Mo Tiange looked at Mount Taikang under her feet and sighed.
They had only left the mountain for a few days. None of them expected they would find the answer in such a short time.
"Senior Martial Brother." She looked at Mount Taikang surrounded by immortal aura and asked, "Should we tell them the truth?"
Qin Xi shook his head. "What should we tell them?
That this world has been abandoned and there's no way to ascend?
Forget it. Our Deification seniors haven't told us this secret for tens of thousands of years. Why should we cut off other people's hope? "
Not everyone could bear the cruelty of the truth. The Deification cultivators didn't say it because they had their own concerns.
Mo Tiange thought about it and nodded with a sigh. "That's fine. The fact that there's no way to ascend is something Deification cultivators should consider. In thousands of years, only one or two cultivators have to face it … Let them always have hope."
While they were talking, a streak of light flew up from Mount Taikang and swept towards them.
The person stopped in front of them. The flight light dispersed, revealing an ordinary but smiling face. "Martial Uncle Shoujing, Martial Uncle Qingwei, you're back so soon?"
This person was Wu Feishuang.
After she advanced to the Core Formation realm, her Daoist name was Dingguan.
Mo Tiange used to criticize this Daoist name in her mind. Wu Feishuang's personality was very similar to Lord Daoist Miaoyi's. She looked kind but was actually very firm inside. However, Lord Daoist Miaoyi gave her a Daoist name of Dingguan. Wasn't she cultivating to become a stone?
That being said, Mo Tiange still sighed when she saw Wu Feishuang's empty left sleeve.
She couldn't form a body before forming her Nascent Soul, but it wasn't difficult to make a temporary fake hand. However, she left her left sleeve empty as if to announce her determination.
"Things went smoother than I thought," Mo Tiange said vaguely.
Only the Lord Daoists knew the purpose of their trip. The others didn't know, so there was no need to explain it now.
As a junior, Wu Feishuang wouldn't ask too many questions. She bowed to them and said, "Martial Uncles, please show me your identity tablets."
The battle was getting more and more intense. Xuanqing School's Great Mountain-Protecting Formation was always on alert. No matter who they were, they had to show their identity tablets to enter or leave.
After checking their identity tablets and confirming there were no mistakes, Wu Feishuang respectfully said, "Martial Uncles, welcome back to the mountain."
"Don't stand on ceremony."
Qin Xi waved his hand and entered the temporary entrance of the Great Mountain-Protecting Formation. He then asked casually, "Has Junior Martial Brother Lingxi returned to the mountain?"
Wu Feishuang replied, "Reporting to Martial Uncle, this disciple has been on duty recently and has yet to see Martial Uncle Lingxi."
Qin Xi nodded. They were teleported to Zhong Muling and Yuan Bao and were sent back in less than half a day. Han Quan once said the others would have a fated chance, and Lord Daoist Lingxi might have been delayed because of this.
Just as they were about to descend to Clear Spring Peak, their hearts suddenly trembled at the same time. It was as if an invisible force had appeared out of nowhere.
In the next moment, a clap of thunder suddenly sounded in the sky, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged, condensing into numerous tangible spiritual lights.
"This is …" Wu Feishuang exclaimed in astonishment.
"Who advanced to the Nascent Soul realm?" Mo Tiange was first startled, then delighted. She turned towards Qin Xi and asked, "Who advanced to the Nascent Soul realm?"
After feeling pleasantly surprised, Qin Xi looked towards the source of the surging spiritual aura. "Morning Sun Peak …"
"Forming my Nascent Soul …" Wu Feishuang murmured. She also looked at Morning Sun Peak with a complicated expression. There was both expectation and worry on her face. "Could it be him …"
The celestial phenomenon of Nascent Soul formation was becoming more and more obvious. Lord Daoist Zhenyang had already come out of his cave. Looking at the surging wind and clouds around him, he laughed heartily. "Hahahaha!
Good!
Zhifei, you finally didn't disappoint Master's expectations! "
It was impossible for Lord Daoist Zhenyang not to care about seeing Lord Daoist Jinghe's disciples forming their Nascent Souls one after another. However, Nascent Soul formation couldn't be forced. His disciples either lacked fated chances or they didn't live up to expectations, so he couldn't do anything about it.
