153: Strength is respected, arrive at the entrance

As the words fell, Zhao Cang and Hong Wuji remained expressionless.

They had clearly known Mu Qingwan's true identity for a long time.

Liang Yun, however, showed a look of surprise.

He was a native of Chiyang Island in the North Sea Cultivation World.

He naturally knew about the Star Moon Sect.

A top Mahayana force.

Among other forces, besides the three supreme Undergoing Tribulation forces in the North Sea Cultivation World,

the Star Moon Sect's strength could rank among the top five.

It was definitely a super-large force entrenched in the North Sea.

He never expected that the Tianxing Sect was actually founded by a Disciple of the Star Moon Sect.

Mu Qingwan.

He had not heard of her.

Mainly, the island where the Star Moon Sect's Sect was located was too far from Chiyang Island, so news was difficult to spread here.

Liang Yun only knew that there was such a very powerful Mahayana force in the North Sea Cultivation World.

For Chen Xuan,

Mu Qingwan's identity was not important.

Her purpose also had little to do with him.

He had no desire to get involved in the struggle for the next Sect Master of the Star Moon Sect.

After this trip to the Chiyang Secret Realm, Chen Xuan would also proceed to Demon Extinction Island to participate in the Demon Extermination Assembly, as planned.

As for why he participated in the Chiyang struggle,

it was mainly because it was opportune.

Secondly, the highest cultivation Realm of the various forces involved in the struggle was only the Returning Void Realm.

It was within his scope to intervene.

As for the struggles between top Mahayana forces like the Star Moon Sect, he would definitely not get involved.

One careless mistake,

could bring about a devastating disaster for the Chen family, which was currently developing and growing.

Mu Qingwan looked at Liang Yun's shock, and at Chen Xuan, who was as unperturbed as ever.

A slight curve appeared at the corner of her lips.

Her facial makeup also changed.

A face of breathtaking beauty emerged, hairpins fell, and black hair cascaded to her shoulders.

Paired with a Daoist robe,

she had the pure feeling of a young Daoist Junior Sister.

Compared to her previous majestic appearance, there was a huge contrast; she didn't look like a Sect Master at all.

Four gazes looked at her.

They couldn't help but lose themselves for a moment.

A thought also involuntarily arose in their minds.

No wonder she had to disguise herself as a man.

Any of the other four people on the scene looked more like the Sect Master of the Star Moon Sect than she did.

“There's no helping it; when traveling, this appearance is a bit too harmless.”

Even Mu Qingwan herself joked about it.

One's appearance is determined by heaven.

No one can change it.

Her heart pursued becoming the master of a force.

Founding the Tianxing Sect was also to achieve accomplishments and compete for the position of Star Moon Sect Master.

“That's good; just be yourself.”

“What matters in the Cultivation world is ultimately strength. As long as one's power is strong enough to suppress everything, there will be no dissenting voices or obstacles in the way.”

Chen Xuan spoke.

His words immediately made the four people nod in agreement.

The curve at Mu Qingwan's lips grew wider, and she grinned, revealing a brilliant smile.

“Brother Chen's words always contain irrefutable truths; it's truly admirable.”

Saying that, she tied up her loose black hair behind her head.

And continued on with her current makeup.

The group chatted along the way, and in just two and a half hours, they arrived at their destination.

The entrance to the Chiyang Secret Realm.

On a majestic and tall mountain Peak,

a natural bluestone platform stood tall.

On the platform, crisscrossing mysterious Dao patterns appeared.

Around it, many figures were already moving.

The Tianxing Sect members were not the first to arrive; ahead of them was the Limitless Sect, the most powerful of the six forces on Chiyang Island on the surface.

There were eight people in total.

Besides the Moving Mountain Taoist, among the remaining seven, four were Returning Void Peak, two were Returning Void Late Stage, and one was Returning Void Initial Stage.

Their strength could not be said to be anything but formidable.

Even if one of those four Returning Void Peak Cultivators successfully broke through to the Body Integration Realm,

the Limitless Sect would immediately be promoted from a Returning Void force to a Body Integration force.

However, breaking through from the Returning Void Realm to the Body Integration Realm was easier said than done.

Breaking through from the sixth Realm to the seventh Realm not only required abundant spiritual energy to reach the Peak,

but also a deep understanding of the Dao of Heaven and Earth.

Comprehending the meaning of Body Integration.

At the same time, one's state of mind also needed to match.

Otherwise, a rash attempt without finding the way could lead to complete annihilation.

Many Returning Void Peak Cultivators remained in the Returning Void Realm.

It wasn't that they didn't want to break through.

It was that breaking through was too difficult, requiring many conditions, and spiritual energy cultivation was just one of them.

Only after spiritual energy, Divine Soul, and Dao comprehension were all at Perfection,

could one begin to attempt the Breakthrough.

When spiritual energy, Divine Soul, and Divine Intent merge into one,

it is called Body Integration.

If spiritual energy is full but Divine Soul is not, or Divine Soul is full but Divine Intent is not,

it is all in vain.

The Returning Void Realm and the Body Integration Realm are a huge watershed.

Because of this, when Zhao Cang and others learned that Chen Xuan, with his Returning Void Realm cultivation, single-handedly fought against two Body Integration Realm Cultivators, delaying them for a full quarter of an hour and escaping safely,

they were so shocked.

According to normal logic,

this was an impossible phenomenon.

It was simply like a fantasy.

The arrival of the five people immediately attracted the attention of the eight already present Limitless Sect members.

When everyone saw the familiar yet unfamiliar Mu Qingwan among the group,

their faces also first showed surprise.

Then they recovered.

Various thoughts and ideas arose in their minds.

“Has this Sect Master of the Tianxing Sect finally stopped pretending? I didn't expect her to be such a peerless beauty.”

“Two Returning Void Peak, two Returning Void Late Stage, and one Returning Void Initial Stage? With this strength, they truly live up to their reputation as the weakest among the six Sects. It seems they're just here to make up the numbers this time.”

“If this Mu Qingwan is willing to submit with the Tianxing Sect, I can spare her life. Such a peerless beauty, with impressive cultivation talent, would be a good choice for a Dao Companion.”

Qiu Yunji, the Sect Master of the Limitless Sect, eyed Mu Qingwan up and down, his blatant gaze looking as if he wanted to devour her.

Mu Qingwan saw the greed in his eyes and immediately felt a wave of nausea.

“Sect Master Ruan, long time no see, this is?”

After the group approached, Qiu Yunji also greeted them, a look of surprise appearing on his face.

Hearing this, Mu Qingwan said coldly and expressionlessly,

“Sect Master Qiu is well. My previous name was just an alias; my true name is Mu Qingwan.”

“The Tianxing Sect is weak. After entering the Chiyang Secret Realm, I hope Sect Master Qiu and all Fellow Daoists of the Limitless Sect can give us more care.”

Saying that, her gaze also moved away from Qiu Yunji.

And turned to a very burly and tall person in the crowd.