Chapter 1527: It’s time to get down to business, she will regret her actions

Gu Changge glanced at her and didn’t pursue the topic further. The artifact spirit of the Book of Scavengers felt that the distance between them had slightly lessened because of their conversation and softly said, “It was for this reason that I was betrayed by the people closest to me… the ones I trusted most.”

Seeing her lost in memory, she had no choice but to explain her origin.

Gu Changge waved his hand, his expression unchanged. “I’m not interested in your past. We simply made a deal.”

The Book of Scavengers was nearly suffocated by the unexpected interruption. She hadn’t anticipated Gu Changge to cut her off so bluntly. Normally, at this point, shouldn’t he listen to her, perhaps sympathize with her tale of betrayal and deception?

If she had a physical form, the embarrassment on her face would have been impossible to miss.

“In the future, don’t even think of ordering me around…” In the next moment, her figure flickered, turned into a wisp of green smoke, and disappeared back into the Book of Scavengers.

Gu Changge’s expression remained indifferent, showing no reaction. He casually put the Book of Scavengers away. The space in front of him blurred, and with a single step, he vanished from the Taiyuan Ancient Domain.

The arrangements for Xian Chu and the Demon Court were nearly complete. Now, it was time to focus on the main task.

The Yu Xian Palace wasn’t located in this world but in a separate ancient universe. Surrounding it were numerous dimensions of time and space, like floating small worlds and secret realms.

That section of the ancient universe was vast beyond imagination, encompassing countless star fields, all of which fell under the domain of Yu Xian Palace. Immortal towers, intricately carved beams, and beautifully painted buildings floated in the sky like celestial palaces, resembling floating continents.

As far as the eye could see, sunlight bathed the surroundings, immortal mist drifted gently, and chaotic waterfalls stretched from the heavens to the earth like a Milky Way. It truly resembled the fairylands described in ancient myths—majestic and awe-inspiring.

Every elder of real power in Yu Xian Palace was a being at the True Dao Realm, having survived four heavenly declines. Each elder had their own independent training grounds. The palace was home to innumerable disciples, and its domain extended over countless immortal mountains, islands, and small and middle worlds.

Every day, the sound of the wondrous Dao echoed through every corner of this universe, cleansing the mind and soul of those who heard it. The entire realm was radiant, with blinding light connecting the sky and the earth like a sea of smoke, repelling all evil and overwhelming any demonic presence.

Jiulin Mansion was the residence of Elder Jiulin of Yu Xian Palace. The chaotic energy swirling at the edges of the mansion dissipated into thousands of colorful rays of light, spreading in all directions. These rays descended upon the mountains and rivers, transforming into pure spiritual energy for the disciples to absorb and cultivate.

At the fringes of the mansion, many young figures, clad in the robes of Yu Xian Palace, sat cross-legged, breathing in the pure aura of heaven and earth. Their cheekbones gleamed as divine light seemed to flicker and flow from within, reflecting their mastery of Yu Xian Palace’s unique breathing and guiding technique, which allowed them to absorb spiritual energy thousands of times faster than conventional methods. However, this technique was reserved only for core disciples.

“Hoo hoo hoo…”

At that moment, atop a modest mountain covered in straight bamboo and tall maple trees, a woman in a pink dress sat cross-legged. Her complexion was fair, and her loose hair framed her face. As she cultivated, a whistling and thunderous sound emanated from between her red lips, causing the entire mountain to tremble.

In the next moment, her eyes suddenly opened, and two terrifying bolts of lightning, as solid as real objects, shot out from them like divine swords, illuminating the dark edges of the universe.

“Congratulations, Senior Sister Jing Xiao, on mastering the Wind and Thunder Guidance Technique!”

The surge of power alarmed many of the young men and women cultivating nearby. They turned into beams of divine light and rushed over to congratulate her, their faces filled with shock and admiration.

The Wind and Thunder Technique was a renowned Dao technique in Yu Xian Palace, but few among the same generation had cultivated it to such an advanced stage, where their aura roared like a storm, shaking the heavens and earth.

The girl in the pink dress, standing at the front, had cultivated this technique for only a few years, yet she had already achieved mastery. Her talent was truly astonishing.

Her name was Jing Xiao, the disciple of Elder Jiulin, and the current chief disciple of Jiulin Mansion. She was considered the most exceptional of her generation in the Jiulin Dojo.

At this moment, the juniors and fellow disciples gathered around her, showering her with praise and flattery. Yet Jing Xiao did not seem pleased. Her hair hung loosely as she walked away gracefully from the mountain.

Raising her slender jade hand, a divine sword flew toward her from the distance, landing in her palm. With a casual swipe, she sliced through the void, and faint flickers of wind and thunder crackled within the rift. The terrifying power of it made hearts race with unease.

However, Jing Xiao’s brows remained furrowed, and she murmured, “Even though I’ve mastered the Wind and Thunder Guidance Technique, I still won’t be a match for Ling Yuxian.”

In her mind, the scene of her battle with Ling Yuxian played over and over. Despite attacking with all her strength, Ling Yuxian had merely blocked her assault with a single palm. Then, with a simple backhand strike, he had effortlessly defeated her. All her offensives disappeared as if they were nothing. It was simple yet overwhelmingly powerful, leaving no room for resistance.

That humiliating moment, though it had happened long ago, still lingered in her memory, impossible to forget.

She had trained relentlessly, even going against her family’s wishes to come to Yu Xian Palace, all with the intent of avenging the humiliation Ling Yuxian had dealt her when she visited Jingguo. But who would have thought that Ling Yuxian’s strength would be so overwhelming? His power left his peers in despair, making it impossible for them to lift their heads in his presence.

Nothing had changed, neither back then nor now.

“One day, I will erase all the shame that Ling Yuxian brought upon my brother with my own hands. I’ll make her regret her decisions.”

As these thoughts crossed her mind, a flash of determination appeared in Jing Xiao’s eyes, and she resolved firmly in her heart.

Clang!

Suddenly, the sound of bells echoed through the air—not harsh, but steady—resonating from the center of Jiulin Mansion and quickly spreading across the surrounding universe. All the disciples meditating at the fringes of the universe heard the bell’s ringing and rose from their cultivation, surprise flashing across their faces.

“What’s going on? The bell suddenly rang—has something serious happened?”

“They wouldn’t ring the ancient bell and summon all the disciples unless it was something major.”

“I fear something big is about to happen.”

The disciples, including Jing Xiao, were startled. Without hesitation, they turned into streaks of divine light and rushed toward the central hall of Jiulin Dojo.

Jing Xiao frowned, a sense of unease creeping in. For some reason, she had a feeling that this event would be related to her.

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