“Guan Yue, is that you? Why are you here? Shouldn't you be staying in Southern Source?” The tone of Southern Source Poor Scholar was clearly filled with complaint.
Guan Yue forced a smile and said, “Master, please allow your disciple to pay my respects.” Then Guan Yue stood up and formally bowed to Southern Source Poor Scholar.
After sitting back down, Guan Yue quickly explained, “Master, I had no choice. I obtained Ultimate Light and had to leave Yongning Continent.” At that moment, Guan Yue truly felt the deep affection Southern Source Poor Scholar had for Yongning Continent and the Southern Source Empire.
Southern Source Poor Scholar raised his weary eyes and spoke, “Guan Yue, since that's the case, I won't blame you. But how did you come to obtain Ultimate Light?”
Guan Yue clarified, “I stumbled upon Magic Inheritance.”
Southern Source Poor Scholar sighed, “I worked hard to gain a few opportunities, yet you still ended up in Dragon Python Celestial Domain. Only Angered Heaven remains steadfast in Southern Source Empire. Now you will face the same predicament as I did—stuck and hindered in your cultivation. Child, you shouldn't have entered Dragon Python Celestial Domain. In Southern Source Empire, you could reign supreme and protect countless people. How wonderful that would be.”
Guan Yue understood his master's attachment to Southern Source Empire and felt it was impossible to change his mind at that moment. So he interrupted, asking, “Master, how did you connect with Yongning Continent?”
“Ah, this is the greatest secret of Dragon Python Celestial Domain. I have a way to contact Yongning Continent, but it comes at a great cost. Once you've accumulated enough resources, you can also connect with Dragon Python Celestial Domain,” Southern Source Poor Scholar said while looking at Guan Yue with a hint of disdain. He didn't believe Guan Yue could gather that much funding.
Guan Yue chose not to elaborate further and asked instead, “Master, have you reached a great age? Do you have any secrets for longevity? You seem to be in good health.”
Southern Source chuckled; this time it was his most cheerful laugh: “Child, you must be wondering why I've lived for so long after being in Dragon Python Celestial Domain for over ten thousand years. That's because I've found the method of reincarnation. I am now in my seventh cycle of reincarnation. You see, I've been staying in this courtyard alone for over ten thousand years; no one has noticed my repeated cycles. When you become stronger, I will pass on the method of reincarnation to you so that you can cycle through lives without entering hell.”
Hearing his master's words made Guan Yue's heart race; anyone who learned of this method of reincarnation would be thrilled! He never expected his unassuming master had accomplished so much on his own.
Guan Yue then asked, “Master, is there any way to return to Yongning Continent? Our family and our other selves are still there; I hope to have the chance to visit Southern Source Empire again.”
Hearing Guan Yue's words, Southern Source Poor Scholar rarely showed a smile on his face: "That's more like it. Our foundation is in Southern Source Empire, and that must be preserved. As for returning to Southern Source Empire, I have heard there is a road back, but I don't know how to return after that."
"Oh. Is there a way back?" Guan Yue's interest was piqued, and he was very curious.
"Have you heard of Dragon Abyss Nine Hells?" Southern Source Poor Scholar asked.
"I know it. I have been there before. I even obtained Five-Flavor True Water there," Guan Yue said proudly.
Upon hearing Guan Yue's words, Southern Source Poor Scholar was genuinely surprised.
"Ah, you've been to Dragon Abyss Nine Hells? Really??" Southern Source Poor Scholar couldn't believe Guan Yue. Guan Yue had no choice but to recount the specific events to his master again, taking half an hour. Only then did Southern Source Poor Scholar reluctantly believe that what Guan Yue said was true.
At this moment, Southern Source Poor Scholar's eyes sparkled with excitement, and his breathing became uneven: "If that's the case, we might really have a way to return to Yongning Continent. It is said that in Axe Mountain Empire, Holl City, there is a Mixed Residential Area where a Flying Dragon Cave exists. Inside the cave, there is a passage that directly connects to Dragon Abyss Nine Hells. Its other exit is in Yongning Continent. It is rumored that thousands of years ago, someone successfully traveled from there to Yongning Continent. However, since they couldn't return, that person disappeared without a trace."
Guan Yue felt particularly joyful upon hearing this news. The thought of being able to see his relatives left in Yongning Continent again made his blood boil with excitement.
Southern Source Poor Scholar carefully inquired about Guan Yue's method of entering and exiting Dragon Abyss Nine Hells, secretly planning something in his mind.
Afterward, the two casually chatted. When Southern Source Poor Scholar learned that Guan Yue had come to Southern Xing Empire for the Ranking Match, his eyes began to show signs of suspicion again.
"You are representing Crimson Fire Family in the competition? The same Crimson Fire Family from the Eight Great Families?"
"Yes, along with two of my friends. They are also representing."
"What? Your friends can also represent the Crimson Fire Family?"
"Yes."
"What realm are they at now?"
"They might be at the peak of the Mysterious Heaven Realm."
"What? Mysterious Heaven Realm? Peak?" The Southern Source Poor Scholar truly began to doubt Guan Yue. After all, it had taken him thousands of years and numerous reincarnations just to enter the third stage of the Mysterious Heaven Realm. Yet, a kid like Guan Yue has friends who are at the peak of the Mysterious Heaven Realm!
