Chapter 9: Master is guiding her!

This heaven-and-earth phenomenon is too terrifying!

It directly gave rise to a terrifying oppressive force; the supreme slaughtering power was like it would burn the heavens and boil the seas, and the majestic will of the spiritual fire spread out over tens of li, like overturning mountains and seas.

The heavens and earth changed color, and the firmament trembled.

The temperature of the spiritual peaks surrounding Xuan Qing Feng instantly rose.

This power is too strong!

In an instant, the entire Great Dao Sect was stirred.

Several spiritual peaks near Xuan Qing Feng saw their temperatures suddenly spike, like a sea of fire, and many saints took action, thereby suppressing that terrifying spiritual fire.

Countless elders and disciples were utterly shocked, all turning their gazes toward Xuan Qing Feng.

What on earth happened?

Soon, the Sect Master and others were also stirred.

Countless divine senses and divine awarenesses streamed toward Xuan Qing Feng to investigate.

Numerous saint kings and saints couldn't help but be shocked.

On Xuan Qing Feng, a heaven-and-earth phenomenon was triggered!

The Sect Master's group continued probing with their divine senses.

They quickly discovered the seal restriction laid down by Ji Fuyao.

Although with their strength they could easily pierce the seal restriction, they did not continue further.

But it was obvious that Ji Fuyao had gained some insight from her cultivation method!

This insight was so heaven-defying that it directly triggered a heaven-and-earth phenomenon!

At this moment, the sea of spiritual fire above the Void grew fiercer, as if seeking to refine the illusory shadow and illuminate the firmament; in the depths of the endless fire sea, brilliant divine radiance surged, its majestic momentum towering, gradually revealing a kind of 'Dao' and 'Momentum'.

In an instant, the hearts of the Sect Master and others were overcome by towering waves!

What astonishing cultivation talent!

You must know that 'Dao' and 'Momentum' are things that can only be touched after entering the Profound Saint Realm!

Even some Profound Saints spend their whole lives without ever getting the chance to comprehend them!

What realm is Ji Fuyao currently at?

The Sect Master looked toward the many saints of Cinnabar Peak and said, "Your attainments in spiritual fire are extremely deep; have you noticed anything?"

The many saints of Cinnabar Peak wore looks of shock, saying, "Fuyao, though young, has already touched a trace of Dao and Momentum; such talent already bears the bearing of an Emperor!"

The bearing of an Emperor!

The Sect Master and others were extremely excited.

The future Great Dao Sect now has one more Emperor-level powerhouse!

If Ji Fuyao steps into the Quasi-Emperor realm, she could instantly become a figure on par with the Great Dao Sect's Ancestor!

Everyone's hearts surged, and their satisfaction with Ji Fuyao grew ever greater.

The Cinnabar Peak Saint suddenly said, "Judging from today's heaven-and-earth phenomenon, Fuyao definitely concealed her clumsiness when she entered the sect examination. I finally understand why Ji Fuyao took Lu Xuan as her master—she likely harbors some secrets, fearing we would see them."

The Misty Peak Saint's gaze softened, "Ah… this child. Our Great Dao Sect has many Emperor Realm powerhouses, though most are in closed-door cultivation or slumber. Even if Fuyao bears the bearing of an Emperor, we will not covet her secrets."

The Sect Master explained, "Regarding Fuyao's secrets, the Ancestor had already investigated them during the sect entrance examination; she has no issues."

Moreover, she is now a disciple of our Great Dao Sect, having sworn a Heavenly Dao oath, and will not betray the sect.

Everyone nodded, "Not bad! In our Great Dao Sect, there are many disciples of different factions and identities; if we quarreled over each, the sect's foundation spanning several ages would have long been gone."

The Sect Master ordered, "You must absolutely not actively probe into Fuyao's secrets!"

The crowd replied, "Yes, sir!"

A moment of silence.

The Cinnabar Peak Saint nodded, "Fuyao's thoughts are meticulous; wanting to find a quiet place for seclusion is understandable. But Lu Xuan insists on taking her as a disciple—how is that to be explained?"

The crowd fell silent.

They simply couldn't figure it out.

What can Lu Xuan possibly teach, a mere thread?

Many saints said, "After the inner-door trials, it's still better to let Fuyao leave Lu Xuan. Lu Xuan is full of bad habits, lazy and fond of eating; I fear it will affect Fuyao's future cultivation."

