When Chu Li returned to the Imperial Residence of King An, Siao Shi, Xiao Qi, and the others were admiring the moon in the backyard. When they saw him, they quickly asked him about what happened.
Siao Shi was curious as to why King Ping became like this.
Chu Li only said that King Ping really had the intention of retreating and wanted to be a Carefree King. He did not want to get involved in politics anymore. Consort Ping was a powerful person and it was best to be careful when dealing with her. She was a disciple of the Empyrean Fairy Sect.
Xiao Qi and Xiao Shi were surprised when they heard about the Empyrean Fairy Sect.
They all knew that Lu Yurong was cultivating the Empyrean Fairy Power. Now that the Empyrean Fairy Sect had appeared, it was obviously related to the Empyrean Fairy Power.
Xiao Shi quickly said, "Could it be Lu Yurong's faction?"
Chu Li shook his head. "It's hard to say. Lu Yurong might become a disciple of the Mystical Lady of Nine Heavens in the future."
"If that's the case, I'm Consort Ping's fellow disciple?" Xiao Shi frowned and scoffed. "Her identity is awkward. King Ping and the Crown Prince are sworn enemies. She can't possibly help King Ping fight the Crown Prince, can she?"
Chu Li shook his head.
Xiao Qi said, "I've been sensing something strange these past two days."
Chu Li quickly looked at her.
Xiao Qi said, "I keep feeling that my Regal Sword is getting restless as if it's trying to tell me something. I'm thinking of going out for a walk in two days to see what it's trying to do."
"Regal Sword …" Chu Li looked at the top of her head thoughtfully.
Usually, when the Regal Sword Sutra was not circulated, the Regal Sword would not appear. It was as though it had disappeared into the void. Once it was circulated, it would immediately appear. The Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth would form a formless sword with astonishing might.
Xiao Qi said, "It has never behaved like this before, so it's unusual."
Chu Li said thoughtfully, "Then let's go together."
"Sure." Xiao Qi nodded.
Chu Li suddenly raised his head and looked to the east. He frowned and said in a deep voice, "I wonder which master has graced us with his presence. Why don't you show yourself?"
Xiao Qi and Xiao Shi looked to the east in confusion.
Chu Li scoffed. "Female Taoist Leader, why are you still hiding?"
The Omniscient Mirror caught sight of a female Taoist priest.
The short figure wore a moon-white Daoist robe and held a snow-white horsetail whisk in his hand. The horsetail whisk had a handle made of white jade and was made of some unknown material. Its entire body was snow-white and flawless. He stepped on a pair of cloud-like shoes and exuded an aura of dust.
Although she was short, her figure was graceful, and the large Daoist robe seemed to be unable to conceal her alluring figure. As she took light steps, it was like a cool breeze was coiling around her body, and she was indescribably graceful and unrestrained, causing others to feel carefree and happy.
The female Daoist appeared lightly in the back garden and arrived in front of the gazebo where the three of them were. She cupped her hands and bowed. "Benefactors, please come in!"
"What brings you here in the middle of the night, Taoist Master?" Chu Li raised his voice, but his expression turned gloomy.
This female Daoist was also shrouded in a hazy brilliance, making it impossible to see through her inner thoughts. However, one could see the Taishang Sword above her head. It was formless but had substance. It swallowed the spiritual qi of heaven and earth and could condense into a sword of qi at any time.
Chu Li frowned.
Now, he was even more convinced of his own judgment. People with such brilliance were all Celestials. If not, they would not have such a cultivation level. Although he could not see through their cultivation level, his instincts told him that they were not inferior to Enlightened Masters.
No wonder the Grandmaster suddenly strengthened the Enlightened Masters. It was probably not only for Song Zhifan, but also for these Celestials.
The female Daoist arrived as if she was riding on a cool breeze. She stood under the gazebo and looked at Xiao Qi, but she did not even glance at Chu Li and Xiao Shi.
Xiao Shi frowned. She felt that this female Daoist was like a statue without a trace of emotion.