At this moment, his long-cherished wish finally came true, so he was extremely happy.
Once he finished laughing, he was even more delighted to see Mo Tiange and Qin Xi returning. "You two came back so soon?
Where's Lingxi? "
"Senior Martial Brother Zhenyang!" The two bowed to greet him.
"Junior Martial Brother Lingxi will probably come back later."
Qin Xi looked at the celestial phenomenon of Nascent Soul formation on Morning Sun Peak and asked, "Senior Martial Brother, has Zhifei formed his Nascent Soul?"
"Yes!"
Lord Daoist Zhenyang was overjoyed and said in a loud voice, "Zhifei learned his lesson all these years and cast aside his obsession. Now, he's finally severed his past entanglements and reached the Nascent Soul realm."
Qin Xi nodded with a smile. "Xuanqing School has its ninth Lord Daoist. Congratulations!"
Nine Nascent Soul cultivators … ten wasn't far away.
Lord Daoist Zhenyang was complacent at the thought that the number of Nascent Soul cultivators in the sect would reach double digits when he was in charge.
He wasn't a cultivator who wholeheartedly cultivated. He'd been in charge of Xuanqing School for many years, and the strength of the sect gave him a great sense of satisfaction, especially when the one forming his Nascent Soul was his disciple.
"Qingwei, Shoujing, this is all thanks to you. Without you, Xuanqing School wouldn't be where it is today." After the excitement, Lord Daoist Zhenyang looked solemn and bowed deeply to them.
The two hurriedly stepped aside. "Senior Martial Brother Zhenyang, you're too polite. We're also Xuanqing School's disciples, so this is what we should do."
Lord Daoist Zhenyang bowed and said with a smile, "You two came back just in time. Miaoyi and Xuanyin are both in Closed Door Meditation, so it'll be a bit lonely for Zhifei to come out. You two can make up the numbers!
Besides, you're all disciples of the same generation, so it's always good to get closer. "
Mo Tiange and Qin Xi looked at each other. They both understood what Lord Daoist Zhenyang meant.
Bai Yanfei's downfall wasn't unrelated to them. Now that he formed his Nascent Soul and was on the same level as a Lord Daoist, he should erase everything from the past. The two of them going to greet him was a step forward to show their attitude. This was also Lord Daoist Zhenyang's last test for Bai Yanfei.
To be honest, Mo Tiange and Qin Xi didn't care about the entanglement between them, so they naturally agreed to Lord Daoist Zhenyang's small request.
Besides, if someone in the sect formed his Nascent Soul, they should greet him. When Qin Xi returned to the mountain after forming his Nascent Soul, didn't Lord Daoist Zhenyang, who was the head of the sect, also come out to greet him personally?
The two of them agreed and followed Lord Daoist Zhenyang to Bai Yanfei's Immortal's Cave. After taking two steps, they heard Wu Feishuang say, "Martial Uncle Zhenyang, Martial Uncles, Disciple is on duty and can't leave, so I won't go."
Lord Daoist Zhenyang finally noticed her. His excited expression faded a little, and he said with a bit of guilt, "Feishuang, it's okay to leave for a while. Zhifei, he … you …"
Lord Daoist Zhenyang hesitated and didn't finish his words. Even if Mo Tiange and Qin Xi weren't outsiders, it wasn't good to talk about the matter between husband and wife in public.
Wu Feishuang said solemnly, "It's precisely because someone is forming his Nascent Soul that we should be more careful on duty, so Martial Nephew can't stay for long."
She paused for a moment then said, "Martial Uncle, please pass on my congratulations to Martial Uncle Zhifei for walking out of his Inner Demon and setting foot on the Great Dao."
She called herself her Daoist name and called Bai Yanfei Martial Uncle Zhifei, so her attitude was very obvious.
Lord Daoist Zhenyang was silent for a moment then sighed. "Forget it. If I keep meddling, I'll be disrespectful. You can go."
