When Mo Qingcheng heard Qin Wentian say the words' girlfriend ', a hint of shyness could be seen in her eyes. Her lips curled into a sweet smile. Evidently, in her heart, she had already acknowledged this relationship.
However, Mo Qingcheng had a strange feeling. She already had someone she liked? If it was a year ago, she wouldn't even dare to think about it.
Yi Xiang, on the other hand, felt a tinge of disappointment in his heart. The reason why he wanted to get close to Qin Wentian was naturally because he had seen Mo Qingcheng's countenance.
"I see." Yi Xiang smiled as he nodded his head. Yet in his heart, he was cursing Qin Wentian for being so lucky. What kind of background did he have?
Thinking of this, Yi Xiang probed further, "As for why we're here, Brother Qin, don't you know? Which city is Brother Qin from in the Nine State City? "
"Indeed, I don't know. I'm not from the Nine Continents." Qin Wentian didn't explain too clearly.
"The reason why the Celestial Lake Palace is called the Celestial Lake Palace is because it has a natural celestial lake. It's extremely beneficial to cultivators, especially those below the Heavenly Dipper Realm. Back then, when Fairy Qingmei discovered it, it caused quite a commotion. Many transcendent powers wanted to take it for themselves, but what kind of character was the Azure Emperor back then? All the transcendent powers had to give in to him, and no one dared to compete with Fairy Qingmei."
Yi Xiang explained, "After the news of the Azure Emperor's death spread out, Fairy Qingmei decided to seclude herself here. Many transcendent powers voiced their objections, not wanting Fairy Qingmei to monopolize the celestial lake. However, Fairy Qingmei said that all the talented youths in the Nine Continents could come here at any time to take the test, and those who passed the test would be able to cultivate in the celestial lake. Only then did the transcendent powers give up. After all, no one was willing to offend Fairy Qingmei."
Qin Wentian understood. Demonic beasts were different from humans. The majority of demonic beasts cultivated very slowly, but their lifespans were much longer compared to humans. Demonic beasts that could transform into human form were all at the Heavenly Dipper Realm. As long as they weren't killed by humans, it wouldn't be a problem for them to live for five to six thousand years. Naturally, those transcendent powers wouldn't dare to offend Fairy Qingmei.
"In other words, everyone here wants to use the celestial pond to cultivate?" Qin Wentian glanced at the people around him. Indeed, most of them were young people between the ages of 16 to 25. Moreover, all of them had extraordinary temperament. Presumably, they would not dare to come here without some strength.
Just as Qin Wentian was sizing up his surroundings, a pair of eyes shot towards him from afar. Immediately after, a devilish smile appeared on the face of that person. It was the arrogant person who had been riding on the Eagle-Eyed Lion.
Yi Xiang followed the direction of Qin Wentian's gaze, and upon seeing that person, his countenance changed. He then stated in a low voice, "He's from the transcendent power of the Demon Continent, the Beast King Hall.
"Half-beastmen?" Qin Wentian's eyes flashed.
Yi Xiang walked to Qin Wentian's side as he explained in a light voice, "The lord of the Beast King Hall is a Lion King at the Heavenly Dipper Realm. The Beast King is extremely lecherous and has married many human females, giving birth to many half-beastmen. Their descendants are all half-beastmen, and this Shiki is also a descendant of the Beast King."
"Little brat, what are you mumbling about?" Shiki coldly stated, his words causing Yi Xiang's countenance to change. Smiling, he replied, "Just chatting casually."
"Is that so?" Shiki glanced at the young lady behind Yi Xiang as his tongue twitched, flickering with a greedy light. This caused the countenance of the young lady to be filled with rage. The descendants of the Beast King were truly licentious and had no sense of shame. Now, they even dared to cause trouble for the Celestial Lake Palace.
At this moment, within the Celestial Lake Palace, a few young ladies clad in white walked out with the grace of celestial maidens.
