Wubian Zhu was genuinely delighted at this moment, as he truly didn’t want to see Kaoshan Wang.
The sight of Kaoshan Wang always infuriated him.
Seng Wu suddenly asked, “Wubian, was this new world created by the Master of the Great Dao Pen?”
Wubian shook his head. “No. But he once stayed here and left behind some legacies.”
Seng Wu said gravely, “Legacies?”
Wubian nodded. “There’s a complete cultivation system here. Besides that, there’s a remarkable heart technique, the Dao Fa Jing, personally written by him back then.”
Dao Fa Jing.
Shenming, curious, asked, “Will coming to this place make us weaker?”
Wubian looked at Shenming. “You two might, but I won’t.”
Shenming’s expression froze.
Wubian gazed into the distance, saying softly, “Let’s go to Daoxin Sect to meet an old friend. I wonder if he’s still alive.”
With that, he walked off.
Shenming and Seng Wu hurriedly followed.
Both were now at the sixth level of the Dimension Realm.
Their rapid progress was naturally due to Wubian’s guidance and care.
Sticking with Wubian promised a bright future.
Plus, they could show off everywhere.
They noticed that, except when facing that woman in the plain skirt, Wubian was always formidable in front of others.
…
Dao Sect.
Months passed in a flash. During this time, Ye Xuan and Qin Guan spent their days reading.
Through this, Ye Xuan gained a new understanding of the new world.
The new world was divided into the Southern and Northern Realms.
The Southern Realm was led by Daoxin Sect, founded by the Master of the Great Dao Pen.
Once, Dao Sect and Daoxin Sect were one, but after the Master left, internal disputes split them into two factions.
Now, their relationship was like fire and water, each claiming to be the true heir of the Master.
Beyond the two realms, there was a supreme force in the new world: the Yigui Clan.
This fearsome race ruled over tens of thousands of super universes, their influence spanning countless realms.
The Yigui Clan hadn’t touched Dao Sect or Daoxin Sect because of the Master of the Great Dao Pen.
As his creations, the two sects remained untouched.
Of course, the sects themselves were not weak.
Besides the Yigui Clan, Ye Xuan discovered a particularly special place in the new world: Fan Mountain.
This was where the Master had once secluded himself.
Now, it was a forbidden zone, off-limits to all.
The Master of the Great Dao Pen.
Ye Xuan was curious about Fan Mountain but chose not to go, as it was described as highly dangerous.
In this place, he was still relatively weak, and with Qing’er absent, it was better to keep a low profile.
Just then, Qin Guan walked in.
Seeing Ye Xuan, she squinted and smiled. “How’s your learning going?”
Ye Xuan set down the ancient book, smiling. “Very fruitful.”
Qin Guan nodded. “I went out for a stroll and opened a Xianbao Pavilion here.”
Ye Xuan blinked, then said, “You opened a Xianbao Pavilion?”
Qin Guan smiled. “Yes.”
She took out a storage ring. “From the people Qing’er killed, I got their storage rings. I calculated, and there are over seventy million dimensional holy crystals. I left fifty million in Guhuang and Guanxuan Universe, and brought the rest here to start a business.”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Good idea.”
Qin Guan added, “Besides the crystals, I got some top-tier divine items. We’re auctioning them today. Got time? Come with me.”
Ye Xuan smiled. “Of course. Let’s go.”
Qin Guan nodded.
After leaving the hall, under Qin Guan’s lead, they exited Dao Sect. As they did, Dao Yan appeared before them, giving a slight bow. “Young Master Ye.”
He didn’t dare act superior towards Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan smiled. “Sect Master Yan, no need for such courtesy.”
Dao Yan smiled faintly. “Are you leaving Dao Sect, Young Master Ye?”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Just handling some business.”
Dao Yan hesitated, then said, “May I join you both?”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Sure.”
The three headed to Xianbao Pavilion together.
Upon arriving, the pavilion was already crowded, clearly a result of effective promotion.
In a private box, Ye Xuan and Qin Guan sat, while Dao Yan stood behind them.
Ye Xuan invited Dao Yan to sit, but he firmly refused.
Ye Xuan, helpless, let it be.
Qin Guan, sitting beside Ye Xuan, smiled. “Mu Xingzhi’s items are quite good. They should fetch a nice price.”
Ye Xuan suddenly said, “Should we open an academy here?”
