Chapter 1143 - 228: Using Mu Qingge’s Name (Fifth Update)

Chapter 1143: Chapter 228: Using Mu Qingge’s Name (Fifth Update)

Hou was stunned, not understanding what Mu Qingge meant.

He stood silently in place, a suspicious look in his eyes. Why did he feel Mu Qingge was acting a bit strange?

Yin Le also caught up, standing behind Hou, and when she saw Mu Qingge, she revealed a genuine smile. "Qingge, you’ve come out of seclusion! I heard from Uncle that you saved me, and I haven’t had a chance to thank you yet."

Mu Qingge slowly turned around, facing the two of them.

Suddenly, Hou’s eyes constricted sharply, exclaiming in shock, "Your cultivation!"

Mu Qingge nodded almost imperceptibly, her expression calm and composed, "The Sixth Layer of Saint Realm."

Hiss—!

Hou and Yin Le’s faces changed, both inhaling sharply.

Especially Hou, who had witnessed Mu Qingge’s journey from the Silver Realm step by step to today. Just one Charm Fruit could make her break through five levels? How heaven-defying!

"Qingge, you actually only took two years to refine the Charm Fruit and increased your cultivation by so many levels!" Yin Le was stunned.

However, Hou understood that the two years they waited outside did not mean Mu Qingge only cultivated for two years.

He understood that breaking through in the Saint Realm was not just about accumulating divine power but also about having a deep understanding of the greater dao.

Suddenly, Hou somewhat understood the meaning of Mu Qingge’s first words.

’Could it be... this girl has gained new insights into the dao during this time?’ Hou asked himself.

"Ahem. Yin Le..." Hou said to Yin Le, "Qingge just came out of seclusion, and we have some things to discuss..."

Yin Le immediately understood Hou’s meaning. She wisely said, "Okay, I have some things to take care of first, so I’ll leave now." As she spoke, she didn’t forget to say to Mu Qingge, "Qingge, you rest first, and I’ll come to thank you for saving my life tomorrow."

"No need to thank me; I also took a Charm Fruit," Mu Qingge said.

Yin Le didn’t mind, only smiling and saying, "This and that are two different things." Then she smiled at Hou and turned to leave.

Hou watched Yin Le leave, and when he slowly turned back, he was startled by Mu Qingge appearing in front of him.

Mu Qingge’s mouth curved into an amused smile, "It seems you weren’t idle while I was in seclusion!"

Hou snorted proudly, grumbling, "I was almost bored out of my mind!"

Then he continued, "What did you mean earlier? What do you mean you were never cultivating a heaven-defying dao?"

Mu Qingge chuckled lightly, casually sitting down beside him, and said, "It’s nothing much. Just some insights I gained during my seclusion and cultivation. Before, I always questioned the outside world. This time, I questioned myself and discovered that I misunderstood some things. However, it doesn’t hinder my progress."

"What do you mean?" Hou was completely puzzled.

Mu Qingge took a deep breath and slowly said, "Before, I viewed the heavens and earth as shackles, and what I aimed to do was to pierce through the heavens, shatter the earth, and break free of these shackles. But now I realize that’s not the case. The vastness of the heavens and earth is beyond our imagination. What I need to do is not to act like a reckless monkey, destroying everything, but to find a path unique to myself. How to walk this path is not within the heavens and earth. I wish for a day when I can stand beyond the heavens and see what lies beyond. Anyone who tries to obstruct my ascension is my enemy; they are the shackles and roadblocks!"

Hou gradually thought he understood, yet didn’t fully grasp it.

However, he could tell Mu Qingge had become stronger than before. This strength wasn’t physical or in cultivation but within her heart.

Her War Soul was more intense and powerful than ever!

"How is Yin Chen?" Hou asked.

Mu Qingge smiled lightly, "He’s doing well. He should come out in a few days. Once he does, we’ll leave here and exit the Demon Forest."

Hou nodded.

Mu Qingge teased him, "We’re about to leave. Is there anything you’ll miss?"

"What would I miss?" Hou mumbled a response.

Mu Qingge laughed silently, not exposing the hint of guilt on his face.

...

Mu Qingge emerged from seclusion, instantly becoming a high-rank Saint Realm powerhouse. Such strength, within the Four Seas Divine Land, was equivalent to a Divine Emperor.

At least, Li Yuan only reached the Fifth Layer of the Saint Realm.

Yin Jue came hurriedly upon hearing the news, and even after seeing it with his own eyes, he couldn’t help but marvel. In the end, he just exclaimed, "The Charm Fruit is truly powerful!"

Three days later, Yin Chen emerged from the space, his formidable aura not yet fully dissipated. One glance revealed to Hou that his strength was now approximately equivalent to the Fifth Layer of the Saint Realm.

Watching him, Mu Qingge had a deeper realization. Yin Chen had followed her since he was a small Snow Fox King, merely a Spirit Beast with Divine Beast bloodline. His current achievements were forged by his own choices and efforts.

If initially, he hadn’t chosen Mu Qingge or hadn’t dared to choose challenges time and again, how could he have reached today’s state?

Yin Chen’s emergence marked Mu Qingge and her companions’ departure from here.

During the farewell, there was no reluctance or tearful goodbye. Yin Le only reminded Hou to be careful. Yin Jue, from start to finish, didn’t say a word.

The three left the Charm Clan’s territory, heading straight out of the Demon Forest.

As for the Dragon Clan...

Mu Qingge wasn’t worried. With the three’s current cultivation, even if the Dragon Emperor personally led the Dragon Clan, they couldn’t easily kill them.

And as for the Phoenix Clan, Mu Qingge hadn’t inquired if Chu Nian had departed.

Anyway, as soon as Chu Nian left the Demon Forest, she would contact her.

Upon stepping out of the Demon Forest, Mu Qingge felt as if an eternity had passed.

Since even the Princess of the Phoenix Clan signed a Life and Death Contract with her, what fear did she have of the Phoenix Clan causing trouble when she had a mount like Xiao Cai?

Once out of the Demon Forest, Mu Qingge released Xiao Cai, and the three headed directly toward Chao Lu.

She wanted to see her Wind Night Crossing, her Dragon Tooth Guards, her subordinates, and those Mu Clan remnants who ultimately pledged allegiance to her.

The journey from the Demon Forest to Chao Lu couldn’t be completed in a day or two, not even with Xiao Cai.

As night fell, Mu Qingge and her companions landed in a Mortal City, planning to rest. But as they entered an inn, they heard a loud boastful voice—

"How could I welch? This old man knows Mu Qingge, the little Divine Emperor of Huan Yue Domain! When she sees me, she calls me senior! Why would I welch on your bill? I just went out and forgot to bring the Divine Jade. Haven’t I already sent my granddaughter to fetch it?"

Mu Qingge stood at the door, with Hou and Yin Chen looking at her, amusement in their eyes.

Yet Mu Qingge’s expression turned peculiar because she had already recognized who was fraudulently using her name!