Chapter 190

Chapter 190

If the Holy Lord found out, not only would she lose the chance to absorb his origin energy, she might even face punishment.

“Master, I’d like to continue learning the Dao of Space from Martial Aunt for a while. Moreover, I quite like the living environment at Youyue Peak! So perhaps I shouldn’t meet the Holy Lord just yet!” Yang Chen said at that moment.

“Why? Chen’er, the Holy Lord is the ruler of Heavenly Dao Holy Land, a supreme cultivator whose abilities are among the highest in all of Central Continent! Every time the Holy Lord enters seclusion, it lasts hundreds of years. This time, he just happened to emerge, and if he takes you as his disciple, it would make your path of cultivation even smoother!” Zhan Lingshuang said urgently.

Although she wished this rebellious disciple would stay by her side forever, she knew well that Chen’er had already reached the Fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm. It wouldn’t be long before he surpassed her.

When that time came, how could she, as his Master, still guide him in cultivation? If Chen’er became a disciple of the Holy Lord, not only would he gain guidance, but the title of “Holy Lord’s Disciple” would also act as a protective talisman, deterring those with malicious intentions.

“Master, I have already sworn my allegiance to you. How could I possibly serve another? A teacher is like a father, and I would never betray that bond! To me, there is only one Master, and that is you!” Yang Chen declared with a righteous tone.

Hearing this, Zhan Qiuyun couldn’t help but roll her eyes.

“You cheeky brat!” Zhan Lingshuang couldn’t resist hitting his shoulder. It seemed like a reproach, but her beautiful eyes revealed an unconcealable joy. She hadn’t expected this brat to have such a firm stance, recognizing her alone as his Master. It was worth all the effort she’d put into raising him.

“Well then, if you don’t wish to go, then so be it. After all, your path of cultivation is entirely up to you, and if the Holy Lord suddenly intervened, you might find it uncomfortable! When I become the Holy Maiden in Heavenly Dao Holy Land, no one here will dare trouble you!”

Seeing Yang Chen’s resolute attitude, Zhan Lingshuang didn’t press further. In her heart, she too was conflicted. She wanted Yang Chen to become the Holy Lord’s disciple, gaining a powerful backer, but she didn’t want the disciple she’d raised to now belong to someone else.

Especially if that someone had a higher cultivation level, a comparable beauty—no, equally stunning beauty, to her own. Fortunately, this brat had a firm stance. Since that was the case, she would let him be.

“Chen’er, I’m here to take Qing’er with me this time!” Zhan Lingshuang said.

“Qing’er?” Yang Chen paused.

“Qing’er has the Pure Spirit Holy Body, an extremely rare constitution even in Central Continent! The Holy Lord has decided to take Qing’er as a personal disciple and will guide her in cultivation. As the Holy Lord’s disciple, she will enjoy numerous precious resources, which will benefit her Pure Spirit Body cultivation!”

“Taking Qing’er as a disciple?” Yang Chen’s eyes brightened. That was quite convenient.

He’d been thinking of finding a Master to guide that girl, Qing’er, in her cultivation. That girl was growing up, her figure becoming more of a distraction. She clung to him every day, constantly hugging him, making him struggle to maintain control.

Lin Xilan and the other women weren’t around, and Yang Chen had been in a fiery mood lately. Unable to help himself, he glanced at Zhan Qiuyun, only to meet her warning gaze.

Yang Chen couldn’t help but bring his hand up to his nose and sniff.

Ah, there was even a lingering fragrance. This beautiful Martial Aunt, she was indeed a woman with her own unique scent.

[TN: That was a pervy, lmao.]

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In the small courtyard, Qing’er was practicing her swordsmanship. Yesterday, Yang Chen had given her some guidance, and today, the little girl was working hard to correct her mistakes.

Seeing Yang Chen, Qing’er immediately stopped, then ran over to him.

“Big Brother! The errors you pointed out to me yesterday—I’ve corrected all of them!”

As she spoke, Qing’er saw Zhan Lingshuang and hurriedly bowed in greeting.

“Greetings, Honored Sect Master!”

Qing’er was somewhat afraid of Zhan Lingshuang, the Sect Master of the Xuantian Sect. After all, Zhan Lingshuang had a fearsome reputation and was usually very stern.

“Qing’er, would you like to learn more advanced and powerful cultivation techniques and mystical arts?” Yang Chen asked with a smile.

Hearing this, Qing’er nodded repeatedly.

“Of course, I do! Big Brother, are you going to teach me another cultivation technique? Hee hee!” Qing’er’s little face was full of anticipation.

But Yang Chen simply patted her on the head and said: “Do you remember what I told you before, that I would find you a master? In a moment, you’ll go with the Sect Master. She will take you to meet your master! Then you’ll be taught even more advanced techniques and mystical arts!”

“Huh!?” Hearing this, Qing’er’s little face instantly fell. She quickly hugged Yang Chen’s arm. “Big Brother, I don’t want to go! I want to stay with you! You can teach me cultivation, and that’s enough!”

“Be good, Qing’er!” Yang Chen spoke with a bit of helplessness. “By following that senior, you can grow stronger quickly, and in the future, you’ll be able to help your brother!”

“Besides, we’re all within the Heavenly Dao Holy Land. I’ll often come to see you, and you can also come to find me whenever you like!”

After quite a bit of comforting, Qing’er finally agreed, though reluctantly.

Inside the wooden cabin, there were only the two of them, master and disciple. Zhan Lingshuang walked up to Yang Chen and helped straighten his slightly disheveled robes.

Softly, she said: “Chen’er, I’ve been quite busy recently and haven’t had much time to attend to you. Once the matter of the Holy Maiden’s position is settled, you’ll stay by my side to cultivate!”

“Mm.” Yang Chen nodded, then asked: “Master, are you confident in the Holy Maiden competition?”

“This time, among the ten Holy Maiden candidates, only five have reached the Void Refinement Realm. I’m only a step away from the Third stage of Void Refinement realm. Combined with the Profound Deep Cold Flame and the Yin-Yang Mirror, it shouldn’t be a problem for me to secure the position of Holy Maiden. Also, the Holy Lord summoned me personally after emerging from seclusion and seems inclined to appoint me as the Holy Maiden.”

Zhan Lingshuang spoke with confidence.

As she finished speaking, a flicker of black and white light flashed, and the Yin-Yang Mirror appeared in her hand.

“Chen’er, with just me alone, I can only activate the Yin Mirror. To fully activate the Yin-Yang Mirror, we need to work together! Therefore, I need a few drops of your essence blood to help me fully activate the Yin-Yang Mirror when the time comes!”

“Alright!”

Without hesitation, Yang Chen placed his palm over his heart. Immediately, five drops of essence blood emerged. Each drop of essence blood was like a golden gem. Radiating a brilliant golden light, it illuminated the entire room.

A faint dragon’s roar echoed from within.

“Such dense vitality and pure yang energy!” Zhan Lingshuang marveled in astonishment.

Although Chen’er was only at the Fourth stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, the quality of this essence blood was probably higher than her own.

After putting away the five drops of essence blood, Zhan Lingshuang continued: “Chen’er, soon the Burial Sword Mountain will open, and all third-generation disciples within the Heavenly Dao Holy Land who haven’t been there before can participate!”