Kyoto!
Ye Xuan and his group set off for Kyoto.
Originally, Ye Xuan planned to use the Qingxuan Sword to teleport Qin Guan and the others directly to Kyoto, as Qin Guan knew its location. However, Qin Guan said it wouldn’t work, explaining that Kyoto’s spacetime had been specially modified by her. If the Qingxuan Sword were used to teleport, they’d get trapped in a spacetime vortex.
With no other choice, the group had to travel there manually!
On the way, Li Qing suddenly said, “Cabinet Master Qin, as far as I know, you’ve established the Immortal Treasure Chamber in Boundless City. If we escape, won’t they target your chamber?”
Qin Guan smiled, then looked at Ye Xuan. Ye Xuan laughed, “They won’t!”
Li Qing looked at Ye Xuan, puzzled, “Why not?”
Ye Xuan grinned, “If they dare destroy our academy and chamber, we’ll blow up their Boundless City!”
Li Qing’s expression froze.
Qin Guan suddenly said, “We’ve reached the teleportation array!”
Ye Xuan and the others looked ahead, where a massive teleportation array stood.
Qin Guan led the three to the array. Upon entering, a voice suddenly echoed from within, “Please authorise!”
Qin Guan said, “Authorise!”
“Beep!”
A crisp sound followed, and then a voice announced, “Authorisation successful, array activating!”
As the voice faded, the massive array began to tremble.
Li Qing glanced around, then said, “Cabinet Master Qin, does this require authorisation?”
Qin Guan nodded, “The teleportation array to Kyoto can only be accessed with my authorisation!”
Li Qing nodded slightly, “Impressive!”
Soon, the group transformed into a beam of light and vanished from the array.
Not long after Ye Xuan and the others disappeared, a phantom appeared at the scene, followed by Ming Xin and her group!
The phantom led them straight into the teleportation array. The array trembled slightly, and a voice rang out, “Please authorise!”
The group froze.
Authorise?
What’s that?
The voice repeated, “Please authorise!”
The phantom said hoarsely, “Authorise!”
After a moment’s silence, the voice suddenly said, “Idiot!”
The group: “…”
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Kyoto.
Soon after, Ye Xuan slowly opened his eyes. When he did, he found himself in front of a castle, its size unlike anything he’d ever seen!
The castle stretched endlessly wide and soared to an unseen height. Standing before it, a person felt smaller than an ant!
The entire castle was made of an unknown special material, covered in intricate, densely packed runes.
On the castle walls, rows of mysterious, unidentified weapons were mounted. Above, fleets of enigmatic ships occasionally streaked across the sky.
Li Qing suddenly whispered, “Cabinet Master Qin, is this Kyoto?”
Qin Guan nodded, “Yes! Welcome to my Kyoto!”
With that, she turned to look into the distance. Not far away, the castle’s walls suddenly split open, and a curtain of light slowly extended towards Qin Guan’s feet!
Qin Guan smiled, “Let’s go!”
She led Ye Xuan and the others forward!
Ye Xuan glanced at the light path beneath his feet, then said, “What’s this?”
Qin Guan winked, “Coming home requires a sense of ceremony!”
The group: “…”
Upon entering the castle, they saw nearly a million people lined up on both sides!
A million people!
Ye Xuan and the others were stunned by the sight!
At that moment, the million people suddenly knelt on one knee in unison, shouting, “Cabinet Master!”
Their voices thundered, shaking the heavens!
Qin Guan nodded slightly, “No need for formalities, everyone. Go about your business!”
At her words, the crowd bowed deeply again, then slowly dispersed!
Ye Xuan glanced around, noticing the castle was filled with countless strange buildings, unlike anything he’d ever seen!
At that moment, a woman appeared before Qin Guan. She wore a pure white dress, her figure slender, her face breathtakingly beautiful. Her hair was tied into a ponytail with a ribbon, with two strands of hair framing her forehead.
The woman bowed slightly to Qin Guan, “Master!”
Qin Guan smiled, “Xiao Ai, it’s been a while!”
Xiao Ai bowed slightly again, saying nothing.
Qin Guan suddenly pointed at Ye Xuan, “Let me introduce you. This is my friend, Ye Xuan!”
Xiao Ai glanced at Ye Xuan, nodding slightly in greeting.
Ye Xuan looked at Xiao Ai, noticing she seemed similar to Number Nine.
Qin Guan suddenly turned to Li Qing and Wu Hao, “You two, go rest for a bit. Later, I’ll give you a big gift!”
Li Qing was instantly thrilled, clasping his fists, “Cabinet Master Qin, you… you’re too generous! From today, I’ll serve you with my life!”
Wu Hao hesitated, then said, “Cabinet Master Qin, you’re truly righteous!”
Qin Guan smiled, “I never mistreat my own!”
With that, she turned to the side, “Someone, take our two esteemed guests to rest!”
