Nian Qingyun's soul perception was far beyond what Fu Yunyao and the others could compare to.
Moreover,the Supreme Forgetfulness Art she cultivated contained secret techniques for probing auras.
Although Ling Xiao had treasures concealing his cultivation realm,that momentary surge of power couldn't be faked.
That bastard... broke through!!!
With just a"pfft" sound, he broke through!
How utterly absurd was that?
Even in her eighteen years of cultivation,Nian Qingyun had never encountered a monster who broke through realms like this.
But since Ling Xiao had comprehended a Dao Principle,his cultivation must have at least reached the Breakthrough Realm, right?
So,what realm was he breaking through to now...?
"Hehe, judging by the look of this seal, it should disappear soon." Ling Xiao looked up towards the source of the divine light piercing the sky.
Naturally,he didn't know yet that Zhuge Liuyun was also in the Sunset Divine Mountains.
The forest hid many powerful auras,all clearly drawn by this Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire.
But compared to the spiritual fire within the ruins,Ling Xiao cared more about the opportunities on Lin Xi's body and... the rewards from killing him.
A Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire was obviously meant for those Sons of Destiny who cultivated flame-related scriptures.
Of course,with Ling Xiao's talent, if he fused the spiritual fire into his body, he might also comprehend the Fire Dao Principle through it.
After all,such spiritual objects were forces closest to the origin of Heaven and Earth.
As for Nian Qingyun,judging by her demeanor earlier, her Dao Heart was clearly in turmoil.
With just a little more effort,this Divine Maiden of the Dao Palace would probably understand the true meaning of Supreme Forgetfulness.
"Well, well, if it isn't Young Master Ling Xiao?" A light laugh suddenly came from the sky in the distance.
Following the sound,several figures with terrifying auras shot over from the horizon, landing in front of Ling Xiao and the others.
The leader wore black robes,had a handsome appearance, and his star-like eyes held a trace of brilliant golden light.
Behind him followed several youths dressed similarly in black.
When they saw Ling Xiao,instead of showing the slightest restraint or fear, they carried a hint of hostility.
"It's Young Master Qin Leng from the ancient Qin Clan!"
"The very same'Cold Young Master' who cultivates the Severing Emotions Sword?"
"Indeed,the one known among the masses as the Heartless Young Master Cold is him."
"I've heard that although Young Master Cold is young,he's already second only to the Qin Clan's Young Master within the ancient Qin Clan."
"Of course!The name 'Young Master Cold'... is the memory of a generation! When I was twelve, I first heard the name 'Young Master Cold' and have admired him ever since. When the Severing Emotions Sword appears, who dares rival Young Master Cold?"
"Then who's stronger,him or Young Master Ling Xiao..."
"That's...hard to say, hard to say..."
Pfft!
Hearing the discussions around him,Ling Xiao nearly laughed like a pig.
Heartless Young Master Cold?
Hearing that name,I almost thought I'd traveled back in time.
This name,reeking of aristocratic flair, really brings back memories.
800 Small Luck Points,truly an era of great contention.
But these holders of small luck were probably mostly just used by the true Sons of Destiny to farm experience.
"Young Master Ling Xiao, I've long heard of your great reputation." Seeing the mockery on Ling Xiao's face, Qin Leng still wore a gentle smile.
The demeanor of a refined young master from a great clan was on full display.
But then his gaze shifted to Nian Qingyun beside him.
"Divine Maiden Nian!!"
The Divine Maiden's fame was known throughout the Holy Land.
The cultivators here earlier didn't dare look at Nian Qingyun for fear of losing control of their minds.If they acted improperly in front of Ling Xiao, they would likely lose their heads immediately, getting them smashed by Ling Xiao.
But now,this Qin Leng openly gave Nian Qingyun a gentle smile, immediately drawing many gasps of admiration.
As expected of a young master from the ancient Qin Clan. His status is comparable to Ling Xiao's, so he naturally doesn't have to be overly cautious.
In the Eastern Lands of the Holy Land,the Ling Clan didn't hold a monopoly on power. This ancient Qin Clan also had a millennia-old heritage, ranking among the supreme lineages.
