Chapter 219 Cultivation Path A (Thirteen) Path A's combat power is maxed out...
Upon hearing this, Song Ce looked through the window at the distant, misty mountain peaks and said gently, "It's just that we get along well."
Fairy Tianxin stared at the young man's profile. Seeing his composed expression, she didn't press him further. On the path of cultivation, some destinies are inherently inexplicable. She couldn't very well force her daughter's savior to explain himself, could she?
"In that case, I will thank Fellow Daoist Song on behalf of my daughter."
Song Ce smiled and said, "Fairy, you don't need to be so polite. A Yao's spiritual root is now pure, which is the perfect time for her to focus on cultivation. However, her temperament is not yet stable and she still needs more experience."
Fairy Tianxin nodded, gazing at the scenery outside the window and sighing softly: "This child lost his father when he was three years old, and has been too well protected by me, so he always thinks that people are all good. Fellow Daoist Song, you can do as you please, don't worry about me."
"good."
Song Ce nodded slightly, quickly drew two golden spiritual threads from his wrist, and said no more.
On the other side, Luo Lianyan pushed open the palace door and headed towards the Zixia Palace absentmindedly. She had just reached the halfway point of the mountain path when she saw two outer disciples hiding behind rocks, whispering to each other.
"Did you know? The young sect leader of the Burning Star Sect is in trouble! I heard from Senior Brother Zhao that he offended someone in the secret realm and had his cultivation completely destroyed by that mysterious senior!"
"Really? He was perfectly fine at last year's Daoist conference?"
"You know the Moon Gazing Cliff Secret Realm, right? Qu Qingfeng was crippled there! He relied on his father being the sect leader of the Burning Star Sect and committed countless evil deeds. Well, this time he's finally met his match! The Burning Star Sect has gone mad and issued a nationwide manhunt across the entire Nine Provinces, saying they want to capture the real culprit!"
"Are you trying to trick me? So many elite disciples, were they just going to stand by and watch their young sect leader be crippled?"
"Look, the soul-searching images are all there. Would I lie to you?"
The next second, one of the disciples released all the images that had occurred in the Soul-Severing Gorge.
Upon seeing this, Luo Lianyan's eyes widened in surprise. The two people that the Burning Star Sect was looking for were actually that highly skilled senior and Junior Sister A Yao!
"It really is Qu Qingfeng! Judging from his appearance, he seems to be seriously injured. That man in blue has quite the nerve, daring to stop Murong He from rescuing people."
"It's more than just serious injury! I heard from my senior brother that Qu Qingfeng's dantian is destroyed, and he will never be able to cultivate again in this lifetime!"
"He brought it on himself! Alright, alright, let's not talk about him anymore, let's go back quickly!"
After watching the two disciples hurry down the mountain, Luo Lianyan leisurely emerged from the other side of the rocks. If Qu Qingfeng knew that the senior who had crippled him was currently at the Xuan Tian Sect, then things would get interesting.
She smiled and strode quickly toward the Zixia Palace. Unexpectedly, she bumped into Yan Mujian, who was walking towards her, just as she reached the palace gates.
"What's wrong with you?" Yan Mujian quickly supported her arm, his brows furrowed deeply. "What could make you so happy?"
Luo Lianyan took a deep breath, grabbed his sleeve, and said sweetly, "Senior Brother Yan, of course there is good news, and it's great news at that. Do you know that Qu Qingfeng, the young sect master of the Burning Star Sect, has had his dantian destroyed?"
Yan Mujian paused. "Of course I know, but what's the source of your joy?"
Luo Lianyan smiled mysteriously, then pulled him toward the Zixia Palace, saying, "Come with me to find Senior Sister Wen first, and we'll discuss this matter together."
The two reached an agreement and entered the Zixia Palace one after the other, where they saw Wen Wendan writing. Hearing the noise, she turned around, frowning, and asked, "Lianyan, Mujian, what do you want with me?"
"Senior Sister Wen! The matter of the crippling of Qu Qingfeng, the young sect leader of the Burning Star Sect, was orchestrated by Junior Sister A Yao in collusion with that senior!" Luo Lianyan had barely sat down when she couldn't wait to throw out this explosive news to the two of them.
"What did you say??"
Seeing the identical expressions of shock on Wen Wendan and Yan Mujian's faces, Luo Lianyan laughed even harder.
"Senior Sister Wen, Senior Brother Yan, you heard right! Junior Sister A Yao has caused a huge disaster! The Burning Star Sect has issued a nationwide arrest warrant, and her image with that senior has spread far and wide!"
Upon hearing this, Wen Wendan quickly exchanged a glance with Yan Mujian. After a long silence, she whispered, "This matter... might still be an opportunity."
"Opportunity?" Luo Lianyan looked at her, puzzled. "What opportunity?"
“Lianyan, although the Burning Star Sect is one of the three lower nine sects, it is still very powerful. No matter how powerful that senior is, he can't fight against four hands with two fists.” Wen Wendan smiled coldly. “In my opinion, we only need to secretly send a message to the Burning Star Sect, saying that we have not seen the whereabouts of those two people. The rest will be investigated by the people of the Burning Star Sect.”
Yan Mujian's expression changed slightly, and he instantly understood what she meant. "Senior Sister Wen, isn't this too risky?"
"Adventure?" Wen Wendan turned slightly, his eyes as sinister as knives. "Back in the secret realm, how did Junior Sister treat you and me? Have you forgotten, Junior Brother? We were fellow disciples, yet she abandoned us without a second thought. Shouldn't we teach such a selfish person a lesson?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Lianyan shrank back in fright and stammered, "Senior Sister Wen, A-Yao's mother is the Heavenly Heart Fairy..."
