Chapter 1005: Debt-Repaying Fairy

Jiang Fan, completely unaware of these developments, put away "The Drunken Immortal Scripture." He glanced at the lightning gradually gathering in the clouds and said, "Prepare for your tribulation."

Hua Wuying, however, stared blankly at Jiang Fan. First, she was shocked by his prowess; even a powerful figure with a Four-Aperture Nascent Soul had been driven away by him. Second, she was astonished at how young Jiang Fan was. He looked only about nineteen, not much older than her, yet his strength was that of a senior master! When did Tai Cang Great State get such a formidable person?

Hearing Jiang Fan's reminder, she hurriedly composed herself and prepared to seriously face her tribulation. She took a Bodhi Pill, took a deep breath, and braced herself for the lightning.

Boom! The lightning struck fiercely, instantly destroying her clothes and completely scattering the misty veil from her face.

Jiang Fan was slightly surprised. She turned out to be quite a beautiful young woman. She had red lips, white teeth, bright almond eyes, and a slender face, her features exquisite. As for her figure... Jiang Fan averted his gaze, his old face slightly flushed. Her figure was also quite good.

Hua Wuying was somewhat shy and tried to cover herself, but one lightning strike after another descended, leaving her no time to care about modesty. All she could think about was how to survive.

Not long after, the lightning tribulation reached its peak, and a curtain of lightning crashed down fiercely. Hua Wuying was already at the end of her rope, unable to sustain herself. This tribulation was truly too rushed; it would be a miracle if she succeeded.

Jiang Fan, resigned, took out the Five-Magnet Primordial Mountain and sent it six zhang above Hua Wuying's head. Then he activated the Five-Magnet Divine Light. This reduced the lightning tribulation damage by twenty percent.

Hua Wuying, who had already despaired, saw this and immediately took out a magic treasure prepared for tribulation. This further reduced the lightning tribulation damage by ten percent.

Thus, when the lightning curtain finished pouring down, although she was disfigured and nearly charred, she managed to narrowly survive. As a mystical power descended, she was reborn and received her Daoist title.

"Fairy of Debt Repayment."

Jiang Fan nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. "Is that name for real?" Hua Wuying's eyes also widened, her face full of disbelief: "You must be joking, right? This is my Daoist title? I don't want it!!!" She shrieked in exasperation.

Unfortunately, she wasn't as lucky as Jiang Fan, who could change his Daoist title. "Fairy of Debt Repayment" became her lifelong label.

"How could this happen?" Hua Wuying's face was pale. How could she possibly utter this Daoist title? She'd rather have been struck dead by the lightning tribulation! She burst into tears.

Jiang Fan retrieved the Five-Magnet Primordial Mountain and comforted her, "Alright, alright. That old hag, the Ancient Sage, is just like this. You'll get used to it."

Crack! A tribulation lightning bolt, appearing from nowhere, struck fiercely. Jiang Fan quickly manipulated the Five-Magnet Primordial Mountain to block it. Black lines appeared on his forehead: "You narrow-minded woman! You get angry just because I said something about you? You'd better pray you don't fall into my hands, or I'll pin you down and spank you raw!" He had suffered from the Ancient Sage for too long! Sooner or later, he would rebel!

Hua Wuying's eyes darted about; she sensed Jiang Fan's resentment and whispered, "Senior Tyrant... May I ask what your Daoist title is?"

Jiang Fan glared at her fiercely: "Why are you asking so many questions, child? Get dressed, let's go!" With that, he grumbled and soared into the clouds.

Hua Wuying was dumbfounded. How unpleasant must his Daoist title be for Jiang Fan to harbor such deep resentment? "Could it be even worse than 'Fairy of Debt Repayment'?" Thinking of this, she suddenly didn't feel so bad anymore. She covered her mouth, suppressing giggles. It wasn't until a chilly breeze blew that she realized she had been talking to Jiang Fan naked for quite a while. Her pretty face flushed, and she quickly put on a new dress and chased after Jiang Fan.

At Moon-Washing Lake, in the pavilion, Venerable True Words held a folding fan, her brows deeply furrowed. Master Dust Mirror was slightly surprised. He rarely saw his master frown, and deeply furrowed brows were even rarer.

"Master, what's wrong?" Venerable True Words frowned slightly: "In three months, the Ancient Giants will descend."