Momentarily, the gazes of the crowd shifted over as they stared at the silhouettes with veils covering their faces.
It was rumored that the females of the Celestial Lake Palace were all extremely beautiful. Fairy Qingmei wouldn't accept anyone other than beauties, and it seemed like this rumor was true. Not only that, as long as one passed the test, they would have the qualifications to choose a beautiful female from the Celestial Lake Palace to be their Dao companion. Naturally, the prerequisite was that the other party had to agree to it. This caused the hearts of many to pound with excitement.
Such a rule had never been broken for thousands of years. Nobody knew why Fairy Qingmei wanted to do this.
"Everyone, please enter the Celestial Lake Palace." The white-robed young lady led the way, as the crowd followed behind her.
The Celestial Lake Palace was extremely beautiful. Following the long corridor in the middle, they arrived at a place filled with pavilions.
These pavilions were located on both sides of the long corridor. Atop the pavilions, there were some who peeked their heads out, casting their gazes downwards. Cold expressions could be seen on the faces of many. These people must be the same as them, here to participate in the test. What a fool's dream. The celestial lake would be opened once a month, and each time, only seven people would have the qualifications to bathe in the celestial lake.
And during this month, there would be many people who would come to participate in the test. It wouldn't be so easy to pass the test.
Qin Wentian contemplated the Celestial Lake Palace, feeling astonished in his heart. The power established by Fairy Qingmei was actually so beautiful, like a dream. At the end of the long corridor, there was a palace that was arranged in a picturesque manner. There was a flight of stairs leading up to it, and at the very top, there seemed to be a celestial palace erected there.
"Is Fairy Qingmei still here?" Qin Wentian mused. He had already ascertained that this was the location marked by the Azure Emperor, but now, he had no idea what he should do next.
Did Fairy Qingmei know of the secret of the Azure Emperor?
From what Yi Xiang had said, it was rumored that the Azure Emperor had abandoned Fairy Qingmei. However, Qin Wentian didn't believe it. There must be more to it than meets the eye. If not, why would the Azure Emperor leave behind the map on the 9th level of the Heavenly Star Pavilion, and even order the Sect Leader of the Emperor Star Academy to protect it?
Qin Wentian even had a bold conjecture that the greatest secret of the Azure Emperor wasn't kept in the Azure Emperor Palace. Instead, it was guarded by Fairy Qingmei.
Naturally, this was because Qin Wentian had obtained the map from the Emperor Star Academy. Back then, when those old freaks saw the battle between the Azure Emperor and Fairy Qingmei, they definitely wouldn't have thought this way.
"Shiki, you half-human half-demonic fellow, how dare you come here? Are you not afraid that I, your father, will make you unable to become a human or a demon?" A clear voice drifted over, causing Yi Xiang's heart to skip a beat. He didn't know who was so arrogant, daring to humiliate Shiki of the Beast King Hall.
Inclining his head, Yi Xiang saw a young man clad in blue robes. This young man was around 18 years of age, with a squarish face and large eyes. He was currently laughing uproariously at Shiki.
"Ouyang Kuangsheng." Yi Xiang's countenance changed. The cultivation bases of those who came here wouldn't be too high. The youths of the Nine Continents would all be at the 3rd level of Yuanfu or below, with the highest cultivation base being at the 9th level of Arterial Circulation. Borrowing the effects of the celestial pool, they would be able to break through to Yuanfu in one go. Not only that, the Yuanfu Pools they opened up would be filled with even more Astral Energy.
This Ouyang Kuangsheng was also at the 9th level of Arterial Circulation. For someone of his age, it wasn't something to be proud of. In the Nine Continents, there were many seventeen year old Yuanfu cultivators who had already broken through to Yuanfu. But after all, the concept of cultivation was different. If you wanted to condense an Astral Soul of a higher grade, you had to first increase your perception and willpower. Hence, for the sake of a smoother path in the future, many people didn't mind delaying the time they condensed an Astral Soul, causing them to start cultivating very late.
