131: Rest

Atop the high platform!

Wang Er praised sincerely, "As expected of Senior Chen's Disciples. They truly don't act unless necessary, but once they do, it's startling."

He wasn't surprised by Mu Wanqing and her group of five winning against the odds and defeating over thirty Cultivators; many Prodigies possessed the ability to fight the strong while being weak. What truly moved him was the unshakeable composure between the five's brows and the swift efficiency with which they broke the formation.

The sword formation set up by those seven earlier couldn't be called exquisitely profound, but it was like a wall of bronze and iron, capable of trapping ordinary Golden Core first or second layer Cultivators into helplessness. Yet, Senior Chen's Disciples were something else; they tore the sword formation to shreds with just one strike.

Even when dealing with the subsequent sneak attack, they were as calm as if taking a stroll in a courtyard, with not even a corner of their clothes becoming ruffled.

This was very impressive!

At least in the Heavenly Selection Grand Ceremonies of previous years, such excellent prospects had never been encountered.

With this kind of Heart-Nature and strength, how could Cultivators of the same generation compare? They were simply Prodigies!

Qin Tianxing withdrew his gaze from the field. Seeing that the four jars of flowing sunset drunkenness on the table were empty, he pinched a hand seal with his fingertips. Radiance immediately flickered from his storage ring, and four more jade-like wine jars landed on the table.

To entertain his foster father, he had directly purchased a full half of the flowing sunset drunkenness from Qionglu Hall.

After refilling a cup of wine, Qin Tianxing remarked with emotion, "After this second round of the grand competition ends, I reckon those three powers will also take notice of Brother Chen's esteemed Disciples."

After speaking, he carefully observed his foster father's expression.

Meanwhile, he thought to himself: If I can take this opportunity to block some of the scrutiny from those three powers for my foster father, it could be considered a favor. Then, my connection with my foster father would become even closer in the future.

However, Chen Xuan's expression was as indifferent as a breeze brushing past the ear. Let alone panic, there wasn't even a ripple of emotion.

On the contrary, the woman standing beside him wearing a white veil had her elegant brows tightly furrowed beneath the veil. On the other side, Fellow Daoist Xiao was lost in thought.

Chen Xuan revealed a smile and said casually, "Bringing a few Disciples to this Central Region this time is just to temper them. If anyone truly harbors ill intentions..."

Qin Tianxing waited seriously for the rest, only to hear the man in front of him say something he didn't understand.

"I hope their storage rings are thick enough; don't let me down."

Upon hearing this, a look of surprise flashed in Qi Yue's eyes. Was the Sect Master planning to go head-to-head with those three Profound Realm powers to the end?

But then again, this truly aligned with the Dao Seeking Sect's style of doing things.

"Qi Yue is willing to follow the Sect Master's orders."

Xiao Yun, who was thinking with a long face nearby, simply gave up and stopped overthinking.

His life was saved by Qi Yue, and the justice for the false accusation was sought by Senior Chen. Why think so much now? Whatever Senior Chen said went, as long as he wasn't looked down upon for holding them back.

Qin Tianxing couldn't help but marvel in his heart. No wonder this man's Luck was so thick, even appearing to have the aura of Dragons and Phoenixes circling and stars descending! This kind of mettle was beyond what ordinary Cultivators could reach.

It was as if even if the mountains of the Nine Heavens blocked the way, he would use his fists to crack the stones and pave a path; even if the wild waves of the four seas barred the road, he could rely on a single sword to sever the waves and cut through the billows!

Chen Xuan didn't know his little brother was thinking so much. Leaving aside that Mu Wanqing was the foundation of his sect, just based on their master-Disciple bond alone, Chen Xuan would never allow the Profound Realm to do as they pleased... Inside the Myriad Spirit Affinity Realm!

The twilight was like ink, dyeing the surroundings in a deep darkness.

Mu Wanqing's group passed through the narrow canyon very smoothly and then headed west. Without the Su sisters' petty tricks, the journey was very smooth, and they didn't encounter any more Yao Beast attacks.