"Then what realm are you in now?"
"I'm probably around the same level as them," Guan Yue said in a very humble tone. However, to the Southern Source Poor Scholar, this sounded completely like bragging. Guan Yue was unreliable and full of hot air; the Southern Source Poor Scholar began to doubt everything that Guan Yue had just said.
He fell silent and became taciturn, no longer wanting to say anything. The fact that his own disciple turned out to be a big talker left the Southern Source Poor Scholar very disappointed.
At this moment, he was about to undergo his next reincarnation and could not check Guan Yue's true cultivation level, but no matter what, he believed that Guan Yue was just boasting.
He had only been in the Dragon Python Celestial Domain for a short time; it was impossible for him to reach the Mysterious Heaven Realm, let alone its peak!
Even the renowned geniuses of the Dragon Python Celestial Domain, Feng Zhi Yi and Lei Zhenxiao, probably hadn't reached the peak of the Mysterious Heaven Realm yet.
Seeing that the Southern Source Poor Scholar had stopped speaking, Guan Yue thought he was tired and thus took his leave, expressing that he would come back to visit his master again.
Watching Guan Yue leave in the distance, Southern Source Poor Scholar secretly decided to check out the upcoming Ranking Match. He must expose Guan Yue's lies, as collaborating with him could lead back to Yongning Continent and Southern Source Empire.
Guan Yue had left the residence of Southern Source Poor Scholar, deeply impressed by his reincarnation technique. However, being very young, Guan Yue was not yet considering matters of reincarnation. He was quite focused on what his master said about returning to Yongning Continent. This visit had been fruitful, lifting his spirits.
By the time he returned to his residence, it was already late at night.
He discovered that Jin Xi had been waiting for him. Her face was filled with excitement, and Guan Yue felt a rush of exhilaration—what good news could this be?
Indeed, as soon as Jin Xi saw Guan Yue, she immediately said, "While we were out, we heard news about Lan Xuelei. She has also come to Southern Xing Empire's Dolarful City and has had a conflict with the son of the Dolarful City Lord. She openly confronted Young Master Wu's subordinates and has become quite famous; her reputation is booming. Even Xuantian Realm Cultivators can't do anything about her."
Guan Yue quickly replied, "This is Lan Xuelei's way of letting us know she has arrived. Tomorrow we must do everything we can to find her. Otherwise, she might fall victim to someone else's schemes."
Jin Xi nodded and then nestled into Guan Yue's embrace. Without needing to say anything, they understood each other perfectly and walked into Guan Yue's room together.
The next day, Guan Yue woke up early and assigned tasks to Lat's Hand, Jin Xi, and Ma Tao to search for Lan Xuelei with all their might.
Young Master Wu had been sending people to monitor Lan Xuelei's movements. She was also deliberately acting high-profile. She wanted Guan Yue and the others to find her quickly, so she did not hide.
At that moment, having just finished breakfast, she noticed a very beautiful woman walking straight towards her. Sima Xiaosa immediately whispered, "Ah, it's Feng Zhi Yi from Nanyue Sect."
"Feng Zhi Yi? Is she impressive?" Lan Xuelei thought as she walked along without much interaction with the disciples and knew very little about the prominent figures in Dragon Python Celestial Domain.
"She's a genius—" Sima Xiaosa hadn't finished speaking when Feng Zhi Yi had already reached Lan Xuelei.
The two beautiful women faced each other, both standing at the same height, with slender figures and attractive features. However, Lan Xuelei appeared more wild, while Feng Zhi Yi exuded a warmer aura.
At that moment, Lan Xuelei resembled a phoenix, while Feng Zhi Yi looked like a peacock. Neither was willing to back down, glaring at each other. They both sensed they had encountered a worthy opponent.
Lan Xuelei was the first to speak: "Miss Feng, I've heard much about you. The Saintess is truly impressive."
"Who are you?" Feng Zhi Yi asked coldly, her expression unchanged.
Lan Xuelei replied without hesitation, "I am Lan Xuelei from the Yongning Continent. That's all."
"Oh," Feng Zhi Yi thought to herself, feeling a stir in her heart. Another person from the Yongning Continent; she recalled an elder from the Nanyue Sect mentioning that disciples from Yongning Continent were all exceptional talents.
"Indeed, it seems that everyone coming from Yongning Continent is talented. Just yesterday, I met Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian, who is also from Yongning Continent. Guan Yue seems to be from there as well. What has happened in Yongning Continent to produce so many geniuses?"
Feng Zhi Yi pondered this while maintaining her cold demeanor. Lan Xuelei smiled and said, "Miss Feng must have come to offer some guidance? Let's step outside and spar a bit. I'm curious about your Combat Power."
Hearing Lan Xuelei speak so casually, Feng Zhi Yi responded, "That sounds excellent. I will not refuse a request made of me."
The two took off into the distance.
As they appeared above Dolarful City, they immediately drew cheers from many disciples. The applause was primarily directed at Feng Zhi Yi, while only those who had seen Lan Xuelei's performance the day before recognized that this beautiful woman was also not to be underestimated.
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