As soon as Qin Xi said that, the scene became quiet.
Mei Feng was startled. Master Daoist Yuanmu, Venerable Wu Ming, and the others looked at each other but didn't say anything.
The meaning of the word Dao companion to cultivators was thought-provoking.
The so-called Dao companion was a companion who sought immortality and Dao, which was also what cultivators called husband and wife.
In this cultivation world, any relationship was unreliable, but Dao companions were undoubtedly the closest kind of relationship.
This was because generally speaking, Dao companions were the only kind of relationship that one had decided on.
Blood ties couldn't be chosen, and master-disciple relationships were often full of benefits. As for Dao companions, although there were also those who united because of benefits, the possibility was much lower than others.
For most people, Dao companions were the companions they chose on the path to immortality.
Cultivators were usually very vigilant. Since they had decided on a companion, it was relatively speaking, the person they trusted the most. Over a long period of time, when two people accompanied each other, their feelings were usually the deepest.
From this point of view, hurting someone's Dao companion was no different from hurting the person themselves.
Therefore, when Master Daoist Yuanmu and the others heard Qin Xi's words, they didn't plan to stop him.
A middle stage Nascent Soul cultivator wouldn't have any face if his Dao companion was chased by others and he didn't care.
Besides, as long as the little girl recognized by the Fusheng Sword was fine, what did it matter if others killed her?
There was still one less person to fight for the fated chance!
However, they originally thought that although this Core Formation junior was likely to be a disciple of a large sect or clan in the Outer Endless Sea, she had no foundation in Yunzhong and didn't need to worry at all.
But now, her Dao companion was also in Yunzhong, and this person was actually in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul realm.
Master Daoist Yuanmu couldn't help but look at Miaoying Progenitor. Just now, Miaoying Progenitor said that although this Fellow Daoist Qin was in the middle stage of the Nascent Soul realm, his methods and divine abilities were very extraordinary and probably not weaker than late stage cultivators like them.
In that case, this person had to be taken seriously.
Scholar Yu obviously had the same concerns. He looked at Qin Xi then turned to Master Daoist Yuanmu and whispered, "Fellow Daoist Yuanmu, this situation …"
Master Daoist Yuanmu sighed slightly and also replied, "What do you think, Mr. Yu?"
Although this Scholar Yu was not as good at using money and power, he was wise and resourceful. His thoughts often went straight to the point. It was thanks to his idea that the three sects had joined hands to search for the ruins of the Five Saints.
Scholar Yu said, "As long as our three sects are united, Fellow Daoist Miao Ying, Fellow Daoist Guo, and the others will definitely stand on our side. As for a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, we don't need to worry too much, but …"
"But if that's the case, we won't be able to control this junior."
Scholar Yu sighed and nodded.
After a moment's thought, he added, "In truth, we can already tell from what happened on One Leaf Island that this junior isn't someone who is willing to be controlled. He dares to negotiate with our three sects on his own!
She has Senior Fu Yao Zi's guidance, so I'm afraid she has already prepared an escape route. We might not be able to do anything to her. "
"What Mr. Yu said makes sense."
Immortal Yuanmu pondered for a moment. "Since that's the case, we'll let her be. As long as she obediently opens the space and doesn't cause us any trouble."
The others did not know about the secret voice transmission between Immortal Yuanmu and Scholar Yu, but they all saw their attitude of staying out of the matter.
In fact, the other cultivators were eager for the two to fight. Many of them had grievances among the Nascent Soul cultivators, but they were worried that the space was about to open and the fortuitous opportunity was rare, so they tacitly did not bring up old grievances.
If the two of them fought, the two mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators would most likely end up with both sides suffering. When that time came, they would have two less formidable opponents after entering the space.
Mei Feng was also aware of this.
All these years, he had hidden himself to cultivate the Great Prime Demon Technique, not daring to appear in front of others at all, because he had previously offended the Night Owl City Lord, Demon Lord Night Frost. However, when news of the secret land of the Returning Ruin Sea came, he could no longer sit still.
So what if he offended the Night Frost Demon Lord?
If the Night Frost Demon Lord really wanted to take him down before the space opened, he would also lose his strength. When that time came, he would be suppressed by the other late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators when he entered the secret land.
As for what would happen after it ended, who knew what would happen?
Perhaps he had obtained a great fortuitous opportunity, or perhaps he would perish inside. The Night Frost Demon Lord was the same.
That was why he dared to swagger over directly.
However, this mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator in front of him did not seem to think so.
Mei Feng was very puzzled. Which cultivator in Yunzhong would be willing to miss the secret land of the Returning Ruin Sea?
It was related to the legend of the Five Saints Soul Formation!
Moreover, looking at this person's cultivation level and magical powers, he should have heard of it long ago, but he had never heard of it.
Could it be that this person's cultivation level had improved greatly in the more than 50 years he had been hiding in seclusion?
Or could it be that the other party was not a cultivator in Yunzhong at all?
Thinking of this, Mei Feng sneered in his heart.
Whether it was Xiao Yang or Yuanzhou, the level of cultivation was lower than that of Yunzhong. If he was a cultivator from these two places, then it was very likely that this person was fierce in appearance but weak in heart.
If this person was a cultivator from Yunzhong who had just advanced to the mid-stage, then it would be even easier. He was very confident in his Great Prime Demon Technique, and cultivators of the same level who had just advanced were no match for him.
"Fellow Daoist, how should I address you?
Which large sect are you from? "Mei Feng asked.
He was only worried about one thing. If this person was a newly promoted Grand Supreme Elder of a large sect, then he would have to consider the force behind him.
