"It's predestined?"
Qin Shi could not understand where this so-called destiny came from. Could it be that it was really the will of the heavens?
He didn't believe it. There must be a reason behind it.
After saying that, Qi Qing's beautiful eyes glanced from time to time at Qin Shi's left arm. When Qin Shi noticed Qi Qing's action, he was secretly shocked. "She discovered the demon?"
He subconsciously tightened his sleeves.
Only when she saw Qin Shi's actions did Qi Qing restrain herself slightly. But unexpectedly, she didn't mention a single word about this, and she even revealed a strange smile instead. This caused Qin Shi to be even more unable to understand.
"Little fellow, I've summoned you here for a reason."
Qin Shi had already expected this, so he didn't show any surprise. He just shrugged and said, "Tell me, what is it?"
"There's one thing I want to ask of you."
"Ask me?"
Qin Shi pointed at himself in surprise. He couldn't figure out what a disciple of the Sword Faction like him, the dignified Sword Faction's Sect Leader, needed to ask of him. He said curiously, "Tell me about it."
"You come …!"
Qi Qing called Qin Shi to her ear.
Qin Shi stepped forward. Qi Qing leaned against Qin Shi's ear and whispered a few words to Qin Shi with spirit energy. After that, Qin Shi's face was slightly shocked and his eyes widened.
"Is this true?" He said in surprise.
Qi Qing nodded helplessly. "I hid for three thousand years to get rid of this trouble. I don't want the Sword Faction's ten thousand years of history to be destroyed in my hands. The only one who can help me is you."
Qin Shi was silent for a while. After a long time, he finally nodded.
Although he didn't dare to imagine what kind of shocking things he would experience if he agreed to Qi Qing's request. The dangers might very well cause him to die a graveless death.
However, there was one thing that he understood as well. Since Qi Qing was able to predict his appearance three thousand years ago, then there was surely a secret hidden within it. So, it was just as Qi Qing had said, everything was predetermined by the unseen, and he was unable to avoid it even if he wanted to.
"Alright, I can promise you. But you have to tell me, how did you predict that I would appear here three thousand years ago?"
After hesitating for a while, Qi Qing suddenly said, "Do you know about the attack the Sword Faction suffered three thousand years ago?"
"I know. What about it?
Could all of this be related to that attack? "Qin Shi had heard Haoyue mention this matter before and asked.
"Yes."
Qi Qing nodded, "Since you've heard of me, you should know that I was severely injured three thousand years ago. At the time, my life was hanging by a thread. However, do you know how I recovered?"
"How did you recover?"
Asked Qin Shi. Haoyue had told him about it at that time, and no one in the Sword Sect knew how Qi Qing recovered.
"It was a person."
Qi Qing's beautiful eyes revealed yearning and concentration when she mentioned this person. "It was him who healed me and allowed me to leave behind secrets in the Sword Sect. Moreover, he headed to Crimson Flame Sect to live in seclusion for three thousand years."
"So, in this way, all of this was arranged by him?"
"Yes," said Qi Qing with certainty.
Qin Shi's eyes focused. "Who is he?"
But suddenly, at the critical moment, Qi Qing smiled as she shook her head and said, "I can't tell you. He instructed me that it's a secret of the heavens, and I can't let you know his name before the time is right."
Qin Shi was slightly disappointed when he heard this, but it only lasted for a moment. He knew since the beginning that it was impossible for him to obtain information from Qi Qing so easily. However, being able to find out that someone was controlling everything from the shadows was a breakthrough for him. However, he was unable to figure out exactly what sort of expert possessed such foresight?
Suddenly, Qi Qing added. "However, even though I can't tell you who he is, since you were able to arrive at the Sword Sect, then I presume that you've probably met this person in the past."
"I've met him?"
Qin Shi was even more shocked. He was truly unable to figure out who amongst all the people he'd met would possess such extraordinary ability!
"It doesn't matter if you can't figure it out. I think it won't be long before the two of you will meet each other again. At that time, he'll naturally tell you the entire truth."
When she spoke up to here, Qi Qing paused for a moment while shock couldn't help but appear in her eyes, and then she continued. "At that time, the heavens and the earth will probably be unable to remain calm."
Qin Shi nodded and didn't pursue the matter any further. Because he knew that since Qi Qing had spoken, then it would be useless no matter how he pursued the matter. However, his heart was filled with curiosity and wanted to know exactly who this person was.
Looks like I can only wait.
Qin Shi thought in his heart. Meanwhile, Qi Qing spoke abruptly. "Of course, I won't make you help me for nothing. I'll assist you in comprehending the sword technique in a while. Since you were able to arrive here, then the sword technique you comprehend from here will be the Blood Essence of the 36 Sect Masters of my sect. If you utilize it properly, then it'll definitely become a supreme assistance to you in the future."
Qin Shi didn't doubt this at all. After all, it was obvious how terrifying the sword technique would be when the inheritance of the 36 Sect Masters of the Sword Sect was gathered.
He couldn't help but feel excited because he wouldn't be without gains in this way.
"Besides that, you really showed no mercy when you annihilated all the Sword Devils of my Sword Pavilion." Qi Qing suddenly changed the topic and mentioned the Sword Devils.
Qin Shi scratched his head awkwardly. "Hehe. I'm sorry. I have some personal use for it. Don't mind it too much."
