so?"
Dugu Qingqian: "..."
"Sister Lin, is there anything else you need? I am currently in a crucial moment of comprehending swordsmanship and cannot accompany you for long..." She took a deep breath and said.
"Oh, sorry, then I'll take my leave! I'll go find Elder Su from the Alchemy Lineage and ask if there's any solution..." Lin Yuyi smiled and left.
Dugu Qingqian watched her figure disappear, clenched her fists tightly, and trembled with anger.
"What's wrong with Ping?"
"Did you eat their rice?"
"What's wrong with being able to run? Even if you want to run, you can't escape!!!"
Suddenly, Wang Xiu's face appeared in her mind, and she gritted her silver teeth.
The disciple taught by Luo Binglan, indeed has such a character, short-sighted!
Although she is a Saint Manifestation powerhouse, her body can easily change.
But the transformed body is still different from the original one.
It's just self-deception.
If it is known by others, it will only be more embarrassing.
...
Several days later.
On Dragon Head Peak.
"Uncle-Master Yue's message has come back, there are abnormal movements in the seal of Sea Demon Island!"
In the main hall, Zhuo Canglang, wearing a tattered Daoist robe, had a serious expression.
"So soon? Could it be that the Demon Race is going to break the seal again?" Wang Xiu was surprised. The Uncle-Master Yue mentioned by Zhuo Canglang was one of the Three Purities Saints he brought back from the Holy Realm.
He was responsible for staying outside Sea Demon Island and stationed there with other Saint Manifestation powerhouses from the Immortal Gate.
They would rotate regularly.
"No, this time it's not because of any action from the Demon Race, but a problem with the seal itself..." Zhuo Canglang explained.
The [Heavenly Immortal Array] that envelops Sea Demon Island is one of the strongest formations of the Three Purities Immortal Gate.
In order to set up this formation and seal Sea Demon Island, the martyrs of the Three Purities paid the lives of one hundred thousand spirits.
Among them were many Earth Immortal powerhouses who sacrificed their lives.
The level of the formation is unprecedented.
After experiencing natural wear and tear for thousands of years, as well as the regular consumption and destruction by the Demon Race, the formation has suffered a certain degree of damage.
In addition, the last time there was a crack in the seal, although the powerhouses of the Immortal Alliance arrived in time to repair it, it was impossible to restore it to its peak power.
The rupture of the formation is irreversible!
Even if the Demon Race in Sea Demon Island no longer actively attacks the crack in the seal, the damage to the formation is only a matter of time.
"How long can it hold on?" Wang Xiu asked seriously.
"Shortest would be one to two years, longest would be three to five years!" Zhuo Canglang spoke, and the expressions of the powerhouses in the room changed.
Too short!
This time is too short!
Even for ordinary people, this time is fleeting.
"What can we do?" Gong Shangyu, the head of the Sound Lineage, asked.
"Use all means in the shortest possible time to improve our strength and prepare for battle!" Zhuo Canglang said.
The atmosphere in the room instantly became heavy, with a hint of killing intent.
The Demon Race is about to return.
The scenes from back then are vividly remembered by many present.
But their current strength is much worse than before.
The situation is certainly not good.
But no one complains, they just bow seriously and say, "Yes!"
The heads and elders of each sect quickly left.
Only Zhuo Canglang and Wang Xiu remained in the main hall.
"Master, how is it now?" Zhuo Canglang suddenly asked.
"Everything is going smoothly. I estimate that I will be able to leave seclusion in a few days!" Wang Xiu answered truthfully.
"Very good!" Zhuo Canglang nodded in satisfaction. Luo Binglan's return is a great thing for Three Purities, a huge boost in combat power.
After a pause, Zhuo Canglang continued, "With the upcoming great battle, I have a request for you, Senior Brother!"
Wang Xiu hurriedly said, "Senior Brother, please don't say that. Just tell me what you need. I won't refuse anything that I can do!"
Zhuo Canglang said, "Among the hidden sects, besides Senior Uncle-Master Tai... there are two other elders whose life expectancy is nearing its end. Their situation is worse than Senior Uncle-Master Tai's back then. If nothing unexpected happens... they won't be able to hold on until the day Demon Race returns!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiu immediately understood his meaning and said frankly, "Junior is willing to do everything possible to help the two seniors recover!"
