Chapter 223: Knowledge Changes Destiny

Chapter 223 -151: Knowledge Changes Destiny

The first lesson of cultivation is to face one’s own desires, and the first Dharma of cultivation is the Heart Method.

You could only say that top scholar was incredibly unlucky.

The Little Fairy thought for a moment. “Then it’s a good thing Young Master didn’t become a scholar. He said back then that if we became immortals, we could spend more time together. He really didn’t lie to me.”

Qiu Yuehan’s lips parted as if to speak, but all that came out was a sigh.

“Let’s not talk about these unpleasant stories. Senior Sister, about the Celestial Dao Grand Competition this time…”

The Celestial Dao Grand Competition was an event where several Major Sects from the White Realm would put forth treasures to incentivize cultivation among disciples under the age of fifty.

It was held once every ten years.

Every Sect in the White Realm—regardless of whether they were Righteous Demon or how large or small they were—received three spots. Anyone who had participated before was forbidden from entering again.

All top-ranking participants received prizes, with better rewards for higher placements. The prize for the champion, in particular, was always a destiny-altering treasure.

“You’ll have to go alone, Senior Sister. I must remain at Miao Yu Palace.”

The Little Fairy’s Grand Array was not yet complete, so it was difficult for her to leave.

Han Qiu Master had been sent to the Daoist Sect to deliver another message, so besides the Little Fairy, Qiu Yuehan was now the strongest person on Celestial Mountain.

“My going would be a bit like bullying them.”

Xia Lianxue didn’t care about any of that. ‘Young Master said that if you have an advantage and don’t use it, you’re either an idiot or a fool.’

“Senior Sister, your bone age is indeed only in your twenties. That doesn’t count as bullying.”

Qiu Yuehan nodded. “I understand. We have to make it clear to everyone that Miao Yu Palace has a successor, and a strong one at that. Otherwise, with two True Masters gone, people will start to look down on our Sect.”

“I’m glad you understand, Senior Sister.” The Little Fairy in a White Skirt looked Qiu Yuehan up and down. “How about you try being the Palace Master?”

“Not a chance. You want to dump the burden on me so you can run off to Celestial Mountain?”

‘She saw right through me.’

‘Damn it.’

The Little Fairy in a White Skirt blinked. “Our relationship is so complicated.”

“I’m already used to it. You’d better get used to it, too… Where is the competition being held this year?”

“At the Qingcao Sword Sect,” Xia Lianxue said with a faint smile. “And only you will be going, Senior Sister. Our palace is still in seclusion, after all.”

‘What kind of seclusion is this, anyway… It’s completely full of holes.’

Qiu Yuehan turned her head. “Junior Sister, you didn’t announce the seclusion just to get out of attending the Grand Competition, did you?”

“I wouldn’t know about that.”

Xia Lianxue gave a gentle smile, but Qiu Yuehan could not decipher the meaning hidden within it.

‘One moment, Junior Sister is majestic and imposing, the next, she’s like the girl next door. I have no idea how he puts up with her.’

Qiu Yuehan suddenly recalled the Dream Demon she had encountered on her way here. “The Qingcao Sword Sect is near the Dream Demon Race’s territory, isn’t it?”

“Yes, it’s very close. Is something the matter, Senior Sister?”

“It’s nothing.”

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「On the towering Celestial Mountain.」

The Red-clothed Sword Immortal soon met with Han Qiu Master.

“That is the long and short of it, Sect Leader Jiang.”

‘The Chang’an Daoist found disciples of the Hehuan Sect killed by a Dream Demon?’

“Understood. Thank you for your hard work, Han Qiu Master. Rest on Celestial Mountain for a day.”

Li Dashu had just recently said the Dream Demon Race was peaceful and that nothing was amiss, but now this happens.

This incident wasn’t exactly major, but it wasn’t minor, either.

Jiang Jiayi mulled it over for a long time.

In the end, she decided to curse the Daoist Sect Master.

‘Leng Moyuan, where the hell are you! You’re not even in the Daoist Sect.’

‘Running off to have your fun, are you! The second you leave, the world is thrown into turmoil.’

The Hehuan Sect had already sent people to reconnect with the Fox Race, and the Qingcao Gate Master claimed everything was fine… ‘Whatever,’ she thought. ‘I should still write a letter and inform the Qingcao Gate Master just in case.’

Jiang Jiayi brought two fingers together. Sword Qi surged forth, tracing the shape of a letter in the sky.

“Go.”

The Sword Qi tore through the air, speeding toward the Qingcao Sword Sect like a shooting star.

The Red-clothed Sword Immortal found herself dearly missing the days when she could run around freely, even if she was usually being sent out on errands by the Daoist Sect Master.