Chapter 970: January Tenth

That is, the junior disciple from Qingyun Sect.Jiang Fan!Could it be him?Impossible! For a place like Qingyun Sect, producing a true dragon like Nangong Liuyun is already a miracle that occurs only once every few centuries. How could they possibly produce another person even stronger than him?

Yu Peiyuan blinked and said, "Yes, he's from the mainland.""His name is Jiang Fan, and he's a disciple of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion.""Venerable Chenjing himself let him go up, so you should know him, right?""Venerable Chenjing? Venerable Chenjing? What's wrong?"She noticed with confusion that Venerable Chenjing had suddenly frozen in place. His eyes were wide, and he seemed lost in thought, as if he had just heard incredibly unbelievable news.

The patriarchs of the Divine Sects and numerous other sects gasped in astonishment after a moment of stunned silence."A disciple from the Heavenly Secret Pavilion on the mainland?""Did I hear that right? That small sect which has declined to only one Nascent Soul cultivator?""Their disciple defeated the peerless prodigies carefully cultivated by our three Divine Sects and seven Great Teachings, and took first place?"

They felt a knot in their chests, unable to accept this outcome.The Great Yin Sect Master's eyes darted, and he said in a deep voice, "Then what did he get up there?"Yu Peiyuan knew these people were after Jiang Fan's gains, and replied, "To answer, Senior.""Jiang Fan obtained a spirit pill, a cultivation technique, and most importantly, the Desolate Ancient Token.""But they were snatched away by a fierce beast at the Soul Transformation stage."

"Snatched away?"The Great Yin Sect Master didn't quite believe it; he felt he needed to personally inspect things to be sure. What kind of spirit pill was it? What kind of cultivation technique? And was the Desolate Ancient Token truly snatched away?Several other Great Teaching patriarchs' eyes flickered, revealing similar thoughts. Such precious treasures, it was absolutely impossible to tolerate a junior from the mainland taking them.Absolutely impossible!

However, they did not immediately go looking for Jiang Fan. Because there was still one thing to confirm.The Great Yin Sect Master asked with a gentle smile, "Did Venerable Xinnie appear?"Yu Peiyuan smiled inwardly; this was exactly what she wanted to tell everyone, and she replied solemnly:"To answer, Senior, Venerable Xinnie has already taken Jiang Fan as a registered disciple and even bestowed spirit pills and rare medicines upon him."

The Great Yin Sect Master and the patriarchs of numerous other sects were simultaneously shaken. Venerable Xinnie actually took Jiang Fan as a disciple? Although he was only a registered disciple, it still counted as a nominal master-disciple relationship. Coupled with the bestowal of spirit pills and precious medicines, it didn't seem like he was completely disregarded. For a time, everyone became apprehensive and dared not act recklessly.

Soon, however, they had no time to spare for this matter. Because, as the disciples returned in a miserable state, news of the bloody massacre that had occurred above spread, causing widespread chaos.

Ten days later.The mainland.On the endless prairie, the sky was a deep blue, and white clouds drifted leisurely.Jiang Fan knelt before a lone grave and gently placed down the Sky Demon Emperor's head."Lingshu, I'm back."He caressed the name "Lingshu" on the tombstone, his memories returning to the time he had personally buried her. The sky back then was also this blue. The wind also gently brushed past like this. Everything felt as if it had just happened yesterday.

He sat by the grave, leaning gently against the tombstone, as if leaning on Lingshu herself."Lingshu, I've come to be with you.""But you can't boil tea, can't read books, can't hold my hand, can't ride horses, and can't herd sheep.""We can only watch the sunrise and sunset together, and see the clouds gather and disperse.""We can only silently count the falling stars and listen to the quiet whispers of the constellations.""We can only have the bright moon as our companion in dreams, and the morning light illuminate us upon waking.""Lingshu...""Brother can only fulfill half of your dream."

Concubine Yunxia's eyes welled up, and she silently departed.