Zhuo Canglang nodded, his eyes filled with satisfaction. "With Saint Child like you, Three Purities is truly blessed by heaven... Immortal Gate will bear all the Spirit Medicine and Holy Medicine needed to treat the two elders!"
"Or, starting from today, the treasure vault of Immortal Gate will be open to Saint Child at any time. You can take whatever you need as you wish!"
He said loudly, taking out an ancient token and handing it to Wang Xiu.
Zhuo Canglang rarely acts so generously. As the head of Three Purities, he is usually shameless and cunning, making the elders and heads of the various sects suffer.
But it cannot be denied that without him, Three Purities Immortal Gate would have a hard time getting out of the predicament it was in back then.
Wang Xiu received the token with both hands. It was very ancient, exuding a strong Dao Rhyme, and the radiance disappeared in an instant.
Even the token itself is an extraordinary treasure, let alone the treasure vault of Three Purities.
But at this moment, Wang Xiu didn't feel excited about the prospect of accessing the treasure. His mood was particularly heavy, and he felt that the token was as heavy as a mountain.
After pondering for a moment, Wang Xiu suddenly spoke, "Senior Brother, I suggest that from today onwards... there should be no speed or quantity limit on the excavation of all the spiritual stone veins in Immortal Gate. The priority should be to obtain the most spiritual stone resources in the shortest possible time!"
Zhuo Canglang looked at him and said, "Have you thought it through?"
In the past, the excavation of the spiritual stone veins by Three Purities Immortal Gate followed one principle: to be as fast as possible without damaging the production capacity of the veins.
If the excavation speed is much higher than the rate at which the spiritual stones are produced, it is equivalent to fishing in a dried-up pond.
These veins will eventually become depleted.
Now, Wang Xiu's proposal is equivalent to sacrificing the future of the veins in exchange for a sufficient amount of resources that can be used immediately.
This is naturally not conducive to the long-term development of Immortal Gate.
But the current situation is not optimistic. Once Demon Race returns, Three Purities Immortal Gate will face a much more brutal struggle than before.
To put it bluntly, if things go wrong, Three Purities Immortal Gate may be expelled.
Just like Nine Dusks Grotto-Heaven back then.
After all, Demon Race and Three Purities are old rivals.
Especially after Wang Xiu's recent actions, which stirred up so much hatred, once the war breaks out, Three Purities will become the target of everyone's attacks.
In this situation, considering the long-term has no meaning.
Survival is the top priority.
"I have thought it through!" Wang Xiu said firmly.
"In that case, I will follow your suggestion!" Zhuo Canglang looked at Wang Xiu, becoming more and more satisfied.
The Ghost Immortal Blessed Land on Spirit Turtle Peak is a relatively new Blessed Land with abundant resources and newly discovered spiritual stone veins. It has a promising future.
It is a wealth of resources in a whole small world. How abundant is it?
This matter is related to Wang Xiu's own interests.
It is rare for an ordinary person to be so decisive.
Wang Xiu's ability to make such a decision can only mean... he didn't misjudge the person!
Saint Child is like this, Three Purities...
There is hope!
...
A few days later, under Zhuo Canglang's guidance, Wang Xiu once again entered the Hidden Vein.
To extend the lives of the other two Earth Immortal ancestors.
Wang Xiu has done this twice before, so he is familiar with the process and finds it easy.
Seven days later.
Among the peaks of the Hidden Vein, two vigorous forces emerged, with abundant vitality, runes filling the sky, radiant light covering the firmament. The divine radiance obscured the sky.
Wang Xiu's face was slightly pale. He turned back with a smile and left the Hidden Vein.
...
Back on Spirit Turtle Peak, Wang Xiu immediately secluded himself for three days.
To restore his own state to full strength.
Then he pushed open the door and walked out.
There was a figure standing in the courtyard, tall and aloof, with cascading beautiful hair hanging down to her waist. She stood under a snow-white pear tree, exuding an extraordinary charm, like a sharp axe that had not yet been unsheathed.
It seemed like she was the only one in the whole world!
"Master?" Wang Xiu was surprised and blurted out, "You've come out of seclusion?"
It had been more than ten years since he had had a face-to-face conversation with Luo Binglan, and it felt like a lifetime ago.
"I came out of seclusion two days ago!" Luo Binglan turned around, her beautiful face adorned with a faint smile. "I heard that you went to the Hidden Vein again and saved two old fellows?"
