UGB Chapter 882 The Supreme Response Technique
Chapter 882 The Supreme Response Technique
"Xiao Ling has no sect or faction and has come here alone."
Faced with the inquiry from the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, Xiao Ling merely nodded slightly, his expression remaining as indifferent and aloof as ever. His tone was light and calm, without the slightest ripple, as he replied indifferently:
His brief words revealed no emotion whatsoever, showing neither deliberate concealment nor feigned arrogance. Instead, they made the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace even more uneasy, unable to discern his true intentions.
She frowned, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Ling repeatedly, her mind filled with doubts, unable to discern whether what he said was true or false.
However, even after she exhausted all her senses to investigate, she still couldn't see through the man's cultivation level at all. This man seemed to be one with heaven and earth, and his aura was ethereal and unfathomable. This unfathomable depth made her vigilance rise to its peak instantly, and she dared not relax in the slightest.
Right now, she had no intention of engaging with or testing this man any further. Her gaze unconsciously swept over the giant blue stone beside Xiao Ling, looking at the peacefully sleeping Ling Qingzhu and the elders of the sect on it. Her heart was still heavy with worry.
After a moment's hesitation, she suppressed her wariness and doubts, and looked at Xiao Ling. Her tone still carried a hint of distance, but it had lost some of its initial sharpness, instead sounding more tentative and pleading.
"Your Excellency, these two people on the stone are a disciple and an elder of my Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace. They just suffered an accident and fell into a coma. I am deeply grateful for your help. I wonder if you could return them to me? I will certainly repay your kindness in taking care of them."
In her heart, she had already secretly guessed that her disciples and elders had been seriously injured here for no reason. Although they had now recovered and were breathing steadily, this incident was most likely related to the mysterious and unpredictable man in front of her.
However, she knew that now was not the time to investigate the reasons. The most important thing was to bring Ling Qingzhu and the elder back safely and ensure their safety.
As for the identity of the man in front of us and the truth behind this accident, it's not too late to investigate and make a decision after we have properly settled the man.
"can."
Xiao Ling nodded slightly, said nothing, and simply waved his hand.
An invisible yet gentle pulling force suddenly spread out, steadily enveloping Ling Qingzhu and the female elder on the boulder, slowly lifting their figures and gently floating them towards the direction of the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.
The latter reacted almost the instant the traction appeared, its body surging with a gentle spiritual energy that steadily supported the two figures.
Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately pulled Ling Qingzhu tightly into her arms, her palms pressed against the girl's back, and her divine sense probed into her body along her meridians.
Upon this inquiry, her expression first froze slightly, then gradually became serious.
Ling Qingzhu's internal energy flowed smoothly, and her breathing was steady and long. Not only was she not damaged in the slightest, but she was even more abundant and active than before.
What alarmed her even more was that the girl's physique subtly revealed a refined and resilient quality after a complete transformation. She knew her most valued disciple all too well; although her original physique was of superior quality, it was far from reaching such a resilient and refined level.
Such a change was by no means ordinary. She had a vague premonition that the changes in her disciple's physique were probably related to the man in front of her.
The warm body of the girl in her arms pressed against her palm, bringing a sense of security that finally calmed her long-held anxiety. However, the doubts and wariness in her heart did not dissipate at all; on the contrary, they grew stronger.
Just then, the two previously unconscious figures finally stirred and slowly awoke.
The first to open her eyes was the female elder. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her hazy eyes slowly opened. As soon as she regained consciousness, she realized that her body was suspended in mid-air, supported by a gentle force.
When her vision cleared and she saw the familiar figure before her, dressed in a simple white palace gown and exuding an air of elegance, her heart jolted, instantly dispelling the lingering drowsiness. Ignoring the strange sensations around her, she quickly mustered her strength and bowed slightly in the direction of the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace. Her voice was hoarse from just waking up, but full of respect.
"This humble servant greets the Palace Master. I have disturbed your arrival, and I am truly guilty."
Ling Qingzhu, standing beside her, slowly opened her clear, cold eyes. A hint of sleepiness still lingered in her bright gaze. She turned to look at the person holding her in her arms. When she recognized the familiar face, the confusion faded, replaced by a slight doubt. Her voice was soft yet cool as she gently called out…
"Master, why are you here? What happened?"
The Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace gently patted Ling Qingzhu's back, her tone softening. She nodded lightly to her and soothed her softly, "The restriction I placed on you has been activated, so I naturally rushed here immediately. But don't worry, with your master here, you don't need to panic. Everything is alright now."