Several days later.She returned to the Demon Imperial Court.Under the command of the Slave Heart Demon Emperor, the various demon tribes were orderly migrating northward. Originally, the Sky Demon Emperor had moved the demon tribes from the moist, warm, and more resource-rich north to this desolate and harsh land. This was to control them through resources. Now, the Slave Heart Demon Emperor intended to set things right, allowing the demon race to return to their suitable northern lands.It could be imagined that in the near future, the peaceful northern lands would once again bustle with activity.

"Sister Yunxia! Where is Master?"Sensing Concubine Yunxia's return, the Slave Heart Demon Emperor immediately flashed over.Concubine Yunxia said, "He is fulfilling an unkept promise. He instructed the demon tribes to bypass that area during their migration and not to disturb them."

The Slave Heart Demon Emperor's eyes dimmed, and he nodded tearfully.Concubine Yunxia looked around and asked, "Where is the Sky Devouring Tiger Demon King?"The Slave Heart Demon Emperor's eyes sharpened. The order was given by the Demon Emperor, but the Sky Devouring Tiger Demon King was the one who carried it out! It was equally to blame!"It's still being hunted."Concubine Yunxia mused, "Did it actually manage to escape?""With so many people present that day, did no one notice its movements?"The Slave Heart Demon Emperor shook his head. "It disappeared very strangely. I asked everyone who was there, and no one noticed when or how it escaped.""It was as if it vanished into thin air.""The Heavenly Secret Pavilion has also notified the Nine Sects to search for it together. Once it's found, I will personally go and kill it!"

Concubine Yunxia silently gazed northward and said softly, "By the way, also inform the Heavenly Secret Pavilion and the Four Seas. A month from now, in the northern lands, Jiang Lang will undergo his tribulation there."The Slave Heart Demon Emperor's heart trembled, and a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes."Is Master finally going to undergo his tribulation?"This was undoubtedly the most significant event on the mainland.

Several days later.The quiet Heavenly Secret Pavilion.Most of the stewards and disciples had already left. Only a few quiet individuals remained.Ye Banxia gazed at a jade-carved phoenix chair, blackened by heavenly tribulation lightning, tilting her head and frowning silently. The Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master also frowned silently.

He gazed at Venerable Baiyu's spatial storage device and whisk, sighing softly. Venerable Baiyu was dead, but the hidden dangers remained. The Myriad Tribulation Sacred Hall would investigate his death, and it was inevitable that they would inquire at the Heavenly Secret Pavilion.At the same time, with the Heavenly Secret Pavilion relocating to the mainland, it would be without the protection of powerful cultivators. Relying solely on him, a Nascent Soul cultivator with one aperture, would likely be very difficult.

"Pavilion Master, a letter from the demon race requests our presence in the territory of the Silver Fox tribe in the northern demon lands on the tenth day of the first month.""Human Jiang Fan will undergo his tribulation on that day, in that place.""Please be informed."Nangong Xiaoyun arrived, happily holding a letter.

The Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master abruptly set down what he was holding, took the letter, and read it carefully. Joy surged in his eyes, and he immediately asked, "Didn't you ask them how Jiang Fan is doing now?"Nangong Xiaoyun's smile faded, and she lowered her head sadly, saying, "I did.""They said he's with Lingshu."The Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master fell silent, gripping the letter, his nose tingling slightly:"Let him spend time with her.""Time will heal the wound in his heart."

Liu Qingxian and Xia Chaoge, who had rushed out upon hearing news of Jiang Fan, also fell silent.The Heavenly Secret Pavilion Master suppressed his emotions and said with a comforting smile, "Since Jiang Fan has decided to undergo his tribulation, he must have already adjusted his mood by then.""Let time take its course for what comes next.""You two don't need to worry anymore."

"On the tenth day of the first month, in the northern lands of the demon race, we will all witness Jiang Fan undergo his tribulation."