northernbook Chapter 343 Miao Xin: When Will My Junior Brother Practice Dual Cultivation With Me?
Chapter 343 Miao Xin: When Will My Junior Brother Practice Dual Cultivation With Me?
Chapter 343: Miao Xin: When will you dual cultivate with me, Junior Martial Brother?
Palace of Calamitous Fate headquarters.
A magnificent white jade cloud platform slowly floated in mid-air. Yun Miaozi and a group of trusted followers stood on it, quietly observing the vast void land below.
After years of hard work and toil, day and night, the shattered land has finally been repaired to a great extent. The reconstruction and upgrade of the mountain protection formation are also nearing completion, allowing the higher-ups of the sect to breathe a sigh of relief.
However, the price paid was the depletion of the last bit of Palace of Calamitous Fate's resources, including the resources brought back by the founding ancestor, Immortal Venerable Zi Yang, from the upper realm. They also owed a large amount of external debt to other sects, and it was unclear when they would be able to repay it.
Originally, those sects did not want to pay attention to Palace of Calamitous Fate. At this critical moment of disaster, every sect had no surplus resources, so why would they be willing to lend resources to outsiders?
However, relying on the foundation of the past and using certain hidden secrets about them, Palace of Calamitous Fate forced them to relent, almost resorting to extortion.
After the resources were in place, Yun Miaozi contributed the most to the restoration of the sect's headquarters. As a Quasi-Saint Emperor, he worked tirelessly like the lowliest disciple, and together with Immortal Venerable Zi Yang and his three direct disciples, a total of four senior Quasi-Saint Emperors worked day and night to complete this arduous project.
This was a necessary measure to deal with the impending disaster. Otherwise, without Quasi-Saint Emperors overseeing the project, it would take tens of thousands of years of effort for other sects to complete such a project.
"...I heard that the Heavenly Human Race launched a second attack on the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace headquarters, but they still suffered a crushing defeat?"
After a long silence, Yun Miaozi slowly spoke.
"Yes, Sect Master!" Core Elder Luo Yujue replied, "They called back more than ten old ancestors from the depths of the chaotic void. They were all senior Quasi-Saint Emperors who had severed their second and third incarnations. They thought they had a good chance this time, but they still ended up losing miserably! Only two of the old ancestors' souls managed to escape after attacking the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace headquarters."
The cause of all this was because the founding ancestor of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, Immortal Venerable Qing Yao, returned in time and brought back several senior Quasi-Saint Emperors as her direct disciples. Caught off guard, the Heavenly Human Race suffered a great loss.
As he recounted this, the elder also felt a bit shocked. The formidable strength of the Heavenly Human Race, if placed decades ago, would have easily overwhelmed any Supreme-level sect in the Extreme Void Starry Sky. Even Dao Court at that time would have struggled to contend with them. Only by uniting all the sects could they suppress the Heavenly Human Race.
Unfortunately, such power was helpless against Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. It was truly... Could it be that the fate of this female cultivation sect was so terrifying? Or was it because of that Qin Muling?
Yun Miaozi sighed, "The Heavenly Human Race's defeat is not unjust. According to what Immortal Venerable Zi Yang said, Immortal Venerable Qing Yao has already severed her third incarnation. Although it is not perfect, with her methods and home-field advantage, it is difficult for the Heavenly Human Race to gain any advantage in front of her without someone of the same level."
Beside him, Mei Qingfeng, with her cold and beautiful appearance, pursed her lips, lost in thought.
After a period of absence, this Holy Maiden's cultivation has already reached the Profound Immortal level, and her appearance and demeanor have also changed. She is now indistinguishable from the Holy Maiden Qing Chan of the Divine Maiden Sect.
If Emperor Tong Ying, the master of Holy Maiden Qing Chan, were present, he would be shocked because not only do they look exactly the same, but their luck is also highly similar. Unless one is someone close to Holy Maiden Qing Chan, it is impossible to tell them apart.
After a moment of contemplation, Mei Qingfeng asked softly, "Master, it shouldn't be difficult to find a Quasi-Saint Emperor who has severed their third incarnation in the upper realm, right? The ancestors of various major forces have begun to return, and there must be someone among them who can restrain Immortal Venerable Qing Yao."
