Chapter 1017 - 1025 & 1026: Circulation Sword Array

"It seems this woman is deeply hidden and full of mystery," Chen Mo mused silently.

Seeing that Chen Mo had noticed her, Huang Su simply smiled faintly without saying much and left the martial arts arena surrounded by her followers.

Feng Ying noticed the exchange of glances between the two and seemed to have found an opportunity. He intentionally cleared his throat to draw Huang Yi's attention and joked, "Has my little benefactor taken a liking to Cousin Su? Do you want me to play matchmaker for you?"

"Sister Su has high standards. Only geniuses who can participate in the Star Domain Battle and win recognition can catch her eye. While Chen Mo's strength is impressive, compared to those who can participate in the Star Domain Battle and win recognition, there is still... a slight gap," Huang Lingling paused. She initially wanted to say the gap was large, but that would be too harsh, so she changed her words:

"Besides, Sister Su has many suitors in our clan, including several cousins in the Third Realm. If they learn that Chen Mo is involved with Sister Su, trouble is sure to follow. Feng Ying, you're putting Chen Mo in a difficult spot."

The Eagle Owl Race has developed over tens of thousands of years and has become a massive family. By the generation of Feng Ying and Huang Su, they had exceeded three generations of blood relatives. A few generations earlier, the clan had already started intermarrying internally.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Young Master Feng Ying, but to be honest, I am already married and have children. I dare not covet the daughter of such an esteemed clan," Chen Mo replied with a serious tone.

"Ah? My little benefactor, you're already married?" Feng Ying pretended to be surprised and repeated it deliberately, "I truly didn't expect my little benefactor, being so young, to already have a happy family."

After speaking, he kept glancing at Huang Yi, hoping to see her reaction.

But Huang Yi's gaze remained calm, her expression unchanged.

Huang Lingling also seemed a bit surprised.

In the Celestial Star Realm, especially among large clans and powers, those with foresight usually marry late. Those who marry early do not have children too soon.

This is to avoid being entangled in worldly affairs and distracted from their path.

Most cultivators consider having children only when their cultivation reaches a bottleneck.

For instance, the Fifth Elder of their clan had his first son at over 400 years old.

Originally, seeing Chen Mo gaining entry into the Jade Secret Realm, Huang Lingling felt a bit envious. Now, she felt a twinge of regret for him.

Being so entangled in mundane affairs so early, his future achievements are bound to be limited.

Especially when he is a Spirit and God Dual Cultivator...

"Is she pitying me?"

Seeing the change in Huang Lingling's eyes, Chen Mo thought this way, then nodded at Feng Ying.

Seeing this, Feng Ying's hostility towards Chen Mo greatly diminished.

"Come with me then, since you've successfully secured a spot. Before entering the Secret Realm, there are some matters I need to discuss with you," Huang Yi said to Chen Mo, preparing to take him away.

At this moment, Feng Ying spoke up, cupping his hands towards Huang Yi, "Aunt Yi, I've recently been practicing a Divine Power and encountered some problems. The steward of the Library Pavilion said that you are the most proficient with this Divine Power. May I ask for your guidance?"

Huang Yi's expression paused. He was her junior and showed great respect to her. Now, her junior was seeking advice from her, his senior, making it difficult for her to refuse. After considering, she asked, "Which Divine Power?"

"Cyan Lotus Reflecting the Moon," Feng Ying replied.

Hearing this, Huang Yi was momentarily stunned, evidently not expecting Feng Ying to practice this Divine Power.

This Divine Power was certainly powerful, but it was related to the Innate Spiritual Qi attribute of the cultivator, leaning towards the yin and soft side, which clearly didn't suit Feng Ying.

As a senior, Huang Yi still said, "This Divine Power is not suitable for you. Even if you manage to master it, it won't be of much use. You should switch to another one as soon as possible."

"Aunt Yi, I'd like to give it a try," Feng Ying insisted.

Huang Yi furrowed her brows. Seeing Feng Ying's determination, she said no more. She lifted her jade-like hand and, with a light touch of her jade finger towards Feng Ying's brow, said, "This is my insight while cultivating Cyan Lotus Reflecting the Moon. I hope it helps you."

After speaking, Huang Yi didn't linger any longer. With a gentle gesture of her jade-like hand, a breeze arose under Chen Mo's feet, carrying him away from this place.

Watching the backs of the departing duo, Feng Ying smiled as he bid farewell to Huang Lingling. On the way back, his expression suddenly turned somber.

...

Huang Yi brought Chen Mo in front of a majestic palace. The grand hall stood tall, solemn and dignified, with a plaque inscribed with the three gilded characters "Library Pavilion."

As Chen Mo fixed his gaze on those three characters, his head suddenly felt a little dizzy.

A melodious voice sounded beside Chen Mo's ear, "The words on this plaque were carved by an ancestor of our clan, a Divine Cultivator of the Sixth Realm, containing a hint of the ancestor's own intent. To stare at it for too long can lead to dizziness or, in severe cases, damage to the Primordial Spirit, reducing one to a fool."

Chen Mo quickly withdrew his gaze and looked at Huang Yi beside him, "Fairy Yi, may I ask why you've brought me here?"

"To let you choose a Divine Power. This is the clan's reward for the victor," Huang Yi replied.

Chen Mo said, "Fairy Yi, is this appropriate, considering I am merely an outsider?"

During the previous competition, he could tell his presence had caused dissatisfaction among many. Now, not only had he secured a spot in the Secret Realm, but if he were to receive a Divine Power from the Eagle Owl Race, these people would surely view him as a thorn in their side.

"These are the rules, rest assured," said Huang Yi.

Hearing this, Chen Mo nodded.

Previously, he was just being polite with Huang Yi—if he could get a free Divine Power, he wasn't about to refuse.

This Library Pavilion is the most crucial establishment of the Eagle Owl Race.