Changmei Zhenren was startled by Ye Qiu’s words and said, “Little brat, heading to the cultivation world in just one month, isn’t that too rushed?”
Originally, Changmei Zhenren thought Ye Qiu would go to the cultivation world in half a year, not so soon.
“I’m worried about my father’s safety. I must head to the cultivation world early.”
Ye Qiu said, “When my father accidentally entered the cultivation world, he was only at the King Realm. Now that Dragon Bodhisattva is at the Cave Heaven Realm, if they meet, my father is likely in grave danger.”
“I must go to the cultivation world as soon as possible so I can face Dragon Bodhisattva alongside my father.”
Although Ye Qiu’s cultivation was only at the peak of the King Realm, he had four Qiankun Cauldrons, the Xuanyuan Sword, and the God-Beating Whip. With his ability to fight beyond his level, even if he encountered a powerhouse one realm higher, he was confident he could hold his own.
If he teamed up with Ye Wushuang, they might not necessarily lose to Dragon Bodhisattva.
“I agree with Ye Qiu’s decision. We’ll head there together when the time comes,” Fairy Hundred Flowers said.
She had long wanted to return to the cultivation world to find her master’s killer.
Seeing Ye Qiu’s firm resolve, Changmei Zhenren could only say, “Since that’s the case, let’s head to the cultivation world in a month!”
Lüluo added, “We haven’t found the entrance to the cultivation world yet. What should we do?”
“Old man, this task is on you,” Ye Qiu said. “You claim to be the world’s greatest diviner and now have mastered Purple Star Divination. Finding the entrance to the cultivation world shouldn’t be hard for you, right?”
Changmei Zhenren grinned, “A piece of cake. When the time comes, this poor Daoist will definitely find the entrance to the cultivation world.”
Ye Qiu then said to Chongxu Taoist, “Senior, I’ll leave Kunlun Mountain in your care. After I return, I’ll personally go to the capital to explain the situation to Old Tang. Soon, your identity as a guardian will be announced to the world.”
“Good,” Chongxu Taoist replied, adding, “Ye Qiu, although I don’t plan to go to the cultivation world for now, that doesn’t mean I won’t go in the future.”
“So, I hope you can find a successor.”
Ye Qiu smiled, “Senior, don’t worry. I’ll arrange this matter properly.”
“Mm,” Chongxu Taoist nodded slightly.
“Let’s go!” Ye Qiu said, leading the group away.
As they emerged from the rift valley, Ye Qiu stopped and said, “You don’t need to suppress your cultivation anymore. Find a place to undergo your tribulations!”
“This poor Daoist was thinking just that,” Changmei Zhenren said, rushing off into the distance. Soon, thunderclouds rolled in the sky.
Boom!
The heavenly tribulation descended.
Changmei Zhenren began his tribulation.
Fairy Hundred Flowers also found a spot, sat cross-legged, and soon her body was enveloped in a red glow, like a blazing fire.
About a quarter of an hour later, a “boom” resounded as thunder roared, and a massive bolt of lightning struck from the sky.
Fairy Hundred Flowers soared into the air, like a phoenix, facing the tribulation head-on.
“Are you ready?” Ye Qiu asked Xiao Zhan.
Xiao Zhan nodded.
Ye Qiu said, “Remember four words: forge ahead fearlessly.”
“I understand,” Xiao Zhan replied, finding a spot to begin his tribulation.
In an instant, the sky was filled with lightning, the scene terrifying, as if the end of the world had come.
Ye Qiu was still somewhat worried about Xiao Zhan. After all, this was Xiao Zhan’s critical step from an ordinary person to a cultivator. Fearing an accident, Ye Qiu kept a close watch.
After a while.
Seeing Xiao Zhan adapt to the tribulation, Ye Qiu said to Chongxu Taoist, “Senior, how about I lend you a hand to help you reach the peak of the King Realm?”
