webnovelfull Chapter 1771 He is truly a god!
Chapter 1771 He is truly a god!
Above the nine heavens, atop the sea of clouds, lies the sacred Dragon Roar Temple.
Inside a white jade palace suspended amidst endless auspicious clouds, the atmosphere was not as peaceful as it appeared from the outside.
Fairy Yueyao sat regally on the main seat, her exquisite face as cold as ice, and the oppressive aura emanating from her made the fairy maidens standing in the hall tremble with fear and hold their breath.
Before her floated a precious mirror shimmering with rosy light. The mirror was rapidly flashing images of the aftermath of the crisis in three locations: Blackwater City in the Spirit Realm, the Western Desert, and Flowing Wind Valley in the Eastern Realm. It also showed fragments of discussions praising Mingchuan circulating throughout the Spirit Realm.
"Humph!"
A cold snort escaped from Fairy Yueyao's lips, and the scene in the mirror instantly froze and shattered.
Her slender, jade-like fingers gently tapped the armrests of the throne, producing a rhythmic, soft sound that seemed to strike the heart with each tap.
"What a fine Mingchuan Sect... what a fine Wanchuan Sect!"
Her voice was clear and melodious, yet it carried undisguised sarcasm and a hint of anger at being defied. "Severely injured and on the verge of death, unconscious, yet he could still stir up the winds and clouds from afar, drawing upon the remaining dragon energy within that broken sword to help those lower-realm sects resolve their crisis... I underestimated him, and I also underestimated the unity of that rabble."
Xuan Yangzi, who stood at the lower end of the table, bowed slightly, his expression calm, but a complex emotion flashed in his eyes:
"This young man is indeed extraordinary. His mastery of spatial laws and his grasp of battle opportunities are nothing short of monstrous. What's even more remarkable is that, after this incident, the major sects of the Spirit Realm seem to have subtly centered around him, greatly increasing their cohesion. This will be beneficial for our Holy Realm's future actions..."
"In the future?" Fairy Yueyao interrupted him, a cold glint flashing in her beautiful eyes. "Xuanyangzi, do you really think that after this incident, my Dragon Roar Temple will give up control of the Spirit Realm and let this quagmire of the lower realm escape our control? Especially that Mingchuan who has rejected my good intentions time and time again?"
Xuan Yangzi lowered his head: "This subordinate dares not. However, this boy's reputation is currently at its zenith, and he is the heart of the Spirit Realm. If we forcefully take action, it may give others ammunition to criticize him and incite hatred among the lower realms, which would not be good."
"Reputation? Popular support?" Fairy Yueyao's lips curled into a cold smile. "Those are nothing more than fortresses built on sand. One crisis can earn him reputation, but... what about the next, even greater crisis? When the Spirit Realm faces a predicament they cannot solve themselves, when the so-called savior is powerless, how much of that reputation will remain?"
She stood up, her skirt flowing like clouds, walked to the edge of the hall, and looked down at the surging sea of clouds below, as if she could see the scene of the spiritual realm through the clouds.
"That idiot Su Hongzhen is dead, but he left behind a pretty good mess. The Demon Abyss Core is damaged and lying dormant, but it has not been destroyed... The Spirit Realm seems peaceful, but in reality, the hidden dangers have not been eliminated."
Fairy Yueyao murmured to herself, then turned to look at Xuan Yangzi, "Pass down the order, have all our eyes in the Spirit Realm move and keep a close watch, especially on the Wan Chuan Sect and that Ming Chuan. When he can get back to the ground, how much of his cultivation has recovered, what are the internal movements of the Wan Chuan Sect... I want to know everything clearly."
"Yes." Xuan Yangzi accepted the order.
"Furthermore," Fairy Yueyao's eyes narrowed slightly, "how are the preparations for the Spirit Realm Talents Selection and Exchange Meeting that we proposed last time going? It's time to give these ignorant and arrogant cultivators from the lower realms a chance to see the wider world. Especially that Sect Master Mingchuan... I want to see if he can continue to hide in his turtle shell and refuse goodwill this time."
Xuan Yangzi felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the Holy Maiden had not given up the idea of recruiting or controlling Mingchuan, and might even take further steps in this regard.
He respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, the arrangements for the exchange meeting have been initially drafted, and we await your final approval of the rules and the list of invitees."
"Very good." Fairy Yueyao turned around, sat back in the main seat, and her face returned to its haughty and indifferent expression. "Go down. This fairy needs to think carefully about how to deliver this goodwill to Sect Master Mingchuan in a way that shows... sufficient sincerity."
Xuan Yangzi bowed and withdrew from the main hall. The hall doors closed, shutting out the cold, calculating atmosphere within.
Fairy Yueyao sat alone in the empty hall, her fingertips unconsciously tapping the armrest, her gaze fixed on the void, as if piercing through layers of space, landing on the young man who had repeatedly caused her setbacks.
"Mingchuan... this fairy's patience for you is limited."
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Wanchuan Sect, the rear hall of the Suspended Hall.
Time passed quietly. Three days had passed since the three hidden dangers were eliminated and Mingchuan fell into slumber again.
Over the past three days, the Spirit Realm seemed to have experienced a devastating earthquake, finally ushering in a temporary period of calm. The news spread like wildfire, reaching every sect and market town.
"Have you heard? The last three malignant tumors left behind by that old devil Su Hongzhen have been completely eradicated!"
"More than that! It was Sect Master Mingchuan of the Wanchuan Sect who, despite being unconscious and severely injured, directed operations remotely and turned the tide!"
"It's said that at the end there was a mysterious sword-like dragon aura that cleansed away evil spirits, even instantly neutralizing the mental corruption of the major sect leaders! It's amazing!"
"Sect Master Mingchuan... is truly a divine being! Such achievements, protecting all living beings in the Spirit Realm, deserve eternal reverence!"
"Unfortunately, the injuries were too severe, and he has not yet regained consciousness..."
Public opinion overwhelmingly sided with Mingchuan and Wanchuanzong.
The subtle discussions and observations that had arisen earlier due to Fairy Yueyao's marriage proposal and the joint support of the four major sects for Mingchuan have almost completely disappeared.
Mingchuan's actions, which risked his life, earned him the heartfelt recognition and gratitude of the vast majority of cultivators in the Spirit Realm.
The prestige of Wanchuan Sect has reached an unprecedented height.
Inside the quiet room, Mingchuan was still asleep, but his face was no longer frighteningly pale; instead, he had regained some color, and his breathing was deep and steady.
The Nine Dragons Sword lay quietly beside his pillow, its blade occasionally shimmering with a faint golden light, as if resonating with its master's breath.
Leng Xi stayed by Ming Chuan's side almost every step of the way, following Ye Yan's instructions to regularly feed him nourishing pills and use her own gentle spiritual energy to clear his meridians.
Besides handling necessary sect affairs, Dong Chuyan and Ran Qianqian spent most of their time staying nearby.
Ah Xiong stabilized his Core Formation stage and arranged the sect's defenses in an orderly manner. Every day, without fail, he would stand guard outside the meditation room for several hours. Although Ye Yan and Jin Man had chased him away several times, he remained persistent.
Chen Shu indeed kept his vow, and together with Jinwa, Yaya, and a group of junior brothers and sisters of similar age and good aptitude, they cultivated with extraordinary diligence.
The Wan Chuan Sect was not discouraged by the sect leader's serious injury, but rather filled with a strong fighting spirit to become stronger and not let the sect leader bear everything alone!