After calming her disciple, she quickly suppressed the tenderness in her eyes, her expression regaining some composure. Turning to the female elder beside her, her gaze sharpened slightly, and she asked in a deep voice,
"What happened to you and Qingzhu here? Why were you so badly injured and unconscious? Even the restriction I specially placed on Qingzhu was forcibly activated. What is the reason for such a dangerous situation?"
Faced with the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace's deep question, the female elder's expression turned serious. She quickly composed herself and recounted the events that had just transpired in detail, her tone filled with lingering fear.
"Reporting to the Palace Master, I was ordered to accompany the Young Palace Master here for training. Just as we were about to return to the sect after the training was completed, the surrounding void suddenly experienced extremely violent spatial fluctuations. The fluctuations were exceptionally violent, far exceeding our ability to withstand them. The Young Palace Master and I had no time to react and were severely affected by the terrifying spatial aftershocks. We lost consciousness afterward and have no recollection of what happened afterward."
At the same time, Ling Qingzhu, who was standing to the side, slowly regained her footing. She gently broke free from the support of the palace master, and the clear and refreshing energy around her slowly circulated. A bright white and elegant lotus platform quietly emerged from under her feet, supporting her slender figure and suspending her in mid-air.
Her cool eyes held a hint of realization afterward. Hearing what the elder said, she nodded gently and softly echoed, "Master, what the elder said is true. The spatial fluctuation just now was too sudden and powerful. I was caught off guard and fell into a coma. I didn't notice any other details."
After listening to the female elder and Ling Qingzhu's account, the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace suddenly became solemn, her eyebrows furrowed, and she quickly pondered the cause and effect in her mind.
The sudden, violent spatial fluctuations, the near-fatal injuries to the two, and the enigmatic Xiao Ling before her—several threads quietly connected in her mind. Her gaze instantly shifted to the silent Xiao Ling standing to the side. Her aura deepened slightly, and although she maintained the composure of a palace master, her tone had become more solemn. "Lord Xiao Ling, according to my subordinates, this place has recently experienced a sudden and extremely strong spatial anomaly. I wonder if this matter is related to you? If it is indeed related to you, I hope you can provide me with a reasonable explanation."
Although she could not see through the man's true strength, his aura was so strange that it seemed strange, he looked to be only in his early twenties. Even if he was exceptionally talented, how strong could his cultivation be?
She is a renowned top expert in the Eastern Xuan Region, a true powerhouse of the Reincarnation Realm, and has been in charge of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace for many years. Even when she is out in the world, she cannot let down the prestige of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.
Even though the other party's origins were unknown, she had enough confidence to confront them. However, she was unwilling to take action rashly, so she spoke up first to demand an explanation and find out the ins and outs of this incident.
"Heh, an explanation? You actually dare to ask Lord Mink for an explanation? You're really asking for trouble!"
A harsh, arrogant voice suddenly rang out. Before Xiao Ling could even respond, the little ferret perched on his shoulder bristled with displeasure.
It, Lord Mink, has always been unruly and has enjoyed boundless glory with Xiao Ling on the Dou Qi Continent. Today, however, it was questioned so sternly by a human woman. The displeasure in its heart surged up instantly, and it could not tolerate it at all.
Before he finished speaking, the little sable suddenly burst forth with dazzling purple light, and intense demonic power swept out. Its originally small, furry body rapidly transformed in the purple light, and in an instant, it became a handsome young man in a purple robe, standing tall and upright next to Xiao Ling.
Before anyone could react, an incredibly terrifying and boundless aura suddenly erupted from its body. The overwhelming pressure was like a mountain collapsing, carrying a monstrous demonic might, and pressed down directly towards the direction where the three palace masters of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace were located!
This overwhelming pressure was so powerful that it seemed to freeze even space itself. Ling Qingzhu and the female elder were the first to be affected, and were instantly enveloped by a suffocating force. Their faces turned deathly pale, their breathing became labored, and the Taiqing Yuanqi circulating in their bodies was frozen solid in their meridians, unable to be mobilized at all. Their legs trembled uncontrollably.
The Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace's expression changed drastically. He immediately exerted all his strength to activate the Yuan Qi within his body, and the Taiqing Cloud Pattern around his body shone brightly. While gritting his teeth to resist this terrifying pressure, he also used his strength to protect Ling Qingzhu and the female elder beside him. Only then did he manage to stabilize his body and prevent the two of them from being crushed directly.
