After Si Wuxie's clone disappeared, Ning Fan was still standing on the reef in the South Sea.
There were two beautiful words carved on a huge reef beside him. It should be carved by Si Wuxie when she was waiting for Ning Fan. It was the Plum Blossom Small Regular Script.
Tian Ya …
Si Wu Xie engraved these two words, probably to bid farewell to Ning Fan.
Unfortunately, Ning Fan hugged her stubbornly and swore to become her tribulation. He probably did not want to give her a chance to bid farewell …
Ning Fan looked at the seawater and his eyes gradually darkened.
The waves that hit the shore would eventually return to the sea.
She belonged to the Kunlun Jade Pool. She had left …
"It turns out that even after fifty years, I still feel reluctant to part with her …"
Ning Fan sighed softly.
He remembered the promise he made with Si Wuxie to find the Undying Tree in the ancient Heavenly Court fifty years later. Now, he had to return to Seven Apricot City.
Just as he was about to leave, a messenger flying sword suddenly flew towards him from the sky, following his qi.
Ning Fan bent his palm and caught the flying sword in his hand. Then, he crushed it.
A voice transmission immediately entered Ning Fan's ears. It was Xu Qiuling's voice.
"If you succeed in the Void Inquiry Stage, return quickly. Seven Apricot City has a guest. It's Qiu Han's Dao Companion from the Southeast Cultivator Alliance."
Ten years had passed and Xu Qiuling had already broken through to the Mid Divine Transformation Realm. She could now send a messenger flying sword.
Zhi He, Lan Mei, Bai Lu and the other women had also formed their Gold Core Realm. Even Bai Su had broken through to the Harmonious Spirit Realm.
As for Yue Lingkong, her magic power had greatly increased with the help of the moonlight gem Ning Fan gave her. However, she was still far from breaking through to the Void Pierce Stage. That moonlight gem was what Ning Fan obtained from the auction of the Mist Horn Clan.
After listening to Xu Qiuling's message, Ning Fan revealed a thoughtful expression.
Seven Apricot City had a guest. That guest was a member of the Southeast Cultivator Alliance of the Rain World. Her name was Qiu Han's Dao Companion.
Yue Country and more than a hundred cultivation countries were located in the southeastern continent of the Rain World. Before the rise of Seven Apricot City, the Southeast Cultivator Alliance was the biggest force in the southeastern continent.
It was an alliance of rogue cultivators. The alliance leader was Qiu Han's Dao Companion. They were husband and wife.
Her husband, Yang Qiu, was a Void Pierce Stage sword cultivator. Her mother, Sun Zihan, was a Void Inquiry Stage zither cultivator.
Ning Fan's mind raced but he could not figure out why she would come to Seven Apricot City.
The only thing that bothered him about the Southeastern Cultivator Alliance was that when he parted ways with Yun Ruowei in the Great Jin, Yun Ruowei had said that she wanted to leave the Rain Palace and join the Southeastern Cultivator Alliance.
"Yun Ruowei … When I was in Great Jin, I once saw Ning Qian and Yun Tianjue in her dream … I heard that the reason why she could join the Rain Palace as a demon was because of Yun Tianjue's recommendation …"
"If my memory serves me right, the Winged Demon Ning Qian in his dream is my mother … Yun Tianjue lost his memory, so he doesn't remember Ning Qian. Therefore, he can't confirm the relationship between this person and Ning Qian. Yun Ruowei definitely knew. With Yun Ruowei's help, I might be able to find Ning Qian … "
"Ning Qian … Mother … I was born without a father or a mother. If I found my mother, I would be at a loss …"
"In the past, Dong Xu had helped me predict that my mother is still alive and is still in the Rain Immortal World … As a son, I have to find my mother's whereabouts to be at ease …"
Ning Fan could not help but chuckle and shake his head. Speaking of which, he had promised to help Old Ancestor Dong Xu break through to the Void Refinement Realm. If ten years have passed, Dong Xu must have already made all the necessary preparations. If he has the time, he would help Dong Xu break through to the Void Refinement Realm in the Sovereign Tomb.
With his current comprehension of the word 'void', it should not be difficult for him to help Dong Xu break through to the Void Refinement Realm.
* Chi *
Ning Fan's body swayed and turned into a ray of travelling light, returning to Yue Country.
...
The Flying Snow Palace in the western part of Seven Apricot City was a newly built palace that was used to receive cultivators from all walks of life.
Inside the Flying Snow Palace, Su Yan, Yue Lingkong, Ming Que, Xu Qiuling and the other female cultivators were sitting on the main seats, receiving the guests.
A male cultivator in green robes and a female cultivator in pink robes were sitting on the guest seats. Behind them stood more than forty Nascent Soul Realm cultivators and six Divine Transformation Realm cultivators.
