「God's kingdom.」

An awareness within Hongmeng watched a live broadcast. The intense battle in the World of Journey to the West had concluded with the Tathagata and three thousand Buddha Bodhisattvas from Mount Ling being slain. The Jade Emperor and other Immortal Gods from the Heavenly Court were once again fervently building the Starry Sky Altar, while King Wukong the King of Demons had gone directly to Mount Ling, using his Great Divine Power to move the entire mountain. He prepared to offer Mount Ling and its countless treasures as Sacrifices.

"This monkey's idea isn't half bad!" Hongmeng mused. He felt a sense of anticipation, wondering what kind of enhancement Mount Ling could provide.

However, looking at the progress, it would still take a few days for King Wukong the King of Demons' Starry Sky Altar to be completed.

At this time, under Hongmeng's guidance, Angel Yan's Cultivation Level rapidly climbed, reaching an unprecedented realm. Hongmeng no longer hesitated and immediately lent her a helping hand. He poured all the essence of his knowledge into her, without holding back a single thing. He gave everything he had to offer. With Hongmeng's substantial aid, Angel Yan instantly broke through countless cultivation barriers, reaching the absolute Peak of her Cultivation Level.

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「World of Leaning on the Sky.」

The supreme in martial arts, the Treasured Saber Slaying Dragon.

Giving orders across the land, none dare to disobey.

Without the Leaning Sky, who can contend?

It is said in the rivers and lakes that whoever wields the Dragon-slaying Saber can command the world and dominate the martial arts!

At night, the river surged and waves roared fiercely. Moonlight reflected off the water's surface, twinkling as if the entire river was full of stars. Far out, in the center of the river, was a lone large boat. On its white sail was painted a black eagle with wings spread as if ready to swoop forward, emblazoned with "Heavenly Hawk Sect" in large characters.

At the bow stood a somewhat slender figure, skin as pale as snow, with a delicate, slightly thin face, gracefully curved eyebrows, and a prominent nose. Her eyes were clear and captivating, bright and spirited. Her lips were red and her teeth white. From a distance, she appeared to be a dashing and handsome young gentleman of the mortal world, but in reality, she was a beautiful young lady disguised as a man.

"What a fine Dragon-slaying Saber!" She held up the gleaming Dragon-slaying Saber and examined it closely. This was Yin Susu, the daughter of the White Brow Eagle King, Sect Hierarch of the Heavenly Hawk Sect. Beside her on the deck lay a tall and resolute man. It was Yu Daiyan, a disciple of the Wudang Sect, who had been injured by her Mosquito Needle.

"Unfortunately, this saber brings you more calamity than fortune!" A faint voice came from nearby. Yin Susu was instantly on high alert, her fair hands gripping the treasured saber firmly as her piercing gaze searched the surroundings.

From the rolling river, a middle-aged man approached, walking upon the water. He was dressed in a coarse white robe and possessed a handsome appearance and graceful demeanor, carrying the air of a cultured uncle.

"Such impressive Qinggong!" Yin Susu's pupils contracted. The ability to walk on water was something even her father, the White Brow Eagle King, could not do. A strong sense of apprehension immediately arose in her heart.

Her bright eyes fixed on the approaching figure. Her voice, crisp and charming, called out, "Who are you? The Heavenly Hawk Sect is conducting its affairs; I hope you will not meddle!"

WHOOSH.

The middle-aged man lightly tapped his toes, as if skimming the surface of the water, and leaped onto the deck of the large boat. Appraising Yin Susu, he said, "After so many years, the Eagle King's daughter has grown up so much. So graceful and alluring, a woman who rivals any man—she certainly has her father's youthful charisma!"

Yang Xiao, with his handsome appearance and elegant demeanor, was known along with Fan Yao as one of the "Two Immortals of Leisure." In his youth, he had been a renowned charmer, familiar with countless women. Although Yin Susu was dressed as a man, the hazy moonlight on her fair, delicate face, reflecting the green waves of the lake, the cold water, and the solitary boat, created an ethereal, otherworldly beauty.