Even so, she could not hide the extreme shock in her heart. Her pupils suddenly shrank to the size of pinpoints, and her gaze towards the purple-robed youth was filled with disbelief. She exclaimed in shock, "Reincarnation Realm! How is this possible! He is actually a Reincarnation Realm expert!"
She never dreamed that she would unintentionally provoke such a top-tier existence as the Reincarnation Realm today. Such powerful individuals are extremely rare in the Eastern Xuan Region, appearing only briefly and never being seen in ordinary times.
Previously, all her attention was focused on the mysterious Xiao Ling, completely ignoring the seemingly insignificant pet beside him, never expecting that its true form was such a terrifyingly powerful being.
Looking again at the pure purple-gold demonic power surrounding the purple-robed youth and its unique aura, the Palace Master was shocked once more. Past experiences flashed through his mind, and he instantly recognized the other party's origin. His expression turned even more unpleasant. This person who called himself "Lord Mink" must be from the Heavenly Demon Mink Clan, one of the four hegemonic clans of the Demon Realm.
At this moment, the Palace Master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace was overwhelmed with shock and regret, his heart filled with endless fear and remorse, and his lips were full of bitterness.
The Heavenly Demon Sable Clan is already incredibly powerful, and this purple-robed youth is a true top-tier expert in the Reincarnation Realm. Such a terrifyingly powerful individual is willing to follow Xiao Ling, and previously even perched on his shoulder like a pet!
If even the demonic pets accompanying him possess such terrifying strength, then what astonishing level of cultivation must this man, who always appears calm and unfathomable, have reached?
At this thought, cold sweat instantly broke out on her back, and a chill ran through her entire body. Just now, she had relied on her own cultivation at the Reincarnation Realm to force herself to speak with the aura of a palace master and question others. Now, thinking back, it was simply showing off her limited skills in front of an expert and courting death.
She felt that she had truly had the worst luck today. She had only come to find her injured disciple and elder, but she had run into such a hidden and powerful expert. She had even dared to offend him. At this moment, she could only secretly lament that today's events were unlikely to end well and that she would probably not escape disaster.
In this deathly silent and oppressive moment, Ling Qingzhu, who was being suppressed by the oppressive force and could barely move, suddenly made a move.
Her delicate body trembled slightly, her pretty face flushed red from resisting the terrifying pressure. Her slender fingers gripped the hem of her clothes tightly. With all her might, she slowly and laboriously raised her head, her clear eyes looking at Xiao Ling and the little sable that had transformed into human form. Her voice was strained and hoarse, yet exceptionally firm as she spoke, each word clear and distinct.
"Seniors, please don't make things difficult for my master. She was just worried about the safety of Qingzhu and the elders, and she offended you in her haste. She had no intention of doing so."
Having said that, she fixed her gaze on Xiao Ling, whose expression remained calm, her eyes filled with genuine gratitude and a touch of certainty.
"Although Qingzhu was severely injured and unconscious by the aftershocks of the space, she still vaguely felt a warm and nourishing life force nourishing her and healing all her injuries. It must have been Senior Xiao Ling who saved her. Although Qingzhu does not know the cause and effect, she firmly believes that Senior Xiao Ling is not an unreasonable person who would indiscriminately harm the innocent. Today's events were all caused by me. My master was only worried about our safety and that's why he spoke offensively. If Senior Xiao Ling is dissatisfied, he may punish Qingzhu. Please do not take your anger out on my master and the sect elders."
"Hehe, you're quite interesting. Ling Qingzhu... I'll remember that name."
At this moment, Xiao Ling slightly raised the corners of his mouth and chuckled as he spoke. Although Xiao Ling had no intention of making things difficult for the three of them, he had to admit that he quite appreciated Ling Qingzhu's behavior.
Before he finished speaking, he casually raised his hand, and the terrifying pressure emanating from the little sable vanished instantly like a tide.
"Since that's the case, I will not hold your offensive words against you today."
The moment the oppressive aura dissipated, the three of them relaxed simultaneously. Hearing Xiao Ling's words, the huge weight that had been hanging over their hearts finally lifted, and they all secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Before they could fully calm down, Xiao Ling's next words instantly made the Palace Master of Taiqing Palace's heart sink, and her face tightened again.
"However, this matter cannot be easily let go. I've heard that your Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace possesses a Supreme Induction Technique. I'm quite interested in this technique. Give it to me as compensation for your offense." (End of Chapter)