When Luo Cheng returned to Shangyun Hall,
Yun ngli was already waiting there.
She stood at the edge of the cliff, her gaze fixed on Shangyun Hall, the endless sea of clouds sprawling behind her.
The heavenly winds roared, her white robes fluttering like a goddess exiled to the mortal realm.
"Senior Sister Yun!"
Luo Cheng admired her for a mont before stepping forward and saying:
"Senior Sister, Supre Elder Qingkui has allowed to temporarily reside on ngli Peak."
Yun ngli did not imdiately respond. Her eyes remained fixed on the plaque of Shangyun Hall as she spoke slowly:
"Shangyun Hall! ’The great roc rises with the sa wind, soaring ninety thousand miles into the skies.’ Shangyun, indeed... Out of all the palaces on ngli Peak, you chose this one. It seems your ambitions are not small!"
She shifted her gaze toward Luo Cheng and said:
"You’ve offended the Eighth Prince, Jin Min. Now that you’ve entered the Inner Sect, obstacles and trouble will follow you everywhere. I was already planning for you to reside on ngli Peak after your entry, so stay here without worry."
"Thank you, Senior Sister!"
Luo Cheng felt relief wash over him.
Yun ngli cherished tranquility.
The entire ngli Peak didn’t even have a single servant.
He had been worried Yun ngli might refuse.
Fixing Luo Cheng with her gaze, a cluster of brilliant flas seed to leap within Yun ngli’s pupils, piercing through his internal organs and into the depths of his soul.
"Third Layer Peak of the Awakening Vein Realm. Your energy is smooth and harmonious; you’re not far from advancing to the Fourth Layer. Your blood and Qi are as vibrant as a rainbow, your essence Qi surging with vigor, your bones glowing with radiance. Your physique might very well rival that of a Middle Stage Body Refinent cultivator in the Awakening Vein Realm."
Carefully examining him from head to toe, even the calm waters of Yun ngli’s gaze could not help but ripple. She asked:
"I’ve heard you’ve also comprehended Sword Intent?"
Luo Cheng nodded. "That’s correct, about thirty percent mastery of Sword Intent. I should be able to reach forty percent very soon."
From the beginning, Luo Cheng hadn’t bothered to suppress his aura by using the Primordial Breath Technique.
He knew perfectly well that he was now one of hers.
Yun ngli was his greatest backing within the Xuanyuan Sect.
There was no reason to hide these matters from her.
The stronger he appeared, the more she would appreciate him.
As expected,
when Yun ngli heard that Luo Cheng was close to achieving forty percent Sword Intent, a peculiar brilliance sparkled in her eyes, and a faint, stunning smile touched her lips:
"Forty percent Sword Intent—a middle-level state within the Sword Intent Prototype! That you’ve managed to cultivate your Sword Dao Realm to such a level within a single year—I must have underestimated your Sword Dao talent!"
Yun ngli was genuinely astonished.
She had personally recomnded Luo Cheng to enter the Xuanyuan Sect back then.
It was because she saw his unwavering resolve—he had not succumbed to despair after awakening a Wasted Martial Soul but had instead risen against the current. She admired his trendous determination!
No one expected that in just one short year, Luo Cheng would accomplish such feats.
"Your progress is happening at an unbelievable pace! Even those who awaken a Ten-star Spiritual Martial Soul might not necessarily compare to you."
Yun ngli studied Luo Cheng closely and said with deliberate calm,
"Ahem!"
Luo Cheng cleared his throat lightly and said, "I’ve joined Lingyun Pavilion."
His Martial Soul and the Nine-colored Scale were his deepest secrets—there was no way he could reveal them.
He quickly shifted the topic to Lingyun Pavilion.
"I’ve already heard about that. Lingyun Pavilion has enterprises across the Five Continents, and it traces its heritage back to the Near Ancient Tis. Its foundation is profound, far surpassing that of our Xuanyuan Sect. Joining Lingyun Pavilion is a good opportunity; perhaps one day it may help you nurture a Martial Soul."
"However, Lingyun Pavilion is a place of fierce competition, where strength and profit reign supre."
