Chu Li nodded.
This was something that couldn't be helped. No matter how capable Sun Mingyue was, it was impossible for her to create something out of nothing. Whether one's aptitude was good or bad depended on one's innate talent. Although there were rare flowers, herbs, or natural treasures that could change one's aptitude, such as the cold pool in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, it could only be found by chance and not sought.
Moreover, talent was more important than comprehension. Otherwise, even the Soaring Grass would be useless.
"Apart from the Great Light Void Technique that I've imparted to you, I've also imparted the last part of the Great Light Scripture." Sun Mingyue said, "With this section, the Scripture of Great Light can be considered complete, and its true power will be unleashed. Your cultivation level will skyrocket."
Chu Li raised his eyebrows.
Sun Mingyue calmly replied, "It's not that I'm worried about you, it's because the last section of the Great Light Scripture has an extremely high cultivation level requirement. Even Dharma King and even Priest Lu couldn't meet the requirements, so they couldn't be taught."
Chu Li nodded slowly.
Sun Mingyue said, "After mastering the Great Void Light Technique, it won't take too long to go back and forth. Come back as soon as possible."
Chu Li replied, "Don't worry, Saint. I won't force myself. I'll act according to the situation. However, the disciples of Stargazing Pavilion are all very shrewd, so it'll be hard for me to take advantage of them. I'll just make up the numbers and watch the show."
"It's good that you think so." Sun Mingyue nodded and said, "You don't want my jade talisman anymore, right?"
Chu Li replied, "The Saint's jade talisman is very precious. I have the Divine Void Light Technique, so if I still need your jade talisman, I'll really be useless!"
"That's good." Sun Mingyue nodded. "However, some powerful people from the Divine Blood Church should be careful …"
Now that she had completely immersed herself in it, she no longer had the intention to test Chu Li. Instead, she had greater expectations for him.
She told Chu Li about the powerful figures of the Church of the Divine Blood one by one. Then, she took out a dossier with portraits and introductions of their martial arts and personalities in great detail.
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Heavy rain poured down, and the sky above Meteor Fall Peak seemed to be leaking.
Chu Li stood at the entrance of a cave and looked at the downpour outside. He sighed and said, "The weather isn't fair. It's already been three days. It's impossible to travel in this kind of weather!"
The cave he was in was located halfway up Falling Star Peak. It was Li Xinghe's cave abode.
The decorations of this cave were exquisite, gorgeous, and extravagant. There wasn't a single thing here that wasn't valuable. Even the table and chair Li Xinghe sat on were made of flawless white jade. They emitted a warm luster as if clear spring water was contained within them.
Li Xinghe sat by the jade table, holding a book in his hand. "Who said we have to hurry? It's not time yet!"
Chu Li turned to look at him. "It's already been three days, and you're still dawdling? The Church of the Divine Blood has long been prepared. Could it be that they left time for them to invite helpers? "
He had been at the Stargazing Pavilion for three days.
However, it had been raining cats and dogs for the past three days. Occasionally, it would stop for a while and then continue.
Li Xinghe shook his head. "No rush."
Chu Li asked, "The Stargazing Pavilion observes the sky at night. Can you predict the weather?"
"Of course, no problem." Li Xinghe nodded and put away the scroll in his hand. He said helplessly, "We still have to wait until the next day. We'll move tomorrow night!"
"How long will it take to reach the Church of the Divine Blood?" Chu Li asked.
"We can get there in one day and one night." Li Xinghe held the scroll and tapped it on his palm. "We'll rest for half a night. We can attack while they're asleep."
"Brother Li, tell me the truth. The Stargazing Pavilion is going against the Church of the Divine Blood because of the Cosmic Jade Stamp, right?" Chu Li asked.
Li Xinghe squinted his eyes. "I've underestimated you."
Chu Li said, "It seems that the Cosmic Jade Stamp is very important to you. You're willing to attack the Church of the Divine Blood to get it. This is a deadly feud that will bring endless trouble."
"What's there to fear from the Church of the Divine Blood now that we've obtained the Cosmic Jade Stamp?" Li Xinghe scoffed. "Moreover, this is a sneak attack. They won't be able to avoid our sneak attack even if they're prepared!"
