Temple training, before sanctification.

Jiang Lanzhi changed Xiao Fan's clothes, washed and dressed him, acting as gentle and virtuous as a young wife.

After doing all this, she said, "Xiao Qing said she has something to report to you. You two talk, I'll leave first."

Jiang Lanzhi had already received Xiao Fan's love. She knew Xiao Fan wouldn't neglect her, and there was no need for her to restrict him too much; she should give him more freedom.

Xiao Fan grabbed Jiang Lanzhi's jade hand and said, "Just let her say whatever it is. You stay by my side."

Jiang Lanzhi's eyes brightened. He's considering my feelings; he really cares about me!

She held Xiao Fan's arm and said, "Mm."

Miao Xiaoqing seemed to have figured it out.

This empress's position in her master's heart was too high; he was afraid she would suffer even a little bit of grievance.

It seemed she would have to curry favor with her from now on.

Even cats have delicate thoughts.

"Speak, what do you need me for?" Xiao Fan asked.

Miao Xiaoqing replied, "Master, your servant heard that over ten thousand Disciples and Elders died in the Saint Academy, all of them core Elders and Prodigy Disciples."

Xiao Fan was slightly surprised. He said, "So many people died, how come there isn't much news outside?"

"The Saint Academy forbids spreading the news; offenders will be severely punished."

"The reason?"

"According to the explanation given by the Dean, it seems he said he discovered a Secret Realm outside the heavens and secretly dispatched over ten thousand people to explore it. Something went wrong in the Secret Realm, and those ten thousand people perished, their bodies and Dao disappearing."

Miao Xiaoqing explained the reason.

Secret Realm?

Xiao Fan didn't believe it. Whenever a Secret Realm is explored, a small group of people first ascertain the situation, and then, based on the Secret Realm's type and difficulty, an appropriate team is dispatched.

Without any prior investigation measures, just dispatching over ten thousand people simply because they didn't want to leak information—this didn't seem reasonable no matter how one thought about it.

No, that was a transaction!

Xiao Fan quickly came to his senses.

Otherworld Cultivators could enter the Eternal Immortal Domain through the teleportation array, which must have been with the tacit approval of the Saint Academy.

Correspondingly, the Saint Academy Disciples would plunder and kill in other Realms.

Not long ago, he destroyed the grand array, cutting off the retreat of the otherworld Cultivators.

He also allowed the Demonic Blood Emperor to descend and extinguish their life force in the Eternal Immortal Domain.

It was likely that the major forces from the other world had attacked the Saint Academy Disciples and Elders.

It seemed his plan had been realized, perfect.

Xiao Fan pinched the cat's ears and said, "Understood. Your intelligence is very timely. Keep up the good work!"

Miao Xiaoqing felt secretly pleased. I am still useful to Master.

At least more useful than a cat towel.

Miao Xiaoqing continued, "Master, there's actually one more thing I need to tell you."

"You speak."

"The Saint Academy has issued an order, saying they are selecting Genius Disciples to go to Saint Hall Training."

"I heard that a great tribulation is approaching, and the Opportunity to become a Saint will appear. Perhaps some Genius will obtain an Opportunity and become the most dazzling star of this era."

"After all, it's not necessarily an old Immortal who becomes a Saint; it could also be a contemporary Prodigy."

Prodigy Training?

Xiao Fan knew immediately that a Child of Destiny was on the loose!

And it was Saint Hall-led training, so this Child of Destiny must have quite the background.

Miao Xiaoqing continued:

"Master, actually, my prestige in the Saint Academy has successfully surpassed that of several other seed Disciples. I'm only missing a coronation ceremony to officially become a Saint Disciple."

"Therefore, for this Saint Hall Training, I will be the leader of the Eternal Immortal Domain's Saint Academy."

As Xiao Fan listened to Miao Xiaoqing's narration, things seemed to become more interesting.

"Can you take me in?" Xiao Fan said.