"If you wish to obtain more resources, you must demonstrate greater value. Rember, apart from talent, securing resources is most crucial—it’s the foundation of growing stronger! At any ti, you must fight for it. To not fight is to hand over the chance to improve to soone else."
Yun ngli didn’t pursue the reason behind Luo Cheng’s rapid progress.
Everyone had their secrets, and so did she.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister."
Luo Cheng nodded in acknowledgnt.
Along the way, he had co to understand this better than anyone else.
Without sufficient spiritual dicines, Soul Crystals, and wealth, he couldn’t have achieved his current accomplishnts in such a short ti.
"Senior Sister, are you aiming to compete for the position of Sect Master?"
Luo Cheng didn’t want to keep talking about himself, so he changed the subject.
At his words, Yun ngli turned to gaze at the boundless sea of clouds and said calmly:
"I originally had no intention of vying for the position of Sect Master. Our Great Yue Dynasty is too small—it’s insignificant even within the Yunlan Domain Group, let alone the entire Eastern Continent. Setting your sights here will only trap your footsteps and leave you stagnant."
"What I seek is to stand at the summit, to forge my own powerful path, like the Great Chu Empress."
After a brief mont of contemplation, Yun ngli’s tone turned colder as she continued:
"However, Nangong Jue clearly knows you’re under my wing. As one of the Ten True Disciples, he still dared to target you—making it clear he wants to challenge ."
"If I don’t contend, he’ll think I’m afraid of him. So be it, then—I’ll compete with him! In the future, if you face difficulties with the Crown Prince Hall, there’s no need to worry. As long as it’s not excessive, I’ll take care of it."
"Supre Elder Mingzong and Supre Elder Qingkui will also support without reservation."
At those words, Luo Cheng felt a sense of awe deep within.
He hadn’t expected Yun ngli to harbor such grand ambitions—to seek the pinnacle and carve out her own path, like the Great Chu Empress!
By comparison, Nangong Jue’s aspirations to seize the Sect Master’s position and unify the Great Yue Dynasty’s forces seed trivial and unimpressive.
Moreover, Yun ngli’s sharing these thoughts with him made it clear she now saw him as one of her own.
No longer just an ordinary Senior Sister and Junior Brother!
Taking a deep breath, Luo Cheng declared, "Rest assured, Senior Sister Yun. The Crown Prince Hall will not tread over us!"
A glimr of admiration appeared in Yun ngli’s eyes. More than strength, she appreciated Luo Cheng’s spirit—it resonated deeply with her own temperant.
After a mont of thought, Yun ngli said, "Prepare yourself. In so ti, co with to Guyuan City."
"Guyuan City? What is Senior Sister going there for?"
Luo Cheng had already heard others ntion Guyuan City nurous tis.
He knew it was currently a place steeped in chaos.
Even rumors of activity from the Blood Nether Sect had surfaced!
Yun ngli replied nonchalantly, "I’m going to kill soone. I’d planned to go alone, but with your current strength at the Middle Stage of the Awakening Vein Realm, it’s ti for you to get so real-world experience."
"I recall that you once vowed to visit the Ji Family within ten years. The Ji Family is far stronger than you imagine, far beyond. If you truly have such a goal, you’ll need to broaden your horizons sooner and et more talents. It will greatly aid your cultivation."
Luo Cheng had already made up his mind about this, so he imdiately nodded and said:
"Alright! But first, I need to return to Qishan City briefly."
Word of the Blood Eagle pursuing him had already spread.
His grandfather and father were undoubtedly worried.
It was ti to visit them.
"Very well. Go and return quickly. I still have matters to attend to; we’ll depart in half a month."
Leaving these words, Yun ngli ascended toward the peak of ngli Peak.
"Senior Sister..."
Luo Cheng had originally wanted to ask who Yun ngli intended to kill, but he hadn’t expected her to leave so swiftly.
"I’ll ask next ti! For now, let’s see how far my Sword Intent has progressed!"
Exhaling softly, Luo Cheng stepped into Shangyun Hall.
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