55: Hongmeng Xuanjie

[Congratulations Host, you have obtained a ??? grade Supreme Treasure: Hongmeng Mysterious Realm.]

The rainbow-colored light dissipated.

An exquisite profound realm surrounded by Hongmeng Purple Qi floated up and down.

"Is this a Small World?"

[Hongmeng Mysterious Realm: A mysterious profound realm born at the beginning of Chaos that has yet to evolve.]

Qin Tian's mouth fell open. "This is a bit Heaven-Defying..."

"Existing since the beginning of Chaos, wouldn't this Small World be as old as Heaven and Earth?"

"System, if I use it to smash Xiao Chen, can he withstand it?"

[According to calculations, the probability of killing Xiao Chen by smashing him with it is 1%.]

Qin Tian: "..."

What a freakish guy!

"What's so special about this Hongmeng Mysterious Realm?"

[The Hongmeng Mysterious Realm is indestructible.]

"I know that, what else?"

[The Hongmeng Mysterious Realm is indestructible.]

"Huh? Is there anything else?"

[The Hongmeng Mysterious Realm is indestructible.]

"...System, do you dare to repeat that one more time?"

[The Hongmeng Mysterious Realm's texture is hard and indestructible.]

Qin Tian: "..."

He completely understood. The origin of this Hongmeng Mysterious Realm sounded invincible, but in reality, its power had likely mostly drained away, leaving only its indestructible trait... Thinking about it, it made sense. If it were a true embryonic world, with his current cultivation, his Sea of Consciousness would have likely exploded long ago... "However, if I were to refine this Hongmeng Mysterious Realm into an internal Grotto-Heaven...?" An idea suddenly surfaced in Qin Tian's mind.

After the Dao Entry Realm comes the Grotto-Heaven Realm.

The so-called Grotto-Heaven Realm involves condensing a Grotto-Heaven within the body after the dao seed has stabilized, creating a suitable growth space for the dao seed.

Grotto-Heavens take various forms and are different for every Cultivator; the only requirement is that it must be compatible with the dao seed.

For example, for a metal-attribute dao seed, average Cultivators would choose metal-attribute Heaven And Earth Treasures to condense their Grotto-Heaven.

Just like Third Junior Sister Han Qing's Gu Yue Sword Soul, using the flowing fire gold within her body to condense a Grotto-Heaven would be very appropriate.

However, Grotto-Heavens are generally condensed internally after absorbing corresponding Heaven and Earth Treasures; those who directly refine a Grotto-Heaven from the outside are extremely few.

As for someone like Qin Tian wanting to refine a profound realm as a Grotto-Heaven, there were none; in the entire Ancient Immortal era, he was likely the only one... "The bolder the person, the wider the immortal path!"

"To deal with a freakish protagonist like him, one must take an unconventional path!"

[Host, do it!]

"Let's do it!"

With a thought, Qin Tian placed the Hongmeng Mysterious Realm within his Divine Thought to nurture it.

"You Ruoli told me not to break through to the Grotto-Heaven Realm before going to Great Qian. Presumably, the Opportunity she wants to give me must be related to the Breakthrough. If I wait until I reach Great Qian to break through, the success rate will be much higher."

Having made up his mind, Qin Tian's thoughts were clear. He stood up and headed toward the Cold Pond... Within the Cold Pond, white mist lingered.

Yun Xi had taken three sections of Ice Lotus Root from the bottom of the pond, fused them with spiritual energy and many Heaven And Earth Treasures, and condensed them into a Physical Body.

"This body is constructed from the Ice Lotus Root of the Cold Pond. It is born fearing fire; you must not approach extremely hot objects in the future."

"Your original Cultivation Technique is not suitable for this body. Here is a Cold Jade Manual; you may take it to Cultivate."

A flash of joy appeared in the eyes of Su Zhirou's soul shadow. She bowed respectfully to Yun Xi in thanks, "Thank you, Senior, for the grace of reconstruction."

Yun Xi looked up indifferently. "The person you should thank is not this seat. If Tian'er and Ningying had not spoken for you, this seat would not have saved you."

"Your Divine Soul is incomplete and your Cultivation Foundation is damaged; breaking through in the future will also be incomparably difficult."

The corners of Su Zhirou's lips rose slightly. "Senior, Zhirou understands."

"The kindness of Qin Tian, Ningying, and Senior, Zhirou will keep engraved in her heart."

