Qin Wentian naturally didn't know what the old man was doing. After his cultivation base broke through to the fourth level of Heavenly Dipper, he could clearly feel the changes in his body. He felt even stronger than before, and he couldn't wait for a battle to break out.
Back then, the six great geniuses of Xuan King City who ganged up on him all had a cultivation base at the fifth level of Heavenly Dipper. If Qin Wentian were to face them now, Qin Wentian had absolute confidence that he would be able to suppress them all.
"I wonder how Purgatory's recovery is going." Qin Wentian's bloodline thrummed as it seethed with power. Instantly, a blood-colored light emanated from his body, transforming into a gigantic Shadow. This Shadow gradually solidified, it was none other than the Purgatory Vermilion Bird.
Back then, in order to protect him, Purgatory had almost lost its life in that battle. Qin Wentian just so happened to sense the changes in his bloodline, hence he decided to swallow Purgatory into his bloodline to recuperate.
Right now, although Purgatory could already take form, it was still in a weakened state. It had yet to fully recover.
When it saw Qin Wentian, it instantly let out a few long screeches as an expression of excitement flickered in its eyes.
Qin Wentian was safe and sound. In fact, his aura had grown even stronger than before.
"Bzzz!" Little Rascal instantly leapt onto Purgatory's body. After which, it stretched out its paws and rubbed Purgatory's head as it spoke in a baby-like voice, "Little … fellow …"
Purgatory's flapping wings froze, its body unmoving. The hair on its forehead stood on end as its eyes darted about, as though it was stunned by the words' little fellow 'spoken by Little Rascal.
Qin Wentian involuntarily laughed uproariously when he heard Little Rascal's voice. Little Rascal's voice was so baby-like, yet it was still rubbing Purgatory's head and calling it 'little fellow'. This was completely imitating what he did to Little Rascal.
"Purgatory, rest well. Don't bother about Little Rascal." Qin Wentian smiled. Purgatory let out two screeches and nodded its head lightly. A moment later, the blood-colored light returned to Qin Wentian's body. Little Rascal floated in the air, baring its fangs and claws at Qin Wentian. It stared at Qin Wentian with a look of disdain, "Don't call me Little Rascal anymore."
"Talk to me again when you can speak more fluently." Qin Wentian laughed. After which, he walked up and pulled Little Rascal into his embrace. His silhouette flickered as he soared through the air. An instant later, he appeared before Qing 'er and spoke, "Qing' er, I'm going to make a trip to Xuan King City. Just act the same as before, don't show your face."
Qing 'er's beautiful eyes stared unblinkingly at Qin Wentian, only to see Qin Wentian smiling, "Don't worry, I'll be careful. Don't forget, I can change my appearance. Although they managed to track me back then, they must have tracked the aura I left behind. Now, my aura has long dissipated, and I've also changed my identity. Who would know that I'm Qin Wentian? In any case, even if I meet with danger, I'll flee immediately."
Qing 'er stared at Qin Wentian before lightly nodding her head.
"Also, help me take care of this Little Rascal." Qin Wentian patted Little Rascal on its head, "Quickly transform into a puppy."
Little Rascal inclined its head and stared at Qin Wentian with an aggrieved expression on its face. After which, its body transformed into a real puppy, and it leaped into Qing 'er's embrace.
Qing 'er's hands trembled slightly, but she still gently hugged Little Rascal. Little Rascal was very cooperative as it snuggled into her embrace, causing Qin Wentian to glare at it.
"What a lecherous fellow, I'll let you off lightly." Qin Wentian laughed, his words causing Qing 'er to stare at him unblinkingly.
"I'm just casually saying it, Qing 'er, just pretend you didn't hear it." Qin Wentian laughed awkwardly. After which, his silhouette flickered as he soared through the air.
The Heavenly Mountain Range was boundlessly vast, mysterious and unfathomable. Qin Wentian actually took three days before he exited the Heavenly Mountain Range, arriving at the Xuan King City.
