78: Sister, you're eating so well!

Over the past few days, the two of them often huddled together, whispering and chatting about who-knows-what, occasionally letting out silver-bell-like giggles. They seemed to be getting along quite harmoniously.

Han Qing's heart stirred, and he simply let Blissful Fairy assist Ying Rushi in handling the various affairs of the Four Seas Immortal Alliance.

After all, as a Hall Master of the Hehuan Sect, Blissful Fairy was experienced in management and had quite formidable methods. With her help, Ying Rushi could also relax a bit.

Blissful Fairy, of course, gladly agreed to this.

She could move around freely and take the Opportunity to build a good relationship with the Immortal Alliance's chief manager; why wouldn't she?

One day, after finishing their tasks, Ying Rushi and Blissful Fairy were sitting together, drinking tea and chatting.

Ying Rushi looked at the Hehuan Sect Hall Master before her, whose charm was etched into her very bones. A nearly imperceptible glint flashed in her beautiful eyes as she suddenly spoke, "Sister Blissful, if I may be so bold as to ask, you are still a virgin who hasn't lost her Primal Yin, right?"

Blissful Fairy was slightly stunned, then covered her mouth and giggled, "Tee-hee, Sister Rushi really has a sharp eye to have seen through that."

She didn't hide it either, admitting quite openly, "That's right. Although I have a bad reputation and often discuss the Great Dao of Dual Cultivation with many handsome young men, those fools are easy to fool. At most, my maidservants take my place. My Primal Yin has always been preserved."

A flash of surprise crossed Ying Rushi's eyes, then she said understandingly, "I see. I suppose you want to save this precious Primal Yin for a truly worthy man you can entrust yourself to?"

"Hmph!"

Blissful Fairy snorted softly, took a sip of tea, and said somewhat self-deprecatingly, "A worthy man? This Hall Master isn't that lucky. In fact, a few days ago, I was almost treated as 'damaged goods' and despised by a certain man who is completely clueless about romance!"

These words, naturally, referred to Han Qing.

Ying Rushi couldn't help but smile faintly and said, "The Master... he indeed lacks a bit of romantic sensibility sometimes. However, Sister, you don't need to belittle yourself because of that. Most people in this world are just ignorant fools who spread rumors. Words are fearsome, and a lie told often enough becomes the truth. With your reputation being what it is, it's understandable that the Master had some misunderstandings."

"Psh, This Hall Master doesn't care about the eyes of the secular world!" Blissful Fairy curled her lip, looking completely indifferent.

She suddenly lowered her voice, leaned into Ying Rushi's ear, and asked quietly in a volume only the two of them could hear, "Sister Rushi, let me ask you a private question, and you have to answer me honestly. Have you... with the Master... done that?"

Ying Rushi's pretty face instantly turned red as she scolded, "Senior Blissful, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Although she said that, a nearly imperceptible trace of shyness and reminiscence flashed through her mature and charming eyes.

"Tsk tsk tsk... and you still say you haven't?"

Blissful Fairy stretched out a slender jade finger and gently poked Ying Rushi's plump waist, laughing mischievously, "Look at your face, glowing with spring breeze and radiance; you clearly look like you've been thoroughly nourished by a man! Quickly, tell the truth, have you or haven't you?"

Ying Rushi's face grew even redder from her teasing.

After being coy for a long while, she finally nodded gently.

"Wow! Really?"

Hearing this, Blissful Fairy's eyes immediately lit up as if she had discovered a new continent. She followed up with a face full of gossip, "Tell me, tell me! What's the Master like? Is he powerful? Is he big?!"

Looking at her impatient appearance, Ying Rushi felt both annoyed and amused.

This enchantress really is... completely without taboos!

She hesitated for a moment, but eventually reached out and quietly made a gesture toward Blissful Fairy.

"It reached the bottom!"

Blissful Fairy froze for a moment before she reacted.

Then she sucked in a cold breath, her beautiful eyes widening!

"My goodness! Sister, you are eating way too well!"

The two vixens huddled together again, and who knows what other bold words they discussed, but only a series of giggles could be heard... Far away in one of the seven Dominator domains of the Zhongtian Divine Continent—the Hanging Sword Domain.

This place was the Holy Land of Sword Cultivators and the source of the Dao of the sword.

Looking out, the entire Hanging Sword Domain was shrouded in a hazy mist.

The mountains, rivers, grass, trees, bamboos, and stones all exuded a sharp and overbearing Sword Intent.

What permeated the air was not pure Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, but a purer and sharper energy—Sword Origin Qi!

If an ordinary Cultivator came here, they would likely find it difficult even to breathe, and their Meridians would be pierced and injured by this ubiquitous Sword Origin Qi.

But for a Sword Cultivator, this was the cultivation paradise they dreamed of!

In the central region of the Hanging Sword Domain sat a majestic and massive mountain range.

This mountain range was entirely pitch-black like ink.

It looked as if giant swords had been thrust into the earth, pointing straight at the firmament.

This mountain was named—Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Ancestor!

It was the ancestral land of the Nangong Estate, the number one family in the Hanging Sword Domain.

At this moment, on the highest and steepest Peak of the Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Ancestor mountain range.

This Peak was named "Sword Burial Peak."

