The Guanxuan Universe!
Currently, the Guanxuan Universe is managed by Qingqiu, and under her leadership, the Guanxuan Academy has been thriving.
The most powerful force in the entire Guanxuan Universe is now the Guanxuan Academy!
The primary source of Ye Xuan’s faith power also comes from the Guanxuan Universe.
At the Guanxuan Academy, like the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, there is no main branch. As the academy continues to establish new branches and Ye Xuan has never addressed this matter, the Guanxuan Academy currently operates without a central headquarters.
In a courtyard within one of the academy branches, Qingqiu sat on a stone bench, engrossed in a thick ancient book.
She was reading with great interest.
Sensing something, Qingqiu suddenly put down the book, a slight smile curling her lips.
At that moment, Ye Xuan and Gu appeared before her.
Seeing Ye Xuan, Qingqiu’s face lit up with a smile. She walked up to him, took his hand, and said softly, “Brother!”
Nearby, Gu observed Qingqiu, her expression gradually turning serious.
Ye Xuan smiled, “How have things been lately?”
Qingqiu nodded, “Everything’s fine!”
Ye Xuan sat down and asked, “Little sister, do you know about the Dao Sect?”
Qingqiu shook her head, “No idea!”
Ye Xuan was stunned.
Qingqiu laughed, “Why would I need to know about them? Knowing you is enough!”
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile, warmth filling his heart.
Qingqiu glanced at Gu, “And this lady is?”
Ye Xuan introduced, “Her name is Gu. She’s with me now!”
Qingqiu nodded slightly to Gu in greeting, and Gu returned the nod.
Ye Xuan said seriously, “Little sister, I want to stay in the Guanxuan Universe for a while and work with you to properly manage the academy here!”
Qingqiu smiled, “Why?”
Ye Xuan replied, “I think the Master of the Great Dao Pen was right. Establishing a new order isn’t simple or a game. I should slow down and not rush forward so recklessly!”
Qingqiu thought for a moment, then said, “I understand what you mean, but the Master was wrong about one thing! Creating a new order doesn’t require you to do everything yourself. You just need to learn how to delegate. The universe is vast—if you handle everything personally, you’ll exhaust yourself!”
Ye Xuan laughed, “True! The Master must be worn out from that!”
Gu suddenly spoke, “His exhaustion isn’t just from doing everything himself. Another reason is that the universe he manages is far too vast. Many matters require his personal attention… Of course, he brought that on himself!”
Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile.
Qingqiu looked at him, “You can take time to refine yourself, but leave the academy’s matters to me and Miss Qin Guan. We’ll handle it! Soon, your faith power should grow stronger and more abundant. When that happens, you can use it to establish your own order!”
Order!
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. His top priority was indeed to establish his own order. Once his order was formed, he could reach the Order Realm, and then he’d no longer be the underdog!
Thinking of something, he looked at Qingqiu, “Little sister, I want to train with you for a while!”
Qingqiu smiled, “With me?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “To train in swordsmanship!”
Qingqiu thought for a moment, then said, “Alright!”
Ye Xuan grinned, “Guide me!”
Qingqiu nodded slightly, “Follow me!”
With that, she led Ye Xuan away.
Gu glanced at the sky, then followed.
Soon, the three arrived in a starry expanse. Qingqiu looked at Ye Xuan and smiled, “Brother, you want to train in swordsmanship?”
Ye Xuan nodded.
Qingqiu said, “There are many types of swordsmanship and ways to train. For example, the Killing Sword Path! Or the Insight Sword Path…”
She smiled slightly, “Many, many kinds!”
Ye Xuan asked seriously, “The Killing Sword Path?”
Qingqiu nodded, “The swordsmanship of the Green Shirt Sword Master is akin to the Killing Path. The sword is for killing, every move lethal. This path is terrifying! Those who practice it are often extremely intense individuals!”
Ye Xuan was curious, “What about the Insight Sword Path?”
Qingqiu explained, “This path is more metaphysical. A breakthrough in mindset leads to a breakthrough in swordsmanship. They often retreat for long periods to meditate and cultivate, or wander the world, experiencing life to achieve breakthroughs!”
Ye Xuan asked solemnly, “Which one suits me?”
Qingqiu glanced at him, “You need to settle and gain insight. This kind of insight requires time and experience, not something you can grasp by meditating for a few days! Right now, combat is what suits you best! The moment between life and death is when one can break through their limits!”
Combat!
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, “Find me an opponent!”
Qingqiu shook her head, “Normal sparring won’t work!”
