She became a god

While the four forces were locked in a stalemate, they overlooked the inconspicuous glimmer of light in the distance.

Until the flames from Xuanyuan Qi's self-destruction were completely extinguished, that faint light remained indistinct in this world, attracting the attention of all the cultivators present.

As the eerie light drew closer, all the cultivators became more alert.

A woman of unknown cultivation level was seen carrying a palace lantern. Through the lampshade, a faint, dim light illuminated the area within several miles of her.

Although the lamp's illumination range is not large, it is definitely a useful spiritual treasure in the fog-shrouded Nine Netherworld Secret Realm.

Shi Jing smiled and said, "This lamp is called the Nether Moon Illusionary Heart Lamp, a top-grade Earth-level spiritual treasure. It looks ordinary, but it actually contains a universe within. The wick is made of 100,000-year-old ice silkworm silk, and the lampshade is engraved with ancient runes, emitting a faint, ethereal light. When the user infuses spiritual power, the light will transform into various forms."

Another extraordinary cultivator has arrived, but it's unclear whether he's friend or foe.

After examining the lantern-carrying woman's face more closely, Miaozhu asked hesitantly, "Is the newcomer Fellow Daoist Ye Qingzhou?"

Ye Qingzhou's cultivation level is considered junior to theirs, but in terms of seniority, he is worthy of being their peer.

Upon hearing this, the woman with the lantern smiled slightly, "It's been many years since we last met. Sister Miaozhu's charm remains undiminished, and her cultivation has become even more exquisite."

After Yuantong entered the Buddhist order, Lu Sinian brought Ye Qingzhou to visit him several times, and he also had a brief encounter with Miaozhu.

But Ye Qingzhou was young at that time, just a child. Now that he has grown up, if it weren't for the fact that he looks somewhat like Yuantong, Miaozhu really wouldn't recognize him.

In fact, monks also get to know each other through methods such as leaving a record of their encounters with images and drawings.

However, talents like Miaozhu have been famous for a long time, and Ye Qingzhou's age from birth to now is only the length of time they have spent in seclusion once.

If Ye Qingzhou hadn't become the disciple of the Lord of the Underworld, this name wouldn't have been worth remembering.

This is not arrogance, but simply the confidence that people like Miaozhu have as powerful second-generation figures in various fields.

However, Ye Qingzhou's arrival was quite timely.

Before she arrived, those present belonged to the four realms of Heaven, Demon, Buddha, and Human.

She alone represents the vacant power of the demon realm and the underworld.

But why didn't she bring any subordinates with her?

As if sensing the undercurrents beneath the calm, Ye Qingzhou smiled and said, "Yuantong once said that he would witness me winning the Diviner Competition, but he was nowhere to be seen on the day I won, so I had to come looking for him."

Having stayed in the Nine Netherworld for so long, I've almost forgotten about the Diviner Competition?

It's no wonder they don't pay attention. Apart from cultivators who specialize in divination, who would care about a so-called divination competition?

It's not as attractive as a Xuan-level spiritual treasure.

But at that moment, they needed a fortune teller.

So, the cold and aloof Yunxiao's gaze softened as he looked at Ye Qingzhou. "May I have the honor of asking Fellow Daoist Ye to perform divination?"

Ye Qingzhou smiled gently, "It is my honor to be able to perform divination for Fellow Daoist Yunxiao."

"May I ask how my luck was in the Nine Netherworld Secret Realm?"

Ye Qingzhou pondered for a moment before saying, "Never argue with others in anything; going with the flow can bring blessings or even disaster."

A hint of resentment flashed in Yunxiao's eyes, "Not fighting or grabbing is not my way."

Ye Qingzhou advised, "Destiny is in your hands, whether you fight or not. Destiny abandons you, whether you fight or not."

Yunxiao paid the spirit stones and then fell silent, it was unclear how much of what he had heard was actually said.

After Yunxiao, Miaozhu and the others also sought out Ye Qingzhou for divination.

She said of Miaozhu, "A reflection in a mirror or the moon in the water reveals the tranquility of Zen; within loss lies benefit, so seize the opportune moment."

Then Shi Jing said, "Every drink and every bite, is it not preordained?"