The female cultivator in pink robes was called Sun Han. She looked around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. Her appearance was not exceptionally beautiful but she looked extremely dignified.
The male cultivator in green robes was called Yang Qiu. He carried himself in a scholarly manner. Unfortunately, there were a few scars on his face, making him look like a bandit.
These two people were none other than the alliance lord of the Southeastern Cultivator Alliance – Qiu Han and her Dao companions.
As for the cultivators standing behind them, they were all rogue cultivators who were brought here from the Southeastern Cultivator Alliance.
Su Yan was once the leader of a clan while Yue Lingkong was once the leader of a sect. Thus, receiving guests was naturally a piece of cake for them.
Qiu Han's Dao Companion came to visit Seven Apricot City. However, she did not mention a single word about the purpose of her visit. She only said that she would tell Ning Fan when he returns.
"What exactly are the people of the Southeastern Cultivator Alliance coming to Seven Apricot City?" Yue Lingkong asked Su Yan using telepathy.
"I have no idea. However, I heard that this Qiu Han's Dao Companion is a rogue cultivator on the surface. In reality, she has already submitted to the Rain Palace and has the status of a guest elder. Moreover, she often conveys secret orders on behalf of the Rain Sovereign. Perhaps they came here because they have a secret order for Ning Fan … "Su Yan guessed.
On the roof of the Flying Snow Palace, a small black sable was yawning lazily. It was protecting Seven Apricot City as if it was guarding against Qiu Han's Dao Companion coming with ill intentions.
All of a sudden, a ray of travelling light landed in Seven Apricot City.
The small sable raised its eyes lazily and glanced at the travelling light. Then, it let out a soft snort and turned away. "Humph! This stinky man has finally returned. It seems like he has succeeded in his Void Inquiry Stage cultivation. His luck is not bad …"
That travelling light did not conceal its Void Inquiry Stage aura force at all. When it landed outside the Flying Snow Palace, it turned into the figure of a young man in white robes. It was none other than Ning Fan.
He walked into the Flying Snow Palace step by step. When the women in the palace sensed the Void Inquiry Stage aura force that Ning Fan was giving off, all of them revealed looks of joy. It seemed like Ning Fan had already succeeded in his Void Inquiry Stage cultivation base.
Qiu Han's Dao Companion was slightly stunned. When she saw Ning Fan entering the Flying Snow Palace, she immediately rose to her feet. The man cupped his fists while the woman greeted him. "Qiu Han and her Dao Companion of Luo Qiu Country greet Marquis White Robe!"
"Fellow Daoists, you're being too courteous. May I know why you have come to visit my Seven Apricot City?" Ning Fan cupped his fists to return the greeting and sat on the main seat. His eyes inadvertently glanced at the many Nascent Soul Realm and Divine Transformation Realm cultivators behind them.
When he saw that Yun Ruowei was not among these cultivators, he could not help but feel a little disappointed.
"We have come to Seven Apricot City to deliver an imperial order from the Rain Sovereign. Marquis White Robe, please take a look at the jade slip."
Yang Qiu took out a jade box which contained a golden jade slip. With a flick of his finger, the jade slip flew to Ning Fan's seat.
Ning Fan took out the golden jade slip and sent his spirit sense into it. The jade slip only contained the Rain Sovereign's decree. After Ning Fan read it, the jade slip immediately combusted without any fire and turned into ashes in an instant.
The Rain Sovereign's secret order was very simple. He just hoped that Ning Fan would quickly go to the Rain Palace of the Middle State to discuss something with them.
In the past, the Rain Sovereign conferred Ning Fan the title of a revered elder of the Rain Palace. In the end, he even conferred Ning Fan the title of the Scarlet Heaven Palace Lord because Ning Fan's' Inextinguishable Fire Body 'was of great use to him. He needed Ning Fan to retrieve an item from a certain Abyssal Flame Sea.
Now, it was almost time for him to borrow Ning Fan's power.
This golden jade slip was equipped with an array formation, and if one were to look at it once, it would turn into ashes. Presumably, the Autumn Cold Dao Companions did not know the contents of the jade slip.
The Rain Sovereign actually sent a message to Ning Fan in such a secretive manner. It seemed like the Rain Sovereign was plotting something big. What he wanted to take out from the sea of flames should not be an ordinary item.
"Have you seen the secret order?" Yang Qiu asked with a smile.
"Mm. I have already received the secret order. I will head to the Middle Province in a few days." Ning Fan answered.
"Hehe, that's good. Since that's the case, we will take our leave. "
"Wait a moment, I want to ask the two of you about someone."
