Severing Ties: The Sect Regrets My Departure Chapter 88 Rebellious Disciple, Do You Know Your Crime!

Chapter 88: Rebellious Disciple, Do You Know Your Cri!

"This talisman... who made it?"

Qin ran stared fixedly at the talisman before her, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

The mont she laid eyes on this talisman, she felt as if she weren't looking at ink and paper, but at the genuine Heavenly Dao Rhy manifesting in the sky above! Every detail, every nuance, was exactly the sa.

It wasn't just a superficial resemblance; it possessed the very essence of the Dao!

The imprints on the talisman were like living Heavenly Dao Rhy!

This was no ordinary Perfect Dao Talisman. This was a truly perfect Perfect Dao Talisman, as if soone had taken the Heavenly Dao Rhy, pressed it onto the paper, and imprisoned it within to form this object!

Such skill should not exist in this mortal realm!

At the very least, Qin ran had devoted herself to this art for five hundred years, yet she had never heard of or seen such a talisman before. This simple piece of paper brought her world-shaking astonishnt.

That disciple didn't know any of this, but he hurriedly replied, "Reporting to Elder, this talisman is sold by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. As for who made it, this disciple does not know."

"Sothing sold by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion?" Qin ran was stunned, finding it hard to believe. "A talisman like this... obtaining even one could be called a rare treasure in the world. They actually put it up for sale?"

"Huh?" The disciple was confused.

In his heart, he thought it was just a Perfect Dao Talisman. Although rare, most talisman masters could occasionally produce one, right?

However, he didn't dare to be negligent and quickly explained, "What this disciple says is entirely true. In fact, not only the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion but also the Lingbao Pavilion has started selling this kind of talisman."

"Do they have so many that they can sell them?" Qin ran found it strange.

"This... they probably do..."

"What do you an?"

"The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion can offer at least fifty thousand talismans for sale daily. The Lingbao Pavilion has slightly fewer but can still offer at least twenty thousand."

"What did you say???"

At this mont, Qin ran was utterly shocked. She sprang to her feet, her face full of astonishnt and disbelief.

This was a perfect Perfect Dao Talisman! She had spent her entire life unable to create even one, and yet they produced tens of thousands daily?

What kind of joke was this?

Suddenly, Qin ran realized the key issue. "Since both the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion and the Lingbao Pavilion have such talismans, they certainly aren't making them themselves. It's very likely they are supplied by the sa group!"

"Do you know which faction supplies their talismans? Does that supplying faction possess so special thod?"

The disciple looked embarrassed. "This... this disciple does not know..."

"You don't know?" Qin ran frowned.

"Elder, please forgive . This disciple truly does not know." The disciple hurriedly explained, "This kind of talisman first appeared from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. They have always claid publicly that they mastered a secret art they would not disclose. After the Lingbao Pavilion also obtained these talismans, both parties publicly stated that they cooperated and jointly mastered this technique..."

As soon as Gu Xiu and Shang Zhongqing reached their cooperation agreent, the Lingbao Pavilion and the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion set aside their competition and joined hands. Their goal was clear: to protect that mysterious faction.

Listening to this disciple's report, Qin ran's frown deepened. She had long resided in the Azure Mystic Sacred Land, paying no attention to outside affairs. She never expected so many things had happened in the outside world.

"During this ti, countless talisman masters have gathered in Cloud Firmant City, all attracted by the 'Homage of Ten Thousand Rhys' incident. When the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion produced such Perfect Dao Talismans, many wanted to investigate."

"But due to Cloud Firmant City's rules and restrictions, none of the parties have been able to find useful leads..." the disciple explained.

Hearing his words, Qin ran also furrowed her brow. She had been paying attention to the Homage of Ten Thousand Rhys; the Azure Mystic Sacred Land had long dispatched disciples to investigate. However, there had been no news until now.

But this ti...

"I need to go to Cloud Firmant City!" Qin ran made a decision. "I will personally investigate the Homage of Ten Thousand Rhys. I refuse to believe that if I go personally, the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion would still conceal things!"

This matter was of great importance and must be thoroughly investigated.

That disciple would have been glad for Qin ran to investigate personally but hesitantly reminded her, "But Elder, Junior Martial Uncle's Dao Sword is nearing completion. If you leave now..."

Qin ran frowned. She glanced back at Jiang Xun, who was still crafting talismans, and felt montarily hesitant.

For the Azure Mystic Sacred Land, Junior Martial Uncle was currently the most important priority; everything else had to wait!

However...

"Second Senior Sister should still need a few days there. I will go quickly and return swiftly." Qin ran gritted her teeth; she still couldn't rest easy about the Heavenly Dao Rhy matter.

Having said that, she hesitated no longer. She imdiately summoned her magical treasure, preparing to fly away from the Azure Mystic Sacred Land.

But just as she reached the sect entrance...

Qin ran suddenly froze.

Because she saw that a figure, who had walked step by step for who knew how long, had just entered the gates of Azure Mystic Mountain.