Finally, looking at Xuan Yuan Yi, he said quietly, "This is a time of good fortune, but a great calamity is about to befall us. To break this deadlock, we must maintain a kind heart."

After speaking, without even looking at their expressions, he pulled Yuantong aside.

It is only natural for close relatives to meet and talk, and even though Miaozhu is the chief of the Buddhist sect, it is not appropriate for him to say anything.

Meanwhile, the sisters were talking. Yuantong didn't want Ye Qingzhou to worry, so she focused on how she had accidentally entered a small world after escaping into a void and had a chance to succeed, without mentioning the several times she had been on the verge of death.

(Sisters: short for sisters and brothers)

Although he refused to say it, Ye Qingzhou could guess the difficulties and obstacles involved.

But Ye Qingzhou didn't ask any questions. Yuantong wanted to maintain his dignity as an older brother, so why should she expose him?

However, this did not prevent her from speculating that Yuantong's situation was not good, otherwise he would not have resorted to a self-inflicted injury to infiltrate the Buddhist community.

"Would you find the Dinghai Beads useful?"

Yuantong shook his head. "The time is not right yet."

Yuan Tong, who possesses the Time Spiritual Root, must have his own reasons for saying this, so Ye Qingzhou simply gave him a soft armor produced by the system.

After an incense stick had burned, Ye Qingzhou and his companion slowly returned to the main group.

Just as things were looking up, Xuan Yuan Yi spoke first, asking Ye Qingzhou to divine the whereabouts of the treasure that was suspected to be a Heavenly-grade spiritual artifact.

Since this involves a Heavenly-grade spiritual treasure, Ye Qingzhou cautiously said, "I may not be able to pinpoint the exact location, and there's a possibility of backlash. You need to pay me a deposit first. Pay the balance after you calculate it, and if you can't, you'll have to cover my medical expenses."

Xuanyuan and the others exchanged glances for a moment, and then agreed.

After a short while, Ye Qingzhou wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said weakly, "Under the Nine Nether Tree, there is a hidden paradise. Soft branches and yellow cicadas, three flowers blooming side by side."

Miaozhu concluded, "That spiritual treasure is not a magic weapon, but a spiritual root."

Ye Qingzhou nodded slowly, "These three twin yellow flowers each have their own mysteries. If the entire soft-branch yellow cicada can be refined, its power will be extraordinary, and should be no less than any innate mid-grade spiritual treasure."

But everyone present knew that everyone's strength was roughly the same, and no one could monopolize this opportunity.

Xuanyuan Qi is the best example, although there was an element of Xuanyuan Yi's scheming involved.

However, if Xuanyuan Qi hadn't relied on his deepest affinity with this thing and wanted to monopolize it, he wouldn't have ended up dying and disappearing.

Therefore, they have no choice but to work together.

However, another problem arose.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, can you calculate the location of the Nine Nether Tree?"

The Nine Nether Tree, the third most precious spiritual plant in the world, is the heart of the Nine Nether Secret Realm.

In response to Shi Jing's question, Ye Qingzhou smiled and said, "How could I possibly calculate the Nine Nether Tree, such a treasure, just because I want to?"

"However, before entering the secret realm, I asked Xie Jixue in the city for a copy of the map. Although it is an old map from ten thousand years ago, with the help of my divination skills, I can find the cave where the Soft Branch Yellow Cicada is located."

Shi Jing asked, "What do you want?"

She didn't think Ye Qingzhou, after calculating so precisely, would be willing to give up a share of this great opportunity.

"I want the leaves of the soft-stemmed yellow trumpet; I've never eaten these leaves before."

This request isn't unreasonable.

Seeing that they tacitly agreed to assign the leaves to him, Ye Qingzhou immediately began to work hard on the deduction, carrying the Youyue Illusionary Heart Lamp to guide everyone.

Along the way, rare treasures were everywhere, and the spiritual energy grew increasingly dense. After walking for an unknown amount of time, Ye Qingzhou said, "The cave we are standing on is right below us, but there is an array blocking the entrance. We will need to ask a fellow array cultivator for help."

Seeing this, a petite woman stepped forward and said, "I can break this formation."

Xuan Yuan Yi's expression was extremely ugly. "You're lucky to be alive!"