Gu, nearby, laughed, “Exactly! Normal sparring, where no one goes all out, is useless! You need to face real danger to gain insight in life-and-death situations!”
Qingqiu nodded slightly, “So, I need to send you to a special place!”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
Honestly, he wasn’t keen on getting beaten up again!
Qingqiu smiled, “Are you willing?”
Ye Xuan laughed, “Why wouldn’t I be?”
Qingqiu nodded slightly, turning to look into the depths of the starry sky, her gaze piercing through countless galaxies.
After a long while, Qingqiu opened her palm, and Ye Xuan’s Qingxuan Sword appeared in her hand. With a casual wave—
Slash!
The space before her split open, revealing a deep, endless teleportation channel.
Qingqiu turned to Ye Xuan, smiling, “Go in!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, “Alright!”
With that, he stepped into the channel.
Boom!
The moment he entered, the teleportation array vanished.
Qingqiu gazed into the starry depths, a trace of reluctance in her eyes.
Gu suddenly smiled, “Miss Qingqiu, care to spar a bit?”
Qingqiu snapped back, turning to Gu with a smile, “You want to fight me?”
Gu blinked, “Just a friendly exchange!”
Qingqiu nodded, “Sure!”
Gu’s lips curled up, “Here I come!”
With that, she vanished.
Slash!
The space before Qingqiu tore open, and a terrifying, world-destroying force erupted like a volcano.
At that moment, Qingqiu thrust her sword forward.
Slash!
All of Gu’s unleashed power shattered instantly, like snow meeting boiling oil.
Moments later, the scene calmed.
Qingqiu smiled slightly, “Miss Gu, the academy is short on hands right now. I’ll need your help for a while!”
With that, she turned and left.
Gu paused, then followed.
…
Ye Xuan felt dizzy, the world spinning around him.
After an unknown time, he stopped. Slowly opening his eyes, he saw a grey sky filled with floating black clouds, exuding a heavy oppressive aura.
Suddenly, it started to rain—black rain!
Ye Xuan froze.
The next moment, his face changed drastically as the black raindrops fell on him, corroding his body bit by bit!
Shocked, Ye Xuan stood quickly, summoning his Human Sword Intent. To his horror, it couldn’t withstand the black rain, dissipating on contact!
Ye Xuan’s eyes were filled with disbelief. What kind of rain was this?
Not only could his Human Sword Intent not resist it, but even his Ancient Battle Body couldn’t!
Where had Qingqiu sent him?
At that moment, footsteps sounded behind him. Startled, Ye Xuan spun around to see a woman in a white dress, tall and graceful, with long hair cascading over her shoulders. Her features were like a painting, as if she’d stepped out of one.
She held a purple umbrella.
The woman took a step forward, and Ye Xuan caught a faint, refreshing fragrance that soothed him.
She shifted the umbrella to cover Ye Xuan, shielding them both.
Ye Xuan glanced at her, then said, “Miss, you are?”
The woman looked at him, “Do you know where this is?”
Ye Xuan shook his head.
The woman said, “The Nether Realm!”
Ye Xuan frowned; he’d never heard of it.
The woman stared at him, “The rain outside is the Rain of Death. Even Order Realm experts wouldn’t dare endure it for long!”
Rain of Death!
Ye Xuan glanced around, finding himself in a boundless wasteland.
The woman added, “Why are you here?”
Ye Xuan replied, “I was sent here!”
After a moment of silence, she said, “Follow me, I’ll guide you!”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Great, great!”
She walked ahead, and Ye Xuan quickly followed.
He glanced at her, “How should I address you?”
The woman replied, “Yun Qi!”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly, “Miss Yun Qi, is this place dangerous?”
Yun Qi glanced at him, “What do you think?”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
He was starting to feel this place was extremely dangerous!
For one, his Ancient Battle Body was useless here, which made him uneasy.
Yun Qi suddenly said, “Your physique is impressive, resisting the Rain of Death for so long!”
Ye Xuan smiled, “Ancient Battle Body!”
Yun Qi said, “Never heard of it, but it’s impressive!”
Ye Xuan smiled, about to speak, when the rain stopped.
Yun Qi put away her umbrella and looked at him. Ye Xuan quickly said, “Thank you, Miss!”
Yun Qi looked at him, “You thank people with just words, no gesture?”
Ye Xuan froze.
Yun Qi added, “I guided you. Is it too much to ask for a little reward?”
She held out her right hand.
Ye Xuan was silent.
He’d been careless!
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