In my cultivation journey, I completely crushed a group of chosen ones.

Di Qingci was in a good mood: "Father, don't worry."

Whenever Di Qingci returns, Yun Xiyue goes to the kitchen, worried that she might not be doing well outside, as Xiao Ci is still growing.

Di Qingci went to the kitchen, where Yun Xiyue was cooking. Di Qingci leaned his head on her shoulder.

"Mommy, you're so good to your daughter, baby loves you so much~"

Yun Xiyue chuckled: "Baby who's almost two hundred months old, Mommy loves you too."

Di Qingci laughed heartily as the two busied themselves in the kitchen.

Di Changqing didn't cultivate today; instead, he brewed tea outside.

Soon, several dishes were prepared and brought out: Clear Spirit Herb Soup, Stir-fried Bamboo Shoots with Spirit Mushrooms; Braised Swift Rabbit Meat; Spirit Crane Stewed Ginseng Soup; and Dragon Scale Jade Cake.

Yun Xiyue first served Di Qingci a small bowl of crane and ginseng soup: "Xiao Ci, drink some soup first. You haven't eaten in a long time, so take a break."

Di Changqing chuckled: "Madam, we are cultivators."

Yun Xiyue laughed too: "I forgot. Alright, food can't shut you up. Stop talking so much."

Di Qingci smiled and gently blew away the hot air, releasing a rich fragrance.

Taking a sip of the soup, the taste was incredibly delicious. "My mother's cooking skills are getting better and better."

Di Changqing continued, "When your mother wasn't cultivating, she always said that you were still a child, and that you were probably fasting and not eating when you were out there alone."

She said you're still young and growing, so she likes to spend her free time in the kitchen researching recipes, and she's waiting for you to cook for her.

Yun Xiyue glared at Di Changqing: "Don't listen to his nonsense, Xiao Ci, eat quickly. Try the braised swift rabbit meat, it tastes pretty good."

Di Qingci obediently started eating: "Thank you, Mother. You've worked hard. You should eat more too."

Di Qingci also put some in her bowl.

Upon seeing this, Di Changqing immediately served Di Qingci stir-fried bamboo shoots and mushrooms with emerald flames.

"Xiao Ci, look at this. I've had it before, and it tastes pretty good."

Di Qingci nodded with a smile: "Thank you, Father." The bamboo shoots were crisp and delicious. "Delicious."

After the meal, the pastries on the table were still there, and Yun Xiyue handed one to Di Qingci.

"Try it. If you like it, Mom will make more for you. Take it with you and eat it whenever you want."

Di Qingci naturally wouldn't disappoint her mother's good intentions. She took the gift and took a small bite. The texture was soft and chewy, yet still elastic.

"It's delicious, Mommy. You're the best mommy in the world."

Di Changqing was displeased: "Am I not the best father?"

Di Qingci beamed: "Father is the best father too."

Emperor Changqing was finally satisfied.

Di Qingci finally understood her parents' feelings. She added a few more clothes and ate a few more bites of food, fearing that there wouldn't be any warm porridge while she was away from home.

Only then did I truly understand the meaning of "a mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles."

Watching Yun Xiyue bustling about, Di Qingci's desire to become powerful grew even stronger.

Only when she is strong enough can she protect them when needed. In the future, she will carry the burden forward, and her parents will only need to be happy.

After staying there for a few days, Di Qingci gave the spiritual spring that had cleansed her marrow and tendons, along with a pile of spiritual fruits, to her parents. She also took the food and pastries her mother had prepared.

After returning to the Aoshi Sword Sect, I went to the Holy Temple to see the Sect Master. Upon my return, I still had to greet him: "Sect Master, I'm back."

The sect leader was sorting out some of the sect's income when he heard the sound and looked up: "Qingci is back. It's good that she's alright."

Di Qingci looked at the many accounts and said, "Sect Master, you've worked hard."