"Senior Sister, it's almost dark. Why don't we find a place to rest for the night? This grand competition lasts for three days, so there's no need to rush right now," Xiao Lingxian suggested softly.

Ye Hao also smiled and said, "Junior Sister is right. Yao Beasts will appear more frequently at night. By then, it will probably be very troublesome for Senior Brother."

Li Pingan felt somewhat helpless as he recalled the previous instances of having to change his clothes.

Mu Wanqing's elegant brows furrowed slightly as she fell into thought. Her rounded oval face, paired with those charming almond eyes, made the girl look ethereal and moving.

"Alright, we'll do as Junior Sister says. We'll look for a place to stay while we travel."

Xie Xingchen reminded warmly, "If Senior Sister is looking for a place to stay, I happen to know a spot."

"Oh?"

The four of them turned their gazes toward him.

Xie Xingchen explained, "I happened to see it while traveling earlier. The location is quite hidden. Senior Brothers and Senior Sister can go take a look."

Mu Wanqing and the others nodded.

The five followed Xie Xingchen, flying on their swords in a certain direction. Soon, they arrived at a slope. Upon reaching the bottom of the slope, they saw a hidden mountain crevice tucked behind waist-high bushes. A damp wind faintly drifted from deep within the crevice, clearly indicating a natural cave.

Xiao Lingxian praised, "To think Junior Brother would know about such a hidden cave. We can have a good night's rest here."

"Senior Sister flatters me," Xie Xingchen replied politely.

Mu Wanqing's eyes narrowed slightly. This Junior Brother always gave off the feeling of a gentle scholar, elegant and easygoing.

Ye Hao's eyes lit up; he was somewhat impatient to Cultivate. He wondered when he would run into that bitch Ye Jing. He hoped she wouldn't die at someone else's hands.

He didn't know what Realm she was at now; he must not be careless.

If Ye Jing were present, she would probably say something like, "I'm just a Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer Cultivator, is it necessary for a Golden Core like you to treat me this way?"

Xiao Lingxian snapped her fingers crisply, and the firewood in the cave was lit. The group stayed quietly in the cave, each Cultivating.

Li Pingan, who didn't need Spiritual Qi and found it inconvenient to temper his physique at the moment, was responsible for the night watch.

Just then!

A crisp "crack" sounded from outside the cave, followed by the sound of several voices talking.

"It's a good thing we didn't provoke the people from Heavenly Secret Pavilion. Those Cultivators from the Invincible Holy Land are truly reckless," Mo Yanya remarked with schadenfreude.

Chu Ming seemed to have grown tired of the constant chatter along the way and sneered, "Didn't you feel like you hadn't met any opponents worth putting effort into? Why didn't you go to Heavenly Secret Pavilion to relieve your boredom?"

Mo Yanya snorted coldly. "I'm not an idiot. Why would I go and seek humiliation when I know I can't win?"

"Lord Saint, there seems to be a cave at the bottom of the slope ahead," a Blood Shadow Cult disciple came to report.

Mo Yanya said in a low voice, "Lead the way. It's a good time to find a place to stay. Yao Beasts appear too frequently in this pitch-black darkness. It's the perfect chance to find a place to build a fire and take stock of today's harvest."

The group walked down the slope over the withered grass. Just as they rounded the waist-high bushes, they saw a slightly thin figure standing at the cave entrance.

Li Pingan raised his eyes and glanced at the people from the Blood Shadow Cult.

The two sides faced off.

Chu Ming narrowed his eyes slightly, recognizing the man's identity. Could it be that the five people who came down from the high platform where the Mysterious Realm Emissary was located were also here?

He didn't want to have a conflict with this group, so he cupped his hands in a friendly tone and said, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist. Traveling late at night is tiring. We were looking for a cave to rest for a while and didn't know this cave was already occupied."

Coming from this Blood Shadow Cult Saint, these words were already considered extremely polite.

To the side, Mo Yanya grinned, his eyes burning with intensity.