“I appreciate your kindness, but for now, I don’t want to undergo a tribulation. I want to practice swordsmanship first,” Chongxu Taoist said, moving to one side, taking out a sword manual, and beginning to study Sword Twenty-Four.
“Young Master Ye, I’m going to practice the Misty Cloud Step,” Lüluo said, starting to practice her movement technique nearby.
With nothing else to do, Ye Qiu sat on the ground, studying the Xuanyuan Sword.
Moments later.
“Come out!”
With a soft command from Ye Qiu, the Xuanyuan Sword instantly shot out from his left eye, its sharpness fully revealed.
Ye Qiu tested it several times, gradually developing a stronger connection with the Xuanyuan Sword.
“As expected of an ancient divine sword, it truly has a spirit.”
“With this sword, I have another trump card.”
“Moreover, who would think a divine weapon could be hidden in my eye? In the future, when facing enemies, I can strike unexpectedly and kill them.”
Next, Ye Qiu began practicing the first form of the Heavenly Emperor Nine Swords.
With his remarkable comprehension, Ye Qiu quickly mastered the sword moves of the first form in a short time. Strangely, no matter how much he practiced, he could not grasp its essence.
He had the moves but none of their power.
“What’s going wrong?”
“Is my cultivation too low?”
“Or is my practice method incorrect?”
Ye Qiu’s brows furrowed.
He practiced several more times but still couldn’t grasp it, so he gave up.
“The Heavenly Emperor Nine Swords are extremely powerful. If I could fully master this sword technique, my strength would increase a hundredfold or more.”
“What a pity. No matter how I practice, I can’t grasp the essence.”
“It seems I’ll have to ask Senior Dugu Wudi for guidance when I meet him.”
Ye Qiu thought that Dugu Wudi, as the head of Shushan and a saint-level powerhouse, must have a way to help him master the Heavenly Emperor Nine Swords.
Next, Ye Qiu began practicing the Nine Turns Divine Dragon Art.
Soon, a layer of brilliant golden light appeared around him, making him look like a Buddha.
Ye Qiu’s body gradually levitated three feet off the ground, spinning in the air, the golden light around him growing more intense.
Time passed quietly.
Ten minutes later.
The golden light around Ye Qiu faded, and he returned to the ground, opening his eyes.
“Sigh!”
Ye Qiu sighed. He had cultivated the Fourth Turn Enlightenment Realm of the Nine Turns Divine Dragon Art to perfection, just one step away from the Fifth Turn. Yet, no matter how he practiced, he couldn’t break through.
“It seems the opportunity hasn’t come. I can’t force it.”
Ye Qiu stood up and looked around. By now, the heavenly tribulations had completely dissipated.
Changmei Zhenren, Fairy Hundred Flowers, and Xiao Zhan had all successfully passed their tribulations and were sitting cross-legged, quietly meditating.
After a while.
The three stood up simultaneously and returned to Ye Qiu’s side.
Xiao Zhan had successfully entered the Foundation Establishment Realm, while Changmei Zhenren and Fairy Hundred Flowers had both reached the peak of the King Realm.
Ye Qiu was somewhat surprised, not expecting Fairy Hundred Flowers’ cultivation to have improved so much.
Afterward, the group bid farewell to Chongxu Taoist.
Ye Qiu took out a leaf from the Golden Holy Tree and handed it to Chongxu Taoist, saying, “If you get injured in the future, this leaf can instantly heal your wounds. Please keep it safe, Senior.”
Chongxu Taoist didn’t refuse and accepted the leaf, saying gratefully, “Thank you.”
“Old ox-nose, as friends, this poor Daoist will also give you a gift.”
Changmei Zhenren pulled out a smartphone and stuffed it into Chongxu Taoist’s hand.
“What am I supposed to do with a phone?” Chongxu Taoist asked, puzzled.
“This poor Daoist is worried you’ll be lonely staying on the mountain alone.”
Changmei Zhenren grinned mischievously, “This poor Daoist has saved over three hundred exciting videos on this phone. The films are great, but remember to stock up on nutrition drinks, hehe~”
