Invincible Little School Doctor

Chapter 1232: Chapter 1231: Senior Liu, Have We Forgotten About the Main Issue? (1 more update)

After an indeterminate amount of time, Ye Haochuan suddenly felt the immense pressure around him lighten. The weight that had oppressed his Spiritual Energy disappeared quickly, allowing him to once again feel what it means to be a cultivator.

”Is it over?” Ye Haochuan was still a bit unaccustomed, always feeling that an even tougher trial awaited him at any moment.

Bang~

A sudden earthquake made Ye Haochuan extremely vigilant. However, the shaking didn’t last long, and just as a giant stele rose from the ground, it vanished without a trace.

The stele was exquisitely carved, especially the fiery red Vermilion Bird at the top, which was lifelike and vivid.

”Vermilion Bird Illusionary Seal”

The four blood-red characters below the Vermilion Bird made Ye Haochuan’s spirit tremble.

Looking further down, he saw a few smaller lines of text on the stele.

”Truth is also illusion, illusion is also truth. Truth and illusion intermix, this is the essence of illusion.

Fear the Phantom Realm, but hold firm in heart. Suffer countless pains, the path of the heart is firm.”

These four phrases perfectly corresponded to the four stages of the test.

Ye Haochuan finally understood the significance of the four-stage test. The first two lines clearly taught how to wield the most formidable Phantom Realm. The latter two lines instructed on how to break illusions.

Anyone practicing illusions must know how to break them; otherwise, they cannot become a master illusionist commanding the world.

Ye Haochuan pondered over these four phrases for a long time. The inheritance of Vermilion Bird Peak all involved illusion techniques, and it seemed this inheritance was indeed related to illusions.

”Shuang’er really didn’t misjudge you. To climb the Vermilion Bird Peak, which others can’t reach, in such a short time shows you are a rare talent!” A familiar voice suddenly came from behind Ye Haochuan.

”Of course, how could a peerless genius like me be unable to endure even this trivial test? What, have you fallen deeply in love...”

Ye Haochuan turned to see the woman he encountered on the third stage, suddenly pausing, and asked, ”Hm? Who is Shuang’er?”

Among his women, only Zhu Qingshuang had a name with the character ”Shuang.”

”Could it be, are you a friend of Qingshuang?” Ye Haochuan asked curiously.

Earlier, the woman claimed to act on behalf of an old acquaintance. Ye Haochuan had always thought she knew Long Xiaotian, since Long Xiaotian was the Peak Master of Qinglong Peak, which bordered Vermilion Bird Peak.

But now it seemed, the woman was acquainted with Zhu Qingshuang.

”Friend? Not quite,” the woman said with a slight smile.

”Not a friend? Could you be an enemy?” Ye Haochuan inquired cautiously. If she were an enemy of Zhu Qingshuang, then she would be his enemy too.

The woman pouted and said, ”If not a friend, must one be an enemy? Couldn’t I be a master or something?”

”What? You say you’re Qingshuang’s master?”

Ye Haochuan’s eyes widened in surprise, but the next moment he expressed disbelief: ”Impossible! Qingshuang’s master is Blood Zither Heavenly Maiden, Senior Liu Xianglan, who died thirty years ago...”

”Indeed, she died, didn’t she?” the woman replied with a bitter smile. ”I have indeed died, and the one before you is merely my weak soul.”

”What’s going on?” Ye Haochuan still found it hard to believe and asked.

The woman chuckled softly and replied, ”It’s the first time I’ve seen someone who, upon reaching the peak, asks about unrelated trivialities instead of the inheritance.”

”You are Qingshuang’s master, which makes you my master too. If Qingshuang knew you were still alive, she’d leap with joy. How could such wonderful news be considered trivial?”

Ye Haochuan spoke earnestly. Liu Xianglan was not only Zhu Qingshuang’s master but also the idol of countless Xuanmen disciples.

Not to mention, the fact that she single-handedly fought her way to the Hellfire headquarters with a zither was enough for Ye Haochuan to hold her in high regard.

”It seems, Shuang’er has indeed found a good place to belong!” Liu Xianglan laughed gently. ”But it’s best not to tell her about this for now. Should she find out I’m still lingering here, she might forcibly break into Vermilion Bird Peak.”

”Aren’t you in control here? Can’t she just come in to meet you when she arrives?” Ye Haochuan asked, puzzled.

”It’s not as easy as you say.” Liu Xianglan pouted. ”I am just the previous Peak Master of Vermilion Bird Peak, with my soul parasitically residing here under the Vermilion Bird’s protection. I have no power to alter the rules of Vermilion Bird Peak.”

Through Liu Xianglan’s explanation, Ye Haochuan finally understood the situation.

Liu Xianglan had been the Peak Master of Vermilion Bird Peak and left her soul imprint here. After being ambushed and killed, her broken soul was drawn to Vermilion Bird Peak by the soul imprint.

With the nurturing of Vermilion Bird Peak, her soul gradually recovered. However, due to the protection of Vermilion Bird Peak, she was also imprisoned here, unable to leave.

”Luckily, the place where I was ambushed was not far from here. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t have had the chance to live again. Though a bit lonely, at least I’m alive.”

Liu Xianglan smiled slightly, ”Now it’s good that you’ve become the Peak Master of Vermilion Bird Peak, able to come to Vermilion Bird Peak whenever you want, at least you can talk with me.”

Damn, who could have imagined that the esteemed Blood Zither Heavenly Maiden would be in such need of my company, haha!

Good, with my charm, after some more interaction, maybe she’ll fall for me! This would definitely be an achievement, pursuing a top-tier Xuanmen super expert!

Ye Haochuan chuckled inwardly, then smiled and said, ”Don’t worry, Senior Liu, I will make sure to find time to come back and accompany you!”

Suddenly, Liu Xianglan’s expression changed drastically, and she growled in rage: ”You brat, do you dare have improper thoughts about me? Do you think you can lay your hands on me?”

Oh crap, I forgot she can see through my thoughts, damn it, I’m doomed!

Ye Haochuan broke out in a cold sweat and quickly changed the subject: ”Senior Liu, is this Mind Reading Technique? It’s really impressive!”

”Impressive my ass! Using illusions, of course, requires seeing some of others’ thoughts, otherwise, how would it deceive people?” Liu Xianglan was still fuming, like a mad mother leopard.

Ye Haochuan finally understood why both Zhu Qingshuang and Fan Qingyin had such temperaments; it was all learned from this master.

”Eh? That’s not right! If you’re so skilled in illusions, why didn’t you teach Qingshuang?” Ye Haochuan feigned ignorance of Liu Xianglan’s fury, continuing to shift the topic.

Mentioning Zhu Qingshuang finally softened Liu Xianglan’s demeanor a bit, and she sighed: ”This illusion technique was acquired from the inheritance of Holy Peak; it cannot be taught. If it could, she wouldn’t have suffered so much!”

Liu Xianglan had already read all about Zhu Qingshuang from Ye Haochuan’s memory and knew how Zhu Qingshuang had been framed and toyed with by Gongsun Zhi, causing her distress.

Darn, just when I managed to calm her down, she’s all sorrowful again.

Ye Haochuan felt frustrated and suddenly looked at the stele, saying: ”Senior Liu, aren’t we forgetting the real matter at hand?”