"Oh? May I know who you want to know? "
"I have a friend whose name is Yun Ruowei. I heard that she has joined the Southeast Cultivator Alliance. May I know where she is now?"
"Yun Ruowei?" Yang Qiu was slightly stunned. Then, he looked at Ning Fan meaningfully. "I've long heard that Marquis White Robe is a man of temperament. You are elegant, romantic, and have countless beauties. Now that I've met you today, it's really … Hehe. This Yun Ruowei is indeed in my Southeast Cultivator Alliance. However, this woman has some background. She is the sworn sister of the White-Robed Sword God. Marquis White Robe, it's best if you don't provoke this woman.
Otherwise, you'll be in big trouble … "Yang Qiu was already being very polite by saying that Ning Fan was a romantic. Ning Fan had a great reputation in the Rain World. However, all of his reputation was fierce and evil.
His fierce reputation came from killing countless people while his evil reputation came from plucking human cauldrons.
Yang Qiu came to Seven Apricot City today and saw that Ning Fan had countless wives and concubines. Naturally, he was even more convinced that Ning Fan was a lecherous person.
Whether Ning Fan was lecherous or not had nothing to do with him. When he saw Ning Fan asking about Yun Ruowei, he thought that Ning Fan had designs on her. Thus, he kindly reminded him.
Ning Fan shook his head helplessly. He did not expect that his reputation had already been ruined to such an extent. Whenever he talks about women, others would think that he was up to no good …
"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Yang. Yun Ruowei and I have known each other for a long time. The reason why I'm looking for her is because I have some questions that I want to ask her face to face. I certainly don't have any ill intentions. "
"Hehe. I see. It seems like I've misunderstood you … Since Fellow Daoist just wants to ask this woman some questions, I can naturally tell you her whereabouts. However, I have a condition …"
"Oh? I wonder what condition Fellow Daoist Yang has? " Ning Fan could see a hint of eagerness and eagerness in Yang Qiu's eyes. He had already guessed what his condition was.
"I want to have a friendly match with Marquis White Robe!" Yang Qiu's eyes were filled with battle intent. He continued. "During the battle of the one hundred sects in the Endless Sea, Marquis White Robe had established a great reputation. I've admired you for a long time. Rumor has it that during the battle of the one hundred sects, Marquis White Robe was only at the Half-Step Void Refinement Realm but his name had already spread far and wide. During the previous meeting in Song Country, Fellow Daoist had a battle with the vice palace lord of the Serene Heaven Palace, Fang Si. You won the battle. At that time, Fellow Daoist's cultivation base was at the Void Glimpse Stage … Judging from Fellow Daoist's qi now, you should have broken through to the Void Inquiry Stage. I suppose your strength must have improved again … Therefore, I want to have a friendly match with Fellow Daoist. Let's not overdo it! "
It was hard to tell that this Yang Qiu was actually a person who liked to fight despite his refined manner.
No wonder there was a scar on his face. He must have been slashed by someone during a friendly match …
"As long as Marquis White Robe is willing to have a friendly match with me, I will tell you Yun Ruowei's whereabouts no matter who wins or loses!"
Hearing that Yang Qiu wanted to have a friendly match with Ning Fan, Xu Qiuling and the other women could not help but look worried. "Big Brother has just broken through to the Void Inquiry Stage. His cultivation base hasn't stabilized yet. It's not suitable for him to have a friendly match …"
"It doesn't matter. I caught a few cauldrons in the Southern Gazing Sea. After plucking them, my cultivation base has already stabilized. It won't be a problem for me to fight with others."
Ning Fan smiled confidently at the women, telling them not to worry.
Then, he took a step forward and said to Yang Qiu. "Fellow Daoist Yang, where do you want to have a friendly match? Void Refinement Realm experts like us will cause quite a lot of ripples when we fight. "
"Hehe. Fellow Daoist, please follow me into this heavenly dwelling. The two of us can just fight inside."
Yang Qiu stroked the jade ring on his finger. Immediately, a green door of light appeared in front of him and he stepped into the light door.
Ning Fan used his spirit sense to check. After realizing that there was nothing unusual inside the light door, he also entered the light door.
He was not worried that Yang Qiu would have evil intentions. A mere heavenly dwelling level space could not trap him at all.
"* Sigh * I heard that Yang Qiu is extremely strong. There are only a few Void Pierce Stage experts in the Rain World who are his match … Little Cucumber has just broken through to the Void Inquiry Stage. Nothing will happen to him, right …?" Yue Lingkong said worriedly.
