Chapter 106: Fang Qingxue Stunned! Jia Lan's Gains and Losses!

"Did I see it wrong? Senior Brother Chen gave Yue Er what miraculous elixir that made her step straight into the Shen Tong Mi Jing! Even taking the Yin‑Yang Ten Thousand Longevity Pill couldn't promote her that fast; this is utterly defying the heavens!"

"It is said that in the ancient era, our Xuanhuang Great World had a World Tree whose branches bore magical fruits; eating one could elevate one's divine power. Could it be that Senior Brother Chen gave Yue Er exactly such a fruit?"

Inside the main hall of Jia Lan Peak, female disciples such as Ye Piaoling stared at Chen Zheng, who sat side by side with Jia Lan, exclaiming and speculating.

Especially Yu Er, Nan Beibei, Ai Wei, Yan Xiaoyu and the others, who are close to Xu Yue Er and have similar cultivation levels; whether venturing out for trials or eating and training, they are basically together.

But now, Xu Yue Er has been promoted by Chen Zheng to a divine‑power cultivator, forever separated from them.

From now on they can only look up to Xu Yue Er.

The huge gap in status makes it hard for them to accept, leaving a bitter feeling in their hearts.

"Alas, if during the inner‑door mission we had, like Yue Er, supported Senior Brother Chen and let him ride the celestial crane, perhaps today Senior Brother Chen would have promoted us to divine‑power cultivators…"

Thinking of this, Yu Er and the other girls showed intense remorse, pounding their chests and stamping their feet, wishing time could reverse so they could smash their own heads back then.

Unfortunately, there is no regret medicine in the world.

"Tomorrow is the day of the Shanhe Ranking competition, but Yue Er has become a cultivator; it seems I will find it hard to take the top, and the promotion to divine power will have to be postponed."

Long Xuan's expression was also complicated, sighing deeply.

She has held the first place in the Shanhe Ranking for three consecutive years.

She is determined to claim this year's Shanhe Ranking first place as well, and has made many preparations she had never done before.

Because this year's Shanhe Ranking competition is special, the sect rewards are unprecedentedly generous.

The first place not only receives a Pure Yang Treasure Golden Light Flaming Mirror, but also a single Yin‑Yang Ten Thousand Longevity Pill!

Originally, Long Xuan was determined to obtain that Yin‑Yang Ten Thousand Longevity Pill, planning to use it to ascend to the Shen Tong Mi Jing, a leap to the heavens.

Now it seems it is mostly lost.

Because Xu Yue Er is still only an inner‑door disciple, as long as she does not ascend to a true disciple in the True Transmission Palace, according to the rules she can still participate in the Shanhe Ranking competition and vie for the top spot with her.

Her plan was casually disrupted by Chen Zheng.

"Being able to cut enemies across three great realms, possessing a mid‑grade Dao Artifact, and casually promoting warriors to cultivators—how many secrets does Junior Brother Chen actually have?"

Jia Lan secretly observed Chen Zheng beside her, watching his handsome profile as her eyes became slightly hazy.

This little man is too amazing.

Is there anything in the world he cannot accomplish?

"Jia Lan."

Chen Zheng suddenly turned his head and met Jia Lan's gaze.

Her heart fluttered, her eyes flickered away briefly, yet she steadied herself and said, "What's the matter?"

Chen Zheng smiled and said, "I'll return this jade pendant to you first; after a while, I'll help you restore it into a lower‑grade Dao Artifact."

As he spoke, he reached out and handed the Mysterious Maiden Jade Pendant that Jia Lan had given him when Wan Luo first appeared, to the woman.

"Hmm."

Jia Lan felt a surge of joy, fully trusting Chen Zheng's words; when she reached out to take the Mysterious Maiden Jade Pendant, her smooth, fair fingers lightly brushed Chen Zheng's palm.

It felt a bit ticklish.

That was Chen Zheng's first reaction.

His second reaction was that Jia Lan had that kind of intention toward him.

If I were to be half‑pushed, half‑pulled, staying on Jia Lan Peak tonight, perhaps something would happen between us.

This is normal; given Chen Zheng's current displayed strength and potential, many Feather Transformation Sect female disciples have already taken a liking to him.

