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Chapter 210 Master's True Face
Chapter 210: The True Face of the Master
The news of Emperor Xin Yu's complete recovery was not intended to be strictly sealed off by the higher-ups of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.
With sufficient powerful strategic military force to suppress the qi, it should be openly announced to deter those hostile forces in the surrounding area. Unless they have equivalent means of balance, they simply dare not make any rash moves.
However, in the current situation where the calamity of the Demon Race is escalating, the majority of forces are already overwhelmed and have no energy to cause trouble.
Even if a Quasi-Saint Emperor-level Demon Race powerhouse were to attack in the future, it would not be too difficult for Emperor Xin Yu to injure or even severely damage the opponent with the advantage of being on home ground and the power of the Innate Spiritual Treasure Falling Phoenix Nebula Tower, ensuring the maximum security of the sect's headquarters.
In the stone house of the Sect Master Mu Yinghua at the back of Imperial Dao Peak.
When Qin Muling opened his eyes again, what he saw was a completely unfamiliar face, a world-shaking beauty like a peony flower bud, with a rosy complexion. Bright and soft pearl light scattered from behind her, her hair bun like clouds, her graceful appearance, her delicate and exquisite facial features, her long and dense eyelashes like crow feathers, her radiant beautiful eyes filled with gentle concern and a hint of shyness.
Under the elaborate and exquisite colored dress, her slender and plump figure had undulating curves, a slender waist, and long jade legs below, with beauty all over her body.
"...Master?"
Qin Muling hesitated for a moment before asking uncertainly. Although it was the first time he saw her true appearance, the familiar aura and demeanor couldn't deceive him. The unfamiliar beauty leaning against him was indeed Mu Yinghua, who had brought him back to Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.
Without the envelopment of clouds and mist, the beauty in front of him naturally exuded a captivating charm with every frown and smile, causing him to involuntarily reveal a look of astonishment and intoxication, momentarily forgetting to avert his gaze.
Now Qin Muling understood that Mu Yinghua had used a special Divine Ability restriction in the past, which not only concealed her true appearance but also completely shielded her own luck, making it difficult for anyone skilled in the art of divination to calculate or perceive.
However, the cost of using this Divine Ability was somewhat exaggerated, so few female cultivators in Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace considered it. Mu Yinghua, as the Supreme Sect Master, had the authority to use it because her own safety was related to the overall stability of the sect.
"You finally woke up!"
Mu Yinghua pursed her cherry lips, her bright phoenix eyes curved like a crescent moon, her voice clear and melodious, with a hint of tenderness and softness. "You've been asleep for more than three months, but this time you really worked hard. The revival of the sect depends on you!"
"Only three months? That's good then. Including the effect of the time acceleration array, it's only been a few days."
Qin Muling breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought he would sleep for several years, but it seemed that the recovery ability of the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed was even better than he had expected.
By using the secret method to observe himself, he had completely recovered the nearly thirty percent of luck that had been consumed, and it was growing stronger. This was not difficult to understand, as he had gained the friendship and full protection of a Quasi-Saint Emperor, which had an obvious enhancing effect on luck.
However, his senior sisters must be feeling a bit frustrated waiting outside. Let's not mention dual cultivation for now. Their True Immortal tribulation was within reach, waiting for him to recover and protect them.
"How is Empress now?"
"It's nothing. I took a stroll outside with the Falling Phoenix Nebula Tower and cleared out the Demon Race that appeared in our core territory. I also rescued some subordinate sects. So now, our sect can allocate more forces to support the surrounding territories."
Mu Yinghua said as she slightly lowered her delicate body, gently supporting the young man on the embroidered bed. The golden hairpin on her bun trembled lightly with her movements, and a fragrant scent lingered in the air.
"That's good to hear."
Qin Muling let out a sigh of relief. The onslaught of the Demon Race was fierce, and so far, nearly seventy percent of the forces in the Extreme Void Starry Sky had been destroyed. The remaining forces were mostly struggling to survive, with only the Supreme sects having relatively better days, relatively being the key word.
Unless there was a Quasi-Saint Emperor at the peak state leading a superpower, they couldn't truly have control over their situation and watch the changes in the world. They could ensure the stability of their own territory while occasionally supporting nearby allied sects in the Immortal Domain.
When the initial signs of the Demon Race's calamity appeared, Mu Yinghua made up her mind to borrow one billion merits from the Dao Court, regardless of the cost. It was all for the sake of this consideration of interests. The chances of success were not high, but fortunately, they achieved the most ideal result thanks to Qin Muling.
