Chapter 122, Chapter 8: The Sickly Beauty of the Cultivation World
Yu Wanwan is innocent.
"But you smell really delicious!"
[...]
Is this why it ate her when she was still a cub?
Back then, if it weren't for her...
never mind.
Daoguo was too lazy to pay attention to her anymore and fell silent.
After exchanging a few banter with Daoguo, Yu Wanwan stroked her chin.
Tsk.
It really did grow legs and run away on its own.
No wonder that group of people who never appear in the world in their true form would come in person.
They would never let such a good thing go!
This is going to be difficult.
After glancing at the battle, Xu Qingzhou was not at a disadvantage and even seemed to be suppressing the demonic cultivator.
Yu Wanwan stopped paying attention and with a thought, withdrew her scattered divine sense.
The moment my consciousness returned to its place, a line of words written in blood came into view.
Yu Wanwan suddenly opened her eyes and looked through the window in the direction Jiang Wanheng had left.
That is where the Suspended Mirror Pavilion is located.
It is located in a building that hangs high in the air above Penglai Island, shaped like a round mirror.
An elderly man with gray hair was bleeding from all seven orifices, his face was deathly pale, and he looked withered, as if all his life had been drained away.
On the wall were his last words, written in blood.
And the content...
"The heavens tilt to the southeast, the earth sinks to the northwest, spiritual veins wither, all laws decay, calamity arises and the heavens rage, disaster..."
Yu Wanwan softly read the incomplete sentence, lost in thought.
This sounds like a prophecy.
But no matter how you look at it, it doesn't sound like a compliment.
"Guoguo, big trouble is coming!"
So you're going to keep faking being sick?
"What are you saying!"
Yu Wanwan's face was upright and she spoke with confidence.
"I'm really sick! How could I be faking it?"
[...]
Whatever she says goes, right?
It was pretty much what Yu Wanwan had predicted.
Within three days, news of the Pavilion Master of the Suspended Mirror Pavilion's death from a backlash after forcibly prying into the secrets of heaven, along with the half-written prophecy, spread throughout the entire continent.
Unfortunately, the sword used by the Sword Master Ji is called Tianxing.
This is common knowledge throughout the entire cultivation world.
Now that Xu Qingzhou has taken over the body of the Sword Master Ji, Tianxing has naturally become his sword.
The foremost figure of the righteous path, the pillar of the Xuan Tong Sword Sect, became the one prophesied to cause a great calamity.
For a time, panic gripped the people of the mainland.
Numerous sects came knocking, demanding an explanation.
While dealing with them, the sect leader immediately summoned all disciples who were away to return to the sect in order to deal with the crisis.
Chu Yansheng, who was training on the other side of the continent, also received a message from the sect leader via paper crane.
"Your master is in trouble, return immediately!"
Listening to the message conveyed through the paper crane, I recalled the prophecy I had just learned.
Chu Yansheng gripped the sword tightly, a storm brewing in his eyes.
Sure enough, even though he didn't lay a hand on her this time for some reason, would the outcome still be the same?
Unfortunately, she had only just formed her core and was no match for him.
However, the situation was much better than she had expected.
At least this time, she is no longer fighting alone!
She crumpled the paper crane into pieces, left the forest without looking back, and set off to return to her clan.
Penglai.
Jiang Wanheng hurriedly returned to the inn.
"Ah Wan, I..."
"I know."
Yu Wanwan smiled and cut him off.
"Brother, go back home with peace of mind, don't worry about me."
Jiang Wanheng frowned, seemingly wanting to say something but stopping himself, while Yu Wanwan pretended not to notice.
“Brother, the mainland is in chaos right now. If you take me with you, neither of us will be safe.”
She stood by the window, enjoying the slightly salty sea breeze.
"Penglai is heavily guarded; compared to the outside world, it's a rare and wonderful place."
Jiang Wanheng also understood this principle.
However, he was on a mission from his sect this time and did not bring anyone with him.
He couldn't rest easy leaving her here alone.
Can……
Thinking of that prophecy, Jiang Wanheng ultimately left alone.
However, before he left, he left Yu Wanwan with many good things.
Rare treasures, various top-grade magical artifacts and elixirs, and of course, spirit stones.
After seeing Jiang Wanheng off, Yu Wanwan returned to the mansion that Jiang Wanheng had bought for her before he left.
【Wanwan, why didn't you go back with him?】
Isn't she afraid that Xu Qingzhou won't be able to handle it and will kick the bucket?
"The big fish haven't come out yet, no rush."
【Huh? What big fish?】
Yu Wanwan looked at it with a hint of disdain.
"Guoguo, why have you become so stupid?"
[...]
"Do you think Chu Yansheng can pull off such a massive operation?"
Chu Yansheng was not truly reborn.
Even so, she was only twenty years old when she died in her previous life, just a few months older than she is now.
She was just a spoiled, innocent little girl.
Expecting her to accomplish such a great thing in such a short time after her rebirth?
What are you thinking about?
So, you suspect there's someone else behind Chu Yansheng?
Yu Wanwan took a sip of tea, her brows and eyes relaxing.
"Be confident, get rid of your doubts."
Although I've never met the Pavilion Master of the Suspended Mirror Pavilion.
But even just one glance was enough to tell that he was no ordinary person.
He is at least a Mahayana cultivator.
To be able to scheme against a Mahayana cultivator and have him die a violent death silently without anyone noticing anything amiss.
It's definitely not something everyone can do.
At least, the natives of this world have absolutely no chance.
All things are born...