If he were willing, the female disciples pursuing him could be completely transferred from the Feather Transformation Sect to the Exquisite Fortune Land. However, he hasn't done so for now; instead, he rose and bid farewell to Jia Lan and the others, turning back toward Zheng Qi Peak.

"Did I perhaps hint too much?"

Jia Lan, in a long dress, stood at the hall entrance, watching Chen Zheng's retreating silhouette, lightly biting her red lips, feeling both gain and loss in her heart.

She always felt that what she had just done was a bit over the line.

If Chen Zheng mistakenly thought she was that frivolous woman, would he come to dislike her?

Wouldn't that be a case of backfiring?

What to do?

……

Within the little fairy realm at the pinnacle of the Feather Transformation Heavenly Palace.

Fang Qingxue, clad in a white robe brighter than snow, like a celestial maiden descending from the Nine Heavens, sat poised on a multicolored cloud with her eyes closed, cultivating.

Purple lightning surged around her, not chaotic but coalescing into a grand formation, linked head to tail, exuding great spirituality.

It was clear she had ascended to the fifth level of divine power, the Celestial Being Realm.

Cultivators of the Celestial Being Realm channel their magical power with the heavens, drawing upon the sun, moon, and stars, to unify scattered energies, circulate them, and condense into a grand formation, multiplying their might severalfold.

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Moreover, the grand formation can shield the entire body, greatly strengthening the frail flesh and enhancing organ function, thereby vastly extending lifespan to up to eight hundred years.

Such cultivators are called "Real Persons" in the cultivation world, such as the Blessed Longevity Real Person, the Hundred Battles Real Person.

Swish!

Suddenly, Fang Qingxue received a message from Fang Qiang, who was on Purple Lightning Peak; she opened her eyes, and a shocked hue appeared in her pupils.

"Junior Brother Chen has returned? He actually deposed Elder Ji Hui and others, seized the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda of Hua Tian Capital, used an ancient bronze cannon to intimidate Ling Xiao, crashed a Heavenly Doom Divine Shark Boat into Luo Sheng Gate, annihilated Wan Luo, and accomplished so many earth‑shaking deeds?"

This time, she was completely shocked by the series of actions Chen Zheng had taken.

Those masters like Wan Luo, whom she could only defeat before and rarely kill, Chen Zheng actually managed to do.

How long has it been that Chen Zheng has become so powerful?

Then a worried expression crossed her eyes; she rose from the cloud, as if preparing to exit the realm to assist Chen Zheng.

Come to think of it, Chen Zheng deposed Elder Ji Hui and others, especially killing Wan Luo; in any sect this would be a grave crime, deserving severe punishment.

Chen Zheng's current situation can be said to be extremely unfavorable.

He also has to endure Huatiandu's retaliation.

She must go out to support it.

Buzz!

Just as Fang Qingxue was preparing to leave the sect, a teal beam of light, source unknown, fell upon her.

In that instant, she seemed to receive some message, the worry in her eyes vanished, and she returned to normal.

"Brother Chen's bronze ancient cannon—what kind of divine power does it possess to be so formidable? Hmm… it seems I also have a cannon…"

Fang Qingxue sat upright again, a thoughtful expression on her brows, recalling some memories of her past life as the Electric Mother Heavenly Lord.

……

"Senior Brother Chen hasn't returned yet?"

At the summit of Zhengqi Peak, Fang Han no longer wore the shabby gray robe and small cap of a lowly servant; instead, he was dressed in splendid brocade garments, pacing back and forth across the plaza.

He seemed to be looking for Chen Zheng about something?

Little Crane, with wings on his back, stood hands on his hips like a person, his gaze proud, casting a sideways glance at the old and young kneeling at the entrance of the Main Hall.

That old and young pair were Jin Rilie and his son Jin Shitai, their posteriors stuck up high, utterly lacking the dignity and confidence of an Elder and a true disciple.

The scene where Chen Zheng used the Heavenly Doom Divine Shark Boat to crush Wanluo left them terrified, nearly stupefying them.

So after the battle ended, Jin Rilie hurriedly brought Jin Shitai up to Zhengqi Peak and knelt.

(End of Chapter)