Chapter 257 - 253 Profound Realm

Eastern Continent!

The Great Yu Royal Family has ruled for hundreds of thousands of years.

A century ago!

The Ning Family was suddenly ordered by the Great Yu Royal Family to be exterminated.

In the end, the Southern King intervened to plead for them, leaving only a few Ning Family members alive.

But as for the exact events, what crime King Ning committed remains unknown, and naturally, Qin Ke is unable to investigate it.

However, there was a piece of information on the yellow paper that Chen Xuan found intriguing.

It was said that when Prince Yi was young, his beloved was taken by Marquis Ning, so all of this was a scheme to frame Marquis Ning.

Of course, this isn’t entirely without reason. After all, even though Prince Yi wanted to destroy Marquis Ning’s family, he saved Lady Ning, who was his beloved woman at the time.

But ultimately, things didn’t go as he wished, and Lady Ning took her own life.

"To endure for so many years and plot everything for a woman! Tsk tsk..."

If it’s true, then Prince Yi is truly a tragedy, for he never obtained his beloved woman in the end.

However, Chen Xuan still doesn’t believe it.

It’s too far-fetched.

After all, such a person wouldn’t lack women, would he?

"How complicated!"

Putting down the yellow paper in hand, Chen Xuan sighed deeply.

In this situation, it’s even more impossible to let Ning Xin and the others go directly to find the Southern King.

His intuition told him that there was more to it than the old man let on.

At least, the impression the Southern King gave him wasn’t as good as he imagined.

However, there wasn’t any news about the treasure to repair the World Spirit; according to Qin Ke, no one has even ever heard of a World Spirit.

"It seems this place is too remote!"

Chen Xuan shook his head helplessly.

The Eastern Continent is vast. The Great Yu rules over it, and the kings are enfeoffed, forming a situation where the kings govern separately.

Of course, none of these kings dare to have disloyal intentions, because Emperor Yu is the strongest person on the Eastern Continent.

Thousands of years ago, there was a king’s rebellion, but Emperor Yu beheaded him in front of all the other kings.

Since then, such things have never happened again.

One man suppresses all the kings!

That is truly strong!

"Husband!"

At this moment, Ning Xin came into the main hall, and like Chen Xuan, she had changed her appearance.

This included Ning Feng and Ning Long, who also had altered their looks.

"How is it?"

Chen Xuan shook his head, then handed her the yellow paper, "You take a look first!"

"Hmm!"

Ning Xin nodded. After a while, she furrowed her brow and looked at Chen Xuan, "Do you mean there’s a problem with all this, including the Southern King?"

After all, she had been with him for a long time and understood him well. And she’s not foolish; since he didn’t tell her directly but let her look herself...

There must be a problem.

"It’s hard to say, but something feels off!"

Chen Xuan said in a deep voice, "And also....."

At this point, he hesitated.

Seeing this, Ning Xin came beside him, placing her hands on his shoulders and gently massaging them, "We’re married. It’s unfamiliar here for you, but isn’t it the same for me?"

"So whatever you have to say, go ahead, I’ll listen to you!"

After more than half a year of understanding the Eastern Continent, Ning Xin’s thoughts have also changed drastically.

She would do her best to rebuild the Ning Family, but as Chen Xuan said back then, everything must be taken into careful consideration.

The depths of this place are unknown; even the village elder grandpa isn’t clear about the past.

If they rashly approached the Southern King, who knows what the outcome would be?

"It might be about the box!"

Chen Xuan, without worries, spoke his long-held suspicion.

Upon hearing this, Ning Xin’s face turned solemn.

"I’ll listen to you!"

Now, it’s not just about herself, but also about Chen Xuan. No matter what, she cannot drag him into trouble, for he came to the Supreme Domain for the Human Realm.

"Alright!"

Chen Xuan stood up, hugged her gently, and consoled, "Don’t worry, as long as conditions allow, I will help you rebuild the Ning Family!"

...

In the blink of an eye, another half a year passed.

In the side room.

"It should be almost there!"

Chen Xuan murmured softly to himself. The longer he stayed in the Supreme Domain, the more he sensed the terror of the Martial Dao there.

The Immortal Grade is simply insufficient.

Not to say it’s cannon fodder, but it’s not even considered middle-tier.

Therefore, he hasn’t planned to leave Daning County until he breaks through the Immortal Grade.

"System!"

A golden panel slowly appeared before his eyes.

...

[Cultivation Technique: Nine Elements Dao Skill (Immortal Grade) (Level Nine (1,083,000/25,600,000))]

[Skill Points: 25,222,000]

...

"Enough!"

Seeing the data on the panel, Chen Xuan felt a weight lift off his shoulders. Each upgrade now required a massive amount of skill points.

It’s becoming more and more difficult.

"Upgrade the Nine Elements Dao Skill (Immortal Grade)!"

With a shout in his heart, the familiar sensation emerged once again.

A tremendous comprehension of the Nine Elements Dao Skill surged in his mind.

Chen Xuan quickly began to cultivate.

...

This retreat lasted for a long time.

Even Ning Xin was worried and came to the door of the side room, staying outside for a lengthy period each time until she sensed that Chen Xuan was unharmed and then left.

In the main hall.