Qin Guan smiled. “Of course. I’ve already made arrangements. My people are scouting for talent. Once we have enough, the academy will be established.”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Great.”
Working with Qin Guan was effortless; she handled everything meticulously.
The auction began.
The auctioneer was a woman in her twenties, dressed in a pristine white gown, elegant and refined.
She glanced at the crowd, smiled, and said, “Welcome to today’s auction.”
She clapped her hands.
A woman brought up a box, opening it in front of everyone. Inside was a storage ring. The white-gowned woman picked it up, and with a thought, a long spear appeared in her hand.
The spear was silver, with strange runes at the tip and a blood-red rune on the handle.
Ye Xuan looked at Qin Guan, who smiled. “This was Mu Xingzhi’s weapon. He was a spear cultivator, a peerless one at that. Besides this spear, there are several spear techniques, all very powerful. Unfortunately, he met Qing’er and was taken out before he could even draw his spear. Quite tragic.”
Ye Xuan: “…”
Dao Yan glanced at Qin Guan, his heart jolting. He knew the Qing’er she mentioned was the woman in the plain skirt.
Someone was instantly killed.
Cold sweat broke out on Dao Yan’s forehead.
Ye Xuan suddenly asked, “Senior Dao Yan, what kind of existence are Outer Dao Realm experts in this new world?”
Dao Yan smiled faintly. “Above average.”
Above average.
Ye Xuan nodded, then looked at Dao Yan. “And you, Senior?”
Dao Yan smiled. “Dao God Realm.”
He paused, then added, “Though it’s just one realm higher, the difference is vast, like heaven and earth, a gap of thousands of miles.”
Ye Xuan nodded. “I see. Are there any experts above the Dao God Realm?”
Dao Yan thought for a moment, then said, “Legend has it there are in the Fan Mountain forbidden zone, but I’ve never been there, so I’m not certain.”
Fan Mountain forbidden zone.
Ye Xuan said softly, “The place where the Master of the Great Dao Pen secluded himself?”
Dao Yan nodded. “Yes. It’s considered our holy land. But now, none of us can enter, so…”
He shook his head with a wry smile. “We don’t know the exact situation there.”
Ye Xuan nodded. “Understood.”
Dao Yan hesitated, then said, “That Qing’er girl, she’s probably a Past Dao expert, right?”
Above the Dao God Realm was the Past Dao.
Clearly, he was probing Ye Xuan to learn Qing’er’s true strength.
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile. “Qing’er? She has no realm.”
No realm.
Dao Yan froze.
At that moment, a terrifying aura suddenly enveloped the entire Xianbao Pavilion.
In the hall, Ye Xuan’s brows furrowed.
Qin Guan’s brows also knitted slightly.
Dao Yan glanced over, his gaze icy, lost in thought.
A white-robed youth suddenly entered the hall. As he did, many in the crowd frowned, some showing fear in their eyes.
Ye Xuan turned to Dao Yan. “Who’s this youth?”
Dao Yan said gravely, “From Daoxin Sect.”
Daoxin Sect.
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, looking at the youth below. “He doesn’t come in peace.”
The youth walked in, glanced at the white-gowned woman on stage, and smiled. “Call your pavilion master out.”
The woman smiled faintly. “Young Master, today is Xianbao Pavilion’s auction day. You…”
The youth suddenly waved his right hand.
*Slap!*
A crisp slap echoed through the hall, and a bloody handprint appeared on the woman’s right cheek.
Seeing this, Qin Guan’s face darkened in the box.
The next moment, she appeared in the hall. Seeing her, the youth smiled. “So you’re the pavilion master…”
Before he could finish, Qin Guan drew a gun and pulled the trigger.
*Boom!*
In front of everyone, a white light shot towards the youth.
His eyes narrowed, and he raised his right arm to block.
*Boom!*
With a loud explosion, the youth was blasted back. Before he could recover, another white light struck.
*Boom!*
His physical body shattered, leaving only his soul.
The crowd was stunned.
The youth, reduced to a soul, was dazed.
Qin Guan appeared before him, pressing her short gun to his forehead. He stared at her. “Try touching me.”
Qin Guan said, “Try it, and you’ll be gone.”
She pulled the trigger.
*Boom!*
Before everyone’s eyes, the youth’s soul was obliterated.
Qin Guan blew on the gun’s muzzle, saying, “The spring breeze blows, the war drums beat. Who’s Qin Guan ever feared?”
The crowd: “…”