Right now, it had already been several months since the Treasure Seizing Assembly of the Heavenly Mountain. The Treasure Seizing Assembly had already ended, and right now, there were only a few people left on the mountain peaks. Many of them were here to cultivate or to explore the depths of the Heavenly Mountain.
Right now, Qin Wentian had already changed his appearance, but he was still as young as ever. He was clad in black and exuded a grave and stern aura, causing people to feel a sense of unapproachable pressure. His demeanor was completely different from before, and if he were to meet with people from the various major powers again, it would be impossible for them to recognize him.
"Mhm?" At this moment, Qin Wentian's eyes flickered as he stared in a certain direction. On the peak of a certain mountain peak, there was actually a silhouette of a maiden staring into the depths of the Heavenly Mountain, as though she was waiting for something.
What caused Qin Wentian to be taken aback was that he was acquainted with this maiden. She was none other than Ji Xue, and after he obtained the Constellation Fruits, not only did she not bite the hand that fed her, she even wanted to help him. Sadly, her strength wasn't high enough, and if she were to help, she would only be courting death.
Qin Wentian didn't blame Xu Feng and Ji Xue for not helping him back then. He wasn't a cruel and unkind person, and in that situation, if they acted, it would be equivalent to courting death. If it was him in their shoes, he wouldn't have acted either. After all, although he had saved them before, the relationship between them hadn't reached the point where they could go through life and death together.
Although Xu Feng had a cold exterior, his character wasn't bad. As for Ji Xue, she was more passionate and gentle. Although she wasn't as beautiful as Shang Yue, Qin Wentian felt more comfortable looking at Ji Xue compared to Shang Yue.
Qin Wentian stepped out, and an instant later, he arrived at a location not far away from Ji Xue. Ji Xue turned her head to look at him as she asked, "Sir, did you come from the depths of the Heavenly Mountain Range?"
"Mhm." Qin Wentian nodded his head.
"Back then, a great battle occurred in the Heavenly Mountain Range, and the various major powers of Xuan King City surrounded a young man. Do you know of this matter?" Ji Xue couldn't help but to continue asking when she saw Qin Wentian nodding his head.
"I know." Qin Wentian replied.
"In that case, did you know of the ending of the battle when you were in the depths of the Heavenly Mountain Range? It was rumored that the experts of the major powers all returned in defeat, but that young man's cultivation base was only at the third level of Heavenly Dipper. How did he contend against them? Is he still alive now?" Ji Xue stared at Qin Wentian, causing Qin Wentian's heart to tremble. So it turned out that Ji Xue was waiting for news of him here?
Qin Wentian turned his head back, staring straight at Ji Xue as he asked, "That battle, I personally witnessed it. I naturally know the ending. However, what relationship does that young man have with you? Why are you asking about the ending of the battle?"
"I'm not too interested in the ending of the battle. I only want to know if that young man in white is still alive or not." Upon hearing Qin Wentian's words, Ji Xue's voice was filled with agitation. "That young man is a good friend of mine, he saved my life before. Hence, I really want to know if he's still alive. Sir, please tell me."
"You've been staring at the Heavenly Mountain Range from here, waiting for him to return?" A strange light flashed in Qin Wentian's eyes. He didn't expect that Ji Xue would care so much about his life and death.
Ji Xue shook her head, "I only come here once a day, waiting for four hours to see if I can hear any news of him."
"He's still alive." Qin Wentian faintly spoke, his words causing Ji Xue's eyes to flash with a bright light. After which, she bowed to Qin Wentian, "Many thanks, may I know your surname?"
"Qin."
Qin Wentian's voice caused Ji Xue's gaze to freeze. Surnamed Qin, why were they so similar? However, the demeanor they exuded was completely different.
Upon seeing Ji Xue's countenance, Qin Wentian's heart calmed down. Even if he said that his surname was Qin, Ji Xue wouldn't even dare to think about it. Naturally, no one would be able to recognize him.
"What a pity, if he was still alive, the nine great sects would be recruiting disciples in the Xuan King City. Such a matter is unprecedented in the history of the Xuan King City. Given his talent, he would definitely be able to pass the inner disciple test of the Qinghua Mountains and become a true disciple of the Qinghua Mountains. At that time, why would he need to fear the major powers of the Xuan King City?"
