Free Web NovelChapter 150: Chapter 149: Overlord Fairy Spring Body (Part 1)
Destroying one’s Dao Foundation—for a young and promising cultivator, this was a fatal blow, a fate worse than death. Yet, Chen Baojiao had done it. Such was her fierce resolve!
Such fierce resolution moved even a woman like Li Shuangyan, who was as cold as frost and proud as a winter plum. She couldn’t help but admire it; such an act truly required great fortitude.
"What, the Sheng Tian Heaven Daoist wants to marry you?" Li Qiye wasn’t particularly surprised. The Overlord Fairy Spring Body—no one in this world understood it better than him. Those who possessed this physique had fiery and unyielding personalities! Take the Chen Family’s ancestress, for example. She too was a fiery princess in her youth. Only after becoming a virtuous wife and loving mother did her demeanor soften, hiding a will of steel as she supported her husband and raised her children.
"I would rather die than marry him!" Chen Baojiao said coldly, her pale face filled with resolve. Her words were sharp and absolute, leaving no room for discussion!
It turned out that the Holy Heaven Sect had already approached the Jade Xi Territory, demanding that Chen Baojiao marry the Sheng Tian Heaven Daoist. The marriage alliance between Chen Baojiao and the Sheng Tian Heaven Daoist had been arranged long ago, so now it seemed like a natural progression. Moreover, the Treasure Pillar Saint Sect and the Jade Xi Territory were happy to have an ally like the Holy Heaven Sect, so the wedding arrangements were officially set in motion.
But this time, it was met with Chen Baojiao’s resolute opposition! In the past, Chen Baojiao had been extremely resistant and opposed to this marriage, but this time, her opposition was absolute: she would rather die than marry! Either they would marry off her corpse, or there would be no marriage at all!
The Sheng Tian Heaven Daoist’s actions at Demon’s Back Ridge—his cold-blooded, calculating nature, his refusal to help her when she was facing death—had completely shattered any hope Chen Baojiao had for this marriage. Therefore, her stance on the alliance was now unshakably firm, with absolutely no room for compromise! Either she died, or she wouldn’t marry!
Although the Treasure Pillar Saint Sect was forcing Chen Baojiao to marry, if she was determined enough to die, the sect couldn’t possibly marry off a corpse, could they? That would undoubtedly turn the two sects into bitter enemies.
Ultimately, this led to Chen Baojiao destroying her Dao Practice, returning everything to the sect! In truth, this outcome was also a result of the Chen Family’s protection. Otherwise, Chen Baojiao might not have been able to leave at all!
"Alright, I can accept you," Li Qiye said with a nod. "However, I don’t take in people of unknown origin." As he spoke, he looked at the two black-robed figures beside Chen Baojiao.
At this moment, the two black-robed figures removed their hoods. It was a man and a woman, and the woman bore a slight resemblance to Chen Baojiao.
These two were none other than Chen Baojiao’s parents. For them, this was an agonizing decision; to see their own daughter reduced to such a state.
"Dad, Mom, don’t worry about me. I’ll be alright." Chen Baojiao stood and embraced her parents, reluctant to let them go. She remained strong, but unconsciously, tears welled in her elegant eyes.
Though there were a thousand things to say, the time for parting had come. The farewell was a heart-wrenching sight. Even so, Chen Baojiao remained strong, holding back her tears.
"This old servant will stay to look after the young miss. I am not a disciple of the Chen Family anyway!" the old servant said as they were about to leave. "Years ago, this old servant owed Brother Chen my life and promised to look after his descendants. I will stay. From now on, I will no longer be in the service of Madam and Master." With that, he bowed to the Chen couple.
"Uncle Shi, you speak too gravely," the Chen couple said, quickly helping the old servant up. "When my father was alive, he told this junior to treat Uncle Shi as an elder. With Uncle Shi looking after Bao Jiao, nothing could be better."
Finally, the Chen couple bowed to Li Qiye and said, "We entrust our humble daughter to Young Master Li. Please, take good care of her."
For the Chen couple, sending their own treasured daughter to be another’s maid was an incredibly difficult choice. It had been no easy feat for Chen Baojiao to convince her parents.
After seeing the Chen couple off, Li Qiye said to Chen Baojiao, "From now on, you will be with Shuangyan. As for what to do, Shuangyan will teach you. As for Elder Shi... how about this: come serve my Xiyan Ancient Sect as an Honored Guest Elder. As long as you are loyal to the Xiyan Ancient Sect, I will not treat you unfairly."
"Thank you for this opportunity, Young Master. This old servant will take it to heart," the old servant said with a bow. He didn’t dare underestimate the youth before him in the slightest. He had witnessed Li Qiye’s methods—casually slaughtering ten thousand experts, even scheming against an Ancient Saint from the Qingxuan Ancient Country. He was personally very optimistic about the fifteen-year-old before him!
After Chen Baojiao left with Li Shuangyan, Li Qiye had Gu Tieshou arrange accommodations for her old servant.
"Shi Gandang of the Chen Family!" Hearing this, Gu Tieshou was visibly moved. Looking at the old man before him, he couldn’t help but bow his head hastily.
"Brother Gu speaks too seriously. The Shi Gandang of those years is already dead. Now, this old man is just a nameless little old fellow," Elder Shi said, quickly returning the gesture.
Shi Gandang of the Chen Family becoming an Honored Guest Elder for the Xiyan Ancient Sect greatly boosted Gu Tieshou’s morale. Back in the day, Shi Gandang had been a truly fearsome figure in the Great Middle Realm, with a notorious reputation. He came from a humble background yet managed to reach the True Realm during the Tough Dao Era. One could only imagine his immense perseverance and astonishing talent. However, because of this, he also made countless enemies throughout his life!
