133: Lie Tianxiong's "Awakening"

Gu Changge had long seen through Ling Xi's little schemes, from the trembling panic in her fingertips as she clutched the small jar, to the deliberately emphasized tone when she feigned "naturalness."

Then, there was the uncontainable mischievousness and relief in her eyes, and finally, the subtle movement of her hand towards her storage ring, secretly feeling at ease. Not a single detail escaped his notice.

He chuckled inwardly, "This girl, she really thinks she's uncovered some 'great secret,' and believes she's stumbled upon an incredible treasure?"

She's probably secretly delighted, thinking her Master 'misjudged' and couldn't even recognize a Supreme Emperor Weapon.

His expression remained as lazy and indifferent as ever. He simply nodded faintly and waved his hand, "Go, familiarize yourself with the Magic Treasure and Cultivation Technique. Don't be negligent."

Ling Xi's heart settled, and her attention turned to the two floating Jade Slips.

Her Divine Sense gently touched them, and two streams of information flowed into her Sea of Consciousness.

Cannot See Through Me

Cant Catch Me

Ling Xi: "..."

Even with her Emperor Realm state of mind from her previous life, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly at this moment.

What... what kind of names are these?!

These names, as straightforward as a street urchin's jests, lacked any of the profound and mysterious Aura that a high-level Cultivation Technique should possess.

Recalling the names of Cultivation Techniques from the Imperial Court in her previous life, such as "Myriad Transformations Return to the Void Concealment Art" and "Cosmic Flowing Light Sky Evasion Secret Canon," which sounded grand and vast just by their titles, and then comparing them to these two... a hint of suspicion flashed in her heart: Could Master have casually found some basic technique to fool her?

However, when she immersed her consciousness into the Jade Slips and carefully comprehended the Laws and true meanings contained within, her small complaints and doubts were instantly replaced by a tremendous, almost subversive shock!

That Cannot See Through Me was by no means a simple concealment of cultivation!

Cultivating it to Major Achievement allowed one to simulate the Origin Aura of all things, distort one's own sense of existence, and even temporarily merge into the Heavenly Dao's Law trajectory. Cultivated to the extreme, one could probably stand opposite a Saint, and their Divine Sense would still "see but not perceive" them!

Its profoundness far surpassed any breath-concealing secret art she knew, and it was several times more exquisite than the Emperor-level stealth technique she had cultivated in her previous life to avoid enemies!

Ling Xi's heart jolted, and she instantly understood: No wonder I couldn't see through the true cultivation of Senior Brother Xiao and Senior Brother Fang!

It turns out they were cultivating such Heaven-Defying breath-concealing techniques! This Cultivation Technique was not just powerful, it was... domineering!

That Cant Catch Me was even more outrageous!

It didn't simply pursue extreme speed. Cultivated to a sufficiently profound level, it even involved spatial folding and jumping, predicting and evading killing intent, and even temporarily disturbing the flow of time. It was truly a supreme evasion art!

Its bizarre concepts and exquisite footwork made her, an Emperor who had once excelled in speed and traversed all heavens, feel utterly inconceivable!

In comparison, her previous life's "Void Realm Evasion Technique" actually seemed somewhat crude!

These... these two Cultivation Techniques... their level is probably more profound than all the Cultivation Techniques I have seen in my previous life!

To what incredible Realm did the person who created such Cultivation Techniques understand the Heavenly Dao Laws?!

Master... he actually passed on such world-shattering secret arts to me so casually?

And gave them such... such... "return to simplicity" names?!

She suddenly looked up at Gu Changge, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Gu Changge seemed completely oblivious to her shock, still leaning lazily, his fingertips fiddling with a Purple Bamboo leaf, as if what he had just given were truly two basic Qi circulation techniques.

Ling Xi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her turbulent emotions, and firmly pressed the immense doubt and shock deep into her heart.

She once again solemnly bowed to Gu Changge, her voice carrying an imperceptible tremor: "Disciple... thanks Master for imparting the Dao! This kindness... Disciple will never forget!"

This time, her gratitude was incredibly sincere.

Regardless of whether Master had "misjudged" the Heaven-Devouring Demonic Jar, the kindness of imparting these two Cultivation Techniques was real and as heavy as a mountain!

"Disciple will definitely Cultivate diligently and will never fail Master's high expectations!"

She said with a firm tone, her eyes sparkling with unprecedented brilliance.

With the Emperor Weapon Demonic Jar, plus these two Heaven-Defying Cultivation Techniques... the higher Realm she couldn't reach in her previous life, perhaps... she truly had a chance to glimpse it in this life!

She put away the Jade Slips, her heart filled with unprecedented motivation and anticipation.

Gu Changge nodded slightly, saying nothing more, just waving his hand.

Ling Xi bowed again, then turned and left.

