Chapter 980: with translation of chapter title

Lord Lu, is this the Upper Realm?

Tie Xiaoqing carried a big black pot, curiously gazing at the stars; starlight shone brilliantly, and the Dao was incredibly rich.

She drew a deep breath, the mountains rose and fell, feeling a surge of exhilarating power flow into her limbs and bones, far surpassing anything in the Lower Realm.

Tie Xiongqiong also gazed around, somewhat shocked.

His divine sense reached out, but no boundary could be seen.

Moreover, with just a casual sweep, he sensed a multitude of powerful auras.

That's the aura of the Inquiry Dao Realm!

Some powerful beings, after being scanned by Tie Xiongqiong, were greatly displeased, merely giving a cold snort; a mighty surge rolled forth, directly crushing toward Tie Xiongqiong.

Tie Xiongqiong felt a creepy sensation.

He is now merely a Five-Star Sovereign Realm; if this force were to pour down, he would be wiped out instantly.

Lu Xuan flicked his sleeve, and that powerful surge was quickly dispersed.

From the darkness, several voices faintly reached Lu Xuan's ears: "Daoist friend, keep your people in check!"

Lu Xuan said nothing, likewise emitting a faint ripple.

"Pfft!" "Pfft!"

The several Inquiry Dao Realm experts who had just exerted pressure all began to spit blood, saying, "Daoist friend, a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

Lu Xuan paid no heed.

After a moment, those several divine senses probing Lu Xuan also disappeared.

Tie Xiongqiong's face twitched; he said, "Sorry, Lord Lu. I was rash."

Lu Xuan calmly said, "No problem."

Tie Xiaoqing asked, "Lord Lu, where are we going to suppress?"

Lu Xuan calmly said, "This is merely the outer star sea of the Qingming Heaven. Fuyao, Ling'er and the others will descend upon this heavenly domain; we'll just wait for them here."

Currently his true strength is only late-stage Three-Star Inquiry Dao Realm; he'll keep a low profile for now.

After all, according to Li Ba, this heavenly domain possesses high-star Dao Void Realm experts, even comparable to the Qingming Heaven's Lord, who is akin to a Dao Sovereign Realm.

Tie Xiaoqing showed an expression of understanding: "Lord Lu, this is meant to give Sister Fuyao, Sister Ling'er and the others a surprise."

Lu Xuan's gaze was deep, and he did not refute.

In the outer reaches of this Qingming Heaven, the strongest are at most high-star Inquiry Dao Realm; to him, there is currently no danger.

Lu Xuan slowly spread his right hand, attempting to communicate with the World Tree.

"Hiss!"

A strand of emerald-green light appeared in his palm, mysterious and profound, exquisite and exquisite.

He was somewhat surprised.

Indeed, the Dao power in this Upper Realm is too mighty!

Far vaster than the Lower Realm!

Lu Xuan flicked his finger, and that strand of emerald-green light instantly split into two, falling into Tie Xiaoqing and Tie Xiongqiong's bodies.

Their cultivation and Dao Resonance directly began to surge!

"Thank you, Lord Lu!"

Tie Xiongqiong clasped his fists and said.

Just now he almost caused a disaster, yet he still managed to receive Lord Lu's gift.

Tie Xiaoqing smiled like a flower: "Lord Lu, you're too kind."

Lu Xuan nodded, using the power of the World Tree to scout the surrounding stars.

Soon he discovered several places rich in Dao Resonance, where there was Dao essence similar to the great domains like the Desolate Ancient Flame Region previously seen in the Lower Realm.

Lu Xuan thought to himself, this is the Dao Source Fruit that Yang Ling'er spoke of.

The Dao Source Fruit is a fruit that seizes the World Tree's creation, formed over extremely long ages in places where Dao Resonance accumulates.

Yang Ling'er had mentioned before that she had laid World Tree Dao Patterns in the Weiyang Heaven, Qingming Heaven, and Yunlan Heaven; the places where those patterns fell mostly correspond to where these Dao Source Fruits grow.

This is precisely what Yang Ling'er needs!

Taking the Dao Source Fruit can help Yang Ling'er restore her cultivation!

Likewise, activating the formations here can ultimately reveal Yang Ling'er's layout from countless ages past.

This is also exactly the disciple's task for this trip.

Lu Xuan saw a dark place emitting a terrifying sword aura.

He used the power of the World Tree to open the Insight Eye and scouted; there indeed had emerged a Dao Source Fruit, and it was also the tomb of a Dao Yuan Realm sword cultivator.

