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

Ling Duanzi came over: "It's ready."

Di Qingci took out a storage bag: "Thank you, Master."

Ling Duanzi refused to accept it, saying, "I owe the head of the Di family a favor, so there's no need to pay me back."

Di Qingci didn't want to owe anyone anything: "Just a small token of my appreciation."

Ling Duanzi thought it was a celestial stone, and after thinking about it, he didn't think much of it and put it away.

Di Qingci wanted to leave: "Master, I have other matters to attend to, farewell."

Ling Duanzi casually cupped his hands in greeting: "Take care."

After everyone left, Ling Duanzi casually entered his storage bag with his divine sense.

It wasn't a spirit stone inside, but a piece of divine soul jade.

This thing is so rare, I can't believe she gave it to me without even blinking.

Di Qingci returned to the Di Tian Domain.

Yun Xiyue did not cultivate: "Aci is back. Let's go home. I'll wake up your father and your eldest brother."

Di Qingci still wanted to go to the Di family's good place to cultivate: "Mother, there's no rush."

As you know, every family has its core territory.

The patriarch promised me I could go in and cultivate; how could I miss such a good opportunity?

"You continue your cultivation; I'll return after I emerge from seclusion."

"Okay then, remember to wake us up when you get out."

Yun Xiyue was afraid that she would forget the three of them.

Di Qingci found Di Zhuo: "Ancestor, please take me to cultivate."

Di Zhuo teased, "You're quite proactive, aren't you? I see you're already in the mid-stage of Immortal Emperor. Why are you in such a hurry to cultivate?"

"I want to ascend to immortality as soon as possible, so naturally I need to cultivate diligently."

Emperor Zhuo remained noncommittal; everyone wanted to ascend to immortality.

Ascending to the Immortal Realm does not necessarily mean ascending to the God Realm.

Otherwise, there would be so few people who attain the throne of emperor, and even fewer who can ascend to heaven.

Many people cannot pass the tribulation of ascension; it is even more intense than ascending to the immortal realm.

Especially the inner demon tribulation, even the Immortal Emperor could not find a flaw.

Those who can pass this test are all outstanding individuals.

Di Zhuo led Di Qingci to the forbidden area: "This is it, in the Void Pavilion."

This was done many years ago by countless powerful figures from the Imperial family at great expense.

This is perfect for us members of the Imperial Family; it's filled with insights into the Laws of Swordplay.

As they spoke, Di Zhuo opened the Void Pavilion and went inside, arriving at the cultivation area.

He opened the door, and inside, a dazzling array of colors and all sorts of laws were present.

"Go in, but don't disturb the elders who are meditating inside."

Di Qingci then saw clearly that there were several people cultivating inside.

She nodded gently, tiptoed inside, and went far away from the cultivation area.

*

After years of training, Di Jinghua decided to return: "Zhanhuang, let's go back."

Since its energy was depleted last time, Zhanhuang could only come to the Shura Sword.

Di Jinghua's cultivation method remained as brutal as ever; she simply loved fighting.

With the help of blood and qi, Zhanhuang was nourished and quickly regained consciousness.

However, he has been cultivating all along and has only been out for a short time.

"You've finally upgraded the Asura Sword to a Celestial Artifact. I wonder when it will be restored to a Divine Artifact."

"Go back and ask Qingci to give you some treasures to advance your level."

Zhanhuang doesn't need to forge treasures; she can integrate them into the Shura Sword.

Following Di Qingci's scent, Di Jinghua arrived at the Di family residence: "How do we get in?"

Zhan Huang chuckled: "Change your appearance so no one can see you."

Di Jinghua, when disguised, is a thoroughly aloof and beautiful person.

Dressed in red, she was flamboyant and unrestrained: "I'm looking for Di Qingci. I'm her friend."

"Wait a moment, I'll go back and report."

The guards rushed into Nuanxi Garden, but unfortunately they didn't find anyone there.

The guard could only go to the steward: "Steward, someone is looking for Miss Qingci. I went to Nuanxi Garden but didn't see her."

"She's gone into seclusion, who's looking for her?"

"I don't know her; she's a female nun."

It must be a friend of Miss Qingci: "Go and invite them in."

The butler saw Di Jinghua enter and did not recognize him.

"Fellow Daoist, you must be Miss Qingci's friend. She is in seclusion."

I don't know when I'll be out of quarantine.

Di Jinghua remained expressionless: "Then I'll wait for her to emerge from seclusion."

The housekeeper arranged for her to stay at Nuanxi Garden: "Since you are her friend, then stay here."

She'll see you the moment she gets out of customs.

Di Jinghua: "..." You guys are so careless, you believe whatever I say?

After more than ten days here, there has been no sign of anything happening: "Qingci will probably not be out for a long time."

Seeing that no one was around, Zhan Huang came out as well: "She forgets everything when she's cultivating."

Di Jinghua took out a book to read; it was a book she had learned from her experiences.

They found a room full of books in a cave, all of them ancient artifacts.

When Di Yao heard that Di Qingci's friend had arrived, she thought it was Pei Jinshu, whom she had met during the competition, and came to Nuanxi Garden.

Upon seeing a stranger: "Are you Qingci's friend?"

I am Di Yao, you can call me Yao Yao.

I'm probably around the same age as Qingci.

Di Jinghua didn't bother to check the other person's bone age; that would be impolite.

"I am Hua Jing. If you're looking for her, you've come too early."

"She's still in seclusion, and it's been quite a while now."

Di Jinghua doesn't like talking to people he's not familiar with: "Hmm."

Di Yao had no interest in strangers, and only left a message: "I will come again when she comes out of seclusion."

Di Jinghua drinks tea and reads books in the sunlight every day.

Yan Zhanhuang would occasionally come out to play: "You read books every day, you're almost becoming a talented woman."

Those who cultivate immortality have photographic memory; they will never forget what they have seen.

Di Jinghua thought that Di Qingci didn't have time to read.

She envisioned that when the two merged, they would have each other's memories, which would also mean that the other had learned from them.

Time flows like water, never to return; countless springs and autumns have passed.

"Is he about to attain enlightenment? Why hasn't he appeared yet?"

"It must be that the things from the Di family are very suitable for her, otherwise she wouldn't have stayed away for so long."

When Di Changqing came out, he saw that there was an extra person in the house. He thought it was a member of the Di family: "Are you from the same clan?"

Di Jinghua nodded: "Yes, Father."

Di Changqing was terrified and staggered a few steps: "Don't harm me, I will only give up my daughter Qingci."

It's plausible that Di Jinghua is Di Changqing's daughter; she and Di Qingci are essentially the same person.

She simply thought independently: "Dad, when have I ever lied?"

Hearing footsteps, she deliberately said, "Father, you don't want to admit I'm your father, do you?"

Yun Xiyue heard this as soon as she came out: "Di Changqing, what's going on?"

Di Changqing saw that Yun Xiyue's face was not good, and she had an expression that said, "You better confess to me."

He rushed over and grabbed Yun Xiyue: "Wife, don't you know who I am?"

We only have one precious daughter, Xiaocici. This person must have been sent by an enemy to slander me.

Please don't fall for it.

Yun Xiyue looked suspicious: "Why only slander you and not others?"

"Did you secretly do something behind my back?"

Di Changqing was truly wronged: "Madam, you must believe me, I am not that kind of person."

We're together all the time, so I don't have a chance to do anything I want.

"So, I'm the one who held you back?"

Di Changqing was on the verge of tears: "Madam, that's not what I meant."

What I mean is, we've been together the whole time, this person must have been sent by our enemies.