"Senior Sister!" Qin ran exclaid in surprise.

This person was none other than the master of the Heaven-Asking Pavilion in the Azure Mystic Sacred Land.

Nian Zhaoxi!

During this period, Nian Zhaoxi had been away and hadn't returned for a long ti, causing much worry among many in the sect. Seeing her return now filled Qin ran with joy.

"Senior Sister! You've finally returned! Everyone has been very worried about you during this ti. Senior Sister... you..."

As she spoke, Qin ran's words suddenly trailed off.

Because she saw her senior sister, Nian Zhaoxi, with her snow-white hair, glance at her indifferently.

That gaze was full of aning.

She couldn't understand what lay hidden within those eyes.

But within them... there was a sense of distance.

Senior Sister seems to have changed.

This thought suddenly arose in Qin ran's heart. But before she could ponder further, she saw Nian Zhaoxi suddenly cough lightly. A trace of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth; her body swayed as if about to collapse.

"Senior Sister!" Qin ran hurriedly supported her.

But just as she helped her up, Qin ran's expression suddenly turned horrified as she looked at Nian Zhaoxi in terror. "Senior Sister... your injuries... why are they so severe?"

"And..."

"And why do I feel your life essence is constantly draining away?"

She could sense it.

At this mont, Nian Zhaoxi was as frail as a sheet of paper; it seed a gust of wind could blow her over.

Even more terrifying...

Her life essence was draining away madly. Her senior sister, who had been perfectly fine not long ago, now seed to have entered her twilight years!

As if she could pass away at any mont!

"It's nothing." Nian Zhaoxi shook her head. "I just walked slowly on the road... thought too much... asked too much..."

Thought? Asked?

Qin ran was stunned for a mont before realizing: Senior Sister cultivated the Path of Heavenly Secrets. Could it be that along her journey she perford divinations and asked fate too many tis?

However, before Qin ran could speak...

A figure instantly appeared in the sky above.

Qin ran looked up and imdiately knelt on the ground. "Greetings, Master!"

The one who appeared was none other than Sect Master Guan Xuelan!

At this mont, Guan Xuelan stared at her eldest disciple with eyes full of gloom. "Rebellious disciple! You finally know how to return?"

"Disciple pays respects to Master." Nian Zhaoxi gave a slight bow.

"Hmph!" Guan Xuelan snorted coldly. "Go to the Main Sect Hall! Prepare to receive punishnt!"

Qin ran was startled and hurriedly spoke up for Nian Zhaoxi. "Master! Senior Sister right now..."

Unfortunately...

Before she could finish speaking, Guan Xuelan had already turned and left.

Nian Zhaoxi remained calm, however, breaking free from Qin ran's support and heading step by step towards the Main Sect Hall.

Along the way, she t many Azure Mystic disciples, all respectful and reverent.

But Nian Zhaoxi gave no response.

Just step by step, from the mountain gates into the main hall.

The further she walked, the darker her heart beca.

This journey... she had walked all the way back from Cloud Firmant City to the Azure Mystic Sacred Land without using cultivation, without using her formidable power.

She knew everything too late, but still hoped to retrace the path her Junior Martial Brother once walked.

Before, as a lofty and mighty expert, she felt that the path passed in an instant.

But after not using cultivation, she discovered...

That path was truly long and treacherous.

She thought that was already her limit, but now, walking through the vast expanse of the Azure Mystic Sacred Land...

Nian Zhaoxi discovered sothing else.

The forr Azure Mystic Sect had now beco the Azure Mystic Sacred Land.

The changes were truly great.

This path was also truly far.

Just...

Facing those disciples who were so respectful and reverent towards her, Nian Zhaoxi again felt her heart ache faintly.

She received reverence.

But Junior Martial Brother?

She wanted to taste the hardships Junior Martial Brother experienced, but she was forever unable to truly, genuinely experience the suffering he encountered...

Finally.

After walking for half a day and passing several layers of sect restrictions, Nian Zhaoxi finally arrived before the doors of the Main Sect Hall.

Inside...

Guan Xuelan sat upright in the main seat.

The other junior sisters had already been waiting inside for a long ti.

Nian Zhaoxi took a deep breath and stepped inside.

"Rebellious disciple!" Guan Xuelan's voice was like thunder. "Do you know your cri!"

"Disciple knows her cri." Nian Zhaoxi lowered her head.

Guan Xuelan asked coldly, "Speak. What cri do you have?"

"The cri of cowardice."

"What?"

"And the cri of overestimating my capabilities."

"What are you saying?" Guan Xuelan frowned.

She saw Nian Zhaoxi speak softly, "Disciple's nature was cowardly. After Junior Martial Brother Gu lost his power, I did not help him. This is a cri."

What???

These words stunned everyone present into disbelief.

Even Guan Xuelan was stunned for a mont.

She saw Nian Zhaoxi continue speaking. "Disciple, while regretting the past, wishfully thought I could redeem everything."

"The result was rely overestimating my capabilities."

"This, too, is a cri."