Not long after.

Lu Xuan withdrew his gaze.

For now he need not act hastily, after all Yang Ling'er and the others are still in the Weiyang Heaven, not having descended to the Qingming Heaven.

Just now, while his divine sense swept, he saw a place where cultivators came and went incessantly, seeming very lively.

This instead ignited his curiosity.

"Boom!"

With a thought, Lu Xuan activated the Heaven-Piercing Spatial Power, and soon brought Tie Xiongqiong and Tie Xiaoqing to that star.

"Hiss!"

This star is obviously much larger than the surrounding stars; upon it shines brilliantly, the Dao power is also much richer, and it veils several ancient Dao traditions, emitting a terrifying aura.

In the void, many passing cloud vessels were docked; aboard were experts of Sovereign Realm or Inquiry Dao Realm, and from their attendants they were notable figures in this starry region.

As soon as these people appeared, a man in gray robes respectfully descended, approaching them and saying, "Guest, this way please."

Lu Xuan's front was no exception; likewise, a middle-aged man in gray robes appeared.

He bent over, having already secretly sized up Lu Xuan; Lu Xuan's face was shrouded in divine light, making it impossible to see; he turned his head and saw the respectful Tie Xingqiong beside Lu Xuan, secretly estimating Lu Xuan's identity and status, his attitude becoming increasingly respectful: "Sir, are you here for our Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion?"

Lu Xuan frowned, "Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion?"

The gray-robed man showed no impatience on his face; instead, he patiently explained, "As the saying goes, 'This meal should only be had in heaven, hard to come by a few times in the mortal world,' which is the evaluation of my Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion."

"Oh?"

Lu Xuan immediately became interested, "Good, then let's go try it."

The gray-robed man hinted, "A bit pricey; free if it's not tasty."

Lu Xuan smiled faintly, "Not short of money."

The gray-robed man laughed, "That's right, that's right."

Saying that, he was about to take Lu Xuan to the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion.

Lu Xuan looked around, secretly thinking that this bustling scene reminded him of the lively antique market he had visited on Blue Star before.

One was Beijing's Pan Family Garden, the other was Tianjin's Shenyang Road.

Not long after.

The gray-robed man brought Lu Xuan and his two companions to a place of extraordinary grandeur, where a magnificent pavilion stood.

The pavilion glowed with brilliant colors above and below; though it stood on the earth, it resembled a heavenly palace, its exterior inscribed with numerous Dao markings, the air around thick with Dao Resonance, auspicious beasts soaring in the void above, emitting pleasant sounds.

"Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion!"

At the pavilion's upper end hung three ancient characters written in vigorous, powerful calligraphy, exuding 'Dao' and 'might'.

Tie Xiaoqing was somewhat surprised.

Just constructing this pavilion would likely consume a vast amount of star-space supreme treasures!

Lu Xuan's face remained calm as he walked into the pavilion's interior.

He actually wanted to see how the food of the Upper Realm was.

Upon stepping into the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion, Lu Xuan's eyes reflected endless brilliant starlight.

It turned out the pavilion's interior claimed to be a realm of its own!

Countless private chambers floated like stars in the Void, undisturbed, each containing seals, with an open area also in the central region.

In the open area, many beautiful women were performing.

Some women wore rainbow robes, their bodies soft, their jade feet dancing in the starry sky, utterly joyful.

Some women played ancient zithers, their decadent sounds drifting into the ears.

Some women wore scant clothing, barely covering three vital parts, their jade legs intertwined, their jade feet stepping on divine radiance petals, peaks rising and falling, the air a expanse of white.

Lu Xuan blinked in surprise.

There's even such an energetic performance?

Tie Xiaoqing stared dumbfounded and exclaimed, "Wow!"

Just then, several brocade-clad men flew to the side of several beautiful women and began to boldly touch them uncontrollably.

Soon, a black-robed elder of the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion appeared before the brocade-clad men and said, "Honored guests, please do not lay hands on them!"

The leading brocade-clad man swung a slap directly, "Pa!"

The black-robed elder was directly sent flying thousands of feet.

Soon, many divine senses were stirred, probing toward this place.

The brocade-clad man threw a token that flew to the black-robed elder's face, bearing the character 'Sun', radiating brilliant light and emitting fierce divine radiance in the Void.

Everyone was stunned.

The gray-robed man beside Lu Xuan was immediately shocked, "This is a descendant of Lord Sun Qinghou's branch! They're causing trouble again!"

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