Chapter 750 - 0426 Heavenly Dao Favors (Two-in-One)

Even after reaching the Qiankun Realm, Ah Qing never considered herself as someone favored by the Heavenly Dao.

Would someone favored by the Heavenly Dao be a half-demon that suffers bitter hardships?

Well, one might say that the heavens bestow great responsibilities on those chosen and refine them through hardships.

But that’s only if there’s no such woman as Shi Qingjun in this world.

However, despite a slight difference in seniority, Ah Qing could barely be considered a contemporary of Shi Qingjun.

She was a woman who was difficult to surpass no matter how hard one tried.

When she cultivated Dao, she was a duster resting upon everyone’s hearts; when she cultivated Confucianism, she wore a brown robe; when she cultivated the sword, she was a blood-red longsword hovering above all beings.

And now, she was Qing Jun who resides above the Frosty Heaven.

No matter how hard her contemporaries struggled, they remained unable to surpass her, just as Xu Chang’an defined talent as something that seems like Dao itself for Ah Qing when it comes to Shi Qingjun.

This vast disparity, even after reaching the Qiankun Realm, was something she was acutely aware of.

Ah Qing’s perspective wasn’t due to self-deprecation, nor did reaching this realm rob her of confidence or fighting spirit.

It was simply reality.

If people couldn’t face reality, how could a half-demon?

The name Shi Qingjun in today’s world likely means nothing to anyone besides her... it’s the given name of a woman comparable to an Immortal God above Chaoyun.

Yet in Ah Qing’s heart... this name suited her extraordinarily well.

A heart of iron and stone, Lord of the Cyan Heaven of Qing Province... no, Qing Jun.

Faced with such a woman she once admired, even though Ah Qing wondered if she might be the "Ah Qing" favored by the Heavenly Dao upon entering the Qiankun Realm, she ultimately calmed down.

In the presence of Shi Qingjun, who dared say they were favored by the Heavenly Dao.

Later, she was wrapped in a Dao Rhyme Cage beneath Chaoyun, her entire cultivation sealed by the White Jade Thunder Tribulation.

If not for Xu Chang’an dispersing the Dao Rhyme with his breath, she would’ve nearly been ground to nothing by the Heavenly Dao Wheel.

Heavenly Dao’s favor indeed?

Having experienced such a situation, Ah Qing’s attitude towards the Heavenly Dao became nuanced, not contemptuous but questioning, finding the aura of the gentleman more resonant than the supposed eternal principles of the Dao.

Can even Immortals make Dao Rhyme avoid them?

Perhaps the Dao of the Immortal Realm transcends this world’s Dao. Ah Qing, knowing she hasn’t reached that realm, refrains from wild speculations and focuses on facts.

The fact was she was rescued like a damsel in distress.

Whether she needed rescuing is another matter, but surely she was "weak and pitiful".

Thus, Yun Qian’s questions left her feeling... somewhat baffled.

"Why ask me?" Ah Qing’s face was filled with bewilderment: "How... how would I know how to earn the Heavenly Dao’s favor."

"You don’t?" Yun Qian looked at her.

Ah Qing shook her head.

If you want to ask, go ask Shi Qingjun, why ask me.

"But I thought you were still very powerful," Yun Qian said.

In this world, Ah Qing undoubtedly had some Dao path, which is why Yun Qian asked her.

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Hearing Yun Qian’s words, Ah Qing was quite delighted.

Does she seem very powerful in Ms. Yun’s eyes?

Is there such a thing?

It appears that even if her cultivation isn’t visible now, the aura persists.

One must say, after understanding Yun Qian’s personality, praise from this girl is particularly enjoyable to anyone.

Yet...

Ah Qing soon calmed down, and sharing a habit with Xu Chang’an due to her constant pressure from Shi Qingjun, she was exceptionally calm and not easily overwhelmed with joy.

This habit remained even as she regressed to her youthful years in every way, including thought.

Does Yun Qian find her powerful?

Consider Yun Qian just a little.

This girl might lose her life after walking a mile, whereas even if Ah Qing returned to about Yun Qian’s age, she could walk a hundred miles without breathing hard.

Moreover, as a half-demon, she naturally had such means, and Yun Qian hadn’t even crossed the threshold of cultivation.

Vaguely sensing Yun Qian’s limited view, Ah Qing became aware of one thing.

’Being seen as powerful by Yun Qian doesn’t seem that difficult.’

System: "..."

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"Ahem." Ah Qing laughed softly.

Although perhaps Yun Qian’s compliments weren’t worth much, she still liked Yun Qian and felt happy.

Ah Qing wasn’t surprised at all by Yun Qian mentioning Heavenly Dao, having overheard Xu Chang’an speaking with Yun Qian.

Xu Chang’an worried about Yun Qian’s future cultivation talent and said prayerfully that he hoped she would be favored by the Heavenly Dao, which struck Yun Qian and she remembered.

Glancing sympathetically at Yun Qian, Ah Qing thought this Miss Yun truly loved the young master dearly; even if she didn’t understand what he meant, she remembered everything and asked her.

"Miss Yun, I... I also don’t know how to earn the Heavenly Dao’s favor, you’ve asked the wrong person... to me, the Heavenly Dao is somewhat distant." Ah Qing said gently.

"Mm... I understand," Yun Qian nodded.

"Miss, if you’re confused about the Heavenly Dao’s favor, why not just ask the young master directly rather than discussing it with outsiders." Ah Qing looked at her: "If you have any questions, why not directly ask the young master instead of discussing it with outsiders."