UGB Chapter 164 Feud
Chapter 164 Feud
Chapter 164: Deep-Seated Grudges
A month had passed in the blink of an eye, and finally, the day had come for them to set off for Dao Court, the central hub of power.
During this period, with the help of Qin Muling's Spiritual Light of Enlightenment and the spiritual insights that could be shared through dual cultivation, Xue Bingxuan and the other three senior sisters had finally reached the mid-level of the Origin Immortal realm in their cultivation. Cheng Yulan and Luo Wanqing's progress was slightly slower, but the gap was not particularly large, and they still had a chance to catch up in the future.
With their current level of strength, they undoubtedly belonged to the top tier among the new generation elites in the Extreme Void Starry Sky. Even those monstrous geniuses cultivated by the major ancient tribes, Buddhist sects, and Dao Court's high-ranking officials might not be able to compare with them at the moment.
As for Qin Muling himself, there was no need to mention him. He was currently at a disadvantage due to his young bone age, so he didn't appear particularly outstanding. However, given some more time for growth, he would easily surpass all those monstrous geniuses.
"...Junior Martial Brother, can't you leave earlier?"
Luo Wanqing said somewhat displeasedly, "Even if it's just once, it shouldn't have any impact on you."
Qin Muling passed the ball to the side, saying, "Go ask Senior Sister. As long as she agrees, I have no objections."
Xue Bingxuan decisively refused, "Absolutely not. Master has already spoken, and there is no room for negotiation or compromise on this matter."
Luo Wanqing sighed in frustration. Seeing that the senior sisters' cultivation progress was faster, she also thought about sharing some of the spiritual insights from Qin Muling to quickly reach the mid-level of the Origin Immortal realm. Unfortunately, Xue Bingxuan refused to budge.
Well, it was impossible for her to change her mind. After all, that kind of ethereal and heavenly Body Refining experience, the indescribable pleasure and stimulation, was enough to make them addicted.
"Alright, let's continue our seclusion!"
Qi Yalan held Qin Muling's hand and said with a smile, "We still have some time before reaching Dao Court. We can't waste it. Improving our cultivation is the right thing to do."
"Okay, let's go together."
Qin Muling said, besides the senior sisters, he didn't want to have too much contact with outsiders now.
In the cultivation room, the senior sister's combat power was as formidable as ever. In just a short moment, Qin Muling lost his way in the vortex of the Extreme Bliss Storm, deeply trapped and unable to extricate himself. He resisted for a while but eventually lost without any suspense.
However, with the assistance of the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed, Qin Muling's combat power was not to be underestimated. In a short time, he could recover to his original state, and he repeatedly fought and lost, surprising the senior sister.
After a long and arduous battle, when they realized that it was difficult to determine the final winner, both sides tacitly took a step back. After tidying up, they came out and began to enjoy the spiritual wine and delicacies prepared by the maids.
Among the new disciples and followers who were going to Dao Court this time, besides Xue Bingxuan and the other four, Qi Shuyu, Su Yunmo, and other senior core disciples were also accompanying them. In addition, there were a large number of elder-level guardians, totaling nearly two thousand people. They were all the most outstanding elites of the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace in this generation.
Of course, the number of people from other Supreme lineages participating in the grand gathering of immortals is even more exaggerated. There are countless teams of thousands and tens of thousands of people, all led by extraordinary seedlings of the younger generation, with a large number of high-level experts accompanying them for protection. Even the highest-ranking figures from the Apex Level sects and the Supreme Divine Dynasty have personally come.
In the dark and profound void, the magnificent Multi-Storied Heavenly Boat team swiftly traveled, and after several days, they left the borders of the Cloud Dream Immortal Domain and entered the vast and boundless galaxy. With the help of long-range starry teleportation arrays along the way, each teleportation could cover a distant distance spanning dozens of large Star Domains.
After a month and a half of non-stop travel, transmigrating through hundreds of Immortal Domains and the territories of countless lineages, the seven Multi-Storied Heavenly Boats finally entered the outskirts of the Dao Court's territory: the Tianhe Immortal Domain.
From here to reach the central territory of the Dao Court, the Full Net Immortal Domain, it would still take at least seven days, even with the continuous teleportation of convenient starry teleportation arrays. This shows the vastness of the territory controlled by the Dao Court.
In order to avoid boredom during the journey, the five senior sisters mostly practiced cultivation together with Qin Muling, striving to improve their cultivation as quickly as possible.
As a result, Qi Shuyu, Su Yunmo, and the other girls had no chance to chat and communicate with Qin Muling, which made them secretly grit their teeth in frustration, but there was nothing they could do. They could only wait until they arrived at the Dao Court to find an opportunity.
After several days, as the Multi-Storied Heavenly Boat team entered the Full Net Immortal Domain, they gradually saw more and more teams along the way. Various peculiar Multi-Storied Heavenly Boats, magnificent flying palaces, white jade mountains, gourds thousands of feet long, and giant flying swords could be seen everywhere.