Ouyang Kuangsheng was one such example. He didn't care about the opinions of others. If he didn't start cultivating after the age of 16, many in the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan would look down on him.
Yet Ouyang Kuangsheng shocked the entire Ouyang Aristocrat Clan by condensing an Astral Soul from the 4th Heavenly Layer in one go. This caused the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan to tremble, as they sighed in admiration at Ouyang Kuangsheng's tenacity. He was definitely a character worthy of being nurtured.
And indeed, in the next two years, Ouyang Kuangsheng's cultivation soared by leaps and bounds, directly breaking through to the 9th level of Arterial Circulation. Although he was slower compared to others, the two Astral Souls he condensed were all from the 4th Heavenly Layer. Hence, his combat prowess was extremely tyrannical, and there were few who could be compared to him at the same level as him.
Shiki was also an extremely tyrannical character. If it was any other cultivator at the 9th level of Arterial Circulation, he would have already started a massacre. But against Ouyang Kuangsheng, he didn't have any confidence.
"Ouyang Kuangsheng, remember your words." Shiki coldly spat.
"Do you think I'm afraid of you?" Ouyang Kuangsheng laughed uproariously. Beside him, a companion appeared. It was a beautiful young lady, and upon seeing her, Yi Xiang couldn't help but be amazed. She had come as well, and not only that, she came together with Ouyang Kuangsheng.
It seemed like this trip to the Celestial Lake Palace would be filled with crouching tigers and hidden dragons. It was said that Yao Sheng from the Skydemon Sect had also arrived in advance. Yao Sheng was also an extremely difficult character to deal with. Thinking of this, Yi Xiang gradually lost his confidence, as he felt extremely depressed.
"Below the empty pavilions, there is an empty signboard. Everyone, please choose your lodgings first. There's still a few more days before we have the opportunity to visit the celestial lake," someone from the Celestial Lake Palace stated to the crowd. Momentarily, the crowd dispersed, choosing their own lodgings.
"Let's stay here," Qin Wentian said to Mo Qingcheng, noticing that the lodgings beside them had an empty signboard hanging above them.
"I'll listen to you." Mo Qingcheng nodded her head. After which, the two of them removed the empty signboard and entered the lodgings. Below the lodgings was a living room, while upstairs were two bedrooms.
Walking to the balcony outside the bedrooms, Qin Wentian saw Yi Xiang and the rest entering the lodgings opposite, while Ouyang Kuangsheng stood beside them.
"Little brat, where did you come from?" Ouyang Kuangsheng's gaze drifted over, and upon seeing Qin Wentian, he couldn't help but ask.
Qin Wentian was seventeen years of age, with a handsome countenance. His eyes were deep and reserved, and his entire person exuded a demonic aura, giving Ouyang Kuangsheng a feeling that he was extraordinary.
"I came from a very small country, you probably haven't heard of it before." Qin Wentian laughed, "What about you?"
Ouyang Kuangsheng froze for a moment, before breaking into a grin. Yi Xiang introduced, "Brother Qin, this is Ouyang Kuangsheng, an outstanding young man from the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan of the Azure Continent."
Yi Xiang nodded his head towards Ouyang Kuangsheng, expressing his goodwill. However, Qin Wentian had no idea what the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan was, nor did he know who Ouyang Kuangsheng was.
"The Azure Continent, the Azure Emperor Palace is also located there, right?" Qin Wentian murmured. Upon hearing his words, Ouyang Kuangsheng froze for a moment before laughing uproariously. What an interesting fellow. Although the Azure Emperor Palace was incomparably glorious in the past, it had gradually declined. How could it be mentioned in the same breath as the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan?
Yi Xiang was speechless. Could it be that in Qin Wentian's eyes, the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan wasn't as important as the Azure Emperor Palace?
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