Her steps seemed steady, but her inner world had undergone a complete transformation.

The original suspicion, apprehension, and that hint of "picking up a bargain" glee were now replaced by immense shock, heartfelt gratitude, and a firm heart set on the Dao.

This Master... she might never be able to fathom his depth.

But every time he acted, it far exceeded her imagination's limits.

That was enough.

She now only wanted to return immediately and go into seclusion to Cultivate these two world-shattering Cultivation Techniques!

...At this time, the news of the Secret Realm trip, like sparks igniting boiling oil, caused a sensation across Xuan Province.

In just a few days, the Cultivators who emerged from the Secret Realm had spread exaggerated accounts of the events within to every city and every Sect.

The Demon Heaven Sect and Blood Soul Sect offended two mysterious youths, ultimately leading to their annihilation.

Lie Tianxiong, the Sect Master of Burning Heaven Palace, also encountered the two, was beaten into a sorry retreat, and even had his personal storage ring stripped away.

In teahouses and taverns, there were lively discussions everywhere.

"Who exactly were those two? Their battle prowess was unparalleled, suppressing Demonic Cultivation kings, and they beat Burning Heaven Palace so badly. When did such formidable characters emerge in Xuan Province?"

"They must be Disciples taught by reclusive mighty figures. They annihilated two great Demonic Cults with one hand. Just thinking about it is terrifying!"

"In my opinion, that white-robed swordsman should be called 'Sword White Robe,' and the other youth, who fought like a Shura, should be called 'War Asura'! Listen to those names, how fitting for their skills!"

As soon as these words were uttered, they immediately drew widespread agreement. The names "Sword White Robe" and "War Asura" spread like wildfire, becoming synonymous with the "mysterious powerhouses" in the mouths of Xuan Province Cultivators in less than half a day.

Among the discussions, the most fervent were those mocking Burning Heaven Palace.

"Hahahaha, Burning Heaven Palace was truly miserable this time! They tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice, their Sect Master was beaten, the Elders were severely injured, and even their family fortune was snatched!"

"Weren't they arrogant before? They would snatch resources from smaller Sects. Now they've met their match, haven't they? It's truly gratifying!"

These laughs and taunts, like needles, pricked the hearts of every Burning Heaven Palace Disciple, yet no one dared to refute them, after all, their Sect Master had personally experienced the tragic situation in the Secret Realm.

Burning Heaven Palace, within the main hall of the Sect.

Lie Tianxiong sat upright, his former fiery and oppressive Aura completely gone.

His face was sallow, his eye sockets sunken, and the two bumps on his head had mostly subsided, leaving only two small protrusions, stubbornly proving their former existence.

The magnificent Sect Master's robe, embroidered with flame patterns, symbolizing his authority, was gone.

Grand Elder Yan Cangyun, an old man with fiery red hair, suddenly stepped forward, his voice filled with barely suppressed rage.

"Sect Master! Rumors are rampant outside, all of them are wanton mockery of our Burning Heaven Palace!

Especially those Loose Cultivator strongholds, their fabrications are the most unpleasant!

If we let this go unchecked, where will our palace's prestige lie?

Please order, this old man will personally lead a team of elites to severely punish a few of the ringleaders, ripping out their tongues and extracting their souls, to serve as a warning to others! This will surely restore our prestige!"

As the Grand Elder finished speaking, several aggressive Elders echoed, "The Grand Elder is absolutely right! We must let those ants know that our Burning Heaven Palace's might still stands!"

Hearing the words "might still stands," Lie Tianxiong's heart instinctively twitched, and the injuries on his head throbbed faintly, almost making him reflexively shrink his neck.

A surge of frustration and anger "whoosh" up to his head, his face instantly flushed, and he opened his mouth, ready to roar out the familiar phrase, "Kill them all!"

But just as the words were about to escape, a series of images flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern.

The embarrassing sight of that plain-clothed youth swinging a greathalberd and smashing it down on his head, leaving him powerless and sent flying backward.

The terror of that white-robed swordsman, who hadn't even drawn his sword, but a mere glance from him had caused all his spiritual Qi to congeal.

Plus the four inexplicable beatings he had received earlier.

And that little black bird, Xiao Hei Niao, suddenly erupting with a king-killing pressure... and the unforgettable pain of waking up naked, with only his underwear remaining!

He couldn't count how many times it had happened!

Every time he thought he was capable again, he ended up getting beaten more severely and stripped even cleaner!

This anger burned to its peak, but then it was suddenly doused by a bucket of ice water. An unprecedented "clarity" instantly occupied his mind.

"No!"

He roared internally, "Don't be angry! If I get angry, I lose! If I get angry, I'll be stripped bare again!"

It's a bit late today, I'm truly sorry, please don't blame me, all you handsome men and beautiful women with amazing looks!