"Yes!" Wang Xiu admitted.
"Good, with this, the remaining three Earth Immortals of the Three Purities owe a favor to our Spirit Turtle Peak. The revival of the Divination Lineage is just around the corner!" Luo Binglan's lips curled up, her jade-like face radiant and her skin crystal clear, truly captivating.
Wang Xiu's mouth twitched slightly. His master was still concerned about this matter?
Suddenly, Luo Binglan approached and stood in front of Wang Xiu. A faint fragrance emanated from her, refreshing and delightful.
She scrutinized Wang Xiu up and down for a long time before smiling and saying, "I heard that you also took away the precious daughter of Thunder Lineage's little chicken eye?"
Little... chicken eye?
Hearing this nickname, Wang Xiu's face twitched.
"Master, don't say such derogatory things. Can you really call it 'taking away'? We both have mutual feelings..." Wang Xiu earnestly corrected.
"It's the same thing! That guy didn't like me at all back then. I had to discipline him countless times, but he still wouldn't behave. Even when he was almost dead, he still had a stubborn mouth... Disciple, you're really good at solving problems at the root!" Luo Binglan smirked.
"Uh, Master... Let's leave the grudges of the previous generation in the past and not involve us in them!" Suddenly, Wang Xiu thought of something and looked at Luo Binglan with some caution.
"What do you think of me, your master?"
Luo Binglan rolled her eyes and took out a jade pendant, which split into two, forming two fish pendants.
"This Yin Yang Pendant is the token passed down through generations in the Divination Lineage... Today, I'm giving it to you! From today onwards, you will be the new leader of the Divination Lineage!"
"Master?"
"You keep one half, and give the other half to that little girl from Thunder Lineage! Of course, if you have any other girls you want to give it to, that's fine too... Just don't let that girl find out, or I'm afraid your harem will catch fire!" Luo Binglan's lips curled up slightly.
"Master..." Wang Xiu helplessly said, feeling like he was being portrayed as a playboy.
On the other hand, Luo Binglan's actions made Wang Xiu somewhat worried, as if she was leaving behind her last words.
"Master, are you... alright?" He was concerned, and even with his Supreme Insight Chapter, he didn't detect anything unusual about Luo Binglan's condition.
"Of course I'm fine now! It's just... lying in the coffin for so many years, and now almost resurrected, I unexpectedly gained a glimpse of the true meaning of the Earth Immortal realm..." Luo Binglan said slowly.
"Gasp~ Master, are you about to break through?" Wang Xiu exclaimed in delight.
But thinking about it, it was normal. Luo Binglan was already a peak Saint Manifestation expert with astonishing combat power. Now that she had replenished her lifespan and gained insight into a chapter of the Azure Emperor's Longevity Sutra, it was a mutual confirmation with her own Great Dao.
There is a breakthrough, nothing more normal than this.
This is great news. If Three Purities Immortal Gate can add another Earth Immortal, the whole sect should rejoice.
"There is still some way to go... so next, I will continue to seclude myself!" Luo Binglan looked at the disciple in front of her, who had experienced separation and reunion, and a rare gentleness appeared in her beautiful eyes. "You, kid, are stronger than me, your master. I trust you with the Divination Lineage!"
But sometimes you are too bold, daring to venture into dangerous places...
Luo Binglan remembered when Wang Xiu, who only had Core Formation cultivation at the time, dared to enter the blood sacrifice scene of the Ghost King Sect alone, facing a group of Astral Projection and Nascent Soul stage demons.
You are too bold!
If I hadn't given Wang Xiu the corresponding means in advance, I'm afraid I would have lost sight of him long ago.
"Now that your identity is different, you have to learn to cherish your feathers and not rush forward all the time! If you encounter any formidable enemies that you can't handle, you should retreat... I will help you when I come out of seclusion, so you won't lose face!" Luo Binglan reached out and gently touched Wang Xiu's head, smiling.
For some reason, Wang Xiu's eyes became moist.
He smiled and replied, "Okay!"
The two suddenly fell silent for a long time.
The wind blew and pear blossoms fell.
Snow-white petals floated down on their shoulders.
"Let's go!" Luo Binglan suddenly spoke, turning around and walking towards the courtyard.
"Master!" Wang Xiu suddenly called out to her.
"Yes?"
