Chapter 559: Chapter 555: Don’t Even Think About Taking My Sister Away!

Hearing Zhong Duanshan say this, Qin Feng was of course delighted, but still hesitated, “What about Taiyi Mountain…”

“There’s no need to worry about them!”

With a grand wave of his hand, Zhong Duanshan boomed with boundless spirit, “If they’re capable, let their disciples come and challenge you. If they can’t, you just take good care of this Karma Fire Red Lotus to defend yourself.

Rest assured, those old fogies in Golden Light Cave know what’s what, they won’t lay a hand on you personally.

Besides, you have great Qi Fortune blessing you, favored by the Heavenly Dao, unless they’ve lost their minds, they certainly won’t be your opponents. A slight carelessness could result in their downfall in trivial matters, turning them into stepping stones for you.

As for the war in the Otherworld, unless it’s the final battle erupting with other Great Worlds, the likes of Grandmaster Taixuan would not throw our Beast Taming Sect and Taiyi Mountain into the same battlefield, unless they wish to see us drain each other!”

Qin Feng then turned his gaze to his own master.

Ning Wuxu smiled and said, “Since Elder Zhong has spoken thus, you should take good care of this treasure, hehe, the Origin of Fire, the Karma Fire Red Lotus, what a fortune, what a superb item, my disciple has indeed encountered great Creation!

Even I, as your master, am tempted by such an item. You’ve invested so many treasures in order to refine it to this state, of course, you cannot just hand it over to Taiyi Mountain cheaply.

However, you’ll need to be cautious in the future. Those sword cultivators surely won’t give up, and there will inevitably be some troubles ahead. You must weigh things carefully and avoid falling prey to their sinister schemes.”

“Master, rest assured, I will not disgrace you or bring shame to our Sect!”

Qin Feng nodded firmly, saying with resolve.

“Hehe, that’s good to hear!”

Ning Wuxu waved his hand, “Go on, get ready. Once the discussions among the various sects’ powers are concluded, and Gui Ling Ancestor returns, we’ll be heading back to the Beast Taming Sect. If you still have things to do in these few days, or want to say farewell to Daoist Fellows you’ve made in the Central Region, do it soon, otherwise who knows how many years or months it will be before you see each other again.”

“Yes, Master.”

Qin Feng bowed, “This disciple takes his leave!”

…

In Lingxiao City, atop a tall building, dozens of people were toasting and drinking merrily.

Present were not only Beast Taming Sect disciples like Qin Feng, Li Miao Zhen, Kong Xuan, Ma Xingkong, but also members from the Spring and Autumn Academy like Fang Chengqian, Daoist Wu, Tang Sanyuan, Tang Qiyun, as well as disciples from White Deer Academy and Four Seasons Academy from several major Central Region sects.

Each of them was a genius from their respective sects, with many having snatched the title of Chosen Son. Apart from the Beast Taming Sect’s Qin Feng and Li Miao Zhen, Spring and Autumn Academy’s Tang Sanyuan and White Deer Academy’s Zhong Jizi were also deeply favored by the Heavenly Dao as Masters of Qi Fortune.

The others present also radiated strong Qi Essence, and as long as they did not meet untimely ends, all had the potential to become Immortals and worthy of being called Daoist Fellows!

Tang Sanyuan was naturally unrestrained and carefree. His personality allowed him to be popular anywhere, and it was the same when he participated in trials in the Otherworld. Accidentally getting mixed up in a banquet, he ended up catching the eye of a goddess, who then brought him into a higher level of society, giving him the opportunity to access more information. As for whether he had to exert any extra physical effort for this, well, that remained to be seen.

Sometimes, you can’t help but marvel at a person’s encounters. Fang Chengqian was more versed in strategy and more devoted to his craft compared to Tang Sanyuan, yet even though they entered the same world, the painstaking plans of Fang Chengqian, despite bringing him fair gains, seemed trivial next to the daily pleasures of Tang Sanyuan, who mingled with a group of goddesses. For Fang Chengqian to gather information, it became exceedingly difficult, compelling him to continue relying on his minute strategic considerations.

Helplessly, due to their differing personalities, for Fang Chengqian to immerse himself daily with women like Tang Sanyuan, he simply couldn’t do it, so he could only sigh in resignation.

The individuals had a great private friendship before the trials began and their temperaments matched well; now, with the return of the disciples to their sects imminent, of course, a gathering was in order.

“Now that we part, who knows how long it will be until we meet again.”

Tang Sanyuan raised his glass and said, “It’s somewhat easier for us from the different academies, after all, we’re all in the Central Region. Although we belong to different areas, the distance is not too far, and it’s relatively convenient to visit each other on normal days. However, once Brother Qin and the others leave, it will be difficult for us to see each other.”

“Indeed!”

Qin Feng nodded, “Biluo is vast, and with our low cultivation, traversing domains is somewhat difficult, so there really isn’t a chance to meet in the short term.

However, if our two sects join forces in the future to attack a world, it’s possible for us to become battle comrades on the Otherworld Battlefield.”

“Haha, that will depend on how the ancestors plan the Otherworld expeditions. If things go well, it may indeed not take too long!”

Tang Sanyuan, as the only Chosen Son of the Spring and Autumn Academy, naturally knew of Mountain Master Gongsun Cuo and Gui Ling Ancestor’s plans to tackle the Nordic God Realm.

