Chapter 630 - 629: The Celestial God Flower is Mine

Chapter 630: Chapter 629: The Celestial God Flower is Mine

Ximen Chuihuo discovered this was where Po Xiao was, which meant his plans of seizing treasures and capturing Spirit Beasts had gone down the drain.

Afterward, Ximen Chuihuo headed for the Oasis.

’Fellow Daoist Po Xiao seems to be in the middle of his Cultivation. Thankfully, it doesn’t have that same feeling as last time, or else I wouldn’t even dare to get close.’

The Jinling Loach added, "He’s still wearing a mask. Clearly, he’s got something to hide."

As he walked, Ximen Chuihuo said, "Maybe he wears the mask precisely so people don’t get that feeling from him."

The Jinling Loach thought that made sense, but then again, something felt off. ’Would a guy like that really care about how others feel?’

Well, whatever the case, they didn’t dare to jump to conclusions. It was best just to avoid provoking him.

Soon, Ximen Chuihuo’s group reached the edge of the Oasis, and just then, Duan Qiao spotted them.

Ximen Chuihuo and the others naturally headed toward Duan Qiao, since Po Xiao obviously had no time for them.

"Little Loach?" Duan Qiao sounded a bit surprised.

’What are they doing here?’

The Jinling Loach frowned. ’How dare this little girl call me little Loach.’

Without another word, the Jinling Loach whipped its tail at her.

Duan Qiao let out an unhurried yawn. Just as the Jinling Loach’s tail was about to strike, she and Sweet Potato vanished.

The Jinling Loach froze.

Suddenly, it felt a weight on its head. Sweet Potato and Duan Qiao had appeared right on top of it.

The Jinling Loach immediately thrashed its head, but she simply vanished again, reappeared in her original spot, and went back to fishing.

’That counts as a greeting,’ she thought. ’Just letting the little Loach know that I, Duan Qiao, am not to be trifled with.’

The Jinling Loach gritted its teeth. "Spatial Power... You’re so obviously weak, so how can you use Spatial Power so casually?"

The Jinling Loach was jealous. It had worked so hard and been so diligent, becoming incredibly strong, yet it still couldn’t grasp Spatial Power.

’This little girl is so weak, how could she just grasp it on a whim?’

’It’s an insult to loaches everywhere!’

The Jinling Loach flopped onto Da Bai’s back, its mood completely soured.

But Duan Qiao just said, "It’s called Talent. Ever heard of it?"

Ximen Chuihuo chimed in, "That’s right, it’s a matter of Talent. The young lady Duan Qiao has a profound origin, one that traces back even beyond the ancient era. She’s no ordinary little girl."

The Jinling Loach wasn’t listening. All it wanted was Spatial Power.

But it had never been able to grasp it.

Ximen Chuihuo paid it no mind and asked Duan Qiao instead, "What is Fellow Daoist Po Xiao doing?"

Duan Qiao replied, "You wouldn’t understand even if I told you."

In truth, she didn’t know, and she didn’t dare ask.

Ximen Chuihuo didn’t press the issue. When it came to Po Xiao’s affairs, he probably really wouldn’t understand.

He decided to rest here for a while and help stand guard to prevent anyone from disturbing Po Xiao.

Of course, he could also think about his own affairs. For instance, he was about to face his Celestial Tribulation.

In fact, his Celestial Tribulation could descend at any moment.

He wondered if he should go back and discuss it with his parents. The last thing he wanted was to die Crossing the Tribulation out here, with his folks not even knowing how their son had perished.

「 」

「Spiritual Control Sect」

「In the Sect Leader’s Chambers」

"That rebellious son." Sect Leader Ximen nearly crushed the cup in his hand.

It was a Magical Treasure, no less.

"This is nothing new," Lady Ximen said.

Sect Leader Ximen raged, "He needs to be more mindful of his timing! Thinks he can fly on his own now, does he? Does he plan on Crossing the Tribulation while he’s out there? While hunting Spirit Beasts, no less?