Who could it be?
Xuan Tong Sword Sect, Taiyi Peak Main Hall.
It's similar to the discussion about the Eastern Mirror anomaly a few months ago.
All the elders and peak masters gathered together, and some unfamiliar faces also took their seats in the main hall.
The main hall was quiet, the atmosphere so heavy it was almost palpable.
After a long while, someone finally couldn't contain themselves and broke the silence.
"The Sword Master of Ji eliminates demons and protects the righteous path, his might shakes the four seas. We admire him and have no intention of doubting him."
The old man first flattered Xu Qingzhou, then changed the subject.
"But the verse left behind by Master Xuanjing at the cost of his life is of utmost importance! His prophecies have never been wrong. If Sword Master Jizhi cannot provide an explanation, we will be unable to eat or sleep in peace!"
Xu Qingzhou, who should have been in Dongjing, stood quietly in the center of the main hall, his expression indifferent.
He lifted his eyelids slightly, his gaze, devoid of any warmth, landing on the person who had spoken.
What do you mean?
He was summoned back by an urgent message from the sect leader.
These past few days he's been busy fighting those demonic cultivators who appeared out of nowhere in Dongjing, while also handling investigations; he's stretched thin.
It wasn't until they returned to their sect that they learned what had happened.
He found it both absurd and bizarre.
That person was still wary of Xu Qingzhou's strength.
He gave her a dismissive look and she froze, not daring to say anything more.
Fortunately, he wasn't the only one who shared the same idea.
"When the calamity struck, who in the cultivation world didn't know that the Sword Master Ji's sword was named Tianxing!"
Xu Qingzhou remained silent.
His first thought upon hearing that prophecy was to describe the Sword Master Ji.
It wasn't him, it was the Sword Master Ji from the story.
Even the Sword Master Ji had never caused such a calamity.
There must have been some unexpected event that he was unaware of.
"It's not that we want to make things difficult for the Sword Master, but the calamities in the Eastern Mirror are worsening day by day, and they all correspond to the prophecies. If we cannot get a clear explanation, we fear that the righteous path will be alienated, giving the demonic path an opportunity to take advantage!"
These words were spoken with great skill, expressing both respect and apprehension towards Xu Qingzhou, while also placing pressure on the Xuan Tong Sword Sect regarding the greater good of the world and the continuation of the righteous path.
This placed the sect leader on a pedestal.
Xu Qingzhou could only laugh.
What do you want?
He can't possibly give a ghostly explanation for a baseless prophecy!
These people clearly came prepared, and he wanted to see what they were up to.
After his words, the leaders of the other sects stopped pretending to be dead.
"We certainly believe in the Sword Master's reputation, but perhaps... there's some misunderstanding?"
"If there were a way to let the world witness the Sword Master's innocence, wouldn't the rumors fall apart on their own?"
The crowd echoed each other, each offering their own opinion, using grand-sounding phrases like "to vindicate the Sword Master" and "for the sake of the world."
Extremely hypocritical.
Xu Qingzhou remained silent throughout.
The sect leader, who was sitting high in the main seat, finally stood up slowly with a sullen face.
"I understand your concerns, but my junior brother's character and achievements are as clear as day! I absolutely cannot tolerate you all smearing my junior brother's reputation like this!"
He walked to Xu Qingzhou's side. The figure, a head shorter than him, stood straight in front of him, shielding him behind him, full of trust and protection.
"The prophecy only mentions the four words 'the calamity begins in the heavens,' and there is an unfinished verse following it! You are all renowned and righteous sects, yet you suspect my Xuan Tong Sword Sect because of four incomprehensible words. It's utterly laughable!"
The sect leader's words made the group of people stop awkwardly.
They certainly understood this principle.
If the person in the prophecy were someone else, they wouldn't be so panicked.
But that was the Sword Master of Ji.
He is the foremost person of the righteous path!
If the prophecy is true, then this catastrophe was indeed caused by him...
This is truly terrifying. They cannot be certain whether, if the prophecy is true, they will still be able to deal with him if they did not suppress him at the beginning of the disaster and allow him to become stronger.
Can……
The crowd fell silent, unwilling yet wary.
Even now, none of them are a match for Xu Qingzhou.
Unless they can unite and fight him together.
However, the prophecy is not yet confirmed. If this is done, it would be tantamount to declaring war on the Xuan Tong Sword Sect.
They cannot afford such consequences.
Just as everyone was at a stalemate, a clear voice rang out from outside the hall.
"It's not that I don't understand!"
Everyone paused, instinctively looking outside the hall.
It was the sound of wild geese from Chu.
She was covered in the dust and grime of her journey.
Xu Qingzhou frowned, suddenly having a bad feeling.
The premonition had barely formed when Chu Yansheng lifted his robe and knelt down in the main hall.
"Sect Master! This disciple understands the meaning behind the Heavenly Tribulation!"
Her voice trembled, yet it was firm and resolute.
This caused everyone to be stunned. A glint flashed in the sect leader's eyes, and he rebuked him in a deep voice.
"Many powerful beings are unaware that you, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator..."
The sect leader paused, then glanced at her carefully, somewhat surprised.
"You've reached the Core Formation stage?"
Chu Yansheng raised her head, her eyes now filled with undisguised hatred, which was directed directly at Xu Qingzhou.
"Yes! I have formed my core! Sect Master, do you know why I was stuck at the peak of Foundation Establishment for so many years without making any progress, but now I was able to break through after just one trip down the mountain?"
Author's Note: Bonus chapter over, hahaha!
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