Chapter 789 - 23: Divine Maiden Sword

Chapter 789: Chapter 23: Divine Maiden Sword

"Zhao Yi, Sun San, are we going to be killed?"

Zhao Yi, Qian Er, and Sun San were being escorted by Qinlian Sect people, trembling as they walked towards the mountain top.

Earlier, the three took advantage of the chaos to bypass the guards at the foot of the mountain and secretly ran upwards.

Because Xia Qinglian was at the peak, they wanted to run to the top to ask Xia Qinglian if she really was the Divine Maiden.

As a result, the three were caught before they even reached halfway up the mountain.

In fact, the guards had already discovered them, but waited to see if there were any accomplices before they took action.

It turned out they caught only three weaklings without even a Golden Core.

Before they could start questioning, Qian Er was already begging for mercy, while Zhao Yi and Sun San were shouting to see some "Divine Maiden."

The guards initially intended to throw them directly down the mountain, but then Xue Wu arrived. After asking a few questions and learning they came from Yunling Town, he immediately remembered that the Sect Leader and the Saintess first met in Yunling Town.

So he brought the three to the mountain top.

As soon as Zhao Yi and the others arrived, they saw one important figure after another. The natural spiritual power pressure from them almost made it hard for them to breathe.

Qian Er’s legs went soft, and if not for someone supporting him, he would have fallen to his knees.

Zhao Yi and Sun San were also pale-faced when Sun San suddenly saw a tall figure standing at the edge of the cliff.

Although it was facing away from them, Sun San recognized it immediately:

"The Divine Maiden, it’s the Divine Maiden!"

Zhao Yi also saw Xia Qinglian and was instantly moved to tears. Although Xia Qinglian’s face was entirely different from that of the Divine Maiden, her figure was exactly the same!

"What are you shouting for? Do you want to die?!"

The Qinlian Sect disciple escorting them shouted, and the three dared not speak again, being taken before Xia Qinglian.

Xia Qinglian turned around, her cold eyes looking at the three.

Thud.

Sun San knelt down, his voice trembling, "Divine Maiden, we finally found you!"

Zhao Yi also knelt down, equally emotional.

Qian Er recognized her too, "She really is exactly like the Divine Maiden..."

He hurriedly knelt, bowing repeatedly, "Divine Maiden, spare us!"

Xia Qinglian looked at the three, lightly laughing, "So it’s you."

Her smile was like a blossoming white lotus, elegant and charming, and the three dared not look too much, bowing again and again.

"Why have you come here?"

Xia Qinglian asked.

Sun San replied, "Begging the lady’s pardon, we came to see if the Saintess Xia is the Divine Maiden."

Xia Qinglian said, "Now that you know, what do you plan to do?"

Sun San replied, "Begging the lady’s pardon, we intend to return to Yunling Town to continue tending your temple."

"Temple?" Xia Qinglian was puzzled.

Zhao Yi hurriedly said, "Lady, your Divine Maiden Temple is now the most flourishing temple within a thousand miles of Yunling. Every day it gathers immense merit power, and we wish to guard this temple for you, in case of future need!"

"So that’s it. I was originally a witch, yet I can receive merit."

Xia Qinglian nodded, a self-deprecating smile on her face:

"In that case, I will give you a gift."

Xia Qinglian beckoned, and the Broken Mountain Sword that Qin Gengyun had subdued earlier flew over and landed in her hand.

This Immortal Artifact already had some spiritual sense. While being held by Xia Qinglian, it continued to struggle. Xia Qinglian sneered, swiping her left hand over the blade.

The sword became as if its consciousness was erased, immediately going stiff.

Xia Qinglian carelessly tossed it in front of Sun San, "Infuse your spiritual power into the sword, and it will serve you."

The three were stunned, finding it hard to believe as they looked at the Immortal Sword in front of them.

This was the sword that earlier turned into a mountain and nearly split Cyan Lotus Mountain!

The Divine Maiden actually gave it to us?

Sun San attempted to pour his spiritual power into the sword, and surprisingly, the sword showed no resistance, as docile as a lamb.

Zhao Yi and Qian Er also respectively infused their spiritual power, and instantly, the sword dove beneath their feet, lifting them into the air.

The three cried out in surprise, and Xia Qinglian said, "This sword will take you back to Yunling Town."

As soon as she spoke, the Immortal Sword already carried the three towards the east.

"Ah!!"

"I’m going to fall off!"

Qian Er was almost thrown off, but Zhao Yi caught him. However, Zhao Yi was also in a sorry state, clinging onto the sword.

Sun San shouted far towards Xia Qinglian, "The Broken Mountain is destroyed; what is the name of this sword? Please tell us, Lady!"

Xia Qinglian softly spoke, her voice reaching the three’s ears, "The Divine Maiden Sword."

...

Zhenyang Sect.

Sect Leader’s Immortal Mansion.

"Husband, since Xia Qinglian’s spiritual power is no longer at its peak, why don’t you go to Cyan Lotus Mountain personally and kill them all?"

Black Phoenix snuggled in Chen Qingmo’s arms, admiringly saying.

Chen Qingmo sat cross-legged, his demeanor calm, "I don’t care for the sect affairs of the world; all I want is Xia Qinglian. When her spiritual power diminishes further, I will act, without unnecessary injury."

"Xia Qinglian truly is radiant, but she already has a husband and is pregnant. Why do you care so deeply for her, Husband?"

Black Phoenix was a bit jealous but glanced at Chen Qingmo, who immediately lowered her head, not daring to speak further.

Chen Qingmo rose, pushing Black Phoenix aside, and asked indifferently:

"How is Qing Yun?"

Black Phoenix knelt on the ground, quickly answering, "She’s awake now, but she can’t accept losing to a maidservant and has been throwing tantrums. I will make sure to discipline her!"

Chen Qingmo said nothing more; Black Phoenix looked up at him and asked:

"Husband, half a month from now, are you really going to Jianxian City for the ceremony?"

In half a month, Qin Gengyun, Mo Xiaolan, and Xu Caihe are going to ascend the Immortal Flying Pavilion, and cultivators from all over the world will gather in Jianxian City to witness this grand event.

Chen Qingmo sneered, "Of course, I will go, but not to witness. I am just going to meet an old friend, kill a few people, and grab some things."

...

Immortal Flying Peak.

A magnificent mountainous view, surrounded by immortal mist.

An azure pine, root standing on a cliff, extended obliquely into the sky, and an elder with crane-like hair and a childlike face sat on its thick branches, reading a scroll.

This scroll contained names that once shook the Four Domains, but now, these people have long gone to the Immortal Realm.

The scroll was a record of all the ascenders from the Hongzhou Continent.

It recorded their names and the time of their ascension.

The elder flipped through for a while, pausing when he reached the ascenders from five hundred years ago.

Because, five hundred years ago, there was a blank space where a name should have been.

The observing child curiously asked, "Master, how come one name is missing here?"

The elder laughed, "It’s not that it was left out; it’s just that he left himself out."

The child didn’t understand, "Master, who is he?"

The elder twirled his white beard but didn’t answer and asked, "Where has your senior sister gone?"

The child answered, "Senior Sister went to the Northern Wilderness. She’s playing around and picking fights everywhere. She’s traveled for more than ten days now, and she’s still a thousand miles away from West Imperial City. She should arrive by tomorrow."

The elder smiled, "West Imperial City is going to be lively again."