"By the way, after learning about Emperor Xin Yu's recovery, Bright Moon Sword Sect and Nine Spirits Clear Origin Gate sent envoys a few days ago, hoping that we could lend a hand and help them resist the siege of the Demon Race army. Implicitly, they want the Emperor to take action for them."
Mu Yinghua's words carried a hint of mockery. With the sect facing a life-or-death crisis, these former enemies had no choice but to lower their proud heads and seek help from Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.
Qin Muling furrowed his brows. "What's their reason? They can't just come empty-handed and ask for help, can they?"
"Of course, they offered a condition. After the calamity of the Demon Race is over, they will return all the territories that Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace occupied in the past ten thousand years. They also provided a list of resources, not too many in terms of quantity and variety, claiming that the sect's treasury is depleted and they are in need. They ask for our understanding."
"In that case, there's nothing to discuss. Send them away."
Qin Muling shook his head. These sects were truly shameless. Even at a time like this, they still wanted to take advantage for free. Did they really think Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace was a naive and foolish saint?
The territories and people that were forcibly occupied originally belonged to the interests of Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace. Even if they didn't return them, Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would eventually reclaim them all. They probably didn't have the ability to stop it.
If they were sincere, those guys should at least cede dozens of large Star Domains from their core territories, along with a vast amount of rare resources as compensation. Perhaps then Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace would consider it. But now, there was no need to mention anything.
Mu Yinghua beckoned and brought over a steaming bowl of soup from a nearby table. She tested the temperature with a jade spoon and said softly, "Your body is depleted. This soup is made from the heart marrow of the Red Whiskered Lone Horned Dragon, with over twenty Divine Medicines added. It's suitable for you to take now. Let me feed you!"
Although her words were gentle and her demeanor was graceful and beautiful, there was an undeniable air of authority that made Qin Muling unable to find any reason to object. He could only enjoy the meticulous care of his master.
The snow-white soup contained unimaginable majestic vitality. With each spoonful, a faint radiance emerged on the surface of Qin Muling's skin, as if his internal organs were about to ignite, pushing his cultivation to slowly rise. Even the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed in his sea of consciousness lit up, with strands of chaotic spiritual light silently merging into his divine soul.
The amount of this bowl of soup seemed small, but its value was not inferior to a genuine Acquired Spiritual Treasure. In the past, only the Supreme sect's leader would receive such treatment after being injured.
After a short while, Qin Muling had finished the bowl of soup without showing any signs of being overwhelmed. Apart from a slightly higher body temperature and a radiant glow all over his body, enough to instantly burst a Profound Immortal's vitality, he perfectly accommodated and absorbed it, with most of it being taken by the Innate Primordial Spirit Seed.
"It's no wonder you're an Innate Spirit. Perhaps only those top elders can surpass you in terms of your physical foundation. Once you ascend to immortality in the future, even I won't be able to compare to you!" Mu Yinghua sighed softly.
Gazing into her clear and bright eyes, Qin Muling spoke gently, "You used to be my master, and you will always be, now and in the future. That will never change."
Mu Yinghua looked at him intently, as if she had realized something. A blush suddenly appeared on her beautiful face, and she averted her gaze slightly, saying softly, "Now that you've recovered, go and see your senior sisters. They've been waiting for you for a long time."
"No, don't," Qin Muling quickly said, "I want to spend more time with my master. Let them continue waiting. They've already waited for so long, a few more days won't make a difference."
If his senior sisters were to find out that he had already recovered, it was needless to say what would happen next. They would definitely take turns pestering him day and night, whether he was in seclusion or sleeping.
From Qin Muling's perspective, it was more appropriate to spend more time with his master. At least for now, she wouldn't pester him like that.
Mu Yinghua smiled and said, "You are now someone's partner. If you don't go and accompany them, what are you doing with your master? Do you want me to guide you in your cultivation? I hope Bingxuan hasn't been slacking off in this aspect."
Although Qin Muling and Mu Yinghua had the master-disciple relationship, it was always his senior sister who taught him. This was also one of the traditions in the Extreme Void Starry Sky cultivation world. When the master was in seclusion or unwilling to take care of matters, it was the responsibility of the chief disciple to teach the junior disciples.
Qin Muling naturally said, "That's true, but we are still master and disciple. It doesn't seem right for you to never teach me anything, right?"
"Well, about that... it's also true," Mu Yinghua nodded. The reason given by this disciple was not very convincing, but it was still a reason that could convince herself to be alone with him.
It was just teaching, she told herself with great certainty. She really didn't think much about it.