She was very beautiful! Like an Immortal from the heavens.

"And who might you be, senior?" Yin Susu sized up Yang Xiao in turn. Though she had heard of his reputation, she had never seen him before.

"Yang Xiao!"

"The Light Left Envoy, Yang Xiao!" Yin Susu's heart lurched in shock. This was a powerhouse from her father's generation, with a reputation no less formidable than her father's. In the past, when Yang Dingtian was alive, the Ming Sect had the Two Light Emissaries and Four Kings of Law, whose fame shook the world. Even though the Ming Sect was now fragmented, these individuals still maintained their formidable reputation in the rivers and lakes. Although she was quite intelligent and her martial arts were decent, she knew that before sheer strength, all schemes and plots were futile. If Yang Xiao wanted to take the Dragon-slaying Saber, she was definitely no match for him.

"Susu greets Envoy Yang. May I ask why Envoy Yang is visiting so late at night? Do you have any guidance to offer?" Yin Susu performed a fist-and-palm salute, her voice tinged with nervousness.

"I am here to invite Niece Yin to visit Peak Light as a guest," Yang Xiao said calmly.

"Does Envoy Yang intend to use me to threaten my father? Wouldn't such an action make you a laughingstock in the rivers and lakes?"

Yin Susu's mind tensed. She hadn't expected Yang Xiao to want not only her saber but also her. Yin Tianzheng had established the Heavenly Hawk Sect, technically rebelling against the Ming Sect. Although Yang Xiao wasn't the Sect Hierarch, he was effectively acting as one. Thus, she immediately thought that Yang Xiao wanted to take advantage of the situation—not only for the saber but also to deal with the Heavenly Hawk Sect and her father.

"The mockery of the rivers and lakes? What do others' opinions have to do with me?" Yang Xiao's gaze was disdainful as he said indifferently, "Besides, I believe the Eagle King will soon return to the Ming Sect. As such, isn't it proper for me to invite Niece Yin back to Peak Light as a guest?"

"Then please enlighten me, Envoy Yang!" Yin Susu raised the Dragon-slaying Saber and slashed forward. Even knowing she was no match, she wouldn't just sit and await her doom. Without giving it her all, how would she know if there was a chance?

CLANG.

Yang Xiao raised his hand, catching the Dragon-slaying Saber between two fingers.

"HISS!" Yin Susu was inwardly horrified. Even though she knew Yang Xiao was strong, she hadn't expected the gap between them to be this great. She tried to pull back with force, only to discover the Dragon-slaying Saber was immovably clamped, as if held by iron pincers.

WHIZ! WHIZ! WHIZ!

She immediately abandoned the Dragon-slaying Saber, waved her jade-like hand, and three Mosquito Needles shot out explosively, as fast as lightning and barely visible to the naked eye.

DING! DING! DING!

However, the Mosquito Needles struck an invisible Qi wall three feet in front of Yang Xiao and could not advance an inch, emitting the sound of metal clashing.

"How is this possible?" Yin Susu's eyes widened in disbelief. She knew the Mosquito Needles couldn't hurt Yang Xiao, but she didn't expect that a Qi wall could extend three feet around his body. What kind of realm was this? Could it be the legendary Grandmaster?

"Is Niece Yin satisfied now?" Yang Xiao's fingers loosened, and the Dragon-slaying Saber fell from the air, which he caught in his hand.

"I've often heard my father speak of Envoy Yang's martial arts reaching the realm of Nature creation. Seeing it today, it truly is extraordinary. Susu is deeply impressed!" Worries began to surface in Yin Susu's heart. She had thought that even if Yang Xiao were stronger than her father, he wouldn't be that much stronger. But now... Yang Xiao's martial arts far surpassed those of the White Brow Eagle King, Yin Tianzheng. In this world, she feared, only Master Zhang from Wudang could be considered his match.

"It is merely a blessing from my God, nothing worth mentioning," Yang Xiao said humbly. Yang Xiao thought of the God of Hongmeng's towering figure and the battle between gods and buddhas he had just witnessed in the live stream. His Grandmaster Cultivation Level was, after all, merely that of a mortal.

