As the Vast Abyss Bell of the Lingyuan Gate resounded, a completely different scene unfolded at the Linghuang Gate, located at the far end of the world.
The place was filled with the clear, sweet laughter of birds. Everywhere you looked, there were graceful women with elegant figures and charming manners. Some strolled gracefully along the flower-lined paths, while others sat demurely in the pavilions and waterside terraces, adding countless touches of liveliness and beauty to the Linghuang Gate.
Although both Linghuang Sect and Lingyuan Sect belong to one of the Nine Heavenly Gates, their styles of doing things are very different due to differences in their sect rules and philosophies.
The Linghuang Sect is dedicated to a unique cultivation method for women. The cultivation techniques they teach are mostly inclined towards femininity, gentleness, agility, and elegance, aiming to fully explore the subtlety and wisdom in women's nature, enabling them to take a unique path in cultivation.
Furthermore, this sect places great emphasis on the character and temperament of its disciples. Therefore, in daily teaching and cultivation, in addition to the transmission of martial arts techniques, there is also a great deal of careful nurturing in terms of etiquette, morality, and artistic cultivation, striving to ensure that every disciple of the Linghuang Sect can become a heroine who is both virtuous and talented, with both inner and outer cultivation.
What is clearly visible is the female disciples throughout the Linghuang Sect. They are either gathered in twos and threes in the corners of the garden or sitting in the elegant pavilions, enthusiastically exchanging their experiences and insights in the process of cultivation.
In this back-and-forth exchange and interaction, bursts of laughter occasionally erupt, making it hard not to get lost in it.
Inside a pavilion within the Spirit Phoenix Sect, a purple figure sat cross-legged in a pool of rich spiritual energy.
This woman was born with a face that could seduce a femme fatale. Her exquisite features were as if they were God’s most prized masterpiece, with every line perfectly sculpted. Her skin was as white as snow, radiating a warm glow.
Her long, flowing black hair cascaded down her back, and as she sat cross-legged, she possessed an otherworldly beauty that seemed almost unreal. She was surrounded by a subtle yet noble aura that inspired awe and admiration in all who beheld her.
However, perhaps God was slightly negligent in shaping her, for the only flaw in this woman's beauty was her rather flat chest, which paled in comparison to her stunning face and noble demeanor.
Even with this slight flaw, it did not diminish the fatal charm emanating from her stunning beauty. With just a glance or a faint smile, everything around her could instantly lose its color and become mere background.
However, this woman was not cultivating in this place with extremely rich spiritual energy. Instead, she was weaving a red wedding robe with a roll of needle and thread in her hand.
Those slender fingers held the needle and thread, moving somewhat clumsily through the brocade. Their unfamiliar technique resulted in tiny needle marks appearing on their fingers from time to time.
Crimson blood beads seeped out, starkly contrasting against her snow-white fingertips, but she paid no heed. With a gentle flick of her sleeve, a surge of purple spiritual energy instantly flowed out, enveloping her injured fingertips, and the wound healed rapidly.
Then she resumed her meticulous knitting, her eyes revealing a unique persistence and tenderness, as if the wedding robe contained her boundless longing and expectation for the future.
Just then, a figure rushed over.
The hurried footsteps broke the silence, causing Xia Zihan, who was engrossed in her needlework, to hurriedly pack up the unfinished red wedding robe. A hint of helplessness flashed in the depths of her eyes, mixed with annoyance at being disturbed for no reason.
The newcomer had striking long, golden hair, as dazzling as the sunlight.
She was extremely beautiful, with a stunning face, eyebrows like distant mountains, bright and spirited eyes, and a graceful figure. Her innate haughty temperament could be seen from her slightly upturned phoenix eyebrows.
Her beauty was only slightly inferior to Xia Zihan's, but it was enough for her to easily stand out in the crowd and attract attention.
"Zihan, why are you sneaking around here again? I haven't seen you cultivating at all. Are you doing something shady?"
Dongfang Yingluo tilted her head slightly, her eyes fixed on Xia Zihan, trying to find the answer from her expression.
Xia Zihan turned her face slightly away, her fingers unconsciously fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, trying to hide her unease.
After clearing his throat, he asked:
"Yingluo, what brings you here in such a hurry?"
She met Dongfang Yingluo during the Linghuang Sect's assessment. This assessment was conducted in teams, and while everyone else was in groups of two or three, she and Dongfang Yingluo were traveling alone.
At that time, she only wanted to complete the assessment on her own, but she encountered a difficult predicament in the process.
Meanwhile, Dongfang Yingluo also encountered numerous unexpected situations, and by chance, the two teamed up in perfect harmony. Afterwards, they overcame numerous obstacles and ultimately emerged victorious.
After entering the Spirit Phoenix Sect, it was thanks to the contribution points that Dongfang Yingluo had painstakingly accumulated that she was able to exchange for the essence blood of the Spirit Star Phoenix so quickly, allowing the Purple Radiance Heavenly Luan to recover.
After this incident, Xia Zihan no longer kept people at arm's length as before, and she developed a lot of friendship with Dongfang Yingluo.
Dongfang Yingluo didn't pay much attention to Xia Zihan's strange behavior, and excitedly leaned closer, saying:
"Zihan, do you remember what day it is today? Today is the day that Xingyun Sect has come to spar! I heard that they have also brought a few freshmen who are quite full of vigor."
"Would you be interested in coming with me to crush those arrogant and ignorant men under our feet, so they'll know the power of our Spirit Phoenix Sect!"
After speaking, Dongfang Yingluo gently raised her chin, revealing her innate arrogance and confidence.
Xia Zihan gently shook her head and said calmly:
"I am not in the mood for it today. If you wish to go, you may go on your own."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Yingluo was first taken aback, then sighed heavily, her eyes filled with disappointment and frustration.
"Zihan, why are you so downcast? This is a great opportunity for our Spirit Phoenix Sect to show our might. If we join forces, we will surely make those people from the Starfall Sect suffer a crushing defeat. Where has your fighting spirit gone? Don't lose your edge over some trivial matters."
Dongfang Yingluo frowned, trying to persuade Xia Zihan to change her mind. However, Xia Zihan only smiled slightly and did not respond.
Seeing her like this, Dongfang Yingluo shrugged helplessly:
"Forget it, since you have no interest, I have no interest either. It's just a pity to miss such a great opportunity."
After speaking, Dongfang Yingluo seemed to recall something, a glimmer of expectation flashing in her eyes, and asked:
"Zihan, after you graduate from Linghuang Sect, have you decided where you want to go? If you don't have a good place to go, how about you come and assist me? I, Dongfang Yingluo, guarantee with my integrity that I will not treat you unfairly."
Xia Zihan shook her head again, her expression calm:
"I already have somewhere to go."
"Oh? Where is it?"
Dongfang Yingluo immediately became curious and hurriedly asked.
A gentle light appeared in Xia Zihan's eyes as she softly said:
"After graduation... I will marry and live with my husband, supporting and helping him, and raising our children."
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