Chapter 476 The Seventh Awakening of the Tower Master of Heavenly Secret Tower
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"Sect Hierarch, recently the members of our sect have suffered unexplained losses in their lifespans, and our sect has suffered heavy losses. We suspect that someone is targeting our Sect of Commoners. You must seek justice for us!" At this time, the Righteous Dharma King addressed the Cangsheng Sovereign.
"I have already learned of this matter on my way here. Rest assured, now that I have achieved Void Refinement, no matter who in the Outer Realm dares to target our Sect of Commoners, I will not let them off!"
The words of the Cangsheng Sovereign were authoritative and resonated within the council hall, seemingly infusing each of the sect members present with an invisible strength and confidence. His gaze, profound and deep, swept over the crowd and finally rested on the Qing Holy Maiden and Elder Shen Wanning. He nodded slightly to them in approval.
"Qing Holy Maiden, Elder Shen, I will need to enter seclusion to stabilize my realm. You two are the pillars of our sect. With this unexpected event, I must entrust you to take great care," the Cangsheng Sovereign spoke in a gentle manner that still maintained his dignified authority. He continued, "You may consult the Heavenly Secret Tower and must ascertain the truth in the shortest time possible, and root out the mastermind behind this."
Upon hearing this, the Qing Holy Maiden and Shen Wanning answered in unison, "We obey, Sect Hierarch!"
After that, the Cangsheng Sovereign arranged a series of measures to strengthen the sect's defenses, soothe the emotions of the sect members, and investigate the incident of lifespan loss. Each measure appeared to have been given thorough consideration, with a clear and methodical plan.
After the meeting, the Qing Holy Maiden stayed back.
"Qing Holy Maiden, is there anything else you wish to address?" asked the Cangsheng Sovereign, looking at her.
"Sect Hierarch, isn't it said that a breakthrough to Void Refinement Stage in the Outer Realm incurs celestial punishment? How were you able to advance to Void Refinement Stage and remain unscathed?" the Qing Holy Maiden asked directly.
"Qing Holy Maiden, inquiring into others' cultivation is a huge taboo in the Cultivation World!" said the Cangsheng Sovereign, his eyes narrowing slightly with a commanding tone.
"Sect Hierarch, the cultivators within our sect have lost their lifespan, yet you have successfully broken through to the Void Refinement Stage without any incident. It's hard for me not to connect these two matters!" the Qing Holy Maiden continued.
"Do you not know that sometimes in life, it is better to remain in blissful ignorance?" The Cangsheng Sovereign's face revealed a faint smile as he spoke lightly.
"Sect Hierarch, how can you use the lifespans of ten billion sect members to counteract the celestial punishment!?" exclaimed the Qing Holy Maiden with a touch of agitation in her voice.
"Hmmph, Qing Holy Maiden, do not make wild guesses. I founded the Sect of Commoners to provide a relatively fair and just Cultivation World for the vast majority of cultivators at the bottom. How could I do such a thing? I have had another opportunity!" The Cangsheng Sovereign's tone turned colder as he said this.
The Qing Holy Maiden did not respond, but looked deeply at the Cangsheng Sovereign.
"Is there anything else? If not, you may leave. I need to enter seclusion to consolidate my realm," said the Cangsheng Sovereign, visibly uncomfortable under the Holy Maiden's intense gaze.
"There is nothing more," the Qing Holy Maiden replied helplessly, and could only leave.
She did not believe a word of the Cangsheng Sovereign's explanation, but now that he was a Void Refinement Stage Cultivator, she could not defeat him; there was no choice but to leave it at that.
"After making such great contributions for all of you, isn't it right that you pay a little price?" the Qing Holy Maiden left, and the Cangsheng Sovereign murmured to himself, his gaze profound. He then vanished from sight.
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In the Qunfang Pavilion, the Qing Holy Maiden and Shen Wanning came to visit the Qi Xun Fairy, Di Qixun.
"Qi Xun Fairy, I wish to meet the Tower Master of the Heavenly Secret Tower and would appreciate an introduction!" After a brief exchange of pleasantries with Di Qixun, the Qing Holy Maiden went straight to the point.
The Tower Master of the Heavenly Secret Tower is very mysterious, but Di Qixun shares the same ancient lineage with him, belonging to the Di family.
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"Qing Holy Maiden, the Tower Master always has an unpredictable presence, like a dragon showing its head but not its tail; I'm afraid even with the best will in the world, I am powerless to help!" Qi Xun Fairy said with a shake of her feather fan, declining gracefully.
