Chapter 39: A Blade from Qinghai

Qinghai Sect had long been the second-largest cultivation sect under heaven and slightly weaker than Lingguang Sect.

This small difference had been evident in a previous duel between Yao Xiangli and Fang Lansheng.

However, after that duel, no rematch had ever occurred.

Over the years, Fang Lansheng, having trained diligently, believed his cultivation had surpassed Yao Xiangli entirely.

He simply thought Yao Xiangli had always been a coward and too afraid to challenge him again.

"Brother Yao, long time no see."

"Long time no see, Sect Master Fang."

"Who is this at your side..." Fang Lansheng recalled that the last time he visited, the disciple beside Yao Xiangli was not the one standing there now.

He remembered very clearly that the young man he had seen before was handsome and extraordinarily talented.

He’s a rare prodigy.

With proper cultivation, he would become someone remarkable in the future.

Fang Lansheng did not think that Pan Yi who is standing beside Yao Xiangli now was superior to the disciple he had seen previously.

Pan Yi understood whom Fang Lansheng was referring to and felt a bit embarrassed but still spoke up: "Sect Master Fang, Senior Brother is no longer the Chief Disciple. The current Chief Disciple is me. My name is Pan Yi."

Fang Lansheng had no interest in Pan Yi. He patted Yao Xiangli on the shoulder and said with a sigh: "I didn’t know... when did your judgment become so poor?"

After speaking, he chuckled lightly twice and left.

Pan Yi’s face darkened.

He clenched his fists tightly at his sides.

He hated living in Ye Shiyuan’s shadow, so he swore that Ye Shiyuan must die.

Bai He quietly observed for a moment, then shook his head. "This Pan Yi... his gaze wanders all over the place. I wonder what schemes he’s plotting."

"Speaking of which, Master! I don’t like this Senior Brother either. Now that he is the Chief Disciple, he’s so full of himself. Wherever he goes, several junior disciples follow behind him."

"What are you afraid of? Next time he tries anything, just push back. Master will have your back."

Xu feng laughed: "Hehe, thank you, Master. I won’t hold back. Not only is he arrogant, but he’s also been bullying Senior Brother Shiyuan!"

While they were talking, a sword suddenly flew toward them.

Bai He hadn’t reacted immediately, but as soon as he realized, he instinctively pulled Xu Feng behind him.

The flying sword struck Bai He’s back.

However, it didn’t pierce him; it seemed as if something had deflected it.

The sword clattered to the ground.

Bai He exhaled in relief.

Fortunately, the armor protected him and he was unharmed.

Xu Feng who is still shaken recovered and angrily pushed Bai He aside. "How dare you! Using a hidden weapon to attack my Master!"

"It’s you who were hiding here sneakily!" The one who had thrown the sword was a young woman.

All the members of Qixiu Valley were female and Su Yuluan was among them.

They all wore white robes, with beautiful pink butterflies embroidered along the hems.

White gauze veiled their faces, concealing their features.

Yet they emanated a sense of ethereal beauty, almost otherworldly.

"Junior Brother, what are you doing here?"

Zhou Yifei’s clone appeared in front of him and when Bai He saw her, he couldn’t help but to breathe a sigh of relief.

"I arrived late and didn’t want to disturb anyone, so I was just observing for a moment. I didn’t expect..."

Bai He immediately grabbed Zhou Yifei’s hand and leaped forward.

Zhou Yifei was known as an elder of the Lingguang Sect.

Everyone knew this, yet they heard Zhou Yifei addressing the little and spying young man as "Junior Brother."

Could it be that he was also an elder of Lingguang Sect?

However, from appearances, he didn’t seem particularly powerful.

But that was only on the surface.

Considering that just moments ago Bai He had blocked an incoming sword with only his back, his true strength was unquestionable.

It was clear that the members of Lingguang Sect were not to be underestimated.

No one should be fooled by their appearances.

Everyone present could not help but develop a new understanding of the sect.

Lingguang Sect was truly unfathomable.

Bai He walked over to stand beside the elders, with Xu Feng positioned quietly behind him.

Thinking about what had just happened, Xu Feng could not help lowering his head and asking softly, "Master, are you alright?"

"Do I look like something’s wrong?" Bai He replied calmly. "Don’t worry. Your master is perfectly fine."

Xu Feng carefully observed him for a moment.

Bai He truly did not seem injured.

Considering how he usually complained about bitterness and exhaustion, if he had really been hurt, he definitely would not have endured it quietly.

He would have cried out loudly without hesitation.

How could he be this calm otherwise? So Xu Feng concluded that he must truly be fine.

Earlier, when Bai He had been secretly observing from a distance, he had found the scene rather interesting.

But now that he was standing here among everyone, he suddenly felt that something was off, though he could not quite place what it was.

"Yuluan, let’s go."

The Valley Master of Qixiu Valley called out and a woman responded while silently following behind.

Bai He’s gaze could not help but fall tightly upon Su Yuluan.

So tall. Such a graceful figure.

He just did not know what her face looked like.

According to the original novel, however, she was described as breathtakingly beautiful, like a celestial fairy descended to the mortal world.

She must not look bad at all.

What a pity, he did not know whether he would ever get the chance to see her true appearance.

Qixiu Valley had strict rules and outsiders were not allowed to see the faces of their disciples.

If someone did, it was considered an ill omen.

Unless that person swore to remain in Qixiu Valley for life and never leave, they would be subjected to severe punishment.