The sect leader laughed: "These are usually managed by the various stewards. I just take a general look, and it's fine as long as there aren't too many discrepancies."

Di Qingci understood immediately: wherever there are people, there is a world of its own.

As long as skimming money isn't too excessive and doesn't offend anyone, those in power will generally turn a blind eye.

However, she didn't say anything: "Then Sect Master is busy, I'll go back first."

The sect leader recalled the island incident: "Our Aoshi Sword Sect did not intervene when we were chasing you on that island."

You won't blame us for not standing up for you, will you?

Di Qingci had never thought that way. In her heart, only her own strength was the most reliable thing.

"Sect Master, how could I blame the sect? You are all doing this for my own good. Once my cultivation level improves, I will naturally seek revenge."

On the path of cultivation, there is never a smooth journey. If you help me with everything, then what's the point of my cultivation?

It's just a pretty vase, all show and no substance, it'll break at the slightest touch.

The sect leader then smiled and said, "The fact that you think this way shows that you have the heart of a strong person. The Peerless Sword Sect is your support."

We won't just stand by and watch you get bullied; that would be a slap in our faces.

Their island's industries have recently suffered a crisis, so they're leaving the people to be used as whetstones.

Di Qingci smiled radiantly: "Sect Leader, you are so kind. You are like a tall and mighty father, sheltering us from the wind and rain. You have worked so hard."

The sect leader laughed: "Stop being silly, focus on your cultivation. Our Spirit Realm is currently a middle-thousand world."

If the cultivators of the Spirit Realm perform well this time and seize a great deal of fortune, the Spirit Realm can be upgraded to a Great Thousand World.

Your outstanding performance in the Battle of the Heavens, making you number one, will allow our Peerless Sword Sect to surpass all other sects.

It is qualified to compete with other worlds for control of the minor worlds.

The more worlds a sect controls, the more powerful it is.

"We'll spare no expense on the sect's resources if you need them. You must cultivate diligently and make full use of the advantages of your Immortal-Demon Chaos Body."

Di Qingci was unaware of these things: "So there are so many twists and turns in a battle for supremacy among the heavens."

The sect leader chuckled: "You think it's as easy as cabbage? We, the Middle Thousand Worlds, are not even qualified to compete for the Lesser Thousand Worlds."

Previously, our Linghuan Realm was still a minor world, and it was under the supervision of higher authorities.

Later, the battle for supremacy among the heavens escalated into the Middle Thousand Worlds.

The Immortal Realm's Peerless Sword Sect was founded by our ancestor, who later arranged for those of us who ascended to this realm to manage it.

Only then can we live an easy life; otherwise, we'll have to offer sacrifices for anything good.

Some were directly plundered, while others were refined directly into smaller worlds.

Therefore, if we in the Spirit Realm want to stand out, we can only continuously cultivate more talented people to compete.

This concerns the fate of people all over the world, and on this point, everyone is in agreement.

"You're a goddess, you should know some things. Oh, right, I've chosen ten protectors for you this time, to protect you in secret."

Di Qingci hesitated, "Sect Master, I think we should forget about it."

The sect leader disagreed: "You can't be willful. You don't know that while the major sects appear to be on good terms, they each have their own schemes behind the scenes."

Especially since the Star Pavilion recently calculated that the Heaven and Earth Ranking is about to begin.

People are constantly inquiring about which sect has the most talented individuals.

We consider ourselves upright and disdain using underhanded methods, but we cannot guarantee that other sects will not.

Especially since demons are lurking in the shadows, we must not be careless.

Di Qingci immediately obeyed. He knew that the elders had more experience than he had, so he figured it was right to listen to them.

"Yes, Sect Master, I will listen to you."

The sect leader was finally satisfied: "Go back and rest. If you need anything, just ask the steward."

Di Qingci nodded: "Okay, Sect Master. Hmm, Sect Master, how do those who ascended to the Immortal Realm manage our world?"