The Hehuan Sect Was Squeezed Dry for Ten Thousand Years, but It Became a Sacred Ground?

Chapter 8: Thank You, Senior Brother, for Your Blessings!

Within the Azure Lotus Sect, such an extraordinary phenomenon didn’t go unnoticed. Within moments, streaks of light shot forth from every peak as people converged on the scene.

One figure arrived at the Demon-Sealing Prison almost instantaneously, moving so fast it seemed as though space itself had been torn apart.

Her flowing white hair, coupled with her intricate and elegant palace attire, made her identity unmistakable—it was none other than the sect master, Liu Ruyan.

Following her were the elders and inner disciples. Even the outer disciples who couldn’t yet fly on swords rushed over, unwilling to miss whatever was happening.

No one knew what had transpired, but no one wanted to miss out on the commotion.

What if it was an opportunity for fortune?

After the four inner elders had gathered, a voluptuous woman with purple hair stepped forward, her tone tinged with excitement as she asked, “Sect Master, could it be that a supreme treasure has emerged from the Demon-Sealing Prison?”

Only after arriving did she realize this was a restricted area, forcing her to suppress the urge to charge in directly.

Liu Ruyan frowned slightly at the question, remaining silent for a moment.

She had personally constructed the Demon-Sealing Prison and knew its contents better than anyone else.

A treasure?

There was one, but it wasn’t the kind people usually imagined.

Besides, she had placed numerous seals on her treasured disciple, Ning Chen.

If anything unusual happened to him, she would have sensed it immediately, no matter how far away she was.

Given Ning Chen’s current condition, he shouldn’t have been capable of causing such a phenomenon.

So what could this be?

Suddenly, Liu Ruyan recalled her earlier instructions to Nangong Ling.

Could it be… was this Nangong Ling’s doing?

Her divine sense swept silently through the area, confirming that Nangong Ling was nowhere to be seen.

Could she still be inside?

“Let’s wait and see,” Liu Ruyan said firmly, her tone leaving no room for argument.

In the Azure Lotus Sect, her word was law.

The lack of any abnormal feedback from the seals on Ning Chen reassured her.

Although she didn’t know how this phenomenon had occurred, Liu Ruyan remained composed. She trusted that Nangong Ling knew her limits.

“Yes, Sect Master,” the purple-haired elder replied reluctantly, bowing and stepping aside. Still, her eyes never left the entrance to the Demon-Sealing Prison.

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Deep within the Demon-Sealing Prison.

The chaotic scene of ice and fire gradually subsided.

All the overflowing energy was absorbed by the woman’s eyes, each taking in a portion.@@novelbin@@

In the stone chamber, aside from the heavily damaged furniture outside the bed’s protective array, there was no hint of the catastrophic scene that had unfolded earlier.

The unique markings of the Azure Lotus Formation flickered twice before vanishing, signaling that the danger had passed.

Ning Chen remained seated on the bed, his eyes fixed on Nangong Ling.

The woman’s body had returned to normal, every inch of it as flawless as a masterpiece.

But having already experienced her charms, Ning Chen was entirely unmoved. Instead, his focus remained on her status panel.

[Nangong Ling].

[Cultivation: Golden Core, Stage Four].

[Supernatural Ability: Sun-Moon Divine Eyes (Grade: Gold, Innate Ability, Fully Awakened. The dual eyes harness the powers of the sun and moon, absorbing their radiance. Within them are two microcosms, capable of unleashing unparalleled power when activated.)].

[Appearance: 98].

Not only had her awakening succeeded, but her cultivation had also surged thanks to the awakening of her supernatural ability!

And… her appearance score seemed to have improved too.

Drip!

A droplet formed where the lingering heat and cold met on the ceiling, falling perfectly onto her pale forehead.

It was like a refreshing breeze on a scorching summer day, sweeping away the chaos and bringing clarity.

Nangong Ling let out a soft, unconscious hum as she slowly sat up. Opening her eyes, she revealed an ethereal brilliance.

The dullness in her gaze was gone, replaced by a mesmerizing sun-and-moon pattern in each eye.

The radiant sun blazed with brilliance, while the moon’s glow flowed softly.

Side by side, they complemented each other, creating an awe-inspiring sight.

Ning Chen gazed at the spectacle with admiration.

How cool!

He couldn’t help but envy Nangong Ling. Although he now possessed the Sun-Moon Divine Eyes, he couldn’t use them yet.

As an innate supernatural ability of the ocular arts, these eyes could illuminate even the darkest night as if it were broad daylight.

When Nangong Ling first saw the vibrant colors of her surroundings, she froze in place.

Moments later, an influx of information about the supernatural ability surged into her mind.

Shock, joy, and excitement coursed through her.

For the first time since her Heartless Sword Intent was destroyed, Nangong Ling’s face was filled with emotion.

She realized that her congenital eye disorder had been her body’s self-defense mechanism, shielding her from the overwhelming power of this ability.

It took her a while to fully process everything.

Suddenly, she turned her head sharply to look at Ning Chen, who was still sitting on the bed, observing her calmly.

She recalled losing consciousness earlier due to the backlash from her shattered Heartless Sword Intent.

Yet, for some reason, a sharp pain in her waist had jolted her awake, followed by a dizzying sensation that left her somewhat lucid.

As her supernatural ability awakened, her body, unable to bear the strain, began to break down piece by piece.

At the critical moment, the energy Ning Chen had forcefully infused into her—despite her protests—took effect.

Starting from her lower abdomen, this energy circulated through her body, rapidly healing her injuries and counteracting the backlash from her shattered sword intent. It also accelerated the awakening and integration of her divine ability.

Without it, even if she had stumbled upon this opportunity, she wouldn’t have survived to seize it.

In the end, though her Heartless Sword Intent was destroyed, she accidentally awakened her Sun-Moon Divine Eyes.

Perhaps this was a blessing in disguise.

Compared to the Sun-Moon Divine Eyes, her Heartless Sword Intent was like a firefly competing with the full moon.

Her cultivation had also soared, breaking through to the Golden Core realm in one fell swoop.

Now, she wasn’t just confident about standing out in the Grand Sect Competition of the Great Xia; she even dared to aim for the championship!

And the one who had made all these changes possible was the man before her.

At this moment, the brilliance of the sun and moon reflected in Nangong Ling’s eyes couldn’t be described as mere stars in the night sky.

Her already stunning features now shone with an otherworldly beauty, elevating her to the stature of a divine goddess, far beyond mortal comparison.

Yet, this “goddess” paid no mind to her current lack of clothing. She stepped quickly toward the bed and, with a voice filled with excitement and reverence, declared:

“Thank you, Senior Brother, for your gracious blessings!”

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