Not a single blade of grass grew on the summit, which was instead covered with thousands of rusty, broken, and dilapidated ancient swords.

In the center of these remnant swords, a slender figure dressed in snow-white martial attire sat cross-legged, eyes closed in cultivation.

The woman's features were cold and exquisitely beautiful, with an innate pride between her brows.

The pride of the Nangong Estate—Nangong Yan!

Ever since she had witnessed Han Qing's miraculous "Peak Sword Domain" in the Tianhuang Domain, Nangong Yan felt as if she had been enlightened.

After returning to the Nangong Estate, she immediately chose to enter solitary meditation, locking herself at the summit of Sword Burial Peak to day and night comprehend the supreme truth of the sword Dao contained within Han Qing's Sword Domain.

Today was the day she would emerge from her seclusion.

Sword Qi swirled around Nangong Yan, and a terrifying aura far exceeding Golden Core Great Perfection slowly spread from her body.

Above her head, the phenomenon of the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top faintly appeared, and the light of the Five Qi Towards the Origin shone!

This was clearly a sign that she was about to Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm!

Boom!!!

An even more powerful and terrifying Sword Intent erupted from Nangong Yan's body like a volcano, soaring straight into the clouds!

In an instant, the entire Sword Burial Peak trembled violently!

The thousands of broken ancient swords thrust into the summit also seemed to be summoned by some mysterious power, letting out clear and stirring sword cries that echoed through the heavens and earth!

"Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!"

The resonance of ten thousand swords shook the nine heavens!

Behind Nangong Yan, a hundred-zhang-tall phantom of an ancient, simple giant sword, condensed from pure Sword Intent, slowly emerged!

Sword Intent taking shape, the Dharma Body manifesting itself!

This was the unique phenomenon of a Sword Cultivator breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm!

And it was the most top-tier Sword Dao Nascent Soul!

"Hahaha! Good! Good! Good! As expected of my Nangong family's Qilin child!"

An old and gratified laugh came from the Void Realm.

Next, beside Nangong Yan, a blurry human figure composed of illusory mist slowly condensed into form.

Although the figure's specific features couldn't be seen, the terrifying sword Dao pressure it exuded, which felt as deep as an abyss and as vast as the heavens and earth, was enough to make any Nascent Soul Cultivator tremble with fear!

This person was the pillar of the Nangong Estate, Nangong Yan's grandfather—Nangong Wuji!

"Yan'er, you truly didn't disappoint your grandfather! To actually succeed in breaking through the Nascent Soul Bottleneck and condensing a Sword Dao Dharma Body in just half a year! Such talent, such Comprehension Ability, haha!"

Nangong Yan stood up and bowed respectfully to the illusory figure. "Grandfather, I also find it a bit strange. I originally thought that breaking through this Nascent Soul Bottleneck would require at least a dozen years of painstaking work. But for some reason, ever since I returned from the Tianhuang Domain, I have often felt my mind was clear and my Sword Intent was fluent."

"Hahaha! That was no illusion!"

Nangong Wuji let out another hearty laugh. "Yan'er, do you know to whom you owe this smooth Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm?"

A flash of confusion crossed Nangong Yan's beautiful eyes.

Nangong Wuji slowly said, "Do you still remember that Nascent Soul named Han you met in the Tianhuang Domain a few months ago?"

Nangong Yan's delicate body jolted as the shocking scene of Han Qing displaying that world-destroying Peak Sword Domain in the Tianhuang Domain instantly surfaced in her mind!

"It was precisely because you were awed by that 'Peak Sword Domain' that you were able to break through the Nascent Soul Bottleneck and condense your Sword Dao Dharma Body in such a short time! This is your good fortune!"

After hearing her grandfather's explanation, Nangong Yan finally understood.

So, her achievements today were actually all thanks to Senior Han!

Why would a peerless Sword Cultivator who could comprehend a Peak Sword Domain condescend to stay in such a remote place as the Tianhuang Domain?

Nangong Wuji looked at his granddaughter's thoughtful expression, and a flash of gratification appeared in his eyes.

If she could grasp this Opportunity, his granddaughter's future achievements would be limitless!

After a moment of silence, Nangong Wuji suddenly spoke, "Yan'er, speaking of which, you have an aunt whose temperament is quite similar to yours. Back then, she was also a once-in-a-century sword Dao genius of our Nangong Estate. She was already a Nascent Soul Sword Cultivator at a young age, elegant and famous throughout the Hanging Sword Domain."

"Oh? I have an aunt?"

From childhood to adulthood, she seemed to have never heard her elders mention this aunt.

Nangong Wuji nodded, a complex look flashing in his eyes as he sighed, "Unfortunately... that aunt of yours later couldn't overcome a trial of the heart due to a romantic entanglement. In her disillusionment, she actually chose to convert to Buddhism, spending her days with the green lamps and ancient Buddhas, no longer concerning herself with the affairs of the world."

"Converted to Buddhism?"

Nangong Wuji gave a long sigh and then said, "That aunt of yours has the Dharma name Jingyi. She is currently cultivating in the Jinghang Nunnery by the shore of the East Sea. If you have time, you could pay her a visit. Perhaps you can learn something different from her."