"So what if it's Fairy Tianxin?" Wen Wendan snorted, a ruthless glint in his eyes. "I received news a few days ago that Fairy Tianxin is currently preparing to go to a secret realm to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. She certainly doesn't have time to deal with these trivial matters right now! When she comes out of seclusion, Junior Sister might be safe and sound, but that high and mighty senior might not be so lucky!"
"Senior Brother Yan, what do you think?" Luo Lianyan nudged his arm and asked hesitantly.
Yan Mujian was taken aback. After a long while, he nodded heavily, "Senior Sister Wen... is right."
Upon hearing this, Wen Wendan smiled and stood up to personally pour two cups of spiritual tea for the two of them.
Just as the three were discussing how to secretly deliver this message to the Burning Star Sect without attracting attention, A Yao, who had moved to the Spirit Stream Pavilion, took a deep breath and lightly flew down to the Tranquil Heart Peak where Fairy Tianxin was located.
"Mother, what do you want to see me about?" Ayao asked with a smile, tugging at Tianxin Fairy's sleeve and acting coquettishly.
Fairy Tianxin smiled and patted the top of her head. "Mother will soon be going into seclusion to cultivate. There is something I need you to do on my behalf."
Ayao nodded and said earnestly, "Mother, please speak."
Fairy Tianxin looked at her with affection, and after a moment of silence, slowly asked, "Do you know where Tianli City is?"
“I know that Tianli City is located in the northern part of Kyushu and is one of the five ancient cities of the continent. It is extremely prosperous.” Ayao blinked, not understanding why her mother suddenly brought up this place.
Fairy Tianxin nodded slightly, took out a wooden box with two talismans affixed to it from her storage bag, and handed it over solemnly, saying, "This contains something extremely important. I need you to go to Yunjian Tower in Tianli City for me and personally deliver this to Manager Wang there. Remember not to dawdle on the way, and come back as soon as you've delivered it, understand?"
After hearing this, Ayao nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Mother, I will definitely do my best."
"Yes, be careful on the road." Fairy Tianxin straightened her clothes, a hint of pity flashing quickly in her eyes. "If you dare not travel alone, you might as well ask Fellow Daoist Song to go with you."
"Yes, Mother, I understand!"
As the last rays of sunlight painted the sky, A Yao gazed towards the direction of Penglai Residence, where Song Ce was temporarily staying, took a deep breath, and finally made up her mind to fly away.
"Senior, my mother asked me to deliver something to Tianli City. Would you be willing to go with me? If you are not available, I can go by myself..."
"Tianli City?" Song Ce pondered for a moment, "Alright."
Upon hearing this, Ayao's eyes lit up, and she said innocently, "Thank you, senior! I'll head back now, and we'll set off tomorrow!"
Song Ce smiled faintly, which was taken as a response.
The afterglow of the setting sun gently fell on his profile, making him appear even more refined and handsome. Ayao suddenly realized that this gentle senior was indeed exceptionally good-looking.
Shortly after she left, a bright blue light shone from Song Ce's body, who had been meditating with his eyes closed. Before long, it slowly condensed into an external avatar that was exactly the same as his own.
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Meanwhile, at the Burning Star Sect, in the Dengren Hall.
Qu Qingfeng lay on the edge of the bed, his face filled with a deathly aura, staring with hatred at the silver-haired young man kneeling not far away.
"Murong He, have you found them?"
"Reporting to the young sect master, not yet."
"Not yet? What a great 'not yet'!" Qu Qingfeng slammed his hand on the edge of the bed, his voice hoarse. "It's been three whole months! That brat destroyed my dantian, and now I've lost all my cultivation and am a cripple, while you haven't even caught a glimpse of them? Hmm?"
Murong He lowered his eyes, his voice devoid of emotion: "The man in green and the woman in white appeared out of thin air. I have searched all the surrounding towns and markets, but I have not found any trace of them."
"Out of thin air?" A sharp glint flashed in Qu Qingfeng's eyes. "Did the recording stone capture their images?"
“Well… when my disciples and I were recovering our spiritual energy, those two had already left, so we didn’t have time to activate the recording stone.” Murong He paused, then added, “I have already issued a nationwide arrest warrant for the immortal sect based on the images in my memory, so we should have news of them soon.”
"No." Qu Qingfeng suddenly chuckled softly, "Among the disciples who went with us that day, pick one who has neither background nor foundation, and directly search his soul. At that time, I will know all the information I want."
"Junior Brother Qingfeng, this is inappropriate!" Murong He frowned and advised kindly, "The fellow disciples who are going to the Moon Gazing Cliff Secret Realm with us are all elite disciples of our Burning Star Sect. You must not act recklessly!"
"If you refuse, then I'll have my father search your soul!" Qu Qingfeng raised his head, staring at him fiercely, and sneered, "Even if I have to dig three feet into the ground, I will drag them out! I want those ignorant cultivators to know that if they mess with me, Qu Qingfeng, they must be prepared to fight against the entire Burning Star Sect!"
Seeing Qu Qingfeng's manic, twisted laughter, Murong He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, he sighed and did not continue.
After a long while, Murong He finally responded with a "Yes," and as he turned around, a faint hint of malice flashed across his eyes.
The next second, Qu Qingfeng suddenly trembled violently, his entire body curling into a ball. A domineering aura of death spread from his chest, reaching his collarbone before being barely contained by the magic array on the bed. Murong He quickly stepped forward to help him lie down, but was violently pushed away: "Get out! Get out! Don't let me see your useless face again! Get out!"
Upon hearing this, Murong He's fingertips froze in mid-air. After a long while, he walked to the door, gently closed it, and silently turned and left.
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Author's Note: [Shrugs]
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