"Another three hundred Heavenly Secrets Points."
Ye Xu lay on the Grandmaster's Chair, tapping his index finger on the armrest as he pondered how to use the Heavenly Secrets Points.
Three hundred Heavenly Secrets Points were enough for him to break through to the Divine Spring Realm, or to purchase weapons and abilities.
"Weapons and abilities are of no great use to me for now." After a moment of thought, Ye Xu made his decision. "I should just use them to increase my strength!"
"System, spend three hundred Heavenly Secrets Points to increase my strength."
[Ding!]
As the command was given, a vast surge of Magic Power materialized within Ye Xu's body. The barrier between the True Spirit Realm and the Divine Spring Realm was instantly shattered.
Ye Xu's aura surged.
But in Ye Xian'er's eyes, it was a completely different scene.
As Ye Xu broke through, the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion resonated in harmony. Dao Patterns like divine chains materialized in the void, the sound of the Dao was grand and profound, and the aura of the Great Dao seethed. The entire pavilion seemed to come alive.
A purple aura coiled around Ye Xu, making him seem like an emperor, like an immortal; like a god, like a demon; like a Buddha, like a fiend.
In that single instant, he seemed to have experienced a thousand lifetimes of reincarnation.
Ye Xian'er was stunned.
This transformation was too profound.
With just a single glance, she became immersed in the sound of the Dao. Mystical Dao Patterns reflected in her pupils as her Mysterious Cultivation began to operate on its own, her aura climbing higher and higher.
Ye Xian'er had an epiphany.
It seemed like an instant, yet also an eternity. Ye Xian'er's cultivation level soared from the early stage of the Divine Spring Realm to the late stage before finally stabilizing.
When Ye Xian'er came to her senses, all the illusions of the Great Dao had vanished, as if it had all been a dream.
But the improvement in her cultivation told her it was real.
"Senior, are you a Great Emperor?" Ye Xian'er asked in awe.
In her understanding, only a Great Emperor could possess such a magnificent presence.
Ye Xu smiled mysteriously and said lightly, "Girl, your talent is indeed impressive. To have two epiphanies in just a few short days... your comprehension is truly extraordinary."
Praised by Ye Xu, Ye Xian'er was both flattered and overjoyed.
"Senior, you praise me too much," Ye Xian'er said humbly.
Everything she had gained in these few days surpassed years of her own arduous cultivation.
"Girl, who is the strongest of the younger generation in the Southern Wastelands?" Ye Xu asked.
Ye Xian'er frowned. "My senior brother from the Heavenly Heart Sect, Yu Qingge. Although he's only twenty-three, he's already a Nobility of the Dao Palace Realm.
Across the Southern Wastelands, among the ten major powers, I imagine the strength of their younger generation is comparable to Senior Brother Yu's."
Ye Xu smiled.
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It seems the major sects are hiding their true strength well.
If I could create a ranking list that encompassed the entire younger generation of the Southern Wastelands, that would surely be an interesting affair.
Of course, this was just a fanciful thought.
To investigate the younger generation of the Southern Wastelands and obtain specific information, the amount of Heavenly Secrets Points required would likely be astronomical. It was impossible for Ye Xu at his current level.
But once a thought takes root, it is bound to sprout.
Making it happen was only a matter of time.
"Little girl, cultivate well. There will be a place for you on a future ranking list." Ye Xu patted Ye Xian'er's thin shoulder, a mysterious look on his face.
"Ranking List?"
Ye Xian'er was completely bewildered.
Ding!
Suddenly, the Communication Jade Talisman in Ye Xian'er's robes lit up. With a thought, she received the message.
"Your grandmaster is on her way."
Nothing within the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion could be hidden from Ye Xu. Before Ye Xian'er could even speak, he had already perceived the message's contents.
"Senior is all-knowing. Grandmaster has taken the Ninth Grade Golden Lotus and has fully recovered. She is now heading to Linglong City with my master to thank you in person."
Ye Xian'er said respectfully.
Ye Xu's smile didn't fade, but a different thought crossed his mind.
Another big fish has arrived.
This time, I'm going to make a killing.
***
Over eight thousand li outside Linglong City.
On a Golden Boat, carved with dragons and phoenixes and covered in sprawling Array Lines, was what was clearly a Sub-Divine Weapon.
Two women stood at the prow, their robes fluttering in the wind.