The Sect Master nodded, "Exactly! As the saying goes, near vermilion one turns red, near ink one turns black! Being around Lu Xuan will inevitably affect Fuyao to some extent!"

The crowd couldn't help but nod.

This time, Fuyao's triggering of a heaven-and-earth phenomenon once again proved her cultivation talent!

It has nothing to do with Lu Xuan at all!

Such a genius, how could she be buried in Lu Xuan's hands?

At that moment, a grey-robed saint suddenly said, "Let's see what the Peak Master Lu is doing now."

The Sect Master said, "Take a look."

At that moment, Lu Xuan was leisurely lying on the Profound Ice Bed.

Feeling his cultivation foundation steadily increasing within, a hint of excitement stirred in his heart.

"Ding! The host's senior disciple Ji Fuyao's cultivation is rising, syncing!"

"Ding! Syncing the comprehension of the Heaven-Burning Decision!"

For a moment, the spiritual energy within his body surged like great rivers, continually striking his limbs and bones.

Refreshing!

After cultivating the Heaven-Burning Decision, Ji Fuyao's cultivation speed increased severalfold!

Lu Xuan was overjoyed!

This investment sure is a guaranteed profit again!

Giving good things to one's disciple is equivalent to giving double to oneself.

He just needs to lie flat.

Govern through non-action!

The main point is that he doesn't even need to be urged; he's already working hard!

It's incredibly worry-free!

Thinking this, Lu Xuan's mouth corners slightly rose, and he felt delighted inside.

Seeing this scene.

The sect leader and others' faces darkened; they really couldn't bear to watch.

No.

Your disciple is painstakingly cultivating over there, gaining insights, while you, a master, are lying here.

Is this appropriate?

What happened to the promise to teach the disciple?

You aren't teaching either!

Just lying there!

The Formation Peak Saint frowned, puzzled, and asked, "Sect Master Lu, what are you smiling foolishly about?"

The Alchemy Peak Saint's face twitched, "I don't know... perhaps he's remembering something happy."

Everyone: "……"

They wished they could beat Lu Xuan up right now.

I thought Lu Xuan was going to mend his ways, but the result is just this???

Just this!

Everyone felt suffocated with anger.

They couldn't help thinking, fortunately the Xuan Qing Saint passed away early, otherwise they would have been angered to death by Lu Xuan.

The sect leader sighed and said, "Actually, a few days ago I already went to talk to Lu Xuan. This guy suddenly became stubborn, refusing absolutely to let Fuyao leave. Let's put up with him for another month!"

Everyone shook their heads, "We can only do that."

Not long after.

The heaven-and-earth phenomenon triggered by Ji Fuyao also gradually dissipated.

Mu Lao wore a serious expression and asked, "Do you think Ji Fuyao has a chance to take first place in this inner door trial?"

The sect leader said, "Impossible! In this inner door trial, the strongest true transmission disciple is at the late stage of the Xuan Zong Realm, great perfection; even if Ji Fuyao enters the Xuan Zong Realm, she cannot be their match."

"Moreover, Ji Fuyao cannot enter the Xuan Zong Realm within a month unless Lu Xuan frantically feeds her pills, piling up her cultivation!"

Everyone nodded, "We hope Lu Xuan doesn't, for the sake of winning, pile pills and ruin Fuyao's cultivation foundation."

The sect leader frowned and said, "During this time, you should give more guidance to those inner door and true transmission disciples! The inner door trial must ensure Fuyao places outside the top ten!"

Everyone said, "As you command!"

……

Several days later.

On Xuan Qing Peak.

Ji Fuyao, wearing a scarlet-fire colored long dress, sat cross-legged, a faint light surging on her body, her starry eyes slowly opening.

These past days, she circulated the Heaven-Burning Decision, re-tempering the foundation of her cultivation within her body.

Her cultivation has already reached the late stage of the Xuan Huang Realm!

But the benefits are not only these.

The spiritual power in her dantian has become several times purer!

This also means her attacks will increase tremendously compared to before!

Moreover, she unintentionally touched upon a hint of the "Dao" and "Momentum" of the Way of Spiritual Fire.

In her previous life, she only managed this after entering the Xuan Sheng Realm!

In just a few days, she underwent another transformation!

The more she cultivates, the more Ji Fuyao realizes how terrifying the Heaven-Burning Decision is.

No wonder it's a six-star Emperor Tier technique!

Compared to her one-star Emperor Tier technique, the Xuan Fire Classic, it's simply worlds apart.