Master Dust Mirror's face paled in shock, and he exclaimed, "Is that true?" Venerable True Words nodded slightly. "A prodigy proficient in the language of the Underworld questioned that woman and got the information. White Horse Temple truly keeps its secrets well; they even have talents who understand the language of the Underworld. I really don't know where they found them."

Master Dust Mirror's attention, however, was entirely consumed by the shock of the Ancient Giants' impending descent. He stammered, "Master, is this information accurate?"

Venerable True Words said, "It's not certain. Therefore, the Bodhisattva contacted me, preparing for the three of us, who are in the Spirit Transformation Realm, to go together to the summit of the Heaven-Connecting Black Pillar to investigate."

Master Dust Mirror's expression changed. He knew without thinking how perilous an operation involving only those in the Spirit Transformation Realm would be. No one knew what conditions were like on the Heaven-Connecting Black Pillar. If a group of Ancient Giants were lying in wait, even Spirit Transformation cultivators would face unpredictable danger. "Master, must you go? Let those with greater capabilities handle such a grave matter. Please don't go."

Venerable True Words said sternly, "What kind of talk is that? Every man has a share of responsibility for the rise and fall of the world, let alone Spirit Transformation Venerables like us? You need to adjust your mindset! The Ancient Giants are about to return to earth. Continuing to bury your head in the sand is no different from courting death!"

Master Dust Mirror lowered his head in shame. In terms of age, he was older than Venerable True Words, but in terms of magnanimity, he was far inferior. Feeling she had been too harsh, Venerable True Words softened her voice and said: "This journey will be perilous. If I don't return, Moon-Washing Lake will be yours. I also hope you awaken soon and become the new Venerable of Tai Cang."

Seeing that his master's mind was made up, Master Dust Mirror showed reluctance and said: "Is there anything this disciple can do for you?"

Venerable True Words unfolded the fan in her hand, on which a beautiful colorful phoenix was painted. She showed regret: "When I competed with Venerable Evil Crow for this fan back then, it became damaged and has been irreparable ever since. It is a divine artifact from a thousand years ago, used to counter the Ancient Giants. If it can be repaired before our departure, our journey will certainly be much safer." When that demonic mirage clone caused trouble on the Ancient Road to Heaven, the flaming phoenix she conjured originated from the fan in her hand. And this fan was merely a damaged item.

Master Dust Mirror looked ashamed and said softly, "This disciple is incompetent. I've searched ancient sects and great families everywhere, but I haven't found the blueprints for the Phoenix Feather Nine Flame Fan." To repair the Phoenix Feather Nine Flame Fan in his master's hand, he would only need to find the blueprints. However, a thousand years had passed, and for various reasons, many divine artifact blueprints from that era had been destroyed, including the Phoenix Feather Nine Flame Fan.

Venerable True Words shook her head and said, "There's no need to blame yourself. These blueprints have long been extinct in the world."

Suddenly, ripples spread across the tea cup in front of her. In the tea, an image appeared of two young people, a boy and a girl, stepping into Moon-Washing Lake through the air. Master Dust Mirror recognized Jiang Fan at a glance and immediately said, "Master, it's that boy from the mainland!"

Venerable True Words frowned slightly: "A Venerable summons, and he only just arrives now. Is the registered disciple of Venerable Sinful Heart so disrespectful?"

Master Dust Mirror felt secretly pleased. Jiang Fan, oh Jiang Fan, you brought this upon yourself! No matter how good-tempered his master was, she was still a Spirit Transformation Venerable. Such neglect was disrespect towards a Spirit Transformation cultivator. Let's see how she deals with you!

Above Moon-Washing Lake, Hua Wuying was extremely respectful and whispered, "Senior Tyrant, why did Venerable True Words summon you?"

Jiang Fan had already considered it; it was likely about his ability to move the Heaven-Connecting Black Pillar and what happened at the end of the Ancient Road to Heaven. Just to ask some questions, she made him rush over tirelessly. What a waste of time. "Perhaps the Venerable doesn't even want to see me anymore. After all, six or seven days have passed. That's enough time for her to find out everything clearly."

Hua Wuying's mouth dropped open in astonishment: "A Venerable summoned you, and you delayed for six or seven days, Senior?" She couldn't help but break into a cold sweat for Jiang Fan.