Chapter 1247: White Heng Saintess Returns Again, Seeking

On Longshe Shan, after Lan Tiansheng left, tranquility was restored.

Inside the Mangshan Demon Palace, tranquility also prevailed, but grudges were secretly accumulating.

Qinglong Daoren emerged from seclusion again, his cultivation broke through once more, entering the Seek Dao Realm, which counted as a major breakthrough; after his cultivation stabilized, he directly left seclusion.

Looking at the time again, several more months had passed; he sighed, cultivation knows no passage of time.

"The further along, the longer the cultivation time, sigh."

In the past, cultivation didn't take that long, nor would one seclude for months or years; as his strength grew, seclusion became the norm—there was no choice, being weak, he had to seize the opportunity to boost his power and cultivation.

In the Tianwaishijie, strength is supreme; everything must be spoken with fists.

Qinglong Daoren naturally knows this; his main body's cultivation keeps rising, as does his strength; as a clone, he naturally cannot fall too far behind, and moreover, his main body is still researching the Dripping Blood Rebirth divine ability, as well as studying his own clone.

Having separated his Azure Dragon Bloodline to bring himself into existence, if he had other ideas, would he separate another clone again?

Though he cannot match the main body, he also cannot let other clones surpass him; this is his dignity and pride.

Moreover, this place requires him to protect them; insufficient strength means he cannot protect them; attaining the Seek Dao Realm counts as having self-defense capability, yet he is still not strong enough, so he must cherish this peaceful time.

"I am still not strong enough; the Seek Dao Realm is merely just the beginning."

The path of Three Lives United, he did not choose, but firmly walked his own way; the beasts' conventional path, the more conventional it is, the more it represents classic and accurate; taking another path will eventually bring some unexpectedness, or uncertainty.

For the main body, walking that path is enough; as for him, he cultivates step by step, steadily proceeding, and will naturally reach the end.

His two sons and disciple Huang Yan continue training; evidently, they could not defeat Elder Xinran.

Elder Xinran finished sword practice, approached Qinglong Daoren, and reported: "Qinglian and the others are improving rapidly; they may soon be able to leave Longshe Shan—you should prepare mentally in advance."

Qinglong Daoren teased: "You didn't hold back, did you?"

"Ahaha." Elder Xinran replied guiltily: "No, definitely not; how could I possibly hold back?"

While speaking, she dared not meet Qinglong Daoren's eyes; it was obvious she knew that if she did, her thoughts would be seen through, making things awkward.

"Really?" Qinglong Daoren mocked: "Even though they are my sons, you still can't hold back."

"I have been watching you all along."

Elder Xinran took a deep breath and said firmly: "Don't worry, I have it under control."

"That would be best." Qinglong Daoren laughed: "Your cultivation is higher than theirs; if you lose to them, you'll lose face, and I'll surely mock you then."

Elder Xinran: "……"

The goading tactic is a familiar trick; even though it's obvious, it still makes people angry.

Qinglong Daoren couldn't care less; he glanced around, everything was the same old, and nodded in satisfaction.

The usually rowdy Heishanyang was unusually calm this time, not running around everywhere.

Elder Xinran kept following him, constantly staring at him.

Qinglong Daoren felt unaccustomed and asked: "If you have something to say, just say it directly; could you stop staring at me like that?"

"Cough, certainly." Elder Xinran asked: "Did you break through the Dao Realm?"

Qinglong Daoren looked up in surprise: "You noticed?"

Elder Xinran nodded: "Nonsense, I'm not an idiot; I can naturally sense your difference."

"Your whole being has changed—your demeanor and aura are different."

"You couldn't really have entered the Seek Dao Realm, could you?"

Qinglong Daoren nodded while suppressing a smile: "Not bad, just as you thought—I have advanced to the Seek Dao Realm."

"Even so, I still feel weak, sigh."

Elder Xinran: "……"

She was truly angry; this person is too good at pretending, having learned that trick from the main body.

"It's infuriating."

"You really can pretend."

"Hahaha, I'm not pretending; I'm speaking the truth."

"Hehe." Elder Xinran gave him a speechless smile, turned and left, not wanting to stay by his side lest she die of anger.

Yet inside she was shocked—advancing to the Seek Dao Realm, this person's promotion speed is too fast, making her feel setback.

Not measuring up to Chen Chuyang, she doesn't see a problem; but not measuring up to a clone, the issue is serious.

Qinglong Daoren watched Elder Xinran's dejected back, couldn't help smiling: "Her mindset hasn't exploded; Elder Xinran's mindset is much better than I expected."

As a swordsman, her mindset is naturally extremely stable and solid.

Once her sword heart condenses, it basically won't be broken.

After teasing Elder Xinran, Qinglong Daoren walked over to his two sons and disciple, gave them some pointers, then satisfiedly left, leaving three bewildered faces.

Immediately after, he went straight to find the Heishanyang; it didn't want to deal with him, but there was no choice—who let it be the master?

Whether clone or main body, they are both his masters.

"Do you want to go out?"

Upon hearing this, the Heishanyang gave Qinglong Daoren a white-eye, curled its lips, and said: "Forget it, don't try to tempt me, old man; I won't fall for it."

It doesn't want to be beaten, nor does it want to leave this place.

Qinglong Daoren waved his hand: "Relax, I'm not scheming against you; I'm speaking sincerely."

The Heishanyang gave a hehe laugh, full of distrust.

Qinglong Daoren could only continue: "I can let you leave, on the condition that you stay by their side and protect them completely—can you do that?"

The Heishanyang staying by his side is useful, but it would be better staying with the sons.

After all, they are the main body's sons; Qinglong Daoren naturally cannot let them just leave, needs to assign someone to protect them, and the Heishanyang is the most suitable, bar none.

Speaking of strength or other aspects, the Heishanyang may not be much, but its escape skills are top-notch.

He entrusted his two sons and disciple Huang Yan to it, and Qinglong Daoren felt very relieved.

"Hehehe." Heishanyang turned around, not believing such talk.

In short, it doesn't speak, doesn't answer, and doesn't agree.

Qinglong Daoren was about to continue coaxing, when outside the Formation a figure fell down, a familiar figure, causing Qinglong Daoren to be somewhat surprised.

"Holy Maiden Bai Hang coming at this time, huh?"

Heishanyang saw someone coming, thought it was an enemy, excitedly stood up, little knowing that after it saw through, it wasn't an enemy.

"You have guests coming, why don't you go greet the honored guest."

Heishanyang said boredly, unable to muster interest.

Holy Maiden Bai Hang came, she came to make a deal with this kid, not with it.