For Emperor Tier techniques, a difference of one star creates a heavenly chasm!

Ji Fuyao suddenly realized that when she triggered the heaven-and-earth phenomenon, the sect leader and others extended their divine sense, but it ultimately stopped before the seal prohibition she had set up.

She let out a sigh of relief.

This time merely exposed her talent completely, but her identity should still remain unknown to anyone!

Know that her reincarnation and resumption of cultivation involves an ancient secret art.

Once targeted, even the Supreme Emperor of Nan Huang might act against her!

After all, that is the method of reincarnation and resumption of cultivation, extremely heaven-defying; the strongest beings flock to it, determined to obtain it.

However, she thought, with a master this mysterious and powerful, even if the Supreme Emperor of Nan Huang descends, what of it?

A moment later.

Ji Fuyao gathered her mind and slowly rose.

In the coming time, she needs to go to the Fire Abyss Secret Realm of the Great Dao Sect.

Know that her Dao foundation has been completed, but her soul is still incomplete.

These days of cultivation, she can already feel the impact her incomplete soul has on her.

The spiritual fire in the Fire Abyss Secret Realm can temper the divine soul; for her, it couldn't be better.

Moreover, during this period, she closed off to cultivate, but her cultivation foundation inside was still not very solid.

In the Fire Abyss Secret Realm, using the power of spiritual fire to consolidate her cultivation foundation, temper her divine soul, and comprehend the Dao of spiritual fire.

It can be said to achieve three benefits with one action!

Thinking of this.

Ji Fuyao moved her thoughts, and an identity token appeared in her hand.

Her divine sense probed it, and she immediately saw the location of the Fire Abyss Secret Realm and some introduction from the token.

After putting away the identity token, Ji Fuyao suddenly realized she hadn't seen her master for quite some time.

A warm current welled up in her heart; she missed her master a bit.

Although she had become Lu Xuan's disciple less than a month ago, in her heart Lu Xuan himself occupied a very important position.

The feeling her master gave her was different from anyone else's.

Uncontending, composed, mysterious.

Ji Fuyao recalled that these days of cultivation, she hadn't cooked for Lu Xuan.

A hint of guilt and apology arose in her heart.

After all, she had promised Lu Xuan that as long as she was on Xuan Qing Feng, she would cook.

Ji Fuyao murmured, "Before going to the Fire Abyss Secret Realm, let's go cook for Master first."

Soon.

Ji Fuyao stepped out of the cave dwelling and walked toward the thatched hut.

She was slightly startled.

Lu Xuan was already lying on the Yan Chuang outside the thatched hut, basking in the sun.

Ji Fuyao gave a light smile.

Master is still the same as ever!

Right.

It seems I've never seen Master cultivate.

She was curious, what level of Star Emperor is Lu Xuan exactly?

Lu Xuan stretched, smiling, "Disciple, your cultivation has increased a lot these days. However, the cultivation speed is too fast; don't forget to consolidate your cultivation foundation."

A glimmer of divine radiance surged in Ji Fuyao's eyes, and her heart stirred with slight ripples.

Indeed, Master saw through it at a glance.

She said, "Master, I will next go to the Fire Abyss Secret Realm to consolidate my cultivation, temper my divine soul... comprehend the power of spiritual fire."

Lu Xuan gave a faint smile, "Not bad. The Fire Abyss Secret Realm of my Grand Dao Sect can be said to be tailor-made for you."

Ji Fuyao said apologetically, "Master, sorry, I've been cultivating these days and forgot to cook..."

Lu Xuan laughed, "No problem. Eating is important, but your cultivation is important too."

Ji Fuyao gave a 'puchi' laugh.

Indeed, with Master, eating is important.

It's actually ranked alongside cultivation!

Ji Fuyao said, "Master, I'll go cook now."

Lu Xuan tossed over a jade slip, "Fuyao, this jade slip contains various cooking methods; let's change the flavor today, constant stir-frying gets boring."

Ji Fuyao received the jade slip, her divine sense probed it, and she was stunned.

All kinds of cooking methods in the jade slip are complete!

It can be said to be categorized!

Many she has never heard of before.

Stir-fry, steaming, boiling, red-cooking, oil-braising, cold toss...

She couldn't help but exclaim, Master's research on food can be said to have reached a miraculous level!

She thought, these different cooking methods must contain profound mysteries.

Seemingly unrelated to cultivation, actually they are closely related.

This is Master guiding her!

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