Heavenly Secret Tower had its speculations about Qing Holy Maiden being a split manifestation of Fairy Qingtan, Yu Qingtan. However, whether it was Fairy Qingtan or the Qing Holy Maiden, both were beings the Heavenly Secret Tower did not wish to provoke, so naturally, they were deeply secretive, even eager to cultivate a friendly relationship, if possible.
Nevertheless, Qi Xun Fairy knew that Qing Holy Maiden sought the Heavenly Secret Tower's Tower Master with a purpose that involved the Void Refinement Emperor, and Heavenly Secret Tower was even less inclined to invite trouble.
"This is a Five-Star Ascension Fruit of the Fifth Stage and ten Immortal Crystals, which are a reward for Qi Xun Fairy's referral. Moreover, I've prepared a Hundred-Year Lifespan Fruit for the Tower Master of the Heavenly Secret Tower."
The Qing Holy Maiden directly stated her offer and brought it forth, believing that in most cases, a refusal was due to the offer being too low.
The Hundred-Year Lifespan Fruit was not the one given by the Cangqiong Sword Sect previously, but rather one obtained from a system lottery draw; she had many, and some were even better.
"Qing Holy Maiden, the Tower Master has also long admired you and regretted not having the chance to meet. Three days later at the Heavenly Secret Tower in Qunfang Immortal City, it would do if you could come again!" Sure enough, Qi Xun Fairy's fan-waving halted, reeled in by the items the Qing Holy Maiden had produced and controlled her for three breaths, before responding. Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire
The Five-Star Ascension Fruit and the Immortal Crystals were indeed rare treasures for her, still at the Late Stage of the Golden Core. With them, she could soon break through to the Nascent Soul Stage.
And the Tower Master of the Heavenly Secret Tower was already very old; the Hundred-Year Lifespan Fruit held a fatal attraction for him as well.
"Qi Xun Fairy is indeed refreshing and straightforward; then I shall keep the appointment punctually in three days!" the Qing Holy Maiden said with a smile, then left the place directly, without reclaiming the Five-Star Ascension Fruit and other treasures.
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Three days later, within the Heavenly Secret Tower at Qunfang Immortal City.
Dressed in simple yet elegant long dresses, the Qing Holy Maiden and Shen Wanning, under the guidance of Qi Xun Fairy, arrived at a loft on the highest floor.
The door slowly opened, revealing a mild fragrance of tea mingled with the scent of ancient scrolls.
As they stepped inside, they saw an old man with white hair sitting quietly, holding an ancient text, his gaze profound, as if he could see through the mysteries of the world. He was the Tower Master of the Heavenly Secret Tower.
"Fairy Qingtan, Miss Shen, I've long admired your reputations. It is my good fortune to meet you today. I am Di Qixiao of the Heavenly Secret Tower, please have a seat!" the Tower Master of the Heavenly Secret Tower put down the ancient text, greeted them with a warm smile, his voice gentle yet forceful, and his opening remarks immediately unveiled the true identities of the Qing Holy Maiden.
"We dare not accept such high praise, elder, you are too kind!" The Qing Holy Maiden and Shen Wanning also paid their respects and took their seats.
Through her Purifying Buddha Eyes, the Qing Holy Maiden discerned from the faint spiritual power fluctuations emitted by Di Qixiao that he was indeed a Divine Transformation Venerable, though most likely only at the Divine Transformation Early Stage.
"I am already aware of the purpose of your visit. However, this matter involves both of you as well as the Imperial Honor; it is not proper for me to speak much about it," Di Qixiao stroked his grizzled beard and spoke.
The Qing Holy Maiden's eyes narrowed; this old man wouldn't be thinking of taking the money without delivering on the service, would he?
"However, I have an aged tome here that, ah, isn't of much use to me; consider it a gift to you both!"
Di Qixiao sighed lightly, pulled a simple and ancient scroll from the bookshelf beside him, its cover stitched with the words "Remnant Scroll of Mountains and Seas" in gold thread, exuding a sense of timeless historical weathering. He slowly pushed the scroll towards the Qing Holy Maiden and Shen Wanning, his eyes flashing a complex expression.
"Though the book is called 'Remnant Scroll of Mountains and Seas,' it actually records some strange events from ancient times," Di Qixiao's voice was warm and deep as though each word carried boundless wisdom.
The Qing Holy Maiden received the scroll, understanding his intention. She showed a grateful smile on her face, "Many thanks to the elder for the gift of this text, I shall surely study it thoroughly."
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