She was worried that once Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace had Immortal Venerable Qing Yao sitting in their headquarters, they might seek revenge on Palace of Calamitous Fate in the future and directly mobilize a large force to besiege them.
At that time, even if it was not Immortal Venerable Qing Yao herself, but her several direct disciples, Palace of Calamitous Fate would probably be unable to withstand it. Even Immortal Venerable Zi Yang was helpless against them, let alone others.
Therefore, the best solution would be to form a deep alliance with other Supreme-level sects, such as Dao Court. Only in this way could the safety of the sect be ensured during this disaster.
Yun Miaozi pondered for a moment and said, "There are indeed such figures in the Upper Realm, but they won't be too many. I heard that Dao Court has already restored communication with the Upper Realm, and it is estimated that there will soon be enough important figures returning. So as long as we work hard to maintain our relationship with Dao Court, it will be enough."
Due to Emperor Qing Huan's relationship, the two members of Dao Court are now at odds with Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace and the Female Cultivators Union Alliance. It is only a matter of time before they turn against each other in order to compete for control over Qin Muling.
Therefore, as long as the Palace of Calamitous Fate clings to Dao Court and recruits several more Supreme-level forces to form an alliance against Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, there is no need to worry about the future situation deteriorating.
Although Dao Court will definitely hold a dominant position in the new alliance, the Palace of Calamitous Fate will at most be a gofer. It may be frustrating, but when one's strength is inferior to others, it is wise to choose to endure, lower oneself, and consider anything for the sake of the sect's heritage and glory.
The core elder Yuan Xuan Kong looked melancholy and said, "It's a pity for Qin Muling. He will be under the control of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace for some time again! If he were a member of our Palace of Calamitous Fate, our sect wouldn't be in such a dire situation."
Mei Qingfeng glanced at him and said, "Anyway, Qin Muling is still staying in Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. We still have a chance. If he is really taken away by the Heavenly Human Race, then no one can expect anything! Even the entire Extreme Void Starry Sky may be ruined because of it."
"That's true."
Yuan Xuan Kong nodded. Until now, the high-level members of the Palace of Calamitous Fate have not given up their ambition for Qin Muling.
At this chaotic and changing time, major forces are accumulating their strength and waiting for the right moment. No one can predict what will happen in the future.
Perhaps, as long as the Palace of Calamitous Fate silently lurks and patiently waits, when those forces that exit the stage early are almost exhausted, the opportunity for the Palace of Calamitous Fate to pick the peaches and reap the benefits will come.
Mei Qingfeng thought for a moment and said to Yun Miaozi, "Master, I have achieved some success in my cultivation. How about... let me find a way to change my appearance and infiltrate Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace to take action?"
Yun Miaozi's expression froze for a moment, and she shook her head. "It's not appropriate. Your cultivation is not perfect yet, far from being flawless. It may be possible to deceive ordinary strong cultivators, but once you encounter that founder of the sect, you will definitely be exposed. It will be difficult to escape then."
The unknown secret technique Mei Qingfeng cultivated came from a fragment found in an ancient relic. After Yun Miaozi obtained it many years ago, she spent countless years trying to complete it, but due to her limited cultivation, there were still many flaws.
Therefore, after Mei Qingfeng practiced this technique, although his cultivation realm advanced rapidly, there were still some imperceptible hidden dangers that could erupt at any time.
Mei Qingfeng said, "Master, don't worry. I won't target important figures. I will only infiltrate as a menial disciple and gradually accumulate merits and promotions."
Menial disciples are at the lowest level of the sect's hierarchy, and their numbers are naturally the largest. For a Supreme-level force like Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, the number of menial disciples has exceeded one billion. It is unlikely that even that founder of the sect would pay attention to an inconspicuous menial disciple.
Yun Miaozi frowned and weighed it for a moment before reluctantly saying, "This matter is too risky. Let me think about it carefully and come up with a more suitable plan for you!"
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In the Imperial Dao Peak, in the Supreme's chamber.
On the luxurious and extravagant jade bed, the intense battle had just come to an end. Qin Muling's long, black, and beautiful hair cascaded casually on the pillow, and a gentle fragrance filled the air.
