"Whoosh!"
A jade pendant flew out from below, passing through the restriction and flying towards Xiao Chen. Xiao Chen stretched out his hand and grabbed it. Then, he passed through the restriction without any obstruction.
When the girl saw the cloaked Xiao Chen, she felt very curious. She stared at Xiao Chen with her large eyes.
A lazy voice came from the shop in the courtyard. It said, "Little girl, don't get distracted. Continue practicing the saber."
The girl giggled and made a funny face. Clearly, she was not afraid of the person speaking. However, she still obediently continued practicing the saber.
The girl did not hold a real saber in her hand. Instead, it was just a saber carved from bamboo. While it looked very proper, it was actually full of openings.
When Xiao Chen saw this scene, he smiled faintly. Unexpectedly, he could see such a leisurely scene in the deep starry heavens. It made him feel calm for some reason.
Xiao Chen stepped forward and arrived at the shop. There were some old "miscellaneous items" on the shelves. Clearly, no one had touched them for a long time.
Behind the counter was a middle-aged man with a long beard. There was a startling scar on this man's face and two thick eyebrows. One could still vaguely see the sharpness and sharpness of the past.
This person's appearance perfectly described the word "ferocious." However, at this moment, he held a small teapot to his lips in his right hand and a book in his left. He looked very refined and refined.
In Xiao Chen's sea of consciousness, the vague, wrinkled ninety-percent-comprehended saber intent suddenly trembled as though it had seen something very scary.
The relay station's owner raised his head and exclaimed softly. Then, he smiled and said, "Your presence brings light to my humble dwelling. Unexpectedly, a demonic genius of the younger generation came to this rundown place. Furthermore, you are a pretty good bladesman."
The owner's words did not contain the shock that most people would show when they saw a genius. Instead, it was more of a mocking and joking tone, an indifference that came from being accustomed to the world of mortals.
Xiao Chen felt some fear in his heart. This person was not simple. Not only did he have an unfathomable cultivation, but he was also a very strong bladesman.
"Senior, do you sell star maps here?" Xiao Chen asked from under his hood.
When it came to business, the owner of the relay station put down the ancient book in his hand and forced himself to be spirited. However, there was still a hint of laziness in his voice. "Star Atlas, how big do you want it to be? What level of Star Atlas do you want? Different levels have different prices."
Xiao Chen thought for a moment and said, "Just give me the most ordinary one."
"Then it's a primitive one. One hundred thousand star coins, no bargaining."
The relay station owner tossed over a jade slip. Xiao Chen caught it and sent his Spiritual Sense into it. Instantly, a vast three-dimensional map of the starry sky appeared in his mind.
On the star map, the major relay stations were marked. Planets with sects stationed on them would also be marked with words. Dangerous places would be marked with color, and there were even simple text descriptions.
Unknown forbidden lands were marked with a simple question mark. This star map was much more detailed than the one that Xiao Chen had seen in the past.
Soon, Xiao Chen found the location of Planet Haotian. Then, he quickly drew a route from here to Planet Haotian in his mind.
Xiao Chen withdrew his Spiritual Sense, and he revealed an expression of joy. He happily paid one hundred thousand Astral Coins and prepared to leave.
However, the relay station owner stopped him and said, "Young man, you still have something that you have not given me."
Xiao Chen was stunned for a while. Then, he recalled that the other party had tossed him a jade pendant at the start. After thinking for a while, he did not rush to return it. He said, "I see that Senior's relay station does not seem to be marked on this star map. If Senior takes this jade pendant away, it will not be easy to find this place in the future."
However, the relay station owner smiled and said, "This is a small place in the first place. I only do business with some friends. If not for your young age and the fact that you are a bladesman, I would not have let you in."
Xiao Chen wanted to make friends with this person. He wanted to keep the jade pendant with him, so he thought about how to broach the subject.
Xiao Chen, most of these starry heaven relay stations were once famous people of the Sky Dome Realm. They were tired of the fighting and killing of the cultivator world and retired to the Starry Heavens, putting an end to all worldly grudges. Normally, they do not wish to be disturbed by others.
Ao Jiao explained softly from the Immortal Spirit Ring.
When Xiao Chen heard this, he could not help but feel sad. It was rare for him to meet a true bladesman expert. If he missed this opportunity, it would be a pity.
"This humble one has been rude and disturbed you."
Xiao Chen was rather straightforward. After he heard Ao Jiao's explanation, he did not say anything more and directly handed over the jade pendant.
The relay station owner smiled faintly and received the jade pendant. He said, "You are rather open-minded. I know what you are thinking. If you can drift to this place again in the future, we will be truly fated. At that time, we can have a good chat."
Xiao Chen performed a cupped-fist salute and left this place.
As the middle-aged man watched Xiao Chen leave, he sighed softly, "After not appearing for so many years, the Kunlun Realm unexpectedly produced such a young outstanding talent."
The relay station owner shook his head and picked up the teapot with his mouth. Then, he leaned back on the chair and continued reading.
With the guidance of the star chart, Xiao Chen piloted the Dragon's Gate's warship and flew through the Starry Heavens. He immediately felt much happier.
Half a month later, Xiao Chen successfully descended on Planet Haotian and arrived at the base of the Haotian Sect. When the various elders saw Xiao Chen's true body, they all revealed joyful expressions.
This was especially so for Shui Lingling. Although she had received Xiao Chen's voice projection and knew that he was safe, she only relaxed when she saw him in person.
When the various elders left, leaving only Shui Lingling and the First Elder, Han Qinghe, Xiao Chen spoke of his purpose.
