NOVPUBChapter 394: Chapter 392: Old Acquaintance? Heading to the Royal City
Chapter 394: Chapter 392: Old Acquaintance? Heading to the Royal City
“Disciple, return to your human form.”
“Oh,” Sally turned back into her human form, somewhat puzzled.
“Disciple, what do you see there?” Qing pointed in a direction.
Startled, Sally followed his pointing finger. “Where? It’s pitch-dark; I can’t see far even with the map—”
Before Sally could finish speaking, she was lifted into the air and plunged into the Creation Nine Abyss!
The black water instantly froze her! A dense, numbing pain penetrated her body through her pores, and as a human, her greater surface area made the pain even more unbearable.
“Disciple, channel the ‘Supreme One Technique’ with all your might. Your master is right here guarding you; I won’t let you fall,” Qing’s voice reached Sally’s ears.
Sally was no longer able to concentrate or say a word.
…
Time was indiscernible, but each time Sally was about to lose consciousness due to the freezing cold of the Creation Nine Abyss, she was jolted awake by Qing, who also infused a gentle strength to alleviate the chill.
Sally reviewed every experience from the time she had memory, all the way up to being thrust by Qing into this black water pool… All the joy and sorrow, reunions and separations, the sunny and cloudy days, every aspect of life in the Beast World—she accepted them all with pleasure.
The Golden Core in her Dantian began to crack apart, and a blindingly bright golden light burst forth, coursing through her meridians and spreading throughout her body!
Qing watched Sally submerged in the black water, his gaze showing astonishment. “So fast!”
In the distance, teleportation white light headed in their direction.
Qing frowned slightly, transformed into a human, and used a black cloak and hat to conceal his features.
Sally was currently in a crucial phase of transforming her Golden Core into a True Infant. If she came through this challenge, there would certainly be no issue in going to the Divine Realm.
The visitor wore a crude wooden mask and had long black hair draped over his back, fastened at the nape with a red band.
His robe, dark gold and pitch black, stood out clearly within the darkness of the Asura Realm.
Qing understood immediately—the new arrival was the Asura King!
“If we have disturbed the Asura King, my deepest apologies. This is my disciple; she has reached a bottleneck in her cultivation and is using your esteemed Creation Nine Abyss in hopes of a breakthrough. What do you say?”
Qing started with a soft approach, negotiating in good terms. After all, his disciple had many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and if the other party wanted something, allowing his disciple to offer a sacrifice was a small price to pay.
If it came down to a fight, he wasn’t afraid either.
The Asura King exuded a cold, dark aura no different from that of the Asura Realm. However, when he looked at Sally soaking in the Creation Nine Abyss, his entire demeanor became unsettled.
“Yanyan!” The name escaped his lips.
Seeing him recognize Sally, Qing’s thoughts raced, “The Asura King knows my disciple?”
The Asura King quickly suppressed his fluctuating aura, regaining his composure. “Hmm, are you from the Ancient Divine Clan or a newer one?”
“The Ancient Divine Clan. I was fortuitously revived by my disciple’s chance discovery and am still in the midst of recovery,” Qing did not hide anything from him and spoke truthfully.
Perceiving that the other was not lying, the Asura King turned his gaze back to Sally. “She may cultivate here, but once she has finished, she must see me in the Asura King City. Can you do this?”
“Certainly, certainly, I assure you I will bring her there,” Qing was also very interested in the Asura King City, “How about the City Entry Command?”
The Asura King took off a Black Jade Dragon Head Plaque from his waist and tossed it to Qing, “I await your honored visit.”
“The Asura King is too kind; it is an honor for both my disciple and me,” Qing caught the jade plaque.
…
Sally spent a full forty-nine days in the Creation Nine Abyss before she teleported out.
Now inside her Dantian, instead of a Golden Core, there was a miniature version of herself. She sat cross-legged, inhaling and exhaling the essence of the universe, cultivating in her stead.
“Master, there’s another me inside my Dantian,” Sally said excitedly, forming a hand seal, and a beam of golden light shot out, illuminating the dark space before finally hitting a rock.
The rock instantly turned into dust!
Sally said with self-admiration, “I’m so amazing!”
Qing nodded, “Not bad. You’ve now entered the True Infant Realm. The next stage is to transcend tribulation, and after that, you’ll become a god. Even now, going to the Divine Realm wouldn’t be a problem. The True Infant within you can cultivate on your behalf, so you won’t need to meditate as hard as before.”
Sally smiled, “Actually, I’ve never really meditated; I always fall asleep.”
Qing: “…”
“So once I’ve finished cultivating, can I return to Beast World? I still have to administer exams to the kids.”
“There’s no rush. Haven’t we yet to resolve Little Fengning’s issue? Moreover, while you were cultivating, you’ve attracted the attention of the Asura King. He wants you to visit; it seems to be an acquaintance of yours.”
“An old friend? Then let’s go have a look. If we used someone’s sacred place without being caught, that’s one thing, but if we’re caught, it’s only right to pay a visit. Give and take, it’ll be no trouble to come back another time.”
“My disciple has a clear understanding,” Qing said, handing her the Black Jade Dragon Head Plaque.
After entering the True Infant Realm, Sally could teleport again, which was similar to Spirit Rank talents. Also, in the Asura Realm, she didn’t feel as suppressed and uncomfortable.
Even in the pitch-black space, relying on sight alone one could make out some details, although still quite blurry—not as clear as the System Map. Looking through the System Map, one could see even a tiny stone on the ground in fine detail, identifying whether it was a heavenly material or earthly treasure.
From this, it’s clear that no matter how advanced one’s cultivation is, it’s not as convenient as Xiaomei’s system.
“Let’s see how my little son is doing,” Sally said, taking Little Fengning out of the Insurance System.
Having not seen him for nearly two months, he had grown quite a bit; Xiaomei had taken great care of him, and he was white, plump, and extremely cute.
“Doesn’t he look great?” Sally said, holding the chubby child somewhat obstinately, even mesmerizingly.
Frans said Xiaojiu was too fat to fly, but Sally thought it was fine. Besides, if you can manage low to the ground, why bother flying high where it’s cold and you become an easy target…
Qing reached out his hands, “Let me hold this little fellow.”
“Here,” Sally passed Little Fengning to Qing, “He’s okay now while he’s asleep, but wait until he opens his eyes, then you’ll understand what a unique talent looks like!”
Qing held Little Fengning in one arm, and with the other, he extended two clearly jointed, fair fingers, touching them to Little Fengning’s brow. A trace of Divine Power circulated within Little Fengning’s body, completing a full circuit before settling in his heart meridian.
After a moment, he withdrew his Divine Power and said to Sally, “He’s quite normal, and the seal is well placed. If he has unique talent, that just means he’s intuitive. Do you want to erase his talents?”
“I’m afraid he’s too young to control such a powerful Innate Secret Technique.”
“He’s also developing his intelligence early. You just need to teach him well. Didn’t you want to be a good mother?”
“Mm, so does that mean he’s fine, Master?”
“I think you’re the one with the problem, from top to bottom, inside and out, you’re full of them.”
“…Master, that’s a personal attack!” Sally took Little Fengning back into her arms and put him back into the Insurance System.
They had arrived at Asura King City.
From afar, it was bright as day, ablaze with lights.