It was said that a thousand years ago, he was hunted by his enemies, cornered with no way out, and beaten to within an inch of his life. With only a single breath left, he was saved by the master of the Chen Family. From then on, he stayed with the Chen Family, and the outside world never heard news of Shi Gandang again!
"From now on, you’re a member of the Xiyan Ancient Sect," Li Qiye said nonchalantly. "As long as you contribute to the Xiyan Ancient Sect, a great Creation will await you in the future."
Although Shi Gandang was a fearsome man, he didn’t dare act presumptuously in front of Li Qiye. He may have been called a fearsome man, but the number of people he had killed in his entire life probably didn’t exceed the number Li Qiye had slaughtered at Demon’s Back Ridge—he even killed an Ancient Saint. If Shi Gandang was a fearsome man, then Li Qiye was the king of them all!
So, when Li Qiye spoke, Shi Gandang simply bowed respectfully.
By coming to seek refuge with Li Qiye, Chen Baojiao also brought him a piece of news. She said to him, "I’m afraid the Holy Heaven Sect has allied itself with the Qingxuan Ancient Country. It’s rumored that the Sheng Tian Heaven Daoist, Long Xiangtian, served as an envoy to the Qingxuan Ancient Country before. The Holy Heaven Sect’s rush to form a marriage alliance with the Treasure Pillar Saint Sect is likely an attempt to join forces, display their power to the Qingxuan Ancient Country, and secure the best possible bargaining chip."
At this point, Chen Baojiao couldn’t help but add worriedly, "If the Holy Heaven Sect really has allied with the Qingxuan Ancient Country, I fear it will be disadvantageous for you and the Xiyan Ancient Sect. With the Qingxuan Ancient Country backing them, the Holy Heaven Sect will be even more emboldened."
"A mere Qingxuan Ancient Country is nothing to speak of." Li Qiye was not surprised by this news and said with a calm smile, "If they know what’s good for them, they can continue being an Overlord. If they don’t, and they dare block my path... so what if it’s an Ancient Country? I’ll annihilate it all the same!"
A mere Qingxuan Ancient Country! Such nonchalant, dismissive words left Chen Baojiao speechless. To speak of annihilating an Ancient Country—this wasn’t just ordinary arrogance. But, slowly, she was getting used to Li Qiye’s audacity. When such domineering words came from his mouth, she no longer felt they were just empty boasts born of ignorance.
Chen Baojiao had been at the Xiyan Ancient Sect for several days. Once her condition stabilized, Li Qiye summoned her and said, "Shuangyan has already told you my rules. Today, you will start over from the beginning. Swear an oath that from this day forward, you are one of my people, and you will follow me. You can still back out now. Otherwise, you either obey your oath for the rest of your life, or you will suffer the backlash from your True Destiny!"
"I have no regrets!" Chen Baojiao said forcefully. "I swear on my True Destiny! I will never regret this."
Li Qiye nodded. Chen Baojiao swore an oath with her True Destiny! Finally, Li Qiye said, "First, you will practice Body Techniques. The Supreme Immortal Body Technique!"
"There’s an Immortal Body Technique for a Postnatal Body?" Chen Baojiao was stunned when she heard Li Qiye’s words.
"Anything from my hand is an Immortal Body Technique," Li Qiye said. "Don’t belittle yourself. If your Overlord Fairy Spring Body reaches Great Success, it won’t be inferior to any Great Success Immortal Body! Your ancestress once reigned supreme over all creation with her Overlord Fairy Spring Body!"
Chen Baojiao was deeply moved. Not only because of her own physique, but also because of Li Qiye’s last sentence! A Great Success Immortal Body—coming from the Treasure Pillar Saint Sect, she knew exactly what that meant.
In the Treasure Pillar Saint Sect, there had been several grandmasters who had a Great Perfection Holy Body. In their respective eras, a Great Perfection Holy Body was considered invincible! They were once unstoppable, and it was precisely because of them that the Treasure Pillar Saint Sect was what it was today!
As for a Great Success Immortal Body, that was unimaginable. Throughout the ages, those with a Great Success Immortal Body were few and far between. Some said that in all of history, there had been no more than five. Others said no more than ten.
’If my Overlord Fairy Spring Body reached Great Success and could truly stand on par with a Great Success Immortal Body... how terrifying would that be?!’
"How do you know my Chen Family’s ancestress had a Great Success Overlord Immortal Body?" Chen Baojiao couldn’t help but ask. There were no such records in their family. All that was known to the world was that their Chen Family ancestor had a Great Perfection Holy Body.
"One day, if you have descendants, will they know that you were born with the Overlord Fairy Spring Body? Will your descendants know that you cultivated a Supreme Body?" Li Qiye said leisurely.
These words from Li Qiye sent a violent tremor through Li Shuangyan’s heart! Her charming and beautiful eyes widened in an instant as she stared at Li Qiye in disbelief. At that moment, she thought of her own True Destiny Oath! ’She herself had made such an oath with her True Destiny. Could it be that the Chen Family’s ancestress had also made the same kind of oath?’
"’Could it be... that my Chen Family’s ancestress once received the teachings of a great master? And you... you are that master’s descendant!’ Chen Baojiao said, her voice filled with emotion. Thinking about how Li Qiye knew about the Overlord Fairy Spring Body—something she herself didn’t know—and how he even knew her Chen Family’s Untransmitted Secret Hand Seal, Chen Baojiao suddenly had a moment of realization.
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