Chapter 96: Sword Sect!
Was this still the same Chi Jiuyu who liked to ride a tricycle?
Zhang Yunlu was somewhat stunned, feeling that she probably needed to reacquaint herself with Chi Jiuyu.
"In short, you don't have to worry about Xiao Yunlu's matters at all; the Sect will arrange everything for her."
"Thank you," Zhang Xiu sincerely thanked her.
"You're welcome, this is what I should do."
How did this become something you should do?
"Alright, Shishu, let's go back!"
Chi Jiuyu, who had just put on a show, was quite satisfied. Wasn't she trying hard to remember all this information precisely for occasions like this?
"Brother, I'll come back to see you," Zhang Yunlu also said.
"Emm..."
How should he explain to Xiao Lu in a more tactful language that he wasn't actually a Golden Core, but a Celestial Transformation Stage cultivator, and was preparing to join the Dragon Elephant Soaring Sky Sect with the Senior's token?
"Actually, I'm about to..."
Before he could finish, his vision blurred, and the figures of the three people had already disappeared from his sight.
Ah?
They left just like that.
Uh... that's fine too.
It's a good opportunity to organize his thoughts again and explain the whole situation clearly to Xiao Lu.
After all, she had grown up now, and there was no need to keep hiding things from her. It would also help her be prepared when she was out and about.
Returning to the bedside, Old Jiang was sleeping soundly, but his complexion was gradually improving.
The wrinkled skin was slowly smoothing out, and fine strands of hair were beginning to sprout from his bald head.
Huh?
This pill actually had the function of promoting hair growth?
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On the other side, Xu Xing did not take the two back to the Sword Sect directly.
Instead, he arrived directly above Xuanjian City.
The enormous Mystic Realm was like a small red asteroid, hidden behind the sky curtain.
"Shishu, are you going to put this away?"
"No, let's settle the rewards first."
Rewards?
Zhang Yunlu, who was standing nearby, paused, only to see the line of golden text appear before her again.
【The third round of trials has ended. Rewards will be distributed based on performance within the Mystic Realm】
【Name: Zhang Yunlu】
【Cultivation Stage: Qi Refining Ninth Layer】
【Ranking: One】
【Obtainable Reward: 30% of the Mystic Realm's special product, tongxuan grass】
【Note: Consuming the Mystic Realm's special product tongxuan grass grants a ten-minute buff state within the Mystic Realm. Continuous consumption can enhance the effect】
Soon, the golden text dissipated, replaced by a Storage Ring.
The first place received 30%, the second place 20%, and the third place 10%. The remaining trial participants were ranked based on the time they stayed in the Mystic Realm and shared the remaining tongxuan grass.
The Storage Ring fell into her hand. Zhang Yunlu injected a trace of spiritual energy and looked inside. Rows upon rows of tongxuan grass were neatly arranged.
"Senior, I..."
"Take what's yours; you earned this through your hard work, right Shishu!" Chi Jiuyu said with a smile.
"Right."
Perhaps I should just keep you by my side from now on to speak for me.
Xu Xing shook his head slightly and raised his hand.
The Mystic Realm hidden behind the sky curtain trembled, and then began to shrink at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In just a few seconds, the asteroid-like Mystic Realm shrunk into a thumb-sized red bead and broke through the sky curtain, entering reality.
"This is for you."
The red bead transformed from the Mystic Realm was thrown by Xu Xing directly towards Chi Jiuyu.
"Hey, hey!"
In a flurry of movement, Chi Jiuyu mobilized all her magic power, her spirit tense.
The Mystic Realm bead landed in her hand, but its weight was not as exaggerated as expected. It was light, feeling like an ordinary plastic bead.
"I thought it would be heavy," Chi Jiuyu muttered, shaking the bead in her hand. "Shishu, are you really giving me this Mystic Realm?"
"Didn't I tell you before? Senior Sister's purpose in sending you here was for this."
Hearing this, a trace of emotion rose in Chi Jiuyu's heart again, but as soon as she thought that she would be dealt with soon, that trace of emotion vanished without a trace.
"Alright, back to the Sect."
As the words fell, the three figures disappeared again.
At this time, everyone in Xuanjian City below looked up.
They all felt a sense of relief.
That thing finally disappeared.
Although they knew it was just a Mystic Realm created by a powerful cultivator for trials and posed no harm.
