Watching the Mountain

Chapter 329: Chapter 190: Return

Xu Ran wasn’t displeased by this. On the contrary, he felt a sense of relief. Since she could adapt so quickly, he wouldn’t have to worry about her too much. He was certain she could protect her Sect and find a way to survive.

It just made her situation all the more regrettable. A prodigy like her, if not for this incident, could have surely dazzled an entire era.

As for now, all he could do was wish her good luck.

After receiving the insights, he gave them directly to Senior Sister Yue.

When Yue Qingyu learned that Luo Qianxue had not attached any conditions, she nodded lightly and said, ”I will have the Sect record this matter. In the future, should the Jade Radiance Immortal Sect ask for anything, we will do our best to help.”

Afterward, Xu Ran also gave a copy of the insights to Shen Wuchen.

When Shen Wuchen found out that someone had already reached the Divinity Transformation Stage through the path of the Flying Immortal Stream, the expression on his face was rather complex.

He had originally thought he would be the first to achieve Divinity Transformation through the Flying Immortal Stream, but unexpectedly, someone had beaten him to it.

However, the fighting spirit in his eyes quickly reignited. The final goal of the Flying Immortal Stream was never just the Divinity Transformation Stage.

It didn’t matter that someone else had reached Divinity Transformation first. Even if someone were to reach the Daoist Venerable Realm above Divinity Transformation before him, it wouldn’t matter.

All he needed to do was keep moving forward, forging his own path, and reach an even higher Realm.

Xu Ran watched the fighting spirit in Shen Wuchen’s eyes and nodded slightly. His reaction was exactly what he had expected.

Shen Wuchen was always a steadfast person. His mind was simple; he didn’t overcomplicate things. Xu Ran had predicted this before he came—that learning someone else had achieved Divinity Transformation via the Flying Immortal Stream first would surely ignite his fighting spirit.

”So, now that you have these insights, how far do you think you are from a breakthrough?”

Xu Ran asked with a smile as he looked at Shen Wuchen.

Shen Wuchen didn’t answer the question directly. Instead, he raised his clasped hands in a slight bow and replied in a calm yet firm tone:

”I will not disappoint you, Master Xu.”

Seeing this, Xu Ran nodded slightly and said no more. All he had to do was look forward to it.

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The matter concerning the Jade Radiance Immortal Sect and Luo Qianxue didn’t cause much of a stir in Changqing County. Many people simply sighed at the unpredictability of life and moved on. After all, no matter how shocked they were, the Jade Radiance Immortal Sect had already relocated and could no longer affect things in Changqing County.

However, half a year later, the Illusion Spirit Sect, where Chu Lingxiao resided, suddenly caused a huge discussion in the Changqing County Cultivation Realm.

The reason was that the Illusion Spirit Sect suddenly announced that the Sect’s former Chief Disciple, Chu Lingxiao, and his master, Qing Zhu True Monarch, had attempted a rebellion.

Chu Lingxiao’s master, Qing Zhu True Monarch, had been executed, while Chu Lingxiao himself had managed to escape with his life under his master’s cover. The Illusion Spirit Sect had now issued a warrant for his capture.

When this news spread, the entire Evergreen County Cultivation Realm was utterly shocked. The incident had happened so suddenly, with no warning whatsoever.

The Illusion Spirit Sect was considered a relatively powerful Sect in Evergreen County, possessing five Nascent Soul True Monarchs. After Profound Vine True Monarch had self-detonated at the Profound Pure Sect’s gate, they still had four left.

No one could understand why Chu Lingxiao and his master would suddenly rebel. Chu Lingxiao was already the Sect’s Chief Disciple. Barring any accidents, he was slated to be the next Sect Leader. There was absolutely no reason for him to revolt.

However, the Illusion Spirit Sect offered no explanation for the reasons behind it. Everyone could only speculate, and all sorts of rumors filled the air, most of which concerned this matter.

After the news spread, Li Daoyi and Lu Mingchen immediately went to find Xu Ran. The reason was that they couldn’t contact Chu Lingxiao and wanted to ask if he had contacted Xu Ran.

Facing their anxious gazes, Xu Ran shook his head, sighed, and replied:

”Unfortunately, I can’t reach him either.”

Xu Ran wasn’t surprised by this outcome. Unlike Luo Qianxue, who had already escaped safely from Cyan Cloud County, Chu Lingxiao was still on the run. It was impossible for him to contact anyone.

He estimated that Chu Lingxiao had probably discarded all of his communication devices.

Hearing Xu Ran’s answer, Lu Mingchen was so anxious he was on the verge of tears. He cried out:

”This... Something hasn’t happened to Fellow Daoist Chu, has it? Grandmaster, Eldest Brother, what do we do? Shouldn’t we do something?”

Xu Ran looked at Lu Mingchen’s anxious expression and offered a word of comfort, ”If something had really happened to Chu Lingxiao, it’s impossible that no news would have spread. In this situation, no news is the best news.”

At his side, Li Daoyi heard this and also nodded lightly. ”That’s right. Given the current situation, it’s better that we don’t hear any news about Fellow Daoist Chu.”

Lu Mingchen said with a hesitant look, ”This... Are we really going to do nothing? Fellow Daoist Chu is being hunted, you know.”

Li Daoyi looked at his reaction, shook his head slightly, and said, ”We don’t even know where he is right now. What could we possibly do? If Fellow Daoist Chu really needed help, he would definitely contact us.”

”Have faith in Fellow Daoist Chu. He’s very strong.”

After speaking, Li Daoyi took a step forward, patted Lu Mingchen’s shoulder, and said to him with a serious expression:

”Junior Brother, I know you’re kind-hearted, but some things can’t be done just because you want to do them.”

”More importantly, our own Sect is not in a good situation right now. Instead of worrying about the fates of others, we should be focusing on our own cultivation and improving our strength.”

”That’s the only way to avoid suffering a similar calamity ourselves.”

Li Daoyi spoke with great seriousness. The fates of his two friends had filled his own heart with a sense of urgency. ’This world is changing far too quickly.’