Ji Xue mumbled in a low voice. Qin Wentian's heart trembled as he asked, "The nine great sects you speak of, are you referring to the nine great sects under the Royal Sacred Sect?"
"Mhm, they have already arrived in the Xuan King City." Ji Xue stared at Qin Wentian as she smiled, "Brother Qin, if you are interested, you can give it a try. This is the first time something like this has happened in the Xuan King City."
"In that case, all the geniuses from the major powers of the Xuan King City would all go there to give it a try?" A cold light flickered in Qin Wentian's eyes.
"Naturally, it's rumored that this matter was initiated by the Battle Sword Sect. The Battle Sword Sect has a legacy of tens of thousands of years and has never recruited disciples outside of their sect. Although the number of people in the Battle Sword Sect is small, there's a saying in the Royal Sacred Region, 'Joining the Battle Sword Sect is equivalent to joining the Royal Sacred Sect'. This time around, I have no idea why the Battle Sword Sect would come to the Xuan King City. Also, I heard that after the Battle Sword Sect issued the order, within a single day, they already sent out experts to Grand Shang. This speed is simply too shocking."
"In addition, those from the other major powers all thought that the Battle Sword Sect was planning something big and hence, they all came here to recruit disciples as well. It seems like they are planning to clash with the Battle Sword Sect. In just a short few days, the Xuan King City was already filled with experts from all over Grand Shang. I can't help but say that this matter is very strange."
Ji Xue spoke in a low voice. She naturally didn't understand. Also, the secrets between the major powers wouldn't be made public.
She would never have imagined that the person in front of her was none other than the person she was paying attention to.
"Many thanks." Qin Wentian naturally wouldn't acknowledge Ji Xue. What he wanted to do was extremely dangerous to himself, he naturally wouldn't implicate others.
His silhouette flickered as he soared through the air, entering the Xuan King City.
After entering the Xuan King City, the news that Qin Wentian heard the most was regarding the arrival of the nine great sects.
The nine great sects were powers on the same level as the Grand Shang Empire. One could very well imagine how powerful they were. Because of this, the royal clan of Grand Shang personally came to Xuan King City and was currently residing in the King Manor.
During these few days, regardless of whether Qin Wentian was in an inn or an inn, or even on the streets, the topic of discussion was always about the nine great sects. From this, one could very well imagine how intense the repercussions of this matter were. And right now, the nine great sects were already preparing to recruit disciples in the central region of the Xuan King City.
As for the nine great sects, the one that Qin Wentian heard the most was none other than the Battle Sword Sect.
This Battle Sword Sect was extremely legendary. Back then, it was founded by an incomparably powerful sword cultivator. This sword cultivator was a legendary character akin to a sword immortal. When he was young, he roamed the world with a sword in his hands, acting chivalrously, unrestrained and carefree.
After the founding of the Battle Sword Sect, the philosophy of the sect was one of freedom, unrestrained, and unrestrained. Not only that, they didn't accept people with good talent. In fact, there were many talented geniuses who wanted to join the Battle Sword Sect but were all rejected. Hence, the Battle Sword Sect could be said to be the most difficult sect to join. And because of this, the Battle Sword Sect had the least number of people, and their overall strength was the weakest among the nine great sects.
However, the Battle Sword Sect always followed their own rules, never changing the philosophy of the sect. The disciples of the Battle Sword Sect had the greatest amount of freedom, and even if they wanted to leave the sect, no one would care. But contrary to everyone's expectations, the disciples of the Battle Sword Sect were very united when they were outside, and their relationships were very good. Although the overall strength of the Battle Sword Sect was the weakest out of the nine great sects because they had too few people, in terms of individual strength, there wasn't a single sect that dared to say that they were stronger than the Battle Sword Sect.
Joining the Battle Sword Sect was equivalent to joining the Royal Sacred Sect. In fact, because the members of the Battle Sword Sect were too unique, there were many disciples who didn't even want to join the Royal Sacred Sect!
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