After hesitating for a moment, Mu Yinghua reached out her fair wrist and grabbed the young man's hand, carefully sensing his internal state. With her Taiyi Golden Immortal's divine consciousness and the cultivation of a mere Destiny Realm cultivator, there should be no secrets that could escape her. However, she still couldn't see through this disciple's true nature.
Not only her, even Emperor Xin Yu couldn't see through him. Or rather, unless Qin Muling himself was willing, no one could uncover all his secrets.
"Your cultivation is progressing rapidly. How long do you estimate it will take for you to reach the Immortal Transformation stage?"
"It's hard to say. It will probably take several more years," Qin Muling pondered. During the year he spent helping Emperor Xin Yu heal, he didn't neglect his own cultivation. The Emperor also gave him a lot of guidance.
Therefore, today, after waking up from his slumber, his cultivation had reached the peak of the third stage of the Destiny Realm, and the fourth stage was within reach.
For a monstrous genius like him, this speed was truly astonishing. According to the customary practice, it would take at least a hundred or a hundred and eighty years from stepping into the Destiny Realm to transcending tribulation and breaking through to the Immortal Transformation stage. For ordinary cultivators, it wouldn't be surprising to spend thousands or even tens of thousands of years at this stage.
If a cultivator has enough confidence in themselves and is not lacking in cultivation resources, the usual choice is to use a time acceleration array, which can greatly shorten this process. In just a few years, they can reach the peak of the Destiny Realm, just like Xue Bingxuan and the others did.
Of course, the consumption of the time acceleration array is too great, and it cannot solve all problems. If a cultivator lacks sufficient talent and luck, they often end up in the array until their lifespan is on the verge of depletion, unable to break through the realm. In that case, they can only reluctantly disperse their cultivation and pass away.
Mu Yinghua sighed, "It's really unbelievable, but with your special foundation, all of this seems reasonable. Hmm, I have a feeling that when you reach the Immortal Transformation realm, there might be some changes in your physical condition."
After a cultivator crosses the heavenly tribulation and successfully enters the Immortal Transformation realm, they can condense the true immortal principles within their body, significantly enhancing their overall strength. Both their physical body and divine soul will undergo a transformative change, and their lifespan will increase by more than ten times.
With Qin Muling's extraordinary background, the transformation and sublimation in this aspect will be even more exaggerated. Perhaps his actual combat power will be so strong that he can crush Origin Immortals, or even True Immortals?
"It's very likely, but I'm more worried about being noticed during the Transcending Tribulation and being sought out by that person. So when the time comes, it must be the Emperor personally protecting me!"
Qin Muling frowned. He didn't want to experience the life-threatening crisis he faced in the Heart Demon Realm again. Back then, he managed to survive by relying on five hundred million merits, but next time, he might not have such conditions.
Mu Yinghua nodded slightly, "Don't worry about that. The sect will definitely make all the necessary preparations. And I think, why don't you learn from me and add this special Divine Ability that shields your fate and destiny? In the future, apart from your intimate dual cultivation partner, no one else will be able to see your true appearance!"
After a moment of contemplation, Qin Muling guessed the reason, "Is someone outside interested in me again?"
"Exactly."
Mu Yinghua's expression showed a hint of annoyance, "The Divine Maiden Sect, Flower Dew Palace, and Azure Hill Hall have all sent people to test me. They say that since I made an exception and accepted a male disciple, can we consider a marriage alliance with their holy maiden for our mutual long-term interests? At the very least, we can have some contact and try to get along for a period of time. It's really infuriating!"
"And there's Miao Xin. She has been staying here for quite some time and declared that if she doesn't see you this time, she won't go back. If it weren't for the good relationship between the Great Brahman Sound Monastery and our Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, I would have severed ties with her long ago!"
Qin Muling was somewhat speechless. It may seem unbelievable, but after the grand gathering of immortals, some of his secrets were more or less known to the outside world, attracting the attention of those who had ulterior motives. Therefore, the actions of those female cultivator sects were only natural.
To be honest, just based on Qin Muling's ability to restore an Emperor from a severely injured state to his peak, there was hardly any sect leader with a normal mind who wouldn't have thoughts about it. This unique and heaven-defying ability cannot be measured by specific benefits.
Which sect's Grotto-Heaven secret realm doesn't have a large group of elders in a state of severe injury and slumber? Even the Quasi-Saint Emperor level powerhouses are not lacking.
Although Mu Yinghua politely declined their requests, it is not a long-term solution. They are unlikely to give up easily and will definitely come up with another plan.
"Alright, I'll listen to Master."
Qin Muling didn't say anything more. He didn't want to attract too much attention from outsiders. It seems that he won't be able to leave the sect's main altar for a long time. It is the safest place for him.
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