Qin Xi said faintly, "My surname is Qin, and my Daoist name is Shoujing. As for my sect, you don't need to worry about it. If you have the ability to kill me, even if someone comes to take revenge, they'll be thousands of miles away."
Hearing this, Mei Feng's eyes shone with an ominous glint, but he still said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Qin, if you weren't a cultivator from Yunzhong, you might not understand the significance of the Five Saints Secret Land of the Returning Ruin Sea. There are fated chances to Soul Formation in there!"
Qin Xi smiled. "You don't dare?"
"You —" Mei Feng looked angry. He just felt it was a waste of this opportunity. Since this person was so unreasonable, he could only consume some of his strength to kill him. Otherwise, wouldn't it be troublesome if he was plotted against again after entering the secret land?
Thinking up to this point, Mei Feng shook his sleeves, and Primordial Devil Aura rose. He said coldly, "In that case, Fellow Daoist Qin, please!"
Mei Feng's thoughts coincided with Qin Xi's.
When he found traces of Tiange in Cloud Wing City, he originally planned to look for her immediately.
Progenitor Miaoying asked him about his plan and did him a favor by asking the disciples of Jingxu Sect to help him find out the whereabouts of "Ye Xiaotian".
Later, the disciples of Jingxu Sect reported that "Ye Xiaotian" was heading north, possibly to the Returning Ruin Sea via Nanzhou. Progenitor Miaoying then invited him to go with her.
Qin Xi originally planned to refuse, but unexpectedly, he learned from Progenitor Miaoying that this matter was related to "Qin Wei".
The three major sects wanted to gather the five holy relics to open the mysterious space in the Returning Ruin Sea, and "Qin Wei" had one of the holy relics, the Fusheng Sword.
After connecting the two incidents, Qin Xi was able to guess what happened. He was the only one who knew that "Ye Xiaotian" and "Qin Wei" were the same person. "Ye Xiaotian" heading to Sea of Returning Ruins was definitely related to this matter.
And Progenitor Miaoying was invited by the three major sects to go to the Returning Ruin Sea for the same matter. In this case, it was more appropriate for him to go with Progenitor Miaoying.
Qin Xi was naturally interested in this secret place in the Returning Ruin Sea. Where could he find a fated chance to advance to the Deification realm in the Celestial Pole?
He had just advanced to the middle stage of the Nascent Soul realm, so his cultivation speed had become very slow recently. He came to Yunzhong for two reasons. First, Tiange had been away for too long, so he couldn't let go of her. Second, he wanted to find some fated chances for himself.
Besides, Tiange was involved in this matter, so he could take care of her if he went.
But he didn't expect that as soon as he arrived, he would find Tiange being chased by a middle stage Nascent Soul Devil Cultivator!
Based on the reactions of the late stage Nascent Soul cultivators, it wasn't difficult to guess that this Devil Cultivator didn't have any backup. That being the case, it was better to kill him before the secret place opened. It was better than being restrained by him after entering the secret place.
Besides, this person had repeatedly indicated that he wanted to kill Tiange to vent his anger. If he wasn't eliminated, he would always be a hidden danger.
"Senior Martial Brother," Tiange whispered behind him, "this person's cultivation technique is the same as Master Song Feng's. Are you confident?"
Qin Xi had already noticed this. Others might not know what was going on with Master Song Feng's cultivation technique, but he knew it very well.
He smiled and said, "Don't worry. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't be so confident."
Mo Tiange was stunned, but then she thought about it again. Master Song Feng was their archenemy, and they would have to fight him sooner or later. After Senior Martial Brother advanced to the Nascent Soul realm, he probably came up with a way to restrain Master Song Feng.
She felt a little relieved and stepped back. "I understand."
The Primordial Devil Aura on Mei Feng's body became thicker and thicker, almost enveloping her whole body. However, compared to Master Song Feng's black cloud, it was still a bit inferior.
Qin Xi waved his sleeve. The Three Yang Real Fire Sword that had been revolving around him let out a clear cry and turned into a tangible sword aura. The sword aura was golden, but it was completely red and was tightly surrounded by the Three Yang Real Fire.
Seeing this, Master Daoist Yuanmu raised his eyebrows and said to Primordial Lady Miaoying, "The sword turned invisible. Fellow Daoist Qin's strength is really extraordinary!"
A cultivator's sword was originally a magic weapon, and all magic weapons had forms.
Turning something tangible into intangible required not only a high cultivation level, but also a deep understanding of the nature of spiritual aura.
The former wasn't difficult for cultivators above the Nascent Soul realm to meet this requirement, but the latter was absolutely impossible unless it was someone with excellent comprehension and a thorough understanding of the Way of Celestials.
Primordial Lady Miaoying said with a smile, "If that wasn't the case, why would I praise this Fellow Daoist Qin so much?
In the whole of Yunzhong, probably only a few old guys like us can turn our swords invisible, and this Fellow Daoist Qin is only about three hundred years old … "
"What?" Master Daoist Yuanmu was taken aback.
Turning his swords invisible meant that this Fellow Daoist Qin was qualified to talk to them, cultivators in the late Nascent Soul realm. However, his lifespan was only three hundred years old, which was a bit shocking for a powerful middle stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
Primordial Lady Miaoying still said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Yuan Mu, you're a top genius cultivator in Yunzhong. As far as I know, you advanced to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm after you were five hundred years old, right?
And I'm even worse than you — I only advanced to the late stage when I was seven hundred years old. "
Master Daoist Yuanmu took a deep breath and looked at Qin Xi with a meaningful gaze. "I thought Yunzhong had the highest cultivation level among all the continents, but now it seems I underestimated him too much."