Senior Brother, I won't let you down. I certainly won't. I will defeat the Divine Body. No one can stop me, Guang Xiaoyu, from moving forward, not even the Divine Body.
Guang Xiaoyu walked deeper, enduring the endless slaughter of the Sword Dao. She frantically operated the Nine Revolutions Demon God Skill and began to devour these powers. Although extremely radical, this was what Demon Cultivators did.
Condensed Soul Seventh Heaven, Eighth Heaven, Ninth Heaven...
BANG!
On an early autumn day, fallen leaves rustled about.
Guang Xiaoyu, who had been submerged by the abyss, successfully stepped into the Destiny Stage with the help of the Nine Revolutions Demon God Skill.
A new ocean formed in her mental world—her Divine Sense. The profundity of the One Qi Turns into Three Clarities technique began to emerge: the self, the super-self, and the divine self. Three different versions of herself condensed from her Divine Sense, each sitting cross-legged in its own space, not interfering with the others.
Not only that, but she also shaped the First Demon God of the Nine Revolutions Demon God Skill. It was wreathed in Demonic Qi and looked terrifying.
It's about time.
Guang Xiaoyu opened her eyes and stepped out of the abyss. "Senior Brother, from now on, I will protect you!"
Chen Pingping had plucked all the feathers from the Earth Chicken—a total of thirty-two. Each one was incredibly sturdy and sharp. They could be used to make armor or weapons. But he chose to make concealed weapons. Don't ask why. If you must ask... it's because... he just likes them...
Despite this, the Earth Chicken still hadn't accepted him, which infuriated Chen Pingping so much he almost cooked the bird.
WOOF WOOF!
The barks of the little black dog reached him.
Chen Pingping instinctively raised his head. A person and a dog came into view.
She's out of seclusion.
Guang Xiaoyu smiled. "Senior Brother!"
He smiled in return. "Good. Your Essence Qi Spirit is abundant, and your internal aura is restrained, reaching a state of natural simplicity. Your steps are steady, and your breathing is orderly. It seems this seclusion was quite fruitful."
"..."
Her expression darkened. "Senior Brother, are you really just a mortal?" How can he so easily see through my improvements? It's as if he's just one step away from stating my realm outright!
Chen Pingping smiled. "Look what I've prepared for you." He then took out the thirty-two feathers. He had trimmed them slightly, but their overall appearance hadn't changed much.
Guang Xiaoyu was taken aback. "Did you kill that Earth Chicken? Hmm, Senior Brother, let me tell you, that Earth Chicken deserved to be killed long ago. It's ugly and useless. If it were me, I would have..."
Suddenly, her gaze fell upon the Earth Chicken. It was bare-skinned and glaring at her with malice.
"Take these!"
"What for?"
"These are concealed weapons I forged," Chen Pingping said with a smile. "They're incredibly sharp, capable of easily penetrating cultivators below the King Tao realm."
"???"
"Autumn is here, and it's about time," Chen Pingping said.
These times had been very oppressive. Aside from enduring external pressures, they also had to guard against assassination attempts from the Shangguan Clan and provocations from those hot-blooded individuals at the academy.
Now that Guang Xiaoyu was out of seclusion, it seemed the time had come. Time to end everything here quickly and go back to the Wuji Sect to sleep.
"Senior Brother, since these weapons are so powerful, why don't you keep them for self-defense?" Guang Xiaoyu said, forcing a smile.
"Senior Brother has something for self-defense," he said, blinking. "And there's also that dress from last time..."
"For me?" She suddenly perked up.
But...
Seeing that Chen Pingping had added more stitching to the dress, her excitement promptly vanished without a trace.
Oh well! At least it's still an impressive piece of armor.
Guang Xiaoyu immediately put it away and then said, "Senior Brother, what about weapons?" She cleared her throat and added, "Last time, I heard Master say she has a King Tao Divine Weapon... COUGH COUGH..."
"What's so good about that piece of junk?" Chen Pingping rolled his eyes. "The wooden sword I gave you is the real Divine Weapon. If you use it well, it's no less powerful than an Imperial Divine Weapon."
"..."