Su Ningying smiled sweetly. For some reason, she felt a deep-seated, endless goodwill toward Su Zhirou from the bottom of her heart.

"Sister Zhirou, hurry and fuse with your new body. Once you're done, I'll take you to see Senior Brother. He'll definitely be very happy when he sees you."

Squeak squeak (That's right).

"Mm, okay." Su Zhirou's emotions were agitated.

It was a brand new body, without unbearable filth or stains—a completely clean body.

Her Divine Soul turned into a stream of light and merged into it.

Gentle spiritual energy merged with her Divine Soul, and Su Zhirou slowly opened her eyes... She had gained a new life... Seeing that Su Zhirou had successfully fused, Yun Xi's figure flickered as she arrived nearby.

"Thank you, Revered Master," Qin Tian said with a smile.

"Revered Master is indeed the best Revered Master in the world, specially using that three-thousand-year-old Cold Marrow Ice Lotus for Ningying."

"Don't be glib." Yun Xi felt a slight joy in her heart.

"What do you plan to do about Ningying's background? Su Zhirou doesn't seem to intend to tell her."

Qin Tian shook his head.

"Revered Master, I understand that Su Zhirou isn't telling Ningying because she's afraid she'll be trapped in hatred, disturbing her originally peaceful and beautiful life."

"But she doesn't know that every year on Ningying's birthday, which is also the same day she was brought up the mountain, she goes alone to a quiet cave in the back mountain to cry..."

"Now, her family has appeared by her side, yet she is still being kept in the dark. This is too cruel for Ningying."

"Sometimes, once missed, it might lead to lifelong regret. As the Eldest Senior Brother, I cannot let Ningying live with regrets!"

Hearing this, the corners of Yun Xi's lips rose slightly.

She had actually known for a long time that Qin Tian would do this. After all, every time Su Ningying secretly ran to the back mountain, he, as her Eldest Senior Brother, would always silently watch over her from behind... "In that case, speak to her properly."

"Behind you all is your Revered Master and the entire Dao Seeking Immortal Sect. No matter what enemy it is, there is no need to fear."

Qin Tian smiled slightly. "Yes, Revered Master."

...In the Cold Pond, Su Zhirou gradually adapted to her body and was already able to move freely, no different from an ordinary person.

"Congratulations, Sister Zhirou!"

Su Ningying clapped her hands by the shore, a face full of joy.

Su Zhirou's gaze softened.

So similar, they were really too similar.

Su Ningying and her mother were practically identical... "Congratulations."

Qin Tian stepped forward slowly.

"Senior Brother! You're here!" Su Ningying's eyes immediately shone with bright light.

Su Zhirou saw everything. She could naturally tell that Su Ningying was fond of Qin Tian; her eyes were full of him... "Thank you, Young Master Qin, for saving my life."

"No need to be polite." The corners of Qin Tian's lips curled up slightly.

"I came to inform you all to get ready; tomorrow we set off for Great Qian."

"Great Qian?!!"

Su Ningying's smile froze, and a look of vigilance appeared on her face.

That woman surnamed You seemed to be called the Great Qian Empress?

Why was Senior Brother going to Great Qian?

Could it be?!

Su Ningying's heart skipped a beat.

The joy in her eyes was instantly covered by a faint, cold gaze... Su Zhirou was stunned, her heart filled with doubt. "Why does it feel like Ningying suddenly became a different person?"

Qin Tian didn't notice and looked at Su Zhirou. "Miss Su will come along too. First, we'll head to the Puppet Sect, and then to Huaixuan City in Great Qian."

!!!

Su Zhirou's body trembled violently.

Huaixuan City... That was... That was... the Su Family... "Sister Zhirou, what's wrong?" Su Ningying asked curiously.

"No... It's nothing..." Su Zhirou shook her head.

"Some things are better spoken of openly. Ningying has the right to know everything. Self-righteous concealment will only hurt her deeper in the end."

Qin Tian's voice transmission rang in Su Zhirou's mind.

She froze on the spot, her eyes looking at Qin Tian in shock.

"You... You know...?"

The corners of Qin Tian's lips rose slightly. "Ningying has a clever mind. I think it won't be long before she guesses it too. Whether to speak or not is your decision."

Su Zhirou pondered for a moment and finally turned her head slowly.

Her eyes trembled as she gazed into Su Ningying's eyes, her gentle voice carrying a hint of trembling:

"Ningying, there is something I want to tell you."

"Can you patiently listen to me finish...?"

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