Later on, Qin Muling, who was enjoying the scenery on the front deck, also noticed twelve terrifying skulls that were pitch black and over six thousand zhang in diameter. They were wrapped in a thick layer of emerald green flames and formed a formation as they flew through the void. Wherever they passed, a gloomy wind and a suffocating deathly aura filled the air, and the extremely miserable howls echoed in the divine consciousness.
At the top of each skull, there stood a palace with a strange style, also made up of countless bones. The intimidating pressure spread in all directions, and even cultivators with slightly lower strength dared not look directly at them.
"This is the team from the Nine Nether Forest Net Hall," Xue Bingxuan explained, "These guys, who are full of eerie aura, have always loved dealing with the dead. Their reputation is not very good, and they are recognized as an evil and unorthodox force. But they are willing to obey the Dao Court's orders. They have drawn a clear line between themselves and other evil forces."
"Do you see the nine golden sandalwood lotus platforms over there? That is the team sent by the Great Brahman Sound Monastery. This Supreme lineage has always had a good relationship with our Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. However, they actually belong to the Buddhist sect and do not completely obey the Dao Court."
On the three-thousand-zhang-wide sandalwood lotus platforms, there were a large group of monks and nuns of all ages, including bald monks and nuns in robes, as well as laymen who practiced with hair and dressed in secular attire. Amidst the bright golden light, the continuous sound of the great path's Buddhist chants echoed in the void.
"The largest Multi-Storied Heavenly Boat team over there is from the Ji Clan. The Ji Clan is recognized as one of the oldest super clans in the Extreme Void Starry Sky. They had many saints and great powers in the ancient times, and extraordinary seedlings have emerged one after another. Even now, there are Quasi-Saint Emperors at their peak in the clan."
Nearly a hundred Multi-Storied Heavenly Boats, each over a thousand zhang long, were lined up, with the fiery red Ji Clan emblem engraved on the bow area. On the front decks of some of the ships, there were many young men and women dressed in gorgeous attire, drinking and laughing. Their aura was not weak, and there were many cultivators at the Destiny Realm.
At this moment, three beautiful flower baskets, each with a diameter of ten thousand zhang and surrounded by colorful rainbow lights, appeared lightly at the end of their vision and quickly accelerated past the teams on the route.
"This is the team from the Divine Maiden Sect. Just like our Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, they are a Supreme lineage composed entirely of female cultivators. They are currently in an unprecedented state of prosperity and influence, and they are also one of Emperor Qing Huan's staunch supporters. And the Sect Master, Emperor Tong Yin, is the newest Quasi-Saint Emperor Monarch Level cultivator in the Extreme Void Starry Sky. It has been less than a hundred years since he achieved the Dao."
Xue Bingxuan said with a solemn expression. It was rare to see a Quasi-Saint Emperor at the level of a Sect Master, who was still in office. Of course, the Palace Master of the Palace of Calamitous Fate was also an Emperor, but his abilities were not good at fighting and warfare.
Qin Muling thought for a moment and asked, "There are rumors that Emperor Qing Huan was once a saintess of the Divine Maiden Sect. She left the sect for various reasons and entered the Dao Court. Later, she obtained some kind of heaven-defying opportunity, which allowed her to achieve the Dao as an Emperor and eventually establish her own lineage. Is that true?"
Luo Wanqing smiled and said, "The rumors are true, but this case is rarely mentioned now. Anyway, the relationship between the current Divine Maiden Sect and the Emperor Tong Yin is indeed good. It is said that Emperor Tong Yin can achieve enlightenment, and Emperor Qing Huan has contributed a lot to it, but there is no way to verify it."
Qin Muling nodded. Emperor Qing Huan is like this, and the other two emperors are probably no exception. They all have their own close supporting forces.
It seems that the potential influence of Dao Court is indeed significant. If this trend continues, there is indeed a possibility of pushing away all opposing forces and unifying the entire Extreme Void Starry Sky. Although this day will be far away.
At this moment, as a large amount of pink light filled the vast void, six huge beds flew in mid-air. Wherever they passed, a massive amount of pink petals fluttered and a sweet and ambiguous fragrance filled the air. Accompanied by the countless charming gasps and playful voices of women, it was endless.
The length of the bed exceeded a thousand zhang, with countless pearls and gemstones embellishing the base of the platform. The brocade curtain hung low, and there were countless indescribable hot and spicy female patterns on it, extravagant to the extreme.
Through the pink canopy, one could see hundreds and thousands of enchanting beauties wearing transparent veils gathering on the bed, drinking and enjoying themselves with many handsome male cultivators. Their behavior was wild and uninhibited, attracting the attention of the surrounding cultivators.