After a while, Qin Muling struggled a bit to sit up, but was still held back by a pair of enchanting and snake-like jade arms, gently but forcefully pushing him back.
"...If you can't handle it, just rest here for a while. Otherwise, when you go back, they won't leave you alone and will keep pestering you to cultivate!" The seductive and melodious voice of the master sounded in Qin Muling's ear. He sighed lightly, gave up struggling, and obediently lay in the soft and fragrant embrace like jade to rest.
"This time, following the founder out has brought many benefits. I can actually have a relationship with the master?" Mu Yinghua's beautiful eyes sparkled like stars as she smiled ambiguously.
"I have indeed gained many benefits, but... I still can't compare to you, Master." Qin Muling said dejectedly, gently rubbing the tall and straight Da Xuezi.
"It's normal. The gap between a Profound Immortal and a Quasi-Saint Emperor is still too big. If you want to rise up and become the master, you need to at least reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm!" Mu Yinghua said with a smile, her soft jade hand slowly sliding down, gently caressing his handle.
The previous battle between the two in the boudoir was not complicated. With Mu Yinghua's current cultivation as a Quasi-Saint Emperor, Qin Muling should have been completely suppressed. However, unexpectedly, when they clashed, he displayed a strength that surprised her. With one careless move, he almost gained the upper hand.
Originally, Mu Yinghua had only intended to go easy on her disciple, but she was suddenly aroused by a sense of competitiveness. She immediately used her true boudoir seduction technique, easily breaking Qin Muling's attack, and turning the tables, riding on top of him and exerting her dominance. She suppressed him completely, leaving him feeling extremely frustrated and having no choice but to beg for mercy.
"I understand. The Golden Immortal Realm is not far away. It may be difficult to reach the Taiyi Golden Immortal level, but it won't take too long."
Qin Muling held tightly onto his master's beautiful and flawless voluptuous body. In fact, with his current cultivation, it was indeed quite difficult for him to handle a Quasi-Saint Emperor as his partner, especially considering that he had two others, Emperor Feng Ge, who was also eyeing him! Even with his exceptional talent, he couldn't make up for the huge gap in cultivation.
"Alright, tell me about your experiences in the chaotic void. I haven't been there yet, and I don't know when I'll have the chance to go!" Mu Yinghua turned over, her body warm and smooth, her curvaceous and domineering figure pressing against Qin Muling as she gently rubbed against him.
Qin Muling then recounted the events in the depths of the chaotic void, especially the appearance of the mysterious and terrifying Chaos Innate God and the entanglement between it and the owner of the Genesis Star Palace in the past.
Now, thinking back, Qin Muling still felt a bit scared. Fortunately, Immortal Venerable Qing Yao was by his side. If it had been Emperor Xin Yu or Emperor Qing Huan, they would have had no chance of escaping once they were targeted by that Chaos Innate God. Even with his exceptional talent, he couldn't make up for the huge gap in cultivation.
"So... is that the reason for your birth?" Mu Yinghua was astonished.
"That's what it said. I don't know the specific details," Qin Muling said, as there were no memories of that period in his soul.
"Well, let's not worry about that for now. Focus on improving your cultivation. There will be opportunities to find out the truth in the future."
Mu Yinghua furrowed her eyebrows lightly. If Qin Muling had really been taken back by the owner of the Genesis Star Palace... or rather, saved by them, then his nature shouldn't be bad. At least it was unlikely that he would be treated as a sacrifice and devoured. Of course, no one could say for sure before the incident happened. What if the owner of the Genesis Star Palace had changed drastically over the years?
So, even if Qin Muling might have a chance to reunite with that person in the future, he would have to wait until he became a Quasi-Saint Emperor and had enough power to protect himself.
"Alright, I have a gift for you, Master!"
When his energy and spirit had fully recovered, Qin Muling sat up and said.
"What is it?" Mu Yinghua blinked her watery and beautiful eyes, asking with some anticipation.
Qin Muling took out an exquisitely beautiful phoenix crown, a small and delicate scroll, and a starry jade bracelet from his spatial storage. All three were Peerless Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, emitting a majestic and profound Dao Rhyme aura that seemed to resonate in the depths of their souls.
