As the days went by, Zhang Shaozhong remained outwardly the obedient disciple, cultivating on time every day and paying his respects to Master Xuanji.
But secretly, he absorbed the chaotic energy like a sponge, and his cultivation level had unknowingly reached the peak of the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
That night, he felt his nascent soul in his dantian swelling uncomfortably, and the surrounding spiritual energy surged wildly into his body.
"I'm about to break through..." He felt a chill run down his spine.
The late stage of the Nascent Soul realm is a hurdle; the breakthrough is quite dramatic and certainly cannot be kept secret from Master Xuanji.
But he couldn't wait any longer; the images in the mirror were like knives stabbing his heart every day.
"Let's give it our all!"
He gritted his teeth and used all his strength to activate the improved Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.
The spiritual energy inside the cave was instantly drained, forming a huge vortex.
Such a commotion immediately alarmed the entire Taiqing Sect.
"What happened?"
Master Xuanji was the first to arrive. Upon seeing the vortex of spiritual energy above the cave, his expression changed. "Is this kid about to break through to the late Nascent Soul stage?"
Ling Qingxue also arrived, both surprised and delighted: "My husband is about to break through?"
Master Xuanji's eyes flickered: "He only broke through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage not long ago, how could he have done it so quickly?"
Inside the cave, Zhang Shaozhong was experiencing the most dangerous moment.
The chaotic energy and the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique clashed fiercely within his body, causing him to tremble in pain.
"Keep your mind focused!"
He silently vowed to himself, "For my parents, for the truth, I must succeed!"
Just then, a voice transmission from Master Xuanji suddenly rang in his mind: "Shaozhong, calm your mind, I will lend you a hand!"
A surge of pure true energy flowed into his body, seemingly helping him, but in reality, it concealed a hidden agenda, aiming to interfere with his breakthrough.
Zhang Shaozhong sneered inwardly, but outwardly said gratefully, "Thank you, senior!"
He pretended to be guided by that true energy, but secretly used chaotic energy to envelop and refine it.
Xuanji Zhenren's true energy actually became the nourishment for his breakthrough.
"Um?"
Xuanji Zhenren, standing outside the cave, frowned, feeling his true energy vanish like a mud ox sinking into the sea. "This kid..."
boom!
A loud bang came from inside the cave, and the vortex of spiritual energy suddenly contracted, all of it surging into Zhang Shaozhong's body.
We've made a breakthrough!
Zhang Shaozhong opened his eyes, feeling the surging power within his body.
Late Nascent Soul stage, achieved!
He stepped out of the cave and saw Master Xuanji and Ling Qingxue waiting outside.
"Congratulations, my husband!" Ling Qingxue ran over happily.
Master Xuanji scrutinized him, his gaze complex: "I didn't expect you to break through to the late Nascent Soul stage so quickly. It seems the Supreme Forgetfulness Technique is indeed suitable for you."
Zhang Shaozhong said respectfully, "It's all thanks to your guidance, senior."
He knew in his heart that Master Xuanji must be conflicted: he was happy that his cultivation had improved, but he was also worried that he would get out of control.
As expected, Master Xuanji said, "Now that you have broken through, you should prepare for the tribulation to become a Nascent Soul cultivator. However, the tribulation to become a Nascent Soul cultivator is dangerous, so you need to prepare carefully."
"It's all up to you, senior."
Zhang Shaozhong outwardly obeyed, but inwardly he sneered: Before I even reach the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation, I'll settle the score with you!
In the days that followed, Zhang Shaozhong began to openly study the Shadow Mirror.
He is now in the late Nascent Soul stage and has enough power to activate this magic weapon.
"Husband, you seem to be quite interested in the Shadow Mirror lately?" Ling Qingxue asked curiously.
While studying the mirror, Zhang Shaozhong said, "Hmm, I want to try to see if I can see things from the past."
He deliberately fiddled with the Shadow Mirror in front of Master Xuanji, wanting to see the other party's reaction.
Master Xuanji couldn't sit still any longer: "Shaozhong, although the Shadow Mirror is good, peeping into the secrets of heaven will damage your cultivation. It's best to use it sparingly."
Zhang Shaozhong sneered inwardly, but remained respectful on the surface: "What you say is true, senior. I was just curious and wanted to have some fun."
Play?
He's going to play it big!
That night, he quietly left the Taiqing Sect and came to a secluded valley in the back mountains.
He wanted to activate the Shadow Mirror with all his might here to see the truth of that day.
With his late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation fully activated, the Shadow Mirror emitted a dazzling light.
On the mirror, the scene from that day was clearly reproduced:
The True Man Xuanji infiltrated his home, used the secret techniques of the Taiqing Sect to forge demonic energy, and then cruelly murdered his parents.
Then he killed Lin Ya and staged the scene as well.
Having done all this, Master Xuanji left with a cold laugh, muttering to himself, "Let's see how that old demon explains himself now..."
The scene ends here, and Zhang Shaozhong is already in tears.
"That old scoundrel Xuanji!!!"
He roared to the sky, his voice filled with pain and rage.
But now is not the time for revenge.
Xuanji Zhenren was at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and he, a late stage Nascent Soul cultivator, was no match for him.
He wiped away his tears and calmed down.
The most important thing now is to gather evidence, contact the Demon Lord, and unite all forces that can be united.
Back at the Taiqing Sect, he pretended nothing had happened and continued to play the role of an obedient disciple.
But secretly, he began to contact Ye Meier.
After his cultivation improved, he was able to evade the surveillance of the Taiqing Sect.
"I have found conclusive evidence."
He told Ye Meier, "The murderer is Master Xuanji."
Ye Meier was both shocked and furious: "That old scoundrel! I'm telling my father right now!"
"Don't rush."
Zhang Shaozhong stopped her, saying, "Master Xuanji has a high reputation in the righteous path. Without solid evidence, no one will believe us."
"Then what should we do?"
"When I find an opportunity, I will expose him in public using the Shadow Mirror."
A fierce glint flashed in Zhang Shaozhong's eyes. "At that time, we'll need the Demon Lord to cooperate in putting on a show."
Ye Meier nodded: "Okay, I'll go back and prepare now."
After seeing Ye Meier off, Zhang Shao returned to his cave and found Ling Qingxue waiting for him.
"Husband, you seem to have been quite busy lately?"
Ling Qingxue blinked her beautiful eyes slightly, a hint of worry showing on them, and asked softly.
Zhang Shaozhong's heart tightened. He stared into the pair of clear, water-like eyes before him, pure and flawless like those of a fairy, and a feeling of bitterness and pain welled up in his heart.
When the truth finally comes out, what immense suffering will she endure?
Thinking of this, Zhang Shaozhong felt as if his heart was being torn apart, and he almost suffocated.
However, he ultimately suppressed his inner pain, slowly stretched out his arms, and tightly embraced the delicate woman in his arms, whispering in her ear, "Qingxue, no matter what changes we encounter in the future, you must believe in me, okay?"
Ling Qingxue was taken aback by his sudden and intimate gesture. Her pretty face flushed red like the evening glow, but she nodded gently in agreement: "In this life, I will always believe in you."
Zhang Shaozhong sighed inwardly.
Some truths are too cruel, but he has to uncover them.
For the sake of his parents who died unjustly, and for the sake of the wronged Demon Lord.
Now, he needs to patiently wait for the right opportunity.
Until then, he had to continue playing the role of Xuanji Zhenren's obedient disciple.
This scene will continue for a while longer.
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