Chapter 19: with translation of chapter title

"Is that the Hongmeng Purple Sword?" Zhou Chuanfeng remembered what the ancient texts recorded—the sword of the Wan Jian Sect's patriarch was not like this. "Zhao Jianming, use your sect's secret method to 'call' it and try?"

Zhao Jianming wore a grim face; after all, he had actually silently circulated the Wan Jian Sect's sword-summoning heart method, but the purple little sword completely ignored him.

"Could it be the Taiyi Sword?" Pei Jianshu said slowly, his tone full of doubt.

Because the Taiyi Sword truly exists only in legend, with no definite record ever having been made.

"Hongmeng Taiyi!?" Zhou Chuanfeng exclaimed in shock, having already sent a voice transmission to Zhou Chuanqi, who had just gone out.

After a moment, Zhou Chuanqi returned, also gazing at the little sword that had not appeared just before.

"If it really is the Taiyi Sword, then the purple aura here is probably truly Hongmeng purple aura!" Zhou Chuanqi was no longer calm; he tried to step into the protective formation again, but was unsurprisingly bounced back by the barrier.

Meanwhile, Liu Meng and the others had already immersed themselves in a deeper state of cultivation, unmoved by the interference of the three outsiders.

"Damn it!" Zhao Jianming felt that his dao companion was being snatched and defiled by someone, yet he had no way to stop it and could only watch helplessly.

"Just wait." Pei Jianshu watched the little sword leaping up and down, "It is also looking for that person."

"What is this?" Zhou Chuanfeng couldn't understand, "Is it anxiously trying to acknowledge a master? Could it also not know where that person went?"

Although unwilling to admit it, Pei Jianshu clearly saw and nodded, "Yes. It is this eager, so we probably cannot seize it."

Upon hearing this, the three fell silent.

Even Zhao Jianming could not help but realize one point—

The master that the Taiyi Sword protects is absolutely not his match; even if he already possessed Xuan Zong-level combat power, he would still be no match for the Taiyi Sword.

"What kind of dogshit luck has the Tianxing Sect had?" Zhou Chuanfeng said resentfully, "Moreover, as far as I know, this generation of the Tianxing Sect has already declined to only three disciples, hasn't it?"

Pei Jianshu, however, thought of what Liu Meng had said about the "little junior sister," and those words she had spoken to Zhao Yue.

Could it be…

Was the figure who had been sitting cross-legged at the center of the formation just now actually Shen Qingli?

"Liu Meng." Pei Jianshu couldn't help but call out, "Who exactly is the little junior sister you mentioned?"

"Little junior sister?" Zhou Chuanfeng didn't understand, "Does the Tianxing Sect really have a fourth disciple?"

Pei Jianshu said nothing; he did not want to believe the result of his speculation, after all he had personally seen that Shen Qingli's cultivation had fallen to the Xuan Shi realm!

Such a drastic decline can only mean one thing: Shen Qingli is truly crippled! Otherwise, even if she had not recovered to the Xuan Wang realm, she should not have fallen so badly.

Would the Taiyi Sword choose a waste as its master?

Impossible.

Pei Jianshu once again suppressed his speculation.

"Since seizing it is hopeless, Royal Brother, shall we leave?"

Zhou Chuanfeng weighed the situation clearly and was willing to let go; since there was no opportunity here, it was better to go look for other chances than to wait idly.

On the contrary, Zhou Chuanqi was a bit reluctant to leave, "You go ahead; the primordial purple aura can help me temper my body, I'll wait here."

He did not seek to seize the Supreme Ultimate Sword or its inheritance, but if he could absorb some primordial purple aura, it would already be worthwhile for him.

"Alright, then I'll go out and have a look." Zhou Chuanfeng left decisively.

Zhao Jianming, however, was still unwilling and did not leave.

Pei Jianshu knew he should leave, but he also really wanted to stay and see, just in case it was her.

After hesitating repeatedly, Pei Jianshu still left; he still felt it was impossible.

Just as he stepped out of the mountain's interior, not far away, a golden stream of light shot up into the sky, gradually transforming into a faint golden phoenix silhouette.

"The inheritance of the Golden Phoenix Fairy?" The disciples of various sects gathered around the mountain's base were all astonished, "It seems the five-system phoenix fairies recorded in the ancient texts really do exist! Three years ago it was the Fire Phoenix Fairy, now it's the Golden Phoenix Fairy?"

"Come on! You didn't see the spectacle when the Fire Phoenix Fairy's inheritance manifested three years ago—covering the sky and earth, a lifelike fire phoenix, as if a divine phoenix descended! It's not much different from the purple phoenix just now!"