As her voice fell, an old man appeared silently before Wu Hao and Li Qing, saying respectfully, “Please, follow me!”
The two nodded slightly and followed the old man away!
After they left, Qin Guan turned to Xiao Ai, “Prepare things!”
Xiao Ai glanced at Ye Xuan, nodded slightly, and quietly withdrew.
Qin Guan looked at Ye Xuan, smiling, “Follow me!”
With that, she led Ye Xuan further inside.
On the way, Ye Xuan asked, “How’s this city’s defence?”
Qin Guan looked at Ye Xuan, “Without those three swords acting, no one can breach this place!”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
Qin Guan winked, “Don’t believe me?”
Ye Xuan laughed, “I believe you!”
Qin Guan smiled faintly, “This is one of my arsenals. It has the most advanced defences. Even the Boundless Lord wouldn’t scare me here!”
Ye Xuan glanced around, then said, “Most people here are ordinary cultivators?”
Qin Guan nodded, “They’re people with limited talent, but they’re hardworking and eager to learn. So, I teach them skills, give them work, and help them find their worth!”
Her lips curled slightly, “I don’t exploit them. Working for me offers far better待遇 than elsewhere!”
Ye Xuan laughed, “I believe you!”
As they spoke, Qin Guan led Ye Xuan into a crystal hall. She pointed to a crystal chair nearby, “Sit!”
Ye Xuan nodded and sat on the crystal chair. Soon, beams of white light scanned over him.
Ye Xuan was curious, “What’s this?”
Qin Guan smiled, “Scanning! Similar to a cultivator’s divine sense intrusion!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
At that moment, an old man in a white robe stepped out from the side, bowing deeply to Qin Guan, “Cabinet Master!”
Qin Guan smiled, “Old Zhang, remember, use the best materials!”
Old Zhang bowed deeply, “Understood!”
Qin Guan opened her palm, and Ye Xuan’s Qingxuan Sword flew into her hand. She examined it, then said, “This sword was specially modified by Tian Ming. Its material is unmatched, perfect for an upgrade!”
She looked at Ye Xuan, “I’ll take you to see my Martial Pavilion. It houses my collection of various martial techniques, including over a billion sword techniques. I want to enhance your swordsmanship! I’ll combine the path of science with the path of divinity! A new kind of swordsmanship, blending technological and divine civilizations!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Soon, Qin Guan led Ye Xuan to a tall tower, twelve stories high, with a vast footprint.
At the entrance to the first floor, two large characters read: Martial Pavilion!
Qin Guan led Ye Xuan inside. Upon entering, Ye Xuan saw a dozen white-haired elders gathered, studying something.
Seeing Qin Guan arrive, the group stopped and bowed deeply to her.
Qin Guan smiled and looked at the lead elder, “Elder Chen Wu, this is Young Master Ye!”
Seeing Qin Guan’s introduction, Elder Chen Wu looked at Ye Xuan, bowing slightly.
Ye Xuan nodded back, then looked at Qin Guan, “This is the Martial Pavilion?”
Qin Guan nodded.
Elder Chen Wu suddenly said, “Young Master Ye, could you demonstrate the ‘Instant Invincibility’ move that Cabinet Master Qin mentioned?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Of course!”
He opened his palm, and an intent sword appeared. The next moment, he thrust forward.
Swish!
Space split, and he vanished from this universe!
Seeing this, Elder Chen Wu and the others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with surprise and curiosity!
Ye Xuan returned to the scene.
Chen Wu said gravely, “Dimensional Realm!”
Ye Xuan was curious, “Dimensional Realm?”
Chen Wu nodded, “A special kind of space, still an unknown and mysterious domain, unfamiliar to most. As far as I know, that old fellow studying spacetime is researching this unknown domain!”
Ye Xuan turned to Qin Guan, who smiled, “He’s talking about Old Gu, in charge of another project!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly.
Chen Wu suddenly said, “Cabinet Master, Young Master Ye, we understand the uniqueness and core of this sword technique. It’s extremely powerful and special, but Young Master Ye hasn’t cultivated it correctly, failing to unlock its full potential. Let us study it and develop a simple cultivation method for Young Master Ye!”
Qin Guan nodded, “Alright!”
She turned to Ye Xuan, “Let’s go!”
Ye Xuan glanced around, hesitated, then said, “This place holds countless cultivation methods and martial techniques?”
Qin Guan nodded.
Ye Xuan said earnestly, “Can I stay here and take a look?”
Qin Guan shook her head, “No need!”
Ye Xuan was puzzled, “Why not?”
Qin Guan smiled, “Seeing a lot doesn’t mean you can master or integrate them! Besides, I’ve already had them combine the strengths of countless techniques to create two sword techniques tailored for you. Just wait!”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Qin Guan patted Ye Xuan’s shoulder lightly, smiling, “One person’s effort can’t compare to the help of countless others!”
Ye Xuan’s expression froze.
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