"If you're not confident, don't force yourself. Retreat when necessary, and I will find a way for you. You won't lose face!" Wang Xiu stared at her back and said.
To enter the Saint Manifestation and transcend the Tribulation, one must experience the Heavenly Tribulation.
From ancient times to the present, countless talented individuals have fallen at this step.
Once failed, there would be no remains, and the soul would scatter.
Not entering the cycle of reincarnation.
"You brat!" Luo Binglan was stunned for a while, then laughed and scolded, not turning back, waving her hand as she walked away. "Got it!"
Luo Binglan left again.
Returning to the hidden secret place in the back mountain of Spirit Turtle Peak, she comprehended the power of heaven and earth, preparing to break through the Transcending Tribulation Stage.
Wang Xiu vaguely felt that Luo Binglan had not reached the point where she had to break through.
It could only be said that there was a possibility and a sign.
Forcing a breakthrough was indeed somewhat risky.
In theory, it would be more prudent to accumulate more and wait until there was a greater chance of success.
But on second thought, if that were the case... they probably wouldn't be able to catch up with the upcoming battle.
"A storm is coming~"
Wang Xiu sighed, once again feeling the invisible pressure.
"Woof woof~"
Yan Ji, the troublemaking dog, lay at Wang Xiu's feet and whispered, "Master, don't be sad. Yan Ji will stay by your side!"
"Heh..." Wang Xiu squatted down and stroked her head.
Then he stood up and entered the house.
He began his cultivation.
...
"Gu Ba, tell me again, how magnificent is the Demon World?"
"Well, I'm not just bragging, although the environment there may not be as beautiful as your world, the natural resources are truly abundant, far surpassing this realm..."
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +2888 mana!]
"Let's talk about the strong ones, starting with you, the Ghost Demon Race~"
"Our Ghost Demon Race's heritage is ancient, dating back to ancient times..."
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +2888 mana!]
"Change the topic!"
"Then let's talk about the ten most famous Supreme Demon Soldiers in the Illusory Demon World, each one is legendary, stronger than your Human Race Emperor Weapons, and there is a story that can make people cry, from a long, long time ago..."
[Ding!]
[Detected someone bragging nearby, congratulations to the host for gaining +2888 mana!]
Wang Xiu showed an intense curiosity for all the news about the Demon World.
Gu Ba was extremely excited and used all his abilities to depict the image of the Demon World in Wang Xiu's mind, making it comparable to the Supreme Land of the Immortal World.
Little did they know, this was exactly what Wang Xiu wanted.
Hearing the continuous system prompts in his mind and feeling his cultivation rapidly increasing, Wang Xiu felt a sense of reassurance.
...
After a few days, Wang Xiu suddenly came out of his cultivation state.
Li Zuoyue suddenly came to visit.
He looked haggard, with a scruffy beard, completely different from his previous demeanor, as if he had been through a lot.
"Senior Brother Li, what happened to you?" Wang Xiu was puzzled.
"Don't mention it! My Master has been acting strange these days. Whenever I mention you in front of her, she goes berserk and insists on sparring with me..." Li Zuoyue complained, with a pained expression on his face.
"Uh... but I haven't offended Senior Uncle Gugu, right?" Wang Xiu was also confused.
"Who knows? I think my Master must be getting old. I heard that women are like this. When they reach a certain age, their temperament changes drastically, becoming unreasonable, causing trouble..." Li Zuoyue shook his head and sighed, saying that he had originally wanted to find a partner, but now that he saw his Master like this, he didn't dare anymore, fearing women.
"You don't know, I took a big risk coming out today! If my Master catches me, I'll probably get beaten up again! But I thought... no matter what she says, our brotherhood shouldn't be affected! It's worth it no matter what!" Li Zuoyue said firmly.
"Senior Brother, you have a great sense of righteousness! You've worked hard. Come, come, sit down. Let's eat and drink as brothers!" Wang Xiu immediately entertained him, taking out some beast meat and cooking it in the courtyard.
Soon, a strong aroma filled the entire courtyard.
"Senior Brother, you're so comfortable. You can eat and drink as you please, with no one to control you!" Li Zuoyue envied him and sighed, taking a big bite of meat.
"Senior Brother, could it be that Senior Uncle has high expectations for you and wants you to progress faster?" Wang Xiu analyzed.
"It's not just that she wants me to progress faster. She practically wants me to become a saint in a day!" Li Zuoyue sighed, feeling bitter.