"What a great Taishang Sword!" The female Daoist Master said.
Her voice was hoarse, and it formed a strong contrast with her petite and delicate body.
Xiao Qi felt the Taishang Sword trembling as if it was showing excitement.
This feeling surprised her. She never knew that the Taishang Sword would have such a strange reaction. It was as if it had really come to life and met its own kind, so it felt happy and curious.
"What brings you here, Taoist Master?" Xiao Qi gave a fist salute.
The female Daoist Master said, "I'm here for you."
Xiao Qi asked, "For what?"
"Come with me." The female Daoist Master said, "This is not a place for you to stay!"
"Where should I stay?" Xiao Qi asked.
The female Daoist Master said, "At the peak of the mountain, above the clouds, overlooking the changes of the world, life and death, gathering and dispersing."
Xiao Qi shook her head. "I appreciate your kindness, Taoist Master, but I can't leave."
"Is it because of him?" The female Daoist Master's cold gaze fell on Chu Li. It was like an unsheathed cold sword that was pointed at Chu Li.
Chu Li frowned. "This Taoist Master wants my wife to leave, but it's unreasonable. She has to ask for my permission first."
"She's not an ordinary person. You'll only be a burden to her." The female Daoist Master said, "Stop her from ascending to the Supreme Path!"
"What is the Supreme Path?" Chu Li asked.
"To live as long as heaven and earth, to be immortal and indestructible," the female Daoist Master said.
Chu Li burst out laughing. "Can you do that?"
"Of course." The female Daoist Master said, "I've lived for three thousand years. This time, I've returned to the human world to look for a successor. She's my successor."
"Three thousand years?" Chu Li shook his head and smiled. "If you say three thousand years, does it mean three thousand years?"
"You're just an ordinary person. It's fine if you don't believe me." The female Daoist Master said, "Destined? Why stop her from ascending to the Supreme Path? "
"She's my wife. She won't leave." Chu Li shook his head.
"Those who obstruct the Supreme Path are akin to murdering one's parents. Their sins are unforgivable!" The female Daoist Master said coldly. Her aura grew stronger and it stabbed towards Chu Li's chest like a sharp blade.
Xiao Qi and Xiao Shi wanted to move but they could not. It was as if an invisible force was restraining them. They could only watch helplessly.
The female Daoist Master's bright eyes flashed. Suddenly, an invisible sword energy shot towards him.
Chu Li dodged it sideways and sidestepped the sword energy that came back at him.
The sword energy chased after him as if it recognized him. It got faster and faster and absorbed the spiritual energy around it. In the end, it was so condensed that it was as fast as lightning. No one could see it clearly.
Chu Li dodged it.
Based on his body technique, he should not have been able to avoid the sword energy behind him. However, due to the combination of the Nature Restoration Manifestation and Heaven Star Insight Technique, he understood the moves of the invisible sword energy and could predict them in advance. Therefore, he could always avoid it.
The female Daoist Master said, "You really have some skills. No wonder you can marry my disciple."
Chu Li scoffed. "You're being too presumptuous. My wife won't be your disciple!"
"That's not up to her." The female Daoist Master said, "She cultivates the Regal Sword Scripture. She's a disciple of the Tai Qing Sect. She's my disciple!"
Chu Li shook his head and sighed. "If that's the case, I can only offend you!"
He slowly pulled out the long sword from his waist.
Suddenly, a turbulent force filled the air. Although it was not the Sky Killing Sword, the Crouching Tiger Divine Sword was sharp enough. It was not inferior to the Sky Killing Sword. Combined with the Heaven Killing Three Forms, it formed an earth-shattering force.
"Bang!" The invisible sword energy collided with the force around Chu Li and was instantly dispersed.
"Huh?" The female Daoist Master frowned. "It's the Heaven Killing Three Forms?"
Chu Li smiled. "You have a good eye!"
"How do you know the Heaven Killing Three Forms?!" The female Daoist Master took a step back and frowned at him.
Chu Li said, "I've learned it unintentionally. What do you think?"
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