"Sister Xin, Brother Xuan still hasn’t come out? It’s been half a year?"

Ning Feng asked, taking small bites of food and looking at Ning Xin.

Ning Long, beside him, paused as well, just as worried as Brother Feng.

"Don’t worry, it’s nothing. It should be some insight during cultivation!"

Comforted Ning Xin, feeling very gratified by their performance.

After leaving Huaining Island, the two of them had grown quite a bit taller, almost reaching her chest.

Of course, they were still at the first-grade realm.

However, their foundation was very solid. A few days ago, Ning Xin also permitted them to start cultivating towards the Immortal Grade realm.

"Oh!"

"I was hoping Brother Xuan could teach us to cultivate sooner!"

Ever since they were allowed to cultivate again, their cultivation speed was much slower than before, and after all, they were still children, finding many aspects hard to understand.

...

Three days later.

A terrifying aura suddenly appeared, and Ning Xin instantly appeared at the side room’s doorway.

But just in a moment, the aura disappeared.

Just as she was puzzled.

"Creak!" The door to the side room opened, and Chen Xuan’s figure appeared before her eyes.

Immediately, Ning Xin’s brows furrowed.

Although he was just standing there, it brought her immense pressure, like facing the village elder.

"You...."

Ning Xin instantly showed a look of joy; it must be that Chen Xuan had a breakthrough.

"Yes!"

Chen Xuan smiled slightly and nodded, "Early-Stage Profound Realm!"

Just those four words, but they made him extremely confident. Now he could finally stand his ground on the Eastern Continent.

Of course, merely standing his ground.

"Can we leave here now?"

Having been in Daning County for over a year, this place was too remote. If they stayed here any longer, let alone rebuilding the Ning Family, even finding what Chen Xuan sought would be impossible.

"Let’s discuss it later!"

Chen Xuan shook his head, not because he didn’t want to leave here.

But—

He now faced a problem, the Nine Elements Dao Skill was cultivated to the Profound Realm, but there was no next realm.

So his thought was to deduce the next realm before leaving, making it more secure.

"You...."

Ning Xin wanted to speak, but eventually didn’t ask, knowing that Chen Xuan was more anxious than she was, and there must be a reason for not leaving.

Between husband and wife, there was no need to ask too much, just trust him.

"Thank you!"

Chen Xuan embraced her, and there was no need for excess words.

...

"Elder Xuan, this is news I accidentally received today, and I suspect it might be useful. That’s why I came here rashly!"

Qin Ke stood below, looking at Chen Xuan with extreme respect.

In his heart, he was even more grateful.

Because he had reached the second grade, if it weren’t for Chen Xuan giving him the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique, he would never have become second-grade in this life.

Not only that, but he was confident he could cultivate to first-grade within a year.

"Oh?"

Chen Xuan made a slight sound of doubt, looked at him suspiciously, and asked, "What news?"

"These days, people outside are inquiring about the Ning Family’s news, rumoring that someone from the Ning Family has appeared!"

After Qin Ke finished speaking, he immediately lowered his head.

"What?"

Chen Xuan was shocked.

They were looking for the Ning Family people!

The only person who knew this was Prince Yi.

Was it benevolent or malevolent?

Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes, his expression darkened.

If it were malevolent, it would be exactly as he previously suspected.

If so, then trouble would indeed be great.

In hindsight, his decision to change his identity was truly correct.

And what exactly was in that box?

His curiosity deepened.

"Phew—"

He exhaled a long breath, his gaze falling onto Qin Ke below.

He was quite satisfied with Qin Ke’s previous performance, for not looking at him after delivering the news.

This meant he didn’t want to know why Chen Xuan had earlier asked him to investigate the Ning Family, only coming this time to deliver the message.

"A truly perceptive person!"

Chen Xuan couldn’t help but praise in his heart.

"Alright, you did well, and do you know who is searching for the Ning Family’s people?"

This was now his biggest priority.

"Specifically, I don’t know, but I can confirm that it’s not just one group!"

Qin Ke still kept his head down.

"Alright, this matter was handled well!"

After his words, he directed a stream of Spiritual Power towards him, "This is the continuation of the Nine Revolutions Secret Technique; it will suffice for you to cultivate to the first-grade realm!"

"But—"

Suddenly, Chen Xuan’s expression turned icy, as strands of aura pressed towards Qin Ke below.

"If a third person learns of this, you... die!"

As the word ’die’ was uttered.

"Bang!"

With a sound, Qin Ke instantly fell to his knees, though it was just a wisp of Chen Xuan’s aura, for him it felt as though a weapon weighing ten thousand pounds was crushing him.

Breathing deeply, his entire body was soaked, and beads of sweat dripped from his forehead.

"Elder! I wouldn’t dare!"

He hastily spoke up, "And those people before who were investigating, they’ve all permanently sealed their lips, and they won’t link back to me, please rest assured!"

"Good!"

Chen Xuan waved his hand, instantly retracting the aura.

"Phew—"

Qin Ke collapsed directly to the ground, breathing heavily, and for the first time, he looked up at Chen Xuan.

But to Chen Xuan’s surprise, Qin Ke’s expression showed no trace of fear, but rather a look of excitement in his eyes.