"What a pity."

"Yes, what a pity."

Disciples who had also entered Xuan Shan three years ago were all sighing with regret.

Such a stunningly talented heavenly pride actually went into demonic deviation.

Compared to the celestial phenomena of the Fire Phoenix inheritance three years ago, the current Golden Phoenix is just so-so.

"Logically speaking, the Golden Phoenix is the chief of the five-system phoenix fairies, so it should be even more formidable than the Fire Phoenix Fairy's inheritance."

"Just go and see, and you'll know."

Those youngsters who knew they had no hope of contending for the Hongmeng inheritance had already gathered toward where the Golden Phoenix appeared.

Some people no longer joined the crowd, instead earnestly seeking their own opportunities.

After all, the sect's grand competition is not merely about exchanging martial techniques and strength; it also comprehensively considers whether one has obtained an inheritance from within Xuan Shan, granting aptitude bonuses.

For example, three years ago, during the sect's grand competition, Shen Qingli actually only achieved third place in performance, but she was only thirteen that year and had also received the Fire Phoenix Fairy's inheritance; the Xuan Shan envoys ultimately unanimously decided that first place belonged to none other than Shen Qingli.

Nowadays, when people see members of the Bijade Sect, they all freeze, wondering, "Could it be Shen Qingli again?"

"Even if she went into demonic deviation, did she still receive the favor of the Golden Phoenix Fairy?"

"The reason the phoenix silhouette is so faint is because her constitution has deteriorated?"

While disciples of various sects were arguing noisily, Su Chacha flew out from her cave dwelling.

"Little junior sister?" Pei Jianshu exclaimed in surprise.

Gu Cihe and Baili Chongtong, who were guarding Su Chacha's Dharma, excitedly congratulated, "Congratulations, little junior sister!"

Su Chacha could hardly conceal her excitement; she had not expected to actually receive the favor of the Golden Phoenix Fairy.

"Thank you, second senior brother, junior senior brother." Su Chacha thanked them both with poise and generosity.

In the crowd, however, someone exclaimed in surprise, "Three years ago, when Shen Qingli received the inheritance, the commotion was far greater than this, yet we never saw any Bijade Sect fellow disciples guarding the Dharma!"

"Yeah, I thought the Bijade Sect had no rule about fellow disciples guarding the Dharma." Although not a mocking statement, it made the entire Bijade Sect stare in shock.

How important is the Xuan Shan inheritance—how could there possibly be no rule for fellow disciples to guard the Dharma?

But, when Shen Qingli received the inheritance.

They really aren't here.

Now——

Before Su Chacha stood not only Bai Li Chongtong and Gu Cihe, as well as the just-arrived Pei Jianshu, but also over ten other disciples of the Biyu Sect!

After all, per the Biyu Sect's rules, within a hundred-li radius inside Mysterious Mountain, whenever an inner-sect disciple is receiving an inheritance, the other disciples must immediately protect the Dharma—unless they themselves are also receiving an inheritance.

Pei Jianshu furrowed his brows slightly, yet said, 'Junior Sister, congratulations.'

'Thank you, Senior Brother.' Su Chacha exclaimed gratefully, 'My foundation is not as good as Senior Sister's, the heavenly phenomena aren't as splendid—I've let you down.'

'What's the big deal?' Gu Cihe said dismissively, 'Shen Qingli is deep-minded; she definitely made a fuss when receiving the inheritance, maximizing the commotion. Unlike you, Junior Sister, who neither schemes nor shows off, you're at a great disadvantage.'

Su Chacha lowered her head as if shy, undoubtedly confirming Gu Cihe's words.

Many therefore felt Shen Qingli was indeed overly arrogant and domineering, each time making everyone feel inferior, like lowly ants, losing all confidence.

'No wonder she's the personal disciple of Saintess Zhao; her disposition is truly extraordinary, steady as can be.' Similar praises arose from the crowd.

Everyone felt that the heavenly-chosen ones were actually no different from themselves; since Su Chacha could do it, they were sure they could also find their own inheritances, and were about to disperse to search.

An exceptionally clear and ringing sword cry echoed throughout the entire Mysterious Mountain.

Hum!

The sword light shooting into the sky pierced the void, shattered the Mysterious Mountain formation, pierced the firmament, and blinded the eyes of all disciples and powerful figures inside and outside Mysterious Mountain!

Some people are destined to be stunningly talented and gorgeous, unable to conceal their brilliance.

Shen Qingli is destined to be such a person.