Chu Li raised his eyebrows. "Is the Cosmic Jade Stamp really that powerful?"
The relationship between the two of them was mysterious.
Li Xinghe had always been conceited and arrogant. He was a once-in-a-century genius of the Stargazing Pavilion. Previously, he did not take Chu Li seriously. Later on, he began to doubt him. As Chu Li's brilliance grew, he had no choice but to take him seriously. Hence, he became competitive.
When it came to the interests of both sects, the two of them would fight with words and arrows. However, they would also cooperate.
"It's more powerful than you think." Li Xinghe nodded slowly and said solemnly, "It's the ultimate path of the stars. It's worthless to others, but it's been left in the Church of the Divine Blood's headquarters for hundreds of years."
Chu Li shook his head. "Why didn't you exchange it with them?"
"They're not stupid. They'd rather keep it on the shelf than exchange it with us. They don't want us to be like tigers that have grown wings. In the end, they'll have to get it themselves." Li Xinghe scoffed.
Chu Li said, "Then, didn't you think that this is a trap to lure you into it?"
"If they're able to make us fall into their trap, it's their ability. We're convinced!" Li Xinghe said.
Chu Li shook his head and smiled. "That's true. However, I'd like to give you a piece of advice. Those who are good at swimming will drown. Beware of traps!"
"Yes." Li Xinghe nodded perfunctorily.
Chu Li frowned and became more worried.
Suddenly, three silhouettes rushed up the mountain in the heavy rain. Two young men in blue robes and one in yellow robes floated without touching the ground. The rain slid away when it was two inches away from their bodies. An invisible force shrouded the three of them, preventing them from being disturbed by the rain.
In a short while, they were close to the mountain. The light dimmed and the cold air assaulted them. The three of them had entered the cave.
Chu Li took three steps back to make way.
The two young men in blue robes gave a fist salute. "Senior Brother Li, this is Senior Brother Xu Yin from the Plain Maiden Palace."
Their blue robes were spotless and clean. They spoke calmly.
"Yes, you may leave." Li Xinghe nodded and gave a fist salute to the young man in yellow robes. "Brother Xu!"
Chu Li sized up the young man in yellow robes.
He was tall and burly. His facial features were handsome, but a long scar from the corner of his left eye to the corner of his left lip ruined his good looks. Instead, he looked sinister and ruthless. It was a chilling sight to behold.
Xu Yin gave a fist salute and smiled. "I've finally made it in time in this horrible weather!"
He grinned. His sinister aura was gone and he was bright and cheerful.
Chu Li felt that this was an interesting character. His cultivation level was not inferior to Li Xinghe's and was only slightly inferior to himself.
"Come, let me introduce the two of you." Li Xinghe smiled.
Xu Yin waved his hand. "There's no need for introductions. I've heard of Brother Zhao Dahe's name for the past few days. I'm Xu Yin from the Plain Maiden Palace."
Chu Li gave a fist salute and smiled. "The Plain Maiden Palace?"
Xu Yin replied, "My wife is a disciple of the Plain Maiden Palace. As for me, I'm considered the son-in-law of the Plain Maiden Palace."
"I see!" Chu Li was enlightened.
Xu Yin grinned. "I can tell that Master's Junior Xia Rou admires you greatly and can't wait to recruit you into the Plain Maiden Palace."
Chu Li shook his head awkwardly.
Xu Yin laughed. "I advise you to think it through. It's not easy to be the son-in-law of the Plain Maiden Palace!"
Chu Li shook his head.
Xu Yin said, "Think about it. There are so many sisters-in-law who are thinking of ways to deal with you. You can't offend them too much. It's such a headache!"
Li Xinghe scoffed. "Brother Xu, you're showing off, aren't you? You're living in the land of tenderness!"
"Sigh … In any case, I'll run away whenever I have the chance." Xu Yin sighed helplessly. "I can't afford to offend them, but I can't avoid them!"
Chu Li smiled. "Is Brother Xu the only one who came this time?"
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