It seems Senior Brother is determined not to give me a Divine Weapon! But why?
Guang Xiaoyu was speechless. "If you won't give me a King Tao Divine Weapon, how about a fourth-tier one then?"
"No. Stop dreaming. Even if I had one, I couldn't give it to you. In short, without my permission, you're not allowed to use any weapons," Chen Pingping said, looking at her. "Also... I'll give you some Spirit Pills so you don't have to wait for your Divine Body to recover."
Chen Pingping had never been stingy with things he should give. But he held on tightly to things he shouldn't. For example, Divine Weapons—he feared Guang Xiaoyu might use her demonic cultivation techniques uncontrollably. Exposure was a minor issue; being devoured by her own Demon Cultivation Skills was the truly terrifying part.
Chen Pingping raised his head. "Declare war!"
Guang Xiaoyu nodded. She walked to the side to lead Lao Huang, the old yellow ox, and then prepared to pick up the little black dog, Hei.
"Put the dog down. What are you doing?" Chen Pingping glared at her.
She smiled sheepishly. "I'm just trying to bolster my courage. Otherwise, I'll be scared."
"Isn't Lao Huang's huge size enough to embolden you?" Chen Pingping gave her a look. "Hei is still little; put him down."
Due to Lao Huang's unique nature, he wouldn't easily be exposed. But the little black dog, Hei, was different. Once he displayed the Sword Dao, the abyss within him would be revealed. By that time... The entire cultivation world might be thrown into an uproar, right?
Shi Yi received the news of her leaving seclusion and hurriedly arrived. Seeing Guang Xiaoyu with her aura concealed, he couldn't help but show his surprise. "What realm are you at now?"
"Take a guess!"
"Are you sure you want to challenge the Divine Body?" Shi Yi didn't want to answer that question.
No matter how quickly Guang Xiaoyu improved, she could never surpass the Divine Body's rate of progress... This challenge was meaningless.
Guang Xiaoyu nodded. "I will defeat the Divine Body."
She was as resolute as ever.
Shi Yi understood her determination and refrained from dissuading her further.
The man, the woman, the ox, the dog, and the chicken... they slowly departed, soon vanishing from Shi Yi's view.
He suddenly grew annoyed. "AHHH! My Spiritual Beast!"
The streets were bustling with people. With the incessant flow of horse-drawn carts and an endless stream of passersby, it wasn't long before people noticed this peculiar group. Many also recognized their identities and origins.
Disciples of the Wuji Sect, Chen Pingping and Guang Xiaoyu. They're actually still alive!
Which way are they going? Toward Yuan Martial Academy?
The crowd was astonished.
After waiting for a year, are they finally going to declare war?
The news spread quickly. In just about ten minutes, the entire imperial city was seething.
Representatives from various powers rushed over.
Members of the Shangguan Clan, lurking in the shadows, grew restless. They hesitated, wondering if they should seize the opportunity to kill the two.
「On Yuan Martial Academy's side!」
The group of young disciples suddenly became excited. "That's great! The Wuji Sect disciple Guang Xiaoyu is finally coming to declare war! HAHA! This girl is really adorably foolish."
Upon receiving the news, the Grand State Master stood silently with his hands behind his back.
Chen Shixian stood up beside him. "Teacher, don't worry. I will definitely defeat Guang Xiaoyu."
The Grand State Master shook his head. "It's not Guang Xiaoyu I fear, but your great calamity."
"I am the Divine Body. Any calamity that comes my way shall be slain," Chen Shixian declared, raising his head, "no matter how strong it is."
Let's hope so.
The Grand State Master looked down. "How is Moon Illusion's cultivation progressing?"
"She's almost ready to integrate, but... her level is still insufficient," Chen Shixian remarked. "It always feels somewhat underwhelming."
"Moon Illusion, with her Moon God body, is like a second unique manifestation for your Divine Body. Until you find a Spiritual Beast, she's the best choice you have," the Grand State Master said, turning around. "Remember, don't reveal Moon Illusion unnecessarily. She's your trump card for entering the Wasteland and also a powerful weapon against the Demon Race."
"I understand, Teacher!"
"Go."
"I shall take my leave, Teacher!"