Wu Feishuang cupped her hands at the three of them then rode her magic weapon and left.
Mo Tiange shook her head and followed Lord Daoist Zhenyang to land on Morning Sun Peak.
Bai Yanfei's Immortal's Cave was right next to Lord Daoist Zhenyang's Immortal's Cave. The spiritual aura was no less than that of Morning Sun Peak's Master's Cave, which showed Lord Daoist Zhenyang's preference for him.
Mo Tiange couldn't help but wonder if it was because he was too partial to Bai Yanfei that Bai Yanfei took the wrong path?
Bai Yanfei was different from them.
She came from an ordinary family and had a rough childhood. Although Qin Xi was born in a prince's mansion, he was just a branch of the family and was far from being respected.
As for Bai Yanfei, he was born the crown prince and became the Head's favorite disciple after he entered the sect. He was too used to being spoiled, so he couldn't get up when he was frustrated.
In fact, in terms of talent and comprehension, Bai Yanfei wasn't worse than them. Even if he couldn't compare to her Spiritual Roots of the Origin, he was still several times better than Qin Xi.
He also had generous conditions — a great cultivator in the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm was meticulously taught, and countless resources were at his disposal.
Perhaps he had too much, so he forgot that some things had to be obtained through hard work.
No matter how smart or rich a person was, he would only walk a little earlier and a little faster than others.
If he always held his head high, he could see a higher goal, but he often couldn't see the road under his feet.
In the long run, there would be a day when those people he never paid attention to would sooner or later appear in his line of sight and become existences he could look up to.
At that time, he would realize how unsteady his steps were all the way.
The feeling of falling from a high place wasn't good, but if he didn't fall, he wouldn't be able to climb back up.
Mo Tiange stood behind Lord Daoist Zhenyang and watched as the stone door of the cave opened. A person slowly walked out with a calm gaze and dignified demeanor.
She faintly smiled. That arrogant and impetuous Junior Brother, after being silent for several decades, had finally stood up and firmly solidified the once illusory path.
* * *
After seeing Bai Yanfei, Mo Tiange and Zhenyang Zhenyang returned to the cave.
They hadn't left for long, and the cave was in good condition.
The two of them sent a message to their master and reprimanded their disciples. After a while, they sent a message to Gujian Sect to ask whether Jing Xingzhi had returned.
Before Gujian Sect replied, Lord Daoist Zhenyang came to visit with Lord Daoist Jinghe and Lord Daoist Miaoyi.
Mo Tiange was a bit flattered to see how cautious they were. After greeting them, she said, "Master, since you're back, you should've sent someone to inform us. How could you trouble Master to visit us in person?"
Lord Daoist Jinghe didn't put on airs as a master today. He waved his hand and said, "Your master came back at the last minute. I still have to go to Kunzhong City after I'm done, so I don't have time to put on airs. Let's talk quickly!"
Mo Tiange was speechless for a moment. Qin Xi reacted quickly and directly led them into the cultivation room.
There were no chairs in the cultivation room, so the five of them sat on the praying mats. Lord Daoist Zhenyang asked first, "I didn't ask about the day Zhifei formed his Nascent Soul.
Shoujing and Qingwei, you came back so soon, and Lingxi didn't go with you. Is there something wrong? "
Qin Xi poured tea for each of the masters one by one then answered, "Rest assured, Senior Martial Brother Zhenyang. Nothing unpleasant happened."
"Then you …" Lord Daoist Zhenyang still frowned.
As the Head and Senior Martial Brother, he was also worried about Lord Daoist Lingxi, who hadn't returned yet.
Miaoyi held the teacup, sniffed it gently, then put it down. She said with a smile, "Senior Martial Brother, although Shoujing and Qingwei are injured, they look calm. Lingxi is obviously fine. Moreover, they don't look anxious or unhappy at all. It seems we've found some answers on this trip."
Mo Tiange looked at Lord Daoist Miaoyi with admiration and said, "Senior Martial Sister Miaoyi is wise. We've indeed found the answer, but the answer …" She hesitated a bit and heaved a long sigh. "I hope you won't be too disappointed after you know it."