"If Master is willing, your servant can have Master pretend to be my attendant and accompany me into the Saint Hall. Of course, it's only pretending on the surface; there's absolutely no other meaning."

Miao Xiaoqing quickly explained, meowing ingratiatingly, but her heart was blooming with joy.

Master acting as my attendant, even if it's just on the surface, just thinking about it feels exciting!

"Alright, I understand. You notify me then, and I'll depart with you."

"Meow, thank you, Master, for your grace." Miao Xiaoqing said with a smile, her fair, tender cat tail wagging high in the air.

"Alright, you may go."

Xiao Fan told her to leave.

Miao Xiaoqing tucked her tail and fled, but she also gained a new understanding of Xiao Fan.

She thought he was a wild and unrestrained wanderer, but he also had a soft spot.

Good!

Let's see how I curry favor with Sister Jiang Lan Zhi and make you fall under my cat tail, meow meow meow meow~

Miao Xiaoqing smiled, as if victory was in sight.

It was time for the cat's fantasy.

Watching the departing cat, Jiang Lan Zhi revealed a knowing smile, quietly leaning on Xiao Fan's shoulder.

"Husband, aren't you going to Breakthrough to become a Saint?"

"Jiang Lan Zhi is willing to help you."

"Alright, there's nothing else to deal with anyway. Since I'm bored, why not Breakthrough the Realm?" Xiao Fan nodded and said.

Jiang Lan Zhi: "Then shall we go now?"

"Let's go."

Xiao Fan embraced Jiang Lan Zhi, placed her in his Treasure Shuttle, and then piloted the Treasure Shuttle, taking her beyond the starry sky of the Eternal Immortal Domain.

The two traveled across billions of miles of star rivers, watching the twinkling stars and falling meteors. Jiang Lanzhi, nestled in Xiao Fan's arms, showed a hint of emotion; only when with Xiao Fan could her beautiful eyes reveal such shyness.

Xiao Fan saw that it was about time, put Jiang Lan Zhi down, took out a Mixed Origin Great Luo Fruit, and said to her, "We have already left the Eternal Immortal Domain. There's no one here, so you can Breakthrough here. I'll act as your Protector nearby."

Jiang Lanzhi took the Mixed Origin Great Luo Fruit without the slightest doubt, nodded, and said:

"What should I do?"

"Eat it. It will allow you to directly reach the Primordial Great Luo Realm."

"Alright," Jiang Lanzhi said obediently.

Xiao Fan embraced her, and after a long while, they separated.

"Becoming a Saint, what kind of Realm is that?" he mused.

[Ding, detecting that the Host is about to become a Saint. Past life memories are ready and can be illuminated upon becoming a Saint.]

The System's prompt made Xiao Fan's eyes light up.

Illuminating memories?

That's good. I also want to thoroughly investigate the mysteries of my past life.

[Ding, the Host is merely regaining cultivation and does not need to undergo Tribulation. When Jiang Lanzhi successfully Undergoes Tribulation, the Host will instantly become a Saint.]

[Ding, after the Host becomes a Saint, another person will be added to the Saintly Positions of all heavens and myriad Realms, which will inevitably cause a sensation and attract many forces to investigate. However, the Host need not worry.]

[This System has already provided the Host with a Dark Mask and a Virtual Fate at the Host's weakest point.

With each stage of the Host's growth, the mask will deepen by one layer, and the Fate will become more illusory by one degree.

On the day of becoming a Saint, the Host will be able to achieve true Karma-free existence, untraceable by anyone.]

[Truly transcending the material world, overseeing heaven and earth.]

[The Saintly Way Realm will unfold after the Host becomes a Saint. Please cultivate diligently, Host, and ascend to the throne once more. This System hopes the Host will restore past glory.]

The System's series of prompts made Xiao Fan feel a little surprised, yet it was also within his expectations.

He was finally going to become a Saint, and the mysteries of his past life would finally be unveiled, one by one.