Suddenly, the expressions of the senior sisters turned cold at the same time.
"Ugh! How disgusting!"
Xue Bingxuan spat and cursed, then turned around and covered Qin Muling's eyes with her jade hand. "Junior brother, don't look. The people from Clear Flower Divine Palace are not good. In the future, you must stay away from them and not have any contact with them. If you encounter them in the wilderness, just kill them!"
"I see!"
Qin Muling suddenly realized. Since they are disciples of Clear Flower Divine Palace, it's not surprising that they would put on such a luxurious display. It is said that they rely on seducing men to improve their cultivation, so they naturally remain true to themselves wherever they go.
"Let's change direction and avoid them."
Qin Muling said, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace and Clear Flower Divine Palace are mortal enemies, with no way to resolve their conflicts. Especially after the last gambling incident, Immortal Venerable Yu Li, the head of Clear Flower Divine Palace, personally took action and suffered a big loss. It is impossible for them not to seek revenge.
"Alright."
Xue Bingxuan agreed and was about to give orders, but the disciples of Clear Flower Divine Palace in the distance had already noticed Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace's Multi-Storied Heavenly Boat. They immediately accelerated and approached like sharks smelling blood.
"...So it's the senior sisters from Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace,"
A clear and sweet voice came from afar. "It's really rare to meet. Since we have encountered each other, why not come over and catch up over a glass of wine?"
"No need!"
Xue Bingxuan responded coldly. The team of the Multi-Storied Heavenly Boat changed direction and was about to accelerate away.
A thousand pink starlights swiftly streaked across the void, intertwining in front of the Multi-Storied Heavenly Boat to form the image of a slender and graceful woman. She solidified rapidly and slowly opened her eyes.
"Sister Xue Bingxuan, why push people away from thousands of miles away?" A coquettish voice sounded. It belonged to a stunningly beautiful girl, with cloud-like flowing hair cascading down her rounded hips. She exuded a mischievous charm amidst her cuteness, and her elegance carried a hint of allure. She appeared noble and dignified, like a sacred fairy from a realm that should not be desecrated. However, upon closer inspection, she also exuded a bewitching and enchanting beauty, like a peerless enchantress.
Immediately, the senior sisters on the deck of the boat became nervous. Qi Yalan pulled Qin Muling behind her to protect her, while Luo Wanqing and Cheng Yulan instinctively surrounded him.
Xue Bingxuan's expression was indifferent as she placed her jade hand on the hilt of her sword at her waist. She spoke in a neither cold nor warm tone, "So it's Junior Sister Miaoyue in person. I wonder what brings you here? Our two families have always had a strained relationship, so there's no need for hypocritical pleasantries!"
The enchanting beauty in front of her was none other than Miaoyue, the chief saintess of the Clear Flower Divine Palace. She was the personal disciple of Immortal Venerable Yu Li and the designated successor of the sect's high-level, the future Supreme.
Miaoyue, with a bright smile, scanned the women with her watery eyes. A trace of imperceptible surprise flashed in her eyes, especially when she saw Qin Muling's appearance. The shock in her eyes was almost impossible to conceal.
"Sister Xue, I heard that you injured your foundation and had no hope of progressing on the path of cultivation after gambling with three junior sisters last time. You have been in seclusion for healing, but how is it that after a period of time, you have not only fully recovered but even broken through the Origin Immortal Realm? It's truly unexpected for me!" Miaoyue said.
"And you, senior sisters and junior sisters, each of you has already reached the Origin Immortal Realm, and you all possess the talent of monstrous geniuses. It's truly surprising! When did Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace produce so many talented individuals?" Miaoyue continued, taking steps closer with a swaying waist.
"Stop!" Xue Bingxuan coldly rebuked, "Junior Sister Miaoyue, you have only just entered the Origin Immortal Realm, and your cultivation is not yet stable. I wonder how much of your cultivation was gained by absorbing the essence of male cultivators. I advise you not to have any crooked thoughts! Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless with my sword!"
Miaoyue's face slightly changed, and she suddenly realized that, given Xue Bingxuan's current level of cultivation, she might not be her match in a one-on-one battle, let alone the others.
"Sister Xue, you misunderstood. I just came here to talk to you, and I have no ill intentions!" Miaoyue's smile remained unchanged. "By the way, who is this handsome young man? He truly has an extraordinary appearance that moves people's hearts! But I heard that Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace has never accepted male disciples. I wonder where you found him? Since you all have a taste for this, why not let me have some fun with him too?"
"Miaoyue, do you want to die?" Xue Bingxuan became furious when she heard this shameless woman speak disrespectfully to her junior martial brother. Her aura soared, and the shadow of a tall cauldron faintly appeared behind her.
Cheng Yulan reached out and took out a plain cloud-patterned flag. With a gentle wave, white mist surged from the ground, concealing everyone's figures.
(End of this chapter)