"Haha. How can I not mind it?
That's a spirit that was born in the Sword Pavilion in the last 10,000 years. "
Qi Qing scolded with a smile on her face, and then she spread out her fair hands. "However, since you've agreed to help me save the Sword Sect from its calamity, I won't make a fuss about it with you. Give me the Sword Devil's Infant."
"Huh?"
Qin Shi instinctively took a step back and clenched his fists tightly. He'd spent a great deal of effort to nurture the Sword Devil's Infant, yet she wanted him to hand it over now?
No way!
Qi Qing burst into laughter when she saw how careful Qin Shi was acting, "I don't want it. I'm prepared to help you. Don't you want it to evolve into a higher level Sword Devil?"
"A higher level Sword Devil?"
Qin Shi was stunned. He had naturally thought of this. Otherwise, he wouldn't have started from the 20th level and exhausted a huge amount of Spiritual Energy to hunt the Sword Devil. However … according to the Nefarious Demon, there shouldn't be any other Sword Devils in the Sword Pavilion. So how could Qi Qing evolve the Sword Devil's Infant?
Qi Qing nodded her head with a smile. Shortly after, her hand flashed and a dazzling blue crystal floated in the air.
When the Nefarious Demon saw the blue crystal, it exclaimed, "The Heart of the Sword Devil?"
"The Heart of the Sword Devil?
What's that? "
The Nefarious Demon took a deep breath and suddenly smiled. "Little fellow, you've really picked up a treasure this time. The Heart of the Sword Devil is something that only one Sword Devil can possess out of tens of thousands of Sword Devils. It's forged by gathering the purest energy of the Sword Devil over 10,000 years. I was previously curious that since there are so many Sword Devils in the Sword Pavilion, there should be a commander among them. But why haven't I encountered one? Now, I finally understand. If I've guessed correctly, the Heart of the Sword Devil came from that commander. It's just that Qi Qing killed it first."
"Is that so?"
Qin Shi's eyes flashed with joy. Although he was still a little confused, he understood one thing. The Heart of the Sword Devil was extremely beneficial to the Sword Devil.
"If your Sword Devil's Nascent Soul can devour it, I think it's possible for it to evolve to the Green Rank or even the Cyan Rank."
"Cyan Rank?"
Qin Shi revealed a greedy expression. If the Cyan Nascent Soul of the Sword Devil fully matured, how terrifying would it be?
Just the thought of it made him unable to suppress the excitement in his heart.
"Here you go." Qi Qing smiled faintly and sent the Heart of the Sword Devil to Qin Shi.
Qin Shi quickly received it and said excitedly, "Thank you, Sect Master Qi Qing."
Immediately after, he quickly took out the Nascent Soul of the Sword Devil. When it saw the Heart of the Sword Devil, the Nascent Soul of the Sword Devil couldn't conceal its excitement.
Watching Qin Shi fiddle with it for a long time, Qi Qing smiled when the Nascent Soul of the Sword Devil absorbed the Heart of the Sword Devil. "Well, I also have to thank you. Shall we start to comprehend the Sword Art?"
"Okay!"
Qin Shi agreed. He had always been looking forward to comprehending the Sword Art.
What kind of sword technique would he be able to comprehend in the Sword Pavilion with 36 Sword Dao Sovereigns gathered here? Just thinking about it made his heart flutter.
…
Outside the Sword Pavilion, the Void Screen of the Sword Pavilion had been broken for half a day. At this time, the outside world was already in chaos. Many disciples boldly guessed what had happened in the Sword Pavilion.
Rumors spread everywhere and incessant criticism.
Some even suspected that Qin Shi had died in the Sword Pavilion.
Even Fang Qing and Feng Sha frowned when they heard the rumor.
"Little guy … Did something really happen to you?" Feng Sha clenched his fists.
Of course, apart from worry, there were also many people gloating. Most of them were disciples of the Sword Sect under Zhang Hun's faction. They all laughed. "Haha, there's still no news of this kid after half a day. I think he's destined to not walk out of the Sword Pavilion."
"Haha, it's no wonder. Who told him to be greedy and want to go to the 36th floor? Does he really think that anyone can go to the 36th floor?
He's courting death. "
"That's good. If he's dead, no one can compete with Big Brother Su Yi."
"Well, it's good that he's dead!"
"Bastard!
What are you talking about? "
Haoyue, Yu Yue, and Yu Yue were furious when they heard the shameless discussion. Haoyue suddenly took a step forward and looked at the disciple who spoke with red eyes.
"Yo, yo, yo, I was wondering who it was. So it's the cowardly Haoyue who ran away from the sect to seek refuge for 30 years?
What, you're still not convinced?
Let me tell you, you're also a jinx. Back then, Liu Yun died because he knew you. Now, this Qin Shi is also a jinx! "
Boom!
Haoyue was instantly enraged. Liu Yun was a hurdle in his heart that he couldn't overcome. "I dare you to say that again!"
"I said it. What do you think?
If Qin Shi didn't die, I might be afraid of you. Now that he's still alive, who do you think you are? "
"You're courting death!"
Haoyue couldn't take it anymore. Under everyone's gaze, he took a step forward and a ripple spread out as he pounced towards the disciple.
However, all of a sudden, a gentle force slowly blocked Haoyue's path. A Sanskrit sound that startled everyone resounded in the air, grand and resounding in the air.