"In fact, Senior Brother, you have already condensed a seven-colored Nascent Soul, and your foundation is already very solid. As long as you cultivate steadily in the future, it will be smooth sailing. Senior Uncle... is just a little anxious. How about I go back with you later and help persuade her?" Wang Xiu suggested.
"I wouldn't dare!" Li Zuoyue quickly swallowed the meat in his mouth, his tongue burning from the heat. He said, "Whenever she hears words like 'smooth' or 'relaxed', she goes berserk, telling me that the path of the sword is a treacherous peak that must be constantly climbed, the higher the better..."
Wang Xiu was speechless. What kind of strange behavior was this?
"What are your plans, Senior Brother?"
"Ah, what else can I do? She's my Master after all. She wouldn't really kill me, right? It's not like she's harming me. I'll just endure a bit of hardship..." Li Zuoyue said as if resigned to his fate.
"But there are other ways to quickly improve your strength, right?"
"My Master's point is that although my cultivation is not weak, I lack experience in dealing with top experts and the understanding of life and death. So I can only do this, secluded cultivation is useless!" Li Zuoyue explained.
Wang Xiu suddenly understood, this made sense.
To prevent panic, the news about the sealing of Sea Demon Island was not immediately announced by the Immortal Gate.
However, many policies were secretly changed, lifting many restrictions on resources, allowing disciples to quickly improve their cultivation.
The disciples felt that they had gone from suffering to enjoying the benefits, and they devoted themselves to cultivation with all their might.
When the time is almost up and the layout is complete, then we can announce this matter.
Therefore, Dugu Qingqian's behavior is likely to be an attempt to cultivate Li Zuoyue's ability in life-and-death battles.
This method is indeed effective.
A powerful Saint Manifestation expert like Dugu Qingqian serving as a sparring partner for Li Zuoyue naturally yields good results.
There are very few people in the world who can enjoy such treatment.
Thinking of this, Wang Xiu suddenly thought of something, a flash of inspiration in his mind that he urgently needed to capture.
"Senior brother, what if there was a place where you could engage in endless life-and-death battles, where dying wouldn't really mean death... what would happen?"
Wang Xiu suddenly asked.
"Where would such a place exist?" Li Zuoyue felt it was somewhat absurd. "I have heard that certain ancient powers' inheritance, like the Emperor Weapon, possess similar divine abilities, but those are just legends and cannot be relied upon!"
If such a place truly existed, it would definitely be a treasure in the entire cultivation world.
It could be used to endlessly hone combat skills and improve proficiency in Divine Ability and Dao techniques.
No matter when, practice... is always the fastest way to progress.
Wang Xiu's eyes lit up and he stood up directly. "Senior brother, have you eaten your fill?"
Li Zuoyue was stunned. "Not yet!"
Wang Xiu said, "In that case, you continue eating in the courtyard. I suddenly have some insights and will go cultivate first!"
After speaking, without saying another word, he went back into the house and closed the door.
Li Zuoyue watched in a daze.
He had another insight?
Weren't we just chatting a moment ago?
Could this be the talent of the Twelve-Colored Nascent Soul?
An easily insightful constitution?
Was this not too unfair?
Thinking of how he had been tormented by his master for so many days before making some progress, compared to Wang Xiu, it was truly like heaven and earth!
The disparity was too great, and Li Zuoyue felt extremely frustrated.
He even lost interest in the delicious food in front of him.
"Never mind, I'll go back and let my master whip me some more. I can't let Junior Brother Wang Xiu surpass me too much!"
...
Inside the room.
Wang Xiu performed the Void Concealment Seal, sealing the surrounding space.
Then, he took out a palm-sized black stone from the ancient dragon's reverse scale on his chest.
That stone was not a spiritual mine, nor was it adorned with runes. It looked no different from an ordinary rock.
Only those with a Transcendent-Level keen spiritual perception could sense the trace of divinity attached to it.
This was the mountain that once carried the divine and demonic mural!
After obtaining the core scriptures contained in the divine and demonic mural, Wang Xiu witnessed the collapse of the divine mountain and the mural faded away.
It turned into a pile of dull and desolate rocks, and everyone thought these things were useless.
Only Wang Xiu sensed something extraordinary about them.
He brought them all back.
He just hadn't figured out how to make use of them.
Now, he had an idea!
(End of this chapter)