Chapter 1914 - 211: The Protagonist of This Era! (Part 2)

Immediately, he sighed again, "Sometimes I truly can’t understand, although you are cultivating the Martial Arts you spoke of, how come your Immortal Dao progresses so incredibly!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning chuckled and said no more.

"Junior Brother, I feel you should let go of everything and focus on the path of cultivating the Immortal Dao. With your talent and comprehension, you might just reach the peak of Human Immortal before the fusion of the Ten Domains, and perhaps even one step further, entering the Heavenly Immortal Realm," Shen Yueru remarked.

Then, looking straight into Jiang Ning’s eyes, she continued, "If Junior Brother succeeds, in the future, with the unparalleled opportunity of the Ten Domains coming together, as the Tao Flower blooms and its pollen scatters, that would mark the existence at the peak of the Heavenly Immortal Realm."

Speaking up to this point, Shen Yueru took a deep breath and said, "Such an existence, even in Ancient Times, would stand as a ruler. The ten eminent disciples of the Shangyang Immortal Sect back in the day were also experts at this level."

"In today’s later generations, the peak of the Heavenly Immortal Realm is even more a head among the various teachings—an invincible presence."

Hearing Shen Yueru’s words, Jiang Ning felt a stir in his heart.

Then he smiled ruefully, shaking his head, "Senior Sister, don’t jest with me!"

Once the words fell, Jiang Ning continued, "In this era, what qualified claim does the peak of the Heavenly Immortal Realm have to be called invincible? As far as I know, there are already two entities that surpass the immortal level of Heavenly Immortal."

And at this moment.

On the other side.

At the summit of the mountain.

Mist encircled.

"Immortal level?" A cold and white-haired woman murmured, her pupils reflecting the courtyard where Shen Yueru stayed, with the figures of Jiang Ning and Shen Yueru clearly visible in her eyes.

At this instant, a fresh breeze brushed past, and a graceful lady appeared beside her.

The newcomer was indeed the current Sect Master of the Red Flame Sword Sect, Cang Yue.

"Ancestor, you summoned me for what matter?" Cang Yue respectfully bowed.

"Go to your student’s courtyard, bring that distinguished guest here," directed the cold and white-haired woman.

"Distinguished guest?" Cang Yue was slightly taken aback, somewhat puzzled.

Then she instantly recalled, "Does the Ancestor mean... him?"

"Feigning ignorance?" The cold and white-haired woman’s gaze briefly flicked over Cang Yue, speaking blandly.

Upon hearing this, Cang Yue’s body slightly trembled, then respectfully bowed her head.

"Yes, Ancestor!"

As her words fell, Cang Yue took a step forward and disappeared from the mountaintop.

...

In the courtyard.

Jiang Ning and Shen Yueru stood face to face.

Suddenly.

A ripple spread across the courtyard.

Shen Yueru swiftly raised her gaze.

Only to see, with the spreading ripple, a beautiful lady dressed in palace attire appeared before her.

The newcomer was also indeed Cang Yue.

"Greetings, Master!" Shen Yueru respectfully bowed to the palace-dressed beautiful lady.

"Greetings, Senior!" Jiang Ning also cupped his hands politely.

Seeing Jiang Ning at this moment, a hint of unusual color flashed across Cang Yue’s gaze.

The last time she saw Jiang Ning wasn’t too long ago.

She also remembered Jiang Ning’s aura at that time.

But the Jiang Ning of this moment, even with not much time passed, evokes a different feeling in her.

The aura felt indescribable, elusive, yet she could sense its actual existence manifesting in the changes of Jiang Ning’s aura.

"No wonder the Ancestor noticed him!" The thought flashed through Cang Yue’s mind, "For the Ancestor to address him as distinguished guest this time, there must be something that I’ve not seen, but the Ancestor has."

Subsequently, she showed Jiang Ning a gentle expression.

"Mr. Jiang, no need to be so courteous!"

She then continued, "This time I come to see Mr. Jiang as there is a matter to discuss."

"Senior, feel free to speak directly," Jiang Ning responded.

"Our Ancestor is aware of Mr. Jiang’s presence, wishes to meet you, thus I am here extending an invitation," Cang Yue expressed courteously.

She understood the weight and implications of the term distinguished guest as used by the Ancestor—it’s a title full of significance.

She also knew the caliber of existence that is her Ancestor.

An individual towering above her level, as a strong cultivator blooming with the Tao Flower, invincible at the time.

Moreover, she recalled that the last time she met Jiang Ning, the Ancestor did not use the term distinguished guest.