One of them was Qi Hongchou, who stood respectfully beside a woman in green.
The woman in green had a fair face, appearing like a girl in her late teens, but her eyes seemed to have witnessed the vicissitudes of life. They were as deep as a starry sky, and a cold glint would flash through them from time to time.
Her beautiful face was as frosty as ice, and her entire being exuded an aura that warned others to keep their distance.
Suddenly, the woman in green's delicate body trembled.
In the unseen world, she seemed to sense that she was being watched.
"Master, in another eight thousand li, we will reach Linglong City. At the speed of the Dragon-Phoenix Golden Boat, it will take the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn at most," Qi Hongchou said.
"Is that Master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion really so formidable?" Qi Qingsi asked indifferently. Her voice was extremely pleasant, but it held not a trace of emotion.
Qi Hongchou was already used to it.
Ever since she had become Qi Qingsi's disciple over a hundred years ago, her master had been like an iceberg, never showing even a hint of warmth, not even to her.
This was all due to the cultivation technique Qi Qingsi practiced.
"Reporting to Master, the Master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion can deduce anything. He must be at least a Saint. If we can obtain information from him that will help you achieve godhood, then this trip will not have been in vain," Qi Hongchou said.
"Heavenly Secrets Pavilion?"
Qi Qingsi, her face expressionless, murmured the three words.
***
Swoosh!
The time it took for a stick of incense to burn later, the Dragon-Phoenix Golden Boat descended upon Linglong City. Its immense pressure suppressed the very air. The Linglong City Lord looked over from afar, his scalp tingling once again.
The Dragon-Phoenix Golden Boat... that was the exclusive vessel of that woman from the Heavenly Heart Sect.
Recalling Qi Hongchou's recent visit to Linglong City, the Linglong City Lord instantly understood.
This woman was a ruthless character.
If Qin Haishan had descended upon Linglong City, the Linglong City Lord might have dared to approach and speak with him. But facing Qi Qingsi, he couldn't muster a shred of courage.
She was a madwoman devoid of emotion.
"Hmm?"
Qi Qingsi's cold gaze swept over Linglong City. Her expression remained indifferent, but her tone held a hint of surprise.
"Linglong City is actually constructing an array?"
Qi Hongchou also noticed the unusual activity in Linglong City.
Cultivators were everywhere, holding up refining materials, Array Plates, and other items, all working with fervent energy.
The Linglong City Lord, meanwhile, was directing the operations.
"This array is extraordinary." Qi Qingsi's insight was remarkable; with a single glance, she perceived the power of the Great Five Elements Sword Array. "Once this array is complete, even I wouldn't dare to enter it lightly."
"Master, should we bring the Linglong City Lord over for questioning?" Qi Hongchou asked.
"There's no need."
She had no interest in a mere array.
What she cared about was the Master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.
The two landed in front of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. The Dragon-Phoenix Golden Boat transformed into a streak of golden light and flew into Qi Qingsi's sleeve.
Qi Qingsi did not enter the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion immediately.
Her gaze roamed over the pavilion, a hint of shock appearing in her beautiful eyes.
The aura of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion was too unique.
It stood as a separate entity, a world of its own, isolated from the one around it.
The patterns on its pillars and beams were so perfectly natural that a single glance was enough to draw one in, to become immersed in the infinite mysteries they contained, making it impossible to look away.
"The Master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion is truly a remarkable individual."
A trace of solemnity appeared in Qi Qingsi's eyes.
"Master, you must not underestimate the Master of Heavenly Secrets Pavilion," Qi Hongchou reminded her.
She herself had looked down on him at first, only to be frightened out of her wits. Qi Hongchou did not want Qi Qingsi to repeat her mistake.
"Let's go in."
Qi Qingsi walked towards the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion.
"So they came for the Senior."
From a distance, the Linglong City Lord witnessed this scene, his expression complex.
In just a few short days, two Demigods had descended.
Before long, the fame of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion would surely spread throughout the Southern Wastelands.
At that time, an endless stream of powerful experts would likely come to visit.
"It is both a blessing and a curse."
The Linglong City Lord thought to himself.
Linglong City was too weak. If they were to displease some powerful figure, the entire city could face annihilation.
However.
This was also an opportunity for growth.
By relying on the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, Linglong City could become a hub for the powerful, and its development would surely skyrocket.
But striking the right balance would be incredibly difficult.
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