NOVPUBLin Juemie also helped to deal with the affairs, and reigning over Nine Skies within his lifetime was his lifelong dream.
Xu Zimei appeared somewhat more relaxed, resting continuously in the courtyard and practicing the Shaking Heaven Power whenever she was idle.
Now, she had completely mastered her own power and had begun to condense a Power Vortex.
The summer reached its final end, the sun striving to cast its last bit of heat onto the earth.
That afternoon, Jiang Changsheng came to Xu Zimei’s courtyard.
"Senior brother, the task you entrusted to me is completed. From now on, Qing no longer exists in this world," Jiang Changsheng said respectfully.
"Good," Xu Zimei, lying on a recliner, said with a smile, "It’s time for me to leave as well."
"Senior brother is leaving?" Jiang Changsheng was taken aback.
"Yes, the affairs of the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect are all settled. What else is there to do but to leave?" Xu Zimei said.
"But the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect cannot do without you now," Jiang Changsheng said.
"There is no one in this world who cannot truly be done without. The future of the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect must rely on its own mettle and on you, the younger generation," Xu Zimei said.
"Then where will senior brother go? I’ll follow you," Jiang Changsheng said.
"Just focus on cultivating. Your level of cultivation is too low. This departure might be permanent. I may not return," Xu Zimei waved a hand.
He then took out a large pile of items from the Storage Ring and handed them to Jiang Changsheng.
There were various Vein Skills, pills and medicinal herbs for cultivation, all of which could greatly increase Jiang Changsheng’s strength in a short period of time.
In the Myriad Demons Tribe of the Divine Continent, the Dragon Clan had already begun to proliferate. Xu Zimei even gave Jiang Changsheng a Dragon Egg that was about to hatch.
Holding the Dragon Egg and looking at the pile of items, Jiang Changsheng remained silent for a long time.
"Senior brother, what merits or abilities do I have to deserve this?" Jiang Changsheng exclaimed emotionally.
"Now that the nine Imperial Heirs have perished, among the younger generation of the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect, I see potential in you.
I hope you can lead this Sect to flourish," Xu Zimei said with a smile.
"Don’t worry, senior brother. I promise that from this day forward, my life belongs to the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect," Jiang Changsheng avowed.
Xu Zimei smiled and waved her hand, saying, "Go on. If one day you manage to step onto the Immortal Path, perhaps we will meet again."
"Senior brother," Jiang Changsheng looked deeply at Xu Zimei and then knelt down to kowtow three times before turning and leaving.
Jiang Changsheng knew that the items Xu Zimei had given him could greatly change his destiny.
The so-called life-changing favor from a teacher, nothing could surpass this from a senior brother.
He hadn’t been much help to Xu Zimei, but these resources would be enough for him to grow considerably.
...
After Jiang Changsheng left, Jiuyou finally asked, "Shall we head to the remnants of the Divine Race next?"
"No, let’s go to the Realm Emperor Holy Sect first," Xu Zimei shook her head and said.
"What are we going to do there?" Jiuyou asked curiously.
"Don’t ask so many questions. Just follow me," Xu Zimei said.
Time flew like a white steed flitting past; as evening descended, the sky gradually darkened.
After a busy day, Lin Juemie and Lin Beisheng found Xu Zimei.
"Qiu’er, you’re leaving?" Lin Beisheng asked in surprise.
"Yes, after all, I have other matters to attend to. But don’t worry, I have ways to handle things on the side of the Nine Skies Sacred Sect," Xu Zimei said.
"You’ve grown up, and father can’t keep you anymore," Lin Beisheng sighed.
"Take care of yourself out there. No matter what, don’t forget that you have a home here."
Xu Zimei nodded, then handed over a token to Lin Beisheng.
This token, forged from Mysterious Iron, bore the engraving of a ferocious beast.
"What’s this?" Lin Beisheng curiously took the token.
"The Myriad Beasts Token. Father can only use it when the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect faces a life-and-death crisis,"
Xu Zimei said, "You infuse spiritual energy into this token, and the guardian divine beast will naturally appear."
"This," Lin Beisheng, looking at the token, was shocked, "such a thing exists in the world."
"If one day the Great Void Sage descends, and if he can’t find me and wishes to destroy the sect regardless of the Sage’s prestige, then use this token," Xu Zimei said.
"I understand," Lin Beisheng took the token and nodded emphatically.
After chatting for a while, Lin Beisheng and his companion soon left.
...
Xu Zimei sat cross-legged on the bed, and her divine soul entered the Divine Continent.
She went directly into the Myriad Demons Tribe.
"Master," a group of divine beasts hurried to come and worship.
The place was still dominated by the Dragon Clan, and after years of cultivation, they had begun to prosper.
However, the strength of the ancient top ten divine beasts had also gradually recovered, including the Yu Beasts and the Void Spirit Monkey that Xu Zimei had previously captured.
"Bixi," Xu Zimei looked at one of the divine beasts and said, "You stay behind."
Among the many divine beasts, one that resembled a lion but looked even more ferocious came forward.
It had two horns, its fangs were long and sharp, its fur was thick, and a heavy scent of blood wafted around it.
"As you command, Master," Bixi lay down and agreed.
"You go cultivate at the foot of Great Dao Peak, which is the center location of the Nine Skies Great Array. There, spiritual energy is abundant," Xu Zimei said.
"In addition, I bestow upon you a portion of the World Origin, which you can use when you break through to Stepping into Immortality in the future.
You will protect the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect for three thousand years. After three thousand years, you may go and step onto the Immortal Path Bridge in search of the pinnacle of the Martial Path."
"Thank you, Master," Bixi said with gratitude.
Xu Zimei opened the Space Gate of the Divine Continent and directly transported Bixi to Great Dao Peak.
That day, the surroundings of Great Dao Peak echoed with deafening beast roars that struck fear into people’s hearts.
Just the sound alone was enough to terrify one as if their heart had suddenly stopped.
The spiritual energy around Great Dao Peak stirred, and the purple sun rose three thousand miles as the entire Nine Skies Great Array got activated, continuously drawing in spiritual energy from around it.
After this continued for a while, everything finally calmed down.
The next morning, without saying goodbye to the other disciples, Xu Zimei and Jiuyou commenced their journey, leaving the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect.
...
Atop Great Skies Peak, Lin Beisheng and Lin Juemie stood at the summit of the mountain.
"Qiu’er has left," Lin Beisheng sighed.
"Don’t tell anyone about what happened these past few days. Let’s seal the Sect Gate for a while," Lin Juemie, gazing into the distant horizon, said, "I have a premonition that the calm is a harbinger of an approaching storm."
"Actually, I’ve come to realize these past few days that although the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect is facing trials and tribulations, it has given me hope.
The saying goes ’without destruction, there can be no construction;’ perhaps that’s the principle at work here." 𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝙤𝒎
Lin Beisheng spoke freely, "We’re the same, you and I. If we don’t become Saints in this life, our lifespan is merely a thousand years, not enough.
Though it’s much better than that of ordinary people, it’s still ephemeral, as swift as a fleeting horse.
Better to make a vigorous attempt at greatness—perhaps we can secure a future.
With a hearty laugh, we stride out. Are we not men of high aspiration?"