"What? You want to return to the Sky Dome Realm at this crucial moment? Did I hear wrong?" The usually calm Han Qinghe was extremely shocked when he heard this, somewhat unable to accept it.
Shui Lingling also showed a confused expression. She asked, "Junior Brother, why? Now is the start of the age of geniuses. All sorts of ancient wondrous lands will appear one after another. There will be endless fortuitous encounters. No younger-generation genius would let go of such an opportunity. Why are you thinking of returning to the Sky Dome Realm?"
Han Qinghe continued, "Furthermore, the Spiritual Energy of the Sky Dome Realm is very thin. With your Luck and talent, going there will be a waste of time. If you get left behind by the other geniuses, it will be very difficult to catch up. "
Xiao Chen had already made up his mind long ago. He said calmly, "I know what you are talking about. However, my Cultivation Technique has reached a critical juncture. There are things in the Sky Dome Realm that I have yet to resolve. If I cannot resolve this knot in my heart, it will be hard for me to undergo a Heart Tribulation.
"Furthermore, I really want to go and meet some of my old friends in the Sky Dome Realm. I have to return on this trip. Otherwise, the regrets in my heart will remain forever."
The First Elder, Han Qinghe, and the First Senior Sister, Shui Lingling, tried to dissuade him. However, Xiao Chen had already made up his mind and did not budge.
Han Qinghe shook his head helplessly and said, "Never mind. Since you are so determined, it is not good for me to say anything more. However, everything has to be done according to the rules. If you want to use the Haotian Sect's transportation formation, you have to go to another realm.
"The inner sect elders can use it for free once every ten years. The First Elder and the Vice Sect Master can use it at will. Given your qualifications, you will not be able to enjoy this. Xiao Chen, you can understand this, right? "
Xiao Chen nodded to indicate that he understood. Traveling between realms required a significant number of Astral Cores. Furthermore, they were all Superior Grade Astral Cores. Naturally, the sect's resources could not be wasted.
"Good. Two trips back and forth will cost a total of five million Astral Coins. This is the best discount we can give you," Han Qinghe said sullenly.
One trip would require at least fifty Superior Grade Astral Cores. Elder Han was already giving Xiao Chen a lot of face by only offering this condition.
Shui Lingling still wanted to salvage the situation. She said, "Junior Brother, after you go back, I believe that you will not be able to return within a year. One year is sufficient for many things to change."
Xiao Chen performed a cupped-fist salute and said, "Many thanks to First Elder and Senior Sister for asking me to stay. However, my situation is rather special. I cannot resolve this knot in my heart or clear my Heart Tribulation. To me, this is just a form of cultivation. It does not matter where I am. "
"Haha! What a great knot in your heart and clear your Heart Tribulation. This time, I'll send you off!"
Suddenly, a carefree voice rang out in the air. When Elder Han and Shui Lingling heard this, their expressions changed. The Sect Master actually arrived.
Space rippled like water, and a crack appeared. Then, the Haotian Emperor's figure slowly walked out. He released his Emperor's Might and withdrew it immediately, not putting any pressure on the group.
The Haotian Emperor smiled gently and landed on the ground. Then, he said warmly, "Qinghe, Lingling, you really don't have to worry about Xiao Chen. He will have his own fortuitous encounters when he returns."
The Haotian Emperor shifted his gaze and stared at Xiao Chen. In that instant, it felt like the other party could see through every inch of Xiao Chen's body, including his internal organs and every inch of his flesh.
"Although I'm not sure what Cultivation Technique you are cultivating, the bottleneck of this Cultivation Technique should have been troubling you for a long time, right?"
Before Xiao Chen came to the Kunlun Realm, the Purple Thunder Divine Incantation had already reached the sixth layer. Now that more than two years had passed, he was still stuck at the sixth layer. This had long since affected his cultivation speed.
The Haotian Emperor's eyes were as sharp as torches; he could tell with one glance.
Xiao Chen answered honestly. There was no need for him to hide much from the Haotian Emperor. "Yes, it has been more than two years. This bottleneck requires me to undergo two tribulations: the external Lightning Tribulation and the internal Heart Tribulation. Honestly speaking, I am not confident of clearing them."
Han Qinghe and Shui Lingling exchanged glances, feeling confused.
They had heard of Lightning Tribulations before. Greater Heavenly Emperor Wu had to undergo nine layers of Lightning Tribulations before he could become a Sovereign Martial Emperor. There were also some Cultivation Techniques that surpassed Heaven Ranked that required one to face Lightning Tribulations at the end.
However, they had never heard of a Heart Tribulation.
What Cultivation Technique did Xiao Chen cultivate? Could it be even more horrifying than those Cultivation Techniques that surpassed Heaven Ranked?
Suddenly, the Haotian Emperor asked, "Xiao Chen, when did someone plant a strand of heavenly fate in your body? Your journey back must have been very difficult, right?"
Xiao Chen organized his thoughts and explained what happened.
"The people of the Heaven and Earth Sect? I'll help you erase this strand of heavenly fate first. Then, I'll settle the score with that group of old fellows. They know that you are from my Haotian Sect, yet they still dared to make a move on you.
A murderous intent flashed in the eyes of the Haotian Emperor. Boundless clouds churned endlessly in the depths of his eyes. Rings of light flickered within them, materializing the might of the Haotian Emperor.
The Haotian Emperor stretched out his hand, wanting to erase the strand of heavenly fate in Xiao Chen's body. Xiao Chen quickly waved his hand and said, "Sect Master, those three people do not know my identity. I do not intend to erase this strand of heavenly fate."
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