She was naturally not worried that Ning Fan would lose. Instead, she was worried that Ning Fan would not be able to control his strength well since he had just broken through to the Void Inquiry Stage. Against someone at Yang Qiu's level, he could not show any mercy. Thus, he naturally needed to use his full strength. If the power of his magic technique is too great, it would cause Yang Qiu to have nothing left of him. Then, he would be in trouble for nothing …
"* Hehe * Little Sister Yue Er, don't worry. Even though my husband is strong, Marquis White Robe isn't a weakling either. Even if he loses to my husband, he won't lose too badly. At most, he will suffer some light injuries …"
Sun Han chuckled and comforted Yue Lingkong. Her tone was filled with endless confidence for Yang Qiu's victory.
'Falling Leaf Sword' Yang Qiu was famous in the Rain World for his Falling Leaf Sword Style. Even all the cultivators of the Absolute Void Stage were rather fearful of him.
Sun Han naturally did not think that her husband would lose to Ning Fan who had just broken through to the Void Inquiry Stage even though Ning Fan was already notorious.
Unexpectedly, just as Sun Han's voice fell, a loud bang suddenly resounded in the Flying Snow Palace. The heavenly dwelling space was shattered into pieces!
Yang Qiu's entire body was stained with blood and his robes were tattered. He appeared in the Flying Snow Palace in a panic. His face was filled with deep fear. Even though he was not severely injured, he looked extremely miserable!
Terrifying. It's too terrifying! He had followed Ning Fan into the heavenly dwelling space. Just as he displayed a move of the Falling Leaf Sword Style, he was instantly defeated by Ning Fan's Myriad Sword Style. Even his heavenly dwelling magic treasure was shattered into pieces …
As for Ning Fan, he held the Separation Slayer Sword and appeared in the Flying Snow Palace in a flash. His robes were not even wrinkled.
Anyone with discerning eyes could see that Ning Fan was the winner and Yang Qiu was the loser …
Sun Han was so shocked that she could not close her mouth. From the moment Yang Qiu and Ning Fan entered the heavenly dwelling space to the moment Yang Qiu was defeated and the space was shattered, only six to seven breaths had passed.
Initially, she was certain that her husband would definitely win. However, her husband whom she was proud of was actually defeated by Ning Fan in just a few breaths!
How could this be possible?! It was totally impossible! Her husband was an expert whom even cultivators of the Absolute Void Stage had to treat with respect!
"* Cough * Cough * … Marquis White Robe's name is known throughout the Rain World. I have admired you for a long time but I didn't expect you to be this strong … I'm afraid you can even put up a fight against cultivators of the Absolute Void Stage." Yang Qiu smiled bitterly. If he had known that Ning Fan was so strong, he would certainly not ask for humiliation by sparring with Ning Fan.
"I'm sorry … I have just broken through to the Void Inquiry Stage and I haven't mastered the control of my strength yet …" Ning Fan also smiled bitterly.
After entering the heavenly dwelling space, Yang Qiu's first move was the Falling Leaf Sword Style.
Ning Fan naturally did not dare to underestimate his move when he saw that it was extremely sharp which was almost comparable to an attack from an Absolute Void Stage cultivator. However, he did not have a deep grudge against Yang Qiu. Thus, he naturally would not use the Void Ignition Technique to kill him.
His original intention was to display the Myriad Sword Style and defeat Yang Qiu with a slight difference in strength to save his opponent some face.
Unexpectedly, the Myriad Sword Style was originally a Void Fragmentation Realm sword technique. As Ning Fan's magic power increased, the destructive power of his sword technique became even more terrifying.
If it wasn't for Ning Fan who diverted his sword light at the critical moment and destroyed the heavenly dwelling space, Yang Qiu would probably have died under the Myriad Sword Style …
It seemed like Ning Fan would need a lot of time to adjust his magic power to the Void Inquiry Stage …
"Fellow Daoist's divine ability is amazing. This Yang is ashamed of my inferiority … Ai, this Yang has seen countless people, but it's rare to meet someone like Fellow Daoist. I'm afraid that even the White-robed Sword God when he was young might not have the strength that Fellow Daoist has. I admire you … If Fellow Daoist wants to know the whereabouts of Yun Ruowei, this Yang will tell you the truth. Actually, Yun Ruowei came with us to Seven Apricot City, but she temporarily went to a place to find some blue jade pendant. "Yang Qiu's tone was unusually polite. He was afraid of being beaten by Ning Fans.
"A blue jade pendant? What is that … where did she go? "Ning Fan was slightly surprised.
"She's in Haining of Wu Country … Hehe, that was a slip of the tongue. Now that Wu Country has merged with Yue Country, it's time to call her Haining of Yue Country."
"Haining? Could she have gone to the Ning Family? Why … "A strange feeling arose in Ning Fans heart.
He had some guesses, but he couldn't be sure.
Perhaps I should visit the Ning family before I go to Zhongzhou …
(2/3) (To be continued)
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