Moreover,it was said the ancient Qin Clan had intricate connections with several supreme orthodoxies like the Cloud Millet Immortal Sect.
Therefore,even coming to Ling Clan territory, they weren't as apprehensive as other sects.
Nian Qingyun remained her icy self, forever desireless and emotionless in front of anyone.
But now,a smile curled on Ling Xiao's lips. He stepped forward to stand beside Nian Qingyun and said coldly, "Wife, have you forgotten what I told you? You need to remember, you are not just the Divine Maiden of the Dao Palace now, but also my fiancée, Ling Xiao's!"
Hearing the anger in Ling Xiao's tone, the entire Sunset Divine Mountain instantly fell into dead silence.
Incredible!
In the entire Holy Land,the only one who dared speak to Nian Qingyun in that tone was probably Young Master Ling Xiao, right?
But this young master was always tyrannical and arrogant,never giving face to the Qin Clan. Why was he scolding her today because of Nian Qingyun's indifference towards Qin Leng?
"Hehe, it's fine. The Divine Maiden's heavenly countenance... for us to merely look up is already fortunate. How could we covet more..." Qin Leng's smile was somewhat shy.
Although he was a young master of the Qin Clan and Ling Xiao's rival...
That didn't stop him from coveting your woman.
Nian Qingyun!
The highest dream in the hearts of all the proud sons of the ancient clans in the Holy Land!
"Remember this. Next time you encounter such dog-like trash, just... Heh~ Ptooey!" Ling Xiao forcefully spat a mouthful of phlegm, nearly hitting Qin Leng in the face.
The grievance on Nian Qingyun's face instantly froze,then transformed into a faint smile.
She never liked the fawning manner of these clan young masters anyway.
So,usually, when she saw them, she didn't even want to acknowledge them.
But she never expected Ling Xiao to be so direct.That big mouthful of phlegm... he must have coughed it up seriously.
So,did that mean he actually cared about her?
Even if I didn't trust him,even doubted his intentions, he still... cared about me.
Hisssssss.
Instantly,the sound of sharp intakes of breath filled Mount Sunset.
Everyone watched the faint smile appearing on the face of the cold,proud, ice-like Dao Palace goddess. They felt shortness of breath, tightness in their chests, darkness before their eyes, and the world spinning!
A few sect disciples with weaker mental fortitude directly fainted on the spot,overcome by that trace of world-toppling, radiant smile.
The remaining disciples began slapping their own faces and biting their tongues,struggling to stay conscious.
This way,they could admire the Divine Maiden's smile a moment longer.
An opportunity!
A heaven-defying opportunity!
The world had only seen the Divine Maiden's anger;when had they ever seen her smile?
Today,they were actually fortunate enough to witness the Divine Maiden's city-toppling smile atop Mount Sunset.
A divine miracle!
Worth it!
Even dying would be worth it!!
Even Qin Leng stared dumbfounded at the painting-like immortal face before him, with its slightly relaxed brows and bright, charming eyes. His heart had long begun to tremble.
This feeling was like a pebble dropping into a clear abyss,sending out a thousand ripples.
Oh, Divine Maiden Nian.
Since the day I met you, my heart has felt like it fell into a deep lake.
Unable to extricate itself, with nowhere to rest!
I like you.
Like the wind traveling eighty thousand li, not asking about the return date.
"Hmph."
Nian Qingyun's sudden cold snort was like a strand of frost falling into everyone's eyes.
Everyone's expression stiffened.Looking again at the Qin Clan young master, they saw a flush of red on his face.
He lost his composure!
Damn that Ling Xiao! How are you worthy of the Divine Maiden's heavenly countenance?
Even if Qin Leng was unwilling to admit it,he knew clearly that Nian Qingyun's smile just now was for Ling Xiao alone.
At this moment,killing intent surged in Qin Leng's eyes.
"Huh? Hehe, as expected... A villain's hatred is often ignited by a woman." Ling Xiao sighed inwardly, glanced deeply at Nian Qingyun, and the expression on his face turned completely icy.
Heartless Young Master Cold?
Damn!
I'm the fucking Heartless Harasho!