The nerve of him!"

Lady Ximen said, "He just went out to look for Spirit Beasts. He never said he was going to face his tribulation out there.

Besides, you know Chuihuo’s temper."

Sect Leader Ximen snorted. "Looking for Spirit Beasts? What you don’t know is that I’ve sensed the aura of his Celestial Tribulation multiple times now. With the slightest misstep, it will descend upon him.

Completely unprepared as he is, I’d like to see how he plans to survive it.

I’ve already prepared the Tribulation Crossing Grand Array for him here at the Spiritual Control Sect, but he? He refuses to even mention it."

Lady Ximen said nothing. She had been busy looking after their daughter recently and hadn’t had time to check on what her son was up to.

Their daughter was progressing rapidly and needed supervision. She also had to teach the girl how to protect herself.

After the setback last time, she couldn’t bear the thought of anything happening to her daughter.

In contrast, while Ximen Chuihuo was boisterous and rebellious, he was measured in his actions and knew his limits. She usually didn’t have to worry about him too much.

Of course, that was only most of the time.

But not mentioning something as major as Crossing the Tribulation was going too far.

’But her husband was also to blame. For something as important as the tribulation, couldn’t he have been the one to bring it up?’

’It looks like she’ll have to be the one to ask.’

’Her husband was a good man in every way, except for his temper.’

"Chuihuo should be back soon. I’ll go see him then," Lady Ximen said.

Sect Leader Ximen waved his hand dismissively and turned to leave. As he reached the door, he said, "The Array is ready. It can be deployed at a moment’s notice. If need be, we can use it to get him out of there. But if that Array is used, make him come back and beg for my forgiveness."

Then, Sect Leader Ximen departed.

Lady Ximen watched her husband go, finally shaking her head with a helpless sigh.

’This is their room, after all. It’s almost dark. He won’t be gone for long before he has to come back.’

「 」

「Celestial Star Cave Mansion」

In the core area, Mo Mingbei had finally returned.

’Heh heh, foolish humans. Did you really think I’d come back and listen obediently? As if!’ Mo Mingbei flew straight toward his final destination.

He was about to see the Mecha—his masterpiece.

By harnessing the Mecha’s power, he could recover his strength to Tier Seven, at the very least.

Then, the Celestial God Flower would be his. Once he obtained it, once he consumed it, he might be able to resume his Cultivation and return to his peak.

He could even regain a physical body.

Right now, he was merely like an Artifact Spirit. He couldn’t even cultivate, let alone have a human form.

The only thing he possessed was a lifespan of countless years, but everything has an end. The day the Locking Spirit Star was destroyed and the Celestial Star Cave Mansion annihilated would be the day he dissipated completely.

It seemed like a long time, but it was approaching fast, filling him with despair.

Therefore, he needed the Celestial God Flower. He absolutely had to get it.

It was his only hope.

Soon, a flame-wreathed Mecha appeared before him. Without a moment’s hesitation, Mo Mingbei merged with it.

In just a moment, light flashed in the Mecha’s eyes. The Mecha was now Mo Mingbei.

"Heh heh. Celestial God Flower, here I come."

With that, Mo Mingbei shot away from his position.

The Celestial God Flower was in the forest, and only one part of that forest had been altered by someone. If the Divine Flower existed, it was most likely there.

At the center of the lake in the forest.

Mo Mingbei rushed over at top speed. As for the Spirit Beasts and plants guarding the forest, they were, regrettably, all raised by him.

In his previous state, they might not have recognized him, but in his Mecha form, nothing would attack him. He had personally programmed it that way.

So, without a doubt, he was the first to reach the lakeside in the forest, and the very first to arrive at the center of the lake.

And there, he finally saw it—an ordinary-looking flower.

Before, he would never have believed this was a Celestial God Flower, but now he was convinced.

It was ordinary. Far too ordinary.

"Haha! The Celestial God Flower is mine!"