And then, there was an exceptionally gorgeous set of Nifei Feather Robes, belonging to the High Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure level, much stronger than the Acquired Spiritual Treasure-level palace dress that Mu Yinghua was currently wearing.
"These... are they all for me?"
Mu Yinghua's expression was clearly stunned for a moment. She had heard a hint from Immortal Venerable Qing Yao that all the opportunities and gains in the chaotic void were left for Qin Muling, considering his lower cultivation level and greater need for these things to improve his strength.
However, she never expected that Qin Muling would suddenly take out three Peerless Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures for her. It's really... too exaggerated! Doesn't he know that these can be used to nurture the three corpses?
The three Peerless Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures each have no less than thirty Innate Primordial Treasure Seal Restrictions. Especially the delicate and compact scroll that can be hidden in one hand, it is actually an extremely powerful killing treasure. After being used, it can easily collect and absorb all things, with a total of thirty-five Innate Primordial Treasure Seal Restrictions.
Even the set of Nishang Feather Robes is a highly valued treasure in the Extreme Void Starry Sky, with twenty-six Innate Primordial Treasure Seal Restrictions. It is qualified as an inheritance treasure that a Supreme-level sect force would keep in reserve.
"Just keep them, do we still need to be polite between us?"
Qin Muling smiled and said, as the sect's head and her own master, he naturally deserved the best treatment.
"Alright, then I won't be coy, Master!"
Mu Yinghua said happily. With these four treasures, she would probably be able to easily defeat even a senior Quasi-Saint Emperor who had severed their second corpse. Even when facing a strong expert like Immortal Venerable Qing Yao, she would have a chance to save her life.
After refining and taking ownership of all the treasures, and spending some intimate time with Qin Muling, Mu Yinghua reluctantly got up from him and left the room, still feeling unsatisfied.
Qin Muling slept for several hours alone before calmly getting up, dressing neatly, and quietly leaving to return to the back mountain of Imperial Dao Peak.
The flower hall in the inner courtyard was quiet. Qin Muling learned from the remaining Bai Qingyu that the senior sisters had gone to visit Heavenly Monarch Yue Yi's dojo. They didn't wait for him because they didn't know when he would return.
Qin Muling was happy to have some free time, so he instructed Bai Qingyu not to make a fuss and then went to the study to read.
Unfortunately, it didn't stay quiet for long.
"...Junior Brother, these are all Buddhist scriptures,"
With a graceful and melodious voice, Miao Xin, who had a serene and beautiful appearance, walked over with several jade boxes and placed them on the white jade bookcase. She smiled and said, "I know you love reading these, so this time I specially brought a batch. There are several secret Buddhist techniques among them, of course, there's nothing to hide from you."
Qin Muling raised his head slightly and carefully observed her for a moment. After not seeing her for several years, the appearance and temperament of this Buddhist master were still as captivating as before. She wore a crimson palace dress, her facial features delicate and gentle, exuding a sacred and untouchable aura. Her clear and deep eyes shimmered with a faint charm, and her plump and moist cherry lips emitted a subtle radiance. Under her slender neck, her twin peaks were like full moons, her cloud-like hair was elegantly tied up, and her golden steps shone brightly.
Many people believe that Buddhism is austere and that Buddhist cultivators do not enjoy luxurious pleasures, but that is not the case. The Buddhist lineage is actually extremely wealthy, with vast territories and abundant resources. They have countless followers, and the offerings they receive from their disciples alone are staggering.
The attire of Miao Xin, the Buddhist master, was all rare and precious treasures. Even her rings, earrings, and the jade pendant sachet at her waist were all Peerless Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures that shimmered with radiant light. She also had several initial and middle-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.
"Okay, I'll return them to you after I've finished reading."
Qin Muling nodded and thought for a moment before asking, "Senior Sister, how far are you from reaching the Quasi-Saint Emperor realm now?"
The last time he saw her, her cultivation should have been slightly higher than Heavenly Monarch Bing Yuan's, roughly on par with Emperor Feng Ge. As long as the opportunity was right, she should be able to take this step at any time.
"How far am I?" Miao Xin tilted her head slightly and said meaningfully, "I should only be one step away from the Quasi-Saint Emperor realm, right, Junior Brother? When will you... cultivate with me, then it will be enough!"
Qin Muling: "..."