Chapter 227.1
“Let’s go.”
With that, she stepped into the silver door and disappeared.
Han Li followed closely behind, stepping through and vanishing as well.
Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu exchanged a glance before hurriedly rushing through the portal.
In the next moment, the four of them appeared in another space.
It was an unfamiliar environment, with the surroundings shrouded in mist. Thick spiritual energy had condensed into fog, continuously forming spiritual liquid that dripped from the air.
In the distance was a mountain range, its peak enveloped in clouds and mist, resembling a fairyland. A waterfall cascaded down from the heights, its roaring sound deafening.
“Is this the legendary Reception Hall?” Ye Ruoshui widened her eyes, staring at the lake of spiritual liquid ahead, her heart pounding.
“Such abundant spiritual energy!” Lin Wanqiu exclaimed with joy, slightly surprised.
“Although this place is called the Reception Hall, it is actually divided into countless small spaces. The area you are in is just one of them.”
“The spiritual energy here is abundant, and rare treasures are scattered everywhere. You are free to explore at will, but remember, you must break through to the Nascent Soul Realm within a year, or you will lose the qualification to enter the inner court.”
Saint King Clear Sky reminded them.
Although she had granted the three of them direct access to the inner court, it was merely an opportunity. Whether they could seize it depended on their own determination.
If they became too engrossed in exploring the secret realms and the joy of collecting treasures, it would be difficult for them to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm within a year, and they would lose their chance to enter the inner court.
“Thank you for your guidance, Senior. We will heed your advice!”
Ye Ruoshui and the other two quickly responded.
“Mm.” Saint King Clear Sky nodded. “In that case, I will take my leave. Focus on your cultivation here. Once you break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, someone will come to guide you.”
With that, her body began to fade, as if she were about to vanish into the void.
“Farewell, Senior…”
“Wait… Senior, please stay…”
Seeing that Saint King Clear Sky was about to leave, Ye Ruoshui suddenly spoke up.
Saint King Clear Sky turned back and glanced at Ye Ruoshui, asking, “Do you have something else to ask?”
Under the Saint King’s gaze, even though she wasn’t releasing any aura or showing any hostility, Ye Ruoshui still felt immense pressure and a sense of unease.
Lin Wanqiu also looked over, her face showing concern and confusion, not understanding why Ye Ruoshui had suddenly stopped Saint King Clear Sky.
Taking a deep breath, Ye Ruoshui mustered her courage and said, “Junior would like to ask… is Her Highness Xiao Minghuang also here?”
Hearing this, Saint King Clear Sky smiled. “That’s a good question. I was just about to go find her!”
Seeing the hopeful look on Ye Ruoshui’s face, she teased, “I almost forgot, Xiao Minghuang is your Dao companion. Are you asking about her because you want to see her?”
Ye Ruoshui’s face turned red, and she nodded repeatedly. “Yes, yes! If Senior knows where Her Highness is, please tell me!”
Seeing that Ye Ruoshui wasn’t the least bit shy but instead even more excited, Saint King Clear Sky suddenly felt a bit deflated.
She had wanted to see the young girl blush and tease her a bit, but it seemed they were already like an old married couple, with no trace of shyness.
“Alright then, I’ll take you to find her.”
Saint King Clear Sky waved her hand and then lifted Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu, gradually disappearing into the void.
As for Han Li, he naturally had to go about his own business. The reunion of Dao companions had nothing to do with him.
Watching Saint King Clear Sky and the two women vanish before his eyes, Han Li couldn’t help but feel envious.
After all, this was the favor of a Saint King. How could he not be envious?
Even if it wasn’t a treasure bestowed, just a few words of guidance could bring immense benefits.
“Throughout my cultivation journey, I’ve relied entirely on myself. Envying others is meaningless. I need to seize the time to collect some rare treasures and then break through to the Nascent Soul Realm!”
Han Li thought to himself. He had a rough idea of how long it would take him to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, and the remaining time could be used to gather rare treasures.
Having entered a treasure trove, how could he leave empty-handed?
…
In the blink of an eye, Saint King Clear Sky and the two women, Ye and Lin, arrived in front of a magnificent and grand hall. On both sides of the hall stood many stone statues, so lifelike they seemed almost alive, exuding an overwhelming majesty.
In the center of the hall, a young girl dressed in bright yellow robes sat cross-legged on a cushion, her eyes closed as she practiced her breathing techniques.
She seemed to be deep in meditation, practicing some kind of profound technique. Her entire body was enveloped in a hazy, swirling mist, making it impossible to discern her features clearly.
Only in her abdomen was there a radiant golden-red light, no larger than a fingernail, yet it shone with such brilliance that it illuminated the entire space.
“Your Highness!”
When Ye Ruoshui caught sight of the graceful figure in the center of the hall, she was so overwhelmed with emotion that she nearly burst into tears.
Though it had only been a few months since they last met, she had missed her dearly.
Now that she finally saw her, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
“Your Highness seems to be at a critical moment in her breakthrough. We shouldn’t disturb her.”
Lin Wanqiu, though equally moved, still offered a word of caution.
Ye Ruoshui, who had already taken half a step forward, quickly retracted it and whispered, “Of course, I know…”
“She is currently attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, but it will likely take some time. You don’t need to stay here every moment. Focus on your own cultivation progress.”
Saint King Clear Sky reminded them, “I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t linger here. Once Xiao Minghuang has completed her breakthrough, let her know that if she encounters any difficulties after entering the inner court, she can come find me at the Second Court.”
As she spoke, she took out a token from her hand and handed it to Ye Ruoshui.
The token was entirely silver, with a divine light flowing through it, exquisitely crafted. It bore the character “Void,” marking it as something extraordinary.
“Thank you, Senior. I will make sure to relay your message!”
Ye Ruoshui bowed respectfully.
Saint King Clear Sky smiled but said nothing more. Her figure vanished into the void, disappearing without a trace.
With the departure of this supreme saint, the atmosphere in the entire hall seemed to lighten considerably.
Ye Ruoshui let out a long breath, holding the token as she walked over to Lin Wanqiu.
“Big Sister Lin, could you please give this token to Her Highness?”
Ye Ruoshui said with a smile.
“If the Head Mistress entrusted this task to you, why don’t you just give it to Her Highness yourself?”
Lin Wanqiu looked into Ye Ruoshui’s eyes and asked slowly.
“I’m not really sure about these things, so I’ll leave it to you, Big Sister Lin!”
Without waiting for a response, Ye Ruoshui shoved the token into Lin Wanqiu’s hand and then turned and ran off.
“I’m going to go look for some rare treasures outside. See you later!”
The token felt warm and smooth to the touch, as if it were carved from a flawless piece of jade. The character “Void” engraved on it was vibrant, emitting a faint, radiant glow.
Seeing this token, Lin Wanqiu suddenly remembered her own jade pendant.
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