"My God's blessing?" Yin Susu was puzzled but didn't dwell on it, assuming Yang Xiao was speaking casually, so she didn't ask further.

Yang Xiao gestured with his hand, inviting her to talk inside the cabin.

"Envoy Yang, please."

Yin Susu led Yang Xiao into the cabin. Yang Xiao casually placed the Dragon-slaying Saber to the side and said, "Niece Yin, do you believe there are gods in this world?"

"Gods?" A thought stirred in Yin Susu's heart. If Yang Xiao had merely been speaking casually before, his bringing it up again now meant it was certainly not trivial. Could it be that Yang Xiao believed in gods?

She pondered briefly and responded, "The existence of Divine Spirits has been discussed since ancient times; they exist for those who believe and do not for those who don't."

"My views used to be similar to Niece Yin's, but now I can tell you with certainty that in this world..." Yang Xiao paused, then declared, "There are Divine Spirits!"

Yin Susu's gaze sharpened. How could there be Divine Spirits in this world?

"Niece Yin, recite it with me once, and you will understand," Yang Xiao said calmly. No further explanation was given.

"Okay!" Although Yin Susu didn't believe in gods, she was in no position to refuse—she was like fish on a chopping block. Besides, it was just reciting a passage once. She wanted to see what trick Yang Xiao was up to.

「A moment later.」

Yin Susu looked at Yang Xiao, her eyes filled with shock, her voice trembling, "You... you saw it too?"

Yang Xiao nodded earnestly, his eyes filled with devotion and reverence, "That is a great existence beyond any description through words."

"The God of Hongmeng!"

"The supreme Immortal God!"

"My Cultivation Level surged because of the Divine Spirit's blessing, and now you have reached the Innate Peak!"

"What?" Yin Susu snapped back to reality and realized that her Cultivation Level had indeed broken through, filling her with even greater shock. She had only been at the Houtian Peak, and her father, the White Brow Eagle King, was merely at the Late Innate stage. Yet, just by reciting the passage once, she had ascended to the Innate Peak! This was inconceivable! So, there truly were Divine Spirits in this world.

Treading upon the Chaos.

Clothed in the Milky Way.

Divine power immeasurable.

Eternally immortal.

"Envoy Yang, you didn't come here just for the Dragon-slaying Saber, did you?" Once she had calmed down, Yin Susu looked at Yang Xiao. She could tell that Yang Xiao wasn't particularly ardent about the Dragon-slaying Saber. Moreover, having received the Divine Spirit's favor, an ordinary weapon probably meant even less to him. She had a vague feeling that Yang Xiao's interest in her was unusual.

"Niece Yin is indeed astute!" Yang Xiao smiled lightly. In truth, were it just for the Dragon-slaying Saber, he might not have personally made the trip. His main purpose was Yin Susu.

"I have two aims for coming here."

"One is to take the Dragon-slaying Saber and use its name to gather martial artists from all over the world at Peak Light, spread the faith in our God, reorganize the Ming Sect, drive out the Tartars, and reclaim our lands."

"Envoy Yang harbors great ambitions. With the Divine Spirit's favor, driving out the Tartars will soon be accomplished!" Yin Susu said with emotion. The Heavenly Hawk Sect's return to the Ming Sect was likely unstoppable. The Power of the Divine Spirit was not something mortals could contend with. Moreover, just by chanting the scriptures, one could receive divine grace. The Ming Sect's strength would inevitably surge, and the number of believers would grow exponentially, like a snowball. This was, without a doubt, an overwhelming advantage on a completely different level.

"May I ask what Envoy Yang's second purpose is?" Yin Susu asked curiously.

"You!" Yang Xiao looked at Yin Susu's beautiful face and said gravely.

"Me?" Yin Susu was taken aback. She had considered that Yang Xiao might be here because of her father or the Heavenly Hawk Sect, but she had never imagined it was because of her. Could it be that Yang Xiao fancied her? That's impossible, right? After all, Yang Xiao was practically her uncle...

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