In a single breath, Qin Mu ascended an entire realm. Within just a few breaths, he reached the Celestial Realm. There was no need for prolonged cultivation—just enough Shock Points were enough to elevate him to this level, and it was a perfect state at that. If word of this spread, it would surely send shockwaves through the entire cultivation world, stirring jealousy and envy among the masses.
Others spend their entire lives struggling to reach the Celestial Realm, but Qin Mu did so in a matter of breaths.
Now, feeling the powerful divine energy surging within him, his vitality bubbling, and his body glowing with purity, he was like a fallen immortal, ethereal and graceful.
After his cultivation reached the Celestial Realm, Qin Mu took a moment to inspect his status:
Host: Qin Mu
Realm: First Layer of Celestial Realm
Cultivation Techniques: Mountain-Sealing Seal, Sun-Moon Seal, King's Seal, Snow in the Universe, King's Killing Fist, Heaven-Intercepting Finger
Secret Arts: Immortal King Descends to the Ninth Heavens, Stars Illuminate the Ninth Heavens
Constructed Mystical Realms: [Nine Dragons Coffin Mystical Realm], [The Heir of the Ruthless Emperor's Legacy Mystical Realm]
With his elevation in realm, Qin Mu also naturally obtained powerful techniques to match his new level. His battle prowess was now as formidable as his cultivation, making him nearly invincible in the surrounding areas of the Ice Snow City.
"So this is the power of the Celestial Realm? Truly remarkable," Qin Mu murmured with a smile. "Now, time to head to the Tiandu Mountain Range and set up the second Mystical Realm—the Ruthless Emperor's Legacy!"
...
Just as Qin Mu was preparing to journey to the Tiandu Mountain Range to lay out the Ruthless Emperor's Legacy Mystical Realm, Xue Ruyan, who had witnessed the disappearance of the Nine Dragons Coffin and the Ruthless Emperor's phantom, did not hurry to the Tiandu Mountain Range like other cultivators. Instead, she turned back toward the Ice Snow Sect.
Xue Ruyan was highly intelligent, and she knew well that even if the former supreme human empress had indeed left something behind in the Tiandu Mountain Range, it wouldn't be easy to obtain. If there was no destined fate, it would be impossible to find anything, no matter how thoroughly they searched.
Thus, she decided to return to the Ice Snow Sect first and mobilize the entire sect to head to the Tiandu Mountain Range together to search for this legacy of the human emperor.
Upon returning to the sect, Xue Ruyan gathered all the sect members and issued orders for everyone to set out toward the Tiandu Mountain Range in search of the emperor's relics.
"Where is Lingxue? Why isn't she here?" After giving her orders, Xue Ruyan furrowed her brows, noticing that her disciple, Ye Lingxue, was missing.
"Master, Senior Sister Lingxue is currently in seclusion," replied one of the disciples carefully.
"Ah, I see. You all go ahead. I will go find her," Xue Ruyan sighed softly and vanished from the main hall.
...
In the ancient hall of the Ice Snow Sect, a young girl dressed in white, with flowing black hair and striking beauty, sat in deep meditation. It was none other than Ye Lingxue.
Xue Ruyan appeared beside her and gazed at the girl with a touch of pity in her eyes.
Ye Lingxue's talent was considered average among the disciples of the Ice Snow Sect. Her innate constitution wasn't the best, and she struggled more than others in cultivation. But she was incredibly sharp and determined. While others rested, she was always practicing. She was undoubtedly the most diligent disciple of the sect.
It was precisely because of this perseverance and tenacity that Ye Lingxue was able to surpass other disciples in terms of cultivation and gained the favor of Xue Ruyan, who took her in as a personal disciple.
Now, with the duel against the young master of the Illusionary Demise Palace approaching, Ye Lingxue had been training even harder, hoping to improve her strength for the coming battle.
"Lingxue, wake up," Xue Ruyan called softly, pulling Ye Lingxue from her meditation.
"Master, what brings you here?" Ye Lingxue opened her clear, water-like eyes, surprised to see her master before her.
"Lingxue, I have something important to tell you." Xue Ruyan recounted the situation in the hall and the orders she had given.
After hearing her master's words, Ye Lingxue was surprised, but she hesitated.
"Master, didn't the other senior brothers and sisters go? I want to stay and continue my training. The time is short, and I don't want to waste it."
"Lingxue, sometimes, endless cultivation alone cannot solve the problem," Xue Ruyan couldn't help but sigh. "Although you are diligent and clever, that Li Wushang from the Illusionary Demise Palace, though not as hardworking or intelligent as you, was born with the King's Body. He cultivates effortlessly. With the support of his ancient clan, he has been gifted secret treasures and divine medicines. No matter how hard you train, you'll be hard-pressed to match him within a month."
"I understand, Master," Ye Lingxue said calmly. "But I will not give up. I've already decided—if I lose in the duel a month from now, even if I die on the spot, I will never marry him."
Ye Lingxue's voice was steady, her eyes resolute. She had already made up her mind for the upcoming duel.
"If you lose, I won't allow him to make such a demand from you," Xue Ruyan said firmly. "I will never betray my disciple, nor submit to the enemy."
"But for now, you should stop secluding yourself. Come with me to the Tiandu Mountain Range. Sometimes, fate matters more than cultivation. Even if we don't gain anything, it will still be good for your mind."
"Alright, I'll follow your instructions, Master." Ye Lingxue nodded.
"Then let's go now. I will take you to the Tiandu Mountain Range."
With that, Xue Ruyan took Ye Lingxue and began their journey toward the Tiandu Mountain Range. Before they left, Xue Ruyan looked at her determined disciple and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
My dear disciple, I truly hope you can find the opportunity left behind by the great human emperor of our past. Perhaps this will be the beginning of your changed fate!
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