Beside him, Ma Xingkong also expressed his deep sentiment to Tang Qiyun, saying, “Sister Qiyun, once I am far from the Central Region, my heart will often be filled with thoughts of you after our separation.

“Alas, I just don’t know if you’ll forget me the next time we meet!”

This fellow, without anyone noticing, had started calling her Sister Qiyun, showing a closeness much greater than before.

“What is Brother Ma talking about? How could I possibly forget you!”

Tang Qiyun lowered her head slightly, appearing somewhat shy.

The formerly carefree and bold Tang Sanyuan, who had been favored by the Heavenly Dao and was full of pride, suddenly looked dejected.

With a worrisome look, he glanced at his sister and then glared fiercely at Ma Xingkong for a while, but it was to no avail; Ma Xingkong didn’t pay him any notice and continued to pull Tang Qiyun into his own monologue, leaving Tang Sanyuan with no outlet for his frustration.

The one thing Tang Sanyuan regretted most was letting his sister get to know Ma Xingkong, attaching to her like an irremovable plaster.

Especially during the trials, because Ma Xingkong stayed close to Tang Qiyun, the two not only entered the same world for their trial but also encountered each other in the Otherworld, experiencing hardships together and seizing a significant opportunity.

With this shared experience, coupled with Young Master Ma’s relentless pursuit, although Tang Qiyun hadn’t agreed to anything, it was clear there were beginnings of something.

Therefore, while Tang Sanyuan respected Qin Feng and intended to befriend others like Li Miao Zhen, he wished nothing more than for Ma Xingkong to vanish from sight as soon as possible.

As an older brother, Tang Sanyuan’s affection for his sister was the same as in their childhood; deep down he always felt she was too young to be coveted by others.

Moreover, those who cultivate to a certain realm possess lengthy lifespans, so there’s no need to seek a Daoist Partner at a young age, lest the partner fails the Heavenly Tribulation later on and ends up separated by the divide between heaven and humanity.

Yet, Ma Xingkong had somehow fed his sister some Enchanting Potion in the Otherworld; Tang Qiyun actually seemed to regard him somewhat differently, which made Tang Sanyuan increasingly vigilant, determined to protect his sister from Ma Xingkong by any means necessary and redirect her focus to cultivation.

While Tang Sanyuan appeared to be having a lively conversation with Qin Feng and others, a part of his spirit was attentively watching over his sister.

As expected, Ma Xingkong’s shameless flattery soon had his sister giggling, and the two became an isolated group, chatting and laughing to themselves, hardly interacting with others nearby.

After Ma Xingkong lamented for a while, he added, “This departure of mine, not knowing when I’ll see you again, truly troubles my heart.”

At that, he looked up and saw Tang Qiyun frowning slightly, which made his heart leap with joy. He quickly said, “Sister Qiyun, these past years you’ve cultivated in the Central Region and haven’t been to the Southern Domain. Why not join us this time for a trip to the Southern Domain? Broaden your horizons with the sights there!

Although the Southern Domain doesn’t place as much emphasis on scholarship as the Central Region, with fewer Academies and Scholars to engage with, it also has its own unique characteristics. It boasts a myriad of cultivation systems, a blossom of hundreds of flowers; the diversity here rivals the scholarly debates of the Central Region. Sister Qiyun, once you come, it will surely not disappoint you!”

“Is that so?”

Tang Qiyun seemed quite tempted by the proposition.

For a cultivator, it’s not just about comprehending and progressing through a singular Cultivation Technique. After all, a master only leads the disciple to the door; the pursuit of cultivation is personal. While teachings and guidance from elders are important, exchanges with other cultivators are also indispensable.

While the Central Region is renowned for its scholarly culture, it has led to the decline of other cultivation systems within the region. Any youth who deemed themselves talented aspired to enter the Academies, causing a scarcity of geniuses from different systems.

This Five Domains Alliance broadened the horizons of cultivators from the other four domains, but these Academy Scholars gained just as much inspiration from them. After encountering geniuses from all regions, although they maintained the Scholars’ love for influencing the world through their writings, witnessing talents from beyond Confucianism humbled them somewhat.

The sight of cultivators like Qin Feng and Li Miao Zhen was particularly eye-opening.

Li Miao Zhen had caused such a sensation in Lingxiao City not just because of her formidable fighting prowess, but mainly because such figures were rarely seen by cultivators from the Central Region.

Among the literati, friendship was formed over classical arts, and it was common to see displays of poetry, music, calligraphy, and painting; so, naturally, they were enthralled by the sight of such a fierce and breathtakingly beautiful woman exuding a vibrant aura.

Tang Qiyun was clearly swayed by Ma Xingkong’s words.

Her cultivation was in its ascendant phase, and witnessing the myriad of cultivation systems flourishing in the Southern Domain would undoubtedly spark great inspiration for her future cultivation journey, providing her with broader paths to pursue.

So, she contemplated, “The idea of traveling to the Southern Domain does seem feasible…”

“Absolutely not, out of the question!”

Tang Sanyuan practically jumped up, slamming the table in front of him and glaring at Ma Xingkong: “Don’t even think about it, you are not taking my sister away!”

“Brother, what nonsense are you talking about?”

Tang Qiyun’s eyebrows knitted, she rebuked in mild annoyance: “Brother Ma is simply inviting me to travel to the Southern Domain. There’s no ‘kidnapping’ involved, you’re being ridiculous with your words and making us a laughingstock to others.”