This time is different, a change has occurred.

The subtle changes have already quietly altered her treatment toward Jiang Ning.

"Ancestor?" A thought flashed across Jiang Ning’s mind, already visualizing the figure of Chi Huang Ancestor.

In a plain white long dress, long snowy hair cascading down to the waist, with a cold and exquisite face, bare feet.

"Invited by the Ancestor, how could I decline? Please, Senior, lead the way," Jiang Ning respectfully cupped his hands.

"Mr. Jiang, no need for courtesy!" Cang Yue lightly smiled, then showed an earnest demeanor toward Jiang Ning, "Mr. Jiang, please follow me."

"Master, I..." Shen Yueru hesitated to speak.

"You come too!" Cang Yue glanced at Shen Yueru.

"Yes!" Shen Yueru responded, her expression shook, followed by a joyful look in her eyes.

...

Moments later.

The trio traversed the mist-filled mountain path, along the way, odd flowers and rare grasses bloomed magnificently, spreading faint spiritual light and dense floral fragrance.

"Greetings, Sect Master! Greetings, Chieftain!!"

"Greetings, Sect Master! Greetings, Chieftain!"

"Greetings..."

"..."

Occasionally on their journey, some scattered disciples of the Red Flame Sword Sect could be encountered.

Upon each encounter, those disciples would be startled and step to both sides, greeting Cang Yue and Shen Yueru, finally cupping hands to Jiang Ning without any particular address.

Each time, until the trio was far away, Jiang Ning could faintly hear the astonished discussions drifting from the wind behind.

As they continued forward, climbing higher.

In just a moment.

The trio arrived at a cliff top.

Where the ground was flat, and pine trees towered overhead.

The mountain breeze blowing across, mist rolled over the cliff, passing beneath and over them, bringing wisps of moisture and refreshing spiritual energy.

At this moment, Jiang Ning’s attention fell to the cliff’s edge ahead.

A white-haired lady stood in a plain white long dress, with her back to them.

As the mountain breeze swept past, her white dress fluttered, revealing her slender bare feet.

"Ancestor!" Cang Yue bowed slightly toward the white-haired lady ahead.

"Greetings, Ancestor!" Shen Yueru quickly followed suit.

"Senior!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands.

Upon hearing, the white-haired lady turned around.

The wind blowing from behind instantly lifted her snow-like long hair, with stray strands covering parts of her face.

"Friend, it’s been a while!" The white-haired lady’s eyes calmly observed Jiang Ning, but a hint of peculiar color flashed in her eyes.

"Indeed, it’s been a while!" Jiang Ning agreed with a nod.

Upon hearing, Shen Yueru tugged discreetly at Cang Yue’s sleeve.

"Master, it’s been only a couple of months, hasn’t it?"

Cang Yue looked at Shen Yueru and slowly nodded.

"Just now, friend suddenly appeared, and my eyes caught sight of you, I thought I was mistaken!" The white-haired lady gazed at Jiang Ning, continuing, "Yet unexpected, friend quietly progressed to this point."

As she finished, the white-haired lady’s quiet tone bore a hint of admiration: "Presently, friend might not be far from the day of condensing the first Tao Flower?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning’s mind flashed to the progress of his Sun Scripture and Taiyin True Scripture.

The Sun Scripture, having heard the teachings of the Shangyang Immortal Sect’s Sect Master once, progressed swiftly, over half completed.

If such an opportunity arose again, he could directly step into the Small Success Realm.

And the Small Success Realm marked the day the Tao Flower first formed.

With this thought, Jiang Ning then nodded affirmatively.

Behind, witnessing this, hearing their dialogue, Shen Yueru sharply inhaled a breath of cold air.

While Cang Yue, her pupils slightly contracted, revealing traces of amazement.

The tranquil state she maintained for many years, suddenly rippled.

Being not far from condensing the first Tao Flower signifies that Jiang Ning is now at the Peak of Human Immortal.

One more step, and it’s the Heavenly Immortal Realm.

Equal to her Ancestor’s level.

And the greatest foundation and strongest presence and reliance of the entire Chi Huang Immortal Sect were her Ancestor.

At this very moment, she fully understood why earlier her Ancestor referred to Jiang Ning as a distinguished guest.

The Peak of Human Immortal, earning the title of distinguished guest, is totally deserved.

Moreover, being such a young Peak of Human Immortal.

"Could this possibly be the protagonist of this era?" A thought suddenly flashed through her mind.