But having such a Mystic Realm, like a small asteroid that seemed like it could fall at any moment, constantly hanging in the sky, always made people feel oppressed.
In the city center square, Li Qingyang looked up at the sky, his entire body seemingly frozen.
Jiang Jing, who was beside him, was the same. As a Yuanying Stage cultivator who also cultivated pupil techniques, and since Xu Xing had no intention of concealing himself.
The one who appeared in the sky just now and took the Mystic Realm seemed to be Three Blades Senior Brother?!
How is that possible? Isn't Three Blades Senior Brother an Outer Sect Si Lv Hall steward?
He must have seen wrong!
Jiang Jing's expression was complicated, holding a Storage Ring in her hand.
In fact, she also understood that the eyesight of a Yuanying Stage cultivator was almost impossible to be wrong.
It's just... the little friend she used to play with has suddenly become a super big shot?
Jiang Jing looked at Li Qingyang, wanting to confirm one last time: "Deputy Hall Master, can you... Hmm?"
However, Li Qingyang's reaction was even more exaggerated than hers. His body trembled uncontrollably, and his eyes were filled with uncontrollable regret.
He staggered back two steps and collapsed onto the lounge chair.
"Damn it! I'm such a stupid pig, what the hell have I done!"
No, it can't be that bad, right?
Jiang Jing was completely bewildered.
............
Sword Sect is one of the oldest and most powerful Sects of the Human Clan.
The main base of the Sword Sect is located in the central part of Sword Province, extremely far from Xuanjian City. Except for some high-level cultivators, most cultivators travel by taking the teleportation arrays set up in various places.
Zhang Yunlu had also wanted to take some time to travel to the main Sword Sect after the college entrance examination, but she never expected to come here early due to a series of encounters.
The towering mountain gate spanned the widest road, its material seemingly white jade, with ancient and mysterious patterns.
At the highest point were two vermilion characters, written with powerful strokes like iron and silver, vigorous and forceful—Sword Sect!
Looking inside from the mountain gate, one could see a range of undulating mountains. Each mountain peak was not too high and not steep or precipitous. Many classical buildings were built on the mountains, and escape lights occasionally flew in and out.
Among them, four mountain peaks were slightly higher than the surrounding mountains, and the buildings on these peaks were also very distinctive, with four different statues standing tall.
A long sword, a shackle wrapped in iron chains, a bamboo scroll, and a simple, ancient cauldron.
These four mountains were the four peaks of the Outer Sect: Zhujian, Si Lv, Law Dissemination, and Dan Ding.
Streams of light occasionally traveled between the mountain peaks, and huge mysterious light mirrors floated among the mountains, broadcasting various news.
"We're here! We're here! That's the Outer Sect of the Sword Sect up ahead. Most of the area is open to the public. They can make a lot of money just by selling tickets every year!" Chi Jiuyu explained excitedly.
While listening to the explanation, Zhang Yunlu's gaze was involuntarily attracted by the scene in the sky. It was a huge island suspended high above, surrounded by clouds formed by spiritual energy.
No!
It shouldn't be called an island, but rather a continent. Its area was even several times larger than Xuanjian City.
Looking up from below, one could only sense its grandeur through the gaps revealed by the flowing clouds and mist.
Seven divine rays flowed down from the bottom of that floating continent, like seven magnificent waterfalls of seven colors, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, cascading down from the high-altitude clouds. Lines of text flowed on them.
If one looked closely, they could clearly see that those texts were individual names.
This was a ranking list, recording the rankings of Sword Sect cultivators from Qi Training to Combined Dao.
And at the top of that green divine ray list, which was the Yuanying Stage list, was Chi Jiuyu's name.
The current number one in the Yuanying Stage, Chi Jiuyu!
However, she disliked that color very much, so she didn't take the opportunity to show off while explaining.
"That above is the Inner Sect. Only Inner Sect Disciples of the Sword Sect can enter. Places like the Dan Ding Pavilion, Preaching Hall, and the headquarters of the Si Lv Hall and Zhizhang Hall are all up there."
"There's also the largest Starry Sky teleportation array in the entire Central Continent up there!"
"When you reach Foundation Establishment, I'll take you on my starship to play in the Starry Sky. That's much more interesting than the Central Continent!"
First update.
Still have a cold, same as yesterday. I'll get up early tomorrow for an IV.
So the remaining two chapters will be posted later.